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CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR “Is a Love Story”

Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. in Captain America: Civil War courtesy Marvel
Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. in Captain America: Civil War courtesy Marvel

Captain America: Civil War is a politically charged, action packed superhero sequel as friends become enemies.

The Russo Brothers took inspiration from 1970’s political thrillers for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The Russos are back and recruited most of Marvel’s Avengers for the follow-up.

Based on the comic book classic, Steve Rogers and Tony Stark take opposite sides when the government cracks down on superheroes.

This war of heroes is an action movie but Joe Russo is calling Captain America: Civil War a love story. Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR “Is a Love Story”

RUSSOS Reveal How Many Characters in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

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Avengers: The Infinity War Parts I & II is the grand finale of the Marvel Universe movies with heroes united against Thanos. This is the big one that’s been building on the mythology of the Infinity stones and the Gauntlet that the cosmic villain has been searching for in the films.

Who will fight the forces of Thanos? The directors say to expect a massive “Assembling” of heroes against the Mad God of Titan. Continue reading RUSSOS Reveal How Many Characters in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

BLACK WIDOW In CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

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The Russo brothers confirm which heroes will be in Captain America: Civil War  including Black Widow.

Joe and Anthony Russo will return to direct the third Cap movie which follows the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron.

The brothers appear to confirm the Russian spy turned S.H.I.E.L.D. operative and Avenger will be back as the Captain America and a fellow Avenger go to war. Continue reading BLACK WIDOW In CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

RUSSOS Tease CAPTAIN AMERICA 3

Captain America: The Winter Soldier courtesy Marvel
Captain America: The Winter Soldier courtesy Marvel

The Russo Brothers will be back for Captain America 3 after the critical and blockbuster success of Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

 

Joe and Anthony Russo brought the World War II hero into the modern age and brought an old school political thriller theme to the modern super hero action.  The brothers say that tone will continue as they plan the next film and Steve Rogers’ pursuit of his friend Bucky.

 

“The character was invented for a political purpose. So it’s hard to get away from that nature,” the Russos tell Yahoo Movies. Continue reading RUSSOS Tease CAPTAIN AMERICA 3

Chris Evans on Captain America’s New Fighting Style

Captain America: The Winter Soldier courtesy Marvel
Captain America: The Winter Soldier courtesy Marvel

Chris Evans suits up as the Star-Spangled Avenger in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Joe and Anthony Russo directed the sequel set in the modern-day as Steve Rogers continues to find his place in the new world and uncovering a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D.

 

With relentless foes like Winter Soldier, Brock Rumlow and Batroc – the Russos tested Evans with new fighting techniques for Cap.

 

“Yeah. Well, that’s what we were all saying. I remember when I first met with the Russos. Has anyone played the “Captain America” video game? Continue reading Chris Evans on Captain America’s New Fighting Style