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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Scarlett Johansson Was Squeamish Wearing Her Costume for This Critically Panned Superhero Movie
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Zoe Saldana Wanted to Climb on Top of Dave Bautista the Moment She Met Him: ‘It Was Inappropriate’
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Hulk Actor Edward Norton Called Marvel President Kevin Feige’s ‘The Avengers’ Announcement ‘Unprofessional’
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Gwyneth Paltrow Felt Like She Was ‘Too Old’ to Continue Acting in Marvel Movies
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Why Did ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Use Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’?

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Kat Dennings attends the Marvel Studios "Thor: Love And Thunder" Los Angeles Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on June 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Movies

Kat Dennings Questions Whether She’s Okay After a Visit to the Avengers Campus at Disneyland

Kat Dennings recently revealed she couldn't figure out why fans were waving to her at Disneyland. Then she remembered she was a part of the MCU.,

by Andrea Francese

Published on April 11, 2025

2 min read

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5 Best Disney Princess Songs

The Disney musical canon takes inspiration from so many genres, including showtunes and Native American music. Here are the five best Disney princess songs.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Movies

5 Best Disney Princess Movies

Ranging from the innocence of Snow White to the girl power of Mulan, Disney has given us princesses with many different personalities. Here are the five best Disney princess movies.

by Matthew Trzcinski

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.

Notable People

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

Notable People

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

‘Loki’: Does the TVA Exist in the Marvel Comics?

'Loki' introduced the Time Variance Authority to the MCU. But what about the TVA in the comics? What's the same and what's different? Here's everything you need to know about the organization's history.

by Sarah Cooke

Movies

Martin Scorsese’s Daughter Won’t Let Him Forget About Those Marvel Comments

Martin Scorsese's daughter, Francesca Scorsese, is a fan of trolling him about his Marvel comments.

by Alani Vargas

‘What If…?’ Episode 7 Is Full of Marvel Easter Eggs

Chris Hemsworth brought the party to 'What If...?' Episode 7 as the God of Thunder, Thor. The Marvel writers had a bit of fun, as well, by hiding numerous Easter eggs in the episode.

by Sarah Little

What Marvel Fans Can Expect on Disney+ Day

On Disney+ Day, subscribers will get exclusive access to Marvel movies, trailers, news, and interviews. Here's a breakdown of Marvel fans can expect.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Movies

‘Blade’ Director Teases the New Marvel Movie Is ‘Building on Something That’s Very Exciting’

Marvel Studios is rebooting the 'Blade' franchise with a new movie. Director Bassam Tariq teases it's going to be built on legacy and give fans something very exciting.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

‘Secret Invasion’: Will Chloe Bennet Be in the New Marvel Series?

Ever since Chloe Bennet left 'The Powerpuff Girls' series because of scheduling conflicts, fans have speculated that she will reprise her Marvel character in the new series, 'Secret Invasion.' Bennet took to Instagram to set the record straight regarding her involvement in the project.

by Sarah Little

Movies

What Is ‘The Marvels’ Release Date?

Marvel fans are looking forward to the 'Captain Marvel' sequel 'The Marvels.' When will it hit theaters and Disney+, and what do we know about the movie so far?

by Sarah Cooke

Movies

‘Eternals: Thanos Rises’ Major Reveals for Marvel’s Baddest Villain

Marvel released ‘Eternals: Thanos Rises,’ a one-shot comic that details the backstory and origin of the Mad Titan Thanos. Fans of the movies might be shocked to learn of his connection to the Eternals, especially with the new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie set to focus on the Eternals, Celestials and Deviants.

by Andrew Addessi

Take a Look at an Animated Loki for New Disney’s ‘Untold’ Video

A special treat arrived for 'Loki' fans in the form of an animated version of the God of Mischief. The animated Loki pops up in the latest installment of Disney's 'Untold" video series. Tom Hiddleston discusses playing the character.

by Sarah Cooke

Movies

This Unusual Spider-Man Villain Claimed the Autumn Equinox for a Name

September brings the Autumn Equinox as both Marvel and Sony look to Spider-Man’s lesser-known villains. Among those foes is Equinox, a villain with powers that rival numerous heroes. Fighting several other heroes through the years, he has tangled with Ms. Marvel, X-Men, and even the Fantastic Four.

by Andrew Addessi

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Marvel: Can Killmonger Come Back For Black Panther 2?

Can Killmonger come back to the MCU? After last week's episode of 'What If...' gave viewers another glimpse of the fan-favorite villain, fans are wondering what might be next for him.

by Sarah Cooke

‘Ms. Marvel’ Release Date Possibly Revealed

An online source who regularly shares insider entertainment information suggests a possible release date for 'Ms. Marvel.' When is that date, and what could it mean for the MCU?

by Sarah Cooke

Movies

What’s the status of Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Movie?

Fans of the 1998 'Blade' movie are looking forward to the character's debut in the Marvel cinematic universe. When will Marvel's 'Blade' movie premiere, and what is the status of the production?

by Sarah Cooke

Movies

Marvel: 7 of the Best MCU Quotes

Now that the MCU has reached Phase 4, there's plenty of material to look back and feel nostalgic about. What are some of the best MCU quotes from the last decade of the studio's film history?

by Sarah Cooke

‘Hawkeye’ Fans Need to Watch This 1 Hailee Steinfeld Show to Get to Know the Actor Prior to Kate Bishop

Hailee Steinfeld's Apple TV+ show 'Dickinson' is a must-see before 'Hawkeye' premieres.

by Alani Vargas

How Many Episodes Will Vera Farmiga Be in ‘Hawkeye’? Her Comic Book Twist Could Give a Hint

Vera Farmiga's role on 'Hawkeye' is a complicated one. But how much will she show up? The comics might get a hint.

by Alani Vargas

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Scarlett Johansson Was Squeamish Wearing Her Costume for This Critically Panned Superhero Movie

Zoe Saldana Wanted to Climb on Top of Dave Bautista the Moment She Met Him: ‘It Was Inappropriate’

Hulk Actor Edward Norton Called Marvel President Kevin Feige’s ‘The Avengers’ Announcement ‘Unprofessional’

Gwyneth Paltrow Felt Like She Was ‘Too Old’ to Continue Acting in Marvel Movies

Why Did ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Use Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’?

Kat Dennings Questions Whether She’s Okay After a Visit to the Avengers Campus at Disneyland

5 Best Disney Princess Songs

5 Best Disney Princess Movies

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Loki’: Does the TVA Exist in the Marvel Comics?

Martin Scorsese’s Daughter Won’t Let Him Forget About Those Marvel Comments

‘What If…?’ Episode 7 Is Full of Marvel Easter Eggs

What Marvel Fans Can Expect on Disney+ Day

‘Blade’ Director Teases the New Marvel Movie Is ‘Building on Something That’s Very Exciting’

‘Secret Invasion’: Will Chloe Bennet Be in the New Marvel Series?

What Is ‘The Marvels’ Release Date?

‘Eternals: Thanos Rises’ Major Reveals for Marvel’s Baddest Villain

Take a Look at an Animated Loki for New Disney’s ‘Untold’ Video

This Unusual Spider-Man Villain Claimed the Autumn Equinox for a Name

Marvel: Can Killmonger Come Back For Black Panther 2?

‘Ms. Marvel’ Release Date Possibly Revealed

What’s the status of Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Movie?

Marvel: 7 of the Best MCU Quotes

‘Hawkeye’ Fans Need to Watch This 1 Hailee Steinfeld Show to Get to Know the Actor Prior to Kate Bishop

How Many Episodes Will Vera Farmiga Be in ‘Hawkeye’? Her Comic Book Twist Could Give a Hint

‘Eternals’: Who Lauren Ridloff, Who Plays Marvel’s First Deaf Superhero?

‘Hawkeye’: 5 of Hailee Steinfeld’s Best Roles

Before ‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Boys’ This Year, Have Superhero Shows Been Nominated for Emmys in the Past?

Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’: 3 of Clint Barton’s Lesser-Known Trick Arrows