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Geek Tyrant
20 hours ago
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- Geek Tyrant
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Rumored to Bring in Shang-Chi, Silver Samurai, Viper... and the Alien Suit — GeekTyrant
Here we go again, Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors are spreading online like a wild fire. The latest claims come from insider Alex Perez at The Cosmic Circus, who says he's he's seen concept art that show that Tom Holland's next MCU outing will pit him against Silver Samurai and Viper, with none other than Shang-Chi fighting by his side. According to Perez, these two villains, last seen teamed up in The Wolverine (2013), could be the main antagonists. 'What I heard involves a connection [between Peter Parker and Bruce] dating back to the earliest days of the MCU and exploring some uncharted territory for both characters' personal histories,' he adds, implying a deeper story that brings The Hulk into play too. Now, before anyone gets too hyped, let's pump the brakes. Perez previously claimed that Spider-Man: Brand New Day would feature Venom and Knull following the release of Venom: The Last Dance , so we're definitely in 'take it with a grain of salt' territory. That said, the idea of Spider-Man clashing swords with Silver Samurai and dodging toxins from Viper in a global martial-arts-flavored showdown? Yeah, it's wild enough to be interesting. It's also worth noting that Perez believes that Brand New Day , Daredevil: Born Again , and The Punisher Special Presentation are the only MCU projects leading directly into the long-rumored Mayor Fisk storyline. If true, this could be the first major link between Peter Parker and the darker street-level world of the MCU. As for that alien costume, according to the report, Spidey's black suit will indeed appear in the movie, which instantly cranks up the speculation machine about Symbiotes, Multiverse crossovers, and all kinds of narrative mayhem. Viper aka Madame Hydra is a deadly martial artist, toxin expert, and terrorist with ties to Hydra and a long history of battling heroes like Wolverine and Captain America. Silver Samurai, meanwhile, is a mutant with a tachyon-charged blade capable of slicing through nearly anything. He's most often a Wolverine nemesis, but has been known to blur the lines between villain and anti-hero. Directed by Shang-Chi filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, with a script from MCU vets Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, Holland stars alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Liza Colón-Zayas. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to hit theaters on July 31, 2026.
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Marvel Studios Stacks 2028 with Four Theatrical Releases, So What Happened To Their Scaling Back Plan? — GeekTyrant
Marvel is apparently going big again in 2028, adding a fourth film to its release calendar for that year for December 15. The other dates set for that year include February 18, May 5, and November 10. This new slot has fans speculating about what films will fill these dates. Is it finally time for the X-Men to officially enter the spotlight? Could Blade rise from development hell? Or is Marvel keeping a bigger surprise under wraps? Variety broke the news of the additional release, but didn't reveal the film's title because Marvel hasn't either. What we do know is that several projects are officially in development, but currently date-less: Shang-Chi 2 , Black Panther 3 , Armor Wars , and of course, the highly-anticipated X-Men movie. Other movies that are rumored include Avengers: Secret Wars Part 2 , Eternals 2 , and even a potential Scarlet Witch solo movie as possibilities. The thing about releasing four Marvel films in one year is that it goes against the plan they've talked about in regards to scaling back. Disney CEO Bob Iger has publicly said the company is scaling back, saying: "We're slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four, and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two or at the maximum three, and we're working hard on what that path is, we've got a couple of good films in '25 and then we're heading to more Avengers, which we're extremely excited about." So… what gives? Is this four-movie year a temporary exception, a reshuffling, or a sign that plans are still very much in flux behind the scenes? Whatever the answer is, 2028 just became a key year for the MCU, and it will be interesting to see what four movies fill it up.
News.com.au
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Simu Liu engaged
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star announced that he recently proposed to the marketing executive in Paris, France. Simu shared a photo showing him sweetly kissing Allison while surrounded by pink flowers and candles, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background. "From weekends in Paris, day trips to Palm Springs, long nights on set, afternoons vegging on the couch and everything in between, I choose you forever and always," he wrote in the caption. While in her own post, Allison showcased her large oval diamond engagement ring. "Us forever," the 28-year-old added.
CTV News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Simu Liu announces engagement to girlfriend Allison Hsu
'Barbie' actor and Marvel star Simu Liu has announced his engagement to girlfriend Allison Hsu. The Chinese-Canadian actor, who was Marvel's first Asian superhero and played a Ken doll in the 2023 hit 'Barbie' movie, shared a series of romantic snaps on Instagram Sunday. 'Us forever,' Hsu wrote in a joint post, followed by a string of diamond ring and white heart emojis. Often dubbed the 'city of love,' the pair shared several photos taken in Paris against the backdrop of the city's skyline, with Hsu sporting an impressive diamond ring. 'From weekends in Paris, day trips to Palm Springs, long nights on set, afternoons vegging on the couch and everything in between, I choose you forever and always,' Liu told his 3 million followers. Hsu replied, declaring: 'I love you fiancé!!!!!!!!!!' The pair were first thought to be officially dating in late 2022 when they attended the premiere of action-comedy 'Violent Night' together in Los Angeles, California. Around the same time, Hsu posted a picture on Instagram of the pair cuddling. Speaking in December 2022 about what he admired about his partner, Liu told People that Hsu was 'a badass, she's a fighter and she's very, very passionate about all things in life, her work, her job, and her other things.' 'And that's a language that I speak very well, and I am happy to see where it goes,' he said at the time. Liu rose to international fame after his starring role in 2021 Marvel movie 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.' More recently, the actor appeared as a guest star and investor on an episode of CBC's 'Dragons' Den.' During his time on the show, he raised questions about cultural appropriation after the owners of a Canadian bubble tea company appeared on the 'Shark-Tank'-style series, seeking an investment.
CNN
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Simu Liu announces engagement to girlfriend Allison Hsu
'Barbie' actor and Marvel star Simu Liu has announced his engagement to girlfriend Allison Hsu. The Chinese-Canadian actor, who was Marvel's first Asian superhero and played a Ken doll in the 2023 hit 'Barbie' movie, shared a series of romantic snaps on Instagram Sunday. 'Us forever,' Hsu wrote in a joint post, followed by a string of diamond ring and white heart emojis. Often dubbed the 'city of love,' the pair shared several photos taken in Paris against the backdrop of the city's skyline, with Hsu sporting an impressive diamond ring. 'From weekends in Paris, day trips to Palm Springs, long nights on set, afternoons vegging on the couch and everything in between, I choose you forever and always,' Liu told his 3 million followers. Hsu replied, declaring: 'I love you fiancé!!!!!!!!!!' The pair were first thought to be officially dating in late 2022 when they attended the premiere of action-comedy 'Violent Night' together in Los Angeles, California. Around the same time, Hsu posted a picture on Instagram of the pair cuddling. Speaking in December 2022 about what he admired about his partner, Liu told People that Hsu was 'a badass, she's a fighter and she's very, very passionate about all things in life, her work, her job, and her other things.' 'And that's a language that I speak very well, and I am happy to see where it goes,' he said at the time. Liu rose to international fame after his starring role in 2021 Marvel movie 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.' More recently, the actor appeared as a guest star and investor on an episode of CBC's 'Dragons' Den.' During his time on the show, he raised questions about cultural appropriation after the owners of a Canadian bubble tea company appeared on the 'Shark-Tank'-style series, seeking an investment.
