
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
Wants to know how Latino Review got details on 'Iron Man 3,' others
Getting the scoop is what helps get reporters out of bed each morning. But for Marvel (and its new Disney Co. masters), it's interfering with their business and they are looking to have it stop. And it's all the fault of entertainment blog Latino Review. Robert Grosser, vice president of loss ...
Read MoreFilming schedules just could not be worked out
With the huge success of "The Avengers" at the box office, everybody that is anybody is scratching for a chance to be a part of the standalone Marvel films that feature the popular characters. But one actor who already had a taste of one comic superhero won't be back for the sequel. However, it's ...
Read MoreSequels to 'Thor,' 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' and 'X-Men: First Class' coming
For those who just can't wait to see Chris Hemsworth again in "Thor 2" won't have to wait as long as originally thought. Walt Disney Pictures, which owns the Marvel properties, said it is moving the premiere of the "Thor" sequel up a week to Nov. 8, 2013. That is not expected to affect production ...
Read MoreSuperhero film nearly beats all of top five ... combined
There is no stopping "The Avengers." At least not yet. The Marvel superhero film from acclaimed genre writer, producer and director Joss Whedon, continues to dominate the box office. This time, "The Avengers" finished the weekend with a haul of $55.1 million, easily beating the debut of both the ...
Read MoreHas CGI creation of creatures become inexpensive enough for television?
Now that the Marvel universe and Disney are part of the same universe, sister television network ABC says it wants to take advantage of that -- by finally bringing The Incredible Hulk back to television after a 30-year absence. Paul Lee made the announcement during upfront presentations made to a ...
Read MoreJoss Whedon may finally have the huge blockbuster he has longed for
Putting some of Marvel's biggest characters in a single film that doesn't involve mutants is tricky for a movie studio, even if it's one that's owned by the Walt Disney Co. But it looks like having Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Captain America and other super friends is going to be big at the box off ...
Read MoreChris Evans set to return after first film and stint with 'The Avengers'
Marvel Studios isn't waiting to see how "The Avengers" does in theaters later this year. Following in the footsteps of "Thor," the studio Friday announced it's moving forward with a sequel to its 2011 hit "Captain America," prepping it for a 2014 release. Keeping the film canon with "The Avenger ...
Read More'Game of Thrones' helmer Alan Taylor takes over
The production of "Thor 2" did not get a smooth start under director Patty Jenkins, but Marvel is hoping things will straighten out under new leadership. The problem? Star Natalie Portman might not be happy that she is no longer part of the effort to finally put a woman in charge of a major actio ...
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