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The Legacy of THE AVENGERS
Superheroes have been around for almost 100 years. They are the American gods, mythology created to inspire and to entertain with their legend. Superman taking to the skies, showing us how to be our best self. Batman clinging to the darkness, showing that our imperfections are what make us who we are. These new gods have shaped fiction in the 20th century, so it’s only fitting that they also change the world of film. Superman made us believe that a man could fly. Batman showed us how to dance with the devil. Still, even with Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man and 20th Century Fox’s X-Men, we never really saw the comics reach…
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James Gunn Returns as Director for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
Last summer, writer-director James Gunn was fired from Marvel‘s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The decision was made after the resurfacing of old tweets, which contained a lot of offensive jokes. Disney‘s decision was met with much criticism. In fact, the Guardians of the Galaxy cast released an open letter supporting Gunn. Since then, Gunn moved to DC, signing on to write and direct The Suicide Squad. But now, Disney has reversed its decision. Gunn is set to return as director for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Why the change? Well, Disney chairman Alan Horn has met with Gunn multiple times after the firing, and he was impressed…
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Rumor: Rocket Raccoon and Groot May Get Their Own Disney+ Series
Marvel is developing several shows for the Disney+ streaming service, which will shift the spotlight to several supporting characters in the MCU. Shows starring Loki, Scarlet Witch, and Winter Soldier and Falcon are all in development. Now, rumor has it that another series has joined the slate. According to That Hashtag Show, Marvel may be developing a show starring Rocket Raccoon and Groot, the beloved duo from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. The site stresses that this is just a rumor right now, and the series is far from a certainty. With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 currently on hold, this would be a nice way to expand…
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Are the Guardians in Trouble? Bautista Weighs In
It cannot be easy to be a Guardians of the Galaxy fan, considering the drama about James Gunn, but also the cast that is far from happy. However, there is one member of the crew that has been more opinionated to this firing than the rest, and that is Dave Bautista. Bautista recently spoke to Digital Spy, where he talked about something that I find worth mentioning. He mentions (although admitting that he is relatively unsure) that the issues when it comes to the third installment have gone so far that it might end up changing the fate of the galaxy traveling characters in Avengers 4. What do you think?…
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Production Put on Hold
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was originally set to begin production early next year for a 2020 release. But then, the James Gunn debacle happened. Fans have speculated about the film’s future, whether they delay the movie, rehire Gunn, or cancel it altogether. Now, a new report sheds light on Marvel’s new plans. As of right now, pre-production for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has been delayed indefinitely. Crew members who were prepping for pre-production are now being dismissed, and they will move on to new projects. However, this is said to be a temporary move, as Disney and Marvel look for a new filmmaker to take over.…
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Dave Bautista Will Only Appear in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 on One Condition
James Gunn’s firing from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise has sent shockwaves across social media. Despite the cast’s support of the filmmaker, Disney and Marvel are reportedly not planning to rehire him. No cast member has been more vocal than Dave Bautista, who plays Drax. Bautista has consistently praised Gunn and criticized Disney on Twitter, and in his latest comments, he shares his lack of interest in continuing the franchise without Gunn. On Twitter, Bautista said last night that he would do Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 just to fill contractual obligations. Clearly, he is unsatisfied by the idea of continuing in the role of Drax without the director…
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3: James Gunn Unlikely to be Rehired by Disney/Marvel
Over the past couple weeks, social media has been buzzing around Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker James Gunn. After a bunch of offensive tweets resurfaced, Disney quickly fired Gunn from Guardians Vol. 3, a move that has spawned much debate. There are people who think Disney was right to fire Gunn, those who want him reinstated, and those who are in the middle. Even the cast of the Guardians franchise has been vocal about their desire to see Gunn return to the franchise. According to Variety, Disney currently has no plans to rehire Gunn, despite the cast’s open letter. The studio cited how Gunn’s past behavior was in direct conflict…
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James Gunn Fired from GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
Early this morning, old tweets from Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn resurfaced. The tweets were full of jokes about pedophilia, rape, and more. Naturally, this spawned much outrage on social media. Gunn responded with an apology explanation, saying that he has grown and doesn’t make jokes like that anymore. He then deleted his Twitter account. Regardless, the damage is done. Disney has announced that Gunn has been fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Chairman Alan Horn gave the following statement (via THR). “The offensive attitudes and statements discovered on James’ Twitter feed are indefensible and inconsistent with our studio’s values, and we have severed our business relationship with…
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Feature: Ranking Marvel Phase 2
As the countdown continues for Avengers: Infinity War, we’re taking a look back at Marvel’s second phase of the MCU. If you haven’t seen our ranking for Phase One click here. Now, what makes Phase 2 so interesting is that Marvel had to capitalize on the success of The Avengers. They had to follow up one of the biggest films in history. So how did they do? Let’s find out. 6. Thor: The Dark World Thor 2 is easily the worst of the Thor films, and probably the worst Marvel film in general. The film does have its moments though. Loki is once again the main reason these Thor films…
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5 Films to Watch Before AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
Avengers: Infinity War is right around the corner. It’s also breaking presale records left and right. Now, if you’re a person who doesn’t watch Marvel movies or someone who simply needs a refresher course you might say: “Michael, I don’t have time to watch 18 movies!” Well, don’t fret my friend. Today I will be giving you a list of the five Marvel movies to watch before Infinity War. This list will help paint a narrative that will show you most of what’s going on. We’re going to miss some of Marvel’s best films (sorry Winter Soldier and Iron Man 3), but we’re in crunch time, and sacrifices must be made. Let’s…
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