Marvel Us Disney Episode 15: NYCC Panels, Captain Marvel, and Iron Fist Season 2 Review

Marvelous Disney Podcast Event

• 🎙️ The hosts discuss their live recording of the Marvelous Disney podcast at the Indie Disney Meet fundraiser in Indianapolis, which raised $43,000 for Give Kids the World.
• 🤝 They express gratitude to Aaron Prince and the Indie Disney Meet team for their hospitality and mention plans to return next year.

Venom and Captain Marvel Movie Buzz

• 🎬 The film "Venom" is highlighted as the third most anticipated film based on Fandango's advanced ticket sales, focusing on its "lethal protector" comic storyline.
• 💥 "Captain Marvel" is described as not a traditional origin story, opening with Carol Danvers already part of Star Force on the Kree planet Hala.
• 🌟 Jude Law plays Mar-Vell, the original Captain Marvel, who was mistakenly known by that name on Earth.
• 📅 The film is set in the 1990s, featuring a younger, desk-jockey Nick Fury who is unaware of extraterrestrials and powered beings until Carol Danvers opens his eyes.
• ❓ A fan theory suggests the piece of cloth on Cull Obsidian's belt in "Infinity War" is from Mar-Vell, implying his death and motivating Carol Danvers to join the Avengers.
• 👽 Skrulls, shape-shifters from space, are revealed to be a significant element, with speculation that future films will draw inspiration from the "Secret Invasion" comic storyline.
• 💥 The potential for Skrulls to impersonate superheroes could lead to a "Secret Invasion"-like narrative in the MCU.
• 🏙️ The Baxter Building's potential move to the Negative Zone in "Secret Invasion" is mentioned as a link to Fantastic Four storylines.
• ⏳ Characters like Korath and Ronan the Accuser from "Guardians of the Galaxy" will appear in "Captain Marvel," with Ronan depicted as a high-ranking Kree member.

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and Avengers 4 Production

• ⏸️ "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" production is officially on hold as of August 24th.
• 🎢 Despite the hold, a Guardians of the Galaxy ride at Disney World is still under construction, with plans to potentially reskin it.
• 🎬 Original plans for the ride involved shooting show scenes during "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" production, which now requires Imagineering to handle all aspects independently.
• 🗣️ There are discussions about whether James Gunn could be hired to direct the ride footage, but senior executives have pushed back due to his past tweets.
• 🤔 Disney is considering how to proceed without James Gunn, drawing parallels to the fan reaction to "Solo: A Star Wars Story" after directorial changes.
• 🎬 The success of the Russo Brothers directing "Guardians" scenes in "Infinity Wars" suggests other directors can handle the characters.
• 🌟 Patty Jenkins and Taika Waititi are mentioned as potential directors for "Guardians 3," with emphasis on their directorial talent rather than gender.
• 🎬 "Avengers 4" is undergoing "pickups" (additional planned shots) rather than reshoots, a process aimed at improving the film.
• 💰 The willingness of the studio to spend extra time and money to refine "Avengers 4" is seen as a positive sign.
• 💯 A fan who saw "Infinity Wars" over 100 times was invited to the set, highlighting the film's massive success.

Iron Fist Season 2 Review

• 📺 Aaron Adams reviewed season two of "Iron Fist," noting his personal dislike for the character but acknowledging improvements.
• 💡 Tropes discussed include heroes losing powers, sibling rivalry for greatness, and power transfer rituals, which Adams found repetitive.
• 🎭 The Iron Fist mask is noted as looking correct comic-wise but slightly off realistically.
• 🥋 Fighting sequences are considered improved from season one, though some martial arts poses appear wooden.
• 💥 "Iron Fist" worked better in "The Defenders" and "Luke Cage," where the character was more likable and his chi harnessed.
• 🌟 Joy and Ward are highlighted as favorite characters due to their flawed, complex nature.
• ❓ Danny's motivation to broker peace among triads to save the city is questioned as illogical.
• 🔮 Alice Eve's character is intriguing and likely to return in the MCU.
• 🌍 A major missed opportunity is "Iron Fist" not reflecting the impact of the "Infinity War" events on society, despite mentioning Sokovia.

New York Comic-Con (NYCC) 2018 Previews

• 🎤 NYCC is scheduled for October 4th-6th.
• 📺 The "Daredevil" panel will be held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, October 6th, featuring Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio.
• 📺 The "Runaways" panel for Hulu's Marvel show is at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
• 🎬 "Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors" will screen at the Javitz on Saturday, October 6th, after airing on Disney Channel.
• 🕷️ "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" will have a major panel at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, October 6th.
• 🎮 The success of the new "Spider-Man" game on PlayStation 4 is seen as a positive indicator for the upcoming "Spider-Verse" movie.