Avengers: Age of Ultron - Third Official Trailer

Catch a glimpse of the Vision in the newest trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron.

This movie is looking better with each new trailer. What's amazing is that the main antagonist is a robot, but seems to have layers behind him, rather than being just a cartoony villain. I hope my early assessment is correct, but the trailer makes it look promising thanks to some great dialogue.

Directed by Joss Whedon, the film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, James Spader, Paul Bettany, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Elizabeth Olsen.

Here is a short story synopsis:

"When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure."

Avengers: Age of Ultron will arrive in US theaters on May 1st.

Spider-Man Joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Finally! Sony and Marvel Studios have reached a deal to bring Spider-Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Sony Pictures Entertainment, the current holders of the Spider-Man movie license, are collaborating with Disney and Marvel on a new creative direction with the franchise. The beginning of this deal will have Spider-Man show up in a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which will be followed by a new Spider-Man film set for July 28, 2017.

It has not yet been announced which Marvel film Spider-Man will debut in, but the infamous Sony hack revealed plans for Spider-Man to possibly appear in Captain America: Civil War. Doctor Strange and Guardians of the Galaxy 2 are the only other Marvel films set for release before the new Spider-Man film, so Civil War still seems like the most likely option for the web slinger's MCU debut. It is unknown if Andrew Garfield will reprise his role for these new films, but the new creative direction means a new actor will most likely take over.

Will Spider-Man make his MCU debut in Captain America: Civil War?

As a result of this deal, Marvel has pushed back some of their films such as Thor: Ragnarok, which will now release on November 3, 2017 since the new Spider-Man film took its spot in July. In 2018, Black Panther arrives on July 6, followed by Captain Marvel on November 2. Finally, Inhumans is now set for July 12, 2019.

Despite these changes, Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 is still scheduled to open on May 4, 2018, with Avengers: Infinity War Part 2 also keeping its release date of May 3, 2019.

Sony and Marvel are also looking at opportunities to integrate other MCU characters into future Spider-Man films.

Can we get FOX and their X-Men license in this deal somehow? One step at a time.

The new Spider-Man film will be produced by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and former Sony executive Amy Pascal. Sony will continue to own, finance, distribute, and have final creative control over the Spider-Man movie property.

Keep an eye out for more amazing Spider-Man news as it develops.

Avengers: Age of Ultron - First Official Teaser Trailer

It's here! Watch the epic first official teaser trailer for Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron!

That trailer gave me chills, and that last line was just perfect.

Directed by Joss Whedon, the film sees the return of Marvel favorites Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson).

Newcomers include James Spader as the villainous Ultron, Paul Bettany as The Vision, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver, and Elizabeth Olsen as The Scarlet Witch.

Here is a short story summary courtesy of IMDb:

"When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to The Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans."

Avengers: Age of Ultron will open in US theaters on May 1, 2015.