While fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are anticipating the release of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania in theaters this week, Marvel Studios dropped the new trailer for their next MCU movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Watch the trailer below:
As the trailer teased, fans can expect Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 to be a dramatic movie, as it also wraps up the story of the MCU’s beloved bunch of superheroes. While the official synopsis has not yet been revealed, the trailers for the film have confirmed that the story will explore the backstory of Rocket Raccoon, with his creator, the High Evolutionary serving as the main villain. The movie will also introduce Adam Warlock.
Reprising their roles in the film are Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Sean Gunn, Elizabeth Debicki, and the voices of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. Also joining the cast are Will Poulter and Chukwudi Iwuji.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is set to hit US theaters on May 5, 2023. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
A new Marvel movie is hitting theaters this week! Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumaniawill bring back the eponymous heroes as they dive deeper into the Quantum Realm, facing a new villain that could be the next big threat in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Before the new Ant-Man & The Wasp film hits theaters this week, we’ve rounded up a few facts about the movie that you might want to know. Check them out below:
1. Director Peyton Reed teams up with Rick & Morty writer Jeff Loveness for the movie.
For the third Ant-Man movie, director Peyton Reed who directed the first two films returned to helm the third installment of the franchise. Jeff Loveness of the adult animated series Rick & Morty served as a writer for the new movie and it seems like Loveness will be in charge of Kang the Conqueror’s rise in the MCU as he was also hired to write Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
2. The new Ant-Man & The Wasp film kicks off the MCU’s Phase 5.
After closing Phase 4 of the MCU with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Studios kicks off Phase 5 with this new Ant-Man & The Wasp movie. In an interview with Empire Magazine, Kevin Feige explains the bigger role Ant-Man will carry as he kicks off a new era in the MCU.
“We wanted to kick off Phase Five with Ant-Man because he’d earned that position. To not simply be the back-up or the comic relief, but to take his position at the front of the podium of the MCU,” said Feige.
Director Peyton Reed adds: “We’re not running around the streets of San Francisco anymore. We’re fighting one of the most powerful villains in Marvel history, and maybe these are the most unlikely Avengers to be the first to go up against this guy.”
3. Cassie Lang joins the MCU’s lineup of young heroes.
Stephen Lang’s daughter, Cassandra, now plays a bigger role in the film. Played by Kathryn Newton who replaced Endgame‘s Emma Fuhrmann, the teenage Cassie Lang is now ready to become another one of the young heroes in the MCU. In the comics, Cassie becomes Stature and Stinger, wielding the same powers her father has and becoming a member of the Young Avengers. With young heroes like Ms. Marvel, Kate Bishop, and America Chavez already in the MCU, the Young Avengers are also expected to join the MCU soon.
4. Kang the Conqueror poses a new threat in the MCU.
Fans have been teased with Jonathan Majors’ Kang in the Loki series, but it was only one of the variants of the time-traveling villain in the multiverse, and the one Ant-Man is set to meet in the new film promises to be a bigger problem. In fact, one of the two upcoming Avengers films, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty reveals that Kang is the MCU’s next big villain after Thanos.
“Kang’s a very powerful person, but when we meet him he’s in a position where he needs to get that power back,” Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige told EMPIRE. “He has a ship and a device that would allow him to go anywhere, and anywhen he wants if he can get it online. If only he had access to genius scientists with Pym particles.”
Another iconic Marvel villain is also heading to the upcoming film. MODOK, known for its quirky look as a floating giant head, will be depicted on the big screen with a different look. In the comics, the technician George Tartleton was turned into the living computer originally called MODOC – an acronym for “Mental Organism Designed Only for Computing”. However, with his unlimited power, he decided to go rogue and renamed himself MODOK, changing “Computing” into “Killing”. We have yet to see if this story will also be translated into MODOK’s MCU debut.
“MODOK is maybe my single favorite thing that I got in the movie,” Loveness told SFX Magazinein an interview. “Obviously we are very faithful to the comics with the design and the look, but then there is a little bit of extra we put into him. Maybe I’ll get fired off The Kang Dynasty when people see it, but some of my favorite moments come from MODOK and the dynamics there.”
Photo: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania trailer
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Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumaniaopens in cinemas nationwide this Wednesday, February 15. Book your seats in advance and buy your tickets here.
Marvel Studios has finally revealed the first teaser trailer for The Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3! Fresh off The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+, the emotional trailer rounds up the gang to save the galaxy one more time.
Watch the trailer for The Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 below:
James Gunn’s final film for the MCU and the popular superhero franchise, The Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 reunites the Guardians with Gamora, and officially introduces the characters of Adam Warlock and the High Evolutionary. While the official synopsis for the film has not yet been revealed, the teaser hints that it will explore more of Rocket Raccoon’s backstory.
Reprising their roles in the film are Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Sean Gunn, Elizabeth Debicki, and the voices of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. Also joining the cast are Will Poulter and Chukwudi Iwuji.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is set to hit US theaters on May 5, 2023. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Once again, we are about to hear Wakanda’s powerful battle cry in cinemas when Black Panther: Wakanda Forever releases in Philippine theaters this November 9. As the trailer revealed, there’s a lot of change in the African kingdom with their king gone, and a war brewing against the Talocan. But the question remains, who will protect Wakanda now?
Check out the trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever below:
Before Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters this week, we’ve rounded up a few facts about the movie that you might want to know. Check them out below:
On filming the sequel without Chadwick Boseman
After the passing of Black Panther‘s lead star, Chadwick Boseman, in 2020, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced that they will not use CGI or recast T’Challa back into the MCU. Feige then recently shared with Empire that the recasting “felt like it was much too soon,” adding that “The world is still processing the loss of Chad. And Ryan [Coogler] poured that into the story.”
Meanwhile, Letitia Wright also talked about filming without her onscreen brother. “I will always have moments [of doubt] on set, and I’ll be like, ‘Oh man, I don’t know if I can do this’,” Wright told People. “I could just hear [Boseman] be like, ‘Sister, you’re great. You got this. I’m proud of you.’ That really just kept me moving forward.”
The trailer has also revealed that a new heroine takes up the mantle of the Black Panther. While the identity of the new Black Panther has not been explicitly revealed, fans speculate it to be Letitia Wright’s Shuri, the younger sister of T’Challa and the Princess of Wakanda. Aside from being next in line in the royal family, Shuri’s Black Panther is also canon in the comics, as she took up the mantle when her brother was in a coma. The official poster for the film also puts Shuri front and center, possibly hinting at the new hero’s identity.
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The MCU’s take on Namor and Atlantis
After Killmonger’s rebellion and their battle with Thanos’ army, the next threat looming over Wakanda is a war against Namor. In the comics, Namor is actually a hero and the king of Atlantis but in the MCU, the character played by Tenoch Huerta debuts as an antagonist and his kingdom will instead be called the Talocan– a nation that is inspired by Aztec mythology. Despite these changes, those familiar with the comic book character will still see one of his most curious abilities in the comics brought to life on the big screen, which is flying with little wings on his feet.
Introducing Ironheart
The MCU continues to set up young heroes including Ms. Marvel, Kate Bishop, and America Chavez. Another young superhero is also introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever— Riri Williams also known as Ironheart, who will soon have her own MCU series. In the comics, Ironheart was an engineering student who recreates the Iron Man suit and receives guidance from an AI Tony Stark. As for the MCU, it appears that Ironheart may not be as tied to Stark, but Shuri and Wakanda will play a role in the new hero’s origins.
The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack
The first trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever emphasized the effect of music in a film, with Tem’s rendition of No Woman No Cry making the trailer even more emotional. For the film’s full soundtrack, Rihanna returns with ‘Lift Me Up’, a tribute to Chadwick Boseman. The soundtrack also includes music from Future, Burna Boy, Stormzy, Fireboy DML, Ckay, E-40, PinkPantheress, Rema, Snow Tha Product, Tobe Nwigwe, and more.
— Black Panther: Wakanda Foreveropens in cinemas nationwide this Wednesday, November 9. Book your seats in advance and buy your tickets here.
Marvel Studios has finally given us a good look at the next Black Panther in the new trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
After the passing of lead actor Chadwick Boseman back in 2020, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said that they will not recast or use CGI to bring T’Challa back on the big screen. In the first teaser for the sequel, it was then hinted that a new hero dons the Black Panther cowl, and it has now been fully confirmed in the new trailer.
Check it out below:
The new trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever not only gave us a closer look at the film’s villain Namor and the Talocan people, as well as the debut of Ironheart’s suit, but it also gave the fans a complete look at the new, female Black Panther.
While the trailer didn’t really disclose who it was under the mask, fans were quick to assume that it was Shuri inside the new suit. Not only is she next in line as the ruler of Wakanda, it is also comic book canon that T’Challa’s younger sister took the mantle of the Black Panther when her brother was in a coma.
Letitia Wright reprises her role as Shuri, alongside Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, and Martin Freeman. Also joining the cast are Tenoch Huerta as Namor and Dominique Thorne debuting as Ironheart.
Director Ryan Coogler also returned to direct the sequel. Black Panther: Wakanda Foreveris coming to Philippine cinemas on November 9.
Columbia Pictures PH has officially announced on social media that Spider-Man: No Way Home: The More Fun Stuff Version is coming to Philippine cinemas this September 7!
The upcoming rerelease of the hit Marvel Studios movie will include 11 minutes of more content, as revealed by Fandango. While the context of these new scenes is still under wraps, big fans of the franchise would surely want to catch this new cut in theaters.
Released in the Philippines back in January, Spider-Man: No Way Home officially brought together the three actors who played Spider-Man in one flick: Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire. The film followed Holland’s Peter Parker as he tried to undo the damage caused by Mysterio who revealed his true identity to the public.
Parker seeks the help of Doctor Strange who casts a spell for people to forget what happened, but this spell cracks open the multiverse, pulling some of the most notable villains from past Spider-Man films into their universe. Alongside these villains, Peter Parker also found new allies in the form of the two other Peter Parkers who were pulled into his universe as well.
Directed by Jon Watts, the film also stars Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Jamie Foxx, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and Marisa Tomei. You can also stream Spider-Man: No Way Home on Netflix.
A new teaser trailer for Marvel’s upcoming series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has been released! In this new teaser, we get to see the struggles of the super-lawyer in the dating department.
Watch the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law “Date” teaser trailer below:
She-Hulk is the next spinoff series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It follows the story of Jennifer Walters, a single, 30-something lawyer who discovers that she has the powers of the Hulk. Walters then becomes the go-to attorney for legal cases involving superpowered humans in the MCU.
The series is set for release on Disney+ this August 18. It is yet to be revealed whether the streaming platform will be available in the Philippines soon. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is joining Marvel’s slate of upcoming Disney+ series which includes Secret Invasion, What If…? season 2, and Echo.
There was excitement in the air in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con when Miss Minutes popped up to introduce Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios and chief creative officer of Marvel, who was joined on stage by moderator Ash Crossan to deliver Marvel Studios’ long-awaited live-action panel.
Feige didn’t disappoint the enthusiastic crowd, showcasing the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming slate with trailers, special looks, Q&As with talent and filmmakers, major announcements, and a show-stopping live performance.
MULTIVERSE SAGA: Two Avengers Films to Culminate the Saga
Fans were the first to learn that Phases 4, 5, and 6 are officially part of the Multiverse Saga, which will conclude with two all-new Avengers films, including “AVENGERS: THE KANG DYNASTY,” releasing May 2025, and “AVENGERS: SECRET WARS,” which is slated for Nov. 2025.
PHASE 4: Trailers and Talent Introduced, Plus Stunning Performance
“BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER” capped the Hall H presentation to thunderous roars and applause, beginning with a live performance by Baaba Maal (vocals), Massamba Diop (tama) and dancers and drummers. Feige was joined on stage by director Ryan Coogler and cast members Mabel Cadena, Michaela Cole, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, Tenoch Huerta, Florence Kasumba, Alex Livinalli, Lupita Nyong’o, Dominique Thorne and Letitia Wright for a Q&A and first look at the film’s first trailer, which is now available to download and share.
In Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Introducing Tenoch Huerta as Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena and Alex Livanalli.
Feige also shared that the film is the final title in Phase 4. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” opens in theaters Nov. 2022.
PHASE 5: Talent Takes the Stage, Plus New Titles and Dates Revealed
Feige revealed that Phase 5 kicks off in 2023 with “ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA,” opening Feb. 2023. Director Peyton Reed and stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors and Kathryn Newton engaged in a spirited Q&A with the host. Epic in scale and tone, “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” is a sci-fi adventure that is decidedly unique to the franchise. Fans in the room were given a special look at the upcoming film.
Super Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and The Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.
“GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3” heads to theaters May 2023. There were a lot of Guardians on hand to dish about the highly anticipated third installment of “Guardians of the Galaxy.” With director James Gunn taking the lead, cast members Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Will Poulter and Maria Bakalova took part in an engaging discussion. Chukwudi Iwuji arrived on stage in costume, revealing to excited fans that he’ll be portraying High Evolutionary in the film. The audience was treated to a special look at the upcoming feature film.
In Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
Phase 5 theatrical releases include “THE MARVELS,” directed by Nia DaCosta, which hits theaters July 2023; and“BLADE,” which begins shooting this October and opens in theaters Nov. 2023.
Feige revealed for the first time today a trio of captivating projects debuting in 2024 that garnered a huge response from fans.
“CAPTAIN AMERICA: NEW WORLD ORDER” opens in theaters May 2024
“THUNDERBOLTS,” featuring an exciting new group of heroes, is slated for theaters July 2024
PHASE 6: “Fantastic Four” Precedes New Avengers Titles
Looking ahead, Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe promises compelling storytelling and Marvel Studios’ signature style of adventure.
“FANTASTIC FOUR” hits theaters Nov. 2024. Production kicks off next year for the feature film that introduces Marvel’s most iconic family.
“AVENGERS: THE KANG DYNASTY” opens in theaters May 2025
“AVENGERS: SECRET WARS” is slated for release on Nov. 2025
Marvel’s next big cinematic events are finally revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con 2022!
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced on the Hall H stage the titles for the next Avengers films: Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. These would be the first titles to round up the Avengers after the events of Avengers: Endgame, which saw the deaths of Iron Man and Black Widow, and the retirement of Captain America.
Scheduled for release on May 2, 2025, The Kang Dynasty already suggests in its title that the Avengers would go against the time-traveling villain Kang the Conqueror. The character made his first appearance in the MCU through the Disney+ series, with Jonathan Majors playing the role. He is also set to appear as the villain in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.
Meanwhile, Secret Wars is a popular crossover event in the comics where the Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and more Marvel heroes and villains square off for a chance to be granted their greatest dreams and desires. Avengers: Secret Wars is heading to the big screen on November 7, 2025.
Other Marvel announcements from the SDCC include the new Disney+ shows Echo, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Daredevil: Born Again, and the films Captain America: New World Order and Thunderbolts. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever also revealed its first trailer featuring Namor and a mysterious new Black Panther.
When director Taika Waititi took over Thor and gave us the enjoyable ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ the character had already been established in two solo movies and two Avengers movies. He had a lot to work with: a troubled relationship with his brother Loki, experience working with a team like the Avengers, and so on. In ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ he had carte blanche to change the tone of the movie and infuse Waititi’s own brand of humor, which breathed new life into the character and the franchise. It was carried over into the succeeding Avengers movies such as ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame.’
But in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ most of Thor’s storylines were given closure. He had relinquished his throne to Valkyrie and left the remaining Asgardians to start anew on Earth. He had lost his brother and the loss he experienced in ‘Infinity War’ found a sort of resolution by the end of ‘Endgame.’ He had redeemed himself.
Where can the character go now?
And this is where ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ ends up being a mixed bag for me. The first half of the movie depicts Thor once again as the blonde himbo, whose massive god-like ego is the crux of a lot of the humor. It’s good for a few laughs but it seems that the character is stuck in some cartoonish version of himself. This film is Thor’s eighth appearance in the MCU and while this iteration only really came to the fore in ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ it feels tired. It is as if the events of the previous movie didn’t have any effect on him and sometimes, he even seems dumber than before. Sure, it’s great for a few laughs but there’s just so much of it.
The first half of the film feels more like a sequence of plot points and funny gags that are interspersed with the actual story of this film. The more important parts of the story – that of the villain, Gorr, the God Butcher, and that of Jane Foster – don’t get as much screen time and that’s what I’m looking for as I come in watching a superhero movie. The jokes and the gags are great but not at the expense of the struggle and tension and the stakes.
Photo: Marvel Studios/Jasin Boland
Taika Waititi can definitely balance out tragedy and comedy in equal measure. ‘Jojo Rabbit’ does this exceptionally well. Even with all the jokes and gags of ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ we were able to see the bonds between Loki and Thor heal and Thor making the ultimate sacrifice by allowing Asgard to fall to save the Asgardians.
In ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ the romantic comedy aspects of the film undermine the pulsing heart at the core of Jane Foster’s story, which could have been a nice space for Thor’s character growth. Instead, Waititi leans deeper into the whimsy, which is unexpected and surprising, but it doesn’t help build up the love story of its two lead characters that when it hits the final act of the film, the resolutions of their character arcs don’t have as much weight as it could.
Because the latter half of the film is definitely far better than how the film starts, it’s only then that Waititi emphasizes the stakes. It doesn’t have the urgency or the drama that the scenes ask for. It’s such a shame because Christian Bale looks like he is having fun playing Gorr, and Natalie Portman nails each dramatic beat. In fact, Jane Foster has such an interesting character arc and shows great agency but the depth of Jane’s situation – taking the mantle of Thor and why – has no time to really build.
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ has all the components of a proper comic book movie. It has the action and the special effects but they don’t really seem to be at par with ‘Thor: Ragnarok.’ It’s only really impressive and refreshing when Thor, Jane Foster, and Valkyrie take on Gorr. The choreography in those scenes are spectacular.
What ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ has proven is that Thor doesn’t seem to do too well on his own. As a character, he’s a team player who needs Loki or the other members of the Avengers for him to realize his own narrative potential. It isn’t until he meets Jane that Thor becomes remotely interesting, outside his whimsical, buffoonery. A character this powerful needs something to ground him otherwise there aren’t many places to go narratively.
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Interestingly enough, the ending addresses this narrative demand but it didn’t need half of its 119-minute running time to get to that point. It’s fun. I had fun. But it’s not up there amongst the other MCU films.
