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Moon Knight director Mohamed Diab has promised a “satisfying” ending to the Marvel series – along with a few “twists and turns” in the plot.The series focuses on Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), an unassuming gift shop employee who hasn’t yet realised why his life is so chaotic. The mind-bending adventure series, based on a series of Marvel comics dating back to 1975, is set to conclude next Wednesday (May 4) on Disney+.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Diab, praised Isaac’s “magnificent” performance of both Steven and Marc in the show, which explores Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).“His performance is unbelievable,” Diab says.

James Gunn has defended Chris Pratt against calls to recast his character Star-Lord in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe.The Guardians Of The Galaxy director responded to a side-by-side photo comparison of Pratt and Patrick Wilson posted by a fan, captioned: “Marvel. Hear me out.

RuPaul’s Drag Race at a gay bar in New York.The actor visited the Metropolitan Bar in Brooklyn with his wife Elvira Lind on Friday (April 22), as shown in footage captured on her Instagram.He was also spotted by fans watching the finale, as Angeria Paris VanMichaels, Bosco, Daya Betty, Lady Camden and Willow Pill competed to be named America’s next drag superstar.“While watching the Drag Race finale at a gay bar in Brooklyn, a bearded man pushed past me, stood next to me, and cheered on the show. It was Oscar Isaac,” an attendee tweeted.You can check out the footage below.Oscar Isaac watching the RuPaul's Drag Race finale.

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness has been banned in Saudi Arabia over the inclusion of a queer character in the film.The new Marvel sequel focused on Benedict Cumberbatch‘s titular character is due to roll out globally at the beginning of next month.However, following rumours of a ban, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the film now won’t be released in Saudi Arabia, with Kuwait reportedly also set to ban it. Advanced tickets are no longer available in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar, though are still in the United Arab Emirates.The censorship appears to be over the inclusion of the character America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), who is gay in the comic source material.There is often strong censorship on films with LGBTQ+ content in the Gulf as homosexuality is still illegal across the region.Recent Marvel film Eternals was previously banned in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar over a same-sex kiss scene between married couple Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry) and Ben (Haaz Sleiman), with Disney reportedly refusing to edit out the moment upon request from local censors.Star Angelina Jolie subsequently addressed the news, telling news.com.au: “I’m sad for [those audiences].

Marvel‘s Moon Knight have opened up about the show’s spectacular ending to episode four.The series focuses on Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), an unassuming gift shop employee who hasn’t yet realised why his life is so chaotic, based on a series of Marvel comics dating back to 1975.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson described the cliffhanger as “a gift of the script” that came from “wanting to do the least expected thing and completely disorient the audience, while also being completely true to the character that we’ve built over four episodes.”In the interview, Isaac described the episode’s climax as “a total mind melt that happens when you realise the possibility that everything you’ve been watching is not what you thought it was.”Responding to a sequence of events that NME described as offering “a lot of answers, a lot more questions and an ending so weird it throws the rest of the series into complete chaos,” Moorhead said: “We’ve talked about this scene feeling like it’s underwater, not just because he’s been sedated, but because the entire audience has just been subjected to an entire worldview shift of what this show is.“Why is there a weird Indiana Jones knockoff movie right in the middle of Moon Knight?”Addressing one of the ending’s more surreal moments, Benson said: “It’s funny. We only had one or maybe two shots with this [hippo] character.

Thor: Love and Thunder has arrived – check it out below.The Marvel film, which arrives on July 8, will see Chris Hemsworth return once more as the Nordic god of thunder.It shows Thor walking away from being a warrior after Avengers: Endgame and seems to pick up from the end of where that film left us. Thor appears to be travelling with the Guardians of the Galaxy who we also see in the trailer.At one point early in the trailer, Thor announces that his “superhero-ing days are over.”Elsewhere, there’s a brief glimpse of Tessa Thompson returning as Valkyrie and we see a first look image of Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster with Thor’s hammer.Watch the trailer here:Meanwhile, Taika Waititi has called the upcoming movie the “craziest” film he’s ever made.Speaking to Empire about the forthcoming film, the director said: “Well, just between (me and) you and the readers, I’ve done some crazy shit in my life. I’ve lived, like, 10 lifetimes.

Will Poulter told ET about filming, in which he stars as Adam Warlock. As filming has continued on the third installment of the saga, writer and director James Gunn has been sharing lots of behind-the-scenes moments from the set, including a blurry first look at the 29-year-old actor as Warlock.

James Bond franchise for not including any sex scenes in No Time To Die.The Benedetta director shared his thoughts on the 007 films following the news that Daniel Craig will be retiring from the role, saying many Hollywood studio films today are sexless.“It’s about crashing and blowing up,” Verhoeven said of franchises like 007, in an interview with The Sunday Times.“Sometimes these movies are fun, but the narrative tells you nothing about us now. I don’t see any other thought in Marvel or Bond movies.”Verhoeven shared his thoughts on what his own Bond film would look like, saying “I’d go back to reality” with “cars that don’t leap up into the sky.”The filmmaker went on to criticise No Time To Die for scrapping any intimate scenes between Bond, after praising the ones in Craig’s debut as 007 in Casino Royale.“There was always sex in Bond!” Verhoeven said.

Spider-Man.The actor said in a recent interview that, while he reckons he would suit the role, the moment has probably passed now.When asked by Insider if he was interested in doing superhero movies, Radcliffe said that he’s “not rushing to”.“Like everything, if it was cool and weird and different and had something that I really loved about it, then absolutely, I would do that,” he told the publication on Saturday (April 2) ahead the SXSW Film Festival premiere of his new film The Lost City.“The one I would be a natural fit for has now been done by three very good actors,” Radcliffe added. “Tom Holland is incredible and no one could ever replace him, so I’ll let that one go.”Despite not naming the Marvel character, Radcliffe was referring to Spider-Man and the fact that Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Holland have all played the superhero.Maguire played the role in Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007).

Ironheart TV series will be the first to bring a transgender character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The TV series coming to Disney+ has already cast Dominique Thorne (Judas And The Black Messiah, If Beale Street Could Talk) as genius inventor Riri Williams in Ironheart, an original series about the creator of the most advanced suit of armour since Iron Man.Now, a casting call seen by POC Culture says the studio is looking for a “Black, Latina or Afro-Latina transgender woman who is around 18-22 years old” to play a character who is “unapologetically nerdy” with a “mystical bent and unique sense of humour”.Ironheart is expected to release in 2023, though no confirmation has been given.Over the years Marvel has slowly introduced LGBTQ+ characters within its universe.Last year, Chloé Zhao’s Eternals film introduced the first openly gay superhero in the MCU with Phastos, played by Brian Tyree Henry. And Loki’s fluid gender identity and bisexuality were confirmed in his popular Disney+ series last year.Tessa Thompson’s character of Valkyrie has also been confirmed as part of the community.

Marvel‘s latest film Morbius has responded to negative reviews.Daniel Espinosa has addressed the movie’s poor reception, which has been largely panned by critics. NME gave it a one-star rating, writing that “even the most committed Marvel fan could drop dead from boredom”.Now, Espinosa has spoken after the film’s opening weekend.

Deadline notes, the action-packed filmhas dethroned from its spot as the third highest-grossing movie in history. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, Alfred Molina, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, is available for pre-order now on Amazon Prime Video and Vudu. The digital copy comes loaded with a ton of special features.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 has already broken a world record, with the film still 13 months away from release.Introduced in 2014, the franchise currently centres around Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Drax The Destroyer (Dave Bautista) Groot (Vin Diesel) Rocket (Bradley Cooper) and Gamora (Zoe Saldana). By the end of Avengers Endgame, the team also included Nebula (Karen Gillan) and Mantis (Pom Klementieff).Director James Gunn provided an update on progress of filming the highly anticipated Vol.

Jared Leto reportedly slowed down production on Morbius by insisting that he stay in character and continue to use his crutches during bathroom breaks.In an interview with Uproxx, the film’s director Daniel Espinosa confirmed that the crew eventually chose to push Leto to the bathroom in a wheelchair in order to speed up the process.Leto plays the anti-hero Dr. Michael Morbius in the movie.

, the latest MCU series on Disney+, stars Oscar Isaac as the titular superhero with dissociative identity disorder who shares a psychic connection with Egyptian god Khonshu. While Moon Knight has multiple personalities – Marc Spector, Steven Grant and Mr.

GQ, the actor said he was worried about the future of productions that aren’t driven by director’s ideas.He said: “I get scared when things get less director-driven. I’m scared of streaming, I can’t stand the word content.“It starts to make me feel like we’re devising a world like Wall-E where people drink smoothies and just press play. I don’t want to be a part of that.”Hawke, who is starring in upcoming new Marvel series Moon Knight, went on to say a  conversation with his daughter Maya – one of the stars of Stranger Things – helped him to resolve the difference between what he saw as director-driven, crafted films and “content”.He continued: “My daughter Maya said something really wise about it.

Moon Knight is reportedly working on a new Marvel project.As reported in Deadline, Sabir Pirzada will work on a new adaptation of superhero ‘Nova’.The character first appeared in Marvel Comics 46 years ago. Nova – or Richard Rider – is a member of the intergalactic police force called Nova Cops.In the comics, Nova has crossed paths with the Guardians Of The Galaxy and the secret Avengers, meaning there is potential to cross over with other Marvel films.It is not known yet whether Nova will be developed into a feature film or a limited series for Disney+.NME has reached out to Marvel for comment.Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige ha previously told ComicBook that Nova was set to appear in early drafts of James Gunn’s Guardians Of The Galaxy.“If we have a big board with a bunch of characters that have more immediate potential, Nova is on that board,” he told the publication.“Because of the connection to the Guardians universe, because there are more than one examples to pull from in the comics that are interesting.

Spider-Man: No Way Home.The actors, who each played the neighbourhood superhero in a different iteration of the character, reflected on the first encounter in the latest Marvel film.“There was just such an open-hearted coming together, embracing each other and supporting each other,” Maguire told Digital Spy. “It was really beautiful.”Garfield added: “Tom, Zendaya, Jacob [Batalon] and Jon [Watts], it was like me and Tobey arrived and all of their arms were just open in a way that felt respectful, really caring, really loving and gave us a lot of freedom to create what we wanted to create.”In other Spider-Man news, Kirsten Dunst said she isn’t ruling out a return to the comic universe to reprise her role as Mary Jane Watson, which she played alongside Maguire.She told Deadline: “There’s still time.

Moon Knight wasn’t originally in the script.The American actor plays a mercenary suffering with dissociative identity disorder in the upcoming Marvel series. Along with the personalities of mercenary Marc Spector and vigilante Moon Knight, one of them is a British man named Steven Grant.Isaac’s British take on Grant however wasn’t originally pitched by Marvel, with the actor convincing Marvel boss Kevin Feige to go with his interpretation.Speaking to the Radio Times, Isaac said: “It wasn’t necessarily written that way at all.

, Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest spinoff about a superhero with dissociative identity disorder, Oscar Isaac plays two characters, Steven Grant and Marc Spector, who inhabit the same person. And over the course of the six-part series, Isaac is seen as both personalities, who often engage one another through mirrors or other reflective surfaces, especially when fighting for control over their body.

Angela Bassett is excited for fans to see what the cast and crew of have been working on. The 63-year-old actress shared an update on the upcoming Marvel film during an appearance on  on Monday. When DeGeneres brought up the sequel, noting that it must be difficult to work on the project after the death of former lead Chadwick Boseman, who played King T'Challa in the first film and died in August 2020 at the age of 43 after a private battle with cancer.

Deadline notes, the action-packed filmhas dethroned from its spot as the third highest-grossing movie in history. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, Alfred Molina, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, is available for pre-order now on Amazon Prime Video and Vudu. The digital copy comes loaded with a ton of special features.

Andrew Garfield has spoken out over Spider-Man: No Way Home being largely snubbed at this year’s Oscars, saying he is “satisfied” by the huge audience response.The Marvel blockbuster was released to huge success late last year, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2021 and the sixth highest-grossing of all time.Studio Sony Pictures subsequently threw their weight behind an Academy Awards campaign for Best Picture, though the film ended up only landing a Visual Effects nod.Addressing the ‘snub’, Garfield – who reprised his role as Peter Parker in No Way Home – told The Daily Telegraph: “I don’t know. I mean, it’s the sixth biggest movie in the history of movies.“Making a film that a gajillion people want to see together is a miracle.

Jared Leto isn't worried about how people are going to interpret his remarks — but he's certainly going to stand by them, despite possible push-back.The Oscar winner recently spoke with ET's Will Marfuggi about his long-awaited and oft-delayed Marvel/Sony project, and he addressed the growing debate sparked by a remark he made in a recent interview with about big-budget superhero films.«I pretty much just bury my head in the sand, say a lot of stupid s**t and then let everybody go have fun with it,» said Leto, with a laugh, explaining that he didn't know his comments had stirred a lot of chatter in online film circles and among Marvel fans. «But I would say it again. I mean, are people upset with it? Do they agree with it? What are they, confused about it?»During a profile for, Leto said, «If it wasn’t for Marvel films, I don’t even know if theaters would exist… It doesn’t seem like there’s room for everyone, and that starts to become a little heartbreaking.»According to the star, it's all a matter of basic economics.«If you look at the box office and what people are buying tickets for, I worked at movie theater as a kid, OK, and I'm talking about what's actually generating revenue to keep the buildings open and the people employed and the ecosystem thriving,» Leto told ET.

Andrew Garfield received a second Oscar nomination for his luminous performance in the Netflix film “Tick, Tick… Boom!” directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Garfield brings a warm earnestness and passionate vocal skills to the role of writer and composer Jonathan Larson.

Spider-Man spin-off film Madame Web.The Euphoria actress, who joins lead star Dakota Johnson in the movie, has been confirmed for the project in an undisclosed role [via Deadline].In the Marvel comics, Madame Web is an elderly woman with neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis. She’s connected to a life-support system that resembles the web of a spider, earning her the nickname Madame Web.The character doesn’t fight any villains in the comics due to her condition and age.

Marvel Studios have added their voice to the debate surrounding the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill in the US, saying the company “strongly denounces” any legislation that affects the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.The Republican-led bill, formally known as Parental Rights in Education, bans discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten to third grade classes (aged 8-9). It argued that conversations around identity should be handled by parents, not schools.A statement shared by Marvel Studios on social media read: “We strongly denounce any and ALL legislation that infringes on the basic human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Deadline notes, the action-packed filmhas dethroned from its spot as the third highest-grossing movie in history. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, Alfred Molina, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, is available for pre-order now on Amazon Prime Video and Vudu. The digital copy comes loaded with a ton of special features.

Ms Marvel has just been released by Disney – check it out below.The forthcoming series will introduce Kamala Khan/Ms Marvel to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and will be released this summer.Newcomer Iman Vellani will play Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teenager based in New Jersey who becomes the titular Ms. Marvel.The series was written by Bisha K.

is the latest original MCU series to make its way to Disney+. Ahead of its June premiere, the streaming platform debuted the trailer and poster for the upcoming superhero saga starring Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, aka Ms.

Deadline notes, the action-packed filmhas dethroned from its spot as the third highest-grossing movie in history. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, Alfred Molina, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, is available for pre-order now on Amazon Prime Video and Vudu.

Benedict Cumberbatch has said the upcoming Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness will be as successful as Spider-Man: No Way Home.Following its release in December, Tom Holland’s third Spider-Man film became the first Hollywood film to gross over $1bn since 2019, reaching the milestone in just 12 days. By January it had become the sixth highest grossing film of all time at the box office, collecting a huge $1.69billion (£1.25bn).But according to Cumberbatch, who plays the titular Doctor Strange, the upcoming The Multiverse Of Madness could be just as big.“It’s a big, big movie,” he told Empire (via Screenrant).

Guardians of the Galaxy experience.The immersive cinema company will be bringing the Marvel-themed night out to London this August, with tickets going on sale next week.Secret Cinema will include locations from both MCU films, including Contraxia, the Kyln, and encourages visitors to join the Ravagers and avoid attacks from the Nova Corps.“Guardians of the Galaxy is an iconic franchise, and it’s been an absolute pleasure to work alongside the creative teams to bring the spectacular world to life in a new way,” said Secret Cinema CEO Max Alexander in a statement.“Guests will be transported to the far reaches of the galaxy and experience an evening like no other as they interact with characters in a storyline unique to them against a backdrop of sensational special effects.“Whether they want to lead their Clan to resounding victory over their scavenger foes, or just to revel in the pleasures to be found on Contraxia, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”Tickets for Secret Cinema presents Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy – The Live Immersive Experience will go on sale next Monday (March 14), with prices starting at £59. Click here for more information.

Ridley Scott and Francis Ford Coppola have all criticised modern superhero films to various degrees. The latter, last month, said they’re all based on the same “prototype” that is “made over and over and over again”.Jackson, who plays Nick Fury in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, addressed the criticism in an interview with The Times.“All movies are valid,” Jackson said. “Some go to the cinema to be moved dearly.

Benedict Cumberbatch knows how to keep secrets. The actor showed off his tight-lipped tenacity on Sunday at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards while speaking with ET about the many fan theories that have popped up since the trailer dropped for his upcoming blockbuster, While speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner about the theories — which included speculation about an evil version of Doctor Strange, the involvement of the Illuminati, unannounced cameos and much more — the celebrated actor made a series of various, cryptic expressions to the camera.«I'm just trying to pull faces as clues that will then be turned over on the internet,» Cumberbatch explained, teasingly.

Benedict Cumberbatch knows how to keep secrets. The actor showed off his tight-lipped tenacity on Sunday at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards while speaking with ET about the many fan theories that have popped up since the trailer dropped for his upcoming blockbuster, While speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner about the theories — which included speculation about an evil version of Doctor Strange, the involvement of the Illuminati, unannounced cameos and much more — the celebrated actor made a series of various, cryptic expressions to the camera.«I'm just trying to pull faces as clues that will then be turned over on the internet,» Cumberbatch explained, teasingly.