Contributed by Mike Manolo “It’s about damn time!” Those final words from uttered by Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) during the first Ant-Man film's mid-credits scene are what rang in the ears of every fan. This wasn’t just because they were frothing at the mouth to see long-time comic book Avenger, The Wasp, finally in action, but also because 2015 represented a time where female … [Read more...]
Infinity War Press Conference: A Gathering Of Superheroes- But They Ain’t Spilling A Thing
Usually, when I go to a press conference- two things happen. For one, I have seen the movie and taken notes so I know what questions, if any, I have for the cast or directors. Two- the cast and directors actually give answers about the movie. Neither were the case for the press conference this past weekend for Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War and it made for a hilarious, fun, albeit unusual, press … [Read more...]
Black Panther Cast And Director On Fierce Women, Blockbuster with a Message and More
Black Panther is about to set the world aflame when it opens in theaters this week. Perhaps Marvel's most anticipated film to date (and the pre-sale tickets broke the record for all previous Marvel films), it's also, in my opinion, one of the Top 3 Marvel films and it's director and cast have EVERYTHING to do with that. A few weeks ago, select press were invited to the film's press … [Read more...]
THOR: RAGNAROK Director Taiki Waititi On How Led Zeppelin Influenced The Film And More
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is giving Thor a fresh new look, and we aren't talking just about his hair (but whoa!). No, we're talking about director Taika Waititi, who drives "Thor: Ragnarok", the MCU's 17th film to date, to trippy, fun and comedic heights we have never seen before (yes, even more so than Guardians). As a long time fan of Waititi (seriously, you HAVE TO check out "What We … [Read more...]
Marvel Shows AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Footage At #D23Expo – And Everyone Loses Their Minds
Disney’s D23 Expo knows how to treat its fans – specifically those who are giant fans of Marvel Studios. They’ve got it down to a science, knowing exactly what’s gonna whip the crowds into thunderous applause and full-blown hysterics. And this year, they totally delivered. Not only did Kevin Feige show off the new Marvel Studios’ official 10th anniversary logo, he spotlit one film in their … [Read more...]
11 Fun Quotes from the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Cast
Last fall, we traveled to Atlanta to go on the set of "Spider-Man: Homecoming", courtesy of Sony Pictures. We got to learn so much about the highly anticipated film and got so hyped about it, that it seemed like forever before the first trailer was released. But, wow, when we got that first glimpse at what the movie might look like, I was blown away cause I knew it was going to be amazing. Now, … [Read more...]
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” Producers Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige on Studio Partnership, Tom Holland and More
Visiting the set of a film in production is always fun. Visiting a Marvel set, however, where every which way you look there's Stark (as in, Tony Stark, you know- Iron Man. NBD) gadgets, and sets like a Staten Island Ferry (more on that soon), is like stepping into a whole other universe. At least that's how I felt the second I set foot on the Atlanta based Pinewood Studios, where Marvel has … [Read more...]
7 Things We Learned From The Cast of Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange is Marvel's newest comic to film to make it's mark in the MCU. The comic made it's debut in 1963 and told the adventures of an egocentric, highly intelligent neurosurgeon who, after a devastating accident, searches for an otherwordly way to heal himself. In the process, he expands his mind, and learns of realms beyond this earth, and he must learn to harness mystical powers in order … [Read more...]
D23 Expo 2015: Marvel Doctor Strange and Civil War Reveals
Saturday at the D23 Expo 2015 was insanity because...MARVEL! Alan Horn came out to discuss how the addition of MCU and Star Wars was only to further Disney's strategy to combine the common threads and their goal to do great work with great people. With that, he introduced current president of Marvel Studios (which is owned by Disney) Kevin Feige to talk about Marvel's upcoming projects. After … [Read more...]
CIVIL WAR, BLACK PANTHER, INFINITY WAR! What We Learned At #MarvelEvent About Phase 3
So today has been the best day ever on the best week in October. We had Christmas on Halloween when Marvel Studios invited press and fans to a special event at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, California. When invites went out, they were SUPER vague. “Marvel Event”? Not screening or announcement or ties to any particular property. The faith fans have in the studio is immense … [Read more...]
