Ms Marvel and the making of a desi superhero
2 years, 6 months ago

Ms Marvel and the making of a desi superhero

Live Mint  

Earlier this week, the first episode of the series Ms. Marvel, featuring Kamala Khan the Pakistani-American teenaged superhero from Jersey City, premiered on Disney+Hotstar, amidst much fanfare among desi Marvel fans—for the show really is aggressively desi. Kamala Khan has come a long way for a character that’s only eight years old — created by editors Sana Amanat and Stephen Wacker, writer G. Willow Wilson, and artists Adrian Alphona and Jamie McKelvie, Kamala was given her very own solo book Ms. Marvel only in February 2014. And while the show is likely to dominate Marvel discourse over the next few weeks, it’s worth returning to G. Willow Wilson’s Ms. Marvel books to understand what made Kamala Khan, and what drives her. When Kamala first gets her powers via an alien mist, she instinctively takes on Carol Danvers’ appearance as Ms. Marvel, complete with the thigh-high boots and the leotard, which makes her feel under-dressed and awkward. There are fascinating experiments within the pages of Ms. Marvel’s early issues—for example, right after she’s hit by the mist that gives her superpowers Kamala has a vision of Captain Marvel, Iron Man and Captain America floating above her, the page resembling 16th century Catholic-themed paintings like Titian’s ‘Assumption of the Virgin’ and Raphael’s ‘The Transfiguration’.

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The Independent  

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News 18  

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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Marvel follows Kamala Khan, a 16-year-old girl from Jersey City …

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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Ms Marvel Review: Iman Vellani-starrer is riveting and interesting with too many South-Asian references

India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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LA Times  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 6 months ago

Ms Marvel is a Shah Rukh Khan fan, first reactions to MCU series out

India Today  

Marvel Studios' Ms Marvel is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on June 8. The film's first reactions are in and Shah Rukh Khan fans can't keep calm. Many other journalists who saw the first two episodes of Ms Marvel, were happy to see Shah Rukh Khan being mentioned in the series and have even tweeted about it. #MsMarvel #KamalaKhan …

Farhan Akhtar to appear in Marvel Studios series 'Ms. Marvel'
2 years, 7 months ago

Farhan Akhtar to appear in Marvel Studios series 'Ms. Marvel'

The Hindu  

Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar will be making an appearance in "Ms. Marvel", the first Muslim superhero series from Marvel Studios. #MsMarvel on @DisneyPlusHS@Marvel#ThisJune@preena621 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5fYwNZIUoR — Farhan Akhtar May 7, 2022 The Disney+ show will be the first Hollywood project for Akhtar, who is known for starring in hits like "Rock On! "Ms. Marvel", which comes from the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic …

Farhan Akhtar all set for MCU debut, to appear in upcoming series 'Ms. Marvel'
2 years, 7 months ago

Farhan Akhtar all set for MCU debut, to appear in upcoming series 'Ms. Marvel'

India TV News  

Highlights Ms Marvel will tell the story of Kamala Khan Ms Marvel made first appearance in 2014 Kamala is the first Muslim superhero of MCU Actor, director, screenwriter, singer and producer, Farhan Akhtar, joins the Marvel family with 'Ms. The multi-hyphenate will be a part of the series which introduces Iman Vellani and also includes names like Aramis Knight, Saagar …

MCU stars celebrate Kamala Khan in Ms Marvel trailer: ‘You ARE a superhero’
2 years, 9 months ago

MCU stars celebrate Kamala Khan in Ms Marvel trailer: ‘You ARE a superhero’

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 Brie Larson, Mark Ruffalo and Kumail Nanjiani celebrated the arrival of …

Ms Marvel trailer out. Iman Vellani impresses as 1st Muslim superhero Kamala Khan
2 years, 9 months ago

Ms Marvel trailer out. Iman Vellani impresses as 1st Muslim superhero Kamala Khan

India Today  

The trailer and poster of Marvel Studios' Ms Marvel was unveiled by Disney+ Hotstar on March 15. Iman Vellani stars in the lead role as Kamala Khan in Ms Marvel. #MsMarvel pic.twitter.com/Hgru0ARbBt — Disney+ March 15, 2022 Marvel Studios’ Ms Marvel introduces Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. Iman Vellani stars as Kamala Khan aka …

Watch: Ms Marvel trailer out; Iman Vellani shines as 'brown girl from Jersey city' who becomes superhero
2 years, 9 months ago

Watch: Ms Marvel trailer out; Iman Vellani shines as 'brown girl from Jersey city' who becomes superhero

Firstpost  

Ms Marvel is set to premiere on Disney+ on 8 June Marvel Studios has released the trailer for its new original series Ms. Marvel. The show, which is set to premiere on Disney+ on 8 June, sees Iman Vellani play the lead role of Muslim-American teen Kamala Khan. Set to the tunes of The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights, the trailer begins …

Ms Marvel trailer: 'Brown girl from Jersey' becomes a superhero, Farhan missing
2 years, 9 months ago

Ms Marvel trailer: 'Brown girl from Jersey' becomes a superhero, Farhan missing

Hindustan Times  

Marvel Studios has released a new trailer for Ms. Marvel, a new original series from which will be releasing in June this year. However, one day the “brown girl from Jersey city” gets superpowers like her heroes and the responsibility to save the world. The trailer of the six-episode series, which also stars Saagar Shaikh, Aramis Knight, Matt Lintz, Zenobia …

Fawad Khan confirms role in Ms Marvel, says he had ‘good fun’ shooting for it
3 years ago

Fawad Khan confirms role in Ms Marvel, says he had ‘good fun’ shooting for it

Hindustan Times  

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan confirmed speculation that he will star in the upcoming Disney+ series Ms Marvel. Ms Marvel follows Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teenager from Jersey City who is a fan of the Avengers, particularly Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel. Woh toh main deny nahi kar sakta, ab toh main jhooth nahi bol sakta, woh toh unhone khud news laga …

Ms Marvel: Leaked set photos of Disney+ series led by Imaan Vellani offers first look at superhero's costume
3 years, 7 months ago

Ms Marvel: Leaked set photos of Disney+ series led by Imaan Vellani offers first look at superhero's costume

Firstpost  

Imaan Vellani will be seen as American-Pakistani Muslim superhero Kamala Khan in the Disney+ series Ms Marvel. A few photographs from the sets of the upcoming TV series Ms Marvel starring Iman Vellani as the titular superhero have surfaced online. Vellani will make her acting debut as American-Pakistani Muslim superhero Kamala Khan in the Disney+ series. Everyone stop whatever you’re …

Mohan Kapur Lands Dream Hollywood Debut in Marvel Studios' Series 'Ms Marvel'
4 years ago

Mohan Kapur Lands Dream Hollywood Debut in Marvel Studios' Series 'Ms Marvel'

News 18  

Bollywood actor Mohan Kapur is all set for a big Hollywood outing. He will essay a pivotal role in the upcoming superhero web series, Ms Marvel. Ms Marvel is based on the popular comicbook series of the same name by Marvel Comics. Canadian actress of Pakistani origin Iman Vellani stars as 16-year-old teenager Kamala Khan and her superhero alter ego …

Iman Vellani to play Ms Marvel, MCU's first Pakistani-American teen superhero, in Disney+ series
4 years, 2 months ago

Iman Vellani to play Ms Marvel, MCU's first Pakistani-American teen superhero, in Disney+ series

Firstpost  

Ms Marvel, who debuted in 2014 as Marvel’s first Muslim character to lead a comic book title, follows the New Jersey-based teenager Kamala Khan who tries to find her own way as a Pakistani American living in a religious family. Marvel Studios has tapped newcomer Iman Vellani to play Ms Marvel aka Kamala Khan, their first Pakistani-American teen superhero. The …

Newcomer Iman Vellani Lands 'Ms Marvel' Title Role
4 years, 2 months ago

Newcomer Iman Vellani Lands 'Ms Marvel' Title Role

News 18  

Los Angeles: Marvel Studios has tapped newcomer Iman Vellani to play Ms Marvel aka Kamala Khan, their first Pakistani-American teen superhero. “Bad Boys for Life” helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner in the documentary short category, and Meera Menon, who has worked on shows like “The Walking Dead” and “The Punisher”, will direct …

Marvel Studios ropes in Bad Boys for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah for Ms Marvel
4 years, 3 months ago

Marvel Studios ropes in Bad Boys for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah for Ms Marvel

Firstpost  

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner and Meera Menon, who has worked on The Walking Dead, The Punisher and Outlander, are also on board as directors to help bring Marvel Studios’ first Muslim hero to the screen. Bad Boys for Life helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are set to direct some episodes of Disney Plus’s Marvel Studios series …

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