WandaVision, Disney+ review: Superheroes in suburbia? What a Wanda-ful idea
3 years, 11 months ago

WandaVision, Disney+ review: Superheroes in suburbia? What a Wanda-ful idea

The Telegraph  

The first emotion superhero fans will experience as new Marvel spin-off WandaVision begins is overwhelming relief. Disney+’s latest foray into blockbuster TV is an eccentric, if often delightful, take on the Spandex crimefighter formula. The twist is that WandaVision is also a satire of vintage American sitcom such as The Dick Van Dyke Show and Bewitched. Vision doesn’t actually say “Honey, I’m home”, but the milieu is unmistakably picture-perfect Fifties America.

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‘WandaVision’ spin-off in the works, centered on Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness
3 years, 2 months ago

‘WandaVision’ spin-off in the works, centered on Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness

The Hindu  

Disney Plus has started working on a spin-off show to hit series “WandaVision”, centering on actor Kathryn Hahn’s character Agatha Harkness. “WandaVision”, which debuted on Disney Plus in January this year to positive reviews, was the first show to come out of Disney-owned Marvel Studios’ highly successful superhero franchise Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jac Schaeffer, the head writer of “WandaVision” who …

How ‘WandaVision’ tailored its episodes to the five stages of grief
3 years, 4 months ago

How ‘WandaVision’ tailored its episodes to the five stages of grief

LA Times  

It’s about a witch and an android living in sitcom suburbia. “When Matt joined, the intrigue of the show really got pulled out and enhanced; the way he staged and shot, in the pilot, when chokes and we go in for all of that gorgeous ‘Twilight Zone’ stuff,” Schaeffer says of the chilling moment in the first episode in which …

‘WandaVision’ lands Marvel its first major Emmy nominations
3 years, 5 months ago

‘WandaVision’ lands Marvel its first major Emmy nominations

LA Times  

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany are in the swing of things in a scene from the Emmy-nominated “WandaVision.” “WandaVision” has proved magical for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, earning the mega-franchise 23 total Emmy nominations Tuesday, leading the limited-series field. Among them: nods for best limited series, leads Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, supporting actress Kathryn Hahn and that irresistible earworm …

First-time Emmy nominee Elizabeth Olsen understands your ‘Agatha All Along’ obsession
3 years, 5 months ago

First-time Emmy nominee Elizabeth Olsen understands your ‘Agatha All Along’ obsession

LA Times  

Elizabeth Olsen’s bewitching performance as “WandaVision’s” grief-stricken Wanda Maximoff has landed her a 2021 Emmy nomination. And I’m really grateful that everyone who deserves to be seen got seen on our production.” A television series that celebrated the history of TV sitcoms, “WandaVision” followed Wanda over the course of nine episodes as she processed the various tragedies she has experienced, …

The ‘WandaVision’ episode that made Elizabeth Olsen feel like a failure
54 years, 11 months ago

The ‘WandaVision’ episode that made Elizabeth Olsen feel like a failure

LA Times  

As Marvel’s first TV series for newish streamer Disney+, “WandaVision” has been heralded for its clever homage to the medium itself, referencing sitcoms of eras past and near-present. “I really didn’t understand intuitively how to play to the camera and not the audience with the audience there,” Olsen said. “We were rehearsing for the live show for the ’50s episode …

‘WandaVision’ review: Lost in Marvel’s la la land
3 years, 9 months ago

‘WandaVision’ review: Lost in Marvel’s la la land

The Hindu  

The first in Marvel Studio’s programming for the small screen, WandaVision is unlike anything that the studio has released. These episodes also have an WandaVision Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris, Randall Park, Kat Dennings No. of episodes: 9 episodes, approximately 30 mins each Showrunner: Jac Schaeffer Director: Matt Shakman Storyline: After the events of Avengers: Endgame, …

WandaVision finale ‘death’ scene leaves viewers heartbroken
3 years, 9 months ago

WandaVision finale ‘death’ scene leaves viewers heartbroken

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wanda saying goodbye to Vision in the ‘WandaVision’ finale …

WandaVision finale: the Marvel series dug into difficult emotions, then ran away from them.
54 years, 11 months ago

WandaVision finale: the Marvel series dug into difficult emotions, then ran away from them.

Slate  

After weeks of anticipation, the WandaVision finale landed with a bit of a thud. The emotional complexity that made the show so engaging wasn’t completely obscured, but it was hard to find amid the sea of red, purple, and blue laser beams that flew around the screen One of the most upsetting aspects of WandaVision has been the discovery of …

‘WandaVision,’ a sitcom sendup, was a pandemic parable, too
3 years, 9 months ago

‘WandaVision,’ a sitcom sendup, was a pandemic parable, too

Associated Press  

Imagine being trapped in the confines of your own neighborhood, losing a sense of the outside world — and of yourself — with each passing day. This has been the premise of “WandaVision,” Marvel’s latest foray into the intricate, immersive universe first cobbled together in the comics by Stan Lee six decades ago. Episode by TV-homage episode, it pinballed through …

How Marvel's 'WandaVision' became the buzziest show on TV
3 years, 9 months ago

How Marvel's 'WandaVision' became the buzziest show on TV

LA Times  

Spoiler alert: There are no Episode 9 “WandaVision” spoilers below. The majority of episodes are structured around American family sitcoms, starting with “The Dick Van Dyke Show” of the 1960s, then moving through the decades with nods to “Bewitched,” “The Brady Bunch,” “Full House,” “Malcolm in the Middle” and “Modern Family.” It’s a playful history of television infused with multiple …

'WandaVision' Director Reacts To That 1 Line Going Super Viral
3 years, 9 months ago

'WandaVision' Director Reacts To That 1 Line Going Super Viral

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING What are memes, if not a “WandaVision” moment persevering? Episode 8 of “WandaVision” took everyone on a trip through Wanda’s past, experiencing her traumas, her blossoming relationship with Vision and one particular moment that got the internet talking. In an interview with HuffPost on Monday, “WandaVision” director Matt Shakman reacted to the line’s virality, saying, “It’s a …

WandaVision episode 7 just revealed biggest clue behind the entire Marvel show
3 years, 10 months ago

WandaVision episode 7 just revealed biggest clue behind the entire Marvel show

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Wanda has some troubles ahead in the MCU However, many fans …

‘WandaVision’ star Teyonah Parris breaks down Monica Rambeau’s superpowers
3 years, 10 months ago

‘WandaVision’ star Teyonah Parris breaks down Monica Rambeau’s superpowers

LA Times  

Spoiler alert for the few who still haven’t seen Friday’s episode of “WandaVision”: The Marvel Cinematic Universe just welcomed its newest superhero. On Monday night, actress Teyonah Parris appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to discuss a major development for her character, Captain Monica Rambeau, as revealed in the latest installment of the wildly popular Disney+ series. But in the comics, …

WandaVision: Paul Bettany teases major Avenger cameo, says 'there were fireworks on set'
3 years, 10 months ago

WandaVision: Paul Bettany teases major Avenger cameo, says 'there were fireworks on set'

Hindustan Times  

WandaVision actor Paul Bettany reacted to popular fan theories about the show, which aired its seventh episode on Friday. In a video, Bettany was made to react to fan theories, ranging from how Wanda Maximoff was given the moniker Scarlet Witch, to the appearance of a 'mystery Avenger'. Reacting to the second theory, that a major cameo was in the …

WandaVision Episode 4: You Can't Overlook These Fan Theories
3 years, 10 months ago

WandaVision Episode 4: You Can't Overlook These Fan Theories

News 18  

The first show of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 4, WandaVision, has left fans scrambling to make sense of the mysterious events happening in the quaint little town of Westview. Now, fans have theorised that Wanda’s warped reality experiment will have disastrous results and might even cause mutation in human beings. This links back to our previous theory, even though Agnes …

‘WandaVision’ just added two new characters. Here’s what you need to know
3 years, 10 months ago

‘WandaVision’ just added two new characters. Here’s what you need to know

LA Times  

This story contains spoilers from the fourth episode of “WandaVision.” A couple of familiar faces have made their “WandaVision” debut. These comic storylines explain why On Friday, “WandaVision” announced the arrival of Wanda and Vision’s twin boys. The team’s most recent iteration, as seen in “The New Agents of Atlas”, features a lineup of Asian and Asian American heroes including …

Paul Bettany Thought He Was Going to Get 'Canned' From the MCU When He Landed WandaVision
3 years, 10 months ago

Paul Bettany Thought He Was Going to Get 'Canned' From the MCU When He Landed WandaVision

News 18  

Marvel Studios’ WandaVision is a blend of classic television and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff and Vision—two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems. The series stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff, Paul Bettany as Vision, Kathryn Hahn as Agnes, and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, who was introduced …

WandaVision creator says show was forbidden from using certain Marvel characters: ‘It’s not free rein’
3 years, 10 months ago

WandaVision creator says show was forbidden from using certain Marvel characters: ‘It’s not free rein’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The creator of WandaVision has …

WandaVision creator admits Disney+ series ‘will need to start answering some questions’
3 years, 10 months ago

WandaVision creator admits Disney+ series ‘will need to start answering some questions’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The creator of the Marvel …

WandaVision is bonkers but now I’m a fan of the MCU
3 years, 11 months ago

WandaVision is bonkers but now I’m a fan of the MCU

The Independent  

I’ve never seen Avengers. Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany – whose chemistry is unmistakable – are brilliant as two married superheroes, Wanda Maximoff and Vision, living in suburban bliss. I’m reliably informed that it’s all part of a complex tapestry of the MCU: the series takes place after the events in Avengers Endgame and sets up the “Phase Four” film …

It's fitting that Marvel's first streaming show is a love letter to golden age of TV, says WandaVision director Matt Shakman
3 years, 11 months ago

It's fitting that Marvel's first streaming show is a love letter to golden age of TV, says WandaVision director Matt Shakman

Firstpost  

WandaVision is the first show in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With its focus on Wanda Maximoff and Vision, two of the most eccentric characters of the MCU, the show isn’t billed to be your regular superhero fare. I think it’s really fitting that the first streaming show from Marvel is a love letter to the golden age …

WandaVision Review: Weird, Goofy, Hilarious and Amazing
3 years, 11 months ago

WandaVision Review: Weird, Goofy, Hilarious and Amazing

News 18  

WandaVision Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Teyonah Parris, Kathryn Hahn Director: Matt Shakman The Marvel Cinematic Universe, ever since its inception, has taken pride in its ability to adapt and evolve. It is styled on classic American sitcoms that many people find comfort in, and at the same time, retains its silver screen-worthy elements. If watching a half-hourly show a …

These Marvel comics storylines might explain 'WandaVision'
3 years, 11 months ago

These Marvel comics storylines might explain 'WandaVision'

LA Times  

This story contains spoilers from the first two episodes of “WandaVision.” In the final moments of “WandaVision’s” second episode, Wanda turns to Vision and asks, “Is this really happening?” It’s almost as if she’s channeling the audience. Still, “the launching point for this show is this relationship between Wanda and Vision,” said director Matt Shakman, describing the central couple as …

Very Happy 'WandaVision' Starts Phase Four of Marvel Cinematic Universe, Says Kevin Feige
3 years, 11 months ago

Very Happy 'WandaVision' Starts Phase Four of Marvel Cinematic Universe, Says Kevin Feige

News 18  

After facing a global pandemic, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is ready to begin its phase 4 with WandaVision, a sitcom-style web show starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany. In a global press-conference attended by the team of WandaVision, Elizabeth Olsen described the show in Wanda’s point-of-view. “I believe, from Wanda’s point of view she would describe WandaVision as a family …

WandaVision: Marvel's most intriguing show in years
3 years, 11 months ago

WandaVision: Marvel's most intriguing show in years

BBC  

WandaVision: Marvel's most intriguing show in years Marvel Studios 2020 Both Kevin Can… and WandaVision comment on the strange persistence of the retro trope of the patient, subservient wife WandaVision – Marvel's new offering on Disney+ – is the superhero franchise's 'strangest and most interesting project' for some time, writes Stephen Kelly. Created by Captain Marvel writer Jac Schaeffer, with …

With 'WandaVision,' Marvel gets an inventive sitcom makeover
3 years, 11 months ago

With 'WandaVision,' Marvel gets an inventive sitcom makeover

LA Times  

I suppose that just as fans of Swedish death metal are keen to the differences between Edge of Sanity and Eternal Oath, there are devotees of superhero pictures for whom each film or series has a flavor quite unlike the others. As a consequence, I’m more interested than usual in the latest issue from the Marvel Cinematic Universe — the …

WandaVision fan theory tries to decipher hidden meaning behind trippy MCU show
3 years, 11 months ago

WandaVision fan theory tries to decipher hidden meaning behind trippy MCU show

Hindustan Times  

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Disney+ series, WandaVision, around the corner, fans have ramped up speculation about what the show could be about. Reddit user u/TheMediocreCritic believes that in the show, Wanda Maximoff is travelling across the multiverse, looking for one universe in which Vision is still alive. One fan speculated that every episode in the series could represent …

Ahead of WandaVision, Relive Scarlett Witch and Vision's Iconic MCU Moments with Legends
3 years, 11 months ago

Ahead of WandaVision, Relive Scarlett Witch and Vision's Iconic MCU Moments with Legends

News 18  

With the conclusion of phase three, Iron Man passed on his legacy to Spider Man and Captain America chose his long time ally — The Falcon — to take up his shield and now it’s time that we welcome the new superheroes of Marvel. But before we step into phase four, dive deeper into the stories of the MCU’s most …

Marvel's 'WandaVision' To Premiere On Disney Plus In January
4 years, 1 month ago

Marvel's 'WandaVision' To Premiere On Disney Plus In January

News 18  

Los Angeles: Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated superhero series “WandaVision” will premiere on streaming platform Disney Plus on January 15, 2021. The series, which marks the return of actor Elisabeth Olsen as Scarlett Witch aka Wanda Maximoff, and Paul Bettany’s super-powered android Vision, is being directed by Matt Shakman. Actor Teyonah Parris will play an adult Monica Rambeau, a fellow Marvel superhero …

Marvel’s WandaVision trailer: 7 easter eggs and talking points you may have missed
4 years, 3 months ago

Marvel’s WandaVision trailer: 7 easter eggs and talking points you may have missed

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fans have finally got their first look at Marvel’s forthcoming series …

WandaVision trailer: Elisabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany travel back in time and to afterlife in trippy new Marvel series. Watch
4 years, 3 months ago

WandaVision trailer: Elisabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany travel back in time and to afterlife in trippy new Marvel series. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Marvel treated fans to a surprise trailer of their new series WandaVision during the 72nd Emmy Awards on Monday. The new trailer looks impressive and interesting with themes of alternate realities, afterlife and time travels getting introduced. The trailer shows Elisabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany’s Vision living their best, monochromatic 1950’s lives. “The series is a blend …

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