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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

shrikecatcher Since: Feb, 2011
#120526: Aug 28th 2020 at 7:52:37 PM

I rarely post here (usually just a lurker), but like all of you, I was incredibly shocked and heartbroken by this news. In a weird coincidence - not sure if it's Harsher in Hindsight or Heartwarming in Hindsight, perhaps both - I just happened to watch Black Panther (2018) earlier today, a few hours before getting this news, as part of my chronological (by release date) rewatching of every MCU movie. RIP, Chadwick.

Aleistar Since: Feb, 2018 Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120528: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:01:21 PM

May his spirit rest eternally in the Plane of the Panther.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Kakuzan Let memes die. Kill them, if you have to. from Knock knock, open up the door, it's real. Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Let memes die. Kill them, if you have to.
#120529: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:01:54 PM

[up][up][up] I was rewatching the movie like ten minutes before I found out myself. Rest in power.

Edited by Kakuzan on Aug 28th 2020 at 11:02:12 AM

Don't catch you slippin' now.
Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#120530: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:13:03 PM

Wow, I thought this was a joke. Now I want to watch Civil War to make sense of this.

The legend has returned.
TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#120531: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:13:53 PM

Just found out about Mr. Boseman's passing.

And from colon cancer?! This is literally the first I hear of this!

What in the actual HELL is going on with 2020?! Why is this happening?

Vaya con Díos...sadsadsad

KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#120532: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:14:33 PM

Holy shit, I did not expect this at all.

I’ll admit I’m extremely curious to what this will mean for future Black Panther films, but that can definitely wait.

God, way too young...

Oh God! Natural light!
FGHIK Since: Aug, 2013
#120534: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:22:34 PM

RIP.

I do wonder how prepared everyone involved in the MCU was for this possibility. Black Panther was really being built up as one of the new main leads now that most of the original MCU heroes retired... If they weren't prepared for this, it might throw a real wrench in their plans. It's a damn shame we won't be seeing where they would have went with the character in any case. Fuck cancer.

Edited by FGHIK on Aug 28th 2020 at 10:23:27 AM

AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#120535: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:23:22 PM

This year is just...the most cartoonishly awful year I've ever lived through. Hope his friends and family get the privacy they need in this time. 43 is just way too young to go out.

Self-serious autistic trans gal who loves rock/metal and animation with all her heart. (she/her)
Protagonist506 from Oregon Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#120536: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:24:13 PM

Motherfucker! I'd say this year can go to hell, but it's clear that it already has!!

Leviticus 19:34
KJMackley Since: Jan, 2001
#120537: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:25:08 PM

You know, I recall seeing a random article like 9 months ago talking about Boseman losing a scary amount of weight. I didn't pay it much mind, figuring it was paparazzi stuff, but it does have a different connotation now.

Always sad to hear, he probably kept it hidden for both privacy and not to burden his fans with that knowledge.

Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#120538: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:25:20 PM

My condolences to Boseman's friends and family.

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#120539: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:25:41 PM

Well, there are quite a few possible successors in the supporting cast: Okoye, Shuri, or W'Kabi.

The legend has returned.
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#120540: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:26:11 PM

I was looking forward to T'Challa being the new face of the MCU from Phase 4 onward.

To the credit of Ryan Coogler and everyone else who worked on the film, he does have a strong enough supporting cast, but still.

Edited by AlleyOop on Aug 28th 2020 at 11:26:51 AM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120541: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:27:12 PM

Such a shame he won’t be able to play Black Panther at his ultimate.

I was so looking forward to seeing him grow into becoming the ultimate chessmaster.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
chasemaddigan I'm Sad Frogerson. Since: Oct, 2011
I'm Sad Frogerson.
#120542: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:30:35 PM

In hindsight, this is probably the reason why they didn't announce a Black Panther sequel during their Phase 4 reveal. They were probably aware of this possibility the whole time.

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.
#120543: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:31:32 PM

Damn, that sucks. Yeah, I was so looking forward to T'Challa leading the MCU, or being one of the new leads of the MCU. Maybe they'll have Shuri replace him. Man, that's rough. How would they even handle it? Just have him die off-screen between films, so soon after his character was brought back in Endgame?

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#120544: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:45:39 PM

You know what's startling? This happened on Jackie Robinson Day note  and what would've been Black Panther co-creator Jack Kirby's 103rd birthday.

EDIT: Forget the second passage. I should probably go to bed already. sad

Edited by TargetmasterJoe on Aug 28th 2020 at 11:49:57 AM

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#120545: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:49:25 PM

Just heard the news. Damn, Black Panther was one of my favorite MCU movies. And leading man.

There was a certain seriousness it took with it's subject material that elevated it above the other movies for me, and T'Challa was one of the most charismatic and dignified leads in the MCU even if his sister would say otherwise.

Chadwick Boseman will be missed.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#120547: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:53:43 PM

Everyone in Hollywood is pouring one out for Mr. Boseman.

But I think one of the most heartfelt of these comes from Taika Waititi.

"Takoto mai rā e Āriki." is Maori for "Lie down, Lord."

ematt3 Since: Jun, 2020
#120548: Aug 28th 2020 at 8:59:21 PM

Jesus I didn’t believe it at first but I wish his friends and family the best. He must of been fighting cancer his entire time in the mcu I cannot even imagine the how hard that was.

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#120550: Aug 28th 2020 at 9:13:28 PM

Indeed.

Do not obey in advance.

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