Maybe it’s all the hype around Avengers: Age of Ultron, opening on May 1, or maybe it’s the holiday we just celebrated last weekend, but we’ve had Easter eggs on the brain at ScreenCrush lately. And of all the Easter eggs in all forms of media, our favorites are the ones in Marvel movies; the callbacks to earlier films, brief teases of future adventures, and references to as-yet unseen characters or concepts from the original Marvel comic books.
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Watch Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’ Second Trailer
Heroes don’t get any bigger with the new trailer for Marvel’s “Ant-Man,” in theaters July 17!
VIDEO – Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron – Global Adventure Featurette
See how the cast and crew traveled the globe to bring you the biggest adventure yet in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” coming to theaters May 1!
SMS Audio™ Announces Marvel™ Headphone Collection
SMS Audio, LLC (www.SMSAudio.com), a premier audio headphone and accessories brand from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announces a strategic collaboration with Marvel to launch an officially licensed co-branded line of on-ear wired SMS Audio headphones. Continuing its focus on the establishment of strategic alliances in 2015, SMS Audio will also support the Marvel relationship with key global marketing initiatives and event support.
The SMS Audio Marvel collection will consist of four models branded with popular characters and will be available for pre-order in June 2015, with full purchase availability in July at SMSAudio.com and participating retailers.
“We’ve always held the belief that growth comes from remaining authentic to our core demographic, while cultivating brand advocates in more niche audiences,” said Brian M. Nohe, president. “Our collaboration with Marvel speaks to that theory, and will bring SMS Audio unmatched brand exposure to a widespread fan base.”
Regal Announces “15 Seconds for 27 Hours” Contest To Win Tickets To The Ultimate Marvel Marathon
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announces the “15 Seconds for 27 Hours” contest to win tickets to The Ultimate Marvel Marathon. In anticipation of the release of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, fans of Regal have 15 seconds to post on Instagram by April 15 why they deserve to attend the marathon. The two lucky winners will enjoy a trip for two to The Ultimate Marvel Marathon of their choice at one of the participating Regal theatres in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Los Angeles or Houston. Additionally, one moviegoer attending the marathon at one of the Regal locations will be the lucky recipient of a pair of tickets to the world premiere of Marvel’s Ant-Man in July.
“What better way to prepare for the Avengers: Age of Ultron than experiencing the 10 preceding Marvel films back-to-back with a packed theatre of super fans,” said Chris Sylvia, director of digital marketing for Regal Entertainment Group. “Even if there is no participating location nearby, through the 15 Seconds for 27 Hours contest, we will fly you and a guest to a participating Regal theatre to experience all the action of The Ultimate Marvel Marathon.”
Why Avengers: Age of Ultron Won’t Feature a Post-Credits Sequence
Sound the alarm: Joss Whedon is killing dreams again! The writer-director of Marvel’s upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron told Entertainment Weekly that the new film, which hits theaters May 1, will not feature a post-credits sequence.
Thanos In Avengers: Age Of Ultron? Here’s The Latest
Thanos has popped up in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe just twice so far – first appearing at the very end of The Avengers, and then finding a voice in Guardians Of The Galaxy – but his presence has loomed large, as fans have been teased and promised further interactions between the monstrous villain and the famous ensemble of superheroes.
Marvel Fans Assemble for THE ULTIMATE MARVEL MARATHON Presented by Nerdist Industries and Brought to You by Cheez-It and Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats
As announced today by Chris Hardwick at the Nerdist Panel at WonderCon Anaheim, Nerdist Industries will present The Ultimate Marvel Marathon, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood brought to you by Cheez-It™ and Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats™. This epic event will showcase all 11 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, culminating with the highly anticipated Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” The ticketed event starts at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20, and ends after the 8:30 p.m. showing on Tuesday, April 21. Chris Hardwick and other Nerdist talent will host the event with help from special guests expected to appear throughout the 29-hour engagement.
Attendees who see all 11 films will receive an exclusive commemorative poster and will be entered in a drawing for two tickets to Marvel’s “Ant-Man” world premiere. All guests will receive a commemorative event credential and will be treated to meals, Cheez-It™ crackers and Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats™, plus other snacks, including popcorn served in a souvenir 130 oz. metal popcorn tub. There will be an out-of-this-world costume contest, plus fun raffles and giveaways between films.
DeNA and Marvel Release Marvel Mighty Heroes, a Real-time Multiplayer Brawler for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android Phones and Tablets
DeNA and Marvel Entertainment today launched Marvel Mighty Heroes, a real-time co-op brawler written by Fred Van Lente, creator of Marvel comics like X-Men Noir, Marvel Zombies 3–5, The Amazing Spider-Man, and The Incredible Hercules. For the first time on mobile devices, up to four players will suit up as iconic Marvel characters to battle evildoers in action-packed gameplay. Players will collect and level-up characters, equip heroic abilities, and team up with friends to rule the multiverse. With the first in-game event starting today, Marvel Mighty Heroes is available as a free download on the Apple App Store℠ for iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and on Google Play™ for Android™ phones and tablets.
In Marvel Mighty Heroes, players must defend the world by assembling a dream team of Marvel Super Heroes including Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man, Captain America, Star-Lord, Hulk, Hawkeye as well as dozens of Super Villains yet to be announced. Each character is equipped with a unique set of powerful, upgradeable abilities along with alternate costumes that grant new powers and allow for a variety of different play styles based around speed, strength, and health.
“Marvel Mighty Heroes starts with old-school Super Hero gameplay from the glory days of playing alongside friends at the arcade and adds a modern twist for mobile devices through intuitive touch controls and global cooperative gameplay,” said Barry Dorf, Vice President of Partnerships and Alliances at DeNA. “Marvel fans of all ages will love the timeless characters and evolving Marvel storylines based on classic plots and new story arcs.”
‘Avengers 2’ Spoilers: 7 Things To Know About Scarlet Witch In ‘Age Of Ultron’
Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff is the newest female in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she might be the most powerful. Introduced in the comics in the 1960s, Scarlet Witch is known as a longtime member of the Avengers. However, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” won’t show her as a hero right away.
