What is the Meaning of 214782 in X-Men '97? Exploring Magneto’s Past - Main Image
X-Men ‘97’s latest episode is generating a lot of discussion from fans, especially with the developments involving Magneto and Charles Xavier. One of the questions that has popped up is the meaning of 214782 in X-Men.
This should be familiar to long-time fans, but for those new to the franchise who got hooked on X-Men ’97, the meaning of these numbers is explained in Magneto’s backstory.
Spoiler Warning: This article explains Magneto’s backstory and features spoilers for X-Men ’97, so proceed with caution.
Magneto’s Harrowing Past, Explained
Magneto or Erik Lehnsherr is one of the most iconic characters in the X-Men as he is one of their greatest foes, though he also has a complex relationship with Charles Xavier.
While the X-Men’s goal is to peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants,...
X-Men ‘97’s latest episode is generating a lot of discussion from fans, especially with the developments involving Magneto and Charles Xavier. One of the questions that has popped up is the meaning of 214782 in X-Men.
This should be familiar to long-time fans, but for those new to the franchise who got hooked on X-Men ’97, the meaning of these numbers is explained in Magneto’s backstory.
Spoiler Warning: This article explains Magneto’s backstory and features spoilers for X-Men ’97, so proceed with caution.
Magneto’s Harrowing Past, Explained
Magneto or Erik Lehnsherr is one of the most iconic characters in the X-Men as he is one of their greatest foes, though he also has a complex relationship with Charles Xavier.
While the X-Men’s goal is to peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants,...
- 5/2/2024
- EpicStream
Reintroducing villains or anti-heroes from former movies hasn’t really been MCU’s style ever since it was kicked off with Iron Man back in 2008. Characters like Loki and Bucky Barnes have been an exception in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe as they have already redeemed themselves in multiple movies and series over the years.
Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Shaw | Source: X-Men: First Class
However, as we witnessed in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Marvel would bring back older characters if the studio feels like it.
Kevin Bacon opens up about making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut
Many stars have been a part of Marvel’s extended universe over the years, even if they were never a part of Marvel Cinematic Universe. From Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy to the X-Men movies, none of these were a part of the MCU as Marvel Studios did not have the rights for these characters until a few years ago.
Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Shaw | Source: X-Men: First Class
However, as we witnessed in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Marvel would bring back older characters if the studio feels like it.
Kevin Bacon opens up about making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut
Many stars have been a part of Marvel’s extended universe over the years, even if they were never a part of Marvel Cinematic Universe. From Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy to the X-Men movies, none of these were a part of the MCU as Marvel Studios did not have the rights for these characters until a few years ago.
- 4/21/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
Thanks to recent trends that have been established in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it seems like diverse Marvel projects, those produced by other studios before and parallel to the MCU are part of the same multiverse. Given that it has been established that the multiverse functions on a ‘What If’ mechanism (basically there is a norm that things deviate from rather than being radically different from the get-go), it begs the question of why some concepts exist in certain universes, but are absent from others.
Hydra in the MCU
For example, it seems that whichever universe has the X-Men, usually does not have the Avengers, and the universes that have a version of the Avengers, usually end up without a unified team of mutants. This has been speculated about by fans, and the conclusion that has been reached might be a little more out there than what most would expect.
Hydra in the MCU
For example, it seems that whichever universe has the X-Men, usually does not have the Avengers, and the universes that have a version of the Avengers, usually end up without a unified team of mutants. This has been speculated about by fans, and the conclusion that has been reached might be a little more out there than what most would expect.
- 4/14/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
A fan favorite X-Men villain returns along with the almost forgotten campy moniker of one of the core X-Men team members, as the third episode of X-Men’97 maintains the strong momentum initiated by the first couple of episodes of the series. Previously, the narrative followed the eponymous team of mutants a year after the death of their beloved mentor and leader, Professor Charles Xavier, and in his absence, Scott took on the responsibilities of leadership. As the team has their plates full while tackling the dual threat of the mutant hate group “Friends of Humanity” and Boliver Trask’s mutant exterminating abominations, an expectant Jean proposes the idea of leaving the team to Scott—for their unborn child’s sake.
Things get even more complicated as it is revealed that the professor has nominated his best friend, archrival, supervillain, and mutant supremacist, Erik Lehnsherr, aka Magneto, as the inheritor of his fortune,...
Things get even more complicated as it is revealed that the professor has nominated his best friend, archrival, supervillain, and mutant supremacist, Erik Lehnsherr, aka Magneto, as the inheritor of his fortune,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Henry Cavill has played a number of popular characters throughout his career. With each role, the British actor proved that, when it comes to the action genre, he is hands-down one of the top choices.
From playing the caped Kryptonian in the Dceu to Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, Cavill has been the face of some of the biggest franchises on screen. The monster-slaying Witcher was one of his more prominent roles, and the show quickly became a huge success with the fans.
Suggested“I want to protect it”: Henry Cavill Only Wanted to Play The Witcher To Make Sure Geralt is Interpreted Right
The actor’s look for the show has been talked about extensively. It is not surprising, then, that it inspired a fanart of a legendary Marvel villain.
Cavill as Geralt was a huge success (Source: The Witcher) Henry Cavill inspires the artwork of an...
From playing the caped Kryptonian in the Dceu to Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, Cavill has been the face of some of the biggest franchises on screen. The monster-slaying Witcher was one of his more prominent roles, and the show quickly became a huge success with the fans.
Suggested“I want to protect it”: Henry Cavill Only Wanted to Play The Witcher To Make Sure Geralt is Interpreted Right
The actor’s look for the show has been talked about extensively. It is not surprising, then, that it inspired a fanart of a legendary Marvel villain.
Cavill as Geralt was a huge success (Source: The Witcher) Henry Cavill inspires the artwork of an...
- 3/26/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Sir Ian McKellen’s cinematic tenure has been filled with astounding accolades complementing his illustrious career spanning more than seven decades. The English actor has experienced it all, from how the theaters have evolved to the rapid changes in cinema, it’s magical.
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf
In his profound and glorious career, especially in cinema, his debut in Peter Jackson’s ambitious The Lord of The Rings franchise as Gandalf and Erik Lehnsherr a.k.a. Magneto in MCU has lived the glory of immense fandom. Still, playing Gandalf was not what he expected.
Gandalf Tested The Patience of Sir Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Hobbit
Be it The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit Trilogy, Peter Jackson’s movie series have taken the world by storm. The franchises have been the marvel of cinema comprising grand narratives and epic storytelling. However, Sir...
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf
In his profound and glorious career, especially in cinema, his debut in Peter Jackson’s ambitious The Lord of The Rings franchise as Gandalf and Erik Lehnsherr a.k.a. Magneto in MCU has lived the glory of immense fandom. Still, playing Gandalf was not what he expected.
Gandalf Tested The Patience of Sir Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Hobbit
Be it The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit Trilogy, Peter Jackson’s movie series have taken the world by storm. The franchises have been the marvel of cinema comprising grand narratives and epic storytelling. However, Sir...
- 3/25/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
While it has been half a decade since MCU acquired the rights to X-Men following its acquisition of 20th Century Fox, there is yet to be an X-Men movie in sight. But to Disney’s credit, they finally gave X-Men: The Animated Series its due with X-Men ‘97, which has been a massive critical success, as it currently sits on a rare 100 percent at the Tomatometer.
However, a potential X-Men reboot might not be able to match the standard set by the animated release, as the factors that made the revival of the classic a hit would not translate well into the MCU.
MCU’s Potential X-Men Reboot Doesn’t Have the Luxury of the Animated Release X-Men ‘97 | Disney
While the flow of ’97 is different compared to its ’90s counterpart, which is reasonable as the revival wasn’t made with commercial breaks in mind, it does retain the aspects...
However, a potential X-Men reboot might not be able to match the standard set by the animated release, as the factors that made the revival of the classic a hit would not translate well into the MCU.
MCU’s Potential X-Men Reboot Doesn’t Have the Luxury of the Animated Release X-Men ‘97 | Disney
While the flow of ’97 is different compared to its ’90s counterpart, which is reasonable as the revival wasn’t made with commercial breaks in mind, it does retain the aspects...
- 3/23/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Introduced in the 1990’s Uncanny X-Men #266, Gambit quickly won the hearts of fans as he had interesting abilities and a multilayered backstory, which resonated heavily with series’ reader-base. With the ability to charge inanimate objects with energy and convert them into deadly weapons, Gambit captivated the X-Men fandom. A thief by profession, he was extremely agile and a strategist by nature.
Gambit from X-Men (1992)
The popularity sky-rocketed when he made a brief appearance in Hugh Jackman’s 2009 film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Fans were ecstatic to see The Trickster make an appearance, which led to Channing Tatum being offered to play the role in a standalone film.
However, Marvel decided to pull the plug on the film, as Edgar Wright, who was offered to write the script of the anti-hero, turned down the offer.
Edgar Wright Turned Down Gambit’s Standalone Film
Gambit has often been a polarizing character in the X-Men Universe.
Gambit from X-Men (1992)
The popularity sky-rocketed when he made a brief appearance in Hugh Jackman’s 2009 film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Fans were ecstatic to see The Trickster make an appearance, which led to Channing Tatum being offered to play the role in a standalone film.
However, Marvel decided to pull the plug on the film, as Edgar Wright, who was offered to write the script of the anti-hero, turned down the offer.
Edgar Wright Turned Down Gambit’s Standalone Film
Gambit has often been a polarizing character in the X-Men Universe.
- 3/22/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Sir Ian McKellen is renowned the world over for his expertise in the acting field that has won him numerous recognitions and awards. The Oscar nominee though, is best known in the commercial cinematic space for playing two cult characters namely Gandalf from Lord of the Rings, and Magneto from X-Men.
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings
McKellen who portrayed these two iconic roles masterfully, became hugely popular with audiences and critics worldwide. But the veteran was apprehensive that the towering physicality of Erik Lehnsherr aka Magneto as depicted in the X-Men comics was completely different to his appearance. He then requested a wardrobe change to ensure that he fit the bill.
Ian McKellen Demanded This Modification To His X-Men Character
It is impossible to imagine anyone other than Sir Ian McKellen playing the role of the powerful Magneto in the X-Men series. In partnership with...
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings
McKellen who portrayed these two iconic roles masterfully, became hugely popular with audiences and critics worldwide. But the veteran was apprehensive that the towering physicality of Erik Lehnsherr aka Magneto as depicted in the X-Men comics was completely different to his appearance. He then requested a wardrobe change to ensure that he fit the bill.
Ian McKellen Demanded This Modification To His X-Men Character
It is impossible to imagine anyone other than Sir Ian McKellen playing the role of the powerful Magneto in the X-Men series. In partnership with...
- 3/21/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
27 years after he was last seen in X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men '97 heralds the return of one of the mutant team's greatest adversaries - Magneto.
The backstory for Erik Lehnsherr (aka Magneto) has been depicted in various ways over the years, from the character's first appearance in The X-Men #1 to Ian McKellan and Michael Fassbender's live-action portrayals of the character.
As with many of its story arcs, X-Men: The Animated Series stuck closely to Marvel comics for its depiction of Magneto and his backstory sets up an interesting arc for the character in X-Men '97.
Read full article on The Direct.
The backstory for Erik Lehnsherr (aka Magneto) has been depicted in various ways over the years, from the character's first appearance in The X-Men #1 to Ian McKellan and Michael Fassbender's live-action portrayals of the character.
As with many of its story arcs, X-Men: The Animated Series stuck closely to Marvel comics for its depiction of Magneto and his backstory sets up an interesting arc for the character in X-Men '97.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/20/2024
- by Lauren Rouse
- The Direct
If you grew up in the '90s, there's no way you could have escaped the cultural impact of "X-Men: The Animated Series." Alongside fellow Fox Kids superhero shows "Batman: The Animated Series" and "Spider-Man," the X-Men's animated adventures represented a true high point for superhero animation at the close of the century. Of course, it helped that the mutant team came armed with one of the most undeniably cool theme songs of all time. But the show itself was, much like the aforementioned Batman and the Spidey cartoons, memorable for not treating kids like dummies and including some pretty mature storylines and themes. As such, "X-Men: The Animated Series" left an indelible mark on kids around the globe with its 1992-'97 run.
Now, Disney is capitalizing on that popularity with "X-Men '97," which is set to debut on the Disney+ streaming service on March 20, 2024. Ahead of the release...
Now, Disney is capitalizing on that popularity with "X-Men '97," which is set to debut on the Disney+ streaming service on March 20, 2024. Ahead of the release...
- 3/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Jennifer Lawrence has a bucket full of intriguing tales that range from hilarious to bizarre! Given that her funny side is just one of the charms that helps her boost her popularity, it could seemingly be troublesome for others! Something similar happened when she pulled a terrible prank on her co-stars while working in one of the X-Men movies.
Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in the X-Men franchise.
The actress talked about her prank on a talk show where she confessed to pretending to be her ex-beau, Nicholas Hoult. on a group chat with her other X-Men members.
Jennifer Lawrence Pretended to be Nicholas Hoult to Pull a Terrible Prank on Her X-Men Co-stars Nicholas Hoult’s Beast in X-Men
During a 2016 appearance on The Graham Norton Show, the X-Men: First Class star recalled a hilarious incident when she pretended to be Nicholas Hoult. In an exclusive clip released by Entertainment Tonight,...
Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in the X-Men franchise.
The actress talked about her prank on a talk show where she confessed to pretending to be her ex-beau, Nicholas Hoult. on a group chat with her other X-Men members.
Jennifer Lawrence Pretended to be Nicholas Hoult to Pull a Terrible Prank on Her X-Men Co-stars Nicholas Hoult’s Beast in X-Men
During a 2016 appearance on The Graham Norton Show, the X-Men: First Class star recalled a hilarious incident when she pretended to be Nicholas Hoult. In an exclusive clip released by Entertainment Tonight,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Everything About Marvel’s X-Men ’97 Series (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Marvel Comics has given us a lot of superheroes that we adore. We’ve seen these heroes come to life through live-action movies or animation. One such group of beloved superheroes is the X-Men team. We all have grown up watching movies and shows based on them. Well, brace yourself for an exciting X-Men ’97 animated series that will soon entertain and engage you with an interesting story.
The animated Marvel series is a revival of the 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series. The trailer and release date is already out. In this article has mentioned everything you need to know about the show.
X-Men ’97 Cast (Voice Actors) and Crew
The actors who will voice the main characters in the series are Ray Chase as Scott Summers/Cyclops, Cal Dodd as James Logan Howlett/Wolverine, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Lenore Zann as Anna-Marie Raven/Rogue,...
Marvel Comics has given us a lot of superheroes that we adore. We’ve seen these heroes come to life through live-action movies or animation. One such group of beloved superheroes is the X-Men team. We all have grown up watching movies and shows based on them. Well, brace yourself for an exciting X-Men ’97 animated series that will soon entertain and engage you with an interesting story.
The animated Marvel series is a revival of the 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series. The trailer and release date is already out. In this article has mentioned everything you need to know about the show.
X-Men ’97 Cast (Voice Actors) and Crew
The actors who will voice the main characters in the series are Ray Chase as Scott Summers/Cyclops, Cal Dodd as James Logan Howlett/Wolverine, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Lenore Zann as Anna-Marie Raven/Rogue,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Michael Fassbender was born on 2nd April 1977 to a German father, Josef, and an Irish mother, Adele. When he was two, his family relocated to Killarney, a town in south-west Ireland. His parents managed a restaurant, with his father donning the hat of a chef.
Michael Fassbender. Depositphotos
Growing up in a multicultural household, Fassbender was exposed to both German and Irish culture. Despite this, he was primarily raised in Ireland and considers himself Irish. He has an older sister, Catherine, who is a noted neuropsychologist.
Fassbender’s interest in acting was stirred at a young age. At 19, he left home to study at the Drama Centre London. However, he dropped out in 1999 to perform in the play ‘Three Sisters’ with the Oxford Stage Company.
Before finding steady work as an actor, Fassbender held a variety of jobs. He worked as a bartender, postman, manual laborer, market researcher for Royal Mail,...
Michael Fassbender. Depositphotos
Growing up in a multicultural household, Fassbender was exposed to both German and Irish culture. Despite this, he was primarily raised in Ireland and considers himself Irish. He has an older sister, Catherine, who is a noted neuropsychologist.
Fassbender’s interest in acting was stirred at a young age. At 19, he left home to study at the Drama Centre London. However, he dropped out in 1999 to perform in the play ‘Three Sisters’ with the Oxford Stage Company.
Before finding steady work as an actor, Fassbender held a variety of jobs. He worked as a bartender, postman, manual laborer, market researcher for Royal Mail,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Susan Hill
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
The first trailer for David Fincher’s new thriller, “The Killer,” is finally here, giving fans some insight into the movie’s mysterious premise.
Michael Fassbender and Charles Parnell star in Fincher’s neo-noir film, which tells the story of an assassin who finds himself unraveling. The film is based on the French graphic novel series by Alexis Nolent and was adapted by Fincher’s “Fight Club” screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker. Tilda Swinton, Arliss Howard and Sophie Charlotte star alongside Fassbender and Parnell.
“The Killer” is set to release in select theaters on Oct. 28. The film will stream on Netflix starting Nov. 10. The film marks the director’s latest outing with Netflix after executive producing the likes of “House of Cards” and “Mindhunter” and directing the feature film “Mank,” among other projects.
Paramount Pictures acquired the rights to “The Killer” in 2007 and announced Fincher would be directing. In 2007, Nolent, who...
Michael Fassbender and Charles Parnell star in Fincher’s neo-noir film, which tells the story of an assassin who finds himself unraveling. The film is based on the French graphic novel series by Alexis Nolent and was adapted by Fincher’s “Fight Club” screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker. Tilda Swinton, Arliss Howard and Sophie Charlotte star alongside Fassbender and Parnell.
“The Killer” is set to release in select theaters on Oct. 28. The film will stream on Netflix starting Nov. 10. The film marks the director’s latest outing with Netflix after executive producing the likes of “House of Cards” and “Mindhunter” and directing the feature film “Mank,” among other projects.
Paramount Pictures acquired the rights to “The Killer” in 2007 and announced Fincher would be directing. In 2007, Nolent, who...
- 8/29/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
It can seem like "superhero movie" is an automatic greenlight in Hollywood these days. Yet, the genre is still littered with unrealized projects.
One is "X-Men Origins: Magneto." True to its title, it would've chronicled the early years of the X-Men's arch-foe. If any Marvel villain could sustain an origin movie, it's Magneto, who has one of the boldest backstories in superhero comics. In the 1980s, "X-Men" comic writer Chris Claremont desired to revitalize Magneto, to make him "a more credible adversary, but also a more credible person." That meant offering a reason for why he believed in mutant supremacy. Claremont considered what was known about Magneto and struck upon brilliance:
"Magneto had to have come to adolescence, and possibly come of age, in the Second World War. And he certainly looked European. And what would have given him such an extreme attitude toward mutant-human relations? [...] The next corollary was,...
One is "X-Men Origins: Magneto." True to its title, it would've chronicled the early years of the X-Men's arch-foe. If any Marvel villain could sustain an origin movie, it's Magneto, who has one of the boldest backstories in superhero comics. In the 1980s, "X-Men" comic writer Chris Claremont desired to revitalize Magneto, to make him "a more credible adversary, but also a more credible person." That meant offering a reason for why he believed in mutant supremacy. Claremont considered what was known about Magneto and struck upon brilliance:
"Magneto had to have come to adolescence, and possibly come of age, in the Second World War. And he certainly looked European. And what would have given him such an extreme attitude toward mutant-human relations? [...] The next corollary was,...
- 8/13/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem."
Most of us agree that the remarkable diversity present among human beings is a net good, a quality that provides the world with culture, perspectives of all kinds, and a richness to life. Of course, these differences can lead to people's implicit biases taking hold, and whether it's discrimination based on things like class, race, creed, or lack thereof, life can become increasingly frustrating, difficult, and even dangerous for those in the minority. Wouldn't it be so much easier for people in this situation to have a way to flip the circumstances, to either become the majority themselves or, in a more extreme fashion, get rid of everyone else (or somehow homogenize them)?
It's that dark fantasy which many a social parable has delved into, so it's no surprise that two films about misfit, outcast superhero teams feature villains...
Most of us agree that the remarkable diversity present among human beings is a net good, a quality that provides the world with culture, perspectives of all kinds, and a richness to life. Of course, these differences can lead to people's implicit biases taking hold, and whether it's discrimination based on things like class, race, creed, or lack thereof, life can become increasingly frustrating, difficult, and even dangerous for those in the minority. Wouldn't it be so much easier for people in this situation to have a way to flip the circumstances, to either become the majority themselves or, in a more extreme fashion, get rid of everyone else (or somehow homogenize them)?
It's that dark fantasy which many a social parable has delved into, so it's no surprise that two films about misfit, outcast superhero teams feature villains...
- 8/4/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
In retrospect, it’s downright weird that after roughly a half-dozen reboots and reimaginings, not a single film, cartoon, or video game based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise prior to 2023 asked the deceptively simple question: “What if the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were actually teenagers?” Not cooler-than-thou, aspirational teens of the focus-tested variety, but awkward, 21st-century teenage boys who film dumb stunts with their siblings on a quest for TikTok glory and infodump about anime at the drop of a dime.
And here we are. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is a film that feels ripped right out of a high school art-class notebook, and sounds like a Twitch stream—thanks, in part, to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s deliberately chiptune-infused soundtrack. As such, it’s appropriate that the titular turtles are voiced by a quartet of relatively unknown teen actors who sound like they recorded...
And here we are. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is a film that feels ripped right out of a high school art-class notebook, and sounds like a Twitch stream—thanks, in part, to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s deliberately chiptune-infused soundtrack. As such, it’s appropriate that the titular turtles are voiced by a quartet of relatively unknown teen actors who sound like they recorded...
- 7/31/2023
- by Justin Clark
- Slant Magazine
Yes, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) confirmed he’s had “a bit of both” on his self-titled Disney+ series, but besides the gender-fluid demi-god, the only canonically gay character in the MCU is Bryan Tyree Henry’s Phastos in “Eternals.” Marvel and DC may not have fully embraced queer characters: but a number of actors playing superheroes are absolutely part of the LGBTQ community.
Here’s some openly out thespians who’ve donned a cape — and looked fabulous doing it.
Angelina Jolie, Thena in “Eternals”
Jolie became part of the MCU in this 2021 all-star film as the nearly invincible Thena. She was previously married to Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton and Brad Pitt, but has always been open about dating women as well, as she told Barbara Walters in 2003.
Tessa Thompson, Valkyrie in “Thor: Ragnarok”
Thompson rocked her role of Valkyrie so hard in “Thor: Ragnarok” that the character ended up becoming the King of Asgard.
Here’s some openly out thespians who’ve donned a cape — and looked fabulous doing it.
Angelina Jolie, Thena in “Eternals”
Jolie became part of the MCU in this 2021 all-star film as the nearly invincible Thena. She was previously married to Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton and Brad Pitt, but has always been open about dating women as well, as she told Barbara Walters in 2003.
Tessa Thompson, Valkyrie in “Thor: Ragnarok”
Thompson rocked her role of Valkyrie so hard in “Thor: Ragnarok” that the character ended up becoming the King of Asgard.
- 6/22/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Brett Ratner's 2006 superhero film "X-Men: The Last Stand" is set in the near future, and features a climax wherein the powerful mutant Magneto (Ian McKellen) floats a portion of the Golden Gate Bridge through the air using only his magnetic powers. Dozens of characters appear, several of them lose their mutant powers thanks to an anti-mutation serum, and others die outright. So many dramatic things occurred, it seemed difficult to continue the film series in a cogent way; it didn't seem that the studio could still incorporate the X-Men heroes audiences had come to love.
20th Century Fox, as a solution, began producing a series of flashback prequel films about the X-Men characters in their respective youths. The fourth film in the X-Men series was called "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," and it told the story of how Logan (Hugh Jackman) came to have his metal skeleton and how he lost his memory,...
20th Century Fox, as a solution, began producing a series of flashback prequel films about the X-Men characters in their respective youths. The fourth film in the X-Men series was called "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," and it told the story of how Logan (Hugh Jackman) came to have his metal skeleton and how he lost his memory,...
- 4/6/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
There was a point in his career when 45-year-old Irish actor Michael Fassbender starred in the biggest movies in Hollywood. He also received various accolades and recognitions for his talent, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics’ Choice Movie Award, four British Academy Film Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards. However, fans were surprised when he suddenly decided to lie low for a bit. He last graced the big screen in 2019 for X-Men: Dark Phoenix, where he played the powerful mutant Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto. The thing is, he didn’t exactly retire from
Michael Fassbender and His Love for Motorsports...
Michael Fassbender and His Love for Motorsports...
- 3/13/2023
- by kgayle
- TVovermind.com
The following article contains spoilers for "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" and "Loki."
One thing those who have seen "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" can agree on; Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, is one of the best parts. Majors first debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the Disney+ series "Loki," only he wasn't playing this version of Kang. He played He Who Remains, a variant of Kang who resides at the end of time. He's alone and regretful, knowing that his other variants started a multiversal war. Before he is killed by Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), a Loki (Tom Hiddleston) variant, he warns them that if they think he's bad, wait until they meet his variants.
The "Quantumania" version of the Phase 5 and 6 overarching villain isn't quite so kind. He gets stranded in the Quantum Realm, befriending Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and manipulating her to help him fix his ship.
One thing those who have seen "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" can agree on; Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, is one of the best parts. Majors first debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the Disney+ series "Loki," only he wasn't playing this version of Kang. He played He Who Remains, a variant of Kang who resides at the end of time. He's alone and regretful, knowing that his other variants started a multiversal war. Before he is killed by Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), a Loki (Tom Hiddleston) variant, he warns them that if they think he's bad, wait until they meet his variants.
The "Quantumania" version of the Phase 5 and 6 overarching villain isn't quite so kind. He gets stranded in the Quantum Realm, befriending Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and manipulating her to help him fix his ship.
- 2/25/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
It's hard out there to be a bad guy. Your legitimate grievances with society go ignored until you blow up a planet over it, and then suddenly everyone's paying attention to the wrong thing. Or your legitimate grievances receive attention but go unresolved, and when you genetically engineer people to turn into dinosaurs, suddenly you're a meme. Even worse, should you get somewhere with your goals, nobody is happy with you and the heroes band up to kill you and undo your hard work. Can't we ever just talk things out? Over a lava lake with magma sharks in it?
Or, perhaps you realize you were going about things the wrong way, and you make an effort to turn the situation around. You experience regret, grow as a person, and then, well, redemption usually equals death in stories like that. As nearly all of us experienced, 2022 was particularly tough on...
Or, perhaps you realize you were going about things the wrong way, and you make an effort to turn the situation around. You experience regret, grow as a person, and then, well, redemption usually equals death in stories like that. As nearly all of us experienced, 2022 was particularly tough on...
- 1/19/2023
- by Margaret David
- Slash Film
Released in 2000, "X-Men" is one of the most important superhero movies of all time. Before that, movies in the genre were getting pretty silly. Take, for example, Joel Schumacher's "Batman" films. However, "X-Men" dared to take the source material seriously by emphasizing the deeper themes that typified the comics, with a top-notch cast that includes Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, and, of course, Hugh Jackman. The film was a critical and box office hit and helped pave the way for a slew of big-budget superhero movies, including "Spider-Man," "Fantastic Four," "Ghost Rider," and "Daredevil." It's safe to say that "X-Men" paved the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe we know and love today.
The popularity of that first "X-Men" film led to a massive series of sequels, prequels, spinoffs, and TV shows. There've been numerous high points throughout this franchise, such as "X2: X-Men United," "X-Men: Days of Future Past,...
The popularity of that first "X-Men" film led to a massive series of sequels, prequels, spinoffs, and TV shows. There've been numerous high points throughout this franchise, such as "X2: X-Men United," "X-Men: Days of Future Past,...
- 1/15/2023
- by Joe Garza
- Slash Film
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