For years in mainstream pop culture, no one really thought much about Iron Man besides a few die-hard comic fans. However, even inside the Marvel comic book universe, Iron Man wasn’t really much of an A-list superhero. When Iron Man hit theatres in 2008, though, everything changed. It was both Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback role, and the one he seemed destined to play. Much as Christopher Reeve was inseparable from the role of Superman, Robert Downey Jr....
At its genesis, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was one based in reality, with muted colors and a shared aesthetics in every film. As time progressed though, directors gained more control over their projects, instilling new creative life into this ever-expanding universe. Few films made as big of a creative impact on the MCU though as Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok. Taika Waititi, the zany indie darling behind What We Do In The Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, brought his unique brand of humor and filmmaking to the creatively bankrupt property that was the Thor franchise....
The teen years. They’re something we all experience. Whether it’s been decades since our sweet 16, we’re going through them right now, or we’ll get there soon, the teen years are when we have some of our most indelible formative experiences. And the teen years are inherently dramatic. Everything is heightened — failures are just a little more tragic and successes just a little sweeter. Whatever teenagers are going through seems like the most important thing ever....
Universal Pictures releases the first trailer and posters for A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to the comedy adventure film A Dog’s Purpose. Both movies are based on the concept of reincarnation. In 2010, author W. Bruce Cameron released the book A Dog’s Purpose, a New York Times bestseller in which a canine looks for meaning throughout four lifetimes with different owners. In 2017, Swedish director Lasse Hallström (The Nutcracker and the Four Realms) adapted the book for a theatrical release, with Josh Gad voicing the main dogs and Dennis Quaid co-starring as Ethan Montgomery, the subject’s closest companion....
SPOILERS for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ‘A Life Earned’ ahead In this week’s episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5, ‘A Life Earned’, a key character returns in a surprising fashion - Leo Fitz (Iain de Caestecker). At the end of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4, the Marvel TV series teased a storyline for season 5 unlike any they’d explored before. After the agents were kidnapped from a diner where they were sharing a meal following their time inside the Framework, Coulson was shown waking up in space....
Big things are coming in the MCU. Thanos, the mad Titan, is determined to claim the Infinity Stones and lay waste to the galaxy. Or conquer it. He hasn’t exactly been clear on that. Either way, the “Big Bad” first teased in the first Avengers movie is finally on his way. Outside of the MCU, there’s even more on the horizon. Most of the key actors and actresses playing characters such as Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man are nearing the end of their contracts....
For far too long, men have dominated award shows, film festivals, and all in all, the entire film industry. This is a sad truth, as women can put just as much work into a movie as a man does, but get not even half of the credit. Because of this paradox and the popular notion that by default, people just seem to believe a man directed their favorite movie, women directors have been drastically unappreciated for years....
Detective Pikachu was very daring in terms of which Pokemon is chose to adapt for the big screen. There were Pokemon from all generations and types present in the movie, and it was impressive to see. That said, the movie was not able to show all the Pokemon, far from it. There were many who have yet to make their debut on the big screen. That said, there were some Pokemon that we believe probably won’t appear for quite some time....
For us ordinary mortals, fame and fortune would be more than enough. But in the realm of world-famous athletes, supermodels and singers, sometimes that just isn’t enough. The lure of Hollywood is strong and some celebrities succumb to it regardless of their actual acting talent. Professional wrestlers do this so often, that they already have an entire list of their own. Sometimes this transition works and Frank Sinatra gets nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the 1955 noir drama The Man With the Golden Arm....
Nothing surprises us when it comes to Deadpool. Nor should it: anyone who has seen the first film (and no, X-Men Origins: Wolverine absolutely does not count) or read the comic books should know by now that anything goes. Everyone will be shocked or offended by Deadpool at some point. Sometimes we get a peek at behind the scenes photos that make our jaws drop for other reasons. Will there be other movie tie-ins or alternate versions of Deadpool?...
In the DCU, there is no bigger bad than Darkseid. Before him, DC had a big, sprawling, comprehensive universe, but little that tied it all together. Darkseid was the uniting factor; the broad view of the company line was no longer just a grouping of funny pages, but something mythic. All myths need their devil, and Darkseid was DC’s. Despite the name, Darkseid’s not purely evil. He is a creature that is neither good or evil, he simply is....
The Indiana Jones franchise remains one of the most-liked and respected adventure series in modern cinema. Taking its inspiration from adventure movies from the 30s and 40s, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas brought their love for these action movies to the big screen. Beginning with his introduction in Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, Indiana Jones became the model for adventure movies of that decade. His action adventure tales continued into Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, a prequel to the first film....
When the Naruto franchise introduced Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade at different points, fans were not aware that the trio used to be a team. It took a while before anyone described the history of the Legendary Sannin. The term means “three ninjas” and is a nod to their prowess on the battlefield. Of course, by the time the trio are main characters in the Naruto franchise, they’re no longer a team....
What does it take to be the Swiss Army knife of portable wireless chargers today? Earning that title requires a way to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods without actually looking like an open Swiss Army knife. Enter AirBox Go from Momax, a self-described charging capsule with a big battery and USB-C. What looks like an ordinary power bank actually hides a lot within. Portable wireless charger At a glance, AirBox Go really does look like your run-of-the-mill portable battery with some interesting design choices....
All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by an early Black Friday discount on AirPods 2 at $89. Plus, a new all-time low has dropped Apple’s Leather MagSafe Wallet to $44 alongside these Belkin Wemo HomeKit accessories from $16. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple AirPods 2 see early Black Friday discount to $89 Walmart is now offering an early Black Friday discount on Apple’s AirPods 2 with Wired Charging Case for $89....
Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow this Groundhog Day, which means a fresh batch of Apple deals are up for grabs. Headlining the deals is a $100 discount on all five AirPods Max colors, with a new Twelve South sale joining in on the savings. And last up, Apple’s latest iPad Air is also $99 off today. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break....
Even the most hardened hater of the superhero genre probably likes, at least, one Marvel film. For a decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe worked hard to undo the horrible reputations that superhero movies received in the 90’s. In fact, Marvel worked for years pre-MCU to undo the reputation with some success and some failures. The Blade and X-Men films of the late 90’s and early 00’s created a lot of good will for the genre....
Critically acclaimed medical drama House, M.D. ran for eight seasons on FOX, from 2004 to 2012. It starred Hugh Laurie (Avenue 5, Veep) as a disagreeable but brilliant diagnostic specialist named Dr. Gregory House, who was inspired by famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Many fans appreciated it as a more intellectual alternative to more soapy medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy and ER. But, however smart the House, M.D. writers room was, the show still made the occasional mistake....
The resounding success of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe has been nothing short of astonishing. The highest-grossing film franchise of all time is responsible for starting off a whole new trend of shared universes across the movie world, which is an eye-opening accomplishment in and of itself. As the third phase of the MCU kicks off in May with Captain America: Civil War, president Kevin Feige and the other decision makers at Marvel will look to continue filling the ranks of their world, and we’re here to lend a helping hand....
Friends Friends is one of the most iconic and beloved television shows of all time - and one of the most brilliant lines from the hit sitcom came courtesy of some great Jennifer Anniston improvisation. It was in the episode The One After Vegas, when Ross and Rachel woke up after a drunken evening in Sin City with no recollection of the fact that they had gotten married to each other the night before....
