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Will the new Fantastic Four break the franchise's troubled history?

With a nod to the 1960s in the announcement, Marvel aims to revive the beloved comic series, despite its rocky history on the big screen.

15/02/2024

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Disney CEO Bob Iger to quit in 2026 - again

Iger announced his design to resign for a second time, amid a conversation about Marvel's box office woes.

30/11/2023

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Meh-vel: ‘The Marvels’ bombs - What now for the MCU?

Disney's most reliable brand, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has seen better days. 2023 has been one of its worst years, and something’s gotta give, espcially after 'The Marvels’, which shows that a turning point has well and truly been reached.

13/11/2023

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Fans aim to break record for biggest Spider-Man gathering in Argentina

In a spectacular display of Spidey spirit, more than a thousand Argentines swung into action at the iconic Obelisk monument in Buenos Aires with the goal of snatching the world record for the most Spider-People gathered at one event.

30/10/2023

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What’s behind all the box office flops this year?

What lessons are there to be learned from a disastrous summer blockbuster season?

23/08/2023

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Marvel causes uproar by using AI for new show's opening credits

'Secret Invasion' Marvel's latest show for Disney+ is facing a backlash from people invested in the arts for using AI-generated opening credits.

22/06/2023

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Marvel actor Tenoch Huerta denies accusations of sexual assault

The Marvel actor described the public allegations by musician and activist María Elena Ríos ‘false and unsubstantiated.’

13/06/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

2 May 2008: The MCU assembles

02/05/2023

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Rare footage shows aftermath of Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident

Bodycam footage released by US police shows the aftermath of actor Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident in January.

19/04/2023

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Marvel star Jonathan Majors dropped by management: Will Marvel recast?

Marvel star Jonathan Majors has been dropped by his long-time management company Entertainment 360. The firm reportedly opted to sever ties with Majors due to his arrest in New York City following a domestic dispute in March.

18/04/2023

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How do you make your movie marketing better? Just add the Beastie Boys

Even if you're suffering from superhero fatigue, there's always one tried and tested rule: a Beastie Boys song makes everything more exciting. We explore this marketing cheat code...

18/04/2023

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US Army quickly refashion ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

The US Army is mobilizing to quickly update its recruiting ads, after being forced to yank commercials that featured actor Jonathan Majors, in the wake of his arrest last Saturday on various assault charges.

30/03/2023

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Marvel Studios veteran Victoria Alonso leaves company

In a shocking turn of events, one of the studio’s most important executives, Victoria Alonso, has left the company.

22/03/2023

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In defence of the leading man: Timothée Chalamet's Apple ad proves it

Everyone's talking about the new Apple TV advert with Timothée Chalamet. But the one thing they're missing is it proves he truly is the last of the great Hollywood leading men.

25/01/2023

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The Marvel movie ban in China has officially been lifted

Marvel and Disney can breathe a sigh of relief, as China has ended its three-and-a-half year ban on all Marvel movie releases

18/01/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

It was founding day for two companies which would go on to become synonymous with their entire mediums a century later.

12/01/2023

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Jeremy Renner is 'too messed up to type' after snow plough accident

Police say the two-time Oscar nominee and Marvel Avengers star appears to have been run over by his tractor after helping free a family member who got stuck in nearly a metre of snow.

02/01/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

We celebrate three important birthdays today...

28/12/2022

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Euroviews. Best of Culture 2022: Day 28 - Highs & Lows of the Year

Day 28 of our Cultural Advent Calendar. Was 2022 the year that Scorsese's scathing comments against superhero films finally seen as prophetic statements?

28/12/2022

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Why is Bob Iger back at the helm of Disney?

Bob Iger to return as Disney boss amid financial woes for entertainment company. Iger ran the company for 15 years and oversaw huge takeovers and massive profits.

21/11/2022