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Since Thor and now Captain America came out this year, I wanted to get what Tropers thought of the concept and execution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Personally I love the idea and wonder why this idea hasn't been seriously tried before. It sorta seems to me like the DCAU in movie form (And well, ummm, with Marvel), and really 'gets' the comic book feel of a shared universe while not being completely alienating.

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM

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Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
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#28277: Mar 3rd 2015 at 12:02:02 PM

At least that'd give me a reason to see Doctor Strange.

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Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#28278: Mar 3rd 2015 at 12:06:07 PM

I still think THE DREAD DORMMAMU should be voiced by Christopher Lee.

Keith David wouldn't be a bad choice though.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
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#28279: Mar 3rd 2015 at 12:07:34 PM

I gotta say... Community has always seemed funny, and I actually use Yahoo for other services, but... Yahoo Screen? Who in their right mind gives a fuck?

I sang a Keith David song once for a thing. He needs to be in more stuff so I can use that voice more.

edited 3rd Mar '15 12:07:52 PM by wanderlustwarrior

Pannic Since: Jul, 2009
#28280: Mar 3rd 2015 at 12:57:37 PM

So I haven't read several pages. What's with all these "Black Spider-Man" rumors? Is there any actual substance to it? Wikipedia's turning up nothing. 'cause people on forums are talking about it and I'm just scratching my head as to where it came from.

I don't follow the news on these things, so did I just miss something?

edited 3rd Mar '15 12:58:31 PM by Pannic

GethKnight Since: Apr, 2010
#28281: Mar 3rd 2015 at 1:00:11 PM

Some website was doing a Peter or Miles poll or something.

Pannic Since: Jul, 2009
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#28284: Mar 3rd 2015 at 2:17:29 PM

So I haven't read several pages. What's with all these "Black Spider-Man" rumors? Is there any actual substance to it? Wikipedia's turning up nothing. 'cause people on forums are talking about it and I'm just scratching my head as to where it came from.

Earlier in the week a rumor had it that they looking at a non-white Spider-Man because they want to differentiate it from the previous two franchises and try to get in on Hollywood's sudden interest in diversity after the successful minority shows this season.

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#28285: Mar 3rd 2015 at 3:19:30 PM

Crossposting with the Batman v. Superman thread.

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Wackd Since: May, 2009
#28287: Mar 3rd 2015 at 4:52:22 PM

Oh man, that word. "Gritty". I'm honestly a little nervous that these series won't be fun, especially given how hyped I was for AKA Jessica Jones based on how ludicris it sounded.

Maybe you'd be less disappointed if you stopped expecting things to be Carmen Sandiego movies.
CorrTerek The Permanently Confused from The Bland Line Since: Jul, 2009
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#28288: Mar 3rd 2015 at 5:02:41 PM

Well, we'll find out in a month or so.

edited 3rd Mar '15 5:02:54 PM by CorrTerek

wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
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#28289: Mar 3rd 2015 at 6:06:50 PM

Lol. "For the love of Pym."

Also, it's worth noting that even at his most mentally unstable, Hank Pym is still a better programmer than Microsoft.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#28290: Mar 3rd 2015 at 6:12:29 PM

Oh man, that word. "Gritty". I'm honestly a little nervous that these series won't be fun, especially given how hyped I was for AKA Jessica Jones based on how ludicris it sounded.

It's based off a book chock full of things like rape and drug abuse so I don't think they were ever aiming for something Lighter and Softer.

NapoleonDeCheese Since: Oct, 2010
#28291: Mar 3rd 2015 at 6:27:22 PM

You know, regarding the Spider-Man spoilers, I know that's Latino Review and thus most likely bull, but about this:

Supposedly Iron Man will make a cameo in the film, and Spidey will “audition” to join the Avengers before facing off with the Sinister Six

You know what? If the Sinister Six turned out to be Wilhem Dafoe, Topher Grace, Jamie Foxx, Paul Giamatti, Thomas Hayden Church and Alfred Molina (sorry Lizard, but someone had to stay out), and the story played it completely natural, not even bothering to explain how that's possible, just taking it for granted in a 'Don't be Anal About It, Just Enjoy It!' way, I'd watch the movie three hundred times and propose marriage to it.

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#28293: Mar 3rd 2015 at 6:54:18 PM

And a new featurette on AOU with new footage.

Looks like the Maximoffs fuck shit up.

edited 3rd Mar '15 6:55:13 PM by comicwriter

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Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#28294: Mar 3rd 2015 at 6:55:59 PM

[up][up] That's only five, though. Maybe their leader can be the Hobgoblin?

edited 3rd Mar '15 6:56:10 PM by KarkatTheDalek

Oh God! Natural light!
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#28295: Mar 3rd 2015 at 6:57:49 PM

@Napoleon: Not the characters they played. Just the actors themselves.

edited 3rd Mar '15 6:58:11 PM by wanderlustwarrior

NapoleonDeCheese Since: Oct, 2010
#28296: Mar 3rd 2015 at 7:00:37 PM

Aternatively, now Giamatti is Venom, Grace is Electro, Molina is Sandman, Foxx is the Green Goblin, Church is Rhino and Dafoe is Doctor Octopus. Just to mess with people's heads.

spashthebandragon thebandragoness from USA Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
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#28297: Mar 3rd 2015 at 7:05:57 PM

[up][up][up]No, no, no, see, that's part of their strategy. If there's only five of them, their opponents will always be on edge expecting their sixth member to show up. Could be anyone. Dormammu, Thanos, anyone!

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#28298: Mar 3rd 2015 at 7:06:41 PM

The twist: It's just BOB, Agent of Hydra.

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#28300: Mar 3rd 2015 at 7:14:20 PM

It should be The Hypno Hustler.


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