Marvel Cinematic Universe: Last News

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 is right around the corner, and a new trailer has shown off the upcoming slate of Marvel characters, from Dr Doom, to the Avengers, and the X-Men.The latest Season in the live-service battle-royale game is titled Absolute Doom and will feature the villainous Doom himself as well as many other Marvel characters. The Season comes with a new Absolute Doom battle pass that contains outfits for Gwenpool, War Machine, Peelverine, Emma Frost, Captain Jonesy, Mysterio and Shuri.There are also new items to take on Dr Doom with. You can get Dual Micro SMGs, Captain America’s Shield, or War Machine’s Arsenal.

Marvel has officially released two remixes of ‘Like A Prayer’ featured in Deadpool & Wolverine.The classic Madonna hit features prominently in the new Marvel film and its trailer, with the ‘Battle Royale’ and ‘Choir’ remixes now available on streaming.The former, which is score-heavy, features the film’s composer Rob Simonsen, while the latter mix is credited to the I’ll Take You There Choir.Last month, star Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy opened up about getting Madonna to agree to use the song.“It did involve a personal visit to Madonna, where we showed Madonna the sequence where ‘Like a Prayer’ would be used,” Levy told Sirius XM (via People).Reynolds added: “Also, let’s preface it with the fact that they don’t licence — that Madonna doesn’t just licence the song, particularly that song. It was a big deal to ask for it and certainly a bigger deal to use it.

Disney+ has revealed new plans to increase its subscription prices once more according to a new announcement.Its streaming services in the US – Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ – will increase from October 17 2024 the company announced yesterday (August 7) and comes just one year after the last price increase.The price for the premium tier of Disney+/Hulu duo bundle in the US will stay the same while those on the lower will increase.The cheapest tier, Disney+ Basic (with advertisements), will increase to $9.99 per month (£7.85) up from $7.99 per month (£6.28).Premium will also increase to $15.99 per month (£12.57) from $13.99 per month (£11.00).Streamers will get an increase in some services for this additional cost in the US. Disney announced it will be launching ABC News Live, a streaming channel that will live on Disney+, starting on September 4.As per IndieWire, its also been reported that Disney+ was adding some ‘FAST’ channels to Disney+.

Black Panther actor and Beyoncé collaborator Connie Chiume has died, aged 72.The actor’s family announced the news in a statement on Instagram yesterday (August 6), writing: “The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume.“Connie Chiume, 72, passed on at Garden City Hospital today on 6 August 2024. The Family asks for privacy during this difficult period.

Taylor Swift was never in talks for a cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine.In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the director was asked how he feels in hindsight about the rumours that were going around in the run-up to the movie’s release.“It was so very loud,” he said. “I definitely had moments where I was worried I would disappoint people when they realized Taylor as Dazzler was not in the movie, but there’s no controlling the internet, and rumors spread like wildfire.

Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy has revealed that Henry Cavill was “sick to the stomach” for “eight hours straight” after smoking cigars during his cameo.The Man Of Steel star made a brief appearance in the movie as Wolverine variant “the Cavillrine” when Deadpool stumbles across him as he travels the multiverse seeking a version of Wolverine who will team up with him.While most of the variants are played by longtime Wolverine star Hugh Jackman in the Marvel movie, one of them is also played by a cigar smoking Cavill.“[He] not only had that pumped-up muscular body but kept that cigar lit and in his mouth for the entirety of the shoot day,” Levy told The New York Times.I love the fact that Deadpool is literally talking shit to DC for what they’ve done to Henry Cavill’s Superman #DeadpoolAndWolverinepic.twitter.com/oj0G0U5jdA— Zero (@zerowontmiss) July 29, 2024“I remember hearing the next day that Henry was sick to his stomach because he had been inhaling cigar smoke for eight hours straight, but never once did he waver.”Levy also said they called on the star to make an appearance shortly after it was announced that Cavill would not be returning as Superman in James Gunn‘s DC universe in December 2022.“It was not long after everything went down with DC and word came that Henry was being replaced as Superman,” Levy added.“Given that Deadpool is in constant conversation with culture, it felt like a great opportunity to first of all cast Henry Cavill in a part that he would kick ass at, but also to poke fun at that other comic-book-founded movie studio and play with some self-awareness there.”Along with Cavill, Chris Evans also made a cameo as Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch in the movie, a role he played in 2005’s

Warning: Spoilers AheadEmma Corrin has revealed there is a death scene in Deadpool & Wolverine that made them feel “so bad”.The actor recently spoke to British GQ, and discussed attending a screening of the film and feeling “terrible” when their character inflicted a killer blow to a beloved character that made the film’s fans “absolutely mad”.In the film, Corrin’s supervillain Cassandra Nova kills Human Torch, portrayed by Chris Evans in a surprise cameo.“I felt so bad when we were in the screening the other day,” Corrin said. “Because we watched it after the New York premiere with all these Lincoln Center full of fans, and everyone was so excited when they see him appear on screen, and then after three minutes, I’ve killed him. I felt terrible.

Chris Evans has spoken on his relationship with Ryan Reynolds following the release of Deadpool & Wolverine.In the Marvel film, released last month, Evans made a surprising cameo not as Captain America, but as Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch, a role he played in 2005’s Fantastic Four and its 2007 sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.Evans has shared more about his appearance in the film, which was made possible thanks to his friendship with Reynolds. “It was a couple years ago and I got a text from Ryan [Reynolds], we’re buddies,” Evans told People in an exclusive interview.“He just said, ‘Listen, if you don’t like this idea, no worries whatsoever. But I have something that could really bring the house down and would let you play a character from your past.'”Evans was all ears.

Harrison Ford has claimed that he acts like “an idiot for money” in the upcoming Marvel movie Captain America: Brave New World.The Star Wars and Indiana Jones actor is making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as US President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who transforms into the Red Hulk.Speaking to Variety, Ford said the Red Hulk portion of his role – which involved the use motion-capture – primarily consisted of him fooling around on camera.When asked how he prepared for the role, Ford replied: “It took not caring. It took being an idiot for money, which I’ve done before.”Ford insisted, though, that he wasn’t criticising the upcoming blockbuster.“I don’t disparage it,” he continued.

Jeremy Renner has revealed that he was unaware about his Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr.’s surprise return as Dr Doom for future Marvel films.In an interview with Us Weekly, Jeremy Renner admitted he was blindsided – and that the announcement stung him a bit. “I had no idea,” he said. “This son of a bitch didn’t say anything to me, and we’re good friends.”He added that, upon the reveal at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con, Renner went straight to the group chat that he shares with his Avengers co-stars and “started blowing up [Downey’s] phone”.“I’m like, ‘What’s going on? Are you hiding this from us?’ I don’t know,” he said.

Ryan Reynolds has chimed in after Jamie Lee Curtis issued an apology on social media for her recent remarks on Marvel.Yesterday (August 1), Curtis posted a lengthy tweet on X: “My comments about Marvel were stupid and I will do better,” she began.She was referring to an MTV interview where she – along with her Borderlands castmates – was asked “What phase is Marvel in right now?”, to which she responded, “Bad”, before stifling her laughter.In her tweet, she mentioned that she has since reached out to Kevin Feige and “will no longer play in that mud slinging sandbox of competition we call the internet”.“Nor will I engage in the toilet paper promotion or game play that is designed for clicks not content or conversation,” she added.My comments about Marvel were stupid and I will do better. I've reached out to Kevin Feige and will no longer play in that mud slinging sandbox of competition we call the internet nor will I engage in the toilet paper promotion or game play that is designed for clicks not content…— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) August 1, 2024In response, Reynolds quote-tweeted Curtis’ tweet to add some levity to the situation, saying: “Wait, is everyone expected to apologize for slamming Marvel post-Endgame?”Wait, is everyone expected to apologize for slamming Marvel post-Endgame? https://t.co/kRxPmILfXl— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 1, 2024This isn’t the first shot Curtis has taken at Marvel.

Jonathan Majors has said he is “heartbroken” to be replaced by Robert Downey Jr. as the main villain of the next two Avengers movies.Last week at San Diego Comic-Con, Downey Jr. announced his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the new role of Doctor Doom, having previously portrayed Iron Man/Tony Stark in the franchise.Majors was dropped by Marvel on the same day he was found guilty of two counts of harassment and assault.

Harrison Ford had admitted he’s been puzzled by the lengthy backstory for the new Marvel movie in which he stars.Ford will make his MCU debut as Thaddeus – Thunderbolt – Ross/Red Hulk in next year’s Captain America: Brave New World. The film is set for release on February 12, 2025.At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Ford was asked some specific questions about the complex MCU universe he’s now a part of before admitting he was baffled by the question.One asked him about being in “616”, a reference to Earth-616, the ‘sacred timeline’ or the fictional universe in which Marvel comics are set.“616?” Ford asked, puzzled.

Avengers: Endgame composer Alan Silvestri is returning to the franchise to score the new Marvel films.It comes after Robert Downey Jr. confirmed that he would be returning to the franchise to play Dr Doom, one of the biggest Marvel villains, over the weekend (July 27).Downey Jr.

Deadpool & Wolverine is currently breaking records at the cinema box office, but when can fans expect to see the film land on streaming on Disney+? Read on for all the info.The film was released worldwide on Friday (July 26), and was co-written by Ryan Reynolds, who reprises his role as the regenerative antihero, alongside Hugh Jackman as the mutant X-Men figure.It sees both characters finally integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it serves as the latest entry in Phase Five of the saga, following on from November’s The Marvels.The movie has already broken the record for the highest opening weekend for an R-rated film, bringing in approximately $205million in North America, surpassing the previous record, held by the first Deadpool film. Its global total after one weekend stands at $438million, the eighth largest opening of all time.In a three-star review of the film, NME wrote: “Despite the A-list distractions (no spoilers here), Deadpool & Wolverine is really all about Reynolds and Jackman.

Robert Downey Jr. are returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – but how much are they getting paid to do so?At San Diego Comic-Con last Saturday (July 27), Downey Jr.

Chris Hemsworth has addressed whether he’ll be involved in the upcoming Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie.A crossover between Hasbro’s two major toy lines was teased in the final scene of Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts, where the Autobots were introduced to the special-forces organisation.In May, it was announced that the Thor actor was in talks to star in the crossover movie, although his casting was not officially confirmed.Appearing at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 on Thursday (July 25) – while promoting the new animation Transformers One, in which he voices a young Optimus Prime – Hemsworth addressed the speculation about his possible involvement in the crossover film.“Look, I love the entire world and what that universe has to offer and the sort of potential to where you can take it creatively and the different characters you can explore,” Hemsworth told ET, before adding that “nothing official” has been decided.“There were sort of conversations and there were a few ideas presented and we’re, you know, in discussions about it,” he continued.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 with a screening of Deadpool & Wolverine, before welcoming some spoiler-heavy guests to the stage.On Thursday (July 25), the day before the film’s official release in the US, Reynolds, Jackman, co-star Emma Corrin, director Shawn Levy, and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige all addressed the crowd at San Diego Convention Center’s Hall H.“We’ve been around the world with this movie but this is the icing on the cake, right here,” said Jackman.Recalling promoting the first Deadpool film at Comic-Con in 2015, a visibly emotional Reynolds added: “I was the most nervous human being you would ever see. I was stepping into a dream come true … and I remember making that movie for you.

Logan director James Mangold has described Marvel‘s multi-movie universe building as “the death of storytelling”.“I don’t do multiverses,” said the director in a new interview with Rolling Stone, after being asked if Joaquin Phoenix’s version of Johnny Cash would appear in his upcoming Bob Dylan movie A Complete Unknown.Mangold directed Phoenix to an Oscar nomination as Cash in 2005’s Walk the Line. His upcoming Bob Dylan biopic stars Timothée Chalamet as the folk icon.

Marvel’s latest outing, Deadpool and Wolverine are in – and the film has divided critics.The latest movie in the franchise sees Ryan Reynolds resume the role of Deadpool while being joined by Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. The film is directed by Shawn Levy and is released in UK cinemas later this week (July 26).At the time of writing, the film is scoring a mediocre average of 54 on Metacritic from 45 reviews but is faring better on Rotten Tomatoes where the score is a higher 80 per cent from 140 reviews.In a middling review, The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw gave the film three stars.

Ryan Reynolds has opened up about getting Madonna to agree to using ‘Like A Prayer’ in Deadpool & Wolverine, which is released in cinemas later this week.In the film’s recent trailer, Madonna’s 1989 mega hit soundtracks part of the film. The Queen of Pop rarely gives permission to use the song and Reynolds, along with director Shawn Levy, have now spoken about meeting Madonna and ultimately getting her permission to use the song in the film.In an interview with Sirius XM (via People), Levy said they went to visit Madonna to ask her to licence the track.Levy explained: “It did involve a personal visit to Madonna, where we showed Madonna the sequence where ‘Like a Prayer’ would be used.”Reynolds added: “Also, let’s preface it with the fact that they don’t licence — that Madonna doesn’t just licence the song, particularly that song.