The MCU is a delicately arranged franchise where each cinematic entry has a responsibility not to contradict or unintentionally affect the events of their fellow films. And after twenty-plus movies that more or less manage to keep in continuity, time travel could be a real bull in the china shop, what with all the messy complications this plot device is liable to bring.
Stan Lee’s own POW! Entertainment recently released a statement saying that the comic book creator was laid to rest on Friday in a small, private funeral conducted in accordance with the writer’s wishes. But for the legions of fans looking for ways to pay tribute to the late legend, the company has also mentioned that they’re preparing a public memorial project intended to do justice to the man and his legacy.
As the outpouring of online tributes to the late Stan Lee continue, this period of collective mourning has inevitably seen its share of conflict, much of it stemming from a controversial blog post written by Real Time host Bill Maher.
The Stan Lee cameo has been a cherished tradition in Marvel Comics adaptations for many years now, and even in the wake of his passing, the writer still has at least a couple more scenes lined up in future MCU instalments. But once Lee makes his last onscreen appearance in the Marvel Studios franchise, some fans have suggested a new tradition to take its place – namely, give Deadpool the cameos.
For the last decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been mapping out its own increasingly elaborate built-in history, and to help you in understanding how these interconnected events all slot together, we now have an official timeline of the years in which each flick takes place.
In the wake of Stan Lee’s passing, tributes from current and former stars of the MCU have been emerging at an overwhelming rate, with Black Panther villain Michael B. Jordan being among the many to show his gratitude to the man who helped make the Marvel brand what it is today.
Oscar Isaac has been a very busy man these last few years – so much so that he plans to take a break from acting after Star Wars: Episode IX. And to make things just a little more stressful, a co-star from one Isaac’s many projects this decade decided to mess with the actor as he tried to land his now-familiar role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Most of the rumors and theories surrounding the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX seem suspiciously geared towards the idea of J.J. Abrams attempting to ‘fix’ some of the more divisive elements of The Last Jedi, but while much of this talk should probably be dismissed as wishful thinking, there’s also a genuine possibility that the director will try to bring this saga more in line with his original vision for the Sequel Trilogy.
The idea that Ray Park would be reprising his role as Maul in Solo: A Star Wars Story is the sort of eccentric theory that would’ve got you laughed off the fan forums prior to the film’s release, and yet there he was, in all his red-and-black glory in a last-minute twist.
