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  • Ian McKellen Mocks Trump in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Scene

    Ian McKellen Mocks Trump in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Scene


    Digital Phablet – Ian McKellen shared a humorous Trump-related joke while filming Magneto.

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    During an intense action scene in “Avengers: Doomsday,” where the 87-year-old actor reprises his role as the iconic “X-Men” villain Magneto, Ian McKellen revealed at a recent film festival in Rome (via The Guardian) that he directed a playful jab at Donald Trump. The film’s directors, the Russo Brothers, advised McKellen to appear more furious in a scene where Magneto unleashes chaos with his powers.

    “[They told me to] make it appear as if you hate what you’re destroying,” McKellen explained. “So I stood there and I shouted, ‘Mar-a-Lago!’

    Trump has owned Mar-a-Lago, a resort in Palm Beach, Florida, since 1985. During his time as president, he held meetings with world leaders at the property, which he visits frequently. The audience at the Cinema in Piazza festival, known for its free outdoor screenings and Q&A sessions, chuckled at McKellen’s playful jab at Trump.

    Previously, Ian McKellen has openly criticized Trump. The actor from “X-Men” and “Lord of the Rings” condemned Trump for not defending LGBTQ+ rights during his first term in office in 2017. McKellen told Variety, “It’s appalling, completely unnecessary, and un-American,” referencing how the White House ignored Pride Month and reversed the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order, actions that many believed exposed LGBTQ+ employees to discrimination. America is the birthplace of the gay rights movement, which began at Stonewall in San Francisco, the city where Donald Trump was born and raised.

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    At that time, McKellen said, “I can’t follow Mr. Trump.” “I often find his comments confusing, and when I do understand, I sometimes realize I was mistaken because he later contradicts himself. I believe he’s a poor communicator. Donald, please be clearer. Only then will you be taken seriously.”

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  • Complete Breakdown of the Avengers Assemble Commander Deck in MTG

    Complete Breakdown of the Avengers Assemble Commander Deck in MTG

    The newest set of Magic: The Gathering Commander preconstructed decks is almost here, and this guide focuses on the Avengers Assemble deck. The main commanders from the four new decks have already been leaked, and this one looks to be the most aggressive of the bunch.

    If you enjoy playing with big creatures and adding lots of +1/+1 counters, this deck is a great fit. Here’s what we know so far, including the deck list and gameplay strategies.

    Avengers Assemble Deck List

    We only have three confirmed cards for the Avengers Assemble Commander precon so far, with hints of a fourth from the packaging. The full deck list is expected to be revealed in early to mid-June, but some cards might leak before that.

    Card Name Card Type
    Captain America, Team Leader Creature
    Sol Ring Artifact
    Arcane Signet Artifact

    The possible fourth card is Nick Fury, who appears on the packaging along with Captain America. In sets featuring universes beyond, these spots usually represent the deck’s main Commander, as seen with the Wakanda Forever and Fantastic Four decks in this set.

    Commander Breakdown

    So far, the only Commander card revealed is Captain America, Team Leader. This is a 3-mana 3/3 creature that activates when another Hero enters play. It grants the new Hero Vigilance and Haste until end of turn and gives both the Hero and itself a +1/+1 counter.

    This card is straightforward but might seem a little simple. Since the deck aims to be aggressive, the Commander’s simplicity works well. Its low cost allows you to cast it early, and every Hero played afterward makes your board stronger. You can attack sooner and with more power.

    Strategy

    The deck packaging states it will rely heavily on equipment and counters. Expect to use these to boost your creatures’ power and toughness while protecting them from removal spells.

    Additionally, the deck suggests a focus on equipment and counters, which usually indicates a creature-rich approach. If the deck isn’t packed with creatures, it will likely generate creature tokens—just as useful—and these tokens can also be equipped with gear to strengthen your forces.

  • Marvel Delays Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars—Why It Matters

    Marvel Delays Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars—Why It Matters

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    ALBAWABA – Marvel Reschedules Release Dates for Major Avengers Films

    Marvel Studios has announced an adjustment in the release schedule for its highly anticipated Avengers movies, pushing back their premieres by seven months. "Avengers: Doomsday," initially set for May 1, 2026, will now debut on December 18, 2026. Similarly, "Avengers: Secret Wars," which was scheduled for May 27, 2027, will now arrive in theaters on December 17, 2027.

    This shift is primarily aimed at allowing the filmmakers to fully realize their ambitious vision for both films, which are expected to be monumental in scale. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, who previously helmed the blockbuster hits "Infinity War" and "Endgame," "Avengers: Doomsday" is currently in production.

    Disney, Marvel’s parent company, isn’t likely to be troubled by this change. The holiday season has proven to be a lucrative time for releases, with "Spider-Man: No Way Home" achieving impressive box office success after launching in mid-December 2021. Interestingly, the coveted May 1 slot will now feature a different major Disney film, "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

    (From Left to Right) Louis D’Esposito, Co-President of Marvel Studios; Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios; Robert Downey Jr.; Joe Russo; and Anthony Russo (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney/AFP).

    This schedule modification signals a strategic shift at Marvel Studios towards prioritizing quality over quantity. Disney CEO Bob Iger emphasized this point during a recent investor call, noting that Marvel had “lost a little focus by producing too many films.” After releasing only one film in 2024—"Deadpool & Wolverine"—Marvel has slated three releases for 2025: "Captain America: Brave New World," "Thunderbolts," and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." Following these, there’s a planned one-year hiatus before "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" in July 2026, succeeded by another year-long pause before the next two Avengers films.

    Disney has recently altered or removed several slots originally reserved for “untitled Marvel” projects for 2026 and 2027. However, there remain three slots reserved for Marvel films in 2028. The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe past "Secret Wars" remains uncertain, with ongoing questions surrounding properties like "Armor Wars," "Blade," and sequels for "Shang-Chi" and "Black Panther." Excitingly, the long-awaited X-Men movie also seems to be progressing.

    The cast for "Doomsday" promises to be an impressive mix, featuring a variety of Marvel characters from various timelines, including new faces from "Fantastic Four" and "Thunderbolts" along with actors from the legacy X-Men films. Notably, Robert Downey Jr. will make a surprising return, but this time as Doctor Doom rather than Tony Stark. The potential for storytelling is boundless!

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  • Avengers: Doomsday Starts Filming with Doctor Doom Teased

    Avengers: Doomsday Starts Filming with Doctor Doom Teased

    The Avengers are back in London as production kicks off for Avengers: Doomsday. The Russo Brothers have taken to social media to tease the film’s iconic antagonist.

    “Day One…” the Russo Brothers captioned an Instagram post featuring a chair emblazoned with “Victor Von Doom.” This announcement mirrors the casting reveal for Doomsday, where actors’ names were similarly showcased on chairs. The chair belongs to Robert Downey Jr., who will portray Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers films.

    A chair reads Victor Von Doom.
    Russo Brothers / Instagram

    After their work on 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, Downey and the Russo Brothers stepped away from the Marvel universe. In that film, Iron Man’s heroic act of using the Infinity Stones to defeat Thanos ultimately cost him his life.

    Following Endgame, the Russo Brothers directed films such as Cherry, The Gray Man, and The Electric State. They also produced Citadel, a global espionage action series for Prime Video. At the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, they announced their exciting return to the MCU.

    Like previous Avengers films, Doomsday boasts a star-studded ensemble of heroes and villains. The cast currently includes Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hiddleston, and Pedro Pascal.

    Significantly, the film will feature characters from the X-Men franchise, including Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, and more. This inclusion pulls fan-favorite characters from the Fox movies into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    Notably absent from the cast is Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man. Holland is set to reprise his role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, slated for release two months after Doomsday. If he doesn’t appear in Doomsday, he is expected to play a key role in Avengers: Secret Wars.

    Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1, 2026.

  • Robert Downey Jr. Is ‘So Dialed In’ For Doctor Doom And Avengers

    Robert Downey Jr. Is ‘So Dialed In’ For Doctor Doom And Avengers

    Marvel enthusiasts were taken aback when Robert Downey Jr. made a surprise entrance as Victor Von Doom at the 2024 Comic-Con in Hall H.

    After an iconic decade portraying Iron Man, Downey is shifting gears to embody the notorious Doctor Doom. He will take on the role of the central villain in the upcoming Avengers films: Doomsday and Secret Wars.

    In addition to Downey’s return, the dynamic duo of Joe and Anthony Russo is back to direct Doomsday and Secret Wars. The Russo Brothers have previously helmed major Marvel blockbusters, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

    During a recent chat with Entertainment Tonight, the Russo Brothers hinted at Downey’s significant role in the storytelling for Doom, citing how his input has shaped the character’s development.

    “He is deeply involved and incredibly focused,” Joe shared about Downey’s influence on Doom. “He’s crafting backstories and costume ideas… We spoke with him just this morning before arriving here. He loves characters that are rich and complex. He sees a real chance to explore this character to the fullest.”

    Robert Downey Jr. holds a mask and poses.
    Marvel Studios / Instagram

    The Russo Brothers are set to kick off filming on Doomsday in London next month. As is typical with Avengers projects, details remain closely guarded, but both films are expected to feature a plethora of characters, incorporating many beloved Marvel heroes.

    Confirmed for the cast of Doomsday are the members of the Fantastic Four: Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing.

    Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars, which will premiere a year later on May 7, 2027.

  • Chris Evans Says He’s ‘Happily Retired’ From Marvel

    Chris Evans Says He’s ‘Happily Retired’ From Marvel

    It seems like the Avengers will have to move on without Chris Evans. After nearly a decade portraying Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Evans has confirmed he will not be returning for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. In an interview with Esquire, he stated that he’s happily retired from the superhero role.

    This revelation came on the same day that Deadline reported on Evans supposedly reprising his role for the new Avengers installment. Anthony Mackie, who will take up the Captain America mantle as Sam Wilson, was unaware of Evans’ reported return when he was interviewed. He expressed surprise, saying he had spoken with Evans just a few weeks earlier, and the topic hadn’t been discussed.

    “I had no idea!” Mackie exclaimed. “I asked Chris if he was coming back because I had heard rumors that everyone was being brought back for the movie. He told me, ‘Oh, I’m happily retired.’”

    Mackie revealed that he learned about Evans’ return alongside everyone else through media reports. “My manager showed me the article and said, ‘Looks like Chris is coming back,’” he noted, emphasizing that he had yet to see a script for the movie.

    Anthony Mackie holds Captain America's shield.
    Disney+

    While Mackie shared Evans’ words, the actor himself confirmed during the same Esquire interview that he is not taking part in Avengers: Doomsday. When questioned about the circulating reports, Evans responded firmly, “That’s not true. This kind of thing happens every couple of years since Endgame. I’ve stopped responding to it. I’m happily retired!”

    Could Evans be misleading fans? It’s certainly possible. Marvel actors have been known to divert attention from their actual roles in upcoming projects. For instance, Andrew Garfield famously denied his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home for nearly a year before revealing he did reprise his role.

    Throughout Avengers: Endgame, Evan’s character, Steve Rogers, passes on the shield and the legacy of Captain America to Sam Wilson. By the conclusion of the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Wilson officially adopts the Captain America persona, indicating a transition into a new chapter for the character.

    With Mackie now stepping into the spotlight, he leads his first solo film, Captain America: Brave New World, hitting theaters on February 14, 2025.

  • Chris Evans Returning to MCU for Avengers: Doomsday Role

    Chris Evans Returning to MCU for Avengers: Doomsday Role

    After stepping down from his iconic role as Captain America in Avengers: Endgame, Chris Evans seemed to leave the Marvel realm behind. Transitioning away from the superhero genre, he took on roles in films like Ghosted and Red One.

    However, following a surprise appearance in last summer’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Evans is confirmed to return in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. The big question now is: which character will he portray? The answer may not be as straightforward as it seems.

    Chris Evans could play Cap … or another notable superhero

    Johnny Storm ignites a flame in Fantastic Four.
    20th Century Fox

    As reported by Deadline, Evans has officially joined the cast of the next Avengers installment, which will also include Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as Doctor Doom. However, specifics regarding the nature of Evans' role in Doomsday remain unclear, including whether he will return as Steve Rogers.

    Given the ongoing Multiverse Saga in the MCU, it's entirely possible for Evans to appear as an alternate version of Captain America or even as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, as he did in Deadpool & Wolverine.

    Can there be two Captain Americas in the MCU?

    Captain America and Falcon run in The Winter Soldier.
    Marvel Studios

    Currently, the spotlight in the Captain America franchise is on Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson, who will be taking center stage in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. Nevertheless, the comics do show a precedent for both Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson operating as Captain America simultaneously, particularly if the events in Doomsday allow for Rogers’ youth to be restored.

    Directors Anthony and Joe Russo, famed for their work on Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, are set to return to the MCU to direct both Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Besides Evans and Downey, the rest of the main cast has yet to be confirmed. Reports suggest that Marvel’s new Fantastic Four members—Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach—will feature in Doomsday, though no official announcements have been made regarding their next appearance following The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

    Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release in theaters on May 1, 2026.

  • Kevin Feige Discusses MCU Future With Fantastic Four X-Men

    Kevin Feige Discusses MCU Future With Fantastic Four X-Men

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up for a new era of superheroes, prominently featuring the Fantastic Four. This iconic team is poised to make their debut in the upcoming film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. During Disney’s APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, announced that production on First Steps is nearly wrapped up. Following their introduction, Feige anticipates that this supergroup will become a significant component of the MCU, particularly in future Avengers films.

    “Finally, we’re excited to bring Marvel’s First Family into the MCU,” Feige shared (via Deadline). “Filming will conclude next week, with the movie set to release next summer. After that, these characters will seamlessly transition into the next wave of Avengers films, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about the future of the Fantastic Four.”

    The cast of the Fantastic Four pose for a promotional photo.
    Pedro Pascal / Instagram

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps marks the beginning of Phase Six in the MCU, featuring Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.

    After introducing the Fantastic Four, the spotlight will shift to the much-anticipated arrival of the X-Men. Feige expressed his excitement about regaining the rights to the X-Men, calling it a “dream.” He hinted that fans might see some familiar mutants pop up in upcoming MCU releases. This buildup is all leading to Avengers: Secret Wars, which will usher in Marvel’s mutant saga.

    “I think audiences will see some X-Men characters reappear in our next films. After that, the plot of Secret Wars will truly set the stage for a new era featuring the X-Men,” Feige noted. “It’s a dream come true that we finally have the X-Men back in the fold.”

    Deadpool and Wolverine stand near a metal cage in Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine.
    Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Marvel Studios

    This year also marked the return of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine to the MCU with Deadpool & Wolverine. Additionally, Patrick Stewart’s Professor Charles Xavier appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Kelsey Grammer’s Hank McCoy had a cameo in the post-credits of The Marvels. Furthermore, Ms. Marvel introduced Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan as a mutant.

    In May, Michael Lesslie, known for Now You See Me 3, was brought on board to write an untitled X-Men film for Marvel. While this film does not yet have a specific release date, it is expected to arrive following Avengers: Secret Wars, set for May 7, 2027.