Spider-Man: No Way Home is a bloated mess. As a lifelong fan of the webhead, that reality hit hard. The anticipation for the movie ran feverishly high. From the hinted cameos to the ascendance of Peter Parker from high school geek to young adult, one couldn’t help feeling underwhelmed by the narrative. Perhaps it was an overabundance of riches. Too much of a good thing jam-packed into a two hour timeframe. To be fair, there were exceptionally great moments in the movie. Yet the ambitious whole was not equal to the sum of its parts.
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Spider-Man Out of the MCU?
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is being subjected to some rather unfriendly MCU (Marvel Cinema Universe) negotiations. In the latest breaking news, Sony and Marvel Studios have been unable to reach an agreement that would have given Disney a co-financing stake moving forward. The Marvel Cinema Universe future plans are in jeopardy.
Free Comic Book Day has arrived!
Free Comic Book Day has arrived. The annual tradition has always been a favorite of ours here at CuteMonster HQ. The opportunity to share or introduce the love of reading to children by way of comic books can be an enormous boon to fostering a lifetime of literacy.
S1E2 The CuteMonster Show – Interview with Marvel’s Ryan Penagos
In this episode of The CuteMonster Show podcast, I interviewed Ryan Penagos, VP and Executive Director of Marvel’s Digital Media Group. As a comic book fan it’s comforting to know there are like-minded individuals overseeing Marvel’s massive superhero empire. Ryan discussed his own personal journey to join one of the most popular and influential entertainment franchises in the world. He also gave a glimpse of the inner sanctum of Marvel as well as provided insight about two of Marvel’s hottest comic book releases to date and more.
Captain America: Civil War Marks the Peak of Superhero Movies
In the past, discussing Captain America comics or any superhero related topic for that matter wasn’t necessarily the coolest thing to do in grammar school. At the time, one would have been ridiculed and mockingly branded a nerd. Revisiting the subject in the present reveals a shocking paradigm shift. Mainstream pop culture and nerd culture have become synonymous. The past 10 years arguably could be classified as the Golden Age of Comic Book Movies. I never imagined my boyhood heroes would so aptly be depicted on the big screen. In fact, the recently released Captain America: Civil War may represent the pinnacle of multi-superhero comic book movies.
First look at Spider-Man in Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War
Spider-man, Spider-man, does whatever a spider can! The rumors that have had comic book movie fans buzzing for months are now confirmed to be true. The web-head will indeed make an appearance in Captain America: Civil War when the movies released worldwide in May 2016. The second movie trailer for the film was released today featuring new scenes from the movie as well as a nostalgic ending for all former and current underoos wearing fans. Summer 2016 is already shaping up to be a hero laden extravaganza.
2015 New York Toy Fair in Pictures
The magic of the NY Toy Fair lies in the sights and sounds one experiences while gazing upon the latest and greatest the industry has to offer. Innovation and most importantly fun take top priority as toy manufacturers try to entice buyers and the press alike to fawn over their latest gizmo. For me, it’s an opportunity to be a kid again in the biggest toy store in the world.
Review and Giveaway of Marvel Super Hero Mashers
Hasbro recently sent me a pair of Marvel Super Hero Mashers to review. Being a kid at heart, naturally I couldn’t wait to tear open the box to play with review the toys. Yet demonstrating a modicum of restraint, I let my 7 year old son have the honor. These new toy action figures from Hasbro, aptly called Mashers, allow for a child (and kids at heart) to switch parts (heads, arms, and legs as well as accessories) in order to create a new hero. Read on for my review as well as the chance to win your very own Marvel Super Hero Masher from Hasbro.
2013 New York Toy Fair: Best of Show
We spent countless hours this year at the 2013 New York Toy Fair walking from aisle to aisle scrutinizing hundreds of the latest and greatest toys. From the toy manufacturing giants such as Mattel to the tiniest independent toy makers, we focused in on the best combinations of innovation and fun. The following list represents what we feel to be the best of show at the 2013 New York Toy Fair.