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  • ‘Loki’ S2 sets release date

    By Express News Service

    The second season of the acclaimed Marvel series Loki is all set to premiere on Disney+ on October 6, Marvel Studios announced. The series, which will have six episodes, will be released weekly, following the traditional streaming model of Disney+.

    The makers have not yet started revealing any details about the show’s upcoming season. The first season of Loki follows an alternate timeline variant of the god of mischief as he gets into trouble with the Timeline Variance Authority, an interdimensional governing body that takes care of infinite timelines and controls the variations that are not supposed to happen.

    The last moments of the first season of Loki introduced Kang the Conqueror, who got a full-fledged role in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which recently kicked off Phase Five. After the destruction of He Who Remains, various timelines of the multi-verse have gone into chaos, setting an amusing premise for season 2. The second season cast includes Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, & Sophia Di Martino. 

    The second season of the acclaimed Marvel series Loki is all set to premiere on Disney+ on October 6, Marvel Studios announced. The series, which will have six episodes, will be released weekly, following the traditional streaming model of Disney+.

    The makers have not yet started revealing any details about the show’s upcoming season. The first season of Loki follows an alternate timeline variant of the god of mischief as he gets into trouble with the Timeline Variance Authority, an interdimensional governing body that takes care of infinite timelines and controls the variations that are not supposed to happen.

    The last moments of the first season of Loki introduced Kang the Conqueror, who got a full-fledged role in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which recently kicked off Phase Five. After the destruction of He Who Remains, various timelines of the multi-verse have gone into chaos, setting an amusing premise for season 2. The second season cast includes Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, & Sophia Di Martino. googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

  • Hawkeye spinoff series ‘Echo’ to stream in November

    By Express News Service

    Marvel’s Hawkeye spinoff series Echo is all set to premiere on Disney+ on November 29. For a change, the streamer has opted to release all of the series’ episodes at once, unlike its traditional streaming model.The series is a spinoff of a character that makes frequent appearances in Marvel comics.

    The superhero made her first on-screen appearance in the Disney+ Hawkeye series. The character, who also goes by the name of Maya Lopez, was introduced in the comics as a supporting character for Daredevil. She is the adoptive daughter of the fictional gangster Kingpin.

    Marion Dayre, known for her writing credits in Better Call Saul, is the creator of the show. Vincent D’Onofrio, who played Kingpin in the Daredevil series, will reprise his role in Echo.

    Charlie Cox, who plays the titular character in the now cancelled Daredevil series, was earlier announced to be a part of the MCU following his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home. He is also announced as a cast member for Echo, which also stars Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Cody Lightning, Graham Greene, and Zahn McClarnon in supporting roles.

    Marvel’s Hawkeye spinoff series Echo is all set to premiere on Disney+ on November 29. For a change, the streamer has opted to release all of the series’ episodes at once, unlike its traditional streaming model.
    The series is a spinoff of a character that makes frequent appearances in Marvel comics.

    The superhero made her first on-screen appearance in the Disney+ Hawkeye series. The character, who also goes by the name of Maya Lopez, was introduced in the comics as a supporting character for Daredevil. She is the adoptive daughter of the fictional gangster Kingpin.

    Marion Dayre, known for her writing credits in Better Call Saul, is the creator of the show. Vincent D’Onofrio, who played Kingpin in the Daredevil series, will reprise his role in Echo.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Charlie Cox, who plays the titular character in the now cancelled Daredevil series, was earlier announced to be a part of the MCU following his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home. He is also announced as a cast member for Echo, which also stars Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Cody Lightning, Graham Greene, and Zahn McClarnon in supporting roles.

  • Scarlett Johansson has no plans to return to Marvel

    By Express News Service

    Scarlett Johansson, who first appeared as Black Widow in Iron Man 2 (2010) before moving on to star in The Avengers films and Black Widow in 2021, has stated that she has no plans to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future.

    Speaking at The Goop Podcast to Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett said, “Yeah, it was awesome. It was like the best time ever. I mean, doing Avengers was so much fun. I was 26 years old, I was single, and it was fun! You know, I didn’t have any responsibility to anybody but to just enjoy yourself.” Further, she said, “And then every couple of years, we would go back, and do it again, and all be in different places in our lives. Like, somebody would have a kid or be getting married, or divorced, or remarried, or whatever. And it was like, I don’t know, an adult summer camp thing. And it was cool. It was really, really some of the best experiences.”

    Lastly, she confirmed, “I’m done. Yes, I’m done. The chapter is over. I did all that I had to do. Also, coming back and playing a character again and again like that, over a decade of time, is such a unique experience.”

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    Scarlett Johansson, who first appeared as Black Widow in Iron Man 2 (2010) before moving on to star in The Avengers films and Black Widow in 2021, has stated that she has no plans to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future.

    Speaking at The Goop Podcast to Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett said, “Yeah, it was awesome. It was like the best time ever. I mean, doing Avengers was so much fun. I was 26 years old, I was single, and it was fun! You know, I didn’t have any responsibility to anybody but to just enjoy yourself.”
     
    Further, she said, “And then every couple of years, we would go back, and do it again, and all be in different places in our lives. Like, somebody would have a kid or be getting married, or divorced, or remarried, or whatever. And it was like, I don’t know, an adult summer camp thing. And it was cool. It was really, really some of the best experiences.”

    Lastly, she confirmed, “I’m done. Yes, I’m done. The chapter is over. I did all that I had to do. Also, coming back and playing a character again and again like that, over a decade of time, is such a unique experience.”googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ begins filming

    Express News Service

    Daredevil: Born Again, the Disney+ Marvel series based on the visually challenged superhero Darevil has begun filming in New York. With Charlie Cox playing the titular role, the series is said to be different from the Netflix Daredevil series that the actor was earlier part of.

    It was earlier announced that Jon Bernthal will be reprising his role as the Punisher for the upcoming series but much like Charlie Cox’s version, his character too will not be the same as the earlier version he played.

    It has also been confirmed that Deborah Ann Woll and Eldon Henson, who played Karen Page and Foggy Nelson respectively, in the Netflix series, will not be reprising their roles for Daredevil: Born Again.

    Matt Corman and Chris Ord serve as head writers and showrunners for the series.  Although a release date is yet to be confirmed, Daredevil: Born Again is currently scheduled to release during the first half of 2024.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    Daredevil: Born Again, the Disney+ Marvel series based on the visually challenged superhero Darevil has begun filming in New York. With Charlie Cox playing the titular role, the series is said to be different from the Netflix Daredevil series that the actor was earlier part of.

    It was earlier announced that Jon Bernthal will be reprising his role as the Punisher for the upcoming series but much like Charlie Cox’s version, his character too will not be the same as the earlier version he played.

    It has also been confirmed that Deborah Ann Woll and Eldon Henson, who played Karen Page and Foggy Nelson respectively, in the Netflix series, will not be reprising their roles for Daredevil: Born Again.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Matt Corman and Chris Ord serve as head writers and showrunners for the series.  Although a release date is yet to be confirmed, Daredevil: Born Again is currently scheduled to release during the first half of 2024.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ begins filming

    Express News Service

    Daredevil: Born Again, the Disney+ Marvel series based on the visually challenged superhero Darevil has begun filming in New York. With Charlie Cox playing the titular role, the series is said to be different from the Netflix Daredevil series that the actor was earlier part of.

    It was earlier announced that Jon Bernthal will be reprising his role as the Punisher for the upcoming series but much like Charlie Cox’s version, his character too will not be the same as the earlier version he played.

    It has also been confirmed that Deborah Ann Woll and Eldon Henson, who played Karen Page and Foggy Nelson respectively, in the Netflix series, will not be reprising their roles for Daredevil: Born Again.

    Matt Corman and Chris Ord serve as head writers and showrunners for the series.  Although a release date is yet to be confirmed, Daredevil: Born Again is currently scheduled to release during the first half of 2024.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    Daredevil: Born Again, the Disney+ Marvel series based on the visually challenged superhero Darevil has begun filming in New York. With Charlie Cox playing the titular role, the series is said to be different from the Netflix Daredevil series that the actor was earlier part of.

    It was earlier announced that Jon Bernthal will be reprising his role as the Punisher for the upcoming series but much like Charlie Cox’s version, his character too will not be the same as the earlier version he played.

    It has also been confirmed that Deborah Ann Woll and Eldon Henson, who played Karen Page and Foggy Nelson respectively, in the Netflix series, will not be reprising their roles for Daredevil: Born Again.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Matt Corman and Chris Ord serve as head writers and showrunners for the series.  Although a release date is yet to be confirmed, Daredevil: Born Again is currently scheduled to release during the first half of 2024.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • Tobey Maguire wants to return as Spider-Man after ‘No Way Home’

    By Express News Service

    Ahead of the release of the book Spider-Man No Way Home: The Official Movie Special, Marvel shared excerpts from an interview where Tobey Maguire discusses his Spider-Man MCU return. And he opened up about his desire to keep playing Spider-Man. 

    Spider-Man: No Way Home brought Tobey Maguire back to the spidey costume first time in 15 years. The first time he appeared was in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man (2002).

    Since Sony rebooted spider man twice after that film, it was largely thought that his chance to play the character was over. However, Spider-Man: No Way Home proved that Tobey Maguire could still play Peter Parker. 

    “I love these films and I love all of the different series. If these guys called me and said, “Would you show up tonight to hang out and goof around?” or “Would you show up to do this movie or read a scene or do a Spider-Man thing?”, it would be a “yes!” Because why wouldn’t I want to do that?” the actor shared his desire to be back as spidey during the interview. 

    Sony is yet to announce any concrete plans for its next live-action Spider-Man movie. It will star Tom Holland, who has played the superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017. 

    As No Way Home grossed $1.9 billion at the worldwide box office, the comeback of Tobey Maguire as spidey might be possible.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    Ahead of the release of the book Spider-Man No Way Home: The Official Movie Special, Marvel shared excerpts from an interview where Tobey Maguire discusses his Spider-Man MCU return. And he opened up about his desire to keep playing Spider-Man. 

    Spider-Man: No Way Home brought Tobey Maguire back to the spidey costume first time in 15 years. The first time he appeared was in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man (2002).

    Since Sony rebooted spider man twice after that film, it was largely thought that his chance to play the character was over. However, Spider-Man: No Way Home proved that Tobey Maguire could still play Peter Parker. 

    “I love these films and I love all of the different series. If these guys called me and said, “Would you show up tonight to hang out and goof around?” or “Would you show up to do this movie or read a scene or do a Spider-Man thing?”, it would be a “yes!” Because why wouldn’t I want to do that?” the actor shared his desire to be back as spidey during the interview. 

    Sony is yet to announce any concrete plans for its next live-action Spider-Man movie. It will star Tom Holland, who has played the superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017. 

    As No Way Home grossed $1.9 billion at the worldwide box office, the comeback of Tobey Maguire as spidey might be possible.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • James Gunn responds to criticism of casting Marvel actors in DC films 

    By Express News Service

    James Gunn’s fans recently conveyed their concern that he may cast Marvel actors in the DCU. Responding, he said,

     “As I’ve always done, some will be brand new faces, some will be actors I’ve worked with before & some will be actors you know who I’ve never worked with.

    What matters most is the actor fits the role & they’re easy to work with.”  

    James Gunn’s fans recently conveyed their concern that he may cast Marvel actors in the DCU. Responding, he said,

     “As I’ve always done, some will be brand new faces, some will be actors I’ve worked with before & some will be actors you know who I’ve never worked with.

    What matters most is the actor fits the role & they’re easy to work with.” 
     

  • Actor Jeremy Renner suffered ’30 plus broken bones’ in snow plow accident

    By AFP

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Jeremy Renner — perhaps best known as Hawkeye in the Marvel Universe films — said Saturday he broke more than 30 bones when he was run over by his own snow plow at his Nevada home on New Year’s Day.

    The “Avengers” star spent more than two weeks in the hospital after the giant 14,000-lb (six-ton) vehicle rolled onto him as he was clearing a driveway.

    “These 30 plus broken bones will mend, grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens,” the 52-year-old two-time Oscar nominee wrote on Instagram, thanking fans for their messages of support.

    I want to thank EVERYONE for their messages and thoughtfulness. Much love and appreciation to you all. These 30 plus broken bones will mend , grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens pic.twitter.com/kzj2CLYdXA
    — Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) January 21, 2023
    He posted a photo of himself lying on a medical bed, hands clenched at the chest, while a man is holding up his leg, bent at the knee.

    “Morning workouts, resolutions all changed this particular new years,” Renner wrote. “Spawned from tragedy for my entire family, and quickly focused into uniting actionable love.”

    Renner sustained the injuries while attempting to climb into the snow plow to stop it. He was evacuated by helicopter and later posted a selfie from his hospital bed, showing heavy bruising on his face.

    Officials said shortly after the accident there was no indication that alcohol or drugs were involved.

    The PistenBully, or snowcat, operated by Renner is a large specialized snow-plowing vehicle with giant, raised caterpillar tracks on each side of an enclosed cab.

    Renner has been nominated for two Oscars for his roles in “The Hurt Locker” and “The Town.” He also stars in the Paramount+ series “Mayor of Kingstown.”

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Jeremy Renner — perhaps best known as Hawkeye in the Marvel Universe films — said Saturday he broke more than 30 bones when he was run over by his own snow plow at his Nevada home on New Year’s Day.

    The “Avengers” star spent more than two weeks in the hospital after the giant 14,000-lb (six-ton) vehicle rolled onto him as he was clearing a driveway.

    “These 30 plus broken bones will mend, grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens,” the 52-year-old two-time Oscar nominee wrote on Instagram, thanking fans for their messages of support.

    I want to thank EVERYONE for their messages and thoughtfulness. Much love and appreciation to you all. These 30 plus broken bones will mend , grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens pic.twitter.com/kzj2CLYdXA
    — Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) January 21, 2023
    He posted a photo of himself lying on a medical bed, hands clenched at the chest, while a man is holding up his leg, bent at the knee.

    “Morning workouts, resolutions all changed this particular new years,” Renner wrote. “Spawned from tragedy for my entire family, and quickly focused into uniting actionable love.”

    Renner sustained the injuries while attempting to climb into the snow plow to stop it. He was evacuated by helicopter and later posted a selfie from his hospital bed, showing heavy bruising on his face.

    Officials said shortly after the accident there was no indication that alcohol or drugs were involved.

    The PistenBully, or snowcat, operated by Renner is a large specialized snow-plowing vehicle with giant, raised caterpillar tracks on each side of an enclosed cab.

    Renner has been nominated for two Oscars for his roles in “The Hurt Locker” and “The Town.” He also stars in the Paramount+ series “Mayor of Kingstown.”

  • Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania new trailer out

    By Express News Service

    Marvel Studios released a new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on Monday. The first official trailer of this third installment of the Ant-Man film series was released two months ago. While the first trailer conveyed that the characters explore the quantum realm, the new trailer reveals who Kang the Conqueror is. 

    In the new trailer, when Scott asks Kang who he is, the latter says, “The man that can give you the one thing you want — time.” For the unversed, Kang the Conqueror belongs to an alternate timeline and is trapped in the quantum realm. 

    The film stars Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily who will be reprising their roles as Ant-Man (Scott Lang) and The Wasp (Hope Van Dyne) respectively. It introduces, Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang, Scott’s teenage daughter, and Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. This film deals with Scott, Hope, Cassie, Janet, and Hank getting trapped in the quantum realm. They’re pitted against Kang, who is their only way out. 

    Directed by Peyton Reed, the film is slated for release on February 17. This film will mark the first film of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

    Marvel Studios released a new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on Monday. The first official trailer of this third installment of the Ant-Man film series was released two months ago. While the first trailer conveyed that the characters explore the quantum realm, the new trailer reveals who Kang the Conqueror is. 

    In the new trailer, when Scott asks Kang who he is, the latter says, “The man that can give you the one thing you want — time.” For the unversed, Kang the Conqueror belongs to an alternate timeline and is trapped in the quantum realm. 

    The film stars Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily who will be reprising their roles as Ant-Man (Scott Lang) and The Wasp (Hope Van Dyne) respectively. It introduces, Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang, Scott’s teenage daughter, and Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. This film deals with Scott, Hope, Cassie, Janet, and Hank getting trapped in the quantum realm. They’re pitted against Kang, who is their only way out. 

    Directed by Peyton Reed, the film is slated for release on February 17. This film will mark the first film of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

  • Marvel’s documentary on Stan Lee to stream on Disney+ in 2023

    By Express News Service

    Marvel Entertainment, on Wednesday, confirmed that the Disney+ documentary on Stan Lee will have a 2023 release while sharing a 25-second clip on social media.

    The announcement was made on the 100th birthday of the late American comic book writer. Stan Lee co-created some of the iconic characters of the Marvel cinematic universe like Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk, and Black Panther, to name a few. After retiring from Marvel in the 1990s, Stan Lee continued to make cameo appearances in Marvel films and was also given the credits of an executive producer.

    “An Original documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Stan Lee starts streaming in 2023 on Disney Plus. #StanLee100,” Marvel Entertainment tweeted. The video shows glimpses of Stan Lee’s cameo appearances in the films made based on his characters.

    Stan Lee died on November 12, 2018, at the age of 95. Marvel is yet to announce the streaming date of the documentary.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    Marvel Entertainment, on Wednesday, confirmed that the Disney+ documentary on Stan Lee will have a 2023 release while sharing a 25-second clip on social media.

    The announcement was made on the 100th birthday of the late American comic book writer. Stan Lee co-created some of the iconic characters of the Marvel cinematic universe like Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk, and Black Panther, to name a few. After retiring from Marvel in the 1990s, Stan Lee continued to make cameo appearances in Marvel films and was also given the credits of an executive producer.

    “An Original documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Stan Lee starts streaming in 2023 on Disney Plus. #StanLee100,” Marvel Entertainment tweeted. The video shows glimpses of Stan Lee’s cameo appearances in the films made based on his characters.

    Stan Lee died on November 12, 2018, at the age of 95. Marvel is yet to announce the streaming date of the documentary.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)