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It’s no coincidence Marvel is releasing Ant-Man & the Wasp and Captain Marvel before the as-yet-untitled Avengers 4. When the studio originally announced their Phase 3 slate, it was assumed that the films released between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers 4 would take place between the epic two-parter. As time has passed, however it’s become clear that they won’t; instead, they both seem to be set before the events of Infinity War....

UPDATE: The Avengers 4 trailer has been released. Watch it here! The trailer for Avengers 4 may not reveal the film’s official title. Marvel Studios has currently wrapped the sequel to Avengers: Infinity War in an unparalleled veil of secrecy. It is believed that this could change soon with the Avengers 4 trailer rumored to debut tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean the title will be revealed just yet. Ever since half of the universe was dusted at the snap of Thanos’ fingers in Infinity War - now officially called The Decimation - fans of the MCU have been eager to learn anything about Avengers 4....

In Avengers: Infinity War, Bucky (Sebastian Stan) will be going by a new codename: White Wolf. Though the comic book versions of White Wolf and Bucky are two completely different people, Marvel’s decision to make Bucky the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s White Wolf gives clues as to what Bucky’s future may hold, including his association with Captain America and a possible role in Black Panther 2. In Captain America: Civil War, it was decided that Black Panther should take custody of Winter Soldier until the problem of his brainwashing by HYDRA could be resolved....

Warning: SPOILERS for Batman #58 Bane is continuing his mission to ruin Batman by coming after his greatest sidekick - his butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Alfred is merely the latest (potential) victim as Tom King’s comic run with The Dark Knight becomes the longest, if not the greatest cat-and-mouse game between Batman and Bane. Having already broken up Batman and Catwoman’s marriage, and being heavily implied to be the one who ordered KGBeast to put a bullet into Nightwing’s brain, which caused Dick Grayson to lose all his memories, Bane’s latest scheme is going to take out Batman’s last and strongest pillar of support....

Pity the actor who lands the role of a much respected and widely known superhero. While this might seem like an absurd statement to make, the fact of the matter is that aside from the wealth and prestige that can come an actor’s way as the result of portraying a superhero, there is a tremendous amount of pressure, risk and commitment involved in taking on such a task. Cinematic history has proven that sometimes actors don’t hit the mark in their portrayal of certain superheroes....

The long-gestating sequel to director Tim Burton’s hit fantasy comedy Beetlejuice is moving forward with a new writer. Released in 1988, Beetlejuice quickly became and has remained a favorite of Burton fans, thanks in large part to the helmer’s unique directorial sensibilities and the high-energy performance by Michael Keaton, who starred as the titular character. A ghost hired by a recently deceased couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) to scare away the humans occupying their home, Beetlejuice boasted a brilliant ensemble that also included Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara....

Update: Gjøvik has advised that she disputes the account presented here. Additionally, some have suggested that my own perspective on this is a male one, and that I cannot know how the same words might be intended or received in regard to a woman. That point is well made; I fully accept it; and accordingly have rephrased below. A US labor board is investigating two Apple employee complaints, one of which was filed by Ashley Gjøvik, a senior engineering program manager who has made a series of public allegations against the company....

Apple shared a press release about how archaeologists are using the iPad Pro in revolutionary new ways to better preserve the ancient history of Pompeii. Apple tells the story of Tulane University professor Allison Emmerson’s team. Apart from the trowels, buckets, brushes, and pickaxes, her team is now using the iPad Pro. The group also includes a tech team co-led by Dr. Alex Elvis Badillo, a digital archaeologist whom Emmerson has been working with for the last year to pioneer new techniques for recording and publishing archaeological findings....

Apple is introducing a new business offering called Apple Business Essentials that combines device management, 24/7 phone support for IT and end-users, business iCloud storage, and an option for onsite repairs for businesses of up to 500 employees. The free beta period launches today with the full service coming in the spring of 2022. Apple Business Essentials enable IT departments to configure settings and apps for individual users, groups, or stand-alone devices....

Apple CEO Tim Cook said yesterday that TSCM Arizona plants would see Apple Silicon made in America. This appeared to contradict earlier reports that the US plants would always remain a step behind the most advanced chip tech TSMC uses in Taiwan. On the face of it, Cook’s statement would seem to trump earlier “inside source” reports – but the stated timings are problematic, leaving open two distinct possibilities …...

On the same day that Apple released iOS 15 to all users, the company stopped signing iOS 14.7.1. That means users who have updated their devices or iOS 14.8 or even iOS 15 can no longer downgrade to iOS 14.7.1. iOS 14.7.1 was released on July 26 with a fix for a bug affecting the integration between the iPhone and Apple Watch. According to Apple, the update fixed an issue where iPhone models with Touch ID were unable to unlock a paired Apple Watch....

The Apple Store union established at the Towson, Maryland, store has issued surveys asking staff what they would like to be the priorities when it comes to negotiating with the company. The detailed list gives a good insight into the sources of dissatisfaction among retail employees … Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman obtained a copy of the survey. Members are asked to choose up to three issues from a list of eight:...

All of today’s best discounts are now going live to kick off this fine Monday, with some of the very first Apple Watch Series 8 deals leading the way. Pricing now starts at $659 on cellular models, which are joined by a chance to save on Samsung’s M8 AirPlay 2 Smart Monitor at $120 off. Plus, you can score a new all-time low on Razer’s Kishi MFi iPhone controller at $45....

Since App Tracking Transparency was introduced last year with iOS 14.5, every iPhone and iPad app now has to ask users whether they want to be tracked or not. However, some developers have figured out new ways to keep tracking iOS users even when they opt out of being tracked by third-party apps. A new independent research (via Ars Technica) has revealed how these developers have been bypassing the new iOS privacy features to identify and track users even when they don’t want to....

Update: Yet another Aquaman clip has been released, this one featuring Aquaman and his brother Orm exchanging harsh words before their battle for control of Atlantis. Check it out below. A clip of Arthur and Mera battling sea monsters can also be seen at that link. Atlanna’s full Aquaman fight sequence has been released online. The mother of Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry, the former Queen of Atlantis is played by Nicole Kidman in the upcoming James Wan-directed movie....

Every year on Arrow, Ollie’s experiences during the flashbacks have informed the story in the present day. He learned the skills he uses to be a vigilante in the first season. In the second season, Slade Wilson came back into his life, affected by his own time on the island of Lian Yu. In season 3 Oliver learned what happened to his friends Maseo and Tatsu after the death of their child while he was with them in China....

Oliver Queen’s final costume in Arrow has been revealed in new season 8 promo pictures. Season 8 of Arrow marks the end of the show, bringing closure to one of the longest running comic book shows on television. Throughout its eight year run, Arrow has accomplished a lot with its protagonist. Oliver Queen has battled countless villains, became a hero, and saved Star City multiple times. He’s made allies, enemies, and even got married two seasons ago....

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Avengers: Infinity War pre-sale numbers are already Hulk-sized, having sold out over 1,000 showtimes. Infinity War represents the climax of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that began way back in 2008 with Robert Downey Jr. suiting up for Iron-Man. Ten years worth of movies and two Avengers team-ups later and Marvel Studios is finally ready to unleash Thanos and his Infinity Gauntlet, an arc that was teased as early as 2011’s Thor....

A group of Marvel fans have launched an online petition requesting Marvel Studios include Hawkeye in marketing for Anthony and Joe Russo’s Avengers: Infinity War. As the MCU gears up for its biggest ensemble film yet, the film’s promotions have neglected Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ resident marksman making him the butt of online jokes for quite some time now. With the film is less than a month away from hitting theaters, the chance of Clint Barton suddenly making an appearance in any TV spots or official posters is slim to none....