TheLiamSturgess

Comix4fun- I see why you'd think that, but I recommend reading through the announcements again: http://marvel.com/news/movies/24062/sony_pictures_entertainment_brings_marvel_studios_into_the_amazing_world_of_spider-man Though you are correct in that they never explicitly say "We can now use Spidey AND his supporting cast in the MCU", they do mention the Spider-Man cast of characters, and they repeatedly bring up the fact that he will now firmly be in the MCU. It also mentions talks of including MCU characters into the Spidey movies, so it stands to reason that that deal goes both ways. Sony will be making the next Spidey trilogy, but it will still be a MCU film. If Oscorp exists in the Sony Spider-Man movies, it exists in the MCU, even though Sony has final say on what exactly Oscorp DOES in those Spider-Man movies. I'm perfectly willing to be proven wrong, but for me, evidence points towards the two operating more closely than you might be thinking

That's because: I'm 98% sure the deal would have allowed it.

I definitely read that as "disappointing body odour" on first glance.

I disagree on this point. But only because the general public knows most of these characters in advance. 2016 March 25, 2016 – Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice August 5, 2016 – Suicide Squad (directed by David Ayers) 2017 June 23, 2017 – Wonder Woman November 17, 2017 - Justice League, Part One 2018 March 23, 2018 – The Flash (starring Ezra Miller) July 27, 2018 – Aquaman (starring Jason Mamoa) 2019 April 5, 2019 – Shazam (starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) June 14, 2019 – Justice League, Part Two 2020 April 3, 2020 – Cyborg (starring Ray Fisher) June 19, 2020 – Green Lantern Corps Where the individual Marvel movies led to the overarching prize (Avengers), DC/Warner has spread the small team or individual character movies out over time mixed in with the big team movies. This may have not been its plan, but this could work to its favor. 1) The non-traditional characters get introduced before their individual movies in a larger setting. 2) With characters like Aquaman, The Flash and Green Lantern (and even Shazam when you consider how long he has been used in TV live and animated productions), they have been used many times in animated TV and direct-to-video successful productions. The only character that may be a new experience for the general audience out there is Cyborg. That's the one I would be concerned with having a standalone production. Cyborg is nothing new for the youth and young adult audience - he was a primary member of the popular Teen Titans TV show for years.

I agree with this 100%, and I've been feeling guilty for not walking out of there feeling the same way I did after Winter Soldier or GOTG. Unlike many, I was thrilled by Iron Man 3, Thor the Dark World and AoU, even though they weren't the highest quality films - this was the opposite for me. I though it was a very well done film, but it didn't thrill me (with the exception of some key moments...) All in all, I understand why they took the approach they did and why they included it as the "final" instalment of Phase II before Civil War, and I think it was a quality segment in the grand story of the MCU. I have a feeling Scott Lang's Ant-Man is going to be vital in the Infinity War storyline, and that everything Marvel has done with this movie was for a reason.

Woah! That looked pretty good!

Snagged these on the 'Bay a few weeks ago and them promptly forgot about the order

I know a few non comic book people that aren't into "superhero movies" that loved GOTG. It was different and fresh and didn't take itself to seriously. That was the interesting thing about Ant-Man - it felt like it took itself really seriously (which is funny to say given its comedic nature) but it did it very well.

Saw it last night - it definitely wasn't my favourite, but I think that's just because it took my by surprise how new it was. It had the perfect combination of a Paul Rudd comedy which briefly brushed up against the world of the Avengers.

On that note, it was rather impressive how built-up he was and then to have them pull that.

People are picking those apart, but those facts seem to not be dwelled on for too long, and I think it's because there's enough other stuff going on for those movies to defend such changes. And both changes were made for very specific reasons. 1) Hank Pym wasn't introduced because Marvel Studios had no reason to believe Ant-Man would do well for movie audiences until after seeing the combination of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America (at a minimum) do well. BUT, Hank Pym is undeniably important in the formation of the Avengers, so they are forced to retroactively include him in the backstory (and us common folk will find out exactly how in the next two days!) 2) See above; Hank Pym isn't a major player yet, but Ultron needs to be, so it's natural to turn to the next top scientific minds as creators: Banner and Stark. PLUS, Stark's motivations developed since Iron Man 1 make logical sense when considering the leadup to Ultron's creation.

+1 Agreed, very insulting to fans. However, I'm not entirely convinced we won't be thrown a curveball with a surprise appearance from the real Mandarin in any of the upcoming films, if not a truly surprising Iron Man 4 reveal.

Also, I think there's something to be said regarding taking just elements of the source material, for exampled tone (from Ultimate FF), and not necessarily facts and exact storylines. I think that's where this movie will nail it. I read literally just the Marvel Zombies issue of UFF and LOVED it, and not just for the zombies parts.

Dear Fox, Kindly return the Fantastic Four movie license to Marvel Studios at your earliest convenience. Hell, we'll even let you keep the mutants, since you're treating them quite well. Love, Everyone.

Well, yeah, there are some people who did like that movie! Sinestro was cool.... I was being sarcastic for effect, but truthfully, I did enjoy GL. The problem for me is, I don't remember the storyline AT ALL. I think that shows that it lacked in something fundamental, but I can't even remember what was wrong.

I love all his movies that he does with Judd Apatow. Anyone who has yet to see such movies as the 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, or This is 40 need to get on that.

New goal: I want to be cast as Speedball, JUST so I can be invited to these BBQs. Oh, and the character drama and all of that. But mostly the BBQs.

Also, has anyone considered the possibility that these MCU stars get together for monthly barbecues? Just 'cause?

Can you imagine if the punisher went after spidey in a movie like in the comic? The prices for as-m 129 would hit the stratosphere! I think that would be an amazing, yet HUGELY risky plotline play with. Have the Punisher go after Spidey without knowing he's a kid, have Peter terrified for his life and confused as to why he's literally being hunted (with bullets) then slowly reveal Punny's misguided motivations based on false information provided by the Jackal, who the two heroes team up to put behind bars (after Spidey convinces Castle not to murder him).

Green Lantern rocked.

Just doing my job

Looks very manga-influenced.

Who is that woman on the left in the sunglasses with the perfect skin colour and perfect lips, that makes Margot the second prettiest woman in that picture? Jim Looks like my friend Rosemary.