Avengers: Infinity War Writers Showcase Deleted Shot of Doctor Strange in Iron Man Armor

Avengers: Infinity War screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely have unveiled a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange clad in Tony Stark’s Iron Man armor. The scene was reportedly shot as an alternative version of the sequence where Iron Man and Spider-Man rescue Strange from the clutches of Thanos minion Ebony Maw. Markus and McFeely revealed the shot during a Watch Party viewing of Avengers: Infinity War for ComicBook.com, musing while there were “other versions” of the rescue, “[s]ome were just too awesome (and long) to keep.” While this costume change ultimately got the chop, Marvel undoubtedly has plenty more memorable Doctor Strange moments up its sleeve in the upcoming sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – which was recently confirmed to have Spider-Man and Evil Dead director Sam Raimi at the helm. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/08/14/what-is-doctor-strange-2s-multiverse-of-madness"] Release date upheaval on account of the global coronavirus pandemic has seen the Doctor Strange sequel shift to March 25, 2022. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo also recently discussed their keenness to bring the dramatic conclusion to the MCU’s Infinity Saga – Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame – back to cinemas for an encore performance (once they’re open again, that is). [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvel-phase-4-official-lineup&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office. You can find him on Twitter sporadically @MrLukeReilly.

Avengers: Endgame’s Russos Would Love to Welcome Fans Back to Theaters with MCU Re-Releases

It's been one year since Avengers: Endgame hit theaters -- back on April 26, 2019 -- and the Russo Brothers, who helmed four massive MCU movies, including Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War, would love nothing more than to bring audiences back to theaters with re-releases of their franchise films. The Russos, who now have an action-packed film on Netflix starring Chris Hemsworth called Extraction (read our Extraction review here), recently appeared on CinemaBlend's ReelBlend podcast and discussed the possibility of re-releasing both Infinity War and Endgame once theater chains start to reopen and accept crowds. "The theatrical experience is a community experience," Joe Russo explained. "Perhaps the most touching moment of our entire careers was a few weeks ago when the lockdown started, and Endgame was trending on social media because everyone was posting videos of opening-night screenings in their theaters with audiences really emotionally connected to the material." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-delayed-movie-due-to-coronavirus-so-far&captions=true"] "For us," he added, "that's really the strength of the theatrical experience is that it combines audiences, and it combines you globally. To have been a part of movies that did that, on that scale with that level of emotional connection from the audience, was really very touching, and will be the highlight of our careers. So, using those films to get people back into the theaters? We would be ecstatic. I mean, any opportunity for people to go back and share in those stories together is one that we would support." Meanwhile, just a few weeks after announcing a massive changeup to their upcoming theatrical release slate, Disney has set new 2022 dates Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. At the same time, Sony Pictures announced new release dates for their forthcoming sequels to Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/23/disney-gallery-star-wars-the-mandalorian-official-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

You Can Now Own the May Queen Dress and Bear Costume from Midsommar and More

Who can pass up a chance to not only contribute to a worthy cause, but also own a piece of cult cinema history? A24, the independent production house that's been creating glorious low-budget content for almost a decade, and most recently found fame with the likes of Moonlight, Room. Midsommar, Uncut Gems, Eighth Grade, and The Lighthouse, is holding an online auction benefiting New York City’s workers and families impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Bidding on these items gives movie fans a chance to own a piece of film history. At A24 Auctions, folks can now bid on notable props and costumes from Ari Aster's Midsommar and Hereditary, Uncut Gems, Jonah Hill's Mid90s, Eighth Grade, Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse, and HBO's Euphoria. Auction proceeds will be donated to one of four charities helping New York City's hardest-hit communities and frontline workers: FDNY Foundation; Food Bank For New York City; NYC Health + Hospitals; and Queens Community House. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=a24-auction-items-midsommar-hereditary-uncut-gems-and-more&captions=true"] Yes, fans have a chance to own the Bear Headdress and May Queen Dress from Midsommar, the Furby from Uncut Gems, the Mermaid Carving from The Lighthouse, and many more cool pieces of A24 movie paraphernalia. You can check the website for the official start dates for each item, though the entire auction ends on May 8, 3pm ET. On the horizon, A24 looks to unleash both chilling horror acquisition Saint Maud and David Lowery's retelling of the Sir Gawain myth, The Green Knight. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/13/the-green-knight-official-teaser-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

New Species of Snake Named After a Harry Potter Wizard

A newly discovered species of green pit vipers has been given a very magical, and very apropos, name by team of researchers from India. In the journal Zoosystematics and Evolution, the research team calls the species, which can be found throughout East and Southeast Asia, Trimeresurus Salazar - after Harry Potter-verse pure-blood wizard Salazar Slytherin. One of the four founders of Hogwarts -- along with Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, and Godric Gryffindor -- Salazar Slytherin was a Parselmouth (he could speak snake) and a Legilimens (mind reader). He was the noble founder of House Slytherin. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-25-best-harry-potter-characters&captions=true"] Trimeresurus Salazar, as one of the 48 species of this genus found in the region, is notable due to the orange-reddish stripe found on the side of the head in males. The researchers use "Salazar's pit viper" as a nickname. [caption id="attachment_234299" align="aligncenter" width="720"]oo_400555-2 Salazar's Pit Viper from Zoosystematics and Evolution.[/caption] Speaking of the Potter-verse, Fantastic Beasts actor Dan Fogler said that the third installment of the prequel series will feature some "epic battle scenes." The production on the third movie however, like every other movie and TV show shoot right now, has been delayed due to the pandemic. This production halt is not Fantastic Beasts 3's first schedule setback. Filming was postponed in 2019 after it was determined additional pre-production for the movie needed. That's when the movie's new release date of November 12, 2021, was announced. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/09/harry-potter-the-open-world-rpg-made-in-minecraft"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Brad Pitt Hosts Second Episode of SNL at Home

SNL's second installment of its "At Home" format brought in Brad Pitt as an unofficial host. The series, which now features its cast performing skits and segments via video while in self-isolation, has started a trend of keeping its host and musical acts a secret until airtime. So while he not announced at the host of the episode, Pitt opened the show as Dr. Anthony Fauci and then later introduced a musical performance by Miley Cyrus (who performed an acoustic cover of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here"). And introducing the musical guest is falls under duties of an SNL host, right? RIGHT? Anyhow, here's Pitt doing his skit as Dr. Fauci and then thanking our brave first responders and health care workers. Last week, Tom Hanks hosted the first SNL at Home. The episode spoofed Tiger King and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Looking for shows to binge during these quaran-tainment times? Here are some IGN-recommented series to take in...

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=what-the-casts-of-star-trek-are-binging&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Here’s When the Cassian Andor Series Takes Place in the Star Wars Timeline

With the news that Genevieve O'Reilly will reprise her role as Senator Mon Mothma for the Disney+ Cassian Andor prequel (and also sequel?) series, marking the fourth time the actress has donned the Rebel Alliance leader robes, also comes the exact placement of the series in the official Star Wars timeline. StarWars.com -- while announcing the casting of O'Reilly, Denise Gough (The Kid Who Would Be King), Kyle Soller (Marrowbone), and the MCU's Stellan Skarsgard -- noted that the series "takes place five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." So that's five years before the suicide mission to steal the Death Star plans in Rogue One and the subsequent Battle of Yavin in Episode I. Diego Luna will be reprising his role as Cassian Andor alongside fellow Rogue One'r Alan Tudyk, who will once again voice the deadpan droid K2-SO. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=rogue-one-17-cool-star-wars-details-revealed-by-the-writers&captions=true"] Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One (and also wrote and and directed reshoots), will write, direct and serve as showrunner for the series, having recently replaced Stephen Schiff. VFX supervisor Neal Scanlan has also hinted the series might re-purpose unused characters/creatures from past Star Wars projects. In more Star Wars TV news, The Mandalorian Season 2 has reportedly cast Rosario Dawson as fan-favourite character Ahsoka Tano. Meanwhile, Disney has hired Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland to helm a new show Deadline describes as "a female-centric series that takes place in a different part of the Star Wars timeline than other projects." Recently, we had Rogue One writers Gary Whitta and Chris Weitz particulate in a WFH Theater. Here are the 17 coolest things we learned about the film. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/20/star-wars-writers-reveal-hidden-secrets-of-rogue-one"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Here’s When the Cassian Andor Series Takes Place in the Star Wars Timeline

With the news that Genevieve O'Reilly will reprise her role as Senator Mon Mothma for the Disney+ Cassian Andor prequel (and also sequel?) series, marking the fourth time the actress has donned the Rebel Alliance leader robes, also comes the exact placement of the series in the official Star Wars timeline. StarWars.com -- while announcing the casting of O'Reilly, Denise Gough (The Kid Who Would Be King), Kyle Soller (Marrowbone), and the MCU's Stellan Skarsgard -- noted that the series "takes place five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." So that's five years before the suicide mission to steal the Death Star plans in Rogue One and the subsequent Battle of Yavin in Episode I. Diego Luna will be reprising his role as Cassian Andor alongside fellow Rogue One'r Alan Tudyk, who will once again voice the deadpan droid K2-SO. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=rogue-one-17-cool-star-wars-details-revealed-by-the-writers&captions=true"] Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One (and also wrote and and directed reshoots), will write, direct and serve as showrunner for the series, having recently replaced Stephen Schiff. VFX supervisor Neal Scanlan has also hinted the series might re-purpose unused characters/creatures from past Star Wars projects. In more Star Wars TV news, The Mandalorian Season 2 has reportedly cast Rosario Dawson as fan-favourite character Ahsoka Tano. Meanwhile, Disney has hired Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland to helm a new show Deadline describes as "a female-centric series that takes place in a different part of the Star Wars timeline than other projects." Recently, we had Rogue One writers Gary Whitta and Chris Weitz particulate in a WFH Theater. Here are the 17 coolest things we learned about the film. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/20/star-wars-writers-reveal-hidden-secrets-of-rogue-one"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Watch a Pre-Fame Quentin Tarantino Play an Elvis Impersonator… on The Golden Girls

Here at IGN we occasionally like to showcase something from geekdom's rich history -- a pop-culture Time Capsule, if you will, that gives us a peek in to the past, perhaps providing a new appreciation for previous projects. If you'd like, please check out the past few Time Capsules: [poilib element="accentDivider"] If you threw a party. Invited everyone you knew. You would see, the biggest gift would be from me. And the card attached would say..."Bad Motherf***er." Every famous face in Hollywood got their start somewhere. George Clooney was handsome. Brad Pitt was good looking. Rihanna was a hitman. Somehow though, they all broke through and made it to the big time. Famously, writer/director Quentin Tarantino worked at a video store. It's where he honed his skills of explaining '70s cinema to people who just wanted to quickly rent Last Boy Scout and leave. A lesser-known Tarantino fact, however, is that he also tried his hand at acting. And one of the few paid gigs he landed during this time was as an extra on an episode of hit sitcom -- and original Inglourious Basterds -- The Golden Girls. Unsurprisingly, given Clarence's Quentin's unabashed love for The King, his Golden role was playing a pompadoured goof amidst a gaggle of Elvis impersonators. Even more unsurprisingly, he's in the back just doing his own damn thing, grooving to a song in his own head. Here's the Oscar-winner explaining his Elvis gig to Jimmy Fallon, and why the success of this one particular wedding episode helped him survive on instant ramen long enough to make Reservoir Dogs. And yes, there is a clip of him as Elvis included (skip directly to 2:48 for that)... So you see, without the mailbox money this job provided him over several years, Tarantino might not have been able to make his first breakthrough film. Or even any other film after that. Yes, without Betty White there's no Jackie Brown. Without this pop faction there's no Pulp Fiction. Without these golden four there's no Hateful Eight. Without Rue McClanahan there's no...um...t-RUE Roma - never mind, I ran out of puns. The long and the short of it is, Tarantino owes St. Olaf a new revival movie house. His attempt at acting (which still continues to this day, one might say) gave him enough bells to stave off Tom Nook's goons, allowing him to focus on Reservoir Dogs. And, no doubt, the opening of that movie was based on the gals' late-night gab sessions over cheesecake. Just with the added problematic "Like a Virgin" explainer and a bonus Steve Buscemi not tipping. tarantino-elvis-gifFor even more context on this unforgettable GG moment, head here. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=quentin-tarantinos-most-notable-abandoned-or-delayed-projects&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.