One of the most divisive moments ofCaptain America: Brave New Worldwas replicated almost shot-for-shot in 2024 and already proved why Sam Wilson never needed the super soldier serum that helped to define hisMCUpredecessor.Captain America: Brave New Worldhas earned mixed reviewsfrom critics but has caused a gulf between them and fans, with the latter being more favorable towards Sam Wilson’s first solo movie. This is despite an air of trepidation in the lead-up to its release threatening to tank the movie, thoughCaptain America: Brave NewWorldboasts a strong opening weekend....

I’m even more hopeful about the upcomingX-Menreboot following recent reports of Jean Grey’s casting in theMCU. As a member of the original X-Men team in Marvel Comics and one of the most-adapted and beloved mutants in the Marvel Universe, it makes sense to me that Jean Grey would be an essential character to debut inMarvel Studios' upcomingX-Menmovie. The powerful telepath has previously been portrayed in live-action by Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner, and her possible MCU casting may now have been revealed....

Based on the popular Disney attraction of the same name, thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise has been a massive hit for the company. The first movie,The Curse of the Black Pearl, was released in 2003, introducing Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow to the world. Depp would reprise his role for all four sequels, the last of which was released in 2017. Since then, development has been ongoing forPirates of the Caribbean 6, but the film has yet to get off the ground....

The Bucky Barnes footage from Marvel’s latestThunderbolts*trailer confirms one new power for vibranium. Throughout the Infinity Saga, vibranium acted as one of theMCU’s strongest natural metals. Vibranium can notably absorb, store, and release large amounts of kinetic energy and isused in several of the Avengers’ equipment,such as Black Panther’s suit and Captain America’s shield. Because of the rarity of vibranium, it also became a topic of discussion among the MCU’s political powers and acted as a bargaining chip in some instances....

A darkly hilariousMCUmeme uncovers an odd trend that started withAvengers: Endgameand continues withAgatha All Along.Many Marvel characters have diedthroughout the MCU’s five phases. Some of them have come back to life; others have returned through the multiverse; a few others have stayed dead, and some actually faked their death in the first place. Some characters died before they got a chance to showcase their full potential, like Aaron Taylor Johnson’s Quicksilver; while others died after completing their full character arc, like Robert Downey Jr....

AnMCUfan edit teases theYoung Avengers' dynamics when they finally assemble in an eventual crossover.The MCU’s Young Avengers line-uphas been introduced gradually over the years. This line-up includes originalYoung Avengersmembers such as Kate Bishop and Scarlet Witch’s twin children, as well as potential newcomers such as Ironheart and Ms. Marvel. The first solid hint of the Young Avengers' official creation came inThe Marvels' ending tease, where Kamala Khan recruited Kate Bishop....

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Abbott Elementary season 4, episode 8, “Winter Break.” Abbott Elementaryhas featured numerous impressive guest stars over the course of its four seasons, with one of the most recent beingthe perfect casting for Melissa’s mother in the season 4 fall finale.Lisa Ann Walter stars as Melissa Schemmenti, a role she has played since the beginning of Quinta Brunson’s ABC mockumentary sitcom. Over the years, viewers have learned a lot about Melissa, including teases about her family and their history in Philadelphia....

Despite how fascinating and enjoyable the world ofMy Hero Academiacan be, it still has many flaws that were addressed as the series progressed. From prejudices against individuals with heteromorph Quirk to discrimination against people because of “villainous” powers, the society created by Kohei Horikoshi draws heavy similarities to the real world. One of the most problematic and horrifying issues shown in the series isthe idea of Quirk Marriages. This taboo and frowned upon practice consisted of a wealthy family or individual buying a person to make them their spouse in the hope that their power could combine to create a powerful child....

After the erotic dramaBaby Girl,Nicole Kidmancontinues her divisive streak with a certified Rotten thriller.Kidman began acting in the 1980s with Australian filmslike the action-comedyBMX Banditsand the critically acclaimedDead Calmbefore achieving international stardom. Her Hollywood breakthrough came in 1990 when she starred opposite Tom Cruise in the NASCAR love-storyDays of Thunder, spawning a variety of leading performances from Stanley Kubrick’sEyes Wide Shutto the black comedyTo Die For. In the early 2000s,Nicole Kidman’s performancescontinued with back-to-back Oscar-nominated roles fromMoulin Rouge!...

Guides News Here’s everything to know about the Overwatch 2 Thai New Year event! The Thai New Year event is here! This in-game event boasts Overwatch 2 Season 4 Battle Pass XP, the Cassia Lifeweaver skin, sprays, and more. Read on for the schedule, how to win, the list of Overwatch 2 Thai New Year event challenges, rewards, and how to get the epic Cassia Lifeweaver skin for free. Overwatch 2 Thai New Year event Between April 6 and April 25, Overwatch 2 players can duke it out against each other in the Thai New Year event....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker #2!Reyis the ultimate hero of theStar Warssequel trilogy, as she finds a way to defeat the seeminglyinsurmountable evil of Emperor Palpatineand bring an end to his galactic reign of terror forever. But, what if she did the opposite? What if Rey actually replaced Emperor Palpatine instead of defeating him? Well, that’s an idea thatStar Warshas just entertained, allowing fans a glimpse into that potential, dark future....

Over 40 years after 1983’sScarfacefirst premiered, the critical and cultural reception of the movie has gone through many evolutions. Watching the film today, what stands out almost immediately is the breadth of the project. In every sense,Scarfaceis an old-fashioned epic that’s donned the disguise of a gangster movie.Just under three hours long, the film is a commitment. It’s careful never to rush, slowly but surely tracking Tony’s rise to power. As the infamous Tony Montana,Al Pacino is unforgettable, even in his most campy moments....

The first trailer forShadow Forcehas been released. Directed by Joe Carnahan (The Grey) andstarring Kerry Washingtonand Omar Sy (Jurassic World Dominion), the upcoming film follows two former leaders of the titular multinational special forces group, who break the rules by falling in love and are forced to go on the run to protect their son. TheShadow Forcecast also includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Method Man, and Mark Strong. Lionsgatehas now released the trailer forShadow Force....