While working on my recent piece comparing X-Men ’97 to the original X-Men ’92 designs, there was one huge difference I couldn’t overlook: Charles Xavier was nowhere to be seen. And on a deeper look, Xavier’s voice actor Cedric Smith is the only living actor from the main cast of X-Men who is not returning for X-Men ’97 without comment. (The
Read MoreUPDATE (NOVEMBER 25, 2021): In a new interview with the Play Comics podcast, X-Men ’97 consultant Eric Lewald has clarified that “the show’s not going to come out for another 18-20 months, you know, mid-to-late 2023.” This gives us a sharper timeframe of when ’97 is being projected to release, which also matches a past Marvel pattern. 18 to 20 months
Read MoreVenom: Let There Be Carnage has topped off a theatrical run with nearly 450M dollars and Sony has carved out their nice little corner in the big-screen superhero genre. What more could they possibly want? Well, between the multiversal craziness in Into The Spider-verse and the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home, Sony could very well be paving the way to reintroduce
Read MoreHere’s The Cosmic Circus’ second episode for our new roundtable-style podcast featuring the writers from the site. For this episode, host Uday, along with Julia, Vin, and Brian discuss Disney+ Day, followed by an in-depth and SPOILERY discussion of Marvel’s Eternals. Hope you enjoy! Please follow us over on Spotify or whatever platform you use, and help us spread the word
Read MoreJust last Friday, Marvel Studios dropped a bombshell announcement during Disney+ Day, announcing the first modern Marvel Studios project set outside of MCU canon: X-Men ’97, an original animated series continuing the story of the classic X-Men cartoon from 1992. Fans everywhere rejoiced and all was well in the world. During the announcement, character designs were shared, demonstrating how faithful the
Read MoreUndoubtedly, Spider-Man: No Way Home is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2021 and perhaps one of the most exciting releases from Marvel Studios to date. Not only is it not just another Spider-Man film, but the character himself is also hugely polarizing in mainstream media. It’s also a film that carries much higher expectations than any of the previous
Read MoreBy now, you’ve probably heard that the highly-anticipated MCU film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, is undergoing significant reshoots. Reportedly, the production is undergoing “six weeks of shooting, if not more, working six days a week.” Some people have taken this news as a sign that the film could potentially be facing severe issues storywise and that this six-week shoot
Read MoreThe latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Eternals, debuted last weekend to mixed critical reception but rave reviews from fans. Although Eternals may be slightly divisive, it’s also the biggest swing the MCU has taken in its 13-year history. Chloé Zhao’s cosmic epic boasts the most diverse cast of any superhero movie and tackles deep themes, pitting a team of
Read MoreUPDATE 11/11/21:David Hayter has since denied on Twitter that he has confirmed anything about a Daredevil reboot, so we will continue to wait and hope for news about a solo return series or film. While being interviewed at MCM London Comic Con last month, screenwriter David Hayter confirmed via Small Screen that Marvel was rebooting Daredevil, but doesn’t specify in what
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