Marvel
Coverage of Marvel in the Nexus archive.
- 'The Dark Knight' warned us about mass surveillance. In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' it's a punchline.
The use of illegal facial recognition technology by Spider-Man in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has ignited a debate about surveillance culture. Critics noted that, unlike "The Dark Knight," which presented such technology as a serious ethical dilemma and subsequently destroyed it, the new movie treats mass monitoring casually through a quip. This shift has drawn criticism from fans and political scientists alike.
- Disney, TikTok partner for content creation sharing deal
Disney and TikTok have formed a partnership for content creation sharing. The deal will enable content creators on TikTok to make videos utilizing characters from major franchises including Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars.
- A Spider-Man Ad Beamed Directly to Your Car
BMW's infotainment system in post-2020 models displays a persistent Spider-Man: Brand New Day ad through a partnership with Marvel, which drivers can initiate but not fully remove. The ad, part of a broader marketing collaboration, has drawn criticism from users who find it intrusive and unnecessary.
- Disney and TikTok are teaming up to bring fan-made videos to Disney+
Disney and TikTok have partnered to allow creators to use Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars assets in short-form videos that will stream on both platforms. The collaboration aims to feature fan-made content on Disney+ and TikTok.
- You can't escape ads for the new Spider-Man movie — even in your BMW
BMW is displaying promotional ads for the new 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' movie in its vehicles as part of a collaboration with Marvel. The ad includes a banner, full-screen animation, and ambient lighting changes, appearing in around 70 markets until August 10. Some online critics called the marketing tactic 'disappointing' and 'cheapens BMW.'
- Mass shakeup for Marvel comic giant after nearly 100 years in NYC
Marvel, a comic company relocating after nearly 100 years in New York City, plans to start employee and family orientation sessions for the transition. The relocation is expected to be completed by July 2027.
- An hour-long PlayStation State of Play is set for June 2
A PlayStation State of Play is scheduled for June 2 and will last for an hour, featuring a new look at Marvel's Wolverine. The event will provide a fresh peek at the upcoming game. The State of Play will be an important update for fans of the Marvel and PlayStation series.
- Everyone’s trying to beat the market… I built something that profits from attention around it!
A solopreneur shifted from crypto trading to creating a platform that generates passive income by leveraging user attention through crypto incentives. The system, targeting communities like ECOMI (Veve marketplace), achieved 1000+ users and $700+ in passive income with minimal ad spend.
- Iron Woman! I tested a Marvel-style exoskeleton - so, can it really turn me into an athlete?
The article discusses a test of a Marvel-style exoskeleton to explore its potential to enhance athletic performance, inspired by superhero technology.