Michael Helfant has ankled his post as chief operating officer of Beacon Pictures to join MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios, 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 MarvelStudios development...
MarvelStudios 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 MarvelStudios, by developing business deals to br...
From a press release
LG Mobile Phones, Paramount Pictures and MarvelStudios 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. ...
Paramount Pictures and MarvelStudios 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...
There is no question Marvelstudios 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...
From a press releaseLos Angeles, CA (October 6, 2008) – As MarvelStudios, 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...
MarvelStudios 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...
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, MarvelStudios ...
...ment (via MarvelStudios), 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...
...he CEO of MarvelStudios 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...
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...
...ment (via MarvelStudios), 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...
After a stellar 3rd quarter performance ( reported here), MarvelStudios 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 announced that Avi Arad, chairman/ceo of MarvelStudios, 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...
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...
When asked about the possibility of a 'Deadpool' movie in issue #151 of Wizard Magazine, MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios 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.
Yesterday
afternoon MarvelStudios 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...
COMICON.com reports that the movies studios producing Spiderman and Daredevil will be sharing 1-10% of studio revenue with MarvelStudios.
This comes as very good news to Marvel, whose stocks have been dwindling since the company's bankruptcy in 1998...
A shocking rumor today comes from IESB.net, whose inside sources tell them that MarvelStudios 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...
In its financial reporting Marvel revealed that its MarvelStudios arm has reclaimed the rights to the 'Hulk' franchise from Universal.
MarvelStudios chair-CEO Avi Arad said unit had reacquired rights to Hulk pics from U because the latter had not met...
Deadline Hollywood gossip hound Nikke Finke reports that MarvelStudios have now signed Jon Favreau to direct 'Iron Man 2'
It's not officially announced yet, but I'm told that MarvelStudios and Iron Man director Jon Favreau have reached a deal for him...
...r folks.
MarvelStudios president Kevin Feige is on board as producer as well.
Created in 2002, the award-winning 'Runaways' is the first instance of Marvelstudios developing a film around a relatively recent concept.
You'd think David Maisel, recently named chairman of MarvelStudios, 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, ...
Variety ran a story today that's great news for any investors of Marvel (the stock is $21 bucks and climbing.) According to MarvelStudios' Avi Arad the company is aggresively pursuing producing its own movies based on some of the thousands of comic book ...
Newsarama
sat down with Marvelstudios 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...
In response to MarvelStudios 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...
David Maisel has been named prexy and chief operating officer of MarvelStudios, 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.
Great in-depth coverage on over a dozen Marvel projects!
Marvel Enterprises held their inaugural Analyst Day Webcast Tuesday during which MarvelStudios CEO Avi Arad delivered his previously promised updates on Marvel's upcoming slate of movie and televi...
MarvelStudios 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...
Avi Arad, president and chief executive officer of MarvelStudios, 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.
MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios 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...
According to the Hollywood Reporter, MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios' 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 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.
MarvelStudios
CEO Avi Arad participated in the call and talk...
A new shipment
of prizes for Comics2Film's 5th
Anniversary Giveaway has arrived. This one comes from the hardest
working production shingle in Hollywood: MarvelStudios!
Marvel sent over
a boatload of nifty goodies ...
Comics2Film
caught up with MarvelStudios 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...
20th Century Fox and MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios 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...
...rd Saint? MarvelStudios 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 ...
MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios' 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...
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...
...Chairman, MarvelStudios. "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 is becoming the go-to partner for MarvelStudios, 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...
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...
At MarvelStudios' 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...
Meet the new president of production for MarvelStudios, 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...
MarvelStudios' 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'...
Wall-crawling teenagers! Bladed and blue mutants! Angry green monsters! You wouldn't have seen all these onscreen if it were not for MarvelStudios' CEO Avi Arad. In this two-part Q&A, MICHAEL A. FREDERICKS finds out just how much power and how much respo...
Avi Arad has resigned as chairman and CEO of MarvelStudios 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 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...
In Marvel Enterprises' Q4 2003 Earnings Conference Call this morning, MarvelStudios' 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 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...
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...
MarvelStudios' 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...
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 ...
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 MarvelStudios and will shepher...
Thomas Jane will play The Punisher.MarvelStudios 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 ...
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 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...
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 ...
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, 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...
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...
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...
...in 2003.
MarvelStudios
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 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 MarvelStudios 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...
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...
...t week by MarvelStudios 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...
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...
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...
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...
MarvelStudios 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...
... up with [MarvelStudios 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...
...Works for MarvelStudios?
Rumor: The animation film library continues to grow for MarvelStudios, 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...
...ening for MarvelStudios 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...
Saban Entertainment (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS) and MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios 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...
...nment and MarvelStudios 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® ...
Marvel Entertainment unveils its Q2 2006 Earnings which includes an updated list of film, DTV and TV projects for MarvelStudios. Interesting notes:
Interestingly 'The Avengers' also tops a list of live-action Marvel-produced films further down the the...
It's official!
Marvel has announced that Robert Downey Jr. will fulfill his four picture deal with MarvelStudios 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...
...nt around MarvelStudios' 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...
...poke with MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios 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 MarvelStudios, and Kevin Feige, Ma...
From a press release
Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) and MarvelStudios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL) today announced an agreement under which Paramount will distribute Marvel's next five self-pr...
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...
You WILL like him when he's angry! MarvelStudios 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...
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 ...
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...
...on out of MarvelStudios. 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 ...
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, MarvelStudios head Avi Arad revealed ...
...ce Namor. MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios 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...
...bets that MarvelStudios 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...
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...
...roducers, MarvelStudios 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 ...
...llent for MarvelStudios," says MarvelStudios 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...
For Fox and its producing partner, MarvelStudios, 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...
...riends at MarvelStudios!
This is
it! It's time to DRAW THE VERY LAST DAILY WINNER in Comics2Film's
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Comics2Film covers the MarvelStudios 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...
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, MarvelStudios head Avi Arad did talk about the company's various
Hollywood de...
Universal Pictures long-in-development comicbook adaptation "Sub-Mariner" has found new life with Jonathan Mostow. Helmer has boarded the MarvelStudios pic to rewrite and direct.
Mostow has cleared his sked to make "Sub-Mariner" his next pic.
Kevi...
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, MarvelStudios went back to the drawing board for a complete...
... head of
MarvelStudios, 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...
...sident of MarvelStudios) 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...
...nne Hurd, MarvelStudios 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...
...hield for MarvelStudios 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...
...gends and MarvelStudios 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...
...sgate and MarvelStudios 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...
...nd direct MarvelStudios' 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 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 MarvelStudios' 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...
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 ...
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 MarvelStudios. Robert Sanchez at IESB has heard of the whispers and made it cl...
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...
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, MarvelStudios` Kevin Feige spoke of the Punisher`s...
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 ...
...kely that MarvelStudios 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. "...
An article running down the business of movie sequels touches on a couple of comic book franchies:
Sony Pictures and MarvelStudios have said with certainty that "Spider-Man" will be back, but writer-director Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire and Kirst...
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...
..., 2008 in MarvelStudios' '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...
...es within MarvelStudios 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...
...Also, the MarvelStudios II series will feature both
Daredevil and Elektra figures
from the movie. The series is due in fall 2003.
Keep an eye on
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...eople at
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staying away from camp, I hate camp - and figure out the balance between
action, comed...
Kevin Feige of MarvelStudios 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...
... wry wit, MarvelStudios 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...
From Wizard Magazine:
"In a perfect world, we'd love to be shooting [Ghost Rider] early next year," says MarvelStudios Senior Vice President Kevin Feige.
With early excitement building towards its July 2, 2004 release, Columbia Pictures in association with MarvelStudios announced today that the first theatrical teaser trailer for 'Spider-Man 2' will premiere online, exclusively at Yahoo!, streaming to fan...
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 MarvelStudios, reports V...
Kevin Feige of MarvelStudios 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...
The new poster from Universal Pictures and MarvelStudios 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 television spots have popped up online for Iron Man, courtesy of Paramount Pictures and MarvelStudios. You can check out the clips below. The upcoming superhero adaptation stars Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridg...
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...
MarvelStudios'
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...
Last week Cinescape
magazine confirmed what Comics2Film reported last spring, New Line and
MarvelStudios 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...
The city has been chosen as a principal filming location for the upcoming MarvelStudios production of "The Incredible Hulk."
"The Hulk" is to be directed by Louis Leterrier ("Transporter" 1 & 2, "Unleashed").
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The film's executi...
It's that family spirit that drives the movie, says Kevin Feige, executive vice president of MarvelStudios and an executive producer on "Fantastic Four."
All families, he says, have moments of love and endearment and of struggle and heartbreak. "So we...
Actress Leslie Bibb has landed a role in MarvelStudios' "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.
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...ation and MarvelStudios.
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...
The
Comics Continuum talked to both Craig Kyle of MarvelStudios 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...
MarvelStudios 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...
“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 MarvelStudios production will be directed by John Favreau and stars Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Br...
...iskin and MarvelStudios' Avi Arad.
'Spider-Man 3' is scheduled for release May 4, 2007. The filmmakers are not revealing the identity of the new villain.
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Major League Baseball Properties has teamed with Columbia Pictures and MarvelStudios 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...
...ustralia, MarvelStudios' 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...
MarvelStudios 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.
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The recently released Wizard Mega Movie Issue includes a behind-the-scenes feature on MarvelStudios, wherein execs Avi Arad and Kevin Feige dropped some interesting tidbits about the long-in-development Silver Surfer movie.
MarvelStudios' 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...
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, MarvelStudios' Kevin Feige spoke of word that Diesel was up for the ro...
...g Kyle of MarvelStudios, 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...