‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Deserved an Oscar Nomination on the Recent Shortlist

Generally, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films haven’t been major players at the Oscars, with Black Panther being a notable exception. It’s often said that big budgets are meant to support quality, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps seemed poised to finally earn some recognition. While it wasn’t expected to win major awards like Best Picture or acting accolades, the film was technically impressive. However, it surprisingly received no nominations in categories where it deserved consideration, particularly for its score. Meanwhile, despite receiving negative reviews, Captain America: Brave New World is surprisingly in contention for an award.

YouTube Could Save The Oscars, Actually

This new development has sparked a lot of disagreement. The Oscars are a Hollywood institution with a rich history, so changes to the show usually face resistance. People are especially unhappy with decisions that seem to diminish the event, like presenting some awards before the live broadcast or shortening musical numbers and highlight reels.

Tom Cruise Is Trying to Dig Up a Competitive Oscar

I was so excited to see the first glimpse of Tom Cruise’s new movie! The teaser showed him looking… different, almost like he had prosthetics, posing with a shovel and wearing cowboy boots. The text then revealed his character’s name: Digger. It all played out with a cool Gorillaz song in the background. The movie’s being billed as a huge comedy, and honestly, the cast is incredible! Not only is Tom Cruise starring as Digger Rockwell, but they’ve also got Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, and Riz Ahmed – all amazing actors who’ve been nominated for Oscars before. And the supporting cast? Seriously impressive – Michael Stuhlbarg, Sophie Wilde, Emma D’Arcy, and even the legendary John Goodman! I can’t wait to see what this is all about.

It’s a Sin Not to Stare at Josh O’Connor’s Neck Tattoo in Wake Up Dead Man

The tattoo peeks out from under his collar, almost playfully. What exactly is it? A flower, some letters, or maybe even a picture of Jesus? It’s not the design itself that’s important, but what it implies about Father Jud Duplenticy. It hints at a rough past he’s trying to escape, youthful errors he’s attempting to make up for by helping others, and a body that was once strong and athletic. Okay, maybe I’m getting carried away thinking about that last part during work hours! Still, the tattoo—it’s a small detail, but it brings this character to life, giving him depth and a hidden history.

MCU Absent From Disney+’s 2025 Billion Hours Club

With the end of the year approaching, Disney has announced the shows and movies expected to reach over a billion minutes of viewing time on Disney+ in 2025. The list includes content from many of Disney’s brands, like Star WarsThe Mandalorian, FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and ABC’s The Rookie. However, surprisingly, none of the major Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) titles made the cut. The only Marvel property included was the animated series Spidey and His Amazing Friends. You can see the full list of shows expected to join the Billion Hours Club in the image below.

‘The Odyssey’ Poster: New Look at Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan Epic

A new image from the upcoming film The Odyssey showcases Damon’s character, Odysseus, wearing his distinctive helmet – the same one briefly seen in the first released photo. The helmet is impressively designed with elaborate details, including a gold claw that looks like a section of a spine. The poster has a blue color scheme, similar to those used for Christopher Nolan’s films Dunkirk and Inception. This blue background makes the gold accents on the helmet and the bright red release date – July 17, 2026 – really pop, letting fans know when the epic adventure will hit theaters.

Previously, on Avatar

So, all the action takes place on Pandora, a moon incredibly far from Earth. The name itself – a clear reference to the myth – hints that humanity’s efforts to colonize and gather resources there will unleash both amazing discoveries and serious trouble. It’s a pretty direct connection, don’t you think?