Marvel Us Disney Episode 134: She-Hulk, Multiverse of Madness, and Neil Gaiman

Marvel News and Updates

• 🚀 The trailer for "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" dropped, revealing the premiere date of August 17th on Disney+.
• 💡 First looks at Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie and Natalie Portman as Lady Thor in "Thor: Love and Thunder" were also shared.
• 🎬 Discussion on the initial opening scene planned for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," which featured Baron Mordo recruiting Wanda, but was changed due to audience reaction making Wanda irredeemable.

MCU Filmmaking and Trust

• 🎬 Joe Russo shared insights on Kevin Feige's "leaning forward" or "leaning backward" during test screenings, indicating a film's potential success.
• 🤝 The Russos earned Feige's trust through massive box office successes, allowing them creative freedom, including killing off major characters.
• ❓ Questions are raised about whether Sam Raimi will receive similar trust for "Multiverse of Madness" given its current box office performance compared to the Russos' films.
• 🎭 Elizabeth Olsen defended Marvel films against Martin Scorsese's criticism, emphasizing the artistry and the hard work of the crew, not just the commercial aspect.
• 🎬 The discussion highlights how scenes like the Illuminati's demise in "Multiverse of Madness" are created through individual actor performances and post-production stitching, showcasing cinematic techniques.

Neil Gaiman's Evening and Insights

• 🎤 Aaron Adams recounts attending a captivating evening with author Neil Gaiman, who read from his works, including new and retired pieces.
• ✍️ Gaiman shared advice for writers, emphasizing the importance of continuous work, embracing boredom to spur creativity, and the value of patience in the creative process.
• 💡 He discussed the origin of "Coraline," which began as a typo, and the long process of its creation, illustrating that masterpieces are not instantaneous.
• 📚 Gaiman's advice for encouraging children to read involves presenting books with "salacious" covers and telling them not to read them.

Streaming Services and Theme Park News

• 📉 Netflix is experiencing subscriber loss, leading to staff layoffs and a potential strategy shift in pricing.
• 📺 Disney+ is introducing a new subscription tier with commercials to attract more subscribers.
• 🎢 "Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind" is set to open at Epcot, though some previews suggest a lack of the "swagger" seen in other Marvel theme park attractions, possibly due to Taika Waititi directing the footage instead of James Gunn.

Other Entertainment News

• 📺 The return of "The Kids in the Hall" on Amazon Prime is celebrated, with praise for their continued comedic talent and a humorous opening referencing their film "Brain Candy" breaking even.
• 🎙️ The podcast hosts share their social media handles and mention other podcasts on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network.