MCU Fan Show - Marvel Studios commentary

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken us on a collective journey from one film to the next, all the way through the Infinity Saga (and it will continue beyond that). As fans, it brings us great joy to share these experiences, and yet we each have our own unique stories of how we found this franchise in the first place, and how it has moved us during the time we've spent with it. Every fan has th...

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has come to an end after seven seasons on ABC. On this episode, we examine the legacy of the show from the "Coulson Lives" campaign and series premiere (which was a big deal in 2013) to the show's two endings, and all of the successes and struggles in between. We also look at where the show fits within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's a good thing we have multipl...

Marvel Studios has found an outstanding director for Captain Marvel 2 in Nia DaCosta. Sean explains why he's excited to see what DaCosta will bring to the franchise in its next installment. Then, screenwriter and Forbes contributor Mark Hughes joins the show to discuss the news of Mulan going to Disney+ instead of theaters in many markets. Is this a sign of things to come? Will Black Widow follow...

Marvel Studios will not be dropping The Falcon and The Winter Soldier on Disney+ next month. Sony Pictures has chosen a new release date for the next MCU Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland. In this episode, we first go around the Marvel Cinematic Universe to recap where all of the movies and Disney+ series currently stand. We also do a little more fan-casting for the Fantastic Four with additio...

We have a new name! In this episode, Sean explains why the podcast is now the MCU Fan Show before answering one of the most frequently asked questions from listeners. The Fantastic Four are on their way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so which actors should play Marvel's First Family? Sean has his top choices for Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben along with his top pick for Silver Surfer! Also in this...

The Black Lives Matter movement is vital if our society is ever going to offer true equality for all. Overcoming systemic racism means examining our own complicity, regardless of our intent. In this episode, Sean Gerber looks at how fandom has contributed to systemic oppression by trying to artificially separate social commentary from entertainment in order to silence the conversations we should b...

There may be a shortage of news right now, but there are always plenty of questions surrounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe! How should the X-Men and mutants be added into the MCU? Should Galactus be the next big bad? Is Thor set for another trilogy? What are our favorite moments in each phase of The Infinity Saga? These listener questions and more are answered in this episode! If you enjoy the...

This week was originally supposed to be our Black Widow spoiler review. That’s been delayed six months, so instead we discuss a “Marvelous Moment” in Avengers: Endgame that provides key perspective for Natasha Romanoff’s stand-alone film. Before that, we discuss the history of Marvel movies in May and look at the latest MCU release calendar! If you enjoy the Marvel Studios News podcast, please con...

San Diego Comic-Con has officially been canceled. It is the right thing to do and we understand all of the reasons why, but it’s still disappointing. Even so, Marvel Studios has options outside of SDCC and Hall H is the company wants to engage MCU fandom. We discuss Marvel’s virtual panel options on Disney+ (or wherever Disney may want to air it) on this week’s episode! If you enjoy the Marvel Stu...

Marvel Studios has rearranged several release dates as part of a larger shift on Disney’s slate. We look at the new schedule for Black Widow, The Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Panther 2, and Captain Marvel 2. We also discuss Jeff Loveness writing the script for the next Ant-Man film! If you enjoy the...

Disney and Marvel Studios, as of this moment, are still planning to release Black Widow in theaters. That's the plan right now, but plans always have the potential to change. This week, we explore the different factors Disney may look at and how VOD and Disney+ could, at some point, become a more attractive option, even for a film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We also look at how Marvel St...

In these times of great uncertainty, the Marvel Studios News podcast is here to provide what little relief we can in the form of positive energy and fond memories. This week, we discuss what the Marvel Cinematic Universe means to us. We remember several marvelous moments our favorite franchise has provided over the years. Last but certainly not lease, we share what’s good about the MCU. If you enj...

Disney and Marvel Studios have pulled Black Widow from its May 1 release date and suspended all active productions due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These include Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, WandaVision, and Loki right now, but even more upcoming productions could be impacted. Obviously, none of these impacts are of primary concern...

Disney has announced that Avengers Campus will open inside Disney California Adventure on July 18, 2020! There is a lot to learn about the first Marvel-themed land inside a Disney park and we've got everything you need to know in this episode. We've got all of the attractions, characters, activities, food, and merchandise covered!

Marvel Studios has released the final trailer for Black Widow and we are here to break it all down! Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) is done running from her past, which means we're about to learn a whole lot more about it. Yelena (Florence Pugh), Melina (Rachel Weisz), and Alexei (David Harbour) are family to Natasha, but will they stay that way? Who is Taskmaster? What's up with Secretary o...

We're back to our "Expanding the Universe" series with perhaps Marvel Studios' most intriguing Phase Four project, WandaVision. The upcoming Disney+ series will showcase Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) as the Scarlet Witch while also giving us another look at Vision (Paul Bettany) after he died in Avengers: Infinity War. Is he alive again, or only in Wanda's mind? What exactly is a half-sitcom, h...

The Walt Disney Company shocked the world with the news that Bob Chapek is succeeding Bob Iger as CEO, effective immediately. We break down the key details from this story, including Iger's continued role as Executive Chairman leading Disney's creative endeavors, why Chapek was chosen as CEO, and why this is happening earlier than expected. We also examine what all of this means for Marvel Studios...

Our "Expanding the Universe" series resumes with The Eternals! Visionary director Chloé Zhao leads an all-star cast in a film that could redefine the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it. This is the first big set of brand new characters Marvel Studios will introduce in Phase Four and the source material has left plenty of room to adapt. We break it all down here and discuss the latest news on...

This week, we pause our "Expanding the Universe" series to catch up on some major Marvel Studios news! Sam Raimi is directing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and we couldn't be happier about it! We break down the footage from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, WandaVision, and Loki that we were shown in the Disney+ "Big Game" spot. We also discuss the directors of Captain Marvel not re...

This week, Marvel Studios News presents a Modern Myth Media podcast reunion. Sean Gerber and Paul Hermann are joined by fellow MMM alumni Justin Bolger and Chris Clow to celebrate the life of our brother, John Bierly. We were honored to know him and want to share with you just how special of a person he was. Odds are, however, many of you already know. Listen as we share some of our favorite memor...

We continue "Expanding the Universe" with the first-ever Marvel Studios series on Disney+! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier arrives on the streaming service this fall and it's going to cover a lot of ground. How will Sam Wilson respond to Steve Rogers passing him the mantle and shield of Captain America? What is life like for Bucky Barnes now that the person who believed in him the most, Steve, i...

We went down the Road to Infinity War in 2018. We were In the Endgame in 2019. This week, we begin a brand new podcast series, Expanding the Universe! In the months ahead, we will profile every Marvel Studios movie and series that has been (or will be) officially announced. We start with Black Widow, the film that will kick off Phase Four by going back into Natasha Romanoff's past while also setti...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness needs a new director following the departure of Scott Derrickson. In a bonus podcast this week, Sean Gerber examines the chain of events that led us to this point and examines what "creative differences" may have come up. Did Derrickson favor something too scary? Did Marvel Studios fail to respect his artistic vision? What's next for the film? All of the...

It's a new year, a new decade, and a new era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We turn the page from The Infinity Saga and focus on Phase Four in this 2020 preview episode! We discuss the biggest stories we anticipate this year including Black Widow, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, The Eternals, WandaVision, SDCC, the SUMC, and more! We also react to the news that Christian Bale is reportedly...

Marvel Studios enjoyed its biggest year ever in 2019, and so did the fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Black Panther made history as the first superhero-based movie to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: Far From Home each topped $1 billion worldwide. Endgame actually did it twice on the way to becoming the highest-grossing film in global...