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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ hulks out for an $88.5M weekend
A debut this big would usually be good, but not for the MCU. Or the ‘Captain America’ movies.
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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a disappointing, disjointed MCU entry
Anthony Mackie deserved better. PLUS: Lots of Lorne Michaels chatter, a trailer for the live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ remake, and the Oscar campaign for Tim Robinson in ‘Friendship’ begins now.
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The Avengers aren’t coming, but a new ‘Thunderbolts*’ trailer premieres during the Super Bowl
The Eagles crushed the Chiefs. Kendrick Lamar buried Drake. And Marvel’s upcoming film leads a batch of teasers.
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A fantastic first trailer for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
Marvel nailed it. PLUS: Trailers for ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ and ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines,’ a ‘HIMYM’ podcast is on the way, and Uncle O’Grimacey returns.
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The Monthly January 2025
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
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Is ‘the magic of the multiverse’ the key to a Black Panther recast?
It’s been more than four years since Chadwick Boseman’s death. Marvel may be ready to find a new T’Challa. PLUS: The ‘Reacher’ trailer finds an even bigger dude, ‘Bluey’ Lego sets are on the way, and what’s going on with Will Smith and ‘The Matrix’?
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Will the new year be a good year for the MCU?
Marvel Studios will release three big movies in 2025. PLUS: ‘The Batman’ pushed back, ‘Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ swings a new trailer, and James Bond drama.
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Disney recycles Chris Evans and ‘Tangled’
The MCU pillar returns for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ while the animated classic will get a live-action remake. PLUS: ‘Hot Ones’ finds a buyer, ‘Severance’ and ‘28 Years Later’ get trailers, and who’s playing Jabba’s son?
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The Monthly November 2024
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
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‘Agatha All Along’ and the Witches’ Road reach their end
The Disney+ series wrapped up in spectacular fashion. PLUS: Jon Stewart sticks around, Marvel’s 2025 preview, and Dave Chappelle isn’t hosting the post-election ‘SNL.’
Popculturology • The Monthly
The Monthly September 2024
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
Popculturology • Special Edition
‘Moana 2’! ‘Incredibles 3’! Nine Inch Nails? Let’s talk the D23 reveals
Disney rolled out a bunch of new titles and trailers at its studio expo on Friday night.