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Loki Was Originally Supposed To Die in ‘Thor: The Dark World’, But Why Did Marvel Execs Change Their Minds?

Tom Hiddleston has played the character Loki for over a decade, but that almost wasn't the case. According to the actor, Marvel initially had plans to kill his character off in 'Thor: Dark World', but changed their minds after a crucial development occurred.

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‘Black Panther’ Star Michael B. Jordan Worked For His Parents’ Catering Business Long Before He Was Famous

Michael B. Jordan is known for starring blockbuster films such as 'Black Panther' and 'Creed', but his acting career started when he was only a teen. Prior to acting, however, Jordan used to help his parents run a catering service from their home.

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How Arnold Schwarzenegger Knew He Had To Leave Austria — ‘Somehow, I Belonged To America’

Arnold Schwarzenegger is known globally for starring in blockbuster films such as 'Terminator' and 'Twins', but the actor first came to prominence as a championship bodybuilder. Born and raised in small village in Austria, Schwarzenegger knew that he wanted to come to America, and he knew that bodybuilding was his ticket to the states.

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Mike Tyson Dropped Out of School Because He Was Getting Picked On So Much — ‘Everybody Was Kicking the Sh*t Out of Me’

Mike Tyson is known for being one of the toughest boxers to ever step into the ring, but he cultivated his intimidating persona long before he became a professional boxer. When he was only a kid he ended up dropping out of school because he was getting bullied so badly, and learned how to defend himself on the streets.

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‘Star Wars’ Star John Boyega Speaks On Marvel Elevating BIPOC Stories

John Boyega dealt with significant racist backlash during his time working on the 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy, and wasn't happy about the way 'Star Wars' executives handled it. Today, he commends Marvel for the way the franchise has handled diversity and inclusion in recent months.

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‘Eternals’ — Salma Hayek Was ‘Terrified’ of Her Ajak Costume at First — ‘I’m Not Going To Be Able To Breathe’

Marvel shocked everyone when they announced that they'd cast Salma Hayek to star in their upcoming film 'Eternals.' The talented actor was scared when she got the call, but was terrified when she saw what her costume looked like.

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‘Eternals’ Star Salma Hayek Reflects on Her NYT Essay About Harvey Weinstein — ‘A Lot of People Were Upset With Me’

Salma Hayek showed extreme bravery when she penned an essay for the New York Times in 2017 describing her experiences with disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Even thought the majority of the feedback she got was supportive, some of her friends and family were upset about the fact that she didn't tell them what she had gone through prior.

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Mike Tyson Spent $4.5 Million on Cars and Bikes in Less Than 3 Years

Mike Tyson is notorious for his insane spending habits. He burned through $400 million in career earnings and had to file bankruptcy in 2003 after making an array of irresponsible financial decisions. One of his worst was deciding to buy $4.5 million worth of cars and bikes in less than 3 years.

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Salma Hayek Thought Marvel Was Punking Her When They Offered Her ‘Eternals’ Role

Salma Hayek couldn't believe it when Marvel called to offer her a major role in their upcoming film, 'Eternals.' Because of her age, ethnic background, and gender, she didn't think the studio would be interested in offering her a role in an action film, and thus thought she was getting punked.

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Why Salma Hayek Felt ‘Terrified’ When Marvel Called To Offer Her Role in ‘Eternals’

Salma Hayek made headlines when Marvel announced that they'd cast her for a role in their upcoming 'Eternals' movie. However, when she first got the call about the role, Salma Hayek felt terrified for a number of reasons.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Hired Ballet Instructors to Teach Him How to Pose for Bodybuilding Competitions

Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time prior to his transition into acting. He's known for his intense work ethic and discipline, and went so far as to hire ballet instructors to teach him how to pose better in competitions.

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‘Wandavision’ VFX Director Revealed the Most Surprising Part of Filming the Series in Black and White

'Wandavision' entertained several generations of viewers with its creative direction and nostalgic feel. The show, which paid homage to classic TV eras of the 20th century, shot several of its episodes in black and white, which was not an easy task. The show's VFX director recently explained what the most surprising part of filming was.

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Mike Tyson Hates Watching Clips of His Younger Self For 1 Big Reason

Mike Tyson had a tumultuous life during his boxing career, and found himself in a number of controversial situations. Now that he's older and more mature, he struggles to look back at videos of himself in his prime.

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Michael B. Jordan Has Been Sending People Home-Cooked Pasta in Order to Stay Busy During the Pandemic — ‘I Called the Restaurant Jordano’s’

Michael B. Jordan has developed an interesting pastime during the pandemic. He recently revealed that he's been learning how to make pasta dishes and sending them to his parents in order to keep himself busy.

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Mike Tyson Once Used a Fake Penis to Pass a Drug Test — ‘I Painted It a Little Tan Color’

Mike Tyson has always been open about his drug addiction, and has plenty of stories to tell. One of the most interesting has to be the time that he used a fake penis to pass a drug test. According to Tyson, he painted it brown so it would look more real when the time came to take the test.

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How Mike Tyson Stopped Race Riots While He Was Locked Away in Prison

Mike Tyson was known for being very violent throughout much of his career, but the former heavyweight champion ended up becoming a peacemaker when he was sentenced to prison in 1992. When he entered prison, Tyson claims there was no race riots or fights for the duration of time he was there.

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Michael B. Jordan Really Sat in a Flaming Car During This Intense Movie Scene

Michael B. Jordan had to do a bunch of insane stunts for the filming of 'Without Remorse', but few compare to the scene in which he had to sit in a burning car. Despite the immense danger of the stunt, Jordan maintains that he was kept safe throughout the trick.

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Elizabeth Olsen and Kathryn Hahn Talk ‘WandaVision’ Success and Future Marvel Projects — ‘It’s a Good Transition into Doctor Strange 2’

Elizabeth Olsen and Kathryn Hahn were two of the most popular actors from Marvel's limited series, 'Wandavision'. Now that the show is over, the two recently talked to MTV News about the success of the show and what's next for their characters.

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Anthony Mackie Admits His Life Hasn’t Changed at All Since Becoming Captain America — ‘I Don’t Get Free Meals’

Anthony Mackie made waves around the entertainment world after it was revealed that he'd be replacing Chris Evans as the new Captain America. However, despite all the media attention and fanfare, Mackie assures that his life hasn't changed at all since the announcement.

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‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’: Anthony Mackie Was ‘Horrified’ By Sebastian Stan’s Transformation into Tommy Lee

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan have worked on a ton of films together, including the 'Avengers' franchise. They've both seen each other in some odd costumes, but even Mackie was shocked when he saw Stan in the makeup for his upcoming role in Hulu's 'Pam & Tommy'.