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Exec makes Marvel move - Michael Helfant Joins Marvel Studios (Wed 11-02-2005)

Michael Helfant has ankled his post as chief operating officer of Beacon Pictures to join Marvel Studios as Avi Arad's No. 2. He comes to Marvel as the comicbook publisher is developing a slate of 10 films it will finance and produce internally with a $52...

Marvel Studios and WGA Sign Interim Agreement (Fri 01-25-2008)

Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment Inc., and the striking Writers Guild of America Thursday said they have reached an interim agreement. The comprehensive pact will put writers immediately back to work on the Marvel Studios development...

Marvel Studios finds COO
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-20-2004)

Marvel Studios announced today that the company has hired former Hollywood agency executive David Maisel as President and Chief Operating Officer. Maisel will help assist Avi Arad, the Chairman and CEO of Marvel Studios, by developing business deals to br...


LG, Paramount and Marvel Studios Announce 'Iron Man' Tie-in (Mon 01-07-2008)

From a press release LG Mobile Phones, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios Unite for Joint Partnership Supporting the Upcoming Film Adaptation of 'Iron Man' Tie-In With Star-Studded Action Film Underscores LG's Technology Leadership LAS VEGAS, Jan. ...

Marvel Studios Announce Upcoming Movie/Video Game Slate (Thu 07-28-2005)

Marvel Character Feature Film Development Pipeline (Partial List) X-Men 3 -- Fox -- May 26, 2006 Ghost Rider -- Sony -- Summer 2006 The Punisher 2 -- Lions Gate -- 2006 Spider-Man 3 -- Sony/Columbia -- May 4, 2007 Namor -- Universal Pictures -- 2007...

Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios Extend Distribution Contract
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 09-29-2008)

Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios today announced an agreement under which Paramount will distribute Marvel's next five self-produced feature films on a worldwide basis. The deal, an extension of the original agreement made by Brad Grey when he arrive...

MARVEL Studio Head Talks Future Movies
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 06-25-2007)

There is no question Marvel studios is on top of their game in recent years. Their franchises continue to impress audiences in transferring from comic book form to the big screen. Sure, there are the occasional misses with both critics and audiences but f...


Marvel to film next four in California
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-06-2008)

From a press releaseLos Angeles, CA (October 6, 2008) – As Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., powers up to begin production on its next highly anticipated slate of films, the studio has made an agreement with Raleigh Studios...

Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige on Howard Casting (Wed 10-11-2006)

Marvel Studios announced on Tuesday that Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard has joined the cast of Iron Man and will play Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes. "When we first began to think about Iron Man, we always envisioned Terrence as Rhodey," said Marvel Studi...

Marvel Studios CEO on "Spider-Man 2," other films (Mon 06-28-2004)

If the '60s were the "Marvel Age" of comics, this is the Marvel Age of movies. We exchanged some word balloons with the man behind it all about "Spider-Man 2" and the spate of coming films based on some of Marvel's most revered characters, Marvel Studios ...

MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCE CREATIVE TEAM FOR NEW WOLVERINE MANGA (Mon 04-21-2008)

...ment (via Marvel Studios), publishing (via Marvel Comics) and toys, with emphasis on feature films, home DVD, consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys, television and promotions. Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchi...


Marvel and Lions Gate headed straight-to-video
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-25-2004)

...he CEO of Marvel Studios and producer on the live-action SPIDER-MAN, X-MEN and PUNISHER films. "Lions Gate has been a great partner for us and this new venture will further solidify the Marvel name as one of the preeminent brands in entertainment." The...

Marvel and Reebok team up for 'Iron Man' and 'Hulk' (Tue 04-01-2008)

From a press release Marvel partners with Reebok to launch exclusive collection of children's footwear at Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker. Collection to feature Marvel's legendary super heroes 'Iron Man' and the 'Incredible Hulk', stars of Marvel Studio...

MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCE TWO NEW SERIES BASED ON X-MEN, WOLVERINE (Sun 12-09-2007)

...ment (via Marvel Studios), publishing (via Marvel Comics) and toys, with emphasis on feature films, home DVD, consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys, television and promotions. Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchi...

MARVEL Updates Slate of Projects
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-06-2007)

After a stellar 3rd quarter performance ( reported here), Marvel Studios updated their list of upcoming projects along with films already in the can. Here's the list for the different mediums. Feature Film Projects Being Developed by Marvel – ...


Cinequest Award Marvel Studios CEO (Fri 03-03-2006)

Cinequest announced that Avi Arad, chairman/ceo of Marvel Studios, will receive Cinequest's Maverick Spirit Award and participate in a conversation with venture capitalist William R. Hearst III on the art of technology — an event culminating Cinequest's e...

Marvel Studios Pressuring WB/DC To Change?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)

While today seems to be a rather slow news day, some interesting speculation is going on within Hollywood and the trades this morning. It seems that word has been leaked of some changes happening between Warner Bros. and DC Comics and their partnership in...

'Deadpool' progress from Marvel Studios (Wed 04-07-2004)

When asked about the possibility of a 'Deadpool' movie in issue #151 of Wizard Magazine, Marvel Studios VP Kevin Feige replied, "'Deadpool' is one of our favorite characters. It'll definitely find its way to the screen in the near future." More...

Avi Arad's Marvel Studios Update (Thu 07-07-2005)

Marvel Studios supremo Avi Arad gives another update on the status of X-Men 3, Spider-Man 3, Wolverine, Hulk 2, Sub-Mariner, Daredevil 2, Punisher 2, Silver Surfer and much more.


Marvel Studios' Avi Arad on Upcoming Projects (Wed 05-18-2005)

Marvel Studios' President and CEO Avi Arad gushes about Fantastic Four and Ghost Rider...

Marvel Announces Sub-Mariner, Prime Deals With Uni
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-03-2002)

Yesterday afternoon Marvel Studios announced finalized agreements on two motion picture deals with Universal Pictures. The deals were for Sub-Mariner and Prime. These deals come as post-production continues on the first project being jointly develop...

Marvel Making Movie Money!
by Thom Stricklin (Fri 01-18-2002)

COMICON.com reports that the movies studios producing Spiderman and Daredevil will be sharing 1-10% of studio revenue with Marvel Studios. This comes as very good news to Marvel, whose stocks have been dwindling since the company's bankruptcy in 1998...

Is Marvel trying to pinch Favreau out of 'Iron Man 2'? (Wed 06-11-2008)

A shocking rumor today comes from IESB.net, whose inside sources tell them that Marvel Studios may turn the reins of 'Iron Man 2' over to a different director. Fans have been buzzing for weeks about public statements from director Jon Favreau that Marvel...


Marvel takes back 'Hulk'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 02-24-2006)

In its financial reporting Marvel revealed that its Marvel Studios arm has reclaimed the rights to the 'Hulk' franchise from Universal. Marvel Studios chair-CEO Avi Arad said unit had reacquired rights to Hulk pics from U because the latter had not met...

Marvel to Produce and Finance Their Own Flicks
by News Editor (Tue 09-06-2005)

...of 2008. Marvel Studios' Avi Arad said they are looking to quickly hire writers and directors for the various productions.

Marvel signs Jon Favreau For 'Iron Man 2' (Fri 07-11-2008)

Deadline Hollywood gossip hound Nikke Finke reports that Marvel Studios have now signed Jon Favreau to direct 'Iron Man 2' It's not officially announced yet, but I'm told that Marvel Studios and Iron Man director Jon Favreau have reached a deal for him...

Featured Filmmaker: Marvel Studios
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-02-2003)

IGN FilmForce profiles the players behind Marvel age of movies.


Marvel, Vaughn's 'Runaways' running to the big screen (Thu 05-22-2008)

...r folks. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is on board as producer as well. Created in 2002, the award-winning 'Runaways' is the first instance of Marvel studios developing a film around a relatively recent concept.

Marvel Goes Hollywood & New Iron Man Photo (Wed 05-23-2007)

You'd think David Maisel, recently named chairman of Marvel Studios, the publisher's Hollywood division, would be eager to talk about Spider-Man's success, but he's not. Why? Marvel (Charts) won't disclose its profits from the first two Spider-Man films, ...

More Marvel movies to be made
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 09-29-2003)

Variety ran a story today that's great news for any investors of Marvel (the stock is $21 bucks and climbing.) According to Marvel Studios' Avi Arad the company is aggresively pursuing producing its own movies based on some of the thousands of comic book ...

Marvel Chief Talks Movies
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-18-2002)

Newsarama sat down with Marvel studios big wig Avi Arad for a update on all the Marvel movie projects. Arad was able to comment on a number of projects that are in the pipeline for the studio. Arad told Newsarama that cameras are set to roll on the...


Marvel ups 3 as it beefs up prod'n division (Wed 01-11-2006)

In response to Marvel Studios transitioning to a studio in its own right, the company has promoted Kevin Feige to president of production, and also upped Ari Arad to executive vp production and Craig Kyle to vp creative development, animation. The promoti...

A Marvel-ous plan (Tue 01-20-2004)

David Maisel has been named prexy and chief operating officer of Marvel Studios, charged with the task of fulfilling the comicbook emporium's increasingly ambitious goals to share a greater chunk of the wealth mined from its catalog of superheroes.

Arad's Marvel movie, TV update (Wed 11-19-2003)

Great in-depth coverage on over a dozen Marvel projects! Marvel Enterprises held their inaugural Analyst Day Webcast Tuesday during which Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad delivered his previously promised updates on Marvel's upcoming slate of movie and televi...

Marvel banking on hit with 'Fantastic Four' (Thu 07-07-2005)

Marvel Studios chief executive Avi Arad expected "Fantastic Four" to top the box office this weekend and eventually take in $100 million at North American theaters. "I feel very comfortable and my expectation is to be No. 1 this weekend. I'm banking on...


Marvel Movies Helping Comics (Fri 07-08-2005)

Avi Arad, president and chief executive officer of Marvel Studios, told SCI FI Wire that the success of such comic-book-based films as X-Men and Spider-Man has resulted in an opportunity to introduce comics to younger readers.

Marvel Bringing the RUNAWAYS to Theaters
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 05-22-2008)

Marvel Studios and their president Kevin Feige has some momentum on their side after the success of Iron Man so it can come as no surprise that they have yet another comic adaptation on the line-up, though it's not centered around a big franchise. HR is r...

Marvel V.P. on Sub-Mariner, Hulk CGI
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-11-2002)

Marvel Studios executive vice president Kevin Feige told Comics2Film that things are heading up on the Sub-Mariner movie.  "We're on track to get a script early next year and we couldn't be more excited," Feige said.  David Self (R...

Marvel making Spider-Man Musical?
by Karl Schneider (Sat 04-21-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios is putting the pieces together for a musical on the Great White Way starring the popular superhero, Spider-Man, which will be directed by Tony winner Julie Taymor, with U2's Bono and the Edge creating ne...


Marvel Movie Man talks 'Fantastic Four' (Wed 07-14-2004)

Marvel Studios' Avi Arad talked to Empire Online about the adaptation of Marvel's first family, the casting of Jessica Alba as Sue Storm, and how Dr. Doom will transfer on the big screen.

Marvel CC: Hulk TV, Daredevil Trailer 2, Punisher, More!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-09-2002)

Marvel released it's Q2 financial statements today, and also held a conference call for investors. Comics2Film listened in on the conference call and extracted a few interesting tidbits. Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad participated in the call and talk...

C2F@5: Prizes From Marvel!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 07-25-2002)

A new shipment of prizes for Comics2Film's 5th Anniversary Giveaway has arrived. This one comes from the hardest working production shingle in Hollywood: Marvel Studios! Marvel sent over a boatload of nifty goodies ...

Arad Talks Marvel Movies
by Kevin Leung (Mon 04-29-2002)

Comics2Film caught up with Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad to discuss the progress of many of Marvel's films currently in production. Arad, who flew from the Southern California set of Daredevil to supervise work on The Hulk, spoke about his faith in...


Fox, Marvel Tap Kinberg to Draw 'X3' (Fri 10-01-2004)

20th Century Fox and Marvel Studios are moving forward with the third installment of the "X-Men" franchise, hiring scribe Simon Kinberg to pen the script. He penned "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, and a rewrite of "Elektra...

Columbia and Marvel Considering GHOST RIDER 2?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 09-04-2008)

Marvel Studios and Columbia Pictures are considering another installment of Ghost Rider? Perhaps so if we go by what Nicolas Cage has just revealed during an interview to ComingSoon for his next film Bangkok Dangerous (hits theaters Friday). The actor hin...

DVD Shopping Bag: Marvel vs. DC
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-15-2008)

...rd Saint? Marvel Studios is up and running now so perhaps, with all their characters back under their control and in this new Millennium, the tide will change. Marvel has gotten their act together with their current movie properties but when will they ...

HULK Trailer in March? Marvel Release Lineup
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)

Marvel Studios has unveiled their latest release slate for 2008-2009 movies, DVDs, and TV. Before putting up the list though, Superhero Hype is reporting that the first trailer for The Incredible Hulk will hit theaters sometime in March. They can't say wh...


WGA and Marvel, Lionsgate Sign Interim Deals
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 01-25-2008)

Marvel Studios is the latest production company to sign an interim agreement with the Writers Guild of America. They join The Weinstein Company, United Artists, Lionsgate (see below), Worldwide Pants, Spyglass Entertainment, MRC, Jackson Bi...

More Marvel Movies Info
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-26-2001)

Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige has been giving the latest word on a number of projects based on Marvel Comics characters.While talking to the Comics Continuum, Feige touched upon the following properties:BLADE 2Feige says, "It's coming along very well. We've...

What's Next for Marvel After 'Iron Man'... (Fri 05-02-2008)

From Reuters/Hollywood Reporter NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - With "Iron Man" set to explode this weekend, the next question for producer Marvel Entertainment is: What now? One big variable is who does the distribution. When its financing de...

SEGA acquires more of Marvel Library
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-19-2007)

...Chairman, Marvel Studios. "SEGA is one of the industry's most innovative game developers and we are thrilled to partner with them to bring 'Captain America,' 'The Incredible Hulk' and 'Thor' to the video gaming arena. These franchises represent th...


Sega partners with Marvel
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-18-2007)

Sega is becoming the go-to partner for Marvel Studios, as the Japanese publisher has signed deals to make games based on three of its upcoming films. Sega will produce videogames based on "The Incredible Hulk," which comes out in summer 2008, along wit...

Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)

OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis...

Comic-Con Marvel Panel: Ant-Man, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk (Mon 07-24-2006)

At Marvel Studios' panel on Saturday, Feige -- joined by studiomates Avi Arad and Ari Arad -- introduced directors of three of Marvel's first independently produced films: Ant-Man's Edgar Wright, The Incredible Hulk's Louis Leterrier and Iron Man's Jon Fa...

After Spidey, Marvel To Focus On Hulk 2, Captain America (Wed 08-23-2006)

Meet the new president of production for Marvel Studios, a surprisingly fresh-faced exec with big plans for the comic book blockbusters you'll be lining up for over the next decade. Offering an exclusive preview of what's next for the company that brou...


Avi Arad on Marvel Movies, 'Spider-Man 2' and 'Mutant X' (Mon 06-14-2004)

Marvel Studios' Avi Arad said casting announcements for the Fantastic Four movie should be made soon. When asked if FF will be a comedy, Arad said, "More like an action comedy." He also had something to say about 'Man-Thing,' 'Ghost Rider,' 'Spider-Man 3'...

Avi Arad: Minding Marvel (Fri 07-02-2004)

Wall-crawling teenagers! Bladed and blue mutants! Angry green monsters! You wouldn't have seen all these onscreen if it were not for Marvel Studios' CEO Avi Arad. In this two-part Q&A, MICHAEL A. FREDERICKS finds out just how much power and how much respo...

Avi Arad Steps Down as Head of Marvel Film Studio
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-01-2006)

Avi Arad has resigned as chairman and CEO of Marvel Studios and chief creative officer of parent company Marvel Entertainment. Upon stepping down, Arad created his own company, Avi Arad Prods., which will be charged with producing HULK and IRON MAN.Essen...

Marvel, Fox Settle With Sony, Revolution Over Release of 'Zoom'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-16-2005)

Marvel Enterprises Inc. and News Corp.'s 20th Century Fox settled a suit they had filed against Revolution Studios and Sony Corp. over the release date of a comic-based movie. The parties asked the court to dismiss the complaint because the issue has b...


Avi Arad Gives Marvel Movie Slate Update (Tue 03-02-2004)

In Marvel Enterprises' Q4 2003 Earnings Conference Call this morning, Marvel Studios' Avi Arad gives brief updates on Black Widow, Blade: Trinity, Blade 4, Deathlok, Elektra, Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, The Hulk 2, Iron Fist, Iron Man, Luke Cage, Man-Thi...

Marvel sees big stock gains
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-10-2003)

Marvel Enterprises continues its fiscal winning streak, on Thursday upping its forecast for third-quarter earnings based on higher-than-expected fees from motion picture studios and merchandise licenses. Company shares leaped more than 17.75% to close at...

Merry Marvel Mutants on the march again!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-25-2003)

By now you may have heard about how the major film studios got the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to ban the practice of sending out videos of their Oscar nominated films to voters. The major studios argue that having these videos in cir...

'Spider-Man 2' and Other Marvel Movie News
by Joe Hendren (Wed 01-21-2004)

Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige told The Continuum that he is confident that Spider-Man 2 will be a better movie than the first film. Man-Thing is moving to October release. X2 was nominated for Best Picture on Wednesday for the ninth annual AOL Moviegoer A...


Marvel heroes to champion Hollywood tax breaks? (Tue 09-02-2008)

In her Deadline Hollywood column, Nikke Finke reports on Jon Favreau's efforts to help California Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger push tax breaks for Hollywood studios who wish to film movies there. Recent times have seen more and more productions flee ...

Lions Gate taps exec for Marvel DVDs
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-13-2004)

Months after inking a deal with Lions Gate to produce direct-to-DVD titles, Marvel Enterprises has tapped Eric Rollman to oversee the venture. Rollman will serve as senior veep of home entertainment and TV production at Marvel Studios and will shepher...

Marvel finds its PUNISHER
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-03-2003)

Thomas Jane will play The Punisher.Marvel Studios and Artisan Pictures announced the news today in a press release, ending months of speculation that the blonde-haired actor was up for the role. THE PUNISHER movie will begin filming in July and is being ...

Feige scoops Marvel Movies (Thu 05-22-2008)

SCI FI Wire attended a preview of 'Incredible Hulk' at the Universal Studios lot this week. Marvel chief Kevin Feige presented footage from the film to journalists and then answered questions about 'Captain America', 'Thor' and 'Iron Man 2'. According to...


Marvel develops 'Planet Hulk' and 'Super Hero Squad' for animation (Tue 02-19-2008)

Marvel has publicly posted their quarterly earnings report. As is always the case, the report has several Easter Eggs for Comics2Film fans. Most interesting is the revelation of a 'Planet Hulk' direct-to-video animated feature, targeted for a February 20...

Cinovation Studios to Work on 'Namor'? (Mon 06-21-2004)

Anonymous scooper claims Cinovation Studios might soon be working on Marvel Comics' 'Namor'. More...

CastleBright Studios options '10th Muse' (Tue 12-04-2007)

From a press release CastleBright Studios has optioned the rights for The 10th Muse comic book series by Darren G. Davis and Blue Water Productions. CastleBright's Jay Douglas and Nav Gupta will produce. Created by Darren G. Davis (The Legend ...

Comicscape: Conquering the Marvel Universe with Robert Weiner
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-11-2008)

Six years ago, Robert Weiner set out to conquer the Marvel Universe—or at least to read as much of it as he could. Being both a fan of Marvel and a librarian and instructor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, he combined his passions to create...


Platinum Studios options two new comic books for film development
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-29-2003)

Platinum Studios, the entertainment company that brought JEREMIAH to the small screen, has added two new comic book properties to their growing pool of possible film and TV shows. Steve Miller's RUST and Eman R. Torre's THE DARK FRINGE have both been opti...

Sony stakes Marvel for 'Spider-Man 4' (Wed 08-06-2008)

During a recent conference call to discuss their second quarter results, Marvel revealed that Sony has paid them an advance on 'Spider-Man 4', which may be taken as a sign of the studio's commitment to the next installment of the franchise. Marvel Execut...

SCI FI, Marvel team up
by Mike Whybark (Fri 01-10-2003)

The SCI FI Channel recently announced two projects developed from Marvel comic book properties, 1000 DAYS and BROTHER VOODOO. The science-fiction cable channel will turn to sister company Reveille to produce the shows. 1000 DAYS is based on a currently-un...

Arad Talks About Marvel Movies
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-16-2002)

...in 2003. Marvel Studios Chief Avi Arad was also on hand to discuss the company's movie deals. He credited Blade as a film that opened a lot of doors for the company. "It was the standard studio deal with net profits. With net profit deals it ...


Marvel Comics: Joe Quesada
by Russell Lissau (Thu 10-26-2000)

Marvel Comics Editor in Chief Joe Quesada is, without question, the most wanted man in comics. Over the course of a typical hour, close to a dozen people knock on Quesada’s office door or ring him up on the phone, asking him about everything from story id...

Punisher, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)

...se," said Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad. "When Amir [Malin, Artisan Entertainment CEO] and I signed the deal between Marvel and Artisan, the Punisher was one of the marquee properties that we both felt needed to be given a strong theatrical presence. Bri...

CITY OF HEROES faces the wrath of Marvel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-12-2004)

NCSoft's hit video game CITY OF HEROES, which lets gamers create their own superhero and interact with other costumed crusaders online, has been slapped with a lawsuit by Marvel Enterprises, the parent company that owns Marvel Comics. The comic book publi...

Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)

...t week by Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad, today's The Hollywood Reporter reiterates that director Peyton Reed has exited Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR movie project. According to the Reporter, Peyton's departure was due to "creative differences". What specifically...


Strike up the brand for Marvel
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-19-2003)

Universal Studios consumer products exec Timothy E. Rothwell is decamping to Marvel Enterprises, where he will become prexy of the comic company's Worldwide Consumer Products Group. In his new role, Rothwell will oversee all licensing and merchandising a...

Foo Fighters sue Marvel over 'X-Men' aniamted footage (Fri 02-22-2008)

Rolling Stone reports that the Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are bringing a suit against Marvel alleging “substantial excerpts” of their songs “Best of You” and “Free Me” as the music for the trailer of the new animat...

Marvel Alternate Takes
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 01-19-2002)

They look vaguely like the Marvel heroes we know, but they're not. For one thing, Bruce Banner looks a lot younger then when we saw him last. For another, Iron Man isn't Tony Stark at all, but an attractive young blonde with really big...eyes. And yes, al...

Mean and Green: Comicscape Reviews The Incredible Hulk
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-18-2008)

Marvel Studios and Universal’s The Incredible Hulk premiered last Friday to generally positive reviews, along with box office success to the tune of $55.4 million in weekend grosses. The film represents the second attempt at launching a franchi...


'Iron Man' director dust-up clearing? (Thu 06-12-2008)

... up with [Marvel Studios chief] Kevin Feige at the Austin screening of 'The Incredible Hulk'  - he said they would be working with Favreau - but that isn't what I've heard from other sources - and it isn't what IESB is hearing either." On th...

Top Maniacal Rumors: More Hulk, Raimi Flashbacks and Craven Screams
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-01-2008)

...Works for Marvel Studios?   Rumor: The animation film library continues to grow for Marvel Studios, who were pushing their upcoming two-pack Hulk Vs. (Wolverine, Thor) DVD and The Next Avengers. While at the panel at the SDCC, Marvel confi...

Tyrese Updates On LUKE CAGE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-30-2007)

...ening for Marvel Studios and he's ready to pump some iron for the role.  "I'm gonna have to get my body at 199.99 percent," he says. "The Luke Cage fans are out there. I see the emails and the blogs -- they want the best for the ch...

SPIDERMAN UNLIMITED: Cancelled Before Its Time
by Frederick C. Szebin (Sat 01-01-2000)

Saban Entertainment (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS) and Marvel Studios teamed up to concoct this brisk little epic that redux’s the Spiderman mythos as through a looking glass. A Counter-Earth is discovered by an Earth probe sent to the far side of the su...


Hulk, Iron Man and More for FX
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-17-2008)

Marvel Studios has just landed a potentially large financial windfall by preselling the future cable rights for Iron Man, Incredible Hulk and to-be-announced titles to the FX network, reports Variety. The article mentions 3 to be named projects also inclu...

'Incredible Hulk' DVD and Blu-Ray October 21st
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-27-2008)

...nment and Marvel Studios on October 21, 2008.   Filled with unstoppable action, spectacular visual effects, and non-stop thrills, 'The Incredible Hulk' is directed by Louis Leterrier and features an all-star cast including Academy Award® ...

The Avengers as a live-action film, part of Marvel's Q2 announcements (Tue 08-08-2006)

Marvel Entertainment unveils its Q2 2006 Earnings which includes an updated list of film, DTV and TV projects for Marvel Studios. Interesting notes: Interestingly 'The Avengers' also tops a list of live-action Marvel-produced films further down the the...

Downey signs for THE AVENGERS
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-28-2008)

It's official! Marvel has announced that Robert Downey Jr. will fulfill his four picture deal with Marvel Studios by appearing as Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, in both 'Iron Man 2' and 'The Avengers'. Jon Favreau is also locked to return to the directors...


'Iron Man' gets Hands On with mobile content
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-30-2008)

...nt around Marvel Studios' upcoming film The Incredible HulkT distributed by Universal Pictures, which will hit the big screen on June 13.  The mobile properties will launch in conjunction with the film's release. Iron Man is set to be released by...

Man-Thing
by Coming Attractions (Thu 03-11-2004)

...poke with Marvel Studios prez Avi Arad and found out how the MAN-THING creature will be realized for the upcoming Artisan movie, set for release this coming summer. "From the outset, Man-Thing was intended to be a prosthetic, CG-enhanced creature," Ara...

"Incredible Hulk" gets release date
by Karl Schneider (Tue 11-07-2006)

Marvel Studios and Universal Pictures announced a June 27, 2008, release date for The Incredible Hulk, sequel to 2003's Hulk. The announcement was made Nov. 6 by Michael Helfant, president and chief operating officer of Marvel Studios, and Kevin Feige, Ma...

Paramount to handle Marvel's next five (Tue 09-30-2008)

From a press release Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) and Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL) today announced an agreement under which Paramount will distribute Marvel's next five self-pr...


DST Signs X-MEN: THE FINAL STAND License With Marvel
by News Editor (Thu 02-02-2006)

Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles recently signed its newest license, Marvel character based upcoming blockbuster X-MEN: THE FINAL STAND. Under an agreement with Marvel Entertainment, DST will start development and production of several collectible pro...

'The Incredible Hulk' to Smash into Theaters June 27, 2008 (Mon 11-06-2006)

You WILL like him when he's angry! Marvel Studios and Universal Pictures will unleash Marvel's renowned, larger-than-life green Super Hero onto moviegoers everywhere in summer 2008 as they have announced a June 27th release date for the action-packed, new...

DVD and Blu-Ray Details for INCREDIBLE HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-28-2008)

From the Marvel Universe of the world's most popular Super Heroes comes the $234.6 million worldwide summer hit that fans have been waiting for as THE INCREDIBLE HULK blasts onto DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Marvel ...

Marvel Knights: 10 Years at WW Philly
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 05-10-2008)

Founders Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti Will Discuss The Influential Imprint’s Past And Future At Wizard World Philly May 30-June 1.   It’s been a decade since four Marvel icons became Marvel Knights and changed the landscape of the M...


Top Maniacal Rumors: Alexander Punished, He-Man's Dead and Avenger's Hulk
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-17-2008)

...on out of Marvel Studios. The latest rumor has the Hulk director taking on their 1602 property, based on a screenplay by Neil Gaiman. Source: MTV Mania Verdict: TRUE---From all indications, despite the unnoticed differences between the 2003 and 2008 ...

Yes, yes, a HULK movie. But what about the TV show?!
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 08-12-2002)

Marvel is in the news again with its financial report, but no, this time they're not going bankrupt. In fact, far from it. As part of a generally hopeful financial report on the state of Marvel TV and movie projects, Marvel Studios head Avi Arad revealed ...

Columbus sails to SUB-MARINER land
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-03-2004)

...ce Namor. Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad and former Universal executive Kevin Misher are producing the movie alongside Columbus and his 1492 Productions shingle. The screenplay for the film is by David Self (ROAD TO PERDITION) and Universal has plans to m...

Comicscape: I Am Iron Man
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)

Marvel Studios released the long-in-the-making cinematic adaptation of Iron Man this weekend. Thus far, it has garnered both rave reviews and over $100 million in box office grosses. Despite a few minor flaws, the film resets the standard for Ma...


Silver Surfer, The
by Coming Attractions (Wed 05-04-2005)

...bets that Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad is making a call to Vin's agent this morning? [First appeared in the National Post.]May 4, 2005... Executives from Marvel and Fox told SCI FI Wire that serious plans are in the workds for a SILVER SURFER movie. Mar...

Swank Confirmed for IRON MAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-24-2007)

I'm not quite sure if this is news you folks will want to appear or not but I'll pass it along. MTV is confirming that Hillary Swank will appear in the new IRON MAN movie with Robert Downey Jr (Tony Stark/Iron Man). Here's the details from MTV; Marvel St...

Luke Cage
by Coming Attractions (Mon 03-08-2004)

...roducers, Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad and Original Films' Neal Moritz. The script is by Ben Ramsey.LUKE CAGE is about a gang tough who, after being convicted of a crime, volunteers to undergo an experimental procedure to get his sentenced reduced. The ...

Who wrote 'Hulk'? Norton or Penn?
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 08-16-2007)

...llent for Marvel Studios," says Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige, who was also there presenting 'Iron Man.' "I think the only bit of bungling on my part was not clarifying Zak's role up there in front of 7,000 people, which I then tri...


The Doom-Defying, Two-Fisted Marketing of Fantastic Four (Wed 07-06-2005)

For Fox and its producing partner, Marvel Studios, Fantastic Four isn't just a movie; it's their best chance to turn the last superstars in the Marvel pantheon into a global franchise, with all the videogames, action figures, and assorted billions in anci...

C2F@5: LAST DAILY WINNER!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-16-2002)

...riends at Marvel Studios! This is it! It's time to DRAW THE VERY LAST DAILY WINNER in Comics2Film's Fifth Anniversary Celebration! Our last daily winner is...Dani...

Prince Namor to surface on big screen (Fri 10-04-2002)

Comics2Film covers the Marvel Studios announcement of two more Marvel-based movie projects, with SUB-MARINER and PRIME both entering production. Both films will carry Stan Lee's imprimatur; the grand old man of comics will be serving as executive producer...

Arad Talks Spider-Man 2, Hulk 2
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-22-2002)

Marvel Enterprises conducted a conference call earlier today to discuss the recently posted 2001 earnings report. Although the focus of the call was not on Marvel movies, Marvel Studios head Avi Arad did talk about the company's various Hollywood de...


Mostow captains 'Sub-Mariner' (Thu 09-14-2006)

Universal Pictures long-in-development comicbook adaptation "Sub-Mariner" has found new life with Jonathan Mostow. Helmer has boarded the Marvel Studios pic to rewrite and direct. Mostow has cleared his sked to make "Sub-Mariner" his next pic. Kevi...

THE INCREDIBLE HULK
by Scott Mantz (Fri 06-13-2008)

Now, that's more like it. Five years after Ang Lee's brooding, psychological take on the Hulk turned off moviegoers and faded fast from the box office after a huge $62 million opening weekend, Marvel Studios went back to the drawing board for a complete...

Spidey Smash Spurs Sequel Sound Off
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 05-07-2002)

... head of Marvel Studios, Avi Arad has always believed that our characters would be Hollywood celebrities and it is his pursuit and realization of this dream that has made this day so special. We are also very grateful to the many executives at Sony...

Comic Con: INCREDIBLE HULK Highlights
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-29-2007)

...sident of Marvel Studios) made it  a point to say this was a new beginning of the Hulk saga. This would confirm reports of the previous Hulk (2003) not being part of  the series in their mindsets going into the production. There was no foota...


Hulk Smashes Into Production!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-28-2002)

...nne Hurd, Marvel Studios Chief Executive Officer Avi Arad, James Schamus and Larry Franco. Marvel Comics founder Stan Lee and Kevin Feige are the executive producers. Eric Bana (Black Hawk Down) stars as scientist Bruce Banner, whose inner demons t...

Top Maniacal Rumors: Leo America, Knight Time & Punisher Hex!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-20-2008)

...hield for Marvel Studios and donning the Captain America costume in the near future. Source: Latino Review Mania Verdict: FALSE—In fairness to El Mayimbe at Latino, even he says it’s way too early in the game for any casting announcements...

Toy Fair Revisited - Toy Biz
by Scott Collura (Sat 03-02-2002)

...gends and Marvel Studios lines leading the pack. The Legends offer 6-inch versions of key characters like Hulk and Iron Man in their original, classic form, while the Studios line features detailed 12-inch collectibles such as Blade, Punisher and Wolve...

Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)

...sgate and Marvel Studios present the world premiere of the newest Marvel Animated Feature, Doctor Strange, with a film screening and Q&A panel featuring Marvel’s senior VP of creative development animation Craig Kyle, plus members of the cast...


Sub-Mariner
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-28-2006)

...nd direct Marvel Studios' SUB-MARINER.Mostow has cleared his schedule in order to make SUB-MARINER his next film, David Self wrote an earlier draft of the screenplay for the studio. June 14, 2004 - Variety reports that Chris Columbus, the man who direc...

DOOMSDAY! JONAH HEX! MARVEL ANIME! MARVEL TOON!
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-21-2008)

Doomsday wrecks 'Smallville'. Brolin calls 'Jonah Hex' script "awful." Doomsday smashes 'Smallville'. Marvel anime moves forward. After Doomsday crushed 'Smallville' the Legion of Superheroes appeared. Marvel toons marathon on Jetix. Did we ment...

Spider-Man 2
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)

...g to what Marvel Studios' Avi Arad had to say at the SPIDER-MAN 2 panel on Saturday, they might also each have their own distinct personality! Now we're really excited to see these babies in full action against Spidey!"Each of the tentacles has the und...

Marvel Comics November Solicitation Marvel Knights
by Eric Moro (Wed 08-22-2001)

Due out this November from the Marvel Comics Marvel Knight line:MARVEL KNIGHTS MAGAZINE #8The conclusion to Kevin Smith's acclaimed run on DAREDEVIL! The Punisher continues his killing spree! The Inhumans face a war they don't want! Plus, more T&A -- and ...


Live Action DOCTOR STRANGE On the Way?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-16-2007)

Just a few days after the animated DVD, DOCTOR STRANGE, hit the market, there are whispers inside the studios that a live action version of the film is being shopped around by Marvel Studios. Robert Sanchez at IESB has heard of the whispers and made it cl...

Comicscape - January 4, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-04-2006)

Greetings and welcome to yet another COMICSCAPE, and on a week when the books don't ship until Thursday, no less (damn holidays!). Last week, I threw together an admittedly uninspired "Best of 2005" column, but even I'm entitled to suck once in a while. R...

Punisher Movie Second Try (Wed 02-21-2001)

It looks like the developing Punisher movie will be much more faithful to the original Marvel comic character than the ill-fated Dolph Lungren 1990 starring version was.According to the Comics Continuum, Marvel Studios` Kevin Feige spoke of the Punisher`s...

Shining Knight
by Russell Lissau (Mon 07-30-2001)

In the ten months that editor Stuart Moore has been with Marvel Comics, the publisher has become the most talked-about company in comicdom. A lot of that has to do with the personality and business acumen of Moore's boss, Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, but ...


Top Maniacal Rumors: Maguire Cash, Boreanaz Green and Longoria Wasp!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-19-2008)

...kely that Marvel Studios will focus on getting Thor, Ant-Man and Captain America into theaters before any Incredible Hulk 2 sees the light of day. Here’s what Norton had to say. "The minds of Marvel are sometimes opaque," Norton. "...

Spidey, Surfer, Mutants and Autobots: Can't stop the sequels! (Fri 07-20-2007)

An article running down the business of movie sequels touches on a couple of comic book franchies: Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have said with certainty that "Spider-Man" will be back, but writer-director Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire and Kirst...

Watching the Watchmen
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-12-2008)

Last Friday, Watchmen director Zach Snyder released the first five character shots from the upcoming comic-to-film adaptation, which will hit theaters on March 6, 2009. As usual, fan reaction has run the gambit from excited to enraged. The usual...

Iron Man, Hulk, Spidey and Transformers topline new Hasbro offerings (Thu 02-14-2008)

..., 2008 in Marvel Studios' 'The Incredible Hulk', Hasbro unveils a monstrous new series of toys, games, and collectibles inspired by the movie. Highlights from the strong toy line-up include the ultimate Hulk role-playing toy HULK SMASH HANDS, (Approxim...


Top Maniacal Rumors: Captain America, Spidey Returns and Potter Madness
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-12-2008)

...es within Marvel Studios revealed to the media that they have never offered, approach or even have a conversation with Will Smith on possibly taking the high profile role. So, this rumor is not true.   Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire Locked in for S...

Daredevil Movie Toys! (Fri 09-13-2002)

...Also, the Marvel Studios II series will feature both Daredevil and Elektra figures from the movie. The series is due in fall 2003. Keep an eye on the Comics2Film Store for the latest in comic movie merchandise!

Johns on Bloodstone
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-18-2002)

...eople at Marvel Studios and our show-runner, Chris Ruppenthal (Quantum Leap, Outer Limits). We want to create fun and engaging characters, find the right tone - staying away from camp, I hate camp - and figure out the balance between action, comed...

Luke Cage & Static Stock news (Wed 01-14-2004)

Kevin Feige of Marvel Studios told The Continuum that a live-action Luke Cage movie is making progress at Sony and might be a 2005 release. Batman and Robin will make another appearance on Static Stock during its fourth season, it was announced Tuesday...


Winner: Another 'Iron Man' poster tube
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 09-25-2008)

... wry wit, Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures' worldwide box office sensation 'Iron Man' soars onto DVD and Blu-ray on September 30, 2008. Kicking off the fourth quarter, Paramount Home Entertainment presents spectacular Ultimate Edition two-disc se...

'Ghost Rider' Update (Thu 07-31-2003)

From Wizard Magazine: "In a perfect world, we'd love to be shooting [Ghost Rider] early next year," says Marvel Studios Senior Vice President Kevin Feige.

Fans to experience first look at 'Spider-Man' trailer on Yahoo (Thu 12-11-2003)

With early excitement building towards its July 2, 2004 release, Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel Studios announced today that the first theatrical teaser trailer for 'Spider-Man 2' will premiere online, exclusively at Yahoo!, streaming to fan...

Justin Theroux Penning IRON MAN 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)

Screenwriter Justin Theroux has another high profile Robert Downey Jr. film to script out. As his first script effort Tropic Thunder is nearing its theatrical release, the scribe has been place in charge of penning Iron Man 2 for Marvel Studios, reports V...


'Hulk' Sequel, 'Static Shock' News
by Joe Hendren (Fri 01-23-2004)

Kevin Feige of Marvel Studios told The Continuum that he expects The Hulk film franchise to continue. Pop group B2K will be appearing on Kids' WB!'s Static Shock this season, it was announced at The WB Winter Press Tour. The group follows such real-li...

Two Minutes of IRON MAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-13-2008)

...ature for Marvel Studios. To see previous clips, click the Iron man link above.

New Poster for Norton's HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 04-15-2008)

The new poster from Universal Pictures and Marvel Studios has popped up online for their upcoming adaptation of Incredible Hulk. The superhero flick where he takes on Abomination stars Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, Tim Blake Nelson, Ty Burrell and W...

Three New TV Spots for IRON MAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-23-2008)

Three new television spots have popped up online for Iron Man, courtesy of Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios. You can check out the clips below. The upcoming superhero adaptation stars Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridg...


More on Elektra Buzz
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-07-2002)

On Thursday night of last week Avi Arad caused a buzz on the internet by telling E! News Daily that the role of Elektra in the Daredevil movie had been cast and announcements were imminent. Late Friday Kevin Feige, senior vice president at Marvel S...

Elektra Actress Must Be Ready For Spin-Off
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 12-12-2001)

Marvel Studios' senior vice president Kevin Feige told Comics2Film that the search continues for the actress who will play Elektra in the upcoming Daredevil movie. Feige serves as executive producer on the film. "We're still looking. It's a to...

Arad Confirms Blade TV Show
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 01-21-2002)

Last week Cinescape magazine confirmed what Comics2Film reported last spring, New Line and Marvel Studios are considering a Blade TV show to follow on the heels of the successful Blade movie franchise. Avi Arad told Cinescape that a weekly series c...

'Wolverine' screenwriter aims for "Brutal" R-rated script (Fri 04-15-2005)

... and that Marvel Studios and director will have to decide where to go from there. More...


'Hulk' Heading to Toronto for Flim Shoot (Tue 02-27-2007)

The city has been chosen as a principal filming location for the upcoming Marvel Studios production of "The Incredible Hulk." "The Hulk" is to be directed by Louis Leterrier ("Transporter" 1 & 2, "Unleashed"). (Advertisement) The film's executi...

`Fantastic Four' film's family spirit stays true to comic original (Thu 06-30-2005)

It's that family spirit that drives the movie, says Kevin Feige, executive vice president of Marvel Studios and an executive producer on "Fantastic Four." All families, he says, have moments of love and endearment and of struggle and heartbreak. "So we...

Leslie Bibb Joins 'Iron Man' Cast (Wed 04-11-2007)

Actress Leslie Bibb has landed a role in Marvel Studios' "Iron Man." She joins Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow in the Jon Favreau-helmed comic book adaptation. She will play a fast-talking reporter. More....

Paramount Pictures' New Yearly Strategy is Less Films
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-16-2008)

...ation and Marvel Studios. The new release strategy complements proactive efficiency efforts announced earlier in the year. In June, Paramount restructured the Vantage operation to combine its marketing, distribution and physical production departme...


X-Men: Evolution Premeire (Wed 09-18-2002)

The Comics Continuum talked to both Craig Kyle of Marvel Studios and X-Men: Evolution story editor Greg Johnson about the upcoming season premiere. The third season opener, called "Day of Recovery" deals with Professor Xavier's disappearance and the...

Kenneth Branagh Ready to Direct THOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 09-29-2008)

Marvel Studios is going the art house route in bringing their Norse legend to the big screen? Well, it worked for DC and Warner Bros. in bringing in Christopher Nolan to lead their Batman franchise.It also proved profitable for Jon Favreau taking on Marve...

You Are Iron Man
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 04-05-2008)

“Iron Man, one of Marvel’s most durable Super Heroes, is blasting onto video game platforms and the big screen this spring. The epic, action-packed Marvel Studios production will be directed by John Favreau and stars Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Br...

Church will try to squash hero in 'Spider-Man 3' (Tue 03-22-2005)

...iskin and Marvel Studios' Avi Arad. 'Spider-Man 3' is scheduled for release May 4, 2007. The filmmakers are not revealing the identity of the new villain. More...


Does Whatever a Spider (and a C.E.O.) Can (Sun 06-27-2004)

Avi Arad, the chairman and chief executive of Marvel Studios, is the king of the summer comic book movie.

'Spidey 2' does 7 inning stretch! (Wed 05-05-2004)

Major League Baseball Properties has teamed with Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios for an unprecedented marketing partnership to support the highly anticipated national release of 'Spider-Man 2,' it was jointly announced today by Geoffrey Ammer, presid...

'Fantastic Four', 'Ghost Rider' and 'JLU' news (Tue 12-14-2004)

...ustralia, Marvel Studios' Ari Arad told The Continuum, with an eye toward a January production start. "Wake the Dead," a new episode of Justice League Unlimited, debuts on Cartoon Network on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. More on each...

Fan confab taps Marvel's Arad as head Wizard
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-28-2005)

Marvel Studios chairman and CEO Avi Arad has been confirmed as the guest of honor at the Wizard World Los Angeles Convention, which will run March 18-20 at the Long Beach Convention Center. More...


Collection of Silver Surfer movie info (Mon 03-21-2005)

The recently released Wizard Mega Movie Issue includes a behind-the-scenes feature on Marvel Studios, wherein execs Avi Arad and Kevin Feige dropped some interesting tidbits about the long-in-development Silver Surfer movie.

'Spider-Man 2,' 'Mutant X' updates (Tue 04-20-2004)

Marvel Studios' Avi Arad said that 'Spider-Man 2' is more of a continuation than a sequel. "We see all our characters two years later," Arad said. Tribune Entertainment has provided The Continuum with information regarding "The Prophecy," a new episode o...

Sony Bumps GHOST
by News Editor (Thu 12-15-2005)

...he is for Marvel Studios, who must change their plans for ancillary tie-in deals.

DAREDEVIL Casting Update
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-20-2001)

Though, as previously reported, Vin Diesel has been approached to take on the title role in the DAREDEVIL movie, it's far from being a done deal.While talking to the Comics Continuum, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige spoke of word that Diesel was up for the ro...


The X-Men Evolve for season two
by Rob Allstetter (Sat 09-15-2001)

...g Kyle of Marvel Studios, which produces the show with Film Roman. "Now we know.""An obvious difference is that we've already got the cast fairly well assembled and all together," Kirkland adds. "We had to spend several episodes just introducing the me...