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The 10 Year X-Men Plan – 10MinMarvel S3E120

Peder — Mon, 12 May 2025 14:30:03 +0000

Last week we talked about Kevin Feige’s interview where he said he had a 10 year plan for the X-Men. So this week on the podcast Greg and I, Peder, are trying to figure out what they could look like. We ask some questions around it, like who is the first big threat and when do you do the first team-up movie. And we dive into Secret Wars and Doomsday and if that impacts the X-Men plan with what is happening in those films?

Plus we have news and rumors. Including several rumors around Spider-Man Brand New Day and news about a casting who might tie into another Spider character.

Catch Up on Videos

Thunderbolts* Post Credit Scenes

No More Marvel Homework?

Changes to Disney+ Shows for Marvel?

Fantastic Four: First Steps Trading Cards

Marvel Finding Their X-Men Director?

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Comments or Questions: Who Should the First X-Men Villain Be?

As we talked through our plans for the X-Men we tossed out some big villains. Who should be the first main X-Men villain in that Thanos style of villain?

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Agatha All Along Episode 5 – The Teen Revealed

Peder — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:22:47 +0000

It’s an interesting episode of Agatha All Along. While there are elements that we liked there are some that we questioned as well. So let’s dive into some of the theories and questions that we had surrounding this episode. Especially since there is a huge reveal that happens for The Teen. What does that tell us about where Agatha All Along is going?

Plus we have rumors again. This time with a possible Beyonder casting, Denzel Washington as Dormammu and a Moon Knight season 2. Plus New York City Comic Con is coming up this week and D23 Brasil is happening at the start of November. Do we expect anything from them?

Catch up on the 10 Minute Marvel Agatha All Along Videos

The Teen Confirmed

Why Did Agatha Go Down the Witches’ Road?

Where Does Agatha All Along Go From Here?

Whose Trial Was It?

Did The Trial Really Happen?

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Comments or Questions: Favorite Agatha All Along Episode 5 Moment?

What part of the episode did you like the most? And what are the biggest questions that you have from the episode? What do you think the next trial will be in Agatha All Along?

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Agatha All Along Preview and Questions – 10MinMarvel S3E86

Peder — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:26:19 +0000

It was Agatha All Along and the show is coming out on Disney+ in just over a week. What do we know about the show? They are hitting the ground running with their press for it, so let’s talk about the exciting things they are mentioning and what it could mean. A lot to talk about surrounding a mysterious character mention during episode 3 and who exactly Joe Locke’s character is going to be. Plus news and rumors around shows in development, Doomsday, and a new special presentation?

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Comments or Questions: Agatha All Along Excitement?

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Professor X and Mutant Saga Rumors – 10MinMarvel S3E85

Peder — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:30:28 +0000

It’s a lighter week for us as we dive into some news and rumors. As a holiday episode we knew we weren’t going to be able to cover as much. But there are some interesting rumors out there worth checking out. Join us as we dive into those and see which ones we like and which ones are more of a miss. Do the Marvel rumors around the Mutant Saga, Agatha All Along, or who Marvel is interested in for Professor X interest us?

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Comments or Questions: Professor X Casting?

Is Bryan Cranston your top choice for Professor X? Is he even on the list? Vote in our poll over on YouTube 10 Minute Marvel and let us know. You can find that poll here. Or go to our channel and click on the community tab.

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Marvel D23 Announcements – 10MinMarvel S3E82

Peder — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:35:30 +0000

We’ve gone from Marvel announcements at Comic Con to two weeks later D23 happening. What did Marvel save back for this event? We’re talking about the footage that came out, the new trailer, and the talk of the animated shows. Join us for all of that and a few rumors on this weeks #10MinMarvel podcast.

Watch the new Agatha All Along trailer below and let us know your thoughts.

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Comments or Questions: Did you Like Marvel at D23

Which announcement or trailer was the most interesting. Is there one that they didn’t release yet that you wish that they had released?

Plus, have you seen Deadpool and Wolverine? It is one of the biggest opening weekends ever, so a ton of people saw it. What stood out to you, what might you have wanted more from Deadpool and Wolverine?

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10 Minute Marvel S3E55: Movies and Shows for Marvel’s Multiverse Saga

Peder — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:40:25 +0000

Marvel has room on their slate for more movies and Disney+ shows to round out the multiverse saga. Even with things slowing down, in 2026 and 2027 there is the possibility for a few more movies. And in 2025 and onward time to get in more shows. So Greg and I, Peder, spent some time coming up with movies and shows that we’d love to see get slotted in and how they might work.

Plus there is news as always. New casting rumors and announcements for Daredevil Born Again. Deadpool getting it’s first teaser during the Super Bowl. A return of a big bad guy to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Which one is the most interesting to you?

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Comments or Questions: What Show or Movies would you Want On The Marvel Timeline?

Which of our ideas for a Marvel show or movie do you like best? I’m not saying that any of them are likely, probably Doctor Strange 3 is the most likely, but let us know. And do you think we missed one that would make a lot of sense for the MCU?

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Percy Jackson – 2 Episodes of Mythological Fun?

Peder — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:20:49 +0000

Yesterday, technically the day before, Percy Jackson came out on Disney+. Well, the first two episodes of Percy Jackson did, and that of course begs the question if it’s good or not. At least with what we’ve seen thus far. Obviously, two episodes in isn’t that far in. But it can at least answer the question, is this a series that you should even consider starting?

Quick Intro to Percy Jackson

It’s a good spot to start, what do you need to know getting into Percy Jackson. It’s a story of a boy who is in between two worlds. His mother is a human and his father, whoever that might be, is a god. As his powers start to manifest his human life is turned on it’s head. Monsters come after him and strange visions occur that make him feel separate. Until he finds out the truth of who he is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHb7au6Gmls&ab_channel=DisneyPlus

Initial Impressions

I’m impressed by this show and the storytelling thus far. I won’t say “thus far” all the time, as it is only two episodes in. But the show is off to a great start. The acting is good, the storytelling, like I said, is very good. I think that this will surprise a lot of people.

I know that the original movie around the books was not considered good. That isn’t something something that should worry people if they are thinking about jumping into this show. What is on Disney+ thus far is a lot more fun than that sounded. And while I need to read the books still, my wife who has, says this is much closer to that.

What Hasn’t Worked?

But that isn’t to say that this is a perfect show. I think that it’s very good and I’ll go into a lot of those details down below. A few times I think that the CGI hasn’t been quite where I want it to be. Now, that is very limited. Percy Jackson is a show with a lot of money put into it, and you can tell very quickly that the CGI is going to be solid. Once or twice I feel like I wanted it to shine more. That is a small amount when you think about some Disney+ shows recently which are rougher.

What Works?

But that is it for negative for me, I think that a lot more works than doesn’t work. And a lot of that starts with the actor they got to play Percy. It is very hard to get kid actors who do an amazing job. Walter Scobell is fun to watch in the role and provides the emotion that you want to see. And supporting characters also work really well. Like most pilots, it isn’t perfect at the start, but the actors feel like they grow into their roles even across two episodes.

I also like how this doesn’t try to be something that it’s not. This is not a YA show, this is not a show that is mainly focused on having an adult audience. This is an adventure show for middle grade readers or people who grew up loving the series. Now, that is not to say that Percy Jackson is too dumb of childish. It just means that the show is going to paced in a particular way where it moves quickly. And that a lot of the dialog that you might expect from fantasy show targeted at adults isn’t there. It is more about showing, which is good and works very well.

Speaking of that, the final thing is that I think Percy Jackson really does evoke that sense of adventure. It jumps into the story and doesn’t really stop. There are some moments of humor to it, and some where there is depth. But so much of it just feels like an adventure. If you want more than that, there are plenty of big heavy fantasy shows with dialog or fantasy comedies. But Percy Jackson is not trying to be the next Game of Thrones, nor is it extending itself out like The Hobbit did.

Who Is Percy Jackson For?

First off, I think it’s simple to say, this is for middle grade readers and those who have read Percy Jackson. But I don’t think that is where it stops. This is a show for people who want to have a light fun adventure in the middle of the winter. Percy Jackson is going to deliver that in spades as I keep on driving home.

On the flip side, I don’t know how this has happened, but a lot of reviews seem to be disappointed in that it’s a show that is like that books. If you want the next big epic fantasy series to go along with Game of Thrones and House of Dragons, I don’t know what to tell you. Percy Jackson is not going to be for you. Or if you want something with more character development and depth, probably, again, not the ideal one for you. It is what it is and that’s a good thing. If it tries to be everything for everyone, it would fail.

Final Thoughts

I’m excited to watch more. Percy Jackson definitely caught my attention watching the first two episodes. I think there is room for continued growth and improvement of the show. But for the most part, it is a show that hit the mark for me. And something like a little bit less than idea CGI is not going to bother me.

I also want to know where the story is going. Yes, I expect it to be a simple story and I expect to enjoy that story. Percy Jackson is comfort food, the story is familiar, but it still tastes good. And around winter and around the holidays when things aren’t always the most relaxing, it is nice to sit back and enjoy something like Percy Jackson.

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Disney Lorcana – A Good Trading Card Game?

Peder — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:25:32 +0000

Let me start out by saying, this is a first impression of the trading card game Disney Lorcana. This is not, nor is it meant to be, a full review of the game because right now, I don’t own enough of the product to give you a review of the game. Disney Lorcana is out, but it’s barely out, and that might be a good spot to start talking about the game, after you know how it plays.

How To Play Disney Lorcana

Disney Lorcana is a multiplayer, though probably mainly two player, card game. In it you are trying to get to 20 lore before your opponent does. The first player to twenty lore wins the game, it’s as simple as that.

On your turn you do a few different things. Firstly, you draw a card and get the option to ink a card. This is to take a card from your hand with the cost circled on it, and put it face down in your inkwell. These ink cards then are turned and used to play out the other cards in your hand. And finally you can challenge your opponent or go questing for lore.

When you challenge your opponent in Lorcana, they each deal each other damage based off of their strength and can knock the other out if it matches or exceeds their willpower (defense). If they don’t, the damage persists on them until someone challenges them again. You only challenge if the opponents character quested or challenged last round. You also quest in the game. That uses a separate stat. You use that to move up on the lore track.

On your opponents turn you watch what they do and repeat the process. There is not reaction system that is used. It is just the first to twenty lore who wins.

Initial Rollout

So, I think the important part to talk about is the initial rollout of the game which we are in the midst of. Right now the game is out and it’s out to local game stores. The downside is that the amount of product released is low. So low that booster boxes are being sold either by stores or online at twice the value.

The nice thing is when you local game store isn’t marked up it isn’t a bad. And often stores use limits on how much you buy to keep the prices down. The issue is that speculatory buyers pick up product and then sell it on eBay or other locations are a much higher.

This is making the game hard to find and hard for those who want to be able to play the game to actually be able to play the game. All the product is gone from stores, and now it is a matter of waiting for the general retail release which will sell fast.

The Game Play

The game play is a lot of fun. But my experience is that I got starter decks. And the starter decks for Lorcana are not without their flaws. It is mainly a lot of common cards in the decks and it is not built for combinations to be pulled off. It is meant to be basic to give you an idea of how to play. For that reason, it is hard to give it a full review.

But what I like about the game is the simplicity of it all. I worry about my turn and less about your turn. I spend the ink I want and don’t need to spend any on your turn. It makes the game simpler which makes it accessible.

And the game play is very fast. I got through two games during a lunch at work, maybe twenty minutes per game. So if you want a game in that trading card space that is easy and fast to play, Lorcana is very good for that.

Image Source: Ravensburger

What I Want to See More Of

Better Distribution

Firstly, I want to see more cards. September 1st it is getting a wider release and I hope to grab some cards. But if not, they’ll continue stocking cards at that point. This rollout plan while solid for the local game stores to get people in and sell cards, has created a weird scarcity and early collectability issue with the game.

Deck Construction

I also want to deck build. That is an element of the game that I think sounds interesting. It is simple in that you take any of the two colors and put them together. And you decide the ratio of cards. So you play with a sixty card deck and as long as you have a card of a color, you can build it with two colors. Each color seems to, but isn’t super well defined, in what they do better than other colors.

For me, this is very interesting because the starter decks, like I said, aren’t great. And I think it’ll raise my experience with the game to a higher level because it is more interactive in what you do. I don’t mean between players, I mean between the cards that you have.

Is It Played?

This one seems pretty obvious, but how does it grow? Is Lorcana a game that will be played? Right now it is a concern for me if it is a game that will be played. I am happy to see that local game stores are having events. I want to know how many people attend those events or not.

Lorcana is a collectable card game right now more than an actual game. This is not due to Lorcana not being a fun game, it is due to the rollout of it and it being Disney. It is bought more by collectors than it is people who want to play, at least that is my feeling. And if it is not played, it’ll stop being collectable and stop being a game.

Final Thoughts on Lorcana

Lorcana is, like I said, a fun game. I think it has the potential to be a better game as more comes out. But Ravensburger is smart with how they have put out the game in terms of complexity. Disney is a very accessible theme. And that means that as a game it should be one that anyone can play. And I think Lorcana is that, once it is available that is.

Right now I give Lorcana a 7 out of 10, a C+ to B- range in my normal grading system. It is a fun game, but it doesn’t standout to me. I think it could work into a B+ range with better decks. And I like deck construction in my TCG’s so, that is an element I want to play around with. I really think it is going to be a better game for me because of that.

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10 Minute Marvel S3E23: Getting Into Marvel Comics

Peder — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:46:20 +0000

It’s a slow news week and a week where we didn’t have a chance to get out and see Across the Spider-verse. But we have a topic that is one we haven’t covered before. Comics, how do they work for Marvel. And if you want to get into Marvel comics, what do you need to know to get started? It’s a big topic, but hopefully we give you enough to at least get going.

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Comments or Questions around Marvel Comics

Are you a comic reader? Which is the way that you prefer to read them? I personally use Marvel Unlimited, but there’s an element of going into a comics store weekly to get the newest issues that I miss. So do you still go that way or read digitally as well?

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10 Minute Marvel S2E56: Who Is America Chavez?

Peder — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:12:27 +0000

With Doctor Strange in the Mutliverse of Madness not that far away, I think it is time to start looking at some characters who are going to be showing up. And one of them with an big debut in the new trailer is America Chavez. Who is she, what are her powers, and what is her backstory in the comics. I dive into that backstory and why she is going to be showing up in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Plus quickly talk about the Netflix shows coming to Disney+.

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