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: Interesting hints in newly released MCU Thunderbolts* teaser
Late last night, Marvel Studios dropped yet another teaser trailer on their Twitter account for the now eagerly anticipated, Thunderbolts*.
With not much to go on, if you compare it to the teaser or full trailer prior, there are a few things for us to discuss, and possible questions to pose.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo details any small hints within the teaser and ponders what they may mean.
Film opinion: Marvel heavy-hitters excluded from Avengers: Doomsday cast
Many heavy-hitters from previous MCU phases were left off the casting list released in a live stream announcement video across all Marvel Studios’ social media on March 26.
This may be as a result of adding more intrigue to cast revelations at a later stage or possibly a huge chunk of Marvel’s household names may genuinely be absent from Avengers: Doomsday.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo is here to bring forth some of the most notable cast omissions and discuss the reasons as to why they may or may not be featuring in the MCU’s monumental feature.
Film news: Marvel announce notable Avengers: Doomsday cast
Earlier today, Marvel Studios went live on all their notable platforms to reveal the highly anticipated cast of Avengers: Doomsday.
With the live stream and cast revelations now concluded, let's discuss who is going to feature in the MCU epic.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo recounts the revealed cast for the MCU’s Avengers: Doomsday.