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  • Sorry, Captain Marvel Won’t Appear in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

    Premiere Of A24's 'Free Fire' - ArrivalsFans eagerly awaiting Marvel’s first movie headlined by a solo female superhero won’t be getting a sneak peek anytime soon.

    Rumors had swirled that Brie Larson’s “Captain Marvel” would be introduced in next May’s “Avengers: Infinity War.” Well, director Joe Russo, who helmed the latter film with brother Anthony, iced the speculation during a press event after Comic Con.

    “She’s not in ‘Avengers 3,” Russo told ComicBook.com.

    He did not rule Captain Marvel’s involvement in “Avengers 4,” however. The follow-up is closely tied to “Infinity War” and is slated for release in 2019, just a few months after “Captain Marvel” debuts.

    “Infinity War” brings together the Avengers — including Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Black Widow, and Doctor Strange — and the Guardians of the Galaxy to fight supervillain Thanos.

    “Captain Marvel,” scheduled for March 8, 2019, tells the story of Carol Danvers, an Airforce pilot who gains super powers in an explosion made by the Kree. The movie will be set in the 1980s and feature Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury (with both eyes intact!).

  • Brie Larson Reacts to New ‘Captain Marvel’ Updates: ‘BRING. IT. ON.’

    Marvel Studios Hall H PanelNo one is more excited for “Captain Marvel” than Carol Danvers herself.

    Oscar winner Brie Larson has the title role of Marvel’s movie, opening in 2019, and during San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel boss Kevin Feige shared news on the movie’s time period and villains.

    “Captain Marvel” will take place in the early 1990s, an era before the modern Avengers, including the first “Iron Man.” Samuel L. Jackson was already revealed to be in “Captain Marvel” but now we know his Nick Fury won’t have an eye patch, ’cause both eyes will be working at this point in time. Also, it was revealed that the villains will be the Skrulls, an intergalactic race known for shapeshifting, which has made them formidable adversaries for Marvel’s heroes.

    Brie Larson reacted by tweeting out updates from Comic-Con, showing she’s has into all of this as her fans:

    Yes, bring it on! It remains to be seen how they’ll explain where Captain Marvel has been in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date, but that’s something to look forward to. “Captain Marvel” opens March 8, 2019. FYI, that’s two months before “Avengers 4” opens.

    [h/t Collider]

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  • Brie Larson’s ‘Captain Marvel’ Has Finally Found Its Directors

    The Captain Marvel movie has (finally) found a director. Two, actually.

    Variety reports that “Mississippi Grind” directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck will helm the film, which stars Brie Larson in the titular role.

    The script comes from “Inside Out” scribe Meg LeFauve and Nicole Perlman (“Guardians of the Galaxy”). Danvers is also expected to appear in one (or both) of Marvel’s upcoming “Infinity War” films.

    The plot will center on a version of Danvers’ origin story. She is an Air Force pilot who, after suffering an accident, has her DNA fused with an alien. She soon finds herself with a very unique (and awesome) powerset — including the ability to fly and project energy from her hands, making her one of the strongest heroes in the MCU. At a recent Marvel event, reporters saw production art from the film, the highlight of which featured Larson’s character, Carol Danvers, mid-fight with giant robot things.

    Prior to this, the filmmakers were best known for Ryan Gosling’s indie drama “Half Nelson.” According to Variety, the duo met with Marvel Studios execs and Kevin Feige several times, impressing the powers-at-be with their “vision for the heroine.” Marvel also considered Boden and Fleck’s experience in both TV and film as an added bonus.

    “Captain Marvel” hits theaters March 8, 2019.

  • Captain Marvel ‘Will Be, by Far, the Strongest Character’ in the MCU

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    Faster than a speeding bullet — no wait, that’s DC. Stronger than even The Hulk — Captain Marvel, aka Carol Danvers, will be the ultimate powerhouse in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige shared the scoop in an interview with Vulture, discussing the 2019 film with Brie Larson in the lead role.

    “With Captain Marvel, there’s so much potential in the comics and there have been so many incarnations of her powers and the characters who’ve had that mantle that we’ve been focusing in on exactly how do we tell her origin. How does it fit into the cosmic side of our universe? How does it fit into what we’re doing with the next Avengers movies? So really, that’s what’s been delaying that particular announcement.”

    Speaking of her powers, Feige confirmed they plan to go full throttle on that front, right in her introduction:

    “It’s very important to us that all of our heroes do not become silhouette-perfect cutout icons. All of the Marvel characters have flaws to them, all of them have a deep humanity to them. With Captain Marvel, she is as powerful a character as we’ve ever put in a movie. Her powers are off the charts, and when she’s introduced, she will be by far the strongest character we’ve ever had. It’s important, then, to counterbalance that with someone who feels real. She needs to have a humanity to tap into, and Brie can do that.”

    Brie Larson, as you know, is the reigning Best Actress Oscar winner for her role in “The Room.” Who is Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel? According to her character bio, Major Carol Danvers was first shown “as a member of the U.S. Air Force in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March 1968) and debuted as the first incarnation of Ms. Marvel in Ms. Marvel #1 (January 1977) after a fusion of alien Kree and human genes gives her superhuman powers, which occurred in Captain Marvel #18 (November 1969).”

    Collider quoted her list of powers, so fans know how she’s truly more powerful than the impressive lineup of Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, etc.:

    “Danvers possesses superhuman strength and durability, can fly at roughly six times the speed of sound, retains her sixth sense, and can discharge explosive blasts of radiant energy, which she fires from her fingertips. She also demonstrates the ability to absorb other forms of energy, such as electricity, to further magnify her strength and energy projection, up to the force of an exploding nuclear weapon. When sufficiently augmented, she can withstand the pressure from a 92-ton weight, and strike with a similar level of force, although Hank Pym theorized that this likely was not her limit.”

    The “Captain Marvel” origin story is scheduled for release in theaters March 8, 2019. A director has yet to be named, but we should expect to hear that soon.

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  • Marvel Narrows Search for ‘Captain Marvel’ Director

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    Who will direct Brie Larson in “Captain Marvel,” the first standalone Marvel movie starring a female superhero?

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios has narrowed down the list to three women: Niki Caro (“Whale Rider”), Lesli Linka Glatter (“Homeland”), and Lorene Scafaria (“Seeking a Friend For the End of the World”).

    Marvel made a conscious effort to choose a female director. Jennifer Kent (“The Babadook”) and Jennifer Yuh (“Kung Fu Panda 2”) were also reportedly considered.

    But the studio won’t make a decision anytime soon, THR notes, since the movie has a release date of March 2019. The next step is to see detailed presentations from directorial candidates.

    Larson is starring as Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot who gains superpowers after an accident involving an alien. However, her origin story may be tweaked by screenwriters Nicole Perlman (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) and Meg LeFauve (“Inside Out”).

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  • Brie Larson Is Prepping for ‘Captain Marvel’ in the Best Way Possible

    brie larson, captain marvel, marvel, mcu, comicsMarvel fans were overjoyed when Oscar winner Brie Larson was officially announced as the new Captain Marvel, a character she’ll soon tackle in her own eponymous film. Larson herself seemed pretty excited about the opportunity, too, and took to social media to geek out alongside fans. Now, the actress is proving that she’s taking the role — and preparation for it — seriously, sharing a new photo that demonstrates her dedication to the part.

    Larson posted the pic on her Twitter and Instagram accounts over the weekend, revealing she’s set up her own individual research unit for the flick (appropriately dubbed Larson Industries R&D Dept.). And she’s already hard at work: The photo features the actress decked out in a set of Captain Marvel pajamas, snuggled up on her couch reading an issue of the “Captain Marvel” comic series. (Specifically, author Kelly Sue Deconnick’s “Captain Marvel Volume 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More,” which debuted in October 2014.)

    This latest social media update proves that Larson’s enthusiasm over becoming part of the MCU hasn’t waned since she was formally introduced to fans at Comic-Con last month, and that she’s eager to share her Marvel journey with fans. We can’t wait to see more behind the scenes looks at her preparation for the part in the weeks and months to come.

    Larson will make her debut in “Captain Marvel” sometime in 2019.

    [via: Brie Larson]

    Photo credit: Brie Larson/Twitter

  • Brie Larson Confirmed for ‘Captain Marvel’; Watch Her Comic-Con Introduction

    Marvel Studios Hall H PanelRumors have been flying for weeks that Oscar winner Brie Larson would be joining the MCU as Captain Marvel, and now, the news is official, with the actress making her debut at Comic-Con to announce the casting.

    Larson joined her fellow stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe onstage during a massive panel at Comic-Con this weekend, with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige announcing her name to wild cheers from the packed Hall H crowd.

    Feige later said in an interview with USA Today that the actress “knows and understands and takes to heart the importance of what this role is,” adding that Larson continues the studio’s trend of attracting big-name talent to its arsenal.

    “When you start with Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, it’s a high casting bar,” Feige told USA Today. “And Brie is obviously spectacular.”

    The actress got in on the excitement on social media, sharing a photo of herself wearing a Marvel hat with the caption, “Call me Captain Marvel.” Later, Larson tweeted, “I’m so excited to be part of the team.”

    Larson is just the latest awesome actress to become part of the MCU ranks, as this photo shared by fellow new MCU addition Lupita Nyong’o demonstrates. Cheers to this badass crew, and here’s to the inclusion of many, many more.

    “Captain Marvel” is due in theaters sometime in 2019.

    [via: Fandango, USA Today, Brie Larson, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong’o]

    Photo credit: Getty Images for Disney

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  • Chris Evans Smashes ‘Panic Attack’ Rumor, Reacts to Brie Larson as Captain Marvel

    The next Marvel villain should just be Internet Rumors, with Captain America scrolling through Twitter to fight back against all the untrue stories that pop out of nowhere and spread like a game of Telephone.

    (Cap) was recently at Wizard World in Philadelphia — along with “Captain America: Civil War” co-stars (Sam/Falcon) and (Bucky/Winter Soldier) — and it sounds like he had a good time, despite the rumor that an overzealous fan gave him an anxiety attack.

    During one portion of the Wizard World panel, Evans addressed the report that Brie Larson may play Captain Marvel. “I just heard about that,” hesaid. “I really hope that happens. I love Brie Larson. We did a movie together back in ’09, we did ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’. I cannot say enough about Brie Larson. I think she is phenomenal, and I really hope that happens.” Anthony Mackie joked that they should twist it around and cast a dude as Captain Marvel. (The audience booed, and Mackie mocked surprise.)

    Watch that clip here:

    That was fine and dandy. Then Sunday night, for whatever reason, someone tweeted a report that there was a crazy fan who tried to kiss Chris Evans and, when he denied her, she got mad and that led him to have a panic attack. That story started to spread, with details being added along the way — like Evans having to leave the photo op event for 40 minutes, and wanting to cancel everything because he has anxiety issues — even though no one could back it up with any evidence.

    The rumor found its way to Chris Evans, who addressed it head on:


    Glad to hear it’s false. Although it’s also a good reminder that fans should give their favorites plenty of space at these events, and don’t pull a Norman Reedus fan move like licking or biting.

    [via: EW, GossipCop]

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  • Brie Larson to Play Captain Marvel? ‘First Choice’ in Early Talks: Report

    88th Annual Academy Awards - ArrivalsCarol Danvers, is that you? Marvel isn’t going to give Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, her own standalone movie until March 2019; but Variety posted an exclusive saying reigning Best Actress Oscar winner Brie Larson is in early talks to play the role. The “Room” star is said to be Marvel’s first choice, and leaning toward saying yes, which sounds like a winning combination.

    As Variety noted, “Inside Out” writer Meg LeFauve and “Guardians of the Galaxy” writer Nicole Perlman are now working on the “Captain Marvel” script, which follows Air Force pilot Carol Danvers, “whose DNA is fused with that of an alien during an accident. The resulting alteration imbues her with the super powers of strength, energy project and flight.” Take that, radioactive spider!

    There’s no director yet, but that was expected, since Marvel reportedly wants to get the star cast first, then probably follow the usual formula of introducing the character in one of the other Marvel Cinematic Universe films before the solo premieres.

    Marvel initiated Phase Three of the MCU with “Captain America: Civil War.” As the schedule currently stands, we next have “Doctor Strange” (Nov. 2016), then “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (May 2017), “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (July 2017), “Thor: Ragnarok” (Nov. 2017), “Black Panther” (Feb. 2018), “Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1” (May 2018), “Ant-Man and the Wasp” (July 2018), “Captain Marvel” (March 8, 2019), and “Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2” (May 2019).

    What do you think about Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? Seems like they’d be lucky to have her. Whoever ends up cast, do you think Captain Marvel will first appear in “Infinity War – Part 1” or … when?

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  • 5 Reasons Why Jennifer Lawrence Should Be Cast as Captain Marvel

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    Jennifer Lawrence has room on her resume for one more Marvel franchise.

    Contractually, “X-Men: Apocalypse” is set to be Lawrence’s last on-screen appearance as shapeshifter Mystique. Unless a new deal can be worked out, the once and future Katniss will be free from the house that Charles Xavier built.

    Which means her dance card will be open, and what better movie to fill it than with Marvel’s upcoming “Captain Marvel,” set for release July 2018?

    Fans (and the internet) have been clamoring for Carol Danvers to get the big screen treatment ever since Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Several actors are rumored to be in the running (like frontrunner Emily Blunt), and while they would do a solid job in the role, here are five reasons why Marvel needs to cast a member of the X-Men as Captain Marvel.