At SXSW London the Russo Brothers named Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom costume their favorite MCU look across their films, praising its blend of comics fidelity with new storytelling, while hinting Avengers: Doomsday is a clean slate headed for a December 18, 2026 release.
Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson headlined a live IMO podcast taping at SXSW London, where Obama signaled this could be her final chapter in public life and stressed making personal choices for herself rather than for family or country. The conversation charted her career pivots—from law to public life and now podcasting—while reflecting on her parents’ influence, coping with loss, and the importance of embracing the “third act.” Robinson chimed in with warmth about their bond and offered practical wisdom about living smaller to pursue meaningful work. The exchange mixed candid family banter with heartfelt lessons on bravery, persistence, and enjoying the process of reinvention for the next generation.
At SXSW London, the Russo brothers say Avengers: Doomsday restarts the MCU—calling it 'back to phase zero' and starting from scratch, with Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom; they discuss handling a massive ensemble cast, cross‑platform storytelling, and a December release, while noting fresh ideas sparked by writer Stephen McFeely and praising indie horror creators behind Obsession and Backrooms.
At SXSW London, Michelle Obama says white men don’t discuss impostor syndrome and urges outsiders at elite tables to own their space, while criticizing helicopter parenting and praising a more independent approach. She also discusses her post-White House work with the IMO podcast, Higher Ground projects, Netflix split, and notes her mother’s influence and Elton John’s tribute at her funeral.