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The DC Extended Universe is slowly working its way back into the limelight, starting with the release of Wonder Woman 1984 this holiday season. Following this anticipated debut, the studio has a slate of sequels and new franchise movies works for the next few years. One of these solo films is Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam , which has officially found one of its newest supporting cast members. ADVERTISEMENT NEWS The Hollywood Reporter...

Warner Bros. is slowly building the future of the DC Extended Universe, which will bring a franchise-record four new movies to theaters in 2022. Included in this group is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Black Adam, which has cameras rolling after going through more than a decade of development. The classic DC anti-hero is set to see his first live action adventure alongside the Justice Society of America and more. While plot details are being kept under wraps for now, small teases have revealed looks at Hawkman’s Thanagarian Star Cruiser and even the first small glimpse at Johnson’s Black Adam costume....

Can Pregnant Moms Pass Coronavirus To Their Babies? Shutterstock By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/March 17, 2020 11:22 am EST With the threat of coronavirus — also known as COVID-19 — growing, a lot of people are understandably worried. Among the most concerned are expectant mothers who are worried about how contracting coronavirus may affect their child. Can pregnant moms actually pass coronavirus on to their babies? While we are still learning about coronavirus and how it works, a new research study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics shows that moms likely don’t pass coronavirus on to their babies....

Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland Getty Images In 1999, Julia Roberts starred as the female lead in The Runaway Bride — a role for which she was well-suited. In the early ’90s, Roberts acquired real-life experience as, well, a runaway bride. In July 1991, People reported that 23-year-old Roberts and 24-year-old actor Kiefer Sutherland’s nuptials would be “the fantasy wedding of the decade.” But, just two days before their wedding was set to take place, Roberts called it off....

While franchises are nothing new to Hollywood and pop culture, particularly in recent years, it’s safe to say that the industry has never seen anything like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In addition to its ever-growing library of films and projects, the MCU has been able to do what other franchises haven’t in terms of their connective storytelling, the balance of fan service and fresh storytelling, and overall, consistency. ADVERTISEMENT Therefore, it’s no wonder that Lucasfilm, who many fans feel fail in the areas that Marvel succeeds, tapped the MCU’s own He Who Remains - Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige - to tackle a Star Wars film....

Warner Bros. has seemingly been struggling to wrangle enough subscribers to make HBO Max as much of a success as it needs to be to offset the investment they have put into it. It doesn’t help that many of their most popular movies have frequently been removed from the platform due to preexisting licensing deals with other streaming services or networks. While Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins never excluded the possibility of Wonder Woman 1984 from being released on HBO Max, she only said that it wouldn’t be exclusively released on the platform and that the theatrical experience was still important to her....

After a brief exit from Marvel Studios, James Gunn was quickly signed on by Warner Bros. to develop a sequel/reboot to 2016’s Suicide Squad. Since officially joining the project in February 2019, Gunn has been praised by his cast and crew alike, and has teased that The Suicide Squad is the “most fun” he’s ever had working on a film. Sorry, Guardians of the Galaxy fans. Don’t take it personally. ADVERTISEMENT...

Apart from Tom Hiddleston’s return as the titular God of Mischief, Loki’s lineup has consisted of characters making their MCU debuts. Many of the new faces have quickly become fan favorites, but one of a different variety has already become dearly beloved. Sentient clock Miss Minutes hasn’t had much screentime, but her scenes have been particularly intriguing for those invested in the world-building of not only the Time Variance Authority, but the future of the MCU in general (like that warning of a “Multiversal War” in the first episode)....

What If…? was a big deal when it was announced. The show was set to be the first animated venture by Marvel Studios, one that would also be within the franchise’s continuity. It was certainly a lot to take in, and many didn’t know what to expect. Jump to today, and the world has newly beloved characters such as Hayley Atwell’s Captain Carter or the late Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa Star-Lord. It’s safe to say that the risk was a success....

The entertainment world is only a few short weeks away from the 94th Academy Awards, where the best of the best from 2021’s theatrical offerings will be up for recognition. This also includes a new fan-voted chance at Oscars glory for some of the biggest blockbusters of the last few decades. Films like Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Suicide Squad, and more will have their moment in the spotlight, even though it may not earn them a golden statue....

Who is in The Crown’s new Season 3 cast? Netflix Deadline first announced the new recasts in 2017, with news of Colman taking over as Queen Elizabeth. In 2018, The Crown tweeted that award-winning actress Helena Bonham Carter would play Princess Margaret, filling in the shoes of Vanessa Kirby. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paul Bettany was supposed to step in as Prince Philip, formally played by Matt Smith. But due to scheduling conflicts, Outlander’s and Game of Thrones’ Tobias Menzies, was cast instead....

Fans have made it a challenge to find every possible Easter egg placed in the movies by Marvel Studios, some of which are still yet to be found to this day. That same hunt has transitioned to the shows of the MCU with plenty of references found in just the trailers for WandaVision . More references have been discovered in the trailers for Loki and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier...

The second season of The Mandalorian is still on track for its release this October, yet a trailer is nowhere in sight. Nevertheless, details about the upcoming season and the series’ future have continued to come out. Showrunner Jon Favreau spoke about the series moving forward, likening its production to an animated series. The music of the series has also been a major aspect of interest, with the composer teasing that he is excited for the direction it will take....

The Surprising Way Millie Bobby Brown Learned An American Accent Leon Bennett/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/April 1, 2020 12:46 pm EST Millie Bobby Brown gives an incredible performance on Stranger Things. She’s so compelling as Eleven and does such a good job that it’s easy to forget that Brown’s accent on the show isn’t actually her own. The English actress worked hard to speak with a convincing American accent, but she had a lot of fun doing it....

These Are The Dangers Of Holotropic Breathwork Shutterstock By Joey Keogh/Feb. 4, 2020 10:41 am EST Meditation. Isolation. Manifestation. It seems like every week there’s a new wellness trend claiming to help us think ourselves better. Holotropic breathwork is just the latest in a long line of “magical” fix-all cures that seemingly require little real effort and yet have major implications for our overall health and well-being. Healthline notes that holotropic breathwork is defined as a therapeutic breathing practice intended to assist with spiritual and psychological growth by creating an altered state of consciousness....

The queen sends hundreds of Christmas cards every year Wpa Pool/Getty Images Even in the age of e-cards and paperless greetings, members of the British royal family, including Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, still send out Christmas cards. Express says the royal family’s most senior members have a Christmas card list made up of about 750 people. This includes family members and friends, of course, as well as recipients outside the family’s immediate circle....

This Is What Happens When You Stop Doing Keto Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Jan. 14, 2020 10:03 am EST It’s high in fat but low in carbohydrates. And while it may have worked for you, your body may be telling you that it’s time to get off the keto diet. No one is likely to judge you for wanting to stop grazing on fatty food, and there are several reasons you might want to do so....

Tom Hiddleston sure has a following, one that was likely a key factor in sky-rocketing Loki’s popularity and success. The show even broke records for Disney+, something that isn’t new for Marvel’s newly-released streaming ventures. While WandaVision focused on the exploration of grief and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in legacy, Loki’s theme revolved around identity. In doing so, it introduced the concept of branch realities—and from them, Variants. ADVERTISEMENT...

It’s hard to believe Marvel Studios’ smash hit streaming debut, WandaVision premiered nearly three months ago. It seems like it was yesterday that fans around the world were feverishly speculating on just what was going on with Wanda Maximoff’s crazy sitcom world. In subsequent episodes, viewers obviously got the answers they were looking for, along with the promise that The Scarlet Witch and Vision’s storylines will continue in the MCU. Maximoff will next appear in the hotly anticipated Doctor Strange sequel,...

Warning — This article contains minor spoilers for WandaVision WandaVision is about to start a new era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, kicking off the banner year of the franchise that will see the arrival of multiple projects after an uneventful 2020. As the official title suggests, the inaugural MCU Disney+ series will place the spotlight on the powerful pair of Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany’s Vision, giving the couple a chance to continue their story in an unusual way....