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'Avengers: Infinity War' Selling More Tickets Than Last Seven Marvel Studios Movies Combined

Avengers: Infinity War is selling plenty of tickets, but few probably expected it to put the last seven Marvel movies to shame.

That's exactly what the highly anticipated film is doing though two weeks before its release. Infinity War is clearly outpacing Black Panther by a margin of two to one in Fandango ticket presales and is actually selling more presale tickets than the last seven Marvel Studios projects combined.

That's truly impressive, especially when you consider that those last several films include some notable heavy hitters.

· “Black Panther”
· “Thor: Ragnarok”
· “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
· “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
· “Doctor Strange”
· “Captain America: Civil War”
· “Ant-Man”

The crazy thing is the film has two more weeks to go, and will just continue to pile onto that already impressive number.

"Infinity War” has built up such unprecedented anticipation that it’s pacing to break records, the likes of which we have never seen before for a superhero movie,” says Fandango Managing Editor Erik Davis. “Moviegoers are rushing to guarantee their seats in advance for what is sure to be one of the most talked-about movies of the decade.”

Starting today, Fandango is offering limited edition “Avengers: Infinity War” collectible movie character gift cards here. (See sample images attached.) With every Fandango VIP purchase of “Infinity War” tickets, Fandango is offering a complimentary "Infinity War" poster by popular artist Kaz Oomori from Fandango Fanshop, while supplies last. Fans have the option to choose one of five exclusive posters, featuring Black Panther, Okoye, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Guardians of the Galaxy and many others.

Marvel Studios' Black Panther is now playing in theaters. Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on April 27, 2018. It is followed by Ant-Man and The Wasp on July 6, 2018. Captain Marvel hits theaters on March 8, 2019, while the fourth Avengers movie lands on May 3, 2019. The sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming hits on July 5, 2019, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 lands in 2020.

Joe and Anthony Russo Explain Captain America's Journey From 'Winter Solider' to 'Avengers: Infinity War'

The Avengers have changed a great deal over the course of these first 10 years, but few have changed as much as Captain America.

From the battlefields of World War II to fighting an alien conqueror, Captain America has just about seen it all during his surreal life, and the character as a whole reflects that. That was one of the most important tasks for Joe and Anthony Russo when they took over his character in Winter Solider, and the response from fans solidified their vision (via TelegraphIndia).

"Yes, that was a revelation for us, to be honest with you, because we didn’t know going into Winter Soldier," Anthony said. "We knew why we wanted to make the movie. We knew what we loved about the character. We knew where we wanted to take it and what we wanted to do with that movie. But we didn’t know how anybody else in the world would respond. So, having the movie received like that was a validation for Joe and me that we should just stick with our instincts and our passion for the material and run with that. And hopefully, that’s what’s going to translate to audiences."

The Russos admit that Cap wasn't their favorite character coming in, but they saw it as a challenge to deconstruct him and rebuild him in a more compelling way.

"We have a history of cross-pollinating genres, and we like deconstruction," Joe said. "Arrested Development dabbles in deconstruction. Community is a show about deconstruction. And those were the kind of books that we loved growing up. Captain America, we’ve said this before, was not one of our favorite characters. We found him a little flat and a little square, so we wanted to dimensionalize him by sending him on this journey that you’ll see continues in Avengers: Infinity War, where he goes from the most patriotic character to an insurgent. In a lot of ways, it represents how it is that we feel about the world and our own growth and our own principles. So it’s been a very personal journey for us."

Now Captain Americafinds himself without his trademark shield or his traditional role in the Avengers, but he's no less the hero he's always been.

Marvel Studios' Black Panther is now playing in theaters. Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on April 27, 2018. It is followed by Ant-Man and The Wasp on July 6, 2018. Captain Marvel hits theaters on March 8, 2019, while the fourth Avengers movie lands on May 3, 2019. The sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming hits on July 5, 2019, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 lands in 2020.

'Avengers: Infinity War': Sebastian Stan Happy to Have His Knife Back

When the Winter Soldier debuted in the second Captain America film, he was often seen twisting, twirling, and spinning a knife to a deadly degree. The character's next appearance in Captain America: Civil War saw the character on the run and on the defensive, forcing him to cast aside the deadly accessory. Star Sebastian Stan is one of many people who are excited to see the character's knife play return in Avengers: Infinity War.

"For me, it's a treat, because I love the stuff I got to do on The Winter Soldier and Civil War. I love the stunt team, they're incredible, so talented," Stan shared with HeyUGuys. "To work with them again was extremely special for me. Anytime I get to revisit that, I feel like it's epic. I got my knife back this time around so that was kind of nice. They allowed me to have a knife again."

In addition to Bucky reuniting with his knife, the new film also marks a reunion between Bucky and Captain America. According to Stan, the reunion came quite naturally for both him and co-star Chris Evans.

"It went by fast," Stan said of the moment during ComicBook.com's set visit. "It felt pretty natural. We weren't milking the moment or anything. It is what it is. I think the urgency of the circumstance that we find ourselves in kind of makes things go a little bit quicker."

Infinity War is set to bring together heroes from all corners of the universe, offering Bucky some unlikely allies. While reuniting with Steve Rogers was natural, not all interactions happened as organically. Meeting Rocket from the Guardians of the Galaxy, for example, offered Bucky a surreal experience.

"As usual I question my own stability, mentally and wonder whether or not I should have just stayed asleep," Stan joked of his character meeting Rocket. "Things clearly did not get better.

"I'm sure it's going to be challenging for sure because there's so many different tones to these films and that all of these characters carry," Stan continued. "So I think it'll be interesting to see how tonally everybody fits into the same world."

Audiences can see all of these reunions when Avengers: Infinity War lands in theaters on April 27th.

Black Panther is in theaters now. Other upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movies include Ant-Man and the Wasp on July 6th, Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019, the fourth Avengers movie on May 3, 2019, the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming on July 5, 2019, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2020.

Do you think Bucky will be an even more powerful character in Infinity War? Let us know in the comments below!

Sebastian Stan Wants To Be In A Black Widow Movie

Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters in only a few weeks, which promises to be the biggest collision of superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet. While some fans may be focused on the upcoming adventure, some of the series' stars are already focusing on the future, wondering what heroes could potentially get their own solo outing. As rumors about a solo Black Widow film emerge, Sebastian Stan confirms he would "absolutely" be interested in joining the spy on her covert activities.

"They have a very nice history in my opinion. It's very intricate," Stan shared with BadTaste. "He was a teacher to her [in the comics]. It's all set during a specific, interesting time. The Cold War. It's all very ... spy, thrillerish, noirish story ... it would be very interesting to explore that on film. I would love if they do that. You know, I hope. Maybe they will."

Many theories have emerged about Scarlett Johansson's character finally getting her own movie, with no solid details hinting at when the film would take place. With the upcoming Captain Marvel being set during the '90s, some rumors posit that a Black Widow film would depict her early induction into the spy world.

Were Stan's character to be featured in a Black Widow film, he knows how much interaction the two characters would have, something he says is only somewhat teased in Avengers: Infinity War.

"Yeah, there is. It's so much ... I think that [there is] a scene between Black Widow and the Winter Soldier," Stan said of the characters' interactions in the film. "There are other pressing issues to deal with. But it's nice to have that there. It's a great opportunity that one day we might explore. It depends on how they feel."

As for whether Stan is ready to explore that relationship with Black Widow, the actor confessed, "Yeah, absolutely! Of course! I mean, anytime I'm ready."

Johansson herself has also expressed interest in starring in a solo Black Widow movie, but the film is currently nothing more than a concept that has yet to be confirmed.

You can see Black Widow and Winter Soldier in Avengers: Infinity War on April 27th.

Black Panther is in theaters now. Other upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movies include Ant-Man and the Wasp on July 6th, Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019, the fourth Avengers movie on May 3, 2019, the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming on July 5, 2019, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2020.

Do you think Winter Soldier should be featured in a Black Widow movie? Let us know in the comments below!

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(Bucky est hors concours et de toute façon, il est indissociable de Steve  )

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'Black Panther' Post-Credits Scene With Winter Soldier Was Cut Down

Audiences were surprised when Black Panther ended with a post-credits scene featured Bucky Barnes, formerly the Winter Soldier, seemingly cured of his HYDRA conditioning and enjoying some downtime in Wakanda.

That short scene was originally much longer in one of the edits of the film, with a lot of Bucky's interactions with Shuri being cut out from the final version. Sebastian Stan revealed the changes while speaking at a panel in Wizard World Portland, showing a more inquisitive Bucky.

"There was something really actually funny about that scene. It's definitely better the way it is now, I think. But that scene was at least 8 more minutes long than what we saw. And it was like a more inquisitive Bucky. He was kind of really going, 'What are they calling me?' And [Shuri] was telling him a little about it, and they have more of an interaction. And then he walked over and started hanging out with elders and playing with the kids, but you don't see that."

It would have been awesome to see Bucky playing with children, though the Marvel post-credits scenes tend to work better in brevity. Perhaps they will add it into

The scene does feature another major development for the character, heralding a name change to the White Wolf. Stan recently spoke at a press event for Avengers: Infinity War, revealing how he was shocked at his new superhero identity.

"Now, talking about comic books and merging them with the MCU, I want to go back and revisit the Black Panther comics because of the White Wolf situation," Stan said. "And that's a whole different line, so I didn't even see that really going that way and understanding what that could be. But it's really clever the way they do it, if you think about it. I look at that and go, 'Of course. That makes sense, that feels well.' I don't know how they think about it."

Stan will make his full-fledged debut as the White Wolf in Avengers: Infinity War, helping the warriors of Wakanda take on Thanos and the Black Order as they attempt to invade Black Panther's homeland.

Avengers: Infinity War will premiere in movie theaters on April 27th.

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Avengers: Infinity War - Russos Say Avengers 4 Finishes The Story Started In Winter Soldier

Avengers: Infinity War has a rather large story to tell, but it isn't going to ignore the more personal threads for each character.

Avengers 4 will be Joe and Anthony Russo's fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, first taking the reigns for Captain America: Winter Soldier and then subsequently Captain America: Civil War and now Infinity War. According to Joe Russo, fans will definitely see a conclusion to that long-running story of Captain America in Infinity War.

"For us, this was the challenge of telling the story but also completing the personal journey that we started as storytellers in Winter Soldier," Joe Russo said. "So the story that began in Winter Soldier and that ends in Avengers 4 is a, there's a very personal arc there for us. I think you'll understand our point of view as filmmakers and who we are as people when you watch all four of those movies together."

Winter Soldier took some chances, but luckily it all paid off, and it confirmed for The Russos they should just trust their instincts with the character.

"Yes, that was a revelation for us, to be honest with you, because we didn’t know going into Winter Soldier," Anthony said. "We knew why we wanted to make the movie. We knew what we loved about the character. We knew where we wanted to take it and what we wanted to do with that movie. But we didn’t know how anybody else in the world would respond. So, having the movie received like that was a validation for Joe and me that we should just stick with our instincts and our passion for the material and run with that. And hopefully, that’s what’s going to translate to audiences."

The Captain America movies have been one of Marvel's strongest series as a result, and fans are getting a little nervous that this could be the character's last adventure on the big screen. If it is though, it's a stellar legacy he's leaving behind, and The Russos are a bit part of why.

Marvel Studios' Black Panther is now playing in theaters. Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on April 27, 2018. It is followed by Ant-Man and The Wasp on July 6, 2018. Captain Marvel hits theaters on March 8, 2019, while the fourth Avengers movie lands on May 3, 2019. The sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming hits on July 5, 2019, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 lands in 2020.

'Avengers: Infinity War' Director Shocked to Hear About Censorship of the Film

With less than two weeks to go before Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters, anticipation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe film is at an all-time high especially for fans in Indonesia who will get to see the film two days ahead of the rest of the world. However, there are reports that the film will also be censored for Indonesian audiences and director Joe Russo is surprised to hear it.

During a recent press conference for Infinity War (via CNA Lifestyle), Russo was asked about the censorship situation and the co-director admitted that he was shocked that it was happening at all.

"This is a, I can't image what seven minutes they would want to cut out of the movie," Russo said. "It's the first we're hearing of it so we're a little taken aback, but yes, of course as an artist you don't want anybody censoring anything or taking anything out of the film. This is a PG-13 movie, it's not like it's some radical piece of content so I'm a little shocked."

The seven minutes he is referring to comes from a report by Kompas.com that the run time for Avengers: Infinity War as shown in Indonesian theaters will clock in at 149 minutes instead of the official 156-minute duration. The report quoted information from Indonesia's Film Censorship Institute (LSF) and its chairman Ahmad Yani Basuki who explained that he had signed off on the censorship of the film specifically because its classification -- 13 years and older -- has rigid content requirements when it comes to violence and that Marvel films often contain violence.

The chairman also explained that he didn't know what would be revised in the film beyond the total amount of time.

In the grand scheme of things, seven minutes isn't a huge amount of time. It makes up less than five percent of Infinity War's total run time and may not be cut all from one scene but spread across the film. However, from an artistic and storytelling standpoint, seven minutes is a vast amount of time -- especially if the censored time is all part of one scene. With all of the time, effort, and work that went in to making Infinity War, it's understandable that Russo would be troubled that anything would be trimmed out.

And the seven-minute censorship of Infinity War sounds like it will be markedly different than the censorship Black Panther experienced for Indian audiences earlier this year. In that film, the word "Hanuman" was censored by having it removed from the subtitles and the audio drop out briefly during a scene between T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) and M'Baku (Winston Duke). The overall content of the film remained intact with just the word -- which is the name of a popular Hindu deity -- being muted for cultural reasons.

However, despite being surprised that Indonesian authorities were trimming content from the film, Russo still had a sense of humor. He had a thought about what might end up being removed from the film, placing the blame at the feet of one of the movie's biggest stars.

"Is this a Robert Downey thing?" Russo joked.

Whatever was cut out of Avengers: Infinity War, Indonesian audiences will get to see the film in just a few weeks. Indonesia is one of a few countries that will debut the film on April 25 ahead of the regular worldwide release date of April 27.

'Avengers: Infinity War': Robert Downey Jr. Announces Science Bros. Is Over

It's a sad day for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. The Science Bros are no more.

At least that's what Robert Downey Jr. told fans at Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Red Carpet Fan Event in Singapore. The Iron Man actor was asked by director Joe Russo what it was like to work with Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch and, well, his answer said it all.

"You know what, I hate to say it, I'm sorry Mark Ruffalo," Downey Jr. said. "The Science Bros thing is over. It's now about me and the 'batch."

For those who may not be familiar, the Science Bros refers to the fan-favorite friendship and bond between Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/Hulk and Downey Jr's Tony Stark/Iron Man. The term comes from Marvel fan fiction and refers to the fact that the two are, well, science guys. Downey Jr. has also taken the nickname and used it on social media as well, often tagging posts and photos with the designation. Ruffalo himself has also gotten into the act as last summer he shared a photo of Downey Jr. kissing his cheek with the hashtag '#ScienceBrosBeforeSeaLions'. Now that Downey Jr. has worked with Cumberbatch, though, it seems that the bromance is over.

As we've seen in teasers and other footage for the upcoming Infinity War, Iron Man and Doctor Strange appear to partner up in the fight against Thanos. It's a relationship that doesn't appear to start off on the best foot with the pair clashing, but Downey Jr. explained during a press conference that the two move on from that to work together.

"I mean I should have known this just by watching it, but by being a big fan of the Doctor Strange standalone, too, if you think about it logically if you want to, superhero movies, Strange is the guy who actually can, if he has the wherewithal to do it, he's the one who can run through all the outcomes and actually figure out what the most likely scenario is going to be," Downey Jr. said. "And I think once Tony recognizes that that's something that even though he thinks it might be within his control ultimately there's a spiritual solution and if someone has the ability to have that kind of intuition, he can only stay at odds with them for so long."

Of course, even if Tony and Doctor Strange are working together that doesn't mean Bruce Banner will be completely absent in Infinity War. We've seen him with Tony and Strange in trailers. Maybe there's still a chance for Science Bros yet?

Marvel Studios' Black Panther is now playing in theaters. Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on April 27, 2018. It is followed by Ant-Man and The Wasp on July 6, 2018. Captain Marvel hits theaters on March 8, 2019, while the fourth Avengers movie lands on May 3, 2019. The sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming hits on July 5, 2019, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 lands in 2020.

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'Avengers: Infinity War’ Launches Overseas With $39 Million

"Avengers: Infinity War” is already off to a heroic start, opening internationally with $39 million in 21 markets.

The Marvel adventure saw the strongest debut in Australia, where it earned $6.7 million. In Korea, “Infinity War” had the top opening day of all time with $6.5 million. It made $3.9 million in France, and another $3.9 million in Italy. Other top territories include Philippines ($2.7 million), Thailand ($1.8 million), Indonesia ($1.8 million), and “Taiwan ($1.8 million). The rollout continues this weekend in other key markets including Germany, U.K., and Brazil.

“Infinity War” bows in North American on Friday in over 4,470 theaters. It’s currently eyeing a launch of $225 million to $245 million, with a possibility of even crossing the $250 million mark. If numbers reach the end of that range, “Infinity War” could have one of the biggest domestic debuts of all time.

The film picks up two years after the events of “Captain America: Civil War” with the Avengers teaming up with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop the evil Thanos from inter-galactic dominance. The heroic ensemble cast includes Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Chris Evans’ Captain America, Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow, Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther, Chris Pratt’s Star Lord, Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk.

Joe and Anthony Russo directed from a script by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. “Infinity War,” the sequel to 2012’s “The Avengers” and 2015’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” is the 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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