The Nerdist article reports that Jake Schreier, the director of Marvel's upcoming

Here are the key takeaways:

• Source: The information comes from a report by Deadline.
• Marvel's Impression: Marvel Studios is said to be impressed with Schreier's work on Thunderbolts (which is set to begin filming soon and is currently his main focus).
• Search for Director & Writers: The search for an X-Men director has been ongoing, with Kevin Feige leading the charge. Marvel is also actively looking for writers for the project, as no script currently exists.
• No Official Confirmation: This is still a report, and there's no official confirmation from Marvel Studios.
• MCU Introduction: This film would mark the official big-screen debut of the X-Men within the MCU, though groundwork for mutants has already been laid in projects like Ms. Marvel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and The Marvels.
• Schreier's Background: Besides Thunderbolts, Schreier has directed films like Robot & Frank and Paper Towns, and acclaimed TV series like Beef.

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The Nerdist article posits that Marvel Studios likely had to alter Sentry's (Robert Reynolds) introduction into the MCU for the upcoming Thunderbolts movie because of the events in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Here's a breakdown of the main points:

1. Sentry's Comic Origin: In the comics, Sentry is an incredibly powerful hero with a dark, destructive alter-ego called the Void. To stop the Void, Sentry, with the help of heroes like Doctor Strange and Reed Richards, made the entire world forget his existence. This "forgotten hero" trope is central to his character.
2. The Spider-Man: No Way Home concluded with Doctor Strange casting a spell that made the entire world forget Peter Parker.
3. Narrative Repetition: The article argues that introducing Sentry with a similar "everyone forgot him" storyline so soon after No Way Home would feel repetitive and lessen the impact of both narratives. Marvel typically tries to avoid such direct thematic overlaps in quick succession.
4. Forced Adaptation: Therefore, Marvel Studios will likely need to find a different way to introduce Sentry into the MCU. This could mean altering his origin, the reason for his obscurity, or how his immense power and dangerous duality (the Void) are managed without resorting to a global memory wipe.
5. Speculation: The article suggests Sentry might already exist in the MCU but is perhaps forgotten by most, or only known to a select few (like Thaddeus Ross, who might be involved in his creation or control), rather than a worldwide amnesia event.

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The Nerdist article analyzes a hypothetical battle between "Captain America's Avengers" (the classic lineup: Steve Rogers' Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye) and the "New Avengers" (Sam Wilson's Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, Shang-Chi, Ant-Man, Spider-Man, and She-Hulk).

The article argues that while the original Avengers have superior teamwork, experience, and strategic minds (Cap and Iron Man), they would likely lose to the New Avengers.

The primary reasons for the New Avengers' predicted victory are:

1. Overwhelming Power Levels: The New Avengers boast members with significantly higher individual power ceilings.

• Scarlet Witch: Her reality-warping chaos magic is presented as a near-unbeatable force, potentially capable of soloing the old team if at full power.
• Doctor Strange: His mastery of the mystic arts offers immense versatility and power that the original team (especially members like Iron Man) would struggle against.
• Captain Marvel: Her cosmic powers provide immense destructive capability and durability.

1. Versatility: The combination of cosmic power, advanced magic, size manipulation (Ant-Man), and new skill sets (Shang-Chi with the Ten Rings) presents too many diverse threats for the original team to counter effectively.
2. Weaker Links Neutralized: While Black Widow and Hawkeye are skilled, they are outmatched by the powerhouses on the New Avengers roster.

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The Nerdist article discusses revelations made by Alan Cumming (who played Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United) about two significant unmade elements from Fox's Marvel era.

1. Cut Cumming described an intense, "full-on" fight scene cut from X2 where Nightcrawler, under William Stryker's mind control, battled Storm, Jean Grey, and Cyclops.
2. Massive Unmade Crossover Film: More significantly, Cumming confirmed that around 2010, Fox was developing a massive "Avengers-style doomsday event" film. This ambitious project would have brought together the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and potentially Deadpool. The premise involved these heroes initially fighting each other before uniting against a larger, possibly cosmic, threat. Key figures like Tom Rothman (then-Fox executive), writer Zak Penn, and Bryan Singer were reportedly involved in its conception.

However, Fox ultimately scrapped the crossover idea due to concerns over its substantial budget and the perceived risk of combining their major superhero franchises. The article notes the irony of this decision, given the later success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's shared universe model and the MCU's current exploration of similar multiversal concepts.

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The article discusses Disney CEO Bob Iger's recent comments about Marvel Studios' new strategy, highlighting "Thunderbolts" as a key example.

Essentially, Iger acknowledged that Marvel had prioritized quantity over quality in recent years, leading to a dilution of focus and some underperforming projects. The new strategy involves:

1. Reducing output: Making fewer films and series.
2. Focusing on quality: Ensuring each project is strong.
3. Leaning into established franchises and sequels: Relying on successful, popular characters and storylines.
4. "Thunderbolts" as an exemplar: Iger cited "Thunderbolts" as a way to leverage existing, popular characters (like Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova) in a new team-up dynamic. It's not a direct sequel to a single hero's film but uses familiar faces, fitting the strategy of working with established IP rather than necessarily launching entirely new, unknown characters.

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The Nerdist article speculates that the Marvel character Songbird (Melissa "Mel" Gold) might already be a secret member of the MCU's Thunderbolts, potentially being the "Mel" Yelena Belova mentioned working with under Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine's direction in the

Here are the key points of the theory:

1. Yelena's Mention: In Hawkeye, Yelena refers to a "Mel" she worked with, implying another operative under Val's purview.
2. Comic Book Significance: Songbird (formerly Screaming Mimi) is a foundational member of the Thunderbolts in the comics, known for her powerful sonic abilities and a significant redemption arc. Her real name is Melissa Gold, making "Mel" a natural nickname.
3. Power Set Gap: The current announced Thunderbolts lineup (Yelena, Bucky, US Agent, Taskmaster, Red Guardian, Ghost) lacks a member with truly distinct, non-physical superpowers. Songbird's sonic manipulation would fill this gap and offer unique visual potential.
4. Thematic Fit: Songbird's journey from villain to hero perfectly aligns with the Thunderbolts' core theme of redemption.
5. Subtle Introduction: Introducing her as an already existing, off-screen operative would be a clever way to integrate a key character without needing a full origin story beforehand.
6. Addressing a Misconception: The article notes that while Florence Pugh (Yelena) once posted an image with a chair labeled "Mel," this was likely for her makeup artist, Melแค่ผิวเผิน (Melanie Lenihan), and not a character reveal. The theory primarily hinges on the Hawkeye dialogue.

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The Nerdist article announces a new DC digital-first comic series titled "Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League."

The series will see the two notorious feline-themed villains, Cheetah (Barbara Minerva) and Cheshire (Jade Nguyen), team up for an audacious heist. Cheshire, needing Cheetah's skills, convinces the initially reluctant villainess to join forces to steal the Justice League's "most secret treasures."

The comic, described by DC as a "cat-burglar caper," will explore the dynamic between these two deadly assassins and master thieves, their contrasting personalities, and whether they can truly trust each other while facing off against DC's top heroes. The series will also likely touch upon their respective histories with Wonder Woman (Cheetah) and the Teen Titans (Cheshire).

Written by Stephanie Williams with art by Inaki Miranda, colors by Lee Loughridge, and letters by Pat Brosseau, the digital-first series is set to launch on August 26, 2024, with a print collection planned for 2025.

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Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a new live-action Lord of the Rings film titled "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," with a tentative release date set for December 2027.

Key points from the article:

• Andy Serkis will not only reprise his iconic role as Gollum but will also direct the film.
• Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, the acclaimed team behind the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, are deeply involved as producers and will be part of "every step of the way," including the scriptwriting process.
• The film is expected to explore storylines yet to be told, with the title heavily implying it will focus on Aragorn's hunt for Gollum, a significant event that occurs before the main events of The Fellowship of the Ring and is detailed in the appendices of Tolkien's work.
• This movie is the first of two new live-action recently announced by Warner Bros. Discovery.
• The project is currently in the early stages of script development.
• The announcement was made by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav during an earnings call.

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