Dominique Thorne wants Marvel fans to get on the “Ironheart Bandwagon” — and she says Robert Downey Jr. is already riding shotgun. But is that enough to sell a series few were asking for?
Marvin Montanaro
Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary.
Based in Orlando, Florida, Marvin regularly visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, offering firsthand reporting and analysis from the parks. He’s also the creative force behind The M4 Empire YouTube channel, bringing a critical eye toward the world of pop culture.
Montanaro’s insights are rooted in years of real-world reporting and editorial leadership.
He can be reached via email at mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com
SOCIAL MEDIA:
X: http://x.com/marvinmontanaro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinmontanaro
Facebook: https://facebook.com/marvinmontanaro
YouTube: http://YouTube.com/TheM4Empire
Email: mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com
Superman Beats Fantastic Four in First-Day Advance Ticket Sales as DC Surges Ahead of Marvel in Summer Super Hero Smackdown
James Gunn’s Superman is flying high just hours after ticket sales launched, with official data from Fandango revealing the Amazon Prime Early Access screenings have outpaced all other ticket launches in 2025—including Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Splitgate 2 Director Caves to Gaming Media, Apologizes for Wearing ‘Make FPS Great Again’ Hat at Summer Game Fest
The launch of Splitgate 2 was meant to be a celebration, but controversy quickly overtook the spotlight, centered not on gameplay, but on a hat.
At Summer Game Fest this past weekend, game director Ian Proulx of 1047 Games took the stage wearing a black baseball cap adorned with the phrase “Make FPS Great Again.” The slogan, a play on the well-known campaign phrase associated with President Donald Trump, immediately sparked criticism across social media and major gaming outlets, who framed the gesture as politically charged.
Disney and Universal Join Forces to Sue Midjourney Over AI Images of Darth Vader, Elsa, Minions, and More
The war over AI and intellectual property just hit hyperspace as Disney and Comcast Universal bring the hammer down on the AI company Midjourney.
In a dramatic escalation of the entertainment industry’s pushback against generative AI, Disney and Comcast’s Universal have filed a joint copyright lawsuit against the popular AI image generator Midjourney.
Jimmy Kimmel Says There are No LA Riots While City Burns Behind Him
Jimmy Kimmel is being called out for allegedly gaslighting the American public after delivering a fiery monologue downplaying the chaos erupting across Los Angeles this week in what is being called by many the LA Riots. In a show filmed just blocks from looted storefronts and burning cars, the late-night host dismissed the reports of unrest as nothing more than political theater orchestrated by President Donald Trump and cable news outlets.
Tom Felton Response to J.K. Rowling Gender Debate Sparks Media Fury but Public Reaction Tells a Different Story
Tom Felton has suddenly become the latest mainstream media target in an ongoing gender identity controversy—not for saying anything controversial himself, but for doing something far more scandalous in 2025: thanking Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
Disney/ABC Cuts Ties with Terry Moran After Social Media Onslaught Against President Trump and Stephen Miller
Disney owned ABC News has officially severed ties with longtime correspondent Terry Moran, just days after suspending him for a late-night social media post that blasted both President Donald Trump and his deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller.
Mark Ruffalo Calls LA Riots ‘Peaceful’ Civil Disobedience, Urges Fans to Join as Fires Rage and Stores Are Looted
As Los Angeles endures another wave of violent unrest, actor Mark Ruffalo is under fire for describing these LA Riots as “peaceful civil disobedience” and urging his followers to join similar protests in their own cities.
Pedro Pascal Wears Women’s Clothes Taken from Female Co-Star According to Dakota Johnson in Fallon Interview
Pedro Pascal reportedly wears women’s clothes taken from his co-stars, according to a recent interview.
Pedro Pascal has built a career playing tough, silent types—from smuggling children to safety across post-apocalyptic America to bounty hunting in a galaxy far, far away. But off-screen? His antics are starting to sound less like a Mandalorian and more like a fashion-obsessed roommate who never asks before borrowing.
Disney Imagineering Veteran Kim Irvine Retires, Leaving a Complex Legacy Behind
Kim Irvine, a cornerstone of Walt Disney Imagineering for over five decades, has retired, marking the end of an era for the company responsible for crafting Disney’s theme park magic.
As a legacy hire with deep ties to Disney’s storied past, Irvine’s career is a blend of celebrated contributions and polarizing decisions, leaving fans and critics alike debating her impact on the parks.
Muppet Fans Roast New Kermit the Frog Voice on Final Day of MuppetVision 3D as Disney Announces Rockin’ Roller Coaster Overlay
Many Muppet fans got their first taste of Matt Vogel, the new voice of Kermit the Frog this weekend and the responses were less than ideal for Disney.
Park Hoppin’ Captures the Final Day of MuppetVision 3D as Fans Line Up in the Thousands to Say Goodbye
On the final day of MuppetVision 3D, Jay (better known to fans as Drunk3PO) and Krista of Park Hoppin’ documented the emotional farewell to a beloved attraction that Disney is doing away with. While MuppetVision quietly took its final bow, the fans made sure it didn’t go out unappreciated.