MARVEL MOVIES For Virgins

Civil War #7 courtesy Marvel
Civil War #7 courtesy Marvel

Marvel Studios revealed the next phase of their expanding movie universe based on favorite and brand new heroes from the comics.

Inspired by our ….for Virgins series that began with the first Avengers movie here’s what you need to know about the next movies if you’re just a superhero movie fan or you’re a casual comic book reader who needs a refresher.

 

What is Civil War aka Why is Robert Downey Jr. in Captain America 3 instead of Iron Man 4? Continue reading MARVEL MOVIES For Virgins

KELLY SUE DECONNICK On CAPTAIN MARVEL Movie Thursday Throwback

Captain Marvel #17 courtesy Marvel
Captain Marvel #17 courtesy Marvel

Kelly Sue DeConnick is the pilot behind Captain Marvel’s current flight path in comics.

Marvel and DeConnick promoted Carol Danvers from Ms. Marvel to Captain Marvel with almost three years ago.

Fans have embraced the character’s new mission, new costume and new code-name. At Comic Cons and in message boards you feel the love and devotion from the Carol Corps.

Was the powerful fan base a factor in Marvel Studios finally giving the green light for a Captain Marvel movie?

How will Carol made the transition from comics to cinema? Continue reading KELLY SUE DECONNICK On CAPTAIN MARVEL Movie Thursday Throwback

First Look: HAYLEY ATWELL in AGENT CARTER Teaser

Marvel's Agent Carter courtesy Marvel
Marvel’s Agent Carter courtesy Marvel

Marvel shared a first look at Hayley Atwell back in action as Peggy Carter in Marvel’s Agent Carter.

 

Set in 1946 – the new series picks up Carter’s story following Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Peggy is working for the Strategic Scientific Reserve and going on secret missions for Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper reprises his role from the film.)

 

Take a look: Continue reading First Look: HAYLEY ATWELL in AGENT CARTER Teaser

MARVEL PHASE THREE MOVIES BURNING QUESTIONS Part One

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

From Civil War to Infinity War, from fan-favorites to brand new heroes – Marvel Studios announced the full slate of Marvel movies Phase Three.

 

Fans have some answers but there’s an universe of questions still up there concerning the future of Marvel’s greatest heroes and villains on the big screen.

 

 

Here are our top Burning Questions, Part One:

 

Who else will join Captain America: Civil War? Continue reading MARVEL PHASE THREE MOVIES BURNING QUESTIONS Part One

STAR WARS Exhibit Will Premiere At EMP Museum

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The costumes of STAR WARS are coming to a museum not far away and very soon.

 

The Smithsonian Exhibition Exploring the Power of Star Wars™ Costumes will begins a national tour January 2015 at Seattle’s EMP Museum.
Iconic costumes from “a galaxy far, far away” are presented in the Smithsonian traveling exhibition, Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume. The exhibition begins a 12-city national tour at EMP Museum in Seattle where it will be on view Jan. 31 through Oct. 4, 2015. Continue reading STAR WARS Exhibit Will Premiere At EMP Museum

MARVEL MOVIES PHASE THREE

Robert Downey Jr. and Chadwick Boseman courtesy Marvel
Robert Downey Jr. and Chadwick Boseman courtesy Marvel

A star-packed event in which Marvel Studios made huge confirmations and announced a roster of fan-favorites and new comic book heroes hitting the big screen.

 

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed the full Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Three movie slate. Continue reading MARVEL MOVIES PHASE THREE

Casting DOCTOR STRANGE Update 3

Doctor Strange: The Oath courtesy Marvel
Doctor Strange: The Oath courtesy Marvel

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange?

 

We picked the Sherlock star as our runner-up when speculation began stirring for Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. We even suggested the villain from Star Trek: Into Darkness would make a sinister Mephisto!

 

Then when it looked Johnny Depp was in the running we chose Cumberbatch as one of Strange’s villains.

 

As the Doctor Strange movie news is on the fast track here are the allies and enemies who should be summon for his big screen debut.

 

For Your Consideration: Continue reading Casting DOCTOR STRANGE Update 3

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH As DOCTOR STRANGE?

New Avengers #14 courtesy Marvel
New Avengers #14 courtesy Marvel

Has Marvel conjured the perfect actor to play the Master of the Mystic Arts?

 

Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) will play the title hero in Doctor Strange according to Deadline.

 

Scott Derrickson is directing. No official release date is set yet.

 

Stephen Strange was name dropped by Hydra operatives in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Continue reading BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH As DOCTOR STRANGE?