Marvel Achieves All-Time Stream Record with ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast Announcement

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According to Deadline, Marvel’s recent livestream announcing the cast of “Avengers: Doomsday” was their biggest to date. Breaking Streaming Records In the five-plus-hour social media livestream, the video panned to a new director’s chair with an actor’s name printed on the back every 10 – 15 minutes. During that time, the stream received 275 million … Read more

James Marsden Joining X-Men of Marvel Cinematic Universe in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

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Marvel has announced another X-Men actor joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe with “Avengers: Doomsday” — James Marsden. Marsden portrayed Scott Summers / Cyclops in Fox’s “X-Men” trilogy and a cameo in “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014). He joins Ian McKellen (Magneto), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), Patrick Stewart (Professor X), and Kelsey Grammer … Read more

Alan Cumming Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe with ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

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Immediately after announcing Ian McKellen would join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel revealed Alan Cumming would also be among Fox’s X-Men making the leap. Alan Cumming Cast in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Marvel Studios is revealing the cast of “Avengers: Doomsday” one name at a time via an hours-long livestream of director’s chairs. Cumming played Nightcrawler in … Read more

Ian McKellen Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

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Marvel Studios announced that Ian McKellen will join some of his fellow X-Men actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ian McKellen Joins ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast McKellen’s name was revealed as part of an hours-long livestream announcing the “Avengers: Doomsday” cast. McKellen has famously portrayed Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto several times, starting with the 2000 “X-Men” … Read more

‘X-Men’ Writer Simon Kinberg Developing New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy

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Lucasfilm and Simon Kinberg have reportedly closed a deal for the filmmaker to create a new “Star Wars” trilogy. Simon Kinberg Developing ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy According to some Deadline sources, the trilogy will be episodes 10, 11, and 12 of “The Skywalker Saga,” the main series of “Star Wars” films. Other sources indicated the films … Read more

X-Men X-Mansion and Cerebro LEGO Sets Revealed

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A new X-Men X-Mansion LEGO set will soon be released, with a small Cerebro set available as a gift with purchase for LEGO Insiders. X-Men: The X-Mansion LEGO Set (76294) – $329.99 Inspired by the animated “X-Men” and “X-Men ’97” series, the set recreates the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning. It has 3,093 pieces, 10 … Read more

Airbnb Announces ‘Icons’ Destinations Inspired by ‘Up,’ ‘X-Men ’97,’ and ‘Inside Out 2’

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Airbnb announced a new type of experience called “Icons,” including destinations inspired by “Up,” “X-Men ’97,” and “Inside Out 2.” Disney Airbnb Icons Airbnb describes Icons as “a new category of extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more.” “Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in … Read more

Build Out-Of-This-World Marvel & Star Wars Adventures with NEW LEGO Sets Featuring Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, & More

Make every day an epic adventure when you play with one of these new LEGO sets featuring your favorite Marvel and Star Wars characters. From playsets for young builders to detailed models for older LEGO fans, there’s something for everyone in this larger-than-life collection featuring the greatest heroes in the galaxy. Spider-Man’s Mask LEGO Set … Read more

Insomniac Games Releases Statement After Leak of Wolverine Footage and Private Employee Information

After a ransomware group leaked over 1.3 million internal documents from Insomniac Games, including footage from their upcoming “Wolverine” game for PlayStation 5 and details of their rights to X-Men characters, the game studio has issued a statement. Insomniac Games Statement Insomniac Games shared the statement on X (formerly Twitter). It reads: Thank you for … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Can Now Live in Flamingo Crossings Village College Program Housing, Return Dates Announced for ‘Mickey’s Mix Magic,’ ‘Wondrous Journeys,’ and ‘Magic Happens’ at Disneyland, & More: Daily Recap (12/21/23)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, December 21, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Insomniac Leak Reveals Exclusive X-Men Game Rights Deal with PlayStation, Will Last Over a Decade

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This week, a ransomware group leaked over 1.3 million internal documents from PlayStation game development studio Insomniac Games, creators of the “Marvel’s Spider-Man” video game series. The leak included footage from the company’s upcoming Wolverine video game and private employee information. Documents also revealed Sony, Marvel, and Insomniac’s publishing deal for upcoming X-Men games. PlayStation, … Read more

New Her Universe, ‘Enchanted,’ ‘Treasure Planet,’ Wolverine, and More Pins at Disneyland Resort

The new pins at Disneyland Resort this month include a collection of Her Universe “Star Wars” pins, a pin celebrating 20 years of “Treasure Planet,” and another celebrating 15 years of “Enchanted.” All of these are available at 20th Century Music Co. in Disneyland Park. Limited Release Rey Pin by Her Universe – $17.99 This … Read more