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While Iron Man is perhaps the greatest hero in the MCU (and one of the greatest in Marvel Comics), there is a version of him that’s actually a villain, complete with an entire ‘evil Avengers’ team. In fact, not too long ago, many fans were convinced that this corrupt version of Iron Man was going to appear in the MCU. Given the level of outcry, it’s only a matter of time before the MCU brings this Iron Man into the fold for real, and when it does, it must include his ‘evil Avengers’.

The evil Iron Man in question is known as Superior Iron Man, which is what became of Tony Stark during Marvel Comics’ Axis event. In Avengers & X-Men: Axis, the Red Skull harnesses the power of Onslaught, and the Avengers and X-Men team up to take him down. When it became increasingly clear the heroes were going to lose,...

When you think of movies with alternate endings, we'd imagine the likes of Blade Runner and I Am Legend immediately come to mind.

While studios do occasionally test contrasting endings, that's rare, and it obviously helps any movie to have a definitive conclusion set in stone when cameras start rolling. For each of the Marvel and DC Comics adaptations listed here, however, things once looked vastly different to what we eventually saw in theaters.

Whether it's studio interference, last-minute reshoots, or scrapped plans for future stories, each of these blockbusters came close to wrapping up on a-now unrecognisable note. 

Would they have been better or worse? We'll leave you to decide, but you can check these out by tapping the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

8. Suicide Squad - Joker vs. Task Force X

Neither filmmaker David Ayer nor many Dceu fans will stop harping on about the "Ayer Cut" of 2016's Suicide Squad.

Bill Potts was a relatable and ordinary companion who showcased courage and curiosity as the 12th Doctor's companion in Doctor Who. As the first openly queer companion, Bill's bond with Heather offered a refreshing look on love. Despite her brief run on the show, Bill Potts got a fitting conclusion and left a lasting impact on Doctor Who.

Doctor Who is well-recognized for its vast portfolio of companions, all of which provide something different to the franchise. Whether it's Ruby Sunday's whimsical sense of excitement or Rory Williams' kind and generous heart, all of these characters ensure that The Doctor can expand his adventures even further. The likes of Adric and Clara Oswald, who left a major emotional impact on The Doctor. Plus, with a new companion arriving in Season 2 of the latest reboot, fans are eagerly awaiting to see how their favorite sci-fi show will change once again.

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The Red Hulk's MCU debut has been confirmed for Captain America: Brave New World. A major MCU theory suggests President Ross could become the Red Hulk because of Extremis. Extremis has barely been mentioned in the MCU since Iron Man 3, so it's about time it was brought back properly.

One long-running MCU mystery is finally addressed in a new Captain America: Brave New World theory, explaining how the Red Hulk debuts in the upcoming Phase 5 movie. The first teaser trailer for Captain America: Brave New World, released on July 12, 2024, revealed a lot more about Anthony Mackie's big-screen debut as the McU's new Star-Spangled Man-with-a-Plan. Brave New World will not only pit Sam Wilson's Captain America against Tim Blake Nelson's Leader and Giancarlo Esposito's mysterious gun-toting villain, but will also bring him to blows with the Red Hulk.

The introduction of the Red Hulk in the...

Doctor-Lite episodes in modern Doctor Who feature companions taking the lead with minimal Doctor presence, each with varying storylines and characters. Some of the greatest Doctor Who stories come from Doctor-Lite episodes, showcasing the impact companions can have in saving the universe. Despite the absence of the Doctor in some episodes, the narrative still progresses with the companions leading the way, showing their strength and bravery.

Doctor Who's modern era includes some Doctor-Lite episodes, stories in which the Doctor is primarily absent on screen, and some are better than others. Classic-era Doctor Who doesnt generally contain episodes or serials where the Doctor is notably missing, but since the shows 2005 reboot, there are now several. The most recent Doctor-Lite episode, 73 Yards, contains quite a few members of the Doctor Who season 14 cast, except Ncuti Gatwas Fifteenth Doctor.

Doctor-Lite episodes all lack the Time Lord but vary in terms of storyline and characters.

Secret Invasion revealed that the Skrull invaders gained access to Extremis, but didn't explain when or how, and the Skrulls didn't use it to its full potential. Extremis soldiers are still active out there in the MCU, yet most movies and shows ignore the implications of their existence. Armor Wars might revisit Extremis by way of a vengeful Iron Man enemy who continues Aldrich Killian's original plans.

Secret Invasion brought back Iron Man 3's most dangerous MCU weapon and immediately ignored the danger it posed. Despite being based on one of Marvel's most famous comic book events, the McU's Secret Invasion was poorly received by fans and critics alike. The Secret Invasion Disney+ series didn't do its name justice, and it gave little importance to the few MCU connections it contained, including Maria Hill, James Rhodes, the Kree-Skrull war that inspired the Skrulls' invasion, and a few MCU easter eggs.

Iron Man's journey from B-list hero to iconic superhero was led by director Favreau and actor Downey Jr. in the birth of the MCU. The Mandarin, Iron Man's archenemy, finally appeared in Shang-Chi, tying to Fu Manchu, but both heroes are now deceased in the current MCU. Early plans for The Mandarin were ultimately changed in Iron Man 3, with a bold narrative twist on the classic comic book villain's character.

It is hard to believe it's been nearly 16 years since Iron Man hit theaters and kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios took a B-list hero and made him one of the biggest superheroes in the world thanks to the combined talents of director Jon Favreau's unique vision and the inspired choice to cast Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. Iron Man became one of the biggest movies of 2008 and also served as the beginning of...

Sunday, March 20, 2022 ratings — New episodes: 60 Minutes, The Equalizer, NCIS: Los Angeles, Swat, Weakest Link, Transplant, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, The Simpsons, The Great North, Riverdale, March, American Idol, and The Rookie. Specials: Step Into...The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough and An Audience with Adele. Reruns: America's Funniest Home Videos, Welcome to Flatch, The Simpsons, and America's Got Talent: Extreme.

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The Bachelor and NCIS were the top titles of Monday primetime, with the former rising in the demo ahead of its season finale on Tuesday.

With the first night of Season 26’s final two-parter, The Bachelor was the highest-rated program of the evening earning a 1.0 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.29 million viewers, per fast affiliates. The ABC romance series was up two tenths in the demo from the previous week. The Bachelor went up against the Season 1 finale of America’s Got Talent: Extreme. AGT: Extreme was down from not only the previous week, but from its Season 1 premiere in February. The Season 1 champion was Alfredo Silva’s Cage Riders. Aaron Wheelz was runner-up. NBC has not yet revealed whether the AGT spinoff will return for Season 2.

Beyond The Bachelor and AGT: Extreme, the 8 p.m hour was pretty steady. The Neighborhood and All American were...

The season finale of “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” aired on Monday, March 14 with the final two acts being motorbike stunt team Alfredo Silva’s Cage Riders and wheelchair stuntman Aaron Wheelz. (Read our minute-by-minute live blog.) Both acts gave their final performances on the outdoor stage, with the cage riders notably upping the ante and Wheelz unfortunately failing to land his backflip — twice. Thus, it wasn’t a surprise when the superfans voted to award Alfredo Silva’s Cage Riders with the $500,000 grand prize. See all of the “AGT: Extreme” finalists.

The cage riders are the latest addition to the “AGT” winners list, which includes such iconic acts as magician Shin Lim, ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer and singer Grace VanderWaal.

See ‘America’s Got Talent’ judges: Why aren’t Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara on ‘AGT: Extreme’?

In our recent poll, we asked “AGT: Extreme” fans who they most...

The Season 1 finale of “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” aired Monday, March 14 on NBC, with the most dangerous act in the country being awarded the $500,000 grand prize. The superfans at home had all the power, and they get to choose between the five Golden Buzzer acts and two of the other semi-finalists. Which danger act did You secretly hope joined the list of “America’s Got Talent” winners? Scroll through our gallery below featuring all of the “AGT: Extreme” Golden Buzzers and finalists.

The judges’ table for “AGT: Extreme” was much different than that of the normal “America’s Got Talent” series. Judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews were the only constants. “AGT” panelists Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara were replaced on “Extreme” by WWE superstar Nikki Bella and world champion motocross driver Travis Pastrana. Why the change? Simon and his fellow producers no doubt wanted to shake things up...

The first-ever “Extreme Champion” emerged Monday night, as America’s Got Talent: Extreme wrapped its first season with a two-hour finale event.

The finale began with the last round of auditions, including father-daughter danger duo The Nerveless Nocks, fire dancer Will Brandon, a “heavy machinery agility” group known as the Jcb Dancing Diggers, and Canadian aerial artist Erika Lemay — the latter of whom received the season’s final Golden Buzzer.

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This season “America’s Got Talent” took talent to the limits with “AGT: Extreme.” Hosted by Terry Crews with Simon Cowell, WWE Divas two-time champion Nikki Bella, and motorsports champion Travis Pastrana as judges, the spinoff series focused on stunt acts and the talented performers that attempt the most dangerous feats. Monday night, after three weeks of competition, one act became the first “Extreme Champion” and won the cash prize of $500,000.

Leading up to the finale, four acts were selected as Golden Buzzer recipients by the judges and Terry. In the auditions premiere, Simon gave his Golden Buzzer to drone engineers Verge Aero and Nikki gave hers to wheelchair athlete Aaron Wheelz. In episode 2, Terry put his support behind Alfredo Silva’s Cage Riders. And in episode 3, Travis gave his Gb to sway pole artist Cyndel Flores.

Read below for our minute-by-minute recap to find out who won “America’s Got Talent: Extreme...

The Season 1 finale of “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” is set for Monday, March 14 on NBC, which is when the most dangerous act in the country will be awarded the $500,000 grand prize. The superfans at home have all the power, and they get to choose between the four Golden Buzzer acts and several of the other finalists (to be announced on finale night). Meet the 18 acts in our gallery above. Which danger act do You secretly hope joins the list of “America’s Got Talent” winners? Take our “AGT: Extreme” finalists winner poll below.

See‘America’s Got Talent’ judges: Why aren’t Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara on ‘AGT: Extreme’?

The judges’ table for “AGT: Extreme” is much different than that of the normal “America’s Got Talent” series. Judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews are the only constants. “AGT” panelists Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara have...

This season “America’s Got Talent” is taking talent to the limits with “AGT: Extreme.” Hosted by Terry Crews with Simon Cowell, WWE Divas two-time champion Nikki Bella, and motorsports champion Travis Pastrana as judges, the spinoff series focuses on stunt acts and the talented performers that attempt the most dangerous feats. After four weeks of competition, one act will become the first “Extreme Champion” and win the cash prize of $500,000.

In the initial phase of the competition, acts must earn a “yes” vote from at least two of the three judges to advance to the next round where America’s superfans will vote. The judges also have the special “Golden Buzzer” option available to them, which they traditionally reserve for the auditions that impress them the most. In the auditions premiere, Simon gave his Golden Buzzer to drone engineers Verge Aero and Nikki gave hers to wheelchair athlete Aaron Wheelz.

This season “America’s Got Talent” is taking talent to the limits with “AGT: Extreme.” Hosted by Terry Crews with Simon Cowell, WWE Divas two-time champion Nikki Bella, and motorsports champion Travis Pastrana as judges, the spinoff series focuses on stunt acts and the talented performers that attempt the most dangerous feats. After four weeks of competition, one act will become the first “Extreme Champion” and win the cash prize of $500,000.

In the initial phase of the competition, acts must earn a “yes” vote from at least two of the three judges to advance to the next round where America’s superfans will vote. The judges also have the special “Golden Buzzer” option available to them, which they traditionally reserve for the auditions that impress them the most. In the auditions premiere, Simon gave his Golden Buzzer to drone engineers Verge Aero and Nikki gave hers to wheelchair athlete Aaron Wheelz.

If you watched the series premiere of “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” on Monday night, you probably found yourself scratching your head when you caught your first glimpse of the judges’ table. Simon Cowell was there as usual, but his cohorts Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara were all missing and replaced by WWE superstar Nikki Bella and world champion motocross driver Travis Pastrana. Don’t worry, “AGT” fans. “Extreme” is merely a spin-off series and there has been no official word about the fates of Howie, Heidi and Sofia on the main show. More information on “America’s Got Talent” Season 17, including the premiere date and judges, will be announced by NBC at a later date.

So why aren’t Howie, Heidi and Sofia judging on “AGT: Extreme”? Simply put, Simon and his fellow producers wanted to shake things up and try out new personalities who themselves come from “extreme” backgrounds.

The show that Simon Cowell created more than 15 years ago, America’s Got Talent, continues to pick up steam as it ages, now spawning its second spin-off show. America’s Got Talent: Extreme puts the spotlight on competitors who engage in elaborate, daring, and difficult stunts, and Cowell’s joined at the judges’ table by pro wrestler […]

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NBC has tweaked its midseason schedule, pushing the premiere of Eurovision offshoot American Song Contest by a month, from the previously announced Monday, Feb. 21 (8-10 p.m.) to March 21. Taking over the slot is new reality series America’s Got Talent: Extreme, which made headlines last fall when a contestant was badly hurt in an on-set accident.

According to sources, the decision to delay American Song Contest is being done over Covid concerns amid the current Omicron surge as the series consists of live shows whose logistics could be difficult in the current wave of rampant infections nationwide.

AGT: Extreme, which will debut Feb. 21, shut down filming in Georgia after stuntman Jonathan Goodwin was crushed between two cars in a daredevil stunt that went wrong. I hear the show had a few days left when production was halted. Filming wrapped in early January. It hasn’t been decided yet whether...

Update: Production on America’s Got Talent: Extreme has been paused indefinitely after an accident on set involving stuntman Jonathan Goodwin.

An AGT spokeswoman said, “Our thoughts and prayers remain with Jonathan Goodwin and his family as he continues to recover from his accident on Thursday. In order to focus on the wellbeing of our crew, we will be temporarily pausing production on America’s Got Talent: Extreme and will resume the last few days of filming at a later date. The health and safety of our cast and crew continue to be our priority.”

Original (Oct 15): A stuntman on America’s Got Talent: Extreme, the spinoff of the long-running NBC series, suffered a terrifying accident that has led to a pause in production.

Jonathan Goodwin reportedly was crushed between two cars in a daredevil stunt that went wrong, causing an explosion on the set. TMZ reports that he...

America's Got Talent: Extreme was rocked by a terrible accident on the set this week.

According to TMZ, contestant Jonathan Goodwin was "suspended 70 feet in the air in a straitjacket hanging by his feet from a wire," which two cars "suspended on either side of him swinging back and forth."

According to the outlet, the stunt involved Goodwin freeing himself to land on an air mattress below.

However, the performer was "sandwiched" in between the two cars after they smashed together.

“During a rehearsal last evening for America’s Got Talent: Extreme, an accident occurred in which escape artist Jonathan Goodwin was injured while performing his act,” a spokesperson for the show explained to TVLine.

“He was responsive and was immediately taken to the hospital where he is continuing to receive medical care."

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family as we await further updates on his condition.

An accident on the set of America’s Got Talent: Extreme has left daredevil Jonathan Goodwin in the hospital with critical injuries.

“During a rehearsal last evening for America’s Got Talent: Extreme, an accident occurred in which escape artist Jonathan Goodwin was injured while performing his act,” a spokesperson for the show tells TVLine. “He was responsive and was immediately taken to the hospital where he is continuing to receive medical care. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family as we await further updates on his condition.”

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The peacock network has announced its plans for the 2021-22 broadcast season. Returning NBC shows include The Blacklist, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Pd, Dateline NBC, Kenan, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Making It, Mr. Mayor, New Amsterdam, Saturday Night Live, This Is Us, The Voice, Who Do You Think You Are? (returns after seven seasons on TLC), and Young Rock

New series will include spin-off AGT: Extreme, American Auto, American Song Contest, Grand Crew, Home Sweet Home, La Brea, LA Fire and Rescue, Law & Order: For the Defense, Ordinary Joe, That's My Jam, The Thing About Pam, and The Wheel.

The fates of shows like Debris, Ellen's Game of Games, Good Girls, Manifest, and Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist have yet to be decided. Read More…...

We were on a break. Regina Phalange and Ms. Chanandler Bong. The Trifle. The Routine. When it comes to the lore that is Friends, the season-two episode “The One After the Superbowl” features absolutely none of the iconic sitcom’s most classic jokes and moments. And yet, it’s arguably the most significant episode in its decade-long history — and a TV game-changer.

To understand why, you must go back to the summer of 1995 when NBC executives started batting around ideas of what to schedule after the biggest, most popular TV event of the year. An ABC Melrose Place-in-the-mountains drama titled Extreme had ...

We were on a break. Regina Phalange and Ms. Chanandler Bong. The Trifle. The Routine. When it comes to the lore that is Friends, the season-two episode “The One After the Superbowl” features absolutely none of the iconic sitcom’s most classic jokes and moments. And yet, it’s arguably the most significant episode in its decade-long history — and a TV game-changer.

To understand why, you must go back to the summer of 1995 when NBC executives started batting around ideas of what to schedule after the biggest, most popular TV event of the year. An ABC Melrose Place-in-the-mountains drama titled Extreme had ...

Dave Franco will play rapper Vanilla Ice in an upcoming biopic titled To the Extreme. Rumors about the project surfaced last year, but Franco has now officially confirmed the news, noting that he has been talking to the rapper quite a bit on the phone. Vanilla Ice, whose real name is Rob Van Winkle, shot to mainstream success with his 1990 debut album To the Extreme, fueled by the massively popular hit single "Ice Ice Baby."

In a new interview, Dave Franco revealed that To the Extreme is happening. "We have been in development for a while but we are inching closer and closer to preproduction," the actor said. The movie will tell Vanilla Ice's story from a high school dropout selling cars in Dallas to having the first hip-hop single to top the Billboard charts with "Ice Ice Baby." Young Vanilla Ice struggles with stardom, extortion attempts, and selling out...

Dave Franco confirmed he will portray Vanilla Ice in an upcoming biopic that puts a Disaster Artist-like spin on the story of the “Ice Ice Baby” rapper.

The film To the Extreme was originally revealed via casting notice in January 2019, but the biopic has not yet started production. However, Franco spoke for the first time about playing Vanilla Ice in an interview with Insider.

Franco likened To the Extreme’s tone to that of The Disaster Artist, a film directed by his brother James Franco and starring the Franco...

Arrow Video is excited to announce the July slate of titles on their subscription-based Arrow Video Channel, including acclaimed undead comedy Zombie for Sale and Gamera: The Complete Collection, all twelve films starring mankind’s greatest defender: a fire-breathing mutant turtle.

An infectiously funny slice of modern Korean cinema where Train to Busan, The Quiet Family and Warm Bodies collide to create Zombie for Sale, a memorable rom-zom-com from debut director Lee Min-jae. For the first time ever, fans can trace the decades-long evolution of Gamera, from the “friend of all children” in his more light-hearted earlier films, to the Guardian of the Universe in the groundbreaking 1990s reboot series, often hailed as three of the best kaiju films ever made.

Zombie for Sale and Gamera: The Complete Collection will be available July 1st on the Arrow Video Channel in the Us and the UK. Additional new titles available July 1st include Creepshow 2,...

Yates’ debut follows extensive television work.

Elliot Edusah (1917), Jordan Peters (Blue Story) and Reda Elazouar (The Little Drummer Girl) have signed to lead the cast of Reggie Yates’ feature debut Pirates, which began shooting this week in London.

Polly Leys and Kate Norrish of Hillbilly Films are producing the project, which was developed with BBC Films and is financed by BBC Films and the BFI.

Written and directed by Yates, the film is a comedy focusing on three friends driving from North to South London on New Year’s Eve 1999 in search of tickets to the supposed hottest party in town.

Extreme Love is back with an all-new episode. The show has taken WEtv viewers by storm since debuting last year. Tomorrow’s episode is the season finale. Extreme Love focuses on odd couples who are in love and fetishes that are explored among other couples or individuals. Extreme Love Wonder Woman makeover In the exclusive clip from tomorrow’s season finale of […]...

The New York Asian Film Festival ushers in the new decade with the second annual edition of its Winter Showcase. Held at Chelsea’s Sva Theatre over Valentine’s weekend, this year’s showcase celebrates our love of Asian films by turning the spotlight on food cultures through cinema. At a juncture when America still obsesses over Bong Joon-ho’s award-winning Parasite, and some of its more minute plot points such as the wonders of Ram-Don (jjapaguri), it is timely to show that when it comes to putting food front and center, Asian movies do it best.

To celebrate a time-honored tradition of storytelling and the romantic holiday, this year’s lineup brings together trends-and-time-transcending classics as well as some remarkable foodie films of recent years, spanning several decades and different strands of filmmaking: regardless of where and when they are from, these stories pack in full plates of heart and soul,...

South Korea celebrated the centennial of the country’s cinema in style. “Parasite” became the first film to win the coveted Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival as well as the first film to be nominated for and win a Golden Globe award after being nominated for both Best Director and Best Foreign Language Film, eventually being awarded the Best Foreign Language Film of the year. Commercially as well, Korean films enjoyed a successful year, with both “Extreme Job” and “Exit” benefiting from a strong word of mouth to secure their places among the highest grossing Korean films of all time at the domestic box office. Simultaneously, independent cinema also flourished last year, with several smaller films winning big at various international film festivals around the globe, sending hopeful signs for the country’s independent cinema.

Naturally, expectations are high from what Korean cinema has to offer this year.