Amph "You think you're the only superhero in the world?" - The Marvel Cinematic Universe

Some speculate that Cate Blanchett's Hela will substitute for Death. I'd like Weaver for Madame Web in the Spidey flicks or a Madame Hydra.

 

Oh, that would explain that trailer running in reverse thing.

 

I've been avoiding watching any additional Doc Strange footage with the movie about a month away. But I did see that trailer running in reverse thing and all I thought about was the Seinfeld episode where they did that kind of thing.

I'm not surprised there's an Infinity Stone in Doc Strange as there are fewer movies until the show down with Thanos.

 

Just finished Luke Cage. A+

Nothing better than a show that gets to carry themes and purpose as powerful as this one. It's built out of something that was just as relevant in the 70's when the character was invented, if not more so. Yes, there's a lot of retro influence here, and you might even say some elements are "corny" but even that has a purpose. The DNA of some of the classic blaxploitation films is in this, but it's something for the 2010's and even though my own life experiences growing up white are oblivious, I can recognize that showing the struggle has never not been relevant.

The show is about race, but it's not about division. It's not about creating hate or racial camps or drawing battle lines. It's about appreciating what exists and recognizing that it's precious, it's about seeing people as people even if the culture and experience is so different from your own, you can recognize your own humanity in the eyes and in the shoes of anyone.

I think this might be the most culturally important thing Marvel Studios has put out yet.

Also, the soundtrack is fantastic.

But don't take my word for it. Want to know what the show is about at its core? Check it out.

(Spoilers, this is a scene from one of the latter episodes. No major spoilers in it but just in case you don't want to see a clip out of order...)



Edit: Did I leave out that it was a lot of fun? Because it was that too.

 

A parody of Flash #123 futering Power Man & Luke Cage

from http://nick-perks.deviantart.com/

 

New Iron Fist trailer, looks good:



Do people think the women with the katana is Colleen Wing?

 

That is Colleen Wing, yeah. Apparently she's going to have a substantial role, which rocks, because I'd love a Daughters of the Dragon spinoff series with her and Misty.

 

So, are the Hand not the villains of The Defenders?

 

Maybe she is running The Hand? Anyway, I'll be totally okay if they just circumvent copyright laws and then it's revealed in the final ep that the baddie is actually Ripley, she did some time travel shenanigans to stop the formation of Weyland/Yutani.

Anyway, I think more hints of a Defenders / Agents of SHIELD crossover was dropped. I know this is incredibly unlikely but I'd vote for a Simmons / Jessica Jones scene. Just cuz Simmons is perpetually sunny and Jessica is perpetually dour.

 

Well, that audience was enthusiastic.

Absolutely no idea who Sigourney might be playing though. I guess the more hardcore fans here might hazard a guess or two?

 

I doubt it would be the Shadowland story line as the basis for that was Daredevil turning to the darkseid, becoming the leader of the Hand and turning Hell's Kitchen into his fortress.

6 Most Likely Villains Sigourney Weaver Could Be Playing In Marvel's THE DEFENDER

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6. The Beast Of The Hand

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Shadowland was a great idea on paper, but executed horribly. For those of you unfamiliar with the tale, it essentially revolved around The Hand using Daredevil as a vessel for an ancient demon lord known as The Beast. Their plan was foiled when Iron Fist used a chi strike to essentially punch it out of the Man Without Fear, but with The Hand clearly set to take centre stage as the villains in The Defenders, The Beast showing up here in some form seems highly likely.​

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What if that form is Sigourney Weaver? Going down the route of one of The Defenders being possessed may not be the best idea (especially when you think back to how things played out in the comics), but making Weaver The Beast would definitely be a lot of fun and gives the actress the chance to really ham it up as a larger than life villain who is revealed to be the massively powerful demonic force behind this clan of ninjas.​

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5. Silvermane

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So far, many of Marvel's shows on Netflix have utilised two villains (The Punisher and The Hand in Daredevil, Cottonmouth and Diamondback in Luke Cage, etc.). The same being the case for a series as big as The Defenders is definitely possible, and if The Hand were to team up with someone from New York City's underworld, why not Silvermane? Now, he's obviously a man in the comic books, but there's absolutely no reason why that couldn't be changed here.

The show could even feature the villain's death early on, only for her brain to be placed in a robotic body created by Silverman's people and "resurrected" inside it by The Hand. If not handled properly, this could be horrible, but the prospect of the character battling it out with The Defenders has some potential, and it would give Weaver the chance to physically confront the team which would be fun.

4. The CEO Of IGH

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IGH is a highly secretive paramilitary group specialising in improving the performance of its soldiers with the aid of Combat Enhancers, but with them also being tied to Jessica Jones' origin, the creation of Purple Man, and possibly even Luke Cage, it's clear this company is going to play a big role in this corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe somewhere down the line.​

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While Thomas Kopache's Kozlov has been revealed as the doctor coming up with the pills that made Will Simpson lose it, Weaver could easily end up playing the public face of the company in The Defenders. That may not be the most exciting of roles for her, but if IGH is in bed with The Hand, it will help explain Jessica's role in the team and might even go some way in setting up the events of her already confirmed second season. After all, why wouldn't The Hand want to enhance their foot soldiers with these drugs? ​

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3. Mephisto

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I'm really not sure how Mephisto could factor into The Defenders, but rumours have pointed to the demonic villain making his presence felt in some way here, and it is of course important to note that Daredevil has some history with the character. Thinking about it, it would be pretty unexpected if The Hand were to be dealt with in the first half of the season before Mephisto makes his presence felt, and while this is yet another character who is male in the source material, there's once again no reason why a gender swap wouldn't work here.​

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If reports about Ghost Rider getting his own series are accurate, Weaver could reprise the role there too, though it could also lead to the Spirit of Vengeance making an unexpected appearance here (Jeph Loeb has after all been teasing some sort of crossover with these heroes and the characters from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.). ​

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2. Sister Maggie

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So, yeah, Sister Maggie isn't a villain, but bear with me for a second. Going back to The Beast of the Hand (who I believe is the most likely big bad of The Defenders unless Kirigi - and maybe a resurrected Elektra - end up taking centre stage), what if the demon is placed in a vessel designed to mess with the head of Matt Murdock? Daredevil has so far only really teased the role of the hero's mother in his life, and if the brainwashed Elektra is now feeding The Hand information on him, what better way to ensure that he doesn't destroy their host if The Beast is being contained within Sister Maggie?​

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This is admittedly just a wild guess, but it would make for some interesting drama, especially if Daredevil ends up finding himself at odds with the rest of the team. Time will tell, but if this ends up being the case, remember where you heard this theory first! ​

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1. Viper

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A version of Viper obviously appeared in The Wolverine a few years back, but given the character's history with HYDRA (as Madame Hydra), I wouldn't be remotely surprised if this is another one of those characters both Marvel Studios and 20th Century Fox can use. As you may have already noticed, Weaver was wearing green when she came on stage, and that's led to many fans assuming that the actress was slyly dropping a hint about her role in The Defenders.​

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It's definitely possible that this character could be reimagined as the leader of The Hand - even if it's just in America - and it's not remotely hard to picture Weaver making for a brilliant mastermind type. The character has ties to the villainous ninja clan in the comic books, and if The Defenders takes place before the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, perhaps even The Hand could factor into the series somehow! ​

 

Or she's none of those and instead plays a corrupt Fox film executive who demands that Marvel Studios hands over all of their rights to her or else she'll keep rereleasing Fantastic 4our on a yearly basis.

 

I hope she's a unique character (and not the Hand or Hydra), nor any of those possibilities.

 

I guess she could be a version of Master Khan. His backstory changed every time we saw him.

 

There is no Dana. Only Zuul.

 

And what a lovely singing voice she'll have.

 

And will be interesting because she's a client and because she sleeps above her covers... -- four feet above her covers, and barks, drools, and claws.

 

ScarJo talking about a Black Widow movie

 

Turns up volume on Broken Holocron: Dammit Marvel, make a Black Widow movie.

 

Again, I'm just baffled that nothing official has been announced about a solo film for her yet. Is it just a script they can't get to work or what? I think it's safe to say that the large majority of fans want a Black Widow movie.