In the early 2020s, the television (TV) industry seemed like it was preparing for a mass exodus of most of its flagship titles. Prestigious and influential masterpieces such as “Better Call Saul,” “Succession,” “Atlanta” and “Attack on Titan” all saw their beloved, years-long story arcs come to highly anticipated ends. Coinciding with a heavy production backlog due to the pandemic and strike-related issues, it seemed that after the last of these shows ended, audiences and creatives alike would struggle to find themselves enjoying the luxuries of so-called “peak TV.” Despite all these hurdles, we have fortunately been graced with a considerable influx of high-quality and irresistible series that seem to be paving the way for the next phase of television.
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Marvel is hit or miss with their movies nowadays, so it makes sense that audiences were not exactly eager to see “Captain America: Brave New World.” This is the first Captain America film that does not star Chris Evans as the titular character. Instead, Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson, steps into the role for the first time since he was passed down the torch in “Avengers: Endgame.”
The popular Marvel Studios series “Loki” has returned with its second season, released on Disney+ on Thursday, Oct. 5. The new season is a direct continuation of the events from the finale of Season 1, which ended with Loki and Sylvie encountering “he who remains,” who was revealed to be a variant of Kang the Conqueror, the current main villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Season 1 was praised for its well-paced episodes, fluid writing and stellar performances by both Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become one of the most iconic and recognizable adaptations in film history. Their films have brought many fan favorites to life in a way that tells a much bigger story than what’s seen within one movie.
The first “Black Panther” movie, released back in 2018, undoubtedly left its mark on the superhero movie industry, claiming many firsts, such as being a big-budget superhero movie with a Black hero, director and a majority Black cast
Aidan Judge, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
• November 8, 2022
It’s 2012, and the very first “Avengers” franchise film just released in theaters. Marvel fans have finally received the film they’ve been wanting for decades. The critics’ reception of the film was excellent, and the general public knew that a sequel was the natural next step in the world of Marvel superhero films. However, it’s safe to say that no Marvel fan knew just how hugely oversaturated the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) would become in the ensuing years.
The newest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Eternals,” premiered this past weekend, and while it contained many firsts, it had some critics and viewers feeling as if the film’s runtime was “eternal.”
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Marvel’s first film starring a predominantly Asian cast, faced obstacles to its success before the movie even hit the theaters. One hurdle, fans noted, was Marvel’s apparent lack of “Shang-Chi” promotions compared to other films. This issue was enforced by the fact that Disney CEO Bob Chapek dubbed its release strategy “an interesting experiment,” a comment which sparked backlash from audience members and cast members alike.
On Friday, April 23, Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” miniseries came to an end. The show consisted of six episodes total and was exclusive to the Disney+ streaming platform.
Spider-Man is in a unique position in Hollywood. As a character, he has had four different actors, writers, directors and distinct styles depict him since the turn of the century – and that’s just for movie versions of Peter Parker.
Seven years after the release of “The Avengers” and 11 years after the launch of Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man,” a core part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) comes to a highly anticipated end with “Avengers: Endgame.” The franchise leaves behind a transformation of the film industry, use of technology and a new definition of what it means to be a hero.
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