Exclusive: Kartoon Studios has struck its first deal with an AI dubbing platform.
The Stan Lee brand owner has tied with Israeli outfit Deepdub on the partnership, which comes as AI dubbing becomes a more established part of the landscape.
The deal will see localized content from the Kartoon Channe!, an international Fast network, dubbed into Castilian Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic and Italian. Deepdub uses emotion-based text-to-speech technology to rapidly dub content while trying to stay true to the emotional intent and cultural nuances of the original, it says.
Demand for AI dubbing has grown rapidly of late. Deepdub says it saw a 120% increase in titles in Q1 2024 versus the same period in 2023, following its decision to diversify its portfolio to also include Fast channels, reality TV and other content.
Paul Robinson, President of Kartoon Channel! Worldwide at Kartoon Studios, said: “The advanced AI-based technology Deepdub brings to us will...
The Stan Lee brand owner has tied with Israeli outfit Deepdub on the partnership, which comes as AI dubbing becomes a more established part of the landscape.
The deal will see localized content from the Kartoon Channe!, an international Fast network, dubbed into Castilian Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic and Italian. Deepdub uses emotion-based text-to-speech technology to rapidly dub content while trying to stay true to the emotional intent and cultural nuances of the original, it says.
Demand for AI dubbing has grown rapidly of late. Deepdub says it saw a 120% increase in titles in Q1 2024 versus the same period in 2023, following its decision to diversify its portfolio to also include Fast channels, reality TV and other content.
Paul Robinson, President of Kartoon Channel! Worldwide at Kartoon Studios, said: “The advanced AI-based technology Deepdub brings to us will...
- 6/7/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Stan Lee is known as the man who gave the comics industry some of its greatest heroes, like the Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man and the X-Men. However, the comic creator is also quite famous for pulling pranks in the industry, especially on up-and-coming artists who he meets.
Stan Lee in Ant-Man || Marvel Studios
The comics creator’s cameos in the films that are based on Marvel characters were a highlight for many, which were all shot together to allow the aging creator some leeway. While he once used this opportunity to given Tom Holland an old-school ribbing about being cast as Spider-Man, the creator also got his pranking dukes up when meeting with the creator of Deadpool.
Stan Lee roasted Rob Liefeld
Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine || Walt Disney Studios
Stan Lee was known to be into practical jokes, especially when it came to upcoming talent.
Stan Lee in Ant-Man || Marvel Studios
The comics creator’s cameos in the films that are based on Marvel characters were a highlight for many, which were all shot together to allow the aging creator some leeway. While he once used this opportunity to given Tom Holland an old-school ribbing about being cast as Spider-Man, the creator also got his pranking dukes up when meeting with the creator of Deadpool.
Stan Lee roasted Rob Liefeld
Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine || Walt Disney Studios
Stan Lee was known to be into practical jokes, especially when it came to upcoming talent.
- 6/6/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
This X-Men article contains major spoilers for the Krakoa era comics.
Evolution. Mutation. Change.
These concepts have always been at the heart of the X-Men story. Even the fairly straightforward Silver Age adventures by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby made in the 1960s positioned mutants as the next stage in human evolution. Yet, rarely has the franchise made a leap as pronounced as it did in 2019, when writer Jonathan Hickman came on board to radically alter all of Marvel’s mutants with the game-changing House of X/Powers of X event books.
Five years later, with the release of X-Men #35, which is also the 700th issue of Uncanny X-Men as a whole, the Krakoa era has come to an end. The next era of X-Men books, From the Ashes, kicks off this summer and will see Marvel’s Merry Mutants returning to a world that hates and fears them. While...
Evolution. Mutation. Change.
These concepts have always been at the heart of the X-Men story. Even the fairly straightforward Silver Age adventures by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby made in the 1960s positioned mutants as the next stage in human evolution. Yet, rarely has the franchise made a leap as pronounced as it did in 2019, when writer Jonathan Hickman came on board to radically alter all of Marvel’s mutants with the game-changing House of X/Powers of X event books.
Five years later, with the release of X-Men #35, which is also the 700th issue of Uncanny X-Men as a whole, the Krakoa era has come to an end. The next era of X-Men books, From the Ashes, kicks off this summer and will see Marvel’s Merry Mutants returning to a world that hates and fears them. While...
- 6/5/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Doctor Victor Von Doom is the greatest supervillain Marvel has. Not just because of his rocking green cloak and metal armor look, either, but because of his persona. Doom is a man so grandly arrogant he thinks the world can only be saved if he rules it, yet so petty he lets a misplaced grudge against Reed Richards rule him.
Doom's vanity is so supreme he hides his scarred face behind a mask; not because he fears the judgment of others, but because he can't bear to see an imperfection when he gazes in the mirror. And yet, when he makes his grandiloquent declarations (always in the third person), it's not empty pomposity. Statements like "Doctor Doom does not fail!" delivered free of irony could be laughable, but instead Doom's willful personality convinces you.
Doom has been the villain of countless Marvel books; he famously doesn't limit himself to sparring with only his chief nemeses,...
Doom's vanity is so supreme he hides his scarred face behind a mask; not because he fears the judgment of others, but because he can't bear to see an imperfection when he gazes in the mirror. And yet, when he makes his grandiloquent declarations (always in the third person), it's not empty pomposity. Statements like "Doctor Doom does not fail!" delivered free of irony could be laughable, but instead Doom's willful personality convinces you.
Doom has been the villain of countless Marvel books; he famously doesn't limit himself to sparring with only his chief nemeses,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Marvel had a rough year in 2023. Many of its properties underperformed, and they lost their big villain due to Jonathan Majors being fired. Looking forward to their upcoming slate, comic fans have been excited about some of the studio’s projects over the next few years. Will these films help Marvel regain control? The upcoming Thunderbolts film has been one that fanboys have been hoping to see since the MCU started. With some recent news about the property coming up, it seems like the right time to break down what we know about the production.
Who Are The Thunderbolts?
The team first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1997 in an issue of The Incredible Hulk. They seemed to be a new group of superheroes that had arrived on the scene and gained acclaim very quickly. The reader was informed that the group was actually a group of supervillains led by Baron Zemo.
Who Are The Thunderbolts?
The team first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1997 in an issue of The Incredible Hulk. They seemed to be a new group of superheroes that had arrived on the scene and gained acclaim very quickly. The reader was informed that the group was actually a group of supervillains led by Baron Zemo.
- 6/3/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
In the late 1980s/early 1990s, Avatar, Aliens, and The Terminator director James Cameron had ambitious plans for a live-action Spider-Man movie.
After writing the screenplay with Barry Cohen and Ted Newson, he'd have directed the movie. While we've heard about many possible casting ideas the filmmaker had, Leonardo DiCaprio was expected to play Peter Parker.
It's one of those movies fans will likely always wonder about; instead, Sam Raimi helmed 2002's Spider-Man, with Tobey Maguire playing the web-slinger and a tone more in line with Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's comics instead of the R-Rated adventure Cameron likely had planned.
Electro and Sandman were expected to be Cameron's villains, though a quote attributed to the director at Cinematheque Francaise in Paris confirms he also had plans for Venom.
"And then there's Spider-Man, the greatest movie I never made," he said. "Because my version of the project didn't get off the ground,...
After writing the screenplay with Barry Cohen and Ted Newson, he'd have directed the movie. While we've heard about many possible casting ideas the filmmaker had, Leonardo DiCaprio was expected to play Peter Parker.
It's one of those movies fans will likely always wonder about; instead, Sam Raimi helmed 2002's Spider-Man, with Tobey Maguire playing the web-slinger and a tone more in line with Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's comics instead of the R-Rated adventure Cameron likely had planned.
Electro and Sandman were expected to be Cameron's villains, though a quote attributed to the director at Cinematheque Francaise in Paris confirms he also had plans for Venom.
"And then there's Spider-Man, the greatest movie I never made," he said. "Because my version of the project didn't get off the ground,...
- 6/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Wolverine is arguably the most iconic of the X-Men, and largely has a very uniform identity which has been helped by Hugh Jackman’s iconic portrayal of the character in various live-action adaptations. The mutant himself, however, has been an integral part of the comics since forever, and was already extremely popular via the various animated iterations that came out, since the 1980s.
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. | Marvel
The short-tempered yet good-hearted, violence-loving savage has always belonged to Canada, although one particular iteration ended up changing that part of his identity. We speak of 1989’s X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men pilot, which was written by Larry Parr, a Marvel writer who had been working with Marvel Productions and Stan Lee since 1981.
As it turned out, Parr worked on the pilot which was later cancelled alongside the likes of Will Meugniot, and Rick Hoberg, all X-Men fanboys. The group however,...
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. | Marvel
The short-tempered yet good-hearted, violence-loving savage has always belonged to Canada, although one particular iteration ended up changing that part of his identity. We speak of 1989’s X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men pilot, which was written by Larry Parr, a Marvel writer who had been working with Marvel Productions and Stan Lee since 1981.
As it turned out, Parr worked on the pilot which was later cancelled alongside the likes of Will Meugniot, and Rick Hoberg, all X-Men fanboys. The group however,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
The 10 Best Ella Purnell Movies and TV Shows, Ranked Worst to Best (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Following Amazon’s adaptation of the popular post-apocalyptic video game series Fallout, Ella Purnell, shot to fame and immediately became a household name. Purnell plays Lucy MacLean, a young lady who was raised in the Vaults and now chooses to live alone in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
However, Purnell is not new to the Hollywood scene. Since making her screen debut in the romance movie Never Let Me Go (2010), starring alongside Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfield, Purnell has painstakingly crafted an incredible career, making appearances in a wide range of motion pictures and television shows. Check out our list of some of the best works of Ella Purnell ranked from worst to best.
10. ‘Kick-Ass 2’
Produced by Jeff Wadlow of Truth or Dare, Kick-Ass 2 follows the formula for a sequel, building on the superhero story...
Following Amazon’s adaptation of the popular post-apocalyptic video game series Fallout, Ella Purnell, shot to fame and immediately became a household name. Purnell plays Lucy MacLean, a young lady who was raised in the Vaults and now chooses to live alone in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
However, Purnell is not new to the Hollywood scene. Since making her screen debut in the romance movie Never Let Me Go (2010), starring alongside Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfield, Purnell has painstakingly crafted an incredible career, making appearances in a wide range of motion pictures and television shows. Check out our list of some of the best works of Ella Purnell ranked from worst to best.
10. ‘Kick-Ass 2’
Produced by Jeff Wadlow of Truth or Dare, Kick-Ass 2 follows the formula for a sequel, building on the superhero story...
- 5/30/2024
- by Aastha Soni
- KoiMoi
Actress Sydney Sweeney has reportedly been offered the role of ‘Louise Grant’ in producer Scarlett Johansson’s rumored live-action Disney+ project, “Blonde Phantom’, based on a 1940’s Marvel/Timely Comics crime-fighting vigilante character:
Created for Marvel predecessor Timely Comics by writers Al Sulman, Stan Lee and illustrator Syd Shores, “The Blonde Phantom” debuted in Timely’s “All Select Comics” #11 (1946)…
…following ‘Louise Grant’, a secretary at the ‘Mark Mason Detective Agency’, who is secretly in love with her boss. When he is on a case, Louise takes off her glasses and lets her hair down, becoming a glamorous masked hero, rescuing him from danger.
But Mason is only in love with the ‘Blonde Phantom’ and has no interest in Louise, his deliberately mousy secretary back at the office.
But the couple had a daughter, ‘Wanda Louise Mason’, introduced in Marvel’s “The Sensational She-Hulk” #21 (1990)…
…who followed in her mother's crime-fighting legacy,...
Created for Marvel predecessor Timely Comics by writers Al Sulman, Stan Lee and illustrator Syd Shores, “The Blonde Phantom” debuted in Timely’s “All Select Comics” #11 (1946)…
…following ‘Louise Grant’, a secretary at the ‘Mark Mason Detective Agency’, who is secretly in love with her boss. When he is on a case, Louise takes off her glasses and lets her hair down, becoming a glamorous masked hero, rescuing him from danger.
But Mason is only in love with the ‘Blonde Phantom’ and has no interest in Louise, his deliberately mousy secretary back at the office.
But the couple had a daughter, ‘Wanda Louise Mason’, introduced in Marvel’s “The Sensational She-Hulk” #21 (1990)…
…who followed in her mother's crime-fighting legacy,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
George R.R. Martin, whose “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels were very successfully turned into HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” does not like how nearly all literary adaptations come out on screen.
Hollywood has “gotten worse” when it comes to honoring source material, Martin said.
“Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own,'” Martin wrote in a blog post. “It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone. No matter how major a writer it is, no matter how great the book, there always seems to be someone on hand who thinks he can do better, eager to take the story and ‘improve’ on it.”
Martin mocked what industry creators...
Hollywood has “gotten worse” when it comes to honoring source material, Martin said.
“Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own,'” Martin wrote in a blog post. “It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone. No matter how major a writer it is, no matter how great the book, there always seems to be someone on hand who thinks he can do better, eager to take the story and ‘improve’ on it.”
Martin mocked what industry creators...
- 5/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The popular Game of Thrones franchise is one of the best-known and most popular adaptations in history. But it is just a drop of water in a vast ocean of adaptations that have been present since the earliest days of cinema. Now, for years, people have been debating whether adaptations are good or not, whether they can properly present a work or not, or whether they can elevate it. While most people will agree that an adaptation cannot be as good as the original, there are examples where an adaptation elevated the original work, like in the case of Jonathan Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs, where the movie remains far superior to the novel.
Author George R.R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones, has recently provided his own opinion on the matter and has aligned himself with those who think that adaptations don’t really do much for the works in question.
Author George R.R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones, has recently provided his own opinion on the matter and has aligned himself with those who think that adaptations don’t really do much for the works in question.
- 5/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
George R.R. Martin has been very critical of unfaithful adaptations of literature over the years, and in a recent blog post, the revered author once again vented his frustrations towards this practice. The Fire & Blood author slammed screenwriters and producers for being eager to make the stories their own by straying away from the original without improving upon them.
But despite his reasonable pushback towards this industry practice, Martin once again found himself in the crosshairs of fan outrage following the delay in his The Winds of Winter.
Fans Call Out George R.R. Martin Amidst His Complaints Against Adaptations
George R.R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
It has been over a decade since A Dance with Dragons hit the shelves, and fans have been imploring the author for the sixth book in the series. While George R.R. Martin previously revealed that he had “another 400, 500 pages” to go,...
But despite his reasonable pushback towards this industry practice, Martin once again found himself in the crosshairs of fan outrage following the delay in his The Winds of Winter.
Fans Call Out George R.R. Martin Amidst His Complaints Against Adaptations
George R.R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
It has been over a decade since A Dance with Dragons hit the shelves, and fans have been imploring the author for the sixth book in the series. While George R.R. Martin previously revealed that he had “another 400, 500 pages” to go,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
George R.R. Martin is calling out film and TV adaptations of books that don’t live up to their source material.
In a new blog post, the author recalls a panel with Neil Gaiman, the creator of the comic book series Sandman, which Netflix adapted into a series. Gaiman was involved in developing the Netflix series, and although Martin didn’t comment on the adaptation, he said that “very little has changed since” 2022.
“If anything, things have gotten worse,” Martin wrote. “Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by.”
Martin went on to cite famous authors like Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, and Jane Austen.
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
In a new blog post, the author recalls a panel with Neil Gaiman, the creator of the comic book series Sandman, which Netflix adapted into a series. Gaiman was involved in developing the Netflix series, and although Martin didn’t comment on the adaptation, he said that “very little has changed since” 2022.
“If anything, things have gotten worse,” Martin wrote. “Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by.”
Martin went on to cite famous authors like Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, and Jane Austen.
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
George R.R. Martin recently took to his personal blog to double down on his issue with Hollywood adaptations and screenwriters’ attempts to make source material their own. Martin previously spoke out on this issue in 2022 during a discussion with fellow author Neil Gaiman in which he lamented over the majority of writers in Hollywood thinking they do not need to be faithful to written works they’re adapting for film or television.
“Very little has changed since then,” Martin now wrote on his blog. “If anything, things have gotten worse. Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone.”
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
“Very little has changed since then,” Martin now wrote on his blog. “If anything, things have gotten worse. Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone.”
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Author George R.R. Martin recently posted on his website, Not A Blog, expressing his disappointment with how Hollywood approached adaptations of existing books and scripts. With the premiere of Season 2 of House of the Dragon just weeks away, fans have speculated that the post may refer to it.
Read More: We might see King Jaehaerys I in House of the Dragon Season 2 flashbacks, fans speculate
George R.R. Martin’s writes about Hollywood adaptations
Credits: Amy Sussman / Getty Images
Martin wrote a post titled ‘The Adaptation Tango,’ which he began by discussing a joint event at which he and author Neil Gaiman appeared in New York City in 2022. During this event, he and Gaiman agreed they disliked Hollywood’s tendency to change source material for their adaptations.
Martin was at the event promoting his book The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One. Attendees...
Read More: We might see King Jaehaerys I in House of the Dragon Season 2 flashbacks, fans speculate
George R.R. Martin’s writes about Hollywood adaptations
Credits: Amy Sussman / Getty Images
Martin wrote a post titled ‘The Adaptation Tango,’ which he began by discussing a joint event at which he and author Neil Gaiman appeared in New York City in 2022. During this event, he and Gaiman agreed they disliked Hollywood’s tendency to change source material for their adaptations.
Martin was at the event promoting his book The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One. Attendees...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
The MCU journey began 16 years ago with the release of ‘Iron Man’ in 2008. Since then, across 33 movies and numerous TV shows, we’ve been introduced to hundreds of characters. Whether their role was small or significant, each character had a chance to shine.
Selecting the best characters in such a vast cinematic universe is no easy task. That’s why we turned to Ranker, where over 50,000 fans cast their votes for their personal favorite MCU character. I must say, the number 1 choice surprised me. Let’s dive into the rankings!
10. Scarlet Witch
Despite having one of the shortest character arcs in the MCU, Scarlet Witch’s story deeply resonated with fans. She endured loss, gained powers, and found love – a significant anchor in a chaotic world. Losing her love to Thanos and facing countless challenges along the way, she eventually experienced a profound breakdown during ‘WandaVision.’
While many fans were...
Selecting the best characters in such a vast cinematic universe is no easy task. That’s why we turned to Ranker, where over 50,000 fans cast their votes for their personal favorite MCU character. I must say, the number 1 choice surprised me. Let’s dive into the rankings!
10. Scarlet Witch
Despite having one of the shortest character arcs in the MCU, Scarlet Witch’s story deeply resonated with fans. She endured loss, gained powers, and found love – a significant anchor in a chaotic world. Losing her love to Thanos and facing countless challenges along the way, she eventually experienced a profound breakdown during ‘WandaVision.’
While many fans were...
- 5/27/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
MCU started 16 years ago with the release if ‘Iron Man’ in 2008. Since then across 33 movies and dozens of TV shows we were introduced to hundreds of characters. No matter how small or big their role was, everyone had a chance to stand out and shine.
Now picking the best characters in a cinematic universe is never easy, this is why we decided to check the place that allows thousands of fans to cast their vote. We naturally landed on Ranker, where over 50,000 fans voted for their personal favorite MCU character, and I gotta say, number 1 surprised me. Let’s see the ranking!
10. Scarlet Witch
All things considered Scarlet Witch had one of the shortest character arcs in the MCU and yet, her story resonated quite well with the fans. She lost everything, gained powers, and found love – the latter being important in a world thrown in chaos. She lost her...
Now picking the best characters in a cinematic universe is never easy, this is why we decided to check the place that allows thousands of fans to cast their vote. We naturally landed on Ranker, where over 50,000 fans voted for their personal favorite MCU character, and I gotta say, number 1 surprised me. Let’s see the ranking!
10. Scarlet Witch
All things considered Scarlet Witch had one of the shortest character arcs in the MCU and yet, her story resonated quite well with the fans. She lost everything, gained powers, and found love – the latter being important in a world thrown in chaos. She lost her...
- 5/27/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
My Adventures with Superman is one of the most brilliant superhero animated series. Created by Brendan Clougher, Jake Wyatt, and Josie Campbell, the Adult Swim series tells the story of Superman aka Clark Kent as he starts his new job at The Daily Planet, with his roommate Jimmy Olson, and his senior intern at The Daily Planet who is none other than Lois Lane. They quickly become a team and try to bring in big stories so that they can become real reporters while Clark also tries to become the hero he is meant to be. My Adventures with Superman has great action but the brilliant thing about the series is that it isn’t an action series about Superman, it’s a series about a superhero and his relationships as he figures out who he really is. So, if you love the heart, optimism, great story, and fantastic animation...
- 5/27/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
In 2002, director Sam Raimi gave one of Marvel’s iconic superheroes a face through the casting of Tobey Maguire as the first live-action Spider-Man. Maguire’s innocent charm and endearing personality fit the bill perfectly with regard to the image of character made famous by Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko.
Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man (image courtesy: Sony Pictures)
Among the many stars who would have shown interest to be cast in this marquee role, one of the names that would never have crossed anyone’s mind was pop legend Michael Jackson. According to reports, the singing superstar was extremely keen to be cast as Spider-Man and was even willing to go to ingenious monetary lengths to ensure that his dream came true. But it was not meant to be.
Michael Jackson Had a Grand Plan to Play Spider-Man Before Tobey Maguire
While Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland have famously...
Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man (image courtesy: Sony Pictures)
Among the many stars who would have shown interest to be cast in this marquee role, one of the names that would never have crossed anyone’s mind was pop legend Michael Jackson. According to reports, the singing superstar was extremely keen to be cast as Spider-Man and was even willing to go to ingenious monetary lengths to ensure that his dream came true. But it was not meant to be.
Michael Jackson Had a Grand Plan to Play Spider-Man Before Tobey Maguire
While Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland have famously...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Take a look at actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Marvel Comics super-villain 'Kraven the Hunter' in Columbia Pictures/Marvel Studios new action crime thriller "Kraven", directed by J.C. Chandor, co-starring Russell Crowe, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:
'Sergei Kravinoff', aka 'Kraven The Hunter", debuted in Marvel Comics' "The Amazing Spider-Man" #15 (August 1964)…
… created by writer Stan Lee and illustrator/co-plotter Steve Ditko.
"...born to Russian aristocrats and an abusive father (Crowe), 'Sergei Kravinoff ' survives to become a maniacal big game hunter in Africa.
"Then after imbibing a potion…
“… it enhances his physical prowess as 'Kraven the Hunter'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
New Release Comic Books...
'Sergei Kravinoff', aka 'Kraven The Hunter", debuted in Marvel Comics' "The Amazing Spider-Man" #15 (August 1964)…
… created by writer Stan Lee and illustrator/co-plotter Steve Ditko.
"...born to Russian aristocrats and an abusive father (Crowe), 'Sergei Kravinoff ' survives to become a maniacal big game hunter in Africa.
"Then after imbibing a potion…
“… it enhances his physical prowess as 'Kraven the Hunter'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
New Release Comic Books...
- 5/25/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In 2017, Tom Holland won his first BAFTA Award as the year’s Rising Star. The British Academy may have been a little late in recognizing the young actor, as Holland first won international critical acclaim five years earlier with his spectacular on-screen debut as a tsunami survivor in J.A. Bayona‘s “The Impossible.” Even then, Holland was considered a bit of an acting veteran, as four years earlier, at age 12, he hit the London stage with a leading role in the award-winning “Billy Elliot: The Musical.”
Impressed with his dance skills and gymnastics background (as well as his dramatic chops), Marvel signed Holland to a six-picture deal to play Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the MCU. Most importantly, the young actor received the key blessing from Stan Lee, who said that Holland was the “exact age and height” he had in mind when he envisioned the character. Holland’s fresh take...
Impressed with his dance skills and gymnastics background (as well as his dramatic chops), Marvel signed Holland to a six-picture deal to play Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the MCU. Most importantly, the young actor received the key blessing from Stan Lee, who said that Holland was the “exact age and height” he had in mind when he envisioned the character. Holland’s fresh take...
- 5/24/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Misty Holland and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
This article contains spoilers for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."
There's a delicate dance to pulling off a great cameo. If a random appearance overstays its welcome, it can feel — to borrow a wrestling term — like a cheap pop. But if executed correctly, a cameo can elevate a scene into the stratosphere. David Bowie serving as the judge of the walk-off in "Zoolander" is perfection, Matt Damon singing "Scotty Doesn't Know" in "Eurotrip" gave us an all-time great "Is that who I think it is?!" moment, and Charlton Heston delivering a gripping, out-of-place monologue in the middle of "Wayne's World 2" is nothing short of genius. But for every Mike Tyson in "The Hangover," there's Vanilla Ice in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze." Sometimes a cameo happens because an actor happens to be filming something on the same lot, as was the case with John Cena in "Barbie,...
There's a delicate dance to pulling off a great cameo. If a random appearance overstays its welcome, it can feel — to borrow a wrestling term — like a cheap pop. But if executed correctly, a cameo can elevate a scene into the stratosphere. David Bowie serving as the judge of the walk-off in "Zoolander" is perfection, Matt Damon singing "Scotty Doesn't Know" in "Eurotrip" gave us an all-time great "Is that who I think it is?!" moment, and Charlton Heston delivering a gripping, out-of-place monologue in the middle of "Wayne's World 2" is nothing short of genius. But for every Mike Tyson in "The Hangover," there's Vanilla Ice in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze." Sometimes a cameo happens because an actor happens to be filming something on the same lot, as was the case with John Cena in "Barbie,...
- 5/24/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
For some fans, the arc of X-Men as mutant outsiders fighting for their right to fit in, be represented, or at best, to co-exist beside humans, feels more real than the world they live in. As such, Professor Xavierʼs never-ending struggle to mediate, guide, lead, train, shelter, and sometimes pioneer the war against injustice and suffering also resonates among fans who see themselves as outsiders.
Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier [Credit: 20th Century Studios]However, more so than the rest, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was inspired to embody the powerful character who witnessed the potential in X-Men and eternally fought for equality and justice. In Charles Xavier, the Billy Jean singer saw himself while the rest of the world associated themselves with the remainder of the X-Men.
Michael Jackson Dreamt of Playing Charles Xavier in X-Men
It is inherently foolish to disregard the iconography of Michael Jackson in modern pop culture and music.
Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier [Credit: 20th Century Studios]However, more so than the rest, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was inspired to embody the powerful character who witnessed the potential in X-Men and eternally fought for equality and justice. In Charles Xavier, the Billy Jean singer saw himself while the rest of the world associated themselves with the remainder of the X-Men.
Michael Jackson Dreamt of Playing Charles Xavier in X-Men
It is inherently foolish to disregard the iconography of Michael Jackson in modern pop culture and music.
- 5/24/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
"To be an artist is to speak your truth as loudly as you can." Picturehouse has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film titled Frank Miller: American Genius, opening soon. This film originally premiered back in 2021 at the Rome Film Festival but has laid low since then. Now it's finally out in June - playing at Cinemark theaters one night. "My life has been driven by a relentless passion for drawing and storytelling, and it's also led to incredible friendships and experiences along the way," states Frank Miller. "Sharing this passion with the fans is what matters most and that’s why I’m incredibly excited to bring this film to audiences all across the nation in June." Frank Miller: American Genius explores the near half-century career of Frank Miller, the legendary comic book artist and writer, and features interviews and cameos from his admirers, students, and collaborators, including Neal Adams,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Talk about talent, he writes, he draws, he screenwrites, and he directs, and he is tops at all those things.” That’s comic book Marvel icon Stan Lee talking about another legend in the comic book and film world, Frank Miller, who is lauded in the upcoming doc “Frank Miller: American Genius.”
Known for a celebrated run at Marvel and DC Comics, the former most notably with “Daredevil,” and “Wolverine,” the latter more known for his “The Dark Knight Returns” series and “Batman: Year One,” Frank Miller is definitely comic book royalty.
Continue reading ‘Frank Miller: American Genius’ Trailer: Comic Book Legend Gets The Documentary Treatment In June at The Playlist.
Known for a celebrated run at Marvel and DC Comics, the former most notably with “Daredevil,” and “Wolverine,” the latter more known for his “The Dark Knight Returns” series and “Batman: Year One,” Frank Miller is definitely comic book royalty.
Continue reading ‘Frank Miller: American Genius’ Trailer: Comic Book Legend Gets The Documentary Treatment In June at The Playlist.
- 5/23/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
The longtime coming documentary Frank Miller: American Genius is getting a one-night-only theatrical showing, announced the film’s distributor Picturehouse, which also unveiled the trailer for the feature.
Set to screen simultaneously in Cinemark theaters nationwide Monday, June 10, the event will feature a live introduction with Miller, moderated by actress Rosario Dawson, and all ticket holders will receive an exclusive custom collectible. It will take place in Los Angeles at the Cinemark Playa Vista at 5 p.m. Pt and will be livestreamed to all other theaters across the country.
Miller’s home base of New York gets its own screening event, being billed as a sneak preview, which will take place June 6 at the Angelika Film Center in New York City. It, too, will feature a live introduction with Miller, moderated by author Neil Gaiman. And yes, all ticket holders will receive that exclusive custom collectible at that showing as well.
Set to screen simultaneously in Cinemark theaters nationwide Monday, June 10, the event will feature a live introduction with Miller, moderated by actress Rosario Dawson, and all ticket holders will receive an exclusive custom collectible. It will take place in Los Angeles at the Cinemark Playa Vista at 5 p.m. Pt and will be livestreamed to all other theaters across the country.
Miller’s home base of New York gets its own screening event, being billed as a sneak preview, which will take place June 6 at the Angelika Film Center in New York City. It, too, will feature a live introduction with Miller, moderated by author Neil Gaiman. And yes, all ticket holders will receive that exclusive custom collectible at that showing as well.
- 5/23/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Everywhere on social media, you read comments from readers lamenting our modern culture.
They long for the good old days when comedy was offensive, antiheroes said whatever they were thinking, and actors were judged by their undeniable talent rather than the biggest mistakes of their careers.
Plotlines were more important than representation. Complicated characters were more important than "Wokeness."
Back then, they say, it didn't matter if a character was black or gay. All that mattered was the story.
We watched because a filmmaker had something important to say, not because every race and sexual orientation appeared and was treated with respect.
We listened because regardless of what anyone said about a comedian, at least he was funny!
Unsurprisingly, many of the same social critics would also say no movies from the 2010-2030 era will be remembered as classics 20 or 30 years from now.
They didn't have the edge and the...
They long for the good old days when comedy was offensive, antiheroes said whatever they were thinking, and actors were judged by their undeniable talent rather than the biggest mistakes of their careers.
Plotlines were more important than representation. Complicated characters were more important than "Wokeness."
Back then, they say, it didn't matter if a character was black or gay. All that mattered was the story.
We watched because a filmmaker had something important to say, not because every race and sexual orientation appeared and was treated with respect.
We listened because regardless of what anyone said about a comedian, at least he was funny!
Unsurprisingly, many of the same social critics would also say no movies from the 2010-2030 era will be remembered as classics 20 or 30 years from now.
They didn't have the edge and the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
The Fantastic FourPhoto: Uncork’d Entertainment
“It’s like a miracle… One million dollars cash to us if we star in a movie,” Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic, says with a no-nonsense look on his stretchable rubber face.
His three blue-costumed team members are enthusiastic upon hearing this news.
“It’s like a miracle… One million dollars cash to us if we star in a movie,” Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic, says with a no-nonsense look on his stretchable rubber face.
His three blue-costumed team members are enthusiastic upon hearing this news.
- 5/22/2024
- by Shaurya Thapa
- avclub.com
We recently learned that Scarlett Johansson's next Marvel Studios project, which she'll produce rather than star in, could be The Blonde Phantom.
Now, thanks to scooper Daniel Richtman, we have a few additional details, including the fact this role is one of the characters singer Taylor Swift discussed with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige during their recent meeting.
As we're sure you'll recall, it's been widely reported that Swift - who counts 14 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, 40 American Music Awards, 39 Billboard Music Awards, and 23 MTV Video Music Awards among her many accolades - had a "good" conversation with Feige about joining the MCU. We didn't expect Blonde Phantom to be on the list but she clearly stands out to both Johansson and Swift.
Richtman adds that this would be a spy show which takes place in Las Vegas in the 1950s.
A lesser-known character from Marvel Comics' Golden Age,...
Now, thanks to scooper Daniel Richtman, we have a few additional details, including the fact this role is one of the characters singer Taylor Swift discussed with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige during their recent meeting.
As we're sure you'll recall, it's been widely reported that Swift - who counts 14 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, 40 American Music Awards, 39 Billboard Music Awards, and 23 MTV Video Music Awards among her many accolades - had a "good" conversation with Feige about joining the MCU. We didn't expect Blonde Phantom to be on the list but she clearly stands out to both Johansson and Swift.
Richtman adds that this would be a spy show which takes place in Las Vegas in the 1950s.
A lesser-known character from Marvel Comics' Golden Age,...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marvel Studios’ X-Men movie is gaining momentum as the project lands a writer.
Michael Lesslie, who is known for his work on the series The Little Drummer Girl and the recent prequel feature The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, is in talks to pen the new film focused on Marvel Comics’ iconic mutant team, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The feature does not currently have a release date or a director attached.
X-Men remains a popular property for Disney following the recent success of well-reviewed Disney+ animated series X-Men ’97. The show is a reboot of the fondly remembered X-Men: The Animated Series, which launched in 1992.
The team made its comics debut in 1963 from creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Its first feature film arrived in 2000 with 20th Century Fox’s X-Men from director Bryan Singer. Two sequels followed, with the team getting rebooted for 2011 prequel...
Michael Lesslie, who is known for his work on the series The Little Drummer Girl and the recent prequel feature The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, is in talks to pen the new film focused on Marvel Comics’ iconic mutant team, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The feature does not currently have a release date or a director attached.
X-Men remains a popular property for Disney following the recent success of well-reviewed Disney+ animated series X-Men ’97. The show is a reboot of the fondly remembered X-Men: The Animated Series, which launched in 1992.
The team made its comics debut in 1963 from creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Its first feature film arrived in 2000 with 20th Century Fox’s X-Men from director Bryan Singer. Two sequels followed, with the team getting rebooted for 2011 prequel...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For years many fans of Pixar films have become familiar with a particular voice in their movies. That voice is actor and comedian John Ratzenberger. While many growing up in the 1980s remember him as Cliff Calvin on the popular sitcom Cheers, children from the mid-1990s to the late 2010s have heard his voice in other places.
Starting in the 1995 animated film Toy Story as Hamm the piggy bank, the actor went on to appear in 23 films for the animation studio. He was P.T. Flea in A Bug’s Life, Yeti in Monsters Inc., The Underminer in The Incredibles, Mack the Truck in Cars, and many more. In essence he became the Stan Lee of Pixar.
However, in recent years, he has been noticeably absent. His last vocal appearance was in 2020’s Onward as Fennwick the Cyclops. There was apparently a cameo in 2020’s Soul, but it was more...
Starting in the 1995 animated film Toy Story as Hamm the piggy bank, the actor went on to appear in 23 films for the animation studio. He was P.T. Flea in A Bug’s Life, Yeti in Monsters Inc., The Underminer in The Incredibles, Mack the Truck in Cars, and many more. In essence he became the Stan Lee of Pixar.
However, in recent years, he has been noticeably absent. His last vocal appearance was in 2020’s Onward as Fennwick the Cyclops. There was apparently a cameo in 2020’s Soul, but it was more...
- 5/18/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
The one fatal mistake that most TV shows make is using TV cameos gratuitously. If the cameo doesn't mean something to the audience and the characters in the show, it's pointless, and little more than a random Stan Lee Appears gag.
On the other hand, too many shows have fallen into the trap of celebrity worship with their cameos.
Having cast members gawk and gape at their celebrity crush as if to reinforce the celebrity's prestige while doing nothing for the universe we enjoy is a waste of talent.
For this list of the top TV cameos worth celebrating, we will focus on iconic cameo appearances that gave the show some unforgettable moments that made TV history.
Seinfeld Cast, Curb Your Enthusiasm
What better way to give Seinfeld the better ending many feel it deserved than by bringing back the cast and the original set and doing a bit of self-parody?...
On the other hand, too many shows have fallen into the trap of celebrity worship with their cameos.
Having cast members gawk and gape at their celebrity crush as if to reinforce the celebrity's prestige while doing nothing for the universe we enjoy is a waste of talent.
For this list of the top TV cameos worth celebrating, we will focus on iconic cameo appearances that gave the show some unforgettable moments that made TV history.
Seinfeld Cast, Curb Your Enthusiasm
What better way to give Seinfeld the better ending many feel it deserved than by bringing back the cast and the original set and doing a bit of self-parody?...
- 5/17/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Spider-Man: Far From Home introduced audiences to Mysterio, one of Spider-Man’s most important and dastardly villains. Jake Gyllenhaal’s portrayal of the character had audiences believing that the character was genuinely heroic, even those who thought they knew how the character was in the comics. However, the film also introduced another important character into the MCU: Spider-Man’s very first antagonist from way back in The Amazing Spider-Man #1.
A still from Spider-Man: Far From Home/Marvel Studios
Dmitri Smerdyakov is the oldest antagonist that Spider-Man ever faced, better known as The Chameleon. Half-brother to Kraven the Hunter, the character has had a long history with Spider-Man, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Dmitri was present in Spider-Man: Far From Home as a background character, appearing in several shots as a close associate of Nick Fury.
A theory suggests that Dmitri Smerdyakov will appear in Spider-Man 4
Tom Holland as...
A still from Spider-Man: Far From Home/Marvel Studios
Dmitri Smerdyakov is the oldest antagonist that Spider-Man ever faced, better known as The Chameleon. Half-brother to Kraven the Hunter, the character has had a long history with Spider-Man, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Dmitri was present in Spider-Man: Far From Home as a background character, appearing in several shots as a close associate of Nick Fury.
A theory suggests that Dmitri Smerdyakov will appear in Spider-Man 4
Tom Holland as...
- 5/17/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
If being hilarious is a crime, then, Adam Sandler would be the guiltiest man alive. The actor is just one of those rare comedic talents giving back-to-back hits, which make the audience laugh their heads off. Throughout his stellar acting career, Sandler has done a ton of films, but his most popular film would be Happy Gilmore.
Adam Sandler in a still from Happy Gilmore
Despite the low score on the Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is considered to be one of the best films of the actor’s career. To make things more interesting, Netflix has announced a sequel to the 1996 film. However, major concern looms around the film as fans believe none of the actors could replace the legendary actors from their iconic roles.
Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore Receives A Sequel
Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore is a sports comedy and yet another major hit for him.
Adam Sandler in a still from Happy Gilmore
Despite the low score on the Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is considered to be one of the best films of the actor’s career. To make things more interesting, Netflix has announced a sequel to the 1996 film. However, major concern looms around the film as fans believe none of the actors could replace the legendary actors from their iconic roles.
Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore Receives A Sequel
Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore is a sports comedy and yet another major hit for him.
- 5/16/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The three-part Finale of X-Men ‘97 has finally concluded, and what a ride it proved to be! The 10-episode-strong Season 1 of the series presents a stellar narrative that pays off its audience in multiple ways.
The overall narration, the cameos of several Avengers, and the way in which the season combined multiple popular comic book arcs means that X-Men 97 has perfectly recaptured everything the Marvel characters have always been known for.
This, among a range of nostalgia-ridden details, also includes the fact that the franchise in itself has always drawn parallels from the actual world. Whether it be through the intolerance that human beings hold for mutants, the existence of extremism on both sides, or through the polar opposite perspectives that major characters have, X-Men ‘97 perfectly captured the true essence of the popular franchise.
X-Men ’97 is a superhit! | Disney+
That however, might not be accurate as far as Bob Iger is concerned,...
The overall narration, the cameos of several Avengers, and the way in which the season combined multiple popular comic book arcs means that X-Men 97 has perfectly recaptured everything the Marvel characters have always been known for.
This, among a range of nostalgia-ridden details, also includes the fact that the franchise in itself has always drawn parallels from the actual world. Whether it be through the intolerance that human beings hold for mutants, the existence of extremism on both sides, or through the polar opposite perspectives that major characters have, X-Men ‘97 perfectly captured the true essence of the popular franchise.
X-Men ’97 is a superhit! | Disney+
That however, might not be accurate as far as Bob Iger is concerned,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Adam Scott might have the most thankless part in Madame Web. He exists simply to share the screen with a listless Dakota Johnson and trade expository dialogue about how her character Cassie Webb doesn’t like children or anything related to family—obnoxious signposts to give the movie something like a character arc. Cast to bring the good will he earned playing wholesome snarks in Party Down and Parks and Recreation, Scott delivers his lines with a wry reserve that feels like resignation.
And yet, Scott’s mere presence in the film gives Madame Web an important quality lacking in all of Spider-Man’s MCU appearances. Because Scott isn’t playing any guy who shows way too much concern for his co-worker’s disinterest in being a mother; he’s playing Ben Parker, beloved and ill-fated uncle to Peter Parker.
Save for some monographed luggage in Spider-Man: Far From Home...
And yet, Scott’s mere presence in the film gives Madame Web an important quality lacking in all of Spider-Man’s MCU appearances. Because Scott isn’t playing any guy who shows way too much concern for his co-worker’s disinterest in being a mother; he’s playing Ben Parker, beloved and ill-fated uncle to Peter Parker.
Save for some monographed luggage in Spider-Man: Far From Home...
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Scarlett Johansson, previously announced as the producer of a confidential Marvel project, marks her debut in this role. Following her lawsuit against Disney after the simultaneous release of ‘Black Widow’ in theaters and on Disney+ in July 2021, which was resolved two months later, Johansson’s portrayal of Natasha Romanoff has concluded. However, fans can anticipate her involvement in an upcoming MCU project she’ll produce alongside Kevin Feige.
Recent reports suggest that Scarlett Johansson is presently collaborating with Disney+ on a secretive venture. The clue emerged from Courtney Baker, a creative executive at Marvel Studios, who updated her LinkedIn profile, hinting at new developments or responsibilities within the company.
According to Giant Freaking Robot, the project under wraps is a live-action series centered on Blonde Phantom. It remains uncertain if Scarlett will portray Blonde Phantom or if her involvement will be purely behind-the-scenes. However, with the current Multiverse theme, her leading role seems plausible.
Recent reports suggest that Scarlett Johansson is presently collaborating with Disney+ on a secretive venture. The clue emerged from Courtney Baker, a creative executive at Marvel Studios, who updated her LinkedIn profile, hinting at new developments or responsibilities within the company.
According to Giant Freaking Robot, the project under wraps is a live-action series centered on Blonde Phantom. It remains uncertain if Scarlett will portray Blonde Phantom or if her involvement will be purely behind-the-scenes. However, with the current Multiverse theme, her leading role seems plausible.
- 5/15/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Scarlett Johansson was previously announced as the producer of the top-secret Marvel project, which should be the first project where the actor serves as the producer. When ‘Black Widow’ was released in July 2021 in theaters and on Disney+ simultaneously, Johansson filed a lawsuit against the company, which was settled two months later. Although we won’t see her in the role of Natasha Romanoff anymore, we will eventually watch the MCU project she will produce alongside Kevin Feige.
The latest reports indicated that Scarlet Johansson is currently involved with Disney+ working on a top-secret project. The hint came from Courtney Baker, a creative executive at Marvel Studios, who recently updated her LinkedIn profile to reflect new developments or roles within the company.
Now according to Giant Freaking Robot the project in question is a live-action show focusing on Blonde Phantom. It’s unclear whether Scarlett will play the Blonde Phantom...
The latest reports indicated that Scarlet Johansson is currently involved with Disney+ working on a top-secret project. The hint came from Courtney Baker, a creative executive at Marvel Studios, who recently updated her LinkedIn profile to reflect new developments or roles within the company.
Now according to Giant Freaking Robot the project in question is a live-action show focusing on Blonde Phantom. It’s unclear whether Scarlett will play the Blonde Phantom...
- 5/15/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Natasha Lyonne is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The actor, best known for the TV shows “Russian Doll” and “Poker Face,” has been cast in Disney’s upcoming “The Fantastic Four” reboot. It’s not clear who Lyonne will portray in the comic book adventure.
Created for Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, “The Fantastic Four” centers around Marvel’s First Family. This iteration of the superhero quartet will star Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (aka Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (aka the Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (aka the Thing). Other already-announced cast members include Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer, Paul Walter-Hauser and John Malkovich.
Matt Shakman, whose credits include “WandaVision,” is directing “The Fantastic Four” from a script by Josh Friedman, Jeff Kaplan, Eric Pearson and Ian Springer. Production is expected...
The actor, best known for the TV shows “Russian Doll” and “Poker Face,” has been cast in Disney’s upcoming “The Fantastic Four” reboot. It’s not clear who Lyonne will portray in the comic book adventure.
Created for Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, “The Fantastic Four” centers around Marvel’s First Family. This iteration of the superhero quartet will star Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (aka Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (aka the Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (aka the Thing). Other already-announced cast members include Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer, Paul Walter-Hauser and John Malkovich.
Matt Shakman, whose credits include “WandaVision,” is directing “The Fantastic Four” from a script by Josh Friedman, Jeff Kaplan, Eric Pearson and Ian Springer. Production is expected...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Take a look at set photos from Marvel Television’s live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited vigilante ‘'Daredevil', streaming March 2025 on Disney+:
"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'. It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”…
‘…Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.
"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…
“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.
"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”
"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby, debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).
"...growing up in the gritty crime-ridden...
"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'. It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”…
‘…Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.
"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…
“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.
"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”
"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby, debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).
"...growing up in the gritty crime-ridden...
- 5/15/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Actress Scarlett Johansson continues developing her latest live-action Disney+ project, “Blonde Phantom’, based on a 1940’s Marvel Comics character:
Created for Marvel predecessor Timely Comics by writers Al Sulman, Stan Lee and illustrator Syd Shores, “The Blonde Phantom” debuted in Timely’s “All Select Comics” #11 (1946)…
…following ‘Louise Grant’, a secretary at the ‘Mark Mason Detective Agency’, who is secretly in love with her boss. When he is on a case, Louise takes off her glasses and lets her hair down, becoming a glamorous masked hero, rescuing him from danger.
But Mason is only in love with the ‘Blonde Phantom’ and has no interest in Louise, his deliberately mousy secretary back at the office.
But the couple had a daughter, ‘Wanda Louise Mason’, introduced in Marvel’s “The Sensational She-Hulk” #21 (1990)…
…who followed in her mother's crime-fighting legacy, becoming the new ‘Phantom Blonde’, recruited for the government superhero-training program, ‘Initiative’.
Marvel’s...
Created for Marvel predecessor Timely Comics by writers Al Sulman, Stan Lee and illustrator Syd Shores, “The Blonde Phantom” debuted in Timely’s “All Select Comics” #11 (1946)…
…following ‘Louise Grant’, a secretary at the ‘Mark Mason Detective Agency’, who is secretly in love with her boss. When he is on a case, Louise takes off her glasses and lets her hair down, becoming a glamorous masked hero, rescuing him from danger.
But Mason is only in love with the ‘Blonde Phantom’ and has no interest in Louise, his deliberately mousy secretary back at the office.
But the couple had a daughter, ‘Wanda Louise Mason’, introduced in Marvel’s “The Sensational She-Hulk” #21 (1990)…
…who followed in her mother's crime-fighting legacy, becoming the new ‘Phantom Blonde’, recruited for the government superhero-training program, ‘Initiative’.
Marvel’s...
- 5/15/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Sydney Sweeney is one of the most sought-after actresses in today’s time. With her beauty, charm, and powerful performances, the young actress has managed to wow critics and fans alike. From her dramatic roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus to becoming a rom-com lead in Anyone But You to then giving a chilling performance in the horror thriller Immaculate, the actress is making leaps in her career.
Sydney Sweeney in a frame from Madame Web (via Sony)
Sweeney also made her superhero debut with Sony’s Madame Web earlier this year. The movie was a massive flop, and her journey as Spider-Woman /Julia Carpenter seems to have ended before it could even begin. But if recent rumors are true, then it is not the end of the road for Sweeney in the superhero realm.
Sydney Sweeney Might Join The MCU Soon
While she has already made her superhero debut with Madame Web,...
Sydney Sweeney in a frame from Madame Web (via Sony)
Sweeney also made her superhero debut with Sony’s Madame Web earlier this year. The movie was a massive flop, and her journey as Spider-Woman /Julia Carpenter seems to have ended before it could even begin. But if recent rumors are true, then it is not the end of the road for Sweeney in the superhero realm.
Sydney Sweeney Might Join The MCU Soon
While she has already made her superhero debut with Madame Web,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Today is a great day for Spider-Man fans as Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television confirm the upcoming live-action series of Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Noir. The actor first portrayed the character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and he’s coming back for more action-packed adventures this time.
Spider-Man Noir from Marvel Studios
Fans are celebrating after the news broke out as Spider-Man Noir is one of the beloved characters from the franchise. Similarly, the above-mentioned film won Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards.
Nicolas Cage Will Star In A Live-Action Spider-Man Noir Series
As reported by Variety, a Spider-Man Noir live-action series has received the green light signal and has been confirmed by both Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Vernon Sanders, Head of TV for Amazon said in a statement:
“Expanding the Marvel universe with ‘Noir’ is a uniquely special opportunity, and we...
Spider-Man Noir from Marvel Studios
Fans are celebrating after the news broke out as Spider-Man Noir is one of the beloved characters from the franchise. Similarly, the above-mentioned film won Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards.
Nicolas Cage Will Star In A Live-Action Spider-Man Noir Series
As reported by Variety, a Spider-Man Noir live-action series has received the green light signal and has been confirmed by both Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Vernon Sanders, Head of TV for Amazon said in a statement:
“Expanding the Marvel universe with ‘Noir’ is a uniquely special opportunity, and we...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
"May the 12th Be With You," a new Mother's Day-themed short from The Simpsons, is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. In that, Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains and a surprising old friend.
Earlier this week, we sat down with showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the long-running series, Al Jean. His name has been popping up in The Simpsons' credits since 1989, and is responsible for penning some of the show's most iconic episodes.
For "May the 12th Be With You," he set out to deliver a special celebration of Mother's Day that puts Marge front and centre...along with an insane number of cameos which should mean this short demands repeat viewings for anyone hoping to catch them all.
In this interview, The Simpsons veteran talks about the inspiration for this story,...
Earlier this week, we sat down with showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the long-running series, Al Jean. His name has been popping up in The Simpsons' credits since 1989, and is responsible for penning some of the show's most iconic episodes.
For "May the 12th Be With You," he set out to deliver a special celebration of Mother's Day that puts Marge front and centre...along with an insane number of cameos which should mean this short demands repeat viewings for anyone hoping to catch them all.
In this interview, The Simpsons veteran talks about the inspiration for this story,...
- 5/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It’s official. Galactus is coming to the MCU.
After months of speculation, Marvel officially announced that they’ve found their Galactus. Ralph Ineson, a Game of Thrones veteran known for standout supporting roles in The Witch and The Green Knight, will portray the Devourer of Worlds. Ineson’s casting comes on the heels of other compelling announcements for its upcoming film The Fantastic Four, including Paul Walter Hauser and John Malkovich. Marvel hasn’t yet disclosed which characters those two are playing, but the smart money has Hauser down for the Mole Man. Malkovich could fit a number of characters, including minor baddies Puppet Master or Diablo, including just a grouchy official. Heck, maybe he’ll finally get to play a version of the Vulture, as he was slated to do in Sam Raimi’s abandoned Spider-Man 4!
While any of those baddies would be fun, the Galactus casting deserves the most attention.
After months of speculation, Marvel officially announced that they’ve found their Galactus. Ralph Ineson, a Game of Thrones veteran known for standout supporting roles in The Witch and The Green Knight, will portray the Devourer of Worlds. Ineson’s casting comes on the heels of other compelling announcements for its upcoming film The Fantastic Four, including Paul Walter Hauser and John Malkovich. Marvel hasn’t yet disclosed which characters those two are playing, but the smart money has Hauser down for the Mole Man. Malkovich could fit a number of characters, including minor baddies Puppet Master or Diablo, including just a grouchy official. Heck, maybe he’ll finally get to play a version of the Vulture, as he was slated to do in Sam Raimi’s abandoned Spider-Man 4!
While any of those baddies would be fun, the Galactus casting deserves the most attention.
- 5/10/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
"The Witch" and "The Green Knight" star Ralph Ineson is known for playing imposing, sometimes otherworldly figures (also: a love-to-hate-him character in the UK version of "The Office"), so it's only natural that he'll be playing a supervillain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. News broke yesterday that Ineson has been cast as Galactus, the planet-eating god figure whom Jack Kirby and Stan Lee first introduced during a Fantastic Four run in the '60s. Galactus appeared in "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" in 2007, but this time around, the character will return to a much more interconnected Marvel world beginning with Phase Six kickoff "The Fantastic Four."
Ineson may have just nabbed a major role in the long-running superhero franchise, but this actually isn't the first time he's appeared in an MCU film. A full decade ago, Ineson popped up briefly in "Guardians of the Galaxy," playing a Ravager pilot.
Ineson may have just nabbed a major role in the long-running superhero franchise, but this actually isn't the first time he's appeared in an MCU film. A full decade ago, Ineson popped up briefly in "Guardians of the Galaxy," playing a Ravager pilot.
- 5/10/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Ralph Ineson is to play the villain Galactus in 'The Fantastic Four'.The 54-year-old actor has joined the cast of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie that is due to begin shooting in the UK this summer ahead of a July 2025 release.Ralph joins a cast that includes Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (the Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn (the Human Torch), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (the Thing) and Julia Garner (the Silver Surfer) as well as Paul Walter Hauser and John Malkovich in undisclosed roles.Galactus is an intergalactic being who eats the life force of planets to sustain his energy.The antagonist was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in the Marvel Comics back in 1966. Galactus made his big screen debut in the 2007 film 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' in which he was depicted as a CGI-generated cosmic cloud – an appearance that did not impress fans.
- 5/10/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Fantastic Four: Ralph Ineson Roped In As Galactus In the Upcoming MCU(Photo Credit –Instagram/IMDb)
The Fantastic Four reboot finally found its villain, Galactus, in British actor Ralph Ineson. Earlier this year, the movie had already announced its main cast, comprising four team members. Ineson has been part of several popular projects, and today, we brought a detailed article about the seasoned actor’s works and achievements. Keep scrolling for more.
About the actor-
Ralph Michael Ineson was born in Leeds and studied at Woodleigh School and Pocklington School. He studied theatre at Lancaster University’s Furness College and worked as a teacher and cricket coach at York Sixth Form College.
Ralph Ineson is widely acknowledged for his deep voice and heavy Yorkshire accent. From Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, he has been part of famous shows and movies. Marvel is known to catapult actors into a different level of stardom,...
The Fantastic Four reboot finally found its villain, Galactus, in British actor Ralph Ineson. Earlier this year, the movie had already announced its main cast, comprising four team members. Ineson has been part of several popular projects, and today, we brought a detailed article about the seasoned actor’s works and achievements. Keep scrolling for more.
About the actor-
Ralph Michael Ineson was born in Leeds and studied at Woodleigh School and Pocklington School. He studied theatre at Lancaster University’s Furness College and worked as a teacher and cricket coach at York Sixth Form College.
Ralph Ineson is widely acknowledged for his deep voice and heavy Yorkshire accent. From Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, he has been part of famous shows and movies. Marvel is known to catapult actors into a different level of stardom,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
A new day with a new, unprecedented buzz for fans of The Fantastic Four, as we’re treated to a cascade of marvelous news that would send any comic book enthusiast’s heart racing. The planet eater, Galactus, has been confirmed for his enormous appearance in the upcoming flick, and who better to embody such a towering force than the incredibly gifted Ralph Ineson?
Indeed, with a voice that rumbles like thunder, Ineson is set to bring an enthralling depth to the Marvel movie. The actor is cast alongside Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn in the film.
The Fantastic Four
While Murphy’s name had been circulating in rumors for some time for the role of Galactus, it seems that Marvel has made the decision to go in a different direction. And really, can you blame them? Ineson’s deep, commanding voice and, of course, his...
Indeed, with a voice that rumbles like thunder, Ineson is set to bring an enthralling depth to the Marvel movie. The actor is cast alongside Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn in the film.
The Fantastic Four
While Murphy’s name had been circulating in rumors for some time for the role of Galactus, it seems that Marvel has made the decision to go in a different direction. And really, can you blame them? Ineson’s deep, commanding voice and, of course, his...
- 5/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Galactus is coming.
British actor Ralph Ineson is the latest addition to the cast of Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four,” as the world-devouring cosmic villain Galactus.
The superhero quartet known as Marvel’s First Family will be played by Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (aka Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (aka the Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (aka the Thing). The film will also feature Oscar nominee John Malkovich and Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser, both in undisclosed roles, as well as Emmy winner Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal, a version of the Silver Surfer.
First introduced in a “Fantastic Four” issue from 1966, Galactus is a god-like entity who survives only by feeding on entire planets — and every living soul who inhabits it. He was designed by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to stand apart from the standard,...
British actor Ralph Ineson is the latest addition to the cast of Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four,” as the world-devouring cosmic villain Galactus.
The superhero quartet known as Marvel’s First Family will be played by Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (aka Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (aka the Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (aka the Thing). The film will also feature Oscar nominee John Malkovich and Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser, both in undisclosed roles, as well as Emmy winner Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal, a version of the Silver Surfer.
First introduced in a “Fantastic Four” issue from 1966, Galactus is a god-like entity who survives only by feeding on entire planets — and every living soul who inhabits it. He was designed by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to stand apart from the standard,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Katcy Stephan, Angelique Jackson and Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
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