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Secret Invasion (2023), an original miniseries on Disney+, is based on the 2008 Marvel Comics storyline of the same name. As the ninth addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this series by Marvel Studios shares continuity with its film franchise. Under the direction of Ali Selim and head writer Kyle Bradstreet, Secret Invasion follows Nick Fury and Talos as they uncover a plot by shapeshifting Skrulls aiming to conquer Earth. Taking place in present-day MCU, Fury teams up with his allies such as Everett Ross and Maria Hill, along with Talos who has built a life for himself on Earth. Together, they must race against time to stop an impending Skrull ...

The Marvels (2023) is an American superhero film inspired by Marvel Comics. It serves as the sequel to Captain Marvel (2019), a continuation of the miniseries Ms. Marvel (2022), and the 33rd installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story follows Carol Danvers as she destroys the Supreme Intelligence, the artificial leader of the Kree empire. This sparks a civil war on their home planet Hala, resulting in its gradual depletion over three decades without air, water, or sunlight. As new Kree leader Dar-Benn discovers one of the legendary Quantum Bands that were previously used for intergalactic travel, she uses it to forcefully open a ...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) is an American superhero film from Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, serving as the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). Set at their new base on Knowhere, the Guardians are ambushed by Adam Warlock – a Sovereign fighter created by High Priestess Ayesha – seeking vengeance for their thievery. The encounter leaves Rocket gravely injured and with continued attempts to heal him proving fruitless, thanks to Orgocorp’s implanted kill switch. Desperate to save his life, the team ventures to Orgocorp’s headquarters in search of an override code. As Rocket lays comatose, his memories ...

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) is an American television miniseries for Disney+, created by Jessica Gao and based on Marvel Comics’ character She-Hulk. The show is the eighth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, produced by Marvel Studios and set within the franchise’s film continuity. It follows Jennifer Walters, a 30-something lawyer who specializes in cases involving superhumans and also transforms into the green superhero She-Hulk. With head writer Jessica Gao and director Kat Coiro at the helm, viewers will witness Jennifer Walters navigate the complicated life of being a single, 6-foot-7-inch ...

Ms. Marvel (2022), a new American miniseries for the streaming service Disney+, brings the beloved character Kamala Khan from Marvel Comics to life. This highly anticipated series is the seventh installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and closely ties in with the popular films of the franchise. It follows 16-year-old Kamala Khan, a passionate fan of the Avengers, as she struggles to find her place in the world. However, everything changes when she acquires her own extraordinary abilities, just like those of her favorite heroes. Suddenly, Kamala’s imagination–especially when it comes to Captain Marvel–is no longer just make-believe and ...

The American historical adventure film, Togo (2019), was directed by Ericson Core and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It follows the story of Leonhard Seppala and his beloved sled dog during the 1925 serum run to Nome. The film alternates between Seppala’s early days with Togo, when he is initially raised as a puppy, and the intense journey they undertake years later. In Nome, Alaska in 1913, Seppala and his wife Constance add a Siberian Husky puppy to their pack of sledding dogs. Though Seppala suggests retiring him due to his small size, Constance has unwavering faith in the young dog. However, he proves to be ...

Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, Luke Cage (2016–2018) is an American TV series created by Cheo Hodari Coker for Netflix. As part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it shares continuity with the franchise’s films and was the third installment in the Marvel Netflix series before leading to The Defenders crossover miniseries. Produced by Marvel Television in collaboration with ABC Studios, showrunner Coker tells the story of a fugitive rebuilding his life in Harlem after being granted super strength and unbreakable skin through a sabotaged experiment. Despite overcoming his ...

The American adventure drama film, The Jungle Book (2016), was directed and produced by Jon Favreau with a screenplay by Justin Marks. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, it is a live-action/CGI remake of the 1967 animated feature film of the same name, based on Rudyard Kipling’s works. Mowgli, a ‘man cub’, was adopted by the wolf Raksha and her pack in an Indian jungle as a baby, under the care of Bagheera, the black panther. As he grows up, Bagheera trains him to learn the ways of the wolves, but Mowgli ...

Daredevil (2015–2018), a Netflix series based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, follows Matt Murdock, who gained unique and powerful senses after a chemical spill blinded him as a child. By day, he uses his abilities as a lawyer at his own firm, while at night he patrols Hell’s Kitchen as Daredevil, bringing justice to those who need it most. This series was also the first of its kind on Netflix and eventually led to the crossover miniseries The Defenders. Season 1. After ‘the incident’, criminals of various backgrounds ...

Mater’s Tall Tales (2008–2012) all adhere to a common structure: Every episode begins with McQueen and Mater encountering something which prompts Mater to recount a ‘tall tale’ about his past exploits. The narrative then shifts to a flashback of Mater’s story. Around the middle of the episode, the focus returns to Mater and McQueen, where McQueen often challenges the veracity of Mater’s account or asks for further details. This leads Mater to insist that McQueen was also involved in the events. 1. Rescue Squad Mater. As a fire truck, Mater is called into action to rescue Lightning ...