A couple years or so from now we may be getting a Marvel Studios “X-Men: Homecoming” movie, which may actually be closer than ever to happening. Disney and Comcast have been in a bidding war over the Fox Studios properties, which includes the X-Men, Deadpool, Wolverine, Fantastic Four, related characters, Avatar franchise, FX, National Geographic […]
Echoing an earlier report, now it may be likely that Comcast has given up on trying to acquire Fox Studios, which means Disney will get the rights back to the X-Men, Wolverine, Deadpool, Fantastic Four and related characters. Comcast may instead try to get the Sky network, which Fox currently owns 39% of the company. CNBC
As expected, Comcast has topped Disney’s offer to purchase Fox Studios, which includes the X-Men, Deadpool, Fantastic Four, Wolverine, related characters, FOX TV, James Cameron’s Avatar franchise and more. It’s reported that Comcast has outbid Disney buy upwards of 19%, as their offer stands at $65 billion cash to Disney’s all-stock deal of $52.4 billion. It
Wednesday I reported on the possibility that the Disney and Fox Studios deal might not happen, which may spell bad news for the X-Men properties returning to Marvel, due to the controversy surrounding Pixar CEO John Lasseter. John Lasseter has been on leave from Disney since November over allegations of sexual harassment. It’s suggested that
Echoing my report from yesterday, now it’s said that the Disney acquisition of Fox Studios is in serious jeopardy. It’s now said that Rupert Murdoch is no longer set on selling Fox Studios to Disney for an all-stock deal, but is looking to get maximum value for the assets, which leaves the door wide open
Disney is presently attempting to purchase Fox Studios, which will see properties such as the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Deadpool and Wolverine back with Marvel. The deal has yet to go through and faces competition from Comcast who is said to be offering an all-cash deal upwards of $60 billion, while Disney is offering all-stock. Now
Last Summer at Comic-Con saw it learned that a Doctor Doom movie is in development at Fox Studios from Fargo and Legion creator Noah Hawley who also offered an update in January that he hasn’t had a single conversation yet about the movie in the context of the upcoming Disney and Fox merger. Now, however, it’s learned that the Doctor Doom movie
It’s now confirmed that Comcast is trying to outbid Disney for the purchase of Fox Studios, which includes Deadpool, Fantastic Four, Wolverine, X-Men and their related characters. It’s reported that while Disney and Fox have agreed to a $52.4 billion deal, Comcast’s counter off is believed to be in the $60 billion range. The past couple of weeks
If all goes according to plan, the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Deadpool, Wolverine and related characters will be back at Marvel next Summer. However, it’s learned the plan of Disney purchasing Fox Studios is facing stiff competition in the form of Comcast who continues to pursue Fox Studios. The latest is that CNBC reports Comcast will offer
Now that Marvel is buying Fox Studios, it’s okay for the Fantastic Four to come back to the comics! Marvel Comics recently announced a new Fantastic Four with Dan Slott on board as writer with art by Sara Pichelli. Check out the trailer! As the Fantastic Four prepare to make their return to the Marvel Universe,
It’s being said the X-Men and Fantastic Four at Marvel Studios is already a done deal and is just awaiting the approval of the merger between Disney and Fox Studios. Someone claiming to have attended a speaking engagement with some high-level Fox production crew members offered the following regarding the Fox-owned Marvel characters coming to Disney:
The X-Men return to Marvel in 2019! The X-Men, along with the Fantastic Four and related properties, look to to return to Marvel by the end of Summer 2019 at the latest. Fox Studios held a meeting where 21st Century Fox president Peter Rice let it be known that the Disney purchase of Fox Studios will be completed by the
Nicolas Cage offers that if given the chance he would like to tackle a villain role and suggests either Joker or Doctor Doom. The actor, who previously played Ghost Rider and almost Superman, filled in JoBlo: I mean, I think my comic book days are kind of…I’m on to other things, but I always thought
How about the real life husband and woman team of John Krasinski and Emily Blunt for Fantastic Four? The actors have their new horror movie, A Quiet Place, debuting this week where the pair were asked about tackling Fantastic Four. “Oh yeah, the Fantastic Four. I would love that!” John Krasinksi said. “I mean listen, I’m
Fantastic Four is back at Marvel Comics! Today saw Marvel Comics release teasers, which built up to a video released featuring new EIC C.B. Cebulski. Cebulski announced the Fantastic Four will be returning to Marvel Comics with their own monthly comic book. “Fantastic Four! The first family is returning to Marvel on a monthly basis,” said
Update: Marvel Comics announces return of Fantastic Four. Watch the video here. Is the Fantastic Four finally returning to Marvel Comics? The official Marvel social media accounts have been posting cryptic numbered teasers with “1” and “2.” The first teaser states “Uncanny.” The second says “Amazing.” Update: The third has been released with “Mighty.” If
While it was recently said that Kevin Feige was skipping out on doing interviews for Black Panther, thought due to Feige wanting to avoid talk of the impending purchase of Fox Studios by Disney, that looks not to be the case as Kevin Feige commented on the matter at the Black Panther press junket. According
Fans are excited about the thought of the Fantastic Four returning to Marvel. We’ve seen fan art for both John Krasinski as Reed Richards and Emily Blunt as Invisible Woman. Now check out some new fan-made concept art from artist Roshfaizal Ariffin on Instagram. “First 4 artworks for this year!! I’ve had a lot of very
With John Krasinksi fan cast as Reed Richards, it would only make sense for his wife, Emily Blunt, to be cast as Sue Storm, aka Sue Richards, aka Invisible Woman, for an MCU Fantastic Four movie. The Fantastic Four movie rights are now with Marvel (or will be in 12-18 months) as Disney has recently
Marvel COSMIC Universe director James Gunn took to Twitter earlier to answer a few fans questions, which included the release date for Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and whether or not he will use any of the Bendis Guardians characters. Some other interesting information from the Twitter Q&A includes James Gunn commenting on if the
With Disney purchasing Fox Studios, that means the Fantastic Four will come with it along with the X-Men, Deadpool, Wolverine and related characters. Fans are excited to say the least about the possibilities of the Fantastic Four in the MCU, and even Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has shown interest in the Silver Surfer.
Last Summer at San Diego Comic-Con it was learned a Doctor Doom movie was in the works at Fox Studios from Fargo and Legion creator Noah Hawley. With Disney purchasing Fox Studios, which includes Doctor Doom via the Fantastic Four rights, it’s wondered if Doctor Doom (and many others) will still be happening. Collider caught up with Hawley for an update
Is Laurence Fishburne returning as the Silver Surfer for The Avengers 4? Laurence Fishburne provided the voice of the Silver Surfer in the 2007 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer movie (acting provided by the awesome Doug Jones), and while the movie wasn’t all that well received, I did actually dig the portrayal of
The X-Men will be assembling at Marvel as of this Thursday! According to a new report by CNBC who first broke the news, the Disney and Fox Studios announcement will be made this Thursday. It’s said Comcast recently dropped out of competing with Disney to purchase Fox Studios, which has left Disney as the lone
With everybody excited about Disney purchasing Fox Studios, and the X-Men, Deadpool, Wolverine and related characters returning to Marvel, it’s learned unfortunately the Fantastic Four might not be a part of the deal. Fox Studios doesn’t appear to exclusively own the rights to Fantastic Four, which probably also includes its related characters such as Galactus, Silver Surfer,
Marvel fans’ dreams are coming closer to a reality which will see the X-Men, Deadpool, Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, Galactus and related characters back at Marvel. A new report is now stating the Disney and Fox Studios deal may be announced this week. The latest comes from Bloomberg who offers a source familiar with the matter says
Due to a feud between Marvel Comics CEO/Chairman Ike Perlmutter and Fox Studios over the film rights to the characters, Perlmutter ordered the cancellation of the Fantastic Four comic and removal of the characters from being involved in various merchandise. Now for whatever reason – possibly that Marvel Comics and Fox are on good terms
Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class and Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn might just fly in to save the day for all the recent superhero films that didn’t exactly please the fans. Following Matthew Vaughn stating he would like to direct a Superman Man of Steel 2 movie, now Matthew Vaughn offers up he would like to fix
Back in the 90’s saw Marvel sell off the film rights to their popular characters including Spider-Man to Sony Pictures and the X-Men and Fantastic Four to Fox Studios. Marvel eventually created their own film studio,Marvel Studios, released the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man, and was purchased by Disney, who ended up striking a deal
The Silver Surfer graced the big screen with the 2007 release of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, with the Sentinel of the Spaceways played by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne. For some fans, the movie left a lot on the table – especially the Galactus appearance, but I still dug seeing
