Latest news with #MsMarvel
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ironheart Premiere Sparks Familiar Backlash Pattern
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Dominique Thorne attends the Ironheart fan event at El Capitan ... More Theatre on June 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor Disney) On June 24, 2025, Disney released Ironheart, its newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), on Disney+. Despite receiving positive reviews from critics for its first three episodes, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a fresh score of 72%, fans have given the show lower scores on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, with Ironheart debuting with a rotten fan score of 32%. However, there is one caveat that needs to be addressed: the negative fan score was posted before the show was even released. Disney is no Stranger to Backlash Disney's latest properties, particularly those with inclusive content and castings, are no stranger to targeted negative ratings and disparaging commentary, with much of the content on platforms like YouTube aimed directly at the actors. When analyzing recent Marvel and Disney releases, a pattern of review-bombing and targeted criticism emerges. In 2022, Ms. Marvel faced early negative reviews on IMDb, with several one-star ratings appearing before the series premiere had finished rolling out. Similarly, Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series, also airing in 2022, sparked controversy, with actress Moses Ingram becoming the target of coordinated attacks, prompting public support from Disney and Ewan McGregor, who played the titular character. More recently, in 2023, the release of The Little Mermaid featuring Halle Bailey, a Black woman, as Ariel was also the subject of review bombing, leading IMDb to filter out non-genuine reviews and issue a formal statement on the matter. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Shea Couleé attends the Ironheart fan event at El Capitan Theatre ... More on June 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) Shea Couleé, of RuPaul's Drag Race fame, joins the cast of Ironheart as Slug, a bold drag queen and hacker. Couleé, who is no stranger to how passionate and sometimes misguided fandom can be from her own experience on reality TV, has faced online attacks centered around anti-drag and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. Some people have said 'no one asked for this' about a prominent drag performer appearing on the show, despite Marvel Comics creating a character partly based on Couleé and several other drag queens back in 2019. What Happens Next? It's no secret that review bombing has become the go-to tactic for online actors to attack projects with female, non-white, and queer leads and cast members. While those making these criticisms may claim that they are allowed to dislike shows like Ironheart, and they are right, they are free not to enjoy an IP just because its story and cast are diverse. However, they go far beyond simply disliking the show. Saying that the show is bad based on the trailer, hearsay, or internal biases that exist outside of the show, before it's even aired, isn't just disliking it; that's discomfort with the mere existence of inclusion. Now that Ironheart has officially made its debut, a more nuanced depiction of its reception is available. The previous 32% fan score has been updated to an average score of 60%, indicating that it still falls on the lower side for Disney+ and MCU content. However, it still presents an overall solid and favorable view in comparison to its score before its debut. While the review bombed scores still weigh down the newer one, it highlights that even when a diverse cast is exceptional or even just 'good enough,' they must still contend with viewpoints and opinions that have already been formed, even before their proverbial stage has been set.
Screen Geek
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
Disney Plus Marvel Series Likely Done After One Season
With a similar business model to other streaming services, Disney Plus has had to make some tough calls since the platform's launch, which has included several shows being axed prematurely or with the potential to be continued. Now one such Marvel series may be receiving this fate with only one season on Disney Plus. The Marvel Cinematic Universe quickly branched out with a variety of shows on Disney Plus. Many of these shows were instrumental to the MCU, setting the stage for several of the franchise's biggest movies, but now the platform has been shifting their model. While Marvel shows are still a priority for Disney Plus, it's led to quite a few alterations or cancellations for their projects. As shared via Screen Rant, actor Aramis Knight opened up about the possibility of the Marvel series they were previously involved with potentially being finished: 'I don't think [it's happening],' he shared, referring to a second season of Ms. Marvel . Ms. Marvel , the series revolving around the titular Marvel Comics character, was the Marvel Cinematic Universe debut of Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel. Her character was introduced to set the stage for her arrival in the feature film The Marvels , with the future being left open for another season of Ms. Marvel following the release of the flick. With the 2022 series leading into a film that wasn't exactly a success for Marvel Studios, however, it makes sense that the studio wouldn't be eager to fund a second season of Ms. Marvel . Of course, that could always change with time, especially as Marvel Studios decides to potentially reintroduce the character for a future project like X-Men or Young Avengers now that she's been referred to as a mutant and potential candidate for a superhero team. In the meantime, however, it looks like the Disney Plus series Ms. Marvel won't be getting a second season. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional MCU updates as we have them, including the possible return of Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel whether it's in Ms. Marvel or some other kind of project.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dev Patel is set to write, direct and star in period revenge drama The Peasant
Dev Patel is prepared to unleash his filmmaking skills once again. The Slumdog Millionaire star is all set to write, direct and star in an upcoming period revenge drama, The Peasant, set in medieval India. The Peasant marks Dev's second directorial as he reunites with Thunder Road Pictures, the company behind his breakout directorial debut Monkey Man. (Also read: Dev Patel graces cover of Vanity Fair magazine with Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and Zoe Saldana) According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will be a high-adrenaline revenge actioner with shades of Braveheart and John Wick mashed with the notes of King Arthur. Set in the 1300s, the film centers around a shepherd who unleashes a furious campaign against a group of mercenary knights who ravaged his community, revealing himself to be much more than an ordinary man. Fifth season, which is also financing and producing the drama, first collaborated on the project with screenwriter Will Dunn, who had previously worked on Ms Marvel. It was supposed to have an Italian setting with pope-connected story. The project had reportedly generated quite a buzz as it also landed on the prestigious 2023 Black List, the annual directory of most popular unproduced screenplays. However, now, under Dev's guidance, the film has shifted its plot to India to make it look more colourfully vibrant and almost mystical. The producers are hoping to turn the feature into a franchise, too. In Monkey Man, Dev portrays an underdog street fighter who ends up becoming a vigilante superhero. His character fights against the mighty and rich who oppress the downtrodden and are also responsible for his mother's death. Monkey Man also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Aditi Kalkunthe and Makarand Deshpande in key roles.
Express Tribune
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Saagar Shaikh praises Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
Designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY), who recently marked his Hollywood debut in the comedy series Deli Boys, interviewed the show's lead Saagar Shaikh on Instagram. He kicked off the session by asking Saagar about his experience working with Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on the MCU show Ms Marvel. "She's so great. I didn't get to work with her as much as I would've liked to because she directed episodes 4 and 5 and all the reshoots. I was there in 4 and 5, but I was only there for the reshoots for six weeks," Saagar said. "She's so precise and calculated and knows exactly what she wants from a shot. And she's just a powerhouse within one person. She's amazing to work with." As for how he would define his character in Deli Boys, the 38-year-old actor said that Raj Dar is the exact opposite of his Ms Marvel character Aamir, who is a devout Muslim. "It's very, very different. My character [in Deli Boys] is a wild card. He's an older brother, but he's also a lazy guy who grew up rich and is okay just getting allowance for the rest of his life." During the interview, Saagar also shared his insights on craft and culture, and the impact of AI on art. "I think craft and culture go hand in hand," he said. "AI has no real culture; it's taking humanity out of art, and craft is all about humanity. Sometimes, you have an idea and while you're in the moment creating that idea, it allows you to implement other ideas. AI will never do that. It's just a robot. You tell it a command and it follows. It's not going to add humanity to the product." At the end of the interview, the American actor had a message for his fans in Pakistan. "I love you guys. I'm excited to visit Pakistan whenever I can. I hope to be there soon," he said. Also in conversation HSY's interview with Saagar comes after another brief conversation with Poorna Jagannathan, who began by defining the drama series The Night Of as her most seminal body of work. "The story was amazing. When we shot it, Trump wasn't in power. But when it came out four years later, Trump was in power, there was a Muslim ban, and Islamophobia was rampant," she said. "The cultural impact in the conversation that The Night Of started shifted the way that I viewed myself as an actor. I've always tried to pursue works that reverberate the way The Night Of has." She concluded her answer with a joke, "Which is why I'm in a cocaine drama now." Moving on to career influences, Poorna cited Nicole Kidman as an actor she draws inspiration from. "She's a method actor, and in Big Little Lies, she embodied the role. She mentioned two roles that she couldn't leave behind - Big Little Lies and Virginia Woolf adaptation The Hours. Whether she was on set or at home, she carried those characters everywhere. So working with her, watching her, and seeing her process influenced me as an actor. I went on to another set and I was a very different actor there because of her." Poorna, who has dabbled in both drama and comedy, mentioned that she doesn't look for comfort when it comes to her acting roles. "It's not so much my comfort level, it's what I take home. For comedy, I don't take anything home. But for drama, I do," she said. "I have a family, so it's been very important to strike a balance between life and work. I feel like comedy just helps me balance it out better. I don't take any of it home."
Express Tribune
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mehwish Hayat set to make TV comeback
After almost a decade away from the world of drama serials, Mehwish Hayat will be returning to the small screen. Starring alongside Ahsan Khan and Hira Mani, Mehwish will be portraying a complex character in a serial that promises love, secrets, and suspense. The announcement of the actor's return to dramas has delighted her fans. "She's amazing on screen, gives every role her all," commented a user. "OMG, my favourite onscreen pair will be starring together. I'm super excited!" gushed another. Mehwish last starred in Dil Lagi opposite Humayun Saeed in 2016. In the show, Mehwish played Anmol, who falls into a clash with Humayun's Mohid over an eviction notice. However, affection begins to bloom between the two not long after. In addition, Mehwish has starred in a number of films, including Nabeel Qureshi's debut Na Maloom Afraad and Nadeem Baig's Punjab Nahi Jaungi, cementing herself as a frequent face on the big screen. The Pakistani star even made her Hollywood debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Ms Marvel, which also had Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on board as a director. As of late, the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient starred in the music video for Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh's song Jatt Mehkma. The music video begins with well-to-do individuals and pairs entering a lavish gathering and quickly mingling until their attention is drawn to the hosts descending the stairs - Mehwish and the rapper. The announcement of the collaboration was made in a cheeky behind-the-scenes video, in which the two were dressed in their rich attire from the music video. However, it seems that this is as close to Bollywood as Mehwish will get, as in June last year, she explained why she prefers not to work in the neighbouring industry. "I received many offers from Bollywood, but I declined all of them," she revealed in a podcast. "I have countless opportunities here in Pakistan. I have been part of the revival of Pakistani cinema and some of its biggest and most successful films. I have received immense respect and love in my country," she added. "After gaining so much recognition and success in my own country, I felt that I should not accept offers from Bollywood. I enjoy my work here in Pakistan. People come to watch my films with their families, and that is a great achievement."
