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Michael Jackson Wanted to Star in Upcoming Spider-Man Film

Stan Lee, creator of Spider-Man, revealed at Comic-con 2009 that the late king of pop Michael Jackson wanted to star in the upcoming Spider-Man film. Lee stated that he and Jackson discussed plans for the late icon to produce the movie but Lee suspected he wanted to...

created by Blaine Metzgar | 20 wks ago
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Natalie Portman Joins Cast of 'Thor' Movie with Chris Hemsworth

Natalie Portman has confirmed that she is joining the cast of Marvel Comics' Kenneth Branagh-directed 'Thor' movie, starring alongside Chris Hemsworth who plays Thor. Natalie Portman will portray Jane Foster, Thor's love interest. 'Thor' is being directed by Kenneth Branagh...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 23 wks ago | updated 23 wks ago
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'Thor' and 'Avengers' Movies Delayed by Marvel Entertainment

Don't get your cape and superhero tights in a twist, but Marvel Entertainment has delayed the arrival of two movies in its roster of upcoming comic-book flicks — the release of "Thor" and "Avengers" are both getting pushed back by a year and will be released, respectively,...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 41 wks ago | updated 41 wks ago
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Weekly Radio Spin -- Super Heroes in Blue Helmets

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Weekly Radio Spin -- Super Heroes in Blue Helmets

This week, we look at how why drug prices are so high, and it's not why you think, the resurrection of the Swift Boaters, and what Marvel Comics and the U.N. are up to. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we tell...

created by Center for Media and Democracy | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Captain America Returns !

Captain America is to return but Steve Rogers remains dead."Marvel Entertainment announced Thursday that its slain hero Captain America will rise again with a new outfit and a new secret identity, after the character was killed off in March by a sniper's bullet in a storyline...

created by Vinny | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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"Why would Marvel agree to this?"

Mighty Morphin' Spider Ranger. In 1978, Japanese company Toei produced a TV show for a live-action version of Spider-Man. It's like the American version, with just a few small differences, such as Spider-Man gaining his powers from a bracelet given to him by an old man in a...