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Film review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | January 6, 2022

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution, or go buy tickets to your nearest theater to watch the film and come back later. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” embodies friendship, grief, and new beginnings for not only Tom...

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Courtesy Pixabay | August 23, 2019

In "Avengers: Infinity War," Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland, donned a new suit of armor made by Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., named the "Iron Spider." On Tuesday, Sony announced that financial negotiations with Disney reached a standstill which could result in Spider-Man leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Marvel reveals new films and series, ‘Endgame’ becomes highest grossing film of all time

By Parker Otto | July 26, 2019

Marvel Studios has made quite the impact this past weekend at San Diego Comic Con where, on Sunday, the film studio confirmed their upcoming projects for 2020, 2021 and beyond. After “Spider-Man: Far From Home” wrapped up Phase Three of the Marvel...

Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., uses the Iron Man helmet to record himself in "Avengers: Endgame." The 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being released today and will conclude the devastating events of "Avengers: Infinity War."

Marvel Cinematic Universe evolves film itself

By Parker Otto | April 25, 2019

Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., uses the Iron Man helmet to record himself in "Avengers: Endgame." The 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being released today and will conclude the devastating events of "Avengers: Infinity War."

Ryan Reynolds, star of "Deadpool" and "Deadpool 2," has confirmed on Twitter that he still will play the Merc with the Mouth despite the merger between Disney and 20th Century Fox. The two "Deadpool" films have a combined box office amount of over $1 billion. 

Disney/Fox merger complete: X-Men, Deadpool and The Fantastic Four officially in the Mouse’s hands

By Parker Otto | March 20, 2019

Ryan Reynolds, star of "Deadpool" and "Deadpool 2," has confirmed on Twitter that he still will play the Merc with the Mouth despite the merger between Disney and 20th Century Fox. The two "Deadpool" films have a combined box office amount of over $1 billion. 

A beginner’s guide to start reading comic books

By Parker Otto | January 31, 2019

Within the last 20 years, many comic books that were thought unfilmable have been given large budget blockbusters. Both well known superheroes like Batman and Captain America and obscure characters such as Ant-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy have...