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The Lonious Monk
Celestial Souljah
THat JJJ casting is almost up there with Prof. X.
Inori
NAWF
Marvel Studios Reportedly Developing What If TV Show For Disney Plus
"Marvel Studios is reportedly developing a What If animated series for Disney Plus, based on the comics that explore alternate Marvel timelines. While the studio has yet to announce their film release slate beyond this July's Spider-Man: Far From Home, it's been confirmed that they are currently developing multiple TV series for Disney's upcoming streaming service (which launches in the fall). Among the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe TV shows that are actively in the works for Disney Plus are series about Loki, Vision and Scarlet Witch, and Falcon and Winter Soldier.
However, of all the properties that Marvel has yet to adapt as either an MCU movie or TV show, the What If comics are one of the most intriguing. First published in the late 1970s, What If explores how life would've changed in the Marvel Universe, had key moments in history played out differently than they did in the main canon. The comic books have explored everything from what might've happened if Peter Parker's Spider-Man had managed to save Gwen Stacy's life to how things would've changed if the Fantastic Four had gained alternate super-abilities. Now, it appears that Marvel Studios is adapting the premise for an upcoming television series.
According to /Film, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is overseeing the development of an animated What If series for Disney Plus. As one would expect, the stories on the show will not be canon to the larger MCU timeline. However, they will explore relevant stories to the MCU, including What If Vol. 1 #47, which examined what could've happened if Loki had wielded Mjolnir rather than Thor.
Developing..."
Source: https://screenrant.com/marvel-what-if-tv-show-disney-plus/
Interesting if true....
"Marvel Studios is reportedly developing a What If animated series for Disney Plus, based on the comics that explore alternate Marvel timelines. While the studio has yet to announce their film release slate beyond this July's Spider-Man: Far From Home, it's been confirmed that they are currently developing multiple TV series for Disney's upcoming streaming service (which launches in the fall). Among the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe TV shows that are actively in the works for Disney Plus are series about Loki, Vision and Scarlet Witch, and Falcon and Winter Soldier.
However, of all the properties that Marvel has yet to adapt as either an MCU movie or TV show, the What If comics are one of the most intriguing. First published in the late 1970s, What If explores how life would've changed in the Marvel Universe, had key moments in history played out differently than they did in the main canon. The comic books have explored everything from what might've happened if Peter Parker's Spider-Man had managed to save Gwen Stacy's life to how things would've changed if the Fantastic Four had gained alternate super-abilities. Now, it appears that Marvel Studios is adapting the premise for an upcoming television series.
According to /Film, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is overseeing the development of an animated What If series for Disney Plus. As one would expect, the stories on the show will not be canon to the larger MCU timeline. However, they will explore relevant stories to the MCU, including What If Vol. 1 #47, which examined what could've happened if Loki had wielded Mjolnir rather than Thor.
Developing..."
Source: https://screenrant.com/marvel-what-if-tv-show-disney-plus/
Interesting if true....
Mister
Ignorance can be remedied. Stupidity is incurable.
A What If series has so much potential.
Lou Cypher
The Tokin' White Guy
Shit would be pretty dope. Would be kind of cool if every single episode was a whole new cast and characters and its own self contained story.
Inori
NAWF
Disney's Acquisition of Fox Expected To Close Next Week
"Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets will finally close as of next week. Disney began discussions about purchasing Fox in 2017, which led many to start speculating about how such a deal would bring Fox's Marvel movie rights, such as those for X-Men and Fantastic Four, under the Disney and Marvel Cinematic Universe umbrella.
In November 2017, Disney and Fox announced an agreement for Disney to acquire the 20th Century Fox movie and TV departments for around $52 billion in stock. This agreement excluded the Fox broadcasting network and Fox News Channel. However, Comcast began showing interest in acquiring Foxand made a counteroffer. In the end, Disney reigned supreme by offering $71.3 billion, an offer that Fox accepted. Comcast pulled out of the bidding, and Disney began making preparations for the acquisition by getting approval from Disney and Fox's shareholders. The final deal's details left Disney with all of 20th Century Fox's film division, many of its TV shows and FX Productions and FX networks. The agreement also gives Disney a 60 percent share in Hulu. The Department of Justice approved the merger in 2018, after which Disney sought regulatory approval all over the world.
Although the acquisition hit a snag in Brazil, Disney ultimately got the approval it sought, which moved the acquisition another significant step forward. Now the only question is when Disney's purchase of Fox might become complete. The Wrap reports that Disney's official takeover of Fox will begin next week, on Wednesday, March 20 at 12:02 a.m. ET.
The most important question, though, remains: What will Disney do once it has the movie rights to X-Men and Fantastic Four? Is there a chance that the company will bring those properties into the MCU? Executive Vice President of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb couldn't guarantee that this would happen but did admit that it's exciting to see those properties return home to Marvel, which is also owned by Disney. This deal also hasn't yet affected the X-Men movie that Brian Michael Bendis began writing before the transaction was complete - but it's unclear what will happen to all in-progress projects once the deal is officially closed.
Although this creates a gigantic Disney that has swallowed up much of its competition, it also means that Marvel fans could benefit from the acquisition. Not only is there a chance that the X-Men will become part of the MCU, there is even a possibility of Disney creating new X-Men TV shows for its upcoming Disney+ subscription streaming service. This acquisition may not be a win for the movie industry as a whole, but it could make Marvel fans very happy."
Source: https://screenrant.com/disney-fox-deal-close-date-confirmed/
"Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets will finally close as of next week. Disney began discussions about purchasing Fox in 2017, which led many to start speculating about how such a deal would bring Fox's Marvel movie rights, such as those for X-Men and Fantastic Four, under the Disney and Marvel Cinematic Universe umbrella.
In November 2017, Disney and Fox announced an agreement for Disney to acquire the 20th Century Fox movie and TV departments for around $52 billion in stock. This agreement excluded the Fox broadcasting network and Fox News Channel. However, Comcast began showing interest in acquiring Foxand made a counteroffer. In the end, Disney reigned supreme by offering $71.3 billion, an offer that Fox accepted. Comcast pulled out of the bidding, and Disney began making preparations for the acquisition by getting approval from Disney and Fox's shareholders. The final deal's details left Disney with all of 20th Century Fox's film division, many of its TV shows and FX Productions and FX networks. The agreement also gives Disney a 60 percent share in Hulu. The Department of Justice approved the merger in 2018, after which Disney sought regulatory approval all over the world.
Although the acquisition hit a snag in Brazil, Disney ultimately got the approval it sought, which moved the acquisition another significant step forward. Now the only question is when Disney's purchase of Fox might become complete. The Wrap reports that Disney's official takeover of Fox will begin next week, on Wednesday, March 20 at 12:02 a.m. ET.
The most important question, though, remains: What will Disney do once it has the movie rights to X-Men and Fantastic Four? Is there a chance that the company will bring those properties into the MCU? Executive Vice President of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb couldn't guarantee that this would happen but did admit that it's exciting to see those properties return home to Marvel, which is also owned by Disney. This deal also hasn't yet affected the X-Men movie that Brian Michael Bendis began writing before the transaction was complete - but it's unclear what will happen to all in-progress projects once the deal is officially closed.
Although this creates a gigantic Disney that has swallowed up much of its competition, it also means that Marvel fans could benefit from the acquisition. Not only is there a chance that the X-Men will become part of the MCU, there is even a possibility of Disney creating new X-Men TV shows for its upcoming Disney+ subscription streaming service. This acquisition may not be a win for the movie industry as a whole, but it could make Marvel fans very happy."
Source: https://screenrant.com/disney-fox-deal-close-date-confirmed/
Lou Cypher
The Tokin' White Guy
The golden age is upon us!
Lou Cypher
The Tokin' White Guy
'Guardians of the Galaxy 3': Disney Reportedly Rehires James Gunn
Months and months after being fired for decade-old inappropriate tweets, Disney has reversed its decision regarding Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn. On Friday afternoon, it was revealed that the House of Mouse and Marvel Studios had changed their minds, and brought Gunn back to direct Guardians of the Galaxy 3 after all.
Deadline broke the news, saying that the decision was actually made months ago, following conversations between Disney and executives at Marvel.
According to the report, Walt Disney Studios president Alan Horn, who had a hand in Gunn's initial firing last summer, met with the director several times after he was removed from the position. Horn was persuaded to change his mind after seeing Gunn's public apology and his subsequent handling of the situation. Gunn's case was probably also helped by his cast and peers, who were all vocal online and in interviews defending the director.
Gunn had already completed his script for Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3, and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has long been adamant that the film would use what Gunn wrote. Plenty of other directors were the subject of rumors, suggesting that Marvel was looking to replace Gunn rather quickly. However, that clearly wasn't the case.
The only complicated part of this entire situation is Gunn's involvement with Warner Bros. and DC. After being let go from Marvel, Gunn signed on to write and direct Suicide Squad 2. Production on the film is set to begin this year, and Marvel has agreed to let Gunn complete his work on the DC project before returning to the Guardians franchise.
https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/15/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-james-gunn-rehired/
Months and months after being fired for decade-old inappropriate tweets, Disney has reversed its decision regarding Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn. On Friday afternoon, it was revealed that the House of Mouse and Marvel Studios had changed their minds, and brought Gunn back to direct Guardians of the Galaxy 3 after all.
Deadline broke the news, saying that the decision was actually made months ago, following conversations between Disney and executives at Marvel.
According to the report, Walt Disney Studios president Alan Horn, who had a hand in Gunn's initial firing last summer, met with the director several times after he was removed from the position. Horn was persuaded to change his mind after seeing Gunn's public apology and his subsequent handling of the situation. Gunn's case was probably also helped by his cast and peers, who were all vocal online and in interviews defending the director.
Gunn had already completed his script for Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3, and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has long been adamant that the film would use what Gunn wrote. Plenty of other directors were the subject of rumors, suggesting that Marvel was looking to replace Gunn rather quickly. However, that clearly wasn't the case.
The only complicated part of this entire situation is Gunn's involvement with Warner Bros. and DC. After being let go from Marvel, Gunn signed on to write and direct Suicide Squad 2. Production on the film is set to begin this year, and Marvel has agreed to let Gunn complete his work on the DC project before returning to the Guardians franchise.
https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/03/15/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-james-gunn-rehired/
Lou Cypher
The Tokin' White Guy
Gunn in charge of a DC AND Marvel Franchise at the same time! This is insane if true!
illestni99ainne
I Crop Dusted Ya Moms
Was it ever really confirmed that he’s writing Suicide Squad or is that just rumors?
Yes!
That MF bout to get PAID. Especially if SS 2 a hit.
Lou Cypher
The Tokin' White Guy
Its definitely confirmed. It started he was just writing the film, but then confirmed he will be directing as well. Supposed to start production late this year.
illestni99ainne
I Crop Dusted Ya Moms
So that’s not conflict of interest at this point? Disney allowing this?
Lou Cypher
The Tokin' White Guy
Yep. Disney fired him which ended any contract they had. This opened him up to sign with DC for their suicide squad. Apparently there wasnt anything in DC/WB contract saying he cant sign on to any more movies.
Marvel had approached a few directors to take over guardians like Adam McKay and I believe they approached the director of ragnarok or the director at least made a comment referencing guardians as "gunns series". Seems like with the backing of the cast, fan backlash, and directors refusing to do the project, Disney realized Gunn was the only guy for the job and offered him his job back. Squad is already in the works though so they are allowing him to complete squad then begin guardians 3.
The question is will Gunn continue with a squad sequel after guardians 3 or will he stick with marvel?
illestni99ainne
I Crop Dusted Ya Moms
Best money and job security is with Marvel imo even if they let him go before
Lou Cypher
The Tokin' White Guy
I agree. Marvel has their own film division and an excellent team of producers. Working ahead of whatever is currently being released. If guardians is set to only be a trilogy, that would open up Gunn to take over a new franchise and theres been tons of rumors of nova getting a film worked on that he'd probably be perfect for.
Or he could start work on one of the many fox properties they will be getting soon!
Or he could start work on one of the many fox properties they will be getting soon!