Marvel Risingaims to create superhero stories for a new generation of female fans

Marvel, Squirrel Girl, Ghost-Spider (a.k.a. Spider-Gwen), Quake, Patriot, and Inferno. Later this summer, Marvel will launch a series of animated shorts titledMarvel Rising: Initiation. Marvel Studios Marvel Risingwill kick off Thursday with panel at San Diego Comic-Con. These conversations informed elements ofMarvel Risinganimation, especially when it came to character designs. Were very interested in their opinions and they had a lot to say, Lane says. Marvel Studios One thing many girls were asking for was different body types....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Michael Morris

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige on the future ofBlack Panther,Captain Marvel,X-Men —and beyond

To read more onAvengers: Infinity War, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly on stands now. For most kids, these might be distractions. For Kevin Feige, they were tools hed someday use to reshape pop culture storytelling. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images When she made 2000sX-Men, she gave Feige an associate producer credit because the kid was invaluable. He knew comic book lore the way Bruce Banner knows where to get durable purple pants....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Christie Davila

Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb talks future ofDefenders, small-screen projects

They may play out inotherways, in ways that perhaps we have yet to reveal. It doesnt mean that its off the table. And it doesnt mean that it even has to be with the original characters that were in the firstDefenders. Credit: Sarah Shatz/Netflix Any moves for a third season?That endingis practically begging for it.Speak to our friends at Netflix. Were just waiting for the answer. The shows been out of aweek....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Michelle Williams

Marvel veteran Brian Michael Bendis to write Superman comics for DC

Veteran Marvel comic writer Brian Michael Bendis is taking on one of DCs flagship titles: Superman. Back in November, DC Comics shocked fans with the announcement thatthey had signed Bendis to an exclusive deal. Indeed, the publisher officially announced on Thursday that Bendis would be writing their biggest character of all. Credit: Jim Lee/DC; Rich Polk/Getty Images Bendis will even introduce a new villain with mysterious knowledge about the destruction of Supermans home planet Krypton....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Jordan Anderson

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.stars share their audition stories

Chloe Bennet (Skye/Daisy Johnson) “My first audition was technically for Simmons. I found that tape recently. It’s the worst thing I’ve ever seen. Bob D’Amico/ABC Elizabeth Henstridge (Jemma Simmons) “My audition, I dressed like a nun, basically. I had a long gray skirt, a high blouse. Then the one when I was with Iain [de Caestecker] was just so fun. Justin Lubin/ABC via Getty Images; ABC We tested together and it was more like a work session....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Dr. James Hobbs

Marvel's Cloak & Dagger: Jaime Zevallos and Emma Lahana's characters are revealed

Marvel comic book fans might recognize these next two characters. Get a first look at Father Delgado below: Next up, Lahana will play Detective Brigid OReilly. Brigid believes in justice and doesnt think that anyone should be above it, including other cops. Credit: Alfonso Bresciani/Freeform (2) Brigid goes on to become a vigilante named Mayhem. (Theres no word yet on whether this Brigid will follow that same path in the TV series....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · David Barnes

Marvel's Daredevilbinge recap: Let's talk about season 3

He’s eventually dumped out of a sewage pipe, where a cab driver finds him. His friends, of course, assume he must be dead. After that, though, he wants Karen to move on. Credit: Nicole Rivelli/Netflix Matt, though, isn’t interested in playing that game anymore. In his words, “Job was a py. I suffered willingly…well, not anymore.” Even after getting his clock cleaned, Matt decides to take his old black costume out for a spin....

May 1, 2025 · 11 min · 2227 words · Charles Smith

Marvel's Daredevilboss on season 3's epic one-take fight scene

Warning: This article contains spoilers from episodes 1-6 ofMarvels Daredevilseason 3. Read at your own risk! Marvels Daredevilhas outdone itself with its latest hallway fight sceneTM. Credit: David Lee/Netflix That was something no one had ever done before at Marvel. It really was a team sport. There were dozens of stuntmen involved. The fact that they pulled it off is just mind-blowing. It is a true oner. In his mind, the episode 4 scene achieves that goal of reflecting character....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Crystal Taylor

Marvel's Iron Fistfinale recap: Battle for the iron fist

Can a cool finale save an entire season? Thats the question Im left asking myself now that Ive reached the end ofIron Fistseason 2. So, lets dive into what happened. Credit: Linda Kallerus/Netflix Her glowing white fist made me so excited! Alas, she cant enjoy this newfound power since its not all hers, yet. Davos uses the iron fist to escape before Colleen can get her hands back on him....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Yvonne Fox

Marvel's Jessica Jones: David Tennant's Kilgrave returns to torment Jessica in season 2 first look

Looks like Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) is going to need a stiff drink. Hes such a part of her construction and her dilemma, showrunner Melissa Rosenberg says. I think just having him come back and be that mirror again is really important. David Giesbrecht/Netflix And Kilgraves lingering presence wont be Jessicas only problem in season 2. Jessica is in a pretty dark headspace when we meet her at the top of season 2....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Brandon Mays

Marvel's Jessica Jones: Janet McTeer teases her mysterious, pivotal season 2 role

A version of this story appears in the latest issue ofEntertainment Weekly, on newsstands now. Theres someone new in Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) orbit, but is she friend or foe? It was a very physical character, she hints. Credit: David Giesbrecht/Netflix To play somebody with her kind ofissueswas something Id never done before. She pauses, trying to come up with the right, spoiler-free words. The way she looks at life is a littleskewed....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Tracy Elliott

Marvel's Jessica Jonesprepares for the end in final season trailer

Everybodys a got a story,Krysten Ritters titular P.I. says in the promo. A beginning, a middle, an end. David Giesbrecht/Netflix Shes actually really stepped into the position that her mother had hoped for her. She still experiences fear, makes some questionable [decisions]. However, the two sisters cant stay apart for too long. This is someone who has worked very hard himself. But hes a very twisted dude. Rosenberg adds that the character of Salinger was half-formed until they cast Bobb....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Jennifer Jones

Marvel's Jessica Jonesshowrunner answers burning questions about the ending, season 2's biggest twists

Was Trish justified in doing what she did? Why did [SPOILER] have to die? Who wrote ‘I Want Your Cray Cray’? Credit: Mike Pont/WireImage; David Giesbrecht/Netflix WARNING: The following contains spoilers from season 2 ofMarvels Jessica Jones. Read at your own risk! In season 2, Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) faced the, well,motherlode of threats. David Giesbrecht/Netflix (Oh, Trish.) Yet, just when Alisa and Jessica are finally having a heart-to-heart, Alisa gets shot and by Trish....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Shannon Sullivan