The first full trailer for Ant-Man is here, and it reveals a lot more about the plot. The best aspect of this trailer is how well the special effects work. Ant-Man's abilities seem as though they are going to be amazing to watch on the big screen. However, considering how few lines Paul Rudd has in the trailer makes me question whether or not he can pull off the dramatic scenes, because all of his lines in the trailer are comedic, which we know he is great at. The antagonist, Yellowjacket, looks a lot like Ultron in design. It makes me wonder if Ultron is going to have a connection to the film or that all of Marvel's robotic suits are based on Iron Man. Michael Douglas is excellent as expected, and Evangeline Lilly looks like she is going to be fun to watch, except that her hair looks strange. Also, the train gag at the end is genuinely funny, so good job. While some might say that Ant-Man is going to be Marvel's first failure, until I see the film for myself, I am still confident that Ant-Man will at least be a fun film. What do you think of the trailer? Please comment below, and let me know what you think of my screenshot album below, and whether or not you rather see them in the post or in gallery format (please let me know if it does not work).
The first Ant-Man trailer is here, the full sized one this time, and it appears to have the makings of yet another excellent Marvel film. The teaser does not show much of the film at all, and even the effects are not particularly shown in detail, so we still do not know much about the film. With that said, Paul Rudd looks great in the role, and hopefully the father-daughter relationship will add the needed heart to the film, which no other superhero flick has done before. However, with Edgar Wright off the project, I am a bit worried that the movie will not turn out as well as the other Marvel flicks. Regardless, until Marvel fails, I will not doubt that any of their movies will turn out great. However, of the upcoming Marvel films, Ant-Man has the most potential for not being as amazing as the previous Marvel films. From this trailer, I am excited. My only problem is that the film is taking quite a departure from the source material, granted, not many people actually know much about Ant-Man, so hopefully it will work out in the end. What do you think of the trailer? Please comment below and let me know.
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Yet another teaser to a teaser trailer has been released, but this Ant-Man one has a twist: the video is Ant-Sized. Seriously, the video is so tiny that you can barely see it; however, Marvel has released a full-sized version of the teaser, which I posted below. I do have to say that this Ant-Sized teaser is a hilarious idea! And normally, I would not post a teaser to a trailer, but this was funny. To see the full trailer, watch Agent Carter tonight, and I might review the first episode of Agent Carter as well, so look for that next week.
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The third and final part of my Marvel Phase 3 is here.
Avengers: Infinity War, Part 1: May 4, 2018
Joss Whedon and The Avengers are going big with a massive two part story. For one, a two part structure is a bit odd to me. Previous films with two part narratives like the Deathly Hallows have suffered in the storytelling department due to the lack of a conclusion in the first half. However, Avengers: Infinity War has one large advantage; it does not have to follow any specific source material. From the title, one can speculate that the film will deal with both Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet storyline and the resolution to the Civil War storyline. My theory is that the first half will focus more on the Civil War story, while the second half will focus on Thanos and the Infinity War. However, all of this is just my fan speculation. Until the next Avengers and the rest of the sole films, we will not know anything for certain; however, maybe some characters like Doctor Strange, Black Panther, and even the Guardians will make an appearance in one of the films.
Captain Marvel: July 6, 2018
Captain Marvel will be Marvel's first film starring female lead. Captain Marvel is a character with a rather diverse and complex history in the comics. For one, the original Captain Marvel is actually a guy. In the original comic book story, Captain Marvel (real name Mar-Vell), is a Kree spy, Ronan the Accuser's race, sent to earth. After betraying the Kree, Captain Mar-Vell becomes a hero that often joins forces with the Avengers and other cosmic teams. However, the Captain Marvel that the film will focus on is Carol Danvers, a United States Air Force officer, who is caught in the explosion of a Kree device while working with the original Captain Marvel. She later gains some of Captain Marvel's powers and becomes Ms. Marvel.
Throughout the years, Carol Danvers has had many different names for her superpowered alterego, including Binary, Warbird, and, in the current comics run, Danvers has taken the mantle of Captain Marvel. With the heavy cosmic influence of the Kree in her origin story, the film is likely to feature a Guardians of the Galaxy like setting for at least a portion of the film. Also, I am curious as to how the creators are going to work the film's story in-between the events of the Infinity War story. Another theory is that she will also join the Guardians of the Galaxy at some point. Being so far away, anything could happen between now and 2018; however, a non-powered Carol Danvers is likely to show up in one of the upcoming films (maybe Rhodey's friend).
The Inhumans: November 2, 2018
The Inhumans is yet another cosmic story that is also connected to the Kree race. Many years ago, the Kree experimented on humans to create genetically altered super-soldiers. However, after a prophecy, the Kree abandon the Inhumans, which leads them to create their own kingdom secluded from the rest of the world.
The Inhumans are similar to the X-Men's mutant in that they are born with powers; however, the key difference is that the Inhumans' powers only come after being exposed to the Terrigen Mist. The Inhuman society is setup in a strict caste system with royal bloodlines and a person's position in society is determined by before you are born. Being a genetically different race than humanity, the Inhumans often do not trust outsiders, and, occasion, clash with humanity. The comic is often compared to Game of Thrones with the royal intrigue and such. More details about the Inhumans' origin and backstory can be found in the video below.
Currently, Marvel might already be sowing the seeds of the Inhumans. Since Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch in Age of Ultron cannot be referred to as Mutants, the rumor is that they are Inhumans. Another connection is with Agents of SHIELD, *Agents of SHIELD Spoilers* because, as recent episodes have alluded, Skye might actually an Inhuman or at least a Kree. *End Spoiler* Yet another theory is that the Inhumans will connect to the Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel in some way due to their cosmic origins.
Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2: May 3, 2019
Last, but not least, is Part 2 of Avengers: Infinity War. Well, there is not much to be said that I did not already say about the first part, except that it is going to be amazing.
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If you missed it during the Agents of SHIELD episode, here is the official clip from Avengers: Age of Ultron. Generally, I do not watch clips, but I made an exception, and thankfully it does not spoil anything. Seeing the Avengers hanging out at Avengers Tower trying to lift Thor's hammer is exactly the reason why the Avengers worked so well, the character dynamic and interaction are stellar. My only minor complaint with the clip is that even though the hammer moves a bit when Cap tries to lift it, Cap should be able to lift, unless this is a setup for him lifting it later in the film. On the subject of Thor's hammer, theoretically robots can lift Mjölnir, but not use its power. Also, James Spader is still positively amazing as Ultron. Other than that, this clip is a really fun teaser for Age of Ultron. What do you think? Please comment below and let me know what you think of it.
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After the teaser trailer a couple of weeks ago, Marvel releases the full version of the trailer. Of course, this is an extended version of the first teaser, so there is not a ton of new footage, but yeah, I am still ridiculously hyped for Age of Ultron! One interesting development is that we finally see the face of the mystery woman at the party, but who is she? All we can tell is that she is Asian, and I cannot think of any Asian characters that she could be playing. Other new clips from the trailer that includes a better look at Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch's powers. James Spader continues to blow my mind as Ultron. Maybe he will end up being the best villain since Darth Vader even!
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My breakdown of Marvel Phase 3 continues with a look Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Thor: Ragnarok, and Black Panther.
Guardians of the Galaxy 2: May 5, 2017
After James Gunn hit it out of the park with the first Guardians of the Galaxy being the highest grossing film at the US box office, it should be no surprise that Guardians of the Galaxy 2 will be released during the early May spot that Marvel has taken for years to come. Unlike the rest of the Phase 3 sequels, Guardians is going for the simple numerical addition to the title, instead of something like "Civil War" or "Ragnarok." Considering Guardians' heavy 1980's influence, going with the numerical title seems to fit. Rumors abound about of the film's plot ranging from new additions to the team including Adam Warlock or even Iron Man! While adding Iron Man to the team is a bit farfetched, other possible additions could include Angela, who started on the pages of Image Comics’ Spawn franchise. However, in comics, Angela has been introduced in the current Marvel universe as Thor's long lost sister and current member of the Guardians in the comics. Personally, I believe there is little need of additions to the Guardians team, since they all worked so brilliantly in the film.
With Thanos and the Infinity Saga looming closer, Guardians plot is likely to more directly involve Thanos and the search for Star Lord's father. With the Avengers film being titled "Infinity War" there is even a possibility that the Guardians will team up with the Avengers at some point to stop Thanos.
Thor: Ragnarok: July 28, 2017
For those not familiar with the mythology or comics, Ragnarok refers to two different things. The original meaning of Ragnarok refers to the Asgardian apocalypse, where all things come to an end, which is started by Loki in the comics. However, in the comics, Ragnarok also refers to the cyborg/clone of Thor, which goes rogue. My theory is that Ultron might create a cyborg/clone of Thor, which will be revealed at the end of the film, and thus, the cyborg, with Loki at the throne of Asgard, will begin the apocalyptic Ragnarok cycle. Another theory is that the story will center around a more classic interpretation of the Ragnarok cycle with Asgard coming to an end. Currently, no director is attached, but anything involving Tom Hiddleston is never a bad thing.
Black Panther: November 3, 2017
Marvel will be bringing us the first superhero film to star a black lead with Black Panther. In fact, the original Black Panther comic was the first mainstream comic book to feature a black superhero, so it is fitting that he also becomes the first character to receive a big screen adaptation.
Also, the character is set to make his debut in Captain America: Civil War, and I have a theory about when and how. The original comic followed T'Challa, the King of the fictional country of Wakanda, who takes up the mantle of the Black Panther, protector of his people. Due to a meteorite made of the metal vibranium, the substance that Cap's shield is made of, Wakanda is a highly advanced country, but it is also closed off from the rest of the world to protect its valuable resources. My theory about T'Challa's role in Captain America: Civil War is that he will repair Cap's broken shield, which you can see broken in the Age of Ultron trailer, since that has happened several times in the comics. As for the Black Panther film, Andy Serkis is seen in the Age of Ultron trailer with a look that is surprisingly similar to the Black Panther's first adversary, Ulysses Klaw, who will probably be working for HYDRA in the film. Of course, this is only a theory.
Chadwick Boseman is set to play the title character, and since Idris Elba already plays Heimdall in the Thor films, Boseman was my personal favorite for the role. Marvel does it again; they please the fan with every decision made. Boseman's performance in 42 last year proved to me that he definitely has the acting ability to play the role, providing he can pull off the educated South Africa/British like accent.
Black Panther is a character that I have been hoping to see on the big screen for quite some time now, and it is great to see Marvel moving forward with his character.
Marvel thrilled many fans with their announcement of nine new films to kick off Phase 3 of their cinematic universe, and I am here to give you the details on what to expect. Also, below each film title is the official title card released at the panel last week.
Captain America: Civil War: May 6, 2016
The adaptation of the Marvel Civil War storyline has rumored for a long time and now it is official. The Marvel Civil War story is based on a comic run between July 2006 and January 2007, where the government, namely SHIELD, attempts to register all superhumans within the United States after several incidents involving superpowered individuals killed hundreds of people. Some heroes, like Tony Stark, Hank Pym (Ant-Man), and Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), sided with the government registration of heroes, referred to as "Capes" by the public. However, Captain America, being a proponent of freedom, sided with the Anti-Registration forces, along with heroes like Luke Cage, Winter Soldier, Doctor Strange, and Nick Fury sided with Cap's Anti-Registration force.
Starting the Civil War in the Captain America film is an intriguing idea, and considering that this year's Winter Soldier film played a large part in the overall MCU (Marvel-Cinematic-Universe), starting the Civil War in Cap's film makes sense. Assumably, in the aftermath of Age of Ultron, Tony will use his private security force to enforce a government Superhuman Registration Act, since SHIELD's power and size is greatly diminished. In the comics, Maria Hill actually betrays Fury and becomes Director of SHIELD. With Coulson the new Director of SHIELD, my guess is that Hill will be leading Stark's Registration force, since she already works for him. Essentially, Tony, and his cohorts, will be the antagonist of the film, which should create a unique, and hopefully compelling, dynamic for the film.
The Russo Brothers are set to direct the film, and considering their near flawless work on The Winter Soldier, there is little doubt that the film will deliver. Of Phase 3, Captain America: Civil War is easily the one that I am most excited about.
Doctor Strange: November 4, 2016
If you read last week's post, which you can find here, Benedict Cumberbatch will likely be playing Doctor Strange in the upcoming film. Doctor Strange is a bit of a wildcard for Marvel. While even the Asgardian magic has been explained by science to some degree, Doctor Strange is deeply rooted in the world of magic and fantasy, which is going to be a large departure for Marvel compared to their previous efforts. Scott Derrickson is set to director, and with his horror film background, maybe Marvel wants Doctor Strange to be more of a dark horror film to some degree with strong fantasy/magic elements. In terms of effective drama, Doctor Strange has one of the more compelling and interesting origin stories, although I do not plan to spoil that for those that familiar with his origin story.
Also note that even though I tried to be as accurate as possible in regards to the comic, but, of course, there is no guarantee of 100% accuracy.
What films are you most excited about? Please comment below and be sure to check back tomorrow for my review of Back to the Future and on Friday for the continuation of my Marvel Phase 3 breakdown.
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Marvel announces nine upcoming films in Phase 3, including the Civil War story in Captain America 3, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, and Marvel's first film with a female lead, Captain Marvel. Unfortunately, I do not have enough time to write out a full detailed look at each film, but expect further details about Marvel Phase 3 next week. Needless to say that I am beyond excited!
The Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer is here, and it is awesome! Now this is how you make a teaser trailer. It shows enough material to make everyone excited, while not spoiling too much. After watching the trailer, I was literally babbling like an idiot. Marvel never ceases to impress with yet another exciting trailer for the most anticipated film of 2015.
James Spader providing the narration is simply amazing, and considering his performance on the Blacklist, I have no doubts that Ultron will be the best movie villain since Loki. Visually, Ultron is perfectly brought to life. It is clear from his appearance that Ultron features elements of Stark's armor, yet it is still different. Interestingly, the trailer uses a creepy version of the song "I've Got No Strings" from Disney's Pinocchio, which is a rather brilliant metaphor for Ultron freeing himself.
Other highlights of the trailer include Cap's broken shield, Hulk and Black Widow having a moment, Thor choking Tony, and, of course, the freaking Hulk Buster armor! Another unexpected surprise is Andy Serkis. We knew that he helped Mark Ruffalo with the motion capture for the Hulk, but he appears to be playing a role in live-action, although that role has yet to be revealed.
Obvious, I am majorly excited for Age of Ultron. What do you think of the trailer? Please comment below and let me know.
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New posters for the upcoming The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies, Ant-Man, and Mad Max: Fury Road have been revealed! Comic-Con is now over, but not a lot has happened. Yesterday you saw the new Avengers posters, and here are the rest of the notable ones revealed during Comic-Con.
"The Defining Chapter" is what the tagline of the poster states, and while it is not audacious like the Guardian of the Galaxy's "You're Welcome" tagline, it is actually a little cliched. Regardless, hopefully this will be the defining chapter as the final film in the trilogy will be even better than the first two. I am still wondering where is the trailer?! Not that it actually matters since I am going to see the movie regardless, but I am still curious. Also, "The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies" is still as incredibly unruly as ever.
While more of concept art than a true poster, Ant-Man's new poster is definitely cool. At Comic-Con some very strange reveals such as Evangeline Lilly playing Hank Pym's daughter, Hope Van-Dyne, instead of who we assumed she would play, Janet Van-Dyne, aka the Wasp. When all the details are officially released and make sense, I will probably post about it, but until then, we shall see if Marvel can salvage Ant-Man after Edgar Wright leaving the project.
The Mad Max trilogy is something that I have been meaning to watch for years now, but I have yet to get around to doing so. However, maybe the upcoming Tom Hardy reboot will turn out better than the other 80s reboots, considering that the same director behind the original films is directing the new one, which certainly sets it apart. Maybe when the new one rolls around, I will watch and review the original trilogy.
At the Comic-Con, Marvel has released more details on Age of Ultron, as well as amazing new posters that combine to create one epic Avengers Assembling collage. Also at the Comic-Con panel, some footage from the film was released, which featured some great humor and a darker tone towards the end. I do not want to spoil what was shown at Comic-Con, because, from what I have read, it shows some possible spoilery content. However, the response from the viewers was most definitely positive, and these new posters show a surprising amount of detail about Age of Ultron as well.
For those not familiar, the robots that the Avengers are fighting in the poster, which is my new desktop background, are Ultron's army of drones. Also, Hawkeye seems to be having a bit of trouble in the bottom right corner.
Of the new posters, Quicksilver's is probably the most intriguing, and not for the reasons you might expect. If you look at the top middle right there is a flying humanoid. Anyone familiar with the comics will quickly notice that the flying humanoid is none other than the Vision. In Age of Ultron, The Vision (picture below) will be played by Paul Bettany, aka Jarvis, which means that at some point in the film, Jarvis will be turned into The Vision from the comics, and the look of the character appears to be almost exactly like the comics.
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