Blerd News Corner: 6/28/2021

What the DEVIL?!! A "Strange" "Vision" has been spotted on an updated post credits scene in the WandaVision Finale. It seems that the mysterious and presumably "cloaked figure" is seen amongst the tress floating down towards the direction of the cabin where Wanda is at. Fans have speculated everyone from Mephisto, Marvels version of the Devil. To either Blank or White Vision to Doctoor Strange himself. Showrunner  Jac Schaeffer offered some insight on to what is going on but not as to whom the figure is. Many fans have speculated that the figure is no other than the Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Strange. Considering that the next time we see Wanda and the Doctor will be in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Due for release March 2022. You can currently see (and binge) WandaVIsion on Disney+ and in the meantime check the link below to see if you can spot the difference!

 (467) WandaVision Ending Changed | New Doctor Strange Post Credit Scene | WandaVision New End Credit Scene - YouTube 

Is there a franchise that hasn't taken place in Springfield? In a short  for Disney+. The Good, The Bart and The Loki will air July 7 and will have Tome Hiddleston voicing the character he has made extremely famous on the longest running series on network television. prior to having crossover with the MCU, The Simpsons has crossed over with the Star Wars universe and even introduced the Maggie shorts which has the youngest of the Simpsons children meeting the beloved BB-8 character. The Simpsons: The Good, The Bart and The Loki will air July 7, 2022 on the Disney+ streaming service.

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In what is no surprise to most Star Wars fans, Temuera Morrison has revealed that four of "The Mandorlorian" directors will also direct the spin-off to the series " The Book of Boba Fett" Morrison is quted as saying " We have some great directors coming onboard". Even going as far as giving praise to Jon Favereau (Iron Man film series)  “Jon has come up with some magical formulas,” added Morrison. “I think we’re blessed in the way Favreau has all that Marvel experience, so we know where those storylines go. Let’s see what happens.”  While there hasn't been any talks with Lucasfilms of a season 2 of the spin-off series, Morrison has stated “They’ll probably want to test the waters first, there’s been no talk about it,” THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT drops on the Disney+ streaming service this December.   How excited are you about THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT?

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What If? was a long running and popular series at Marvel where there were infinite possibilities and twist to the characters we know today. For instance, Imagine  Aunt May as a herald of Galactus or What if The Punisher joined S.H.I.E.L.D? Maybe you would like to hear the story how John Jameson became The Amazing Spider-Man instead of Peter Parker? Or what if Wolverine had killed The Hulk? Got your attention? Good!! Marvel and Disney+ will be bringing stories like these to the streaming service and no worries. Some of the MCU's famous counterparts will be back to lend their voicing talents to take you along the ride!! Even a story where T'challa is found by Yondu and he becomes a Ravager instead of Peter Quill. T'challa will be voiced by none other than the late Chadwick Boseman in his final performance. ( get your tissues ready!) What stories are you hoping to see in the upcoming series? What If? will air exclusively on the Disney+ streaming app.  A link to see the trailer of What If? is below:

What If? trailer:

https://youtu.be/x9D0uUKJ5KI

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If the the Marvel/ Disney+ series has taught us anything, it's taught us how one deals with grief, loss and learning to move on (WandaVision), the effects of PTSD, racial issues, immigration, and how much trust to place or not place into the government (The Falcon and The Winter Soldier). Loki is certainly teaching us how to deal with acceptance of ourselves, loving ourselves and most of learning how to change in spite of it all. Tom Hiddleston's performance as the titular character is nothing short of amazing. Why in episode 1 ( Glorious Purpose) we see just how emotional Loki has become when he not only sees his entire timeline play in front of him, but also that despite how cruel  and backstabbing he was to Thor and Odin , they still loved him. Even though he never crossed his mother, she loved him unconditionally and yet, he managed to have her killed by his indirect actions. (heartbreaking to see his face when he seen he was at  fault). Now we fast forward to episode 5 " Journey into Mystery"  which the first of Easter eggs in this series  ( Journey into Mystery issue #85 was the first appearance of Loki wearing his classic suit, expertly worn by Richard E. Grant in this series!!) This episode opens up on the TVA, closes in on the golden elevators which leads to the throne room of the Timekeepers (or robotic versions of them) One thing that I've noticed is the lit up symbol behind the Timekeepers. It looks very similar to a rune that was in WandaVision. The same Rune that doesn't allow a person to use their magic. Could this be something else? The next scene shows The Void where the Lokis are.  Off to the side we see the destroyed Avengers Tower that says "Queng"  instead of Stark or the "A" for Avengers. Prime Loki (Hiddleston) is visibly upset and trying to get answers out of Kid Loki, Classic Loki, Boastful Loki and GatorLoki (yes, you read that right) When Kid Loki produces a golden sword and tells Prime Loki to shut up before they are found and eaten by Alioth. A purple gaseous cloud that eats energy and matter that is in The Void. In the background of this scene, a ship that is very familiar that looks like it crashed. It's the Hydra Parasit ( Red Skull's escape plan from Captain America: the first Avenger.) In the landscape background  we are treated to several Easter eggs. An enlarged YellowJacket helmet  What could be the statue head of The Living Tribunal (referenced in Dr. Strange and was probably pruned due to his being a threat to Kang), The Thanos-Copter! Yes, it was the only way to fly!! The Loki Gang makes their way to their underground bunker, we are treated to a buried Mjolnir and a frog in a bottle dressed as Thor (Throg #364 Thor ) trapped in a jar desperately trying to reach Mjolnir. Once inside the bunker, The Loki gang explain each of their timelines. Looking at the background of their converted game room, we get Kid Loki drinking an Hi-C Ecto Cooler, Discontinued wine and a video game called Polybius. It is a urban legend that was said to cause psychoactive properties to the person that played. (true story). Classic Loki (Grant) reveals that his time line is similar to Prime Loki's only instead of Thanos snapping his neck, Classic Loki created an illusion of himself so real that the The Mad Titan himself couldn't tell the difference. This could possibly allow Classic Loki to return to his timeline and possibly change his outcome. Classic Loki goes on to say that after floating around in space for awhile he found an isolated planet and stayed there for awhile and became lonely. He missed his brother. Once he began to leave the planet to find Thor, the TVA plucked him from his timeline. After coming up with the idea to kill Alioth, the other Lokis laugh at him and he decides to leave. Upon climbing the ladder out of the bunker, he crosse path with President Loki and his band of post-apocolyptic Lokis (four issue series in June 2016-to August 2016). It turns out that Boastful Loki ( DeObia Opare) betrayed the crew with the promise of being "King Loki". Apparently no matter what timeline a Loki is from, they just can't be trusted and it seems Prime Loki has come to the point of figuring that out. Without giving too much more of the episode away. I will say that the show is beautifully written and the score is just as amazing! As stated earlier, this show seems to be a teaching moment for Loki. The past three Marvel shows have been not only character studies, but studies on the human (or Asgardian) psyche. Loki has turned out to be a story of reflection on so many levels and it starts from the first episode. Tune in next week for the final episode of Loki and tune in to the Blerd's Eyeview facebook page and Youtube page on our new night and time. Tuesday, July 20 at 8pm eastern  as we breakdown the entire series of Loki! Until then leave your comments!

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"Anansi Boys" is  a Neil Gaiman is a book spin-off of his "American Gods" novel. While this will not be a spin-off of the Starz adaptation of  "American Gods"  so it's not expected to see Orlando Jones  reprise his role as the character or not. Anansi Boys is about   Charlie Nancy, who learns that his recently deceased father is none other than Anansi. On top of that, he has a brother he never knew about who's entering his life and making it more dangerous.  Orlando Jones portrayed the character of Mr. Nancy for two seasons before being fired ahead of season 3 because American Gods latest showrunner Chic Elgee felt the Mr. Nancy's " Get sh_t done" was the wrong message for Black America. Jones states in a video message to fans  "Don't let these motherf–ers tell you they love Mr. Nancy. They don't,"  He goes into greater detail in a EW interview that can be seen in the link below.

Orlando Jones interview with EW on firing from American Gods::  American Gods' Orlando Jones on firing, behind-the-scenes tension | EW.com

Related Reading: The Complete American Gods (Graphic Novel): Gaiman, Neil, Russell, P. Craig, Hampton, Scott, Russell, P. Craig, Simonson, Walt: 9781506720760: Amazon.com: Books 

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Temuera Morrison made a grand entrance in the Disney+ series "The Mandalorian" during season 2 and fans couldn't be more excited! To top that off Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D alumni and voice actress of Mulan, Ming-na Wen made quite the impression as well as mercenary and assasssin, Fennec Shand. While we have to wait for a third season of "The Mandalorian" fans won't have much longer to wait for another Star Wars installment to the franchise. The Book of Boba Fett will drop this December and will add a much needed addition and story to everyone's favorite bounty hunter. It 

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2021 Started on a somber note (again) with the loss of Icon Cicely Tyson and we thought it would get better. Which it did. We received one of the biggest anticipated films of 2021 since the world opened back up. Spider-Man: No Way Home brought in $1.13 billion dollars within 12 days making it one of Sony Pictures highest   grossing films as well as the third highest grossing film of all time! While the world was celebrating that on December 31, 2021 we lost Golden Girl and all around funny woman Betty White. (Thanks a lot 2021) within two weeks of the legend's 100th birthday. Rolling into 2022 we lost "The Mack" actor Max Julien and cultural icon, actor, activist and humanitarian Sidney Poitier. Rumors have begun swirling about The Flash film rebooting the Justice League franchise. With Michael Keaton reprising his role as the Dark Knight as well as Ben Affleck portraying the role as well for the last time for various reasons. There has been a lot coming down the pipe for 2021. Now that the year is behind us what's next for 2022? Let's find out!!

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