Mark Ruffalo is seemingly expanding on recent comments about why a solo “Hulk” film will never happen. In a recent GQ interview about his Oscar-nominated supporting role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” his fourth Oscar nod, the actor was once asked about Marvel and his thoughts about the superhero studio.

For one, Ruffalo was asked about Marvel’s current identity crisis, following their difficult 2023 and Disney’s desire to scale back and do less, so audiences might miss Marvel (something THR dug into deeply yesterday; 2024 as their rethink and recalibration year).

Continue reading Mark Ruffalo Thinks A ‘Hulk’ Solo Film Won’t Happen & Would Be “Too Expensive” at The Playlist.

The upcoming “She-Hulk” series directed by Kat Coiro had casting confirmations made by Kevin Feige tonight at the Disney Investors Day. Emmy-winning actress Tatiana Maslany will be playing Bruce Banner’s cousin Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk, in the Disney+ along returning MCU actors Mark Ruffalo and Tim Roth. The latter plays the villainous Abomination from Louis Lettier’s “The Incredible Hulk” that starred Ed Norton as Bruce Banner.

Continue reading Mark Ruffalo Confirmed For ‘She-Hulk,’ Don Cheadle Will Play War Machine In New ‘Armor Wars’ Series at The Playlist.

One of the sad parts about the MCU is that we didn’t get nearly enough scenes between Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk. The characters barely shared the screen despite having a lot in common, depriving audiences of some fun banter. While Ruffalo’s future with Marvel is still unclear, we know that Spider-Man will definitely remain with the rest of the MCU for the foreseeable future, and Ruffalo is understandably excited about it.

Continue reading Mark Ruffalo Speaks Out On Spider-Man Staying In The MCU at The Playlist.

Sam Elliott is an incredible actor probably known best for his perfect mustache and his gravelly voice. And with those gifts, he’s gone on to star in some of the biggest and best films in history. In a new interview with Yahoo, the actor details some of his biggest roles and what he remembers most about them, and it’s interesting to hear what Elliott remembers about working with the Coen Brothers, Robert Redford and Ang Lee.

Continue reading Sam Elliott Was So Good In ‘The Big Lebowski’ The Coen Brothers Didn’t Want Him To Stop at The Playlist.

Over the past 17 years, Dan Hennah has had quite a career working as either the art director or production designer on most of Peter Jackson‘s films. Their memorable collaboration on “King Kong” as well as the “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies have rewarded him with five Oscar nominations including a win for “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.”  Now, Hennah and co-production designer Ra Vincent have brought their talents to Taiki Waititi’s “Thor: Ragnarok”, which is arguably one of Marvel Studios’ most critically acclaimed films and a surefire blockbuster following its $121 million domestic opening this past weekend.

Continue reading Discover The Secrets Behind ‘Thor: Ragnarok’s’ Jack Kirby Inspired Production Design at The Playlist.

Some perspective: not three years ago, the idea of Spider-Man existing within the Marvel Cinematic Universe was being described as a “‘cold-day-in-hell’ type scenario.” Sony owned the rights to the character, and there was no way that two gargantuan corporations like Sony and Marvel could ever work out a deal to share him.

And yet, as of this writing, Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is in its second week of release, following a wildly successful opening weekend at the box office.

Continue reading Mark Ruffalo Is Not Optimistic About The Prospects Of A Standalone Hulk Film at The Playlist.

BURBANK, CA — When it was revealed the assembled press on the Disney lot were about to take a real tour of Marvel Studios Monday afternoon, it was easy to guess at least one filmmaker or star would be part of the mix. That turned out to be none other than “Thor: Ragnarok” director Taika Waititi.

READ MORE: The Design For ‘Captain Marvel”s Costume Will Make Fans Gasp

The New Zealand filmmaker, who is best known for helming the indies “Hunt For The Wilderpeople” and “What We Do In The Shadows,” appeared in a large editing room where he screened a scene from ‘Ragnarok.’ The third installment of the “Thor” franchise finds our God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) forced to fight his old friend the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) in a gladiator-type showdown run by the ruthless Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum).

Continue reading Taika Waititi Reveals He’s Playing The Planet Hulk Alien Korg In ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ at The Playlist.

As the arrival of “X-Men: Apocalypse”(read our review) this week reminds us, superheroes are still the dominant story in the blockbuster world. Sure, “Jurassic World” and “Furious 7” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” might have outgrossed any superhero film last year, but if anyone thought that meant that the genre was on the way out, they’ve been proven wrong in 2016: ‘Apocalypse’ is the fourth superhero pic in as many months, and the three previous ones have taken over $2.5 billion between them.

Continue reading The 25 Best Superhero Movies Of All Time at The Playlist.

“Captain America: Civil War” kicked off Marvel‘s Phase 3 with a bang. The run of films that make up this third chunk of storytelling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will continue for three more years, through the release of the second of two new Avengers movies in 2019. Phase 3 will be comprised of ten films, including Marvel’s partnership with Sony for “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the solo “Black Panther” movie, and the big-screen debut of Marvel‘s first lead heroine, “Captain Marvel.”

Marvel lays plans early, and so the ground is already being mapped out for Phase 4, presumably to begin in 2020.

Continue reading Marvel’s Future: What Might Be Coming In Phase 4? at The Playlist.

“Captain America: Civil War” hits North American cinemas this weekend, riding a wave of extremely positive reviews and likely to break a few box office records before Sunday is over. It’s another feather in an already plumage-filled hat for Marvel, and it’s really a reminder of how incredible their run has been so far. With a clear understanding of their characters, ways of bringing them to the big screen, and telling stories that entertain both diehard fans and the average moviegoer, it’s remarkable how Marvel has made themselves into a global brand.

Continue reading Marvel Honcho Kevin Feige Talks Fears Of Being “Too Serious,” Chances Of Black Widow & Hulk Solo Movies, And Going R-Rated at The Playlist.

Mark Ruffalo Says A Hulk Solo Movie Remains Difficult Because Of An Unhealthy Relationship Between Marvel & Universal

Continue reading Mark Ruffalo Says A Hulk Solo Movie Remains Difficult Because Of An Unhealthy Relationship Between Marvel & Universal at The Playlist.

"It Seems Really Problematic": Mark Ruffalo Talks Possible Solo Hulk Movie And 'Thor: Ragnarok'

Continue reading “It Seems Really Problematic”: Mark Ruffalo Talks Possible Solo Hulk Movie And ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ at The Playlist.

Joss Whedon Calls 'Planet Hulk' Rumors "Nonsense"

Continue reading Joss Whedon Calls ‘Planet Hulk’ Rumors “Nonsense” at The Playlist.

We were as surprised as the next guy when he signed on to be the third actor to play Bruce Banner aka the Hulk in the upcoming “The Avengers.” Ruffalo, who claims to have a “five for me and one for them” rule, was a last-minute addition to the “Avengers” cast when they offered him the contract with the requirement he show up at Comic Con ASAP to present himself.

Continue reading Mark Ruffalo Would Have Turned Down Role In ‘Avengers’ If Offered Years Earlier, Probably While Running Hand Through His Perfectly Tousled Hair at The Playlist.

By the time it rolls around in summer 2012, we won’t have ever seen anything like “The Avengers.” Marvel Studios have been working towards it since the summer 2008 release of “Iron Man,” and between that, its sequel, “The Incredible Hulk,” and next summer’s “Thor” and “Captain America: The First Avenger,” over half a billion dollars have gone into merely laying the seeds for Joss Whedon’s team-up movie, an unprecedented level of path-laying.

Continue reading Confirmed: Edward Norton Won’t Play The Hulk In ‘The Avengers’ at The Playlist.

The film won’t come out until the summer of 2011, after the upcoming Marvel projects, “Iron Man 2,” “Thor,” and “Captain America” are released. None of this is new, but what is relatively new, is that the Hulk character himself could be the villain in the ‘Avengers’ movie.

Louis Leterrier, the director of the recent ‘Hulk’ suggested the same earlier this year.

Continue reading Hulk to Be Villain in ‘Avengers’ Movie? at The Playlist.