It really was only a matter of time. First Spider-Man had a live show, then DC had Batman. Now Disney and Marvel are joining with Feld Entertainment to bring Marvel Universe Live to stages in 85 cities, followed by dates overseas.
When Disney first announced their intentions to film a new Star Wars trilogy, J.J. Abrams was honest that he didn’t plan on directing one of the new movies. He already had a lot on his plate with film and television — not to mention gearing up for the release of Star Trek into Darkness. But that didn’t stop president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, from trying to persuade the director to get involved.
A while back there was this billboard that enraged me each time I passed by it. I knew it was irrational, but I felt this brief anger that would wash over me. Who could blame me? It was an advertisement for Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace . . . in 3D! The re-release was a reminder that something so atrocious could make an undeserved return to cinema.
It was no secret that Disney and Lucasfilm were in search for a director for the seventh Star Wars film. After previous denials, J.J. Abrams was announced to direct. He will be using Michael Arndt’s screenplay for the next installment.
Disney clearly intends to make fans happy with their additional Star Wars films in development. Their search for directors continues, but their heart is already set on an artist for the posters.
As everyone knows by now, Disney purchased Lucasfilm and gained the rights to the Star Wars franchise. Along with film, Star Wars has tapped into video games and an animated series. But what hasn’t been done yet is a live-action television series. Disney intends to bring that to fruition.
Disney and NASA have partnered up a couple times in the past. Once with giving NASA The Avengers to uplink to the International Space Station for six cosmonauts to enjoy. The second is developing hands-on activities about living on the Space Station, using Buzz Lightyear for the fictional yet educational voyage for children.
Marvel and Joss Whedon have been hard at work on bringing S.H.I.E.L.D. to television. Whedon is spearheading the show and writing the pilot with his brother, Jed, and Maurissa Tancharoen; who have all worked together on Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.