Marvel Us Disney Episode 112: Black Panther II Production Pause & Hawkeye Episode 5 Deep Dive

Alex Ross's "Fantastic Four: Full Circle"

• 🎨 Alex Ross, a celebrated Marvel artist, is writing and illustrating a new graphic novel titled "Fantastic Four: Full Circle."
• 🚀 This oversized graphic novel will showcase Ross's experimental new art style and offer a retelling of the Fantastic Four's origin story.

Disney Content on YouTube TV Dispute

• 📺 Disney and YouTube TV are in negotiations over pricing, potentially leading to the removal of 26 Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and FX, from the streaming service.
• 💰 Disney seeks higher fees for its content, while YouTube TV aims to pay less, prompting Disney to alert consumers about a potential disruption.
• 💡 Consumers can access Disney content directly through Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundles, bypassing YouTube TV.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Box Office and Marketing

• 📈 "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is projected to have a massive opening weekend, with $130 million domestically and $160 million overseas, totaling $290 million.
• 🤫 Sony and Marvel's PR departments engaged in a strategic campaign to keep plot details, particularly regarding the multiverse, under wraps.
• 💰 The film is expected to be the first to gross over $1 billion during the pandemic, a feat "Shang-Chi" did not achieve.

Scarlett Johansson's Lawsuit and Future Projects

• ⚖️ Scarlett Johansson settled her lawsuit with Disney over "Black Widow" compensation and has been named a producer on upcoming Marvel projects.
• 🤝 Johansson expressed her positive relationship with Marvel Studios, describing it as working with "family" and a creative playground.

"Shang-Chi" Sequel and Pandemic Production Adjustments

• 🎬 Director Destin Daniel Cretton is confirmed to return for the "Shang-Chi" sequel, though specific plot details are still in early development.
• 🦠 The pandemic allowed for production adjustments on "Shang-Chi," including refining flashbacks and adding the mid-credit scene with Bruce Banner and Captain Marvel.
• 🌏 The film's potential success in the Chinese market was a significant factor, though it ultimately did not perform as strongly there as anticipated.

"Black Panther II: Wakanda Forever" Production Pause

• 🤕 Leticia Wright, who plays Shuri, suffered severe injuries in an accident, including a fractured shoulder and concussion, leading to a production pause on "Black Panther II."
• 💉 A rumor suggests Wright remains unvaccinated, potentially creating a conflict with Disney's vaccine mandate for on-set personnel.
• 🤔 This situation raises questions about recasting Shuri or shelving the film, impacting the character's future in the MCU.

"Hawkeye" Episode 5 Analysis

• 💥 Episode 5 of "Hawkeye" featured a significant Black Widow flashback, showing Yelena Belova's perspective on the Blip and her mission.
• 🤝 The dynamic between Kate Bishop and Yelena Belova was highlighted as a strong point, with potential for future team-ups in a "Young Avengers" project.
• 💔 Clint Barton's emotional conversation with Natasha Romanoff during a flashback provided significant character development.
• 🗣️ The episode explored themes of revenge through Maya Lopez (Echo) and her potential storyline in her own series.
• ❓ A potential misdirect regarding Kate's mother's involvement and the Swordsman's role was suggested.
• 👕 The discussion included a humorous vest comparison between Yelena and Black Widow, analyzing continuity.

"Spider-Man: No Way Home" Multiverse and End Credits

• 🕸️ "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is praised for its ambitious multiverse integration and emotional depth, bringing together different Spider-Man iterations.
• 🎬 The end credit scenes included a tease for "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" and a trailer for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."
• 🌌 The trailer for "Multiverse of Madness" suggests a direct tie-in with the MCU's multiverse narrative, potentially featuring a Dark Sorcerer Supreme.

MCU Future and "Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind"

• 🚀 The MCU is seen as firing on all cylinders with recent releases and upcoming projects.
• 🎢 "Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind" at Walt Disney World has completed successful test rides, with the storytelling coaster expected to open in 2022.