Posts Tagged marvel

Disney Buys Marvel for $4 Billion

+= ?

Under the deal, which has been approved by the boards of both companies, Disney will acquire ownership of Marvel including its portfolio of over 5,000 Marvel characters. That portfolio includes many familiar names like Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor.

source: techcrunch

I mean, WHOA!!!! This is hardcore. I didn’t know Mavel was in such bad shape. Marvel has bosses now? Looks like we’re gonna see “family friendly” versions of our favorite Marvel Characters. I hope they don’t muck up everything for us comic fans around the world. I just hope the movies will turn out a lot better.

Here‘s a funny response to this acquisition. 10 Dreaded Movies now that Disney owns Marvel.

Tags: , , ,

Lionsgate / Marvel to make Planet Hulk

Following up on yesterday’s announcement of Marvel’s anime projects at Comic Con International, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed via their exclusive trailer that Lions Gate/Marvel Entertainment will handle animation production on the feature slated for release in 2010, not Studio Madhouse as has been reported by the rest of the media.

The confusion stems from the announcements of the Wolverine and Iron Man projects being announced at the same time as Planet Hulk.

source: animebiznews

Tags: , , ,