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For years, Marvel Studios has worked hard to keep the identity of their projects secret by linking them to working titles that normally have little to no connection with the project at hand. And every year, the titles become increasingly difficult to identify. For example, we used to go from obvious titles like Vita-Ray (Captain America), Asgard (Thor), Pym Particles (Ant-Man)
Read MoreIn 2021, Marvel Studios kicked off Phase 4 by debuting several projects covering nearly all the four corners of their collective universe. While most of these projects stand on their own, one can’t help but ponder the consequences these films and shows will have for the MCU’s foreseeable future. The concept of the Multiverse in the MCU, while initially established in
Read MoreEver since its announcement back in 2019, fans have been waiting to see what the premiere of the MCU’s Moon Knight will look like. Now, a little over 2 years later, we finally have a trailer for the upcoming series starring Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke. One of the biggest mysteries has been who the villain of the series will be,
Read MoreMarvel Studios has just released the trailer for their brand new Disney+ series releasing on March 30th: Moon Knight. The series features Marc Spector (played by Oscar Isaac), an ex-soldier with Dissociative Identity Disorder, who clearly exhibits lapses in his ability to remain in the moment and be aware of what is happening in his life. Here is the trailer, and
Read MoreBorderlands is one of the largest franchises in gaming that already has entries spanning almost two decades. In 2009, they released their first entry but it was the sequel that catapulted it with both commercial and critical success. While the spin-off Tiny Tina Wonderlands has yet to be released, I have come across many references that lead me to say that
Read MoreIt’s been a year since the start of Phase 4 in the MCU when Marvel Studios’ WandaVision premiered on Disney+. Since then, Disney and Marvel have been on a non-stop roll with their productions, subsequently releasing projects one after another. This year alone, fans experienced many projects from all corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From street-level stories such as Black Widow, Hawkeye,
Read MorePeacemaker is back and with a vengeance. James Gunn turns the dials all the way to up 11 and brings the raunchiest, weirdest, and potentially most impactful DC project yet. The first three episodes were released at once on HBO Max and that release strategy seems purposeful. The first two episodes lay a lot of groundwork and spend a lot of
Read MoreIt’s now been almost a year since The Illuminerdi reported that a film titled The Mutants was in development at Marvel Studios. Ever since Disney’s acquisition of Fox, fans have been theorizing about how the X-Men could make their way into the MCU. With the multiverse taking over a majority of the MCU’s recent projects, the inevitable chaos and madness could
Read MoreEarlier today, Marvel Studios’ Eternals became available on Disney+ for all subscribers. Director Chloé Zhao was able to captivate audiences worldwide with the film’s spectacular visuals, the exciting ensemble of characters, and the incredible amount of universe-building it does for the lore of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The epic tale of a superpowered group of individuals spanning thousands of years has undoubtedly left fans curious
Read MoreAfter what felt like a very short break, Superman & Lois returned to our screens in true superhero fashion. With lots of action, just as much drama, and Tyler Hoechlin donning that bright red and blue suit, fans are always in for a treat. However, compared to the previous season, how did the premiere hold up? Buckle up readers as we
Read MoreNaomi felt huge from the moment the DC series was announced back in December 2020. This was to be expected with a name like Ava DuVernay attached to the project. After what felt like an incredibly long wait since the announcement, the newest Arrowverse show has finally arrived on the CW Tuesday evening. Did the show live up to all the
Read MoreThe Book of Boba Fett has released only two episodes as of writing this, and fan theories about who might pop up are already getting out of control. Before the series ever began, theories about pretty much any Boba Fett adjacent character appearing was hot stuff and now that the series is ongoing the theories and anticipation have only become more
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