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Annie McDonough's Latest The Direct Articles
Why Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Director Didn’t Want to Use Darth Vader’s Theme Song
Natalie Holt, composer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, reveals the mandate from her director regarding the show’s music.
MCU: Avengers Tower Mistake Spotted In Doctor Strange 2 (Photos)
A noteworthy error has been spotted in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Moon Knight’s Director & Writer Don’t Agree on Ethan Hawke’s MCU Fate
Moon Knight writer Jeremy Slater offered his stance on whether Jake Lockley killed Arthur Harrow.
Disney+ Reveals 2023 X-Men Reboot Easter Egg In Doctor Strange 2
A sly allusion to X-men ‘97 has surfaced in the closed captions of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Liam Neeson Breaks Silence on Obi-Wan Kenobi [SPOILERS]
Actor Liam Neeson spoke about Disney+’s Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, during a new interview.
Marvel Boss Doesn’t Approve of Popular Way to Watch Disney+ Shows
More and more consumers are seeking alternate means of viewing their favorite shows, including Marvel Studios’ series!
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Reveals New LEGO Cad Bane Set
LEGO has shown off new Star Wars-themed models including Cad Bane’s ship from The Bad Batch!
Thor: Love and Thunder Actor Spoils Their Absence From Guardians Scenes
Valkyrie actor Tessa Thompson reveals how much screentime she shares with Peter Quill and the Guardians of the Galaxy!
Loki’s Kang Finally Gets His Own Official Toy Merch (Photo)
Funko revealed its Marvel-themed San Diego Comic-Con exclusives for this year.
Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Asked for Updates on New DC Movie
The directing duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah discuss Kevin Feige’s keen interest in their upcoming Batgirl movie!
Ms. Marvel Actress Criticizes MCU’s Mysterio Plot Hole
Ms. Marvel actress Iman Vellani called the MCU's Multiversal designation into question along with Mysterio's reputation.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Writer Defends Disney+ Show Amid Canon Concerns
Joby Harold, a writer on Obi-Wan Kenobi, speaks on whether the series messes with Star Wars continuity.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Reveals the Iron Man Easter Egg We All Missed
A closer look at Doctor Strange 2 reveals a hidden detail relating to Iron Man himself!
Will Marvel Replace Anthony Mackie's Falcon? MCU's Torres Actor Responds
In a new interview, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Danny Ramirez sidesteps a question about becoming the next Falcon.
Black Adam Movie Reveals 9 New Funko Pops
Funko has unveiled a number of new Pop Vinyl figures for the upcoming DC movie Black Adam!
Watch: Tom Holland & Brie Larson Announce Their Marvel Returns at Avengers Campus
Disney has shared a new promotional video celebrating Avengers Campus with tom Holland and Brie Larson!
Will Zoe Saldana’s Gamora Return In Thor: Love and Thunder?
Could Gamora potentially have a role in Thor: Love and Thunder, or will she be saved for a Guardians-centric project?
MCU Writer Teases Doctor Strange and Clea's 'Fun' Future
Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron speaks on Clea’s impact moving forward!
Loki Actress Lost Her First MCU Audition for Spider-Man
Sasha Lane, who appeared in the first season of Marvel Studios’ Loki, revealed that she was in the running for a character in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Arrowvwerse Star Reveals Legends of Tomorrow’s Cancelled Season 8 Plans
Legends of Tomorrow star Caity Lotz reveals what would have happened if the show was revealed for another season.
Batwoman Star Reveals Season 4 Ideas If the Show Gets Saved
Batwoman star Javicia Leslie responded to the fan effort to save the show as well as what she would have liked to see in season four.
Spider-Man 4 Producer Teases More 'Emotion' In Tom Holland Sequel
Spider-Man: No Way Home producer Amy Pascal discusses the emotionality and core focus of the Spider-Man film franchise.
Marvel Celebrates Emily VanCamp’s Power Broker With New MCU Figure
Hasbro has revealed a brand new figure of the MCU's Power Broker herself, Sharon Carter.
Will DC’s Arrowverse Survive? The CW Boss Addresses Uncertain Future
The chairman of The CW has spoken out on the future of DC’s Arrowverse series.
Did She-Hulk’s Trailer Secretly Include Charlie Cox's Daredevil?
Could Frog Man in the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law trailer hint at a Daredevil appearance?
Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Will Be Missing Key Team Member
James Gunn makes mention of a missing Guardian of the Galaxy in the upcoming Holiday Special
The Mandalorian Star Pedro Pascal Teases Mind-Blowing Season 2
Pedro Pascal discusses The Mandalorian season 2 in new interview
Lucasfilm Artist Addresses Confusion Between The Mandalorian Season 3 & Boba Fett Spinoff
Lucasfilm concept designer Paul Bateman speaks on the difference between The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian season three.
Disney+ Accidentally Reveals She-Hulk’s Release Date
An accidental post on an international Disney website may have given away the release date for She-Hulk.
10 New Avengers: Endgame Behind The Scenes Videos Have Been Shared by the Russo Brothers
From Mark Ruffalo's Smart Hulk mo-cap to Chris Evan's Old Man Cap, these are all the behind the scenes videos from the Russo Bros.' "Avengers: Endgame" watch party.
The Academy Defends Zack Snyder’s Justice League Oscars Win Amid Scandal
The Motion Picture Academy has denied any bot-tampering in their Twitter vote for the Oscars’ Best Cheer Moment that saw Zack Snyder’s Justice League win.
Doctor Strange 2: Audition Tape Teases Potential Multiverse Storyline, Seemingly Confirms Character
A leaked audition video seems to point to the inclusion of America Chavez in the Doctor Strange sequel.
Black Adam: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Reveals Official Concept Art, Teaser for His DC Villain
The Rock shares fresh concept art of his Black Adam from the upcoming solo film.
Chris Pratt Reveals Key Difference Between Thor 4 & Guardians 3 Roles
Chris Pratt speaks on what he sees as the difference between James Gunn’s Peter Quill versus Quill in other MCU movies.
Loki Writer Teases How Owen Wilson’s Mobius Will React to Doctor Strange 2
Marvel screenwriter Michael Waldron hints at the fallout for Loki Season Two after the Multiversal craziness of the recent MCU.
X-Men 2 Actress Wants Some Actual Dialogue In Marvel Return
X2 actress Kelly Hu discussed her desire to return to the role of X-Men villain Lady Deathstrike.
New Data Reveals Fans' Preferences to Stream Marvel & DC's Upcoming Movies at Home
New data indicate whether audiences are willing to catch the latest film releases in theaters or skip them for streaming.
Moon Knight Star Reveals 3 MCU Crossovers She Wants for Scarlet Scarab
May Calamawy of Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight discusses the MCU characters she would most like to see her character, Scarlet Scarab, team up with!
Obi-Wan Kenobi Loses the High Ground at 2022 Emmy Awards
Obi-Wan Kenobi is very likely to miss out on eligibility for this years Emmy Awards.
MCU Theory Explains John Krasinski’s Future as Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards
Will John Krasinski appear as the mainline Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Mister Fantastic?