Okay, I'm trying to figure out what sort of timeline Marvel Films has with their coming output. They have 2008 release dates for "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk", as well as screenplays, directors, schematics and with "Iron Man", a crackling cast. 2008 theoretically would also bring us "Ant-Man" from Edgar Wright. Marvel also tabbed an "Avengers" movie for 2009 from the pen of Zak, um, Penn, but they also have slated that year for the release of "Captain America", which David Goyer is scripting.
Penn already acknowledged that the connections between these characters might already be felt in "The Incredible Hulk", but what does that mean for any actor that signs on? Surely they'll need big ticket leading men for the riskier properties, but are these guys going to go from tentpole to tentpole, signing three picture deals to do the movies of other characters?
I'm thinking "Avengers" is pushed to 2010, but even then, how do you keep all these actors signed? You figure the Avengers lineup would include Cap, the Hulk, Ant-Man, Iron Man, and maybe the likes of Scarlet Witch, Vision and a few b-listers- would I be missing anyone? There's a "Nick Fury" film slated for 2008, but like Captain America, there's no one signed to that. And Thor? He's a pivotal member of the Avengers, and while that movie is scheduled for 2009, it's been billed as "Lord Of The Rings- with gods"- how are they going to ramp up two films with Thor within two years?
For some, the possibilities are staggering. Fox and Marvel have soured in their relationship, suggesting Marvel takes the X-Men to another company. Then there's also Fox's "Daredevil" a property they couldn't care less about, and why does Lionsgate need to sit on "The Punisher" if they aren't interested in a sequel?
Anyway, this whole Marvel deal seems pie-in-the-sky to me, particularly considering they're also trying to develop shit like "Cloak And Dagger" and "Hawkeye". Does anyone think these movies will ever come out? And if so, what creative team would have the patience to stay together in order to awaken an entire onscreen Marvel universe?
Penn already acknowledged that the connections between these characters might already be felt in "The Incredible Hulk", but what does that mean for any actor that signs on? Surely they'll need big ticket leading men for the riskier properties, but are these guys going to go from tentpole to tentpole, signing three picture deals to do the movies of other characters?
I'm thinking "Avengers" is pushed to 2010, but even then, how do you keep all these actors signed? You figure the Avengers lineup would include Cap, the Hulk, Ant-Man, Iron Man, and maybe the likes of Scarlet Witch, Vision and a few b-listers- would I be missing anyone? There's a "Nick Fury" film slated for 2008, but like Captain America, there's no one signed to that. And Thor? He's a pivotal member of the Avengers, and while that movie is scheduled for 2009, it's been billed as "Lord Of The Rings- with gods"- how are they going to ramp up two films with Thor within two years?
For some, the possibilities are staggering. Fox and Marvel have soured in their relationship, suggesting Marvel takes the X-Men to another company. Then there's also Fox's "Daredevil" a property they couldn't care less about, and why does Lionsgate need to sit on "The Punisher" if they aren't interested in a sequel?
Anyway, this whole Marvel deal seems pie-in-the-sky to me, particularly considering they're also trying to develop shit like "Cloak And Dagger" and "Hawkeye". Does anyone think these movies will ever come out? And if so, what creative team would have the patience to stay together in order to awaken an entire onscreen Marvel universe?
