Marvel Entertainment released their Q1 earnings report today, fresh off the very successful opening weekend of Iron Man. In their release, Marvel clued us in to their plans for their future film adaptations, including Thor, Iron Man 2 and The Avengers.
From their press release:
Marvel today updated its feature film slate strategy and plans for the next three years, locking in key release windows for its character franchises. In order to focus its attention on maximizing the success of an Iron Man sequel and the launch of Thor in the summer of 2010 and because Marvel believes that the summer is the optimal time to launch a new property, the Company will not release a self produced film in 2009. Marvel plans to launch its 2010 film slate with the release of the sequel, Iron Man 2, on April 30, 2010, followed by the launch of Thor on June 4, 2010. Additionally, Marvel is planting its feature film stakes for summer 2011 with an Avengers-themed summer - a two-picture project which will debut on May 6, 2011 with The First Avenger: Captain America (working title), followed by The Avengers in July 2011.
Marvel also released their 'pipeline' for licensed properties in film, television, DVD and stage.
Feature Film Projects Being Developed by Marvel - partial list
Iron Man (Marvel) Released May 2, 2008
The Incredible Hulk (Marvel) Scheduled for June 13, 2008 release
Iron Man 2 (Marvel) Scheduled for April 30, 2010 release
Thor (Marvel) Scheduled for June 4, 2010 release
The First Avenger: Captain Americaworking title (Marvel) Scheduled for May 6, 2011 release
The Avengers (Marvel) Scheduled for July 2011 release
Ant-Man (Marvel) Writer/director engaged
Licensed Marvel Character Feature Film Line-Up
Punisher: War Zone (Lionsgate) Scheduled for December 5, 2008 release
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Fox) Scheduled for May 1, 2009 release
Marvel Character Animated TV Projects
Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes (Moonscoop SAS) 26 30-minute episodes airing internationally
The Spectacular Spider-Man (Sony) Currently airing on Kids' WB
Wolverine and the X-Men (First Serve Toonz) 26 30-minute episodes in development; scheduled for Spring 2009 release on Nicktoons
Iron Man: Armored Adventures (Method Films) 26 30-minute episodes in development; scheduled for Spring 2009 release on Nicktoons
Hulk Gamma Corps (TBD) In development; scheduled for Spring 2009 release
Super Hero Squad (TBD) In development; scheduled for Spring 2009 release
Marvel Character Animated Direct-to-DVD Projects
Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow (Lionsgate) Scheduled for Late-2008 release
Hulk Vs. (Lionsgate) Scheduled for Early-2009 release
Thor: Son of Asgard (Lionsgate) Scheduled for Late-2009 release
Planet Hulk (Lionsgate) Scheduled for Early 2010 release
Marvel Character Live Stage Projects
Spider-Man, the Musical (Hello Entertainment/David Garfinkle, Martin McCallum, Marvel Entertainment, SONY Pictures Entertainment) In development/opening date to be determined; Julie Taymor director; music & lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge
Marvel 2008 Video Game Releases (Release dates controlled by Publishing partner)
Iron Man (Sega) Released, Friday, May 2, 2008
The Incredible Hulk (Sega) Scheduled for release Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (Activision) Scheduled for release Fall 2008
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