Let’s not beat around the bush; Marvel’s going through something right now. The superhero studio’s recent output has simply exhausted both casual and hardcore fans alike.
The sentiment appears to be close to universal too: amidst the avalanche of MCU content, there have been too few hits and too many misses. The fact that Bob Iger, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer, has publicly said that they’re going to change strategy and “slowly decrease volume” tells you everything you need to know.
So how does Marvel proceed from here? MCU mastermind Kevin Feige is seemingly planning to course-correct by re-assembling the Avengers sooner rather than later. Next year alone will see the release of Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade, followed a few months later by a new Avengers—previously subtitled “The Kang Dynasty,” though that’s reportedly been abandoned.
It’s a sensible play.
The sentiment appears to be close to universal too: amidst the avalanche of MCU content, there have been too few hits and too many misses. The fact that Bob Iger, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer, has publicly said that they’re going to change strategy and “slowly decrease volume” tells you everything you need to know.
So how does Marvel proceed from here? MCU mastermind Kevin Feige is seemingly planning to course-correct by re-assembling the Avengers sooner rather than later. Next year alone will see the release of Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade, followed a few months later by a new Avengers—previously subtitled “The Kang Dynasty,” though that’s reportedly been abandoned.
It’s a sensible play.
- 5/21/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Roger Corman was a legend of filmmaking, and his contributions to the medium are unparalleled. He was known for low budgets and short shoots that made him an easy-to-work-with director, and for making B-movies that hit big with audiences. Most importantly, Corman mentored many of our greatest filmmakers, spreading his influence far and wide as those mentees broke big and started influencing others themselves. Take Martin Scorsese, one of the best living directors, who continues to be greatly influenced by Corman's work. But Corman's influence is also felt in more lowbrow cinema, like the work of Joe Dante and James Cameron.
Indeed, Corman's influence is still very much felt today, like in the way "The Fast and Furious" got its name. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, producer Neal Moritz explained that the 2001 franchise starter was initially going to be titled "Race Wars," or maybe "Racer X," or "Street Wars." Then, everything...
Indeed, Corman's influence is still very much felt today, like in the way "The Fast and Furious" got its name. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, producer Neal Moritz explained that the 2001 franchise starter was initially going to be titled "Race Wars," or maybe "Racer X," or "Street Wars." Then, everything...
- 5/20/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
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The first season of "X-Men '97" comes to a close today, and the animated series has solidified itself as one of the best Marvel Studios projects since "Avengers: Endgame." While it would have been easy for the revival of "X-Men: The Animated Series" to coast by on cool nostalgia, showrunner Beau De Mayo (who was fired before the show's premiere) and supervising producer and head director Jake Castorena ensured that "X-Men '97" brought meaningful and emotional stories to life week in and week out, alongside the magnificent and modern mutant mayhem that zips through signature comic book storylines.
Similarly, Hasbro's Marvel Legends line of action figures have delivered an assembly of collectibles that take the classic feel of the animated X-Men and give them outstanding modern action figures. After an excellent first wave of figures, albeit one that could have used more accessories,...
The first season of "X-Men '97" comes to a close today, and the animated series has solidified itself as one of the best Marvel Studios projects since "Avengers: Endgame." While it would have been easy for the revival of "X-Men: The Animated Series" to coast by on cool nostalgia, showrunner Beau De Mayo (who was fired before the show's premiere) and supervising producer and head director Jake Castorena ensured that "X-Men '97" brought meaningful and emotional stories to life week in and week out, alongside the magnificent and modern mutant mayhem that zips through signature comic book storylines.
Similarly, Hasbro's Marvel Legends line of action figures have delivered an assembly of collectibles that take the classic feel of the animated X-Men and give them outstanding modern action figures. After an excellent first wave of figures, albeit one that could have used more accessories,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97.
Beau DeMayo’s writing for X-Men ’97 is something that fans have routinely taken to the internet to appreciate, showering their praise on his personal social media handles, which the writer is ever grateful for. Over the course of this season, Beau DeMayo’s personal Twitter account has become the go-to place before, during, and after each episode, as the writer has begun dropping ‘homework’ for fans, pointing towards issues of X-Men comics and episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series that fans should watch in preparation for what’s to come.
X-Men ’97
Last week, before the first part of the finale aired, DeMayo asked fans to watch some episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series in preparation, which talked about a few plot points that were revised in Tolerance is Extinction Part 1. Similarly, this week, following the first part of the three-part finale,...
Beau DeMayo’s writing for X-Men ’97 is something that fans have routinely taken to the internet to appreciate, showering their praise on his personal social media handles, which the writer is ever grateful for. Over the course of this season, Beau DeMayo’s personal Twitter account has become the go-to place before, during, and after each episode, as the writer has begun dropping ‘homework’ for fans, pointing towards issues of X-Men comics and episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series that fans should watch in preparation for what’s to come.
X-Men ’97
Last week, before the first part of the finale aired, DeMayo asked fans to watch some episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series in preparation, which talked about a few plot points that were revised in Tolerance is Extinction Part 1. Similarly, this week, following the first part of the three-part finale,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
According to Marvel scoopers, Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine may feature many cameos. They have speculated the appearance of multiple celebrities, from James Marsden’s Cyclops to Taylor Swift’s Dazzler. However, one such rumored cameo has cast doubt on fans due to the nature of the actor’s relationship with Reynolds. Recent rumors have it that Wesley Snipes’ Blade will appear in the film.
Ryan Reynolds and Wesley Snipes may have worked together on the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine
Fans refused to believe this news as Snipes and Reynolds couldn’t see eye to eye on the sets of Blade: Trinity, the third movie in the Blade franchise. It has been rumored for a long time that Marvel will bring back Snipes’ character to honor his contributions to keeping the company afloat.
Fans Still Don’t Believe Wesley Snipes and Ryan Reynolds Will Collaborate For Deadpool 3 Fans...
Ryan Reynolds and Wesley Snipes may have worked together on the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine
Fans refused to believe this news as Snipes and Reynolds couldn’t see eye to eye on the sets of Blade: Trinity, the third movie in the Blade franchise. It has been rumored for a long time that Marvel will bring back Snipes’ character to honor his contributions to keeping the company afloat.
Fans Still Don’t Believe Wesley Snipes and Ryan Reynolds Will Collaborate For Deadpool 3 Fans...
- 5/2/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 has impressed MCU fans with its rich and layered explorations of the lore created by the 90s X-Men animated series. Some are calling it the best animated entry the MCU has done so far. The series is set to end with the upcoming three-part finale titled Tolerance is Extinction.
Cable and Cyclops’ scene in the final X-Men ’97 trailer is grabbing eyeballs
Marvel recently dropped the trailer for the final episodes of the series, recapping the events that have happened so far and teasing some events to come. One hilarious scene involving Cable and Cyclops takes a jab at a similar Cyclops scene in 2000’s X-Men, and fans are having a field day with it.
X-Men ’97‘s Latest Trailer Goes Full Circle With a Sarcastic 2000’s X-Men Callback
X-Men ’97’s latest trailer pokes fun at a costume joke in 2000’s X-Men
X-Men ’97 swung for the...
Cable and Cyclops’ scene in the final X-Men ’97 trailer is grabbing eyeballs
Marvel recently dropped the trailer for the final episodes of the series, recapping the events that have happened so far and teasing some events to come. One hilarious scene involving Cable and Cyclops takes a jab at a similar Cyclops scene in 2000’s X-Men, and fans are having a field day with it.
X-Men ’97‘s Latest Trailer Goes Full Circle With a Sarcastic 2000’s X-Men Callback
X-Men ’97’s latest trailer pokes fun at a costume joke in 2000’s X-Men
X-Men ’97 swung for the...
- 4/30/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Fans still debate over the version of Hugh Jackman’s Logan that they get to see in Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine. While ‘the X-Man appears in the upcoming film, fans also discuss the possibility of other X-Men characters making an appearance. Jackman’s character’s one true love in the earlier 20th Century Films has now hinted that she may not return to her role in the new film.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in the upcoming MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine
Famke Janssen played the role of Jean Grey / Phoenix in five X-Men movies, predominantly appearing in the original trilogy. The Jean Grey-Logan-Scott Summers love triangle made for an interesting subplot in these films.
Hugh Jackman’s Love Interest May Not Appear In Deadpool & Wolverine
Famke Janssen and Hugh Jackman in X-Men: The Last Stand
Famke Janssen‘s Jean Grey had a complicated romantic relationship with Hugh Jackman...
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in the upcoming MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine
Famke Janssen played the role of Jean Grey / Phoenix in five X-Men movies, predominantly appearing in the original trilogy. The Jean Grey-Logan-Scott Summers love triangle made for an interesting subplot in these films.
Hugh Jackman’s Love Interest May Not Appear In Deadpool & Wolverine
Famke Janssen and Hugh Jackman in X-Men: The Last Stand
Famke Janssen‘s Jean Grey had a complicated romantic relationship with Hugh Jackman...
- 4/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Spoiler Alert: This article details X-Men ’97 Season 1, Episode 5, “Remember it!”
Beau DeMayo breaks his silence after exiting X-Men ’97. The creator of the Disney+ animated series took to social media to discuss Episode 5, “Remember it!” and give context to the shocking episode.
“Lotta questions and so I’ll momentarily break silence to answer,” he shared in a lengthy post shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Episode 5 was the centerpiece of my pitch to Marvel in November 2020. The idea being to have the X-Men mirror the journey that any of us who grew up on the original show have experienced since being kids in the 90s.”
He continued, “The world was a seemingly safer place for us, where a character like Storm would comment on how skin-based racism was ‘quaint’ in One Man’s Worth [the season 4 premiere of the Og series]. For the most part, to our young minds, the world...
Beau DeMayo breaks his silence after exiting X-Men ’97. The creator of the Disney+ animated series took to social media to discuss Episode 5, “Remember it!” and give context to the shocking episode.
“Lotta questions and so I’ll momentarily break silence to answer,” he shared in a lengthy post shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Episode 5 was the centerpiece of my pitch to Marvel in November 2020. The idea being to have the X-Men mirror the journey that any of us who grew up on the original show have experienced since being kids in the 90s.”
He continued, “The world was a seemingly safer place for us, where a character like Storm would comment on how skin-based racism was ‘quaint’ in One Man’s Worth [the season 4 premiere of the Og series]. For the most part, to our young minds, the world...
- 4/14/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 Episode 5.
X-Men ’97 delivered one of its most devastating episodes with Episode 5, which saw the brutal deaths of multiple mutants in the nation of Genosha, while also depicting the tragic fates of Magneto and Gambit. With the estimated number of mutants that were killed still under wraps, the event, as put forth by the writer of the show, was meant to emulate real-world tragedies like 9/11 and the Tulsa Massacre.
X-Men ’97 episode 5
However, as the audiences reel from the tragedies of this episode, Marvel has also put forward the means for the attack on Genosha to be undone. Just before the attack began, we saw Cable rushing to find Madelyne Pryor, and trying to save the mutants. This could mean that the time-traveling mutant is looking to undo the events of Episode 5, which could prompt him to go back in time to prevent...
X-Men ’97 delivered one of its most devastating episodes with Episode 5, which saw the brutal deaths of multiple mutants in the nation of Genosha, while also depicting the tragic fates of Magneto and Gambit. With the estimated number of mutants that were killed still under wraps, the event, as put forth by the writer of the show, was meant to emulate real-world tragedies like 9/11 and the Tulsa Massacre.
X-Men ’97 episode 5
However, as the audiences reel from the tragedies of this episode, Marvel has also put forward the means for the attack on Genosha to be undone. Just before the attack began, we saw Cable rushing to find Madelyne Pryor, and trying to save the mutants. This could mean that the time-traveling mutant is looking to undo the events of Episode 5, which could prompt him to go back in time to prevent...
- 4/13/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The original Fox’s ‘X-Men’ film series cast is the cast that we will associate with some of the most popular Marvel characters in years to come. If you think about Storm it’s impossible not to conjure up images of Halle Berry, or associate Patric Stewart with Charles Xavier.
Famke Janssen, the actress behind the iconic Jean Grey portrayal is still the best live-action Jean Grey, despite Sophia Turner also portraying the character in the latter installments.
With ‘Deadpool 3’ release looming on the horizon and all the various rumors associated with former X-Men characters making a big comeback for Deadpool’s first foray into the MCU, it’s impossible not to wonder whether Famke will make an appearance as Jean Grey as well.
The actress herself commented on the rumors in her interview with Screengeek.
I’m not in [Deadpool & Wolverine]. No. Everybody keeps asking. So, at some point,...
Famke Janssen, the actress behind the iconic Jean Grey portrayal is still the best live-action Jean Grey, despite Sophia Turner also portraying the character in the latter installments.
With ‘Deadpool 3’ release looming on the horizon and all the various rumors associated with former X-Men characters making a big comeback for Deadpool’s first foray into the MCU, it’s impossible not to wonder whether Famke will make an appearance as Jean Grey as well.
The actress herself commented on the rumors in her interview with Screengeek.
I’m not in [Deadpool & Wolverine]. No. Everybody keeps asking. So, at some point,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Saying that James Marsden rose to fame as Cyclops (Scott Summers) after he starred in Fox’s 2000 flick adaptation of the mutant team, X-Men, won’t be wrong. Playing the mutant Scott Summers, who shoots intense energy beams from his eyes, Marsden made his X-Men team debut alongside Patrick Stewart’s Professor X, Famke Janssen’s Jean Grey, and Halle Berry’s Storm.
Despite being a prominent character in Marvel Comics, Cyclops’ role in the X-Men films was nevertheless greatly diminished. And he seemed so unimportant that the third installment of the series, X-Men: The Last Stand, could have done without him.
James Marsden as Cyclops
Let us discover more about the film first.
Behind-the-Scenes: Hugh Jackman’s X-Men: The Last Stand
Director Brett Ratner took over X-Men: The Last Stand after Bryan Singer left the series to work on Warner Bros.’ Superman Returns, as per the report from Variety.
Despite being a prominent character in Marvel Comics, Cyclops’ role in the X-Men films was nevertheless greatly diminished. And he seemed so unimportant that the third installment of the series, X-Men: The Last Stand, could have done without him.
James Marsden as Cyclops
Let us discover more about the film first.
Behind-the-Scenes: Hugh Jackman’s X-Men: The Last Stand
Director Brett Ratner took over X-Men: The Last Stand after Bryan Singer left the series to work on Warner Bros.’ Superman Returns, as per the report from Variety.
- 3/25/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
James Marsden kickstarted his career in 1993 with the role of Margaret Sheffield’s boyfriend Eddie in the CBS sitcom The Nanny. Following this, he had guest roles in TV shows like Saved by the Bell: The New Class and Party of Five. He famously appeared in the movie X-Men, based on the eponymous Marvel Comics superhero team created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
Marsden played the role of the mutant superhero Cyclops in the movie. However, he once opened up about the superhero role that he would liked to play.
James Marsden on the Superhero Role That He Would Have Liked to Play James Marsden in Jury Duty
James Marsden embodied the character Scott Summers, better known as Cyclops, in the first three movies of the X-Men franchise. He also had a cameo as the character in the franchise past his appearance in these three movies.
Suggested“I haven...
Marsden played the role of the mutant superhero Cyclops in the movie. However, he once opened up about the superhero role that he would liked to play.
James Marsden on the Superhero Role That He Would Have Liked to Play James Marsden in Jury Duty
James Marsden embodied the character Scott Summers, better known as Cyclops, in the first three movies of the X-Men franchise. He also had a cameo as the character in the franchise past his appearance in these three movies.
Suggested“I haven...
- 3/24/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Kids from the '90s kids rejoice! The X-Men are back, specifically the version from the animated series. Though it's been decades since "X-Men: The Animated Series" went off the air, the new show treats it as if no time has passed.
Despite the controversial last-minute firing of the show's creator, "X-Men '97" is exactly what you'd want it to be. In his review for /Film, Witney Seibold wrote "Just like classic rock, "X-Men '97" is familiar and comforting." Indeed, this is a rare revival that truly feels like a proper continuation of the original. Sure, the animation is a big upgrade and the action scenes are spectacular, but a lot of effort was put into making the new episodes feel like they belong to the same show as the '90s episodes.
But as someone who grew up watching the Latin American Spanish dub of "X-Men: The Animated Series...
Despite the controversial last-minute firing of the show's creator, "X-Men '97" is exactly what you'd want it to be. In his review for /Film, Witney Seibold wrote "Just like classic rock, "X-Men '97" is familiar and comforting." Indeed, this is a rare revival that truly feels like a proper continuation of the original. Sure, the animation is a big upgrade and the action scenes are spectacular, but a lot of effort was put into making the new episodes feel like they belong to the same show as the '90s episodes.
But as someone who grew up watching the Latin American Spanish dub of "X-Men: The Animated Series...
- 3/23/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The X-Men ’97 series has been making good progress ever since its release and has also gotten people emotionally involved in its iconic way of storytelling. With questions, answers, riddles, and, fights, the animated series has been making rounds around the internet and people are loving it.
In an episode where Cyclops and X-Cutioner get into a fight, the scene is shown quite beautifully and in a poetic way. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), fans had a discussion on the ethical and moral obligations of being a superhero and how it takes a toll to be in the public eye!
Cyclops in X-Men ’97 Cyclops’ Fight In X-Men ’97 Has Given The Fans An Ethical Dilemma!
As people know, Cyclops is a core member of the X-Men with the ability to shoot laser beams out of his eyes. Well, although it makes him a superhero, Cyclops realized as a child...
In an episode where Cyclops and X-Cutioner get into a fight, the scene is shown quite beautifully and in a poetic way. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), fans had a discussion on the ethical and moral obligations of being a superhero and how it takes a toll to be in the public eye!
Cyclops in X-Men ’97 Cyclops’ Fight In X-Men ’97 Has Given The Fans An Ethical Dilemma!
As people know, Cyclops is a core member of the X-Men with the ability to shoot laser beams out of his eyes. Well, although it makes him a superhero, Cyclops realized as a child...
- 3/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Marvel’s new animated series, X-Men ’97, has been creating a significant buzz. From its storyline to its characters, many fans have come to appreciate the tone and narrative it has taken. Based on and a continuation of the original series, they have been appreciating how similar it is to the original series.
X-Men ‘97
Yet it is not without criticism. Ever since the series aired, many fans have expressed their dislike over one or the other thing featured in the show. Among the many things, most fans have found the character Morph’s non-binary identity an issue. But the voice actor for the character in a recent interview revealed he is unfazed by all the criticism.
X-Men ’97 Voice Actor Does Not Care About Criticism Over Moprh’s Identity Morph from X-Men: The Animated Series
Just recently, Empire Magazine, in their latest issue, published brief descriptions for each X-Men ’97 character,...
X-Men ‘97
Yet it is not without criticism. Ever since the series aired, many fans have expressed their dislike over one or the other thing featured in the show. Among the many things, most fans have found the character Morph’s non-binary identity an issue. But the voice actor for the character in a recent interview revealed he is unfazed by all the criticism.
X-Men ’97 Voice Actor Does Not Care About Criticism Over Moprh’s Identity Morph from X-Men: The Animated Series
Just recently, Empire Magazine, in their latest issue, published brief descriptions for each X-Men ’97 character,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The beauty of “X-Men ’97” (currently streaming on Disney+) is that it’s more than just a nostalgia trip — it’s a very timely continuation of “X-Men: The Animated Series” that addresses today’s more complicated world while staying true to the spirit of the original. There’s a greater celebration of queer diversity (Morph has been redesigned as a non-binary shapeshifter) but also an accelerated powder keg of hate, which makes the mutants’ enemies much more formidable. This calls for drastic action, which is why the torch has been passed to former arch nemesis Magneto (Matthew Waterson) to lead the X-Men following the loss of Professor Xavier.
The 10-episode animated series also represents Marvel’s first “X-Men” project since regaining the rights from Fox and serves as a prelude to the franchise joining the MCU in this summer’s lone Marvel movie, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Yet it was vital...
The 10-episode animated series also represents Marvel’s first “X-Men” project since regaining the rights from Fox and serves as a prelude to the franchise joining the MCU in this summer’s lone Marvel movie, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Yet it was vital...
- 3/22/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
The X-Men’s debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a long time coming, and one of the highly anticipated mutants to make an appearance is Scott Summers, aka Cyclops. The Fox version was portrayed by James Marsden, so the prospect of who will play the MCU version remains an exciting mystery.
Cyclops in X-Men ’97
For a long time, rumors about Anyone But You star Glen Powell on the running to play Cyclops have been circulating online. Even the majority of the fans agree he should take on the role.
Glen Powell Reacts To Rumors Of Him Becoming X-Men’s Cyclops
Glen Powell in Anyone But You
In an interview with Variety, actor Glen Powell was asked what he thinks about the speculation that he will play Cyclops in the upcoming X-Men reboot. The question caught him off-guard, which evoked a confused look on the actor.
“Before Comic-Con,...
Cyclops in X-Men ’97
For a long time, rumors about Anyone But You star Glen Powell on the running to play Cyclops have been circulating online. Even the majority of the fans agree he should take on the role.
Glen Powell Reacts To Rumors Of Him Becoming X-Men’s Cyclops
Glen Powell in Anyone But You
In an interview with Variety, actor Glen Powell was asked what he thinks about the speculation that he will play Cyclops in the upcoming X-Men reboot. The question caught him off-guard, which evoked a confused look on the actor.
“Before Comic-Con,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Fans Upset About Past Mistakes From Fox That Failed to Highlight One Major Aspect of X-Men’s Cyclops
It’s already a universal sentiment how Fox did a disservice to many X-Men characters, particularly Scott Summers, aka Cyclops. He is one of the major heroes in the story and a founding member of the X-Men, and yet he was constantly pushed to the sideline.
X-Men ’97
With the arrival of X-Men ’97, fans were greeted with the improvement in the treatment of Cyclops and his signature power, the optic blast.
Cyclops’ Optic Blast Finally Used Appropriately In X-Men ‘97
Mw Johnson/ReelSchool from Twitter shared a short video clip of X-Men ’97 with Cyclops fighting a bunch of guys. In the caption, he wrote:
“This part in #xmen97 had me gasping out loud. Every time you read about Cyclops’ power, it always describes it as a ‘concussive force’ – why it took animators/filmmakers This Long to use it so he can literally push things is crazy. Everyone always...
X-Men ’97
With the arrival of X-Men ’97, fans were greeted with the improvement in the treatment of Cyclops and his signature power, the optic blast.
Cyclops’ Optic Blast Finally Used Appropriately In X-Men ‘97
Mw Johnson/ReelSchool from Twitter shared a short video clip of X-Men ’97 with Cyclops fighting a bunch of guys. In the caption, he wrote:
“This part in #xmen97 had me gasping out loud. Every time you read about Cyclops’ power, it always describes it as a ‘concussive force’ – why it took animators/filmmakers This Long to use it so he can literally push things is crazy. Everyone always...
- 3/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
After facing issues with their VFX artists and Anthony Mackie calling out the studio’s measures to maintain diversity, Marvel Studios has now found itself embroiled in a legal battle for copyright infringement. The lawsuit has been filed by the digital artist Darius Alas and alleges unauthorized use of his original two-dimensional digital graphic artwork for the Marvel project, Werewolf by Night.
Gael García Bernal in Werewolf by Night
Created by Michael Giacchino, the studio released Warewolf by Night as a TV special in 2022. Soon after its release, Alas accused the studio of replicating a wolf drawing he originally created for the hardcore band Born From Pain. He claimed that he attempted to communicate with Marvel and Disney regarding the matter, but his efforts were unsuccessful.
Marvel Sued By Digital Artists For Copyright Infringement
Darius Alas, a digital creator has claimed that Marvel Entertainment has unlawfully exploited his copyrighted artwork...
Gael García Bernal in Werewolf by Night
Created by Michael Giacchino, the studio released Warewolf by Night as a TV special in 2022. Soon after its release, Alas accused the studio of replicating a wolf drawing he originally created for the hardcore band Born From Pain. He claimed that he attempted to communicate with Marvel and Disney regarding the matter, but his efforts were unsuccessful.
Marvel Sued By Digital Artists For Copyright Infringement
Darius Alas, a digital creator has claimed that Marvel Entertainment has unlawfully exploited his copyrighted artwork...
- 3/21/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
X-Men ‘97 is finally here and the animated series is quickly proving itself worthy of its predecessor’s legacy. The series serves as a revival and continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series. It follows a group of mutant superheroes dealing with the loss of their leader, Professor Charles Xavier. The series recently debuted with its first two episodes and quickly gained overwhelmingly positive critical reception.
A still from X-Men ’97
On top of its positive reviews, the revival has managed to pull off something truly extraordinary by beating a record that even Avengers: Endgame could not achieve despite being the MCU’s highest-grossing film and a cultural juggernaut. Moreover, X-Men ‘97‘s record brings some reprieve to Marvel Studios considering their recent decline in form. Here is everything you need to know about the X-Men ‘97 record that eclipses Avengers: Endgame.
X-Men ‘97 Beats Avengers: Endgame to Become One of...
A still from X-Men ’97
On top of its positive reviews, the revival has managed to pull off something truly extraordinary by beating a record that even Avengers: Endgame could not achieve despite being the MCU’s highest-grossing film and a cultural juggernaut. Moreover, X-Men ‘97‘s record brings some reprieve to Marvel Studios considering their recent decline in form. Here is everything you need to know about the X-Men ‘97 record that eclipses Avengers: Endgame.
X-Men ‘97 Beats Avengers: Endgame to Become One of...
- 3/21/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
With a rich history as well as a complex personality, Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, the X-Men’s leader, has long been an enduring favorite. However, in the live-action adaptations of the X-Men franchise, particularly in the Fox flicks, Cyclops has been frequently reduced to a supporting role, overshadowed by other characters (particularly Wolverine).
Well, X-Men ‘97 is finally here, with two episodes released just a few hours ago. Fans of the legendary mutant team can finally celebrate, as the series appears to have redeemed Cyclops’ arc and restored the character’s true power and complexity. Of course, it is high time Cyclops received the justice he so richly deserves, after years of underwhelming portrayals.
X-Men ‘97 premiers on Disney+ on March 20th, 2024.
Created by writer Stan Lee, the founding member of the X-Men was previously portrayed by James Marsden in the Fox X-Men films.
Marvel’s X-Men ‘97 Brings Cyclops...
Well, X-Men ‘97 is finally here, with two episodes released just a few hours ago. Fans of the legendary mutant team can finally celebrate, as the series appears to have redeemed Cyclops’ arc and restored the character’s true power and complexity. Of course, it is high time Cyclops received the justice he so richly deserves, after years of underwhelming portrayals.
X-Men ‘97 premiers on Disney+ on March 20th, 2024.
Created by writer Stan Lee, the founding member of the X-Men was previously portrayed by James Marsden in the Fox X-Men films.
Marvel’s X-Men ‘97 Brings Cyclops...
- 3/21/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 Spoiler Alert: Fans of Cyclops Would be Disappointed Again After Watching This Marvel Show
X-Men 97 has finally started by dropping two episodes, and the fans are delighted to get their favorite animated series back. The original X-Men: The Animated Series was a massive hit among Marvel fans. It formed an essential part of many people’s childhoods and was also one of the primary reasons behind the popularity of the mutant team among non-comic book readers. However, an interesting take on the latest series may disappoint some fans.
A still from X-Men ’97
Cyclops is one of the primary characters in the X-Men franchise. He has been one of the most fan-favorite characters in comics, movies, and the animated show. However, Cyclops was not handled well in Fox’s live-action X-Men universe. Countless fans looked forward to seeing Scott Summers return in X-Men 97 to lead the team. But it looks like the show may take a different route and can disappoint the fans once again.
A still from X-Men ’97
Cyclops is one of the primary characters in the X-Men franchise. He has been one of the most fan-favorite characters in comics, movies, and the animated show. However, Cyclops was not handled well in Fox’s live-action X-Men universe. Countless fans looked forward to seeing Scott Summers return in X-Men 97 to lead the team. But it looks like the show may take a different route and can disappoint the fans once again.
- 3/21/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
How many of us still enjoy the good times we had on weekend mornings when we poured a bowl of cereal and turned on Fox Kids to see what Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, and the gang were up to? Well, fans are left feeling nostalgic as the first two episodes of Kevin Feige’s latest X-Men ‘97 brought back iconic characters like Jean Grey and Cyclops. Disney Plus finally started airing the much-awaited animated series a few hours ago.
What has surprised fans the most, though, is that maybe Kevin Feige—the man behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe—has actually persuaded them that Cyclops will be the next big thing in the franchise. Despite being the founding member of the X-Men, the character was given little screen time in earlier X-Men adaptations.
X-Men ‘97
Kevin Feige’s X-Men ‘97: Cyclops Steals the Show and Fans’ Hearts
Cyclops, aka Scott Summers, has...
What has surprised fans the most, though, is that maybe Kevin Feige—the man behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe—has actually persuaded them that Cyclops will be the next big thing in the franchise. Despite being the founding member of the X-Men, the character was given little screen time in earlier X-Men adaptations.
X-Men ‘97
Kevin Feige’s X-Men ‘97: Cyclops Steals the Show and Fans’ Hearts
Cyclops, aka Scott Summers, has...
- 3/21/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Before Marvel Studios had the rights to the X-Men, Deadpool, Daredevil and The Fantastic Four, 20th Century Fox was secretly working on a film with all these characters. Given that at the time, Marvel Studios was only in its first Phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the audience could have been greeted with 2 parallel superhero franchises with multiple IPs sharing the same universe, both stemming from characters in the Marvel Universe.
Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, and Michael Chiklis in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
It has come to light that Fox while working on X-Men: First Class was secretly working on an ‘X-Men vs Fantastic Four’ film, based on the the Civil War storyline from the comics. Civil War served as the basis of the third Captain America film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The basics of the plot of the film had been revealed,...
Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, and Michael Chiklis in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
It has come to light that Fox while working on X-Men: First Class was secretly working on an ‘X-Men vs Fantastic Four’ film, based on the the Civil War storyline from the comics. Civil War served as the basis of the third Captain America film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The basics of the plot of the film had been revealed,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Mary Shelley’s magnum opus Frankenstein might have highlighted the theme prominently with potent fright and nuance, but creators being haunted by their creations has been a recurrent motif in art and literature since antiquities. In works of merit, a thorough delineation of the topic often entails a narrative discussion of topics like the tribulations and failures involving the creative process, the pursuit of perfection, hindrances through self-doubt, the search for a creative voice, etc. Robert Morgan’s Stopmotion, a doomed, grotesque celebration of everything creative, juggles all these topics and more with enough care as to not become tedious or pretentious while teetering on the midpoint of psychological and supernatural horror at the same time. By no means is it implied that the movie reinvents the genre or subverts expectations, as it mostly retreads familiar tracks while showcasing the horrors that can plague a creative mind. Stopmotion excels in acing the basics,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Cyclops’ return to the big screen has become a hot topic among Marvel fans. Cyclops is a founding member of the X-Men. Also known as Scott Summers, the loyal superhero blasts optic beams from his eyes, which he controls with a special visor.
James Marsden debuted as Cyclops with the first X-Men film in 2000
Even recent comments by James Marsden have only fanned the flames. The actor, who portrayed the iconic leader of the X-Men in the original franchise, has sparked guesses with his intriguing response about being near the set of Deadpool & Wolverine.
Is Cyclops Eyeing a Return in Upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine?
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Deadpool 3
Speaking to The Playlist Podcast, James Marsden talked about the possibility of reprising his role as Cyclops in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. The actor went on to say:
“I keep hearing about that. I can...
James Marsden debuted as Cyclops with the first X-Men film in 2000
Even recent comments by James Marsden have only fanned the flames. The actor, who portrayed the iconic leader of the X-Men in the original franchise, has sparked guesses with his intriguing response about being near the set of Deadpool & Wolverine.
Is Cyclops Eyeing a Return in Upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine?
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Deadpool 3
Speaking to The Playlist Podcast, James Marsden talked about the possibility of reprising his role as Cyclops in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. The actor went on to say:
“I keep hearing about that. I can...
- 3/15/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
It’s been so long since we had seen Hugh Jackman brandish his adamantium claws and slice away at his enemies on the big screen. But in the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine, we will witness the star doing his iconic Wolverine things soon enough. But as if this wasn’t enough, there are now rumors that joining Ryan Reynolds and Jackman will be a former Dceu star.
Hugh Jackman in a still from X-Men: Days of Future Past
There had been several reports even in the past that suggested that Henry Cavill, who is iconic for playing the role of Superman in the now-dismantled DC cinematic universe, might appear in the film as a variant of Wolverine. But now, an insider source reveals that Cavill will indeed be introduced in the franchise in this manner in the upcoming film.
Henry Cavill Might Make Appear As Wolverine In The Upcoming Deadpool...
Hugh Jackman in a still from X-Men: Days of Future Past
There had been several reports even in the past that suggested that Henry Cavill, who is iconic for playing the role of Superman in the now-dismantled DC cinematic universe, might appear in the film as a variant of Wolverine. But now, an insider source reveals that Cavill will indeed be introduced in the franchise in this manner in the upcoming film.
Henry Cavill Might Make Appear As Wolverine In The Upcoming Deadpool...
- 3/14/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Known for portraying the God of Thunder in the MCU, Chris Hemsworth took on the role of a black ops mercenary Tyler Rake in the 2020 action thriller, Extraction. Starring alongside the Australian actor was Randeep Hooda, who also delivered a captivating performance as Saju Rav.
The 47-year-old Indian actor recently reflected on taking on the role in the Netflix film, as he shared that his decision wasn’t merely about cinematic opportunity, but a deliberate choice to shatter prevailing stereotypical notions about his country.
Extraction (2020)
Extraction Actor Shared Insight into His Decision to Co-Star Alongside Chris Hemsworth
Directed by Sam Hargrave, and boasting an ensemble cast led by Chris Hemsworth, the 2020 film Extraction came as an opportunity for Randeep Hooda to redefine cultural representations on the silver screen. The actor recently reflected on his decision to star in the film in an interview with India Today.
Chris Hemsworth and Randeep...
The 47-year-old Indian actor recently reflected on taking on the role in the Netflix film, as he shared that his decision wasn’t merely about cinematic opportunity, but a deliberate choice to shatter prevailing stereotypical notions about his country.
Extraction (2020)
Extraction Actor Shared Insight into His Decision to Co-Star Alongside Chris Hemsworth
Directed by Sam Hargrave, and boasting an ensemble cast led by Chris Hemsworth, the 2020 film Extraction came as an opportunity for Randeep Hooda to redefine cultural representations on the silver screen. The actor recently reflected on his decision to star in the film in an interview with India Today.
Chris Hemsworth and Randeep...
- 3/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Henry Cavill has allegedly accepted a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speculations have been going wild as to which character the Man of Steel alum would be playing in the MCU, with choices ranging from the multiverse warrior Captain Britain to the X-Men’s resident boy scout Cyclops. However, a theory suggests that a character closer to what Cavill has played before would be the right fit for the actor.
Henry Cavill as Superman in Black Adam
Henry Cavill was poised to return as Superman in the DC Extended Universe, after a long hiatus, but those promises never came to fruition with the complete overhaul that the franchise went through.
SUGGESTEDSecret Wars Theory: The Most Underwhelming Doctor Strange 2 Scene Sets up Henry Cavill’s Debut as This Marvel Hero
However, Marvel Studios, of all people, could make good on that promise. Having its fair share of Superman copies, the...
Henry Cavill as Superman in Black Adam
Henry Cavill was poised to return as Superman in the DC Extended Universe, after a long hiatus, but those promises never came to fruition with the complete overhaul that the franchise went through.
SUGGESTEDSecret Wars Theory: The Most Underwhelming Doctor Strange 2 Scene Sets up Henry Cavill’s Debut as This Marvel Hero
However, Marvel Studios, of all people, could make good on that promise. Having its fair share of Superman copies, the...
- 3/8/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Henry Cavill has captivated audiences not only with his stellar on-screen portrayals but also with his genuine and candid nature off-screen. Among many of his candid confessions, the actor once shared an amusing story from his formative years, revealing the dynamics of growing up alongside his four brothers.
Henry Cavill in The Witcher
As The Witcher star delved into the intricacies of sibling rivalry and camaraderie, he recalled how their spirited competition led to an unplanned makeover of his house.
Henry Cavill on Growing Up Alongside Four Brothers
During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, actor Henry Cavill opened up about growing up with four brothers after the talk show asked if he got an early start toward being an action star. “You do all this stuff now but it sounds you got an early start,” Graham Norton said before adding, “You grew up with these four brothers.
Henry Cavill in The Witcher
As The Witcher star delved into the intricacies of sibling rivalry and camaraderie, he recalled how their spirited competition led to an unplanned makeover of his house.
Henry Cavill on Growing Up Alongside Four Brothers
During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, actor Henry Cavill opened up about growing up with four brothers after the talk show asked if he got an early start toward being an action star. “You do all this stuff now but it sounds you got an early start,” Graham Norton said before adding, “You grew up with these four brothers.
- 3/7/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Henry Cavill’s much-awaited Marvel debut has been the talk of the town for months now, and ever since his exit from two of the biggest media franchises – Netflix’s The Witcher and Dceu’s Superman – the actor has never lost supporters; in fact, he gained more MCU fans.
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel
Rumors have it that the British actor might play Captain Britain, Hyperion, Doctor Doom, and Cyclops. Interestingly, the pulse of the crowd says they do not wish to see Cavill transform into a specific X-Men character.
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A well-known industry insider, MyTimeToShineHello, once revealed that Henry Cavill reportedly accepted an MCU role that is not Doctor Doom. As per MCU News and Updates,...
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel
Rumors have it that the British actor might play Captain Britain, Hyperion, Doctor Doom, and Cyclops. Interestingly, the pulse of the crowd says they do not wish to see Cavill transform into a specific X-Men character.
SUGGESTEDHenry Cavill Won’t Be the First DC Actor Who Will Be Making His MCU Debut if the Captain Britain Rumors Are True Henry Cavill As Cyclops Is Not An Option For Marvel Fans
A well-known industry insider, MyTimeToShineHello, once revealed that Henry Cavill reportedly accepted an MCU role that is not Doctor Doom. As per MCU News and Updates,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine has been one of the significant characters in Fox’s X-Men films in addition to the rivalry between Professor X and Magneto. Fans have celebrated the rich and layered arc of the character throughout the films and its emotional conclusion with 2017’s Logan.
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand
Even though Jackman is reprising the role in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, the MCU will surely have its own Wolverine in the near future. However, one fan points out that one character who was underutilized in the Fox movies should be given the respect he deserves in the MCU’s version of the team.
Fan Suggests MCU X-Men Films Should Let Cyclops Be In Centre Stage James Marsden debuted as Cyclops with the first X-Men film in 2000
The Fox X-Men films successfully brought the beloved Marvel team to the big screen. Hugh...
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand
Even though Jackman is reprising the role in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, the MCU will surely have its own Wolverine in the near future. However, one fan points out that one character who was underutilized in the Fox movies should be given the respect he deserves in the MCU’s version of the team.
Fan Suggests MCU X-Men Films Should Let Cyclops Be In Centre Stage James Marsden debuted as Cyclops with the first X-Men film in 2000
The Fox X-Men films successfully brought the beloved Marvel team to the big screen. Hugh...
- 2/19/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Way back in 2000, audiences watching X-Men gave a knowing chuckle when a leather-clad Cyclops asked Wolverine, “What would you prefer, yellow spandex?” At the time, even those of us who love the Canucklehead’s traditional duds understood the point. In a world where Superman’s blue and red suit disappeared from screens in 1987 and only Batman’s nipple-y but dark suits remained, the lavish X-Men costumes of the comics wouldn’t fly with general audiences.
For all the successes across the 13 films in the Fox X-Men franchise, concessions to a general audience not inundated with superheroes meant that the studio felt the need to cut some corners. Some of the revisions worked, especially the tall, handsome Aussie Hugh Jackman’s more romantic take on the short, ugly Canadian Wolverine. Others, however, left much to be desired.
As the X-Men make their way into the MCU and hopefully leave the Fox...
For all the successes across the 13 films in the Fox X-Men franchise, concessions to a general audience not inundated with superheroes meant that the studio felt the need to cut some corners. Some of the revisions worked, especially the tall, handsome Aussie Hugh Jackman’s more romantic take on the short, ugly Canadian Wolverine. Others, however, left much to be desired.
As the X-Men make their way into the MCU and hopefully leave the Fox...
- 1/10/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
“What would you prefer, yellow spandex?” When James Marsden’s Cyclops delivered that line in 2000’s X-Men, we all got the joke. The yellow spandex sported by Wolverine and other members of Marvel’s Merry Band of Mutants could never look cool in a live-action movie, which is why the black leather costumes made more sense. But even the most understanding movie-goer couldn’t help but feel a slight pang at the quip. “Yeah,” we thought to ourselves. “We would prefer Wolverine in yellow spandex.”
According to a recently-released photo from Deadpool 3, fans are finally getting their wish. We’ve long known that the third Deadpool movie will bring the Merc with a Mouth from the Fox movie universe where he began, over to the MCU. And we’ve also known that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine would be coming along for the ride, the character’s first appearance in the MCU.
According to a recently-released photo from Deadpool 3, fans are finally getting their wish. We’ve long known that the third Deadpool movie will bring the Merc with a Mouth from the Fox movie universe where he began, over to the MCU. And we’ve also known that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine would be coming along for the ride, the character’s first appearance in the MCU.
- 7/10/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The 2023 Cherry Orchard Festival, running from June – July 2023 across the nation, presents Polina Osetinskaya at 92Ny on June 10, 2023 at 8pm at 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128. As part of her North American tour, Osetinskaya will perform some of the most enduring musical masterpieces in history featured in some of the world’s greatest films. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.92ny.org/event/polina-osetinskaya-piano.
Polina Osetinskaya
Polina Osetinskaya makes a triumphant solo return to the United States, after a critically acclaimed appearance at Carnegie Hall with Maxim Vengerov in October 2022. With her signature virtuosity, Osetinskaya brings to life seminal works by Bach, Handel and Rameau, from epic films such as Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” Anthony Minghella’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” Stanley Kubrick’s “Barry Lyndon,” and others. The dramatic qualities of the music, which had once enhanced the pivotal moments in these great films,...
Polina Osetinskaya
Polina Osetinskaya makes a triumphant solo return to the United States, after a critically acclaimed appearance at Carnegie Hall with Maxim Vengerov in October 2022. With her signature virtuosity, Osetinskaya brings to life seminal works by Bach, Handel and Rameau, from epic films such as Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” Anthony Minghella’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” Stanley Kubrick’s “Barry Lyndon,” and others. The dramatic qualities of the music, which had once enhanced the pivotal moments in these great films,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
“He is guilty…he is not guilty…he is guilty…he is not guilty.” Watching Norichika Oba’s new film “Cyclops” feels like a game of “He loves me…he loves me not” – an emotional journey that puts you in a highly thrilling state of uncertainty.
Cyclops is streaming on TodoiF
After 14 years in prison for murdering his wife and her lover, Shinohara gets released. Detective Matsuo, who was in charge of the case, confesses to him that he was set up by a young yakuza boss, Zaizen. Together with the policeman and his grass Nishi, Shinohara plans his revenge. While learning how to shoot and getting ready to kill Zaizen, the main protagonist starts suffering nightmares about his wife’s murder, but at the same time, he finds peace when he meets her ghost. Besides the revenge story, “Cyclops” creates a second plot evolving around Shinohara’s feelings of guilt,...
Cyclops is streaming on TodoiF
After 14 years in prison for murdering his wife and her lover, Shinohara gets released. Detective Matsuo, who was in charge of the case, confesses to him that he was set up by a young yakuza boss, Zaizen. Together with the policeman and his grass Nishi, Shinohara plans his revenge. While learning how to shoot and getting ready to kill Zaizen, the main protagonist starts suffering nightmares about his wife’s murder, but at the same time, he finds peace when he meets her ghost. Besides the revenge story, “Cyclops” creates a second plot evolving around Shinohara’s feelings of guilt,...
- 5/6/2023
- by Alexander Knoth
- AsianMoviePulse
Bert I. Gordon, the sci-fi director who aimed to terrify drive-in denizens of the 1950s and ’60s with low-budget films featuring colossal creatures, shrinking humans and radioactive monsters, has died. He was 100.
Gordon died Wednesday in Los Angeles of complications from a fall in his Beverly Hills home, his daughter Patricia Gordon told The Hollywood Reporter.
Highlights (lowlights?) on his B-movie résumé include The Cyclops (1957), The Amazing Colossal Man (1957), Beginning of the End (1957), Earth vs. the Spider (1958), Attack of the Puppet People (1958), Tormented (1960), The Boy and the Pirates (1960) and Picture Mommy Dead (1966).
In the ’70s, Gordon directed Vince Edwards and Chuck Connors in The Police Connection (1973) and wrote and directed How to Succeed With Sex (1970), Necromancy (1972), The Food of the Gods (1976) and, starring Joan Collins in the muck, Empire of the Ants (1977).
Perhaps as a way to keep costs down, Gordon’s films often were family affairs: His late wife,...
Gordon died Wednesday in Los Angeles of complications from a fall in his Beverly Hills home, his daughter Patricia Gordon told The Hollywood Reporter.
Highlights (lowlights?) on his B-movie résumé include The Cyclops (1957), The Amazing Colossal Man (1957), Beginning of the End (1957), Earth vs. the Spider (1958), Attack of the Puppet People (1958), Tormented (1960), The Boy and the Pirates (1960) and Picture Mommy Dead (1966).
In the ’70s, Gordon directed Vince Edwards and Chuck Connors in The Police Connection (1973) and wrote and directed How to Succeed With Sex (1970), Necromancy (1972), The Food of the Gods (1976) and, starring Joan Collins in the muck, Empire of the Ants (1977).
Perhaps as a way to keep costs down, Gordon’s films often were family affairs: His late wife,...
- 3/9/2023
- by Rhett Bartlett
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The latest episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law featured a pretty huge Easter egg for Marvel fanatics.
As spotted by eagle-eyed viewers, episode two (released on Disney+ on Thursday 25 August), discreetly welcomed one of Marvel’s biggest heroes into the shared cinematic universe known as the MCU.
Minor spoilers follow for She-Hulk episode two – you have been warned!
For years, the rights to the X-Men franchise had been owned by Fox, meaning the characters were unable to cross over into the MCU, which is produced by Disney. Ever since Fox was acquired by Disney in 2019, however, fans have been wondering how and when the X-Men would be making an appearance.
This year’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness saw Patrick Stewart reprise his longstanding X-Men role of Charles Xavier, albeit in an alternate dimension.
Ms Marvel, meanwhile, saw the reveal of the MCU’s first mutant, in...
As spotted by eagle-eyed viewers, episode two (released on Disney+ on Thursday 25 August), discreetly welcomed one of Marvel’s biggest heroes into the shared cinematic universe known as the MCU.
Minor spoilers follow for She-Hulk episode two – you have been warned!
For years, the rights to the X-Men franchise had been owned by Fox, meaning the characters were unable to cross over into the MCU, which is produced by Disney. Ever since Fox was acquired by Disney in 2019, however, fans have been wondering how and when the X-Men would be making an appearance.
This year’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness saw Patrick Stewart reprise his longstanding X-Men role of Charles Xavier, albeit in an alternate dimension.
Ms Marvel, meanwhile, saw the reveal of the MCU’s first mutant, in...
- 8/25/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
In 2019, The Walt Disney Company officially acquired many of the most prominent entertainment assets from 20th Century Fox. Many percieved it as a dark day for the industry, since merging two industry titans meant thousands of people would lose their jobs, and it's scary to think that only a few corporations will control the future of the entertainment industry.
The merger did add an interesting wrinkle to the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though: Among the new assets that Disney acquired was Fox's "X-Men" franchise. As it existed since 2000, Fox's X-movies were very different from the universe that Kevin Feige had helped establish at Disney's Marvel Studios. It could be exciting to see beloved characters like Charles Xavier and Magneto interact with the McU's collection of heroes, but "X-Men" fans have good reasons to be skeptical. Although there were very few clues about the future of the "X-Men...
The merger did add an interesting wrinkle to the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though: Among the new assets that Disney acquired was Fox's "X-Men" franchise. As it existed since 2000, Fox's X-movies were very different from the universe that Kevin Feige had helped establish at Disney's Marvel Studios. It could be exciting to see beloved characters like Charles Xavier and Magneto interact with the McU's collection of heroes, but "X-Men" fans have good reasons to be skeptical. Although there were very few clues about the future of the "X-Men...
- 8/11/2022
- by Liam Gaughan
- Slash Film
According to Marvel Studios Kevin Feige, the Russo Bros, directors of “Avengers: Endgame” will not be involved in the upcoming “Avengers: Secret Wars" feature based on Marvel Comics 1984 cross-over event including the 'Avengers', 'Spider-Man' and 'Hulk', among a huge cast of superheroes originally tied to a "Secret Wars" toyline from Mattel:
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man',...
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man',...
- 7/28/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
News
Did you binge-watch Arrested Development yesterday and now you need more? Let’s hope Buzzfeed‘s ranking of the its 30 favorite guest stars does the trick.
By the way, there’s no such software as ShowStealer Pro.
I’m tempted to pull out that old “our long national nightmare is over” joke with the news that Fox reality TV executive Mike Darnell has quit at Fox, as initially reported by Deadline. Darnell has been at Fox for 19 years, which pre-dates the rise of reality TV and his early days include specials like When Animals Attack! and Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire?. His most valuable contribution to culture is that many probably people know about the Milgram experiment thanks to the ways Fox’s reality programs repeatedly inspired critics to make comparisons to the infamous study. A part of Darnell’s legacy, as Andy Dehnart notes is a long...
Did you binge-watch Arrested Development yesterday and now you need more? Let’s hope Buzzfeed‘s ranking of the its 30 favorite guest stars does the trick.
By the way, there’s no such software as ShowStealer Pro.
I’m tempted to pull out that old “our long national nightmare is over” joke with the news that Fox reality TV executive Mike Darnell has quit at Fox, as initially reported by Deadline. Darnell has been at Fox for 19 years, which pre-dates the rise of reality TV and his early days include specials like When Animals Attack! and Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire?. His most valuable contribution to culture is that many probably people know about the Milgram experiment thanks to the ways Fox’s reality programs repeatedly inspired critics to make comparisons to the infamous study. A part of Darnell’s legacy, as Andy Dehnart notes is a long...
- 5/27/2013
- by Lyle Masaki
- The Backlot
Shout! Factory’s “Scream Factory” arm continues to release some of the most awesomely obscure and beloved horror titles ever and this coming Tuesday February 19 is no exception. Terence Winkless’ cult cockroach classic The Nest finally gets the high-definition treatment in the form of an excellent Blu-ray+DVD Combo Pack that features a commentary track from the director himself. Tasked with making a film about man-eating cockroaches, Winkless makes what is easily the very best (and probably the only) film about killer cockroaches ever made. It’s a horror fan’s dream come true. That is, if your dreams consist of a terrifying Man-Roach and a healthy dose of gore. Here at FEARnet, that’s all we dream about.
FEARnet sat down with Winkless to discuss working with Roger Corman, wrangling cockroaches in the middle of the night, and the infamous Cat-Roach.
FEARnet: I just re-watched The Nest again the...
FEARnet sat down with Winkless to discuss working with Roger Corman, wrangling cockroaches in the middle of the night, and the infamous Cat-Roach.
FEARnet: I just re-watched The Nest again the...
- 2/18/2013
- by Scott Neumyer
- FEARnet
Each week within this column we strive to pair the latest in theatrical releases to worthwhile titles currently streaming on Netflix Instant Watch. This week we offer alternatives to Woman in Black, Chronicle and W.E.
In theaters Friday Harry Potter goes ghostbusting, while teen boys with superpowers test the bonds friendship and the Material Girl tempts with her directorial debut that boasts true-to-life romance. If you’re desperately seeking more Gothic horror, superhero tales, and love-filled biopics, we’ve got you covered with the best what’s now streaming.
Danielle Radcliffe leaves magic behind to tackle the role of a young father and lawyer whose skeptical worldview is shaken when he comes face to face with a vengeance-seeking ghost in James Watkins’ gothic thriller. [Teaser]
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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Silent film icon Lon Chaney secured his legacy with his gut-wrenching performance as the eponymous composer...
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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Silent film icon Lon Chaney secured his legacy with his gut-wrenching performance as the eponymous composer...
- 2/2/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Courtesy of the filmmaker Alex Stapleton
Alex Stapleton is the director of the new documentary “Corman’s World,” which opens in theaters Dec. 16.
I have always been fascinated by Roger Corman. I loved his low budget genre flicks like “Not of This Earth,” “Deathrace 2000″ and “Attack of the Crab Monsters.” Never having the opportunity to go to film school, books, films and DVD extras, and served as my personalized film course. One of the books I got my hands on...
Alex Stapleton is the director of the new documentary “Corman’s World,” which opens in theaters Dec. 16.
I have always been fascinated by Roger Corman. I loved his low budget genre flicks like “Not of This Earth,” “Deathrace 2000″ and “Attack of the Crab Monsters.” Never having the opportunity to go to film school, books, films and DVD extras, and served as my personalized film course. One of the books I got my hands on...
- 12/15/2011
- by Alex Stapleton
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
The success of Star Wars inspired a legion of similarly themed rip-offs. Here, Rob salutes some of the best and worst…
1977 was a big year for sci-fi, given that it's when George Lucas first gave the world Star Wars. And while it's been said that George himself 'borrowed' from a lot of other films to make the original trilogy (and from a lot of poor computer games for the latter ones), there were those who jumped on the sci-fi bandwagon at the time and tried, no matter what the quality, to give us more space opera fun.
Here, then, we salute 11 films and TV shows that tried to be another Star Wars....
Star Trek 2: The Wrath Of Khan (1982)
How can Star Trek copy Star Wars? Well, for the first outing on the big screen for Trek, the premise was a big, galactic cerebral space epic, filled with more high-brow...
1977 was a big year for sci-fi, given that it's when George Lucas first gave the world Star Wars. And while it's been said that George himself 'borrowed' from a lot of other films to make the original trilogy (and from a lot of poor computer games for the latter ones), there were those who jumped on the sci-fi bandwagon at the time and tried, no matter what the quality, to give us more space opera fun.
Here, then, we salute 11 films and TV shows that tried to be another Star Wars....
Star Trek 2: The Wrath Of Khan (1982)
How can Star Trek copy Star Wars? Well, for the first outing on the big screen for Trek, the premise was a big, galactic cerebral space epic, filled with more high-brow...
- 4/7/2011
- Den of Geek
It's hard to believe, but this is what I'm doing with my Saturday night. It won't be as bad as The Client List (it's can't be. Please, God, don't let it be worse than The Client List), but it's not gonna be good. Once again, additional commentary is provided by Mrs. Tk. And we are joined by one surly cat named Little Man and one mildly retarded one named Desmond.
Let's rock.
9:00 - Holy fucking balls, Sharktopus has its own theme song. It's some kind of freaky surf rock track. "Sharktopus won't be kept at bay, and you can never ever ever ever get away." I think I'm in love.
9:02 - First gratuitous ass shot. Two minutes in. Damn, that's impressive. Oh, this girl is gonna get herself all kinds of eaten.
Wait, no, I'm wrong. Sharktopus sighting already, and it just fucked up a great white shark.
Let's rock.
9:00 - Holy fucking balls, Sharktopus has its own theme song. It's some kind of freaky surf rock track. "Sharktopus won't be kept at bay, and you can never ever ever ever get away." I think I'm in love.
9:02 - First gratuitous ass shot. Two minutes in. Damn, that's impressive. Oh, this girl is gonna get herself all kinds of eaten.
Wait, no, I'm wrong. Sharktopus sighting already, and it just fucked up a great white shark.
- 9/27/2010
- by TK
Fantastic Fest Honors Roger And Julie Corman With
"Syfy Imagine Greater" Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award Will Be Presented Preceding the
World Premiere Gala Screening of “Sharktopus”
One check mark I had the honor of marking off of my bucket list earlier this summer was meeting the living legend Roger Corman at Fright night film Fest!
The 6th annual Fantastic Fest will honor Roger and Julie Corman with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Premiere of their new Syfy movie Sharktopus, starring Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables) and Sara Malakul Lane (Belly of the Beast) on Friday, September 24, 2010 at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX. Sponsored exclusively by Syfy, the film will play as the second part of a double feature with the U.S. premiere of Machete Maidens Unleashed!, a documentary about Philippine exploitation films from the 70's and 80's directed by Mark Hartley...
"Syfy Imagine Greater" Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award Will Be Presented Preceding the
World Premiere Gala Screening of “Sharktopus”
One check mark I had the honor of marking off of my bucket list earlier this summer was meeting the living legend Roger Corman at Fright night film Fest!
The 6th annual Fantastic Fest will honor Roger and Julie Corman with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Premiere of their new Syfy movie Sharktopus, starring Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables) and Sara Malakul Lane (Belly of the Beast) on Friday, September 24, 2010 at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX. Sponsored exclusively by Syfy, the film will play as the second part of a double feature with the U.S. premiere of Machete Maidens Unleashed!, a documentary about Philippine exploitation films from the 70's and 80's directed by Mark Hartley...
- 9/9/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
The 6th annual Fantastic Fest will honor Roger and Julie Corman with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Premiere of their new Syfy movie Sharktopus, starring Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables) and Sara Malakul Lane (Belly of the Beast) on Friday, September 24, 2010 at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX. Sponsored exclusively by Syfy, the film will play as the second part of a double feature with the U.S. premiere of Machete Maidens Unleashed!, a documentary about Philippine exploitation films from the 70’s and 80’s directed by Mark Hartley (Not Quite Hollywood), which features Roger Corman prominently. The Lifetime Achievement award ceremony will take place between the two shows, each of which will include classic Corman trailers and surprises.
Roger Corman received an Honorary 2010 Oscar for his contributions to filmmaking, and is the legendary director and producer of numerous cult classics, among them It Conquered the World,...
Roger Corman received an Honorary 2010 Oscar for his contributions to filmmaking, and is the legendary director and producer of numerous cult classics, among them It Conquered the World,...
- 9/7/2010
- by George Bragdon
- OriginalAlamo.com
Here it comes, Syfy fans, the big list of premiere dates.
Unscripted Programming
Ghost Hunters – Returns Wednesday, August 25, at 9Pm – The fall season of Jason, Grant and the rest of The Atlantic Paranormal Society will feature some of the team’s most thrilling locales, including cases at the famous Philadelphia Zoo and the Baseball Hall of Fame. The crew kicks it off with an investigation at the historic Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown, New York, where they come away with stunning video evidence of paranormal activity. In addition, the crew will host a trio of special guest investigators at Atlanta’s Rhodes Hall: Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Sheree Whitfield, NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak. Ghost Hunters is produced in association with Craig Piligian’s Pilgrim Films and Television (Dirty Jobs, The Ultimate Fighter, My Fair Wedding). Piligian and Thomas Thayer, along with Rob Katz and Alan David,...
Unscripted Programming
Ghost Hunters – Returns Wednesday, August 25, at 9Pm – The fall season of Jason, Grant and the rest of The Atlantic Paranormal Society will feature some of the team’s most thrilling locales, including cases at the famous Philadelphia Zoo and the Baseball Hall of Fame. The crew kicks it off with an investigation at the historic Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown, New York, where they come away with stunning video evidence of paranormal activity. In addition, the crew will host a trio of special guest investigators at Atlanta’s Rhodes Hall: Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Sheree Whitfield, NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak. Ghost Hunters is produced in association with Craig Piligian’s Pilgrim Films and Television (Dirty Jobs, The Ultimate Fighter, My Fair Wedding). Piligian and Thomas Thayer, along with Rob Katz and Alan David,...
- 8/18/2010
- by Jon Lachonis
- TVovermind.com
"Alternate Realities" from Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada, is a new, classic science fiction film collection, to be released on several DVDs, beginning April 6.
In director Aaron Lipstadt's 1982 feature "Android", starring Klaus Kinski, Bree Howard and Norbert Weisser:
"...Somewhere on the outskirts of deep space, orbits 'Ulz-53', a forgotten research station manned only by intense scientist 'Dr. Daniel' (Kinski) and his lonely android assistant 'Max 404' (Don Keith Opper). When three escaped convicts-including a beautiful woman- arrive aboard, Dr. Daniel finds the missing element to his outlawed experiments while Max discovers his own forbidden urges. Can a turned-on robot turn off his human insticnts and still get down to earth?..."
In "Astro Boy Greatest Astro Adventures", directed by creator Osamu Tezuka :
"...In the first ever 'Astro Boy' series created in full color, brilliant robot engineer 'Doctor Boynton' loses his son 'Toby' in an accident. The dedicated.
In director Aaron Lipstadt's 1982 feature "Android", starring Klaus Kinski, Bree Howard and Norbert Weisser:
"...Somewhere on the outskirts of deep space, orbits 'Ulz-53', a forgotten research station manned only by intense scientist 'Dr. Daniel' (Kinski) and his lonely android assistant 'Max 404' (Don Keith Opper). When three escaped convicts-including a beautiful woman- arrive aboard, Dr. Daniel finds the missing element to his outlawed experiments while Max discovers his own forbidden urges. Can a turned-on robot turn off his human insticnts and still get down to earth?..."
In "Astro Boy Greatest Astro Adventures", directed by creator Osamu Tezuka :
"...In the first ever 'Astro Boy' series created in full color, brilliant robot engineer 'Doctor Boynton' loses his son 'Toby' in an accident. The dedicated.
- 4/5/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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