Kevin Feige on ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and the Future of the MCU

July 21, 2025September 18, 2025 Mike Manalo

Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, has always made himself available for the media circuit, while also displaying professional skill at giving cryptic responses to questions about upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe events. However, at a recent roundtable discussion, Feige confidently and graciously allowed us to chat not only about the MCU’s latest film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but in a surprising turn, also spoke on the future of the MCU.

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Ming-Na Wen, Gabrielle Nevaeh, James Hong, and Others on ‘Gremlins: The Wild Batch’

October 2, 2024October 3, 2024 Dominic Mah

Gremlins: The Wild Batch, the second season of the animated Gremlins series based on the Amblin films of the 1980s, premieres this week on Max. I got to talk with actors from the voice cast and the creative team about Gizmo the titular Mogwai, horror movies vs. kid shows, the Chinese American roots of the Gremlins universe, and of course, karaoke.

Animation, Interview, Marvel

An X-Citing Chat with ‘X-Men ’97’ Director Emi/Emmett Yonemura

August 19, 2024August 18, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s been over five months since X-Men ’97 debuted on Disney+, and the internet is still talking about how good this show is. It’s left a substantial mark on Marvel fandom and even garnered an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Animated Program this year for the groundbreaking, Earth-shattering episode “Remember It.” We were fortunate enough to sit down with the nominated director of that episode, Emi/Emmett Yonemura.

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Marvel Animation Sneak Peek Reveals and More

August 10, 2024August 11, 2024 Michael Lee

D23 is in full swing. With the studio capping off day one with their signature showstopping Entertainment Showcase, Day 2 turned their attention to smaller but still fun-filled events. One of them being the Marvel Animation Sneak Peek.

Animation, Interview, Marvel

A Spoonful of Sugah with ‘X-Men ’97’ Star Lenore Zann

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Mike Manalo

If you grew up with X-Men: The Animated Series, then the lovely Lenore Zann has been part of your life for over 30 years. At once, an amazing actress, superhero, politician, and all around human being, Zann has demonstrated that great performances in television can break barriers and transcend mediums in ways so many underestimate.

Marvel, Movies

Marvel Studios’ ‘X-Men’ Reboot Has a Writer!

May 21, 2024May 22, 2024 Mike Manalo

Mutant Mania has never been higher folks! And why wouldn’t it be. X-Men ’97 just wrapped, and proved that Marvel’s Merry Mutants are back and more popular than ever.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 338: X-ennial X-perts X-amine the X-Men

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 Hard NOC Media

On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith are a couple of old farts yelling at the clouds of excitement most fans are feeling for X-Men ’97 and Deadpool & Wolverine.

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NOC Review: ‘X-Men ’97’ is Uncanny, Astonishing, and X-Traordinary

March 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Mike Manalo

There’s not much more I can say about how incredible the first three episodes of X-Men ’97 are that hasn’t already been said about the series from its current 100% Rotten Tomatoes score — my interview with Jake Castorena, as well as Twitter reviews from Laura and me.

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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.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 328: It’s Clobberin’ Nostalgia Time

February 19, 2024February 16, 2024 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Dominic are back and so are some of your favorite childhood Marvel Memories! For the Boomers, Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four announcement was dripping with ’60s sentimentality. Meanwhile, Millennials were mesmerized by the X-Men ’97 teaser. Naturally, it’ll require a couple of Gen X-ers to break down what it all means!

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!

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Disney+ Day: All-New Marvel Studios Projects Announced

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Mike Manalo

Happy Disney+ Day everyone! Now I know there’s been a TON of fun news dropped today (I mean who else is excited for Sneakerella, amiright? Anyone? Okay.) But amid all the dozens of announcements the streaming platform has made today, I think it’s safe to say the ones that were the most anticipated were the Marvel Studios announcements that were made.