Considering Joss Whedon is the chief creative consultant for all things Marvel at Walt Disney Studios, he would have oversight on the structure of not only The Avengers 2, but any other film that precedes it. One of the biggest stories to hit the web in the past few weeks came from El Mayimbe from Latino Review. According to his inside sources, The Avengers 2 would be a segue for Hulk’s solo film, Planet Hulk, and then use the World War Hulk storyline for The Avengers 3. Previous statements made by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige seemed to support that story.
It seems to make sense. Both Planet Hulk and World War Hulk were highly successful story arcs that sold really well on comic book stands, and those two stories would fit perfectly into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Whedon is coming out and saying that not only a Hulk solo movie would be “very, very hard” to do, but a new report seems to squash all the rumors and speculations of the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe being based on the two aforementioned Hulk story arcs.
Hello There! This is Adam Frazier and you are listening to Skull-Face Island, the official movie podcast of Geeks of Doom! As always I’m joined by Cornelius Evazan to my Walrus Man, David Allen… and the Outside Hitter for our Island Volleyball Squad, producer Tim Grant.
Today on the Show: We’ll discuss Tommy Wirkola’s‘s latest film, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, and boot-up the Geek-O-Matic TeleFax for all the latest news on Marvel’s big plans for The Hulk and The Avengers in phases 2 and 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We’ll also wrap up our four-part series of “BEST OF THE YEAR” lists with special guest Sean O’Connell of Fandango, Movies.Com, CinemaBlend, and The Washington Post. On this installment we’ll cover the top five best films of 2012. You’ll definitely want to tune in for the insanity that ensues. I’m pretty sure Richard Parker shows up – and not Peter Parker’s father…
Back in September, Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feigestated that he had a couple of ideas for a Hulk movie. A solo film for Marvel’s green muscle bound hero has had some mild success, but for the most part the hero has been the most difficult to adapt, mostly because Marvel runs the risk of being repetitive in terms of what the Hulk will be doing.
Feige told MTV that Hulk was worthy enough of having his own film, but it was just a matter of finding the right story. Now a report from Latino Review says that Marvel has some big plans for the Hulk. WARNING, spoilers do follow, so if you don’t want to know about what Marvel’s plans has in store for the Hulk, then I suggest you hit that back button. But if you want to know, then hit the jump.
The deal of the day over at Things From Another World today is the Hulk – World War Hulk: Front Line trade paperback for only $7.99 (that’s 53% off the list price of $16.99).
Note – This deal is valid only for today, Wednesday, February 22, 2012, til 11:59PM PST while supplies last (and they won’t, so hurry!). Visit the TFAW’s Deal of the Day page to view the hours left in the sale as well as quantities left on the item.
If [when!] the deal, which is for a new copy of the book, does sell out before the end of the day, there’s a “nick and dent” version (basically, slightly used) for on sale for 50% off for $8.49 (which is 50% off the list price).
Students of the Unusual™ comic cover used with permission of 3BoysProductions
The Mercuri Bros.™ comic cover used with permission of Prodigal Son Press
