Every comic fan knows that death is a luxury superhero can have because the editors always find a way to bring them back to life. Nobody really dies in Marvel Comic Universe (MCU), especially if fans raise their powerful voice to studio officials.
This is exactly what happened when some sceptics gave up hope that ”Spider-Man” will not be joining his Marvel Universe brethren after his rights were dealt to Sony Pictures Entertainment a few years ago by Walt Disney Studios.
In a major announcement last 6 February 2015, Walt Disney's Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment revealed that the Wall Crawler would join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The partnership will begin with Spider-Man appearing in an upcoming Marvel Studios film. Spider-Man will then appear in the third installment of the "Amazing Spider-Man" franchise on 28 July 2017. That film will be produced by Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal, the current co-chairman of the studio who is stepping down following the fallout of the Sony Hack in late November.
In a release, both parties noted "they will collaborate on a new creative direction for the web slinger. Sony Pictures will continue to finance, distribute, own and have final creative control of the Spider-Man films."
More intriguingly, Marvel and Sony Pictures are also working together on opportunities to integrate characters from the MCU into future "Spider-Man" films.
There was no announcement on which MCU film Spider-Man would appear in, but previous discussions focused on "Captain America: Civil War" which is scheduled for release on 6 May 2016. The film already features Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man so including Spider-Man would turn it into an even bigger blockbuster.
"Doctor Strange," which opens on 4 November 2016 is also a possibility, including Spidey in the latter might help boost the profile of a character that is less known to the general public than some of Marvel's other popular creations. Additionally, there was no confirmation on whether or not Andrew Garfield would continue to portray Peter Parker/Spider-Man in these new movies.
It's also worth noting that Spider-Man has been a member of "The Avengers" in Marvel's Comic Book Universe for over a decade. One can only speculate that this initial agreement may be a test run or the character's participation in the two-part "Avengers: Infinity War" which is set to begin in 2018.
Everyone involved appears thrilled this long rumored collaboration has finally come to pass.
"Spider-Man is one of Marvel’s great characters, beloved around the world," says Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Compay. "We’re thrilled to work with Sony Pictures to bring the iconic web-slinger into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which opens up fantastic new opportunities for storytelling and franchise building.”
Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment remarked, "We always want to collaborate with the best and most successful filmmakers to grow our franchises and develop our characters. Marvel, Kevin Feige and Amy, who helped orchestrate this deal, are the perfect team to help produce the next chapter of Spider-Man. This is the right decision for the franchise, for our business, for Marvel, and for the fans."
Doug Belgrad, president, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group added, "Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios share a love for the characters in the Spider-Man universe and have a long, successful history of working together. This new level of collaboration is the perfect way to take Peter Parker’s story into the future."
This is exactly what happened when some sceptics gave up hope that ”Spider-Man” will not be joining his Marvel Universe brethren after his rights were dealt to Sony Pictures Entertainment a few years ago by Walt Disney Studios.
In a major announcement last 6 February 2015, Walt Disney's Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment revealed that the Wall Crawler would join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The partnership will begin with Spider-Man appearing in an upcoming Marvel Studios film. Spider-Man will then appear in the third installment of the "Amazing Spider-Man" franchise on 28 July 2017. That film will be produced by Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal, the current co-chairman of the studio who is stepping down following the fallout of the Sony Hack in late November.
In a release, both parties noted "they will collaborate on a new creative direction for the web slinger. Sony Pictures will continue to finance, distribute, own and have final creative control of the Spider-Man films."
More intriguingly, Marvel and Sony Pictures are also working together on opportunities to integrate characters from the MCU into future "Spider-Man" films.
There was no announcement on which MCU film Spider-Man would appear in, but previous discussions focused on "Captain America: Civil War" which is scheduled for release on 6 May 2016. The film already features Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man so including Spider-Man would turn it into an even bigger blockbuster.
"Doctor Strange," which opens on 4 November 2016 is also a possibility, including Spidey in the latter might help boost the profile of a character that is less known to the general public than some of Marvel's other popular creations. Additionally, there was no confirmation on whether or not Andrew Garfield would continue to portray Peter Parker/Spider-Man in these new movies.
It's also worth noting that Spider-Man has been a member of "The Avengers" in Marvel's Comic Book Universe for over a decade. One can only speculate that this initial agreement may be a test run or the character's participation in the two-part "Avengers: Infinity War" which is set to begin in 2018.
Everyone involved appears thrilled this long rumored collaboration has finally come to pass.
"Spider-Man is one of Marvel’s great characters, beloved around the world," says Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Compay. "We’re thrilled to work with Sony Pictures to bring the iconic web-slinger into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which opens up fantastic new opportunities for storytelling and franchise building.”
Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment remarked, "We always want to collaborate with the best and most successful filmmakers to grow our franchises and develop our characters. Marvel, Kevin Feige and Amy, who helped orchestrate this deal, are the perfect team to help produce the next chapter of Spider-Man. This is the right decision for the franchise, for our business, for Marvel, and for the fans."
Doug Belgrad, president, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group added, "Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios share a love for the characters in the Spider-Man universe and have a long, successful history of working together. This new level of collaboration is the perfect way to take Peter Parker’s story into the future."
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