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Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Marvel is Making Big, Cosmic Moves in Its Comics
Things are always happening in the Marvel Universe, and a lot's been happening as of late. Doctor Doom's taken over the planet and there's been some big assassinations up in space, and they're both leading to some new status quo changes over the rest of 2025 and into 2026. At its various panels across San Diego Comic-Con, the publisher gave details on what's to come in the aftermath of its two big, current events, Imperial and One World Under Doom. In the pages of Doom's final issue in November, the evil Doctor will make sure to turn his victory over Earth's heroes into a fixed point in time, which also means his defeat is just as fixed, too. This will lead us into what looks like a hunt for the new Sorcerer Supreme since Doom's apparently vacated the spot. Our candidates include the likes of Storm, Nico Minoru, and Captain Marvel, and the succession process will begin in December. Space-wise, Imperial will end its four-part story in October. In its wake is a number of new cosmic-focused books, two of which were fully revealed: Planet She-Hulk from Stephanie Phillips and Aaron Kuder picks up with Jess still stuck on Sakaar and running things after promising to rule over it in Hulk's absence. And in Nova: Centurion, Jed McKay and Álvaro López pick up with Richard Rider as a drifter holding a sentient repository of the now extinct Xandarians. That repository requires a lot of energy and money, and that means Rich has to make some cash while reeling from knowing the 'terrible lie that the new Galactic Union was built upon.' Both books will be followed by Black Panther: Intergalactic in December, then Exiles and Imperial Guardians in winter 2026. The premises and creative teams for those will be revealed in the coming months. Over in Ultimate Marvel, that universe's heroes will see their first big event in Ultimate Endgame. Announced prior to SDCC, the five-issue miniseries Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf, and other artists sees the Maker (Reed Richards) finally come out of his prison to find the heroes that've cropped up in his absence. Now that he's freed, it falls to the Ultimates, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Mei, and Wolverine to gather thier allies and fight for their world. During the Ultimate Marvel panel, Camp said the event 'has a bigger impact than most people will know' on the main and Ultimate universes, and further likened it to Crisis on Infinite Earths before Jonathan Hickman cheekily corrected him with Secret Wars. Before Ultimate Endgame begins on New Year's Eve, Hickman and Marco Checchetto's Ultimate Spider-Man will wrap after a two-year run on Christmas Eve. (The other books, such as Ultimate Black Panther and Ultimate X-Men, don't have final issues set at time of writing.) However, this isn't the complete end, as Marvel's promised that book will 'create promising roadmaps for future storytelling.' What awaits the Ultimate universe after things go down in Endgame will have to wait until 2026 draws closer. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'The Fantastic Four' Smashes 'Superman' Box Office Record
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Superman" may have had an early lead on Marvel's First Family, but now it looks like the FF could still leave the Man of Steel in their dust. DC's "Superman" previously held the record for highest box office sales in Thursday night previews for 2025, with $22.5 million. Now, Marvel is reporting "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" sped past that figure, earning $24.4 million in Thursday previews. Read More: 'Fantastic Four' Star Wants A Spider-Man Team-Up If those numbers are a preview of things to come, then things look very good for "The Fantastic Four." Deadline offered up numbers in comparison, including 2019's "Captain Marvel which earned only $20.7 million in previews, and 2016's "Captain America: Civil War," which did only slightly better with $25 million in previews. Both "Captain Marvel" and "Captain America: Civil War" would go on to earn above and beyond the $1 billion mark. Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps". Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps". DISNEY The preview numbers are also much more impressive than either of Marvel's other offerings this year: "Captain America: Brave New World" ($12 million) and "Thunderbolts*" ($11.5 million). If things continue to trend well for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," it will be a welcome and much-needed shot in the arm for Marvel Studios, which has been suffering a rough year. While "Deadpool & Wolverine" did well in 2024, both "Thunderbolts*" and "Brave New World" underperformed at the box office, inspiring more conversations about superhero fatigue or if Marvel had lost its spark. The success "The Fantastic Four" has garnered so far is no doubt helped by the near-unanimous critical praise heaped upon the film since early reactions started coming out. Critic Nick Zednik summed up many of the high points named by other reviewers when he wrote that the film "is pun-intended, fantastic and the best pure MCU film since GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 and that's not hyperbole The story is clear, tight, and the family dynamic is so emotionally effective. Giacchino score rocks. Visually astounding. Galactus was great and it's just the right amount of everything. Vanessa Kirby ate and left no crumbs. Kirby and Stan would be proud of this one." #TheFantasticFour is pun-intended, fantastic and the best pure MCU film since GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 and that's not hyperbole The story is clear, tight, and the family dynamic is so emotionally effective. Giacchino score rocks. Visually astounding. Galactus was great and… — Nick Zednik (@NickZednik) July 22, 2025 "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is in theaters now. The film is directed by Matt Shakman. It stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson, Mark Gatiss, and Sarah Niles More Comics: 'Fantastic Four' Early Reactions Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four' DC Finds Its 'Wonder Woman' Reboot Writer
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Pedro Pascal trained with Jason Walsh for 'Fantastic Four.' So did I.
In October, I arrived at Jason Walsh's private gym in West Hollywood. A strength and conditioning coach, Walsh has been in the business of turning actors into action stars - including Pascal - for about two decades. He trained Brie Larson for "Captain Marvel," Jake Gyllenhaal for "Road House," Matt Damon for "Elysium," John Krasinski for "13 Hours," Bradley Cooper for "American Sniper" - and many more. During this time, Walsh was busy flying back-and-forth from California to London, where he was getting Pascal in shape to play Mr. Fantastic. Still, he was able to fit me in for a training session. Walsh had recently launched his own protein powder, Rise311, a plant-based supplement geared to those who have trouble digesting whey, and he was doing some press. I was there for an interview and a workout, but, selfishly, I also wanted to know his secret. What are these ripped celebrities doing that I'm not? Walsh quickly dispelled me of any magic shortcuts. There's no secret, he said - but there are smarter ways to train most people often overlook. "There's misunderstanding of what it is and what it takes," he said. "It's a mentality. There's a personality. It's hard to put it into words. But there's the people that want to just cheat their way through it, and I like the people that want to do the work and do it from the ground level and build all the way through." How Pedro Pascal, Jake Gyllenhaal more stars get ripped for movies You probably wouldn't notice Walsh's gym while driving down Santa Monica Boulevard. Located above unassuming storefronts and with no signs on the door, it's the perfect place for celebrities to get a workout in away from the prying eyes of paparazzi. If you walk through the front door and up the narrow staircase, however, you'll find a massive loft full of fancy exercise equipment. Walsh said he even has a device that scans clients' bodies, revealing exactly what mobility issues they may have prior to training. More: How Pedro Pascal got in Mister Fantastic shape for Marvel debut When a studio hires him for a project, Walsh sometimes only has a matter of weeks to get an actor in action-star shape. It can be a daunting task, and he said a big part of his job is talking to studios about what's realistic and what's not, given the time frame. "Taking someone who has never done this before and then building them from the base level all the way up, it's a huge endeavor," he said. "It takes a lot of work, a lot of dedication, a lot of pain and suffering in a way. You're just sacrificing a lot to get this thing done." He also said he feels responsible to the public to be transparent about the process as well. Sure, working out and eating right alone often yield tremendous results. But, when it comes to movies, there's usually more going on behind-the-scenes. He says it's common for actors to go through periods of intentional dehydration or extreme calorie manipulation to look as chiseled as possible while cameras roll. Such a physique, however, is not sustainable - nor should it be the goal. "Jake Gyllenhaal, the shape that he got in for 'Road House' was insane, and that is not sustainable," Walsh said. "It's pure manipulation. It's dehydration protocols. It's conditioning protocols, low calories during certain times. We literally undulate constantly. And all you got to see is the edits of him with his shirt off." When he meets a new client, Walsh said he first asks what they want out of training. If someone comes to him wanting to look like Gyllenhaal in "Road House," Walsh said he wouldn't discourage them, but he'd be honest about what it actually takes to get there - and encourage them to consider if it's really something they want to put themselves through. More: I worked out with Jake Gyllenhaal, Matt Damon's trainer. The results shocked me. What's more fulfilling, Walsh said, is getting people in shape so they can live healthier, fuller lives. This, he said, plays just as big a part in transforming someone into a superhero as aesthetic muscles do. "I want you to feel strong, because it becomes part of that character too, right?" he said. "It's confidence. It's not false confidence; it is confidence. You can lift something heavy. You can take a fall and get up and not be injured. Brie Larson's one of those clients. She's a perfect example of someone who would have a hard time taking the bottle cap off a bottle, and then, by the time we finished with her, she was doing all of her own stunt work. And for her, she felt like a superhero, which is beautiful." I asked Jason Walsh to turn me into a superhero. Here's what happened. So, did Walsh turn me into Thor in one hour? Well, no - that's impossible. Instead, he did something else. I ask Walsh to train me as if I was just cast as a Marvel's newest hero, and this was day one. He said we should start with a basic screening to find where my body's mobility might be holding me back, something he does with every client. This might seem tedious - especially for someone who's been working out for a while - but he said it's essential. Doing so helps prevent injuries as workouts ramp up. It also makes a big difference in how clients feel day-to-day. "It's not always about aesthetics," Walsh said. "I want to clean up any and all issues." What health & wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping It Together newsletter Walsh had me do leg stretches and immediately clocked limited flexibility in my lower body, particularly my right hip. So, we got to work. He put me through the ringer of stretches and body-weight exercises, all aimed at my glutes. At one point, he had me take side-steps across the gym in various positions with bands around my legs. He had me do squats on a balance ball. By the end, my glutes were on fire, and I was sweating bullets. When we finished, the difference was startling. My squat was deeper and more even. My balance had improved. My posture was better. Even walking felt easier. "We all want to look good, don't get me wrong - and there's some really big benefits to the psychology of looking in the mirror and going, 'Oh,' " Walsh said. "It's encouraging. I just don't find that it is the primary focus for me." What is the primary focus, he said, is helping people live their best lives. The next Tom Cruise? Brie Larson got ripped, did most of her own 'Captain Marvel' stunts Coming into the session, I thought exercise had to involve heavy weights or heart-pounding cardio to be valuable. After working out with Walsh, however, I learned detailed work on a specific issue is often much more important - especially if it gets at a root problem that's been long neglected. It's a mindset shift he himself has undergone over the course of his own fitness journey. "I'm trying to evolve myself and open myself up to different ideas," he said. "I was pretty hardheaded about stuff, because, coming from coaching, it's a very, very masculine, alpha-male kind of mentality. And so, here, I think you have to have a little more sensibility and understand people. Us regular people, we go through (things) constantly. We carry that. We have things on a daily that would hinder us from doing the things that we want to do sometimes." More: Jake Gyllenhaal got a staph infection making 'Road House,' says his 'whole arm swelled up' Now that I'm squatting like a superhero, I wonder what other issues I may have in the rest of my body that have gone unnoticed. As I continue to work out and lift weights on my own, I'm going to pay attention. More importantly, I know that, if I do achieve a superhero physique one day, it needs to be built on a solid foundation - one that, ultimately, makes the aches and pains of life a little easier. After all, what's the point of looking like a superhero, if you don't feel like one too? Look out, Thor - I'm one workout closer to stealing your hammer.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
I worked out with Pedro Pascal's trainer for 'Fantastic Four.' The results shocked me.
The internet is buzzing about Pedro Pascal's fitness transformation as Mr. Fantastic in "The Fantastic Four." How did he do it? Well, I have a bit of an idea. In October, I arrived at Jason Walsh's private gym in West Hollywood. A strength and conditioning coach, Walsh has been in the business of turning actors into action stars − including Pascal − for about two decades. He trained Brie Larson for "Captain Marvel," Jake Gyllenhaal for "Road House," Matt Damon for "Elysium," John Krasinski for "13 Hours," Bradley Cooper for "American Sniper" − and many more. During this time, Walsh was busy flying back-and-forth from California to London, where he was getting Pascal in shape to play Mr. Fantastic. Still, he was able to fit me in for a training session. Walsh had recently launched his own protein powder, Rise311, a plant-based supplement geared to those who have trouble digesting whey, and he was doing some press. I was there for an interview and a workout, but, selfishly, I also wanted to know his secret. What are these ripped celebrities doing that I'm not? Walsh quickly dispelled me of any magic shortcuts. There's no secret, he said − but there are smarter ways to train most people often overlook. "There's misunderstanding of what it is and what it takes," he said. "It's a mentality. There's a personality. It's hard to put it into words. But there's the people that want to just cheat their way through it, and I like the people that want to do the work and do it from the ground level and build all the way through." How Pedro Pascal, Jake Gyllenhaal more stars get ripped for movies You probably wouldn't notice Walsh's gym while driving down Santa Monica Boulevard. Located above unassuming storefronts and with no signs on the door, it's the perfect place for celebrities to get a workout in away from the prying eyes of paparazzi. If you walk through the front door and up the narrow staircase, however, you'll find a massive loft full of fancy exercise equipment. Walsh said he even has a device that scans clients' bodies, revealing exactly what mobility issues they may have prior to training. More: How Pedro Pascal got in Mister Fantastic shape for Marvel debut When a studio hires him for a project, Walsh sometimes only has a matter of weeks to get an actor in action-star shape. It can be a daunting task, and he said a big part of his job is talking to studios about what's realistic and what's not, given the time frame. "Taking someone who has never done this before and then building them from the base level all the way up, it's a huge endeavor," he said. "It takes a lot of work, a lot of dedication, a lot of pain and suffering in a way. You're just sacrificing a lot to get this thing done." He also said he feels responsible to the public to be transparent about the process as well. Sure, working out and eating right alone often yield tremendous results. But, when it comes to movies, there's usually more going on behind-the-scenes. He says it's common for actors to go through periods of intentional dehydration or extreme calorie manipulation to look as chiseled as possible while cameras roll. Such a physique, however, is not sustainable − nor should it be the goal. "Jake Gyllenhaal, the shape that he got in for 'Road House' was insane, and that is not sustainable," Walsh said. "It's pure manipulation. It's dehydration protocols. It's conditioning protocols, low calories during certain times. We literally undulate constantly. And all you got to see is the edits of him with his shirt off." When he meets a new client, Walsh said he first asks what they want out of training. If someone comes to him wanting to look like Gyllenhaal in "Road House," Walsh said he wouldn't discourage them, but he'd be honest about what it actually takes to get there − and encourage them to consider if it's really something they want to put themselves through. More: I worked out with Jake Gyllenhaal, Matt Damon's trainer. The results shocked me. What's more fulfilling, Walsh said, is getting people in shape so they can live healthier, fuller lives. This, he said, plays just as big a part in transforming someone into a superhero as aesthetic muscles do. "I want you to feel strong, because it becomes part of that character too, right?" he said. "It's confidence. It's not false confidence; it is confidence. You can lift something heavy. You can take a fall and get up and not be injured. Brie Larson's one of those clients. She's a perfect example of someone who would have a hard time taking the bottle cap off a bottle, and then, by the time we finished with her, she was doing all of her own stunt work. And for her, she felt like a superhero, which is beautiful." I asked Jason Walsh to turn me into a superhero. Here's what happened. So, did Walsh turn me into Thor in one hour? Well, no − that's impossible. Instead, he did something else. I ask Walsh to train me as if I was just cast as a Marvel's newest hero, and this was day one. He said we should start with a basic screening to find where my body's mobility might be holding me back, something he does with every client. This might seem tedious − especially for someone who's been working out for a while − but he said it's essential. Doing so helps prevent injuries as workouts ramp up. It also makes a big difference in how clients feel day-to-day. "It's not always about aesthetics," Walsh said. "I want to clean up any and all issues." What health & wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping It Together newsletter Walsh had me do leg stretches and immediately clocked limited flexibility in my lower body, particularly my right hip. So, we got to work. He put me through the ringer of stretches and body-weight exercises, all aimed at my glutes. At one point, he had me take side-steps across the gym in various positions with bands around my legs. He had me do squats on a balance ball. By the end, my glutes were on fire, and I was sweating bullets. When we finished, the difference was startling. My squat was deeper and more even. My balance had improved. My posture was better. Even walking felt easier. "We all want to look good, don't get me wrong − and there's some really big benefits to the psychology of looking in the mirror and going, 'Oh,' " Walsh said. "It's encouraging. I just don't find that it is the primary focus for me." What is the primary focus, he said, is helping people live their best lives. The next Tom Cruise? Brie Larson got ripped, did most of her own 'Captain Marvel' stunts Coming into the session, I thought exercise had to involve heavy weights or heart-pounding cardio to be valuable. After working out with Walsh, however, I learned detailed work on a specific issue is often much more important − especially if it gets at a root problem that's been long neglected. It's a mindset shift he himself has undergone over the course of his own fitness journey. "I'm trying to evolve myself and open myself up to different ideas," he said. "I was pretty hardheaded about stuff, because, coming from coaching, it's a very, very masculine, alpha-male kind of mentality. And so, here, I think you have to have a little more sensibility and understand people. Us regular people, we go through (things) constantly. We carry that. We have things on a daily that would hinder us from doing the things that we want to do sometimes." More: Jake Gyllenhaal got a staph infection making 'Road House,' says his 'whole arm swelled up' Now that I'm squatting like a superhero, I wonder what other issues I may have in the rest of my body that have gone unnoticed. As I continue to work out and lift weights on my own, I'm going to pay attention. More importantly, I know that, if I do achieve a superhero physique one day, it needs to be built on a solid foundation − one that, ultimately, makes the aches and pains of life a little easier. After all, what's the point of looking like a superhero, if you don't feel like one too? Look out, Thor − I'm one workout closer to stealing your hammer.
New York Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A City's in Grave Danger. Why Would Superman Save a Squirrel?
'You'll believe a man could fly.' That was the tagline for the 1978 'Superman' movie, made when superhero films were so rare that simply watching someone soar through the sky felt magical. Today, though, comic-book movies are commonplace, with flight and other superpowers handed out so liberally that even Annette Bening has blasted energy beams from her hands. (That happened in 2019's 'Captain Marvel.' What, you don't remember?) James Gunn's new take on 'Superman,' in theaters now, has its fair share of flight scenes and they're all convincingly done. But the movie's mission statement has more to do with a pure spirit than a special effect: In the middle of one frenetic action sequence, after noticing a tiny squirrel is in danger of being crushed by debris, Superman leaps into action to rush the animal out of harm's way. Sure, you'll believe a man could fly. But would you believe that man would go to the trouble of saving a squirrel? 'The squirrel moment is probably one of the most debated,' Gunn told me recently. In early test screenings, some audiences were confused about why Superman (David Corenswet) would prioritize a tiny critter when all of Metropolis was in jeopardy. But to Gunn, that was exactly the point: His cleareyed, upbeat incarnation of Superman prizes saving every life, human or not. 'A lot of people were anti-squirrel. They thought it was too much,' he said. 'And I think it really comes down to, do you like squirrels or not?' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
