Posts

Promotion for Wonder Woman 1984 has continued to ramp up, following its revised theatrical release date of October 2, 2020. This has led to new interviews, merchandise, and images relating to WW84 being released, providing new details of what’s to come. ADVERTISEMENT Junior novelizations based on the film have also already been released , providing spoiler-filled information about several significant aspects of the film’s events and characters. WW84 ’s promotion has not been shy about releasing production stills either,...

Last week was a rollercoaster for the Xbox brand. From doubling the price of Xbox Live Gold to immediately backpedaling the same day , Xbox avoided a catastrophe. This week, however, some unexpected news surfaced about previous attempts at a shakeup in the handheld market from Xbox. ADVERTISEMENT SEVERAL PITCHES FOR A HANDHELD XBOX During a live stream of the New York Game Awards, as reported by GamesRadar+ , former Microsoft President of Entertainment & Devices Division Robbie Bach discussed multiple attempts of Xbox employees pitching handheld Xbox consoles during his tenure....

Ant-Man had a surprisingly important role in the conclusion of the Infinity Saga. So important, that one could say the pint-sized hero basically saved the world. It was far from what anyone thought he’d do in the fight against Thanos. The Ant-Man films aren’t always ranked the highest in fans’ rankings, but the third in the franchise is likely to change that––after all, it’s set to introduce the proper Kang the Conqueror....

The highly-anticipated professionally shot film of Broadway’s Hamilton hit Disney+ today, but whether you’re planning to watch the musical or not, all Marvel fans can appreciate its debut on the streaming service. It gave a peak into what Disney’s Executive Chairman and former CEO Bob Iger has been watching lately… NEWS Iger, as he often does for new content under the Disney label, took to Twitter to promote Hamilton ’s Disney+ launch...

Can Coconut Oil Clog Your Pores? Shutterstock By Phoebe McRae/Nov. 29, 2019 4:10 pm EST There have been so many claims about what coconut oil can and can’t do that we’ve lost count. Over the past few years, we’ve heard it can whiten teeth, treat acne, and prevent wrinkles, but is it really something we should be putting on our faces? According to Dr. Craig Austin, the dermatologist at New York medical spa Cane + Austin, the answer is (unfortunately) no....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is set to fully explore the concept of alternate realities and will likely explain the rules behind the MCU’s multiverse. The sequel will showcase the return of Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular sorcerer alongside Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff. The original behind-the-scenes plan for Multiverse of Madness was for Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson to take directing duties, but creative differences led to his departure. It was then revealed that Sam Raimi would take over the directing chair from Derrickson....

Gigi Hadid Opens Up About Her Pregnancy Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/May 1, 2020 2:59 pm EST Supermodel Gigi Hadid has officially confirmed she’s pregnant! The mom-to-be is expecting her first child with former One Direction member, Zayn Malik. According to People, the on-and-off couple first started dating in Nov. 2015 and broke up in March 2018. However distance seems to have made the heart grow fonder, as the pair recently rekindled their romance late last year around the holidays....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s success can be seen far outside the franchise’s box office return and the incredible fan reception. Marvel Studios’ movies and Disney+ shows have also served as inspiration for exciting merchandise and thrilling fan attractions, largely at Disney theme parks all over the world. 2021 held the grand opening for one of these new attractions, Avengers Campus, at Disneyland’s California Adventure in Anaheim, California. Building on the “Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!...

How Tory Burch Is Helping People During The Pandemic Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/April 19, 2020 7:31 pm EST Tory Burch may have made a name for herself as a high-end fashion designer best known for her signature ballet flats, but by the time the COVID-19 pandemic is over, she might have made a name for herself for another matter entirely. Today, Burch is not just working with medical equipment manufacturers to keep healthcare professionals protected, she’s also leading an industry-wide push to get government stimulus for the fashion retail industry, which has been hit hard by lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders....

You don’t really need that much toilet paper Shutterstock Yes, toilet paper is something we all use multiple times per day (especially if we’re women). But no, you probably don’t use — or need — quite as much as you think. We ran the numbers, and it looks like half a roll of TP should see a man through two weeks at home, while a woman may need two and a half rolls for the same time period (perhaps TP-based matchups will become a coronavirus dating thing, as women with only two rolls will be ISO men with half a roll to spare)....

Fans have been wondering who would direct the next Avengers movie ever since Avengers: Endgame . Due to the ever-growing presence of cosmic elements in the MCU, some fans have even speculated that James Gunn could take the helm of the next Avengers movie. The Direct even wrote a feature article speculating on who Marvel Studios would most likely choose to direct the next installment with James Gunn being the least likely option....

It’s no secret that Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a very long movie, with its four-hour run time doubling the length of 2017’s original cut completed by Joss Whedon. At one point the project was intended to be released as a mini-series with multiple episodes , however, that idea was scrapped in favor of being a longer film. ADVERTISEMENT Snyder has heavily discussed how the story is broken up into six distinct chapters...

WARNING - This article contains spoilers from the season final of Loki Loki has concluded, the multiverse is in madness, and the man behind the curtain has been revealed. ADVERTISEMENT After speculation of Mephisto appearing in WandaVision and an old-man Steve Rogers cameoing in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier proved false, fans finally got their guy in Loki’s finale…kind of. Jonathan Majors made his long-awaited Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as the creator of the Time Variance Authority, He Who Remains....

Despite the potentially troubling production of Eternals , which may have in fact benefited by being delayed , it is still looking like one of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious movies. Angelina Jolie became one of the most supportive members of the cast, praising Barry Keoghan’s “unique” personality . Lauren Ridloff, who will soon become the first deaf superhero in the MCU, spoke about her time on Eternals ’ set during re-shoots and working alongside Angelina Jolie....

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings appears to be one of the most unique films in the MCU’s Phase 4 line-up as Marvel once again tackles another genre for the first time. Throughout the 13 years of the MCU, fans have been treated to political thrillers, period pieces, romantic comedies, and now, martial arts spectacles. However, it seems that in classic Marvel fashion, Shang-Chi’s cinematic debut will be a lot more than just a martial arts film as evidence is continuing to build that Simu Liu’s hero will have surprise powers and abilities in the blockbuster film....

Marvel Studios is in the age of expansion in terms of showcasing its movies beyond the screen. Through the years, a plethora of different attractions that include characters from the MCU has been revealed, taking things to a whole new level. Recently, Disney launched the Avengers Campus at the House of Mouse’s California Adventure in Anaheim, giving fans a close-up experience with notable heroes from the franchise. Epcot also unveiled a Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride based on the MCU’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, a story-coaster that allows fans to help the Guardians in their mission....

Marvel’s What If…? will serve as the blockbuster studio’s first venture into animation with much of its star-studded live-action cast tagging along for the ride. Each episode of the animated anthology will explore a different timeline as it tackles alternate takes on different MCU films and characters. ADVERTISEMENT With the series premiere quickly approaching, What If…?’s head writer has praised one particular Marvel star for going all out on his voice role....

Being clairsentient turns you into a psychic sponge Shutterstock Clairsentience lets you sense energies and emotions of everything around you. People who have this ability are also considered to be sensitive and empathic, which means they can often end up feeling overwhelmed and burdened by any negative energies around them. Because it is one of the lesser-known abilities associated with ESP, Psychic Guild says some people view clairsentience as one of the most underrated of all psychic abilities....

Apple Spotify ADVERTISEMENT Google Podcast News from all three corners of The Direct this week. Star Wars has stopped production on The Rangers of New Republic series. The Rock gives us some looks at the filming of Black Adam, and Marvel press tours are BACK! ADVERTISEMENT The Bad Batch is a quarter of the way in, and we dive into where the series is heading. With all three universes starting a new chapter, we dive into the balance of meeting new characters and expanding on old ones....

Daul Kim YouTube Model Daul Kim of Seoul, South Korea, was a muse for designers like Chanel and Alexander McQueen. She appeared in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and seemed, on the surface, to have everything, including a great sense of humor (as evinced in this video footage) and a keen artistic sensibility. Kim had a blog, quirkily titled I Like to Fork Myself, which functioned as a kind of running diary....