Turning sixteen is a pretty major landmark in life for both everyday humans and superheroes.
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MARVEL UNITED: SINISTER SIX Expansion Pack Announced As Kickstarter Campaign Comes To An End
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Although the Kickstarter Campaign for Marvel United — a board game created by Spin Master Games and CMON — is the first Marvel game to hit Kickstarter, judging by the powerful reception and support it has received it likely will not be the last. Having met the goal it set in the first 31 minutes after going live, this campaign has reached 40 stretch goals already, allowing a bevy of additional content for players.
The latest to be announced is the Sinister Six Expansion Pack which will see the iconic villain team from the comics join forces to bring even more fun to Marvel United. While there have been many incarnations of this line-up over the years, the members of this group in the game will be Doctor Octopus, Kraven the Hunter, Electro, Vulture, Sandman, and Mysterio.
Marvel United’s Kickstarter Campaign has already reached over $1.9 million in backing from pledges, and though it will likely surpass $2 million, it will soon come to an end. This means that anyone looking to take advantage of the bonuses received through backing will want to head over to the site and do so in the next 48 hours.
Among the many donation levels that you’ll want to take a look at is the Ultimate Pledge at $190 for the most hardcore Marvel fanatics. This level allows backers to receive the core box of Marvel United, all promos, all six Expansion Packs including Sinister Six, and access to all of the stretch goals released during the campaign.
What do you guys think about this Marvel United news? The Kickstarter Campaign’s success should bode well for other projects in the future. Share your thoughts in the comments below!
It’s time to become the hero you were always meant to be. Marvel United is a fast-paced, cooperative game for two to four players. Set up your Mission Board and select one of three included villains (Red Skull, Taskmaster and Ultron) to battle! Each player chooses a hero from the five included options (Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain Marvel and Black Widow) and plays their hero’s unique powers from the Hero Card against the villain.
Pay close attention to your fellow heroes’ moves and coordinate your efforts — your powers and abilities can be strategically combined to thwart the villain’s Masterplan! If you solve your Mission and defeat the villain, everyone wins! If the villain completes their Master plan, the heroes all lose.
Marvel United provides 40-60 minutes of game play and is for ages 14+.
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BLACK WIDOW Promo Image Provides A New Look At Scarlett Johansson As Natasha Romanoff
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Another trading card from Topps’ Black Widow tie-in set has been revealed, and this one provides us with a new look at Scarlett Johansson as The Fallen Avenger, Natasha Romanoff.
Although this movie has been confirmed to be a prequel (Widow met her maker in Avengers: Endgame, after all), there’s a lot of speculation that at least part of the story will play out post-Endgame. Romanoff is not expected to be resurrected, but many believe that Florence Pugh’s character Yelena Belova may end up taking over the Black Widow mantle.
That remains to be seen, of course, but we do fully expect Cate Shortland’s film to serve as a fitting sendoff for the character one way or the other.
Check out the card below along with the previously released ones and let us know what you think.
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Natasha Romanoff
Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, for what will almost certainly be the last time. The character can be seen here in her new costume, batons at the ready.
Yelena Belova
Florence Pugh will play Belova in Marvel’s first (and most likely only) solo Black Widow movie. She has previously gained acclaim for her performances in the likes of WWE wrestling biopic Fighting With My Family and Ari Aster’s Midsommar.
Taskmaster
We still know very little about Taskmaster or how he’ll factor into the plot. It’s believed that O-T Fagbenle will play him, but that has yet to be confirmed and could simply be misdirection. One outlandish theory claims that it might be Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton under the mask, but that seems more like wishful thinking to us
Black Widow
“In Marvel Studios’ action-packed spy thriller “Black Widow,” Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as Natasha/Black Widow, Florence Pugh stars as Yelena, David Harbour portrays Alexei/The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz is Melina. Directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige, “Black Widow”—the first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe—hits U.S. theaters on May 1, 2020.” –Marvel Studios.”
Black Widow also stars William Hurt, Ray Winstone and Olivier Richters. The movie hits theaters on May 1st. Check out the recent extended teaser below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the movie in the comments.
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Hawkeye’s Costume From Matt Fraction’s Run And U.S. Agent’s Black Suit Could Be Featured On Disney+
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In recent months, we’ve been hearing a lot of possible details about the Marvel TV shows coming to Disney+, with many of them relating to Hawkeye. Now, following reports that we’ll see the likes of Trickshot and the Tracksuit Mafia in the show, a new rumour claims that the series might also feature the “costume” Clint Barton wore during Matt Fraction’s run.
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Official concept art for Hawkeye has shown him in a purple superhero suit, but this report states that we could see the t-shirt and jeans ensemble in the banner image above.
Hawkeye may not actually end up wearing this (MCU Cosmic speculates that the t-shirt could be seen hanging in the background somewhere), but between this and that Scarlet Witch costume in WandaVision, Marvel Studios is clearly having fun paying homage to the source material with these shows. Nothing is confirmed right now, of course, but this would definitely be cool to see on screen.
It’s also noted that there will likely be a nod to U.S. Agent’s original black suit in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and we wouldn’t be at all surprised if that comes when the U.S. Government is testing out various looks for their new Captain America.
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A Long Way To Go For Pizza – Avengers: Endgame
New Asgard is supposed to be in Tonsberg, Norway but, in reality, these scenes were shot in Scotland.
However, Marvel Studios did a poor job of hiding that as the truck The Hulk and Rocket use to reach the God of Thunder has a UK number plate, and the pizza boxes in his house have a British phone number on them as well. Both things are vastly different in Norway so there’s no excusing this blatant error even if it is easy to miss.
“Hey, Everyone” – Spider-Man: Homecoming
In the trailers for Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man’s arrival on the battlefield was followed by him greeting his fellow heroes with, “Hey, everyone!” In the movie itself, though, that line comes a little while after he lands, and he instead babbles nervously about his new suit.
Well, in the vlog which kicks off his solo movie that Peter Parker secretly shot, the line is right there when he lands with Cap’s shield despite it playing out differently in the superhero ensemble.
When Was Bucky Born? – Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Steve Rogers visits an exhibit in the Smithsonian Institution to reflect on his past deeds during World War II and, while there, he looks at memorial for his best friend Bucky Barnes.
You have to hope he wasn’t looking too closely, though, because while the text starts by noting that he was born in 1916, the dates at the end of that claim that he lived from 1917 – 1944 so which was it?
A Second Scott Lang – Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame‘s final battle is a thrilling, fast-paced affair so it’s easy to see why something like this might slip between the cracks.
While we see Ant-Man and The Wasp in his van attempting to get the Quantum Tunnel going, a scene immediately after briefly shows the hero in his Giant-Man form helping out the rest of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes which makes no sense as he’s then back in his van moments later.
“Capital Hill” – Iron Man 2
Shortly after Tony Stark is forced to testify before the United States Senate Armed Services Committee to justify his role as Iron Man, the hero watches highlights from his appearance on YouTube.
On C-SPAN’s channel, the video is titled “Stark Industries CEO Tony Stark on Capital Hill” but the site – which covers political news in Washington DC – should really know better as the correct spelling is actually “Capitol Hill.”
“Doctor” Strange – Doctor Strange
As Dr. Stephen Strange prepares for surgery, the good doctor makes a huge mistake which may look cool during this sequence but would definitely be frowned upon by real surgeons.
Firstly, he puts his mask on AFTER washing his hands (contaminating them by touching his mouth/face) and then touches his gown while putting on his gloves, a big no-no as hands should never leave the doctor’s sleeves once again due to the risk of infection.
Bad Hair Day – Avengers: Infinity War
As Peter Parker and Tony Stark head into outer space, the web-slinger explains that “You can’t be a friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man if there’s no neighbourhood.”
When he says that, his hair is slicked back with gel or wax but after Tony’s response, he suddenly has a fringe and no hair product. It reverts back to how it was after that so this was likely the result of reshoots.
Hairbutt, Not Headbutt – The Avengers
Black Widow gets a kickass introduction in The Avengers when she’s called back into action by Agent Coulson and takes down a gang of Russian thugs she’s been pursuing.
However, when she headbutts the guy behind her – who ends up being knocked out cold – she’s actually just hitting him with a flick of her hair as the camera angle shows that the stuntman was standing way too far back for the hero’s head to even graze him.
Where Did That Cash Come From?
As Bruce Banner and Betty Ross discuss what they should do next in their hotel room, we see the former empty her purse on to the bed and cash can visibly be seen sticking out of a wallet.
However, as he goes to pick that up in a subsequent shot, it’s somehow moved out of the wallet and to a completely different area on the bed.
Spider-Man’s Shifting Timeline – Spider-Man: Homecoming
One of the biggest blunders made in the MCU sees Adrian Toomes cleaning New York City up shortly after the Chitauri attacked in 2012. This was supposed to be eight years before the events of Spider-Man: Homecoming (releasd in 2017) which either means The Avengers happened sooner than we thought or the wall-crawler’s first solo outing in this shared world took place in 2020.
That doesn’t make sense as it would place the adventure two years after Spidey died, so this was just a total error on Marvel’s part, something the Russo Brothers have since acknowledged.
Captain America’s Self-Healing Costume – The Avengers
Steve Rogers takes a Chitauri blast to the gut during the Battle of New York, leaving that area of his suit badly damaged as a result.
However, by the time Earth’ Mightiest Heroes confront the fallen Loki in Stark Tower, his suit has been repaired and shows no visible sign of damage…perhaps he just had time to change?
Air Force One’s Non-Bulletproof Windows – Iron Man 3
With one of Aldrich Killian’s thugs decked out in War Machine’s armour, Air Force One (the United States President’s plane) comes under attack and ends up crashing.
Before that happens, though, one of the bullets which bounces off “War Machine” ends up breaking through one of the aircraft’s windows. There’s no way that would happen in real-life as they’re bulletproof and tough enough to stop a ricocheting bullet.
Peter Quill’s Mixtape – Guardians Of The Galaxy
Peter Quill was taken from Earth by Yondu in 1988 and it was presumably then or the previous year that his mother created a mixtape for her son.
Look closely, though, and you’ll notice that both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are Type II “CDing 2” TDK cassette tapes. That may be a very minor detail but it’s also a type of tape which wasn’t released until 1993 which means that Meredith and Peter having access to them five years beforehand makes no sense.
Ride Like The Wind, Cap – The Avengers
As Earth’s Mightiest Heroes go their separate ways following Loki’s defeat, Steve Rogers rides off into the sunset on his motorbike.
However, while he’s clearly driving at high speed based on the way the background behind him is moving, Chris Evans’ hair isn’t moving and the “wind” is having no sort of affect on him.
Hank Pym’s Heavy Keyring – Ant-Man
During Ant-Man, we hear TWICE that Pym Particles shrink the space between atoms and not the atoms themselves. Now, without getting too scientific, that means the objects themselves don’t change weight. Despite this, both Hank Pym and Scott Lang are able to ride on the back of ants, while the latter is shown standing on Tony Stark’s shoulder in Avengers: Endgame.
There may be an explanation for that, of course, and we’re probably not meant to give it too much thought. However, Hank carrying around a tank – an object rather than a person – as a keyring makes even less sense because it should have weighed the same as it would at full-size!
The Name’s Carol Danvers – Captain Marvel
We see a lot of Carol Danvers’ military background as her origin story is explored in Captain Marvel but we don’t know where those dog tags reminding her of her past have come from.
If they were proper military issue, they wouldn’t read “Carol Danvers” and would instead say, “Danvers, Carol.” Perhaps Marvel Studios decided that would be too confusing for Vers as she finally learned her true name!
Thor Gets Lost In London – Thor: The Dark World
As the God of Thunder attempts to make his way through London, he’s forced to ask for directions on the tube while navigating Charing Cross Station.
She explains that he needs to ride three stops to reach Greenwich during this lighthearted exchange but Charing Cross isn’t on the Jubilee Line and definitely more than three stops away from where Thor needed to get to.
Tony Stark’s Miraculous Recovery – Iron Man
As Obidiah Stane’s villainous nature is finally revealed to Tony Stark, he uses a device which causes the hero to bleed from his ears.
However, by the time he reaches the elevator to make his way down to the laboratory where his old arc reactor is housed, the blood has vanished and it seems doubtful he would have had time to wipe it away.
Flag Fumble – Captain America: The First Avenger
Howard Stark’s World Expo is certainly an international affair, hence why a number of flags can be seen outside. However, one of them is most definitely out of place.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the national flag of the Bahamas is flying behind the American flag but considering the fact it wasn’t created until 1973, we’re not sure how it somehow showed up at this event in the late 1930s.
Where Did That New Car Come From? – The Avengers
With New York City being torn apart by the invading Chitauri, several cars are show flipping in the air as the aliens start their invasion. One of those is a sedan which Thor takes cover behind and, as you might expect, it’s pretty beaten up.
However, in the next shot, the damage has disappeared and it seems that the beaten up vehicle from before is now completely new again possibly as a result of reshoots.
Star-Lord Doesn’t Know Where To Look – Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
As the Guardians of the Galaxy battle the monstrous Abilisk, there are some humorous exchanges between Star-Lord and Rocket.
However, when Peter Quill responds to the talking racoon, he’s looking to his left despite Rocket being on his right (the scenery behind him is also mirrored). Oddly, things appear to have got switched around for no particular reason here.
A Time-Displaced Internet Cafe – Captain Marvel
Computer nerds will love this one. For starters, Carol Danvers is shown using Netscape Navigator 4, a programme not released until two years until after this movie took place.
Also incorrect is her use of Altavista to track down the bar that fallen Skrull led her to. While the company’s original logo is correctly used, the URL is incorrect as they didn’t own the “altavista.com” domain name yet in 1995.
An Awkward Photo – Iron Man 2
As Tony Stark poses with the Senator at the end of the sequel, there are some major continuity errors. For starters, his jacket goes from being buttoned to unbuttoned within a split second!
Tony’s hand is also behind the Senator to begin with, by his side when the camera zooms out, then back behind him when we return to the original shot.
Who Is Mrs. Stark – Captain America: Civil War
As the Avengers meet with Secretary Ross, Tony Stark can be seen wearing a wearing ring. Now, him and Pepper Potts weren’t married at this point in the MCU’s timeline so what’s going on here?
Well, common sense says that’s Downey’s actual wedding ring and he just forgot to take it off, hence why it keeps popping up from scene to scene.
Something Doesn’t Add Up – Black Panther
As we learn Erik Killmonger’s history from Everett Ross, it’s revealed that the villain graduated from a US Naval Academy – Annapolis – at the age of 19.
That may sound impressive but it’s also impossible; you’re not allowed to join the US Naval Academy until 17 and it then takes four years to graduate regardless of how skilled you are meaning he would have had to be 21 at best.
A Giant Mistake – Ant-Man And The Wasp
When Scott Lang is stuck inside that janitor’s closet as his suit malfunctions, his head is tilted towards his right shoulder after growing too large for the space they’re stick in.
However, as Hope Van Dyne works on repairing his suit, his head is now tilted to the left and there’s no way there would have been room for him to do that given the cramped conditions.
Bruce Is Looking Green – Thor: Ragnarok
As Thor and Bruce Banner make their way through the streets of Sakaar, the latter ends up getting green powder thrown in his face.
However, after getting separated from the God of Thunder, the green has completely vanished from his face, hair, and clothing as if it was never even there in the first place.
Quicksilver Lives? – Avengers: Age Of Ultron
Quicksilver giving his life to save Hawkeye came as a huge surprise and his death – he was gunned down by Ultron – was surprisingly violent for the MCU.
However, the wounds on Pietro’s body change from shot to shot as they’re considering less bloody during closeups. This was likely done to ensure a PG-13 rating but was Quicksilver secretly healing? We doubt it!
That’s A Long Walk, Coulson – Thor
As the people of Oklahoma attempt to lift Thor’s hammer, Agent Coulson can be seen pulling up at the top of the hill no more than around 100 yards away.
However, when he gets out of his car to survey what’s been happening, he’s a good half mile away and this continuity error is likely a result of making the shot line up with Iron Man 2‘s post-credits scene.
How Old Is Odin Anyway – Thor: Ragnarok
In Thor: The Dark World, it’s strongly hinted that an Asgardian King lives around 5000 years but Thor: Ragnarok contradicts that.
It comes when the God of Thunder points out that his father fought Surtur around 500,000 years ago, something which makes the All-Father considerably older than we could have ever realised.
Learn German, Lady! – Spider-Man: Far From Home
Sure, it’s funny when that woman screams “Nacht Monkey” when Spider-Man jumps off the train in Germany but that’s not how a German would actually say it.
Instead, “Nachtaffe” is German for “Night Monkey” but it was likely change to ensure the gag would land as that doesn’t really sound a whole lot like the English name for Peter Parker’s new persona.
Washington, D.C., Ohio – Captain America: The Winter Soldier
In an action-packed sequence, Nick Fury is chased through Washington D.C. by HYDRA and the Winter Soldier but the black and white signs for Highway 6 shouldn’t be there.
Why not? Well, they’re unique to the great state of Ohio and that is, of course, where most of Captain America: The Winter Soldier was filmed (Cleveland, to be exact). Needless to say, they should not have been in Washington!
Sorry Wales But You Don’t Belong – Black Panther
As T’Challa addresses the United Nations, the flags of many countries can be seen surrounding him. Yet again, though, there’s one that simply does not belong and that’s the Welsh flag.
Sure, it’s awesome (it has a dragon on it, after all) but while Wales is part of the United Kingdom, its flag should not be here any more than Scotland, Northern Ireland, or England. It should only be the Union Jack.
Doctor Strange Vs. Ebony Maw – Avengers: Infinity War
Ebony Maw foils Doctor Strange’s attempt to use the Time Stone on him by strangling him into unconsciousness and wrapping him up in metal. That leaves the Sorcerer Supreme prone next to a police car and overturned motorbike.
Well, when Maw later lifts him off the ground to return to Thanos, the police car has been replaced with a generic SUV and that motorbike has vanished.
Radioactive Blood – Spider-Man: Far From Home
After Mysterio has finally been defeated and his drones no longer pose a threat to the city of London, Peter Parker and MJ have an emotional reunion on Tower Bridge.
As they hug, Peter gets some of the blood from his face on the left shoulder of her jacket (that’s not very considerate…) but from other angles clearly shot at different times, that’s no longer anywhere to be seen.
Did you guys spot any of these mistakes the last time you watched the movies? Are there any big ones we’ve missed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Villain Reportedly Returning In THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER
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Some blurry set photos from The Falcon and The Winter Soldier have got fans talking over the past 24 hours, especially as some fans are convinced that Tom Hiddleston has been spotted as Loki opposite Sebastian Stan’s Bucky. As you can see in the image below, it’s hard to tell either way, but we do have something a little more definitive about the Disney+ TV series to share with you.
According to The Weekly Planet Podcast (who broke the news about Matt Damon making a cameo appearance in Thor: Ragnarok), Georges St-Pierre is going to return as the villainous Batroc the Leaper in the show.
He made a brief but memorable appearance in the opening few minutes of Captain America: The Winter Soldier when he went head to head with Steve Rogers. It makes sense for him to make an appearance in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, even if it’s just to be taken down by the new Captain America!
Rumours are swirling on social media that some very revealing set photos from Loki are on the way, but keep checking back for updates on this particular series as we have them.
Do you think that’s the God of Mischief in the photo below?
LOKI AND BUCKY TOGETHER???
MAYBE WE’RE ALL CLOWNS BUT WHAT ????? IF ???????
**you can’t tell me that hairline doesn’t look like Tom’s and the other actually resembles Sebastian?? and in the vid where they fight, it looks like Bucky’s fighting style IM LITERALLY FREAKING OUT pic.twitter.com/Qb5Pk6ztGk
— Beb loves Loki (@hometoharryx) March 2, 2020
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JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: APOKOLIPS WAR – Check Out The First Trailer For DC’s Latest Animated Feature
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The title was first announced last year at San Diego Comic-Con, and now Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (via IGN) has debuted the first trailer for the next DC Comics Animated Feature to follow Superman: Red Son, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War.
The movie will focus on a whole host of DC heroes from both the Justice League and JLD as they face-off against Darkseid and his minions. The trailer mostly spotlights the likes of Superman and Batman, with only brief glimpses of John Constantine, Swamp Thing and some of the other Justice League Dark members. One would assume the magic-wielding heroes will be the main focus of the actual movie, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Check out the trailer along with a more detailed synopsis and full cast list below, and let us know what you think.
The world’s greatest Super Heroes square off once-and-for-all against the despotic Darkseid – with the fate of all humanity hanging in the balance – in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War arrives later this spring, and features the largest Super Hero cast in the history of DC Universe Movies with dozens of actors/characters spotlighted in a grand ensemble of talent reprising their roles from this six-year story continuum.
Matt Ryan (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Constantine), Jerry O’Connell (The Death of Superman, Satanic Panic, Stand by Me) and Taissa Farmiga (The Nun, The Mule, American Horror Story) anchor the cast as Constantine, Superman and Raven, respectively – the triumvirate determined to assemble the forces necessary to lead humanity’s final attack.
Alongside that trio are the long-running core of Justice League voices — Jason O’Mara (The Man in the High Castle, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Batman, Rosario Dawson (Briarpatch, Josie and the Pussycats, Sin City) as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T., Criminal Minds) as Cyborg and Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, Insatiable, Ugly Betty) as The Flash – as well as JL-adjacents Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, The Librarians) and Rainn Wilson (The Office, The Meg) as the voices of Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, respectively.
Tony Todd (Candyman, The Flash) will voice the film’s key villain, Darkseid.
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WATCH BARBARA GORDON RACE TO CRACK THE CODE IN OFFICIAL BOOK TRAILER FOR ‘THE ORACLE CODE’
DC’s New Young Adult Graphic Novel by New York Times Bestselling Author Marieke Nijkamp and Artist Manuel Preitano Hits Stores Everywhere Books Are Sold March 10, 2020
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MARVEL FUTURE REVOLUTION: New Open-World Multiplayer RPG From Netmarble Revealed
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Marvel and Netmarble — developer of the hit mobile action-RPG MARVEL Future Fight — have unveiled their new game: MARVEL Future Revolution. Officially revealed at PAX East today, MARVEL Future Revolution is an open-world, multiplayer RPG developed for mobile devices — a first for Marvel.
In MARVEL Future Revoluton, players will take on the role of some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes as they assemble following an event called “Convergence,” which was described as “a multi-universal catastrophe where Earths are about to collide with each other.” So far Captain America, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Captain Marvel are the only confirmed playable characters at launch, although the roster of heroes will likely grow in time.
One of the cool things about this Convergence storyline is that it provides a means for alternative cosmetics as well as numerous variations of the same hero, opening up new gameplay options. In the announcement trailer below, you can see multiple Spider-Man and Captain Marvel variants appear out of Doctor Strange’s portals, including Spider-Punk. There are also “New Stark City” versions of the characters which appear equipped with some high-tech Stark gadgetry. The Convergence will not only expand the number of playable characters, but also allow for the developers to create their own unique take on the classive Marvel superheroes. Alternative cosmetic options, color variations, and other cosmetic customization options for each hero will also be supported.
An announcement trailer created from in-engine footage was shared and a website for the game allows fans to sign up for a newsletter. Courtesy of Twinfinite, there are a ton of other gameplay videos and trailers showcasing more of the game as well.
We’ve got a plan. Fight side by side as the hero you are meant to be. The Revolution starts here.
MARVEL Future Revolution is shaping up to be an impressive open-world mobile game with triple-A quality behind it. According to Netmarble, it’s being developed for both hardcore and casual gamers. MARVEL Future Revolution will be available for iOS and Android mobile devices, although no release date has been announced.
It’s also unclear if this will be a premium priced game or free-to-play supported by microtransactions. Netmarble’s other game, MARVEL Future Fight, is free-to-play, so this seems to be the likely option for MARVEL Future Revolution as well.
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME Star Mark Ruffalo Confirms That There Are “Talks” For Him To Appear In SHE-HULK
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In the comic books, Jennifer Walters becomes She-Hulk after receiving a blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner. It’s hard to imagine the same not happening in the TV series coming to Disney+, but Mark Ruffalo has played coy when it comes to whether he’ll have any sort of involvement.
Well, during a recent appearance at C2E2 in Chicago, the Avengers: Endgame star reportedly told those in attendance that he has indeed had “preliminary talks” with Marvel Studios to join the cast of She-Hulk. His role would likely be a small one, but this would obviously mean getting to see what became of the Jade Giant after he used the Infinity Stones to bring back half of the universe.
She-Hulk is set to begin shooting over the summer, so it shouldn’t be too much longer before we learn more about what’s planned for this solo adventure for the lawyer turned superhero.
Not including Ruffalo would have been a major disappointment for comic book fans, especially when The Hulk is such an integral part of She-Hulk’s creation. His role will likely be a minor one, though, as Marvel will want to keep the spotlight on Bruce Banner’s superpowered cousin rather than him.
We’ll keep you guys updated as we learn more!
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Black Widow
Melina Vostokoff (Rachel Weisz)
Better known as Iron Maiden in the source material, Melina was forced to live in Black Widow’s shadow and that’s something which pushed her over the edge and set her on a dark path.
The MCU’s version of the character will be another Black Widow and while it sounds like she’ll be an ally, something tells us that probably won’t last for long.
Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh)
Yelena Belova was Natasha Romanoff’s predecessor in the comics and is a villain who the original Black Widow has clashed with many times over the years.
This time, it sounds like she’s going to be an ally to Natasha, but it’s entirely possible her evil nature will ultimately be revealed…or that she’ll end up becoming the MCU’s new Black Widow!
Red Guardian (David Harbour)
Russia’s version of Captain America, it sounds like Red Guardian is going to be tasked with taking Black Widow down on behalf of his government and/or the Red Room.
He certainly looks pretty formidable based on the concept art we’ve seen but time will tell whether he has a future in the MCU beyond this solo outing for Natasha.
Taskmaster (TBC)
Taskmaster is able to absorb and replicate the fighting style of anyone he sees in action. His identity has always been a secret, and that’s probably why we’ve yet to find out who plays him.
He has, however, been spotted on set and in concept art squaring off with Black Widow.
Mason (O-T Fagbenle)
Little to nothing is known about O-T Fagbenle’s mysterious Mason as the character doesn’t appear to be based on any one character from the comic books.
However, rumours have pointed to him initially serving as a love interest of sorts to Natasha before he’s ultimately outed as being (you guessed it) Taskmaster. We’ll have to wait and see, though.
Black Widow’s Father (Ray Winstone)
We’re betting that you’ve forgotten about Ray Winstone being cast in Black Widow, right?
Well, nothing official has been revealed about his role since then but there are plenty of rumours which indicate that he’ll wind up playing Natasha’s father (she learned his name in Avengers: Endgame).
Eternals
Ikaris (Richard Madden)
Born over 20,000 years ago, Ikaris’ powers are rooted in cosmic energy and he has psychic abilities and the power to create illusions.
Fans have been hoping to see Richard Madden join a comic book franchise for a while now and there are rumblings that Ikaris could end up being the MCU’s first openly gay superhero.
Sersi (Gemma Chan)
Sersi has a strong desire to live among the humans. She’s also incredibly powerful and can only be killed if her atoms are scattered and it would take someone very powerful indeed to achieve that.
Her interest in humans would explain reports that the character will be romantically linked to Dane Whitman, a superhero otherwise known as Black Knight.
Thena (Angelina Jolie)
Yes, Angelina Jolie is indeed in a Marvel movie! One of the Eternals of Olympia, Thena is a warrior who has your standard enhanced abilities but is also near invulnerable and immortal.
She can fly and cast illusions to disguise her appearance, while she carries a bow that fires arrows made up of “cold energy” which bombards enemies either with a ring of fire or anti-gravitons.
Dane Whitman/Black Knight (Kit Harington)
It was smart of Kit Harington to make the leap from Game of Thrones to the MCU, especially after some poor decisions in the past (anyone remember Pompeii?).
As of right now, we don’t know whether Black Knight will be an actor, a regular guy with no powers from the present day, or an actual Medieval Knight as there have been a lot of conflicting reports.
Druig (Barry Keoghan)
It sounds like Druig could end up being the movie’s lead villain and, in the source material, he’s a formidable character who can manipulate matter and energy and served as an agent of the KGB once upon a time.
Barry Keoghan is pretty young, though, so don’t be surprised if his background is changed here.
Kingo (Kumail Nanjiani)
Kingo decided against hiding in the shadows and, as a result, be became a well-known samurai and movie star.
Whether that will be the case here is unclear, especially as Marvel has changed the character’s race (likely to avoid many of the racial stereotypes often associated with this member of the Eternals).
Makkari (Lauren Ridloff)
Makkari is a member of the Eternals Technologist’s Guild and extremely skilled at dreaming up various high-speed vehicles. He boasts your standard set of superpowers but is being gender swapped for the MCU.
With Lauren Ridloff in the role, Makkari holds the honour of being this shared world’s first deaf superhero.
Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry)
Phastos is a weapon-smith who will likely be responsible for crafting the weapons and armour we see the Eternals wear into battle over the thousands of years this movie covers.
We’ve not heard much about his role in this film beyond that but it’s hard not to be excited with Brian Tyree Henry playing the hero.
Ajak (Salma Hayek)
Gender swapped for the movie, it’s believed that this version of Ajak will be the leader of the Eternals and just like her comic book counterpart, she’ll be worshipped by the Incas.
In terms of powers, Ajak is a force to be reckoned with and can mentally manipulate gravitons.
Sprite (Lia McHugh)
Sprite has been gender swapped in Eternals but it sounds like Marvel is still sticking pretty close to the comics. In those, the character never ages so is an adult forever trapped inside a child’s body.
Considered a trickster by his fellow heroes, Sprite actually uses his powers at one point to wipe their memories and give them new lives so that’s definitely something we could see here too.
Gilgamesh (Don Lee)
Gilgamesh became an outcast from his fellow Eternals when his meddling in the human world became too much for them and he soon found himself banished to Olympus.
Whether that’s something this movie will delve into is hard to say but Don Lee is an awesome addition to the movie.
Hercules (TBC)
One of Marvel’s most beloved heroes, rumours have been swirling for ages now that an openly gay Hercules will make his presence felt in the history spanning Eternals.
However, unless Marvel has cast him in secret, we’ve heard nothing about him showing up that’s concrete.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi (Simu Liu)
There’s a lot of excitement to see this master of the martial arts on the big screen and Simi Liu is clearly passionate about the role based on what he’s said since being cast.
Originally the son of Fu Manchu (a horrible, racist stereotype), his origin story is seemingly being changed in the MCU to link Shang-Chi to classic Iron Man villain, The Mandarin.
The Mandarin (Tony Leung)
We were introduced to a fake version of The Mandarin in Iron Man 3 but the real deal is now on his way to the MCU and he won’t be sparring with Tony Stark.
Instead, he’s being reinvented as Shang-Chi’s father if recent rumours are to be believed but you have to hope he’ll still have those powerful, alien Ten Rings.
Tiger Claw (TBC)
There have been a lot of casting calls for Shang-Chi lately but one name which keeps coming up is Tiger Claw (who is potentially being renamed “Steel Claw” for the MCU).
A longtime foe of Shang-Chi’s, it’s honestly not at all surprising that he’ll appear in the movie.
Fah Lo Suee (Awkwafina)
Marvel Studios declined to reveal who Awkwafina will play in the movie at Comic-Con but it’s since been rumoured that the actress will take on the role of Fah Lo Suee.
Shang-Chi’s sister joins MI-6 after becoming estranged from her father and a modernised take on the character seems likely for The Legend of the Ten Rings.
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness
Nightmare (TBC)
We know that the Scarlet Witch will make the leap from WandaVision to this sequel but it’s still thought that Nightmare will end up being the movie’s lead villain given the fact it’s been billed as a horror movie.
The ruler of the Dream Dimension is someone director Scott Derrickson is clearly interested in and he’d make for a formidable foe to the Sorcerer Supreme.
Clea (TBC)
Rachel McAdams’ Dr. Palmer didn’t leave the most lasting of impacts in Doctor Strange and fans remain desperate to see Clea brought to the big screen.
Well, rumour has it that’s happening here and for those of you unfamiliar with the hero, she’s the niece of Dormammu, Strange’s love interest, and an occasional ruler of the Dark Dimension.
Brother Voodoo (TBC)
Daniel Drumm was included in one of Doctor Strange‘s deleted scenes but it sounds like we could meet his brother Jericho – better known as Brother Voodoo – in this sequel.
He’s extremely powerful and even served as a Sorcerer Supreme in the comics for a time.
Spider-Man 3
Kraven The Hunter (TBC)
Rumours continue to swirl about Norman Osborn’s MCU debut but it didn’t happen in Spider-Man: Far From Home and it’s probably too soon to start speculating about that being the case in the untitled third instalment.
However, there have been rumblings about Kraven the Hunter finally making his big screen debut and that would be a fitting choice now that Spidey’s identity has been revealed.
Thor: Love And Thunder
The Mighty Thor (Natalie Portman)
Yes, we’ve met Jane Foster before now (she appeared in Thor and Thor: The Dark World) but we’ve certainly never seen the Mighty Thor in the MCU!
It’s going to be amazing seeing this version of the character on the big screen and while we still don’t know how she ends up with Mjolnir, her arrival could be a game-changer for this shared world.
Enchantress (TBC)
Almost all of Thor’s greatest foes have been brought to the big screen by this point but the fact Enchantress still hasn’t made her presence felt in the MCU is shocking.
She’s one of Thor’s greatest and most powerful foes not only because of her immense power, but also because she’s obsessed with him and wants to make the God of Thunder her own…whether he likes it or not!
Black Panther II
Doctor Doom (TBC)
Marvel Studios has regained the rights to the Fantastic Four franchise and you have to believe that Doctor Doom is high up on their priority list.
Well, if one recent rumour is to be believed, the Black Panther sequel will be a loose adaptation of the “Doomwar” storyline which will see Latveria declare war on Wakanda.
Namor The Submariner (TBC)
Another separate rumour for the sequel claims that Marvel Studios finally has plans to use Namor the Submariner in the MCU and that means it will be him who clashes with T’Challa.
They’ve got quite the rivalry in the comics but time will tell whether this ultimately pans out.
Blade
Blade (Mahershala Ali)
The biggest surprise at this year’s Comic-Con came when Kevin Feige brought out Mahershala Ali and revealed that he will play the MCU’s own Daywalker, Blade.
That’s exciting for a long list of reasons and rumour has it that his solo movie could end up tying into the Moon Knight TV series coming to Disney+ a few years from now.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3
Adam Warlock (TBC)
Adam Warlock’s MCU arrival was teased at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and while James Gunn recently claimed that there’s nothing to say he’ll appear in Vol. 3, it’s hard to imagine that not being the case.
Providing his introduction is handled the correct way, Warlock could prove to be a major new player in this shared world.
Lylla (TBC)
Reliable sources have pointed to this movie delving into Rocket’s origin story and that he’ll be getting a love interest in the form of Lylla.
A sapient otter and Rocket’s soulmate in the comics, her introduction here would be a lot of fun and opens the door to a lot of very exciting and unusual storytelling possibilities.
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four are on their way to the MCU and while it’s still too early to say who will play Marvel’s First Family, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt remain fan-favourite choices to star as Reed Richards and Sue Storm.
That would be amazing but the team is reportedly a priority for Marvel Studios and that’s no great surprise given the quality of their rogues gallery.
X-Men
Kevin Feige referred to them simply as “mutants” at Comic-Con and Victoria Alonso has said that the “X-Men” moniker is an outdated one. In all honesty, after Fox’s terrible movies, a rebrand might not be a bad thing.
Either way, it seems these heroes are being saved for Phase 5 but the sooner we get to see the likes of Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Wolverine in action in the MCU, the better.
The Falcon And The Winter Soldier
U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell)
It’s clear now that the reason Sam Wilson isn’t Captain America when this show starts is because the United States government will have its own ideas about who should replace Steve Rogers in the wake of Avengers: Endgame.
John Walker is a character who has crossed the line between being a hero and villain many times over the years, and it wouldn’t be at all surprising if Baron Zemo is somehow manipulating him.
Songbird (TBC)
Set photos have pointed to Songbird making some sort of appearance in the series and while it’s entirely possible that the woman spotted with pink hair is just a crew member, her showing up here makes sense.
After all, Songbird is an original member of the Thunderbolts and her villainous past as Screaming Mimi could make her a perfect ally to both U.S. Agent and Baron Zemo.
Sarah Wilson (Adepero Oduye)
The extremely talented Adepero Oduye has been spotted in set photos alongside Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson and that’s led to speculation she could be playing the hero’s sister, Sarah.
That’s just a theory for now, of course, but casting the 12 Years a Slave star was a smart move on Marvel’s part.
Battlestar (TBC)
In the comics, Battlestar assembles a team known as the Bold Urban Commandos (BUCkys) and ultimately takes on the Bucky mantle alongside U.S. Agent.
Recently, rumours have pointed to him showing up in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and it would make sense for Marvel to give U.S. Agent his own sidekick. However, we have no word on who might be playing him.
Loki
Female Loki (Sophia Di Martino)
According to reliable sources, British actress Sophia Di Martino will be playing the female version of Loki in the God of Mischief’s solo series on Disney+ and that’s exciting for a lot of reasons.
Whether this will be the status quo for the character moving forward remains to be seen but this would be a cool passing of the torch if Tom Hiddleston’s time as the villain is winding down.
WandaVision
Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn)
Described only as a sitcom-style “Nosy Neighbour,” common sense says Kathryn Hahn will play Agatha Harkness, a character pivotal to Scarlet Witch’s mental breakdown.
A powerful witch, Agatha’s decision to wipe Wanda’s memory when it was revealed that her children were beings she had created with her powers led to the hero going mad, killing members of The Avengers, and ultimately declaring “No More Mutants.”
Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris)
Okay, so we’ve met Monica Rambeau before, but she was a child then and when she returns in WandaVision, who knows how much she will have changed!
Randall Park’s Jimmy Woo has been confirmed as making an appearance after his introduction in Ant-Man and The Wasp, so it wouldn’t be at all surprising if she’s also in the FBI. Here’s hoping she gets superpowers, though!
Speed (TBC)
Marvel Studios is reportedly looking to cast twins for WandaVision and one rumour claims that we’ll initially meet them as babies before they become children and eventually teenagers as we move from episode to episode.
By the time they we do see them as teens, common sense says Wanda and The Vision’s children will go on to join the Young Avengers. Oh, and in case it isn’t obvious, Speed, like Quicksilver, is incredibly fast!
Wiccan (TBC)
A powerful magic user like his mother, Wiccan also happens to be openly gay and would be another character who brings even more diversity to the MCU.
In the Young Avengers comics, Wiccan is romantically involved with his fellow teammate Hulkling.
What If?
The Watcher
Just like in the comic books, The Watcher will narrate these adventures to the audience as he introduces us to a number of different realities where one decision can completely change everything.
Jeffrey Wright (Westworld) is voicing Uatu in the animated series and time will tell whether he makes the leap to the big screen. It would still be amazing seeing him in a live-action setting, though.
Hawkeye
Kate Bishop/Hawkeye (Hailee Steinfeld)
In the comics, Clint Barton and Kate have a rather heated relationship and both serve as “Hawkeye” at the same time. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however, it appears as if she will be the original Hawkeye’s replacement.
Hailee Steinfeld has been offered the role of Kate Bishop but it all depends on her availability.
Trickshot (TBC)
Clint Barton’s older brother, Barney was believed dead for many years but ultimately returned to cause all sorts of problems for the hero known as Hawkeye.
Estranged as youths because the Swordmaster favoured Clint over him, Trickshot set out to prove that he was the better marksman and it would be a lot of fun seeing this relationship play out over the course of this series.
Pizza Dog (TBC)
Pizza Dog is admittedly just a, well, dog, but there’s an awful lot of excitement to see this beloved comic book canine from Matt Fraction’s run brought to the small screen.
He’s been spotted in concept art for the series so this is definitely going to happen.
Moon Knight
Moon Knight (TBC)
The Defenders may have delved into street level superheroes, but those adventures are barely canon and it will be interesting to see Kevin Feige’s take on that corner of the MCU.
Many fans believe that Moon Knight will really delve into the supernatural aspects of the character, and that actually makes a lot of sense seeing as we know vampires are coming in the Blade reboot!
Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel (TBC)
Ms. Marvel is another character who fans have spent a lot of time hoping to see added to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and that’s finally happening. It won’t be in Captain Marvel 2, though; instead, she’s also getting her own solo series on Disney+.
The biggest question right now is whether Kevin Feige will make her an Inhuman just like in the comic books but there are rumours which point to that being the case.
The Inventor (TBC)
The Inventor is basically a “birdman” and, believe it or not, he’s supposed to be a clone of Thomas Edison who ended up being a giant bird when the scientist accidentally mixed up some DNA samples.
Something tells us Marvel Studios will probably make a few changes to that origin story if he is indeed going to appear here but he could make for a fun big bad in the show.
Black Bolt (Vin Diesel)
Vin Diesel campaigned for the role of Black Bolt years ago and while he ultimately ended up being cast as Groot instead, one recent report claimed that he’s being eyed for a rebooted version of the hero in Ms. Marvel.
That makes sense when Kamala Khan is an Inhuman, of course, and it’s about time the entire royal family was done justice after that terrible TV series spearheaded by Jeph Loeb.
Maximus The Mad (Aaron Taylor-Johnson)
The only other Inhuman mentioned for this series is Maximus the Mad, Black Bolt’s brother and a villain it’s easy to imagine wanting to manipulate Ms. Marvel for his own gain.
Rumour has it that Quicksilver actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be taking on the role but who knows if that will prove to be the case!
She-Hulk
She-Hulk (TBC)
The Hulk is bound to play a role in Jennifer Walters’ transformation into She-Hulk, while adding another Green Goliath to the Marvel Cinematic Universe should have consequences for this entire shared world.
The question on the minds of many fans, though, is whether Jennifer Walters will cross paths with certain other New York City lawyer…and whether she’ll end up representing a certain web-slinger!
Which of these new additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe are you guys most excited to see in Phase 4 and 5? As always, let us know your thoughts on that in the comments section below.
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STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Novelization Reveals Whether Emperor Palpatine Was A Clone
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker failed to answer a long list of unanswered questions from both previous movies and this finale, with some of the biggest relating to Emperor Palpatine’s return. That came completely out of the blue, and we were never told whether he had somehow escaped the Death Star II or if his spirit was inhabiting his corpse.
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Well, the recently released novelization for the movie confirms that he was, in fact, a clone!
In an excerpt from the book which has been doing the rounds online, Kylo Ren’s with Darth Vader’s former Master is described in detail. “All the vials were empty of liquid save one, which was nearly depleted. Kylo peered closer. He’d seen this apparatus before, too, when he’d studied the Clone Wars as a boy.”
“The liquid flowing into the living nightmare before him,” it continues, “was fighting a losing battle to sustain the Emperor’s putrid flesh.” The next paragraph adds that, “Kylo could feel in his very bones that this clone body sheltered the Emperor’s actual spirit. It was an imperfect vessel, though, unable to contain his immense power. It couldn’t last much longer.”
So, there you have it. The Palpatine we met in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was the villain’s original spirit inside a cloned body that wasn’t strong enough to hold the evil within. If those Matt Smith rumours were correct, perhaps an earlier plan was to put him inside a much younger cloned body?
We may never know, but at least we now have one answer about the divisive release…
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A disguised BB-8 infiltrates the First Order shipyard on a Kuat moon.
The orbital ring that delivers ore to the Kuat shipyard.
Stormtroopers walk among a migrant worker village on Kuat.
Rey, Finn, and Poe fight their way to the Eclipse Star Destroyer.
The crew detonates the orbital ring and steal an Eclipse Star Destroyer from the Kuat docking bay.
On Moraband, Wommels treat a near-death Kylo.
Leia at the Resistance base on Korilev.
Kylo gets a new mask.
With the Knights of Ren hot on their tail, Poe pushes the Falcon into lightspeed and crashes it into the ice planet of Wavett.
The crew, stranded on Wavett, sit around a campfire.
The docking array on Bonadan.
Razer Sails docked on Bonadan.
“Chewie grabs this Knight of Ren, throws him into the air, and shoots him out of the sky like a clay pigeon.”
Kylo approaches the Sith temple on Remnicore.
Kylo and his droid navigate Remnicore.
Kylo sucks the life force from a tree.
New Resistance ship.
Finn is captured and imprisoned in a work camp on Coruscant.
TIE fighters chase the Falcon through the Coruscant citadel.
BB-8 flees from oncoming fire.
Stormtroopers fight against Coruscant citizens.
Kylo inside a cave on Remnicore, as Tor Valum describes it, a “vergence in the force”
Rey gazes at the temple of Mortis.
Rey and Kylo face off at the peak of the temple of Mortis.
“Rey lays on the stone slab still injured. Light fills up the space around her. Particles of energy floating up. She rises with the energy. The light engulfs the frame until we reach a place beyond what we know. The Astral Plane. Yoda, Luke, and Obi Wan appear before her. Rey: “Is this death?” Obi-Wan: “In this place, there is no such thing as death.” Yoda reveals Rey succeeded were they failed. Luke: “You choose to embrace the dark side and the light. To find the balance within.”
They offer Rey a choice to stay in the comfort of the Astral Plane or to return to the living where she will experience both love/loss. The spirits fade. Obi-Wan: “You are a Jedi, Rey Solana, but you will not be the last.”
“Finn reads a story to the young kids and they ask if they really think Rey is gone. Finn believes she’s alive because of the force. Poe and Chewie are flying and they find a beacon on a planet. Rey is alive, on the Wavett planet, pulling the Falcon out of the icy water.”
On Modesta, BB-8 sees a familiar face.
Rey arrives to train a new generation of Jedi.
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