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Jacque Belletête has had a long career in the gaming industry, spanning almost 23 years. He has worked with a lot of top developers in the world, including Ubisoft and Square Enix. His upcoming game Hell is Us is considered a competitor of Elden Ring.

Hell is Us is the upcoming game from Jacque Belletête. Image Credit: Rogue Factor

Belletête is a highly skilled video game developer who has left a lasting mark on any game that he has ever worked on, including the best and most underrated Marvel game, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. He was the art director for this game.

Belletête’s contribution made Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy special This game is considered to be Elden Ring’s competitor. Image Credit: Rogue Factor

After working for many years at Ubisoft, Belletête had enough and wanted to start something of his own. He, along with a few others,...

With the gaming industry transforming so drastically, each year gamers get many unique video games from developers all over the world, but not all of these games are successful. It’s particularly disheartening to see that some video games, that had a lot of potential, failed due to technical issues, poor marketing, or a bad release window.

The following list consists of five popular games that were flops but are actually fun to play. Some of these games even received positive reviews from critics but they just couldn’t meet the sales expectations. All of these games are available at heavy discounts right now, so make sure you check them out.

5) Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist Splinter Cell: Blacklist was the last game in the Splinter Cell series (Image via Ubisoft)

The sixth installment of the Splinter Cell series, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist, was released for PlayStation 3, Windows,...

A relatively unknown perk to being an Amazon Prime subscriber is acess to Prime Gaming. Included with your Amazon Prime and Prime Video memberships, Prime Gaming offers benefits focusing on video games, including free monthly games, in-game items and loot, access to Amazon Luna (Amazon's cloud gaming service), and a free Twitch channel subscription.

Each month, Prime Gaming offers its members dozens of games for free. The only catch is that they are only available to play on PC.

For November, Prime Gaming is giving away one of the best Marvel games: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Released in 2021, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an action-adventure game developed by Eidos-Montreal and published by Square Enix.

It's based on the beloved comic book series of the same name, which used to fly under the radar until Marvel Studios made it mainstream with the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. However, Eidos...

The Guardians of the Galaxy was a welcome addition to the larger and expansive Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it encouraged other creatives from different areas of expertise to adapt this ragtag team of scoundrels in a much more interactive medium. The superhero craze was higher than ever and gave Square Enix the idea to pioneer the crusade in gaming; unfortunately, the poor execution of their first attempt cascaded into chaos and ruined the chances of the Guardians to thrive in gaming despite being a great project.

The developers of Eidos Montreal delivered a great story that rivals the Guardians’ live-action counterparts. Image Credit: Square Enix

The failure of Marvel’s Avengers started a domino effect and severely harmed this game’s chances of becoming a financial success. Despite positive reviews from fans and critics alike, the game did not sell all that well.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Had...

PlayStation Plus Premium offers a great subscription service, rivaling Xbox Game Pass. There’s a wide variety of titles that can make the subscription absolutely worth it, and more are added every single month.

Here, we’ll explore five standout games from the Ps Plus Premium (Also known as Ps Plus Extra/Deluxe) collection that deliver exceptional value and unforgettable experiences. All of these games have a PS5 version, and it is recommended to experience these at the highest graphical fidelity on Sony’s latest console, for the best versions.

5. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 2021’s Guardians of the Galaxy might just be better than the movies. Image via Eidos-Montreal.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy takes players on an amazing journey through the cosmos, filled with actually funny writing, stunning art direction, and some great character development for every single one of its major characters. Developed by Eidos-Montréal, this...

Mark James, the Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member behind hits like “Hooked on A Feeling, “Suspicious Minds” and “Always on My Mind,” has died. He was 83.

James died on June 8 in his Nashville home. The news was first reported by the Houston Chronicle.

“Mark’s legacy and zest for life will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and through his timeless lyrics and melodies that have been the soundtrack of lovers for generations,” his family said via statement.

James won both of his two Grammys in 1963 for “Always on My Mind,” which he co-wrote with Wayne Carson and Johnny Christopher. The Willie Nelson hit took home trophies for country song of the year and song of the year. James and his co-writers initially wrote the tune for Elvis Presley, who released the track without much fanfare in 1972. Nelson’s version a decade later popularized the song,...

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is the final free game offered by the Epic Games Store during the daily holiday giveaways. The game features the beloved team of interstellar superheroes, but with separate character iterations from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story takes a twist when their mission to capture a space beast goes awry and threatens the galaxy. Despite a poor performance financially, Guardians of the Galaxy stands out with its focus a branching narrative that allows players to shape the relationships of the Guardians.

The Epic Games Store has reached the final offering of its holiday season daily giveaways, and it arguably saved the best for last: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. The game from developer Eidos-Montreal didn't perform exceptionally well financially, but is one of the more endearing titles released in 2021. Gotg being the headliner for Egs's holiday giveaways is not only a good conclusion to the season,...

Like it or not, superhero characters are a part of everyday entertainment nowadays. You don’t need to be a comic book reader anymore to have at least basic knowledge about the most popular superheroes, such as Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman. Even B-list characters such as Guardians of the Galaxy and the Suicide Squad aren’t so unknown among the general audience anymore, thanks to the growing popularity of superhero characters through movies, television series, and video games.

The most popular video games based on Marvel and DC publications today are arguably Rocksteady’s ‘Batman: Arkham’ franchise and Insominac’s ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ franchise, but some other video game developers also developed games such as ‘Marvel’s Avengers,’ ‘Gotham Knights,’ and ‘Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.’ Also, many upcoming video games are currently in development.

These games are played from a third perspective, but there’s also a popular ‘Injustice’ franchise,...

Summary List 9.00/10 1. Editors choice: Forza Horizon 5 9.65/10 2. Premium pick: Hogwarts Legacy 8.00/10 3. Best value: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy 8.50/10 4. Halo Infinite. 9.85/10 5. Elden Ring 8.75/10 6. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate 8.35/10 7. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. 8.95/10 8. Hitman 3 9.25/10 9. Dead Space 8.85/10 10. Resident Evil Village Gold Edition View All

Depending on who you ask, the list of the best Xbox Series X games can look totally different from person to person. In constructing this list, we have taken into account game style, graphics, storyline, music scores, and overall cohesion to inform our final decision.

After plenty of careful consideration, we have whittled down the choices to a top 10 that are currently on the market and available to purchase. The Xbox Series X is one of the most powerful gaming consoles ever released and the video games on our list have been selected to show the machine in all its glory.

Whether you are a fan of high-paced first-person shooters,...

Female composers are shining bright at the 2023 Grammys.

Germaine Franco won best score soundtrack for visual media for composing Encanto, telling the audience she believes she’s the first woman of color to take home the honor.

That was followed by Stephanie Economou’s win for best score soundtrack for video games and other interactive media — a new award at the Grammys. Economou earned the honor for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok.

Franco and Economou were the solo female nominees in their categories.

Franco beat out Hans Zimmer (No Time to Die), Jonny Greenwood (The Power of the Dog), Nicholas Britell (Succession: Season 3) and Michael Giacchino (The Batman). Economou edged out Bear McCreary (Call of Duty: Vanguard), Richard Jacques (Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy), Austin Wintory (Aliens: Fireteam Elite) and Christopher Tin (Old World).

The Encanto soundtrack — which topped the charts, became a platinum success and launched multiple...

The time has finally come, DC fans. As promised, James Gunn and Peter Safran, the recently appointed co-heads of DC Studios, have laid out their initial plans for the brand-new DC Universe. And yes, to be perfectly clear, it is very much going to be new — not just in terms of characters that we're going to see on screen, but in terms of the overall approach. To that end, video games are going to be a big part of the equation. While no specific video game titles were announced at this time, we did learn how the team will approach games. In short: it's all connected.

At a recent press event attended by /Film's Jenna Busch, Gunn and Safran pulled back the curtain on the first wave of the new Dcu. Speaking about video games, Safran said that "Gaming is a big part of what we're doing, and everything we...

(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)

In this edition of Superhero Bits:

"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" won big at "The Game Awards."

M.O.D.O.K. rumors in the MCU.

Twitter talked a lot about Zack Snyder's "Justice League" this year.

"Spider-Man 4" rumors are flying about.

All that and more!

If you are a character in...

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It may be an action-adventure RPG with plenty of epic fight scenes and colorful visuals but what makes Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy excel is its characters. In the end, the story is very character-driven with Square Enix and Eidos Montreal's version of these Marvel characters shining brightly.

Related: Best Tips For Beginners In Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy

To help the characters stand out, Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy features enough dialogue to fill up a book. With some stellar performances behind them, the game has many quotes that stand out that are humorous, intense, emotional or all of the above.

The nominees for The Game Awards 2021 have been revealed, with Deathloop and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart among the top nominees.

Arkane Studios and Bethesda’s Deathloop leads the pack with a total of nine nominations, including those for the Game of the Year, Best Performance and Best Action categories. Following the timeloop shooter game game, were Racthet & Clank: Rift Apart and It Takes Two with six and five nominations apiece, respectively. Psychonauts 2, Resident Evil Village and Metroid Dread are also Game of The Year contenders.

The Game Awards 2021 will bring together the biggest names in gaming and popular culture for a spectacular celebration of video game culture with awards, first-look world premieres and new game announcements, plus musical performances, including The Game Awards Orchestra live on stage at Microsoft Theater, conducted by Lorne Balfe.

After taking things virtually last year amid the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, The Game Awards are set to return for a live,...

(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)

In this edition of Superhero Bits:

"The Batman" budget might be relatively small

Warner Bros. responds to Ruby Rose's "Batwoman" claims

A new "Spider-Man: No Way Home" trailer may be coming soon

"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" game is finally here, and the reviews are good

All that and more!

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(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)

In this edition of Superhero Bits:

"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" logo revealed.

Ruby Rose shares more "Batwoman" issues.

"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" game gets a sweet soundtrack.

Chloe Zhao is ready for an "Eternals" sequel

All that and more!

It is almost time to say goodbye to "Supergirl" as...

The post Superhero Bits: Ant-Man 3 Gets a New Logo, Ruby Rose Batwoman Drama Continues & More appeared first on /Film.

(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)

In this edition of Superhero Bits:

"Young Justice: Phantoms" gets a poster.

"Avengers 5" plans (or lack thereof) discussed.

"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" gets a launch trailer.

"Master of the Universe" gets a return date on Netflix.

All that and more!

As announced by Marvel (see tweet above), the legendary Chris...

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Whether you’re a toonhead or prefer live-action fare, Disney+ UK will surely have something Marvel-ous for you, and that’s because it’s in a prime position to bring you a wider selection of Marvel comic book TV series content than its Us counterpart.

Disney+ UK will feature five seasons of ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and is also streaming Hulu’s Runaways. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of classic Marvel animated series to catch up on, like Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and an opportunity to check out newer planet-hopping adventures with the Guardians of the Galaxy.

There’s also further live-action series waiting in the wings – a Loki standalone series, a team up between Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and the debut of Ms Marvel, She-Hulk and Moon Knight, among others, plus an animated What If? show that might have you asking yourself that very question about the possibility of more What If?...

The Avengers: Infinity War trailer has finally arrived. Fans have been dying to get their first look at the massive Marvel event movie ever since footage first debuted over the summer and the studio finally obliged. There's an awful lot to talk about in the trailer, as it's truly packed with major stuff, in terms of how it affects the McU. But fans seem to be obsessed with one element of the trailer above all else: Captain America's sweet new beard.

We've known since the first footage for Avengers: Infinity War was shown over the summer at both D23 and San Diego Comic-Con that Steve Rogers was going to be rocking a big beard in the movie, but it really took fans by surprise in the trailer. According to a report breaking down the talk surrounding the Infinity War trailer, Captain America's beard was mentioned a very impressive 20,000 times on Twitter.

2017-11-30T06:49:56-08:00'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Finally Comes to Netflix

It seems like forever since Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was in theaters. After all, there have been three superhero hits (Wonder Woman, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Thor: Ragnarok) and one flop (Justice League) since then. But for those of you who have been waiting to see the April release on your home screens, December brings good news, as the Guardians and many more new titles come to Netflix.

Via Variety.

December is right around the corner and with it comes holiday greetings, inexplicable fruitcake, and the inevitable visits from family members. So in order to help you get in the mood or to keep those holiday guests entertained, the streaming services are here to help you whether you’ve been naughty or nice.

Netflix is helping to kickstart the Christmas...

Jim Dandy Nov 29, 2017

The Avengers: Infinity War trailer draws inspiration from multiple eras of Marvel Universe history. Here's a breakdown...

The first trailer for Avengers: Infinity War is here, and it is jammed with new information, new characters, and new looks! So while this isn't quite a shot by shot breakdown (Look at Iron Man's head. Back and to the left. Back, and to the left...wait, wrong movie), we're pretty sure we've got everything you need to get a better handle on what's going on in the biggest, most cosmic Marvel movie of them all.

In case you haven't watched it yet (or just want to watch it again), here's that Avengers: Infinity War trailer...

Video of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Official Trailer

We dug through it shot by shot. Here's what we found...

The New Costumes

Let's start with new looks. That's human Vision! And...

Ryan Lambie Nov 17, 2017

They're pricey, and can prove to be a huge risk. In the wake of Justice League, we look at the rise of extensive reshoots...

Nb: the following contains very mild spoilers for Justice League, but nothing you couldn't glean from the trailers.

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You only have to look at the news that came out of the Warner-dc camp to see how plans for its Justice League team-up movie changed over time. Only two years ago - a relatively brief window, in blockbuster filmmaking terms - the studio announced that Justice League would comprise two parts, one scheduled for release in the autumn of 2017 and the second slated for the summer of 2019.

One year later, director Zack Snyder revealed that the plan had changed...

The season finale from Telltale Games and Marvel entertainment is out now across all major platforms! Award-winning developer and publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games, along with Marvel Entertainment launched episode five of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series. The final episode of the season, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ can now be downloaded for $4.99 Usd or equivalent on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One®, and Windows PC. Check out the trailer for the fifth and final episode of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series, titled ‘Don’t Stop Believin’.

In the aftermath of an unbearable sacrifice, the Guardians finally fracture. With her opposition in shambles, Hala renews her campaign of death and devastation, carving a path of indiscriminate destruction en route to Knowhere. If he hopes to avoid catastrophe (and save his own skin), Star-Lord must search his feelings, reunite his team,...

Telltale Games, along with Marvel Entertainment, have today launched episode five of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series. The final episode of the season, “Don’t Stop Believin’” can now be downloaded for $4.99 Usd or equivalent on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC. The series is also available as a special ‘Season Pass Disc’ at retail, which includes episode one “Tangled Up in Blue” and grants access to download the subsequent four episodes via online updates as they are released.

In the aftermath of an unbearable sacrifice, the Guardians finally fracture. With her opposition in shambles, Hala renews her campaign of death and devastation, carving a path of indiscriminate destruction en route to Knowhere. If he hopes to avoid catastrophe (and save his own skin), Star-Lord must search his feelings, reunite his team, and mount one final mission to save the galaxy…again.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy...

Award-winning developer and publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games, along with Marvel Entertainment, is pleased to reveal the launch of the fourth of five Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series episodes. With the fate of the Eternity Forge decided, the Guardians are left more bitterly divided than ever. But this growing tension is temporarily sidelined by a more pressing problem: escaping a dark and treacherous cavern before they all get eaten alive. As the cave’s hidden threats creep closer, Star-Lord must hold his crew together if he hopes to keep everyone safe. Safety, however, may ultimately come at a terrible cost… Check out the trailer right here!

Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series features a star-studded cast of voice talent, including Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series) as Star-Lord, Emily O’Brien (The Young and the Restless,...

The next episode of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series is about to premiere!  Check out what's in store with the latest trailer, below!

In just 5 short days, Telltale Games will release Episode 4 of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy series.  The episode, titled "Who Needs You", will be downloadable on October 10, 2017, for $4.99, and it looks like Marvel's favorite guardians are about to be a really hairy situation.

With the fate of the Eternity Forge decided, the Guardians are left more bitterly divided than ever. But this growing tension is temporarily sidelined by a more pressing problem: escaping a dark and treacherous cavern before they all get eaten alive. As the cave's hidden threats creep closer, Star-Lord must hold his crew together if he hopes to keep everyone safe. Safety, however, may ultimately come at a terrible cost...

If you still need to play catch-up, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy...

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series returns October 10. See the official trailer for the Penultimate episode, "Who Needs You", after the jump, and find out how you can download the game.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series Returns October 10. See the official trailer for the Penultimate episode after the jump!

As the September box office attempts to get 2017 back on track*the month is currently up 14% compared to last year*the chapter ends on what was a dismal August 2017 at the domestic box office. August was the fourth month in a row to show a decline compared to the previous year, all of which contributed to the worst Summer movie season in over ten years, in which the total summer gross failed to top $4 billion for the first time since 2006. August 2017 wrapped up as the worst August in twenty years with calendar grosses delivering a combined $657.7 million from 225 movies, 35.5% behind last year's gross and failing to top $700 million for the first time since 2000. Thanks to the continued performance of Annabelle: Creation, which just topped $100 million domestically yesterday, the month did deliver a $100+ million earner, a feat that looked as if it might not happen not too long ago. Annabelle also...

The summer of Wonder Woman isn't over yet, as the DC comic's Amazonian origin story passed another major, historical threshold. After 14 weeks, Wonder Woman remains in the top 15 at theaters, and is second in overall domestic box office this year (just ahead of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2). According to Forbes, Wonder Woman also just blew past Iron Man 3 to become the fifth-biggest superhero movie of all-time in North America (after adjusting for inflation).

Let's put this into perspective, only The Dark Knight Rises ($448m), Avengers: Age of Ultron ($459m), The Dark Knight ($534m), and The Avengers ($623m) have performed better at the domestic box office. This is a truly amazing accomplishment for Patty Jenkins (only her second feature film), and Gal Gadot (her first starring role), and DC who's struggled to construct and sustain their extended universe of superhero films (Dceu). Wonder Woman has also pretty epically...

Most analysts were predicting that the Labor Day weekend would be one of the worst holiday weekends at the box office in decades. And it seems those predictions were actually too generous. With no new movies opening in wide release, The Hitman's Bodyguard took full advantage, winning for a third weekend in a row with a four-day holiday weekend tally of $13.3 million. While the top 10 remained virtually unchanged, with the three-day tallies showing that six movies in the top 10 actually posted increases from the previous weekend, it still wasn't enough for this weekend to be the worst Labor Day weekend in 17 years.

Box Office Mojo reports that the top 12 movies grossed just $51.5 million, which was the lowest tally since 2000, when the top 12 took in $47 million. We also reported yesterday that the box office estimates represented an 18-year low, with analysts predicting that the four-day weekend totals for every movie in theaters won't even break $100 million,...

With everything Marvel has on television, and it's a lot -- 14 series across 5 networks -- plus growing concerns about viewer fatigue, the big question is why the Inhumans (and why now)? Early reviews of Marvel's Inhumans have been less than kind, suggesting that the series may not survive its first season (ABC is slotting it on Fridays, typically a death slot). Marvel is as opaque as any other entertainment organization, so Cbr went looking for answers but they came away with more questions, unfortunately.

As we like to say at Lrm, there are only a finite number of fans out there (and a limited number of hours per week). Considering that most of the well-known A and B-list heroes were already committed to film and TV franchises, the odds were high that the Inhumans could break through and capture a viable audience. Launching Inhumans now, given competition from other Marvel...

Disney's newest attraction based on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy only just opened this past May. However, the ride is already set to go through some major changes thanks to the upcoming Halloween holiday.

5 reasons to see Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (even if you've already seen it)5 reasons to see Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (even if you've already seen it)Jenny Bullough8/22/2017 2:24:00 Pm

We think it's safe to say that Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 was one of the most highly anticipated movies, let alone sequels, of 2017 - and now that it's finally available to watch at home we couldn't be more thrilled! We've been looking forward to re-watching this one since we first clapped eyes on Baby Groot in the first teaser trailer. The whole crew is back - Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket Raccoon (voiced by Bradley Cooper), and our new favourite, Baby Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel). Where the first Guardians of the Galaxy seemed to come out of nowhere and became a huge surprise monster hit, this sequel...

The upcoming Disney Xd Animated series, Marvel's Spider-Man, will have a tie-in with the Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel exec Cort Lane confirms.

Screen Junkies brings the funny in their latest episode of Honest Trailers that roasts Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2.

It seems like only yesterday that Marvel Studios was getting started with a hero that was, let's face it, merely C-list at the time. After years of film and TV properties of varying degrees of quality, which saw Marvel's heroes tied up in various licensing deals with different studios, Iron Man kicked off what would become known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, a decade later, we're finally ready for Avengers: Infinity War. And it's going to be massive.

Even Iron Man director Jon Favreau publicly wondered how the grounded real world of Tony Stark could possibly co-exist with the mythological realm of Asgard, but by the time Thor, Captain America, and Hulk joined the McU with their own standalone movies, Marvel's The Avengers brought it all together and smashed box office records in the process. The mostly costume adverse McU of Netflix has kept it real with keeping it all real,...

By now, those of you who closely follow news related to comic book movies are well aware of how most Marvel characters fall under Disney’s “Marvel Studios” umbrella when it comes to the world of cinema, with Fox still laying claim to properties like X-Men and Fantastic Four. But what you may not be aware of is the strange saga that’s endured for the past few years that’s seen the publisher sideline some of its most beloved characters due to who’s in charge of film distribution.

At a time when you can walk down a toy aisle at any given retailer and see a myriad of Marvel action figures, odds are you won’t see much of the X-Men or Fantastic Four. Basically, this is a conscious effort to steer consumers of various age groups toward characters appearing in Disney movies. Sure, you may come across...

A huge rumor that has gone around for the past few years has been regarding Marvel Studios and Fox and whether or not Marvel canceled the Fantastic Four comic over film rights. Many people believe it to be true, although Marvel denies it. However, an inside source says otherwise. And while I usually take inside sources with a grain of salt, this one seems pretty reliable.

Jonathan Hickman, who written Fantastic Four comics including some of the best Marvel stories ever, recently came out and addressed the rumor stating that it's true. He confirms that the reason for Marvel canceling the Fantastic Four comic series is all because of the film rights of the characters. In an interview with Newsarama, he had this to say:

"I think it's pretty common knowledge at this point that Marvel isn't publishing Fantastic Four because of their disagreement with Fox. While it bums me out,...

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's director reveals that as he transitioned from treatment to script, he realized a character needed to be cut and it was going to be Nebula or Adam Warlock.

Will Marvel launch four standalone superhero series onto Netflix in 2018?

The industry giant is about to notch up a rather impressive achievement later this year, when Thor: Ragnarok will become the third McU instalment of 2017 – after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Spider-Man: Homecoming, of course. But if Sacha Dhawan (Davos) is to be believed, Iron Fist season 2 will begin filming in December ahead of a possible premiere sometime next year. The same release window that Marvel has purportedly earmarked for new instalments of Jessica Jones, Daredevil, and Luke Cage.

It should be noted that Dhawan is simply making an estimation here, and when you consider that Marvel only announced plans for a second season at Sdcc last weekend – replete with a new showrunner, but more on that later – the actor’s comments shouldn’t be taken as gospel. Per Screen Geek:

It’s definitely not been confirmed whether or...

Five reasons to watch Free FireFive reasons to watch Free FireJenny Bullough7/27/2017 10:03:00 Am

So far 2017 has really been an embarrassment of riches at the movie theatres, with a multitude of excellent films to choose from! So much so that we've already decided our top ten of the year to date, with many more to come that we're excited for. Sometimes there are just so many movies to see—from highly anticipated blockbuster sequels like Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2, to buzzed-about indies like Get Out—that a true gem can be sadly overlooked.

Which brings us to Free Fire. Set in the 1970s, it takes place inside a warehouse as two criminal groups meet to make an illegal firearms deal. When the deal suddenly goes sideways, it's every man for himself. One of our most anticipated movies of 2017, it mysteriously seemed to come and go without much fanfare.

Whenever a new hero emerges on the theatrical end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you can immediately, and confidently, think to yourself, "Oh yeah, I'll see that character in the next Avengers movie!" Before Doctor Strange made mention of Infinity Stones or had his post-credit scene with Thor, you knew he was destined to join the Avengers. The same went for Ant-Man, pre-Civil War. Even when I first saw Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014, it was a certainty, in my mind, that eventually they too would join the Avengers for at least one adventure.

I assumed the same went for the Netflix corner of the McU. It was announced fairly early on, yet it was also very obvious, that the four characters anchoring their own series would all be back for a team-up. The same assumption went for the Punisher, who may not have his own season of a Netflix series until the fall,...

To date, Marvel Studios has 16 released films in their shared universe. And while I have an affinity for all of them (truly, there isn’t a bad one in the bunch) it’s fair now to see the cream rise to the top. Having just finished Spider-Man: Homecoming this past weekend – yes I’m a suburban dad who no longer prioritizes movies as a need-to-see-on-release-day – I think I’m within bounds to pluck out my top five… until I mentioned this idea to Eic Mike Gold who denoted “We have a logo” for picking six. Natch. So, without any further preamble, here are (ranked from bottom to top) my most favoritest Marvel(ous) movies.

Definition time: I’m specifying movies only within the “Marvel Cinematic Universe.” This excludes the X-Men movies, the Fantastic Four movies, the Blade trilogy (which was awesome, honestly) any previous Spider-Man flicks, and sadly Deadpool who...

The galaxy remains protected. Disney Xd has renewed Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy TV show for a third season. The news broke over the weekend during the Marvel Animation panel at D23 Expo. Check out a larger version of the new season three poster, after the press release. The third season is entitled, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout. Disney Xd says season three, "...will find the Guardians gaining fame and fortune, but quickly knocked back on their heels after being framed by the Collector." The voice cast includes Will Friedle, Trevor Devall, Vanessa Marshall, David Sobolov, and Kevin Michael Richardson. Read More…...

As part of Disney's ongoing D23 2017 expo, Marvel's animated TV division announced some casting and release date news for a pair of high-profile projects. First up is Marvel's Spider-Man, a new animated series centering on Peter Parker and his wall-crawling alter ego. The reveal of the cast, which includes quite a few notable names alongside their heroic and villainous counterparts, clues viewers in to just the sort of battle the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is in for. Also announced, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy will get a third season, and the Guardians …...

Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei was 'horrified' when she found out how old Aunt May really is in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Aunt May is the adoptive mother of Peter Parker. She supports him and takes care of him in the early comics, while functioning as an elderly "Lois Lane" type character that is always in some sort of trouble. Whenever Aunt May is in trouble, it's Spider-Man to the rescue, and Aunt May has been in a lot of trouble over the years. She has died, been sick, been kidnapped, married to Doc Ock, etc. In recent years, writers have started to give the older Aunt May more of a personality, and a voice of reason as opposed to the damsel in distress.

According to The New York Times, 52-year old Marisa Tomei jumped at the chance to portray Aunt May when Marvel approached her with the role. In fact, she...

We can all breath easy now that the latest Spider-Man reboot is a huge success during its first day at the box office. But fans looking for a little something more are starting to pour over some of the movie's finer details. There are two post-credit scenes for Spider-Man: Homecoming and they are both worth sticking around for. It is now commonplace for Marvel to tease the next installment in a franchise or introduce new characters during a mid and/or post-credit scene. For instance, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 teased the inclusion of Adam Warlock in the next Guardians movie along with having fun with the characters in a non-serious manner. Homecoming is the latest movie in the McU to be released and it appears to be taking a cue from Guardians in the post-credit scenes as one is serious and one is humorous.

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After a couple of dismal outings with the (not so) Amazing Spider-Man movies, Peter Parker is once again riding high at the box office. The friendly neighborhood hero has locked in $50.5 million during Spider-Man: Homecoming's first Friday in release. This comes from 4,341 screens around the country. Now, the movie is estimated to pull in $120 million or more over the course of its first three day weekend.

Spider-Man: Homecoming was already pretty much guaranteed to be a box office success this weekend, but not even Sony was prepared for these numbers. Sony quietly put out a conservative estimate earlier in the week of around $80 million domestically while other sources seem to have been right on with estimations hovering around the $120 million mark. The perceived competition from Despicable Me 3 seems to have little to zero effect on Homecoming, which makes complete sense since the latter was released last week during the holiday weekend.

Gear up for Father's Day with our list of Memorable Movie Dads!Gear up for Father's Day with our list of Memorable Movie Dads!Zachary Dent6/16/2017 10:01:00 Am

Father's Day is upon us once again! Whether you're getting together with family, heading up to the cottage, or just hitting the park for some fresh air it's always good to mix in a cinematic adventure. We've all got a favourite movie; ok, well at least a top 3. And there's nothing like sitting back with family and friends to take in everyone's favorites. What better reason to check out the Cineplex store's Father's Day sale and earn some extra Scene points!

To inspire your viewing choices, we've got a list of the most memorable movie dads coming at you before the weekend. Take a look, there's something here for everyone.

Marlin - Finding Nemo​/​Finding Dory

"If this is some kind of practical joke,...