10 Alternate Realities We Need To See Explored In DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

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We’re going to be waiting that little bit longer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but something tells us that it will ultimately be worth it! 

The Marvel Studios movie promises to be a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we follow the Sorcerer Supreme (and the Scarlet Witch) as they explore the Multiverse, and presumably open the door to an entire wave of new stories as we head into Phase 4 and beyond. 

The question is, which different worlds in the Multiverse will we end up visiting? The possibilities are very nearly endless, but there are some which definitely stand out from the crowd. Seeing those in live-action would be, well, mind-blowing, and an undeniably ballsy move on Marvel’s part!

In this feature, we explore some of the most likely possibilities, including many we definitely don’t think you’ll be expecting. So, to check them out, simply click on the “Next” button down below.
 

10. Marvel Zombies

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness won’t be a full-blown horror movie, but it is expected to include elements of one. With that in mind, how cool would it be to be a visit to a world which has been ravaged by the Marvel Zombies?

If Nightmare is indeed the lead villain, then visiting a twisted universe like this one makes perfect sense. Plus, the likes of Captain America and Iron Man could return to the MCU without “retired” Avengers like Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. reprising the roles because, well, they’re undead zombies!

Visually, this would be really cool, and unlike anything else we’ve ever seen in this shared world.
 

9. Thanos’ New World

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Remember how at the end of Avengers: Endgame Thanos planned to use the Infinity Stones to create new universe where no one would remember what he had done? Well, while Iron Man’s sacrifice managed to stop that from becoming the new norm, there must be at least one timeline where his plan came to fruition. 

Visiting an “idyllic” universe ruled over by the Mad Titan – who would no doubt viewed as a God – could be a lot of fun, and something that shows Strange what might have been had he not given Tony Stark that hint which resulted in him making the ultimate sacrifice.

Marvel Studios could take a reality like this to some truly twisted places, especially if we were to learn that what Thanos created wasn’t the paradise he imagined. After all, as many fans have argued, surely even a universe with half as many inhabitants would eventually run into the same problems as the old one?
 

8. 2099

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The 2099 Universe is mostly known for Spider-Man, but there are plenty of interesting alternate takes on our favourite heroes and villains in that timeline, and who wouldn’t want to see where the MCU is almost 80 years from now? 

Whether it’s the new Hulk, Thor, or even Doom, it would be very cool getting a glimpse at the future. Yes, the highlight would obviously be seeing Spider-Man 2099, but Marvel Studios could easily reinvent this timeline to their own liking, and it would be a neat Easter Egg for comic book fans. 

Marvel Studios could even use this to drop some hints about the future of this shared world…
 

7. Old Man Logan

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We’re happy to admit that the chances of us seeing Wolverine in a movie like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness are slim, but the Old Man Logan timeline isn’t necessarily off the table.

Whether it’s seeing that freaky version of The Hulk that Mark Millar and Steve McNiven came up with or a world where Earth’s Mightiest Heroes were decimated by a massive team of villains, this bleak alternate future is one with plenty of potential…that James Mangold’s Logan failed to explore. 

Honestly, though, we would definitely be hoping for at least a nod to Wolverine, even if it’s a shadowy figure wearing the hat and coat the hero donned in the comic books. 
 

6. Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Universe

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Had Sam Raimi not replaced Scott Derrickson as the director of the Doctor Strange sequel, we wouldn’t have even thought about suggesting this. However, with the Spider-Man trilogy helmer working on this film, there’s surely no way we won’t meet up with Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker again, right? 

Disney’s deal with Sony Pictures means Spidey is going to appear in a future MCU movie, but who said it has to be the version of the web-slinger played by Tom Holland? 

Even if it’s a cameo as brief as The Watchers in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, this would be nothing short of spectacular, and just like Brandon Routh’s Superman in Crisis on Infinite Earths, we’d love to know what became of this Spider-Man after he beat Venom and Sandman in Spider-Man 3. 
 

5. Days Of Future Past

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Yes, this is another X-Men related future, and yes, we still don’t know when those mutants will make their debut in the MCU! However, there’s no reason this desolate future couldn’t factor into this highly anticipated sequel in some way, shape, or form.

“Days of Future Past” received some representation in Bryan Singer’s movie, but an argument could be made that it didn’t really do this timeline justice. Strange landing on a world full of internment camps, only to find himself surrounded by massive robot Sentinels, would be a cool nod that fans of the source material would definitely be able to get on board with. 

Plus, if Strange gains some prior knowledge of what could become of mutants in the MCU, that automatically gives the Sorcerer Supreme a potentially very exciting role in their emergence. 
 

4. Earth-616

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There are a lot of fun suggestions here but, honestly, this one would be a dream come true. 

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is a huge comic book fan, and seeing Strange arrive on an Earth strikingly similar to his own, albeit with some key differences would be epic. Marvel Studios would have to pull out all the stops in terms of cameos, but just imagine seeing Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, and more in their classic costumes!

Strange bursting into Avengers Mansion and facing off with the team would be a moment that could even rival that spectacular illusion sequence in last year’s Spider-Man: Far From Home. 
 

3. Otherworld

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is already looking like a very busy movie, but if Sam Raimi can find room for one more, than we would definitely be 100% on board with that. 

Otherworld is the subconscious of the British Isles, and a small otherdimensional planetary body which is the home of all magic. With that in mind, it’s definitely somewhere the Sorcerer Supreme should visit, and him meeting Captain Britain would be a long-overdue, much appreciated surprise.

It might be hard to squeeze in, but Otherworld and Captain Britain would be effective additions.
 

2. DC Extended Universe

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This is total wishful thinking, but stick with us a second! The Marvel Comics Universe frequently finds tongue in cheek ways to reference their Distinguished Competition (and vice versa), so Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness could potentially do the same. 

Sadly, we’re not expecting someone like Grant Gustin to show up as the Flash, but Strange could very easily reference coming face to face with a Caped Crusader, Man of Steel, and Scarlet Speedster. 

This is by no means essential, but it would be a blast, and something that would both take full advantage of the premise of alternate Earths and give comic book fans a moment to talk a lot about. 
 

1. Spider-Verse

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This is admittedly unlikely, but assuming we’re going to take a trip through the Multiverse, is it really outside the ream of possibility that the Sorcerer Supreme could pass by the Spider-Verse? 

Even if it’s a blink and you’ll miss it shot of Benedict Cumberbatch becoming an animated character as he passes by a countless number of different realities, it would be incredibly rewarding for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to pay homage to this Oscar-winning animated adventure.

Plus, we’re pretty sure Sony would be happy with some free promotion ahead of the sequel! 
 

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Tricia Helfer And Lucy Lawless To Host BSG & XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS Marathons On SyFy

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If you’re beginning to run low on binge-worthy material while quarantining, you might want to tune into SyFy later this month. In just over a week’s time, the network will air full series marathons of two classic sci-fi/fantasy shows.

Starting April 16, you’ll be able ro re-watch all six seasons (134 episodes) of Xena: Warriors Princess. Between eight and ten installments will air every Thursday morning and afternoon (exact scheduling is TBA). Star Lucy Lawless will provide wraps for the marathons, which will be presented by Syfy Fangrrls and also feature surprise guest appearances.

If you’re in the mood for something a little more serious, the superb Battlestar Galactica (which also features Lawless in a supporting role) will follow on April 20. The two-part miniseries, all four seasons (76 episodes) as well as the Razor and The Plan movies will air in a nonstop, three-day marathon starting Monday, April 20 at 12 am ET through Thursday, April 23 at 9 am. Tricia Helfer (No. Six) will host the marathon, which will be presented by Syfy Wire and also feature some surprise appearances.

Do you guys plan on checking these out? Xena might be a bit of an acquired taste, but if you have never seen BSG now is most definitely the time! Check out trailer below, and let us know in the comments.

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HARLEY QUINN: BIRDS OF PREY “Honest Trailer” Pokes Fun At The Lack Of Team-Up Action

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Originally titled Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), Warner Bros.’ latest DC Comics adaptation has come under fire from fans for not spending enough time to focusing on that team. In fact, the spotlight being on Harley Quinn in a movie that was billed as a “girl gang” team-up has been blamed by many for why it underperformed financially. 

That’s just one of the points the “Honest Trailers” team focus on in this tongue in cheek look at the newly named Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey, and they make a lot of very valid observations! 

The R-Rating also proves to be an issue for them, as does the absence of Jared Leto’s Joker believe it or not. In fairness, though, the film definitely would have benefited from him making a physical appearance here rather than just being a stand-in and someone Harley talked about. 

On the plus side, Ewan McGregor’s Ronan Sionis/Black Mask receives a fair bit of praise!

Love it or hate it, Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey certainly got fans talking, and there’s still a lot of excitement surrounding her return in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad next year. 

Check out this “Honest Trailer” below:
 

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Bob Iger Hints That More, Non-Blockbuster Disney Movies Will Head Straight To Disney+ Due To COVID-19

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Disney is lucky enough to have a new streaming service which has seen a massive surge in popularity since everyone found themselves stuck at home, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it makes sense for them to start putting the likes of Black Widow and Mulan on there! 

We have, however, seen the studio make some unexpected moves by debuting the likes of Frozen 2 and Onward early on Disney+, while Artemis Fowl is set to skip theaters altogether. 

Now, former Disney CEO Bob Iger has outlined some of their plans for Disney+ moving forward. 

“There are some we’ve decided to put on Disney+. We already announced one, Artemis Fowl, that would have been released in theaters. Others we’ve simply delayed,” he explained. “In some cases we’ve moved things onto Disney+ faster than we would have. Frozen 2 was one of them, but Onward would be the biggest example. It was in theaters when this happened.”

“We moved to a pay-per-view period for a couple of weeks where people could buy it and own it,” Iger continued. “And then we ended up putting it on Disney+. In terms of movies going ahead after Artemis, there may be a few more that we end up putting directly onto Disney+, but for the most part a lot of the big tentpole Disney films, we’ll simply wait for slots. In some cases we’ve announced new ones already, but later on in the calendar.”

On Friday, Disney gave many of its upcoming films new release dates, but should theaters remain closed as we move into the fall and winter, there’s a chance they could make some drastic decisions when it comes to adding more content to Disney+. As it stands, they’re clearly considering adding more upcoming theatrical releases to the streaming service to keep subscribers happy.

After all, there’s now nothing to say the likes of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and The Mandalorian will meet their planned premiere dates after production on them was recently stalled.

We’ll let you guys know if we hear more!

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The Next JUMANJI Movie Is Already In Development According To Director Jake Kasdan

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The original Jumanji movie was released in 1995, but 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle reinvented the franchise and proved to be a huge success. Last year’s The Next Level was also a hit, with a whopping $797 million at the worldwide box office and positive reviews. 

Despite COVID-19 putting Hollywood on hold for the foreseeable future, director Jake Kasdan – who helmed the reboot and its sequel – has confirmed that he’s working on a follow-up.

“We were just getting into the conversation before this global calamity and we will re-engage it as soon as everybody’s settled,” he said, confirming that the pandemic has slowed things down somewhat. However, he added that his hopes for the sequel are that it will be “exciting on its own two feet in a way that’s comparable to what the first two were for me.”

Before we get too excited, though, the filmmaker was quick to point out that he’s still in “the earliest days of trying to figure out what that would be.”

Most intriguing, though, is what he had to say about Jurgen the Brutal (Game of Thrones star Rory McCann). It’s previously been revealed that someone was playing as that character, and Kasdan noted that he “would love to” reveal that secret character in the next instalment. 

Oh, and talking of Jumanji: The Next Level, those of you who live in the UK might want to keep an eye out for the Blu-ray when it’s released next week as it features a quote from ComicBookMovie.com!
 

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Marvel Won’t Release Any New Digital Comics This Week As Diamond Comic Distributors Closure Continues

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This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but CBR is reporting that Marvel Comics won’t release any new comic book titles digitally on April 8th. That means it’s the second week in a row the publisher has decided against that after Diamond Comic Distributors were forced to halt the shipment in new physical comics due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week, Marvel Entertainment President Dan Buckley noted that, “This is a fluid situation with details changing every day, so we appreciate your patience and understanding as we all navigate our way through this. As soon as more information is available, we will outline our longer-term plans and opportunities to support you and the industry.”

For now, it appears as if no firm decisions have been made, but this comes at a bad time for Marvel Comics as the upcoming Empyre event was expected to do well over the coming months.

Diamond Comic Distributors CEO Steve Geppi recently released a statement on the pandemic’s disruption of the market, and promised, “work with our publishing partners to develop programs that will address product already in the pipeline and what will happen when we resume distribution.”

It’s clear that physical comic books won’t be going on sale for a while (most comic book stores have been forced to close anyway), so we’re now forced to wait and see when it comes to whether the big two publishers – Marvel and DC Comics – will change tact and move to digital only sales for a while.

Are you guys missing your weekly comic books?

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