Last year was an odd one for the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a lot of ways that couldn’t help but hover over its 2023 output. The biggest example of this was The Marvels: the movie received a mixed reception in November, and ended up being one of the lowest-performing MCU movies to date. Reuniting With … Read more
Photo: Jeff Spicer (Getty Images) Somehow toxic fandom has returned and at the mere mention of Star Wars and women, no less. Nonsensical virulent misogynistic notions abound as Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and the director of the studios’ upcoming Rey film Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy have found themselves in the crosshairs of troll pundits and anti-woke platformers over … Read more
Image: Walt Disney Pictures The House of Mouse celebrated its centennial in 2023 through monumental film and television releases and Disney Parks experiences, while dealing with real-world repercussions during historic writers and actors’ strikes. And then, of course, there was the whole ongoing skirmish with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney100 was one for the books … Read more
Marvel Studios is not reacting well, at all, to having its first real box office bomb in 15 years. After years of unprecedented success, including four of the 10 highest-grossing films of all time, the studio’s latest release, The Marvels, is on the opposite end of the spectrum. After about a month in release, the … Read more
It’s been a wild week in the world of sci-fi, fantasy, superheroes, and more genre fare. The return of Doctor Who for its 60th anniversary, burning Mandalorian questions, and our epic first looks at Fallout and Furiosa all made the list of our most read stories—but here’s a few more highlights you might have missed—James … Read more
The Marvel Cinematic Universe gets the team-up we’ve been waiting for since Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel with The Marvels. The Woman Who Would Be Photon Nia DaCosta follows up her horror breakthrough Candyman with a superhero thrill ride, delivering Marvel goods with refreshing cinematic vision in The Marvels. Whether she’s making an indie or … Read more
Image: Marvel Studios The first impressions for The Marvels have hit the internet, and while for some the Marvel Studios flick that soars by the might of its trio of heroes, for others that chemistry is brought down by some wider issues The Woman Who Would Be Photon Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels showcases Captain Marvel … Read more
Marvel Studios is tapping into the majorly cosmic powers of Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers (Brie Larson); Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani); and Photon, Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) by fueling them with the power of family. The Woman Who Would Be Photon In a sit down interview with io9, director Nia DaCosta (2021’s Candyman) discussed … Read more
Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels is nearly right here, and the Marvel Studios movie starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani will quickly convey us the cosmic triple menace team-up we’ve been ready for. Reuniting With Nia DaCosta on The Marvels | io9 Interview In an interview with Vainness Honest, director DaCosta talked candidly about turning … Read more