Is Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom good casting?
During Marvel’s 2024 Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, it was revealed that Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. will be playing Doctor Doom in the MCU. Though Doctor Doom is a good replacement for Kang, Robert Downey Jr.’s casting has caused mixed reactions. I’m happy to see RDJ back in the MCU, but I might have a hard time seeing him as anyone but Iron Man. I hope Doctor Doom will be an Iron Man variant in the MCU rather than the franchise ignoring Robert Downey Jr.’s history as the superhero.
Kayla
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Where was Ahsoka during the original trilogy?
In the 40 years since the original trilogy ended, Star Was has introduced a number of iconic characters across its long-ranging timeline, and The Clone Wars' Ahsoka remains one of fans' favorites. Following a hiatus in her tenure, Ahsoka has recently been seen in the Mandalorian post-Empire era, leaving many to wonder where she was during the original trilogy of movies. Given Ahsoka was still so rattled by her master's turn to the Dark Side, it seems likely she was in hiding in the same vein as Obi-Wan Kenobi while she better honed her skills.
Grant
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What would be Avengers: Secret Wars' best superhero team-up?
Avengers: Secret Wars has the potential to feature a wide array of MCU and multiverse heroes. In order to defeat Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, many powerful heroes will have to team up, and that could include some pairings that fans have been waiting to see for a very long time. The superhero duo I most want to see is Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, as the two helped set the path for future Marvel movies. I'd also love to see Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man with a Spider-Woman version of Emma stone's Gwen Stacy, bringing their chemistry back.
Felipe
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Who should play the DCU's new Wonder Woman?
Gal Gadot is reportedly not coming back as the Wonder Woman of the new DC Universe. With the role up for grabs, there are a few actors who could take Diana Prince in interesting directions. A fan-favorite, Alexandra Daddario would nail the Greek mythology aspects of Wonder Woman's character after her role in the two Percy Jackson movies. That said, Andor's Adria Arjona is the candidate I currently like the most for the role, being able to imbue Diana with charisma and fierceness, which are both traits of the hero. Ana de Armas would be a great high-profile Wonder Woman choice.
Felipe
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Who should play Batman in James Gunn's DCU?
I'm not huge on many of the common casting ideas for Batman in The Brave and the Bold movie, but one star who's caught my eye is Lee Pace. He's the right age for an older Batman to fit the DCU's story, and he's got the physicality to be one of the most imposing iterations of the character, much like Affleck's.
Charles_Papadopoulos
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Set photos from Ohio have revealed the best look yet at David Corenswet's Superman costume, as well as showing off a first look at his Clark Kent alterego, complete with curly hair. The Superman costume is still proving to be divisive, with some preferring Henry Cavill's sleeker design, and lots in favor of the old school comic aesthetic. But what do you think? Do the Man of Steel and his mild-mannered disguise look the part?
Simon
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Why did Harold and the Purple Crayon flop?
The live-action adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon is officially a box office flop, having made only $9 million in its global opening. Oddly enough, it has a strong 92% Audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes against just a 25% Critic rating. Critics have called it bleak and boring, but audiences overwhelmingly see it as a fun family movie. Unfortunately, it’s competing with box office juggernaut Inside Out 2. Sony probably would have been better off releasing Harold and the Purple Crayon in the winter, as it’s a strange choice for a summer movie.
Kayla
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How was Batman alive at the end of The Dark Knight Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises featured Batman's sacrifice to save Gotham, or at least it seemed to do so, as Bruce Wayne was later seen alive and well in the company of Selina Kyle. There are some theories as to how Bruce was alive, including a possible Lazarus Pit in connection to The Dark Knight trilogy's Ra's al Ghul and Bane's "The Pit" prison. However, The Dark Knight Rises teased how Christian Bale's Batman faked his death, as The Bat's autopilot had been fixed while Lucius Fox thought it was broken, so Bruce could have ejected himself before the bomb exploded.
Felipe
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What is the best Friday the 13th movie?
It’s officially Friday the 13th, which means everyone should be having a Friday the 13th movie marathon. Unfortunately, not all of them are worth the watch, particularly the strange switch to sci-fi, Jason X. Though the original Friday the 13th is a great movie that sets up the rest of the franchise, I think Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is the best of the bunch. The Final Chapter is a great slasher film with a cool 80s feel to it. I’d consider it an instant classic.
Kayla
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Is Bucky Barnes the Winter Soldier again in Thunderbolts*?
The first trailer for Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* teased a possible major change for Bucky Barnes. At the end of the footage, it seems like Bucky is attacking the Thunderbolts instead of helping them. This leads me to believe that Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine or someone else has reactivated his Winter Soldier condition. However, this could be merely a misdirect for the trailers, with Bucky actually helping the other Thunderbolts* in the sequence. I hope that is the case, as the MCU has gone to great lengths to move Bucky past his Winter Soldier trauma.
Felipe
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Has The Monsterverse become too Kong-focused?
Despite kicking off the franchise with Godzilla, the Monsterverse has steadily become more focused on Kong than any of the other monsters and Titans, particularly with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Skull Island on Netflix. As the franchise gears up to expand with a new movie, Monarch season 2 and Apple TV+ spinoffs, some are hoping for Godzilla to return to the focus, and I couldn't agree more. With each new movie, Kong has been fleshed out as a hero while Godzilla's ties to humanity have remained ambiguous, and it's time for him to get the same treatment.
Grant
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When will the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer release?
After a two-year wait,Sonic the Hedgehog 3's release is finally right around the corner, currently set for a December 20 date, and yet no proper trailer has been released for the threequel by Paramount, save for a brief snippet of footage shown at CinemaCon in April. Though there is some concern this is pointing to a release date delay, I think it's more likely Paramount is saving the trailer to be released around the same time as Transformers One, given the prequel's family-friendly tone and leaving just enough time untilSonic the Hedgehog 3's arrival to build anticipation.
Grant
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What is the most underrated war movie of all time?
War movies like Apocalypse Now and Saving Private Ryan stand out as the most distinguished war films of their respective eras, but there are some unbelievable classics that slipped through the cracks and never achieved commercial popularity. Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line is my favorite war movie and it's one that I insist is underrated and underappreciated. Not only is Malick one of the most impressive visual directors ever, but the cast is filled with A-list actors, and it's got a stunning musical score
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Charles_Papadopoulos
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Should Channing Tatum get his own Gambit movie?
Channing Tatum finally takes on the role of Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine and fans are loving it, myself included. One of the best "cameos" of the movie, his performance is being prasied all over social media. I would love to see Channing return as Gambit, however it is hard to say when a Gambit movie would fit into the MCU's plans. After just this small taste of him, I cannot see anyone else in the role. He did a great job with the accent, and he looked incredible in the costume - not to mention those awesome action sequences. If he is not able to get his own movie, I hope he pops up along the way in movies like Avengers vs. X-Men (whenever we get it).
Tessa
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Which game character should Sonic the Hedgehog 3 introduce?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is right around the corner and all eyes are on the incoming arrival of Shadow the Hedgehog, who will be voiced by Keanu Reeves. That said, though, there are a number of cast actors whose roles have yet to be confirmed, as well as a variety of game characters who have yet to appear in the franchise. I personally am holding out hope for Amy to appear to see how the filmmakers tackle that dynamic, and the already-cast Krysten Ritter could prove an interesting take on the character.
Grant
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Do you think Cloverfield needs a sequel?
It's been over ten years since Cloverfield was released in theaters. With a unique found footage style, this monster film was considerably different from other classic Kaiju movies, like Legendary's Godzilla, but uniquely keeps the monster mostly hidden for the duration of the movie. Unfortunately, we've yet to see a true sequel to this story, but I would be very excited to see a continuation of this type of monster film. Seeing devastation from the point of view of a regular citizen is a vastly different take than the action-packed sequences of most movies of the genre. Hopefully, one day, we'll get to see more from this sci-fi universe.
CH_Casey
Which video game started strong but fell off during its second half?
Occasionally, I'll pick up a video game and be absolutely enraptured at the start. Delving head-first into the plot, I can spend hours upon hours playing constantly. However, these games can sometimes end up fizzling out. Whether it's due to a change in the story or just an eventual drain from repetition, it's always extremely disappointing when you realize your interest is waning. For me, this happened with Dragon's Dogma 2. I absolutely adored the game at first, especially the uniqueness of the pawn system. I'd spend so much time choosing and adventuring with my pawns, exploring the world, and finding secrets or treasures. Eventually, the main and side quests start to branch out even further, and travel begins to become a chore. Though the world is relatively full of at least minor encounters, like goblins or wolves, these eventually become trivial and tedious, doing nothing more than slow you down. I would long for a Griffin or Drake to give me a challenge, but after several more ho
CH_Casey
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Will Jon Snow be a Targaryen in the books?
While I've admittedly long been hopeful that R+L would not be J in George R.R. Martin's novels, I understand that this theory is essentially confirmed. There's just too much evidence pointing to Jon being born in the Tower of Joy, though there's part of me that hopes it's been a red herring the whole time. I don't think Jon's name will secretly be Aegon in the books, but we'll see!
Charles_Papadopoulos
Could Mark Anderson be another Golden Bachelor player?
WhileThe Golden Bacheloretteaudience is enjoying getting to know Kelsey Anderson's hot dad, Mark Anderson, his connection with Joan Vassos doesn't appear to be one that will take it to the end. Mark and Joan get along well, butBachelorNation is already prepared to see Mark as the nextGolden Bachelor.I'm wondering if Mark, who gained traction and got onto the show partially for being Kelsey's dad, could be another player like the firstGoldenlead, Gerry Turner. It seems unlikely, but Mark's charm could be deceiving.
Cher
Who should play Rouge the Bat in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise?
The upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3is set to keep the movie franchise at its height with the introduction of more video game characters and storylines, the most notable being Keanu Reeves' Shadow the Hedgehog. Even still, there are a number of characters yet to be introduced, with fans sharing their hopes for certain casting choices, including Rouge the Bat. While Scarlett Johansson and Aubrey Plaza are at the top of many lists, I personally feel like Angelina Jolie would be perfect for the role, as she could nail the smooth-talking nature of Rouge along with her subtly powerful dynamic.
Grant
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