Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man has been one of the most important characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor witnessed the birth of the MCU with the first movie in his solo franchise Iron Man in 2008. However, the character almost died in the first Avengers movie for his heroic bravery.
Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man. Credit: Marvel Studios
Iron Man is also one of the most vibrant characters in the MCU, and Downey’s portrayal of the character is irreplaceable. Still, the journey of the character would have ended much before Avengers: Endgame where Tony Stark ultimately sacrificed himself to save the universe from Thanos.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Escaped Dark Fate in The Avengers
Iron Man in Avengers. Credit: Marvel Studios
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, one of the core members of the original Avengers, almost died in the first Avengers movie in 2012. But thanks to Jarvis,...
Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man. Credit: Marvel Studios
Iron Man is also one of the most vibrant characters in the MCU, and Downey’s portrayal of the character is irreplaceable. Still, the journey of the character would have ended much before Avengers: Endgame where Tony Stark ultimately sacrificed himself to save the universe from Thanos.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Escaped Dark Fate in The Avengers
Iron Man in Avengers. Credit: Marvel Studios
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, one of the core members of the original Avengers, almost died in the first Avengers movie in 2012. But thanks to Jarvis,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
In 2021, Kevin Feige retracted his statement supporting the casting of Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One in Doctor Strange. The character is a Tibetan-born old man in the comics, but the casting of Swinton was criticized as another instance of cultural appropriation of Asian characters. While Feige defended the idea during the film’s production and release, he expressed his regret over the casting decision a few years later.
Kevin Feige at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International (credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Feige admitted that the film could’ve taken another direction with the character that remained true to the Asian origin of the character. Despite the criticisms of her casting in the film, Swinton did complete justice to the character and was one of the best performers in the film.
Kevin Feige Regretted His Casting Decision Of The Ancient One In Doctor Strange
Tilda Swinton in Doctor Strange | Marvel Studios...
Kevin Feige at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International (credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Feige admitted that the film could’ve taken another direction with the character that remained true to the Asian origin of the character. Despite the criticisms of her casting in the film, Swinton did complete justice to the character and was one of the best performers in the film.
Kevin Feige Regretted His Casting Decision Of The Ancient One In Doctor Strange
Tilda Swinton in Doctor Strange | Marvel Studios...
- 5/31/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Production designers have one of the most interesting jobs on the crafts side of film and television production. They’re tasked with crafting worlds and telling a character or characters’ story within it through visuals. We recently gathered four elite members of the production design community for a “Meet the Experts” TV production designers video roundtable. They include Trevor Smith from Season 5 of the FX “Fargo,” Alex Digerlando for the FX limited series “A Murder at the End of the World,” Helen Jarvis for the new FX edition of “Shōgun” and James Merifield for Hulu’s “We Were the Lucky Ones.” Each discussed tricks of their trade while also answering the question, “What’s the favorite part of your job?” Watch the full roundtable discussion above. Click on each person’s name to watch an individual chat.
So what is the favorite part of their job?
See‘Fargo’ casting director...
So what is the favorite part of their job?
See‘Fargo’ casting director...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Helen Jarvis understood that she had her work cut out for her after signing on in early 2021 to serve as the production on the new 10-part FX adaptation of the epic 1975 James Clavell novel “Shōgun.” For one, we were still in the throes of Covid lockdown, and things were really shut down in Japan – eliminating access to the country in which the series is based, albeit set more than 400 years ago. Jarvis had also never read the book. “I avoided it in 1975 because it was far too thick and I would probably never get through it,” she maintains. “Also, I’d not worked on a series before with several different directors, so that was a very interesting proposal. And I’d never been to Japan.” The British-born Jarvis still hasn’t been, as “Shogun” shot in British Columbia, on Vancouver Island and the suburbs of Vancouver. “Plus, I had gotten used to,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Michael Strahan and Whit Johnson surprised their co-hosts while live on television during Good Morning America.
Friday’s GMA episode featured Strahan, a regular at the desk, but his co-hosts weren’t Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos.
Instead, Rebecca Jarvis replaced Roberts, and Johnson was there to fill in for Stephanopoulos.
After they previewed the show’s upcoming stories, Johnson said they’d share where to find the “best last-minute gifts for Mother’s Day.”
“I feel like we should say Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms just to get it in,” Jarvis said.
“Indeed, Happy Mother’s Day,” Strahan said, as Jarvis said, “To all the moms out there.”
Strahan and Johnson surprised their co-hosts during the GMA segment
Jarvis helped present GMA’s The Right Stuff segment with Lori Bergamotto as they shared some Mother’s Day gift deals and ideas for viewers to consider.
One...
Friday’s GMA episode featured Strahan, a regular at the desk, but his co-hosts weren’t Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos.
Instead, Rebecca Jarvis replaced Roberts, and Johnson was there to fill in for Stephanopoulos.
After they previewed the show’s upcoming stories, Johnson said they’d share where to find the “best last-minute gifts for Mother’s Day.”
“I feel like we should say Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms just to get it in,” Jarvis said.
“Indeed, Happy Mother’s Day,” Strahan said, as Jarvis said, “To all the moms out there.”
Strahan and Johnson surprised their co-hosts during the GMA segment
Jarvis helped present GMA’s The Right Stuff segment with Lori Bergamotto as they shared some Mother’s Day gift deals and ideas for viewers to consider.
One...
- 5/11/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
“Shōgun” might be creating some drama at the Emmys.
Multiple industry insiders tell Variety that FX, the heavyweight contender in the Primetime Emmy race for outstanding limited or anthology series, is considering a bold move: shifting its submission for “Shōgun” to the drama series categories this year.
This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the historical epic, celebrated for its intricate storytelling and marvelous world-building achievements, will now vie for accolades against heavy hitters like Netflix’s concluding saga “The Crown,” Apple’s intense office drama “The Morning Show,” and Prime Video’s gripping action video game adaptation “Fallout.”
FX declined to comment.
“Shōgun” brings to life James Clavell’s 1975 novel set in 1600 Japan, a period dominated by daimyōs and samurais. The narrative centers on the fateful encounter between the cunning English navigator John Blackthorne,...
Multiple industry insiders tell Variety that FX, the heavyweight contender in the Primetime Emmy race for outstanding limited or anthology series, is considering a bold move: shifting its submission for “Shōgun” to the drama series categories this year.
This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the historical epic, celebrated for its intricate storytelling and marvelous world-building achievements, will now vie for accolades against heavy hitters like Netflix’s concluding saga “The Crown,” Apple’s intense office drama “The Morning Show,” and Prime Video’s gripping action video game adaptation “Fallout.”
FX declined to comment.
“Shōgun” brings to life James Clavell’s 1975 novel set in 1600 Japan, a period dominated by daimyōs and samurais. The narrative centers on the fateful encounter between the cunning English navigator John Blackthorne,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Fumi Nikaido could be one of several “Shōgun” stars who go on to earn Emmy nominations for their career-best work in the FX series.
Adapted from James Clavell‘s 1975 historical book of the same name, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ limited series follows multiple factions all vying for control over the five Regents in Japan at the end of the 16th century. Meanwhile, a British sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) begins a brand new life after becoming shipwrecked in Japan and entering the service of Hiroyuki Sanada‘s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
Jarvis and Sanada are both competing for lead actor nominations and so, too, is Anna Sawai. Nikaido, meanwhile, is one of several supporting players who are looking for an Emmy citation for their work on the show. Nikaido plays Ochiba no Kata, a consort of the Japanese leader Taikō (Taikō’s death is the incident that triggers the five Regents power...
Adapted from James Clavell‘s 1975 historical book of the same name, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ limited series follows multiple factions all vying for control over the five Regents in Japan at the end of the 16th century. Meanwhile, a British sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) begins a brand new life after becoming shipwrecked in Japan and entering the service of Hiroyuki Sanada‘s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
Jarvis and Sanada are both competing for lead actor nominations and so, too, is Anna Sawai. Nikaido, meanwhile, is one of several supporting players who are looking for an Emmy citation for their work on the show. Nikaido plays Ochiba no Kata, a consort of the Japanese leader Taikō (Taikō’s death is the incident that triggers the five Regents power...
- 4/26/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
When discussing MCU characters, our focus often gravitates towards the Avengers and prominent villains. However, the MCU owes much of its success to secondary characters whose roles significantly influence the storyline.
That’s why fans recently turned to Ranker to determine the top 10 most underrated characters in the MCU. While some may never regain the spotlight due to past events, others still hold the potential for greater recognition.
10. Talos
Talos made his debut in ‘Captain Marvel’ as the compassionate leader of the displaced Skrulls, sparking hopes among fans for his significant role in the MCU’s future. While he did appear in the recent ‘Secret Invasion,’ his storyline took a tragic turn. We discovered that his life was even more sorrowful than anticipated, with his daughter nearly joining the enemy ranks. Ultimately, Talos sacrificed himself to protect the human president from Gravik’s attack, preserving his ultimate aspiration.
Although Talos...
That’s why fans recently turned to Ranker to determine the top 10 most underrated characters in the MCU. While some may never regain the spotlight due to past events, others still hold the potential for greater recognition.
10. Talos
Talos made his debut in ‘Captain Marvel’ as the compassionate leader of the displaced Skrulls, sparking hopes among fans for his significant role in the MCU’s future. While he did appear in the recent ‘Secret Invasion,’ his storyline took a tragic turn. We discovered that his life was even more sorrowful than anticipated, with his daughter nearly joining the enemy ranks. Ultimately, Talos sacrificed himself to protect the human president from Gravik’s attack, preserving his ultimate aspiration.
Although Talos...
- 4/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
When commenting on the MCU characters, we almost always reference the big hitters like the Avengers or the most notable villains. But the truth of the matter is the MCU wouldn’t be what it is today if not for the contribution of secondary characters whose actions impacted the storylines more than realized.
This is why fans took to Ranker to decide on the 10 most underrated characters in the MCU. Some, due to unfortunate circumstances will never get their 5 minutes of fame again, and for some, there is still hope. Let’s see who’s on the list.
10. Talos
Talos was introduced in ‘Captain Marvel’ as a benevolent leader of the displaced Skrulls, and fans expected him to have a massive role in the MCU going forward, and he did sort of. Talos appeared in the recently released ‘Secret Invasion,’ and we’ve learned that his life was even more tragic than we imagined,...
This is why fans took to Ranker to decide on the 10 most underrated characters in the MCU. Some, due to unfortunate circumstances will never get their 5 minutes of fame again, and for some, there is still hope. Let’s see who’s on the list.
10. Talos
Talos was introduced in ‘Captain Marvel’ as a benevolent leader of the displaced Skrulls, and fans expected him to have a massive role in the MCU going forward, and he did sort of. Talos appeared in the recently released ‘Secret Invasion,’ and we’ve learned that his life was even more tragic than we imagined,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Cosmo Jarvis is a British actor who’s recently gained fame starring alongside Hiroyuki Sanada as the foreigner Anjin-San, aka John Blackthorne, in FX’s Shogun. It might be the first time some fans experience Jarvis’ talent, but he has been in the entertainment industry for most of his adult life. He started out singing before switching to acting and creating films. While his job may be very public as an actor, Jarvis prefers to keep a low profile regarding his private life. Due to his personal preference, he doesn’t have a public social media profile and talks very little about his romantic relationships. Some blogs
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- 4/25/2024
- by Isabel k
- TVovermind.com
Alexandra Jarvis is the latest agent to leave the Oppenheim Group!
The 33-year-old real estate agent was in the company’s Orange County office in Newport Beach, Calif., and she has been featured on Netflix’s Selling The Oc.
Ahead of the third season, it has been confirmed that Alexandra left the brokerage, her now former boss confirmed.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I don’t want to speak for Jarvis, but … she decided to do what’s best for her, and I have a lot of respect for that. … We’re still on good terms,” Jason Oppenheim told People.
Alexandra is now the third agent to leave the brokerage in the past six months. Find out who else left and is seemingly not returning for season four…
The upcoming third season is being teased as a “fiery” season with “bigger drama. In an office where betrayal and rumors spread like wildfire,...
The 33-year-old real estate agent was in the company’s Orange County office in Newport Beach, Calif., and she has been featured on Netflix’s Selling The Oc.
Ahead of the third season, it has been confirmed that Alexandra left the brokerage, her now former boss confirmed.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I don’t want to speak for Jarvis, but … she decided to do what’s best for her, and I have a lot of respect for that. … We’re still on good terms,” Jason Oppenheim told People.
Alexandra is now the third agent to leave the brokerage in the past six months. Find out who else left and is seemingly not returning for season four…
The upcoming third season is being teased as a “fiery” season with “bigger drama. In an office where betrayal and rumors spread like wildfire,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Plans feel inevitable when they come together as neatly as Toranaga’s (Hiroyuki Sanada) play for power over the throne of Japan. But the team behind Toranaga — and the rest of the characters on FX’s now complete miniseries “Shogun” — had to work just as hard as the warlord to finesse an ending that feels as right as this one does.
Episode 10, “A Dream of a Dream,” was a huge combined effort for editors Aika Miyake and Maria Gonzales, who each worked on three other episodes in addition to their shared credit on the finale. There were the normal challenges of assembling an edit, from placing incomplete VFX shots meant to convey the scale of Osaka to temp sound and score that will hopefully convey the loneliness of Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) missing Mariko’s (Anna Sawai) funeral. That’s a lot for any editor to hold in their mind — in...
Episode 10, “A Dream of a Dream,” was a huge combined effort for editors Aika Miyake and Maria Gonzales, who each worked on three other episodes in addition to their shared credit on the finale. There were the normal challenges of assembling an edit, from placing incomplete VFX shots meant to convey the scale of Osaka to temp sound and score that will hopefully convey the loneliness of Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) missing Mariko’s (Anna Sawai) funeral. That’s a lot for any editor to hold in their mind — in...
- 4/23/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
Queen Camilla continued to follow in her late mother-in-law’s footsteps as she hosted a 100th-anniversary celebration for the Poppy Factory on February 15. Camilla met with employees, supporters, veterans, and their family members at Clarence House in Richmond upon Thames. During the event, the 76-year-old cut whipped out a 3-foot sword for a very “royal family” reason.
Queen Camilla talks to Mark Young, a production manager at the Poppy Factory, as she hosts a reception at Clarence House on February 15, 2024 in London, England | Isabel Infantes – Wpa Pool/Getty Images
The Poppy Factory supports veterans through civilian employment opportunities post-war. Founded in 1922, the charity first aided wounded soldiers returning home from World War I. These veterans began creating remembrance wreaths and poppies for the Royal British Legion and the royal family.
Continuing the handmade tradition to this day, the Poppy Factory employs soldiers across England and Wales. You’ll likely recognize...
Queen Camilla talks to Mark Young, a production manager at the Poppy Factory, as she hosts a reception at Clarence House on February 15, 2024 in London, England | Isabel Infantes – Wpa Pool/Getty Images
The Poppy Factory supports veterans through civilian employment opportunities post-war. Founded in 1922, the charity first aided wounded soldiers returning home from World War I. These veterans began creating remembrance wreaths and poppies for the Royal British Legion and the royal family.
Continuing the handmade tradition to this day, the Poppy Factory employs soldiers across England and Wales. You’ll likely recognize...
- 2/15/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Amidst the chaos of a fire alarm going off and security ordering (and later calling off) evacuations on the red carpet of the “Shōgun” premiere on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, the stars of the new FX series still found the time to share their experiences working on the most recent adaptation of James Clavell’s 1,200-page novel.
Acting in a show like “Shōgun” — which features numerous fight sequences and tense dramatic scenes — would not be considered a relaxing task to most. But for Hiroyuki Sanada, who plays the lead role and serves as a producer, being in front of the camera was a “simple” task compared to his producing duties.
“As a producer, I prepared everything before I go to set, so when I was acting in front of the camera, it was so relaxing … It was so fun. I felt like it’s a reward,” he said.
Sanada...
Acting in a show like “Shōgun” — which features numerous fight sequences and tense dramatic scenes — would not be considered a relaxing task to most. But for Hiroyuki Sanada, who plays the lead role and serves as a producer, being in front of the camera was a “simple” task compared to his producing duties.
“As a producer, I prepared everything before I go to set, so when I was acting in front of the camera, it was so relaxing … It was so fun. I felt like it’s a reward,” he said.
Sanada...
- 2/14/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Get your stilettos ready: Netflix's "Selling the Oc" is officially returning for season two. The streamer has finally announced the show's September premiere date, along with a poster and official trailer that unveils the returning castmates and a new face. "She'll ruffle a few feathers," Polly Brindle says in the clip of aspiring real estate agent Alexandra Harper. Based on the trailer, it also looks like the cast is setting their sights on Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Back in January, Netflix renewed the series for seasons two and three, with production for the former starting this past winter. The series, a spinoff of Netflix hit "Selling Sunset," premiered in August 2022 and introduced viewers to a new group of realtors all working their hardest to sell luxury homes for The Oppenheim Group under Jason and Brett Oppenheim. The cast includes brothers Jason and Brett, Alex Hall, Alexandra Jarvis, Alexandra Rose,...
Back in January, Netflix renewed the series for seasons two and three, with production for the former starting this past winter. The series, a spinoff of Netflix hit "Selling Sunset," premiered in August 2022 and introduced viewers to a new group of realtors all working their hardest to sell luxury homes for The Oppenheim Group under Jason and Brett Oppenheim. The cast includes brothers Jason and Brett, Alex Hall, Alexandra Jarvis, Alexandra Rose,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Bridgerton has been a roaring success for Netflix with its period setting, literary heritage, and “color conscious” casting. Not to mention its liberal approach to sex that the show is celebrated for (especially in season one). So it’s not especially surprising that the streamer might decide to take one of the less frequently adapted Jane Austen novels, Persuasion, hire an attractive cast, sex it up a bit, and add in a carriage load of Fleabag snark to the mix.
Winner, winner, lavish seven course dinner, as a member of the Ton would almost certainly never say.
Unfortunately in this case, all the box-ticking in the world can’t fix a film that tries to juggle extreme cynicism with heartfelt romance, no matter how hard the likable cast tries.
Dakota Johnson, who had a jolly good crack at making the Fifty Shades movies watchable, has her work cut out once again as Anne Elliot,...
Winner, winner, lavish seven course dinner, as a member of the Ton would almost certainly never say.
Unfortunately in this case, all the box-ticking in the world can’t fix a film that tries to juggle extreme cynicism with heartfelt romance, no matter how hard the likable cast tries.
Dakota Johnson, who had a jolly good crack at making the Fifty Shades movies watchable, has her work cut out once again as Anne Elliot,...
- 7/15/2022
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
Thanks to shows like “Bridgerton” and “The Gilded Age” (not to mention this year’s Met Gala theme), it seems that we’re entering a bit of a Jane Austen-inspired renaissance — not that fans of the renowned novelist went anywhere. Next up on the list of Regency-era projects is Netflix’s highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of the author’s final novel, “Persuasion,” starring Dakota Johnson.
In late April, the streamer released a set of first-look photos featuring Johnson as heroine Anne Elliot, an overlooked middle daughter who is nonetheless incredibly insightful and clever — if only easily persuaded. Surrounded by her entitled and self-involved relatives, she is once again on her own when faced with the return of the dashing, self-made Captain Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis), with whom she broke off her engagement nearly a decade prior at the behest of those around her deeming it a degrading match.
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In late April, the streamer released a set of first-look photos featuring Johnson as heroine Anne Elliot, an overlooked middle daughter who is nonetheless incredibly insightful and clever — if only easily persuaded. Surrounded by her entitled and self-involved relatives, she is once again on her own when faced with the return of the dashing, self-made Captain Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis), with whom she broke off her engagement nearly a decade prior at the behest of those around her deeming it a degrading match.
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- 6/15/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
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