Behind The Screen | The Global Impact of Marvel Projects

Spider-Man No Way Home: Bringing the Past, Present, and Future together

When Spider-Man: No Way Home hits theatres on December 17th, it will instantly become the blockbuster movie event to close 2021. This is because it will close the Tom Holland trilogy, add to the ongoing story of Spider-Man, and potentially even bring together three generations of Spidey fans. Let’s take a look at the excitement…

Viral Video: How TikTok has changed the Marvel Community

97.7 billion and counting. That is the view total for all videos on TikTok with the hashtag Marvel. Of the many social media platforms that allow users to build a fanbase and promote videos, TikTok stands alone in its ability to create excitement. In 2019, Matthew Ramos was known for his YouTube videos…

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Controversy Behind the Camera

On November 8th, 2021, the cast and crew of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 began their first day of production. While the completion of the trilogy marks another successful Marvel series, many are unaware of controversies that have been brought to light during this time. Director James Gunn has been both fired and rehired…

Spoiler Alert: Marvel’s Battle with Movie Leaks

Marvel movies are known for their intricate plot, unparalleled character arcs, and surprise cameos. However, in order to reach this point, they have to avoid what all movie fans fear: spoilers. The MCU takes great precaution in ensuring that spoilers are not a problem, and if they are, they make the best use of it….

Eternals: Marvel’s Long-Awaited Inclusion of the LGBTQ+ Community

“A race of immortal beings with superhuman powers who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years, reunite to battle the evil Deviants.” Eternals, Marvel’s upcoming project, is set to hit theatres on November 5th, 2021. Although this film will have many decorated actors and actresses, an oscar-winning director, and even the guest…

COVID-19: Marvel’s True Phase 4 Villain

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in March of 2020, the long-term effects were relatively unknown. All places of work began to close, meaning actors couldn’t come in and film. Marvel’s phase 4, consisting of Disney+ shows and several movies, was ultimately delayed. Fast forward to the present day, and we have overcome…

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: A New Captain America

When The Falcon and the Winter Soldier premiered on March 19th, 2021, fans across the globe were anticipating an action-packed comedy featuring two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most iconic characters. What fans may not have been expecting was a subplot that highlights a more prominent issue in today’s society: racism towards African-Americans on a…

Black Widow Movie Rights: Understanding the Controversy behind Disney+

Disney+, a streaming service for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and much more, has been taking the entertainment industry by storm. Classic shows, movies, and documentaries have slowly been removed from industry giants Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max and added to Disney+. In the Marvel domain, Disney+ has released original tv shows that…

Black Panther 2: Reflecting on Chadwick Boseman’s long-lasting influence

August 28th, 2020. On this day, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the film industry, and social justice advocates across the globe lost a member of their community. Chadwick Boseman, known for his roles as Black Panther, Jackie Robinson, and Thurgood Marshall, passed away at the age of 43. As the MCU plans to release Black Panther…

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: How Simu Liu has paved the way for Asian-American actors in Marvel

This is a tweet from actor Simu Liu in 2014, now the lead role in Marvel’s newest project: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Over the course of its 4 phases, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought characters like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor to life with trilogies of their own. Shang-Chi,…