Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra refuses to believe that the recent slate of films that Marvel has released are poor in quality. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times about Kraven The Hunter not hitting a mark and opening with a dismal performance at the box office, he pointed out to Dakota Johnson starrer Madame Web and said that it was the press that criticised the film and resulted in such a poor performance at the box office.&nbsp;
Kraven The Hunter released earlier this month and is said to have had &ldquo;probably the worst launch we had&rdquo; in the nearly eight years of being at the studio said Tony adding: &ldquo;I still don&rsquo;t understand, because the film is not a bad film.&rdquo; 
Kraven The Hunter&nbsp;was released in theatres on December 13 and registered a $11 million debut, which is the lowest for any Sony-released Marvel film. The movie&rsquo;s total collection currently stands at just $18 million, making the total worldwide collection to the tune of $43 million.&nbsp;
Tony also addressed the film Madame Web&rsquo;s poor reaction. At the event, he said, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s just touch on Madame Web for a moment. Madame Web underperformed in the theatres because the press just crucified it. It was not a bad film, and it did great on Netflix. For some reason, the press decided that they didn&rsquo;t want us making these films out of Kraven and Madame Web, and the critics just destroyed them. They also did it with Venom, but the audience loved Venom and made Venom a massive hit.&rdquo;
He defended those films and added, &ldquo;These are not terrible films. They were just destroyed by the critics in the press, for some reason.&rdquo;
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Meanwhile, Tony thinks it's now time that the studio &ldquo;rethinks&rdquo; how it moves forward with its Spider-Man universe tentpoles.
<h2>What to look forward in Sony-Marvel collaboration</h2>
Sony is currently working with Disney&rsquo;s Marvel Studios on a fourth Spider-Man movie. The film will have Tom Holland reprise his role as Spider Man.&nbsp;

Kraven The Hunter follows the pattern of Madame Web and other Marvel films that released in 2024 and didn't do much for the studio. Sony Pictures CEO blamed the press for it.

Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra refuses to believe that the recent slate of films that Marvel has released are poor in quality. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times about Kraven The Hunter not hitting a mark and opening with a dismal performance at the box office, he pointed out to Dakota Johnson starrer Madame Web and said that it was the press that criticised the film and resulted in such a poor performance at the box office. Kraven The Hunter released earlier this month and is said to have had “probably the worst launch we had” in the nearly eight years of being at the studio said Tony adding: “I still don’t understand, because the film is not a bad film.” Kraven The Hunter was released in theatres on December 13 and registered a $11 million debut, which is the lowest for any Sony-released Marvel film. The movie’s total collection currently stands at just $18 million, making the total worldwide collection to the tune of $43 million. Tony also addressed the film Madame Web’s poor reaction. At the event, he said, “Let’s just touch on Madame Web for a moment. Madame Web underperformed in the theatres because the press just crucified it. It was not a bad film, and it did great on Netflix. For some reason, the press decided that they didn’t want us making these films out of Kraven and Madame Web, and the critics just destroyed them. They also did it with Venom, but the audience loved Venom and made Venom a massive hit.” He defended those films and added, “These are not terrible films. They were just destroyed by the critics in the press, for some reason.” Also read: Malhari song from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani recreated in Marvel’s What If…? Season 3 Meanwhile, Tony thinks it's now time that the studio “rethinks” how it moves forward with its Spider-Man universe tentpoles. What to look forward in Sony-Marvel collaboration Sony is currently working with Disney’s Marvel Studios on a fourth Spider-Man movie. The film will have Tom Holland reprise his role as Spider Man.

'Marvel films are not bad films, critics destroy them' says Sony Pictures CEO

Is Chris Evans, aka Captain America (at least up until Avengers: Endgame) thinking of returning to Marvel films? Reports suggest that the ace actor might return in Avengers: Doomsday. Having played Steve Rogers aka Captain America in MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Chris Evans might take up a new role or his shield once again (who knows?).&nbsp;

For the unversed, Chris Evans was shown as having aged and becoming an old man towards the climax of Avengers: Endgame. His character then gives up on the Captain America shield to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson (who is assumed to become Captain America in the future chapters of Avengers films).&nbsp;

Currently, there is not known much about Avengers: Doomsday but we are told that Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man) will be back too but as Doctor Victor von Doom, the main villain for the Fantastic Four. If that is the standard now, Chris Evans could also be given a new role and not of Captain America although we would love to see him donning the Captain’s suit.&nbsp;

Chris Evans last showed up in a scene-stealing role in Deadpool &amp; Wolverine as Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, his character from Fox’s 2005 and 2007 Fantastic Four movies.&nbsp;

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Chris Evans first appeared as Captain America superhero&nbsp;in 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger&nbsp;and reprised the role in the sequels Captain America: The Winter Soldier&nbsp;and Captain America: Civil War,&nbsp;in addition to starring in four Avengers&nbsp;movies.

<h2>Avengers: Doomsday: Director, Release Date</h2>

Avengers: Doomsday is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The Russo brothers are also directing Avengers: Secret Wars which will conclude the Multiverse Saga of the MCU.

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to premiere on May 1, 2026, with Secret Wars expected to land a year later on May 7, 2027.

Is Chris Evans, aka Captain America (at least up until Avengers: Endgame) thinking of returning to Marvel films? Reports suggest that the ace actor might return in Avengers: Doomsday.

Is Chris Evans, aka Captain America (at least up until Avengers: Endgame) thinking of returning to Marvel films? Reports suggest that the ace actor might return in Avengers: Doomsday. Having played Steve Rogers aka Captain America in MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Chris Evans might take up a new role or his shield once again (who knows?). For the unversed, Chris Evans was shown as having aged and becoming an old man towards the climax of Avengers: Endgame. His character then gives up on the Captain America shield to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson (who is assumed to become Captain America in the future chapters of Avengers films). Currently, there is not known much about Avengers: Doomsday but we are told that Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man) will be back too but as Doctor Victor von Doom, the main villain for the Fantastic Four. If that is the standard now, Chris Evans could also be given a new role and not of Captain America although we would love to see him donning the Captain’s suit. Chris Evans last showed up in a scene-stealing role in Deadpool & Wolverine as Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, his character from Fox’s 2005 and 2007 Fantastic Four movies. Also read: Did Beyonce's mom like a post on Jay-Z getting sued for rape and then backtrack? Chris Evans first appeared as Captain America superhero in 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger and reprised the role in the sequels Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War, in addition to starring in four Avengers movies. Avengers: Doomsday: Director, Release Date Avengers: Doomsday is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The Russo brothers are also directing Avengers: Secret Wars which will conclude the Multiverse Saga of the MCU. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to premiere on May 1, 2026, with Secret Wars expected to land a year later on May 7, 2027.

Will Chris Evans return in Avengers: Doomsday as Captain America after we thought it was over for him?

We will no longer get bombarded with more than three films a year from the Marvel camp as Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms that the MCU is cutting down on yearly deliverables.

In a strategic move to focus more on quality than quantity, after the kind of slack they received with several films bombing at the box office in 2023, Bob Iger said that they plan to reduce output and focus on quality, a strategy he said was “particularly true with Marvel”.

Bob Iger said, “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three.”

He added, “And we’re working hard on what that path is.”

Bob also added that there was a lot to look forward to this year and next as he said that there are “a couple of good films in ’25 and then we’re heading to more ‘Avengers,’ which we’re extremely excited about,” adding: “Overall, I feel great about the slate. It’s something that I’ve committed to spending more and more time on. The team is one that I have tremendous confidence in and the IP that we’re mining, including all the sequels that we’re doing, is second to none.”

<h2>What about the current Marvel release calendar?</h2>

Meanwhile, the announcement and Marvel calendar are currently at odds since their recent release calendar distributed by Disney has four films in 2025 — Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade. Then there are four for 2016 —including the fifth Avengers movie.&nbsp;

As for the current year, there is only one Marvel film, Deadpool &amp; Wolverine.&nbsp;

<h2>What about the current slate of Marvel's TV shows?</h2>

Bob also added that the upcoming slate will have a mix of sequels and originals, noting that the focus is currently more on franchise films: “We’re gonna balance sequels with originals. Specifically in animation, we had gone through a period where our original films and animation, both Disney and Pixar, were dominating. We’re now swinging back a bit to lean on sequels.”

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We will no longer get bombarded with more than three films a year from the Marvel camp as Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms that the MCU is cutting down on yearly deliverables.

We will no longer get bombarded with more than three films a year from the Marvel camp as Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms that the MCU is cutting down on yearly deliverables. In a strategic move to focus more on quality than quantity, after the kind of slack they received with several films bombing at the box office in 2023, Bob Iger said that they plan to reduce output and focus on quality, a strategy he said was “particularly true with Marvel”. Bob Iger said, “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three.” He added, “And we’re working hard on what that path is.” Bob also added that there was a lot to look forward to this year and next as he said that there are “a couple of good films in ’25 and then we’re heading to more ‘Avengers,’ which we’re extremely excited about,” adding: “Overall, I feel great about the slate. It’s something that I’ve committed to spending more and more time on. The team is one that I have tremendous confidence in and the IP that we’re mining, including all the sequels that we’re doing, is second to none.” What about the current Marvel release calendar? Meanwhile, the announcement and Marvel calendar are currently at odds since their recent release calendar distributed by Disney has four films in 2025 — Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade. Then there are four for 2016 —including the fifth Avengers movie. As for the current year, there is only one Marvel film, Deadpool & Wolverine. What about the current slate of Marvel's TV shows? Bob also added that the upcoming slate will have a mix of sequels and originals, noting that the focus is currently more on franchise films: “We’re gonna balance sequels with originals. Specifically in animation, we had gone through a period where our original films and animation, both Disney and Pixar, were dominating. We’re now swinging back a bit to lean on sequels.” Also read: Game of Thrones' Kevan Lannister, actor Ian Gelder, dead at 74

Marvel will no longer release more than 3 films and 2 shows in a year

Ray Winstone is not very fond of Marvel films or at least that is what we gauge from his recent comments. The actor appeared in Marvel’s Black Widow which released in 2021 starring Scarlett Johansson in the titular role.&nbsp;

Speaking on this week’s issue of Radio Times, Ray Winstone said it was not a lot of fun. Ray played the film’s villain, Russian general Dreykov.

<h2>What did Ray say in the interview?</h2>

In the interview, Ray said, “It was fine until you have to do the reshoots. Then you find out that a few producers have come down, and your performance is too much, it’s too strong… That’s the way Marvel works. It can be soul-destroying, because you feel like you’re doing great work.”

At the time, Ray Winstone wasn’t sure he could keep up. He almost quit on the Black Widow project altogether. “I actually said, ‘You ought to recast it because that was it for me.’ And you end up doing it again because you’re contracted to do it. Otherwise you end up in court. It’s like being kicked in the balls,” he remembered.

<h2>Ray Winstone’s future works</h2>

Ray has a busy calendar ahead with two upcoming Netflix projects, the Millie Bobby Brown-starring Damsel, and the Guy Ritchie-directed The Gentlemen. In Damsel, Ray will play Millie Bobby Brown’s father, while in the&nbsp;latter, he will play a Cockney drug lord.

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Ray Winstone is not very fond of Marvel films or at least that is what we gauge from his recent comments. The actor appeared in Marvel’s Black Widow which released in 2021 starring Scarlett Johansson in the titular role.

Ray Winstone is not very fond of Marvel films or at least that is what we gauge from his recent comments. The actor appeared in Marvel’s Black Widow which released in 2021 starring Scarlett Johansson in the titular role. Speaking on this week’s issue of Radio Times, Ray Winstone said it was not a lot of fun. Ray played the film’s villain, Russian general Dreykov. What did Ray say in the interview? In the interview, Ray said, “It was fine until you have to do the reshoots. Then you find out that a few producers have come down, and your performance is too much, it’s too strong… That’s the way Marvel works. It can be soul-destroying, because you feel like you’re doing great work.” At the time, Ray Winstone wasn’t sure he could keep up. He almost quit on the Black Widow project altogether. “I actually said, ‘You ought to recast it because that was it for me.’ And you end up doing it again because you’re contracted to do it. Otherwise you end up in court. It’s like being kicked in the balls,” he remembered. Ray Winstone’s future works Ray has a busy calendar ahead with two upcoming Netflix projects, the Millie Bobby Brown-starring Damsel, and the Guy Ritchie-directed The Gentlemen. In Damsel, Ray will play Millie Bobby Brown’s father, while in the latter, he will play a Cockney drug lord. Also read: Oscars 2024: Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Osage singers to perform at the ceremony

Ray Winstone calls Marvel Cinematic Universe films 'soul-destroying'

In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the sequel to 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the makers expand the multiverse concept to gargantuan proportions. The film not only builds upon the original, which itself was something of a cinematic triumph, but also establishes intriguing connections to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and other live-action Marvel films under Sony's umbrella. More than a year after the events depicted in Into the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) receives a visit from Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), his love interest. She brings news of a perilous mission that requires their immediate attention — to save the multitude of Spider-People across different dimensions from the villain known as the Spot, who possesses the power to unleash a catastrophic disaster on the entire multiverse.

While the film is an absolute delight as I noted in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-review-a-dazzlingly-spectacular-multiversal-adventure-598990">my review</a>, it also makes the Spider-Verse so much bigger. Keep in mind that there are spoilers about the movie. Do not read it until you have seen the movie.

SPOILER ALERT

The film introduces several new Spider-People, and even a whole secret society of Spider-People. Jessica Drew aka Spider-Woman, Hobart "Hobie" Brown aka Spider-Punk, Miguel O'Hara aka Spider-Man 2099, Ben Reilly or Scarlet Spider, Pavitr Prabhakar or Spider-Man India are only a few of them.

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<h2>Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse rips open the multiverse</h2>

In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the multiverse expands even more. The sequel introduces Miguel O'Hara, also known as Spider-Man 2099, who appears to be well aware of the events in Spider-Man: No Way Home. "Don’t even get me started on Doctor Strange and that little nerd back on Earth 19999,” he says at one point. The introduction of various versions of Peter Parker, including Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's iterations, and their encounters with iconic villains like Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, caught the attention of Miguel and his Spider Task Force, and express a negative view of the MCU's heroes.

The film's main antagonist, The Spot, possesses dimension-hopping abilities and seeks vengeance against Miles Morales. During his travels through different universes, The Spot visits the 1930s comic book universe and a LEGO universe. In another intriguing development, The Spot briefly interacts with Mrs. Chen from Sony's Spider-Man Universe, which includes Venom, Morbius, and the upcoming Kraven the Hunter films.

Furthermore, the inclusion of Aaron Davis, portrayed by Donald Glover, may offer significant implications for the MCU. Davis, who becomes the villainous Prowler, confirms the existence of Miles Morales in the MCU and hints at his upcoming role in the franchise. In a twist, the MCU's Aaron Davis finds himself in Spider-Man 2099's Neuva York, engaging in a conversation with Miles, unaware of his familial connection.

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<h2>Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield also appear in Across the Spider-Verse</h2>

While Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's versions of Peter Parker do not feature new footage in the film, pivotal moments from their lives are referenced as "canon events." These glimpses into their respective storylines remind audiences of their importance within the multiverse and generate excitement for their future involvement.

Although the Spider-Verse trilogy remains largely separate from the MCU, the ongoing Multiverse Saga in the MCU opens up possibilities for collaboration between Marvel Studios and Sony. The confirmation of Miles Morales' existence in the MCU, along with hints from Sony producer Amy Pascal about an upcoming live-action project involving Miles, adds to the anticipation of seeing this beloved character brought to life once again.

With Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the web of connections between the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse and Sony's expanding Spider-Verse continues to grow, promising an exciting and interconnected future for fans of the friendly neighborhood hero. 
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In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the sequel to 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the makers expand the multiverse concept to gargantuan proportions.

In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the sequel to 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the makers expand the multiverse concept to gargantuan proportions. The film not only builds upon the original, which itself was something of a cinematic triumph, but also establishes intriguing connections to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and other live-action Marvel films under Sony's umbrella. More than a year after the events depicted in Into the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) receives a visit from Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), his love interest. She brings news of a perilous mission that requires their immediate attention — to save the multitude of Spider-People across different dimensions from the villain known as the Spot, who possesses the power to unleash a catastrophic disaster on the entire multiverse. While the film is an absolute delight as I noted in my review, it also makes the Spider-Verse so much bigger. Keep in mind that there are spoilers about the movie. Do not read it until you have seen the movie. SPOILER ALERT The film introduces several new Spider-People, and even a whole secret society of Spider-People. Jessica Drew aka Spider-Woman, Hobart "Hobie" Brown aka Spider-Punk, Miguel O'Hara aka Spider-Man 2099, Ben Reilly or Scarlet Spider, Pavitr Prabhakar or Spider-Man India are only a few of them. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse rips open the multiverse In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the multiverse expands even more. The sequel introduces Miguel O'Hara, also known as Spider-Man 2099, who appears to be well aware of the events in Spider-Man: No Way Home. "Don’t even get me started on Doctor Strange and that little nerd back on Earth 19999,” he says at one point. The introduction of various versions of Peter Parker, including Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's iterations, and their encounters with iconic villains like Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, caught the attention of Miguel and his Spider Task Force, and express a negative view of the MCU's heroes. The film's main antagonist, The Spot, possesses dimension-hopping abilities and seeks vengeance against Miles Morales. During his travels through different universes, The Spot visits the 1930s comic book universe and a LEGO universe. In another intriguing development, The Spot briefly interacts with Mrs. Chen from Sony's Spider-Man Universe, which includes Venom, Morbius, and the upcoming Kraven the Hunter films. Furthermore, the inclusion of Aaron Davis, portrayed by Donald Glover, may offer significant implications for the MCU. Davis, who becomes the villainous Prowler, confirms the existence of Miles Morales in the MCU and hints at his upcoming role in the franchise. In a twist, the MCU's Aaron Davis finds himself in Spider-Man 2099's Neuva York, engaging in a conversation with Miles, unaware of his familial connection. Also Read: Who is Spider-Man India in Across the Spider-Verse? Pavitr Prabhakar explained Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield also appear in Across the Spider-Verse While Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's versions of Peter Parker do not feature new footage in the film, pivotal moments from their lives are referenced as "canon events." These glimpses into their respective storylines remind audiences of their importance within the multiverse and generate excitement for their future involvement. Although the Spider-Verse trilogy remains largely separate from the MCU, the ongoing Multiverse Saga in the MCU opens up possibilities for collaboration between Marvel Studios and Sony. The confirmation of Miles Morales' existence in the MCU, along with hints from Sony producer Amy Pascal about an upcoming live-action project involving Miles, adds to the anticipation of seeing this beloved character brought to life once again. With Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the web of connections between the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse and Sony's expanding Spider-Verse continues to grow, promising an exciting and interconnected future for fans of the friendly neighborhood hero. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Is Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse connected to MCU? It's complicated

Marvel actor Don Cheadle literally had no time to say yes to what can easily be called a game change for him. The MCU gave him only two hours to agree to a six-films deal ahead of ‘Iron Man 2’. Don plays the role of Tony Stark’s best friend and confidant, Lt. James Rhodes. The character was earlier played by Terrence Howard but they had to backtrack after he didn’t agree to the paycheck. Apparently, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) took all the money.&nbsp;

So the character then went on to Don Cheadle who recalled he was at a birthday party for one of his children when he got the call. He remembered, "I was at my kid's laser-tag birthday party. They called me and said: 'This is what's happening. We're giving you the offer. If you don't say yes, we're going to the next person. This has to be — this is going to happen very fast.' So they said, 'Why don't you go ahead and take an hour and decide if you want to do it?'"

Don was obviously not told about the scale of the projects. He was only told he would be a part of a few ‘Avengers’ films. He recalled the Marvel guys told him, "This is what it is, so you kind of have to say yes or no."

On what his character arc would entail, the MCU people told him, "We don't know any of that, but this is what it is, so you've got an hour."

Don said, "We played laser tag for two hours, and I was talking to my wife, and we just kind of thought about it and talked to my agent and tried to get as much information as we could.”

For those who follow MCU, Don’s character is a full fledged Marvel and is soon to lead his own movie titled ‘Armor Wars’ in 2024.&nbsp;

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Marvel actor Don Cheadle literally had no time to say yes to what can easily be called a game change for him. The MCU gave him only two hours to agree to a six-films deal ahead of ‘Iron Man 2’.

Marvel actor Don Cheadle literally had no time to say yes to what can easily be called a game change for him. The MCU gave him only two hours to agree to a six-films deal ahead of ‘Iron Man 2’. Don plays the role of Tony Stark’s best friend and confidant, Lt. James Rhodes. The character was earlier played by Terrence Howard but they had to backtrack after he didn’t agree to the paycheck. Apparently, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) took all the money. So the character then went on to Don Cheadle who recalled he was at a birthday party for one of his children when he got the call. He remembered, "I was at my kid's laser-tag birthday party. They called me and said: 'This is what's happening. We're giving you the offer. If you don't say yes, we're going to the next person. This has to be — this is going to happen very fast.' So they said, 'Why don't you go ahead and take an hour and decide if you want to do it?'" Don was obviously not told about the scale of the projects. He was only told he would be a part of a few ‘Avengers’ films. He recalled the Marvel guys told him, "This is what it is, so you kind of have to say yes or no." On what his character arc would entail, the MCU people told him, "We don't know any of that, but this is what it is, so you've got an hour." Don said, "We played laser tag for two hours, and I was talking to my wife, and we just kind of thought about it and talked to my agent and tried to get as much information as we could.” For those who follow MCU, Don’s character is a full fledged Marvel and is soon to lead his own movie titled ‘Armor Wars’ in 2024.

MCU guys only gave 'two hours' to Don Cheadle to say yes to six-film deal with them

'Eternals' new teaser is here!&nbsp;Marvel studio just released new footage of forthcoming Chloé Zhao-directed superhero film. The new footage offers a deeper look at the new MCU saga.&nbsp; 
 
The teaser showcases the group’s various powers and abilities and gives fans a small hint at the personal lives of Marvel’s newest heroes along with how they will fight the Deviants while safeguarding humanity.

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The teaser shows Richard Madden as Ikaris using his laser vision, while Thena (Angeline Jolie) swings a golden sword with all perfection. The short clip begins with Sersi played by Gemma Chan explaining the Eternals’ mission to come to Earth to protect humans from Deviants. The trailer offers a first look at the abilities of Don Lee’s Gilgamesh.&nbsp;

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The family of Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry), &nbsp;Marvel’s first openly gay superhero, is in the spotlight in the new footage. A scene featuring the hero’s husband (Haaz Sleiman) and son meeting Ikaris — with his son claiming he’s seen him on TV with "a cape and shooting laser beams." In response, Ikaris quips, "I don't wear a cape."

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Chloe Zhao directorial will open an alternative universe of superheroes for Marvel fans. The movie features diversity full star cast-- Gemma Chan as Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Lia McHugh as Sprite, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Barry Keoghan as Druig, Don Lee as Gilgamesh and Angelina Jolie as Thena. 
 
Zhao has also penned the film's screenplay with Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo and Matthew K Firpo.&nbsp;The movie will release on November 5.

'Eternals' new teaser is here! Marvel studio just released new footage of forthcoming Chloé Zhao-directed superhero film. The new footage offers a deeper look at the new MCU saga.

'Eternals' new teaser is here! Marvel studio just released new footage of forthcoming Chloé Zhao-directed superhero film. The new footage offers a deeper look at the new MCU saga. The teaser showcases the group’s various powers and abilities and gives fans a small hint at the personal lives of Marvel’s newest heroes along with how they will fight the Deviants while safeguarding humanity. 'Adipurush' vs 'Raksha Bandhan' to '83' vs 'Matrix 4': The upcoming clashes at the box office The teaser shows Richard Madden as Ikaris using his laser vision, while Thena (Angeline Jolie) swings a golden sword with all perfection. The short clip begins with Sersi played by Gemma Chan explaining the Eternals’ mission to come to Earth to protect humans from Deviants. The trailer offers a first look at the abilities of Don Lee’s Gilgamesh. “When you love something, you fight for it.” Experience Marvel Studios’ #Eternals only in theaters November 5. pic.twitter.com/RtEJSL8EWI — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 3, 2021 × The family of Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry), Marvel’s first openly gay superhero, is in the spotlight in the new footage. A scene featuring the hero’s husband (Haaz Sleiman) and son meeting Ikaris — with his son claiming he’s seen him on TV with "a cape and shooting laser beams." In response, Ikaris quips, "I don't wear a cape." 'Venom' sequel feasts on monstrous $90 million debut at the Box Office, sets pandemic record Chloe Zhao directorial will open an alternative universe of superheroes for Marvel fans. The movie features diversity full star cast-- Gemma Chan as Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Lia McHugh as Sprite, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Barry Keoghan as Druig, Don Lee as Gilgamesh and Angelina Jolie as Thena. Zhao has also penned the film's screenplay with Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo and Matthew K Firpo. The movie will release on November 5.

'Eternals' new teaser features Angelina Jolie & Marvel's first LGBTQ family

Filmmaker James Gun, whose film 'Suicide Squad ' hit theatres recently, has weighed in on Martin Scorsese's 2019 comment where he called Marvel films "not cinema".&nbsp; 
 
Gun brought Scorsese's viral comments on Marvel &nbsp;films back into the limelight recently during an appearance on MTV`s `Happy Sad Confused` podcast. 
 
'The Suicide Squad` director was recently asked about defending comic book movies from criticism from Jodie Foster in 2018 and Scorsese in 2019. Specifically, `Happy Sad Confused` podcast host Josh Horowitz asked if Gunn found it "a little exhausting sometimes to be the guy like... `I love you, Marty, but hear me out here?`" 
 
"I just think, you know... he just seems awful cynical -- that he, you know, he would keep coming out against Marvel and then that`s the only thing that would get him press for his movie," Gunn replied. 
 
Gunn added, "So then he just kept coming out against Marvel so that he could get press for his movie. So he`s creating his movie in the shadow of the Marvel films, and so he uses that to get attention for something that he wasn`t getting as much attention as he wanted for it." 
 
Gunn also praised the filmmaker, calling Scorsese "one of the greatest filmmakers who`s ever existed." 
 
"I love his movies. I can watch his movies no problem. And he said a lot of things I agree with," Gunn said of Scorsese`s 2019 critiques of Marvel films, which after his initial brush-off of the genre in Empire magazine, in which he likened them to "theme parks," and shortly thereafter calling them "not cinema, it`s something else" at the BFI London Film Festival, Scorsese clarified in a New York Times op-ed."There [are] a lot of things that are true about what he`s said," Gunn continued. 
 
"There are a lot of heartless, soulless, you know, spectacle films out there that don`t reflect what should be happening. I mean, I can`t tell you the amount of times I`ve talked to film directors before they went in and made a big movie, and said `Hey, we`re in this together. Let`s do something different with these big movies. Let`s make them something different than everything that`s come before `em.` And then see them just go and just cater to every single studio whim or what`s thought of, and just be grossed out, frankly," he added. 
 
Gunn concluded, "So... a lot of what he said was good. And then also, like he hasn`t seen my movie. He doesn`t know what my movie is, so you know it was... it was irritating." 
 
The director clarified his position Wednesday on Twitter, again praising Scorsese`s body of work but reiterating that he didn`t support his stance on superhero fare. 
 
"I love &amp; study his films &amp; will continue to love &amp; study his films," Gunn wrote. 
 
"I disagree with him solely on one point: That films based on comic books are innately not cinema, that`s all." 
 
After Scorsese`s initial comments in 2019, Gunn had tweeted, "Martin Scorsese is one of my 5 favourite living filmmakers. I was outraged when people picketed The Last Temptation of Christ without having seen the film. I`m saddened that he`s now judging my films in the same way."&nbsp;

Filmmaker James Gun, whose film 'Suicide Squad ' hit theatres recently, has weighed in on Martin Scorsese's 2019 comment where he called Marvel films "not cinema".

Filmmaker James Gun, whose film 'Suicide Squad ' hit theatres recently, has weighed in on Martin Scorsese's 2019 comment where he called Marvel films "not cinema". Gun brought Scorsese's viral comments on Marvel films back into the limelight recently during an appearance on MTV`s `Happy Sad Confused` podcast. 'The Suicide Squad` director was recently asked about defending comic book movies from criticism from Jodie Foster in 2018 and Scorsese in 2019. Specifically, `Happy Sad Confused` podcast host Josh Horowitz asked if Gunn found it "a little exhausting sometimes to be the guy like... `I love you, Marty, but hear me out here?`" "I just think, you know... he just seems awful cynical -- that he, you know, he would keep coming out against Marvel and then that`s the only thing that would get him press for his movie," Gunn replied. Gunn added, "So then he just kept coming out against Marvel so that he could get press for his movie. So he`s creating his movie in the shadow of the Marvel films, and so he uses that to get attention for something that he wasn`t getting as much attention as he wanted for it." Gunn also praised the filmmaker, calling Scorsese "one of the greatest filmmakers who`s ever existed." "I love his movies. I can watch his movies no problem. And he said a lot of things I agree with," Gunn said of Scorsese`s 2019 critiques of Marvel films, which after his initial brush-off of the genre in Empire magazine, in which he likened them to "theme parks," and shortly thereafter calling them "not cinema, it`s something else" at the BFI London Film Festival, Scorsese clarified in a New York Times op-ed."There [are] a lot of things that are true about what he`s said," Gunn continued. "There are a lot of heartless, soulless, you know, spectacle films out there that don`t reflect what should be happening. I mean, I can`t tell you the amount of times I`ve talked to film directors before they went in and made a big movie, and said `Hey, we`re in this together. Let`s do something different with these big movies. Let`s make them something different than everything that`s come before `em.` And then see them just go and just cater to every single studio whim or what`s thought of, and just be grossed out, frankly," he added. Gunn concluded, "So... a lot of what he said was good. And then also, like he hasn`t seen my movie. He doesn`t know what my movie is, so you know it was... it was irritating." The director clarified his position Wednesday on Twitter, again praising Scorsese`s body of work but reiterating that he didn`t support his stance on superhero fare. "I love & study his films & will continue to love & study his films," Gunn wrote. "I disagree with him solely on one point: That films based on comic books are innately not cinema, that`s all." After Scorsese`s initial comments in 2019, Gunn had tweeted, "Martin Scorsese is one of my 5 favourite living filmmakers. I was outraged when people picketed The Last Temptation of Christ without having seen the film. I`m saddened that he`s now judging my films in the same way."

James Gunn says Martin Scorsese bashed superhero movies to 'get press for his movie'

**{The post contains spoilers}** 'WandaVision' is just two episodes away from closing the first season and with the events that have happened in the latest episodes, one can feel the Marvel Cinematic Universe opening up to mutants from the X-Men franchise.

**{The post contains spoilers}** 'WandaVision' is just two episodes away from closing the first season and with the events that have happened in the latest episodes, one can feel the Marvel Cinematic Universe opening up to mutants from the X-Men franchise. Anyone with an iota of interest in the MCU would know the complicated and interlinked world Avengers share with the mutants in the comics. However, as MCU gears up for the next phase, with WandaVision being the first step into the multiverse, it looks like time has come for the mutants to make their entry official in the world saved by the Avengers. The Disney+ series created a stir among the Marvel fans when Wanda aka Scarlet Witch’s dead brother Pietro aka Quicksilver made a surprise entry into Wanda’s closed reality (much to Wanda’s own surprise). What made the entry even more interesting is the fact that instead of Aaron Taylor-Johnson who played Wanda’s brother in ‘Avenger: Age of Ultron’ and sacrificed his life by the end of the film, WandaVision’s Pietro was being played Evan Peter who reprised his role from X-Men. Now, this could be a way of giving a nod to fans, but as we know, nothing happens ‘just for the sake’ in the Marvel Universe. Another X-Men twist appeared in the latest episode where Wanda’s neighbour Agnes revealed herself to be the witch Agatha Harkness. So who is Agatha Harkness and why she is a key to bind MCU and X-Men verse? According to comics, Agatha Harkness was first introduced as the governess of Franklin Richards. She easily fended off the Frightful Four when they came to abduct Franklin Richards and admitted to the Fantastic Four that she is a witch. She then aided the Fantastic Four in the battle against Annihilus. Agatha became the magical tutor for the Scarlet Witch in the use of witchcraft. In an ensuing battle between the Scarlet Witch and Salem's Seven, the entire community's energies were drawn into Vertigo of the Seven, who lost control of them. Wanda managed to capture some of the energy and funnel it away, but the entire town was still decimated. Following hints from Agatha's sexual form, Wanda channeled the remaining energy to become pregnant with her husband, The Vision's, children. Later, Agatha resurfaced, again alive and well, when Wanda's infant children began exhibiting odd behavior (disappearing for brief periods of time) and Wanda became unstable after her husband's dismantling; Agatha provided no explanation for her return. After Mephisto claimed that Scarlet Witch's children were actually fragments of his own soul and reabsorbed them, Agatha briefly mind-wiped Wanda's memory of her children in an attempt to help her deal with the trauma. Agatha later restored those memories soon after when Wanda became a pawn in a complex plot by Immortus. Agatha aided the Avengers in their battle against Immortus. Thus Agatha, in a way, ties Fantastic Four with Avengers with the help of Wanda. Thus, it's only fair that her introduction had to be in the series, before Spiderman and Doctor Strange take over the multiverse narrative. The presence could signify a larger plot in the making where Marvel’s new set of Avengers could collaborate and fight the ultimate villain of the next phase. So who could be the next big baddie in MCU? Mephisto Inspired by Mephistopheles of the Faust legend, he was introduced into Marvel Comics by writer Stan Lee and penciler John Buscema, Mephisto debuted in The Silver Surfer #3 and was established as a perennial foe for the cosmic hero. Mephisto went on to become a foe for the Norse god Thor in Thor #180–181, Astonishing Tales #8 and Thor #204–205 He was later revealed to be the being to whom Johnny Blaze had sold his soul and thus had been cursed to become the Ghost Rider,[4] in a retcon that placed him in the role originally played by Satan. Other appearances included posing as Satan in Marvel Spotlight #5; tormenting the titular superhero team in Fantastic Four #155–157 and Thor #310 and 325. Mephisto also guest-starred in two miniseries: The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1–12 and Secret Wars battling several of Marvel's super teams. In Daredevil #266 (May 1989), penciler John Romita, Jr. redesigned the character, re-imagining him as a bloated, naked creature with short, vaguely frog-like legs and a demonic-looking head. Romita explained, "I couldn’t see the Devil with tights and a cape." Subsequent portrayals have varied between Mephisto's original appearance and the Romita redesign. Mephisto continued to torment the Scarlet Witch in Avengers West Coast #51–52; created a new adversary for the Marvel heroes in Daredevil #270 ; and appeared in the graphic novel Triumph and Torment: Dr. Strange and Dr. Doom. Additionally, he was featured prominently in the One More Day storyline in The Amazing Spider-Man #544; Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24; Sensational Spider-Man (vol. 2) #41, and Amazing Spider-Man #545. In the Earth X sequel, Universe X, Mephisto is the force behind Pope Immortus (secretly Kang) and his extermination of Reed Richards' Human Torch to assume mutant dominance. Mephisto (as Satan) appeared in Ultimate Comics: Avengers as the man Johnny Blaze sold his soul to avenge his love Roxanne, and to punish the guilty as a "bounty hunter for Hell." The demonic Mephisto created Galactus in Marvel Mangaverse. So with his run-ins with Fantastic Four, X-Men, Doctor Strange, Thor, and Spiderman, it is obvious that this villain ties the two yet to be merged Universes together, in more ways than one, making him the ultimate foe to all humankind and someone who would require all the powers combined to be defeated. Immortus Another bet on who can be the one filling in Thanos’ shoes while combining the mutants and the superheroes is Immortus. He is the future self of Kang the Conqueror who is most frequently depicted as an opponent of the Avengers and the Fantastic Four in the comics. A time-traveling entity, several alternate versions of Kang have appeared throughout Marvel's titles over the years, including his respective future and past heroic selves, Immortus and Iron Lad. Kang is set to make his feature film debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, in which he will be portrayed by Jonathan Majors. Immortus attempted the destruction of the Avengers through the use of mythological figures as combatants after trying to join the Masters of Evil, but being told by Baron Zemo he had to defeat one of the Avengers. The Masters attacked the Avengers after Captain America had been taken to the Tower of London in 1760 where Rick Jones was imprisoned. But when he rescued Rick he was returned to his own time and with his help, the Masters were defeated at a near-win. This event was apparently erased after the Enchantress turns back time to prevent the Avengers from capturing the Masters. He was partially responsible for the creation of the Vision, allegedly creating a temporal copy of the original Human Torch that the android Ultron used to create the Vision. In the comics he also plays into the time-loop, disguising himself as a younger version of Kang, Immortus traveled back to the 21st century and convinced the Avengers to come to the future so that they could understand what had happened. Once the Avengers had successfully restored the timeline, Immortus turned on his allies and killed Iron Man and the Hulk before the youthful Avengers apparently killed him. With a near folk-god foe-like abilities and a sure-shot appearance of Kang in the upcoming Antman film, either Immortus as himself or as Kang can be the next big mythical figure to challenge the heroes and the mutants alike. With timelines becoming blurred and Monica gaining abilities in the latest episode of WandaVision (tying the Captain Marvel timeline), it’s evident that something big has been set on the multiverse pot. With Doctor Strange's expected appearnce in the finale, it is clear that WandaVision is not just a spin-off from the makers, but a gateway to peep into what’s next to come - from the introduction of the next supervillain to the entry of the mutants. Overall, it’s going to be a fun ride full of old and new names and faces.

'WandaVision' latest episode opens the gate of MCU to X-Men & next supervillain

Disney has some big news for Star Wars and Marvel fans.&nbsp;

In the much-talked about investor presentation last night, Disney has announced that it will be planning to launch 10 Star Wars series on Disney+ as well as 10 Marvel series on the streaming service.&nbsp;

For those who follow Star Wars news, there are already 8 Marvel Studios shows in development but the announcement of 10 Star Wars series that has caught every fans’ imagination.&nbsp;

In addition to the 10 series, Disney revealed that ‘Wonder Woman’ director Patty Jenkins <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-wonder-woman-director-patty-jenkins-to-helm-star-wars-film-rogue-squadron-349088">will direct the next Star Wars movie, ‘Rogue Squadron’</a>. It is due out Christmas 2023.

There was another announcement of two new series, from ‘The Mandalorian’ executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni centering on Rosario Dawson's fan-favorite character.&nbsp;

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Also, Hayden Christensen will be back for the Obi-Wan miniseries starring Ewan McGregor as the Jedi master, 10 years after going into exile. Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels, will return to play Darth Vader, a role he briefly inhabited in the final moments of 2005's Revenge of the Sith that saw Anakin turn to the dark side.

Diego Luna's ‘Rogue One’ prequel was revealed to be called Andor, and is now in production, while a series from creator Leslye Headland, who earned two Emmy nominations for Russian Doll, was unveiled as The Acolyte, described as a mystery thriller set in the final days of the High Republic era.

Disney has some big news for Star Wars and Marvel fans. In the much-talked about investor presentation last night, Disney has announced that it will be planning to launch 10 Star Wars series on Disney+ as well as 10 Marvel series on the streaming service.

Disney has some big news for Star Wars and Marvel fans. In the much-talked about investor presentation last night, Disney has announced that it will be planning to launch 10 Star Wars series on Disney+ as well as 10 Marvel series on the streaming service. For those who follow Star Wars news, there are already 8 Marvel Studios shows in development but the announcement of 10 Star Wars series that has caught every fans’ imagination. In addition to the 10 series, Disney revealed that ‘Wonder Woman’ director Patty Jenkins will direct the next Star Wars movie, ‘Rogue Squadron’. It is due out Christmas 2023. There was another announcement of two new series, from ‘The Mandalorian’ executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni centering on Rosario Dawson's fan-favorite character. This just happened! Christian Bale to play villain in Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Also, Hayden Christensen will be back for the Obi-Wan miniseries starring Ewan McGregor as the Jedi master, 10 years after going into exile. Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels, will return to play Darth Vader, a role he briefly inhabited in the final moments of 2005's Revenge of the Sith that saw Anakin turn to the dark side. Diego Luna's ‘Rogue One’ prequel was revealed to be called Andor, and is now in production, while a series from creator Leslye Headland, who earned two Emmy nominations for Russian Doll, was unveiled as The Acolyte, described as a mystery thriller set in the final days of the High Republic era.

Disney+ plans 10 'Star Wars' and 10 Marvel series over next few years

There has been enough talk about Marvel’s A-Force project and we have some information on it. What all Marvel fans do know about the said project is that it will be an all-female team of Avengers but we don’t know who will be leading the team.&nbsp;

It’s probable that Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel will be the first choice for the team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.&nbsp;

Marvel’s A-Force team was first brought to the limelight when the idea was teased in ‘Avengers: Endgame’.

In the climactic battle sequence of the film, all the female superheroes were seen standing including Rescue (Gwyneth Paltrow), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Shuri (Letitia Wright), Okoye (Danai Gurira), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly). They all joined hands to help Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel get rid of the Infinity Stone gauntlet.

Meanwhile, there has been no mention of this film in the Phase 4 movies and series announced late last year.&nbsp;

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There has been enough talk about Marvel’s A-Force project and we have some information on it. What all Marvel fans do know about the said project is that it will be an all-female team of Avengers but we don’t know who will be leading the team.

There has been enough talk about Marvel’s A-Force project and we have some information on it. What all Marvel fans do know about the said project is that it will be an all-female team of Avengers but we don’t know who will be leading the team. It’s probable that Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel will be the first choice for the team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel’s A-Force team was first brought to the limelight when the idea was teased in ‘Avengers: Endgame’. In the climactic battle sequence of the film, all the female superheroes were seen standing including Rescue (Gwyneth Paltrow), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Shuri (Letitia Wright), Okoye (Danai Gurira), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly). They all joined hands to help Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel get rid of the Infinity Stone gauntlet. Meanwhile, there has been no mention of this film in the Phase 4 movies and series announced late last year. Meet the World's Highest Paid Celebrities: From Kylie Jenner to Akshay Kumar From Lady Gaga to Elton John, celebrating Hollywood's LGBTQ icons

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Looks like Hong Kong has now become a hot favourite among studios for rereleasing their films. According to the latest development, Marvel will be rereleasing ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Iron Man 3’ in Hong Kong cinemas from May 28 until June 10.

This is in attempt to revive the entertainment industry as the world went into a complete lockdown owing to the coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;

The studios aim to lure back cinema goers who might be wary of returning to the theatres via this model of rereleasing iconic blockbusters.&nbsp;

While only two Marvel films have been announced, we understand that they will plan on releasing more such films.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Warner Bros. had earlier revealed that they will <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/christopher-nolans-dark-knight-trilogy-to-re-release-in-hong-kong-taiwan-299470">rerelease Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Batman trilogy in Hong Kong</a> and Taiwan theatres this summer.&nbsp;

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Warners also rereleased a 4K remastered version of ‘The Matrix’ in Hong Kong.&nbsp;

In China, all four of Marvel's Avengers movies are being rereleased in the country and Hollywood blockbusters including ‘Avatar’ and Warner Bros.' Nolan films ‘Inception’ and ‘Interstellar’ are also getting a second outing on the big screen.&nbsp;

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Looks like Hong Kong has now become a hot favourite among studios for rereleasing their films. According to the latest development, Marvel will be rereleasing ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Iron Man 3’ in Hong Kong cinemas from May 28 until June 10.

Looks like Hong Kong has now become a hot favourite among studios for rereleasing their films. According to the latest development, Marvel will be rereleasing ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Iron Man 3’ in Hong Kong cinemas from May 28 until June 10. This is in attempt to revive the entertainment industry as the world went into a complete lockdown owing to the coronavirus outbreak. The studios aim to lure back cinema goers who might be wary of returning to the theatres via this model of rereleasing iconic blockbusters. While only two Marvel films have been announced, we understand that they will plan on releasing more such films. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. had earlier revealed that they will rerelease Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Batman trilogy in Hong Kong and Taiwan theatres this summer. Bane's mask from 'The Dark Knight Rises' is in demand amid coronavirus outbreak Warners also rereleased a 4K remastered version of ‘The Matrix’ in Hong Kong. In China, all four of Marvel's Avengers movies are being rereleased in the country and Hollywood blockbusters including ‘Avatar’ and Warner Bros.' Nolan films ‘Inception’ and ‘Interstellar’ are also getting a second outing on the big screen. Films that had prominent characters don masks way before coronavirus scare

Marvel to rerelease 'Avengers', 'Iron Man 3' in Hong Kong

There will be time before we can go back to the movies but Sony has come up with a name for its Spider-Man Marvel movie universe amid lockdown.&nbsp;

Sony's various movies based on Marvel characters now have an official universe name. Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios currently share the rights to putting the character of Spider-Man on the big screen.

This has come to effect after a new deal was struck following a tense round of negotiations.&nbsp;

In addition to his appearances in MCU movies like last year's ‘Avengers: Endgame’, Tom Holland's Spider-Man also stars in solo movies produced by Sony, like the ‘Endgame’ follow-up, ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’.&nbsp;

Ever since ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’, Sony has been keen on developing their own shared universe of movies starring Marvel characters - namely, Spider-Man villains.

But after the film didn’t do well, they dropped the plan. Then came the Spider-Man deal with Marvel and the surprise success of ‘Venom’ and ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’. This would lead Sony to begin developing more Spider-Man spinoffs, including Morbius starring Jared Leto - a movie that has since been confirmed as also connecting with the MCU thanks to its trailer's surprise reveal of Michael Keaton's Vulture.

So the need for a name arises and just like Marvel has MCU, Sony’s arm will be called Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters.&nbsp;

As for movie releases, Sony has three planned movies in their Universe of Marvel Characters set to release. First is ‘Morbius’, set to release in March 2021, followed by June's ‘Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage’, and then the yet-to-be-titled ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ sequel, now releasing November 5, 2021.

There will be time before we can go back to the movies but Sony has come up with a name for its Spider-Man Marvel movie universe amid lockdown. Sony's various movies based on Marvel characters now have an official universe name.

There will be time before we can go back to the movies but Sony has come up with a name for its Spider-Man Marvel movie universe amid lockdown. Sony's various movies based on Marvel characters now have an official universe name. Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios currently share the rights to putting the character of Spider-Man on the big screen. This has come to effect after a new deal was struck following a tense round of negotiations. In addition to his appearances in MCU movies like last year's ‘Avengers: Endgame’, Tom Holland's Spider-Man also stars in solo movies produced by Sony, like the ‘Endgame’ follow-up, ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’. Ever since ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’, Sony has been keen on developing their own shared universe of movies starring Marvel characters - namely, Spider-Man villains. But after the film didn’t do well, they dropped the plan. Then came the Spider-Man deal with Marvel and the surprise success of ‘Venom’ and ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’. This would lead Sony to begin developing more Spider-Man spinoffs, including Morbius starring Jared Leto - a movie that has since been confirmed as also connecting with the MCU thanks to its trailer's surprise reveal of Michael Keaton's Vulture. So the need for a name arises and just like Marvel has MCU, Sony’s arm will be called Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters. As for movie releases, Sony has three planned movies in their Universe of Marvel Characters set to release. First is ‘Morbius’, set to release in March 2021, followed by June's ‘Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage’, and then the yet-to-be-titled ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ sequel, now releasing November 5, 2021.

Just like MCU, Sony gets name for its universe of Marvel characters

In a rather strange development, Marvel TV Studios has cancelled two of its upcoming shows.&nbsp;

Both Marvel TV shows were from the animation genre and were cancelled after its&nbsp;entire creative staff was&nbsp;laid off. The shows were respectively titled 'Howard the Duck'&nbsp;and 'Tigra &amp; Dazzler'.

The TV shows were initially set to crossover with&nbsp;M.O.D.O.K. in a five-part miniseries called 'The Offenders'.

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This news comes after the&nbsp;first shows to be axed are 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' which was in its&nbsp;final season and the 'Ghost Riders and The New Warriors'.

In another news, 'Helstrom' will also appear on Hulu alongside M.O.D.O.K., although it is a live-action series. The animated series starring Patton Oswald as the voice of M.O.D.O.K. is a comedy, whereas Helstrom is a strong horror show.

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In a rather strange development, Marvel TV Studios has cancelled two of its upcoming shows. Both Marvel TV shows were from the animation genre and were cancelled after its entire creative staff was laid off.

In a rather strange development, Marvel TV Studios has cancelled two of its upcoming shows. Both Marvel TV shows were from the animation genre and were cancelled after its entire creative staff was laid off. The shows were respectively titled 'Howard the Duck' and 'Tigra & Dazzler'. The TV shows were initially set to crossover with M.O.D.O.K. in a five-part miniseries called 'The Offenders'. Alas, Howard remains trapped in a world he never made. Thanks to #JephLoeb, @DaveWillis2 and the Best Duckin’ Writer’s Room for all the effort. May we all @Marvel meet again one day on something else! https://t.co/e05ad0zn1M — KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) January 25, 2020 × This news comes after the first shows to be axed are 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' which was in its final season and the 'Ghost Riders and The New Warriors'. In another news, 'Helstrom' will also appear on Hulu alongside M.O.D.O.K., although it is a live-action series. The animated series starring Patton Oswald as the voice of M.O.D.O.K. is a comedy, whereas Helstrom is a strong horror show.

Marvel TV Studios cancels two upcoming shows

Martin Scorsese's dismissal of Marvel films as 'not cinema' has split Hollywood and moviegoers, sparking reactions from full-blooded support to accusations of hypocrisy and elitism. 
 
The Oscar-winning director penned a New York Times op-ed this week in which he argued superhero blockbusters lack the sense of risk, mystery and complex characters vital to the "art" of filmmaking. 
 
Marvel films are "market-researched, audience-tested, vetted, modified, revetted and remodified until they're ready for consumption," wrote the 'Goodfellas' director. 
 
"They lack something essential to cinema: the unifying vision of an individual artist," Scorsese added, fueling a controversy he initiated in a magazine interview last month. 
 
Fellow luminaries such as Francis Ford Coppola, Ken Loach and Fernando Meirelles have backed Scorsese, with Coppola even calling the record-breaking Marvel franchise "despicable." 
 
Top Hollywood film critics have also endorsed the auteur's position. 
 
"Scorsese is basically a film climatologist, pointing out a sinister change we can all see with our own eyes," tweeted David Ehrlich, senior film critic of Indiewire.&nbsp; 
 
"Glad he said this, sad he had to," he added. 
 
But the rejection of film's highest-grossing franchise has provoked debate in Hollywood about what constitutes "art," and who gets to define it -- not least because of Scorsese's admission that he has only "tried to watch a few of them." 
 
"That's just not good enough --&nbsp;you can't dismiss an entire genre as uncinematic without watching them," said Tom Nunan, an Oscar-winning producer and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Theater, Film and Television. 
"People have always been vocal when they see change going on and it makes them uncomfortable," Nunan ('Crash,' 2006) told AFP, pointing to the arrival of 1970s smash hits like 'Jaws' and 'Star Wars.' 
 
"No-one has ever had the nerve to just dismiss the arena -- blockbuster-worthy films -- as uncinematic." 
 
- 'Knee-jerk reaction' - 
 
Bob Iger, CEO of Marvel parent company Disney, last month described Scorsese's original comments as "so disrespectful to all the people that work on those films." 
 
"Anyone who has seen a Marvel film could not in all truth make that statement," Iger later told the BBC. 
 
Natalie Portman, who has appeared in several Marvel films and will star in the next "Thor" movie, told The Hollywood Reporter there was "not one way to make art." 
 
But those rebuttals were nothing compared to the fury from Marvel's army of obsessive fans, who have taken to social media to vent their rage. 
 
Countless tweets have painted Scorsese as elitist, with many pointing to box office figures showing nine Marvel films in the 25 top-grossing movies of all time. 
 
Marvel lovers say that to fully enjoy all-time record holder 'Avengers: Endgame,' you need to have seen the preceding 21 movies, due to their interconnected storylines and characters.&nbsp; 
 
"What's happened over time is there's a knee-jerk reaction of the old guard in Hollywood," said University of Southern California adjunct professor Gene Del Vecchio. 
 
"Filmmakers today have changed the artistry -- they've expanded the artistry." 
 
Del Vecchio believes audience tastes have broadened to accept genres like sci-fi and fantasy, while the establishment have shrunk. 
 
"The artists of old aren't accepting that because they are used to a much more narrow definition of art," he told AFP.&nbsp; 
 
"They have been left behind as audiences and new filmmakers have gone forward." 
 
- 'God of cinema?' - 
 
Fueling the controversy is the release of 'The Irishman,' Scorsese's $160 million-budget crime epic, by streaming giant Netflix. 
In his op-ed, Scorsese said the distinction between Marvel and "cinema" matters because superhero sequels are crowding auteurs out of movie theaters -- the place "where the filmmaker intended her or his picture to be seen." 
 
"The Irishman" is currently in theaters, but only for a relatively miniscule 26-day window before it shifts to Netflix's small-screen streaming platform. 'Endgame,' by comparison, was still showing in picture houses four months after its release. 
 
Netflix "allowed us to make 'The Irishman' the way we needed to," wrote Scorsese.&nbsp; 
 
"Would I like the picture to play on more big screens for longer periods of time? Of course I would," he added.&nbsp;But Nunan described Scorsese's position as "hypocritical at minimum." 
 
"When did he become the God of cinema? He's in business with the very company that many people accuse of destroying cinema."

Martin Scorsese's dismissal of Marvel films as 'not cinema' has split Hollywood and moviegoers, sparking reactions from full-blooded support to accusations of hypocrisy and elitism.

Martin Scorsese's dismissal of Marvel films as 'not cinema' has split Hollywood and moviegoers, sparking reactions from full-blooded support to accusations of hypocrisy and elitism. The Oscar-winning director penned a New York Times op-ed this week in which he argued superhero blockbusters lack the sense of risk, mystery and complex characters vital to the "art" of filmmaking. Marvel films are "market-researched, audience-tested, vetted, modified, revetted and remodified until they're ready for consumption," wrote the 'Goodfellas' director. "They lack something essential to cinema: the unifying vision of an individual artist," Scorsese added, fueling a controversy he initiated in a magazine interview last month. Fellow luminaries such as Francis Ford Coppola, Ken Loach and Fernando Meirelles have backed Scorsese, with Coppola even calling the record-breaking Marvel franchise "despicable." Top Hollywood film critics have also endorsed the auteur's position. "Scorsese is basically a film climatologist, pointing out a sinister change we can all see with our own eyes," tweeted David Ehrlich, senior film critic of Indiewire. "Glad he said this, sad he had to," he added. But the rejection of film's highest-grossing franchise has provoked debate in Hollywood about what constitutes "art," and who gets to define it -- not least because of Scorsese's admission that he has only "tried to watch a few of them." "That's just not good enough -- you can't dismiss an entire genre as uncinematic without watching them," said Tom Nunan, an Oscar-winning producer and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Theater, Film and Television. "People have always been vocal when they see change going on and it makes them uncomfortable," Nunan ('Crash,' 2006) told AFP, pointing to the arrival of 1970s smash hits like 'Jaws' and 'Star Wars.' "No-one has ever had the nerve to just dismiss the arena -- blockbuster-worthy films -- as uncinematic." - 'Knee-jerk reaction' - Bob Iger, CEO of Marvel parent company Disney, last month described Scorsese's original comments as "so disrespectful to all the people that work on those films." "Anyone who has seen a Marvel film could not in all truth make that statement," Iger later told the BBC. Natalie Portman, who has appeared in several Marvel films and will star in the next "Thor" movie, told The Hollywood Reporter there was "not one way to make art." But those rebuttals were nothing compared to the fury from Marvel's army of obsessive fans, who have taken to social media to vent their rage. Countless tweets have painted Scorsese as elitist, with many pointing to box office figures showing nine Marvel films in the 25 top-grossing movies of all time. Marvel lovers say that to fully enjoy all-time record holder 'Avengers: Endgame,' you need to have seen the preceding 21 movies, due to their interconnected storylines and characters. "What's happened over time is there's a knee-jerk reaction of the old guard in Hollywood," said University of Southern California adjunct professor Gene Del Vecchio. "Filmmakers today have changed the artistry -- they've expanded the artistry." Del Vecchio believes audience tastes have broadened to accept genres like sci-fi and fantasy, while the establishment have shrunk. "The artists of old aren't accepting that because they are used to a much more narrow definition of art," he told AFP. "They have been left behind as audiences and new filmmakers have gone forward." - 'God of cinema?' - Fueling the controversy is the release of 'The Irishman,' Scorsese's $160 million-budget crime epic, by streaming giant Netflix. In his op-ed, Scorsese said the distinction between Marvel and "cinema" matters because superhero sequels are crowding auteurs out of movie theaters -- the place "where the filmmaker intended her or his picture to be seen." "The Irishman" is currently in theaters, but only for a relatively miniscule 26-day window before it shifts to Netflix's small-screen streaming platform. 'Endgame,' by comparison, was still showing in picture houses four months after its release. Netflix "allowed us to make 'The Irishman' the way we needed to," wrote Scorsese. "Would I like the picture to play on more big screens for longer periods of time? Of course I would," he added. But Nunan described Scorsese's position as "hypocritical at minimum." "When did he become the God of cinema? He's in business with the very company that many people accuse of destroying cinema."

Superheroes vs cinema? Martin Scorsese 'art' row splits Hollywood

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-agrees-with-martin-scorsese-thinks-marvel-films-are-diminishing-hollywood-255169">“Marvel films are not cinema”</a> have gained momentum ever since ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese said the same when asked what he feels about the mega-franchise that is popping out one superhit after another. Joining the bandwagon recently was ‘The Godfather’ (1972) helmer Francis Ford Coppola who called it <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/francis-ford-coppola-supports-martin-scorseses-theme-park-remark-on-marvel-films-257308">“despicable”.</a>

Reacting to this, Jon Favreau, director of the first two ‘Iron Man’ movies as well as executive producer of all the ‘Avengers’ instalments had a very diplomatic reply to the filmmakers. He said, "These two guys are my heroes, and they have earned the right to express their opinions. I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing if they didn’t carve the way. They served as a source of inspiration, you can go all the way back to Swingers... They can express whatever opinion they like."

For those uninitiated, Coppola had said, "I don't know that anyone gets anything out of seeing the same movie over and over again. Martin was kind when he said it's not cinema. He didn't say it's despicable, which I just say it is.”

On the work front meanwhile, Jon is busy with ‘The Mandalorian’, which is set in the Star Wars universe and will premiere on November 12, 2019. It features Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Nick Nolte, Giancarlo Esposito, Taika Waititi and Werner Herzog in pivotal roles.

“Marvel films are not cinema” have gained momentum ever since ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese said the same when asked what he feels about the mega-franchise that is popping out one superhit after another.

“Marvel films are not cinema” have gained momentum ever since ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese said the same when asked what he feels about the mega-franchise that is popping out one superhit after another. Joining the bandwagon recently was ‘The Godfather’ (1972) helmer Francis Ford Coppola who called it “despicable”. Reacting to this, Jon Favreau, director of the first two ‘Iron Man’ movies as well as executive producer of all the ‘Avengers’ instalments had a very diplomatic reply to the filmmakers. He said, "These two guys are my heroes, and they have earned the right to express their opinions. I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing if they didn’t carve the way. They served as a source of inspiration, you can go all the way back to Swingers... They can express whatever opinion they like." For those uninitiated, Coppola had said, "I don't know that anyone gets anything out of seeing the same movie over and over again. Martin was kind when he said it's not cinema. He didn't say it's despicable, which I just say it is.” On the work front meanwhile, Jon is busy with ‘The Mandalorian’, which is set in the Star Wars universe and will premiere on November 12, 2019. It features Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Nick Nolte, Giancarlo Esposito, Taika Waititi and Werner Herzog in pivotal roles.

Iron Man maker Jon Favreau has this to say on 'Marvel films not cinema' comment row

Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger is the recent celebrity to have defended the Marvel brand of cinema that has come under fire from a few of the world`s greatest filmmakers alive, such as Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Ken Loach.&nbsp;

Iger said people critical of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are free to continue bitching as it is their right. 
 
Earlier this month, Scorsese denounced the Marvel movies, saying that these were "not cinema". He likened them to "theme parks". Coppola described the films as "despicable". 
 
At a Wall Street Journal event, Iger reportedly hit back at the accomplished filmmakers, calling them disrespectful.&nbsp; 
 
He said that if they "want to bitch about movies, that`s certainly their right" but they clearly "don`t see how the audience is reacting to them". 
 
"Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese are two people I hold in the highest regard, but when Francis uses the words, `Those films are despicable`, I reserve the word `despicable` to someone who committed mass murder. These are movies," Iger said.

Iger also pointed out that people are watching Marvel films "by the millions". 
 
"It seems so disrespectful to all the people that work on those films. Are you telling me Ryan Coogler making `Black Panther` is doing something that is somehow `less than` what Marty Scorsese or Francis Ford Coppola have ever done on any one of their movies? Like, come on. There. I said it," he added. 
 
Director Ken Loach joined the debate and said the films have "nothing to do with the art of cinema". 
 
Meanwhile, actor-filmmaker <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/iron-man-maker-jon-favreau-has-this-to-say-on-marvel-films-not-cinema-comment-row-257896">Jon Favreau</a> who directed the first two ‘Iron Man’ movies and served&nbsp;as executive producer of all the ‘Avengers’ instalments had a very diplomatic reply to the criticism. "These two guys are my heroes, and they have earned the right to express their opinions. I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing if they didn’t carve the way. They served as a source of inspiration, you can go all the way back to Swingers... They can express whatever opinion they like."

(With agency inputs)

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Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger is the recent celebrity to have defended the Marvel brand of cinema that has come under fire from a few of the world`s greatest filmmakers alive, such as Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Ken Loach.

Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger is the recent celebrity to have defended the Marvel brand of cinema that has come under fire from a few of the world`s greatest filmmakers alive, such as Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Ken Loach. Iger said people critical of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are free to continue bitching as it is their right. Earlier this month, Scorsese denounced the Marvel movies, saying that these were "not cinema". He likened them to "theme parks". Coppola described the films as "despicable". At a Wall Street Journal event, Iger reportedly hit back at the accomplished filmmakers, calling them disrespectful. He said that if they "want to bitch about movies, that`s certainly their right" but they clearly "don`t see how the audience is reacting to them". "Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese are two people I hold in the highest regard, but when Francis uses the words, `Those films are despicable`, I reserve the word `despicable` to someone who committed mass murder. These are movies," Iger said. Iger also pointed out that people are watching Marvel films "by the millions". "It seems so disrespectful to all the people that work on those films. Are you telling me Ryan Coogler making `Black Panther` is doing something that is somehow `less than` what Marty Scorsese or Francis Ford Coppola have ever done on any one of their movies? Like, come on. There. I said it," he added. Director Ken Loach joined the debate and said the films have "nothing to do with the art of cinema". Meanwhile, actor-filmmaker Jon Favreau who directed the first two ‘Iron Man’ movies and served as executive producer of all the ‘Avengers’ instalments had a very diplomatic reply to the criticism. "These two guys are my heroes, and they have earned the right to express their opinions. I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing if they didn’t carve the way. They served as a source of inspiration, you can go all the way back to Swingers... They can express whatever opinion they like." (With agency inputs)

Disney CEO terms Martin Scorsese, Francis Coppola's Marvel barbs as 'disrespectful'

Martin Scorsese's comment on Marvel films seemed to have divided Hollywood. While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/francis-ford-coppola-supports-martin-scorseses-theme-park-remark-on-marvel-films-257308">some have agreed with the legendary filmmaker</a>, there are others who have defended Marvel films. 'Thor: The Dark World' actress Natalie Portman has come forward to defend Marvel movies, saying there is room for all types of cinema.

"I think there`s room for all types of cinema," hollywoodreporter.com quoted Portman as saying. "There`s not one way to make art," she added.

Portman is set to reprise her role as Jane Foster when she returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021 with 'Thor: Love and Thunder.'

She defended the comic book adaptations, saying that movies allow viewers a chance to escape from their day-to-day lives.

"I think that Marvel films are so popular because they`re really entertaining and people desire entertainment when they have their special time after work, after dealing with their hardships in real life," said Portman.

Earlier this month, Scorsese spoke with Empire magazine about his views towards the Marvel movies, expressing that he regards them as "not cinema" and compared them to "theme parks". Since his initial remarks, Scorsese repeated the "theme parks" analogy at the BFI London Film Festival.

Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, best known for directing the 'Godfather'&nbsp;trilogy, also said that Marvel "pictures are not cinema".

Martin Scorsese's comment on Marvel films seemed to have divided Hollywood. While some have agreed with the legendary filmmaker, there are others who have defended Marvel films.

Martin Scorsese's comment on Marvel films seemed to have divided Hollywood. While some have agreed with the legendary filmmaker, there are others who have defended Marvel films. 'Thor: The Dark World' actress Natalie Portman has come forward to defend Marvel movies, saying there is room for all types of cinema. "I think there`s room for all types of cinema," hollywoodreporter.com quoted Portman as saying. "There`s not one way to make art," she added. Portman is set to reprise her role as Jane Foster when she returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021 with 'Thor: Love and Thunder.' She defended the comic book adaptations, saying that movies allow viewers a chance to escape from their day-to-day lives. "I think that Marvel films are so popular because they`re really entertaining and people desire entertainment when they have their special time after work, after dealing with their hardships in real life," said Portman. Earlier this month, Scorsese spoke with Empire magazine about his views towards the Marvel movies, expressing that he regards them as "not cinema" and compared them to "theme parks". Since his initial remarks, Scorsese repeated the "theme parks" analogy at the BFI London Film Festival. Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, best known for directing the 'Godfather' trilogy, also said that Marvel "pictures are not cinema".

Natalie Portman on Martin Scorsese's coment on Marvel movies: There's room for all types of cinema

Backing filmmaker Martin Scorsese`s remarks on Marvel superhero films, `The Godfather` director Francis Ford Coppola said that the former is "right" in comparing these films to a "theme park". 
 
Coppola`s statement comes days after Scorsese said that Marvel films are "not cinema" and likened them to "theme parks".&nbsp;Agreeing with the director`s comments, Coppola said to a magazine, "When Martin Scorsese says that the Marvel pictures are not cinema, he`s right.". 
 
Citing a reason for their shared thoughts on Marvel films, he added, "because we expect to learn something from cinema, we expect to gain something, some enlightenment, some knowledge, some inspiration." 
 
"I don`t know that anyone gets anything out of seeing the same movie over and over again. Martin was kind when he said it`s not cinema. He didn`t say it`s despicable, which I just say it is," Coppola continued. 
 
Scorsese`s remarks drew huge outrage from the Hollywood industry and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/robert-downey-jr-has-this-to-say-on-martin-scorseses-avengers-is-not-cinema-comment-254730">Marvel film actors</a> including Karen Gillan, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kevin-smith-defends-marvel-movies-after-martin-scorseses-criticism-says-they-are-cinema-256371">Kevin Smith</a> among others. There were others like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-agrees-with-martin-scorsese-thinks-marvel-films-are-diminishing-hollywood-255169">actress Jennifer Aniston </a>who agreed with the legendary filmmaker. 
 
A week after, Scorsese again slammed the superhero flicks and called on theatres to show more "narrative films," reported The Hollywood Reporter. 
 
Speaking at a press conference last week alongside Robert De Niro and Al Pacino ahead of `The Irishman`s` closing-night screening at the BFI London Film Festival, the director said, "It`s not cinema, it`s something else. We shouldn`t be invaded by it. We need cinemas to step up and show films that are narrative films," he had said.

Backing filmmaker Martin Scorsese`s remarks on Marvel superhero films, `The Godfather` director Francis Ford Coppola said that the former is "right" in comparing these films to a "theme park".

Backing filmmaker Martin Scorsese`s remarks on Marvel superhero films, `The Godfather` director Francis Ford Coppola said that the former is "right" in comparing these films to a "theme park". Coppola`s statement comes days after Scorsese said that Marvel films are "not cinema" and likened them to "theme parks". Agreeing with the director`s comments, Coppola said to a magazine, "When Martin Scorsese says that the Marvel pictures are not cinema, he`s right.". Citing a reason for their shared thoughts on Marvel films, he added, "because we expect to learn something from cinema, we expect to gain something, some enlightenment, some knowledge, some inspiration." "I don`t know that anyone gets anything out of seeing the same movie over and over again. Martin was kind when he said it`s not cinema. He didn`t say it`s despicable, which I just say it is," Coppola continued. Scorsese`s remarks drew huge outrage from the Hollywood industry and Marvel film actors including Karen Gillan, Kevin Smith among others. There were others like actress Jennifer Aniston who agreed with the legendary filmmaker. A week after, Scorsese again slammed the superhero flicks and called on theatres to show more "narrative films," reported The Hollywood Reporter. Speaking at a press conference last week alongside Robert De Niro and Al Pacino ahead of `The Irishman`s` closing-night screening at the BFI London Film Festival, the director said, "It`s not cinema, it`s something else. We shouldn`t be invaded by it. We need cinemas to step up and show films that are narrative films," he had said.

Francis Ford Coppola supports Martin Scorsese's 'theme park' remark on Marvel films

American actress Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she is unable to keep track of all the Marvel films she's been in.

The 47-year-old star spoke to Elle magazine about the films and said, "It is confusing because there are so many Marvel movies."

The actress also admitted that she is among those unfortunate ones who could not get an opportunity to see all the Marvel films.

"To be honest, I haven't seen many of them," Paltrow said.

"It's really stupid and I'm sorry, but I'm a 47-year-old mother."

Earlier this month, Paltrow said she hadn't seen 2017's 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'&nbsp;despite appearing in it with Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr, and Jon Favreau.

"This is so embarrassing," she said while on Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the talk show host reminded her that she hadn't been aware of her cameo appearance, reported People magazine.

Paltrow explained the situation and said, "I just got confused. There are so many of these wonderful Marvel, interconnecting movies and I thought it was an Avengers movie, but it was not."

When the 51-year-old host asked if her co-star Holland was angry upon finding out that she had forgotten the movie, Paltrow said that she had not watched the film.

"I never actually saw the movie," she admitted, before immediately regretting her words.

"I mean, wait! Cut that out, take that back!"

The revelation comes months after Paltrow revealed she'd completely forgotten she was in the 2017 Marvel film while on Favreau'&nbsp;Netflix series 'The Chef Show.' 
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American actress Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she is unable to keep track of all the Marvel films she's been in. The 47-year-old star spoke to Elle magazine about the films and said, "It is confusing because there are so many Marvel movies.

American actress Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she is unable to keep track of all the Marvel films she's been in. The 47-year-old star spoke to Elle magazine about the films and said, "It is confusing because there are so many Marvel movies." The actress also admitted that she is among those unfortunate ones who could not get an opportunity to see all the Marvel films. "To be honest, I haven't seen many of them," Paltrow said. "It's really stupid and I'm sorry, but I'm a 47-year-old mother." Earlier this month, Paltrow said she hadn't seen 2017's 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' despite appearing in it with Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr, and Jon Favreau. "This is so embarrassing," she said while on Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the talk show host reminded her that she hadn't been aware of her cameo appearance, reported People magazine. Paltrow explained the situation and said, "I just got confused. There are so many of these wonderful Marvel, interconnecting movies and I thought it was an Avengers movie, but it was not." When the 51-year-old host asked if her co-star Holland was angry upon finding out that she had forgotten the movie, Paltrow said that she had not watched the film. "I never actually saw the movie," she admitted, before immediately regretting her words. "I mean, wait! Cut that out, take that back!" The revelation comes months after Paltrow revealed she'd completely forgotten she was in the 2017 Marvel film while on Favreau' Netflix series 'The Chef Show.'

Haven't seen many of them: Gwyneth Paltrow on 'Marvel' movies

In its fourth phase, Marvel Cinematic Universe, is surely making the right kind of noise. After announcing two standalone films with women superheroes, Marvel has revaled that one of its characters will be gay.&nbsp; 
 
Marvel recently confirmed that Tessa Thompson`s Valkyrie will no longer be the only queer superhero in the MCU. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige teased that an openly gay character will appear in the highly-anticipated film `The Eternals'.&nbsp; 
 
Feige confirmed that a character in `The Eternals` will be homosexual, making him the first with an LGBTQ storyline in the MCU. 
"He`s married, he`s got a family and that is just part of who he is," Feige said at a news show at the D23 Expo which took place in California recently.&nbsp; 
 
It`s unclear as to which character Feige is referring to, although there are several possibilities among the star-studded cast, who appear as an immortal alien race sent to Earth by the Celestials to protect humankind from the Deviants. 
 
The upcoming superhero film already has the most diverse cast of any Marvel film ever.`Game of Thrones` star<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kit-harington-joins-marvels-the-eternals-245462"> Kit Harington</a> will play Dane Whitman, while his former co-star Richard Madden will play Ikaris. Other cast members include Angelina Jolie as Thena, Salma Hayek as Ajak, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Barry Keoghan as Druig, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Dong-seok Ma as Gilgamesh and Lia McHugh as Sprite. 
 
Feige`s announcement means that Tessa Thompson`s Valkyrie will no longer be the first with an LGBTQ storyline in a Marvel movie, as her film `Thor 4: Love and Thunder` hits the screens in November 2021 and `The Eternals` will release on November 6, 2020. 
Thompson told the crowd at San Diego Comic-Con in July that her character, who recently inherited the crown of Asgard from Chris Hemsworth`s Thor, is on a mission to find herself a wife. 
 
"First of all, as new King, she needs to find her queen, so that will be her first order of business. She has some ideas. Keep you posted," Thompson said at that time. 
 
Feige later confirmed that Valkyrie will have an LGBTQ storyline. "How that impacts the story remains to be seen with that level of representation you`ll see across our films, not in just Thor 4," said Feige.&nbsp; 
 
And not just a gay character, `The Eternals` will also cover new ground with Marvel`s first deaf character, which will be played by Lauren Ridloff. 
 
The film centres on a race of never-ageing, never-fading figures. The Eternals were created by the powerful godlike creatures known as the Celestials, and since their birth thousands of years ago, they`ve kept watch over the Earth throughout human history. The superhero film is being directed by Chloe Zhao.&nbsp;

In its fourth phase, Marvel Cinematic Universe, is surely making the right kind of noise. After announcing two standalone films with women superheroes, Marvel has revaled that one of its characters will be gay.

In its fourth phase, Marvel Cinematic Universe, is surely making the right kind of noise. After announcing two standalone films with women superheroes, Marvel has revaled that one of its characters will be gay. Marvel recently confirmed that Tessa Thompson`s Valkyrie will no longer be the only queer superhero in the MCU. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige teased that an openly gay character will appear in the highly-anticipated film `The Eternals'. Feige confirmed that a character in `The Eternals` will be homosexual, making him the first with an LGBTQ storyline in the MCU. "He`s married, he`s got a family and that is just part of who he is," Feige said at a news show at the D23 Expo which took place in California recently. It`s unclear as to which character Feige is referring to, although there are several possibilities among the star-studded cast, who appear as an immortal alien race sent to Earth by the Celestials to protect humankind from the Deviants. The upcoming superhero film already has the most diverse cast of any Marvel film ever.`Game of Thrones` star Kit Harington will play Dane Whitman, while his former co-star Richard Madden will play Ikaris. Other cast members include Angelina Jolie as Thena, Salma Hayek as Ajak, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Barry Keoghan as Druig, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Dong-seok Ma as Gilgamesh and Lia McHugh as Sprite. Feige`s announcement means that Tessa Thompson`s Valkyrie will no longer be the first with an LGBTQ storyline in a Marvel movie, as her film `Thor 4: Love and Thunder` hits the screens in November 2021 and `The Eternals` will release on November 6, 2020. Thompson told the crowd at San Diego Comic-Con in July that her character, who recently inherited the crown of Asgard from Chris Hemsworth`s Thor, is on a mission to find herself a wife. "First of all, as new King, she needs to find her queen, so that will be her first order of business. She has some ideas. Keep you posted," Thompson said at that time. Feige later confirmed that Valkyrie will have an LGBTQ storyline. "How that impacts the story remains to be seen with that level of representation you`ll see across our films, not in just Thor 4," said Feige. And not just a gay character, `The Eternals` will also cover new ground with Marvel`s first deaf character, which will be played by Lauren Ridloff. The film centres on a race of never-ageing, never-fading figures. The Eternals were created by the powerful godlike creatures known as the Celestials, and since their birth thousands of years ago, they`ve kept watch over the Earth throughout human history. The superhero film is being directed by Chloe Zhao.

'The Eternals' will feature an openly homosexual character, confirms Marvel

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