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Why it’s a good time to be a part of a fandom

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | January 27, 2022

Content is king in this day and age. With the help of social media, creators and fans can connect more than ever. This allows for greater discussions and interactions between fans with similar interests and creates what’s usually considered a fandom. Fandoms,...

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Marvel Studios projects to look forward to in 2022

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | January 26, 2022

Marvel Studios had a big year in 2021, after not releasing any content in 2020 due to the pandemic, with its first batch of Disney+ shows like “WandaVision,” as well as movie theater releases like record-breaking “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Here...

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...

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. 

Fans remember Stan Lee’s legacy

By Parker Otto | November 14, 2018

Millions of Marvel fans heard the sad news Monday that comic book writer, editor and publisher Stan Lee died at the age of 95. He will forever be remembered as a creative genius who contrived amazing characters and a guardian angel who made numerous cameos...