If you're a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the films Marvel Studios has created, then today's date is significant as it marks one of the most important events in cinema history.
On this date in the fictional MCU timeline (October 17, 2023), the "Battle of Earth" takes place and the victims of Thanos' Snap/ The Blip are restored to life thanks to the Avengers - culminating in an epic battle against the time-displaced Thanos and his armies that sees the villain defeated and Iron Man sacrificing his life to make that victory a reality.
To think this film eerily mirrors what we went through with the pandemic the past couple of years and coming back from it after isolation for a few years. Celebrate by rewatching "Avengers: Endgame".
In what seemed like only yesterday but actually was released four years ago this day - Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, and The Russo Brothers unleashed the very first trailer and title reveal to the then unnamed fourth Avengers film - which was revealed to be “Avengers: Endgame” at the end of a teaser that was built upon the fallout of “Avengers: Infinity War” in which Thanos succeeded in eliminating half of life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In many ways it’s ironic that we look back at this moment in movie history and relate it to what has happened thus far - the world is continuing to cope and rise back up following a pandemic that, similar to The Snap, has changed life as we know it and is eerily similar to what the characters in the film had to do after that and post-Blip.
Leave it to Hong Kong based toy manufacturer Hot Toys to rerelease another fan-favorite Marvel Studios look and costume, as Captain America’s “Stealth Suit” makes a return to the 1/6th scale line!
Worn first during 2014’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, and then making a small yet welcomed return during the beginning of “Avengers: Endgame”, the suit worn by Steve Rogers while serving alongside S.H.I.E.L.D will be offered once again by Hot Toys along with a few new improvements and accessories. The most noticeable one of course is the charred Infinity Gauntlet that he and the Avengers find when they confront Thanos in his garden house, and of course it has a swappable head featuring the likeness of Chris Evans!
Check out Hot Toys on Facebook for more pics and details on the upcoming 1/6th scale Stealth Suit Cap’s release!
He can definitely do this all day, and it looks like Cap fans may see Chris Evans again - as Deadline reports that the Captain America Trilogy and Avengers films actor is in talks with Marvel Studios again to reprise his role as Steve Rogers/ Captain America in a future Marvel project!
According to the report, Evans is still in negotiations and may actually return as Steve Rogers in some capacity. While he got a pretty awesome ending and retired the stars and stripes to pass on his shield to Sam Wilson/ Falcon (Anthony Mackie) - who will go on to star alongside Bucky Barnes/ Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) in "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier", Evans time as Steve Rogers/ Captain America could still factor into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a similar way that Robert Downey Jr. did for the other MCU films outside of Iron Man - namely the Avengers movies and Spider-Man: Homecoming. As Steve travelled back to the past to return the Infinity Stones to their rightful time periods - that leaves an opening for young Cap's return even if he grew old and had a happy life with Peggy Carter. Then again, it could be many other things now - since the Multiverse will be explored in "Phase 4" of the MCU with WandaVision and Doctor Strange 2.
Anything is possible at this point. All we have to do is wait and see how Cap returns.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe returns this year with the beginning of "Phase 4" with "WandaVision" premiering its first two episodes on Disney+ this January 15, but fans are also looking forward to the next couple of programs coming from Marvel Studios that are slated to hit Disney's streaming service - including "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier" which reunites Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan as Steve Rogers/ Captain America's pals Sam Wilson/ Falcon and Bucky Barnes/ Winter Soldier.
During an interview with The Jess Cagle Show, Anthony Mackie stated that while he got the shield from an elderly Steve Rogers at the end of Avengers: Endgame, he isn't quite Captain America yet and that will be explored in the upcoming series which also introduces John Walker/ US Agent as played by Wyatt Russell.
“No, we don’t know that yet,” said Mackie. “The show, the idea of the show is basically, you know, and at the end of Avengers: Endgame, Cap decided he was going into retirement and he asked me if I would take up the shield, but at no point in time, did I agree to or say that I would be Captain America. So the show walks the line of who is going to take up the shield and who’s going to be Captain America if Steve isn’t coming back.”
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier starts streaming on Disney + on March.
After playing the character with such gravitas and conviction in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris Evans has opened up and given his thoughts in a recent interview whether or not he'd return to the role of Steve Rogers/ Captain America in future Marvel Studios films, or if it was really the end of his journey as the Star Spangled Avenger after getting the happy ending and life he wanted with the love of his life at the conclusion of "Avengers: Endgame".
"Yes, I think it is." Evans said while speaking with The Graham Norton Show (via an article by Digital Spy). "It was a great run and we went out on such a high note that it would be risky to revisit it in my opinion. It was such a good experience and I think it's better left that way," he added. "It's not a hard no, but it's not an eager yes either. I think Cap had such a tricky act to stick the landing, and I think they did a really nice job letting him complete his journey."
Much as fans would like to see Chris wield the shield once again, his character in an elderly Steve Rogers passed the mantle to one of his best friends - Sam Wilson aka The Falcon. You'll be seeing the would be new Cap alongside Steve's World War II pal Bucky Barnes in the Disney + series "Falcon and The Winter Soldier" pretty soon - so the legacy of Captain America lives on there with the two men whom he trusted and fought alongside with the most.
As one of the most powerful characters introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Carol Danvers has been one of the keys to victory against Thanos and his forces during the events of "Avengers: Endgame" - and she sported a new shorter hairstyle and a modified version of her Kree costume with a predominant red color scheme with blue highlights. Now, Hot Toys has unveiled photos of their upcoming 1/6th scale figure that's now available for pre-order at the Facebook page - and the face sculpt perfectly replicates the look and likeness of actress Brie Larson as well.
Besides featuring different poses, accessories, and replicating the "A-Force" style team-up she had with other female heroes from the MCU, check out more via Hot Toys Facebook page.
As 2019 draws to a close, there's no denying that Marvel Studios delivered quite an epic conclusion with "Avengers: Endgame" - the 22nd Marvel Studios film and the final chapter of "The Infinity Saga" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that saw the heroes doing "Whatever It Takes" to defeat Thanos and undo the damage he caused with the Infinity Gauntlet. Now courtesy of artist and Marvel Studios' Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding - we see one of the many concept art pieces used for the film - wherein Captain America stands alone but defiantly against the Mad Titan Thanos and his army of followers bent on following his destiny.
Endgame is also arguably one of the best films of the year and up there with the best of this decade as well. What do you think?
You can check out more concept art via Comic Book Movie - which are also featured in the already released "The Art of Avengers: Endgame" artbook now out in stores and retail shops.
The Odinson and King of New Asgard is FINALLY coming in 1/6th scale form, as Hot Toys has officially unveiled “Bro Thor” - the chubby yet still worthy God of Thunder as he appears in this year’s epic MCU finale flick “Avengers: Endgame”!
After dealing with depression and PTSD following their losses and defeat at the hands of Thanos, Thor has seen better days physique wise - and has turned to drinking and binging on food to become a more plump version of himself. However the events of Endgame restore his courage and heroism to make him take part in the final battle - leading to him wielding both Mjölnir and Stormbreaker in fighting a past version of the Mad Titan alongside his comrades and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!
The 1/6th scale figure is now up for Pre-Order by Hot Toys!
It may be out in different formats everywhere, but fans are still digging into Avengers: Endgame with whatever chance they get - and Comic Book Movie has a couple of amazing high quality production photos that were just released - showcasing big epic moments like Captain America standing ready for battle, Hawkeye running with the Nano Gauntlet, and the 2012 Time Heist team surveying the area in New York of the past!
Avengers: Endgame is now available digitally and in home media!
In case you were waiting it out for a physical release of the epic culmination of the journey Earth's Mightiest Heroes have taken up to this point in the MCU, good news - Avengers: Endgame is NOW AVAILABLE in 4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray Combo packages. That means you can now add this baby to your home media library, and the 22nd film by Marvel Studios finishes off the story that began with the first Iron Man and sees the heroes do "Whatever It Takes" to undo the damage Thanos' Snap did with the power of the Infinity Stones.
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame | On Digital 7/30 & Blu-ray 8/13
"Part of the Journey is the end" indeed, and now my collection of MCU films on Blu-Ray is up to date. All that's left is Spider-Man: Far From Home and Phase 3 and the entire The Infinity Saga will be complete.
Avengers: Endgame is now available both Digitally and in Home Video.
It's been almost a week since Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame" finally became available digitally for the world to stream and download and once again see, and now Marvel has taken to release this awesome video featuring Agent M and Avengers: Endgame Visual Effects Supervisor Dan DeLeeuw as they look at the comic book easter eggs the 22nd Marvel Cinematic Universe film has!
Check out the video below, and if you're a comic book reader you'll recognize these moments!
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame — Comic Book Easter Eggs!
Avengers: Endgame is now available Digitally and will come to Blu-Ray on August 13!
If you haven't seen it live on your digital media and streaming services, Marvel Studios has officially released "Avengers: Endgame" on digital - giving fans the opportunity to once again watch the EPIC finale to a storyline 22 films in the making for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (with Spider-Man: Far From Home serving as the epilogue).
Here's the announcement trailer.
Avengers: Endgame | Now On Digital
Avengers: Endgame is now on Digital. The Blu-Ray will be released on August 13.
Those looking forward to the digital and home release of Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame" will be getting a LOT of extras that will be included to the package - including this little scene that didn't make it to the final cut of the film but would have been a nice moment if it did... A SPOILER if you haven't seen the film yet (and WHY NOT?).
Here's the heroes, taking a knee and paying tribute to the fallen Tony Stark, aka Iron Man.
Avengers: Endgame Deleted Scene - The Avengers Honor Tony Stark
Avengers: Endgame will be released digitally on July 30 and on home video and Blu-Ray on August 13.
By now it's all over the various news and media outlets in the interwebz - the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT of "Phase 4" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what Marvel Studios has planned and got in store for us in the next couple of years! I covered much as a live blogging poster could over at myFacebook page, and suffice to say I was one with all who were mesmerized and astonished by the upcoming slate of films and television shows that Marvel has and is currently cooking up for the 2020/2021 seasons. We're in for a wild ride, and what has thus far been revealed we will recap here!
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER, an original series with Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and Daniel Brühl. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Fall 2020
SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS, with Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. In theaters February 12, 2021.
WANDAVISION, an original series with Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Teyonah Parris. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Spring 2021.
LOKI, an original series with Tom Hiddleston. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Spring 2021.
DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS with Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen. Scott Derrickson returns as director. In theaters May 7, 2021.
WHAT IF…?, the first animated series in the MCU, with Jeffrey Wright as the voice of The Watcher and many actors from across the MCU reprising their roles as voice talent. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Summer 2021.
HAWKEYE with Jeremy Renner, an original series that will also introduce Kate Bishop. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Fall 2021.
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER with Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman. Taika Waititi returns as director. In theaters November 5, 2021.
BLACK WIDOW with Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz. Directed by Cate Shortland. In theaters May 1, 2020.
And that's just the start of things, with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige promising Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and FANTASTIC FOUR in the future... Along with a certain team of mutants as well. In the meantime, he confirmed THIS:
BLADE with Mahershala Ali.
And that's it, along with Avengers: Endgame OFFICIALLY becoming the #1 movie of all time and dethroning James Cameron's Avatar as reported by Entertainment Weekly!
Be sure to grab that film in Digital Media on July 30 and in Blu-Ray/ Ultra HD on August 13!
In what certainly is a new piece of hardware for Stark Industries that determines the fate of the universe thanks to the power of the Infinity Stones it wields, Hot Toys and Marvel have unveiled in their Facebook page the "Nano Gauntlet", along with some brand new upcoming collectibles based on Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame" - the EPIC and EMOTIONAL conclusion to "The Infinity Saga" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the 22nd film released in the franchise.
As the name suggests, the Nano Gauntlet is the creation of Tony Stark, Professor Hulk, and Rocket Raccoon to house their newly acquired Infinity Stones from the Time Heist they pulled through the events of the film. Made with the same nanotech that powers Tony Stark's new set of Iron Man armors, this is the replacement to the Infinity Gauntlet Thanos once used to decimate half the universe with a Snap... And the heroes seek to undo the damage with their own attempt to bring back the fallen and lost from five years ago. This Life-Sized replica looks absolutely stunning, and will no doubt go along with any collector's arsenal and display of figures and replicas. Check the Hot Toys Facebook page for more pictures and info!
Avengers: Endgame is now playing in theaters worldwide.
Almost two weeks have passed since the EPIC and EMOTIONAL finale of Marvel Studios' "Infinity Saga" hit with "Avengers: Endgame" - the 22nd film in the long running Marvel Cinematic Universe that picks up where 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" left off and sees the surviving heroes make a stand to do "Whatever It Takes" to undo the decimation Thanos caused with the power of the Infinity Stones.
According to a report by Superherohype, during an interview with the HappySadConfused podcast, The Russo Brothers revealed that the "original title" going for Endgame turned out to be "Avengers: Infinity Gauntlet" - which is the title of the 1991 Marvel Comics miniseries "The Infinity Gauntlet" - the story that inspired most of Infinity War and Endgame. Obviously it was one of those things to throw off suspicion that one of Doctor Strange's last words "We're in the Endgame now" was a hint at the title.
Then there is this AWESOME Spoiler-Filled Endgame interview with the director brothers by SiriusXM - which you have to watch.
The Russo Brothers' Spoiler-Filled 'Endgame' Interview
Avengers: Endgame is now playing in cinemas worldwide.
It's that time of the year again where you celebrate one of the most impactful and influential industries in Popular Culture, and I had the privilege of doing it again at Fully Booked and Comic Odyssey in the Philippines! It's also May The Fourth and Avengers: Endgame season, so it is double the fun and I had a great time promoting my love for comic books!
Check out my adventure from my Facebook Live video from the day itself - where I suited up as Captain America ala Endgame.
Happy Free Comic Book Day 2019! What did you do to celebrate the occasion? :)
As a week finally passes and the box office tally of the film grows exponentially past the billion mark, Marvel Studios reminds many fans who have seen "Avengers: Endgame" to NOT SPOIL THINGS for those who still need to see it - to the extent they have released this spot with the stars encouraging everyone: "Don't Spoil The Endgame".
Here's the video. If you STILL NEED convincing even with the spoilers, here's my review of the movie.
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame | "Don't Do It"
Avengers: Endgame is playing everywhere in the world. WATCH IT.
Avengers: Endgame is hitting it strong in theaters (in an EPIC and EMOTIONAL way), so it comes as no surprise that Hot Toys and Marvel are slowly releasing previews of their upcoming 1/6th scale line of figures. First it was Hot Toys Captain America ala Endgame , now it's Natasha Romanoff herself, aka The Black Widow as portrayed by Scarlet Johansson!
Check out the full album here for a preview of other poses and shots of the figure to come.
Avengers: Endgame is now playing in theaters internationally!
