Marvel Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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Marvel is an American media and entertainment company that started as a comic book publisher in 1939. In 2009, The Walt Disney Company purchased Marvel for $4 billion. The entity is now estimated to be worth more than $50 billion. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a fictional shared universe that unites an array of superhero characters that appear in Marvel Comics. Notable characters in the MCU include Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, The Hulk, Hawkeye, and Nick Fury. Marvel has created many films and TV shows (both live-action and animated) based on comic books. Original TV content has appeared on Netflix: Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Daredevil. In 2021, Disney+ debuted original Marvel content on the streaming platform to great success: WandaVision and Loki.
- Year Created: 1939
- Founder: Martin Goodman
- Owned By: The Walt Disney Company
- Current Value: $50 billion
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Entertainment
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Scarlett Johansson Was Squeamish Wearing Her Costume for This Critically Panned Superhero Movie
Entertainment
1 year ago
Zoe Saldana Wanted to Climb on Top of Dave Bautista the Moment She Met Him: ‘It Was Inappropriate’
Entertainment
2 years ago
Hulk Actor Edward Norton Called Marvel President Kevin Feige’s ‘The Avengers’ Announcement ‘Unprofessional’
Entertainment
1 year ago
Gwyneth Paltrow Felt Like She Was ‘Too Old’ to Continue Acting in Marvel Movies
Entertainment
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Why Did ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Use Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’?

Disney

'DWTS' judges and hosts Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, Alfonso Ribeiro, and Julianne Hough.

Beloved ‘DWTS’ Pros Confirmed, Rumored to Return to the Ballroom For the Series Milestone 500th Episode

'DWTS' celebrates its 500th episode with the return of some of the show's most beloved pros. Who's coming back?

by Lucille Barilla

Published on November 12, 2024

3 min read

Plush of Sally and Jack from 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'

Movies

Why ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Is For Halloween, Not Christmas

One of the only movies that is popular during both Halloween and Christmas is Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. The movie is meant for Halloween.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Ryan Reynolds, who removed a 'Deadpool & Wolverine' line and replaced it with one about Pinocchio

Movies

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Ryan Reynolds Says Pinocchio Line Happened After Bob Iger Asked to Cut Another

"There’s just something in my brain that goes, ‘Must keep line! Precious!’" Ryan Reynolds said.

by Mandi Kerr

Gary Oldman Once Called Marvel’s ‘Iron Man’ Film ‘Stupid’ Compared to His ‘Robocop’ Movie

Gary Oldman once felt ‘Iron Man’ was one of many modern day genre films that lacked intelligence in its storytelling.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on February 22, 2023

2 min read

Robert Downey Jr. at the 'DoLittle' premiere.

Celebrity

Robert Downey Jr. Once Shared It Would Be Hard to Let Go of Iron Man If the Character Was Re-Cast

Robert Downey Jr. addressed the possibility of being re-cast in his earlier days as Iron Man, and he didn’t welcome the possibility.

by Antonio Stallings

Celebrity

Robert Downey Jr. Once Expected to Go Through a ‘Crisis’ After He Stopped Playing Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr. felt such gratitude towards Iron Man that he predicted he'd go through a slight crisis when he had to leave the role behind.

by Antonio Stallings

Samuel L. Jackson Hilariously Told a Critic to Get a New Job After a Negative ‘The Avengers’ Review

Samuel L. Jackson once had some tension with a NYT reviewer who had some negative things to say about 'The Avengers' and Jackson's performance.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Published on September 11, 2022

3 min read

Mark Ruffalo, who stars as Bruce Banner/Hulk in the 'Avengers' movies, wears

Gaming & Comics

Is the Hulk in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’? Mark Ruffalo Teases the Upcoming Film

Marvel has yet to release a cast list for 'Avengers: Secret Wars,' but Mark Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner/Hulk in the MCU, may have spoiled his character's return.

by Sarah Little

Brie Larson, who might star in 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,' wears a light purple dress.

Gaming & Comics

‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ Prediction: Which Heroes Are Most Likely to Appear?

Six years after the last 'Avengers' movie, 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' will hit theaters in 2025, and we think we have an idea of who will make up the new superhero team.

by Sarah Little

‘Spider-Man’ Actor Tom Holland Recalls the ‘Amazing Piece of Advice’ Elizabeth Olsen Once Gave Him

Tom Holland struggled with his confidence at the onset of his career, but the 'Spider-Man' actor received some helpful advice from 'WandaVision' star Elizabeth Olsen.

by Amanda Mullen

Gaming & Comics / TV

‘Hawkeye’ Episode 3: Is Kingpin Echo’s Uncle?

Has Kingpin finally made his return to the MCU? Episode 3 of 'Hawkeye' briefly mentioned Echo's uncle, who many fans believe could be Wilson Fisk.

by Sarah Little

Celebrity

Harry Styles Once Said ‘Eternals’ Co-Star Angelina Jolie Is His Ideal Woman

We'll have to wait to find out about Harry Styles' future in the MCU. But it does seem like he may have been harboring a crush on his 'Eternals' co-star.

by Kira Martin

Gaming & Comics

‘Hawkeye’: Who Is Echo In Marvel Comics?

The second episode of Marvel Studio's latest Disney+ series, 'Hawkeye,' introduced Maya Lopez, aka, Echo, into the MCU. But who is Echo in Marvel Comics?

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Gaming & Comics / TV

‘Hawkeye’ Director Reveals ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Home Alone’ Inspired the Marvel Series

Marvel is marketing 'Hawkeye' as a holiday series as it takes place during Christmastime in New York City, so it makes sense that the Disney+ show draws inspiration from holiday movies.

by Sarah Little

Gaming & Comics

‘Hawkeye’: Armand Duquesne Was Killed By an Iron Man Villain in Marvel Comics, Could Tony Stark’s Past Haunt Clint Barton in the Disney Plus Series?

In Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye,’ Armand Duquesne was discovered murdered by Kate Bishop in the first few episodes, which had similarities to his fate in the Marvel Comics, where he was actually killed by Iron Man’s first villain, which has led some fans to wonder if Clint Barton could face him in the Disney+ series.

by Andrew Addessi

Gaming & Comics

‘Hawkeye’ Star Hailee Steinfeld Revealed Behind-The-Scene Photo From Her First Day of Filming on the Marvel Set

‘Hawkeye’ actor Hailee Steinfeld posted a behind-the-scenes photo of herself from the first day of filming to celebrate the launch of the new Disney+ Marvel series where she could hardly contain her excitement on set.

by Andrew Addessi

Celebrity / Gaming & Comics

‘Hawkeye’ Star Jeremy Renner Admits That Natasha Romanoff’s Death Scene ‘Breaks His Heart’

Natasha Romanoff's death scene in 'Avengers: Endgame' remains one of the most heartbreaking moments in the MCU, and 'Hawkeye' star Jeremy Renner revealed that it was especially hard for him to film.

by Sarah Little

Gaming & Comics

‘Hawkeye’ Fans Think They Spotted Kit Harington as Dane Whitman in Episode 2

After 'Eternals,' fans are waiting to see Kit Harington return tot he MCU as Dane Whitman. And some think they spotted him the new Marvel series, 'Hawkeye.'

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Gaming & Comics / Movies

The ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Runtime Makes it 1 of the Longest MCU Movies

The runtime for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' has been revealed, and it's made the Tom Holland film one of the longest in the MCU.

by Elise Nelson

Movies

Top 10 Marvel Movies According to Rotten Tomatoes

Wondering which Marvel movies rank at the top of the Rotten Tomatoes chain? Here are the top 10.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Gaming & Comics / TV

‘Hawkeye’: When Does a New Episode of the Disney+ Show Air? Episode 3 Release Date and Time

The 2-episode premiere of Marvel's 'Hawkeye' is already ramping up excitement about the Disney+ show. When can fans expect to see Clint Barton and Kate Bishop in action again?

by Amanda Mullen

Gaming & Comics

Jane Campion ‘Hates’ Superhero Movies and Admits She Would Never Direct One

Jane Campion spoke up about her feelings on superhero movies during a screening for ‘The Power of the Dog,’ stating that she ‘hates’ them and never plans on directing one.

by Andrew Addessi

Gaming & Comics / TV

‘Hawkeye’: A Look At How the Superhero’s Old School Costume Was Updated for the MCU

Will Clint Barton's costume get an upgrade in the new Marvel Disney+ series 'Hawkeye'? We take a look at the progression of his costume throughout the MCU and the comic books.

by Sarah Little

Gaming & Comics / Movies

JK Simmons Will Play ‘a Slightly Different Version’ of J. Jonah Jameson in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ But He Fought to Keep 1 Aspect of His Original Look

JK Simmons believes the J. Jonah Jameson that shows up in the new Spider-Man movies is 'slightly different' than the 1 from Sam Raimi's trilogy. However, he made sure they kept 1 aspect of the character's original look.

by Amanda Mullen

Gaming & Comics

Keanu Reeves Reveals the Marvel Hero That Influenced Him the Most

While fans want to see Keanu Reeves in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actor revealed which Marvel superhero made the biggest impact on him.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Gaming & Comics

Marvel’s Stan Lee Refused to Let ‘The Incredible Hulk’ Showrunner Make the Hulk Red

'The Incredible Hulk' showrunner took his Hulk in a different direction. But when it came to changing his skin color from green to red, Stan Lee put his foot down.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Gaming & Comics / TV

‘Hawkeye’: An Eagle-Eyed Marvel Fan Caught 1 Inconsistency Between the Disney+ Show and ‘Avengers’

'Hawkeye' revisited the events of 'Avengers' in its series premiere, but 1 Marvel fan already spotted an inconsistency between the Disney+ show and the 2012 film.

by Amanda Mullen

Gaming & Comics

Stan Lee Got ‘Angry’ Filming His First Marvel Cameo for ‘The Incredible Hulk’

Stan Lee's cameo in the 1970s drama 'The Incredible Hulk' didn't go as planned. And one incident on set made the Marvel writer just a little angry.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Gaming & Comics

Marvel: Stan Lee’s Boss Hated ‘Spider-Man’ When He First Pitched It

Spider-Man is one of Marvel's most popular characters. But when creator/writer Stan Lee first pitched the concept in 1962, his boss flatly rejected it.

by Mishal Ali Zafar