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Prelude95Si 11-11-2005 10:32 AM

Upcoming Marvel Projects
 
Marvel's Updated Film and TV Slate
Source: Marvel Entertainment November 9, 2005

Marvel Entertainment has reported its 2005 Third Quarter results today and said both profit and revenue fell. Marvel's Chairman, Morton Handel, commented, "We are pleased with the box office success of the 'Fantastic Four' feature film, which launched this character franchise and has grossed over $329 million worldwide to date. Marvel's business model continues to be solidly profitable and generates strong free cash flow.

"As reviewed in more detail below, Marvel is revising its 2005 financial guidance to reflect the contribution of a landmark, long-term license agreement in the video game category which has largely offset some weaker than expected performance in our toy operation. However, our 2006 outlook reflects a difficult year for both toys and licensing. Despite the near-term challenges, the management team and Board remain confident in the long-term power of Marvel's business model, which will generate high levels of cash in coming years. Accordingly, the Board has approved an additional $250 million share repurchase authorization. We believe repurchases will be accretive to earnings and will provide a very attractive long-term return on investment as we proceed beyond 2006. Those years will include the release of both the 'Spider-Man' and 'Fantastic Four' sequels in 2007 and the anticipated launch of Marvel's own film slate starting in 2008."

The company stated the following as its upcoming slate:

Marvel Studios
X-Men 3, Fox - Currently filming, May 26, 2006 release
Ghost Rider, Sony - Filming completed, July 14, 2006 release
The Punisher 2, Lions Gate - Writer, targeted for fall 2006 release

Marvel Character Feature Film Development Pipeline (Partial List)
Spider-Man 3, Sony - Director, May 4, 2007 release
Fantastic Four 2, Fox - Director, July 4, 2007 release
Silver Surfer, Fox - TBD
Wolverine, Fox - TBD
Deathlok, Paramount - TBD
Hulk 2, Universal - TBD
Namor, Universal - TBD
Black Widow, Lions Gate - TBD
Iron Man, TBD - TBD
Thor, TBD - TBD

Film Projects Included in the Marvel Film-Backed Credit Facility
Ant-Man, The Avengers, Black Panther, Captain America, Cloak & Dagger, Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, Power Pack and Shang-Chi. The first film is anticipated for release in 2008.

Marvel Character Animated Direct-to-Video Projects in Development
Partnership with Lions Gate to develop, produce and distribute original animated DVD features. Four projects in 2D/3D format are in development with the first releases slated for 2006. Titles include: Ultimate Avengers (February 21, 2006 release), Ultimate Avengers 2, Iron Man and Doctor Strange.

Marvel Character Animated TV Projects in Development
Partnership with Moonscoop SAS (formerly Antefilms Productions) to produce an original animated television series based on the Fantastic Four. Twenty-six, 30-minute 2D/3D animated episodes are planned with initial TV airings in 2006.

Marvel Character Live Action TV Projects in Development
Alter Ego, Blade, Skrull Kill Krew

2005/2006 Video Game Release Schedule
Activision:
Spider-Man & Friends - Q1 2005
Fantastic Four - Q2 2005
Ultimate Spider-Man - Q3 2005
X-Men Legends II - Q4 2005

noctuary 11-11-2005 07:47 PM

I'm really excited about Marvel's new in house production studio. I think the Captain America and Dr. Strange movies have a lot of potential. This is the first I've heard about Silver Surfer, Iron Man, and Thor, but if it's true... The next few years could be very good ones for Marvel fans.

Xymphony 11-11-2005 07:55 PM

Hulk 2 may also be exciting. I think the first one was real cool... Hope we gonna watch several Marvellous stuff soon :D

The_Return 11-12-2005 03:10 AM

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Originally posted by Xymphony
Hulk 2 may also be exciting. I think the first one was real cool... Hope we gonna watch several Marvellous stuff soon :D
If it's shorter it could be good. The first one had like 90 minites of plot streched out over nearly 2 and a half hours....yikes. It was OK though, I would definatly watch a sequel.


Im right stoked about all this news!:D :D

slasherman 11-12-2005 07:15 AM

...hope Ang Lee stays away

kung-fu-jesus 11-17-2005 11:24 AM

im interested in a few of the movies but i tend to drift towards the darker side of cinema

Sick_As_Fuck 11-17-2005 03:06 PM

I pray that Blade television series falls through.

Doc Faustus 11-30-2005 12:28 AM

A Namor movie? For the love of God, he's Aquaman! I know he's not Aquaman, but... he's Aquaman. That seems really far fetched and off to me.

Prelude95Si 11-30-2005 06:48 AM

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Originally posted by Doc Faustus
A Namor movie? For the love of God, he's Aquaman! I know he's not Aquaman, but... he's Aquaman. That seems really far fetched and off to me.
I'm not a big comic book expert but who came first, Namor or Aquaman? I know that both are like the kings of Atlants.

noctuary 11-30-2005 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by Prelude95Si
I'm not a big comic book expert but who came first, Namor or Aquaman? I know that both are like the kings of Atlants.
Namor, making his debut appearance in 1939, predates Aquaman by two years.


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