David Thompson

Atlanta, Florida

Senior Editor and Podcast Host at The Direct

Senior Editor at https://t.co/03kqKs2TiS | Superhero Box Office Guy

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Rogue One Actors Refused to Cameo In Disney+'s Andor - Just Because They Were 'Unhappy' They Weren't Offered a Bigger Part

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Several Rogue One stars turned down the chance to make a brief appearance in Andor, according to the show's creator. In a recent interview, Tony Gilroy revealed that certain actors from the 2016 Star Wars story declined cameo roles in the Disney+ prequel series because they were frustrated about not being offered more substantial parts.
Rogue One Actors Refused to Cameo In Disney+'s Andor - Just Because They Were 'Unhappy' They Weren't Offered a Bigger Part

1 week ago | flipboard.com | David Thompson

15 hours agoFrom free DashPass memberships to literal cruises. With streaming service prices constantly rising, it's about time that they start offering us a bit more for our money. Disney+ is poised to do just that with a new perks program they just launched today, which is accessible to all subscribers. In a …
'Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning' Overtakes Keanu Reeves' Iconic Action Hit at Domestic Box Office

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Tom Cruise's latest Mission: Impossible installment has officially outpaced one of Keanu Reeves' most beloved action films at the domestic box office. Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning has a lot of pressure on it following the box office disappointment of Dead Reckoning, but this new milestone is a positive sign of things to come.
Doomsday's 7th Superhero Team Just Got Revealed

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

A new report has seemingly uncovered the identity of the seventh superhero team set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday. As Marvel Studios gears up for one of its most ambitious crossover events yet, the movie is expected to feature multiple iconic teams from across the multiverse. In a recent Q&A from The Cosmic Circus, insider Alex Perez provided new insights into Marvel's growing Avengers: Doomsday line-up and the potential for new and younger heroes to take center stage.
Superman Movie: All 8 DC Heroes Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

The upcoming 2025 Superman reboot is set to showcase a powerhouse lineup of eight confirmed heroes, each bringing their own strengths and unique abilities to the DCU. As anticipation builds for James Gunn's new vision of Superman, fans are eager to see how these iconic characters (members of Maxwell Lord's "Justice Gang") will interact and how they stack up in terms of sheer power.
MCU: First Look at Invisible Woman's Child (Photos)

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Marvel Studios has unveiled the first detailed look at the child of Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm in the MCU. Comics fans know that the children of the Invisible Women could go on to be some of the most formidable characters in the MCU. This new look teases an even bigger role for Sue and Reed Richard's first child in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Kathleen Kennedy Finally Admits to Star Wars' Struggles Without George Lucas

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Ever since George Lucas stepped away from the Galaxy Far, Far Away, Star Wars has faced some turbulence, and now Kathleen Kennedy is finally acknowledging it. In a recent interview, the longtime Lucasfilm president admitted that the transition after Lucas sold the IP to Disney in 2012 brought unexpected challenges, especially on the theatrical front.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Debuted 1 Historic New Character

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

A major milestone in James Gunn's reimagined DC Universe has just been unveiled with the introduction of a significant new character. As Gunn continues to reshape the franchise under the DC Studios banner, his upcoming projects are blending some past characters with new ones, with a few played by familiar faces. Sean Gunn has officially made his live-action DCU debut as Maxwell Lord in the Peacemaker Season 2 trailer, marking a pivotal moment in James Gunn’s rebooted superhero universe.
2025 Superman Movie Will Abandon 1 Beloved Part of Henry Cavill's Version

2 weeks ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

The upcoming Superman film is making a bold move by leaving behind a cherished element from Henry Cavill's Man of Steel era. As James Gunn reboots the franchise with David Corenswet taking over the cape, fans are bracing for changes, some more drastic than others. 12 years after Man of Steel launched the DCEU, Gunn's Superman is preparing to usher in a brand-new cinematic universe for DC, with hopes of more consistent storytelling and greater long-term success at Warner Bros.
Marvel Just Spoiled Phase 6's New OP Superhero Debut (Photos)

2 weeks ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Marvel may have accidentally revealed its most formidable new hero ahead of schedule. In newly released images tied to Phase 6 of the MCU, fans got an unexpected first look at a character who could become one of the franchise's most powerful additions. A recently revealed collectible Funko Pop! set gives fans their first clear look at baby Franklin Richards alongside Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm, confirming his arrival in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.