Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Elizabeth Olsen Advises Actors to Initially Only Take on One Marvel Project: “That Way You Have More Control”
Elizabeth Olsen is sharing some advice for actors who are looking to make the jump to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, the WandaVision star said she tells actors they should initially just take on one Marvel project, rather than signing up for multiple […]
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Elizabeth Olsen Finds It “Ridiculous” Doing Her Own Stunts: “There Is a Double for a Reason”
Although some actors live for the thrill of doing their own stunts for projects, Elizabeth Olsen is not one of them. During Wednesday’s episode of The Late Show, the Love & Death star told Stephen Colbert that she has found doing most of her stunts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe “ridiculous.” When specifically doing stunts […]
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People’s Choice Awards: ‘Doctor Strange 2,’ ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Take Top Prizes
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness took home the top award of the night at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards for best movie of the year. The Adam Project, Top Gun: Maverick and Don’t Worry Darling received prizes for top comedy, action and drama movies, respectively, with Stranger Things, Grey’s Anatomy and Never Have […]
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‘Doctor Strange’ Breakout Xochitl Gomez, ‘Birds of Prey’ Star Mary Elizabeth Winstead Join ‘Ursa Major’ (Exclusive)
Birds of Prey star Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness breakout Xochitl Gomez have signed on to star in Ursa Major, a new sci-fi thriller from sibling directors Jonathan and Josh Baker (Kin). Winstead and Gomez will play Charlie and Natalie, mother and daughter fighting for survival on an Earth-like […]
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‘Doctor Strange 2’ VFX Supervisor Janek Sirrs Joins DNEG
VFX supervisor Janek Sirrs, whose credits in the MCU include Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, as well as The Avengers and Iron Man 2, for which he earned Oscar nominations, has joined VFX giant DNEG. With roughly 8,000 employees on three continents, London-headquartered DNEG is currently working on titles including Black Adam, Shazam! Fury […]
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Disney+ Middle East to Align With Local Censorship Rules, ‘Lightyear’ Won’t Appear on Streamer
Disney+ Middle East looks set to appease regional cultural sensitivities when it comes to its content. The Hollywood Reporter understands that, although there is no legal requirement, Pixar’s Lightyear, which failed to reach cinemas across the Gulf and beyond for featuring a same-gender kiss, won’t be appearing on the streaming platform, nor will the Disney+ […]
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How ‘Ms. Marvel’ Embodies the Essence of Teendom, as MCU Tees Up Young Avengers
“Superheroes don’t need chaperones,” Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) huffs in the finale episode of Ms. Marvel. Her older brother Aamir (Saagar Shaikh) has arrived on the scene at the final standoff against the Department of Damage Control to watch out for Kamala and her friends, at the request of their mother. It’s a line that […]
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Where to Watch ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Online
Dr. Strange is portaling into home theaters tomorrow. After premiering in cinemas in May, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be available to stream on Disney+ and to buy on digital starting June 22, and to purchase on disc on July 26. Directed by Sam Raimi, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster stars Benedict […]
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Is the “Untapped” Market of Saudi Arabia as Attractive to Hollywood Following Movie Bans?
“Where else are you going to find a movie market that literally doesn’t exist today that could be $1 billion in size in five years or so?” It’s been only four years since AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron made this bold claim about Saudi Arabia, speaking just months after the Kingdom had dramatically revealed that […]
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Box Office: Why ‘Top Gun 2’ Could Be the First Tom Cruise Movie to Join the $1B Club
Nothing short of astonishment swept across Hollywood over the June 3-5 weekend when Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick dropped a mere 29 percent from its Memorial Day launch thanks to spectacular word of mouth. That’s the lowest decline in history for a movie opening to $100 million or more, and a slim decline for any […]
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Box Office Milestone: ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Soars Past $800M Globally
Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has raced past the $800 million mark at the global box office in a notable feat. The Marvel and Disney tentpole finished Sunday with $803.2 million in worldwide ticket sales to rank as the No. 2 Hollywood film of the pandemic era behind Spider-Man: No Way […]
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Box Office: ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Beats ‘Downton Abbey’ Sequel as Older Adults Remain Skittish
In another universe — i.e., before the pandemic — Downton Abbey the movie blew away all expectations when opening to $31 million in September 2019, a record best for specialty house Focus Features. Much has changed in the time since. The 2019 big-screen adaptation of Julian Fellowes’ hit British TV series was fueled by moviegoers […]
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