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Marvel Studios takes a lot of inspiration for its projects from Marvel Comics. The vast majority of its characters have roots in ink and paint; while the studio stays away from directly adapting comic storylines, it definitely uses elements from them, and sometimes even their names. This is very much true for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier , as the series mashes elements of several comic runs plus some original ideas together....

Marvel Studios’ final Disney+ show of the year, Hawkeye, has been a resounding success amongst fans and critics. The introduction of Kate Bishop, alongside the exploration of Clint Barton’s deeper emotional traumas, has made for quite the Christmas adventure. The series has also teased the return of a massive Marvel villain: the Kingpin. Previously played by Vincent D’Onofrio, the character played a significant role in Netflix’s now canceled Daredevil. His rivalry with Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock has been one of the most critically praised Marvel dynamics in recent years....

Here’s How To Recharge Your Healing Crystals Shutterstock By Phoebe McRae/March 26, 2020 5:08 pm EST If you’re a longtime lover of healing crystals, you know all about the importance of recharging them. For those who are beginners, astrologer Nura Rachelle of metaphysical crystal shop Thee Ancients told Bustle, “Starting with beginner’s mind is foundational in setting the right tone with your crystals. You want to establish a relationship with them, acknowledging them as the wise Earth beings that they are....

Here’s Why Lizzy Caplan Thinks Janis Ian Was The Real Villain Of Mean Girls YouTube By Hope Ngo/Oct. 23, 2019 7:54 pm EST We may have always thought that the Plastics were what made the Mean Girls mean. Regina George, Gretchen Wieners, and Karen Smith were the polished teen queens of North Shore High School who set the rules of cool, so it may come as no surprise that they’re petty....

It has been a long time coming. Horizon Forbidden West was first announced last year alongside news releases for the PlayStation 5. The Horizon: Zero Dawn sequel looks to up the robot dinosaur action with protagonist Aloy headed for the west coast of what once was the United States. The initial reveal showcased stunning vistas, a derelict Golden Gate Bridge, and a plethora of new enemies to encounter. ADVERTISEMENT While that first trailer did not show much in the way of gameplay, fans do not have to wait any longer to see the game in action....

How Women’s Perfect Body Types Changed Throughout The Past Decade Shutterstock By Korey Denton/Dec. 13, 2019 11:49 am EST Throughout the years, women’s perfect body types have evolved, shifting as the societal ideas of what defines perfect have changed. As far as women’s bodies are concerned, there hasn’t really ever been a time when society didn’t tell women what they were supposed to look like. As far back as the paleolithic era, there has been an ideal body type for women, and that hasn’t really changed much throughout the course of history....

Constantine is one of the most intriguing properties of the DC franchise due to its otherworldly take on mystical creatures and its entertaining character beats. Right now, John Constantine is aboard the Waverider in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, but plans for a silver screen revival for the character are reportedly being mapped out. Interestingly, The Direct’s exclusive report previously revealed that a live-action movie centered on John Constantine is currently in development at Warner Bros....

After about a month away from releasing content, Marvel Studios is set to come back with a monster outing in Chloé Zhao’s Eternals. With over a dozen new characters and locations unlike any ever seen before, this franchise could be on its way to releasing one of its best movies to date with this thrilling adventure. Taking a trip 7,000 years into the MCU’s past, Marvel will look to fill in gaps in the story’s earliest days long before Captain America fought in World War II and Iron Man escaped from the Afghan cave....

Marvel Studios is deep into production on various new properties releasing in 2022 and 2023. Among these is the Disney+ series Secret Invasion, one of the most highly-anticipated adaptations from Marvel Comics. Bringing back MCU regulars like Cobie Smulders’ Maria Hill alongside Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn’s Talos, this series will put everything fans know about the MCU into question, as imposters are potentially lurking everywhere. More so than almost any of its Disney+ counterparts, the secrets from Secret Invasion’s story and imagery have remained very hidden....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness may not be the talk of the town right now, but that’s going to change in a big way when the calendar flips over to 2022. The Benedict Cumberbatch-starring sequel looks to bring an element of horror into the MCU as Doctor Strange traverses the Multiverse. Alongside Stephen Strange will be other MCU characters like Wanda Maxinoff and newcomer America Chavez. ADVERTISEMENT One thing that has been rumored about the project is the introduction of Marvel’s underwater realm, something that could see an expansion in the upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever....

Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is just over two weeks from finally debuting with WandaVision set to stream on Disney+. As the first Marvel series to fully complete filming and post-production, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany’s solo show faced an extended delay due to the worldwide pandemic, but Marvel CCO Kevin Feige and the team are ecstatic for it to open the doors for the MCU’s future.Focused on a wacky sitcom alternate reality that Scarlet Witch creates, WandaVision will look to solve a big mystery: How exactly has Vision come back to life?...

Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is currently on hold due to the virus pandemic. One notable development that sent shockwaves to MCU fans was the delayed release of Black Widow to theaters worldwide. While no word has been given regarding the new release date of the film, rumors suggest that the film is still on track to be released in theaters down the line. Even so, fans have been engaged in an ongoing debate over whether the film should be released on Disney+ instead, which was supported by Red Guardian-actor David Harbour....

Marvel Studios is known, among many things, for being geniuses when it comes to casting the perfect actors into their ideal roles . Even when it takes years for a match to come together, Marvel CCO Kevin Feige and his team have made it clear that one of the most important parts of their stories is having the talent that fits best for each individual hero. This is already showing to be the case in Phase 4 with casting announcements of Hollywood veterans like...

One of the most surprising Star Wars-related announcements from Disney’s Investor Day Event in December 2020 was that of Patty Jenkins’ Star Wars: Rogue Squadron. For the Wonder Woman director, Rogue Squadron will be Jenkins’ first foray into that galaxy far, far away. And, according to her, the story will be completely original and follow a new generation of starfighter pilots. With a looming December 2023 release date, Jenkins alluded to her story treatment and a screenwriter who she wants to “have his own proper announcement....

Through the years, one of the hallmarks of Star Wars is repetition, whether it’s Death Stars, catchphrases, family conflicts, or loss - particularly when it comes to an appendage. Another reoccurring event from that galaxy far, far away is the loss of lightsabers. While Luke’s lost saber from The Empire Strikes Back was integral to Disney’s sequel trilogy, The Book of Boba Fett has now revisited another lost saber belonging to Yoda....

When Disney acquired Lucasfilm, a new emphasis was placed on Star Wars continuity. Previously, the Expanded Universe existed as a means for fans to continue enjoying tales with their favorite characters, but George Lucas never regarded them as part of his story. When the canon was established in 2014 and the EU slate wiped clean, new stories of all mediums joined Lucas’ films and shows as pieces of the official continuity, though everything previously made can still serve as inspiration for new projects....

Warner Bros. is hard at work expanding its slate of superhero content both in and out of the DC Extended Universe. The studio’s latest effort comes with Matt Reeves’ The Batman, which is finally in theaters after seemingly countless delays over the past couple of years. With Robert Pattinson taking on the leading role, fans are all in on this new version of Gotham City. Thus far, the film has seen an impressive amount of success from a critical standpoint, even though the numbers for its opening weekend at the box office won’t release for a few days....

The Real Meaning Of America Ferrera’s New Baby’s Name Jc Olivera/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/May 11, 2020 3:07 pm EST Congratulations America Ferrera! The Superstore star announced the birth of her second child, Lucia Marisol Williams, who was born on May 4. She and her husband, Ryan Piers Williams, also have a son, Sebastian “Baz” Piers Williams (per E! News). Ferrera waited a few days to share the news, finally revealing the happy event on Mother’s Day, May 10, in an Instagram post....

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released to the world over three months ago, but we’re still learning more about the developmental process of the film. With the home-video release of the film fastly approaching accompanied by the Art of The Rise of Skywalker reference book, key members of the production have been out giving a wave of interviews with internet outlets. Many fans have criticized The Rise of Skywalker...

Children spanning decades Getty Images Very soon after getting married, Queen Elizabeth and Philip got busy producing an heir to the throne. Prince Charles was born in 1948, just a year after his parents’ wedding and around three years before his mother became the Queen. Next came Princess Anne, who was born one year after her brother Charles. Elizabeth and Philip decided not to have any more children until a decade later....