Anthony Mackie has been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Sam Wilson / Falcon since Phase 2 of the franchise. He is set to make his big-screen debut as Captain America in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. Steve Rogers was the previous and original Captain America in the MCU. He also was one of the leading figures among the Avengers. Recently, Nate Moore, Marvel Studios’ VP of Production & Development, disclosed what role Wilson’s Captain America would have within the superhero team in Avengers: Doomsday.
Nate Moore on how Anthony Mackie’s Captain America will lead the Avengers in Doomsday
Nate Moore, along with Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, and others, appeared at Trafalgar Square in London, England, in late January 2025 to discuss Captain America: Brave New World. When it was his turn, Moore spoke on, among other things, Wilson’s role in the overall franchise going forward, noting that the character would lead the Avengers.
“It’s no secret we’re starting to build to Avengers 5 and I think there’s never been an Avengers movie where there’s not a Captain America at the center of it,” Moore stated. “So this is about Sam Wilson showing the world that he is deserving of the mantle and why he’s both Captain America but not Steve Rogers,” he added.
The producer proceeded to note the fundamental differences between Wilson and Rogers and how that would impact the narrative. “He’s [Wilson] not a super soldier, he’s a human like you or I. And so the action is different,” Moore explained. “The way he approaches problem-solving is different. And I think he is going to take the skills from this film and figure out how he can be helpful as the Avengers face a new threat,” he further stated.
It’s probably safe to assume that the Avengers will have quite a few new faces when they take on Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom, and Wilson, with all his experience, can be an exceptional leader to this fresh batch of heroes.
Notably, Captain America: Brave New World premieres on February 14, 2025, whereas Avengers: Doomsday is set to debut in U.S. theaters on May 1, 2026.
The Mazda Miata is a car that remains forever young, even as it reaches its mid-30s. To celebrate, Mazda has announced a special-edition 35th Anniversary model that will be available in the U.S. for 2025. The existence of the anniversary MX-5 was no secret, as the car was revealed in Japan in October 2024. Mazda said in December the car would be coming to America, but plans and details about the U.S. model have been under wraps until now.
Mazda chose the Rolex 24 at Daytona as the backdrop to its announcement, appropriately timed with the MX-5 Cup race. Mazda showcased the 35th Anniversary alongside a Miata-only parking area and several Miata models from the Mazda North American Operations collection.
The 35th Anniversary will be limited to 300 cars in the U.S. and will only be available in Artisan Red Metallic—a glittery wine red, slightly darker than Mazda’s famous Soul Red Crystal, which was first seen on the CX-90. Wheels are 17-inchers in a multispoke bright finish wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tires. A beige soft top folds back to reveal tan nappa leather Grand Touring seats, which are more comfort-oriented. There’s also tan carpeting and floor mats as well as color-matched trim around the climate vents and upper door panel. Anniversary badges including the car’s serial number offer a callout on the front fender, while an interior reminder is embossed into the headrest.
The Miata earned its reputation as a sports car due to its accessible handling and enjoyable driving characteristics, and the 35th anniversary will be no different. It features tuned Bilstein dampers, an asymmetric limited-slip differential, and a stiffened shock tower, all of which are also on the Grand Touring trim. With no changes to the driveline or curb weight, we expect the 35th Anniversary to share performance numbers with the previous RF Club, which had a zero-to-60-mph time of 5.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 14.3 seconds, and a skidpad result of 0.90 g.
The 35th Anniversary features the same Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. Customers for the special edition will benefit from all the equipment found on the Grand Touring trim, including heated seats (a must in a convertible), wireless phone connectivity, Alexa Built-In, Bose audio, and native nav in an 8.8-inch infotainment screen. The 35th Anniversary is only available as a softtop convertible and with the six-speed manual, so it’s top-down and revs up (to a 7500-rpm redline) as the only option.
The Miata earned its reputation as a sports car due to its accessible handling and enjoyable driving characteristics, and the 35th anniversary will be no different. It features tuned Bilstein dampers, an asymmetric limited-slip differential, and a stiffened shock tower, all of which are also on the Grand Touring trim. With no changes to the driveline or curb weight, we expect the 35th Anniversary to share performance numbers with the previous RF Club, which had a zero-to-60-mph time of 5.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 14.3 seconds, and a skidpad result of 0.90 g.
