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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has now raked in $450 million USD on its opening weekend. According to new figures from Deadline, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe installment featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen has earned the second-biggest opening weekend for any Hollywood title during the pandemic era, bringing almost half a million dollars globally, with $260 million USD from the international box office overseas. The film is now also the fourth-largest opening weekend for Marvel Studios, sitting just behind Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War as well as the recent Spider-Man: No Way Home. On a like-for-like basis, the figures for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is only 17% behind No Way Home, and a strong...

When it comes to some of hip-hop’s greatest hits, Canadian producer Noah “40” Shebib knows a thing or two about creating the right sound. In his new mini-documentary, Shebib returns to his Toronto roots and reflects on how the city has become an important backdrop to his work in the music industry. Shebib has been instrumental in some of the world’s most popular songs and has worked alongside major industry tastemakers including Drake, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z, Alicia Keys and more. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer has released a short film in partnership with Native Instruments to give fans a glimpse of the work and process behind-the-scenes of his biggest and most successful projects. The mini-documentary shows never-before-seen scenes and archived footage that chronicles his early rel...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness may have just hit the theaters, but Marvel is already looking ahead to Thor: Love and Thunder. Now lead star Chris Hemsworth has shared one of the most detailed looks yet of his costume for the God of Thunder over on Instagram. Featured down below, Hemsworth shared a still of him and co-star Natalie Portman on the social media platform, both dressed in their Asgardian warrior outfits that’ll take center stage in the soon-to-be-released Thor: Love and Thunder along with a captain poking fun at the recent Met Gala and the outfits other actors and talents wore for the event. Hemsworth can be seen in an all-new suit that now takes a blue and gold spin on the beloved Avenger, while Portman’s Mighty Thor dons armor that much more resembles Th...

Prior to the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Patrick Stewart‘s voiceover in an early trailer sent fans in a frenzy, eagerly awaiting the return of Professor X. Stewart seemingly said goodbye in the 2017 film, Logan when his character dies. However, when Disney purchased 20th Century Fox in 2019, it gave the character new life for the rebooted Marvel Cinematic Universe. In a recent interview with Stewart, he talked to Variety about returning to the role, “I was grateful for it, because I could think refreshingly about who he was and how he related to others. Just like Star Trek: Picard, I was a little unsure at first if it was a wise thing to do. Given that Logan had been such a powerful movie and we watched him die in Hugh Jackman’s arms. So having seen [Doctor Stra...

As Netflix wraps up its Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival in Los Angeles, the streaming service revealed that it will be premiering the shows performed by some of the biggest comics. In the coming weeks, subscribers can expect the shows of Pete Davidson entitled The Best Friends, Amy Schumer‘s Parental Advisory, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin’s Ladies Night Live, a Bob Saget tribute, Snoop Dogg‘s F*cn Around Comedy Special and more. The Netflix Is a Joke festival was comprised of 295 shows and 336 comedians across over 35 venues in Los Angeles — ranging from the Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory to the Dodgers Stadium, the Forum and the Hollywood Bowl — along with more than 260,000 tickets sold. Check out the full list of shows coming to Netflix between May and June 2022. May 19 – The Hall: Hon...

After playing exclusively in theaters during Disney-Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness over the weekend, the teaser trailer for James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water is now available to watch online. The preview for the 20th Century sequel travels above and below Pandora’s bright blue water, introducing new whale-like creatures and showcasing the franchise’s signature flying creatures, Toruk, which were introduced in the first movie. “Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure,” reads the officia...

Marvel’s popular series Moon Knight has absorbed fans across the globe. Not every viewer, however, has paid close enough attention to notice a series of QR codes scattered across the season. In a new interview with Variety, Moon Knight executive producer Grant Curtis revealed how editors discreetly hid QR codes in the background of scenes, with the codes appearing in the first, second and fifth episodes of the season. Viewers who scan the codes are taken to a Marvel website hosting a weekly free webcomic featuring the titular character. One comic dates back to his first rendering in print in 1972. if you scan the QR code on the wall it takes you to a free digital comic of moon knight’s first appearance in werewolf by night! #moonknight pic.twitter.com/gbuGFwrmRp — regan ☥ (@FlSTOFKHONSHU) ...

Netflix has dropped off the official trailer for volume three of its popular animated anthology series Love, Death + Robots. The preview promises nine stories, each of which will fall into the genres of sci-fi and horror, and an abundance of fantastical animal characters — in the two-minute visual alone, we see giant crabs, fighter rats, astronaut cats and cyborg bears. Notably, the upcoming third installment marks producer David Fincher’s first time directing animation. According to an official description, “terror, imagination and beauty combine in nine new episodes which stretch from uncovering an ancient evil to a comedic apocalypse, telling startling short stories of fantasy, horror and science-fiction with trademark wit and visual invention.” Fincher is producing alongside Tim M...

This post contains spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Over the weekend, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness made its debut across theaters worldwide. Marvel did not disappoint and provided audiences with ample of surprises even until the end credit scenes. The film featured two post-credit scenes, one placed in the middle of the credits and one at the end. The one in the middle was particularly surprising, depicting a continued future for the MCU that stems from the Doctor Strange chronicles. After America Chavez is saved by Stephen Strange, the doctor is seen walking through the streets of New York City and is suddenly stopped by a mysterious woman in purple. The character reveals Charlize Theron‘s MCU debut as Clea, a character who has been around since 196...

BBC has officially named Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa as the new titular lead for popular science fiction show, Doctor Who. The 29-year-old Scottish actor is set to be the 14th Time Lord and is also the first person of color to play the lead role. Gatwa spoke to BBC News regarding his appointment stating, “It feels really amazing. It’s a true honor. This role is an institution and it’s so iconic.” He added that the role of Doctor Who “means a lot to so many people, including myself” and shares, “I feel very grateful to have had the baton handed over and I’m going to try to do my best.” Gatwa replaces the current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, who announced her departure from the series last July. In another statement, Gatwa expressed his excitement on working with Russell T. Davies, “H...

FX‘s newest docuseries Dear Mama tells the story of the late Tupac Shakur and the valuable lessons he leared from his mother Afeni. The new teaser depicts two images layering over one another to complete the full collage. A voiceover reveals the dynamic between the mother and son duo and discusses a particular challenge Afeni would pose to Tupac. Afeni would invite her son to debate over issues of the New York Times and the narrator made it very clear that these were debates and not just discussions. The voiceover said, “It was my responsibility to teach Tupac how to survive his reality. So Tupac do something wrong, take your little sorry self in that corner, get the New York Times and let’s have a debate about it. Not a discussion, a debate. Let me hear what your idea is, stand up, defend...

Amidst his beef with Kanye West, Pete Davidson touched on his unique relationship with the artist during his set at the recent Netflix Is A Joke festival. The streaming platform recently released a preview of the Saturday Night Live star’s time on stage, where he jokes about the drama that continues to unfold because of his tie to Kim Kardashian. Leading with some crowd work, Davidson broke into the drama he’s faced this year because of Ye. Relating Ye’s actions to the late Robin Williams’ character in 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire. “Am I the only one who secretly hopes Kanye will go full Mrs. Doubtfire?,” referencing how Williams’ character dressed as a female housekeeper to spend more time with his children. Going on to note that he did not mind his friend Jack Harlow being featured on DONDA 2, ...