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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Another Captain America Shield Spotted In New Footage
A new trailer for The Falcon and Winter Soldier revealed what seems to be a different Captain America shield.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Every Finale Scene That's Been Released So Far
A Twitter user has painstakingly compiled all the scenes yet to be seen in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Avengers: Infinity War: Chris Evans' Bearded Captain America Receives New Marvel Figure
Hasbro has shown the final figure in their Infinity Saga series: Captain America from Avengers: Infinity War
Iron Man: Marvel Celebrates Jeff Bridges' Iron Monger Receives New MCU Figure
Hasbro has unveiled another new figure in their Infinity Saga line. This time, it's Jeff Bridges' Iron Monger.
Avengers: Endgame: Marvel Releases Replica Toy of Iron Man Gauntlet With Infinity Stones
Hasbro has shown off a new Avengers: Endgame-inspired Nano Gauntlet toy.
Arrowverse: David Ramsey Casts Doubt on Green Lantern Role For Diggle
John Diggle-actor David Ramsey speaks on those Arrowverse Green Lantern rumors.
Star Wars: Emotional Finale Teased For The Bad Batch
The Bad Batch composers offer a tease for the finale of the Star Wars Disney+ series.
Brie Larson's Captain Marvel and Gwyneth Paltrow's Rescue Receive New Avengers: Endgame Figures
Hasbro announced a new Avengers: Endgame-inspired action figure box set featuring Pepper Potts and Captain Marvel.
Emily Blunt Responds To Fantastic Four Rumors About Husband John Krasinski & Herself
Actress Emily Blunt seemingly puts those Fantastic Four rumors to bed.
Margot Robbie Won't Stop Pestering DC About Poison Ivy & Harley Quinn Relationship On Screen
Harley Quinn actress, Margot Robbie spoke on her desire to see Poison Ivy be brought in on the action.
MCU: Anthony Hopkins' Odin Revealed as Marvel Legends Figure
Hasbro shows off a brand new Odin figure in Marvel Legends
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam: Actor Responds To Backlash Over Race-Bending Casting of Cyclone
Cyclone actor Quintessa Swindell shares their experiences in bringing the DC character to life.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Blu-ray Cover Forgets Batman's Eye Makeup
This steel book cover for Zack Snyder's Justice League features a decidedly more "natural" look for Batman.
Black Panther 2 Star Comments on Script Changes Following Chadwick Boseman Loss
Nakia actress, Lupita N'yongo discusses the impact of Chadwick Boseman's loss on Black Panther 2.
Disney+ Gives New Collective Name to Fox's X-Men & Fantastic Four Marvel Movies
Disney+ has rebranded the Marvel movies from Fox's X-Men, Wolverine, and Fantastic Four franchises.
Thor 4: Taika Waititi Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos With Family on Marvel Set
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi shared photos of himself spending quality time with his daughters on the set of the film.
Marvel's Eternals Leak Reveals Best Look at New Celestial Characters
A fresh look at the MCU's versions of powerful beings known as Celestials from the film Eternals has appeared online.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: New Set Photos Tease MCU Filming In Thailand
The cinematographer on Marvel Studios' Ms. Marvel shares photos from the set in Bangkok, Thailand.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Confirms Which Actor Was Going To Play Green Lantern
Zack Snyder discusses the cut cameo appearance of Green Lantern John Stewart in the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
James Gunn Jokes About The Suicide Squad's Death Toll
Director James Gunn teases character deaths in The Suicide Squad.
Justice League: Kilowog's Green Lantern Design Revealed In Official Snyder Cut Art
A concept artist on Zack Snyder's Justice League shared a good look at the film's version of Green Lantern, Kilowog.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Director Addresses Sam's Captain America Moment In New Episode
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier director Kari Skogland broke down what it means for Sam Wilson to be the new Captain America.
Star Wars: Stellan Skarsgård Touches on Why He Joined Disney+'s Rogue One Spin-off
Andot actor Stellan Skarsgård praises the forthcoming Star Wars show's direction and mature atmosphere.
WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen & Kathryn Hahn's Final Battle Gets Official Storyboard Released
A Marvel Studios storyboard artist posted a behing the scenes look at some key moments from WandaVision.
Black Panther: Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger Theme Origin Revealed By Composer
Black Panther composer Ludwig Göransson sheds light on how he scored the blockbuster MCU film.
Sebastian Stan Reveals Why Marvel's Kevin Feige Is So Successful
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Sebastian Stan talks up Kevin Feige and his process, which has lead to the success of the MCU.
Star Wars: Mandalorian & Clone Wars Characters Receive New Hasbro Black Series Figures
Hasbro revealed a variety of new Star Wars Black Series offerings during their Fan Fest presentation.
Marvel's Moon Knight: Oscar Isaac Shows Off Athleticism In New Training Video
Moon Knight star, Oscar Isaac shares a training video for his upcoming role as the MCU's Moon Knight.
Doctor Strange: Hasbro Unveils Eye of Agamotto From MCU Infinity Saga
Hasbro shows off a new Dr. Strange replica that's sure to please MCU fans.
Star Wars Highlights Non-Binary Jedi To Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility
In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, Star Wars announces a variant The High Republic cover featuring two non-binary Jedi.
Batwoman Surprises Fans With Recast of Ruby Rose's Kate Kane
The CW's Batwoman has unveiled a surprise recasting of former main character, Kate Kane.
Superman & Lois: New Promo Teases Batman's Arrival In the Arrowverse
A promo for The CW's Superman & Lois seems to drop some hints about an eventual Batman appearance.
DC Reportedly Changes Black Adam's Name, Possibly Affecting Dwayne Johnson's Antihero
DC Comics is reportedly renaming the character Black Adam ahead of the film's release starring Dwayne Johnson.
WandaVision: Official SWORD-Focused Poster Released
Marvel has officially shown off a new look at the SWORD emblem.
James Gunn Publicly Debunks Green Arrow's Rumored Appearance in HBO Max's Peacemaker Show
James Gunn debunks a rumor surrounding Green Arrow's involvement with the Peacemaker series.
'Maclunkey!' The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale Puts Strange Star Wars Phrase To Use
The season two finale of The Mandalorian included a humorous, if not divisive reference to A New Hope.
Justice League: Amber Heard Shares Her Excitement For Mera Role in Zack Snyder's Cut
Mera actress, Amber Heard has confirmed that she participated in reshoots for Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Star Wars: Ezra Bridger Voice Actor Opens Up About Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka in The Mandalorian
Star Wars Rebels voice actor Taylor Gray speaks on The Mandalorian and the live action debut of Ahsoka Tano.
The Mandalorian: Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Episode Runtime Reportedly Revealed
A German film and television regulatory website seems to reveal the runtime for two upcoming Mandalorian episodes.
The Mandalorian's Newest Episode Features Clever Return of Taika Waititi's IG-11
A statue honoring the heroic fallen droid, IG-11, can be seen in Chapter 12 of The Mandalorian.