Marvel Unveils ‘Doctor Strange’ Trailer

This week on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy Kimmel and the folks at Marvel teased us with our first look at Benedict Cumberbatch in his new lead role in upcoming film Doctor Strange, a mystical superhero from the Marvel catalog!

Doctor Strange‘s original plot is about Stephen Vincent Strange, a neurosurgeon who becomes charged with being the Earth’s newest protector against all things mystical.

Variety mentioned that “Tilda Swinton will play Strange’s mentor, the Ancient One, with Chiwetel Ejiofor appearing as Baron Mordo, who studies magic under the Ancient One in the comic-books before becoming Doctor Strange’s nemesis.”

Check out the first look below!

‘Creed’ Star Tessa Thompson Joining ‘Thor 3’

Creed star Tessa Thompson will be joining the Marvel world in the new Thor 3: Ragnarok movie!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, no information on Tessa’s role in the film has been released, but it’s possible that she could be the female lead since Natalie Portman, who played Dr. Jane Foster in the previous two Thor installments, will not be not returning.

Of course, Chris Hemsworth is returning as Thor, and the film will also feature Mark Ruffalo, as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, and Cate Blanchett in an unknown role.

Will you be going to see Thor 3?

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MOVIE TRAILER: ‘Captain America 3: Civil War’

The final trailer is here! Coming out on May 6th, 2016, Marvel has released the final trailer for Captain America 3: Civil War aka Avengers 2.5!

This one features the most quiet kept hero that’s making his debut…Spider-Man! I’ve already watched this trailer about 10 times and will be purchasing my ticket ASAP!

Check out the trailer below and stay tuned to The Spotlight for more info!

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Zendaya Joins Cast of ‘Spider-Man’ Reboot

Looks like the young Disney actress/singer Zendaya has landed a major role!

According to The Stashed, she will be playing the role of a character named Michelle in the new Spider-Man reboot film.

The film, which will be Zendaya’s first feature film, that’s set to drop July 7th, 2017. Tom Holland has already been casted to play the main role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man and will make his debut in the new Captain America: Civil War film.

As a fan of super-hero films but still tired of all the Spider-Man reboots, I’m more eager to see the film now! Stay tuned to The Spotlight as more details become available about the reboot!

‘Deadpool’ Sequel Greenlit by Fox

If you’ve seen the movie and post credits already, then this news won’t come as a surprise! A Deadpool sequel has been greenlit by 20th Century Fox!

Even if you haven’t seen the film, the sequel news is still no big shock, as it’s received so much praise and positive feedback even before it dropped. The anti-hero film, starring Ryan Reynolds as the “Merc with the Mouth,” broke box office records over the weekend. According to The New York Times, Deadpool took “in about $135 million in North American theaters. Going into the Valentine’s Day weekend, Hollywood expected ticket sales of roughly $70 million.

The sequel (SPOILER ALERT!!) according to the post credits will feature Deadpool’s “frenemy” Cable, who is a time-traveling mutant and son of legendary X-Man original member Cyclops. Since I’ve seen the movie already and the amazingness that was created, I’m already excited to see what this sequel will be. Stay tuned for my review of Deadpool this week!

Ryan Coogler Confirmed As Director Of Marvel’s Black Panther

Marvel’s Black Panther officially has a director!

According to Screen Rant,  the chosen one to take on the movie is director Ryan Coogler!  The 29-year-old director has already directed successful films Fruitvale Station and Creed, which both starred and have helped build the resume of Michael B. Jordan.

Marvel was also in talks with F. Gary Gray and Ava DuVernay as well for the director position before deciding on Coogler. 

The head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige,  said this movie is important because “not only do you get an unbelievable lead character, but you also get all of Wakanda which is a whole new setting and culture to explore.” As Marvel’s first stand-alone movie with a black superhero as its lead, it will be important to the franchise that the movie is a success. However, for fans of the Marvel franchise, he won’t be their first black superhero lead as this year we’ll also get Luke Cage on Netflix, who was also a featured character in last year’s Jessica Jones.

Stay tuned to The Spotlight for more details and look out for Black Panther to hit theaters in February 2018!

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Marvel Announces Ant-Man Sequel

Marvel‘s successful comedy heist Superhero movie Ant-Man has been officially green lighted for a 2018 sequel. Officially titled Ant-Man & The Wasp, it will hit theaters July 6th, 2018. According to Marvel’s official website, the sequel will mark the first Marvel Studios film named after its heroine.

Additionally, Ant-Man’s second adventure will lead to a couple of other films shifting their dates, with Marvel’s Black Panther moving up to February 16, 2018 and Marvel’s Captain Marvel landing on March 8, 2019.

As a fan of pretty much all of the Marvel movies, I’m excited about this next phase of movies! Stay tuned to The Spotlight for all updates!