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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
Time for Marvel to worry? Fantastic Four: First Steps test screening garners mixed results
Marvel heads into Phase Six with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The studio's immediate future is riding on the critical and financial success of the film as the MCU moves into Phase Six. If the first test screenings are a sign of what's to come, Marvel might be worried. In a rare move, Marvel publicly test-screened The Fantastic Four: First Steps nearly two months before its July debut. According to Jeff Sneider, the results were mixed. Recommended Videos In a recent edition of The InSneider newsletter, Sneider's source gave First Steps a mediocre review. 'My source called it both 'mid' and 'meh,' and 'not that bad, but not that good, either,' Sneider wrote. 'More concerningly, they said it featured weak character development and bad CGI, though the latter issue will certainly be addressed over the next month.' Sneider's other source, who has not seen the finished film, described the film as a 'mess' and a 'huge problem movie.' These troublesome feelings likely led to Marvel running a test screening. On the positive side, Ralph Ineson as the villainous Galactus received high praise. 'It sounds like Ralph Ineson's Galactus went over well with the crowd last night, which is encouraging, seeing as how Marvel has had a villain problem of late,' Sneider said. Because Marvel conducted a test screening nearly eight weeks in advance of Fantastic Four's release date, the studio has time to fix some of the so-called problems, including the CGI. The Fantastic Four: First Steps welcomes Marvel's First Family into the MCU. The titular group includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Ineson voices Galactus, while Julia Garner portrays Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer. Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles also star. Matt Shakman directs First Steps. Shakman produced and directed the Disney+ series WandaVision. After the disappointing returns of Captain America: Brave New World, Marvel bounced back with positive acclaim for Thunderbolts*. The Fantastic Four is the final Marvel movie of 2025. With Avengers: Doomsday moving to December 2026, the next MCU movie after First Steps will be Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July 2026. The Fantastic Four: First Steps opens in theaters on July 25.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Ralph Ineson On Whether His THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Villain Galactus is Evil; Calls Him "A God, Of Sorts" — GeekTyrant
Fans are gearing up for the introduction of the Fantastic Four to the MCU in the upcoming film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps . The movie looks amazing, and it will be cool to finally get a really good quality story about these characters, and immerse them in the world that's already established in the current Marvel landscape. With these heroes, we are also getting a new super villain that is arguably the biggest and baddest we've seen so far. In the upcoming copy of Empire Magazine, set to hit shelves next week, the cover story focuses on the film's villain, Galactus, who is being portrayed by actor Ralph Ineson, heralded by Julia Garner's Silver Surfer. They will go up against Mr. Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), the Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), the Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach). Galactus is described as 'a humongous, 14-billion-year-old, planet-devouring cosmic vampire,' as director Matt Shakman puts it, and Marvel boss Kevin Feige has long, long wanted to tell. 'The coming of Galactus is one of the greatest comic-book stories ever written,' he told the outlet. For Ineson, getting into the headspace of Galactus was all about going big. 'He's a cosmic force. He's a god, of sorts,' the actor – still beloved by fans of The Office for playing the detestable 'Finchy' – explains. That meant driving through the tunnels of Mont Blanc, 'just imagining that as his windpipe and his trachea,' he says. 'I also went to a lot of tall buildings. We went to a wedding at the top of the Gherkin building in London, and I spent most of the afternoon just staring out, ruminating. I got in trouble with my wife — she was like, 'You've got to say hello to the bride and groom at some point!'' Still, is Galactus really a bad guy? The people of the Fantastic Four's Earth might think so – though really, he's just a big, planet-eating guy, simply doing what a big, planet-eating guy does. For Ineson, he's played worse people. 'I don't think Galactus is evil,' he says. 'But Finchy's a proper cunt.' We only have less than two months to wait before seeing his reign of destruction on the big screen, and I can't wait! The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theatres on July 25, 2025.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Early Reactions to THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Hint at a Lovecraftian, Cosmic Horror MCU Film — GeekTyrant
Marvel Studios just wrapped up some recent test screenings for The Fantastic Four: First Steps , and it sounds like they're taking Marvel's First Family in a cool and interesting new direction, one that leans into eerie, cosmic horror vibes. According to a new report from Murphy's Multiverse, this new take on the Fantastic Four is described as a 'straightforward' comic book movie, but that's not to say it plays things safe. One attendee from an early test screening said the film has a 'cosmic horror angle' that feels very 'Lovecraftian,' especially when it comes to Galactus. Ralph Ineson, known for his commanding voice and presence in films like The Witch and The Green Knight , reportedly steals the show as Galactus. According to the reactions, he's 'terrifying,' with one viewer calling him 'one of the best parts of the movie.' Considering how tricky Galactus can be to adapt, this sounds like Marvel might have finally cracked the code by going all-in on the existential dread he brings with him. But it's not all glowing praise. Some viewers weren't thrilled with how the characters were handled, particularly Reed Richards and Ben Grimm. Feedback from the screening mentions a 'lack of character development,' and there's specific criticism of how Reed's powers are showcased, as well as how The Thing is used in the story. That said, test screenings often reflect a film still in progress, there's time to tighten things up before the July release. But, a retro-futuristic style paired with cosmic horror? I like the sound of that! 'Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel's First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ben Grimm/The Thing—as they face their most daunting challenge yet.' Directed by Matt Shakman ( WandaVision ), the film stars Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing. Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne, also appear in the film in undisclosed roles. Then there's Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, and Michael Giacchino is scoring the film, so expect the soundtrack to match the retro-future vibe. The film marks the start of Phase Six and hits theaters July 25, 2025.
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
We Might Be Waiting Even Longer For That ‘Constantine' Sequel
Plus, Colin Trevorrow heads to Area 51 for new movie. Ralph Ineson teases the scale and aloofness of his Galactus. Joe Locke says he's in the MCU for the long haul. Plus, Wednesday's creative team plays down season 2's horror, and what's coming on the next Rick & Morty. Spoilers get! Untitled Area 51 Movie Deadline reports Colin Trevorrow is attached to direct a currently untitled film 'set in the late 1980s' that follows 'the local Las Vegas TV news journalist who first broke the story of Area 51.' Trevorrow will produce the project through his Metronome banner with the help of Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort. Constantine 2 In conversation with The Direct, Peter Stormare suggested Keanu Reeves is unhappy with the current script draft for Constantine 2. It's a lot of back and forth, because… I think Keanu [Reeves], which I know pretty good, is not so happy with the scripts and usually what comes out of the studios… Because the first one wasn't that successful in the beginning, it became a sleeper and became a cult movie, and now it is one of the biggest cult movies ever. But to do a sequel, the studios want to have, you know, cars flying in the air. They want to have people doing flip-flops and fighting action scenes. It turns into an action movie, and not like going deeper and deeper into the characters. I think he wants to do his character again, Constantine, as grounded as it was in the first one. It took a long time for you to become a cult movie, it really worked, and it will work on the audience again. You don't have to add a lot of action and shootouts. You have other movies. Don't turn it into big Marvel… [Don't turn it] into us flying around in harnesses all the time and shooting each other up. Don't bring in the big guns. Let it be. Fantastic Four: First Steps In conversation with Empire, Ralph Ineson revealed he prepared for his role as Galactus by standing atop 'a lot of tall buildings.' He's a cosmic force. He's a god, of sorts. [I drove through the tunnels of Mont Blanc] 'just imagining that as his windpipe and his trachea. I also went to a lot of tall buildings. We went to a wedding at the top of the Gherkin building in London, and I spent most of the afternoon just staring out, ruminating. I got in trouble with my wife — she was like, 'You've got to say hello to the bride and groom at some point!' Ready or Not: Here I Come During a recent interview with Comic Book, Ready or Not screenwriter Guy Busick stated the upcoming sequel 'isn't even the same genre' as the first. Things that we reference … Radio Silence, the producers, Ryan and myself … over and over again are Aliens and Terminator 2. How do you blow it up in a way that isn't even the same genre, but hits all the notes and has the same DNA? Here I Come is a horror movie with humor, just like the first one. But what's the crazy, bigger world of it? A Bright Future In an ant-infested future specifically tailored to the needs of the elderly, chosen young people are shipped to 'The North' to make their families proud in the trailer for A Bright Future. Agatha All Along Speaking with The Playlist, Joe Locke discussed his forseeable contractually obligated future with Marvel, suggesting Billy Maximoff could be around for a good while yet. Kevin Feige doesn't ring you up, but when I signed my contract, I signed for my whole life. But so you sort of wait for them. You're in limbo to them, which is, there are worse things to be in limbo for. Ms. Marvel Meanwhile, Red Dagger actor Aramis Knight told Screen Rant he believes his time in the MCU is officially over. Referring to a potential second season of Ms. Marvel, Knight answered: I don't think so. I mean it's been a long time now, so I am not really sure. I mean I would love to. I was supposed to make appearances and other things but it didn't end up working out and some logistical stuff and COVID stuff and I think also creative stuff. But I mean that was also an amazing show, but I dunno, I'm still waiting for the call to be honest. Wednesday In conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Wednesday co-creator Miles Millar reiterated the show's more horror-focused second season will still be family friendly. Season 2 definitely has some moments which are more straightforward horror, and we're very aware that the show is watched by everybody in terms of the age groups. So we want to make sure that it's never torture porn, but that there's enough bite to it that it feels that there are real stakes and that people die in this world, and it's scary at moments. And I think that's the great tonal shift that the show makes between comedy and horror. Rick and Morty Finally, Space Beth's plan to assassinate the Gromflomite Queen goes awry in a clip from this Sunday's episode of Rick and Morty.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Office actor wins 'substantial' compensation from Disney after he was injured while fighting an ogre in new TV show
The Office star Ralph Ineson has been handed 'substantial' compensation from Disney after he was injured while fighting an ogre on set. The actor, 54 is perhaps best known for playing office boss David Brent's obnoxious pal Finchy in the UK version of the sitcom. The star has enjoyed a fruitful acting career in the two decades since the mockumentary series, penned by Rick Gervais, but had an unpleasant experience while filming scenes for a Disney TV series sequel to Willow. He sued the company for £150,000 after he sustained permanent shoulder damage while filming the show in Bridgend, south Wales. The screen star was dressed as knight Commander Ballantine while battling a nine-foot ogre named The Scourge when he 'fell awkwardly' after slipping on fake foam gravel, according to his lawyers. It was claimed he caught his foot on some steps and the resulting injuries to his right arm now stop him from taking on 'physical' roles 'involving fighting and horse-riding'. But Ralph has received some good news after winning compensation from Disney for the incident, The Sun reports. The star is thought to have accepted the sum and a source said: 'He is happy the whole thing has been put to bed. 'There is not much doubt he suffered a bad injury.' His lawyer, David White, added: 'The claimant felt the immediate onset of pain. He stoically kept quiet until the end of the shoot before speaking up.' Ralph rose to prominence when he first appeared in The Office as divisive Yorkshireman Chris Finch in 2001. He went on to play Amycus Carrow in the last two Harry Potter movies and Cleftjaw in Game of Thrones. In papers filed with the High Court in London, barrister David said Ralph was hurt while filming at night at The Gales at Dragon Studios in Bridgend. It is claimed he fell because the pressures of filming deadlines meant fake foam gravel was not raked properly and obscured the steps on which he caught his foot. In 2023, it was announced the adventures of Willow Ufgood would not continue on Disney+, with the streaming service cancelling the Willow prequel series. The eight-episode season was set decades after the original 1988 movie and starred Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer and Joanne Whaley. It debuted in late December 2022 and concluded January 2023. The series brought back Warwick, 53, as Willow Ufgood, who led a new group of misfits on a perilous journey.
