Marvel Rivals, the upcoming Overwatch-style Pvp shooter by NetEase Games, has just had a ton of information leaked from its Alpha and Pre-Alpha states. There are details regarding the current roster, skins, locations, and more that are now out there.
Unfortunately, a lot of aspiring players don’t seem to be happy about the information that was revealed, with there being a lot of confusion around the current state of the roster.
The Marvel Rivals Leaked Roster Is a Lot to Take In
The Marvel Rivals roster is very ambitious for being in the Alpha stage
X/Twitter user Miller Ross has just dropped a ton of information about the Marvel Rivals game that has been data mined from its Alpha and Pre-Alpha states. One of the biggest points of contention is seemingly about the roster.
The complete list of playable characters from the closed Alpha Test build includes:
Hulk,...
Unfortunately, a lot of aspiring players don’t seem to be happy about the information that was revealed, with there being a lot of confusion around the current state of the roster.
The Marvel Rivals Leaked Roster Is a Lot to Take In
The Marvel Rivals roster is very ambitious for being in the Alpha stage
X/Twitter user Miller Ross has just dropped a ton of information about the Marvel Rivals game that has been data mined from its Alpha and Pre-Alpha states. One of the biggest points of contention is seemingly about the roster.
The complete list of playable characters from the closed Alpha Test build includes:
Hulk,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Marvel Rivals, the upcoming team-based shooter from NetEase Games, developed in collaboration with Marvel Games, was announced back in March this year, and fans have been excited about it. The game will be free to play and feature popular characters from Marvel Comics.
There is no official release date yet, but the game is gearing up for its closed alpha test, which will take place in the next couple of days. The developers have now announced what the closed alpha will entail, and it is offering several new maps and mopes and an amazing lineup of characters.
Marvel Rivals Closed Alpha Will Offer Exciting Content to Players
Marvel Rivals alpha test begins on May 10 for PC players.
The closed alpha of Marvel Rivals is set to begin on May 10, 2024, at 05:00 Pm (Pdt) and will continue till May 20, 2024, at 11:59 Pm (Pdt). The competitive mode will be available on May...
There is no official release date yet, but the game is gearing up for its closed alpha test, which will take place in the next couple of days. The developers have now announced what the closed alpha will entail, and it is offering several new maps and mopes and an amazing lineup of characters.
Marvel Rivals Closed Alpha Will Offer Exciting Content to Players
Marvel Rivals alpha test begins on May 10 for PC players.
The closed alpha of Marvel Rivals is set to begin on May 10, 2024, at 05:00 Pm (Pdt) and will continue till May 20, 2024, at 11:59 Pm (Pdt). The competitive mode will be available on May...
- 5/8/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Vin Diesel will begin production on the fourth installment of the Riddick franchise, Riddick: Furya, on August 26. The film will be shot in Germany, Spain, and the UK.
This follow-up to the sci-fi films Pitch Black (2000), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), and Riddick (2013) reunites Diesel with writer and director David Twohy. Diesel will reprise his role as the anti-hero Richard B. Riddick, a dangerous escaped convict wanted by every bounty hunter in the galaxy.
In Riddick: Furya, Riddick finally returns to his homeworld, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins. But there, he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new monster. Some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
Diesel will star and produce under his One Race Films banner alongside Samantha Vincent. Thorsten Schumacher for Rocket Science and Lars Sylvest for Thank You Studios...
This follow-up to the sci-fi films Pitch Black (2000), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), and Riddick (2013) reunites Diesel with writer and director David Twohy. Diesel will reprise his role as the anti-hero Richard B. Riddick, a dangerous escaped convict wanted by every bounty hunter in the galaxy.
In Riddick: Furya, Riddick finally returns to his homeworld, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins. But there, he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new monster. Some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
Diesel will star and produce under his One Race Films banner alongside Samantha Vincent. Thorsten Schumacher for Rocket Science and Lars Sylvest for Thank You Studios...
- 5/6/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
After years of promises that it would happen, the fourth "Riddick" movie is, indeed, finally happening. Vin Diesel is set to return as the titular character in a new installment of the franchise titled "Riddick: Furya," with David Twohy again serving as director. For the fourth time since the turn of the millennium, Diesel will be playing in the sandbox that helped make him a movie star in the first place.
According to a press release, "Furya" will begin production on August 26, 2024, with filming set to take place in Germany, Spain, and the U.K. This brings the project full circle, as Diesel and Twohy have been trying to make it for some time. In 2019, the "Fast & Furious" star shared on Instagram that the script for "Riddick 4" was complete. It's taken nearly five years to get all of the ducks in a row but the duo has managed...
According to a press release, "Furya" will begin production on August 26, 2024, with filming set to take place in Germany, Spain, and the U.K. This brings the project full circle, as Diesel and Twohy have been trying to make it for some time. In 2019, the "Fast & Furious" star shared on Instagram that the script for "Riddick 4" was complete. It's taken nearly five years to get all of the ducks in a row but the duo has managed...
- 5/6/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Vin Diesel is set to enter production on Riddick: Furya, the anticipated fourth installment of the Riddick franchise, on August 26.
Shooting in Germany, Spain and the U.K., this follow-up to the sci-fi films Pitch Black (2000), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) and Riddick (2013) reunites Diesel with writer-director David Twohy. Diesel reprises his role as the anti-hero Richard B. Riddick, a dangerous escaped convict wanted by every bounty hunter in the galaxy.
In Riddick: Furya, Riddick finally returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new monster. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
Diesel will produce for One Race Films, alongside Samantha Vincent. Thorsten Schumacher for Rocket Science and Lars Sylvest for Thank You Studios will also produce alongside Joe Neurauter.
Shooting in Germany, Spain and the U.K., this follow-up to the sci-fi films Pitch Black (2000), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) and Riddick (2013) reunites Diesel with writer-director David Twohy. Diesel reprises his role as the anti-hero Richard B. Riddick, a dangerous escaped convict wanted by every bounty hunter in the galaxy.
In Riddick: Furya, Riddick finally returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new monster. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
Diesel will produce for One Race Films, alongside Samantha Vincent. Thorsten Schumacher for Rocket Science and Lars Sylvest for Thank You Studios will also produce alongside Joe Neurauter.
- 5/6/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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Sweeping out all the cobwebs during spring cleaning has already got us thinking about Halloween, and apparently it’s the same for The Home Depot. The home improvement retailer is celebrating the halfway point to spooky season with an early release of select items from their 2024 Halloween lineup, including a new and improved version of the beloved “Skelly,” the 12-foot skeleton. Starting April 25, Halloween enthusiasts can shop all-new figures and returning fan-favorites,...
Sweeping out all the cobwebs during spring cleaning has already got us thinking about Halloween, and apparently it’s the same for The Home Depot. The home improvement retailer is celebrating the halfway point to spooky season with an early release of select items from their 2024 Halloween lineup, including a new and improved version of the beloved “Skelly,” the 12-foot skeleton. Starting April 25, Halloween enthusiasts can shop all-new figures and returning fan-favorites,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
2023 was a rough year for Disney, with almost all of their films and shows losing at the box office or on streaming. The only real highlight was the third entry in the popular Guardians of the Galaxy series at Marvel. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 made $845.6 Million worldwide against a budget of $250 Million. The film marked the last time director James Gunn helmed a Marvel project, and the last time the original cast would all be together on screen.
Since then, not only has James Gunn departed for Warner Bros. to head up their DC Universe of films, both Dave Bautista (Drax the Destroyer) and Zoe Saldaña (Gamora) have expressed their desire to leave the series, leaving behind only Star Lord, Rocket and Groot from the original team.
However, not all feelings are negative, as Saldaña has expressed that she wants the series to continue. In a recent interview...
Since then, not only has James Gunn departed for Warner Bros. to head up their DC Universe of films, both Dave Bautista (Drax the Destroyer) and Zoe Saldaña (Gamora) have expressed their desire to leave the series, leaving behind only Star Lord, Rocket and Groot from the original team.
However, not all feelings are negative, as Saldaña has expressed that she wants the series to continue. In a recent interview...
- 4/2/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Marvel may be going through a rough patch lately, but the big film brand still had a few successes in the last year. One of those was the completion of James Gunn‘s trilogy of Space A-holes, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The Guardians were a big part of the MCU’s second phase. It was considered a big risk for the company since they were not a popular name and deemed too unconventional when compared to the other superhero films. Nevertheless, the first movie raised $773.3 million at the box office and made stars of Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista and James Gunn. Fast forward to phase five, Gunn has the Guardians go their separate ways, then proceeds to take his new position as the co-chief of the Dcu.
As sad as it was to see the group end their run in Vol. 3 (albeit with no casualties but still sad), Zoe Saldaña,...
As sad as it was to see the group end their run in Vol. 3 (albeit with no casualties but still sad), Zoe Saldaña,...
- 4/2/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The third installment of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ hit theaters on May 5th, 2023, marking a significant success for the studio following the disappointing reception of ‘Quantumania’. Gunn initially proposed ideas for this final film in November 2014, later confirming his return as writer and director in April 2017.
However, Disney dismissed him from the project in July 2018 due to controversial Twitter posts, only to reinstate him by October of the same year. His comeback was announced publicly in March 2019, and production resumed once he completed his work on DC’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Peacemaker’ series. Despite the movie’s success, Gunn had no plans to remain in the MCU, as he had already been appointed co-chairman and co-ceo of DC Studios, gearing up to lead a new and revamped DC Universe, replacing the existing Dceu.
In the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, by the movie’s conclusion, most of the team embarked on their own paths.
However, Disney dismissed him from the project in July 2018 due to controversial Twitter posts, only to reinstate him by October of the same year. His comeback was announced publicly in March 2019, and production resumed once he completed his work on DC’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Peacemaker’ series. Despite the movie’s success, Gunn had no plans to remain in the MCU, as he had already been appointed co-chairman and co-ceo of DC Studios, gearing up to lead a new and revamped DC Universe, replacing the existing Dceu.
In the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, by the movie’s conclusion, most of the team embarked on their own paths.
- 4/2/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
The third installment of the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ was released on May 5th, 2023, after ‘Quantumania’ was deemed a commercial and critical failure, the movie was a much-needed success for the studio.
Gunn initially shared ideas for a third and final film in November 2014, then confirmed his return as writer and director in April 2017. However, Disney fired him from the project in July 2018 due to controversial Twitter (now X) posts. Gunn was reinstated by October of the same year. His return was made public in March 2019, and production resumed after his work on DC’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Peacemaker’ series was over. Despite the movie being a success, Gunn never planned on staying with the MCU as at that point he was already named co-chairman and co-ceo of DC Studios and was about to start work on a new and rebooted Dcu, replacing Dceu.
As far as the cast...
Gunn initially shared ideas for a third and final film in November 2014, then confirmed his return as writer and director in April 2017. However, Disney fired him from the project in July 2018 due to controversial Twitter (now X) posts. Gunn was reinstated by October of the same year. His return was made public in March 2019, and production resumed after his work on DC’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Peacemaker’ series was over. Despite the movie being a success, Gunn never planned on staying with the MCU as at that point he was already named co-chairman and co-ceo of DC Studios and was about to start work on a new and rebooted Dcu, replacing Dceu.
As far as the cast...
- 4/2/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Zoe Saldaña doesn’t think Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy franchise is gone for good. The actress said this week it would be a “huge loss” for the MCU to say goodbye to its ragtag group of intergalactic heroes.
“I would think it would be a huge loss for Marvel if they didn’t find a way to bring back the Guardians of the Galaxy,” Saldaña said in an appearance on The Playlist. “It’s just such a fan-favorite group of misfits, you know? And then at the helm, they had a voice like James Gunn’s writing — which is just so marvelous for and very specific for this genre.”
Saldaña played Gamora in Marvel’s three Guardians films. Alongside her, Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Drax (Dave Bautista), Groot (Vin Diesel) and Rocket the Raccoon (Bradley Cooper) made up the original Guardians. The group, including Gamora, also appeared in several other MCU installments,...
“I would think it would be a huge loss for Marvel if they didn’t find a way to bring back the Guardians of the Galaxy,” Saldaña said in an appearance on The Playlist. “It’s just such a fan-favorite group of misfits, you know? And then at the helm, they had a voice like James Gunn’s writing — which is just so marvelous for and very specific for this genre.”
Saldaña played Gamora in Marvel’s three Guardians films. Alongside her, Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Drax (Dave Bautista), Groot (Vin Diesel) and Rocket the Raccoon (Bradley Cooper) made up the original Guardians. The group, including Gamora, also appeared in several other MCU installments,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zoe Saldaña was asked on an upcoming episode of The Playlist’s “Discourse” podcast if she was “done” playing Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe now that James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy has ended. Gunn has moved on to DC, and some of Saldaña’s co-stars like Dave Bautista (Drax the Destroyer) have vowed that “Vol. 3” was their last “Guardians” movie.
“I mean, so far, I think that she is [gone for good] for me, but I don’t think Gamora has gone for good,” Saldaña answered, suggesting she is not interested in playing Gamora again at this time but certainly the character still exists within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its sprawling multiverse.
“I would think it would be a huge loss for Marvel if they didn’t find a way to bring back the Guardians of the Galaxy,” Saldaña said. “It’s just such a fan-favorite group of misfits,...
“I mean, so far, I think that she is [gone for good] for me, but I don’t think Gamora has gone for good,” Saldaña answered, suggesting she is not interested in playing Gamora again at this time but certainly the character still exists within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its sprawling multiverse.
“I would think it would be a huge loss for Marvel if they didn’t find a way to bring back the Guardians of the Galaxy,” Saldaña said. “It’s just such a fan-favorite group of misfits,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel fans are buzzing with excitement as details emerge about NetEase Games‘ upcoming hero shooter, Marvel Rivals. You’ll get the chance to dive into action-packed battles with your favorite characters, as close alpha testing starts real soon.
We’ve got a bunch of information about the characters, their stats, powers, and more. If you’re a fan of Overwatch and are looking for another team-based shooter, this might be the one for you.
All About NetEase’s New Overwatch-Style Shooter Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals will be a fun and refreshing take on team-based shooters.
In this 6v6 hero shooter, players will dive into intense battles across two exciting game modes: ‘escort mode‘ and ‘king of the hill mode.’ But what’s got fans really pumped are the unique abilities and playstyles of the game’s roster of iconic Marvel characters.
Suggested“This industry is so broken”: Gaming Fans...
We’ve got a bunch of information about the characters, their stats, powers, and more. If you’re a fan of Overwatch and are looking for another team-based shooter, this might be the one for you.
All About NetEase’s New Overwatch-Style Shooter Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals will be a fun and refreshing take on team-based shooters.
In this 6v6 hero shooter, players will dive into intense battles across two exciting game modes: ‘escort mode‘ and ‘king of the hill mode.’ But what’s got fans really pumped are the unique abilities and playstyles of the game’s roster of iconic Marvel characters.
Suggested“This industry is so broken”: Gaming Fans...
- 3/31/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
The world of hero shooters is about to get a new challenger. Chinese-based game developer and publisher NetEase is teaming up with the world of Marvel Comics to give players a new free-to-play PvP experience with Marvel Rivals.
The official description for the game reads: “Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero team-based Pvp shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel Universe!“
The game is set to launch with 18 playable heroes. The launch roster consists of Rocket Raccoon, Star Lord, Black Panther, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, Namor, Magneto, Magik, Storm, Peni Parker, Luna Snow, Loki, Bruce Banner/Hulk, Spider-Man, Groot, Mantis, Punisher and Magneto. More heroes and villains will be added over time.
NetEase began a partnership with Marvel in 2017 and has developed two other games, Marvel Super...
The official description for the game reads: “Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero team-based Pvp shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel Universe!“
The game is set to launch with 18 playable heroes. The launch roster consists of Rocket Raccoon, Star Lord, Black Panther, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, Namor, Magneto, Magik, Storm, Peni Parker, Luna Snow, Loki, Bruce Banner/Hulk, Spider-Man, Groot, Mantis, Punisher and Magneto. More heroes and villains will be added over time.
NetEase began a partnership with Marvel in 2017 and has developed two other games, Marvel Super...
- 3/28/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Marvel seems to be on a roll with the announcement of a new trailer for its upcoming game titled, ‘Marvel Rivals.’ It was also announced that the upcoming game will release its beta version in May 2024.
The official announcement of the trailer read,
“Assemble your favorite Marvel characters and engage in 6v6 battles, utilizing brand-new Team-Up Skills in destructible locations from across the Marvel Multiverse!”
Marvel Rivals
The game is being developed collectively by NetEase and Marvel Games. It will be a free-to-play team-based shooter that is expected to launch first on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Marvel Rivals trailer launched
Apart from the trailer and the beta date, Marvel Games also revealed that Marvel Rivals will be a 6 v 6 PvP hero shooter. It is claimed to bring together the best of Marvel action games such as Ultimate Alliance along with the tactical multiplayer elements of Overwatch and Valorant.
The official announcement of the trailer read,
“Assemble your favorite Marvel characters and engage in 6v6 battles, utilizing brand-new Team-Up Skills in destructible locations from across the Marvel Multiverse!”
Marvel Rivals
The game is being developed collectively by NetEase and Marvel Games. It will be a free-to-play team-based shooter that is expected to launch first on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Marvel Rivals trailer launched
Apart from the trailer and the beta date, Marvel Games also revealed that Marvel Rivals will be a 6 v 6 PvP hero shooter. It is claimed to bring together the best of Marvel action games such as Ultimate Alliance along with the tactical multiplayer elements of Overwatch and Valorant.
- 3/27/2024
- by Amarylisa Gonsalves
- FandomWire
Overwatch was released in 2016, and since then it has been one of the most-played multiplayer hero shooter titles. The regular content updates featuring new maps, modes, and heroes have helped the game maintain a relatively large player base. In recent days, there have been several reports that an Overwatch-style Marvel game called Marvel Rivals is in development at NetEase.
It was said that the game would be announced soon, and the anticipation was building, with fans looking forward to taking a glimpse at it. It seems like the wait has ended unofficially, as the first look at Marvel Rivals has been leaked, featuring several Marvel heroes.
Overwatch Style Shooter Game Marvel Rivals’ First Look Leaks
The first look at the unannounced Overwatch-like Marvel game has been leaked.
The initial report about the unannounced game came a few days ago, suggesting that Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 third-person shooter title and...
It was said that the game would be announced soon, and the anticipation was building, with fans looking forward to taking a glimpse at it. It seems like the wait has ended unofficially, as the first look at Marvel Rivals has been leaked, featuring several Marvel heroes.
Overwatch Style Shooter Game Marvel Rivals’ First Look Leaks
The first look at the unannounced Overwatch-like Marvel game has been leaked.
The initial report about the unannounced game came a few days ago, suggesting that Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 third-person shooter title and...
- 3/27/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Marvel is silently but constantly making several new games based on its characters, projects like Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Marvel’s Iron Man, Marvel’s Black Panther, Marvel’s Blade, and various more. NetEase is working on a multiplayer experience called Marvel Rivals that could be announced very soon.
Various insiders are talking about how this title is very similar to games like Overwatch. Rumors are talking about exclusive skins and a possible free-to-play model; there is not even an image of this game; it will be on PC and consoles.
Marvel Rivals could be very similar to Overwatch, according to insiders Marvel Rivals will be similar to Overwatch and will be revealed soon.
The fans of the MCU and Marvel should be very excited about all the upcoming games that will be coming out in the next few years. Following the massive failure of Marvel’s Avengers for both players and fans,...
Various insiders are talking about how this title is very similar to games like Overwatch. Rumors are talking about exclusive skins and a possible free-to-play model; there is not even an image of this game; it will be on PC and consoles.
Marvel Rivals could be very similar to Overwatch, according to insiders Marvel Rivals will be similar to Overwatch and will be revealed soon.
The fans of the MCU and Marvel should be very excited about all the upcoming games that will be coming out in the next few years. Following the massive failure of Marvel’s Avengers for both players and fans,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Fortnite is known to bring skins of iconic characters to the game as cosmetic items. These skins are sometimes dropped for free, but most unique skins need to be purchased in-game, and once bought, they can be equipped and used in any of the modes.
There are reportedly over 1,700 outfits or skins in the game, and as Fortnite continues to add more, the next skin could well be the first invisible skin added to the game. Drax from the Marvel comics is reportedly headed to Fortnite soon, and those aware of Drax’s funny attempt at trying to be invisible in a Marvel movie and fans were quick to drop jokes about it.
The Upcoming Fortnite Skin Could Grant Players the Ability to Stand Incredibly Still
The Lego character of Drax was spotted by a fan in this zoomed-in version of the new key art, fueling speculations about the next Fortnite skin.
There are reportedly over 1,700 outfits or skins in the game, and as Fortnite continues to add more, the next skin could well be the first invisible skin added to the game. Drax from the Marvel comics is reportedly headed to Fortnite soon, and those aware of Drax’s funny attempt at trying to be invisible in a Marvel movie and fans were quick to drop jokes about it.
The Upcoming Fortnite Skin Could Grant Players the Ability to Stand Incredibly Still
The Lego character of Drax was spotted by a fan in this zoomed-in version of the new key art, fueling speculations about the next Fortnite skin.
- 3/27/2024
- by Ayoub Hassan Adur
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded exponentially since Iron Man came out in 2008, especially in the last few years. There have been several memorable films in the franchise, and James Gunn was at the helm of quite a few of them.
The director took on a group of misfits and delivered The Guardian of the Galaxy, a film that set the bar higher within the MCU. The film generated a lot of buzz throughout the filming process, and every now and then, a bit of trivia keeps percolating down to fans on social media.
Gunn often engages with fans on social media, sharing tidbits himself. Given the scope of the universe, there is no dearth of rumors as well. Unsurprisingly, when a casting rumor went viral online a few years ago, he took it upon himself to shut it down.
Gunn was at the helm of The Guardians of the...
The director took on a group of misfits and delivered The Guardian of the Galaxy, a film that set the bar higher within the MCU. The film generated a lot of buzz throughout the filming process, and every now and then, a bit of trivia keeps percolating down to fans on social media.
Gunn often engages with fans on social media, sharing tidbits himself. Given the scope of the universe, there is no dearth of rumors as well. Unsurprisingly, when a casting rumor went viral online a few years ago, he took it upon himself to shut it down.
Gunn was at the helm of The Guardians of the...
- 3/26/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Lego and Marvel are a match made in heaven as it seems, as the construction toys manufacturer is set to add several new sets to its portfolio this summer, on August 1, 2024, to be more exact. This is according to Brick Clicker notable leaker and scooper on all things related to Lego. Expected sets are going to span everything from notable Guardians of the Galaxy ship with quite a price tag on it to Spider-Man-inspired advent calendar, so let’s take a look at all the available info.
First in line is ‘The Milano’ with the expected revamped set following in the footsteps of Benatar, the set is bound to include a display stand and Minifigures for Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Baby Groot, and Drax. The expected price for the set stands at a steep $169.99.
Next, Iron Man vs. Hulk features 68 pieces going for around $10.99, with mini-figures of both Hulk and Iron Man,...
First in line is ‘The Milano’ with the expected revamped set following in the footsteps of Benatar, the set is bound to include a display stand and Minifigures for Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Baby Groot, and Drax. The expected price for the set stands at a steep $169.99.
Next, Iron Man vs. Hulk features 68 pieces going for around $10.99, with mini-figures of both Hulk and Iron Man,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 serves as the final chapter in James Gunn’s acclaimed superhero franchise that has carved a place for itself in the pop culture zeitgeist. Characters such as Star-Lord, Rocket, and Groot have become fan favorites along with the space-faring antics of the titular team.
A still from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Despite the film’s critical acclaim and box office success, it has received one particular note of criticism for one of its most poignant scenes. In a new video, Canadian astronaut and engineer Chris Hadfield has highlighted the one flaw in the scene that sees Peter Quill / Star-Lord surviving in space without a space suit. Here is what Hadfield said about the lack of realism in this particular scene from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.
Astronaut Reveals the Flaw in Star-Lord’s Pivotal Scene in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3...
A still from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Despite the film’s critical acclaim and box office success, it has received one particular note of criticism for one of its most poignant scenes. In a new video, Canadian astronaut and engineer Chris Hadfield has highlighted the one flaw in the scene that sees Peter Quill / Star-Lord surviving in space without a space suit. Here is what Hadfield said about the lack of realism in this particular scene from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.
Astronaut Reveals the Flaw in Star-Lord’s Pivotal Scene in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3...
- 3/10/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has numerous famous franchises under its umbrella and that includes the beloved Guardians of The Galaxy trilogy. It is focused on sci-fi, so realism is never the main draw for the movies, but there are many things fans have come to love about the franchise. Now it appears the third film seems to have been dealt another big blow after a 2-time Visual Effects Oscar winner chose a movie made with 5% of its budget over Guardians of The Galaxy Volume 3.
A still from Guardians of The Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy made its debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the 2014 film, followed by sequels Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and 3. The franchise played a crucial role in elevating characters like Rocket Raccoon and Drax The Destroyer. Known for its unique blend of comedy and action, the movies have distinguished themselves within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A still from Guardians of The Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy made its debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the 2014 film, followed by sequels Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and 3. The franchise played a crucial role in elevating characters like Rocket Raccoon and Drax The Destroyer. Known for its unique blend of comedy and action, the movies have distinguished themselves within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- 3/8/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Fans love the Marvel Cinematic Universe for many reasons, including the franchise's eclectic characters, its engagement with decades of comic book lore, and its willingness to flood the market with crossovers and surprise easter eggs. If Marvel films are nothing else, they are visual spectacles, a reason to go to the movie theater and see fantastical stories play out on the biggest screens possible. The franchise's visual effects are a big draw, allowing various Marvel filmmakers to create worlds and characters that wouldn't always be possible to shoot in the real world.
In fact, Marvel's intense process for developing visual effects has occasionally drawn criticism, both from VFX artists and the filmmakers at the helm of these movies. Director James Gunn, who made the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, told Gizmodo that Marvel's VFX demands were occasionally difficult to work with, because not everything gets correctly worked out in pre-planning stages.
In fact, Marvel's intense process for developing visual effects has occasionally drawn criticism, both from VFX artists and the filmmakers at the helm of these movies. Director James Gunn, who made the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, told Gizmodo that Marvel's VFX demands were occasionally difficult to work with, because not everything gets correctly worked out in pre-planning stages.
- 2/17/2024
- by Eric Langberg
- Slash Film
In the latest season of ‘What If…?’ fans were in for a surprise as Vin Diesel did not return to voice Groot. The premiere episode showcased a scenario where Nebula, now with the Nova Corps, teams up with unlikely allies like Howard the Duck, Miek Korg, and Groot to save Xandar from Ronan’s clutches and Nova Prime’s dark plans.
While Groot played a smaller role in the episode, it was evident that a different voice actor, Fred Tatisciore, took on the role, marking the first time someone other than Vin Diesel voiced the beloved character. Diesel has been the consistent voice of Groot in all previous Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, earning a substantial paycheck of around 55 million dollars for his contributions.
The reasons behind Diesel’s absence from voicing Groot in ‘What If…?’ remain unclear. However, it’s worth noting that not all live-action actors reprised their roles...
While Groot played a smaller role in the episode, it was evident that a different voice actor, Fred Tatisciore, took on the role, marking the first time someone other than Vin Diesel voiced the beloved character. Diesel has been the consistent voice of Groot in all previous Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, earning a substantial paycheck of around 55 million dollars for his contributions.
The reasons behind Diesel’s absence from voicing Groot in ‘What If…?’ remain unclear. However, it’s worth noting that not all live-action actors reprised their roles...
- 12/24/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘What if…?’ Season 2 already premiered the first three episodes. The first one dealt with the scenario in which Nebula, after defecting from the Black Order, joins the Nova Corps and saves Xandar from Ronan’s occupation and Nova Prime’s sinister plans.
She has gotten quite a big help from Howard the Duck, Miek, Korg, and our favorite Guardian of the Galaxy, Groot. Groot appeared in the first episode in a couple of scenes, and despite not having a major role, the end credits revealed that Groot was, for the first time in forever, voiced by a different voice actor as Voice actor Fred Tatisciore took over for Vin Diesel.
Diesel returned to voice absolutely all projects that featured Groot, both the adult and baby versions. Vin Diesel has earned around 55 million dollars for voicing Groot in four Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. This means Vin Diesel earned almost 14 million dollars per movie,...
She has gotten quite a big help from Howard the Duck, Miek, Korg, and our favorite Guardian of the Galaxy, Groot. Groot appeared in the first episode in a couple of scenes, and despite not having a major role, the end credits revealed that Groot was, for the first time in forever, voiced by a different voice actor as Voice actor Fred Tatisciore took over for Vin Diesel.
Diesel returned to voice absolutely all projects that featured Groot, both the adult and baby versions. Vin Diesel has earned around 55 million dollars for voicing Groot in four Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. This means Vin Diesel earned almost 14 million dollars per movie,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
By the looks of the first episode, MCU’s anthology of alternative narratives doesn’t come back empty-handed right around Christmas. The episode is of wish fulfillment in strange, tumultuous ways, as this version of Nebula’s path replaces absolute loss with the warmth of something she’s secretly craved all her life. The only thing that would make the deal even sweeter is if the classic crime thriller vibes of Nebula’s time in Xandar continued through the rest of the season.
Spoilers Ahead
Why Is Nebula In Xandar?
Nebula and loneliness have always been sort of synonymous. But the Nebula that the Watcher gets us acquainted with is now truly alone—lost in the vast cold of space in its literal sense. Ronan, the accuser, has taken her problematic family away from her. And, in the absence of her sister and her Infinity Stones-obsessed father, Nebula has a...
Spoilers Ahead
Why Is Nebula In Xandar?
Nebula and loneliness have always been sort of synonymous. But the Nebula that the Watcher gets us acquainted with is now truly alone—lost in the vast cold of space in its literal sense. Ronan, the accuser, has taken her problematic family away from her. And, in the absence of her sister and her Infinity Stones-obsessed father, Nebula has a...
- 12/23/2023
- by Lopamudra Mukherjee
- Film Fugitives
Vin Diesel has been accused of sexual battery by his former assistant who claims he assaulted her in a Georgia hotel in 2010 when Fast Five was filming.
In a lawsuit, filed on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Asta Jonasson alleges the Fast & Furious star pinned her to a wall where he groped and masturbated in front of her. The complaint names Diesel’s One Race Films, which allegedly fired Jonasson in retaliation for resisting his advances and to have the “assault covered up.”
In a statement, Bryan Freedman, a lawyer for Diesel, said his client “categorically denies this claim in its entirety.” The statement added, “This is the first he has ever heard about this more than 13-year-old claim made by a purportedly 9-day employee. There is clear evidence which completely refutes these outlandish allegations.”
Jonasson, who signed a nondisclosure agreement preventing her from discussing anything related to Diesel,...
In a lawsuit, filed on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Asta Jonasson alleges the Fast & Furious star pinned her to a wall where he groped and masturbated in front of her. The complaint names Diesel’s One Race Films, which allegedly fired Jonasson in retaliation for resisting his advances and to have the “assault covered up.”
In a statement, Bryan Freedman, a lawyer for Diesel, said his client “categorically denies this claim in its entirety.” The statement added, “This is the first he has ever heard about this more than 13-year-old claim made by a purportedly 9-day employee. There is clear evidence which completely refutes these outlandish allegations.”
Jonasson, who signed a nondisclosure agreement preventing her from discussing anything related to Diesel,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Guardians of the Galaxy concluded its trilogy with the release of Vol. 3, delivering an emotionally charged finale. Notably, this marked James Gunn’s farewell to the MCU following his dismissal over old Tweets, subsequently taking the reins of the revitalized Dcu. Throughout the film, pivotal members of the Guardians chose divergent paths.
Gamora rejoined the Ravagers, Quill returned to Earth, Mantis embarked on a personal quest, and Nebula and Drax remained on Knowhere, safeguarding the children rescued from High Evolutionary’s experiments. The core team now comprises Groot and Rocket, with Rocket assuming leadership, while Adam Warlock, Phyla-Vel, Blurp, and Kraglin replaced many familiar faces.
Despite the significant shift, fans clung to hope for past Guardians’ cameos in future MCU ventures. However, James Gunn quashed such expectations on Instagram. When questioned by a fan about continuing the GotG legacy and his relationship with Kevin Feige, Gunn unequivocally expressed his desire...
Gamora rejoined the Ravagers, Quill returned to Earth, Mantis embarked on a personal quest, and Nebula and Drax remained on Knowhere, safeguarding the children rescued from High Evolutionary’s experiments. The core team now comprises Groot and Rocket, with Rocket assuming leadership, while Adam Warlock, Phyla-Vel, Blurp, and Kraglin replaced many familiar faces.
Despite the significant shift, fans clung to hope for past Guardians’ cameos in future MCU ventures. However, James Gunn quashed such expectations on Instagram. When questioned by a fan about continuing the GotG legacy and his relationship with Kevin Feige, Gunn unequivocally expressed his desire...
- 12/18/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ concluded the trilogy with the release of Vol. 3, and it was an extremely emotional movie. First and foremost, it was Gunn’s last MCU movie after he was fired due to some old Tweets that got uncovered and before he took over the newly revamped Dcu. Second, as we could see over the course of the movie, half of the core members of Guardians decided to part ways and pursue other things in the Universe.
With Gamora returning to Ravagers, Quill returning to Earth, Mantis leaving the team to discover what she really wants, and Nebula and Drax staying on Knowhere to take care of the legion of children they saved from High Evolutionary’s experiments. The core of the Guardians team are known, those are Groot and Rocket, with Rocket serving as the team’s leader, and much of the old cast has been replaced with Adam Warlock,...
With Gamora returning to Ravagers, Quill returning to Earth, Mantis leaving the team to discover what she really wants, and Nebula and Drax staying on Knowhere to take care of the legion of children they saved from High Evolutionary’s experiments. The core of the Guardians team are known, those are Groot and Rocket, with Rocket serving as the team’s leader, and much of the old cast has been replaced with Adam Warlock,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Friends! It is a treat to celebrate the passage of another year with you. 2023 has been an unusual one with the Writers and Actors’ strikes provoking much discussion about the current state (and future outlook) of the industry. But there were wonderful high points of pure joy – a Goonie won an Oscar! – and great work was seen and championed.
We saw new films from Hayao Miyazaki, Jeff Nichols, Greta Gerwig, Yorgos Lanthimos, Paul King, Mark Jenkin, Sofia Coppola, M. Night Shyamalan, Nicole Holofcener, Pedro Almodovar, Brandon Cronenberg, Emerald Fennell, Ari Aster, and a new TV series from Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij – life in the chaotic tubetunnel is vibrant indeed!
It is with this spirit in mind that we, in our fifteenth year, take our fourteenth lookback and the films and people we want to celebrate in…
The 2023 Truffles – The HeyUGuys Alternative Movie Awards
Once again – from all of us...
We saw new films from Hayao Miyazaki, Jeff Nichols, Greta Gerwig, Yorgos Lanthimos, Paul King, Mark Jenkin, Sofia Coppola, M. Night Shyamalan, Nicole Holofcener, Pedro Almodovar, Brandon Cronenberg, Emerald Fennell, Ari Aster, and a new TV series from Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij – life in the chaotic tubetunnel is vibrant indeed!
It is with this spirit in mind that we, in our fifteenth year, take our fourteenth lookback and the films and people we want to celebrate in…
The 2023 Truffles – The HeyUGuys Alternative Movie Awards
Once again – from all of us...
- 12/15/2023
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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The emotion you feel when you open the box of a brand-new Lego set is unmatched, especially when the set pays tribute to your favorite nerdy franchise. From Star Wars to DC Comics to Marvel to virtually every other property you can think of, there’s a Lego set for every kind of fandom. With help from eBay, we’ve picked our very favorite Lego sets you can snatch up this holiday season!
Star Wars The Ghost and Phantom II 75357
The flagship vessel of Star Wars Rebels has been a white whale set for many Lego Star Wars collectors. The original model of The Ghost, released alongside the premiere of the animated series in 2014, has nearly doubled in value. Fans have been clamoring for the Danish toymaker to remake the iconic vehicle for years now, and in...
The emotion you feel when you open the box of a brand-new Lego set is unmatched, especially when the set pays tribute to your favorite nerdy franchise. From Star Wars to DC Comics to Marvel to virtually every other property you can think of, there’s a Lego set for every kind of fandom. With help from eBay, we’ve picked our very favorite Lego sets you can snatch up this holiday season!
Star Wars The Ghost and Phantom II 75357
The flagship vessel of Star Wars Rebels has been a white whale set for many Lego Star Wars collectors. The original model of The Ghost, released alongside the premiere of the animated series in 2014, has nearly doubled in value. Fans have been clamoring for the Danish toymaker to remake the iconic vehicle for years now, and in...
- 11/24/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn is no stranger to bringing high-concept comic book shenanigans to the silver screen. Still, he wonders if there’s a point where poor decisions, shortcuts, and oversaturation could create a fatigue even Hollywood’s comic book movie boom can’t defeat. Speaking with ScreenRant at New York City-Comic-Con, Vaughn let his discontent about the current state of comic book cinema be known.
“I genuinely don’t know what’s happening with the superhero [genre] in the sense that, I do think, maybe we all need a little bit of time off from it,” Vaughn said. “Maybe someone will make something so great that we will get excited again… Superhero films are films. It’s a film that has superheroes in it. I think what happened was that they became superheroes, and the film part wasn’t that important.”
“When you’re making a superhero movie, you sort...
“I genuinely don’t know what’s happening with the superhero [genre] in the sense that, I do think, maybe we all need a little bit of time off from it,” Vaughn said. “Maybe someone will make something so great that we will get excited again… Superhero films are films. It’s a film that has superheroes in it. I think what happened was that they became superheroes, and the film part wasn’t that important.”
“When you’re making a superhero movie, you sort...
- 10/24/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn knows a thing or two about bringing comic books to life on the big screen as the filmmaker behind acclaimed outings such as “Kick-Ass” and “X-Men: First Class.” In a recent interview with ScreenRant, the director shared his thoughts on the current era of comic book movies. He said poor visual effects are negatively impacting superhero movies, while also sharing his belief that Marvel needs to take a “less is more” approach.
“I genuinely don’t know what’s happening with the superhero [genre] in the sense that, I do think, maybe we all need a little bit of time off from it,” Vaughn said. “Maybe someone will make something so great that we will get excited again… Superhero films are films. It’s a film that has superheroes in it. I think what happened was that they became superheroes, and the film part wasn’t that important.
“I genuinely don’t know what’s happening with the superhero [genre] in the sense that, I do think, maybe we all need a little bit of time off from it,” Vaughn said. “Maybe someone will make something so great that we will get excited again… Superhero films are films. It’s a film that has superheroes in it. I think what happened was that they became superheroes, and the film part wasn’t that important.
- 10/23/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Matthew Vaughn has implored Marvel to focus on quality over quantity.The 'Kick-Ass' director fears that "superhero fatigue" is having an impact on movies in the genre and urged the major studios not to bore audiences with so many projects.Speaking to Screen Rant, Matthew said: "I think at least DC is under; I think James Gunn and (Peter Safran) they've got a good chance of popping, and hopefully, (Kevin) Feige will go back to less is more and make less films and concentrate on making them great."The 52-year-old director was shocked that 'The Flash' – a film that he "really enjoyed" – bombed at the box office earlier this year and wonders if it was due to audience exasperation.Matthew explained: "What really freaked me out was that I really enjoyed 'The Flash'. I thought it was a really good film, right? And it died at the box office,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Matthew Vaughn is no stranger to the superhero genre being the director of Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class and has a suggestion for Marvel Studios and DC as “superhero fatigue” continues to be a topic of conversation.
“I think at least DC is under; I think James Gunn and [Peter Safran] they’ve got a good chance of popping, and hopefully, [Kevin] Feige will go back to less is more and make less films and concentrate on making them great,” Vaughn said in an interview with Screen Rant.
Vaughn also feels that superhero movies rely too much on CGI saying that it has “f***ed up everything as well because you feel like you’re watching a video game.”
“You’re not with the characters. Apart from Guardians, I still think Groot and the racoon are f***ing pieces of genius, that I feel so much for them. So I’ll be intrigued,...
“I think at least DC is under; I think James Gunn and [Peter Safran] they’ve got a good chance of popping, and hopefully, [Kevin] Feige will go back to less is more and make less films and concentrate on making them great,” Vaughn said in an interview with Screen Rant.
Vaughn also feels that superhero movies rely too much on CGI saying that it has “f***ed up everything as well because you feel like you’re watching a video game.”
“You’re not with the characters. Apart from Guardians, I still think Groot and the racoon are f***ing pieces of genius, that I feel so much for them. So I’ll be intrigued,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Colin Jost and Michael Che were back at the “Weekend Update” desk on Saturday Night Live to take jabs at politics and pop culture.
Jost started off the night by taking a jab a U.S. President Joe Biden and his “strong warning about anyone thinking about attacking Israel.” A cut of all the times that Biden said “Don’t” then played out, which drew the comparison to Guardians of the Galaxy character Groot who only repeats his name as his way of communicating.
“I really like that Biden only needs one word to get his point across,” Jost said. “He’s basically the Groot of presidents.”
Jost was not done roasting Biden when he continued, “To give you an idea how effective ‘Don’t’ is, it’s the same thing Biden says to his dog right before it bites another Secret Service agent.”
The comedian then delivered another joke...
Jost started off the night by taking a jab a U.S. President Joe Biden and his “strong warning about anyone thinking about attacking Israel.” A cut of all the times that Biden said “Don’t” then played out, which drew the comparison to Guardians of the Galaxy character Groot who only repeats his name as his way of communicating.
“I really like that Biden only needs one word to get his point across,” Jost said. “He’s basically the Groot of presidents.”
Jost was not done roasting Biden when he continued, “To give you an idea how effective ‘Don’t’ is, it’s the same thing Biden says to his dog right before it bites another Secret Service agent.”
The comedian then delivered another joke...
- 10/22/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Vin Diesel has been at the center of the Fast and Furious franchise for several films. But at one point, the actor predicted that Furious 7 would be by far the most significant feature in the hit series.
How Vin Diesel and ‘Furious 7’ was affected by Paul Walker’s death Vin Diesel | Massimo Insabato/Getty Images
Vin Diesel and the cast had a difficult time filming the rest of Furious 7 after Paul Walker’s unexpected death. The actor already filmed much of Furious 7 before his accident. Walker’s noticeable absence made Furious 7 feel more than just a movie for everyone involved, including Diesel.
“Fast 7 was the hardest movie I’ve ever had to make and in some ways the most important movie I’ve ever had to make,” Diesel once told Entertainment Tonight (via Contact Music).
Walker’s brothers and a bit of CGI would be...
How Vin Diesel and ‘Furious 7’ was affected by Paul Walker’s death Vin Diesel | Massimo Insabato/Getty Images
Vin Diesel and the cast had a difficult time filming the rest of Furious 7 after Paul Walker’s unexpected death. The actor already filmed much of Furious 7 before his accident. Walker’s noticeable absence made Furious 7 feel more than just a movie for everyone involved, including Diesel.
“Fast 7 was the hardest movie I’ve ever had to make and in some ways the most important movie I’ve ever had to make,” Diesel once told Entertainment Tonight (via Contact Music).
Walker’s brothers and a bit of CGI would be...
- 9/14/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“I Am Groot”, a series of animated shorts created by Kirsten Lepore based on Marvel Comics character ‘Groot’, follows ‘Baby Groot’ , voiced by Vin Diesel, now streaming Season 2, on Disney+:
“…each short follows ‘Baby Groot’ as he grows up in the galaxy, going on adventures with new and unusual characters that get him into trouble…”
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“…each short follows ‘Baby Groot’ as he grows up in the galaxy, going on adventures with new and unusual characters that get him into trouble…”
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- 9/7/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
I Am Groot’s Kirsten Lepore had a pipe dream that involved giving Baby Groot a nose, and she never imagined that Marvel Studios would actually say yes to the zany idea.
The head writer-director is back with a second volume of animated shorts for Disney+, including the aforementioned episode, “Groot Noses Around.” The noseless tree-like creature from James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy discovers the wonder (and the horror) that a sense of smell can offer, culminating in a gag that perfectly illustrates how young children will often take the path of least resistance.
“‘Groot gets a nose’ was the original logline, and I felt like I was sneaking it under the door at the eleventh hour,” Lepore tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I was like, ‘There’s no way [Marvel Studios is] going to choose this one.’ So I was shocked when that one came back circled.”
Lepore is also...
The head writer-director is back with a second volume of animated shorts for Disney+, including the aforementioned episode, “Groot Noses Around.” The noseless tree-like creature from James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy discovers the wonder (and the horror) that a sense of smell can offer, culminating in a gag that perfectly illustrates how young children will often take the path of least resistance.
“‘Groot gets a nose’ was the original logline, and I felt like I was sneaking it under the door at the eleventh hour,” Lepore tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I was like, ‘There’s no way [Marvel Studios is] going to choose this one.’ So I was shocked when that one came back circled.”
Lepore is also...
- 9/6/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the MCU’s most beloved characters, Groot, has returned to the small screen once again as the second season of the animated short series I am Groot has been released on Disney+. If a series were centered on any other B-tier character of any other existing MCU IP (read Agatha), I would have gone on a rant about the MCU overexploiting its characters, but Groot is special, even among the ragtag ensemble known as The Guardians of the Galaxy. In fact, unsurprisingly, the only two good ventures the MCU has released this year are based on characters from Guardians of the Galaxy, the first being the final, third installment of the movie series, and the second being this compilation of shorts we are going to discuss.
I am Groot is the fourth release of the ongoing fifth phase of the MCU’s storytelling, but chronologically, it falls right...
I am Groot is the fourth release of the ongoing fifth phase of the MCU’s storytelling, but chronologically, it falls right...
- 9/6/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Even though MCU’s television schedule was recently reshuffled, with many upcoming series delayed, and some of them even indefinitely, we still have a handful of MCU content to watch by the end of this year. Apart from ‘Loki’ Season 2, which starts in October, and ‘The Marvels,’ which opens in theaters in November, MCU fans will get to watch the second season of ‘I Am Groot,’ a series of shorts that premiered last year. Everyone’s favorite tree, voiced by Vin Diesel, returns with another five episodes.
Vin Diesel debuted as Groot in 2014’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ written and directed by James Gunn. After the original Groot was killed off in the movie, he was succeeded by Baby Groot, who appeared only in 2017’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ before teenage Groot came onto a scene in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ a year later. However, only that one appearance...
Vin Diesel debuted as Groot in 2014’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ written and directed by James Gunn. After the original Groot was killed off in the movie, he was succeeded by Baby Groot, who appeared only in 2017’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ before teenage Groot came onto a scene in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ a year later. However, only that one appearance...
- 9/3/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
Vin Diesel is making a quick return to the role of everyone’s favorite Flora Colossus after last appearing in the MCU in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
As Rocket once put it, Groot’s “vocabulistics [are] limited” to mainly being able to say the phrase “I am Groot,” leaving Diesel - who has provided the voice for Groot in all of his MCU appearances, - with the continuing challenge of conveying what his character is trying to say. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t have some fun in the process.
Groot's Post-Guardians 3 MCU Return Is Imminent Read full article on The Direct.
As Rocket once put it, Groot’s “vocabulistics [are] limited” to mainly being able to say the phrase “I am Groot,” leaving Diesel - who has provided the voice for Groot in all of his MCU appearances, - with the continuing challenge of conveying what his character is trying to say. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t have some fun in the process.
Groot's Post-Guardians 3 MCU Return Is Imminent Read full article on The Direct.
- 9/3/2023
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
It's safe to say that Vin Diesel is an actor who has made the most out of every single opportunity given to him. From voicing Groot in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise -- a role that requires him to say just three words over and over again most of the time (and in multiple languages) -- to leading the "Fast & Furious" series as Dom Toretto, Diesel has generated more than $14 billion at the box office through the movies he's starred in. Yet, it is a modest, mid-budget hit from a decade ago that remains arguably the most fascinating thing he's ever done. With 2013's "Riddick," Diesel used every tool at his disposal to bring a passion project to fruition.
In...
It's safe to say that Vin Diesel is an actor who has made the most out of every single opportunity given to him. From voicing Groot in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise -- a role that requires him to say just three words over and over again most of the time (and in multiple languages) -- to leading the "Fast & Furious" series as Dom Toretto, Diesel has generated more than $14 billion at the box office through the movies he's starred in. Yet, it is a modest, mid-budget hit from a decade ago that remains arguably the most fascinating thing he's ever done. With 2013's "Riddick," Diesel used every tool at his disposal to bring a passion project to fruition.
In...
- 9/3/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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Disney’s latest live-action remake of an animated classic is the biggest new addition to Disney+ this month but September’s debuts stretch almost all the way back to the studio’s beginning thanks to some newly added shorts. Disney’s musical history even gets a tribute from one of classical music’s biggest stars. But first: The month on Disney+ begins under the sea.
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Disney’s latest live-action remake of an animated classic is the biggest new addition to Disney+ this month but September’s debuts stretch almost all the way back to the studio’s beginning thanks to some newly added shorts. Disney’s musical history even gets a tribute from one of classical music’s biggest stars. But first: The month on Disney+ begins under the sea.
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- 9/1/2023
- by Keith Phipps
- Rollingstone.com
The start of September means kids and parents have less time together, as school gets back in session and the days begin to get shorter and shorter. That makes the quality time families have together even more important, which is why Disney+ is bringing some fantastic new titles to its platform this month.
New episodes of “Ahsoka” will continue to debut every Tuesday in September, but the headliner of this month is the new live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” that makes its streaming debut! Check it out below, along with the other top 5 titles The Streamable is most excited for on Disney+ this month!
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It’s a classic tale that fans know by heart, brought to...
New episodes of “Ahsoka” will continue to debut every Tuesday in September, but the headliner of this month is the new live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” that makes its streaming debut! Check it out below, along with the other top 5 titles The Streamable is most excited for on Disney+ this month!
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It’s a classic tale that fans know by heart, brought to...
- 8/31/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
“I Am Groot”, a series of animated shorts created by Kirsten Lepore based on Marvel Comics character ‘Groot’, follows ‘Baby Groot’ , voiced by Vin Diesel, streaming Season 2, September 6, 2023 on Disney+:
“…each short follows ‘Baby Groot’ as he grows up in the galaxy, going on adventures with new and unusual characters that get him into trouble…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…each short follows ‘Baby Groot’ as he grows up in the galaxy, going on adventures with new and unusual characters that get him into trouble…”
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- 8/26/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Several articles have been written about the best action movies of all time, so we narrowed our view. This time, we are exploring the 25 best action movies of the 21st century – released between 2000 and 2023.
Related: 25 Best Movies of the 21st Century, So Far
It’s showtime action, movie lovers! Whether it is the revenge storyline or the protagonist rescuing their loved ones from their deadly antagonists, this list comprises various plots. It is the best of the best guns and ammunition showdown as rated by viewers on IMDb.
25 ‘Dune’ (2021)
IMDb: 8.0/10 709K | Popularity: 58 | Metascore: 74
Duration: 2h 35m | Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama | Director: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya
Box Office Gross: $402 million
Ranking 25th in this list of the top 25 best action movies of the 21st century is the action and adventure-drama “Dune.” In this first installment, a noble family finds itself entangled in a battle for the control...
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It’s showtime action, movie lovers! Whether it is the revenge storyline or the protagonist rescuing their loved ones from their deadly antagonists, this list comprises various plots. It is the best of the best guns and ammunition showdown as rated by viewers on IMDb.
25 ‘Dune’ (2021)
IMDb: 8.0/10 709K | Popularity: 58 | Metascore: 74
Duration: 2h 35m | Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama | Director: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya
Box Office Gross: $402 million
Ranking 25th in this list of the top 25 best action movies of the 21st century is the action and adventure-drama “Dune.” In this first installment, a noble family finds itself entangled in a battle for the control...
- 8/23/2023
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
Mumbai, Aug 23 (Ians) Actor Rohit Bose Roy, who has voiced Peter Quill in all the three Hindi versions of the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ franchise, said that he enjoyed voicing Chris Pratt’s character of Peter Quill as his character is similar to what he is in real life.
Rohit said: “Voicing Chris Pratt in the role of Peter Quill or Star-Lord was so much fun because his character is similar to what I am in real life- fun, engaging and a little cocky. I remember the first time I dubbed for Peter Quill, they were so excited about my voice on Chris Pratt’s face that I became his unofficial voice across India.
“Working in this industry is something that makes me happy, and the fact that the film is a part of the epic Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy franchise only adds to my happiness.”
The actors...
Rohit said: “Voicing Chris Pratt in the role of Peter Quill or Star-Lord was so much fun because his character is similar to what I am in real life- fun, engaging and a little cocky. I remember the first time I dubbed for Peter Quill, they were so excited about my voice on Chris Pratt’s face that I became his unofficial voice across India.
“Working in this industry is something that makes me happy, and the fact that the film is a part of the epic Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy franchise only adds to my happiness.”
The actors...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“Candyman” filmmaker Nia DaCosta is making her superhero directorial debut with Marvel’s upcoming “The Marvels,” a sequel to “Captain Marvel” that teams Brie Larson’s eponymous superhero with Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau from “WandaVision” and Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan from “Ms. Marvel.” It’s been a shaky year for comic book tentpoles, with Marvel’s own “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and other films like “The Flash” and “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” flopping at the box office. Marvel is surely hoping “The Marvels” pans out more like “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” ($845 million worldwide), and DaCosta is highly aware that superhero fatigue is very real right now.
“I think superhero fatigue absolutely exists,” DaCosta told Total Film magazine. “The biggest difference from the other MCU movies to date is that [‘The Marvels’ is] really wacky, and silly. The worlds we go to in this movie are worlds unlike others...
“I think superhero fatigue absolutely exists,” DaCosta told Total Film magazine. “The biggest difference from the other MCU movies to date is that [‘The Marvels’ is] really wacky, and silly. The worlds we go to in this movie are worlds unlike others...
- 8/11/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The core Disney+ streaming service added 800,000 subscribers in the June quarter. Disney+ Hotstar went (far) in the other direction.
Hotstar, the name for Disney+ in India and other Southeast Asia countries, lost 12.5 million subs — or about a quarter of its remaining members — from April to June, which is Disney’s fiscal third quarter. Disney+ Hotstar’s membership has been getting obliterated since Disney lost its Ipl cricket rights.
While those numbers look horrible, the truth is that Hotstar barely brings in any money anyway. (Disney+ core’s average revenue per user is $6.58/month; Hotstar’s Arpu is just 59 cents.)
Adding in Hulu and ESPN+, Disney the company now has a grand total of 219.6 million global streaming subscriptions. Rival Netflix ended June with 238.39 million global paid subscribers — yes, it’s pulling away again.
Disney’s new subscriptions breakdown looks like this:
Disney+ (core): 105.7 million subscriptions
Disney+ Hotstar: 40.4 million subscriptions
Hulu:...
Hotstar, the name for Disney+ in India and other Southeast Asia countries, lost 12.5 million subs — or about a quarter of its remaining members — from April to June, which is Disney’s fiscal third quarter. Disney+ Hotstar’s membership has been getting obliterated since Disney lost its Ipl cricket rights.
While those numbers look horrible, the truth is that Hotstar barely brings in any money anyway. (Disney+ core’s average revenue per user is $6.58/month; Hotstar’s Arpu is just 59 cents.)
Adding in Hulu and ESPN+, Disney the company now has a grand total of 219.6 million global streaming subscriptions. Rival Netflix ended June with 238.39 million global paid subscribers — yes, it’s pulling away again.
Disney’s new subscriptions breakdown looks like this:
Disney+ (core): 105.7 million subscriptions
Disney+ Hotstar: 40.4 million subscriptions
Hulu:...
- 8/9/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
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