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Last week Agents of SHIELD delivered what was possibly the shows best episode ever. Knowing Marvel, we should have expected greatness from "The Things We Bury," and that's what we got.
***** SPOILERS for "The Things We Bury" to follow *****
While Grant Ward sets out to find and terrorize his older brother Senator Christian Ward (Tim DeKay), Coulson and his team hunt down the mysterious city with HYDRA closing in on the trail.
It initially seems like the Ward brother duel is simply a way to flesh out Grant's past and how he became the man he is today, it leads to something much more. After Grant burns down his old home, with Christian and his parents inside, he decides to team up with Whitehall and Skye's dad. His motive behind joining the evil duo is not apparent so far, but it won't be surprising if it's a chance at redemption.
Meanwhile, Coulson, Fitz, and Triplett break into an Australian base to track down the mystery city. Things go south as HYDRA has beat them to the place and shoots Trip in the shoulder. Luckily for Trip, a doctor comes to the rescue. Just not a doctor they can trust.
One of the most interesting aspects of the episode and possibly of the season were the multiple flashbacks to give us backstory on Dr. Whitehall. A devote follower of the Red Skull led Whitehall, formerly known as Rinehart, into the custody of Agent Carter and SHIELD.
A much older Whitehall was broken out of prison under the orders of Alexander Pierce to meet a familiar face from his past. That familiar face turns out to be Skye's mom, who Whitehall met years ago when experimenting with the Diviner. He killed her and used some of her body parts to permanently regain his younger form.
We do not see much from May, Simmons, or Mack but do get plenty of Bobbi Morse and Lance Hunter dialogue and more. Morse interrogates Bakshi to a near death, fights with Hunter about their trust issues, and ultimately make up, make out, and more.
Agents of SHIELD will now be on a two week hiatus before the team searches high and low for the mystery city. Check out the promo below for "... Ye Who Enter Here."
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This week's Marvel news was not near as big as the past few weeks. We got news that one of the Ant-Man cast members have finished filming, a new episode of Agents of SHIELD that answered a few questions, and a new villain in Captain America: Civil War and possibly Doctor Strange.
Michael Douglas Done Filming
Michael Douglas, who is playing Hank Pym, revealed on his Facebook page that he has finished filming his part in Ant-Man. Ant-Man began filming in August which means Douglas filmed his entire part in around three months. It is possible he might have to come back to do some re-shoots but for now it looks like Michael Douglas is done filming.
Agents of SHIELD EP 7
"The Writing on the Wall" premiered this past Tuesday and it was arguably the best episode yet. The episode got us closer to the answer of what the mysterious markings are. Read our full review of the episodehere.
Villain Cast in Civil War and Doctor Strange
The last bit of news this week was Marvel announcing that Daniel Bruhl has been cast in Captain America: Civil War. They did not reveal his role but other news outlets have gotten bits and pieces. Deadline revealed that Bruhl will playing a villain in film. Variety reported that Bruhl's character will not be the main villain in Captain America: Civil War but that he could potentially be the main villain in Doctor Strange.
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Season 2 has been drastically different than season 1 of Agents of SHIELD. It not only moved back an hour, but also has added a gritty tone, added new cast members, and turned one of the fan favorite characters into a villain. All these changes have benefited the show greatly.
***** SPOILERS for "The Writing on the Wall" to follow *****
In this week's episode "The Writing on the Wall," Coulson and Skye hunt down a crazy killer connected to Coulson's past while the rest of the team tracks down Grant Ward.
Coulson's journey since he died in Avengers has been a wild ride but as Agents of SHIELD progresses, we are getting closer and closer to discovering the permanent effects the GH325 serum will have. In this episode, Coulson goes back into the memory machine to uncover who else might have been injected.
We find out that before the TAHITI Project was shut down, Coulson experimented with the alien DNA, which is over 1,000 years old, on 6 volunteers. When Coulson chases down one of the lone members of the program still alive, he gets into a situation that proves to be painful but worth the pain.
During the fight with the Sebastian Derrick, they both realize what the markings finally are. It's a city. Now the team will look for the mystery city and see what awaits them there.
As Coulson discovered the meaning behind the markings, Grant Ward delivered Dr. Whitehall's right hand man Bakshi to his former team. Now, a clean shaven Ward is on a mission to track down his brother.
"The Writing on the Wall" continued strong elements that season 2 of Agents of SHIELD has been demonstrating. This episode gave each character a direct purpose and did a great job balancing who got screen time. All the characters felt necessary to the story at hand and the continued bromance between Mack and Fitz is excellent.
Agents of SHIELD returns next week at 9 pm EST on ABC for episode 8 of season 2 "The Things We Bury." Watch the preview for next week's episode below as the team comes face to face with HYDRA.
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It would have been hard for Marvel to match the amount of news that they gave us last week, but they did give us lots of news. Most of the news in this week's news revolves around the lovely Peggy Carter. There is also some news on other cameos in Avengers: Age of Ultron as well as an actress who wants the role of Captain Marvel. As a note, some of the news below could be considered as SPOILERS, so read with caution.
Heimdall and Loki in Age of Ultron
Idris Elba had an interview with Telegraph this past week and let a secret slip. He revealed that he has filmed a scene for Avengers: Age of Ultron with Tom Hiddleston. There are a few possibilities as to what scene they could be in. One possibility would be in a vision Thor sees provided by Scarlet Witch. Another possibility could be a post credit scene that sees Thor return to Asgard and set up Thor: Ragnarok.
Peggy Carter in Ant-Man
Project Casting is a business that posts casting calls for movies. This week, they posted a casting call for Ant-Man that asked for a stand in for Hayley Atwell! We already know that John Slattery is returning as Howard Stark in what is likely a flashback scene, so it is possible that Atwell will be joining that scene. It would also be cool to see a young Hank Pym interact with both of them.
Katheryn Winnick wants Captain Marvel
Ever since Marvel announced Captain Marvel, fans have been looking for potential women to take up the role. A popular choice has been the star of Vikings, Katheryn Winnick. One fan has even made some impressive fan art that Katheryn has noticed. She posted the photo on the left with the following caption, "Thank you for the amazing #fanart and all the love. Got the greatest and most loyal fans out there! #blessed #grateful #captainmarvel #marvel" Seems like she is not against the role!
Marvel 75 Show
Marvel took a break from the regular Agents of SHIELD schedule to give us a look back at the last 75 years of Marvel, as well as a look into the future. The program covered Marvel's rise to becoming a media giant. If you did not get a chance to watch it, you can watch it online. It's hard to imagine that Marvel would not include the special with the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy release date. Marvel showed some behind the scene looks at Ant-Man and Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Agent Carter Footage
The look into the future Marvel promised was a few minutes of footage from Agent Carter. You can watch the clip in its entirety below.
Agent Carter Release Date
Along with the footage, Marvel also gave us the official start date for Agent Carter. We will see Hayley Atwell return as Peggy Carter on January 6th, 2015! With Agent Carter taking the place of Agents of SHIELD, you may be wondering when the second season will continue. Thankfully, Marvel also revealed that Agents of SHIELD will return from its winter break on March 3rd!
Two Added to Agent Carter Cast
Even with our first look at Agent Carter as well as the official release date, Marvel still had more announcements. They announced that Costa Ronin and Bridget Regan have been added to the cast. Bridget Regan will play one of Peggy's neighbors named Dottie. Costa Ronin has been cast in a role that is not new to the Marvel universe. Ronin will play Anton Vanko, the father of Ivan Vanko (Whiplash) and the man who helped Howard Stark develop the arc reactor technology. It will be interesting to see how that relationship plays out in the show.
Yellowjacket Suit
The last bit of news this week is another possible leak. A twitter account got a hold of what could be our first look at the Yellowjacket suit that Corey Stoll will wear in Ant-Man. The suit has not been confirmed by Marvel and is certainly not a classical take on the Yellowjacket suit, but does share it's similarities to the Ant-Man suit.
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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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