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Marvel Studios’ recent movie celebration sizzle reel was released recently, featuring new footage and major announcements from much of the upcoming Phase 4 slate. After a long wait, the MCU montage featured the first official footage from the Gemma Chan-led Eternals which is set to release in November, featuring new looks at the entire immortal team. Additionally, several clips were included from both Black Widow and Shang-Chi , which are slated to release in July and September, respectively....

With Marvel Studios’ first animated series, there comes a whole new array of challenges and opportunities for the MCU. One of the biggest talking points of What If…? so far is the voice acting, specifically, the voice acting for characters not voiced by the original actor. There have been hits and misses on this voice-acting venture across the board. The majority of woes actually come from the original voice actors who seem slightly off in the recording booth, while the replacement voices have actually become a bright spot on the series....

We all wish we could be superheroes. While we may not be able to take some Super-Soldier serum, summon thunder and lightning, or fly around in an Iron Man suit, we can embody the spirit of our favorite Marvel characters by remembering the many pearls of wisdom they’ve dropped over the years. Here are 20 of our favorite inspirational quotes from the MCU: “Don’t waste it. Don’t waste your life.” (Ho Yinsen, Iron Man...

Orange Is The New Black Season 7 Release Date, Trailer, And Cast Netflix By Cat Lafuente/July 1, 2019 11:47 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With the release of Orange Is the New Black, Netflix outdid itself once again. After all, it wasn’t all that long ago when “Netflix and Chill” was actually a thing, mostly due to the fact that there was a dearth of good shows to watch on the streaming service....

After 1983’s Return of the Jedi , most people believed Emperor Palpatine met his fate when Anakin Skywalker threw him down a large shaft on the second Death Star. Around ten years later, a new comic book series titled Dark Empire offered a new story set after these events, in which the Emperor was able to cheat death utilizing clones of his former body. Once Disney took over the franchise, however, they did not consider this a part of their new “canon,” eliminating almost all chances of seeing the character again....

While Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - officially confirmed for a September 3, 2021 theatrical release - looks to be another home run for Marvel, it’s also a first for the studio in several important ways. In addition to being Marvel’s first Asian superhero movie, Shang-Chi is the MCU’s first martial arts film and its first Phase 4 solo origin story. ADVERTISEMENT It’s also Marvel’s first film since 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home to receive an exclusive theatrical release....

The Rise of Skywalker was not the Star Wars finale that many expected, proving to be one of the franchise’s most divisive installments. A troubled production led to several story decisions that fans found dissatisfying, one of which was the Emperor’s confusing plan that has now received a bit more clarification in a new novel. Rey’s parentage was also an ever-changing concept, with actress Daisy Ridley being told that “she was no one” prior to the Palpatine reveal in Episode 9....

It’s no secret that Star Wars is a transmedia franchise, using various forms to tell a compelling story to the audience. A huge chunk of the narrative comes from the movies, but it seems that the small screen’s dominance is fast approaching, thanks to the success of The Mandalorian . However, before the popularity of Disney+, Star Wars used video games as a medium to craft interesting narratives to further expand the franchise’s lore....

Grace VanderWaal is tomboy chic Getty Images At only 14, this girl certainly looked the part of a bona fide superstar at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. Grace VanderWaal, the ukulele-wielding wunderkind who took the music industry by storm after winning the eleventh season of America’s Got Talent, stayed true to the beat of her own drum with her outfit on the Billboard Music Awards red carpet. The young star — who introduced performer Shawn Mendes at the awards ceremony — showed up to the red carpet looking quite dapper in a spin on the classic power suit....

The Reason Louis Vuitton Bags Are So Expensive Afp Contributor/Getty Images By S. Nicole Lane/Jan. 10, 2020 3:08 pm EST Louis Vuitton’s legacy dates back to 1854 when he opened his first store, but it wasn’t until 1892, after the World’s Fair, that he began making his iconic handbags. The famed bags are known to never be on discount and are expected to last 20 years, if not more (via India Today)....

The Untold Truth Of Aidy Bryant Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Cat Lafuente/Feb. 18, 2020 10:52 am EST Aidy Bryant — like many of the women who have starred on Saturday Night Life before her, including Gilda Radner, Maya Rudolph, and Tina Fey, for example — is not only hilarious, but she’s also a trailblazer. The comedian and Shrill actress is one of the youngest cast members ever to appear on the show, and she’s a woman of size, a first in casting for the comedy juggernaut....

Strong ratings led HGTV to renew Flip or Flop Nashville Instagram HGTV viewers clearly enjoyed watching house-flipping exes DeRon Jenkins and Page Turner ply their trade on Flip or Flop Nashville. This was evidenced by the show’s spectacular ratings and the network’s decision to pick the series up for a 12-episode second season. In a March 2018 press release announcing the pickup, HGTV declared that a total of 9.7 million viewers tuned in to watch the first season, which also managed to garner a “top 5 cable ranking among upscale women 25-54” in its Thursday night time slot....

The Mandalorian stunned with its spectacular visual effects, making use of innovative technology such as ILM Stagecraft and Unreal Engine to create its worlds. The series will continue to use this technology going forward, with showrunner Jon Favreau saying it allows the production to be “much more contained.” Some of these efforts have already been seen in the recent release of the trailer for The Mandalorian season 2, which matches the same level of production quality seen in the prior season....

Fervor for the Dragon Age series resurfaced recently when Bioware released a trailer for the next game in the series at The Game Awards . The trailer shows off several fantasy-inspired characters and emphasizes a castle in several shots throughout. Despite showing off the game in December, Bioware has yet to announce a release date for the anticipated next entry in the Dragon Age series. ADVERTISEMENT More news about Dragon Age...

Marvel is coming off a packed year of releases in 2021 and is already moving full steam ahead towards its next slate of projects. One of the most anticipated Marvel Studios 2022 releases is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the long-awaited sequel to 2018’s Black Panther. Following the tragic loss of leading man, Chadwick Boseman, fans have been wondering how the Black Panther sequel will forge ahead without T’Challa, but Marvel has a plan and is already well into production on the film....

After the Skywalker Saga ended with a critically mixed Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, the Star Wars universe is looking bright heading into the 2020s decade. Kicking things off was the final season of the animated The Clone Wars, which premiered on Disney+ in February. October saw the debut of Season 2 of The Mandalorian , which has made exciting headlines every week with each new episode. Looking ahead to the next few years, Disney+ will be the home of new Star Wars content as multiple animated and live-action series are in development for the streaming service....

Batman is one of the most iconic superheroes in the DC universe, which is probably why there’s a whole day dedicated to the hero. September 18 marks Batman Day, and tributes are pouring out on social media in celebration of The Dark Knight. The character will next be seen in Matt Reeves’ dark reboot The Batman, where he will be portrayed by Robert Pattinson. The team is currently hard at work preparing the new film for its 2022 release, but Reeves still managed to post a sneak peek from the editing room in honor of Batman’s special day....

Princess Charlotte and Prince George aren’t the only performers in the family Chris Jackson/Getty Images This isn’t the first time that Princess Charlotte’s star power has been noted. In October, a source told Us Weekly, “Charlotte’s extremely confident and loves attention.” The source said that Prince George “is more reserved,” but added that “he is starting to come out of his shell.” Perhaps his love of performance is helping him build up confidence....

Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye wrapped up its six-episode run on the week of Christmas 2021, which was all too fitting seeing as how the series itself takes place during the Holiday season. In fact, all Clint Barton wanted to do is get home to his family in time for some Yuletide cheer. Of course, he had to first contend with a Black Widow assassin, the Tracksuit Mafia, the Kingpin himself, and an overeager protege named Kate Bishop....

Captain America is one of the main characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it seems that the mantle will live on forever due to the hero’s legacy still being recognized in Phase 4. Chris Evans played the Star-Spangled Avenger during the MCU’s Infinity Saga, starting from 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger all the way to 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Evans portrayed Captain America 10 times in the mega superhero franchise, and many would agree that it is a performance filled with memorable moments....