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When Disney bought Fox, some fans were worried that it would mean the Deadpool franchise would be discontinued or knocked down to a PG-13 rating. Then-CEO Bob Iger assured fans that the company intended to keep the Deadpool films R-rated, however. It was finally put to rest when development on the threequel finally began and confirmed (again) that the film would be R-rated. However, it made fans wonder if Marvel Studios would explore this rating for its backlog of violence-adjacent heroes and villains....

Zack Snyder’s Justice League has finally been released after years of DC fans clamoring for Warner Bros. to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut. Despite the film receiving positive reviews, it appears this was the end of Snyder’s time at DC. WarnerMedia Studios CEO Ann Sarnoff recently told Variety in response to The Snyder Cut being released, “With it comes the completion of his trilogy.” The Snyder-Verse trilogy of Man of Steel, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, would’ve never happened without the fans campaigning....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse is a film that’s been a long time coming. Benedict Cumberbatch’s leading sorcerer hasn’t had a solo movie since his debut in 2016. Since then, he’s played a part in other ensemble films such as Avengers: Infinity War, Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home. His moment to finally take on the limelight is at hand as he is forced to try to keep the Multiverse from being destroyed—how hard could it be?...

The MCU is known as a vast and ever-expanding universe. It’s truly a unique beast, one that to this day has never been successfully replicated––even with as hard as Warner Brothers has tried with DC. It’s quite the impressive feat that the entire thing exists in the state it does. Of course, a lot of the credit for the MCU’s continued success goes to none other than Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige....

All the way back in 2008’s Iron Man, the world was introduced to the terrorist organization known as the Ten Rings. That group was led by an even more ominous leader: The Mandarin. However, throughout the Iron Man trilogy, the group never got their due—ending their stay with what is still to this day one of the most decisive twists in all of the MCU. Thankfully, Marvel has seen it fit to properly explore both the Ten Rings and its fearsome leader....

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will serve as the second project of Marvel Studios under the Phase 4 banner of the MCU, and the series will look to continue the surge of positive reception that the recently-concluded WandaVision created online. Created by Malcolm Spellman, the Disney+ series will reunite Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes for a global adventure, and they will also be joined by returning characters from the...

Thor: Love and Thunder is one of the most anticipated entries in the ambitious Phase 4 slate of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film will be led by Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi, and it will see the return of Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster alongside Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Tessa Thompson’s Valkryie. Love and Thunder presents a rare opportunity for Hemsworth, since this will mark the first time that an MCU hero will have a fourth solo film in the interconnected narrative of the franchise....

Reasons Why The Microbiome Skincare Trend Is So Important Shutterstock By Phoebe McRae/Jan. 9, 2020 3:19 pm EST If you’re a big fan of beauty, you’re likely to have noticed that microbiome skincare and probiotic-infused products are trending. Even if you haven’t, microbiome skincare is worth knowing about. First, though, you need to understand what microbiome is — and why it’s so important. “The skin microbiome is a whole community of organisms that live on the skin,” Professor Carsten Flohr, a British Association of Dermatologists accredited consultant dermatologist, explained to Vogue....

Phase 4 of the film side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been delayed until the end of 2020, but the show must still go on as much as possible in the meantime. The half-year wait before Marvel Studios’ new movies and tv shows arrive will give an unusually long period of time for the cast and production to continue the hype for what’s coming, and the studio’s most high-profile names have spent the last few weeks in quarantine doing their best to keep fans excited....

Fans were recently given a good look at the new costumes for the Shazam family in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. After all the recent leaks from the production, director David Sandberg decided to get ahead of it and release a photo of them himself.Largely praised by fans, one persistent criticism that arose was the coloring of the costumes being much darker than in the previous film. Some have speculated it was because some colors, like green, are difficult to shoot....

In less than a year since the MCU returned from its pandemic-induced hiatus, the Phase 4 slate has already included everything from reality-bending sitcoms to action thrillers. After the great success of WandaVision, Marvel Studios is set to explore the series’ comedic format once again with She-Hulk. The Tatiana Maslany-led series will see the studio take a totally different approach to the genre this time around in a half-hour legal comedy with fourth-wall-breaking antics....

Your child makes fun of other children Shutterstock Do you notice your child frequently making fun of other children? While making fun of others is often just a part of growing up, sometimes it points to a deeper issue. “Does the child focus on differences to pick on? Do they encourage others to join in their ridicule? Do they label or call other children names? It is important to notice if these behaviors are usual for this child; every child slips up now and then, but the bully is always trying to make himself look bigger, stronger, more popular by putting other kids down,” Marianne Clyde, the owner of the Marianne Clyde Center for Holistic Psychotherapy, told me in an interview....

The most talked-about Marvel Studios film of the year is the one that also happens to be 2021’s last: Spider-Man: No Way Home. It’s no exaggeration to say that this is going to be the biggest Spider-Man movie to date. The first trailer completely blew through previous viewership records set by Avengers: Endgame, which is no simple feat. Endgame was the conclusion of the MCU’s entire storyline, and it still managed to take the loss....

Tom Holland seemed to be going through an adjustment period when he returned to film for Spider-Man 3, such as his refusal to wear a wig, resulting in Peter Parker having shorter hair in the threequel. Additionally, in an interview last week, Holland actually had difficulty returning to the role of teenage Peter Parker after playing Nathan Drake in Uncharted for several months. Holland was “walking with a swagger and confidence” of a man instead of walking with the insecurity of the teenager he’s meant to be in Marvel Studios & Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man 3....

Hot Toys collectibles and the Star Wars license now go hand-in-hand, with a vast array of figures releasing based on the popular franchise. Recently, Hot Toys announced a figure based on the card player, gambler, and scoundrel, Lando Calrissian, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back . ADVERTISEMENT Star Wars: The Clone Wars has been one series that has received many figures , re-imagining characters in a more realistic style....

It’s been quite some time since there’s been an update on the long-awaited sequel to Star Wars Rebels . The hit animated series, which came to an enthralling end in early 2018, left the door wide open for a continuation of the main characters’ story when Sabine Wren departed Lothal alongside Ahsoka Tano in the finale’s epilogue. Though we don’t know where their search will lead them, the heroines were embarking on...

People are buying toilet paper as a way of dealing with their fear of the unknown Robyn Beck/Getty Images In the case of countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, panic-buying and the need to hold on to as much toilet paper one can carry is most likely driven by fear of the unknown, not by any proven or actual need for more toilet paper. Clinical psychologist Steven Taylor explained to CNN, “When people are told something dangerous is coming, but all you need to do is wash your hands, the action doesn’t seem proportionate to the threat....

The Real Reason You Should Be Sleeping In A Cold Room Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Dec. 19, 2019 3:35 pm EST We all have our preferences when it comes to bedroom temperatures. Some of us prefer to sleep in warmer conditions, others need to have room temperatures that aspire to replicate the feel of an arctic tundra. But what if we told you doctors have actually said sleep quality improves when you sleep at a specific temperature range… and that range doesn’t go toward the higher end of the thermostat?...

The Reason Moms Are Coming To Jennifer Lopez’s Defense After Her Super Bowl Performance Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Feb. 3, 2020 5:49 pm EST Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl performance was just as spectacular as you’d expect from this mega-star who seems to shine even brighter despite the fact that she’s passed her 50th birthday. While most of her fans in the audience appeared delighted, once the show was over, the haters came out on social media....

Thrift Store Items You Should Watch For In 2020 Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Dec. 30, 2019 11:13 am EST Is one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2020 going to involve saving money? As you’re no doubt aware, one of the best ways to pare down your spending is to look for used items instead of buying brand new, and what better place to score a bargain than your friendly local thrift store?...