Marvel wants to flex its own heroic muscles as a moviemaker

June 18th, 2007

“According to the New York Times, Marvel Studios will be producing its own superhero movies instead of licensing the superheros to other Hollywood studios. It’s all about the money: despite the enormous popularity of Sony Pictures’ Spiderman 1 and 2, the licensing deal only netted Marvel $62 million. The article includes some tips about upcoming works: Edward Norton as Bruce Banner in a new Incredible Hulk, and Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark in Iron Man…” (Read full article here)

Entry Filed under: World & Business, Entertainment