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WandaVision: Marvel Prevented Showrunner From Using Certain MCU Characters
The head writer for 'WandaVision' was apparently limited as to who she was allowed to use in her show, hinting that the Disney+ series has a very specific direction in how it relates to the MCU.
WandaVision Star Teases Mysterious Private Life of Neighbor Agnes
Kathryn Hahn spoke a bit more to her role in 'WandaVision' as Agnes, but it's the details she isn't sharing that raise even more questions about her significance to the Disney+ series.
Marvel Gives Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Wakanda Tribute In Avengers Comic
'Avengers #41' just dropped, and it carries a special tribute to 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman that will tug at your heartstrings.
MCU's Shang-Chi Star Claims Hero Could Beat Iron Man & Hulk In Battle
Simu Liu, who plays the Master of Kung Fu himself in 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,' has stated that his MCU character can beat half the Avengers roster in a fight!
Marvel CCO Is Sad Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man Won't Meet Fantastic Four's Mister Fantastic
Marvel Studios CCO Kevin Feige was asked how he felt about the MCU's Fantastic Four not getting to meet Tony Stark, and he said that he tries to "spend more time thinking about being excited."
WandaVision: Why Kathryn Hahn Could Be the Key To Scarlet Witch's MCU Future
'Step Brothers' star Kathryn Hahn has spoken wonderful things about her role in the upcoming 'WandaVision' series, and it seems her character 'Agnes' is going to play a much bigger role than expected.
Why Marvel's WandaVision Could Be the MCU's Truman Show
Recent trailers for WandaVision suggest that Wanda may be trapped in a trance with little-to-no control over her life, and the 1998 hit film The Truman Show could influence the upcoming series.
Elizabeth Olsen Praises Spider-Man Director Sam Raimi on His Doctor Strange 2 Work
'WandaVision' star Elizabeth Olsen talks how much 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' relates to her new show, and how much she's enjoying working with director Sam Raimi on the new film.
WandaVision Star Teases Big Battles In Final Episodes
'WandaVision' actor Paul Bettany spoke on what the show's most thrilling moments will be, as well as the whacky ride that fans will enjoy along the way to the Disney+ series' biggest payoffs.
Dave Bautista Joins Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder Cast Members In Sydney
Dave Bautista has been spotted in Syndey, Australia where 'Thor: Love and Thunder' is prepping for filming, making him the 5th 'Guardians of the Galaxy' member to join the crew!
Tom Hiddleston's Loki Series Adds Paddington Composer
Marvel Studios taps 'Paddington' composer Natalie Holt to score 'Loki', and she is reportedly already hard at work on the Disney+ show, implying they've wrapped production on the series.
Marvel's WandaVision: New Footage Reveals Clues About Scarlet Witch's Reality
A familiar detail from a previous 'WandaVision' trailer was shown again in a new teaser for the show, and a new look could cue fans in on how exactly the world is affected by Wanda's new reality.
6 Upcoming Marvel Movies & Shows That Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Will Influence
After 11 strong years, the MCU is moving on without Iron Man. But two new Disney+ series were just confirmed that both play off of Tony Stark's legacy. The Direct breaks down how that could play out.
Georges St-Pierre Calls Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 'Biggest Thing' He's Done
Fans will get to see Georges St-Pierre as the villainous Batroc again in 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,' and St-Pierre's excitement for his return bodes extremely well for hopeful MCU fans.
WandaVision Producer Says 2020's Chaos Is Reflected In Marvel Show
'WandaVision' showrunner and executive producer Jac Shaeffer speaks to the "comfort and solace" that her new MCU series will bring to fans, boasting that the timing of the release couldn't be better.
WandaVision Director Admits It's Terrifying To Kick Off Marvel's Phase 4
'WandaVision' director Matt Shakman shares how "terrifying" and "wonderful" his experience has been with Marvel Studios as they gear up to release the first MCU project since Summer 2019.
Hailee Steinfeld Speaks on Being Marvel Hero and Working With Hawkeye's Jeremy Renner
Actress Hailee Steinfeld, who was recently confirmed to be playing Kate Bishop in the upcoming Disney+ series "Hawkeye," finally speaks out about her excitement to be joining the MCU.
Loki Easter Egg Hints at How Stark Tower Scene From 2012's Avengers Movie Will Be Recreated
A blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment hidden within the Loki trailer teases that the show will revisit the events of 2012's The Avengers somewhere within Loki's new adventure.
Thor: Love and Thunder Star Teases Appearances of Marvel Characters From Other MCU Franchises
Valkyrie actress Tessa Thompson recently confirmed that she'll appear in Thor: Love and Thunder, as well as other characters both new and familiar from multiple MCU franchises!
Marvel's Avengers Endgame: Stan Lee's 1970s Cameo Receives Own Funko Pop
The Funko Shop has released yet another Stan Lee figure in 2020, this time commemorating the Marvel giant's final MCU cameo appearance in 2019's Avengers: Endgame.
Avengers: Endgame Actress Breaks Silence on Being Recast in Marvel's Ant-Man 3
The MCU has cast a new Cassie Lang in actress Kathryn Newton, and 'Avengers: Endgame' actress Emma Fuhrmann has shared her thoughts on finding out she'll no longer play the part.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3 Actress Teases New Size-Shifting Superhero Coming To the MCU
Kathryn Newton, the new actress for Cassie Lang in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," has teased multiple times via Instagram that her character will become the MCU's Stature!
Tom Hiddleston's Loki Disney+ Show Receives Trailer, New Release Date
Loki will start streaming on Disney+ in May 2021 per Disney's 2020 Investor Day event, and the first official trailer for the show has been released.
MCU: Sharon Carter Reportedly Became Captain Britain in The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Early Draft
Sharon Carter, aka Agent 13, last seen in Captain America: Civil War, was apparently considered to take on the role of the MCU's Captain Britain to honor her late aunt, Peggy Carter.
Black Panther 2: Letitia Wright Could Reportedly Have Bigger Role In MCU Sequel
Black Panther 2 is bringing back many of the first film's main stars, including the likes of Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke and Angela Bassett, and possibly giving Wright a big role!
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Developer Explains Ending, Talks Miles’ Bodega Cat Suit
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has the perfect sequel story to its 2018 predecessor.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Gives Chadwick Boseman Another In-Game Tribute
Get your tissues ready: The developers of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales have found another subtle yet creative way to pay tribute to the late MCU star Chadwick Boseman one more time.
PS5: Why the New Spider-Man Game Is Good News for Miles Morales' MCU Future
Miles Morales is making his way to another appearance on a huge new platform, so why hasn't he been incorporated into the MCU yet? The Direct analyzes how "Spider-Man: Miles Morales" can change that.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Leak Reveals Funkos For Sebastian Stan's & Anthony Mackie's Heroes
A new Funko leak offers a clear look at the details in the costumes of Falcon, Winter Soldier, and Zemo for the upcoming Disney+ series.
Marvel Teases Ant-Man's Time in Quantum Realm During Avengers: Endgame Could Be Explored in Future
A new feature recapping the well known story of how Ava Starr fit into Ant-Man and the Wasp hints at a key detail from the end of the film that could have major implications for the MCU's future.
New WandaVision Set Photos Show Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany & More In Theatrical Outfits
New set photos emerged of Elizabeth Olsen and company on the set of WandaVision in L.A., and the pictures offer more questions than answers.
Mark Ruffalo Still Thinks He'll Get Thrown Out of the MCU
Mark Ruffalo discusses how he feels like his role with Marvel Studios is too good for him, and how he appreciates playing the Hulk while on set.
Spider-Man 3: How Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange Could Bring the Multiverse to Peter Parker
Doctor Strange will appear in Spider-Man 3, before Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Could the multiverse be explored in Spidey's highly anticipated threequel first?
Marvel's Eternals Leak Teases Global Threat Plot in the MCU
The backside of Kro's Marvel Legends packaging has been revealed after the toy's initial leak, offering a first look at just how big of a threat Kro will pose for the Eternals.
Josh Brolin Admits Why Playing Thanos in the MCU Wasn't as Hard as Playing Deadpool's Cable
Avengers : Infinity War and Endgame actor Josh Brolin shared that he felt like he had much more freedom bringing Thanos to life in the MCU than he did in Fox's Deadpool franchise.
The Rock's Black Adam: Reveals & Details from DC FanDome
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and co-star Noah Centineo take a quick dive into what fans can expect from 2021's Black Adam at DC FanDome.
MCU: 5 Times Marvel Villains Actually Won In the Infinity Saga
The decade-old Marvel Cinematic Universe is packed full of victories for the good guys - but that doesn't mean that they win every time.
New Avengers: Infinity War Set Footage Shows Captain America & Black Panther Fighting Side-By-Side
Captain America stunt double offers a clear behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to film the Battle of Wakanda for Avengers: Infinity War.
Spider-Man: Far From Home's Zombie Iron Man Unveiled As Collectible Figure
A year after the release of Spider-Man: Far From Home, a new piece of movie memorabilia like no other has officially been made available for preorder.
Every MCU Villain Who Could Resurface in Marvel's Phase 4
From Red Skull to Loki, here are the still-lurking MCU villainswho can show up in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Thor: Love and Thunder, and other Marvel Studios Phase 4 projects
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