Just days after skewering the MCU, Jamie Lee Curtis is walking back a comment she made at Comic-Con last weekend. EW reports that while playing a rapid-fire question game with other convention attendees, answering interview questions with a one-word answer, the “Borderlands” actress curtly called the current phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe “bad.” Her and her cast mates erupted in laughter, but days later, Curtis isn’t finding the backlash she received online all that funny.

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When MCU fans last saw Kathryn Hahn‘s Agatha Harkness in the 2021 Disney+ show “WandaVision,” the jig was up.  Wanda Maximoff had figured out her next-door neighbor Agnes was really Agatha, and used magic to keep Agatha trapped in Westview in her Agnes persona with the help of magic runes. But the Scarlet Witch’s trick couldn’t keep Agatha trapped forever, and that’s where “Agatha All Along,” the next MCU Disney+ series, picks up.

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After last year, Marvel Studios finds themselves sitting where they’ve never sat before: the hot seat. “Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania” kicked off the MCU‘s Phase 5 with a thud, “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” was an effective wave goodbye to DCU co-head James Gunn, and “The Marvels” was, commercially speaking, the worst Marvel movie ever.

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Regarding MCU dream castings, don’t expect Kristen Stewart to join the brand any time soon, except for one caveat: that Greta Gerwig directs the movie.

IndieWire reports (via the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast) that the “Love Lies Bleeding” actress shot down any hope fans of her have of Stewart signing on for a Marvel project. And let’s be honest: what true fan of Stewart wants to see her in one of those anyways?

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Anthony Mackie couldn’t be happier to star in the upcoming “Captain America: Brave New World,” but he’s also willing to admit working in the MCU has its difficulties. RadioTimes reports that the “Twisted Metal” actor talked about feeling hemmed in while working on Marvel projects. But Mackie also understands that comes with the territory, thanks to the sheer glut of the Marvel’s comic book backlog.

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As the MCU hurtles further into Phase 5, a question echoes through the minds of Marvel fans (at least some of them): where’s Gwyneth Paltrow‘s Pepper Potts? But don’t ask the actress for answers. EW reports that Paltrow has no idea what Kevin Feige & co. plan to do with her character, telling an Instagram Q&A that she’s “just sitting here” not knowing if Potts has a future in the MCU at all.

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Now 74, Samuel L. Jackson shows no signs no slowing down as an actor. After “Secret Invasion,” Jackson’s latest stint as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury, wraps next week, he’ll star again as Fury in “The Marvels” this Fall. After that, the actor also has Matthew Vaughn‘s long-awaited “Argylle,” “Garfield,” “The Kill Room” and more on deck.

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“Daredevil: Born Again” may be the most anticipated Marvel series heading to Disney+ in Phases 5 and 6. And why’s that? For one, the reboot sees Charlie Cox reprise his role as Matt Murdoch from the original Netflix series. And Vincent D’Onofrio and Jon Bernthal also return as Kingpin and The Punisher, respectively. Add in an 18-episode run, much longer than any other MCU show for Disney+ so far, and that’s a lot of Daredevil content on the way.

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Variety reports that on a recent episode of “The Goop Podcast,” Scarlett Johansson and Gwyneth Paltrow discussed their time in the MCU, including working together on “Iron Man 2.” And no, sorry Marvel fans, the actresses didn’t have a feud on that movie’s set.

READ MORE: Scarlett Johansson Feels Like Hollywood “Groomed” Her As A “Bombshell-Type” Actress In Her Early Career

“People ask me, ‘Is it true that you and Scarlett Johansson didn’t get along on “Iron Man”?” started Paltrow, to which Johansson replied, ““Is that a rumor?

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“Nobody 2” starts shooting this year, which begs the question: is Bob Odenkirk leaning into big-budget action roles in his late career? As per the actor, not quite, and definitely do not expect him in a Marvel film anytime soon.

READ MORE: ‘Lucky Hank’ Review: Bob Odenkirk Excels In AMC’s Dramedy Series For Those Missing ‘Better Call Saul’

IndieWire (via The Independent) reports that Odenkirk shot done rumors about him joining the MCU in a new interview.

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Last month, Steven Yeun joined the ever-growing ensemble cast of the upcoming Marvel film “Thunderbolts.” Now the creator of Yeun’s latest buzzy project, Netflix‘s “Beef,” out April 6, joins the MCU, too. Variety reports that “Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin joins “Thunderbirds” as a writer. It’s Lee’s first writing credit on a feature film after working on other TV series like “Tuca & Bertie,” “Dave,” and “Silicon Valley.”

READ MORE: David Harbour Talks About His Anticipation For ‘Thunderbolts,’ & “Idiot” Red Guardian’s Obsession With Captain America

Lee’s involvement also marks a reunion with Jake Schreier, director of “Beef,” who’s been attached to direct “Thunderbolts” since last June.

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Bob Iger returned as CEO of Disney last November, and since his return, the company’s mantra has been “stick with what works.” Last month, Iger put that into practice when he announced sequels to the “Toy Story,” “Frozen,” and “Zootopia‘ franchises. But what isn’t working at Disney recently? THR reports that Iger doesn’t like how expensive making films and shows has gotten, with Deadline adding that franchises like “Star Wars” and Marvel may see some shifts because of that.

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Actor, wild man, and comic book nerd Nicolas Cage was at the Miami Film Festival this week to accept Variety’s Legend & Groundbreaker Award. And EW reports that the actor opened up about the current state of superhero movies. In short, Cage doesn’t need to be in the MCU, and he still regrets he didn’t get to make “Superman Lives” with Tim Burton.

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Based on its cast alone, “Thunderbolts” may be the buzziest film to come out of the MCU‘s Phase 5. And now the upcoming Marvel movie adds another intriguing name to its ensemble. Variety reports that “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri is the latest to join the film’s cast, poising the actress for a big-screen breakout.

READ MORE: ‘Captain America: New World Order’: Xosha Roquemore The Latest To Join Cast Of Upcoming MCU Film

Edebiri’s addition to an already stacked roster of other MCU characters should turn some heads.

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With the release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes to a close. But Phases 5 and 6 are imminent, and with them, lots of new projects that Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios need to cast with even more Hollywood talent. But don’t expect up-and-comer Paul Mescal in a Marvel movie anytime soon. He doesn’t have the patience for it.

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At this point, four phases in, Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios have enlisted dozens of Hollywood A-listers for the MCU frontlines. And big-name actors want to work for the franchise juggernaut too, but there remain a few names that haven’t yet made their first Marvel appearance. Enter Keanu Reeves. The “John Wick” and “The Matrix” star is a natural fit for MCU, on top of being a diehard fan of Marvel comics.

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As a final capstone to MCU‘s Phase 4 content on Disney+, Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios have cooked up a TV special just in time for the Halloween season. “Werewolf By Night” showcases a little-seen part of the Marvel universe, taking on the more ghoulish corners of the comics lore. Now, in an exclusive behind-the-scenes look, take a sneak peek to see what the upcoming special has in store for audiences.

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As Marvel fans know, the MCU works in phases, and Phase 4, long-delayed thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, culminates with “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on November 11. But Phase 5 stars shortly afterward, and Phase 6 is already in development. And now, perhaps the most intriguing Phase 6 film announced, “Fantastic Four,” has its writing team.

READ MORE: ‘Fantastic Four’: Kevin Feige Says Marvel’s Reboot Won’t Be An Origin Story

Deadline reports that Hollywood up-and-comers Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer are on board to pen the film’s script.

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As of right now, “Ironheart” won’t release on Disney+ until after several other MCU shows, “Echo” and “Loki” Season Two among them. But casting news will help tide over the wait until late 2023 for the show’s release. Deadline reports that Shakira Barrera joins the series cast, which already boasts the likes of Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, and Manny Montana.

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Since “Avengers: Endgame,” it’s clear there would be a “changing of the guard” in the MCU, with new heroes replacing the Avengers whose arcs culminated in that film. In fact, half of the original Avengers are gone at this point, with only Bruce Banner/The Hulk, Thor, and Hawkeye remaining (and Clint Barton is more or less retired). Still, at this point in Phase 4, no new heroes have stepped up to take over the empty spaces Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow left behind.

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“She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” premieres on Disney+ next week, and it’s the latest of almost a dozen MCU series to hit the streamer in less than two years. It begs the question: is Marvel releasing too much content? MCU mainstay Mark Ruffalo doesn’t think so and even took a dig at the rival “Star Wars” universe to explain why.

READ MORE: Marvel’s Phase 6 Will Build To ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ ‘Avengers: Kang Dynasty’ [Comic-Con]

Variety reports that in an interview with Metro.co.uk, Ruffalo defended Marvel’s spate of new releases.

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For months, rumors and stories have been circulating in official and non-official capacities about the VFX industry and Marvel. For one, it’s well-known and publicly established— if you’re reading the trades with any regularity— that the movie business is experiencing what is known as a “VFX pipeline crisis” affecting the entire film, TV, and VFX industry. What does that mean? Well, COVID helped accelerate the problem, but in short, too many projects, too many tight deadlines, and not enough time to properly create, render and polish the complicated, expensive VFX necessary for the movie business, especially big blockbusters and superhero movies.

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After its successful theatrical run, where it grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide, “Doctor Strange And The Multiverse Of Madness” is now streaming on Disney+ (read our review here). And every Marvel movie’s time has an afterlife after its time in theaters where deleted scenes and scrapped ideas from them make their way to the fans.  Sam Raimi‘s latest film is no different in this regard, with an alternate version of Raimi regular Bruce Campbell‘s post-credits scene and other deleted scenes.

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The deeper the MCU gets into Phase 4 of its movie universe, the more and more it expands. And now it gets a little bit larger, as another Disney+ show starring a new Marvel hero is in development. This time, it’s “Wonder Man,” a superhero who has a lot of history with The Avengers in the comics.

READ MORE: Marvel Taps Jake Schreier As Director For Their Secret ‘Thunderbolts’ Movie

Variety reports that Destin Daniel Cretton will develop the show for Disney+, and may possibly direct the series.

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What’s there to say about “Thor: Ragnarok” four and a half years after its release? For one, it’s a bold, colorful extravaganza true to its source material’s Silver Age roots. It’s the movie that launched Taika Waititi‘s career into superstardom. It’s also the first film in the “Thor” series that won over both critics and audiences, and many claim it’s the best in the series and one of the best MCU films overall.

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