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One of the most shocking decisions that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has ever taken so far is to make Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Since 2008, Marvel fans have been seeing him as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, and everyone was heartbroken when he died in Avengers: Endgame in 2019. There have been a lot of speculations about his return as Iron Man, but nobody had thought that he would return as Doctor Doom.

Now, everyone is anticipating with bated breath to see Rdj’s journey from hero to villain and how MCU merges the two storylines as both of them have been played by the same actor, or that there will be no connection at all. Victon von Doom, or Doctor Doom, is the baddest of the bad. If Marvel wanted, they could have taken any actor for the role, but...

Just 4 Feet Studio is proud to announce that Arno Stephanian, an Emmy-winning sound professional with 14 years of experience in post-production sound, has joined its advisory board. His extensive expertise in sound editing, mixing, and immersive audio will be instrumental in shaping the studio’s future endeavors.

Arno has contributed to more than 195 films, TV series, games, and other media, collaborating with leading teams to deliver exceptional results on complex projects. His technical proficiency, combined with his creativity as a jazz musician, brings a unique perspective to sound design and storytelling.

A passionate advocate for "Sound Awareness," Arno emphasizes the critical role of sound not only in post-production but also in pre-production, acting, writing, directing, picture editing, set design, casting, and even costume design. His work has been featured in acclaimed productions such as Shōgun, Ted Lasso, and Zootopia+, showcasing his mastery of Foley mixing and supervision at Skywalker Sound.

“Arno...

As a TV writer with no huge overall deal at a major studio, Morenike Balogun (How to Get Away With Murder, Big Sky) was hit hard by the historic 148-day writers strike in 2023.

Then came the death of her grandmother last year, followed by that of her mother just five months ago. And with the start of the new year came the Palisades Fire, which has burned through more than 23,000 acres of the Palisades in Los Angeles County, including Balogun’s dream home, which she and her husband had been renovating.

“I saved my pennies to be able to afford this dream house in our dream location,” Balogun, whose other credits include Vampire Academy, Jupiter’s Legacy and Berlin Station, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “They say, ‘Buy the worst house on the block’ and fix it up, so that’s what we did. The house was kind of falling apart, and...

Arnold Schwarzenegger's upcoming Christmas movie, The Man With The Bag, could finally rectify a disastrous sequel that scored only 20% on Rotten Tomatoes. Arnold Schwarzenegger is best known for action movies such as Terminator, sparking a trend for the prolific actor. However, Schwarzenegger often broke this genre trend and starred in comedies. This includes the 1996 Christmas classic Jingle All the Way. The film centers around two rival fathers, Schwarzenegger and Sinbad, desperately trying to purchase a popular action figure called Turbo-Man for their sons in a last-minute shopping dash on Christmas Eve.

Despite Jingle All The Way being regarded as a festive classic now, the Christmas movie was poorly received and a box office flop when it was released. This was surprising considering Arnold Schwarzenegger’s popularity at the time, although critics did praise both Schwarzenegger and Sinbad’s performances amid the negative reception. Recently, it was announced that Arnold...

It’s no secret that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been the subject of intense scrutiny since its announcement. From the controversial selection of one of the main protagonists to stiff gameplay that seems far removed from the fluidity expected from the series, it’s not surprising to say the game has faced its fair share of controversy.

Players are anticipating the release of the game for various reasons. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

However, rather than recycling the same arguments, a more intriguing trend is emerging from the pre-release developers’ interviews and discussions, an odd silence surrounding a core element of the Assassin’s Creed franchise: the age-old conflict between the Assassins and the Templars. Is this silence a clever ploy by the Isu to hide the truth, or is it simply an effort to avoid spoilers?

The silence that speaks volumes for Assassin’s Creed Shadows The conflict between Assassins and...

A new Doctor Doom theory provides more of an explanation for Robert Downey Jr.'s casting beyond simply being an Iron Man variant. Ever since the shocking MCU reveal at San Diego Comic-Con where Downy was first announced as Doctor Doom, many have wondered how his previous role as Iron Man will come into play (if it does at all). To that end, there is an intriguing theory surrounding Tony Stark's backstory from the comics.

It's repeatedly been said that Robert Downey Jr. is specifically playing "Victor von Doom". This seemingly casts doubt on theories that Rdj is playing a dark variant of Iron Man who becomes Doctor Doom, and is instead playing a more legitimate Doom. However, many are rightfully still holding onto the idea of an Iron Man connection. With all respect to Rdj's proven range, why else would he have been cast by Marvel Studios, if...

The character of Cleo Sherwood (Moses Ingram), the deuteragonist in Apple TV’s Lady in the Lake series, is loosely based on a real-life Baltimore resident, Shirley Lee Wigeon Parker. On June 2, 1969, the authorities discovered Shirley Parker’s body drowned in a fountain at the center of Druid Park Lake. But before moving forward with the true story, I would like to mention that both the book and the Apple show have made a few changes to the real-life incident. The names of the characters and places have been changed to maintain discretion. Now, I have watched only the first two episodes of the show, as the rest haven’t been released yet; therefore, I’ll be talking about the differences in the book instead of the show.

The writer, Laura Lippman, took inspiration for her book, Lady in the Lake, from two true crime cases that took place in...

Howard's pursuit of money leads to his demise in the tumultuous ending of Uncut Gems. The film highlights the fleeting pleasure of greed, with Howard's temporary success overshadowed by his fate. Adam Sandler defends the controversial ending, arguing that Howard had to meet his unfortunate end.

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Uncut Gems.

The Uncut Gems ending comes almost as a sigh of relief, relinquishing the audience from two hours of unnerving and unrestrained stress courtesy of its main character, Howard Ratner. Directed by Benny and Josh Safdie, the film follows Ratner (Adam Sandler), a charismatic and eccentric jeweler in the Big Apple's Diamond District, through a series of ill-conceived bets and a sea of ferocious loan sharks until he finally achieves what he always wanted: his big break. So, here's what happens in Uncut Gems' ending and what it means.

At the end of Uncut Gems, Kevin...

The Gundam series, created in 1979 by Yoshiyuki Tomino, is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. It's estimated to have generated a total of $20 billion. It spawned over a dozen anime series, movies, manga, and video games, and an entire industry of plastic Gundam models known as Gunpla. Gunpla, on its own, makes up 90 percent of Japanese character plastic-model sales.

Gundam is also responsible for the modern understanding of "giant robot" mecha anime. It was an inspiration for many other series to come out of both the East and West. Gundam has many beloved anime series in its canon, but some are better than others.

Updated by Sage Ashford on February 7th 2024: This list has been updated to add even more information about the best Gundam anime ever made.

Related 10 Best Mecha Fights In The Original Gundam Anime The original Mobile Suit Gundam forever changed the mecha...

Arno Stark, the secret brother of Iron Man, was created through a deal with an alien robot to save his life. Arno is quarantined and shut out from the world until his lung issues can be cured, leading to Tony Stark's adoption. Arno, now armed with his own Iron Man suit, plans to "save humanity" by assimilating them with robotic life through mind control. Iron Man locks him in a Virtual Armor suit to find a cure.

Iron Man’s brother, Arno Stark aka Iron Man 2020, is a man of science, innovation, and dangerous ambition. Tony Stark had a difficult relationship with his parents, Maria and Howard Stark, who kept many secrets from him. Their biggest secret is the story of their firstborn child, Arno, who was created thanks to an alien robot and then hidden from Tony and the world until adulthood.

Arno Stark’s birth was more extraterrestrial than most others.

Iron Man's son is named after War Machine, showing Tony's admiration and love for his fellow armored Avenger. James Stark, Tony's son with the Wasp, wants nothing to do with the Avengers legacy and is involved in sinister activities - seemingly keeping Tony prisoner. Despite James' current villainous actions, there is still a chance for redemption as Captain America seeks him out.

As Iron Man's son arrives in Marvel canon, fans learn that not only is a fellow Avengers hero his mother, but the younger Stark is also named for Tony's closest ally on the team. Despite heroes including Captain America, Wolverine, and Black Widow getting kids in Marvel Lore, Tony has long remained a solo act - and once fans meet his son, they may wish he stayed that way.

Iron Man's son is introduced in Avengers: Twilight #1 - the start of a new miniseries which takes place...

Netflix’s Blood Coast introduced the audience to a band of cops called “The Crazies,” who rarely thought twice before bending the rules to get their way. Their method of operation involved all sorts of illegal and inhumane tactics, including death threats, torture, and who knows what else! Amid the hustle-bustle and the gang wars prevalent in the city, they found their new enemy in Murillo and Tarek Hamadi, the criminals who had flooded the city with their dangerous cocaine. Even though Tarek Hamadi and Murillo were partners, their motivations couldn’t have been any more different. Murillo intended to kill Ali to avenge his son Lucas’ death, while Hamadi had his eyes set on Ali’s empire once he was out of the picture. Hamadi had secretly manipulated Murillo into believing that Ali had killed his son, but, in reality, it was with Hamadi’s bullet that Lucas lost his life to.

Iron Man's suits have been used by villains for evil purposes, showcasing a twisted version of Tony Stark's iconic armor. Doctor Doom takes up the mantle of Iron Man, seeking redemption and combining elements of both characters to create a unique suit. Alternate versions of Iron Man, such as Arno Stark and the Iron Baron, use the armor for personal gain or as part of villainous organizations like Hydra.

Iron Man is one of the most heroic people in the Marvel Universe, as he committed his fortune, his brilliance, and his life to the protection of the whole world, and even the entire universe - and he does all this without actually having any powers. Tony Stark fights alongside super soldiers and gods, and he even manages to surpass them on many occasions. Stark does so not with inherent or gifted abilities, but with high-tech suits of armor of his own design.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is poised to act as a back-to-basics for the franchise, but it also has an opportunity to deliver on the potential of the most hated Assassin's Creed game. Releasing on October 12, the newest title in Ubisoft's historical adventure series returns to an emphasis on stealth missions in one city, a focused approach that, combined with the Middle Eastern setting, immediately brings the original Assassin's Creed to mind. That isn't the only game that Mirage can take lessons from, however, as Assassin's Creed Unity could surprisingly be the key to making Mirage all that it could be.

The year 2014 saw a dark point for the Assassin's Creed franchise, as the release of Unity shattered the faith that fans had in the series. Although it wasn't the first Assassin's Creed title to launch with some bugs, Unity was absolutely rife with them, and screenshots and clips of glitches...

In its first three seasons, Fear the Walking Dead had a relatively small and close-knit cast. Each character was well-developed, with a clear arc. Unfortunately, that didn't last. Fear the Walking Dead's characterization started to go downhill after Season 4. In Season 7, it grew worse than ever, and there's no better example than Wes.

To be perfectly honest, Wes has been pretty useless for most of his run on Fear the Walking Dead. Nothing against actor Colby Hollman, but the writers have hardly utilized his character. Wes had one storyline where his brother Derek was a part of Teddy's group, but that lasted for one episode before Wes killed Derek. That lack of characterization is glaringly obvious in how Season 7 transformed Wes into a villain.

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Wes' Character Change Was Executed Poorly

Wes appeared...

The following contains spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 1, "Remember What They Took From You," which debuted Sunday, May 14 on AMC.

After months of waiting, Fear the Walking Dead premiered the first episode of its final season. The Walking Dead franchise is moving on to a number of spinoffs, but Fear The Walking Dead has a number of plot lines that need to be wrapped up before the series can end. Chief among those plots is the Padre cliffhanger from Season 7. Morgan and company have searched for Padre for multiple seasons, but Madison's appearance changed that in the Season 7 finale. She was part of the organization, and as the episode ended, she and Morgan were headed to Padre, but they were blindfolded.

The blindfolds (along with Madison's job as a child collector) made it clear that Padre wasn't the utopia that everyone had hoped for. But rather...

Warning: Spoilers for The Invincible Iron Man #5Iron Man's biggest and most controversial twist just became even worse. In his current ongoing series, Tony Stark discovers that his father Howard left him a tape to explain that he was adopted, and why. Finding out about his adoption and his brother, Arno Stark (later known as Iron Man 2020), almost destroyed Tony because he believed that his father did not care for him, while instead Howard always meant to tell him the truth.

In The Invincible Iron Man #5, by Gerry Duggan, Bryan Valenza, and Juan Frigeri, Iron Man's rivalry with his new villain Feilong takes a turn for the worse. The tech billionaire has acquired Stark Unlimited and all its assets, which include a hangar full of objects that Howard left to his son Tony. Feilong happily digs into them and finds tapes recorded by Howard before his death, hidden behind a painting.

John Travolta remembered his Speed Kills co-star Tom Sizemore on social media, calling the actor — who died on Friday at 61 — an “excellent character actor.”

The two worked together on the 2018 crime drama, which also starred Jennifer Esposito, Kellan Lutz and James Remar and was directed by Jodi Scurfield. “I found him to be an excellent character actor,” Travolta wrote in a Saturday Instagram Story. “He knew exactly what he was doing. I enjoyed the experience working with him very much. He will be missed.”

Sizemore, best known for appearing in ’90s and early ’00s action films like Heat, Black Hawk Down and Pearl Harbor, as well as the Oscar-winning Saving Private Ryan, died Friday following a stroke and brain aneurysm at his L.A. home on Feb. 18. He was hospitalized in the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s intensive care unit and in a coma until last week when his...

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is doing something new by bringing the Ubisoft franchise back to its roots in the Middle East. The upcoming game will be set in 861 Ad Baghdad, just a few hundred miles from where the original Assassin’s Creed would take place 300 years later. This will make Assassin’s Creed Mirage one of first games in the series to revisit a previously explored time and place in history.

This begs the question whether the games following Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be able to revisit classic settings from the series' past. The Middle East leading up to and during the Crusades is an important place for Ubisoft to refer back to for lore, so it makes sense that 9th-century Baghdad was chosen as the setting for Assassin's Creed Mirage. However, other locations from Assassin’s Creed’s past are equally deserving of being revisited. Whether it’s because new questions have arisen about them,...

As one of the world’s foremost heroes, Iron Man has taken on some of the gravest threats in Marvel Comics history. And when it comes to world-ending threats, there are few forces that can hold a candle to Galactus. But thanks to Iron Man’s own actions, one dangerous force got a chance to prove itself every bit the threat that the Devourer of Worlds represents - at a tragic cost.

Of all the villains Iron Man has faced, few compare to the Extinction Entity. Almost a hybrid between Galactus and the Superman villain Brainiac, the Entity was the threat that Iron Man 2020 - Tony Stark’s adoptive brother Arno - was destined to face. And unfortunately, that same Entity was born from Arno’s insecurities.

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Iron Man 2020 by Dan Slott, Christos Gage, and Pete Woods introduces readers to the Extinction Entity.

While Iron Man has become one of the most popular Marvel Comics characters in recent memory–thanks, in part, to the live-action portrayal of the character in the MCU–some fans may not be aware of his other codename, one that turns Iron Man’s most iconic film quote into a dark prophecy.

Tony Stark aka Iron Man made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut with Marvel Studios’ very first film, Iron Man, and he made his last appearance in the epic MCU crossover event Avengers: Endgame. While Iron Man details Tony Stark’s origin, Avengers: Endgame gives fans the ultimate payoff with an ending that gives Iron Man the perfect send-off. In truly poetic fashion, Iron Man’s story is beautifully book-ended within the MCU. At the end of Iron Man, Tony Stark proclaims himself as the armored hero, and then at the end of Avengers: Endgame, he does...

Not everyone is a fan of Iron Man, but there is one thing about him that even his haters can't deny: he's a creative genius, and nothing proves that more than one of the most powerful and dynamic suits Tony Stark has ever designed, his hologram armor.

The hologram armor —also sometimes known as the virtual armor— was designed by Tony using the resources of the Thirteenth Floor, a virtual haven created as a sanctuary for artificial intelligences, like Iron Man's AI assistant Friday. It was powered by an entire world, the eScape virtual reality program, and was created to stop Arno Stark, Tony's adopted brother, from activating a mind-controlling device to enslave all of humanity. Unlike other models of Iron Man armor this one was constructed entirely of hard light holograms that could manifest parts of the armor around Iron Man when in use. Armored legs appeared visible when thruster jets were needed,...

Marvel Studios did not invent the shared universe. Comic books had already been playing with the concept for decades. Nor did Marvel Studios pioneer putting it onscreen. Filmmakers started toying with this as a storytelling device since at least Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man in 1943, and of course it’s been Toho Studios’ bread and butter since 1962—the first time Godzilla and King Kong got into a little donnybrook.

Nevertheless, it’s safe to say that before 2012, the idea of connecting your movies remained an eccentricity—a creative flourish by filmmakers like Kevin Smith or network television executives who wanted to maximize programming block synergy. It wasn’t something studios considered to be a viable commercial opportunity. Then The Avengers happened.

Released in 2012 and viewed throughout the industry as an ambitious bet by the upstarts at Marvel Studios, that movie became the first to gross 200 million in its opening domestic weekend.

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Ozark, The Rookie, The Circle and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds!

1 | Now that we know Lamb’s connection to River Cartwright’s grandfather on Slow Horses, do you think Lamb is trying to save River or destroy him?

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Exclusive: Drama starring Isabelle Huppert due to shoot this June.

Les Films du Losange has taken on sales of Mia Hansen-Løve’s Things to Come (L’Avenir), starring Isabelle Huppert as a woman embarking on a new life after her husband leaves her for another woman.

“We’ll kick off sales at Cannes on the back of the script. The film is due to shoot in Paris in June,” said Les Films du Losange head of sales Agathe Valentin.

Huppert stars as Nathalie, a settled philosophy teacher who has been married for years to Heinz, with whom she has two grown-up children. They stay together out of habit and common intellectual pursuits – he also teaches philosophy — rather than for love.

But one day Heinz announces he has fallen for another woman and moves out. At the same time, Nathalie’s possessive, time-consuming mother passes away. As the summer holidays loom, Nathalie is staring...

Drama starring Belgian musician Arno (pictured) marks feature debut of filmmaker Antoine Cuypers.

Paris-based Les Films du Losange is to handle international sales and theatrical distribution in France of Prejudice, the feature debut of Belgian filmmaker Antoine Cuypers.

The film, currently in post-production, marks the first feature for Benoît Roland’s Brussels-based Wrong Men production company as main producer, having previously been involved with titles on a co-production basis.

The Benelux rights for Prejudice will be handled by Cinéart.

After his short film A New Old Story, Cuypers has turned to a ‘huis clos’ family drama featuring Nathalie Baye, Belgian musician Arno Hintjens and Cesar-nominated Ariane Labed, who won best actress at Locarno 2014 for her role in Fidelio, Alice’s Odyssey.

The drama begins during a family meal when 32 year-old Cedric (Thomas Blanchard) learns that his sister (Labed) is expecting a baby. While the news is met with genuine excitement by the whole family, Cedric, who still...