Marvel announces 'Captain Marvel: Dark Past,' a five-issue limited series exploring Carol Danvers' hidden memories from her time as Ms. Marvel, revealing a dark family secret that challenges her legacy, written by Paul Jenkins with art by Lucas Werneck, set to release in April 2025.
Kenneth Mitchell, a Canadian actor known for his roles in "Star Trek: Discovery" and "Captain Marvel," has passed away at the age of 49 after living with ALS for more than five years. He played Klingon characters on "Star Trek: Discovery" and portrayed the father of the superhero, Carol Danvers, in "Captain Marvel." Mitchell, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2018, focused on spending time with his family and continued acting despite his illness. He is survived by his wife, actress Susan May Pratt, their children, and other family members.
Actor Kenneth Mitchell, known for his roles in "Star Trek: Discovery" and "Captain Marvel," has passed away at the age of 49 after a five-year battle with ALS. Mitchell, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2018, is survived by his wife and two children. His family described him as a kind and passionate individual who faced his challenges with grace and commitment. Mitchell's family has requested that any gifts be directed towards ALS research or in support of his children.
Kenneth Mitchell, known for his roles in "Star Trek: Discovery" and "Captain Marvel," has passed away at the age of 49 after battling ALS for five and a half years. Despite his illness, Mitchell remained grateful for life and was remembered as a "hope seeker" and "dream believer." He leaves behind his wife, Susan, and their two children.
Kenneth Mitchell, known for his roles in "Star Trek: Discovery" and "Captain Marvel," has passed away at the age of 49 after a 5 ½-year battle with ALS. The "Star Trek" universe and his family paid tribute to him, remembering him as a proud father and a source of inspiration. Mitchell's family has requested that any gifts be directed toward ALS research, and Mitchell himself expressed a wish to be buried under the roots of a tree.
Kenneth Mitchell, known for his roles in Star Trek: Discovery, Captain Marvel, and Jericho, has passed away at 49 due to complications from ALS. Mitchell, who portrayed multiple characters in Star Trek: Discovery, including Klingons Kol and Kol-Sha, had been battling ALS for five and a half years. His family announced his passing on social media, remembering him as a beloved father, husband, and friend. Mitchell is survived by his wife, children, and extended family.
Kenneth Mitchell, known for his roles in Star Trek: Discovery, Jericho, and Captain Marvel, has passed away at the age of 49 due to complications from ALS. Mitchell, who publicly announced his ALS diagnosis in 2020, played multiple characters in Star Trek: Discovery and voiced characters in Star Trek: Lower Decks. He is survived by his wife, children, and extended family, and his family has requested that any gifts be directed toward ALS research or his children.
Brie Larson, who plays Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealed the less glamorous side of being a flying superhero, describing it as an "eternal wedgie." Larson explained that while flying may seem cool, it involves being suspended on wires in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. Despite the challenges, Larson acknowledged that it's all part of her job and expressed excitement for her character's new superhero sequel, The Marvels.
"The Marvels," the sequel to "Captain Marvel," made $6.6 million in Thursday previews at the box office, significantly lower than its predecessor's $20.7 million. The film is projected to have an opening weekend of $60-65 million, falling below other recent Marvel movies. With a production cost of $220 million, the film's success is uncertain. "The Marvels" features Brie Larson reprising her role as Captain Marvel, alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani, and introduces new villain Dar-Benn.
The final trailer for "The Marvels" reveals that Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson, will make a surprising appearance and potentially have a longer conversation with Captain Marvel. The film will see Carol Danvers team up with Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan to fight against the Kree revolutionary Dar-Benn, who poses a significant threat to the universe. The trailer hints at a potential incursion between two universes and showcases the opportunity for strong female representation and the possibility of the A-Force, an all-female super-group, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "The Marvels" is set to release on November 10.
"The Marvels," the upcoming film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, requires some background knowledge from previous movies and Disney Plus shows. The movie follows the journey of Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) as she teams up with Monica Rambeau (Photon) and Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) to fight against the villainous Dar-Benn. The film also explores the concept of the multiverse, introducing characters from different universes. To fully understand the movie, it is recommended to watch "Captain Marvel," "WandaVision," "Ms. Marvel," and "Secret Invasion," with additional viewing of "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame" for context. Other films like "Spider-Man: Far From Home," "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," and "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" provide additional Easter eggs and insights into the Marvel universe.
The final trailer for "The Marvels" confirms the return of Valkyrie from Asgard, who will offer advice to Captain Marvel. The movie, which features Captain Marvel, Ms Marvel, and Monica Rambeau teaming up against the villainous Dar-Benn, will also see Nick Fury aiding the trio. Director Nia DaCosta defended the film's shorter runtime of 105 minutes, stating that it was always part of her plan. "The Marvels" is set to be released in cinemas on November 10.
Greta Gerwig's film Barbie has made history by becoming the highest-grossing female-directed movie in both the domestic and worldwide box office. Barbie surpassed Frozen II domestically and Captain Marvel worldwide, earning $492.6 million domestically and $1.113 billion worldwide. It is now aiming to surpass Frozen II's worldwide gross of $1.43 billion to become the top-grossing movie directed by a woman.
Marvel's Secret Invasion introduces a number of new revelations about the current state of Earth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the presence of Skrulls who can perfectly disguise themselves as humans. The end of Captain Marvel, where Nick Fury and Carol Danvers plan to find a new home for the Skrulls, is not the triumphant victory it seemed to be, as some Skrulls are still on Earth and have become disaffected and radicalized against Fury. Secret Invasion has an opportunity to explore the repercussions of Fury's actions over the past 15 years and break the recent trend of MCU fatigue by letting its stories breathe and grow as they connect to other stories.
Samuel L. Jackson defends his friend and Captain Marvel co-star Brie Larson against online harassment from "incel dudes who hate strong women." Larson has been outspoken about feminism in the entertainment industry and has faced sexist attacks from certain types of Marvel fans. Jackson, who has been playing the MCU character of Nick Fury since 2008, supports Larson and her feminist views.