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Jul- 2024 -25 July
Marvel Cancels ‘What If…’ Series After Season 3
Marvel Studios desperately needs a blockbuster hit or critical goodwill, which makes it all the more strange that it has decided to cancel its longest-running and most critically acclaimed series, What If…?, after the upcoming season 3. What If…? was one of the first Marvel Cinematic Universe series to hit Disney+ after the streaming service launched in 2019 and by a significant margin
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25 July
Marvel’s Kevin Feige Reveals Promising Updates on ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘X-Men’
Is Disney slowly pulling away from the Avengers franchise? Related: Sony and Fox Gear Up To Take over MCU From Disney: Report Following the exits of Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and Chris Evans' Captain America, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has transitioned into a new era known as the Multiverse Saga. Despite concerns about “superhero fatigue” and the departure of Jonathan Major
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25 July
‘Star Wars’ Finally Restores George Lucas’ Vision Following ‘The Acolyte’ Backlash
Despite years of resistance to Disney's Star Wars, fans can now rejoice, as George Lucas' Star Wars is finally about to be restored. Once again, Star Wars has found itself in troubled waters with fans. While, of course, we cannot speak for every single fan when the galaxy far, far away disappoints, it's hard not to hear the complaints of the masses, and the latest entry has caused almost as much c
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25 July
Disney Will Debut Marvel’s First Openly LGBTQ+ Relationship: Report
After Robert Downey Jr.'s impactful sacrifice as Iron Man/Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame and Chris Evans' passing of the Captain America mantle, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is set to encounter even greater and more formidable challenges. Earth's Mightiest Heroes now stand on the brink of the unknown as they embark on the Multiverse Saga. Related: Disney Loses Another ‘Avengers’ Icon: Repo
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25 July
Matthew Perry Manslaughter Update: Hollywood Icon Speaks Out Following Gross Charges
Matthew Perry's death shook the core of Hollywood just months ago, and the once innocent and tragic passing has now become an open investigation of manslaughter against the Friends actor. Now, comedian Conan O'Brien is speaking out on Matthew Perry and his feelings toward the actor who once worked closely with Conan's ex, Lisa Kudrow. The sudden passing of beloved actor Matthew Perry last October
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25 July
‘Avengers 5’ in Jeopardy as Disney Loses Another Key Icon: Report
Is this really goodbye? Related: Disney Refuses To Let ‘Avengers’ Icons Rejoin MCU: Report With Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man/Tony Stark and Chris Evans' Captain America/Steve Rogers no longer in the Marvel Studios picture, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has embarked on a new chapter called the Multiverse Saga. Despite worries about “superhero fatigue” and the exit of Jonathan Majo
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24 July
ABC Soap Star, Likened to a Real-Life Snow White, Found Dead in Los Angeles at the Age of 51
An actress who has been likened to a real-life Snow White and appeared in more than 100 episodes of the popular ABC soap opera All My Children has died at the age of 51. Related: Famous Entertainer and Fitness Guru Found Dead One Day After His Birthday A South African Actress Plays a Hungarian Princess Esta TerBlanche was born in South Africa in January 1973. Before taking on the daily role
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24 July
Fans Mourn Loss of ‘Star Wars’ Hero
Fans of the Star Wars franchise live in a dark era these days, especially with the drama surrounding The Acolyte. However, it seems that Lucasfilm just burned its last bridge with fans after letting one of their favorite characters die. Since concluding its eight-episode event, The Acolyte has continued to be one of the biggest wedges that divides the Star Wars fandom. Although many viewers critic
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24 July
Lady Deadpool Officially Revealed One Week Before New Movie Debuts
Marvel Studios has only gone and done it. Next week, the Marvel Cinematic Universe will officially change with the opening of Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) in movie theaters worldwide. Directed by Shawn Levy and scripted by a team that includes Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, Ryan Reynolds, and Levy himself, the film features Ryan Reynolds reprising his role as the wisecracking Wade Wilson/Dea
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24 July
Snyder’s New Era: DC Universe Relaunched With Exciting Updates
Following the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) merger, the studio underwent significant restructuring, resulting in the departure of Walter Hamada, the former head of WB’s DC film division. Related: Everything We Know About DCU’s New ‘Batman’ Reboot, ‘The Brave and the Bold’ James Gunn, known for directing the Guardians of the Galaxy series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for The Walt Disney Co
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