Lauren Rouse

Australia

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2025 Fantastic Four Movie Unveils 4 New Logos for Each Hero

6 days ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

New marketing materials for The Fantastic Four: First Steps have revealed brand new logos for each member of the superhero family. The Fantastic Four team is distinguished by each of their unique powers, which the group gained during an experimental space flight.
2025 Fantastic Four Movie Unveils 4 New Logos for Each Hero

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Lauren Rouse

Amidst a fantastic spring sports season that has seen nearly all EG’s varsity teams in contention for state titles, the boys golf team did not want …
The 6 X-Men from Marvel Rivals Now Expected to Appear In the MCU Reboot Movie

6 days ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

Marvel Rivals spotlighted several X-Men characters, and their popularity has made their eventual introduction into the MCU undeniable. The third-person hero shooter draws from the extensive catalogue of Marvel characters for its roster, which includes Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Black Widow, and the Fantastic Four. The lineup also includes multiple X-Men characters, some of which have yet to debut in the MCU.
Brie Larson Ignites Avengers: Doomsday Return Rumors With New Photo

6 days ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

Suspicion is mounting that Brie Larson will appear in Avengers: Doomsday following a new social post from the Captain Marvel actress. Larson has appeared as Carol Danvers in two Multiverse Saga projects (The Marvels and the post-credits scene of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings). However, surprisingly, the actress was not on the list of names announced for Avengers 5.
Why Stranger Things Season 5's Release Got Split Into 3 Parts

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

Netflix has confirmed that the highly anticipated release of Stranger Things 5 will be split across three dates. Stranger Things previously adopted the split release strategy for Season 4, which streamed in two volumes, making the three-volume release a first for the Netflix show. The sci-fi show is one of Netflix's most successful originals, and with the show ending in Season 5, it's a priority for the streamer that the series gets a dramatic conclusion.
Marvel Confirms Phase 5's Final Villain Has a Major WandaVision Connection

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

Ironheart will feature a character similar to Marvel's first Disney+ series, WandaVision. Dominique Thorne returns to lead the streaming series as Riri Williams, a genius inventor who meets enigmatic magic user Parker Robbins (aka The Hood, played by Anthony Ramos). The Hood joins a stacked lineup of villains featured in Phase 5, spanning from larger-scale threats like Kang the Conqueror and the High Evolutionary to street-level foes like Kingpin.
MCU: The Thing Loses His Shirt In New Merch (Photos)

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

Marvel Studios has revealed much more of The Thing in new merchandise for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) will portray Ben Grimm in the upcoming MCU film, whose human body is turned into a rock monster after a mission to space goes awry. The Thing's appearance has been the source of debate among Marvel fans as they await to see how the MCU's version of the character compares to those in previous iterations.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With Return of ABC Marvel Actor

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

Marvel's most recent casting rumor could be a historic moment for the MCU as it integrates one of its actors from the ABC era of Marvel Television into a live-action Disney+ show. Before Disney+, Marvel Studios partnered with ABC for several Marvel TV series, most notably Agents of SHIELD and Agent Carter.
Jeff the Shark Finally Makes His Marvel TV Debut

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

Fan-favorite Marvel character Jeff the Shark is finally making his television debut. Jeff's first appearance was in Marvel's West Coast Avengers comics, where he was introduced as a pet for Kate Bishop and Gwen Poole. However, the character rose to fame when he became a playable character in NetEase's Marvel Rivals online hero shooter.
James Gunn's New Justice League Team Receives Matching Costumes (Photos)

1 week ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

Several superheroes appearing in 2025's Superman are confirmed to have matching costumes. The first live-action DCU film is another reboot featuring the Man of Steel (played by David Coronswet), but Superman won't be the only DC character debuting in the film. Audiences will meet a new team comprised of Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), and Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi), which may be a precursor to the Justice League.