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A recent video from the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps has gone viral on social media, prompting speculation about Chris Evans’ involvement in the film. The video shows a crew member bringing an actor onto the film set in Spain while covering him in a jacket. Fans came up with several guesses as to who this secret actor is.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps concept art | Credits: Marvel Studios

Evans was a popular guess after the actor reprised his role as the Human Torch in the previous MCU film, Deadpool & Wolverine. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn will play the titular superheroes in the film. Besides these four actors, Ralph Ineson and Julia Garner are also confirmed as Galactus and Silver Surfer in the film.

Video of A Secret Actor Joining The Fantastic Four Set Has Fans Speculating It’s Chris Evans Chris...

While it still hasn't been confirmed, we've now heard from multiple sources that Franklin Richards will be a key part of The Fantastic Four: First Steps and both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed at Comic-Con that Marvel's First Family will appear in the latter two movies, but what exactly will young Franklin bring to the party?

According to insider @MyTimeToShineH, the son of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will have the ability to traverse the Multiverse in First Steps and Doomsday. That's sure to be a key plot point given how important this team looks set to be to the wider Multiverse Saga.

Remember, it was back in August when we first heard that Galactus supposedly summons Marvel's First Family by sending the Silver Surfer to Earth, demanding they bring Franklin to him. If they refuse, then he'll destroy their planet.

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Last year's Hollywood strikes saw many highly anticipated movies slip into 2025, including The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

So far, we've seen only a handful of set photos and a couple of leaked trailers but, as we write this, that's more than enough for us to say this reboot stands a chance of being the best superhero movie released in theaters next year. 

It's a bold statement, we know, and that's why we've gone in-depth with the main reasons Marvel Studios' take on its First Family has us so incredibly excited. However, in the interest of keeping things fair, we're also sharing a few concerns we have about the long-awaited reboot.

To check those out, you juts need to click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below. 

It's Unlike Any Other MCU Movie

For years, Marvel Studios has been criticised for delivering different variations of the same movie. We think that's a little harsh,...

For a time, The Fantastic Four: First Steps casting rumours were seemingly never-ending. It reached a point where it became clear Marvel Studios was approaching a lot of names for the reboot, including Gladiator II star Paul Mescal.

Or did they? Despite numerous reports that Mescal was the frontrunner for the role of Johnny Storm/Human Torch, the Irish actor has now denied ever being approached to "Flame On!" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"No, no, no. No [Laughs]," he said when Josh Horowitz asked if there was any truth to the rumours. "I don't think it's...I don't think it's for me. It's not for me. I think...I wasn't brought up watching those films. I wasn't drawn to them."

"I was more of a Lord of the Rings guy in that sense," Mescal continued. "They weren't films I was drawn to."

A conversation may have been had at one...

Yesterday, Marvel Studios released a new synopsis for The Fantastic Four: First Steps which ended with, "And if Galactus' plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal."

The mention of this battle getting "personal" has sent speculation into overdrive, and some clarification may have come our way today courtesy of scooper @MyTimeToShineH.

The prolific leaker claims, "It's personal because Galactus is after Franklin Richards. He tells them to bring the boy to him or he'll destroy the Earth." Why does he want Franklin? That hasn't not been revealed but the comic books do hold some clues.

Based on what we know about The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel Studios is pulling inspiration from Earth X, a comic that saw the female Shalla-Bal become Silver Surfer, by further exploring the connection between Frankin and the world-eating baddie.

In that reality,...

Fantastic Four: First Steps is one of the most exciting upcoming movies in the MCU. It will finally introduce Marvel’s first family to the big screen, after several past attempts that didn’t quite work out—though that depends on who you ask.

We know the main cast for the movie: Pascal will play Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby will play Sue Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach will play Ben Grimm, and Joseph Quinn will play Johnny Storm.

After the movie was announced, rumors started saying that Franklin and Valeria Richards, Sue and Reed’s children, would also appear. Franklin is said to have a connection to Galactus (played by Ralph Ineson), and he’s reportedly born in space.

Yesterday, an official summary for First Steps was released, describing the Fantastic Four’s battle against Galactus as “personal.”

The film follows Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm as they...

Marvel's First Family are on their way — and this time, it's personal. Over the past few months, the folks over at Marvel Studios have been carefully drip, drip, dripping tantalising tidbits of info about Matt Shakman's upcoming MCU movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Back in February, it was confirmed that Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach had landed the leads in the film. And since then, we've seen Ralph Ineson cast as planet-eater Galactus, Kevin Feige tease the movie's 60s setting, and even glimpsed the Fantasticar at San Diego Comic Con. Now, as shooting nears completion on the McU's 37th entry, Marvel has finally offered up an eyebrow-raising first official synopsis for First Steps.

Per a press release posted on Disney's own press site, the plot description for The Fantastic Four: First Steps reads as follows: "Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be the first film from the reboot F4 franchise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and each new update about it is making it all the more interesting than it already is. That said, the first official synopsis of this much-anticipated forthcoming piece has recently been brought to light, and fans couldn’t be more excited about it all.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps. | Credits: Marvel Studios.

While it’s true that even with all the exclusive revelations, very little is known about what actually would happen in the movie, the release of this synopsis really has the MCU playing their cards right in their building anticipation game. This is because a part of it nearly confirms one theory about Franklin Richards that fans have been going on about for ages now.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Releases its Official Synopsis

After a long, long wait,...

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Plot under wraps.

Dir:Alejandro G Iñárritu

Prod: Warner Bros, Legendary Entertainment

Where:uk

When:November-ongoing

Distributor: Warner Bros

Cast:Tom Cruise,Sandra Hüller, John Goodman,

The Running Man

A man competes in a deadly gameshow where he must outrun professional killers over 30 days.

Dir:Edgar Wright

Prod:Edgar Wright,Simon Kinberg and Nira Park

Where:London

When:November-ongoing

Distributor:Paramount

Cast:Glen Powell,...

Fantastic Four: First Steps is one of the most anticipated MCU releases, as it finally brings Marvel’s “first family” to the big screen after some past unsuccessful attempts.

In the main cast, Pedro Pascal will play Reed Richards, while Vanessa Kirby takes on the role of Sue Storm. Ebon Moss-Bachrach will portray Ben Grimm, and Joseph Quinn will play Johnny Storm.

Soon after the movie was announced, rumors began circulating that it would include Franklin and Valeria Richards, the children of Reed and Sue. Franklin is said to have a connection with Galactus (played by Ralph Ineson), as he is supposedly born in space.

Recent set leaks show Vanessa Kirby holding a child, though it hasn’t been confirmed if that child is actually Franklin.

Now, according to trusted industry insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel Studios is searching for a 10-13-year-old actor to play Franklin in Avengers: Doomsday, where...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up to bring the final act of its ongoing Multiverse Saga to the screen. The franchise has been telling this particular story across the cinema screen and the Disney Plus streaming service for almost four years now, producing multiple larger-than-life movies and debuting a number of TV shows set within the same shared universe; all of which have focused on characters important to this new and ambitious storyline.

There has definitely been a lot more commitment required to keep up with the new characters and stories within the MCU since the Multiverse Saga began in Phase Four, but that hasn't been a problem for the franchise's most devoted fans. From future Young Avengers like Kate Bishop, Ms. Marvel, and Billy Maximoff to the larger-than-life Agatha Harkness, there have been plenty of wonderful new additions to the lore to complement the stalwarts of the Infinity...

Fantastic Four: First Steps is one of the most anticipated MCU movies, set to release on July 25, 2025. Early leaks from the set suggest that things are looking good so far.

The movie will be set in an alternate reality where the Fantastic Four are already a well-known team. It’s also expected to include some of their most famous villains.

The cast for First Steps includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, with Moss-Bachrach using CGI for his role.

Julia Garner will play Shalla-Bal, the MCU’s Silver Surfer, while Ralph Ineson will portray Galactus, one of Marvel’s most powerful villains (depending on how you see him). Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne are cast in secret roles, and Mole Man is also expected to appear.

The big news today is the rumored Mole Man appearance.

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is one of the most anticipated movies in the MCU, set to release on July 25, 2025. Based on set leaks, everything looks promising so far.

The movie will take place in an alternate reality where the Fantastic Four are already an established team. It’s also expected to feature some of their most famous villains.

The cast for First Steps includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, with Moss-Bachrach using CGI and performance capture for his role.

Julia Garner will play Shalla-Bal, also known as the MCU’s Silver Surfer, while Ralph Ineson will portray Galactus, one of Marvel’s most powerful villains (depending on how you see him). Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne have been cast in undisclosed roles, and Mole Man is also expected to appear.

It...

Disney’s D23 is among the main events during which we find out some major information about upcoming Disney projects. It is not the only one, but if we had to make a short list, D23 would most definitely end up there. This time, though, we are not reporting about the main event, but rather the D23 Brazil, which was held in the South American country recently.

While there were several important things to take from the event, what interests us most are the new look panels and presentations related to a series of upcoming projects, including both movies and TV shows, both Marvel-related and non-Marvel-related.

In light of that, you are about to see more new images related to the Captain America: Brave New World, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Snow White movies, as well as about the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again TV series, all four of which will premiere next year!

Fantastic Four: First Steps is one of the most anticipated movies in the MCU, set to release on July 25, 2025. From what we’ve seen in set leaks, everything aims to be comic-accurate.

The movie will be set in an alternate reality where the Fantastic Four are already an established team, and it will feature some of their most well-known villains.

The cast for First Steps includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, with Moss-Bachrach using CGI for his role. Julia Garner will play Shalla-Bal, the MCU’s Silver Surfer, and Ralph Ineson will portray Galactus, one of Marvel’s most powerful villains.

Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne have been cast in unknown roles, and Mole Man is also expected to appear. There are rumors that Robert Downey Jr. will show up as...

Fantastic Four: First Steps is one of the most anticipated movies in the MCU. It is scheduled to be released on July 25, 2025, and we’ve already seen some sneak peeks from the set that hint at an exciting comic-accurate experience.

The film will be set in an alternate reality and will introduce the Fantastic Four, along with some of their most well-known villains.

The latest news about the movie is about its title. “First Steps” was added during Sdcc when we got to see an exclusive clip of the team and hear the music by Michael Giacchino.

Fans weren’t too excited about the title, but it seems that it has quietly changed to something much better.

This rumor comes from a well-known and reliable subreddit called MarvelStudiosSpoilers. A crew member added a new subtitle to their LinkedIn profile: “Herbie – Fantastic Four: First Contact.”

The Cosmic Circus reported that a...

2025 promises to be a jam-packed year for MCU content, though The Fantastic Four: First Steps remains one of the year's most highly anticipated releases. The reboot has been a long time coming and with WandaVision director Matt Shakman calling the shots, it feels like we're in store for something special. 

We've known for a while that H.E.R.B.I.E. will feature in the movie as the adorable Highly Engineered Robot Built for Interdimensional Exploration was teased in the first promo poster.

Now, The Cosmic Circus brings word that British actor and puppeteer Jack Parker is bringing H.E.R.B.I.E. to life in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. He's previously played Pip in The Acolyte and Shrinker in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and counts the likes of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon and Snow White among his upcoming credits. 

It's unclear whether Parker will also voice H.E.R.B.

At the recent San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige excited attendees with the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the Marvel universe as Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Stephen McFeely, the film is scheduled for a global release on May 1, 2026. While the filming start date wasn’t revealed at Comic-Con, Collider has now reported that production is set to begin this spring.

Fans of the Fantastic Four can look forward to their appearance in Avengers: Doomsday. Following their introduction in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, all four members will join the ensemble cast.

Pedro Pascal will portray Mr. Fantastic, with Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn playing the Storm siblings, and Ralph Ineson set to appear as Galactus, the antagonist in First Steps.

In an interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub at New York Comic Con,...

"So, you're familiar with two sins. How about a third?" Okay, that particular "Community" quote is a bit of an ominous way to start an article, but it also felt less hacky than writing "Third time's the charm?" Indeed, Marvel is now in the process of bringing its first family back to the big screen with "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," which marks the Four's third live-action iteration after Fox and director Tim Story's two "Fantastic Four" films and the studio's Josh Trank-helmed disaster "FANT4STIC" aka "Fantastic Four" 2015. The bar being as low as it is after the previous entries in the franchise, that puts just a tad less pressure on "First Steps" director Matt Shakman as the "WandaVision" veteran prepares to introduce Mister Fantastic and the rest of the gang to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Still, the film's eyebrow-raising subtitle aside, what does "First Steps" have to...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently filming at Durdle Door in Dorset, England, and Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm/Human Torch has been spotted in full costume.

Based on what little we see here, Johnny walks down the beach alone before moodily standing on the coast while watching the tide come in. It's hard to say where this is meant to be doubling for, though the Torch may have found his way to the UK. The iconic tourist location may also be doubling for an alien planet.

If we're lucky, the rest of Marvel's First Family will also be spotted suited up in the coming weeks. The only other member of the team spotted since shooting started is The Thing who, at the time, was being brought to life with a practical costume.

Many movies and TV shows have been shot at Durdle Door; among them are Doctor Who...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently filming at Durdle Door in Dorset, England, and Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm/Human Torch has been spotted in full costume.

Based on what little we see here, Johnny walks down the beach alone before moodily standing on the coast while watching the tide come in. It's hard to say where this is meant to be doubling for, though the Torch may have found his way to the UK. The iconic tourist location may also be doubling for an alien planet.

If we're lucky, the rest of Marvel's First Family will also be spotted suited up in the coming weeks. The only other member of the team spotted since shooting started is The Thing who, at the time, was being brought to life with a practical costume.

Many movies and TV shows have been shot at Durdle Door; among them are Doctor Who...

We've been hearing whispers of a Silver Surfer project for quite a while at this stage, and it seems Marvel Studios is still planning to give the space-faring hero the spotlight in his (or her?) own solo outing down the line.

A previous rumor claimed that The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman's multi-year deal with Marvel could potentially include helming episodes of a Silver Surfer Disney+ series, while another indicated that it was actually a Special Presentation that was in the works.

While it's not clear if this project is being developed for the big or small screen, insider Daniel Richtman is reporting that the Sentinel of the Spaceways is still in the works, and Shakman is on board as a producer.

The question is: Which version of the Surfer will this project focus on?

The Fantastic Four reboot will introduce a female take on the character,...

Following the hype created by Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Pedro Pascal’s Fantastic Four universe is in line, creating quite a few headlines. One particular Fantastic Four-related news that caught people’s attention is the reported Silver Surfer project that’s under development with Matt Shakman producing it.

Concept art for The Fantastic Four: First Steps | image: Marvel Studios

However, while this should have been good news, people seem worried about the alleged project, given Julia Garner’s casting as Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four. Although the Disney+ project is yet to be officially confirmed, there’s been a wave of speculations surrounding Garner’s role. While a few fans are already expressing disappointment, others came forward to clarify that the actress isn’t going to play a gender-swapped version.

Julia Garner Cast as a Silver Surfer Version in Fantastic Four

With the four main actors—Pedro Pascal,...

Seit knapp 15 Jahren arbeitet Anne Ballschmieter nun schon für den so wichtigen deutschsprachigen Nachwuchspreis First Steps. Jetzt hat sich die Künstlerische Leiterin aber dazu entschieden, ein neues Kapitel in ihrem Leben aufzuschlagen.

Anne Ballschmieter ist die aktuelle Künstlerische Leiterin bei First Steps (Credit: Florian Liedel/First Steps)

Auf Instagram hat der Nachwuchspreis First Steps Award am Montag mitgeteilt, dass die Künstlerische Leiterin Anne Ballschmieter ihre Tätigkeit nach der Preisverleihung Ende September beenden wird. Ballschmieter hatte die Leitung im Jahr 2020 von Andrea Hohnen übernommen und dann drei Jahre zusammen mit Jennifer Stahl eine Doppelspitze gebildet. Für wenige Monate kam nach Stahls Abschied Toby Ashraf dazu. Diesen Jahrgang machte aber Ballschmieter wieder allein.

„Wir hätten bald Kristallhochzeit gefeiert“, schreibt der First Steps Award auf Instagram. „Doch jetzt heißt es wohl ‚time to say goodbye‘. Nach knapp 15 Jahren bei First Steps verabschiedet sich unsere Künstlerische Leiterin Anne Ballschmieter mit der diesjährigen Verleihung von First Steps,...

There's understandably a lot of excitement to see each member of Marvel's First Family in Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but it's The Thing we know many of you really can't wait to see in action.

The Bear and Andor star Ebon Moss-Bachrach will bring the Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing to life in the MCU and talked to Variety about his transformation at the 2024 Emmy Awards yesterday evening.

"I’m doing a lot of motion capture on [‘Fantastic Four’]," the actor said, explaining why he'd ditched his usual stubble. "So for maximum-data facial capture, I have to be clean-shaven."

Confirming that they're roughly six weeks into production, Bachrach confirmed he's only seen "crude renderings" of himself as Ben Grimm and remains eager to check out the finished product.

"They got so many amazing animators working on it, literally hundreds of people working on it," he noted. "We’ve been shooting for about six weeks,...

Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby will soon be seen together in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s try at Marvel’s first family in the film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Since they are all set to bring Reed Richards and Sue Storm to our screens, it goes without saying that the two actors are spending a lot of time together. While their relationship seems absolutely adorable to many, there will always be some who would stoop down to spreading negativity.

Concept art for The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Credits: Marvel Studios

Take the San Diego Comic-Con for example, when Pedro Pascal motioned for Vanessa Kirby to hold his hand, few were quick to assume that the former was using anxiety as an excuse to touch the latter. Thankfully, Vanessa Kirby’s latest words for her co-star are enough to put these Negative Nancys to rest.

Vanessa Kirby Praises Pedro Pascal...

The first movie in James Gunn’s DC Universe is currently slated to hit theaters on July 11, 2025. Gunn is one of the shared universe’s overseers, and just to make sure the franchise gets off on the right foot, he has tasked himself to write and direct Superman (formerly Superman: Legacy). Its placement in the middle of July could help its chances of becoming a major summer blockbuster.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is scheduled for July 25, 2025, exactly two weeks after Superman. Of course, Marvel Studios would hope to claim a big piece of the superhero movie market share with its Fantastic Four introduction, which could mean encroaching on some of Superman’s ticket sales. Although this is not the first time that two popular comic book properties have tangled up at theatrical venues, this is shaping up to be a particularly high-profile box office bout.

Unlike the second Joker and third Venom movies,...

“Fantastic Four: First Steps” is set to be one of the most highly anticipated MCU projects, slated for release in 2025. The film will introduce Marvel’s first family to the MCU, along with some of their most iconic villains.

It’s already confirmed that Galactus will appear, voiced by Ralph Ineson, and Julia Garner has been cast as Shalla-Ball, a female version of the Silver Surfer and Galactus’ Herald.

Filming for “Fantastic Four: First Steps” is currently underway at Pinewood Studios in London, and we’ve already seen several set leaks. These include Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm holding a young Franklin Richards, and a recent video showing crew members adjusting The Thing’s costume.

The latest set leak could be either a minor detail or a significant reveal. An image circulating on X, which appears to be from the “First Steps” set, shows a woman in black clothing covered in gold body paint.

With DC undergoing reconstruction and MCU cutting down on its slate for this year, 2024 has been a pretty quiet year when it comes to Cbm and major franchise releases in general. However, 2025 seems to be a total contrast, as apart from David Corenswet’s Superman, a plethora of releases from other big franchises are also lined up, including Fantastic Four and now Jurrasic Park.

Concept art for The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Credit: Marvel Studios

Moreover, with Fantastic Four‘s release getting pushed and Universal revealing Jurrasic Park Rebirth‘s release date, things are looking a bit difficult for the next Superman, box-office-wise.

David Corenswet’s Superman Is Set To Face Fierce Competition Upon Release

Although, technically, James Gunn‘s Dcu will kickstart later this year with Creature Commandos, next year’s Superman is set to be the first major entry in the new chapter of DC. Reasonably, every eye is on this project,...

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is easily one of the most exciting MCU projects. The movie, bound for 2025 release is going to introduce Marvel’s first family to the MCU as well as some of their most notable villains.

We already know that Galactus will be in the movie, voiced by Ralph Ineson, and that the role of Galactus’ Herald went to Julia Garner who will be portraying Shalla-Ball, a female version of Silver Surfer.

The filming is currently taking place at Pinewood Studios in London, and we’ve already had several set leaks, including Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm holding a young Franklin Richards and most recently, we’ve seen a leaked video showing crew members adjusting The Thing’s costume.

Now the latest set leak could turn out to be largely irrelevant or a major thing. An image started circulating on X that is very clearly from the set of ‘First Steps.

Marvel Studios' long-awaited reboot of the Fantastic Four franchise, titled The Fantastic Four: First Steps, finally arrives in theaters next summer. First announced at Comic-Con in 2019, it's been a long time coming for fans of Marvel's First Family.

An impressive cast has since been assembled for a movie which promises to have major implications for the wider MCU as we head into the next Avengers movies. Production recently began in the UK, bringing an early wave of surprisingly revealing set photos.

By far the biggest talking point so far is, of course, our first look at The Thing. In this feature, we share a new shot of that practical costume (which confirms there is indeed someone wearing the suit) after taking a deep dive into everything else we've spotted in recent weeks.

You can take a look through this fantastic feature by clicking on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

After years of longing since the original film series and an unforgettable mishit in between, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is finally bringing back the Fantastic Four, and fans couldn’t be happier. The principal photography for the same has also reportedly started, and so have the leaks and spoilers. Like Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s most recent leaked look as The Thing.

Concept art for The Fantastic Four: The First Steps. | Credits: Marvel Studios.

Taken presumably from the sets of the movie, this exclusively leaked clip has been wreaking havoc on the internet and features the actor preparing the look for his role. And, surprisingly enough, as it seems from the way he is getting prepped for it, the MCU just may not be using the same movie magic for this F4 hero that it does for Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk – at least, not to the same extent.

Marvel May Not...

British royal family news reveals that Princess Kate was seen today at Crathie Kirk church on the Balmoral estate. She was accompanied by her husband Prince William, and their son and heir, son Prince George.

This is only the third known appearance by the princess since acknowledging her cancer diagnosis in March. This year Kate presented trophies at Wimbledon in July and appeared at Trooping the Colour in June.

Royal Family News – Kate And William Attend Church

It was reported that the family of five enjoyed a Nerf ball battle last week at Bear Grylls’ Go Wild festival at Holkham Hall although there were no pictures published as the family viewed it as a private outing.

Today Kate looked resplendent in a brown checkered print coat from Holland Cooper and a spry fedora hat adorned with feathers. Kate wore her hair down and accessorized with gold earrings.

The outing today was a family affair,...

In Berlin feierten die First Steps Awards um die künstlerische Leiterin Anne Ballschmieter am Montag die aufstrebenden Stars von morgen mit dem traditionellen Nominierten-Tag.

V.l.: Amal Keller („Geister“), Ponny Distakul („Gastrogötter“) und Julia Windischbauer („Sonnenplätze“) rocken in diesem Jahr die Schauspiel-Kategorie des Götz-George-Nachwuchspreises bei den First Steps (Credit: Dfa Produktion)

Am gestrigen Montag hat im Michelberger Hotel der traditionelle Nominierten-Tag des so wichtigen Nachwuchspreises First Steps Award in Berlin stattgefunden. Es war die erste ausführliche Gelegenheit für die mehr als 30 Nominierten, die mit Ausnahme einiger weniger durch Dreharbeiten Verhinderter fast vollzählig angetreten waren, sich persönlich kennenzulernen. Auch für das Team der First Steps um die künstlerische Leiterin Anne Ballschmieter war es eine Freude, die Kreativen alle beisammen zu haben.

Aber im gut gefüllten, sommerlichen Tag war ebenso Platz für einen Presse-Workshop für die angehenden Stars von morgen mit Unterstützung der Expert:innen der PR-Agentur Just Publicity – wie auch ein...

Jessica Alba has worked her way up in the industry and has starred in some of the most popular film and TV projects over the years. Her breakout role came with James Cameron’s Dark Angel which turned her career around. Other projects that elevated her reputation as a movie star were Sin City and the two Fantastic Four films by Tim Story.

Jessica Alba as Sue Storm in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer | Credits: 20th Century Fox

Alba played Sue Storm in the latter and it became her most celebrated role. She did not have the best experience while making the films. However, she looks back fondly on the franchise and has inspiring words for Vanessa Kirby who would be taking over the role in the upcoming Fantastic Four film set in the MCU.

Jessica Alba Cherished Her Fantastic Four Days and Advises Vanessa Kirby To Have...

While the return of Robert Downey Jr. sparked a lot of excitement among fans of the MCU, there is a section of the fandom that has viewed this move as a complete and utter mistake. While Iron Man was a very celebrated character in the MCU, thanks to Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal, bringing the actor back to play one of the most iconic villains might not have been the right choice after all.

Iron Man in Iron Man || Credit: Marvel Studios

While it has been made very clear that Rdj will be playing the role of Victor von Doom, fans are convinced that he might just be an evil variant of Tony Stark. This will not only destroy the character, but also not afford him the respect that was given to the last big bad of the franchise: Thanos.

Fans want Doctor Doom to get the respect that the...

Work continues on The Fantastic Four: First Steps set in England and it appears the alternate reality Times Square has finally been completed.

As you can see in the newly revealed photos and videos below, signage has been added to the buildings along with a giant TV screen and well over a dozen '60s-style vehicles. However, both they and everything else we see have an interesting retro-futuristic spin on them.

That's because the reboot doesn't just take place in the 1960s, but in a world far more advanced than our own which appears to have benefited massively from Mister Fantastic's genius.

We'd imagine the cast will soon start shooting on this massive set, though it remains to be seen whether we'll get any photos of footage of Marvel's First Family in action.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is busy populating its Sacred Timeline with a slew of Marvel Legacy characters in preparation for Secret Wars. However, it is a given that once the Multiverse Saga is over, Marvel will have to find a way to have the X-Men feature in the shared universe without having to resort to multiversal travel.

X-Men (2000) || Credit: Fox

However, while this could merit an entirely new cast for the X-Men, there are a few actors from Fox’s lineup who deserve to make the jump to the MCU, who are expected to handle these heroes a lot better than Fox in its X-Men films. While there are a slew of actors fans want to see essay the roles of Marvel’s Merry Mutants, there on actor who might still be the best cast for Cyclops.

James Marsden deserves to be the MCU’s Cyclops James Marsden has...

Beim bedeutenden deutschsprachigen Nachwuchspreis First Steps Award sind heute die Nominierungen bekannt gegeben worden. Der Film „Vena“ wurde dabei gleich dreifach bedacht.

Der First Steps Award (Credit: Clemens Porikys)

Aus mehr als 200 Einreichungen haben die First-Steps-Jurys des so wichtigen Nachwuchspreises für Abschlussfilme von Filmschulen in den deutschsprachigen Ländern die Nominierungen 2024 herauskristallisiert und jetzt bekannt gegeben. Am 30. September findet die Preisverleihung mit Moderator Daniel Zillmann im Theater des Westens statt und wird auch im Live-Stream der Ard-Mediathek übertragen.

Der Film „Vena“ von Regisseurin Chiara Fleischhacker über eine Crystal-Meth-Süchtige (Emma Nova), die ungewollt schwanger wird, hat dabei gleich drei Nominierungen erhalten. Es ist eine Produktion von Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg und Neue Bioskop Television. Besonders stark vertreten auf der Nominierungsliste sind die Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf und die Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.

„Es geht um elementare, zeitgenössische Themen: Familie, Krieg, Selbstfindung, Klimawandel und weibliche Selbstbestimmung. Erzählt aus unterschiedlichsten Perspektiven bieten die diesjährigen Talente der...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will take place in an alternate 1960s New York, possibly distinct from the MCU. However, with the cast that seems to be growing every day, fans suspect that they will be treated to a slew of classic Fantastic Four villains, such as Mole Man, Galactus, and now, Puppet Master.

Concept art for The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Credit: Marvel Studios

The latest addition to the rogues’ gallery of the film’s rumored cast of characters has gotten fans excited after the casting of John Malkovich. The legendary actor’s presence in the cast has convinced fans that he will be playing the Puppet Master, along with Natasha Lyonne, who might be playing his daughter Alicia Masters in the film.

Fans believe it would be a waste if John Malkovich is not Puppet Master Puppet Master || Credit: Marvel Comics

Puppet Master is one of the...

There have been rumours for a while now about Franklin Richards factoring into The Fantastic Four: First Steps and we now have new intel on how the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm Richards will be linked to the reboot's villain, Galactus.

According to scooper @MyTimeToShineH (meaning we're taking this with a hefty pinch of salt), the World Eater summons Marvel's First Family by sending the Silver Surfer to Earth, demanding they bring Franklin to him. 

If they refuse, then he'll destroy their planet. As for what he wants with the boy, that isn't revealed, though we can look to the comics for clues. 

So far, it appears Marvel Studios is pulling inspiration from "Earth X," a reality which saw Shalla-Bal become Silver Surfer, by creating a connection between Frankin and the world-eating baddie. 

In that world, the incredibly powerful young mutant agreed to let the High Evolutionary transform...

Chapter 5, Season 4 of Fortnite, is about to kickstart, bringing Dr. Doom to the island. Epic Games has already released a teaser showcasing the gameplay, items, and cosmetics that we can experience in the upcoming season. However, the most significant change that has gone under the radar is that battle passes won’t be exclusive moving forward.

A Fortnite battle pass is a great way for players to earn various rewards, such as cosmetics and V-Bucks. Traditionally, the cosmetics offered in most battle passes have been exclusive, meaning they are no longer available once the battle pass expires. Surprisingly, Epic Games is changing how they function, making them no longer exclusive.

A Big Update to Fortnite Battle Passes Battle passes are no longer exclusive in Fortnite. Image credit: Epic Games

For 950 V-Bucks, a battle pass is usually the most value-for-money item in the game, as it allows players to earn cosmetics,...

Am 30. September wird in Berlin der höchst dotierte deutsche Nachwuchspreis verliehen. Jetzt wurden die Mitglieder der vier Fachjurys bekannt gegeben, die auch schon über die Nominierungen entscheiden.

Die First-Steps-Jurys 2024 (Credit: First Steps Awards)

Im Rahmen einer Gala im Theater des Westens in Berlin, die von dem Schauspieler, Synchronsprecher, Kolumnist und Podcaster Daniel Zillmann moderiert wird, wird am 30. September der mit insgesamt 132.000 Euro höchstdotierte deutsche Nachwuchspreis First Steps Award verliehen.

Jetzt wurden die Mitglieder der vier Fachjurys bekannt gegeben, die bereits über die Nominierungen entscheiden, die am 22. August bekannt gegeben werden:

Spielfilmjury:

• Philipp Kreuzer, Produzent Maze Pictures

• Hüseyin Tabak, Regisseur, Drehbuchautor und Produzent

• Banafshe Hourmazdi, Schauspielerin

• Bella Halben, Kamerafrau

• Roshanak Behesht Nedjad, Produzentin In Good Company

Dokumentarfilmjury:

• Yony Leyser, Regisseur

• Julia Jalnasow, Kamerafrau

• Maria Popov, Journalistin und Moderatorin

• Stefan Kloos, Produzent Kloos & Co.

• Bettina Böhler, Editorin

Short–Steps–Jury:

• Arne Kreutzfeldt, Produzent Florida Entertainment

• Farah Bouamar, Produzentin Lost Film

• Ali Samadi Ahadi,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps came to Disney’s D23 movie and TV preview at Anaheim’s cavernous Honda Center with just a little bit more than they showed at San Diego Comic-Con two weeks earlier. With the movie now two weeks into filming and the cast working in London, Marvel’s First Family—Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm)—delivered a video greeting to the 12,000 fans in the arena.

The four were seated around what could have been the gang’s kitchen table, but what drew the most attention, of course, was that Quinn was also wearing what looked very much like our first look at a Fantastic Four costume from the movie. But it’s not the classic 1960s suit you might have expected from this superhero period piece.

The costume appeared to be all blue from the shoulders down,...

The first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps screened during San Diego Comic-Con last month, and while the footage did leak shortly after, it was a pretty terrible recording.

The same teaser was shown at D23 last night, and a much better-quality version has now found its way online.

The footage introduces us to this latest take on Marvel's First Family, as Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny prepare to embark on a mission to outer space that will change their lives forever.

We don't get to see any of the heroes in superhero mode (aside from a glimpse of The Thing in silhouette), but we do get a first look at Galactus right at the end - along with another character who wasn't visible in the Sdcc version: H.E.R.B.I.E the robot!

Check out the footage at the link below, along with another shot of...

As a special treat for fans in attendance at D23, long-time Marvel Studios composer Michael Giacchino has unveiled his main theme for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Fans thought that the music that accompanied the drone show at Sa Diego Comic-Con last month might have given us a little taste of the score, but this sounds quite different.

In addition to providing the score for several MCU films, Giacchino directed the Werewolf By Night Special Presentation, and there are rumors that he's in line to helm the planned Midnight Sons movie.

The Sdcc panel revealed that the reboot has been given a new title - First Steps - and the first teaser trailer was also screened for those in attendance. A leaked version did the rounds online shorty after, but has yet to (and probably won't) be officially released.

It's a somewhat bizarre title, but there's speculation that it may...

The same photographer who recently provided us with an early look at The Fantastic Four: First Steps UK set has today posted photos showing an actor they believe is Vanessa Kirby.

She's blonde and appears to be wearing the same blue costume we saw in that first look concept art for the reboot, so we'd say there's a good chance this is indeed the Mission: Impossible star. If not, then it's likely a stunt double.

We're unsure whether cameras were rolling but it looks like the Invisible Woman is cradling a baby as she falls to the ground.

That baby could be significant too because there have been rumblings for a while now that The Fantastic Four: First Steps will feature Reed and Sue's young son, Franklin Richards. On the page, he's an incredibly powerful mutant with the ability to reshape and create realities, potentially making him a crucial part...

During Marvel Studios' Hall H panel at the San Diego Comic-Con last weekend, it was confirmed that Michael Giacchino will compose the score for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

He's no stranger to the MCU, or superheroes in general for that matter, after previously working on the likes of Spider-Man: No Way Home and The Batman (he also stepped behind the camera to make a splash as Werewolf by Night's director).

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a particularly interesting project for Giacchino because many of you will know him best for Pixar's The Incredibles franchise. Marvel's First Family heavily inspired those movies, so what does that mean for the composer's approach to Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny?

"They're similar and different in many, many ways," Giacchino acknowledged in an interview with Nerd Reactor. "There's definitely room for both in the world. Those are two where I'll have my feet in both of those.

The Fantastic Four are on their way into the MCU, and fans cannot be more hyped. After an entire decade since Fox’s last attempt at a Fantastic Four franchise, Marvel Studios is putting the rights of the character to good use, connecting the team with the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, which would have the characters co-exist with the X-Men and The Avengers.

Concept art for The Fantastic Four: The First Steps | Marvel Studios

A new rumor reportedly suggests that the film is going to dwell pretty deep into the First Family’s mythology in the comics, with a key mutant making their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Audiences already know that it is not going to be an origin story, but bringing this particular character into the film could change the course of the entire franchise altogether.

Franklin Richards might be in The Fantastic Four: First Steps Franklin Richards || Marvel Comics

Franklin Richards,...

The Russos are back to direct two more Avengers films, and they’re bringing Robert Downey Jr. in to help. Is Marvel getting increasingly desperate, or is The Avengers: Doomsday exactly what the studio needs right now?

By now, you’ll have heard that Robert Downey Jr. is coming back to the MCU. The Iron Man actor will play Doctor Doom, one of the most iconic villains from the comics. The casting was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday evening (or early Sunday morning UK time) as Downey Jr. emerged from a flock of Dooms, pulled off his mask and basked in the adoring screams of the crowd in Hall H.

“New mask, same task!” Downey Jr. told the crowd, who could not get enough of him.

Marvel’s decision to bring Downey Jr. back has been met with criticism and enthusiasm in almost equal measure. Many are excited to see Downey Jr.