MCU Fan Show - Marvel Studios news and commentary

By Sean Gerber

TV & Film

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Marvel News is a podcast by True Believers, for True Believers. Marvel movies, television, and comics are discussed each week by our esteemed panel. For those who love the source material, we offer the Marvel Unlimited Book Club, a weekly feature highlighting stories available in the Marvel Unlimited app. It's our chance to dive deeper into the mythology of our beloved Marvel heroes including the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

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#183 Marvel Studios Directo...

01.11.2021

We are honored to be joined by Marvel Studios Director of Visual Development Andy Park for this very special episode. Marvel's Visual Development Team has been a driving creative force behind the MCU. Andy talks to us about what it's ...

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01.11.2021 #183 Marvel Studios Director of Visual Development Andy Park We are honored to be joined by Marvel Studios Director of Visual Development Andy Park for this very special episode. Marvel's Visual Development Team has been a driving creative force behind the MCU. Andy talks to us about what it's ...
12.31.2020 #182 Disney Investor Day 2020: Thor vs. Gorr, Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2, Quantumania, Fantastic Four It's our seventh and final episode covering Disney Investor Day 2020! We cover all of the post-2021 feature film announcements from Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. We discuss Marvel and director Ryan Coogler's decision not to recast the role of ...
12.30.2020 #181 Disney Investor Day 2020: She-Hulk, Moon Knight, Secret Invasion, Ironheart, Armor Wars, and more! Our Disney Investor Day 2020 coverage heads back to Disney+ for all of the Marvel Studios series and specials arriving after 2021! In this episode, we cover updates on She-Hulk and Moon Knight before discussing the newly announced Secret Invasion, ...
12.24.2020 #180 Disney Investor Day 2020: Premier Access still possible for Black Widow + Spider-Man 3 news & rumors! Our Disney Investor Day 2020 coverage shifts to the big screen with the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film slate! We didn't learn much about Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Eternals that we didn't already ...
12.21.2020 #179 Disney Investor Day 2020: What If...? trailer breakdown, Ms. Marvel, Hawkeye We're still working our way through all of the massive Marvel news from Disney Investor Day 2020! In this episode, we breakdown the What If...? trailer as well as the Ms. Marvel sizzle. We also discuss the cast of Hawkeye ...
12.18.2020 #178 Disney Investor Day 2020: Loki trailer breakdown We continue our coverage of Disney Investor Day 2020 by breaking down our first extended look at Loki, coming to Disney+ in May 2021! We have plenty more to say about all of the other news Marvel Studios President Kevin ...
12.16.2020 #177 Disney Investor Day 2020: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier trailer breakdown We continue our coverage of Disney Investor Day 2020 by breaking down the first look at The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, coming to Disney+ on March 19, 2021! Sean also discusses the newly-announced Marvel Studios: Legends series. We have ...
12.13.2020 #176 Disney Investor Day 2020: WandaVision trailer 2 breakdown Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced way more than one podcast can handle on Disney Investor Day 2020! We'll be discussing all of it over the next several episodes. We begin with our overall reactions to the event and our ...
11.11.2020 #175 Oscar Isaac is Moon Knight + Fandom across generations We return to discuss the news of Oscar Isaac being in talks to star in Marvel Studios' Moon Knight on Disney+. Then, Sean talks with patron Diego Aguirre about sharing fandom across generations. Diego is a lifelong Marvel fan who ...
10.19.2020 #174 Spider-Man 3: Into the live-action Spider-Verse Jamie Foxx is back as Electro in Marvel Studios' third Spider-Man solo film. Is he the same version from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 or a new iteration? Benedict Cumberbatch is also in the film, so will Doctor Strange be taking ...
10.03.2020 #173 WandaVision trailer breakdown, MCU movie delays, and Nick Fury! The Marvel Studios news is pouring in! We break down the WandaVision trailer and offer our best guesses at what it all means. Then, we look at the latest round of MCU movie delays impacting Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the ...
09.21.2020 #172 Marvel news returns - WandaVision trailer, Kang the Conqueror, She-Hulk, and Ms. Marvel! Things are moving again in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the biggest news week in several months. Jonathan Majors will reportedly play Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man 3, WandaVision is confirmed for 2020 on Disney+, Tatiana Maslany is She-Hulk, and ...
08.30.2020 #171 For our King, Chadwick Boseman We remember the life and celebrate the legacy of Chadwick Boseman - our Black Panther, our Hero, our King.
08.25.2020 #170 What brought Maya to the MCU? The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken us on a collective journey from one film to the next, all the way through the Infinity Saga (and it will continue beyond that). As fans, it brings us great joy to share these ...
08.20.2020 #169 The Legacy of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has come to an end after seven seasons on ABC. On this episode, we examine the legacy of the show from the "Coulson Lives" campaign and series premiere (which was a big deal in 2013) to ...
08.06.2020 #168 Nia DaCosta to direct Captain Marvel 2; Will Black Widow follow Mulan to Disney+? Marvel Studios has found an outstanding director for Captain Marvel 2 in Nia DaCosta. Sean explains why he's excited to see what DaCosta will bring to the franchise in its next installment. Then, screenwriter and Forbes contributor Mark Hughes joins ...
07.27.2020 #167 MCU delays, the latest Marvel Studios slate, and more Fantastic Four fan-casting Marvel Studios will not be dropping The Falcon and The Winter Soldier on Disney+ next month. Sony Pictures has chosen a new release date for the next MCU Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland. In this episode, we first go around ...
07.16.2020 #166 A Fantasticast for Fantastic Four We have a new name! In this episode, Sean explains why the podcast is now the MCU Fan Show before answering one of the most frequently asked questions from listeners. The Fantastic Four are on their way to the Marvel ...
06.25.2020 #165 Self-reflection, learning, accountability, and growth The Black Lives Matter movement is vital if our society is ever going to offer true equality for all. Overcoming systemic racism means examining our own complicity, regardless of our intent. In this episode, Sean Gerber looks at how fandom ...
05.20.2020 #164 Bringing in the X-Men, Galactus, and more MCU questions from our listeners! There may be a shortage of news right now, but there are always plenty of questions surrounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe! How should the X-Men and mutants be added into the MCU? Should Galactus be the next big bad? Is ...
05.04.2020 Updated MCU slate (again) + a Marvelous Moment with Black Widow This week was originally supposed to be our Black Widow spoiler review. That’s been delayed six months, so instead we discuss a “Marvelous Moment” in Avengers: Endgame that provides key perspective for Natasha Romanoff’s stand-alone film. Before that, we discuss ...
04.22.2020 #162 Marvel Studios can (and should) have a panel without San Diego Comic-Con San Diego Comic-Con has officially been canceled. It is the right thing to do and we understand all of the reasons why, but it’s still disappointing. Even so, Marvel Studios has options outside of SDCC and Hall H is the ...
04.08.2020 #161 Marvel Studios release dates reshuffled Marvel Studios has rearranged several release dates as part of a larger shift on Disney’s slate. We look at the new schedule for Black Widow, The Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse ...
04.02.2020 #160 What should Disney do with Black Widow? Disney and Marvel Studios, as of this moment, are still planning to release Black Widow in theaters. That's the plan right now, but plans always have the potential to change. This week, we explore the different factors Disney may look ...
03.24.2020 #159 What the Marvel Cinematic Universe means to us In these times of great uncertainty, the Marvel Studios News podcast is here to provide what little relief we can in the form of positive energy and fond memories. This week, we discuss what the Marvel Cinematic Universe means to ...
03.18.2020 #158 Black Widow delayed and all Marvel Studios productions on hold due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Disney and Marvel Studios have pulled Black Widow from its May 1 release date and suspended all active productions due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These include Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, The Falcon and ...
03.12.2020 #157 Avengers Campus opens July 18 - Everything you need to know Disney has announced that Avengers Campus will open inside Disney California Adventure on July 18, 2020! There is a lot to learn about the first Marvel-themed land inside a Disney park and we've got everything you need to know in ...
03.10.2020 #156 Black Widow final trailer breakdown Marvel Studios has released the final trailer for Black Widow and we are here to break it all down! Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) is done running from her past, which means we're about to learn a whole lot more about ...
03.03.2020 #155 Expanding the Universe: WandaVision We're back to our "Expanding the Universe" series with perhaps Marvel Studios' most intriguing Phase Four project, WandaVision. The upcoming Disney+ series will showcase Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) as the Scarlet Witch while also giving us another look at Vision ...
02.26.2020 #154 Bob Chapek succeeds Bob Iger as Disney CEO: What it means for Marvel Studios The Walt Disney Company shocked the world with the news that Bob Chapek is succeeding Bob Iger as CEO, effective immediately. We break down the key details from this story, including Iger's continued role as Executive Chairman leading Disney's creative ...
02.18.2020 #153 Expanding the Universe: The Eternals Our "Expanding the Universe" series resumes with The Eternals! Visionary director Chloé Zhao leads an all-star cast in a film that could redefine the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it. This is the first big set of brand new ...
02.12.2020 #152 Sam Raimi directing Doctor Strange 2, Marvel Disney+ footage, Captain Marvel sequel updates This week, we pause our "Expanding the Universe" series to catch up on some major Marvel Studios news! Sam Raimi is directing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and we couldn't be happier about it! We break down the ...
02.06.2020 Modern Myth Media: For our brother, John Bierly This week, Marvel Studios News presents a Modern Myth Media podcast reunion. Sean Gerber and Paul Hermann are joined by fellow MMM alumni Justin Bolger and Chris Clow to celebrate the life of our brother, John Bierly. We were honored ...
01.22.2020 #151 Expanding the Universe: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier We continue "Expanding the Universe" with the first-ever Marvel Studios series on Disney+! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier arrives on the streaming service this fall and it's going to cover a lot of ground. How will Sam Wilson respond ...
01.15.2020 #150 Expanding the Universe: Black Widow We went down the Road to Infinity War in 2018. We were In the Endgame in 2019. This week, we begin a brand new podcast series, Expanding the Universe! In the months ahead, we will profile every Marvel Studios movie ...
01.11.2020 #149 Scott Derrickson leaves Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness needs a new director following the departure of Scott Derrickson. In a bonus podcast this week, Sean Gerber examines the chain of events that led us to this point and examines what "creative ...
01.09.2020 #148 - 2020 MCU Preview; Christian Bale joins Thor: Love and Thunder It's a new year, a new decade, and a new era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We turn the page from The Infinity Saga and focus on Phase Four in this 2020 preview episode! We discuss the biggest stories we ...
12.28.2019 #147 MCU 2019 Year-in-Review Marvel Studios enjoyed its biggest year ever in 2019, and so did the fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Black Panther made history as the first superhero-based movie to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, ...
12.12.2019 #146 Marvel Television is no more, but don't blame Marvel Studios Marvel Television is no more. We already knew the division was being absorbed into Marvel Studios, but now we know much more about how the consolidation is taking shape. Did Marvel Studios play a part in Marvel TV's demise? Hardly, ...
12.05.2019 #145 Black Widow teaser trailer breakdown We've got our first look at the first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Marvel Studios is already crushing it. We break down the awesome teaser trailer for Black Widow shot-by-shot in this episode! We examine ...
11.20.2019 #144 New Marvel Studios release dates, 'The Infinity Saga' box set review, and more! It's a busy week! We begin with new Marvel Studios release dates in 2022 and 2023. What movies can we expect to fill these dates? Can Marvel Studios handle four movies per year along with its Disney+ series? Then, we ...
11.08.2019 #143 Will audiences ever feel Marvel fatigue? We begin this week's episode with the exciting news that Peyton Reed will direct the third film in the Ant-Man franchise! Then, we discuss our featured topic: Marvel fatigue. Disney executives say they're not worried about it, but should they ...
10.29.2019 #142 Avengers: Damage Control spoiler review This week, we step inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe with our SPOILER review of Avengers: Damage Control! Marvel Studios and ILMxLAB have created a dream-come-true virtual reality experience that put us right in the middle of a battle between The ...
10.17.2019 #141 Kevin Feige assumes creative control of Marvel TV, animation, and publishing Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige already wears a lot of hats and he just got several more, plus an additional title. As Chief Creative Officer, Marvel, Feige will bring Marvel Television and animation under the Marvel Studios banner, putting him ...
10.02.2019 #140 Spider-Man stays in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kevin Feige works on Star Wars It was a massive week in Marvel Studios news! Spider-Man will remain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, for now, after Sony Pictures and Disney signed a new deal. Kevin Feige sounds like he's okay with the idea of Tom Holland ...
09.20.2019 #139 What we want in the box set for 'The Infinity Saga' We're back after a brief hiatus and, naturally, catching up on the latest Marvel Studios news! We discuss the fallout from the Spider-Man situation before dreaming up the special features we want in the recently-announced box set for The Infinity ...
08.30.2019 #138 D23 Expo news and reaction - Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, She-Hulk & more! Marvel Studios officially dated one new film, Black Panther 2, after announcing three new Disney+ series at D23 Expo. We share our initial expectations for Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk before breaking down what we learned about previously-announced series ...
08.21.2019 #137 Spider-Man no more? Marvel Studios and Sony fail to extend the Spider-Pact The day Marvel Cinematic Universe hoped to never see has come to pass. Spider-Man, as of right now, is out of the MCU with Marvel Studios/Disney and Sony Pictures blaming each other for their inability to agree on an extension. ...
08.13.2019 #136 Avengers: Endgame commentary The biggest movie ever made has come home! We celebrate the digital and Blu-ray release of Avengers: Endgame with our commentary track for the film. Queue up your copy and watch along with us as we share our analysis and, ...
08.07.2019 #135 The end of an era for Marvel Television Marvel Studios isn't the only division of Marvel experiencing the end of an era. Marvel Television is also at a key turning point with Daredevil and all other Netflix series canceled and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. wrapping production on its seventh ...

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