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Star Wars: A New Hope 1977

Star Wars: A New Hope is a 1977 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 20th Century-Fox. It is the first film in the Star Wars film series and fourth chronological chapter of the "Skywalker Saga". Set "a long time ago" in a fictional universe where the galaxy is ruled by the tyrannical Galactic Empire, the story focuses on a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance, who aim to destroy the Empire's newest weapon, the Death Star. Luke Skywalker becomes caught in the conflict while learning the ways of a metaphysical power known as "the Force" from Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. The cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew. Star Wars was released in a limited number of theaters in the United States on May 25, 1977 and quickly became a blockbuster hit, leading to it being expanded to a much wider release. The film opened to critical acclaim for its acting, direction, story, musical score, action sequences, sound, editing, screenplay, costume design, and production values, but particularly for its groundbreaking visual effects.

Avengers: Civil War Part I 2018

Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, it is the sequel to The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), and the 19th film in the MCU. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, the film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Paul Bettany, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Tom Holland, Letitia Wright, Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Finn Jones, Jon Bernthal, Elodie Yung, Taylor Johnson, Oscar Isaac, Daniel Brühl, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Harrison Ford, Samuel Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Emily VanCamp, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Henry Simmons and John Hannah. In Avengers Civil War, disagreement over international oversight of the Avengers and the Defenders fractures the team into two opposing factions—one led by Steve Rogers and the other by Tony Stark. Avengers: Civil War released in the United States on April 27, 2018, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. The film received praise for Ford's performance, visual effects, action sequences, and emotional weight.

Iron Fist Season 3 2018

The Third and final season of the American streaming television series Iron Fist, which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, follows Danny Rand / Iron Fist, a martial arts expert with the ability to call upon the power of the Iron Fist as he travels with another Martial artist and prepares to fight the Mandarin. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The season was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, with Raven Metzner serving as showrunner. Finn Jones stars as Rand, who protects New York following the events of The Defenders. Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup, and Sacha Dhawan also return from the first season to star and are joined by Simu Liu as Shang-Chi alongside Awkwafina, Meng'er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, Benedict Wong, Yuen Wah, Michelle Yeoh, Ben Kingsley, and Tony Leung. The season was released on March 7, 2018, and consists of ten episodes. The season received positive reviews from critics whom praised the choreography of the action sequences, exploration and representation of Asian culture, Cretton's direction, and the performances from the cast, particularly those of Jones, Henwicks, Liu and Leung.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 2018

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a 2018 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Shuri / Black Panther. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to Black Panther (2018) and the 20th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole, the film stars Letitia Wright as Shuri / Black Panther, alongside Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Florence Kasumba, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Martin Freeman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Angela Bassett. In the film, the leaders of Wakanda fight to protect their nation in the wake of King T'Challa's death. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiered at the El Capitan Theatre and the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on February 26, 2018, and was released in the United States on November 11, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $1.1 Billion worldwide, becoming the Third highest-grossing film of 2018.

Luke Cage Season 3 2017

The third and final season of the American streaming television series Luke Cage, which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, sees Cage about to have the match of his life and his worth of being Harlem's defender. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The season was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, with Cheo Hodari Coker serving as showrunner. Mike Colter stars as Cage, alongside returning principal cast members Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, and Alfre Woodard. They are joined by Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Glenn Morshower, Laura Haddock, Isabela Moner, Jerrod Carmichael and Santiago Cabrera. The season premiered in New York City on November 6, 2017, with the full season of thirteen episodes released on November 17 on Netflix, and received mixed to positive reviews, with Colter's performance, action sequences and improvements to its source material from the previous films gaining praise, but criticism towards its pacing and amount of violence.

Thor Ragnarok 2017

Thor: Ragnarok is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Thor, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Thor (2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013), and is the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and the writing team of Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, and stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor alongside Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, and Anthony Hopkins. In Thor: Ragnarok, Thor must escape the alien planet Sakaar in time to save Asgard from Hela (Blanchett) and the impending Ragnarök. Thor: Ragnarok premiered in Los Angeles on October 10, 2017, and was released in the United States on November 3, 2017, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. The film received praise for its acting and Waititi's direction, as well as the action sequences, visual effects, musical score, and humor, with many critics considering it to be the best installment of the Thor franchise.

The Defenders Season 2 2017

Season 2 of the American Superhero miniseries the Defenders that shows the group reunite to fight the mind controller Kilgrave. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and acknowledges the continuity of the franchise's films. The miniseries is a crossover event and the culmination for four previously released interconnected series from Marvel and Netflix. It was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, Nine and a Half Fingers, Inc., and Goddard Textiles, with Ramirez serving as showrunner. The series stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Finn Jones, Elodie Yung, Taylor Johnson, Oscar Isaac, Jon Bernthal, Eka Darville, Elden Henson, Jessica Henwick, Simone Missick, Ramón Rodríguez, Rachael Taylor, Deborah Ann Woll, Rosario Dawson, Scott Glenn, May Calamawy, Karim El Hakim, F. Murray Abraham, Ethan Hawke, Ann Akinjirin, David Ganly, Khalid Abdalla, Gaspard Ulliel, Antonia Salib, Fernanda Andrade, Rey Lucas, Sofia Danu, Saba Mubarak, Ethan Hawke and David Tennant. Season 2 premiered it's full 15 episodes on Netflix on September 27th 2017 and received Positive reviews for it's new characters, The introduction of Moon Knight, The performances, Kilgrave, Score and it was considered an improvement of season 1.

The Spider-Man Part II 2017

The Spider-Man Part II is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man, co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is the 16th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Matt Reeves, from a screenplay by the writing teams of Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, Watts and Christopher Ford, and Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Tom Holland stars alongside Michael Keaton, Jake Gyllenhaal, Timothee Chalamet, Chloë Grace Mortez, Katherine McNamara, Zendaya, Donald Glover, Jacob Batalon, Angourie Rice, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Bokeem Woodbine, Tyne Daly and Maggie Gyllenhaal. In the film, Peter Parker tries to balance high school life with being Spider-Man while facing the Vulture and Mysterio. The Spider-Man Part II premiered in Hollywood on June 28, 2017, and was released in the United States on July 7, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. Part II grossed over $880 million worldwide, becoming the second-most-successful Spider-Man film and the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2017. It received praise for the much darker tone, its focus on Parker's high school life, and the performances, particularly of Holland, Rice, Keaton and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Jessica Jones Season 3 2017

The third and final season of the American streaming television series Jessica Jones, which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, follows Jones as she teams up with her mother's killer Trish Walker to take down a highly intelligent psychopath until a devastating loss reveals conflicting ideals that pits them against each other. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The season is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios and Tall Girls Productions, with Melissa Rosenberg and Scott Reynolds serving as showrunners. Krysten Ritter stars as Jones alongside Rachael Taylor as Walker, with Eka Darville and Carrie-Anne Moss also returning from previous seasons, as well as J. R. Ramirez, Mike Colter, and David Tennant in guest roles. They are joined by Benjamin Walker, Sarita Choudhury, Jeremy Bobb, and Tiffany Mack. The season was released on June 14, 2019, and consists of 13 episodes. The season was the most critical acclaimed finale out the MCU shows.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol2 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and the 15th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Written and directed by James Gunn, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sylvester Stallone, and Kurt Russell. In the film, the Guardians travel throughout the cosmos as they help Peter Quill learn more about his mysterious parentage. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 premiered in Tokyo on April 10, 2017, and was released in the United States on May 5, 2017, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. It grossed more than $863 million worldwide, making it the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2017, while also outgrossing its predecessor. The film received praise for its visuals, direction, soundtrack, humor, and performances, though some critics deemed it inferior to the original.

The Punisher Season 2 2017

The second and season of the American streaming television series The Punisher, which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, revolves around Frank Castle saving a girl from being murdered, forcing him to decide if he should embrace his life as the Punisher. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The season was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios and Bohemian Risk Productions, with Steven Lightfoot serving as showrunner. Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle, with principal cast members Amber Rose Revah, and Jason R. Moore returning from the first season. They are joined by Josh Stewart, Floriana Lima, and Giorgia Whigham. Former series regular Deborah Ann Woll returns in a guest capacity. The 13-episode season was released on January 18, 2017. The season received mixed reviews.

Doctor Strange 2016

Doctor Strange is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Scott Derrickson from a screenplay he wrote with Jon Spaihts and C. Robert Cargill, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as neurosurgeon Stephen Strange along with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt, Scott Adkins, Mads Mikkelsen, and Tilda Swinton. In the film, Strange learns the mystic arts after a career-ending car crash. Doctor Strange had its world premiere in Hong Kong on October 13, 2016, and was released in the United States on November 4, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. The film grossed over $677 million worldwide and was met with praise for its cast, visual effects, and musical score.

Daredevil Season 3 2016

The third and final season of the American streaming television series Daredevil, which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, follows Matt Murdock / Daredevil, a blind lawyer-by-day who fights crime at night. When Wilson Fisk is released from prison, Murdock must decide between hiding from the world or embracing his life as a hero vigilante. The season is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. It was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, with Erik Oleson serving as showrunner and series creator Drew Goddard acting as a consultant. Charlie Cox stars as Murdock, and Vincent D'Onofrio portrays Fisk, with Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Elodie Yung and Stephen Rider also returning from previous seasons; Joanne Whalley, Jay Ali, and Wilson Bethel join them. Former series regular Ayelet Zurer also returns in a guest role. The 13-episode season was released on October 19, 2018. The season received positive reviews as it was praised for its Storyline, Cinematography, Score, Performances of Cox and D'Onofrio and it's satisfying conclusion.

Iron Fist Season 2 2016

The second and final season of the American streaming television series Iron Fist, which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, follows Danny Rand / Iron Fist, a martial arts expert with the ability to call upon the power of the Iron Fist. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The season was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, with Raven Metzner serving as showrunner. Finn Jones stars as Rand, who protects New York following the events of The Defenders. Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup, and Sacha Dhawan also return from the first season to star and are joined by Simone Missick The season was released on September 7, 2016, and consists of ten episodes. The season received mixed reviews from critics but was considered a major improvement over the previous season.

Luke Cage Season 2 2016

The second season of the American streaming television series Luke Cage, which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, sees Cage become a hero and celebrity in Harlem after clearing his name, only to face a new threat. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The season was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, with Cheo Hodari Coker serving as showrunner. Mike Colter stars as Cage, alongside returning principal cast members Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, and Alfre Woodard. They are joined by Gabrielle Dennis and Mustafa Shakir, with Jessica Henwick, Finn Jones, and Stephen Rider reprising their roles from other Marvel/Netflix series; Rosario Dawson also returns in a guest role. Reg E. Cathey has a recurring role as Cage's father in one of his last performances, and the season is dedicated to his memory. The season premiered on June 21, 2016, before all 13 episodes were released on Netflix on June 22. It was widely praised as better than the first season, particularly for its narrative and cast—Woodard's performance especially—though there was again some criticism for its pacing.

Captain America: Modern Warfare 2016

Captain America: Modern Warfare is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney. It is the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and stars Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Hailee Steinfeld, Samuel Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Emily VanCamp, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, Adrianne Palicki, Henry Simmons, Barry Sloane, Elliot Knight, Liam Hemsworth, Claudia Doumit, Wyatt Russell, Erin Kellyman, Danny Ramirez, Adepero Oduye, Paul Walker, Alan Rickman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In Captain America: Modern Warfare, A few months after the Sokovia incident, Terrorist group called the Flag Smashers are waging war everywhere and it's up to the New Avengers to stop The Flag Smashers, Hawkeye's distant brother and The mysterious Dreykov. Captain America: Modern Warfare held its world premiere in Los Angeles on April 12, 2016, and was released in the United States on May 6, as the first film in Phase Three of the MCU. The film received positive reviews, including praise for the performances (particularly Evans, Johansson, Stan, Pugh, Walker and Rickman), Schachner's Score, Messages, action sequences, and themes.

Jessica Jones Season 2 2016

The second season of the American streaming television series Jessica Jones, which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, follows Jones as she takes on a new case after the events surrounding her encounter with Kilgrave. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The season was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios and Tall Girls Productions, with Melissa Rosenberg serving as showrunner. Krysten Ritter stars as Jones, with Rachael Taylor, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Eka Darville also returning from the first season, as well as Wil Traval and David Tennant in guest roles. They are joined by J. R. Ramirez, Terry Chen, Leah Gibson, and Janet McTeer. The season was released on March 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, who once again praised Ritter's performance and the series' female focus but felt the season suffered from pacing issues and a lack of a compelling villain after Tennant's Kilgrave from the first season.

The Spider-Man 2015

The Spider-Man is a 2015 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man and sharing the title of the character's longest-running comic book series. It is the sixth theatrical Spider-Man film produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Entertainment, serving as a reboot of the series following Sam Raimi's 2002–2007 Spider-Man trilogy, and The Amazing Spider-Man Trilogy. The film was directed by Matt Reeves and written by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent and Steve Kloves from a story by Vanderbilt, and stars Tom Holland, Timothee Chalamet, Chloë Grace Mortez, Katherine McNamara, Angourie Rice, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Matthew McConaughey and Mark Hamill. In the film, after Parker is bitten by a genetically altered spider, he gains newfound, spider-like powers and ventures out to save the city from the machinations of the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus. The film premiered on June 30, 2015, in Tokyo, and was released in the United States on July 3, nearly ten years after the release of Spider-Man 3, in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D formats. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised Holland's performance as Spider-Man, the chemistry between Rice and Holland, the visual effects, and musical score, however criticism was directed towards some of the plot elements and Darker Tone.

Avengers Age Of Ultron 2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron is a 2015 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to The Avengers (2012) and the 11th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro, the film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Edward Norton, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Chadwick Boseman, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Paul Bettany, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, Adrianne Palicki, Henry Simmons, Luke Mitchell, John Hannah, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Linda Cardellini, Stellan Skarsgård, James Spader, Jeff Bridges, Mickey Rourke, Tim Blake Nelson, Robert Redford, Ray Winston, Mallory Jansen, Sam Rockwell and Samuel L. Jackson. In the film, the Avengers fight both the Cabal and Ultron, an artificial intelligence created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner who plans to bring about world peace by causing human extinction. Avengers: Age of Ultron premiered in Los Angeles on April 13, 2015, and was released in the United States on May 1, 2015, as part of Phase Two of the MCU. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.

The Defenders 2015

The Defenders is an American television miniseries created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez for the streaming service Netflix, based on the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, who form the eponymous superhero team. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and acknowledges the continuity of the franchise's films. The miniseries is a crossover event and the culmination for four previously released interconnected series from Marvel and Netflix. It was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, Nine and a Half Fingers, Inc., and Goddard Textiles, with Ramirez serving as showrunner. The series stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Finn Jones, Jon Bernthal, Eka Darville, Elden Henson, Jessica Henwick, Simone Missick, Ramón Rodríguez, Rachael Taylor, Deborah Ann Woll, Élodie Yung, Rosario Dawson, and Scott Glenn, all also returning from previous series, as well as Ben Barnes as the Main Antagonist Jigsaw. The Defenders premiered in New York on July 31, 2017, with all eight episodes released on Netflix on August 18. Critics were mostly positive about the crossover, highlighting the dynamics between the different Defenders as well as Barne's performance, but were generally disappointed with the overall story, pacing, and the use of the Hand as villains.