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7 Female Superheroes Who Should Join Marvel’s Cinematic Universe

With Marvel slowly bringing more women to the forefront in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we have some suggestions for who we'd like to see.

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The Kid Stays in the Picture, but the Girl Doesn’t Stay in the Sequel

Female protagonists in massive blockbusters rarely survive their sequels, and end up victims of either fridging, bridging, or (gasp) lazy writing. But why does it have to be that way?

Ant-Man

Evangeline Lilly Says a Stunt Coordinator Intentionally Injured Her on the Set of Lost

Evangeline Lilly appeared on a panel about stuntwomen in the industry, where she accused a misogynistic stunt coordinator of intentionally injuring her on the set of Lost. Lilly claimed that the injury was retaliation after she requested to do her own stunts for an action scene that involved her rolling off a high tree branch and hanging onto it. While Lilly was safely harnessed to the branch, the rough bark of the tree shredded the skin on her forearms.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 14: Jury member Kristen Stewart attends the screening of "Blackkklansman" during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2018 in Cannes, France.

Kristen Stewart Makes Feature Film Directing Debut With Biopic of Bisexual Olympic Hopeful

Actress and Cannes Film Festival juror Kristen Stewart has been evolving as a director recently, having directed several music videos as well as a short film as part of Refinery 29's Shatterbox Anthology. Now, she's finally taking the plunge to write and direct her feature film debut, having found inspiration in the world of sports.

Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER..Black Panther Conceptual Character and Costume Design Sketch..Costume Design and Art: ..©Marvel Studios 2018

Interview: Black Panther’s Brilliant Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter Gives Insight Into the Film’s Best Looks

To celebrate the home video launch of one of our favorite offerings in the MCU, TMS spoke with Black Panther's acclaimed costume designer Ruth E. Carter to uncover her inspirations behind some of the film's most iconic outfits.

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Hold on, Where Were the Women at Cannes’ “Women in Motion” Talk?

The event sounds like it was just Carey Mulligan and a roomful of men asking weird questions about nothing.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 10: Director Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Evans (R) attend the photocall for Rendezvous with Ryan Coogler during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 10, 2018 in Cannes, France.

Ryan Coogler Would (and SHOULD) Totally Do a Female-Led Black Panther Spinoff

One of the best things about Black Panther was that T'Challa as a character was someone who was wise enough to heed the advice and guidance of the powerful women in his life, even his genius little sister. Director Ryan Coogler leaned into that, giving each of the women a chance to shine. Currently at the Cannes Film Festival being a boss, Coogler said in an interview that he would happily lean into that even further...maybe even into a female-led Black Panther spinoff.

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Legendary Film Editor Anne V. Coates Was a Pioneer Not Just for for Women, But Her Entire Industry

Legendary film editor Anne V. Coates has passed away at the age of 92. Editors don't typically receive the same sort of celebrity recognition as directors or writers, but even if you don't know Coates' name, you most definitely know her work.

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It Only Took 92 Years, But Angela Lansbury Has Finally Worked With a Female Director

92-year-old Dame Angela Lansbury, who's been acting since she was a preteen, only just worked with her first female director on PBS' Little Women limited series adaptation.

15 Patriarchy-Smashing Female, Trans, & Non-Binary Characters Giving Our Lives Meaning in 2018

it's been ridiculously exciting to see more roles going to unconventional women and gender nonconformists in 2018. Already, this year has seen no shortage of stories devoted to people of color, of size, of varying beliefs, the differently abled, and those on every frequency of the LGBTQA+ spectrum. Here are just a few characters you should definitely be following on the big and small screen.