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In a world with serial killers bonded to alien symbiotes, mad scientists that have robotic appendages, and some villains are literally born in Hell, it's an impressive feat one of the Marvel universe's most feared foes is Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin of Crime. Debuting in Amazing Spider-Man #50 and inspired by classic Hollywood actor Sydney Greenstreet, Fisk shifted his focus to the Devil of Hell's Kitchen, trying a number of tactics to bring down Daredevil and demonstrating just how far he's willing to go to take down the Man Without Fear and a host of other heroes who thought crossing him was a good idea.

Wielding an impressive intellect, incredible physical strength, and a drive that has seen heroes' lives crumble in front of them, it stands to reason that when bringing the character to life, the star playing them had to be suitable for the role. Over the years,...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the biggest and most successful franchises, consisting of movies, series, short films, digital series, and literature. Actors including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, and others played a significant role in setting up a solid foundation for the franchise, which started with Iron Man in 2008. The MCU’s Phase Six will begin with The Fantastic Four: First Steps and conclude with Avengers: Secret Wars.

Mark Ruffalo played Bruce Banner/ The Hulk in MCU | Credits: Marvel Studios

The MCU’s multiverse saga, which began with Avengers: Endgame in 2019, went on to inspire other studios to adopt a very similar shared universe. Ardent fans of Marvel Comics are always enthusiastic about new projects, and the actors who have worked in the Marvel movies since their inception have a dedicated and loyal fan base with their popularity unmatched. However,...

Lou Ferrigno will always be best known for playing the title character in the 1977 – 1982 TV series The Incredible Hulk and its TV movie follow-ups, but he has continued working steadily over the decades. He doesn’t have as many cool action movies to his name as he should, but he has a few – and now that we know about it, we have our fingers crossed that the upcoming martial arts thriller Hard Redemption is going to be one of his best.

Deadline broke the news that Hard Redemption, which is directed and produced by Jino Kang and Christine Lam, is in post-production and will be released by Fairway Films Alliance sometime in 2025.

Here’s the film’s quite lengthy and informative synopsis: Bryan, a Korean American teenager who wants out of his ruthless gang the Goblins, setting the stage for gang retribution against him. On his first day of Ged summer school for at-risk students,...

Exclusive: Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk) will feature in the indie flick Hard Redemption.

The film is in post-production and is scheduled for a 2025 release via Fairway Films Alliance.

The directors and producers are Jino Kang and Christine Lam. The film follows Bryan, a Korean American teenager who wants out of his ruthless gang, the Goblins, setting the stage for gang retribution against him. On his first day of Ged summer school for at-risk students, Bryan meets his new teacher, a tough ex-con and ex-gang member named James Park, a middle-aged man on a positive new course in life.

When the Goblin gang invades the school to kill Bryan, they accidentally trigger the school’s prototype preventative protocol measure, the Hard Lockdown Security System, locking everyone – and every door – in the school. The Goblin assassins take hostages, but cannot get to Bryan unless they find a way into his classroom,...

After 16 years on the air, Pawn Stars is taking an indefinite break, marking the end of an era for the long-running reality series.

Lead star Rick Harrison confirmed that the show is no longer under contract with the History Channel, leaving its future uncertain.

“We’re waiting to see when we might resume filming or what will come next on the horizon,” Harrison stated. “Here’s to ‘Pawn Stars 2.0.’”

While the current season is set to conclude in April, there are no plans for additional episodes.

If the franchise continues in any form, it will likely be without Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison, who has been a fixture on the show since its inception.

In a recent interview, he revealed that he has relocated away from the United States.

Corey Harrison moves on from Pawn Stars and the United States

Corey Harrison has made it clear he is not planning a...

To date, 5 Hulks have been seen under the MCU umbrella. Three are green: Bruce Banner’s (Mark Ruffalo) Hulk, Jennifer Walters’ (Tatiana Maslany) She-Hulk, and Skaar (Wil Deusner), seen in the last episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Happy Hogan’s (Jon Favreau) becomes Purple Hulk in the What If...? episode, "What If... Happy Hogan Saved Christmas," (because nothing's more festive than Grimace Hulk), and now President Ross’ (Harrison Ford) Red Hulk. A casual fan who only knows Hulk as green from his Lou Ferrigno days forward might suspect the different colors are a creative choice for aesthetics, but there is precedent. If we go by the comics, there are, in fact, 8 more colors that have yet to appear in the MCU.

The 1990s are often considered the golden age of sitcoms. These shows didn't hesitate to showcase the highs and lows of normal life and managed to make them laugh-out-loud funny. They also prompted the careers of stunning actors, most of whom have gone on to become household names.

Yet, since many of these shows were so successful, a lot of them used a lot of similar themes. Whether it was a unique type of character or a type of running gag, these motifs signify what's so great about these sitcoms. So, even though certain themes might get a bit repetitive, fans still adore them.

Everyone Talks to Their Neighbors The King of Queens

Most people give their neighbors a friendly wave and leave things at that. Yet, in the world of '90s sitcoms, it seems that all of the characters are quite happy to live in each other's pockets.

Revered French auteur Claire Denis is in advanced talks to direct cannibalistic crime drama “The Soap Maker.”

The project, being shopped around at Berlin’s EFM, is an updated remake of Italian director Mauro Bolognini’s 1977 cult movie “Gran Bollito,” which starred Shelley Winters as a serial killer who cooked the bodies of her victims into soap, cake and cookies.

The English-language film is inspired by the true story of Italy’s Leonarda Cianciulli, who in the late 1930s and early ’40s murdered three local women in the central Italian town of Correggio and disposed of their bodies with chemicals — using what was left to make soaps, candles, cookies and cakes that she shared with people in her community.

“The Soap Maker,” which is lead-produced by the Los Angeles- and New York-based Gerry Pass via his Chrome Entertainment shingle, is being packaged by CAA and has been pitched to prospective buyers at the EFM.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has turned plenty of less famous Marvel characters into big-screen icons. From Rocket Raccoon and Scarlet Witch to the Falcon, the Eternals, and even Hawkeye. That trend has continued in the franchise's Disney+ era, with spin-off shows focusing on lesser-known heroes like Moon Knight and She-Hulk. In the latter case, however, previous attempts had been made to adapt the green-skinned heroine for the screen. All ended in roadblocks before Tatiana Maslany finally brought the role to life.

The character of She-Hulk, aka Jennifer Walters, wasn't created until 1979, midway through the famous "Incredible Hulk" TV series starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno. Following that show's conclusion in 1982, a series of TV movies were made to continue the story. The third of those, 1990's "The Death of the Incredible Hulk," nearly included a live-action version of She-Hulk, but those plans never came to fruition.

With those original TV plans scrapped,...

The new film from Spider-Manand Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness director Sam Raimi received an exciting update recently. Per Variety, Raimi’s new horror-thriller Send Help now has an official release date.

Send Help, starring Dylan O’Brien, Rachel McAdams, Dennis Haysbert, and Chris Pang, comes from 20th Century Studios and has a theatrical release date set for Jan. 30, 2026, per Variety. The film will go up against Paramount’s animated Aang: The Last Airbender. Send Help follows the story of a woman, McAdams, who is stranded on a remote island with her boss after a plane crashes. It focuses on their struggle to stay alive.

Related'Like a Wild Animal': Lou Ferrigno Teases His Cannibalistic Pig Farmer Role in New Horror Movie

The former Hulk actor will star in an upcoming horror-thriller movie in a role that's far different from the destructive superhero.

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While actor Lou Ferrigno may be best known for playing the titular Hulk on the CBS TV series The Incredible Hulkfrom 1977 to 1982, he’s now starring as a completely different type of “monster.” Ferrigno spoke with Variety about his role as a lone pig farmer living in the woods in the new horror-thriller movieThe Hermit.

"This guy, he’s kind of possessed. So you see the pain. You see the demons in him,” Ferrigno said. The actor, who was last seen in the 2022 Paramount+ miniseries The Offer, stars in The Hermit as a larger-than-life pig farmer whose mother taught him how to cook humans and turn them into jerky.

The film’s official logline reads: “Dragged on a vacation to the woods, two self-absorbed teens named Lisa (Supergirl’sMalina Weissman) and Eric (Anthony Turpel of That ‘90s Show) venture off trail, stumble across a farm, go in, see animal heads...

Famed bodybuilder and “The Incredible Hulk” star Lou Ferrigno clearly enjoyed playing a murderous, cannibalistic pig farmer in horror film “The Hermit,” marking his first creature role since the CBS TV series in which he played a raging green monster.

“This guy, he’s kind of possessed,” Ferrigno tells Variety. “So you see the pain. You see the demons in him.”

Los Angeles-based sales company Scatena & Rosner Films is at the European Film Market with the completed cut of horror film “The Hermit,” in which Ferrigno plays a gigantic pig farmer whose mother taught him how to cook humans and make them into jerky. Variety has exclusive access to its marketing trailer (watch above).

“The Hermit” is directed by U.S.-based Italian helmer Salvatore Sclafani and produced by Los Angeles- and New York-based Gerry Pass via his Chrome Entertainment shingle in tandem with Sclafani’s First Child Prods.

Before his Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated turn as therapist Jimmy Laird on Apple TV+’s Shrinking, Jason Segel starred in 2009’s I Love You, Man, alongside Paul Rudd. The movie, which boasts a “Certified Fresh” 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, will be available to stream on Peacock starting Feb. 1.

The movie follows Peter Klaven, an L.A. real estate agent who proposes to his girlfriend Zooey, played by Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation), and suddenly realizes he doesn’t have any close friends to fill the role of his best man at his upcoming wedding. After a failed attempt at recruiting Zooey’s best friend’s husband (played by Jon Favreau), Peter meets investor Sydney Fife, played by Segel, at an open house where Peter’s showing Lou Ferrigno’s mansion.

Peter and Sydney become instant friends, bonding over many things, including their love of the band Rush (and slappin’ the bass...

It’s fair to assume that when most people think of Marvel movies, they immediately think of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That certainly stands out as one of the most universally-known aspects of Marvel, with groundbreaking films like The Avengers making up the vast MCU landscape. But, of course, the MCU doesn’t even begin to cover every story in the Marvel Comics repertoire, and Marvel movies existed long before Phase One started.

A long-discussed subject among Marvel fans is the question of which movie was Marvel’s first. It’s perhaps an explainable course of conversation, given Marvel’s history. Marvel Comics wasn’t known by that name for decades before the 1960s when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby entered the picture. The Silver Age of Comics is when Marvel became Marvel, and characters like the X-Men and Spider-Man were born in that period. Since they dominated the comic industry for generations,...

Fans of The Incredible Hulk: The Animated Series may be surprised to discover that the 1990s animated series featured an impressive roster of voice talent, including several famous faces from Hollywood and beyond. The Incredible Hulk: Tas brought a swathe of classic Marvel characters to life as part of Marvel’s animated universe. These were played by actors, many of whom were already household names or rising stars, bringing depth and charisma to the characters they portrayed.

Airing from 1996 to 1997, The Incredible Hulk: The Animated Series followed Bruce Banner’s tragic struggle to control his monstrous alter ego. With its darker tone, the series explored themes of isolation, redemption, and identity, often featuring guest appearances by Marvel superheroes and villains. Alongside its gripping narratives, the show boasted an ensemble of voice actors whose performances elevated the storytelling. Many of these made huge contributions to the very best episodes of The Incredible Hulk: The Animated Series.

The actor who portrayed the original live-action Hulk just gave some sound advice on how the MCU should handle its own Hulk in the future. Hulk is one of Marvel’s most enduring characters, with four actors portraying the Jade Giant (with one more portraying Bruce Banner) across several live-action TV and movie adaptations. Discussions about which live-action Hulk is best are among the most divisive for Marvel fans, but it's safe to say that Mark Ruffalo's Hulk has had plenty of time to make a strong impression as the definitive rendition - but it could be better.

The McU's Bruce Banner is not only the longest-running adaptation in Hulk’s history but one of the longest-running characters in the entire MCU. The Incredible Hulk was released in June 2008, just one month after Tony Stark’s seminal debut in Iron Man. Five years after Tony Stark’s death, however,...

Lou Ferrigno, star of the classic The Incredible Hulk TV series, had some specific pointers for Marvel Studios’ take on the iconic comic character.

"Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry." And indeed, most would not. Pretty much every Marvel fan knows the score by now, when mild-mannered Dr. Bruce Banner loses control, he transforms into the towering, green-skinned, musclebound Hulk.

But the Green Goliath has undergone some sizable changes during his recent tenure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and not everyone has welcomed it.

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The Bruce Banner story that Marvel has forgotten could finally be delivered by the Hulk's true MCU replacement in an unexpected film: Thunderbolts*. As one of three upcoming Marvel movies in 2025, Thunderbolts* is highly anticipated. While The Fantastic Four: First Steps is bringing back Marvel's beloved first family and Captain America: Brave New World is giving Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson his first proper outing as the titular character, the story of Thunderbolts* is perhaps the more intriguing of the three.

The reason for this stems not only from Thunderbolts* cast of characters and how they will interact as a new MCU team but also from the more mysterious elements of the film's set-up. Firstly, there is the ever-puzzling Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and what she truly wants in the MCU. Secondly, there is the intriguing inclusion of Bob in the 2025 Marvel movie. Interestingly, the deeper elements of...

The Hermit is an upcoming horror film starring Lou Ferrigno and there have been a few updates about the movie. Lou Ferrigno is best known for his portrayal of the Incredible Hulk in the original series and, since then, most of his roles in films and TV shows have been riffing on that character. There's been a few notable times he's strayed from his more parody-centric performances, like in 2019's Ring Ring where he plays Mr. Daniel, or in Trauma Center, where he appeared as the recurring character John Six.

For most people, he will always be the Hulk. Lou Ferrigno's version of the Hulk was much scarier than the one most people know thanks to Mark Ruffalo's performance as Bruce Banner and his alter ego in the MCU. It's a wonder no one thought that angry intensity would work well for a horror movie villain. Director Salvatore Sclafani...

Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk became the definitive one for the MCU due to the actor’s incredible performance as Dr. Bruce Banner. The actor replaced Edward Norton after the Fight Club star was found to have meddled too much with the film that Marvel wanted to make in The Incredible Hulk. Starting with The Avengers, Ruffalo has been a franchise regular.

Mark Ruffalo in The Avengers | Credits: Marvel Studios

However, since the 2012 film, the character of Banner, as well as the CGI, has gone down in quality. Many have criticized the comedic treatment of the green rage monster in films like Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Endgame, while the Hulk’s CGI in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Endgame has been considered to be a massive downgrade.

Fans Remember Mark Ruffalo’s Superior Hulk CGI In The Avengers

The Hulk has always been a tough character to crack in live-action.

Given that the character is known for his wild rages and tendency to yell the phrase "Hulk smash!," it's curious that Kenneth Johnson's 1970s TV series "The Incredible Hulk" should be as melancholy as it is. Series protagonist David Banner (Bill Bixby) is depicted as a lonely, tragic figure, hating the fact that he, when enraged, turns into a green monster (played by superstar bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno). Indeed, in the TV show -- unlike the original Marvel comic books -- Dr. Banner first started experimenting with strength-giving radiation after he witnessed his wife die in a car crash. He had heard the stories of certain people summoning great strength in emergencies, and wanted to give himself that strength permanently, using it to fight off the trauma and sadness he always carried around.

Then, once he managed to accidentally give himself Hulk strength, it immediately divided Dr. Banner from the rest of society.

Not all MCU films have done exceptionally well at the box office, but that does not mean that they are bad. Some low-grossing MCU films like Eternals and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania have lessons for Marvel to learn from for future movies. Iron Man may not be a top-grossing MCU film, but it remains one of the franchise's best due to its impact and quality.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has released 34 films since the first Iron Man, and even though some of them did not do amazing numbers at the box office, that does not mean they are bad. With a franchise as big and long-lasting as the MCU, there are bound to be films that connect with audiences on a huge level that others simply cannot. Some of the McU's best movies, like Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home, turned out to be box office giants.

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Bill Bixby was disagnosed with cancer after his third Incredible Hulk movie. Fans mistakenly believe Bixby's illness prevented the fourth Hulk movie, but it was really due to poor ratings. Bixby's health was not the reason for the cancellation, but rather the network's decision not to proceed.

TV Legend: Bill Bixby was going to do another Incredible Hulk TV movie and/or a She-Hulk TV series but he was too sick from cancer to do them.

One of the most common types of legends that I come across is tied in to a very relatable phenomenon that occurs in real life. From an excellent article on the topic at LiveScience, Natalie Wolchover notes:

You might not realize it, but your brain is a code-cracking machine.

For emaxlpe, it desont mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod aepapr, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat...

Doug's love of classic literature is subtly portrayed through hidden details in The King of Queens, such as hiding books at work and expressing interest in joining a book club. Carrie, despite vocalizing her disdain for reality shows, secretly has a guilty pleasure for them, as hinted by various hidden details throughout the series. Lou Ferrigno, who plays himself in the show, is hinted to have a collection of Hulk memorabilia, with subtle references scattered throughout different episodes.

More than 15 years after it ended, there are still questions about Richie's disappearance, what happened to Carrie's sister, and was Leah Remini pregnant during The King of Queens, and luckily, the answers may be revealed by the many hidden details in the show. The King of Queens centers around married couple Doug (Kevin James) and Carrie Heffernan (Remini) who live a quiet life until Carrie's father Arthur (Jerry Stiller) moves into their home,...

Deadpool and Wolverine: Matthew McConaughey's Cameo Makes Up For His Old MCU Dream Role - Main Image

Matthew McConaughey has long been adamant about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but his initial pitch was turned down. Luckily, he got to briefly live his comic book movie dream in Deadpool and Wolverine as one of the Merc with the Mouth's variants.

Content Spoilers: This article contains Major Spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine's cameos, so proceed with caution.

Matthew McConaughey Lobbied to Become Part of the MCU

Deadpool and Wolverine had a full roster of A-list actors and fans might be surprised to find Matthew McConaughey slid between the credits list while waiting for the infamous post-credit scene.

Apart from Blake Lively confirmed to have lent her voice for Lady Deadpool, Matthew McConaughey was listed as Cowboy Deadpool among the number of the Merc's variants.

While the Deadpool threequel serves as...

Tim Blake Nelson lets fans know that his character, The Leader in Captain America: Brave New World, will be brought to life through makeup as opposed to visual effects. Nelson was there at the very beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in their second film, The Incredible Hulk, playing the character of Samuel Sterns, who fans know as one of the Hulk's greatest enemies, The Leader. It has been over sixteen years since The Incredible Hulk teased The Leader, and in 2025, fans will finally get to see this setup pay off.

Nelson was in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con during the Marvel Studios Hall H Presentation, and afterward, he spoke with Comicbook about what fans can expect from The Leader. He spoke about how he begged Marvel Studios for his character to be brought to life through make-up so he could feel it but also, so the other actors could respond to it.

There has been a huge amount of speculation that the Hulk will appear in the McU's upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. While there are several options, I would love to see Lou Ferrigno's version of the Hulk return in Deadpool & Wolverine. Ferrigno has criticized the McU's current version of the Hulk, so he could return to bring back a more brutal and savage iteration of the character.

I want one very different version of the Hulk, who nobody has been talking about, to return in Marvel Studios' upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's debut in the MCU proper is expected to feature a huge number of cameos, bringing back characters from Fox's X-Men franchise and the MCU itself. Theories have been rife regarding who might pop up in the upcoming Phase 5 movie, but one has prevailed more than others, and I, for one, would love...

Nobody would believe that Matthew McConaughey, of all people, would secretly be a huge Hulk fan and even aspire to play the character on screens. But it’s true! While he once turned down a Marvel role, not for Hulk, mind you, but speculatively for a Guardians of the Galaxy baddie.

Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar / Paramount Pictures

Now there’s a chance he could smash into the MCU as a Hulk supervillain in the highly anticipated upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, or in a standalone Hulk flick starring Mark Ruffalo if that ever happens.

How Matthew McConaughey’s Desire to Play Hulk Was Brutally Thwarted by Marvel!

In a surprising revelation on the Happy Sad Confused (via Slash Films) podcast with Josh Horowitz four years back, Matthew McConaughey confessed his lifelong admiration for the 70s TV classic The Incredible Hulk starring Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk. When asked by Horowitz if...

Iron Man was essential to the success of the MCU, setting the stage for future Marvel projects. Robert Downey Jr. had better roles in certain MCU movies, notably Avengers: Endgame, showcasing Tony Stark's evolution. Iron Man made sacrifices along the way, solidifying his place as the ultimate MCU hero.

Iron Man was essential to the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and after Robert Downey Jr. put an end to his time in the role, a look back at all of Tony Stark's MCU appearances reveals the hero had better roles in a few movies than in others. Downey's Iron Man was the first film in the MCU, and its resounding success guaranteed that future Marvel projects would have a chance to exist.

Rdj ended up leading an Iron Man trilogy and serving as one of the leads of four Avengers films, as well as making cameos and supporting...

New fan art imagines Deadpool and the Hulk fighting in the MCU. The Hulk has been heavily rumored to be appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine. Deadpool & Wolverine could include any version of the Hulk, including those played by Mark Ruffalo, Edward Norton, Eric Bana, or Lou Ferrigno.

Following recent speculation, new MCU fan art imagines Ryan Reynolds' Merc with a Mouth going toe-to-toe with the Hulk in Deadpool & Wolverine. It's known that Phase 5's upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine will feature a huge number of cameos, which will likely include returning characters from both the MCU and Fox's X-Men franchise. Given his connections to both Deadpool and Wolverine in Marvel Comics, there are suspicions that Bruce Banner's Hulk could appear in Deadpool & Wolverine, which could set up one of the McU's most-wanted battles.

While many may want to see the Hulk battle Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, adapting Wolverine's first Marvel Comics appearance,...

Rememberable casting choices in Marvel movies have saved forgettable films from fading into obscurity. Actors like Sam Rockwell, Andrew Garfield, and James Spader have elevated somewhat forgettable Marvel movies. Other strong actors in less memorable Marvel films include Florence Pugh, Christian Bale, Emma Stone, and Iman Vellani.

Be it within the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the various other franchises based on Marvel Comics, several forgettable movies have been crafted that have been saved by specific casting choices. While the MCU is often praised for its casting decisions, it remains the case that most projects based on Marvel properties have succeeded in finding great actors to portray iconic superheroes. This is no more evident than in the Marvel movies releasing in 2024, with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool headlining a film as two of the best superhero casting choices in history.

Thankfully, it does not seem as though the...

Many 2000s comedy movies didn't age well, but I LoveYou, Man still holds up. The movie focuses on an unlikely friendship that forms before the main characters' wedding. I Love You, Man is a hilarious movie, but it also takes the friendship between Peter and Sydney seriously. It's one of the few movies that explore healthy platonic relationships between men.

The 2000s are known for many tacky and problematic comedy movies, but one outstanding film escaped this trend. Released in 2009, I Love You, Man is a funny, heartwarming comedy that explores male friendship sensitively and intelligently, ahead of its time. With Paul Rudd and Jason Segel playing the characters of Peter and Sydney, the film follows the comedy duo through various shenanigans. However, I Love You, Man offers more than hilarious scenes and amazing quotable dialogue. It also discusses toxic masculinity, the importance of intimate friendships among men, and healthy romantic relationships.

Prior to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, non-mcu Marvel movies often failed to capture the magic of the comics, leading Marvel to sell the movie rights to other production studios. Despite Disney's purchase of Marvel Entertainment, some film rights still belong to other studios, resulting in separate franchises like X-Men and Spider-Man outside the MCU. Many non-mcu Marvel movies, such as the Hulk and the original Spider-Man adaptations, are stylistically different from the MCU but remain watchable and enjoyable in their own right.

Well before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, live-action movies were adapting Marvel Comics' famous characters. Prior to Marvel Studios' release of Iron Man in 2008, the first official entry into the official MCU timeline, non-mcu Marvel movies had an uneven track record that didn't always manage to capture the magic of the comics. After the commercial and critical failure of Howard the Duck, Marvel faced bankruptcy and chose to...

Marvel has a wide range of shows that are worth rewatching more than once. Marvel's catalog of shows can become more relevant and more impactful on a rewatch. McU's new releases add new layers of significance to certain series.

Many Marvel television series have been released over the years, and some of them have remained more rewatchable than others. Animated series ushered in Marvel television in the 1960s with different iterations of various heroes, including Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four. Live-action series then became huge for the company with the Lou Ferrigno starring Incredible Hulk from 1977 to 1982, which remains one of the most iconic versionf of the Hulk. Other series have followed their paths, even creating shared Marvel universes. Some have become beloved staples, while others have been forgotten.

The MCU timeline has had a strange relationship with television over the years, beginning with a few tangentially related projects on...

Matthew McConaughey rejected a role in the MCU years ago. McConaughey is a fan of the Hulk due to a live-action project. The Maestro Hulk variant could be played by McConaughey in Avengers: Secret Wars, offering him a potential villain role.

Matthew McConaughey might have rejected a role in a major Marvel Cinematic Universe movie years ago; however, there is a Marvel character that he would love to play, and the actor could do it in Avengers: Secret Wars. Several Hollywood stars have joined the MCU over the years, with the cinematic franchise's popularity leading to more talent being interested in a role in one of Marvel's upcoming movies and series with each passing year. Despite the McU's recent woes, the franchise continues to lure in top talent, and McConaughey could be one of the next to join.

Years ago, the actor had the chance to join the MCU but chose not to.

Almost exactly two years have gone by since it was announced that the Incredible Hulk himself, Lou Ferrigno, had signed on to star in the horror film The Hermit, a project that will see him taking on the role of a cannibalistic pig farmer who makes and sells jerky made of human flesh. Now, thanks to Variety, a couple images of Ferrigno’s character have made their way online, and you can check them out in this article!

Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired the worldwide rights to The Hermit, which is currently in post-production, and will be launching distribution sales at the Cannes Film Market.

Described as a “horror film with an undercurrent of quirky irony,” The Hermit was directed and produced by Salvatore Sclafani, who previously directed the 2019 Italian drama A Gifted Man (Il talento) and this year’s Dutch II: Angel’s Revenge, which is a sequel to the 2020 crime thriller Dutch.

Known for his starring role in the original “The Incredible Hulk” TV series back in the 1970s, Lou Ferrigno is next making his way into the horror genre with upcoming film The Hermit.

Variety has shared the first images and details this morning.

In the film from director Salvatore Sclafani, “Dragged on a vacation to the woods, two self-absorbed teens venture off trail, stumble across a farm, go in, see animal heads hanging from the wall and fight for their lives against an unstoppable cannibal pig farmer.”

Malina Weissman (“A Series of Unfortunate Events”) and Anthony Turpel (Bloody Bridget) co-star alongside Lou Ferrigno in The Hermit, which is now in post-production.

Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired worldwide rights to the horror movie.

“We are very excited to have this film and its team in the S&r family,” Scatena & Rosner’s Jordan Rosner said in a statement. “On a personal note,...

Los Angeles-based Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired worldwide rights to horror film “The Hermit,” starring Lou Ferrigno as a cannibalistic pig farmer in his first role playing a creature since CBS TV series “The Incredible Hulk.”

They will be launching sales on the chiller, which is now in post, at the Cannes Marché du Film.

“The Hermit” is directed by U.S.-based Italian helmer Salvatore Sclafani and produced by Los Angeles- and New York-based Gerry Pass via his Chrome Entertainment shingle in tandem with Sclafani’s First Child Prods.

Dragged on a vacation to the woods, two self-absorbed teens named Lisa and Eric, played by Malina Weissman (“A Series of Unfortunate Events”) and Anthony Turpel (“Bloody Bridget”), venture off trail, stumble across a farm, go in, see animal heads hanging from the wall and “fight for their lives against an unstoppable cannibal pig farmer,” the synopsis says.

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When Marvel released The Avengers in 2012, it was viewed as a risky gamble. Although it is now relatively simple for the MCU to release a big movie starring a large cast of A-list actors, the studio set a new precedent with The Avengers. While the MCU has done well at replicating that success, no other studio seems to have come close.

Even with the film’s phenomenal success and intriguing financial flow, it is still surprising that most people are ignorant of certain facts about it. Did you know that Lou Ferrigno—the original Hulk (CBS’ The Incredible Hulk)—shadowed Mark Ruffalo in a crucial but unseen role in Joss Whedon’s 2012 flick?

Mark Ruffalo as Hulk in The Avengers (2012)

Ferrigno brought his unique perspective to the character, teaming up with acclaimed sound editor Christopher Boyes.

Lou Ferrigno Made an Epic Comeback as Hulk’s Voice in The Avengers

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Tim Meadows and Stephanie Beatriz have been cast in key voice roles for the upcoming animated comedy/sci-fi feature film “Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture,” directed by Michael Skolnick (“The Gliksmans”).

Mack Williams of Pig Apple and Michael Bitton of 14th Street Music have also signed on as Animation Director and Composer, respectively.

Beatriz and Meadows join previously announced cast members Andy Richter and Matt Walsh, who will also serve as creative producers, as well as Seth Green, Pamela Adlon, Lou Ferrigno and Clare Grant (“Hanky Panky”).

Andy Richter, Matt Walsh

“Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture” is written and produced by Skolnick, Keegan Cotton, Jordan Lewandowski and Seth Morton.

Set in a 1960s idyllic American town, the film centers on a young boy named Harry, who is convinced that his dad, a chair designer, was abducted by aliens. Determined to prove his theory, Harry runs away from home...

All nine seasons of “The King of Queens” are set to stream on Paramount+ and Pluto TV under a new non-exclusive licensing agreement between Sony Pictures Television and Paramount Global.

This will mark the first time “King of Queens” has been available on Paramount+ and the first time all nine seasons will be available on Pluto TV. The beloved sitcom’s first three seasons have previously been available to stream on the latter service.

“We are thrilled to extend our long-standing relationship with Paramount through this multi-platform agreement for one of the most iconic sitcoms in Spt’s library,” said Flory Bramnick, executive vice president of distribution for Sony Pictures Television. “We’re fortunate to be able to offer our partners highly coveted content across any genre that can be programmed specifically to their unique audience needs, and we’re confident ‘The King of Queens’ will be a strong performer across multiple platforms.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 7

9-1-1 season 7, episode 3 will see the return of season 2 character Tommy Kinard. Tommy's return in 9-1-1 will bring a climactic end to the three-part season 7 premiere. Tommy will be sent out to rescue Tommy and Athena from the sinking ship.

New images from 9-1-1 reveal the return of a character from season 2 of the series. 9-1-1 is a procedural drama about the lives of first responders who react to a melange of crises. 9-1-1 is currently in its seventh season, with episodes airing weekly on Thursdays on ABC.

9-1-1 ran for six seasons on Fox before moving to ABC for season 7.

As per TVLine, new images from 9-1-1 season 7 reveal the return of a character from an earlier season. This character is Tommy Kinard, who is played by Lou Ferrigno. According to the source,...

Thor is taking on the Champion of the Universe, with the Power Stone as the prize. The Champion has bested everyone from Hulk and Juggernaut to the Silver Surfer and Gladiator. Immortal Thor Annual #1 is coming from Marvel Comics July 17.

In a new quest for the Infinity Stones, Thor is about to take on a superstrong villain who makes even the Hulk look puny. While the Champion of the Universe may not be a household name like the Green Goliath and God of Thunder, his past victories are a list of Marvel's strongest characters, and he's laid out everyone from Drax the Destroyer to the Juggernaut to the Hulk himself.

In the upcoming Immortal Thor Annual #1, Thor will seek out the current bearer of the Power Stone, Otherone - aka the Prince of Power. A galactic mercenary who has worked with the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Prince of Power...

The Incredible Hulk animated series has a range of excellent episodes that explore the character effectively. The series continually adds dynamic allies and evil foes to the epic Marvel saga, including many familiar faces for MCU audiences. Many of the best Hulk show episodes explore Banner's connection and conflict with the Hulk.

The Incredible Hulk produced a wealth of fantastic episodes depicting the eponymous Marvel hero, though a handful stand out as the best episodes ever. The Incredible Hulk ran from 1996-1998, producing 21 episodes across 2 seasons. With the X-Men '97 revival posing potential avenues for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its future, revisiting The Incredible Hulk opens up similar narrative options.

Produced as part of Marvel's 1990s animated universe, The Incredible Hulk shares a continuity with X-Men '97. Depicting the beloved Marvel Comics character and his associated allies and enemies, the cartoon proffers a comprehensive overview of the Hulk's comic book lore.

Various actors have played the iconic Hulk in live-action adaptations. Hulk's film rights are split between Disney and Universal Pictures, making the chances of another solo project currently slim despite teases in the MCU. Mark Ruffalo holds the record for playing Hulk the longest in live-action films, bringing charisma and energy to Banner's character.

The Hulk has been a staple of Marvel Comics, movies, and TV shows for decades, with several actors assuming the role of Bruce Banner, a.k.a. the Hulk in live-action over the years. In most instances, scientist Bruce Banner gained his Hulk alter-ego after being exposed to lethal levels of gamma radiation, leading to a transformation from human to monster. The Hulk's fury is often viewed as an ally to other heroes, but the Hulk's short temper also regularly leads to him becoming a much darker and destructive force, though this side of the...

In Old Man Logan, fans meet an older Hulk who has become a terrifying villain. After Hulk and Wolverine tangle, the Green Goliath threatens, "You shouldn't have made me angry, Logan. People **** themselves when I get angry." It's a vulgar take on the catchphrase made iconic by Lou Ferrigno's The Incredible Hulk, but given a dark twist for Marvel's post-apocalypse.

The Hulk's catchphrase is one of the most iconic in superhero media, popularized by Lou Ferrigno's depiction of the Jade Giant in The Incredible Hulk, which ran from 1977 to 1982. When Robert Bruce Banner (David Banner on the show) feels his rage building, he offers his antagonist a fair warning: "Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." Of course, Banner's warning is more literal than his enemies know, as rage activates his latent gamma powers, transforming him into the behemoth known as the Hulk.

However,...

Lou Ferrigno thinks Smart Hulk lacks depth and authenticity. The character's inner conflict makes the Hulk interesting. The rumored World War Hulk movie could bring back an angry Hulk to the MCU.

The original live-action Hulk actor believes it is time to make the Hulk scary again, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be better for it. Edward Norton originated the Bruce Banner seen in the MCU, though the character would really become popular in the shared universe after Mark Ruffalo took over the role in 2012's The Avengers. Since then, Ruffalo has become the longest-running live-action Hulk actor, playing different sides of one of Marvel's most powerful heroes and the scientist Bruce Banner. Despite only having a single solo movie, the McU's Hulk has gone through major changes.

Hulk and Bruce Banner have gone through quite the journey in the MCU since Norton's The Incredible Hulk debuted in...

Marvel movies predate the MCU by decades, and Hulk starred in some TV movies in the 1970s. Lou Ferrigno's portrayal of the Hulk is iconic, with his impact on the character recognized in cameos such as in the 2008 MCU film "The Incredible Hulk." Thor and Hulk's rivalry is a longstanding tradition in Marvel Comics, echoing their competition for strength and dominance on the big screen over the years.

It can be easy to forget that Marvel movies were around decades before the MCU, and one from 36 years ago was mirrored in the first fight between heroes in The Avengers. Marvel movies go back as far as 1944 when Captain America starred in a serial film. After that, Marvel heroes would not appear on the big screen for decades, with renewed output only resuming en masse in the 1970s. It was during this decade that mostly direct-to-tv Marvel films, including Doctor Strange and Spider-Man,...

A Hulk and Daredevil team-up would recreate a 35-year-old made-for-tv movie. Daredevil's history with the Hulk could provide an intriguing storyline, especially given his interactions with Peter Parker. The Trial of the Incredible Hulk saw Matt Murdock defend Bruce in court.

A story told by a 35-year-old Marvel movie could comprise the perfect story for Daredevil's MCU introduction in Daredevil: Born Again to reimagine. After the original series' MCU canonicity was stuck in limbo for several years, Charlie Cox's version of Matt Murdock is confirmed to be joining the MCU in Daredevil: Born Again. Since being confirmed, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the show that will reportedly reintroduce several fan-favorite Daredevil characters like Foggy Nelson, Karen Page, and Punisher, to name a few.

The show will also navigate the Man Without Fear's arrival into the official MCU timeline, and his inevitable interactions with long-established characters.

Mark Ruffalo is the sole Hulk actor yet to include a Lou Ferrigno cameo in any project. Ruffalo's Hulk might not be getting a solo movie in the MCU, so he might not share the screen with Ferrigno. Ferrigno has critiqued McU's portrayal of Hulk for being too CGI-driven and lacking his intended ferocity.

Mark Ruffalo has played the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Hulk for over a decade, but he has become the only Hulk actor to break a 21-year-old Marvel cameo trend. The MCU has brought some of the most popular characters from Marvel Comics to life, though not all of them have had smooth transitions to the big screen. Falling into the latter category is Bruce Banner/Hulk, who, even though he is now best known for Mark Ruffalo’s performance, had a very different start in the MCU.

Bruce Banner’s MCU debut was in The Incredible Hulk,...