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Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that he ate five meals a day during the filming of Doctor Strange to maintain strength and stamina, not for aesthetic reasons, and expressed concerns about the wastefulness of the industry, despite the physical demands of his role.
Benedict Cumberbatch criticizes Hollywood's wastefulness, highlighting issues like set construction, energy use, and food consumption, despite supporting sustainability efforts on set. He also discussed his intense diet for his role as Doctor Strange and promoted his upcoming film 'The Roses.'
In an exclusive excerpt from 'Doctor Strange: Dimension War,' Stephen Strange finds himself trapped in Baron Mordo's wicked spell, as author James Lovegrove discusses the novel's adaptation of the original comics, capturing the essence of Steve Ditko's artwork in words, and the enduring appeal of the iconic character. The novel, set for release on March 26, 2024, brings to life the origin and earliest adventures of Doctor Strange in a new, cohesive prose narrative, showcasing his evolution from a vain egoist to Earth's defender against magical threats.
Samsung teases new mobile AI capabilities ahead of Galaxy Unpacked and CES, partnering with Marvel Studios' "What If...?" Season 2 for a takeover of Sphere's LED display in Las Vegas featuring Doctor Strange. The campaign hints at the upcoming AI experiences on mobile and promises to empower users in new ways, with more details to be revealed at Galaxy Unpacked on January 17.
Eric Martin, the head writer for season 2 of Loki, revealed that he had to rewrite a significant portion of season 1 after Michael Waldron left to work on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Martin took over as the production writer and co-wrote the finale, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he had to rewrite much of the season to accommodate the new realities. Marvel later offered him the position of head writer for season 2, which he gladly accepted. Fans have praised Martin's writing, but there are debates about whether he should be given the keys to upcoming Avengers movies. Loki season 2 is receiving high praise and is on track to become Marvel Studios' best Disney+ TV series.
Marvel Studios is reportedly planning to adapt elements from the "Time Runs Out" comic event for "Doctor Strange 3." The film will continue where "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" left off, with Clea seeking out Doctor Strange's help to fix the incursion he caused. The story will revolve around a multiversal organization called The Black Priests, of which Clea is a member. The film will explore the decay of the Multiverse caused by incursions and establish Doctor Strange as a common denominator in these events. It will serve as a direct preamble to the upcoming Avengers films.
Elizabeth Olsen, who plays Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, said that doing her own stunts for the franchise was "ridiculous" and "a waste of everyone's time." She joked about looking like Peter Pan while shooting a stunt for the upcoming "Doctor Strange" sequel and suggested they use a stunt double instead. Olsen has played the role in six Marvel movies since 2015, as well as her own Disney+ series, "WandaVision."
Elizabeth Olsen, who plays Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, joked on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" about doing her own stunts for the upcoming "Doctor Strange" sequel. She said she looked "ridiculous" while shooting a stunt and suggested they use a stunt double instead. Olsen added that she didn't do every single stunt in the movie, but thinks it was a waste of everyone's time because a stunt double does it better.
Rachel McAdams revealed that she turned down the opportunity to appear in the first Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, Iron Man, after relocating to Canada to focus on herself and family. She also declined roles in Casino Royale, Mission: Impossible 3, and The Devil Wears Prada. McAdams ultimately became a part of the MCU in 2016 as Christine Palmer in Doctor Strange and reprised the role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. She will next be seen in the film adaptation of Judy Blume's novel, Are You There God? It's Me Margaret.
Despite a lackluster fan reception, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" still made a profit of $284M after all ancillaries. The film posted the biggest global and domestic opening at the box office last year and was one of only five movies to exceed $900M in global ticket sales. Directed by Sam Raimi, the sequel was a hodgepodge of part season finale to Disney+’s WandaVision, part sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange, and part attempt to bring more horror elements to the franchise.