You may remember Christine Everhart’s WHIH Newsfront Special Reports before Ant-Man hit theaters in June of last year. This week Leslie Bibb ( Iron Man) reprised her role as the blonde, TV anchor to tease the overarching storyline of Captain America: Civil War: Should the Avengers operate under international oversight, and , should the Avengers pay for the collateral damage caused by their superpowers?
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Everhart is joined by Political Correspondent Will Adams (portrayed by The Daily Show’ s Al Madrigal). In the first newscast, the two discuss whether the Avengers should operate independently, or under supervision. This question is what drives Civil War , and what causes The Avengers to split into two sides: Team Iron Man vs. Team Captain America. Team Iron Man supports the Sokovia Accords (aka The Superhero Registration Act), while Cap thinks the law will cause problems of its own.
“Who do they answer to in the wake of their actions?” Everhart asks viewers. “Why shouldn't our superheroes be able to operate independently?” Adams responds. The news footage showcases ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Natasha Romanoff (aka Black Widow) testifying in a “Project Insight” congressional hearing. Romanoff asserts Hydra infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D. and planned a massive conspiracy. The news ticker quotes her saying, “You’re not going to put any of us in prison because we’re best qualified to defend the world.”
While Adams believes Romanoff’s independent actions saved the world from Hydra, Everhart believes the collateral damage caused by Captain America and Iron Man’s leadership could have been prevented with international oversight.
The second newscast examines The Avengers impact on civilian life. Is the damage caused to the city worth the lives saved? Furthermore, Everhart asks viewers whether they support the Avengers Tax that would help restore the city after buildings, roads, and businesses are destroyed, particularly concerning the events of The Avengers (Battle of New York) The Winter Soldier ( aftermath of Project Insight in Washington, DC) a nd Age of Ultron (Battle of Sokovia) .
#WHIH #Newsfront Opinion Poll: Who should pay for the damage when Super Heroes are involved? #ChooseYourSide
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“Who is financially responsible?” Everhart asks viewers. “Should there be a special tax to pay for damages these heroes cause during what Christine described as ‘exploits’ but I refer to as the times they saved us all,” Adams added.
“I don't have a cool shield or a flying suit of armor, and I can't fight, but I can clean up,” one citizen told WHIH. “Tony Stark’s got enough money to fix new york 10 times over,’ another New Yorker added.
Aside from promoting Ant-Man and Civil Wa r, spot WHIH World News in multiple live action Marvel installments, including Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D , The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man , Daredevil , and Jessica Jones.
Don’t forget to re-watch and pay attention to the news ticker for extra easter eggs. Stay tuend to WHIH’s Twitter for updates. Captain America: Civil War hits theaters May 6.
