Marvel

'Thor: Ragnarok' could cap record year for Marvel

Washington - AFP

It may not get the same affection lavished on "Iron Man" or "Captain America," but the "Thor" franchise looks set to complete a record year for Marvel on its opening weekend. Bolstered by glowing early reviews, "Thor: Ragnarok" -- the third instalment of the God of Thunder's intergalactic exploits -- is projected to take $90 to $100 million from FridayRead more

'Predator' Weinstein will get comeuppance

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

As Karl Urban sits down with AFP in Beverly Hills to discuss his starring role in Marvel's latest superhero juggernaut "Thor Ragnarok," there is a Harvey Weinstein-shaped elephant in the room. Across Hollywood, filmmakers and their actors are being pressed for their reaction to the growing scandal engulfing the 65-year-old movie mogul, who has been accused of the harassment andRead more

Netflix acquires comic book creator Millarworld

Washington - AFP

Netflix announced Monday it was acquiring comic book publisher Millarworld, creator of popular series including "Kick-Ass" and "Kingsman." The first-ever acquisition by the US streaming media giant will give it the portfolio created by Scottish creator Mark Millar, who previously worked at Marvel. Netflix said in a statement the deal was part of the company's effort "to work directly withRead more

Hollywood honors Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Stan Lee, whose Marvel superheroes have dominated popular culture for half a century, was honored Tuesday when he plunged his hands and feet into cement at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theater. In a typically colorful comment, the 94-year-old comic book legend -- whose characters include Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor -- joked that he "would have askedRead more

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ film review: Best Spidey movie to date

London - Muslimchronicle

Homecoming has all the elements of a blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, including the unmissable Stan Lee cameo. But what separates Homecoming from the rest of the 15 films that have so far taken place within the MCU ambit, is that it’s a film that works completely on its own. Made with distinct Young Adult flavours, Homecoming is the boy-next-door story that also exploresRead more

Watts the idea for Spider-Man’s future

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

The young director of the latest Spider-Man episode has been doing his best to not ‘freak myself out’. It’s been a wild ride for director Jon Watts. Tasked with bringing everyone’s favourite web-slinger to the big screen in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Watts has entered the swirling $11.7 billion-grossing (Dh42.9 billion) maelstrom of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And as every super hero knows, with greatRead more

‘Logan’ to premiere at Berlin film fest

Berlin - ArabToday

Logan, the third movie focusing on Hugh Jackman’s Marvel superhero Wolverine, is to premiere at next month’s Berlin International Film Festival. The film, directed by James Mangold, sees the ageing Logan set out on a last adventure to protect a young girl with special powers in a post-apocalyptic world. Patrick Stewart reprises his role as Professor X, while Richard E. GrantRead more

Black Panther, Marvel's African hero, in the spotlight

New York - Arab Today

Captain America and Iron Man may be the stars of Marvel's latest comic-book blockbuster, but Black Panther -- making his big-screen debut -- is most definitely the superhero of the moment. Black Panther, the warrior king of the futuristic fictional African country Wakanda, is starring in a new comic book series that is doing booming sales, and will be theRead more

'Captain America' bests 'The Jungle Book' to grab US box-office lead

Los Angeles - AFP

The latest rock-'em-sock-'em "Captain America" film has vaulted past Disney's "The Jungle Book" at the North American box office with a strong debut weekend take of $181.8 million, industry data showed Sunday. "Captain America: Civil War," starring Chris Evans, is built around a seemingly no-lose formula: Marvel comics superheroes -- including Iron Man, the Black Widow and the captain himselfRead more