DISQUS

Chris · 1 year ago

As long as great care is taken with the properties to make them the best movies they can be, rather than just cash cows? I'm definitely interested in these. Good on Marvel for jumping out of the gate with fists swinging.

Now if they announce a Marvel Zombies R rated movie (animated or otherwise, I don't care), I'd be in heaven.

Jason Reneau · 1 year ago

If they are done as well as Iron Man was then it's all good.

JMoney · 1 year ago

I've heard that the guy who played Vorenus in Rome is signed on to play Thor, but I can't see this movie beig good, Thor seems a little too cheesy to be a feature film, I see another Ghost Rider or DareDevil with this one. But an Avengers movie with Thor as just one of a few characters could be good.

Damon · 1 year ago

I wouldn't mind seeing Edgar Wright's Ant Man thrown in the mix. But that character might not fit in the universe. I'm not sure about how they would fit Thor and Captain America in the same universe as Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk, as they seem to be at least somewhat realistically grounded. But I don't really know much about either character. Whatever, I'm on board for all of them!

Michael · 1 year ago

Great ideas for Marvel!

cease · 1 year ago

I think Marvel needs to slow down.. its like there trying to cash in as soon as possible.. they need to save some for later. And if the avengers movies, doesn't have robert downey jr, and ed nortan, and whoever plays the cap , then its a failure.

db9 · 1 year ago

They will never ever be able to make a movie out of DBZ ... if they did... i doubt there would be a single comic movie to match the revenue

Rhawk · 1 year ago

@ cease

Dude, seriously, they've got 60 years of stories to tell, there is no "slowing down" needed.

mikey_V · 1 year ago

@db9

have you seen the production stills from the dbz movie...

they look like utter s.h.!.+ - that movie's going to bomb bomb bomb

osu.x · 1 year ago

It is stated that the producers will not allow an avengers movie unless the original actors will play them. Downey Jr. will also be in Hulk as Tony Shark

Adam B · 1 year ago

@db9

It's incoming, 2009:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1098327/

'spike' of buffyverse fame plays piccolo...

megalar · 1 year ago

While I've been happy with most of marvels movies in these recent years, some have truly sucked. All that aside, I'm just glad that comic book fans can now expect quality comic movies and that the genre has gained more respect in the mainstream.

Gongonzabar Farbin · 1 year ago

I'd love to see an Iron Fist movie sometime in the future!

Jon · 1 year ago

Deathlok may be cool.

Jose' · 1 year ago

I looked forward to these future projects; I've been waiting for an Avengers film for some time. I wish they could include Hawkeye but I guess he's too small of a character to merit much development.

Bandy · 1 year ago

@ osu.x - Surely you mean Tony Stark?

GrandmasterC · 1 year ago

I wasn't impressed with the Iron Man movie...at least not as much as I hoped to be. It was "adequate" but it didn't blow my socks off like the first Xmen movie or Spiderman I or II. Instead, I rank it along the lines of Fantastic Four and Daredevil...good movies...just not the best they could be. I hope John Favreau has gotten his lust for screen time out of his system. His character in Iron Man was completely unecessary and should have been deleted. However, I do admire Favreau for sticking closely to the Iron Man mythology set down in comic book lore. I think this summer's Incredible Hulk movie will be just about as big a stinker as the Ang Lee excrement from a couple of years back. The previews look silly and it may have a good opening weekend, but I seriously doubt it'll go much further than one week of good earnings.

So far as Marvel's line up of upcoming movies, I hate that they haven't got anything for 2009. 2010 and 2011 look to be exciting years. I agree with the other poster that said Marvel has 60 years of material and they're really not rushing. Especially when you consider that DC has projects in the works like Wonder Woman, JLA, and The Flash along with future Batman and Superman movies, Marvel needs to be agressive in their production schedule.

Casting-wise, for Thor, I hope they go with someone who is built like Triple H from WWE for the thunderer. Ryan Phillipe could be a good Dr. Don Blake. The castng of a good Captain America will be challenging since you need an actor who can pull off "scrawny" (pre-super soldier serum) as well as "buff" (post sss). How about Gary Oldman or Chris Walken as the Red Skull? You may think I'm crazy...but for Ant Man, I'd play that off as a comedy...sort of like the campy 60s Batman series. Let Marvel show it has a lighter side. And how about a movie for Groo the Wanderer? Who would have ever believed a Howard the Duck movie? Groo lovers unite!

skooter · 1 year ago

I honestly think Marvel should tread lightly on the idea of an Avengers movie. Yes it sounds like a comic book geeks wet dream, but lets be honest....how feasible is it to create a movie with so many characters and ensure its a box office hit not only with the geeks, but with general moviegoers as well.

G0Ducks · 1 year ago

I would SO love a Thor movie... However, if they do it, they need to do it right and base it
off the REAL stories of Thor. There are so many, and so many that still worship him, it
would not only be "mythologically" awesome, it would make a lot of heathen folk very, very,
and very happy.

Matt · 1 year ago

I would prefer Marvel to move forward with the Nick Fury project. Sure it has been done as a TV movie with David Hasselhoff, but with the release of the Ultimate universe and most recently with Samuel L Jackson playing a cameo as Nick Fury in Iron Man, I think this would be the ideal time for Marvel to capitalize on Samuel L Jackson while he can still play an action hero. We're talking about a 60 year old man and he isn't getting any younger. I think the second best franchise would be to look at Dr. Strange, whose story line would easily cross over into future movies like a Silver Surfer title, the Avengers, and even Spider-Man.

will · 1 year ago

i'd really like to see a cable and deadpool movie, or just a cable or deadpool movie, but using cable is pretty much impossible in any way being that those retards killed cyclops and jean grey (although madelyn pryor could be used because she was a clone of jean grey) i dont know, the x-men series just made me angry with all the doors the writers closed for spin-offs, the assholes

Pat · 1 year ago

Iron Man, X-Men, Spiderman... in all of these liberties were taken with the character design to make the transition to the big screen. All of these, I thought, were of minor impact or justified going with what the new (slightly altered) character design looked like.

It's going to be very, very difficult to make a believable Captain America without setting the movie in the 1940s. Cap's origin story belongs in WWII, and I don't see how you can make it contemporary without making some really significant changes in the flavor.

Since the Indy movie switched to the cold war, there's stacks and stacks of unused Nazi set gear lying around. Use it. End the movie with Cap falling off the drone plane. Anything else is likely to fail.

Belin · 1 year ago

Groo FTW, Do I err?

Also, I would like to see a Prince Valiant modern hero movie. I know he's not super, but there are great opportunities for mass battle scenes.

So, since Colbert is running for President in the Marvel Universe, will he start showing up in the movie crossovers?

-Pat They could start with the first Cap and play through two replacements in the origin story, moving to modern day. Might make the honored position look like a death sentence though.

Pedro · 1 year ago

Lobo ^^

osu.x · 1 year ago

Yes Tony Stark
@ will

Deadpool will be in Wolverine and played by Ryan Reynolds.

Brodie · 1 year ago

I'm a fan of Neil Gaiman's Marvel:1602. Could work as a flick, transcending multiple genres. But unfortunately it may be too niche to work.

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I think Marvel needs to slow down.. its like there trying to cash in as soon as possible.. they need to save some for later. And if the avengers movies, doesn’t have robert downey jr, and ed nortan, and whoever plays the cap , then its a failure.

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Dood · 1 year ago

Marvel Zombies FTW! They should attach T.J. Mulligan to direct. Choice move for both camps for sure.

blargh · 1 year ago

needs some deadpool for great lulz

snowglobe · 1 year ago

It's been done in the past but not very well so when is Wonder Woman going to get her turn to shine?

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Whit · 1 year ago

What about MoonKnight?

BoonTobias · 1 year ago

it's awesome that the movie technology has caught up to what should be shown when it comes to super heroes,
unlike the embarrassing 80s and the early 90s

Ernie Oporto · 1 year ago

No more Ghost Rider or Daredevil!!

Josh Andrews · 1 year ago

I really would love to see The Vision, Black Panther, and Hawkeye in this... especially Hawkeye! He has to be my favorite superhero of all time.

Joe · 1 year ago

we need She-Hulk & Black Cat, nuff said

RV · 1 year ago

I second MoonKnight.

I do think Marvel should slow down. I think that there's a limited appetite for superhero movies. Sure, the hardcore fans will show up, but that's not enough to make a franchise work. The general public will tire of what will seem like the same old thing. For example, how would the typical moviegoer distinguish between X-Men and the Avengers? Too many characters and not enough time in a film to develop them. I was a big fan of the Avengers, but I have doubts about it succeeding on film. If the general public gets turned off, we end up losing all the superhero movies--or at least the quality will be diminished.

Tom · 1 year ago

I have to agree 100% with Pat's message above. Set the Cap movie to begin in World War II then end it with him going into suspended animation in the ice flow. Then begin the Avengers movie later that summer with him being found and putting the team together. Anything else, such as Cap fighting the Taliban or dodging insurgent bullets in Sadr City will just come across as cheesy.

Joel Hedge · 1 year ago

For Thor, they should get Vincent D'Onofrio. He already played the role once in "Adventures in Babysitting." When are we going to see "Power Man and Iron Fist"? A film could do a lot with these characters. They could make some effort to show the chi of Iron Fist.

Thomas Boyd · 1 year ago

I fell in love with Marvel comics and characters more than 40 years ago. I still count actually meeting and talking to Stan Lee as one of the thrills of my life. But I think Captain America and Thor will fail as films. Just as good books and stories don't necessarily make good films, good comics and good comic characters don't necessarily make good films, which is why I'm convinced this latest Hulk film will be another dud. Spider-Man was a huge success because so many people, especially teens, can identify or connect with him. It's hard to feel a sense of connection with a green monster. I'm sure there could be some spectacular battles involving the Hulk, I'm convinced they'll be like traffic accidents: They make for some interesting viewing, but traffic wreck don't make for great stories,

I just don't think characters like Thor or Cap can translate to film. Cartoons perhaps, but not films. I saw part of some bad, forgettable movie years ago on TV in which some version of Thor appeared. Talk about looking flat-out silly. It just didn't work. I think Marvel would be better served making films about other characters, such as Ant-Man or Dr. Strange or the Inhumans or Deathlok or Luke Cage or any number of heroes.

Mike C · 1 year ago

I'm sorry, but Captain America, Thor...come on....so dusty and cheesy. That's like making a Puck or Dazzler movie.
How about a decent Elecktra movie? I couldn't believe how much they f'ed up that movie. It could have been amazing, and wouldn't have needed tons of special effects. Think, Elecktra:Assassin (Bill Sienkiewicz mini-series).
I hope to god they do justice to Silver Surfer. That FF crap was painful to watch. Think of how cool it would have been to see Galactus(with a modified costume of course) standing 100 ft. high. (even though his original height was 28 ft.)

Mike C · 1 year ago

...oh and I think Dr. Strange would be great also, and as much as I would love to see a Sandman movie, it probably wouldn't work as a film.

Cuzzo · 1 year ago

They need to make an Avengers movies that would be SWEET!!

Jason D. · 1 year ago

I love the comic book flicks. I grew up reading every type of comic book when I was a kid. The only real problem I have with these movies are the story plots.Not one movie Ive seen in the last 7 years has yet to stick to the story line based from the comic book. From the size of the characters to the personalities and events. For instance, spiderman 3 the introduction of the sandman and venom are way off. Spidermans personalality is wise cracking and witty. Spidermans webs are syntheitic made by peter parker,he carries refills under his costume etc. I truly love these type of movies I would just like to see one that stays true to the story. The THING SIX FEET TALL COME ON

Riordan · 1 year ago

I think whoever should play Captain America should be atleast 6'1" and not shorter than that and must not wear elevated boots and skimpy suits (Brandon Routh already ruined Superman). It shouldn't be someone who's over exposed like Matthew McConaughey or Brad Pitt. A must, the actor should be American, not Canadian or from other country.
May I suggest one of these guys:
Josh Hartnett--> 6' 3" (21 July 1978, San Francisco, California),
Charlie O'Connell--> 6' 3" (21 April 1975, New York, New York),
Ryan McPartlin--> 6' 3" (3 July 1975, Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Joe Michael Burke --> 6' 2" (7 September 1973, Illinois, USA),
Josh Duhamel-->6' 3½" (14 November 1972, Minot, North Dakota),
Eric William Dane--> 6' 1" (9 November 1972, San Francisco, California, USA), Noah Wyle--> 6' 2" (4 June 1971, Hollywood, California),
Tom Everett Scott--> 6' 2" (7 September 1970, Massachusetts, USA), and
Matthew Lillard--> 6' 3" (24 January 1970, Lansing, Michigan).

Thomas · 1 year ago

Riordan, why does he need to be American? While I completely agree that the actor should have some decent size--I dread the thought of someone the size of Tom Cruise or Kevin Costner or Jason Statham pretending to be heroic or imposing--his place of birth or citizenship is as irrelevant as the brand of beer he most prefers. That's like saying a beautiful, nude woman MUST use a particular brand of nail polish to be beautiful, when we all know that beautiful women come in all races and nationalities, and when they're nude and beautiful the last thing on the mind of an admiring male is the brand of nail polish she uses.

Your list of Captain America candidates shows you've given this some thought. Impressive. But I confess I don't know most of the candidates you enumerate.

While Iron Man and Spider-Man came to the screen in essentially the same costumes they wore in the comics, I think a Captain America costume really, really looks silly. If they make the mistake of producing a Captain America film, I sure hope they at least have the good judgement to place him in the World War II era, as they did with the Indiana Jones character.

woodman · 1 year ago

I heard that WWE wrestler Triple H is a candidate to play Thor. That actually wouldnt be too bad, if he can act. I mean, hes got the look because hes like 6'4 270 and has the long blonde hair.

whooha · 1 year ago

I think this article is wrong. I believe Marvel is putting out a movie next year. Hello the Wolverine solo movie?? I thought that was coming out in 2009.

Hugo · 1 year ago

I liked the Iron Men movie, and The Incredible Hulk seems to be great, and i think all that
stuff Marvel are planning would be greate. I would like Brad Pitt to play Thor, and Matt
Damon Captain America.

CANNON · 1 year ago

I JUST SAW THE FIRST SHOWING OF THE NEW INCRDIBLE HULK, AND AT THE END TONY STARK SHOWED UP AND SAID THAT THEY WERE JOING FORCES TO MAKE A TEAM OF SUPER HEROS SO I WANT SOME NEWS ON A MARVEL ALLIENCE MOVIE! AND AT THE END OF IRON MAN NICK FURRY SHOWED UP AND TOLD STARK ABOUT A TEAM SO I WANNA HEAR NEWS

CANNON · 1 year ago

I WANT TO SEE A DEAD POOL MOVIE OR A BLACK PANTHER MOVIE COULD BE GOOD TO IF THEY DID IT THE RIGHT WAY AND NOT STRAY AWAY FROM THE ORIGNAL COMIC BOOKS

Rhai · 1 year ago

I wonder when will Samuel Stern aka "The Leader" will show up again... Maybe in the Avenger movie...

juggz143 · 1 year ago

I just read this whole page and I'm suprised no-one mentioned wolverine in this and he's supposed to be in the Avenger's movie and why isn't his spinoff noted in this release schedule. Just a thought.


Also so one was saying how the cold only see Cap's movie set in the 40's, I could very easily see a 20 min or so (which is a lot in movie time) dedicated specifically to Cap's back story.

And yes Thor is the only character who I think they'll have trouble with bringing into this combined universe as he is the only character who's origin couldn't (shouldn't) be 'realisticly grounded', I mean he's from greek mythology for God's sake (or should that be Odin's sake).

Ricky · 1 year ago

i think for the avengers characters and the actual movies, these should be the actors...... thor- triple h(WWE),.....captain america- thomas jane,....iron man- robert downey jr,....hulk- edward norton,..... nicky fury- samuel l jackson

DAT · 1 year ago

Captain America – Jason Statham
Iron Man – Robert Downey Jr.
Thor – Kevin Nash
Hulk/Banner – Luke Wilson
Hank Pym – Aaron Eckhart
Wasp – Eva Longoria
Hawkeye – Jensen Ackles
Black Panther – Terrence Howard
Vision – computer generated character
Scarlet Witch – Kate Beckinsale
Quicksilver – James Marsters

John · 1 year ago

Always been a great fan of Prince Namor. It would be great if a young Steven Segal type be found for the movie role

brentt · 1 year ago

DEADPOOL SOLO MOVIE!!!

i mean comeon, it would be hilarious and epic...

it would have to be ridiculous and cheesy at times (think J Jonah parts in the spiderman movies) and the 4th...er 5th wall(s) would have to be broken (he is a comic character AND a movie character)

his origin will be shown in the Wolvie movie so they dont have to delve deep into that aspect

Deadpool - Ryan Reynolds (assuming he does a good job in wolvie)
Weasel - Seth Green or Justin Long (they are scrawny, not hero material, and witty..and justin long and ryan reynolds have past movie experiences together and have great on-screen chemistry)
and the rest depends on the story

but imagine the possibilities



i would also like to see a moon knight movie and an avengers movie

THE PUNISHER · 10 months ago

GrandmasterC you must be a total loser if the first X-men movie blew your socks off it was the worst of the three the story in that one was totally lame Magneto trying to turn all of New York in to mutants LAME! But all three movies sucked anyway! The only thing that was good about the X-men movies was some of the casting choices and that is it. Mark Valley should be Captain America, Kevin McKidd or Triple H as Thor! And by the the way GrandmasterLAME IRON MAN was a kickass movie and can't wait for the sequel. THE AVENGERS IS GONNA TOTALLY KICK JUSTICE LEAGUE'S ASS! GO MARVEL!!

Adam. S · 10 months ago

Mine is an odd comment. I would like to see Marvel taking books out and not comics for a change with collaboration with authors of fantasy genres. With their imagination and simply their money they could pull in huge with sarah douglass, axis trilogy. Or Ian Irvine or more importantly and easily Raymond E feists masterpieces. Didn't work so well with Eragon but I mean don't rush it. I mean the superheroes are good but they don't seem to be making them into epics that will continue. More like batman being remade over and over and over. Can't we for once have a continual story that isn't remade with the new generations? There must be a theme/style that appeals to all ages?

As i said again sorry very off track to what has previously been discussed. Btw what about HEMAN?

Josh · 6 months ago

Punisher, the X-Men movies were great, and if you failed to see that, the shut up. Though I will agree that it was stupid of them to have Magneto turn everyone into mutants, but it was still good. All three movies were awesome, particular the second one when they travel to o' Canada and Wolverine finds the place were he became a true killing beast.

The Wolverine movie was the best personally out of all four x-men movies, and if you don't like the fourth one, then i pity you because it was a great film to see.

I think they should make a Deadpool movie, it would be a great spinoff considering it would not only be a hilarious movie, but tons of action, the actor would be Ryan Reynolds of course. I thought he made an excellent Deadpool, heck, he was even excited playing as the "Merc with the moth".