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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

ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#123351: Dec 4th 2020 at 7:03:08 PM

Well he was raised in a Jewish household but it's kind of a thing that he rejected that.

And remember, the Jewish ethnicity (as opposed to the faith of Judaism) is traditionally matrilineal.

Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#123352: Dec 4th 2020 at 7:08:17 PM

Well, just to clarify, there are a lot of "ethnicities" within Judaism, so there is no reason why Marc couldn't be an American Jew of Egyptian ancestry in the show.

But I'd be surprised if he was any kind of Jew in the show.

Like my guess (without evidence, except the chosen director) is that Jewishness might be viewed as part and parcel of the Mighty Whitey aspects of the character, coupled with it being "controversial" because of Israel.

Edited by Hodor2 on Dec 4th 2020 at 9:10:20 AM

ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#123353: Dec 4th 2020 at 7:17:47 PM

I mean, of all the religions to tie together, Judiasm and the gods of ancient Egypt make a closer match than some others.

But in general in the comics Moon Knight's Judaism generally only pops up in flashbacks and even then few and far between.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#123354: Dec 4th 2020 at 7:20:00 PM

I wonder if we might get more Egyptian mythology stuff than Khonsu.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#123355: Dec 4th 2020 at 7:33:44 PM

...I'm trying to think, and I know an agent of Ra has shown up a few times.

I'm just wondering who they'll get for Bushwhacker. He's one of those guys with a crazy huge comic book build.

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#123356: Dec 4th 2020 at 7:34:14 PM

I wonder if we'll get Dracula, that big fucking nerd.

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Akirakan Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#123357: Dec 4th 2020 at 7:43:04 PM

All the casting calls said they were looking for Jewish actors for Marc, it's fair to say they will portray him as Jewish in the series. Oscar Isaac himself is of Jewish descent, albeit he said he was raised in a catholic household (he is Jewish from his father's side and catholic from his mother's).

Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
Altris from the Vortex Since: Aug, 2019 Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#123359: Dec 4th 2020 at 9:53:55 PM

Wasn't Isaac announced to be playing Solid Snake in that Metal Gear Solid movie?

So, let's hang an anchor from the sun... also my Tumblr
Akirakan Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#123361: Dec 4th 2020 at 10:11:33 PM

Ya know Moon Snake is a pretty good name.

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Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#123362: Dec 5th 2020 at 1:04:52 AM

A Spanish Sony teaser was pulled from media sites shortly after being uploaded, the teaser was mainly just highlights of all three live-action Spider-Men from their movies

miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
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#123363: Dec 5th 2020 at 3:51:38 AM

Nah I think Dracula will be in Blade film. Assuming they don't do Deacon frost again as Blade's Rogues Gallery isn't super big....

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#123364: Dec 5th 2020 at 3:55:10 AM

Ali's really gotta say the iconic line in his movie.

"Some motherfuckers are always trying to ice skate uphill"

One hell of a way to say that the pursuit of immorality and god like power are implausible achievements

Edited by slimcoder on Dec 5th 2020 at 3:57:24 AM

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TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#123365: Dec 5th 2020 at 4:33:32 AM

Uh-oh again.

Wright's Twitter just got nuked into oblivion.

But not surprising in light of the BS she just pulled...sad

Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Surrounded by weirdoes
#123366: Dec 5th 2020 at 4:35:14 AM

Man, twitter has no chill these days.

Wake me up at your own risk.
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#123367: Dec 5th 2020 at 4:39:11 AM

Disney is the most hardcore motherfucker around.

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TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#123368: Dec 5th 2020 at 4:46:10 AM

[up] Disney being like Beerus towards Zamasu... surprised

Yuks aside, is it too early to ask what'll happen next?

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Goku Black
#123369: Dec 5th 2020 at 4:52:22 AM

Twitter isn't fucking around anymore. Fully expect Donald to get the boot after he's not president as well.

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#123370: Dec 5th 2020 at 5:26:19 AM

I imagine she took it down of her own accord after a talking-to from Marvel PR.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#123371: Dec 5th 2020 at 5:29:57 AM

I think she took it down on her own because of backlash not because disney told her to

I doubt Disney/Marvel will even acknowledge the accident publicly and will try to pretend it ever happened

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djoki996 Since: Dec, 2018
#123372: Dec 5th 2020 at 5:34:12 AM

[up] Publicly, sure, but in private? I'm sure she's gonna get a slap on the wrist. She's kinda fucking with their brand.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#123373: Dec 5th 2020 at 5:44:31 AM

She's kinda fucking with their brand.

When she's liking "Cancel Black Panther 2" tweets? I would say so.

I mean, yeah, I get how much it would hurt doing BP2 without Chadwick, but when you're liking those kinds of tweets, that just gives trolls some kind of agency, right?

deuteragonist Since: Dec, 2013
#123374: Dec 5th 2020 at 7:58:38 AM

That entire situation with Letitia Wright and BP 2 honestly just makes me sad.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie

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