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"Now and again, he gets in over his head..." FX has unveiled an official trailer for a streaming series called The Lowdown, a Tulsa, Oklahoma thriller about a journalist who digs too deep into the underbelly of a dangerous local family. Created by filmmaker Sterlin Harjo of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Ethan Hawke stars as Lee Raybon. It follows the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee, a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble... A determined bookstore owner in Tulsa moonlights as an investigative journalist, digging into local corruption. When his reporting uncovers sinister connections within, he must protect both his family and the truth.

"I keep risking everything, and I end up with nothing..." Monument Releasing has debuted a new trailer for the film Hey Viktor!, a meta comedy about filmmaking made by Cody Lightning. This premiered a few years ago at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, and already opened up in Canada last year, finally getting a US release this year. This is kinda like a Kevin Smith movie but made by Natives. 25 long years after his time in the limelight, former child actor Cody Lightning tries to revive his life with a self-produced sequel to Smoke Signals (1998). Cody Lightning played Little Viktor in 1998's Sundance hit Smoke Signals, and this is a comedy about him also trying to figure out what his life means after that. He's forced to move home to his reserve in northern Alberta. When he learns his wife and kids are leaving him for a younger, more successful actor,...

The first-ever Hot Pilot Party at the Banff World Media Festival will see Taye Diggs, Jennifer Whalen, Dani Kind, Praneet Akilla and Cody Lightning do a live staged reading of Andrew De Angelis’ half hour comedy New Spanish.

The table read will see Banff organizers team up with Hot Pilot Party creators Nadine Bhabha, Julian De Zotti, and Hannah Antaki to bring the event to the Canadian Rockies on June 8.

New Spanish, which was chosen from among 400 script submissions to the Hot Pilot Party, has a politically-charged plot in a post-Trump era where a small town Ontario is looking to secede from Canada. The live script read in Banff keeps pace with the festival’s traditional market role of helping hothouse TV series in development, rather than see the selling of finished product as at the two MIPs in Cannes.

“Banff is packed with world-class programming, so to have a...

Filming has begun in Edmonton on Smudge the Blades, a sports dramedy from writer-director Cody Lightning. The feature centers on the Treaty 6 Blades, an under-18 Indigenous hockey team facing their last season in a rough northern Alberta league.

New additions to the cast include Ed Helms (The Hangover), Paulina Alexis (Reservation Dogs), and Jana Schmieding (Rutherford Falls). Lightning stars as Willie Gladue, a Zamboni driver who finds himself behind the bench as the team’s unexpected coach. Schmieding plays a hockey mom who becomes his love interest.

Lightning, who also co-wrote the script with Samuel Miller, described the significance of the setting and subject matter. “Rez hockey in Canada is bigger than high school football in Texas,” he said. “I’m so honored to have this incredible cast to bring to life the experiences of Indigenous hockey players, on and off the ice.”

Casting for the team involved a wide...

A trio of performers have joined the cast of sports feature Smudge the Blades from writer-director Cody Lightning.

Ed Helms (The Hangover), Paulina Alexis (Reservation Dogs) and Jana Schmieding (Rutherford Falls) star alongside Lightning. Production recently began in Edmonton, Canada, with the film aiming to hit the 2026 festival circuit.

Smudge the Blades centers on the Treaty 6 Blades, an under-18 reservation hockey team hoping to make the most of the members’ final year of eligibility amid their violent league in northern Alberta. Samuel Miller co-wrote the script with Lightning.

“Rez hockey in Canada is bigger than high school football in Texas,” says Lightning, known for his role on Marvel’s Echo. “I’m so honored to have this incredible cast to bring to life the experiences of Indigenous hockey players, on and off the ice.”

The film underwent a wide casting effort for the young Indigenous hockey players. Landing key roles...

FX is heading back to Oklahoma. The network has picked up a drama pilot from creator Sterlin Harjo (“Reservation Dogs”) and star Ethan Hawke to series, Variety first reported and Gold Derby can confirm.

The series’ plot details are being kept under wraps, but it’s described as “a Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much.” It’s a reunion of sorts for Harjo and Hawke, as the latter guest-starred in the second-to-last episode of Harjo’s FX comedy series “Reservation Dogs.” Harjo created the new series and directed the pilot and will serve as executive producer. Hawke will also serve as executive producer. Garrett Basch (“Reservation Dogs”) is also an EP.

The pilot, which was ordered in February with the working title “The Sensitive Kind,” filmed in Oklahoma in April and May. The pilot’s cast includes Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson,...

Reservation Dogs co-creator and showrunner Sterlin Harjo has his next series at FX.

The Disney-owned outlet has placed a series order for a drama starring Ethan Hawke (who guest-starred on the final season of Reservation Dogs). The untitled series, formerly known as The Sensitive Kind, is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is said to have a film noir vibe centering on Hawke’s character, a “guy who knows too much.” Other details are being kept quiet for now.

FX declined to comment.

The pickup comes on the heels of Reservation Dogs‘ final season scoring a best comedy series nomination at September’s Emmy Awards, one of four nods for the show this year. FX ordered a pilot for the new show in February; along with Hawke, the cast includes Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle MacLachlan, Macon Blair, Killer Mike, Kaniehtiio Horne...

FX is moving forward with its drama from Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo, TheWrap has learned. The series originally received a pilot order in February, at which point it was tentatively titled “The Sensitive Kind.”

The upcoming drama is described as “a Tulsa noir about a guy who knows too much,” according to the official logline, and is produced by Fxp. Hawke will star in and executive produce the drama series, while the “Reservation Dogs” co-creator will serve as its creator, executive producer, writer and director. Garrett Basch also executive produces.

FX declined to comment for this story.

“Reservation Dogs” star Kaniehtiio Horn and Killer Mike are also attached to the pilot, as are Cody Lightning, Michael Hitchcock (“Grand Death Lotto,” “Exmas”) and Ryan Kiera Armstrong (“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” “American Horror Story,” “Firestarter”)

It’s further been reported that Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd,...

Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo’s FX drama pilot has been ordered to series at FX, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.

The pilot was originally commissioned in February under the title “The Sensitive Kind” with Hawke in the lead role. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the fact it is described as a “Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much.”

FX declined to comment.

The pilot was filmed in Oklahoma back in April and May. Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle Maclachlan, and Macon Blair all starred opposite Hawke in the pilot, with additional cast including Killer Mike, Kaniehtiio Horne, Cody Lightning, Michael Hitchcock, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Harjo created the series and serves as executive producer, while he also directed the pilot. Hawke will executive produce in addition to starring, with Garrett Basch executive producing as well.

This article contains references to suicide.

Rez Ball is a moving sports drama based on true events that rocked a small community following a suicide. The film approaches challenging topics, while also focusing on the hope and unity the Native American community experiences despite tragic events. While a high school basketball team may be a fairly small part of daily life for most, it becomes the vehicle for healing, growing, and thriving, especially for the new team captain, Jimmy Holiday.

Rez Ball (2024)

Director Sydney FreelandRelease Date September 27, 2024Writers Sterlin Harjo, Michael Powell, Sydney FreelandCast Zoey Reyes, Kusem Goodwind, Jaren K. Robledo, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Jojo Jackson, River Rayne Thomas, Devin Sampson-Craig, Ernest Tsosie III, Dallas Goldtooth, Kauchani Bratt, Cody Lightning, Jessica Matten, Amber Midthunder, Kiowa Gordon, Julia JonesRating PG-13Runtime 113 MinutesGenres Drama

The latest Netflix sports drama spotlights the high school basketball team, the Chuska Warriors, who have high hopes for the upcoming District Championships.

"Let's win this title. For you! For me! But most of all – for the Rez!" Netflix has revealed the energetic first official trailer for a film called Rez Ball, which is an actual feature film and not a documentary or doc series or anything else. It will be premiering at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival coming up this fall, screening in the Special Presentations section, before landing on Netflix this September. From producer LeBron James and the co-creator of Reservation Dogs, comes the story of the Chuska Warriors - a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage. After losing their star player, the team must come together like never before to keep their state championship dreams alive. Starring Jessica Matten, Kauchani Bratt, Cody Lightning, Dallas Goldtooth, Ernest David Tsosie, Kusem Goodwind, Zoey Reyes, with Amber Midthunder and Julia Jones. Set in the beautiful Navajo Nation, Rez Ball shares the...

Netflix has released the official trailer and poster for Rez Ball, which was produced by LeBron James and will begin streaming on September 27, 2024. The film is rated PG-13 for thematic elements, including suicide, teen drug/alcohol use, language, and some crude references.

In the heart of Chuska, New Mexico, the Chuska Warriors, a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage, face their greatest challenge. After the loss of their star player, the team must unite like never before to keep their dreams of a state championship alive.

This is more than just a game; it’s a journey of resilience and unity, a true underdog story deeply rooted in Native American culture. The movie is an official selection of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.

Sydney Freeland directed Rez Ball from a script by Freeland and Sterlin Harjo. The cast includes Jessica Matten, Kauchani Bratt, Cody Lightning, Dallas Goldtooth,...

LeBron James is teaming up with “Reservation Dogs” co-creator Sterlin Harjo and “Echo” director Sydney Freeland for a coming-of-age true story.

The trio are behind Netflix film “Rez Ball,” which will debut at TIFF 2024. “Rez Ball” follows New Mexico-based Native American high school basketball team the Chuska Warriors, who must pivot their game plan after losing their star player. Per the official logline, “the team must come together like never before to keep their state championship dreams alive.”

Freeland and Harjo co-wrote the script, with Freeland directing. NBA icon James produces through his Springhill Entertainment banner.

The cast includes Jessica Matten, Kauchani Bratt, Cody Lightning, Dallas Goldtooth, Ernest David Tsosie, Kusem Goodwind, Zoey Reyes, Amber Midthunder, and Julia Jones.

“Rez Ball” is produced by James, Katie Elmore, Maurício Mota, Spencer Beighley, Jamal Henderson, and Nancy Utley.

Actor/producer James produced fictionalized autobiographical feature “Shooting Stars” based on his own teen...

2024 has been a stellar year for fantasy, with the blending of genres and exciting new voices being highlighted both on and off the camera. The live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender isn't quite as strong as the animated show, but captures audience attention. Dead Boy Detectives successfully expands the world of the Sandman universe.

Fantasy television contains some of the most imaginative storytelling in visual media, and the best fantasy TV shows of 2024 all exemplify this ability. Of course, there's overlap between fantasy shows and the other great genre TV that's been put out in recent years. However, fantasy distinguishes itself with its magic, otherworldly settings, and plots that bend the forces of nature and reality. Not to mention, there were fantastic performances achieved by actors in the past year. Transforming into characters who inhabit another world and translating complex interpersonal dynamics demonstrates the strength of a show.

Translating the visual...

Visit Films has announced a torrent of recent deals on its slate led by a further key territory sale on Cannes Directors’ Fortnight entry Good One.

India Donaldson’s feature debut starring newcomer Lily Collias as a 17-year-old who goes on an awkward backpacking trip with her father and his best friend has gone to Cherry Pickers for Benelux after a previously reported deal with New Story for France.

Multiple territories remain in active negotiation after Cannes, and Metrograph Pictures holds North American rights.

SXSW documentary Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound about the cult post-rock band has been...

Echo on Disney+ is a hit, Marvel's crown jewel in 2024 despite mixed reviews, paving the way for new storylines and characters. Marvel Studios adapting to post-Endgame changes with less production, driving mature storytelling in Echo, promising a change in direction. Echo could see second season potential, setting stage for new adventures, as actress Alaqua Cox hopes for more family drama and big villains.

Marvel's Echo, the Hawkeye spin-off released earlier this year, has been crowned as one of the most watched Marvel series on Disney+ so far in 2024. Despite having had a mixed reception among fans, the Alaqua Cox-led series proved to be the jewel in Marvel's slightly tainted crown on the platform.

Marvel Studios has gone through a rough few years since the release of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, something that even Marvel boss Kevin Feige admitted recently. The end of the Infinity Saga marked the end of a huge journey,...

Variety has shared a piece on 2024's streaming titles, confirming Echo is the second most-viewed series on Disney+ this year so far. It's an impressive achievement, particularly as Marvel Studios dropped all five episodes at once, leading to the show being quickly forgotten.

We've seen in recent years that weekly drops are much better for keeping people talking about new titles (which goes against Netflix's once highly successful streaming model of releasing every episode at once).

Rumour has it Echo suffered from quite a few issues behind the scenes, with six instalments becoming five, as a result. That could explain why they hit Disney+ on the same day, though reviews were somewhat positive as is evident from the show's 71% Rotten Tomatoes score.

However, putting this news into context is the fact, "[Percy Jackson and the Olympians] accounts for nearly a quarter of Disney+ original series viewing time so far...

Saturday Night Live veterans Molly Shannon and Steve Koren (Superstar, A Night at the Roxbury) are again joining forces for a new comedy currently in development at HBO, our sister site Deadline reports.

Koren will pen the project starring Shannon as a woman deeply addicted to celebrity news and gossip who finally agrees to get help after her friends and family stage an intervention. But she checks into a fancy celebrity rehab center in Malibu, which she treats more like a stay at the Four Seasons rather than a place to confront her demons.

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Sterlin Harjo’s FX pilot “The Sensitive Kind” has added five new cast members.

Killer Mike, Kaniehtiio Horne, Cody Lightning, Michael Hitchcock, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong have all been cast.

They join previously announced series lead Ethan Hawke as well as cast members Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle Maclachlan, and Macon Blair. Both Hake and Horne previously appeared in Harjo’s critically-acclaimed FX series “Reservation Dogs.” Hawke appeared in one episode of the final season, while Horne appeared in multiple episodes as the mystical Deer Lady.

Exact plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the fact it is described as a “Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much.” Further character details for the new cast members are also being kept under wraps

Killer Mike is repped by Active Management and WME. Horne is repped by Amanda Rosenthal Talent Agency,...

FX’s pilot The Sensitive Kind from creator Sterlin Harjo (Reservation Dogs) has added five to its cast: Killer Mike (Ozark), Kaniehtiio Horn (Reservation Dogs), Cody Lightning (Echo), Michael Hitchcock (Grand Death Lotto) and Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew).

Details as to the roles these actors will play are under wraps.

Also written, directed and exec produced by Harjo, The Sensitive Kind is described as a Tulsa noir about a guy (Ethan Hawke) who knows too much. As previously announced, Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle Maclachlan and Macon Blair will also star.

The project is Harjo’s first for TV since Reservation Dogs, the acclaimed FX dramedy which won an AFI Award for each of its three seasons. Additional EPs include Garrett Basch and Hawke. FX Productions is the studio.

A Grammy-winning rapper of Run the Jewels fame, Killer...

Echo's Alaqua Cox envisions expanding Maya's story in NYC, seeking revenge with her family and facing the Green Goblin. Cox hopes for Maya's integration into the MCU, dreaming of crossing paths with the Avengers or Daredevil. Echo's future is uncertain, with rumors of crossovers with Daredevil, leaving fans to speculate eagerly.

Alaqua Cox, the star of the Disney+ series Echo, already has story ideas for a hopeful second season. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the show's renewal, Cox's enthusiasm for her character, Maya Lopez, and the series' potential direction is infectious.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Cox shared her ideas for expanding the storyline into a deeper exploration of Maya’s familial connections. She expressed a keen interest in moving the setting to New York City where Maya and her family could seek vengeance against those who have wronged them. Cox also wishes to introduce the Green Goblin,...

Take a look at Marvel Studios live-action crime-fighting, superhero TV series "Echo", directed by Sydney Freeland and Catriona McKenzie, showcasing Marvel Comics’ ‘Maya Lopez’, ‘Kingpin’ and ‘Daredevil’, now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu:

"..'Maya Lopez' (Alaqua Cox) is pursued by 'Wilson Fisk' (Vincent D'Onofrio), the head of a criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy..."

Cast also includes Chaske Spencer, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Zahn McClarnon and Cody Lightning.

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Quick Links Alaqua Cox Is Maya Lopez, aka Echo Devery Jacobs Is Bonnie, Maya's Cousin and Best Friend Cody Lightning Is Biscuits, Maya's Cousin and Unwitting Sidekick Chaske Spencer Is Henry "Black Crow" Lopez, Maya's Uncle Tantoo Cardinal Is Chula, Maya's Grandmother Graham Greene Is Skully, Chula's Ex Zahn McClarnon Is William Lopez, Maya's Father Katarina Ziervogel Is Taloa, Maya's Mother Julia Jones Is Chafa, the First Choctaw Morningstar Angeline Is Lowak, a Choctaw Tribeswoman Dannie McCallum Is Tuklo, the First Female Lighthorseman Vincent D'Onofrio Is Wilson Fisk, aka Kingpin Charlie Cox Is Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil

The following contains spoilers for Echo, now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

After being introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Hawkeye, Maya Lopez got her own spinoff, Echo. The series was the first to be released under the Marvel Spotlight banner, which will focus on bringing more grounded, standalone stories to the franchise.

Echo is the latest series entry in the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series is a spin-off of Hawkeye that follows the story of Maya Lopez, a.k.a. Echo (Alaqua Cox), as she returns to her hometown of Tamaha, Oklahoma. The series sees Maya struggling with her past as an enforcer for her adopted uncle, Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. Kingpin (Vincent D'Onoforio), and reconnecting with her family and Choctaw heritage. The series dropped all five episodes on Disney+ and Hulu on Jan. 9, 2024, and has been a change of pace for Marvel Studios, being the first TV-ma entry in the franchise and the beginning of the Marvel Spotlight banner.

One of the series writers, Amy Rardin, sat down with MovieWeb for a one-on-one interview to break down all five episodes of the series. This includes the change in Maya's powers, what Maya's future could be in the MCU, and...

Around halfway through the fifth episode of Marvel’s Echo, viewers are dropped into the experience of a Choctaw Nation powwow. It’s a first-of-its-kind moment for the MCU, featuring dancers in regalia singing to the drum-driven music. In a poorly lit nearby barn stands Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez, in a face-off alongside the women of her family against a notorious New York crime kingpin, Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio).

Director Sydney Freeland pitched the moment to Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige by recalling how she grew up reading Marvel Comics and attending powwows.

“I’ve read comic books at powwows, for sure — I’ve probably fallen asleep reading comic books at powwows — but those two things never overlapped,” Freeland tells The Hollywood Reporter. “So to have those things come together, to have Kingpin at a powwow, it is a very surreal experience.”

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has wooed Oscar-winning...

Get ready for gripping action as Disney+ Hotstar brings Marvel Studios’ Original live-action series, ‘Echo’. The series traces Maya Lopez’s escape to her Choctaw Nation roots in Oklahoma after her dramatic introduction in Marvel Studios’ 2021 hit, Hawkeye. It also explores her family and legacy, creating a gritty, self-contained tale of power and revenge as she confronts the perilous world of Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire. Directed by Sydney Freeland and Catriona McKenzie, the series sees Alaqua Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their roles as Maya Lopez and Kingpin, respectively.

Alaqua Cox, who performed every single stunt in the series, earned high praise from stunt coordinator Mark Scizak.

“Alaqua was extremely dedicated in pre-production and came in every day to train and work with us on building the various fights,” he said.

“She’s so tough – I had to pump the brakes sometimes because she never held back. In designing the fights,...

Stars: Alaqua Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Graham Greene, Cody Lightning, Zahn McClarnon, Charlie Cox, Devery Jacobs | Created by Marion Dayre

Created by Marion Dayre and currently streaming on Disney+, Echo is the tenth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It centres on Maya Lopez / Echo (Alaqua Cox), the deaf Native American assassin, who was created in 1999 and made her live-action MCU debut in the Hawkeye TV series in 2021.

The pilot episode quickly gets viewers up to speed on Maya’s background and her close connection to crimelord Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio). As the events of Hawkeye showed, Maya was once one of the Kingpin’s deadliest assassins, until she discovered that he was behind the death of her father, William Lopez (Zahn McClarnon), whereupon she shot the Kingpin in the face, leaving him for dead.

The show picks up five months later,...

Warning: Some Spoilers lie ahead for Echo!

Amy Rardin, the co-Head Writer of Echo, is enthusiastic about further exploring the dynamic between Maya and Kingpin in a potential season 2. Echo has received positive reviews and has become the most-watched series premiere on Disney+ and Hulu. While it is unclear if Echo will receive a season 2 renewal, there is still potential for Alaqua Cox's character to grow within the MCU.

While one of the show's characters already has their future confirmed, Amy Rardin addresses the chances of an Echo season 2. The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe followed Alaqua Cox's titular antihero as she began cutting ties with Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin and starting a war with his empire to forge one of her own, while also reconnecting with her family in Oklahoma. Also starring Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs and Cody Lightning, Echo has gotten off to a strong start,...

Hulu has always been the streaming service for the people who want to get their money’s worth and this month with some brand new animes, some original shows and movies, and a Marvel series they will get it. So, start the first month of the new year with Hulu’s entertaining offerings and handpick what to watch this month CinemaBlind is always here to help you.

Ishura Season 1 (January 3)

Anime is one of the most popular and creative platforms for telling out-of-this-world stories and over the years, it is becoming more and more mainstream with some animes like Attack of Titan, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and many more becoming even more popular than your average streaming shows. Hulu has always been ahead in the anime game in the US, if we compare it to other streaming services this month we will see the second part of The Devil is a Part Timer!

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Echo.

Marvel Studios collaborated with the Choctaw Nation and the IllumiNative organization to ensure an authentic depiction of Choctaw culture in Echo. The opening moments of Echo episode 1, "Chafa," explored the Choctaw Nation's creation myth and stayed true to real-world mythology while adding some of the McU's typical supernatural elements. Maya Lopez's powers as Echo in the MCU connect her directly to her Native American ancestry, giving new meaning to her superhero moniker.

Marvel Studios' Echo detailed the events of the Choctaw Nation's real-world creation myth, though there are several differences between the ancient story and its interpretation in the MCU. Following her debut as Maya Lopez in Phase 4's Hawkeye series, Alaqua Cox reprised the role in Echo, which released in its entirety on Disney+ on January 9, 2024. Echo explored more of Maya's background and Native American heritage, and to ensure Echo's depiction of Choctaw culture,...

Bringing back beloved MCU villains can lead to stronger and more compelling storylines. Characters like Kingpin and Thanos evolved and became more prominent in subsequent appearances. Returning villains, such as Hela and Green Goblin, allowed for deeper exploration of their motivations and character development.

Numerous villains from the Marvel Cinematic Universe have made surprise returns in subsequent installments, which are arguably stronger than their original appearances. It's easy to consider the villains in the MCU as somewhat disposable, often defeated by their respective heroes in the final confrontation. However, several MCU villains have been so popular that they have been brought back, often with far more effective results.

The MCU timeline has featured a litany of fantastic villains, but certain foes have returned, even more than once. This phenomenon might prove useful as the MCU navigates Jonathan Majors' departure from the franchise, and Marvel reconsiders the trajectory of the McU's future.

Echo is a big hit on streaming, drawing big numbers at both Disney+ and Hulu upon its debut.

On Tuesday, all five episodes of Echo were dropped simultaneously on both Disney+ and Hulu. While exact viewership numbers haven't yet been revealed, Deadline reported that Echo debuted in the No. 1 spot on both of its streaming platforms. The release came with a notable change compared to the previous McU-set shows, as it's the first time all episodes of the seasons were released at once, allowing fans the opportunity to binge-watch Echo from start to finish. It was also the first time a Marvel show was released on both Disney+ and Hulu. It would seem that adding a second streaming home for the series only meant dominating an additional platform in addition to Disney+.

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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Mean Girls, Masters of the Air, True Detective, Echo and The Curse.

The Book of Clarence premiere

Director Jeymes Samuel and producer Jay-Z joined stars Lakeith Stanfield, James McAvoy, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard, Caleb McLaughlin and Rj Cyler at their film’s Los Angeles premiere on Jan. 5.

Micheal Ward, Anna Diop, Nicholas Pinnock, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, David Oyelowo, Lakeith Stanfield, Jeymes Samuel aka The Bullitts, Rj Cyler, Alfre Woodard, Babs Olusanmokun and Caleb McLaughlin Jeymes Samuel and Jay-Z

Mean Girls premiere

Lindsay Lohan made a surprise appearance at the Mean Girls musical movie premiere in NYC on Monday, joining Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels and new stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood and Christopher Briney.

Reneé Rapp, Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey and Lindsay Lohan Auli’i Cravalho,...

Echo, played by Alaqua Cox, returns to her hometown in Oklahoma to confront her past, including her relationship with Wilson Fisk and her Native American roots. The Disney+ series explores Maya's complex and gritty journey as a female anti-hero, delving into her emotional story and character development. The show features a collaboration with the Choctaw Nation, bringing authenticity to Maya's cultural background and showcasing the rich small-town characters and family dynamics.

In Echo, Maya Lopez is on the run from Wilson Fisk's organization after her violent confrontation with the Kingpin in the Hawkeye finale. When Maya returns to her hometown in Oklahoma, she'll have to reckon with her past, including her relationship with Fisk and the family she left behind. As Maya connects with her Native American roots and community, her past will come back to haunt her in unexpected ways.

Echo is based on the comics by David Mack and Joe Quesada.

The following contains spoilers for "Echo."

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is vast, which can make it difficult for various stories to stand apart or make their mark. The MCU shows on Disney+ have even more working against them, as there's so much TV out there that divesting people's attention can be difficult. For the latest entry in the MCU, "Echo," the series drew its greatest strength not from other comic books or even superhero cinema, but from another major franchise: "The Fast and the Furious."

While it may not be intentional, "Echo" mirrors "Fast and Furious" in the way Maya (Alaqua Cox) is aided by her extended family, including her estranged grandmother Chula (Tantoo Cardinal), her cousins Biscuits (Cody Lightning) and Bonnie (Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs), her uncle Henry (Chaske Spencer), and her sorta-grandfather Skully (Graham Greene). Each character offers something very different to Maya, much like the way the...

Get ready for gripping action as Disney+ Hotstar brings Marvel Studios’ Original live-action series, Echo. The series traces Maya Lopez’s escape to her Choctaw Nation roots in Oklahoma after her dramatic introduction in Marvel Studios’ 2021 hit, Hawkeye. It also explores her family and legacy, creating a gritty, self-contained tale of power and revenge as she confronts the perilous world of Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire. Directed by Sydney Freeland and Catriona McKenzie, the series will see Alaqua Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their roles as Maya Lopez and Kingpin, respectively. For the first time ever, all episodes of Marvel Studios’ Echo are currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu.

Kingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio shares how Echo justifies Maya Lopez’s origin story. “I love that ‘Echo’ is Maya Lopez’s origin story.”

Adding further he said, “You get introduced to this Native American world and it’s intense,...

The following contains spoilers for Marvel's "Echo."

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has made interesting detours in its television output, with several shows on Disney+ that serve as side-stories to the greater overarching MCU "phases." Now they've started releasing stories under the "Marvel Spotlight" banner, which allows for much more adult content than the family-friendly MCU fare people have grown accustomed to, and the first mini-series under the banner is "Echo." "Echo" follows the story of Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), an Indigenous woman who was taken in by Wilson Fisk, aka The Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) after the death of her father. In the comics, she eventually becomes a superhero through a very long, painful journey that sees her go from one of Kingpin's goons to helping out the New Avengers, even teaming up with Moon Knight and Daredevil along the way. Created by Joe Quesada and David Mack, she's...

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The thrilling story of Marvel Studios’ new miniseries Echo will enthrall viewers on Disney+ and Hulu starting on January 9, 2024. One of the rare comic book heroines from Marvel who is disabled is about to leave her imprint on television.

After making her TV series debut in Hawkeye (2021), David Mack and Joe Quesada’s character Echo (Maya Lopez) will feature in her upcoming spin-off series, Echo (2024).

In the Disney+ series, Alaqua Cox will portray the first deaf Native American character in Marvel’s mythology. Marion Dayre tells the story of Maya Lopez, better known as Echo, in her brand-new television miniseries about her birth.

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After a very memorable supporting role in Hawkeye. Echo is back with her very own original series that will be MCU’s first TV-ma-rated series. Starring Alaqua Cox in the lead of Maya Lopez aka Echo, the Disney+ series follows the story of Echo after the events of Hawkeye as she runs to her hometown after trying to kill the Kingpin. Still the crime that she commited in her past catch up to her while the mystery behind her ancestors slowly reveals itself. Echo also stars Vincent D’Onofrio, Devery Jacobs, Chaske Spencer, Zahn McClarnon, Cody Lightning, and Graham Greene. So, if you loved the MCU’s latest superhero series here are some similar shows you might find entertaining to watch.

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Hawkeye has to be one of the most underrated Marvel series that starred an Avenger in the lead role. Hawkeye also first introduced the character of Echo in the MCU,...

Marvel's "Echo" is breaking a lot of barriers by simply existing. To begin with, it's the debut of the Marvel Spotlight banner, which aims to deliver more grounded, character-driven stories that are set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe but don't necessarily require an extensive amount of homework to understand. But more importantly, it's the first time that a Choctaw woman and the people of the Choctaw Nation at large have taken the spotlight in a major Hollywood production. On top of that, "Echo" star Alaqua Cox was born deaf and actually lives life as amputee with a prosthetic leg, just like the character she's portraying. 

All of this makes Marvel's "Echo" quite a milestone in representation. In order to capture this underrepresented communities accurately, director and Navajo filmmaker Sydney Freeland made sure to bring in creatives who also represented these communities. As the filmmaker explained to ABC 7 Chicago, "The...

Get ready for gripping action as Disney+ Hotstar brings Marvel Studios’ Original live-action series, ‘Echo’. The series traces Maya Lopez’s escape to her Choctaw Nation roots in Oklahoma after her dramatic introduction in Marvel Studios’ 2021 hit, ‘Hawkeye’. It also explores her family and legacy, creating a gritty, self-contained tale of power and revenge as she confronts the perilous world of Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire.

Directed by Sydney Freeland and Catriona McKenzie, the series will see Alaqua Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their roles as Maya Lopez and Kingpin, respectively. For the first time ever, all episodes of Marvel Studios’ Echo will stream on Disney+ Hotstar in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu, on January 10.

The show’s trailer has already hinted at Echo being an action-filled journey and created a stir among fans. Alaqua Cox who has meticulously enacted every single action choreography, shares her experience of preparing for them.

Plot: Marvel Studios presents Echo, spotlighting Maya Lopez as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy.

Review: As Marvel Studios continues trying to reinvent their franchise after a lackluster year at the box office and on Disney+, Kevin Feige and his team kick-off 2024 early with many firsts. Echo is the first MCU series to debut simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu, the first to drop the full season on the same day, the first spin-off of another Disney+ series, the first project under the new Marvel Spotlight banner, the first series featuring an indigenous actress in the lead role (not to mention the first Deaf lead and first lead with a prosthetic limb), and the first MCU series with a TV-ma rating. Echo, starring Alaqua Cox in the title role, is a grittier and more...

Potential spoilers follow.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has lost its magic. Gone is the urgency of seeing a new Marvel Studios movie in theaters. The endless roster of TV shows on Disney+ have made audiences feel overwhelmed with storylines connected to the bigger comic book picture that defined The Infinity Saga. So the odds are undoubtedly stacked against Marvel's "Echo," a new series that basically amounts to a spin-off of a spin-off. 

"Echo" focuses on secondary "Hawkeye" villain Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), a deaf amputee of the Choctaw Nation who is fresh off turning against her adoptive father, the Kingpin himself, Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio), at the end of Jeremy Renner's Disney+ series. After learning Kingpin was responsible for her father's death and used the tragedy to mold her into his own deadly weapon on the streets, Maya shot Kingpin in the face, leaving her to figure out what...

Echo is a strong outing for Marvel Studios and one of its most unique and compelling Marvel shows. The show focuses on street-level fighting between Maya and Kingpin, giving it a more character-driven feel. Echo features Marvel's first deaf and Indigenous superhero, with representation and unique storytelling as key strengths.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase Five has been one of the studio's most uneven phases thus far, with extremely low lows and only middling highs, but Echo is by far one of the franchise's strongest outings post-Avengers: Endgame. Ostensibly a spinoff to Hawkeye, Echo follows the deaf Choctaw character of Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), who was introduced as a member of Kingpin's (Vincent D'Onofrio) organization. However, Maya learned that Kingpin was behind her father's murder — at the hands of Hawkeye while he was operating as Ronin — and turned on him. Though the new show picks up after Hawkeye, Echo...

Echo, Marvel and Disney’s new five-part limited series, is a groundbreaking piece of television.

This isn’t the same — at least not necessarily — as being a great piece of television, but let’s start by giving credit where credit is due.

Doing an ostensible superhero show — it isn’t always clear that’s what Echo is — in which your protagonist is an Indigenous, deaf amputee will always be steering your vehicle off the paved roads and into uncharted territory. Doing it in a way that respects and honors all three of those outsider experiences without making it feel like you’re working your way down a representational checklist is an audacious and worthwhile thing.

In that respect, Echo is a triumph. It’s a series of moments that alternately had me thinking, “Huh, that feels different and right” and “Huh, I can’t believe somebody was able to do that in a Marvel show.

Echo director Sydney Freeland revealed how they used the fight sequence between Maya Lopez and Daredevil to portray the titular character’s transformation.

A week ago, a brief preview of Echo and Daredevil’s intense fight scene surfaced online, which garnered mixed reactions from fans. Speaking with Games Radar, Freeland opened up about the significance of the six-minute-long sequence, revealing that she decided to shoot the scene in one-take in hopes of showcasing Maya’s transformation as Kingpin’s successor. "It's interesting. There's a fight sequence in the first episode," she said. "When I read the script, what was great about this scene is that Maya Lopez comes into the scene as a teenage girl, and she leaves the scene as a cold-blooded killer. Conceptually, we shot that as a oner because I wanted the audience to be able to see that transformation take place in real time."

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For fans of Marvel’s street-level heroes — or more accurately, its antiheroes — now is your time. On Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 9 p.m. Et, both Disney+ and Hulu will drop all five episodes of “Echo.” The gritty new MCU series tells the origin story of Maya Lopez, whose brutal, violent behavior in New York City catches up with her when she is forced to return to her hometown. Maya must reconnect with her Native American roots as she deals with her past actions. If she ever hopes to move forward, she must embrace the meaning of family and community. You can watch Echo with a subscription to Disney+. You can also watch with Hulu.

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The stars of Marvel Studios’ Echo are gathering to celebrate the series’ premiere!

A launch event for the show took place on Monday night (January 8) at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles.

Alaqua Cox will make her second Marvel Cinematic Universe appearance in Echo, and this time, she’s in the lead role!

Other stars who were present at the launch event include Vincent D’Onofrio, Devery Jacobs, Zahn McClarnon, Tantoo Cardinal, Chaske Spencer, Dannie McCallum, and Cody Lightning.

Director and executive producer Sydney Freeland was also present.

Echo‘s official synopsis reads: “The origin story of Echo revisits Maya Lopez, whose ruthless behavior in New York City catches up with her in her hometown. She must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community if she ever hopes to move forward.”

The series premieres on Tuesday (January 9) on Disney+ and Hulu.

Marvel Studios’ Echo Premieres Soon On Disney+(Photo Credit –IMDb)

As part of MCU Phase 5, Marvel Studios’ Echo will premiere on Disney+. The Hawkeye spinoff show will present the characters’ backstory and delve into Native American culture.

The upcoming season of Echo will establish crucial alliances and rivalries for the superhero universe. Echo will have a diverse cast, including several actors of Native American descent. Other returning characters include Kingpin and Daredevil.

MCU’s Echo: Release Date

On January 9, 2024, all of Echo’s episodes will be released together. While previous MCU shows released episodes every week, Echo will be the first to premiere as a whole series.

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Marvel fans are gearing up for the release of the latest entry in the comic book franchise with Echo, which features a Native American lead for the first time in a live-action MCU project. But just weeks before the show debuted, Marvel also introduced another Native character to its lineup, that of Kahhori in the animated series What If …?

Praise from fans and critics alike was extremely strong for Kahhori, who is an original character for What If …?, with many calling the character’s episode one of the best of the series. But there were also some viral comments that questioned if Echo was really needed after Kahhori’s breakout moment, as having two Native American characters would be “repetitive,” despite the fact that the two don’t have similar backgrounds and are among the very few diverse characters in the MCU.

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