Whedon, Olsen, and Taylor-Johnson Talk Age of Ultron

Anticipation for Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron grows greater with each passing day and that means that Marvel will continue to feed the fire by giving more interviews and promotional materials. Today, Buzzfeed released an article where they talked to Director Joss Whedon, Scarlet Witch actress Elizabeth Olsen, and Quicksilver actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson about many aspects from the film. Check out some of the highlights including the run time for the movie, why we may see certain characters, and more on the Twins.

The two super powered siblings are sure to bring a new aspect to the team- “The first movie was, ‘Punch!’ ‘I punch you back!’ ‘I punch you back!’” he said. “You can only do that so many times before you start to think, This is dulllllllllll.” Instead of just throwing punches, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch exercise their powers in visually dynamic ways: The former can run faster than the speed of sound, while the latter boasts a formidable suite of abilities, including telekinesis and mind control. “We’re very much yin and yang,” said Taylor-Johnson, back in his trailer. “I’m more physical, and she’s more psychological.” That duality provided Whedon with a far more varied set of tools with which to wow the audience.

Thanks to the rights dispute between Marvel and Fox, Whedon was able to change the origins of two of his favorite characters. “It allowed me to tie their origin into the mythos of this [Marvel Studios] universe more effectively,” said Whedon. Olsen restated his enjoyment by saying, “I think he’s having a lot of fun working with Aaron and me, because he didn't inherit characters. He was able to create characters with us. We get to have, like, the origin story. Anything from the accent to the movements to our personalities has not been a conversation we had with anyone else on another film. It’s just within this world.”

Whedon talked about the back story of the two characters saying, “They don’t like America, and they don’t like the Avengers. We only touch on it briefly — there was more. When the movie was an hour longer, everything got explained a lot. The Avengers are like a world power, and not everybody’s on board with the Avengers coming in and starting fights, even in the name of justice. So you need that dissenting voice, and you need to understand it and sympathize with it.” He also told Buzzfeed that the movie is currently at 142 minutes or 2 hours and 22 minutes, which is roughly one minute shorter than the first installment.

The second poster for Avengers: Age of Ultron, pictured above, confirms appearances by Heimdall (Idris Elba), Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), and the Falcon (Anthony Mackie). Whedon told Buzzfeed that the first two mentioned are appearing in sequences placed in the minds of the Avengers by Scarlet Witch.

Rumors have been circulating that Quicksilver may have a short stint in the MCU. Taylor-Johnson said that his status "is sort of up in the air," which will likely only fuel that speculation. Elizabeth Olsen however said she is committed to “this [film], and another" and “I have no idea what’s in store. Like, not a clue. But I like the character so much. I can’t wait to steal stories from the comics. I think it’d be really fun.”

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Age of Ultron RUMORS- New Team, Death, and Civil War Sides

Today, Superhero News dropped an exclusive scoop about what the Avengers may look like at the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron. The following information below will contain spoilers for the end of the movie, should it prove to be accurate.

***** POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW *****

According to Superhero News' source, following the final battle with Ultron, Captain America (Chris Evans) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) will lead and assemble a new Avengers team that will include Falcon (Anthony Mackie), War Machine (Don Cheadle), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), and Vision (Paul Bettany).

Recent reports and common sense point to Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to be no shows during Civil War and a possible cameo by Spider-Man could be in the mix as well.

This is not entirely new or surprising information as this has long been the rumored team. The main surprises include no Hawkeye and the inclusion of War Machine. Could this mean that War Machine could side with Captain America in Captain America: Civil War? Well maybe not.

Earlier today, Devin Faraci from Badass Digest ran some information on Captain America: Civil War and some things don't add up. On Twitter, Faraci expanded on some details not in the story saying that War Machine, Scarlet Witch, and Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) would all side with Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). That last piece of information also has conflicting reports.

A few days ago Bleeding Cool ran a scoop that Quicksilver will die at the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron but then the likes of Latino-Review, Badass Digest, and more shot down that rumor. Except, at the end of Superhero News' report, they say that Quicksilver will in fact die while protecting a fellow Avenger.

This would certainly be a surprise (if it's true) as it seems odd for Marvel to rid the future of the MCU from a young speedster that they have just introduced. 

Captain America: Civil War is set to start filming at the beginning of April with Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Falcon (Anthony Mackie), and Daniel Bruhl confirmed to appear.

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New Age of Ultron TV Spot Shows Lots of New Footage

When many people think of March Madness their minds go to basketball, but Marvel was not about to let basketball steal all of the news cycle. Marvel has released a new TV spot that was filled with lots of new footage.

The new TV spot gave us new looks at all of our heroes and villains, the recruitment of Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) to become Avengers, Quicksilver's accent, and lots more.

Check out the TV spot below followed by some screen grabs from the new footage shown.

Thor Hits Captain America's Shield

Maria Hill

Nick Fury sure looks like he is back with a secret organization

Hawkeye and his weapon stash

Captain America's shield magnets

Hulk shows off his roar and his muscles

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Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver Get Solo Posters

To our surprise, this morning Yahoo was able to exclusively reveal solo Avengers: Age of Ultron posters for Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor Johnson). This comes about a week after Marvel revealed solo posters for the core Avengers cast, check out Thor, Black Widow, Fury, and Hulk's posters at the links.

Below are the solo character posters for each of the super powered twins.

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10 Most Anticipated Moments in Age of Ultron

As we get closer to the release of Marvel's most anticipated movie yet, Avengers: Age of Ultron is sure to have it's fair share of jaw dropping moments. There have been lots of these moments teased in the trailers so far and I have compiled a list of 10 moments that I'm anticipated the most. Check out the list below!

10. Klaw's Involvement
When Andy Serkis first joined Avengers: Age of Ultron, it was assumed given his background in motion capture that he would use those skills. Instead, Serkis will be playing the famous Black Panther villain Ulysses Klaw. He has been shown briefly in each of the first two trailers but how big of a role he will actually have is not clear. He may simply be an easy way to introduce Wakanda and give Ultron the Vibranium he needs but if the glimpses we have gotten are any indication, his role may be much bigger.

9. Banner's Anger Problems
Thanks to his role in The Avengers, the Hulk became a favorite among fans around the world. His future in the movies has been a hot topic with rumors stating he be in space by the time Avengers: Age of Ultron comes to an end. His fate may be related to his ability to control his anger and not Hulk out. From the footage we've seen of Banner, his ability to control the Hulk is unstable. Seeing how he deals with his anger will be very interesting to watch.

8. The Twins
Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) are some of the newest super powered individuals in the Marvel cinematic universe. They have been used sparingly in marketing in large part to most likely make their screen time that much more enjoyable. The twins will begin by helping Ultron but should switch and join the Avengers before the movie is finished. How their powers will be displayed and utilized make their presence one of my most anticipated moments of the film.

7. Cameos
We know a large majority of the cast and characters that will make appearances in Avengers: Age of Ultron but their are certainly a few that should surprise us. From Black Panther, to Carol Danvers, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, Mantis, SHIELD agents and their director, or even a new Peter Parker, there has been no shortage of rumors on who just might make a cameo. Director Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) seems like the most likely cameo to take place, especially considering Agents of SHIELD is set to tie in to this movie. Other than that, Scott Lang, Hank Pym, or Stephen Strange would be a pleasant surprise and makes this one of my most anticipated moments of the film, should it happen.

6. Civil War Seeds
Following Avengers: Age of Ultron, Marvel will release Ant-Man before delivering what Anthony Mackie called "Avengers 3.8" in Captain America: Civil War. Civil War will feature Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and Captain America (Chris Evans) square off about who super powered people, like themselves, should have to answer to. Marvel has been hinting at Civil War for quite some time and should continue that during Avengers: Age of Ultron making it one of our most anticipated moments.

5. Hero vs Hero Fights
One of the best parts of The Avengers was seeing heroes go to head to head. Thor vs Hulk, Iron Man vs Thor, and Black Widow vs a mind controlled Hawkeye were just a few of the battles that we saw. We know of one hero vs hero fight that will get more of a spotlight later on. In the footage we have seen, we know there will be some tension between Thor and Iron Man, but what other fights we could see are a mystery. It seems very likely that we will see Captain America and Iron Man go head to head to preview Captain America: Civil War. Seeing other heroes, both old and new, go head to head will be a very memorable part of the film.

4. Splitting the Team
With Captain America: Civil War on the horizon, there have been plenty of rumors of what side other characters will pick. It is rumored that the current Avengers team will be no more after this movie for various reasons and Captain America will form and lead a brand new team. Seeing who exactly makes that team, where the rest of the current Avengers go, and what this could mean for the future make it a very anticipated moment of the film.

3. Final Ultron Battle
The villainous A.I. Ultron will be the big bad the Avengers have to face in Avengers: Age of Ultron. We've seen the introduction to Ultron in the trailers but the final battle between him and the team should be extremely memorable. Should he get his body coated in Vibranium remains to be seen but from the footage Marvel has shown, Ultron will be an incredibly hard opponent to take down. As he said, "There are no strings on me."

2. Reveal of Vision
Contrary to the amount of promo art that has come out featuring the full life form of JARVIS, his transformation into the Vision has not been shown in footage. Marvel has, to this point, hid Vision (Paul Bettany) in live action and unless they surprise us in the third (last) trailer we won't see him. The reveal of Vision in Avengers: Age of Ultron and what side he starts and finishes on make his reveal one of the most anticipated moments.

1. Hulk vs Hulkbuster
This should not be a surprise to anyone who has been following Avengers: Age of Ultron. Marvel teased the Hulk vs Hulkbuster fight with promo art during their Marvel/75 Years/Pulp to Pop special on ABC and has been the centerpiece of the trailers. Seeing the full fight on the big screen and who may or may not be controlling/manipulating the Hulk will be a great moment in MCU history.

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Marvel Releases 16 Official Age of Ultron Photos

We are now less than three months away from the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron and with that, Marvel has decided to release 16 brand new images.

See each of the new pictures below featuring the Hulk, Ultron, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Tony Stark, the Hulkbuster armor, and Joss Whedon.

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Marvel Weekly News #10

Would you look at that, we have hit double digits! Welcome to the 10th edition of Marvel Weekly News. This was a crazy week for Marvel filled with tons of news. This week's news was not small by any means either. I won't keep any of you waiting any longer!

Cumberbatch in Final Talks for Strange

After striking out on casting Joaquin Phoenix as Doctor Strange, Marvel cast a wide net to find the Supreme Sorcerer. They looked at around 12 actors for the role, and this week it looks like they have narrowed in on one. Marvel is reportedly in final talks with fan favorite actor Benedict Cumberbatch for the coveted role! When would we see Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange? Keep reading to find out!

Altered Avengers Team

Media around the world have had part of their embargos lifted by Marvel this week. That led to many interesting quotes by Feige, Ruffalo, Downey, and more. One that really stood out was Feige saying that the Avengers team will be "altered" by the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron. We have heard previous reports that Captain America could form his own team as a result of Ultron, so that could match up with this altered Avengers team. It could also mean simply the additions of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, or maybe even a death. 

Official Agent Carter Synopsis

Marvel could not let the big screen movies get all the attention this week. They released the first official Agent Carter synopsis. The synopsis is- "Years before Agent Coulson and his SHIELD team swore to protect those who cannot protect themselves from threats they cannot conceive, there was Agent Peggy Carter, who pledged the same oath but lived in a different time when women weren't recognized as being as smart or as tough as their male counterparts. But no one should ever underestimate Peggy. It's 1946 and peace has dealt Peggy a serious blow as she finds herself marginalized when the men return home from fighting abroad. Working for the covert SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve), Peggy finds herself stuck doing administrative work when she would rather be back out in the field; putting her vast skills into play and taking down the bad guys.  But she is also trying to navigate life as a single woman in America, in the wake of losing the love of her life, Steve Rogers – aka Captain America. When old acquaintance Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper) finds himself being framed for unleashing his deadliest weapons to anyone willing to pony up the cash, he contacts Peggy - the only person he can trust - to track down those responsible, dispose of the weapons and clear his name.  He empowers his butler, Edwin Jarvis (James D'Arcy), to be at her beck and call when needed to help assist her as she investigates and tracks down those responsible for releasing these weapons of mass destruction.  But Jarvis, who is a creature of habit and sticks to a rigid daily routine, is going to have to make some major life changes if he’s going to be able to keep up with Peggy. If caught going on these secret missions for Stark, Peggy could be targeted as a traitor and spend the rest of her days in prison – or worse. And as she delves deeper into her investigation, she may find that those she works for are not who they seem, and she might even begin to question whether Stark is as innocent as he claims."

Phase 3 Lineup Revealed

Last week we found out that Marvel was going to hold a special event. Well on Tuesday, we found out what they were going to announce and they did not disappoint. Marvel gave us official titles, title cards, and release dates for their entire Phase 3 lineup! Phase 3 will kick off with Captain America: Civil War on May 5, 2016. The other Phase 3 films are Doctor Strange (11/4/2016), Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (5/5/2017), Thor: Ragnarok (7/28/2017), Black Panther (11/3/2017), Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 (5/4/2018), Captain Marvel (7/6/2018),  Inhumans (11/2/2018), Avengers: Infinity War Part 2 (5/3/2019). Phase 3 looks like it will shake up and expand the Marvel universe even more. Check out our full breakdown of the Phase 3 lineup here, as well as how Civil War should not have been a surprise.

Ant-Man Part of Phase 2

At the special Marvel event, Feige answered some questions from the media that were present. During the event, he revealed that Ant-Man is part of Phase 2 and not the start of Phase 3 like many of us thought. This is a welcomed change because it would be tough for Ant-Man to lead a phase but seems like a better option to end one.

5 Picture Deal for Boseman

Along with the entire Phase 3 lineup, Marvel also revealed that Chadwick Boseman had signed on to be T'Challa, the Black Panther. It was quickly revealed Deadline that he signed a "lucrative" 5 picture deal. He will appear in Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther, as well as likely appearing in either one or both part of Avengers: Infinity War.

Agents of SHIELD EP 6

With all the excitement on the movies, Agents of SHIELD episode 6 might have gone unnoticed to the public. Thankfully, Marvel also planned to give us an extended trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron. Check out our review for this week's episode and check out the extended trailer below!

LL Cool J in a Marvel Movie?

After Marvel's announcement for their big plans, fans started thinking who could be playing who in the future movies. Not only have fans chimed in, an actor sent out some interesting tweets too. LL Cool J tweeted "I'm so ready for this role in a Marvel movie." He later reiterated that it is a movie role saying "It's a movie." Could he be a young T'Chaka in a flashback scene or could it be a role for a non-Marvel Studios movie? Only time will tell.

Loki to Appear Heavily in Phase 3

When Marvel announced Thor: Ragnarok, it did not take long for them to confirm that fan favorite villain Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, will return in the third installment of the Thor series. When Hiddleston first joined the Marvel family he signed the standard 6 picture deal. Loki has already appeared in Thor, Avengers, and Thor: The Dark World which fulfills half of his contract. Thor: Ragnarok will be his fourth movie, so what about those final two movies? Well according to a new report by Digital Spy, Loki will be "heavily" featured in not only Thor: Ragnarok, but also Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 and Avengers: Infinity War Part 2. Not only will Loki have to deal with the wrath of his brother when he finds out about whatever has happened to Odin, he will also have to deal with Thanos, likely giving up the Infinity Gauntlet or promising to help him again to save his life.

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Robert Downey Jr Joins Captain America 3

Marvel is about to break apart their cinematic universe in 2016. Variety is reporting an exclusive story that Tony Stark will join the untitled Captain America 3 and go head to head against Steve Rodgers.

The movie will reportedly have the subtitle of either Civil War or Fallon Son. Regardless of the subtitle, the plot will remain the same. Due to the fallouts of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Stark will look to get the Superhero Registration Act moving and get anyone with super powers to register with him.

For those of you are not familiar with the Civil War comic storyline, which Marvel is remaking in 2015, Stark believes superheroes should register but Rodgers does not agree. This causes an all-out war between the two former friends and a costly end to Captain America.

One of the big parts of the storyline happens to be Spider-Man. Now there have been rumors that he could come back to Marvel sooner rather than later, but this seems to soon. He is uneasy on which side to choose and is recruited by both to join their side. They could easily change who this person is or write it out entirely.

Anthony and Joe Russo have their hands full again but reportedly want much more. Variety is also reporting that Marvel is eyeing the Russo brothers to direct not only Avengers 3 but also Avengers 4, due to Joss Whedon's contract running out.

We know that Captain America, Falcon, Iron Man, and likely Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier, and Crossbones. Crossbones and Bucky are very interesting pieces to the puzzle. In the original comic story, Crossbones snipes Captain America after being arrested by Stark and SHIELD. Bucky on the other hand blames Stark for the death of his friend and decides he needs to kill him.

This storyline will truly test the loyalties of all of Marvel's characters. With Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, War Machine, Black Widow, and Hawkeye all rumored to appear in the movie, and possibly on Captain America's side, who helps Stark should be fascinating.

Now this is just my own speculation but what if Crossbones and Bucky decide it's best to register after seeing all the death and destruction they helped cause over the years. Having Bucky be against him again would certainly tear Rodgers apart inside and make him want to defeat Stark even more.

Stark will undoubtedly survive this and his reported $40+ million payday for appearing in the movie. This could open the possibility of Stark to jump from film to film and continue to be the face of Marvel for many more years. Could Stark eventually join the Guardians or perhaps cameo on Agents of SHIELD as he has stated he would enjoy? Only time will tell, but for now, enjoy this exciting news!

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