The announcement reads:
”Coming off of Iron Man’s incredible success this summer, we could not be more excited about extending our relationship with Marvel,” said Rob Moore, Vice Chairman of Paramount Pictures. “Marvel’s iconic brand, its popular characters and its proven ability to create compelling and visually spellbinding films complement Paramount’s great history of filmmaking. We look forward to a long and successful run together.”
"Paramount is an excellent partner and an outstanding global distributor,” said David Maisel, Chairman of Marvel Studios. “Through our experience on Iron Man, Paramount has demonstrated a passion and ability to release Marvel properties theatrically, allowing us to focus on making great movies for the largest audience possible.”
"Paramount is an excellent partner and an outstanding global distributor,” said David Maisel, Chairman of Marvel Studios. “Through our experience on Iron Man, Paramount has demonstrated a passion and ability to release Marvel properties theatrically, allowing us to focus on making great movies for the largest audience possible.”
After the success Paramount had with distributing Iron Man for Marvel, this deal makes sense for both parties. Marvel had two solid successes with Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, so this is a relatively low-risk move for Paramount, and it has to be good for Marvel to know their distributor this far in advance. The deal includes the theatrical distribution rights for Marvel’s upcoming Iron Man 2 (May 7, 2010) and 3 (unscheduled), Thor (July 16, 2010), The First Avenger: Captain America (May 6, 2011), and The Avengers (July 15, 2011).
Iron Man 2 was released May 7th, 2010 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson, Clark Gregg. The film is directed by Jon Favreau.
Thor was released May 6th, 2011 and stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Clark Gregg, Idris Elba. The film is directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Captain America: The First Avenger was released July 22nd, 2011 and stars Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Cooper, Richard Armitage, Stanley Tucci. The film is directed by Joe Johnston.
Marvel's The Avengers comes to theaters May 4th, 2012 and stars Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Robert Downey Jr., Cobie Smulders, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson. The film is directed by Joss Whedon.
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GK
Good news but what happened to DC comics?
3 years agoby @indianajonesFlag
Radimus-83
i just don't think inviting your neighbour (who has just killed his wife and kids with a spatula) over for dinner is a good thing.
but maybe your right, i'm prob just splitting hairs
3 years agoby @radimus-83Flag
Err
now you're just being closed minded, jerk.
3 years agoby @err2005Flag
Radimus-83
although, i don't think i would have liked to be born on the 31st october. them f*ckers always turn out bad, what with being a serial killer and everything. like who would invite you out for drinks, or round for a meal if you were a serial killer? pfff
3 years agoby @radimus-83Flag
Err
strange.
i knew a guy who was born on thanksgiving and he was the most unappreciative bastard in the world, so i think you're right.
3 years agoby @err2005Flag
LankStun
Well lets see if DC comics can keep up with Marvels success!
3 years agoby @lankstunFlag
Radimus-83
i know a guy who was born on the 25th of december, and he ain't religous at all! so, i would deff say it was the drugs, err.
3 years agoby @radimus-83Flag
Err
hey, you're a cancer, cool, me too.
i knew a guy whose birfday was july 15th and he was the weirdest guy i ever met. but i'm willing to assume his all-consuming meth habit was more to blame for his weirdness, than his day of birth.
3 years agoby @err2005Flag
Marcusx
the avengers comes out on my birthday. well, as of now it does. it will prolly get pushed back like 5 more years
3 years agoby @marcusxFlag
killerman200
all these superhero movies giving me a headache
3 years agoby @killerman200Flag
Err
this just in, captain america is going to be played by macauley culkin!
3 years agoby @err2005Flag
Psycho
I'm not saying that Vamp.
3 years agoby @physco-123Flag
Diaigma
Perfect timing. 2011, just before 2012. I can die happy :)
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Shadow Of The Day
Cool.
3 years agoby @asifFlag
Vamp
If you doubt "The Avengers" you defy this ENTIRE site. lolz.
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
Psycho
Really worried how The Avengers is going to play with alot of super heroes in this movie. X-men struggled a little bit but I still have a hopes on The Avengers.
3 years agoby @physco-123Flag
Diaigma
Great line up!
Too bad Paramount can't get their hands on Spider-Man rights too. Combined they would finance Paramount for a decade.
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
I agree. The Hulk need more people, at least it was the 10th highest grossing in america. Iron Man was sweet.
Can't wait for 2 and Cap America.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
T.Clark
I think everyone was rather surprised with iron man's success. The incredible hulk didn't get the attention it deserved. Can't wait for avengers
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag