Marvel Cinematic Universe
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CycloneErik
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True.
Without going into spoilers, the only spoiler I saw is one that all of us who saw Endgame know about already. I don't think watching this will hurt anyone.
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/richard-madden-eternals-1203207844/
Apparently actor Richard Madden is in talks to play Ikaris in the upcoming Eternals movie. First of all, I have practically zero knowledge of the Eternals, so I am pretty clueless when it comes to how big a role Ikaris is. Also, I don't watch Game of Thrones so I'm also fairly clueless as to how good of an actor Richard Madden is or whether he would be a good choice for the role. Anyone else willing to fill in those blanks?
Apparently actor Richard Madden is in talks to play Ikaris in the upcoming Eternals movie. First of all, I have practically zero knowledge of the Eternals, so I am pretty clueless when it comes to how big a role Ikaris is. Also, I don't watch Game of Thrones so I'm also fairly clueless as to how good of an actor Richard Madden is or whether he would be a good choice for the role. Anyone else willing to fill in those blanks?
I thought Madden was good to pretty good in GOT, though it's his role in BBC's Bodyguard that's awesome. I think it won him a golden globe for that.
https://screenrant.com/spider-man-far-home-no-miles-morales-producer/
Apparently we should not expect to see Miles Morales in Far From Home according to a producer. While I'd like to introduce him eventually, I'd prefer it still be a few more films down the line rather than now. However, here is a fun thought. Remember how Miles was already established to exist in the MCU after his Uncle Aaron appeared in Homecoming talking about his young nephew. So, placing him as a young kid automatically should put his arrival further down the line right? However, what if Miles wasn't snapped??? Boom, that automatically jumps him 5 years older and much closer to becoming a reality than maybe we previously considered.
Apparently we should not expect to see Miles Morales in Far From Home according to a producer. While I'd like to introduce him eventually, I'd prefer it still be a few more films down the line rather than now. However, here is a fun thought. Remember how Miles was already established to exist in the MCU after his Uncle Aaron appeared in Homecoming talking about his young nephew. So, placing him as a young kid automatically should put his arrival further down the line right? However, what if Miles wasn't snapped??? Boom, that automatically jumps him 5 years older and much closer to becoming a reality than maybe we previously considered.
Not allowed to share yet but worked on some really fun products for FFH, more stuff for that than Endgame actually. One of Mysterio in particular is a favorite of mine. I was also pretty shocked at how much story they gave out yesterday, more than I knew in a year of product development.
I will say that the process working with the double studio/double licensor thing is getting ironed out a little with every Sony/Marvel movie which has to be great on the filmmaking side too.
CycloneErik
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He's the focal point of Eternals stories, the lead guy.
Generally a prototypical Superman-type dude.
Trying to read Eternals stories is a chore. You gotta want it to get through those. This idea is likely the most skeptical I've been that Marvel can pull it off and make it good. If anyone can, it's these guys, but the Eternals are not very interesting.
Basically a Jack Kirby rip-off of the Greek/Roman pantheons, but with cosmic experimentation by Celestials to create them. Ugh.
Its good to hear the studios are working decently together. The better that goes, you would think that only helps our odds of them renewing their deal together. As for Mysterio, that dude's costume looks spectacular and I'm one who never thought any studio could pull of Mysterio and not make him look ridiculous.
Wait. This is the end of Phase 3? I assumed all along this wrapped up Phase 1.
What were phases 1 and 2?
CycloneErik
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It's brutal.
If you talk to a certain sect of comic fans, you're required to think they're awesome because Jack "the King" Kirby created them.
If you read their stories, it's tough. Neil Gaiman wrote an acclaimed version, and it was OK, but still not one that's every made me think to go and reread it or see it on the screen.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
The Avengers ended Phase 1; Ant-Man (following The Avengers: Age of Ultron) ended Phase 2.
Essentially the Phases follow The Avengers movies.
CycloneErik
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Phase 1 was bring the Avengers together, and culminate with Avengers.
Phase 2 was essentially broadening things out, pushing characters further, and sort of culminates with Age of Ultron.
Phase 3 was all about getting to the Endgame.
https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a871567/marvel-phase-4-3-2-1-mcu/
CycloneErik
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Now, with all my lack of enthusiasm for the Eternals, they've been successful with a lot of characters who have struggled a great deal to be exciting over the years, including Iron Man, Thor, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, and more.
If anyone can make the Eternals a good show, it's Marvel Studios. They'll probably pull it off.
If anyone can make the Eternals a good show, it's Marvel Studios. They'll probably pull it off.
Appreciate the input on Madden. While I don't watch GOT, so I don't know how good or not some of these actors/actresses are on there, I've inevitably been a bit gun-shy lately on actors coming from that show. I got burned REALLY BAD on Finn Jones as Iron Fist, Sophie Turner as Jean Grey has also been very underwhelming, and Emilia Clark in Solo was just alright. Most of them haven't been helped at all by their directors and writers, but I also don't think the actors have been very good either. There is also no charisma there for me with any of them.
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Yeah, full disclosure, I am not excited for it either (I'm the guy that gets excited by about anything too), but if I've learned anything, in Kevin Feige I trust with this stuff.
https://screenrant.com/disney-control-hulu-comcast-deal/
Like I've been anticipating for a long time now, Disney finally struck a deal with Comcast to gain full control and eventually ownership over Hulu. All along, it has just made too much sense for Disney not to do this, especially now that they own Fox and all their catalog of less family-friendly content. This now allows them to protect the Disney brand with everything in the Disney+ streaming service yet still allow them to continue to produce and have a home for some more mature content. Hulu also allows Disney to break fully into the game of streaming TV through Hulu TV, not to mention all the different types of bundling options they can offer now for their content.
Like I've been anticipating for a long time now, Disney finally struck a deal with Comcast to gain full control and eventually ownership over Hulu. All along, it has just made too much sense for Disney not to do this, especially now that they own Fox and all their catalog of less family-friendly content. This now allows them to protect the Disney brand with everything in the Disney+ streaming service yet still allow them to continue to produce and have a home for some more mature content. Hulu also allows Disney to break fully into the game of streaming TV through Hulu TV, not to mention all the different types of bundling options they can offer now for their content.
That was Emilia Clark in Solo? I wondered who was playing Kira. She's otherworldly beautiful.
