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  • ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Trailer Hints at Doctor Strange Visiting an Animated Universe

    ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Trailer Hints at Doctor Strange Visiting an Animated Universe

    We might be able to write all night about all the small details that are included in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Super Bowl trailer. We just shared an article that the trailer may have hinted at the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s take on the Savage Lands, but mere seconds before that you can actually see a star-shaped portal. Strange and America Chavez are falling through the multiverse and if you look closely, it almost seems like they are dropping out of a universe that seems to be animated or at least drawn.

    There’s no clear point of reference to figure out what it may be hinting at, but with their revival of the 90s X-Men animated series, they could be using this as a point of connection. It’s certainly closer to hand-drawn animation rather than the CGI designs we got with What If…? but something that almost seems like it’s taken from the 60s Spider-Man series with its color palette. We might never find out until the film releases, but speculation is going to be fun to figure out where exactly they are falling out from. There’s also the chance that is a purposeful placeholder to keep viewers on the edge of their seat deciphering what secrets the film might have in store for us.

  • ‘Doctor Strange’ Trailer May Have Teased the Savage Lands

    ‘Doctor Strange’ Trailer May Have Teased the Savage Lands

    There are a lot of interesting details to take away from the new trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. I might even be running out of ideas on how to start these articles, but there is one more really interesting detail that might have bigger implications moving forward for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Besides the biggest reveal in the trailer, there’s a small moment that actually may have hinted at an iconic location from the comics that finally finds its way into live-action.

    In a blink-or-you-miss-it moment, Strange is seen floating alongside America Chavez from one portal to another. What stands out is that a tyrannosaurus rex is standing in the background ready to let out a powerful stream. No, it’s not a crossover with Jurassic World: Dominion but rather the first introduction of the continent known as the Savage Land. In the comics, it’s set in Antarctica and is a prehistoric land that has remained hidden through volcanoes surrounding it.

    We don’t get a confirmation that this is definitely the Savage Land, but as the story is about dimension-hopping and not time travel, the MCU could introduce this land as part of its own pocket dimension similar to what we saw in Shang-Chi and the Legend of Tomorrow‘s Tao Lo. Chavez might be the reason they are being catapulted from one dimension to another, but it’s a great little addition in case the land makes a return in a future project. There’s still the chance it may simply be a dimension where dinosaurs continue to thrive but one can dream.

    Source: YouTube

  • New ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Trailer Includes a Captain Marvel Tease

    New ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Trailer Includes a Captain Marvel Tease

    As expected, Marvel Studios unleashed a brand new trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The incredible trailer, which has been rumored to drop for weeks, fully unleashed the Multiverse upon the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The trailer included a look at a returning Mordo, as well as a Wanda variant, while also seemingly confirming the rumored return of an X-Men actor. However, there’s one key part of the trailer that is sure to get folks buzzing.

    At the 1:35 mark of the trailer, we see a mysterious figure who is difficult to make out.

    While it’s hard to decipher just which character that is, it seems likely that it’s none other than Monica Rambeau’s Captain Marvel. In the comics, Rambeau took up the Captain Marvel mantle before Carol Danvers, and before she ultimately became known as Spectrum.

    Teyonah Parris took over the role of Monica Rambeau in last year’s WandaVision and is next set to appear as the character in The Marvels.

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hits theaters on May 6.

  • Ultron Sentry Return in ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness’ Trailer

    Ultron Sentry Return in ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness’ Trailer

    The latest trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has finally dropped and it includes quite a lot from what we can expect in the upcoming sequel. The biggest reveal came in the form of a simple voice clip of a voice everyone might recognize, but there was one part of the multiverse that stuck out quite a bit in the trailer in the form of Ultron Sentry making their return. We can clearly see them escort Strange after he was arrested for his crimes against reality. It’s not sure what exactly is going on and where he is, but some of the leaks may help clarify what is going on.

    What is worth pointing out is the silver, slick design of these Ultron bots. It’s very reminiscent of Superior Iron Man’s design. As we don’t know who the other members of this council are beside the one major reveal, there’s a chance that an alternative version of Tony Stark could make an appearance. We’re talking about the multiverse, which opens up a lot of possibilities for Marvel Studios to explore. The trailer finds that perfect balance to give away nothing while making us scratch our heads what exactly is going on.

    You can check out the trailer here:

  • New ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Poster Teases Live-Action Debut of Captain Carter

    New ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Poster Teases Live-Action Debut of Captain Carter

    When Haley Atwell returned to voice Captain Carter in Marvel Studios canonical animated series, What If…?, it wasn’t long before rumors began to swirl that the character would eventually make the jump to live-action. In fact, we even speculated here that the What If…? Marvel Legends wave might have pointed in that very direction. Thanks to the new poster for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, fans need speculate no longer.

    The magnificent new poster for the upcoming film shows what would seem to be the after effects of Strange’s spell in Spider-Man: No Way Home that broke open the multiverse. Among the images reflected on the shards of the broken window of the Sanctum Sanctorum, we can see the shield wielded by Captain Carter in What If…?.

    What role will Captain Carter play in the film? Rumors have her among the members of the Illuminati who were revealed in the latest trailer. We’ll all find out together when Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hits theaters on May 6, 2022.

  • New ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Trailer Confirms [SPOILER] Return

    New ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Trailer Confirms [SPOILER] Return

    The Super Bowl hasn’t even started yet, but Marvel Studios decided to drop the new trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. It’s probably one of Marvel’s best but what really stands out is we briefly get a moment that Benedict Cumberbatch’s Strange is put before a mysterious council. It’s hinted that he’s on trial for destroying reality as we know it. We don’t clearly see who makes up this council, but we do hear a very familiar voice say the words “We should tell him the truth!”

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    While we don’t see his face, the voice is definitely that of Patrick Stewart. Of course, there’s only one role he is potentially taking on and it seems likely to say this is Marvel Studios’ way of teasing the recent rumors that Professor X a.k.a. Charles Xavier will make his return in the upcoming Marvel sequel. It’s a clever way to tease his addition without actually showing him which will definitely quell quite a bit of discussion online.

    You can check the full trailer here:

  • ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Passes 1.8B Worldwide, as ‘Uncharted’ Starts Strong Internationally

    ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Passes 1.8B Worldwide, as ‘Uncharted’ Starts Strong Internationally

    Uncharted, the next Tom Holland-led project by Sony, won’t release until next week in the domestic market, but some lucky international ones already got their hands on it. It looks like the film is off to a strong start as Holland and Mark Wahlberg‘s video game adaptation as it took the top spot in the 15 markets it released. It now stands at $21.5M and is tracking ahead of Eternals, Black Widow, and Shang-Chi in those markets. Though, as Forbes points out these types of films have stronger legs internationally than domestically.

    Sadly, it seems Death on the Nile only took in $12.8M at the box office, which is less than half of the previous entry’s $28.8M. It may have been hit the hardest from COVID, as it seemed like a sure-fire hit at the box office given the first’s popularity and better reviews. The other disappointment of the weekend was the $8M income from Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, which may have been hit by its simultaneous release on Peacock. Seems Lopez couldn’t carry over the momentum from Hustlers.

    In heroic news, Spider-Man: No Way Home still remains one of the most resistant box office performers in such unlikely times. It took in $11M over the weekend internationally and $7.1M domestically. As of now, the film has earned $1.8B worldwide and it is the biggest-grossing film without having ever been released in China, which seemed to be on the horizon but suddenly fell silent after some time. We’ll see if a belated release might push it over $2B but that seems more and more unlikely now. Still, the film’s success is nothing to scoff at.

    Source: Forbes (Uncharted), Forbes (NWH)

  • RUMOR: Disney Exploring a New Post-Sequels ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy

    RUMOR: Disney Exploring a New Post-Sequels ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy

    The future of Star Wars has been somewhat of a mess. The sequel trilogies, which kicked off with Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, weren’t met with the fanfare that Disney may have hoped for. While the first entry did welcome a generation back into one of the most popular franchises, its two sequels managed to sour the experience. Luckily, Disney+’s launch alongside The Mandalorian opened a new gateway for fans of the originals in a series that felt like a true embrace of what made the franchise a classic. As some projects are getting announced and suddenly shelved, it seems that some plans exist for a new post-Sequel era trilogy.

    On the podcast, The Ringer, former Vanity Fair reporter Joanna Robinson revealed that there is some interest in tackling a new trilogy that takes place after The Rise of Skywalker. She even hinted that Disney is actively looking into establishing it and there are even some first hints at what the story might be about. It seems that the interest is to revive the Jedi Order, one that avoids the “absolutes” of its earlier incarnation to allow people attachment. Surprisingly, that concept is currently being explored through the eyes of Grogu on The Mandalorian and its recent spinoff.

    It wouldn’t be too surprising that Disney wants to return the franchise to cinemas, especially as projects like Rogue Squadron seemingly lost any steam shortly after its announcement. Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have been spearheading the current iteration on Disney+. So, they might be likely candidates to potentially tackle a new trilogy, especially given Favreau‘s experience in the cinematic landscape. The franchise might benefit from unshackling itself from the nostalgia that tied down the sequel trilogy to take a completely new direction and explore a very different galaxy, far far away.

    Source: The Ringer via DisInsider

  • ‘Batgirl’ Set Photos Reveal Michael Keaton’s Batman

    ‘Batgirl’ Set Photos Reveal Michael Keaton’s Batman

    New set photos from the production of Warner Bros.’ Batgirl are making their way around the internet, and they feature the first look at a character everyone has been waiting to see. The images appear to show Michael Keaton fully suited up as Batman, something fans haven’t seen in live-action in almost 30 full years. While it’s hard to make out any exact details on the suit’s design, the presence of the iconic yellow logo and the actor’s familiar posture would indicate the armor will at least maintain the spirit of its original appearance. Though, it seems unlikely the costume will be completely unchanged from 1992’s Batman Returns.

    Keaton will reprise his role alongside up-and-comer Leslie Grace, who is set to don the cape and cowl as Batgirl in her first solo film. The project is being helmed by Bad Boys for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with J.K. Simmons returning as Commissioner James Gordon and fan-favorite Doom Patrol star Brendan Fraser coming aboard as the villain Firefly. Taking place within the DC Extended Universe, the film will not be the only comic book movie featuring Keaton as Batman in the near future. Andy Muschietti‘s The Flash, which will use story elements from the well-known Flashpoint comic, is where the one-time Tim Burton muse will make his grand re-entrance as the Dark Knight. 

    The Flash will hit theaters on November 4, 2022, and while Batgirl does not currently have a release date, it has been announced the movie will drop straight to HBO Max before the end of 2022. 

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu Joins Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’

    ‘Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu Joins Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’

    The cast of the Barbie film continues to grow, as in the latest Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision blog it was announced that Simu Liu has joined the production. He’ll join the Margot Robbie-led project that is from the minds of Greta Gerwig – who is also directing the project – and Noah Baumbach. Ryan Gosling is also part of the cast and his casting is another sign of how Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings catapulted him to the top of casting lists. He’s not the only addition, as just the other day we heard that America Ferrera is also joining the film’s cast.

    This film is still continuing to blow away expectations, as a film based on the popular doll seems like something that would get rushed out. Barbie isn’t a stranger to cheap productions either, as there are many children-focused films that released throughout the years – and my step-sister forced me to watch with her when she was younger. Given how popular the product is, it seems like there’s a big hope to not only bank on the brand but potentially even create a film that defies expectations similar to how the Lego Movie used a meta-narrative to surprise viewers at the time. There’s still some time before it starts production, but it might become a project to keep an eye out for.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter