The following is part of Marvel Studios Chairman David Maisel's MD&A for the 2nd quarter of 2008. Old news, really. But not many know about it.
Most importantly, it is the start of a major new franchise for Marvel that will be a key part of our operations for many years to come. The Incredible Hulk has now reached nearly $246 million in worldwide box office, ranking it as one of the top 10 films of the year. Our rendition of the Hulk has been extremely well-received by movie-goers and has reignited excitement for our Hulk character worldwide. We look forward to the DVD releases of both films this fall and the added support and exposure they will give to the branded consumer products efforts as well.
Both of these films have expanded the Marvel brand within the minds of consumers worldwide and have set the stage for Marvel Studio’s future activities, including Iron Man 2, Thor, The First Avenger: Captain America, and The Avengers. While we are hard at work on all four films and pleased with our development and progress to date for these films that are scheduled for 2010 and 2011, we will not today make any comments on creative or talent decisions. As these decisions are formalized in the coming weeks and months, we will announce them publicly.
Oops, wrong picture.
ReplyDeleteThe pic shows the new Captain America, who is Bucky Barnes. I'm assuming that the one they will make a movie about is the original Captain America, Steve Rogers, who was killed off in last year's Civil War storyline.