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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

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#107601: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:42:00 PM

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slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#107602: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:42:30 PM

[up][up][up] If he is gonna be Brian then I also hope they hint at Betsy.

Edited by slimcoder on Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:43:35 AM

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#107603: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:44:20 PM

[up]Wow.

Not a fan I gather.

Should I get some ice to cool down you hot take?

Great to hear Kamala might be getting her shot. Considering her popularity, we all knew it was going to be a thing eventually.

One Strip! One Strip!
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#107604: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:45:32 PM

If we get Captain Britain I hope we eventually get to see Mad Jim Jaspers vs. The Fury on the big screen. THAT would be a trip.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#107605: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:46:13 PM

At least one teenage superhero will remain in the MCU.

Downside is, I might never be able to see Khan and Parker teaming up, now. sad

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#107606: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:48:52 PM

Also, Kit Harrington is joining the MCU and I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess he's playing Brian Braddock, Captain Britain.

Actually, someone in a different MCU forum suggested Kit Harrington could be Gambit or even Sabertooth.

I would not oppose to seeing him as Gambit.

Tons of rumors floating around that the Spider-Man situation is resolved or will be soon.

Don't take anything with a grain of salt just yet, but things may be more hopeful now

Can you PM me on that? I want optimism in my system.

Especially since that 70-30 split was probably 75-25. I don't even know anymore. tongue

LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#107607: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:53:19 PM

I doubt Kit Harrington is playing a Mutant. I'm guessing he's playing a character in a movie or show that's already been announced.

Trickshot?

This song needs more love.
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#107608: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:54:17 PM

He's playing Wolferine clearly

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Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#107609: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:55:00 PM

They fired Danny Devito?

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
Brandon Deadly Vu! from Between Thanksgiving and Christmas (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
Deadly Vu!
#107610: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:55:38 PM

The only official update I've heard regarding the Spider-Man issue is Sony's stock went down.

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TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#107611: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:56:24 PM

I just saw group shots of Kit and...he’s surprisingly short.

Think it's possible that he'll be Wolve—

(*dodges a bullet to the stomach*)

Never mind.

GmCommand Since: Jul, 2018
#107612: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:58:14 PM

One downside for the whole Sony situation for me at least it means no Carol and Jess Drew.

As for Kamala getting her own Disney + show ok I guess *shrug*

Edited by GmCommand on Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:12:03 AM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#107613: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:58:19 PM

Oh wow he is short.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#107614: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:58:26 PM

[up]Are we sure it's not that those two are really tall?

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#107615: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:58:40 PM

Danny Devito is now Magneto

Edited by Ultimatum on Aug 23rd 2019 at 9:59:01 AM

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LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#107616: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:59:02 PM

Apparently there's a rumor going around that Moon Knight is also getting a Disney+ show. Grain of salt.

This song needs more love.
PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#107617: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:59:07 PM

Damn, he might actually be Wolverine.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#107618: Aug 23rd 2019 at 2:59:47 PM

[up][up] If true then I want the bird skull costume.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#107619: Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:00:19 PM

@Rob He's 5'8".

Edited by PushoverMediaCritic on Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:01:26 AM

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#107620: Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:06:39 PM

Okay, let's unpack this:

  • Kit Harrington is not playing either Gambit or Sabretooth. There might be an X-Men announcement, but I doubt either of those characters will be appearing soon. In any case, we already have a hint that Captain Britain is coming — the name "Braddock" was mentioned in Endgame.
  • He also isn't playing Wolverine, because I doubt Disney would cast anyone as Wolverine at this moment.
  • Moon Knight is definitely not going to be on Disney+. That show almost requires an R or at least PG-13 rating for violence. I do, however, think it's possible they are going to announce another Hulu show and that will be Moon Knight — because it fits with Ghost Rider and Helstrom and the "Adventure into Fear" shows they are doing.

Edited by alliterator on Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:08:00 AM

jakobitis Doctor of Doctorates from Somewhere, somewhen Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Doctor of Doctorates
#107621: Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:06:51 PM

[up][up]Which I happen to think is a perfectly respectable height, thank you kindly tall folk.

Edited by jakobitis on Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:07:51 AM

"These 'no-nonsense' solutions of yours just don't hold water in a complex world of jet-powered apes and time travel."
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#107622: Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:07:50 PM

Danny Devito is now Magneto

Exclusively uses his powers to throw metal trash cans at people.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#107623: Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:09:08 PM

[up]x4 For those who use the correct measuring systemnote , that's 172 cm.

...huh, he's my height, how about that.

Edited by HailMuffins on Aug 23rd 2019 at 7:09:29 AM

Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Lost in Space
#107624: Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:12:27 PM

I prefer to use 1.72e+10 angstroms, although for natural units, you can't beat 1.156e+35 Planck lengths.

The fact that Google has that conversion built in is amazing.

Edited by Fighteer on Aug 23rd 2019 at 6:13:15 AM

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TobiasDrake (•̀⤙•́) (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
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#107625: Aug 23rd 2019 at 3:15:23 PM

I have a question about Marvel Studios and Disney+, prompted by the Kamala Khan announcement.

IIRC, Ike Perlmutter was barred from involvement with Marvel's film development, but is still in charge of Marvel's television division. So. Uh. Who's running the streaming shows? Feige or Perlmutter?

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