Fox and their Marvel creative consultant Mark Millar see The Wolverine as the beginning of their own version of Marvel Studios’ “Phase One”. And it doesn’t mean just the X-Men. Fox has the film rights to all the Marvel mutants and the intention is to expand past the X-Men. They went as far as comparing the upcoming film to Iron Man.
Disney meant business when they acquired Lucasfilm and propelling it forward with a seventh Star Wars movie. George Lucas will write the screenplay for the film — no, I’m kidding. Screenwriter Michael Arndt, who has written Little Miss Sunshine and Toy Story 3, will draft the script for Star Wars: Episode VII.
Marvel’s highly anticipated Iron Man 3 is apparently packed with new elements and characters. Ben Kingsley is portraying the main antagonist the Mandarin, the Iron Patriot armor is making an appearance, and the film is influenced by the Extremis story arc. But it doesn’t end there.
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Anyone who remembers the TGIF block of family shows in the evenings remembers Boy Meets World — or on television in general since it’s syndicated. But you get my point. Disney has a spinoff in the works.
Director Zack Snyder has been busy at work with his take on Superman in Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill, and changes continue to trickle in. Warner Bros will give the film the 3D post conversion treatment.
The ever-charming but imposing actor Dwayne Johnson has been busy with various roles. The latest? He’s locked in to portray Hercules in a current remake. And it’s more than evident that he’s perfect for the part.
Rather than strictly sticking with the current lineup that gave Marvel success, the studio is carrying forward with additional superheroes getting the film treatment. The Marvel movie universe just continues to expand.
