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In an interview with Nerdist, director Jake Schreier provided key insights into the upcoming Marvel film,  Thunderbolts . He emphasized that the movie will be a  unique and self-contained story  rather than a setup for future MCU projects. The key takeaways from the interview are: A Dysfunctional Team:  Unlike the Avengers, the Thunderbolts are a "motley crew" of anti-heroes an...

LEGO has officially revealed a massive new set based on the iconic video game  Batman: Arkham Asylum  to celebrate the game's 15th anniversary. This highly detailed collector's set is aimed at adult fans and builders. Key details of the set include: Piece Count:  3,691 pieces. Price:  $629.99. Release Date:  Pre-orders begin on July 1, 2024, with the official release on&nb...

The review is overwhelmingly positive, awarding the comic a  4.5 out of 5  rating and calling it an "excellent" and "perfect" modern entry point for the classic superhero team. Here are the key takeaways: An All-Ages Success:  The comic, written by Joe Casey with art by Tom Scioli, is designed as an all-ages story to introduce new and younger readers to the characters. The review st...

Based on a July 2022 interview with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, the article reports that Marvel is already planning its next major saga, which will follow the current "Multiverse Saga" (Phases 4-6). Here are the key points: Long-Term Planning:  Kevin Feige confirmed that Marvel is in the process of mapping out the next decade of the MCU, which will consist of another complete saga,...

Based on the article, the next live-action Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland is rumored to be titled  Spider-Man: Brand New Day . This title is significant because it references a major, controversial comic storyline that has strong parallels to the end of  Spider-Man: No Way Home . Here are the key takeaways from the article: Connection to the Comics:  The "Brand New Day" comic...

Based on an interview with  Empire  magazine, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige acknowledges the recent dip in quality and audience satisfaction with the MCU. The primary reason he identifies is that Marvel was producing  too much content too quickly , largely to feed the Disney+ streaming service. Here are the key points from the article: Quantity Over Quality:  Feige admits the...

The article announces a new Marvel Comics series titled  Godzilla vs. The Mighty Marvels , set to launch in  July 2024 . The series, written by Cullen Bunn and illustrated by Freddie Williams II, will bring Godzilla and other classic Toho kaiju like Rodan and Mothra into the main Marvel Universe (Earth-616). The central focus of the article is a newly revealed variant cover by legendary...

The first issue of the new  Superman  comic series by Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell featured a secret cameo by the classic villain Mister Mxyzptlk. While appearing in only one panel, he is disguised as a creepy-looking janitor named "Mxy," a significant departure from his usual whimsical, imp-like appearance. The article provides a history of the character, explaining that: Mister...

According to the article, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has definitively stated that there were  never any plans to replace Kang the Conqueror with Doctor Doom  as the central villain of the MCU's Multiverse Saga. This confirmation comes from a quote in the new book  MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios . The popular fan theory emerged after Jonathan Majors, the actor portraying...

This article from Nerdist is an  April Fools' Day joke  from 2023. It humorously "reports" on a new trailer for a fictional film titled  Predator: Badlands . The fake article claims this new movie is a follow-up to the successful film  Prey  and is also directed by Dan Trachtenberg. It describes a supposed trailer set in the "not-too-distant future" featuring a new female...

The article reports on a claim from a larger  Variety  exposé about Marvel Studios. The key takeaway is that  Marvel executives have internally discussed the possibility of recasting and bringing back the original Avengers, including Tony Stark/Iron Man and Steve Rogers/Captain America. Here are the main points: Not a Confirmed Plan:  It is crucial to note that this is  no...

According to a detailed report from  Variety , Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige's contract is set to end after the release of  Avengers: Secret Wars , which is scheduled for  May 7, 2027 . Here are the key takeaways from the article: A Natural Endpoint:   Secret Wars  is positioned as the grand finale of the MCU's "Multiverse Saga," much like  Endgame  was fo...

In comments from the book  The Marvels: The Official Movie Special , Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed that he has  never been "100% happy" with any MCU movie . He describes his creative philosophy as being  "pleasingly dissatisfied."  Feige explained that while the audience sees the final, polished film, he is intimately aware of the entire creative process, includ...

This article from  Nerdist  highlights a comprehensive, 90-minute YouTube video from the channel  Comics Explained  that chronicles the entire history of the Fantastic Four. The article positions the video as a definitive guide to "Marvel's First Family," exploring their significant "ups and downs" over the decades. It covers key moments such as: Their creation in 1961 by Stan...

Screenwriter Drew Pearce ( Iron Man 3 ,  Hobbs & Shaw ) revealed that he is writing a new  Judge Dredd  film. During a Q&A, he stated that acclaimed director  Taika Waititi  ( Thor: Ragnarok ,  Jojo Rabbit ) is "circling" the project, meaning he is showing interest in directing it. However, Pearce was quick to emphasize that  Waititi's involvement is not...

In an article from  Nerdist , it is reported that Matt Shakman, the director of the upcoming  The Fantastic Four  movie, has confirmed a major role for Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). According to Shakman, who made the comments at a Directors Guild of America Q&A, Reed Richards will not only be a "central figu...

The article from  Nerdist  highlights a supercut video that compiles every "superhero landing" from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The video, created by podcaster Joanna Robinson, showcases the frequency of this popular action trope—a three-point landing with one knee down, one fist on the ground, and a dramatic head lift. The article notes that the trope was recently brought back...

The first teaser trailer for Disney's upcoming sequel,  TRON: Ares , has been released, revealing a significant twist on the franchise's traditional formula. The central premise of the film flips the story of the previous movies. Instead of a human being pulled into the digital world of the Grid,  TRON: Ares  follows a highly sophisticated A.I. program,  Ares (played by Jared L...

The article argues that a film based on the DC comic book team  The Terrifics  should be the first spinoff from James Gunn's new DCU, launching after the  Superman  movie. The main points of the article are: The Team is DC's Fantastic Four:  The author describes The Terrifics as DC's answer to Marvel's Fantastic Four—a found family of science-adventurers. The team consists...

According to screenwriter Zack Stentz, actor  John Malkovich was set to play the villain Red Ghost  in a canceled  Fantastic Four  movie that was in development before the 2015 reboot. Stentz revealed the details on Kevin Smith's  FATMAN BEYOND  podcast. The unmade film was to be directed by  Peyton Reed  (who went on to direct  Ant-Man ) and was concei...

The article, originally published in July 2021, discusses the movie  My Little Pony: A New Generation . While the headline mentions a "live-action" film, the body of the article focuses entirely on the  animated feature  that was acquired by  Netflix . Key points from the article include: The Movie:  The film is the animated feature My Little Pony: A New Generation, p...

This article from Nerdist is an  April Fools' Day joke  published on April 1, 2024. The article humorously announces that Christopher Nolan's supposed next film is titled  Odyssey , with a release date of July 17, 2026. The central joke is that, in an unprecedented marketing move designed to create a "once-in-a-generation cinematic event," IMAX tickets for the film would go on sale...

Mondo, in an exclusive reveal with Nerdist, has announced two limited-edition posters for the 1978 classic  Superman: The Movie , which will be available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2024. Created by artist La Boca, the posters aim to capture the grandeur and optimism of the original film. There are two versions available: Regular Edition:  Features Superman in his iconic fl...

The Nerdist article reports on the 35th-anniversary screenings of the 1990 live-action  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  movie, which were held in November 2019. Key points from the summary are: Expansion Due to Popularity:  The main focus of the article is that due to "overwhelming fan demand," the Fathom Events screenings were expanded from two days to three. Special Content:  T...

The Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku, Tokyo, already famous for its giant Godzilla head peering over the roof, has launched a new interactive themed room called the  "Godzilla Room: King Ghidorah Invasion." Unlike the hotel's original "Godzilla Room" (which is more of a viewing room for the statue), this new room immerses guests in a battle between the two iconic monsters. Guests are given "special...