Film opinion: ‘Thunderbolts*’ is a glorious return to form for the MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) desperately needed a win as it ramps up to The Fantastic Four: First Steps this summer and next year’s mega-crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday.
It was hoped that win would be delivered by Captain America: Brave New World, but Anthony Mackie’s first feature as Cap was a messy, poorly reviewed false starter.
However, Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes that Thunderbolts* is just the film the MCU needed to remind audiences this franchise juggernaut can still produce quality films.
Film opinion: Rebuilding the MCU - Why the Marvel franchise needs to take bold risks again
Let’s be honest: Marvel’s been through a rough patch lately.
With mixed reactions to recent films and shows, it’s easy to think the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) might be losing its shine.
But here’s the thing — it’s not over, and Film News Blitz is here to tell you it's not even close.
Marvel news: Brand new day for Holland’s Spidey
Yesterday evening’s CinemaCon event saw Sony Pictures reveal the fourth MCU Spider-Man installment’s title, along with a few extra details and hints surrounding the Tom Holland led feature.
The fourth Spider-Man installment will be known as Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo talks you through the significant, recently released details surrounding Holland’s Spidey and his new adventure.
Film News: Spider-Man 4 to Sink or swim
Recent details surrounding the next MCU installment in the Spider-Man franchise have been released and it has confirmed the entrance of Stranger Things’ young star, Sadie Sink.
Talks have been circulating in Marvel universe circles and fandom as to who Sink will be playing and the extent of the effect her inclusion will have in the film and furthermore, the MCU.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo ponders the possible characters Sink could portray and what her role may signify in the Spider-Man franchise and in MCU phase six.
Marvel news: The entry of Sentry in the MCU’s Thunderbolts*
As Daredevil: Born Again is making a big impact on the small screen, fans are heavily anticipating the release of Marvel’s next big-screen adventure, Thunderbolts*.
The MCU made a big splash with its Thunderbolts* Super Bowl trailer last month and its teasing of the uber-powerful character Sentry.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reviews the Thunderbolts* trailer and what the entry of Sentry means for the MCU going forward.
Marvel news: The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer kicks off MCU Phase Six
Amid frenzied anticipation, The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer has been released, and the franchise's second reboot looks set to kick off the sixth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in style.
Many have speculated over the need for a re-hashing of the series, after the disastrous Fox attempt in 2015, ‘Fant4stic’, but with the series back in Marvel’s hands, the trailer showed what could be a blockbuster to keep your head up for.
With Marvel initially saying the trailer would premier at 12:00 GMT on Tuesday, they made over 500 thousand viewers on X, and an extra 200 thousand on YouTube wait an extra hour on stream, and Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews took a look.
Film news: How ‘proud’ Chris Evans told Anthony Mackie he’d be taking on Captain America
It’s less than two weeks until Anthony Mackie flies into movie theatres in Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World.
The moment comes nearly six years after Avengers: Endgame saw Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers pass on the legendary Captain America shield to Mackie’s Sam Wilson and seven years after filming on one of the biggest movies of all time concluded.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason marvels at the moment Evans told Mackie he’d taking on the extraordinary mantle of Captain America.
TV news: Marvel’s return to Hell’s Kitchen with Daredevil Born Again needs to kick ass
Matt Murdock’s crime-fighting lawyer is back in the first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason discusses why the show’s return needs to be a hit.
Film news: Sony Pictures unveils opening 8 minutes of R-rated action fest, Kraven the Hunter
Sony Pictures released the first eight minutes of Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, on Monday, 11 days ahead of its landing in cinemas.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason takes you through the eight-minute preview and the key figures behind Kraven the Hunter.