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‘Thunderbolts*’ Co-Writer Confirms Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow Won’t Return to the MCU!!

Thunderbolts* is now playing in theaters everywhere, and although it features a misfit band of not-so-superheroes from several MCU projects, it puts Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) in the spotlight more than anyone. Pugh first made her MCU debut in Black Widow, which also marked Scarlett Johansson‘s final outing after first making her debut in Iron Man 2 (2010). Although it’s been confirmed that Robert Downey … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Co-Writer Confirms Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow Won’t Return to the MCU!!

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Scarlett Johansson Denies Black Widow Return!!

Scarlett Johansson doesn’t think Natasha Romanoff will be coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe any time soon. The member of the original Avengers was killed during the events of Avengers: Endgame, but with the multiverse now being a central part of the franchise, it’s hard to know who will stay out of the action for good. During a recent interview with Variety, Johansson discussed … Continue reading ‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Scarlett Johansson Denies Black Widow Return!!

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‘Black Widow’: Saoirse Ronan Confirms Rumors of Being Offered Role!!

Saoirse Ronan had been rumored for some time to have been offered a role in 2021’s Black Widow, a rumor that the actress recently jokingly acknowledged while explaining her stance on Marvel movies. Speaking during a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, host Josh Horowitz asked Ronan if she had actually been offered the role of Yelena Belova, a role that would eventually … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’: Saoirse Ronan Confirms Rumors of Being Offered Role!!

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Marvel Has Considered Bringing Back Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey Jr.!!

Marvel Studios is having a bad time right now, and when things are bad, you tend to look back at what worked before and try it again. In light of Bob Iger‘s public recognition of the drawbacks associated with an overabundance of Marvel TV content, the chiefs are Marvel Studios are contemplating some drastic action, as reported by Variety. Insider reports suggest that discussions have … Continue reading Marvel Has Considered Bringing Back Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey Jr.!!

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Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson Are Officially Done with the MCU!!

Two of the First Ladies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are finished with the superhero business – for now. Scarlett Johansson was recently a guest on The Goop Podcast alongside its host Gwyneth Paltrow, and the pair took a trip down memory lane to discuss their adventures in the MCU, as well as admitting why time was up for both of them. Paltrow had been … Continue reading Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson Are Officially Done with the MCU!!

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Marvel’s Phase 4 to End with ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ and ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’!!

As part of San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Cinematic Universe producer Kevin Feige announced that She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will represent the official end of Phase 4. So far, Phase 4 has dealt with the consequences of the events of Avengers: Endgame, with future films expected to introduce a new universe-threatening menace that’ll force a new generation of heroes to band … Continue reading Marvel’s Phase 4 to End with ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ and ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’!!

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Marvel, Scarlett Johansson Working on a Top Secret ‘Non-Black Widow’ Project!!

Marvel Studios and Scarlett Johansson are reuniting for a mystery project that, supposedly, isn’t connected to Johansson‘s Marvel Cinematic Universe character, Natasha Romanoff, aka. Black Widow. This comes straight from Marvel Studios President/Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige, one of many who paid tribute to Johansson at a ceremony honoring her as the 35th recipient of the annual American Cinematheque Award. “We are already working with … Continue reading Marvel, Scarlett Johansson Working on a Top Secret ‘Non-Black Widow’ Project!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Shatters Pandemic Records with $90.1M Opening at the BO!!

Sony, which has been overly cautious and conservative in their projections for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, always had a hit on their hands, as the Marvel sequel easily scoring the best domestic opening at the box office with $90.1M; exceeding the previous pandemic U.S./Canada debut of Black Widow which was $80.8M. Not only that, but the Sony/Marvel movie exceeded the original 2018 title’s opening of $80.2M by … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Shatters Pandemic Records with $90.1M Opening at the BO!!

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‘Tower of Terror’: Disney Film with Scarlett Johansson Moving Forward!!

After the two-month long legal dispute between MCU vet Scarlett Johansson and Disney, The Hollywood Reporter brings word that both parties have finally reached an agreement and have settled the breach of contract lawsuit which Johansson previously filed last July over the Disney+ distribution of Black Widow. Further details about their settlement have not been disclosed. Despite their back-and-forth PR battle, it looks like the … Continue reading ‘Tower of Terror’: Disney Film with Scarlett Johansson Moving Forward!!

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‘Black Widow’: Disney and Scarlett Johansson Settle Release Strategy Lawsuit!!

After two long months, Scarlett Johansson and Disney have finally settled their lawsuit over the release strategy for the actress’s blockbuster film Black Widow, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Specifically, Johansson and her team alleged a breach of contract once Disney decided to release Black Widow in theaters and via Disney+ Premier Access on the same day. While terms of the settlement have not been … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’: Disney and Scarlett Johansson Settle Release Strategy Lawsuit!!

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‘Shang-Chi’ Becomes the Highest-Grossing Release of the Pandemic BO!!

By the end of today, the Marvel Cinematic Universe‘s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will have become the highest-grossing domestic release of the pandemic. The martial arts-infused comic book blockbuster has been surpassing expectations at every turn, and this is just the latest feather in the cap of the franchise’s newest Avenger. Shang-Chi is currently sitting on $183.4 million domestic, which means … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’ Becomes the Highest-Grossing Release of the Pandemic BO!!

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Marvel Suing Comic Creators to Retain Rights to Several ‘Avengers’ Characters!!

It looks like Marvel has found itself tied up in some legal issues — and not the kind that Daredevil can sort out. The Hollywood Reporter writes that the company is suing several heirs of some of its iconic writers and artists in order to maintain the copyright of multiple Avengers characters, including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Black Widow, Falcon, Ant-Man, Hawkeye, and more. … Continue reading Marvel Suing Comic Creators to Retain Rights to Several ‘Avengers’ Characters!!

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‘Shang-Chi’ Continues Rule with $21.7M at the BO!!

Any doubts about the health of the overall domestic box office continue to wane. Disney/Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings reigns atop the tallies in its third weekend, scoring $21.7M, the second-best third weekend result for a September release after Warner Bros.’ It ($29.75M). That’s a great -37% hold after a Friday of $5.8M, -40%, and the Destin Daniel Cretton-directed feature looks to stand by … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’ Continues Rule with $21.7M at the BO!!

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‘Shang-Chi’: New Clip Reveals the ‘Black Widow’ Easter Egg!! Check It Out!!

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has a special connection with Black Widow hidden in plain sight, as the easter-egg is already available in a clip. The clip shows a scene from Shang-Chi where the titular hero (Simu Liu) visits an illegal superpowered fight club, where he witnesses a duel between a Black Widow character and a villain inspired by Iron Man 3. … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’: New Clip Reveals the ‘Black Widow’ Easter Egg!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Shatters Labor Day Records at the BO!!

Who says that people don’t go to the movies over Labor Day weekend? And who says American audiences are hesitant about going to the movies? Hollywood, it’s time to re-think your game plan about the theatrical release schedule. It doesn’t look like Vax cards policing at any movie theaters prevented anyone from going to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as Disney continued … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Shatters Labor Day Records at the BO!!

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Marvel, Russo Bros.’ Negotiations for New Movie Stalled After ‘Black Widow’ Suit!!

Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have “hit an impasse” with Disney in negotiating a return to the world of Marvel movies. The Russos, who gave the studio one of the biggest movie hits in history with Avengers: Endgame, were eyeing a return to superhero cinema, according to The Wall Street Journal, but the discussions were disrupted by Scarlett Johansson’s recent lawsuit against Disney. The Russos … Continue reading Marvel, Russo Bros.’ Negotiations for New Movie Stalled After ‘Black Widow’ Suit!!

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‘Candyman’ Pulls an Impressive $22.4 Million at the BO!!

At a time when Covid-19 cases are +20% in the U.S. to 156K over two weeks, and Hurricane Ida is expected to hit the Gulf Coast today, Universal/MGM/Monkeypaw’s Candyman is prevailing with a great late August start of $22.4M. Also, another encouraging sign for the box office, especially on a horror film, is that business wasn’t entirely frontloaded, which is typically the case: Candyman‘s Saturday of … Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Pulls an Impressive $22.4 Million at the BO!!

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‘The Suicide Squad’ Crosses $100 Million at the International BO!!!

Over the weekend, the overseas box office gross earnings for The Suicide Squad finally crossed the $100 million mark. It was already very close at the onset of the weekend; but the extra $4.6 million it earned airing in 6,530 theaters in 73 different international markets was just enough to tip it over the edge. It has now grossed a total of $101.8 million dollars … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Crosses $100 Million at the International BO!!!

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Ryan Reynolds’s ‘Free Guy’ Triumphs with $28M+ Opening at the BO!!

Those having any concern that the pandemic is wrecking complete havoc at the box office can rest a bit easy as Disney/20th Century Studio’s Free Guy smashed expectations with a $28.4M opening weekend. Worldwide the Shawn Levy-directed movie is at a $51M start. Something more to applaud is the fact that stateside business for Free Guy surged 24% on Saturday when you back out Thursday previews … Continue reading Ryan Reynolds’s ‘Free Guy’ Triumphs with $28M+ Opening at the BO!!

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Warner Bros. Strikes Deal with AMC for 45-Day Theatrical Window in 2022!!

Warner Bros. has struck a deal with AMC Theatres that will see the studio respect an exclusive, 45-day theatrical window in 2022 following its temporary day-and-date experiment in 2021. Starting with Wonder Woman 1984 last Christmas, WarnerMedia decided to release all of its 2021 films on HBO Max the very same day they hit theaters — a pandemic-influenced decision that made waves around the industry, … Continue reading Warner Bros. Strikes Deal with AMC for 45-Day Theatrical Window in 2022!!

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‘The Suicide Squad’ Takes Top Spot With an Underwhelming $26.5 Million Debut at the BO!!

When it comes to the lackluster result of Warner Bros.’ latest The Suicide Squad at $26.5M this past weekend, one can blame the variant, and they can definitely blame HBO Max, but they’ll also need to blame the brand. Several reasons are weighing down on why this well-intended and valiant effort by the studio to improve a damaged franchise went wrong. While it was a … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Takes Top Spot With an Underwhelming $26.5 Million Debut at the BO!!

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‘Jungle Cruise’ Ships off with $91.8M Opening at the WW BO!!

Jungle Cruise kept its ship together at the domestic box office over the weekend, and actually saw an uptick in Friday-to-Saturday grosses (when you back out Thursday previews of $2.7M) of +16% which puts the adventure film at $34.2M, an opening that’s not far from Dwayne Johnson’s pre-pandemic event film Rampage ($35.7M), and the biggest family film start during the pandemic to date. All in, add … Continue reading ‘Jungle Cruise’ Ships off with $91.8M Opening at the WW BO!!

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‘Black Widow’: Scarlett Johansson Suing Disney Over Streaming Release!!

Scarlett Johansson has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company after the release of Black Widow, per a story from The Wall Street Journal. The suit, filed by the actress on Thursday in L.A. Superior Court, alleges that Disney entered breach of contract by releasing the recent MCU movie both in theaters and on the Disney+ streaming service on July 9. According to … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’: Scarlett Johansson Suing Disney Over Streaming Release!!

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‘Old’ Takes Top Spot with $16 Million, as ‘Snake Eyes’ Stumbles at the BO!!

Two releases respecting the theatrical window –Universal’s Old and Paramount’s Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins– are opening at the box office to blah results, respectively with $16.5M and $13.35M. But don’t blame the distribution strategy. However, it’s questionable whether we can blame the delta variant. These two movies, which received lackluster CinemaScores of C+ and B-, are opening roughly right in line with their estimates. If both … Continue reading ‘Old’ Takes Top Spot with $16 Million, as ‘Snake Eyes’ Stumbles at the BO!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Takes Over Top Spot from ‘Black Widow’ with $31M+ Opening at the BO!!

Even with Space Jam: A New Legacy in homes on HBO Max, Warner Bros. proves again that when they shell out on TV spots, they can open the film in movie theaters to a solid number. In this case, it was the best 3-day we’ve seen for a family film during the pandemic, with $31.65M. That’s also the best for Warner Bros. during the Covid-19 era, beating … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Takes Over Top Spot from ‘Black Widow’ with $31M+ Opening at the BO!!

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‘Black Widow’ Opens at Pandemic Best $215M+ Including Disney+ Premier at the WW BO!!

The Walt Disney Company sent out a widespread announcement that Black Widow made $215M-plus WW this weekend: Broken down, that’s $80M at the domestic box office, $78M in international box office, and over $60M in Disney+ Premier Access consumer spend globally. I understand that the latter figure skews more heavily toward US Disney+ Premier spending. This is the first time that Disney has released actual … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Opens at Pandemic Best $215M+ Including Disney+ Premier at the WW BO!!

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Black Widow (2021) Review!!!

Synopsis – A film about Natasha Romanoff in her quests between the films Civil War and Infinity War. My Take – It is hard to pin point what is more exciting, the long delayed release of the 24th feature installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or that Black Widow, who has been a mainstay character for a while now, having appeared in eight films prior, … Continue reading Black Widow (2021) Review!!!

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‘Black Widow’: New Featurette Sees Kevin Feige Explain the Future of the MCU!! Check It Out!!

A new Black Widow featurette has painted the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster as the bridge between the past and future of the superhero franchise. The comic book blockbuster marks the return of Scarlett Johansson‘s Natasha Romanoff, but it’s also a prequel set directly after the events of Captain America: Civil War, so there’s plenty of narrative gaps set to be filled in. Fans have … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’: New Featurette Sees Kevin Feige Explain the Future of the MCU!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black Widow’ Gets a First Clip!! Check It Out!!

Those are the first words out of Natasha Romanoff’s mouth in the newest Black Widow clip that was released online by Disney. With just a few days left until the long-awaited film is released, the marketing machine is building hype for Scarlett Johansson’s final go-around as Romanoff, releasing a new clip from the film via their YouTube channel. In the one-minute clip, which opens on … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Gets a First Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘F9,’ ‘Boss Baby 2’ and ‘Forever Purge’ Show July 4th Synergy at the BO!!

For the first time since the onset of the pandemic in mid-March 2020, the top 10 films (on a 3-day basis) are set to gross well over $1M+ each. It may not sound like a big deal, but it is, because it finally demonstrates depth and breadth at the box office and a rebuild of the business. While that’s good news, the big screen business … Continue reading ‘F9,’ ‘Boss Baby 2’ and ‘Forever Purge’ Show July 4th Synergy at the BO!!

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‘Black Widow’ Gets a New Official Poster!! Check It Out!!

Now just 10 days from release, Marvel Studios has unveiled the “official” poster for Scarlett Johansson‘s Black Widow. Now that the review embargo has lifted for the spy thriller and it’s inching closer to the coveted “Certified Fresh” status on Rotten Tomatoes, the Kevin Feige-led outfit shared the final poster design across social media, featuring Johansson and the rest of the show’s ensemble. Unlike the … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Gets a New Official Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black Widow’: New Commercial Provides an Extended Look at the MCU Film!! Check It Out!!

Black Widow is on its way early next month, but that hasn’t stopped Marvel Studios from dropping more action-packed scenes in a new TV spot. The snippets of extended footage promise the Scarlett Johansson-led project will confront her character’s past and reveal the future of others. The “Chance” preview focuses on a bevy of scenes they’ve already shown before, however, several moments feature extended looks … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’: New Commercial Provides an Extended Look at the MCU Film!! Check It Out!!

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‘F9’ Zooms to a $70M Pandemic Opening Record at the BO!!

Universal’s F9 grossed in one day what some movies have made in a weekend during the pandemic, earning $30M on Friday, on its way to a revised 3-day of $70M. It’s an amount achieved on a pure theatrical window, which is expected to be around 45 days, and that’s important to note: So far the movies that have opened to big numbers this summer ($50M+) are those … Continue reading ‘F9’ Zooms to a $70M Pandemic Opening Record at the BO!!

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‘Black Widow’ Announces Tickets Going on Sale With 3 New Videos!! Check It Out!!

After years in development and several release delays, Black Widow is finally coming out next month. To celebrate that advance theater ticketing and Disney+ Premier Access pre-orders are now available for Black Widow, Marvel has released a series of new videos to mark the occasion. The first video, aptly titled “Ready Set Action,” focuses on the exciting sequences of the upcoming MCU film. In the … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Announces Tickets Going on Sale With 3 New Videos!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black Widow’ Gets a New ScreenX Poster!! Check It Out!!

With less than a month to go before the long-awaited release of Black Widow, fans are preparing to settle in for the latest MCU adventure featuring former spy and Avenger Natasha Romanoff as she reckons with the red in her ledger, reunites with her old family, and discovers a new enemy in the mysterious and deadly Taskmaster. But CJ 4DPLEX is teasing at least one … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Gets a New ScreenX Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black Widow’: New Image Shows the IMAX-Exclusive Expanded Aspect Ratio!! Check It Out!!

Black Widow is finally coming out and that means that we’re getting to celebrate our love of Marvel and the long-awaited standalone film for Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff! But now, we get to see Black Widow in an expanded aspect ratio in IMAX and got a new exclusive image for the IMAX release! Showing Natasha as she’s sliding down debris outside, she’s posed in the … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’: New Image Shows the IMAX-Exclusive Expanded Aspect Ratio!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black Widow’ Special Look Spotlights Natasha’s Journey!! Check It Out!!

Ahead of its July premiere, Marvel Studios has released a special look at Black Widow that puts the spotlight on Natasha’s years-long journey to the events of the highly-anticipated prequel. The one-minute preview also puts family first as it promises fans they’ll learn everything about the hero’s past. Titled “Playmaker”, the latest teaser has Scarlett Johansson narrating about her character’s past, accompanied by new, action-packed … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Special Look Spotlights Natasha’s Journey!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black Widow’: New Clip Focuses on Family!! Check It Out!!

With little more than one month until we finally get to watch Black Widow, Disney is ramping up the marketing campaign of the movie who’ll take the MCU back to theaters. Together with a special appearance of Rachel Weisz on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, we got to see a new clip from the upcoming movie that changes what we thought we knew about Natasha … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’: New Clip Focuses on Family!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black Widow’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

After several delays, Black Widow is finally only a month away, but that hasn’t stopped Marvel Studios from dropping a brand new clip from the highly-anticipated prequel. David Harbour made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week to showcase a brief sneak peek of the film that puts his character, Alexei Shostakov, at center stage alongside familiar faces. The scene has the Russian dust … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black Widow’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

Marvel Studios has released a brand-new clip for the upcoming Black Widow, and it is here to remind you that we are finally getting a new MCU movie in theaters (and also on Disney+ via Premier Access) this summer. The long-delayed and anticipated film is directed by Cate Shortland brings back Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff, better known as the titular Black Widow.First announced by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige during San Diego … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black Widow’: Director Cate Shortland Confirms Film Has Been Ready for Over a Year!!

Black Widow’s director Cate Shortland has revealed it’s been more than a year since the movie was fully finished, and that it has remained untouched since. Empire published the reveal together with a new image for the movie, featuring Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) and Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) facing each other in what looks like a dramatic moment. Black Widow was initially scheduled to release … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’: Director Cate Shortland Confirms Film Has Been Ready for Over a Year!!

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‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Free Guy’ Set for a 45-Day Window of Theatrical Exclusivity!!

Disney continued to lay out its upcoming release plans today during an investors call. The studio revealed that both Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the Ryan Reynolds action comedy Free Guy will debut in theaters with a 45-day window of exclusivity. Recently, Disney announced that it would be continuing its Premier Access program of simultaneously releasing features theatrically and on the studio’s … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Free Guy’ Set for a 45-Day Window of Theatrical Exclusivity!!

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‘Black Widow’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

As we’re slowly inching along to the long-awaited release of Black Widow, Marvel Studios just released new character posters ahead of the film’s summer premiere. We’ve already been graced with a couple of trailers, but these posters allow us to really dig into the characters and their costuming. We also get a great look at Taskmaster, although we still have no idea who is playing … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

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Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wrath Of Man’ Leads Weekend With $8M at the BO!!

By the calendar’s measure of recent box office years, it is the first weekend of summer. But because movie theaters are still closed in most of Europe and Brazil because of the pandemic, Disney decided to move Marvel’s Black Widow to July 9. The good news is that we will finally have a semblance of a summer box office season, unlike last year, and UnitedArtistsReleasing is … Continue reading Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wrath Of Man’ Leads Weekend With $8M at the BO!!

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‘Black Widow’ Rated PG-13!!!

At long last, as Black Widow is barreling towards its hopefully final release date, the film has been rated by the MPAA. It’s no surprise here that it’s PG-13, as has been the rating of every single MarvelCinematicUniverse movie thus far. But for those looking for clues as to what to expect from the Scarlett Johansson spinoff, the reasoning for the rating might be of … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Rated PG-13!!!

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‘Black Widow’ Set to Hit Theaters and Disney+ on July 9!!

After multiple release date delays, Black Widow will now be released on Disney+ this summer with a day-and-date theatrical and Disney+ Premier Access strategy. Now, the first MCU feature release of 2021 will be released on July 9 — a gentle push back from the May 7 release day it has been holding on to for the last few months. This is a significant move for Marvel Studios, who have been … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Set to Hit Theaters and Disney+ on July 9!!

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‘Black Widow’ Gets New Stills and Behind the Scenes Images!! Check It Out!!

Marvel’s BLACK WIDOW is still on track for a theatrical release this summer, and now a batch of new images from the film have arrived online. In addition to giving us great looks at Scarlett Johansson‘s Natasha Romanoff, Rachel Weisz‘s Nelina Vostkoff, Florence Pugh‘s Yelena Belova, and David Habour‘s Alexei Shostakov, we’re also treated to a great shot of Taskmaster, who stands to make plenty … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Gets New Stills and Behind the Scenes Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Opens Soft with $8.6M at the BO!!

Sunday AM Write thru: Updated with NYC B.O. data While Disney’s animated release of Raya and the Last Dragon led the weekend box office with $8.6M at 2,045 theaters, the movie’s less than stellar result has left agitate in the bellies of many exhibition and studio executives. Read on. Raya‘s start is 41% below last weekend’s $14.1M opening for Warner Bros.’ Tom & Jerry, and that … Continue reading ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Opens Soft with $8.6M at the BO!!

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‘Assembled’: Marvel Studios Announces Making-of Disney+ Docuseries!!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is, in a sense, much like every other universe: When it expands, it goes in every direction. And so, as the MCU lines up more movies and TV shows in Phase 4 and beyond, it should come as no surprise that more behind-the-scenes documentaries and special looks at how the magic of these Marvel worlds is brought to life are also getting … Continue reading ‘Assembled’: Marvel Studios Announces Making-of Disney+ Docuseries!!

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