This summer, all eyes will be deadset on Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine. Marvel fans and general audiences alike have very high expectations for Marvel’s first R-rated release in its 16-year history, as they look forward to the promise of an incredible multiverse adventure led by one of Marvel’s most iconic heroes and their most infamous anti-heroes together. The film, directed
Read MoreSeeing Tom Hiddleston at the Ankler x Backstage Loki Season 2 screening was amazing, but the next day was even cooler! Hiddleston appeared onstage at Deadline Contenders Television 2024 accompanied by Loki series costars Owen Wilson and Sophia Di Martino for a short panel. [Editor’s note: quotes have been edited slightly for clarity.] Hiddleston, Di Martino, and Wilson on their characters
Read MoreAs the 2024 television awards season kicks off in Los Angeles, Loki season 2 appears to be a strong contender. On Friday April 12th, I attended an exclusive screening and Q&A event with Tom Hiddleston, hosted by The Ankler and Backstage. Held at the Harmony Gold Theater in downtown L.A., attendees watched the final two episodes of the season on the
Read MoreLoki is the god of mischief. Some might say he’s nothing but trouble, and he’s always going to be. But what if he could be more? With Thor gone and Asgard in danger, Loki just might be the hero they need. But can anyone trust him enough to give him a chance? Can he even trust himself? Madeleine Roux explores the
Read MoreKatherine Locke’s new book Loki: Journey into Mystery is based on the popular graphic novel of the same name by Kieron Gillen. Locke’s book follows Kid Loki as he struggles to define himself as separate from his former incarnation. This story places Loki in many difficult situations. He tries to solve his problems differently from the old Loki, but everyone judges him
Read MoreOften depicted as a prism of endless possibilities, the multiverse has one constant across all possible variations or interpretations: it can become a complex and complicated story trope. The very definition of the multiverse is a simple one to comprehend: the collection of our known universe and all other universes parallel to it, ever-expanding at an infinite rate. But when it
Read MoreMore than a year has passed since the premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder in theaters, and since then, fans have had a lot to say about the 4th installment in the Thor franchise. It is often regarded as one of the more negatively reviewed sequels, but Thor: Love and Thunder did have its redeeming qualities; the reintroduction of Mjölnir and Jane Foster as the Mighty Thor,
Read MoreHappy holiday season dear readers! How has this year flown by? It seems like just yesterday that we were setting off fireworks and headed to the beach. But now the air is getting colder and if you’re like Lorelei Gilmore, you just might smell snow in the air. However, before we completely dive into the holiday season which comes with December,
Read MoreLast Thursday, the final page in the book of Loki season 2 closed to a perhaps sacred timeline-shifting ending. The God of Mischief, as portrayed by Tom Hiddleston, sprouted horns and finally fulfilled his glorious purpose. Join host Ayla Ruby, along with Alex Perez, Uday Kataria, and Drew Reed, as they chat all things Loki season 2 finale. The Cosmic Circle
Read MoreThis week has been a Marvelous one, hasn’t it? Not only did we get the arrival of The Marvels in theaters, which I loved and recommend you see if you haven’t, but on the same day we received the glorious gift of the Loki season 2 finale! That’s a lot of superhero action to put into one day, but Marvel Studios
Read MoreIf you watched the Loki season 2 finale tonight you may have seen something familiar. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken audiences on an epic journey through the realms of superheroes, cosmic forces, and the multiverse, weaving intricate mythologies into its narrative tapestry. One of the most intriguing elements from Norse mythology to make its way into Marvel’s rich storytelling is
Read MoreOn the sacred timeline, Loki and Mobius share some key lime pie while Mobius calms down after questioning a suspect. But we’ve already made a key lime pie (She-Hulk’s smashing no-bake key lime pie) so in the spirit of the TVA, here’s a variant from another timeline: key lime cheesecake! All in honor of Loki’s return to Disney+ with all his
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