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Deadpool will remain R-rated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, say screenwriters

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Ever since word of Disney’s interest in acquiring 20th Century Fox broke, fans have been speculating about if, how and when the X-Men and Fantastic Four characters might be introduced into Marvel Studios’ Cinematic Universe. It’s been pretty much taken for granted that we’ll be see the two teams rebooted into the MCU, but there […]

Robert De Niro calls Marvel’s de-aging effects “cartoony”

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With Martin Scorsese consistently slamming Marvel movies over the past few days, his frequent collaborator Robert De Niro has now entered the discussion by taking a shot at Marvel’s de-aging effects, calling them “cartoony”. While promoting Scorsese’s The Irishman at the BFI London Film Festival over the weekend (via ScreenDaily), De Niro made the comments regarding […]

Martin Scorsese has clarified his comments about Marvel movies

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Martin Scorsese, who recently said that Marvel movies are not cinema, has clarified his comments. A lot of people have come out in defense of Marvel movies after legendary director Martin Scorsese said they are not cinema as he understood it. From actors to directors, many have taken umbrage with his comments. Well, now Scorsese […]

Taika Waititi confirms he will reprise Korg role in Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder

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Director Taika Waititi has confirmed he will be reprising his role as Korg in the fourth instalment in the Thor franchise, Thor: Love and Thunder. While promoting his latest film, Jojo Rabbit, on Jimmy Kimmel, Waititi dropped the news that he play the gladiator for the third time after his performances in Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Endgame. “My character […]

The Martin Scorsese/Marvel Debate

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Tom Jolliffe on the Martin Scorsese and Marvel debate… One of cinemas greatest living directors, with around 50 years of crafting artistry behind him caused a storm recently with his comments dismissing Marvel films as ‘not cinema’ and ‘theme parks.’ Quite a few fired back (with plenty of politeness it should be said) who have […]

Rumour: Liv Tyler’s Betty Ross could return in Marvel’s She-Hulk

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She’s been completely absent from the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its sophomore effort The Incredible Hulk back in 2008, but a new rumour is suggesting that Liv Tyler’s Betty Ross could be set for a return to the MCU as part of Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk series for Disney+. According to Full Circle Cinema, Tyler is […]

Kevin Feige promoted to Chief Creative Officer of Marvel, will oversee creative direction of all film, TV and publishing

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Having steered the Marvel Cinematic Universe to unprecedented levels of success – its 23 movies grossing over $22.5 billion at the global box office – Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has now been appointed Chief Creative Officer of Marvel, giving him responsibility for all of Marvel’s film, television and creative aspects of publishing. As reported […]

Rumour: Marvel’s WandaVision to introduce Wiccan and Speed to the MCU

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Marvel Studios has put out a casting call for babies for the upcoming Disney+ series WandaVision, prompting speculation that the characters of Wiccan and Speed are set to be introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Given the title, scenario, and the fact that Paul Bettany’s Vision didn’t make it out of Avengers: Infinity War, it’s […]

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds teases meeting with Marvel Studios

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Ryan Reynolds, the actor behind Deadpool, has teased a meeting with Marvel Studios via his social media. Ever since Disney purchased 20th Century Fox, Deadpool fans have been wondering just what will become of the Ryan Reynolds led franchise and if Deadpool will join the MCU. With the Deadpool films being R-rated, it certainly isn’t […]

Kevin Smith says Martin Scorsese is a “genius” but wrong about superhero films

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Kevin Smith has responded to iconic director Martin Scorsese’s comments about Marvel films not being cinema. There were some people that took umbrage with legendary director Martin Scorsese’s comments stating that Marvel movies weren’t “cinema”. While they are certainly very different movies from the dramatic works that Scorsese directs, he has received a fair amount […]