Movies

It appears that Comic-Con has officially validated the anticipation of comic enthusiasts worldwide – it looks like the Marvel Cinematic Universe will return after a challenging period. The recent years have been marked by uneven movie quality, disappointing box office earnings, and an absence of a definitive endgame. However, this week’s Hall H panel has been one of Marvel’s most promising in years. Alongside showing sneak peeks for “Captain America: New World Order” and “Thunderbolts,” studio head Kevin Feige revealed the upcoming films “Avengers: Doomsday” (as well as previously announced “Secret Wars”) and, notably, Robert Downey Jr. will be reprising his role as Doctor Doom in the franchise.

As a dedicated fan, I’m well aware that Bruce Campbell, famously known for his brash and sarcastic portrayal of Ash Williams in the iconic Evil Dead franchise, is never shy about expressing his thoughts, not even when it comes to the groundbreaking horror series Sam Raimi birthed back in 1981. In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, they dared to ask about the future of Evil Dead, and true to form, he didn’t mince words.

Actor Sebastian Stan is indicating a less serious version of character Bucky Barnes compared to how fans knew him during the Winter Soldier period. During his appearance at San Diego Comic Con to promote his role in Marvel’s Thunderbolts, Stan expressed that Bucky has a knack for multiple comebacks and currently finds himself in a more enjoyable situation. The lighter-hearted Bucky played by Stan will help establish a connection to the initial MCU, providing this new team with a strong foundation for future adventures, as the movie is set to release next summer.

Director Jon Watts has a distinct concept for his upcoming action comedy titled “Wolfs”. He envisions George Clooney and Brad Pitt as the leading actors. In this film, written and directed by Watts, “Wolfs” unfolds the tale of two skilled troubleshooters, Jack (Clooney) and Nick (Pitt), who are compelled to collaborate. As revealed in an interview with Empire, Watts developed the movie with Clooney and Pitt in mind because of their composure as portrayed by the publication: “calm, cool, and collected personalities.” Referencing George Clooney’s 2007 legal thriller “Michael Clayton”, Watts mentioned this choice was based on these actors’ demonstrated demeanor.

Two key figures behind White Dudes for Harris, a well-known political group and popular Zoom gathering, claimed this week that Elon Musk was responsible for their official X (formerly Twitter) account being deactivated, after an enormous fundraising event that drew over 200,000 viewers.