Friday, August 8, 2008
'Spider-Man 4' and 'Captain America' release date conflict?
Sony's 'Spider-Man 4' is scheduled to be released in May 2011. Marvel Studio's 'The First Avenger: Captain America' is slated for May 6, 2011. This potential conflict was acknowledged but essentially sidestepped during the Marvel Entertainment Q2 earnings conference call held this week. IGN article here.
Further detail on 'Iron-Man' DVD and Blu-ray releases
Both Ultimate Edition Two-Disc sets (DVD and Blu-ray) are packed with extras like deleted scenes, 'making of' segments, behind-the-scenes features, and even Robert Downey Jr.’s screen test. Exclusive to the Blu-ray release will be features such as the 'Hall of Armor', which allows viewers to closely study the various Iron suits from the film and view their weapons systems in 3-D, and an opportunity to quiz fellow online fans with user-generated trivia questions. Details here and here.
Stan Lee, Hugh Jackman
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Very few 'Incredible Hulk' authentic movie props still available on ebay
I'm tempted to bid on the 'Stanley's Pizza Parlor pizza box', but I may wait for the 'Humvee with Sonic Cannon' to become available. Check it out.
'Daredevil' on Blu-ray
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing the director's cut of 'Daredevil' on Blu-ray September 30th according to Monsters & Critics. You can pre-order it on Amazon here.
Marvel Movies have ripple effect on other Hollywood productions
I have to believe that the excitement generated by the crossover appearances in the latest Marvel Movies had at least some kind of influence on this possible idea.
Terrence Howard discusses getting pumped up for ‘Iron Man 2’
The actor briefly discusses his plan to workout big-time in preparation for 'Iron Man 2' on MTV's Splash Page.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Sony pays Marvel an advance on 'Spider-Man 4'
Hopefully this news does indeed mean that Sony fully intends to move forward with the sequel, and in a timely fashion.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Robert Downey Jr. on 'Iron Man' success; excited for 'Iron Man 2'
Robert Downey Jr. talks about keeping his head screwed on straight after the tremendous success of 'Iron Man', and his desire to get 'Iron Man 2' right.
Has the casting process for Captain America officially begun?
Slashfilm.com reports that Mike O’Hearn of American Gladiators claims to have a casting session scheduled with Marvel Studios for the coveted role of Captain America.
EDIT an update to this story on slashfilm says that this is not the first time Mike O’Hearn has made this claim, and the veracity of it may (or may not) be in question.
EDIT an update to this story on slashfilm says that this is not the first time Mike O’Hearn has made this claim, and the veracity of it may (or may not) be in question.
Spider-Man, the Musical!
ENI posted a detailed listing of upcoming Marvel Studios projects today. The listing includes many of the feature films we discuss here on the Marvel Movie Blog, several animated television series, some animated direct-to-DVD projects, and one stage project - 'Spider-Man, the Musical!'. With music by Bono and The Edge no less! Oh, it's true. Check out some of the casting applicants for Peter Parker on the New York Magazine website.
Todd McFarlane on 'Venom' Movie
Todd McFarlane, the artist who designed Venom, gives his thoughts on the proposed 'Venom' film to NEWSarama.com. McFarlane feels the spin-off Venom "should be creepier" than the version we saw in 'Spider-Man 3'.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Robert Downey Jr. on Iron Man 2: No Hulk
Robert Downey Jr. briefly discusses IM2 at IESB.net and at Latino Review. Latino Review mentions that Downey was asked if the Hulk would be in IM2, to which Downey replied "no."
Sam Raimi on 'Spider Man 4': "I'm hoping they will come to me first as director."
Another brief video on IGN.
David S. Goyer on Magneto movie: "Maybe we'll get that going next year."
Very brief video clip on IGN.
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