Joss Whedon Signs on for Avengers 2, Marvel TV Series
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Actually, my money would be on a TV series based on S.H.I.E.L.D.. The agency's nature could set episodes anywhere in the world, involve any of a number of Marvel B-listers who could either be discarded or incorporated in later movies if they proved popular, and could "play" in the Marvel universe without having to shake the continuity with every minor choice.
That said, Whedon's been involved with Runaways in the past, and it wouldn't break my heart to see that as a TV series either.
That said, Whedon's been involved with Runaways in the past, and it wouldn't break my heart to see that as a TV series either.
Whedon: "So, you two think you're worthy to become writers in the Whedonverse?"
Seth Green: "Ohhhh...wow...you...really call it that...."
- Robot Chicken
Heh I dunno, believe it or not I haven't seen The Avengers yet - not because I didn't want to, but just because at this point it almost takes a guarenteed sexual encounter to get me to go see a movie in theatres these days...think the last one I saw in theatres was The Dark Knight - but everyone raves about it as being gods gift to comic-book movies. So if he didn't once, I don't see why he can't do it again.
Seth Green: "Ohhhh...wow...you...really call it that...."
- Robot Chicken
Heh I dunno, believe it or not I haven't seen The Avengers yet - not because I didn't want to, but just because at this point it almost takes a guarenteed sexual encounter to get me to go see a movie in theatres these days...think the last one I saw in theatres was The Dark Knight - but everyone raves about it as being gods gift to comic-book movies. So if he didn't once, I don't see why he can't do it again.
I swear DVS, sometimes your jokes make me facepalm to a point where my head feels Thor.DVS BSTrD said:
Maybe it will have Pym in it?
The best thing about it is that they could have the cast from the movies do cameos and stuff.
The best thing about it is that they could have the cast from the movies do cameos and stuff.
Tis simple.DVS BSTrD said:
Make a billion dollar movie.
When you reached the big B in film making, a studio will do anything to keep a director in place.
My prediction on the TV Show?
Hero's for Hire
Think about it. If done right it has a strong ensemble cast. Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing. Complete with the Wheedon mandatory strong female characters, and as a bonus one of the coolest and most credible black heroes in comics.
On top of that it is mainly a street level, civilian clothed property. You can get away with doing a good show with minimal gimickry, efx budgets and insane colorful costumes. So it would be reasonably affordable to make. Standard buildings, standard clothes, lots of martial arts and action.
The property has a huge revolving door potential for recurring B, C and D list Marvel characters. It could easily farm decades of Marvel books for obscure villains and cool extra heroes. Moon Knight, Paladin, etc.
Two of the main cast are recognized as members of the Avengers in the source materials. Luke Cage and Iron Fist. You can just walk them back and forth between movie and tv. Possibly the only property outside of Star Trek with such potential.
Hero's for Hire
Think about it. If done right it has a strong ensemble cast. Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing. Complete with the Wheedon mandatory strong female characters, and as a bonus one of the coolest and most credible black heroes in comics.
On top of that it is mainly a street level, civilian clothed property. You can get away with doing a good show with minimal gimickry, efx budgets and insane colorful costumes. So it would be reasonably affordable to make. Standard buildings, standard clothes, lots of martial arts and action.
The property has a huge revolving door potential for recurring B, C and D list Marvel characters. It could easily farm decades of Marvel books for obscure villains and cool extra heroes. Moon Knight, Paladin, etc.
Two of the main cast are recognized as members of the Avengers in the source materials. Luke Cage and Iron Fist. You can just walk them back and forth between movie and tv. Possibly the only property outside of Star Trek with such potential.
And if the test footage they showed at Comic Con is any indication, it will be awesome. I can only pray that Ultron is the main villain.faefrost said:
And seconding the idea about a Runaways TV show, but only if they split from canon after Dead End Kids and go in a different direction. Because I sure as hell don't wanna see Rock Zombies get an adaptation.
I'm hoping for Runaways. Whedon likes the series and even wrote a few issues. I'd hope the show would be better than those issues, but anything where the Punisher gets sucker punched by a 12 year old girl can't be all bad.
Anyone want to start placing bets on what fan-favorite character he kills off in the Avengers sequel?
That is the other thing Whedon is known for, right? Killing off beloved characters in heart-wrenching ways?
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I dunno, considering the movie is based on "To steal an Antman" it could be really Lang-centric.TakerFoxx said:
There still could be Ultron but if it's "Scott comes and cleans up Pym's mess" the movie... I won't be super pleased but I doubt Edgar after all the re-scripts, love and attention he's given this film will let it be anything but good.
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Considering by the time Avengers Two rolls around Pym is going to be way past his prime and or retired I wouldn't be surprised if Whedon knocked him off.Space Jawa said:
Can't remember the source exactly but I'm pretty sure Wright mentioned it around the same time they aired the test footage.Bucht said:
Actually yeah, as I remember it there was always a rumour it was based on something particular and Edgar revealed it at the screening. Although with the original script being 70s science adventures you've got to wonder how much got changed to make it compliant to the movieverse.
http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2012/07/an-ant-man-movie-is-happening-for-reals-this-time/
Here's the first source I found on google you should me able to make your own way from there