NOC Review: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ — The ‘Deadpool’ Review

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 Mike Manalo

Oh, I know what you’re thinking. Why do we need two separate reviews for this summer’s most anticipated movie, Deadpool & Wolverine? Well smarty-pants, I’ll tell you why! As you can probably suspect by the excitement around this movie, and something confirmed by the end of the movie itself (and this review), good things actually do come in pairs. Just ask every “mature video content” creator in the heart of Los Angeles’s San Fernando Valley.

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Executive Producer Wendy Jacobson Talks All Things ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

July 23, 2024 Sophia Soto

Wendy Jacobson executive produces Deadpool & Wolverine, which will be released in theaters on July 26. The movie serves as Deadpool’s eagerly anticipated entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that’s not all — he’s bringing Wolverine along for the ride! It’s safe to say the MCU will never be the same.

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Director Shawn Levy on the Superhero Genre and Real Star of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

July 21, 2024 Sophia Soto

Shawn Levy is wearing all the hats for Deadpool & Wolverine as director, writer, and producer. The film, which will be released in theaters on July 26, serves as Deadpool’s eagerly anticipated entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that’s not all — he’s bringing Wolverine along for the ride! It’s safe to say the MCU will never be the same.

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Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Discusses ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

July 20, 2024November 25, 2024 Sophia Soto

All Marvel fans know Kevin Feige as the President of Marvel Studios and of course, he is also a producer on its latest project, Deadpool & Wolverine. The film, which will be released in theaters on July 26, serves as Deadpool’s eagerly anticipated entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that’s not all — he’s bringing Wolverine along for the ride! It’s safe to say the MCU will never be the same.

Animation, Marvel, Streaming

Exclusive ‘Hit-Monkey’ Season 2 Clip Introduces Leslie Jones as Eunice

July 14, 2024July 15, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Marvel’s Hit-Monkey Season 2 is set to premiere 10 episodes on July 15 on Hulu! Co-created by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, the dark, comedic animated series follows a Japanese macaque, aka Snow Monkey (Fred Tatasciore), who becomes an assassin bent on revenge, guided by the spirit of a hitman named Bryce (Jason Sudeikis).

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Teaser Trailer for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Lands

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Mike Manalo

It is Sam Wilson’s time to shine folks! Today, Marvel Studios officially dropped the first teaser trailer for Captain America: Brave New World, and it looks stunning!

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The Teaser Trailer for ‘Agatha All Along’ Has Arrived

July 8, 2024July 9, 2024 Sophia Soto

Kathryn Hahn is back as Agatha Harkness in Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along, which will premiere at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET with its first two episodes on September 18.

Interview, Marvel, Television

‘Ironheart’ Star Dominique Thorne Discusses Her First Time Leading a Series

July 6, 2024 Sophia Soto

During the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I had the honor of chatting with Dominique Thorne, who stars as Riri Williams in Ironheart, about the first things that stood out to her when reading the script, what she hopes to add to the Marvel legacy, and the fun of leading a show for the first time. The new series is coming soon to Disney+.

Marvel, Streaming

‘Agatha All Along’ Star Kathryn Hahn Talks the Incredible Cast, Marvel Fans, and Witches

May 18, 2024June 13, 2024 Sophia Soto

While covering the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I had the chance to ask Kathryn Hahn about the amazing fan response to her Marvel character and the excitement surrounding Agatha All Along. The new series will premiere on Disney+ with two episodes on September 18.

Marvel, Movies

John Malkovich and Ralph Ineson Enter ‘The Fantastic Four’

May 9, 2024May 11, 2024 Mike Manalo

The cast just keeps getting more and more stacked, and so does the MCU! On the heels of Black Bird star, Emmy Winner Paul Walter Hauser joining the cast of The Fantastic Four last week, today we got official news that legendary Academy Award Nominee John Malkovich and The First Omen star, Ralph Ineson, have also joined the ever growing cast of the highly anticipated upcoming Marvel Studios film!

Marvel, Movies

New Look at Sam Wilson’s Suit in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Mike Manalo

Sam Wilson is Captain America. That much has been established since The Falcon and the Winter Soldier way back in 2021. Now he’s going to make his official big screen debut next year in Captain America: Brave New World. And today we finally got a good look at Sam in costume!

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‘The Fantastic Four’ Welcomes Paul Walter Hauser

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Mike Manalo

This cast just keeps getting more “fantastic!” While a lot is still being kept under lock and key by penalty of Marvel Studios prison, we know that the cast and crew of 2025’s The Fantastic Four is absolutely coming together.

Marvel, Movies

LFG Build a Snowman in the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Trailer

April 22, 2024June 20, 2025 Michael Lee

Superhero team-ups don’t get any bigger than this. Well, unless you have whisky dick of the claws, which is quite common in Wolverines over 40, according to Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds). That’s right, Marvel has released the newest trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, and judging by the look of it, the highly anticipated sequel will make us all smile.

Marvel, Movies

First Official Look at ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Mike Manalo

Cinemacon has been going full steam ahead this week! And Marvel Studios’ presentation today touched on several projects. One of which was the first look at Captain America: Brave New World. And while the footage shown was exclusive to the presentation, Entertainment Weekly and Marvel Studios have officially dropped the first few images from the highly anticipated release.

Marvel, Movies

Celebrate 4-4 Day with ‘The Fantastic Four’

April 4, 2024April 6, 2024 Mike Manalo

We are over a year away from the release of Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four. But in spite of that, the marketing campaign is just starting to… heat up!

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‘The Fantastic Four’ Finds Its Silver Surfer

April 3, 2024April 4, 2024 Mike Manalo

Breaking news, everyone! The MCU’s first Silver Surfer has been found for July 2025’s The Fantastic Four!

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Making Mutant Magic with Head Director Jake Castorena of ‘X-Men ’97’

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Mike Manalo

October 31, 1992. It’s not a hyperbole to say that was the day my life changed. X-Men: The Animated Series debuted on Fox Kids, and the minute I tuned in, it began a lifetime of obsession and passion with the Marvel Universe and comic book superheroes that has persisted into my adult years.

Conventions, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 64: Live at Awesome Con in Washington D.C.

March 11, 2024November 25, 2024 Swara Salih

The Middle Geeks are LIVE at Awesome Con, discussing all things SWANA/MENA Representation!

Animation, Marvel

The Mutants are Back in New Trailer for ‘X-Men ‘97’

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 Mike Manalo

Hey bub — it’s been a long time coming! It’s been 27 years since Marvel’s merry mutants said goodbye to Professor X. And in that instance we said goodbye to them as X-Men: The Animated Series concluded its incredible five-season run. Now, in 2024, the story continues in X-Men ‘97!

Marvel, Movies

At Long Last! ‘The Fantastic Four’ Cast Officially Announced!

February 14, 2024April 16, 2024 Mike Manalo

Happy Valentines Day folks! After so many years of promising, Marvel Studios is ready to commit! And as a special surprise, the cast for The Fantastic Four has been officially announced!

Animation, Marvel, Television

Exclusive Clip: Manny Jacinto Joins Marvel’s ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Five-time Emmy-winning series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is back and has a NEW challenger… and his name is Brian Glory!

Marvel, Movies

Check Out the New Character Posters for ‘Madame Web’

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 Sophia Soto

With the release date of Madame Web quickly approaching on February 14, now seems like the perfect time to share the latest character posters! Based on the Marvel comics, the new superhero film will star Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott.

Interview, Marvel, Television

Insights From the Cast and Creative Staff of Marvel’s ‘Echo’

January 13, 2024January 14, 2024 Dominic Mah

Wrapping up our coverage of Marvel Studios’ newest series Echo, here’s three interviews I conducted with cast members Devery Jacobs (Bonnie) and Chaske Spencer (Henry), director Sydney Freeland, and executive producer Richie Palmer.