Nora Ambrose

Nora Ambrose

Writer

Nora Ambrose is a Writer at The Direct, having joined the team in 2021. Her areas of focus have centered on the Marvel and Star Wars franchises.

Prior to joining team, Nora studied in the field of International Relations at Shippensburg University in the US and Leuphana University Lüneburg in Germany.

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Nora Ambrose's Latest Stories

Star Wars’ New Disney+ Show Reportedly More Expensive Than The Mandalorian

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is set to have a larger budget than Season 1 of The Mandalorian, according to new reports.

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Star Wars Rumor Teases Ahsoka vs. Darth Vader Live-Action Battle

Darth Vader will appear in the Ahsoka series, according to a new rumor from Making Star Wars.

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Loki Season 2 Adds New Actor to MCU Cast

A new report has supported set photos that a new actor is joining the cast of Loki Season 2.

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MCU Phase 5: Russo Brothers Reveal Their Desires for Upcoming Marvel Movies

Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo discuss what they'd like to see from Marvel's Phase 5 in an interview with Variety.

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Captain Marvel 2 Villain Actress Breaks Silence on Joining the MCU

The Marvels actor Zawe Ashton comments on how she came to join the MCU as the film's lead villain.

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How Kevin Feige Devised John Krasinski’s Disturbing Mr. Fantastic Death

ILM visual effects supervisor Julian Foddy shares how Kevin Feige devised the disturbing death of John Krasinski's Mr. Fantastic in Doctor Strange 2.

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Amid Avengers 5 Speculation, Russo Brothers Address MCU Return Possibilities

Endgame and Infinity War directors the Russo Brothers comment on a potential MCU return as speculation about Avengers 5 continues.

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Kevin Feige Wanted to Remove 'Corny' Doctor Strange 2 Scene, But Sam Raimi Refused

Doctor Strange 2 Director Sam Raimi reveals a scene Kevin Feige wanted to cut from the film.

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MCU Scorpion Actor Shares Fan Frustration for Villain Absence In Spider-Man Sequels

Spider-Man: Homecoming Actor Michael Mando shared fan frustration about his character Scorpion not appearing since the first film.

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Did Marvel Just Tease the Nick Fury of MCU's Midnight Sons?

A Doctor Strange 2 theory examines how the film might shed light on the potential Nick Fury of the MCU's Midnight Sons.

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Tom Hiddleston Defends Loki's Attempt To Kill Thanos In Avengers: Infinity War

Loki actor Tom Hiddleston defends his character's ill-fated attempt to assassinate Josh Brolin's Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War.

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Loki Director Would Love To Make an MCU Spider-Man Movie

Loki Director Kate Herron talks her love for Spider-Man and the dream it would be to direct a project featuring the character.

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Moon Knight: Layla Actress Breaks Silence on Scarlet Scarab Superhero

Moon Knight Star May Calamawy and Consulting Producer Sara Goher talk about the importance of the Scarlet Scarab joining the MCU as its first Arab hero.

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Marvel Studios Boss Speaks Out on New LGBTQ Hero's Impact on Children

Doctor Strange 2 star Xochitl Gomez and Marvel Studios President Victoria Alonso discussed America Chavez's inclusion in the film.

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Star Wars: Andor Season 2 Receives Exciting Production Update

Making Star Wars reveals Production for Diego Luna-led Rogue One Spin-Off Andor's Second Season will begin in November.

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Spider-Man Crazy Theory Thinks Iron Man Was Killed By Andrew Garfield's Electro

Latest Crazy Spider-Man: No Way Home Theory Explains Why Andrew Garfield's Electro Villain Killed Tony Stark

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Is Spider-Man: No Way Home Retconning Deaths of Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Villains?

Spider-Man: No Way Home's newest trailer hints at a potential change to the fate of villains from the Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield Spider-Man films.

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MCU Theory: Why Loki's Kang & TVA Didn't Stop Ultron's Multiverse Attack

The Direct explores the theory about where Kang and the TVA from Loki are during the events of What If...? on Disney+.

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The MCU Gives Fantastic Four's Galactus His Biggest On-Screen Tease Yet

The Fantastic Four's Galactus is seemingly teased in a big way in the latest episode of What If...?

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MCU: Doctor Strange Tragedy & Death Teased In New Trailer for Disney+ What If

Doctor Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, appears in a new trailer promising tragedy and death in the next What If...? episode on Disney+.

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Disney+ Just Added This MCU Iron Man Short Ahead of Shang-Chi's Premiere

Disney+ added an Iron Man Marvel Studios One-Shot in preparation for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' release.

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Captain Marvel 2: New Evidence Points to Jude Law's Return In The Marvels

Captain Marvel star Jude Law may be returning as Yonn-Rogg in The Marvels, according the Murphy's Multiverse.

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Loki: One of Marvel's Most Powerful Beings Just Got Teased In Tom Hiddleston's Disney+ Series

Loki's newest episode on Disney+ contains a reference to the Living Tribunal, on the most powerful entities in the Marvel Universe.

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Loki Director on Future Bisexual Story Possibilities For Tom Hiddleston's Character

Loki director Kate Herron talked about the possibility of exploring Loki's bisexuality in a future season of the Disney+ show.

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Marvel Studios Boss Reveals the Only Phase 4 Change Caused By the Pandemic

Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige talked with On the Red Carpet about how the pandemic changed plans for the MCU's Phase 4.

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Tom Hiddleston Teases Loki & Mobius Reunion In Upcoming Episode

Loki stars Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson discuss their characters' relationship and hint at a possible reunion in future episodes.

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MCU's Avengers Receive Yet Another Reference In New Black Widow Teaser

Black Widow star David Harbor references the Avengers in a new clip from the upcoming film.

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Minecraft: Sonic DLC Trailer Brings Hedgehogs To Mojang Game

Sonic the Hedgehog was added to Mojang's Minecraft in new crossover DLC.

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Scarlett Johansson Gets Candid About Iron Man 2's Sexualization of Black Widow

Black Widow actor Scarlett Johansson comments on her character's sexualization in Iron Man 2 and how treatment of female superheroes has changed since.

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Update: Don't Expect Morbius To Crossover With MCU's Avengers

Morbius is not a part of the MCU and will release in January of 2022, according to Gamespot.

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Marvel Exec Reveals Secret To MCU's Success

Marvel Studios Executive Victoria Alonso talked about Marvel Studios' continued success and the key role diversity plays in it.

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Loki Theory: The TVA Helped the Avengers Defeat Thanos In Endgame

A Loki Theory that suggests the TVA has meddled with the Avengers' battle with Thanos as seen in Avengers: Infinity War and Avenger's Endgame.

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Marvel Rumor Reveals How Hayley Atwell's Peggy Becomes Captain Carter In Disney+'s What If...?

Rumors from the Illuminerdi gave details on how Hayley Atwell's Peggy Carter and Chris Evans' Steve Rogers will appear in What If...? on Disney+

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Doctor Strange 2 Star Teases How Powerful the MCU's America Chavez Is

Doctor Strange 2 actor Xochitl Gomez hints at the strength of her character, Miss America Chavez.

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Is Loki Required Viewing Before Doctor Strange 2? Marvel Producer Gives Answer

Loki head writer Michael Waldron comments of whether or not the Disney+ series will be required viewing for Doctor Strange 2.

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Marvel Leak Promises XCOM-Style Superhero Strategy Video Game on the Way

A Marvel XCOM game is rumored to be in development from XCOM publisher 2K Games, as per industry expert Jason Schreier on Twitter.

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MCU: Plot Details Tease Ultron Victory In Alternate Reality Episode of Disney+ What If...?

A new rumor says Scarlett Johnansson's Black Widow will feature in a What If...? episode set in a post-apocalyptic timeline following Ultron's victory.

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WandaVision Creator Reveals Benedict Cumberbatch's Original Role In Nexus Commercial

Doctor Strange was originally slated to be in the WandaVision commercials, according to the show's creators.

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Marvel Rumor Teases How Chris Hemsworth's Thor Factors Into Disney+'s What If...? Show

The Illuminerdi provided a description of Party Thor from Marvel Studios' What If...? series on Disney+.

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Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Why Scarlet Witch's Accent Will Change In Doctor Strange 2

WandaVision actor Elizabeth Olsen commented on the Scarlet Witch's accent and how it will return in Doctor Strange 2.

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