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The Marvel Cinematic Universe may be riding on a high thanks to the critical and early financial success ofThunderbolts*(The New Avengers), but one title that seems to be giving them some stress isBlade. Mahershala Ali was announced to be taking on the titular role at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, and since the reveal of that big news, the film has beendelayed indefinitelydue to script rewrites and director changes. Given the fact that the film has continued to stall, fans aren’t optimistic that the movie will come to fruition, but someone from Blade’s past would like a crack at getting the project on track....

DespiteSupermanandThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsbeing some of the biggest movies of the summer movie season, it appears that neither will be the biggest movie of the summer or the year. Even though the idea of $1 billion superhero movie is rarer now than it was in the 2010s and expectations have been mitigated a bit, the combined might of Superman, The Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, and Captain America haven’t been able to beat titles likeA Minecraft Movie,Lilo & Stitch, andJurassic World: Rebirth....

During these strange times, it may feel tempting to look away and escape from what is happening around us, and while this may be beneficial on occasion, it can sometimes help to just stare straight at it. What you might find is a comforting feeling of catharsis that can only come from confrontation and acceptance, but, more importantly, you will alsofind some great moviesto pass, and possibly even enrich, the time....

When it comes tostreaming, there will always be the giants of the industry, with few able to compete with the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. Yet, to limit oneself to the major ones is missing out on a lot of great content. Those who like to dig a little deeper for hidden gems know that not everything they want is easy to track down. Whether you are a fan of indie films, documentaries, cult hits, international, art-house, or unearthed classics, these streaming services offer a significantly larger selection than what’s available on the major platforms....

Quentin Tarantinowas quoted once as saying, “Great artists steal. They don’t do homages.” Whether you agree or disagree with it, you have to give the guy credit; there is some truth to it, and he backs it up with his own filmography. There is another quote by Andre Gide that is comparable to it: “Everything has been said before, but since nobody was listening, we have to keep going back and say it again....

Iranian auteur Asghar Farhadi crafts a spellbinding morality play that lingers with melancholic devastation. A Hero, Grand Prix Winnerat the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, follows an imprisoned debtor as he struggles to repay a loan and regain his honor. What begins as a possible stroke of good luck spirals into a crisis that engulfs him and everyone he loves. A Hero shows how good intentions are not enough to overcome deep-seated mistrust and a tarnished reputation....

Ahsokahas become one of the most hotly anticipated new series of the summer, and it’s easy to see why. The series stars Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, a character who has become a fan-favorite throughout her numerous appearances in animatedStar Warsseries over the last 15 years. After debuting in live-action during the second season ofThe Mandalorian, Ahsoka is receiving her own standalone series for the very first time, and it’s a dream come true for many fans out there....

Marvel Studios is preparing the final promotional push forAvengers: Endgamewith a new TV spot. The piece of promotional material finds Tony Stark and Steve Rogers from the same scenes featured in past spots, but with new dialogue. The most anticipated movie of the year opens in theaters this week around the world and Marvel Studios is still doing an excellent job of keeping everything under wraps during the promotional tour and campaign....

Bruce the Shark in 1975’s great white classicJawsmay have looked a little on the fake side, but at least he had a lot of personality. That can’t be said for the millions of CGI sharks that have been dumped on audiences at an expedient rate over the past decade. And now, one filmmaking team has set out to deliver the ultimate answer to all those bad shark movies withBad CGI Sharks....

InCaptain America: Civil War, the entire conflict between Iron Man and Captain America started after Helmut Zemo, played by Daniel Brühl, engineered the assassination of the previous King of Wakanda. Zemo has now popped up again inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and the fallout from his previous crime is still unfolding, as a Wakandan soldier named Ayo appeared in the show’s latest episode seeking Zemo. In an interview with EW, Brühl hinted that a meeting with Ayo would not end well for his character, setting up a possible Wakanda conflict....

If you wanted to watch theBatgirlmovie that was in development until just recently, you’ll have to use your imagination. While the film has already completed filming, Warner Bros. Discovery has chosen to controversially cancel the release ofBatgirl, meaning it won’t be coming out in theaters or on HBO Max. Reportedly, the decision was made this way for tax purposes as a way for the company to recoup as much money as possible that was spent on the $90 million budget....

It looks like it’s all stations go this week as Warner Bros. have apparently set a line-up of ladies to step into the cape of Barbara Gordon in the HBO Max original movie,Batgirl. While all DC fan’s eyes have recently been on filming ofThe Flash, the start of shooting onAquaman 2and the imminent arrival of James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadand news of itsPeacemakerspin-off series, it looks likeBatgirlhas been quietly prepping for the casting of its lead role....

The much-anticipatedDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis set to be released worldwide on June 14, 2025. The film will be playing all over the world except in a few countries. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and several othershave banned the filmafter Disney refused to censor brief LGBTQ+ references inDoctor Strange 2. At the center of the controversy is the character of America Chavez, Marvel’s first openly gay Latin-American superhero, played by newcomerXochitl Gomez....