Tag: Thor
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Kenneth Branagh Stopped Anthony Hopkins From Retiring While Making Thor
Sir Anthony Hopkins won his second Oscar for Best Actor this year for his performance in “The Father,” but it might never have happened had another knight of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire kept him from retiring … with a role in a Marvel movie. That’s right: it was Sir Kenneth Branagh, the director…
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‘Belfast’ Trailer: Kenneth Branagh’s Coming Of Age Tale Features Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan & More
You could say that writer/director/actor Kenneth Branagh has a facility easing between high and low art. That is to say, he’s known to make delightful capers and mysteries for more mainstream audiences like “Thor,” “Murder On The Orient Express,” “Artemis Fowl,” and “Death On The Nile,” but he’s also obviously known for his stage work,…
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Marvel’s Victoria Alonso to Speak at Nalip Media Summit
The three-day 2021 virtual edition of the Nalip Media Summit will feature a conversation with Marvel Studios’ EVP Victoria Alonso moderated by Variety‘s Marc Malkin.The three-day event will feature diverse creative leaders from the Latinx community that will connect with attendees through a series of sessions, workshops, exclusive screenings and mentorship opportunities. The 22nd annual…
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‘Loki’ Had the Most Watched Marvel Premiere on Disney+, So Bow Before Loki
Tom Hiddleston‘s Loki has been one of the most popular characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since his first appearance back in 2010’s Thor, so it should come as no surprise that audiences were eager to stream the first episode of Loki when it debuted on Disney+ yesterday. It turns out they were so eager…
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Superhero Bits: DC Comics Variant Covers Feature ‘The Suicide Squad’, Engineer Creates His Own Redwing & More
Why is Thor star Chris Hemsworth disappointed in what his son wants to be when he grows up? What DC villain were the Black Lightning creators hoping to create a new version of on the show? What does a Zack Snyder cut of The Late Show look like? Want to see a bunch of cool…
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S.S. Rajamouli Blockbuster ‘Rrr’ to Stream on Netflix, ZEE5 Post-Theatrical
“Rrr” (Roudram Ranam Rudhiram), the upcoming magnum opus from “Baahubali” filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, has announced several streaming and satellite partners.Once the film completes its theatrical run, currently due to begin Oct. 13, it will stream in the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages on ZEE5. On Netflix, the film will stream in Hindi, English, Korean,…
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‘Mad Max’ Spin-Off ‘Furiosa’ Tells a Story That Spans Years, Will Be Australia’s Biggest Production Yet
Furiosa will return. Soon. Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller and Thor franchise star Chris Hemsworth held a press conference in New South Wales to announce production on the spin-off Furiosa will be taking place in Australia next year. Unlike Mad Max: Fury Road, which had a story that unfolded across a few days,…
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Patty Jenkins is “Grateful” for Her ‘Thor 2’ Experience, But Walked Away to Avoid Director’s Jail
It’s no secret that Patty Jenkins parted ways with Marvel Studios after a brief but conflicting time on Thor 2. Jenkins was originally set to direct the Marvel sequel before she stepped away over creative differences. That left directing […]The post Patty Jenkins is “Grateful” for Her ‘Thor 2’ Experience, But Walked Away to Avoid…
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Disney stock hits record high after investor day plays up streaming future
Market cap valued at more than $318bn on Friday.Disney shares closed at an all-time high of $175.89 on Friday (December 11) following Thursday’s mammoth Disney Investor Day session.The company’s market cap was valued at more than $318bn as investors viewed the company’s streaming-centric future with optimism, despite a big hit to the theme parks business…
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‘Baahubali’ Director S. S. Rajamouli Restarts ‘Rrr’ Shoot
S.S. Rajamouli, director of the enormously successful “Baahubali” franchise, has restarted his next magnum opus “Rrr” (Roudram Ranam Rudhiram) in Hyderabad with stars N.T. Rama Rao Jr. (“Temper”) and Ram Charan (“Rangasthalam”).The film is a period action drama about Indian freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju. The cast also includes Bollywood stars Ajay…