It’s time to assemble Would-Be Avengers. Avengers Campus, an entirely new land dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of Super Heroes, will open June 4, 2021 at Disneyland Resort, inside Disney California Adventure Park. Guests who are lifelong fans of Super Heroes and those discovering them for the first time are invited … Continue reading “Avengers Campus to open at Disneyland June 4”
In a strange turn of events, Avengers member, Chris Pratt who came outin support of President Donald J. Trump for a second term has now been voted “The Worst Chris” on social media. This has caused his Avengers co-stars, who just held a virtual campaign event for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, to come out and … Continue reading “Avengers assemble to defend Chris Pratt”
The Avengers have taken on Ultron, Loki and Thanos. Now the group of heroes plan to take on Donald Trump – only it will be Democratic nominee Joe Biden yelling, “Avengers Assemble.” The Avengers cast led by actress Scarlett Johansson (Her) and Chris Evans (Snowpiercer, Not Another Teen Movie) will headline the Voters Assemble political fundraiser event, which … Continue reading “Scarlett Johansson leads Avengers in virtual Joe Biden campaign event”
The key to success is to smash from the heart. At least when you are fighting off supervillains. So says “Professor Hulk” in one of three short teaser films from leading-edge video game developers Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix to promote the new Marvel’s Avengers game. The companies have assembled an all-star team, led by … Continue reading “Avengers become mentors in new campaign”
It feels like a lifetime since we have seen a new Marvel film. Of course Marvel’s Black Widow was scheduled to have been released last month, but was pushed to November due to the shutdown caused by the coronavirus COVID-19. But one of the best films to ever come out of the Marvel camp is … Continue reading “‘Avengers: Infinity War’ comes to TNT”
Today is National Superhero Day and we celebrate the real heroes – the men and women on the frontlines of the current coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. That said, the heroes over at Disney and Marvel Studios are clearly Avengers: Endgame earned $1.2 billion worldwide during its opening weekend, and according to Deadline, Endgame made $890 million in profit, … Continue reading “‘Avengers: Endgame’ is most profitable film in history”
Thursday, The Casting Society of America (CSA) announced the film nominees for the 35th Artios Awards, which honor the contribution of Casting Directors to film, television and theatre. The winners will be revealed on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York City and London. First held in 1985, the Artios Awards honor … Continue reading “‘Jojo Rabbit,’ ‘Avengers’ ‘Frozen’ among Casting noms”
Even decidedly mixed reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes) couldn’t keep the King down. Walt Disney Studios’ live-action adaptation of the The Lion King roared its way to the top of the Weekend Box Office heap with an astounding $185 million opening weekend. This sets a new record for biggest July opening ever, biting previous record-holder … Continue reading “‘Lion King’ is B.O. king, ‘Avengers’ tops ‘Avatar’”
Even with its record opening for a video game adaptation, WB’s Pokemon: Detective Pikachu still couldn’t unsnap Avengers: Endgame from the top spot for the three-day weekend. According to Boxoffice Mojo, the Disney–Marvel film dipped a little more than expected but was still able to haul in an estimated $63 million. Its domestic cume now … Continue reading “‘Avengers’ hold off ‘Detective Pikachu’ for top spot”
JWT Brazil, Coca-Cola No Sugar and Marvel Studios have assembled to craft a great new spot that ties in perfectly of Avengers: Endgame. And like Thanos’ snap, the work affects the universe, but in a positive way this time. Mirroring the story of powerful women heroes in Endgame the commercial’s protagonist is a young woman, … Continue reading “Everyone has a hero side in new Coke ‘Avengers’ spot”
It can probably now be said that Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame is not just a hit movie, it was an event like nothing we have ever seen. Earning $350 million over the weekend in the United States alone, Captain America, Tony Stark, Thor and company completely took a moljner type of hammer to the worldwide box … Continue reading “Audiences assemble for ‘Avengers’ shattering B.O. records”
Spoiler alert: In Avengers: Endgame, Thanos tells earth’s mightiest heroes that he is inevitable. Opening domestically in 4,662 theaters, it was inevitable that the Marvel Studios film, the end of a 22-film saga, would break all box office records. According to The Wrap, the $156.7 million opening day is 31% higher than 2015’s Star Wars: … Continue reading “‘Avengers’ end all box office records with $156m Friday”
Can. Not. Wait. More than a decade in the making and 22 films later, Avengers: Endgame premiered in Los Angeles last night. The first social media reactions made it out after, calling the film, “Epic,” “Emotional,” and the perfect ending to what has come to be known as “The Infinity Saga.” made its premiere in … Continue reading “First social media reactions to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ are in”
In 2019, over 1.7 million Americans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer, with 1 in 3 Americans diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. My own dad died of esophageal cancer in 2014. Now Stand Up To Cancer, Mastercard and Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame announced today that they are teaming up to take down a … Continue reading “Avengers and Mastercard stand up to cancer”
I’m getting chills. Yesterday, Marvel released the very first clip from the beyond highly anticipated Avengers: Endgame. The intense scene features the originals Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson alongwith newcomers Brie Larson and Don Cheadle. The footage is most likely from the extended piece screened at CinemaCon over the weekend. It begins with a … Continue reading “Watch first official clip from ‘Avengers: Endgame’”
They assembled at Disneyland Resort. Their mission this time was not stopping Thanos from snapping again. This time the likes of Black Widow, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Thor and Captain Marvel showed up to launch Avengers Universe Unites. It’s described as a charity event that supports The Walt Disney Company’s signature philanthropic commitment, Disney Team of … Continue reading “‘Avengers’ assemble to support children’s hospitals”
“Whatever it takes.” That is the clear-cut theme of the new Avengers: Endgame trailer which Marvel surprised the world with early this morning. It’s an interesting take on the superhero genre, especially since Marvel has become so synonymous with a “fun” time at the movies. In fact, the tone is very melancholy, filled with regret … Continue reading “Whatever it takes! Watch new ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer”
Last night, the Visual Effects Society, the industry’s global professional honorary society, held the 17th Annual VES Awards, the prestigious yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials, video gamesand special venues. Comedian Patton Oswalt served as host for the 8th time to the more than 1000 guests. According to … Continue reading “‘Avengers,’ ‘Lost in Space’ take top honors at VES Awards”
The Visual Effects Society (VES) announced the nominees for the 17th Annual VES Awards, the prestigious yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, TV, commercials and more. Avengers: Infinity War garnered the most feature film nomination with six. Incredibles 2 is the top animated film contender with five nominations … Continue reading “‘Lost in Space’ & ‘Avengers’ lead Visual FX noms”
How has life been for Earth’s mightiest heroes since Thanos snapped his fingers and eliminated half of the universe’s population? Or as pop culture likes to call it, “The Snappening.” Now, we have a good idea, now that the first teaser for Avengers: End Game has dropped. And it’s the most watched trailer after 24 … Continue reading “‘Avengers: End Game’ is most watched trailer. Ever.”
