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  • ‘Loki’s Michael Waldron Promises Air-Tight Time Travel Logic

    ‘Loki’s Michael Waldron Promises Air-Tight Time Travel Logic

    Avengers: Endgame changed the game in many ways. It ended an era of Marvel Studios’ storytelling and started a brand new one. Of course, there is also the fact that our favorite heroes uncovered a way to travel through time and influence past events. It even led to them messing with the timeline, as our favorite God of Mischief Loki managed to sneak away with the Tessaract after a failed heist attempt.

    Now, he gets his own spin-off series heading to Disney+ that will build on that newly introduced concept. The Time Variance Authority rules and protects the timelines that they screwed up and it seems they have a very different understanding of time in comparison to what we learned in the fourth Avengers film. Head writer Michael Waldron revealed that the TVA has a very different understanding of time travel that will be explored in the series and he also had to make sure there were no holes in his script.

    We wanted to create a time travel logic that was so air-tight it could sustain over six hours. There’s some time-travel sci-fi concepts here that I’m eager for my Rick and Morty colleagues to see.

    The statement is rather ironic if you consider that Rick and Morty openly avoids the topic of time travel. There have even been various episodes where they twist the concept on its head to reveal it was something that connected to alternative dimensions In a way, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is doing something similar, as we also got the tease of multiple Lokis appearing in the show. As he is also the writer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Waldron won’t get a break from breaking time and space anytime soon.

    Source: Vanity Fair

  • ‘Loki’ Head Writer Michael Waldron Teases Multiple Lokis for the Disney+ Show

    ‘Loki’ Head Writer Michael Waldron Teases Multiple Lokis for the Disney+ Show

    We are only a week away from the latest Marvel Studios show to hit Disney+. Loki will explore an alternative timeline version of who managed to flee his original fate through some time travel shenanigans from the Avengers. Of course, his existence throws the timeline for a loop and it forces the Time Variance Authority to step in. Now, the God of Mischief is forced to work alongside them to repair what he damaged. Leading up to the series premiere, there have been various rumors about other incarnations of Loki finding their way into the series. The trailer titling him as a Variant certainly added to that very theory.

    It seems that the show’s head writer Michael Waldron is having some fun teasing their potential inclusion in an interview with Vanity Fair. He doesn’t outright confirm it but finds a way to make it obvious that Tom Hiddleston might not be the only one to hold the mantle in the upcoming series, and how they might influence his journey throughout the various episodes.

    What being is more chaotic than Loki? What do you have to learn from any version of yourself?

    Vanity Fair goes on to discuss the comic origins of Kid Loki and Lady Loki. Especially the former is interesting, as some time ago it seemed like young actor Jack Veal may have nabbed the role of a prepubescent version of the Nordic god. We may get a clearer picture once the first episode premieres on June 9th. Hopefully, they won’t wait too long to give us a clearer picture of what trouble Loki will get into alongside TVA’s Morbius, especially if he will start talking to multiple incarnations of himself.

    Source: Vanity Fair

  • Update: Marvel Studios ‘What If…?’ Set for an August Debut, Date Still Uncertain

    Update: Marvel Studios ‘What If…?’ Set for an August Debut, Date Still Uncertain

    Update: After speaking with Disney, we understand that, as of now, no release date has been set for the series and the original report was in error.

    What Is Marvel's What If…? The Disney Plus Animated Series Explained - IGN

    What If…? will revisit some of the key moments in the MCU and reimagine those events in unexpected ways. Concept art and trailers for the 10-episode series have shown off some of the characters such as T’Challa as Star-Lord, an Ultron from a timeline where he apparently won, Super Soldier Peggy Carter and a most excellent Party Thor. The series will also introduce Uatu the Watcher, voiced by Jeffrey Wright, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Production on a second season of the show has already begun and early feedback on the series has been incredibly positive. As of now, Disney has not addressed whether or not they’ll drop all 10 episodes at once, a few in week one or stick with the weekly format they’ve followed pretty routinely so far.

     

    Source: Bad Taste

     

  • ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Wraps Production with a Tease of Korg’s New Look

    ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Wraps Production with a Tease of Korg’s New Look

    It looks like Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder has officially wrapped production. Chris Hemsworth took to Instagram to share the news with an official still from the set. We once again get our look at a rockstar-inspired version of the God of Thunder. Of course, the actor wasn’t alone as he shared an image with director Taika Waititi. Now, what stands out is that he is in full Korg gear that gives us a glimpse at his film costume.

    It is funny to see the director with Korg’s head floating above him. He even went out of his way to add a shirt that acts like his rocky exterior. Thor’s overall design seems strongly inspired by Thunderstrike from the comics. He is generally seen wearing jeans on set, especially those that were made four months ago where he is standing alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy. It certainly is a new direction for the character but fits perfectly into Waititi’s sense of humor.

    Thor: Ragnarok already took a step away from the character’s iconic long blonde hair and Asgardian humor. It seems that in exchange for his hair growing out again, he had to sacrifice his usual armor. Hemsworth also seems to continue growing with each film, as his workout routine promises a true heavy hitter with this version of the character. It’ll be interesting to see how the film will work in his travel through the galaxy and the return of Natalie Portman‘s Jane Foster, who is also taking on the iconic role of the Mighty Thor. At this point, anything can happen and we are in for a ride no matter what.

    Source: Instagram

  • REPORT: First Details on Thor’s ‘What If’ Episodes Tease an Intergalactic Party

    REPORT: First Details on Thor’s ‘What If’ Episodes Tease an Intergalactic Party

    It’s fascinating how much we’ve seen from Thor: Love and Thunder‘s set but we still have no idea how the pieces fit together. Just recently, we got photos revealing our favorite God of Thunder ready for a workout and even a secret set for New Asgard. Yet, it’s not the only time that Thor will get the spotlight in the coming months, as Illuminerdi has just offered some more details on the Thor-centric What If episode. It seems that his episode will explore the scenario that he never finds his humility on Earth but instead decides to throw an intergalactic party there. Of course, a planet of that size will draw the attention of the wrong people that could even end the world.

    We may have already gotten our first look at Party Thor from the series’ first merchandise leaks. There is also a chance he was heavily featured in the first trailers, as we saw a recreation of the first Thor film. Perhaps he was able to pull out Mjolnir on the first try and that sets off the events of this episode. If he never learned what it meant to be unworthy, he wouldn’t have become the Asgardian he is today.

    We’ve already gotten our first look at Party Thor from the series’ first merchandise leaks. He was included on a t-shirt with the name “Party Thor” similar to how the alternative version of Captain America as a Zombie is simply titled “Zombie Captain America.” We still don’t know if these multiple episodes might connect throughout the first season especially with the tease of the Guardians of the Multiverse.

    Source: Illuminerdi

  • Latest ‘Eternals’ Merchandise Hints at a Thanos Connection

    Latest ‘Eternals’ Merchandise Hints at a Thanos Connection

    Even after the first trailer was released for Marvel Studios’ Eternals, we still know very little about the film’s plot. There have been rumors giving us a small hint at how it comes together. We see the alien race of humanoids help in humanity’s evolution as they claim to have never intervened in the events of people. There was only a brief glimpse at the main antagonists, the Deviants, but nothing concrete of where they came from, or their creation at the hands of the Celestials. In Avengers: Infinity War, we got a brief glimpse at their comic homeworld, Titan, yet there was no hint if they have some connection to the Mad Titan. Luckily, Twitter user @Eternalsupdate noticed a new listing on Amazon that revealed their homeworld.

    Living on Saturn’s moon, Titan, the Eternals protect Earth from the Deviants–and all other forms of cosmic evil.

    It is the first time that their origin is tied to Titan in some capacity. Of course, it is merchandise so it could change or not be addressed in the film directly. Yet, the same Twitter user also noticed in the MCU-canon Marvel’s Avengers Station exhibit that there is a mention he was the last of his species.

    Now, the latest trailer confirmed the timing of the film, or at least part of it, will take place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Perhaps it was the Mad Titan that banished them to Earth and stripped them from their memory, which is why they weren’t involved in the mess. It also opens up the possibility of Thanos potentially appearing in the film in some capacity. In the comics, he has part of the Deviant gene and is the reason for his purple appearance, which could get explored in some capacity as we uncover what exactly these mysterious villains truly are. No matter what direction they are heading with Eternals, it’s exciting to see how it may influence the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s also great that more evidence is hinting at their connection to Thanos and Titan, which seemed oddly sidelined so far.

    Source: Amazon, Twitter

  • REPORT: ‘Secret Invasion’ Eyeing ‘True Detective’s Carmen Ejogo

    REPORT: ‘Secret Invasion’ Eyeing ‘True Detective’s Carmen Ejogo

    Marvel Studios continues to expand, as we are still anxiously awaiting the release of their next Disney+ series, Loki. Now, they are already busy with various other productions that will continue to expand the franchise in new and creative ways. During their December Investors event, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that the classic comic storyline, Secret Invasion, would get adapted with the confirmed return of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as Talos. So far, the series already has a stacked cast and t seems they might be adding True Detective‘s Carmen Ejogo. She was given an offer for a role that is described to be a powerful leader with a “spy” feel from the same world as Fury. It seems likely she might be a former director of SHIELD if Ejogo decides to accept the offer.

    The actress is a fantastic addition after her roles as Coretta Scott King in 2014’s Selma and appearing in the Harry Potter spin-offs Fantastic Beasts. It seems that they originally were eyeing an African-American or Asian actress in the age of 50 to 70, but kept it open to also casting someone in their mid-late 40s which matches Ejogo‘s age. It’ll be interesting to see how much of a spy thriller this series ends up being that features the invasion of an alien species that can turn into anyone. She would be joining a cast that includes Christopher McDonald, Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke, and many more. It is slated to enter production soon. So, maybe we get a better picture what roles they have once we get our first look at the set.

    Source: Illuminerdi

  • Marvel Studios’ Untitled Film for October 2022 Pushed Back by a Year

    Marvel Studios’ Untitled Film for October 2022 Pushed Back by a Year

    It isn’t unusual for film release dates to get mapped out years in advance. Marvel Studios is no exception to this rule. It makes it easier to predict when the various projects might release in the coming years. Now, when Marvel Studios revealed the official titles for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Marvels, they seemed to have skipped a reserved date. There was an unannounced project eyeing a release in October 2022. Until now, we never got an announcement of any kind. It looks like we won’t have to question its placement anymore, as it got revealed that the untitled film got postponed into October 2023 Now, the untitled film will release October 6th, 2023. It isn’t the only delay, as they also pushed back their November 3rd release in the same year by a week.

    What film may have gotten delayed? Well, there have been hints that Mahershala Ali’s Blade film might’ve gotten pushed back during their search for a director. As such, it seems like the most likely candidate. Our very own Charles Murphy even predicted its placement for the 2022 line-up prediction. The film was originally going to enter production later this year and current delays might be the cause for the decision to push it back. They may have also decided to push back the film as 2022 was quite stacked in regards to Marvel Studios’ projects. Plus, there’s no point to rush the production just to hit that release date. It gives Stacy Ose-Kuffour can work out the script in more detail and we’ll have enough Marvel Studios projects to keep us busy until then.

    Source: ComicBook.com, ComicBook.com (Blade)

  • REPORT: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Assembling A Sinister Group of Multiversal Villains

    REPORT: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Assembling A Sinister Group of Multiversal Villains

    Spider-Man: No Way Home seemed to be turning into Sony’s most ambitious project involving the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler. In a way, it has become the worst kept secret after one leak after another hinted at the threequel’s Spider-Verse storyline. After rumors started piling on about the return of famous villains from various former entries in the franchise, former Doctor Octopus, Alfred Molina, just confirmed his involvement with the project. Of course, it gave more credence to other rumors and stories, such as The Amazing Spider-Man 2’s Jamie Foxx returning in the role of Electro. He even leaked an image teasing his inclusion after the announcement. It led to more rumors hitting the web of other classic villains joining the project and Collider seems to be adding more fuel to the fire in their The Sneider Cut podcast.

    He revealed various details about the film’s villainous roster, as he pointed out in the podcast that Sandman, Rhino, and Lizard will be joining the project in some capacity. He did point out that he is uncertain if the actors are also returning to portray these roles. Now, he also points out that Willem Dafoe‘s Green Goblin, who has also been rumored in the past, would be the main antagonist of this incarnation of the Sinister Six. Host Jeff Sneider does make the point that we should still take it with a grain of salt but makes a valid point that it’s easier to reintroduce older villains than having to set up a completely new cast for the Sinister Six to gather.

    For now, we will see how it develops as we are still half a year away from the film opening in cinemas. The film’s inclusion of Doctor Strange also strongly suggests some magical or multiversal shenanigans will occur in the film. The various Social Media sites also seem to be preparing for a promotional push of the threequel, which could offer some insight into what direction the film will truly head towards. It’s funny to think that Mysterio made up the existence of the multiverse only for it to haunt Peter Parker in the sequel. Here’s hoping it all comes together.

    Source: Collider

  • New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set Photos Reveal Thor in Workout Mode

    New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set Photos Reveal Thor in Workout Mode

    It looks like more set photos have found their way online from Thor: Love and Thunder. Marvel Studios’ upcoming film will follow the events of Avengers: Endgame, as Thor joins the Guardians of the Galaxy out into space. In that film, our favorite God of Thunder had put on some pounds. It made us wonder if he’d keep his physique or slim down again. The first set photos revealed that Chris Hemsworth was back in shape and it seems we might find out how going by the latest set photos.

     

     

    They feature Hemsworth in full workout gear. The film’s logo already teased the 90s inspirations and it seems they might even give us a complete workout montage as he slims down after the events from the crossover epic. it would be fitting with how director Taika Waititi likes to play with the classic concept of a superhero film. Thor: Ragnarok featured various sequences that caught viewers off-guard that have gotten used to a decade of heroic films and television shows. It also is a fun new look for the Norse god, whose character reinvention made him one of Marvel’s most memorable.

    Waititi and his team have been hard at work with the film. Just recently, set photos revealed a secret set for New Asgard that many are theorizing is part of the finale. There is a chance that this workout-version of Thor might be from the film’s ending as well. Currently, we still know very little about the plot outside of the various characters involved. So, it’ll be interesting to see how this story comes together when it releases in May 2022.

    Source: Daily Mail