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As if an answer to my column on Tuesday, it has all-but-been officially confirmed by Collider that the first teaser trailer for Captain America: Civil War will debut in December with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. There was a rumor earlier yesterday that the trailer would debut with the Russian and American release of Spectre, but that was just as quickly debunked. So yes, as predicted by myself (and plenty of other people), the first Civil War trailer will be attached to The Force Awakens. So that answers one mystery, but what other trailers could debut alongside The Force Awakens? I mean, aside from the alleged post-credits Rogue One teaser that may or may not be ready in time.There can be little doubt that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be a massive opportunity for every studio to hawk their big 2016 movies in front of countless demo-friendly eyeballs, and it will be interesting to see what studios pick which films to hawk in front of this seventh Star Wars movie. At the very least, the pre-show trailer reel on opening weekend will be geek movie heaven. But which geek movies will take the plunge? And how will the game be changed by the fact that, unlike back in 1999, big trailers are more likely to be seen on a computer than in a theater?Well, first of all, all of this is somewhat speculative and purely for entertainment purposes. Second of all, I am limiting this to would-be "big" movies. Sure, Universal/Comcast Corp. might spring for a first look at My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, but I would haphazard a guess that perhaps a first teaser of Warcraft would be more likely. Thirdly, I don't know if we're going to see a repeat of what happened in 1999, where studios basically quickie versions of their trailers and teasers so as to allow more films to get plugged in front of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

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It was around this time last year that Marvel Studios released the first official teaser trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron which opened in theaters the following May. This is why fans are eagerly anticipating the first trailer for Captain America: Civil War (which has the same release window in 2016) – but as we learned this week, Disney is holding off and attaching it to Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens when it opens mid-December.So, all we have to go on are unofficial set photos and leaked promo art, which have been quite revealing when it comes to determining which characters are on which side of the Civil War conflict – an event that arises out of a need to register and hold superheroes accountable. But of course, there will be twists and turns so what we see may not be what it seems.We're going to delve into rumors and spoilers so if you wish to avoid knowing character and plot details for Captain America: Civil War, stop reading here. You have been warned.Before we get into what characters may be switching sides, here are the team breakdowns:

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So much of the focus for Marvel's Phase 3 is focused on the upcoming Captain America: Civil War that much of what is following it is being overshadowed. Captain America isn't the only Avenger with a major standalone movie coming up. Thor is ready for his third feature with the upcoming Ragnarok. While some of the details of that film are beginning to take shape it's the details that we are missing that are, as usual, more interesting. The new film is looking a little light on the Asgardians so far. Two of Thor's brothers-in-arms, Volstagg and Fandral, have yet to hear anything from Marvel regarding returning for the next film. Both of the actors portraying those roles are noticeably excited by the prospect of coming back, so it appears they're just waiting to see if the phone rings. Speaking with Comic Book Resources Zachary Levi did not play coy, saying he hopes he'll be returning to play Fandral.

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Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam 'Falcon' Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been discussing 'Captain America: Civil War' the film in which he'll next turn up.The actor also discussed the recent controversey surrounding his character (who has taken up the Captain America mantle) in the recently re-launched comic series. "I feel like Captain America is all about the ups and downs of the society that we live in today," Mackie told Comic Book Resources. "It's really genius how Marvel can take fictional characters - superheroes at that - and then take the politics of today and wrap them all together and make you believe and buy into it."Captain America: The Winter Soldier' did this particularly well, placing the idealistic Cap in a morally-grey political action thriller. 'Civil War' will be different, but also political - as Cap and Iron Man clash over competiting ideas about suprheroes.Mackie was also asked about the comic book version of Wilson, who in a recent issue has been battling racist conservatives along the American-Mexican border. Fox News bizzarely took exception to this, deciding to defend the villains."I think it's very funny," he said. "I think every time I read the new Marvel comic book and everything that's going on with my character, it's informative. And I feel like the court of public opinion is never at a lack for judgment."

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We're still a long ways off from the release of Captain America: Civil War, but that hasn't stopped speculation from running rampant across the Internet. The biggest question that's loomed since the movie was announced has concerned the split down the middle of Earth's mightiest heroes. The basic plot of the story pulled from the comics pits Iron Man against Captain America, with the rest of the heroes in the Marvel universe forced to pick sides in an epic battle. That being so, the MCU hasn't always walked in lock-step with the comics, leading us to wonder what exactly the teams will be.Thanks to a leak of artwork from the film online the other day though, we now know exactly who will be fighting who. In the comics, the core conflict centers around Iron Man working with the U.S. Congress to pass legislation requiring all superheroes to register with the government. Captain America takes issue with this, forming a rogue resistance of heroes to take on Iron Man and his allies. Until now, the members of this team have been anyone's guess. So without further ado…

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