Marvel Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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Marvel is an American media and entertainment company that started as a comic book publisher in 1939. In 2009, The Walt Disney Company purchased Marvel for $4 billion. The entity is now estimated to be worth more than $50 billion. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a fictional shared universe that unites an array of superhero characters that appear in Marvel Comics. Notable characters in the MCU include Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, The Hulk, Hawkeye, and Nick Fury. Marvel has created many films and TV shows (both live-action and animated) based on comic books. Original TV content has appeared on Netflix: Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Daredevil. In 2021, Disney+ debuted original Marvel content on the streaming platform to great success: WandaVision and Loki.
- Year Created: 1939
- Founder: Martin Goodman
- Owned By: The Walt Disney Company
- Current Value: $50 billion
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Entertainment
11 months ago
Scarlett Johansson Was Squeamish Wearing Her Costume for This Critically Panned Superhero Movie
Entertainment
6 months ago
Zoe Saldana Wanted to Climb on Top of Dave Bautista the Moment She Met Him: ‘It Was Inappropriate’
Entertainment
2 years ago
Hulk Actor Edward Norton Called Marvel President Kevin Feige’s ‘The Avengers’ Announcement ‘Unprofessional’
Entertainment
8 months ago
Gwyneth Paltrow Felt Like She Was ‘Too Old’ to Continue Acting in Marvel Movies
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2 years ago
Why Did ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Use Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’?

Disney

Disney Christmas Parade 2023: How to Watch, Lineup, and More

The Smashing Pumpkins, Michael Bolton, and Chrissy Metz will perform at this year's Disney Christmas parade.

by Megan Elliott

Published on December 24, 2023

2 min read

Disney's Mickey and Minnie Mouse pose alongside the 'DWTS' mirrorball trophy.

Thanks, I Hate It

‘DWTS’ Celebrates Disney’s 100th Anniversary: A Night of Dance From ‘Dumbo’ to ‘Coco’

Disney Night is a fan-favorite, showcasing the most iconic animated tunes from the House of Mouse set to ballroom dances.

by Lucille Barilla

Jenna Ortega, who played Disney Latina Princess Isabel in 'Elena of Avalor' smiles

Celebrity

Jenna Ortega Is Known for ‘Wednesday’ But She Made Disney History for This Role

Jenna Ortega made Disney history as a teen starring on an animated TV series.

by Mandi Kerr

Gary Oldman Once Called Marvel’s ‘Iron Man’ Film ‘Stupid’ Compared to His ‘Robocop’ Movie

Gary Oldman once felt ‘Iron Man’ was one of many modern day genre films that lacked intelligence in its storytelling.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on February 22, 2023

2 min read

Robert Downey Jr. at the 'DoLittle' premiere.

Celebrity

Robert Downey Jr. Once Shared It Would Be Hard to Let Go of Iron Man If the Character Was Re-Cast

Robert Downey Jr. addressed the possibility of being re-cast in his earlier days as Iron Man, and he didn’t welcome the possibility.

by Antonio Stallings

Celebrity

Robert Downey Jr. Once Expected to Go Through a ‘Crisis’ After He Stopped Playing Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr. felt such gratitude towards Iron Man that he predicted he'd go through a slight crisis when he had to leave the role behind.

by Antonio Stallings

Samuel L. Jackson Hilariously Told a Critic to Get a New Job After a Negative ‘The Avengers’ Review

Samuel L. Jackson once had some tension with a NYT reviewer who had some negative things to say about 'The Avengers' and Jackson's performance.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Published on September 11, 2022

3 min read

Mark Ruffalo, who stars as Bruce Banner/Hulk in the 'Avengers' movies, wears

Gaming & Comics

Is the Hulk in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’? Mark Ruffalo Teases the Upcoming Film

Marvel has yet to release a cast list for 'Avengers: Secret Wars,' but Mark Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner/Hulk in the MCU, may have spoiled his character's return.

by Sarah Little

Brie Larson, who might star in 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,' wears a light purple dress.

Gaming & Comics

‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ Prediction: Which Heroes Are Most Likely to Appear?

Six years after the last 'Avengers' movie, 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' will hit theaters in 2025, and we think we have an idea of who will make up the new superhero team.

by Sarah Little

Marvel: 7 of the Best MCU Quotes

Now that the MCU has reached Phase 4, there's plenty of material to look back and feel nostalgic about. What are some of the best MCU quotes from the last decade of the studio's film history?

by Sarah Cooke

‘Hawkeye’ Fans Need to Watch This 1 Hailee Steinfeld Show to Get to Know the Actor Prior to Kate Bishop

Hailee Steinfeld's Apple TV+ show 'Dickinson' is a must-see before 'Hawkeye' premieres.

by Alani Vargas

How Many Episodes Will Vera Farmiga Be in ‘Hawkeye’? Her Comic Book Twist Could Give a Hint

Vera Farmiga's role on 'Hawkeye' is a complicated one. But how much will she show up? The comics might get a hint.

by Alani Vargas

Movies

The ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Scene That Still Feels ‘Forced’ and Unnecessary

Based on the arguments from fans, the timing of this particular scene in 'Avengers: Endgame' was a little off to showcase the future A-Force.

by Greg Brian

Marvel

Scarlett Johansson Was Squeamish Wearing Her Costume for This Critically Panned Superhero Movie

Zoe Saldana Wanted to Climb on Top of Dave Bautista the Moment She Met Him: ‘It Was Inappropriate’

Hulk Actor Edward Norton Called Marvel President Kevin Feige’s ‘The Avengers’ Announcement ‘Unprofessional’

Gwyneth Paltrow Felt Like She Was ‘Too Old’ to Continue Acting in Marvel Movies

Why Did ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Use Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’?

Disney Christmas Parade 2023: How to Watch, Lineup, and More

‘DWTS’ Celebrates Disney’s 100th Anniversary: A Night of Dance From ‘Dumbo’ to ‘Coco’

Jenna Ortega Is Known for ‘Wednesday’ But She Made Disney History for This Role

Gary Oldman Once Called Marvel’s ‘Iron Man’ Film ‘Stupid’ Compared to His ‘Robocop’ Movie

Robert Downey Jr. Once Shared It Would Be Hard to Let Go of Iron Man If the Character Was Re-Cast

Robert Downey Jr. Once Expected to Go Through a ‘Crisis’ After He Stopped Playing Iron Man

Samuel L. Jackson Hilariously Told a Critic to Get a New Job After a Negative ‘The Avengers’ Review

Is the Hulk in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’? Mark Ruffalo Teases the Upcoming Film

‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ Prediction: Which Heroes Are Most Likely to Appear?

Marvel: 7 of the Best MCU Quotes

‘Hawkeye’ Fans Need to Watch This 1 Hailee Steinfeld Show to Get to Know the Actor Prior to Kate Bishop

How Many Episodes Will Vera Farmiga Be in ‘Hawkeye’? Her Comic Book Twist Could Give a Hint

‘Eternals’: Who Lauren Ridloff, Who Plays Marvel’s First Deaf Superhero?

‘Hawkeye’: 5 of Hailee Steinfeld’s Best Roles

Before ‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Boys’ This Year, Have Superhero Shows Been Nominated for Emmys in the Past?

Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’: 3 of Clint Barton’s Lesser-Known Trick Arrows

Marvel: Who Is Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine?

The ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Scene That Still Feels ‘Forced’ and Unnecessary