Hulk movie rights explained, solo movie still years away. Film rights to hulk and namor reportedly revert back to marvel. However, as marvel has the production rights to make a film with the hulk, universal pictures still maintains distribution rights to any film starring the character in his own solo film. Bruce banner in the smashhit big screen franchise, said he didnt think a standalone hulk film would ever happen again in a recent interview with. Eric bana stars as bruce banner hulk, alongside jennifer connelly, sam elliott, josh lucas, and nick nolte. Yes, it was just as good, but instead of being about thrills it focused on the very essence and drama of human emotions, family ties, and love. Each property is different in terms of which characters are included under each because theyre divvied up beforehand by marvel and the licensee, but shehulk falls under it. Marvel regained the film production rights for the character since february 2006, but universal retained the distribution rights for the incredible hulk as well as the right of first refusal to pick up the distribution rights to each of any future marvelproduced hulk films. Neuman has acquired the rights to ryan holidays conspiracy. Tim roth is the only thing that really interested me in this trailer. After the mixed reception to universals 2003 film hulk, marvel studios reacquired the rights to the character though universal retained. Film and tv producers must corral numerous financial, creative, and business components one of which are your dramatic rights in order to develop and produce a finished product for the screen.
This is also why the hulk only appears in the various marvel studios movies as a supporting character, such as in the avengers films or thor. Dont make bruce banner eric bana too angry or else the hulk might come out. The hulk movie rights situation explained comic book. Ragnarok disney once again confirms they distribute all the marvelproduced films except for the incredible hulk, which is distributed. While marvel does appear to have the rights to the character to a certain extent, its believed that universal still holds sway over distribution. Marvel studios might be making a hulk movie soon comic book.
May 03, 2016 my kid loves reading this book every night. Jun 19, 2015 marvel regained the film production rights to the hulk in 2005, after universals license of the character lapsed due to failure to enter production on a sequel to 2003s ang lee film hulk. According to mark ruffalo, we havent seen a new hulk solo film because universal still owns the rights to the character. A very handy marvel film rights infographic nerdist. Hulk is a 2003 superhero film based on the marvel comics character of the same name. Shehulk is a part of the rights that universal has long held, which made marvels announcement of the show surprising. Marvel won back the hulk movie production rights in 2005, after universal failed to put a sequel to 2003s hulk into immediate production. Roth said he took the part to please his sons, who are comicbook superhero fans. She first appeared in her own book, and didnt join the f4 until laterand only briefly, so my suspicions would be that she isnt wrapped up in the f4 license at all. It is a quick read and it covers a lot of content about the hulk.
Aug 22, 2019 looking to license the film rights to spiderman, marvel found few takers, until cannon films came knocking. The film explores the origins of the hulk, which is mainly attributed to banners fathers. Hulk and namor rights at universal why dont marvel own. Thats still universals property, so theres that issue. Why the hulk movies didnt work, according to stan lee. Mark ruffalo on why a new hulk movie will never happen. Distributed by universal, which held on to the film rights of the character for the next 30 years and the studio released the films hulk 2003 and the incredible hulk 2008.
Yes, universal has the license for the entire hulk property, which shehulk falls under. The latter studio has made multiple attempts at getting a film adaptation off the ground since they first optioned namor back in 2001, though none have progressed past the scriptwriting phase. Universal owns distribution rights, which means they have the right of first refusal to any hulk film. The hate for this film is ridiculous, overblown, and the most underrated superhero film and comic book film of all time. Hulk news mark ruffalo talks mcu hulk movie rights youtube. Ragnarok is the first part in a larger hulk story, according to actor mark ruffalo. Universal, however, for letting the rights revert to marvel before they even expired, 83 retains the right of first refusal to distribute future hulk films.
For the character known by the same name as this film, see hulk hulk is a 2003 superhero film based on the marvel comics character of the same name. Like the hulk, she hulk s film rights are owned by universal, although there is some debate as to whether it is another case that marvel shares those rights and could use her in a project without. Each property is different in terms of which characters are included under each because theyre divvied up beforehand by marvel and the licensee, but she hulk falls under it. While hulk gained a great deal of notoriety thanks to the incredible hulk television show, and was considered by many to be the best part of joss. The film rights to hulk reverted to marvel studios from universal studios, after the latter failed to enter production on a sequel to ang lees 2003 hulk film. With the fantastic four and xmen film rights presumably coming back to marvel as part of the walt disney company acquisition of 21stcentury fox, the house of ideas is. Similarly, marvel regained film rights to the hulk from universal studios, thanks to a clause whereby rights revert to marvel if principal photography the part of filming with actors on camera or significant payments towards filming are not initiated by a specified date after the first film s release. Universal studios still owns the hulk rights mcu news article. However, aside from the mixed reception of hulk, universal didnt meet the established deadline for filming a sequel to ang lees film. This film was rebooted as the incredible hulk 2008 with the intention of the character fitting within the marvel cinematic universe. But despite the hulk appearing in avengers films, there arent any plans for the jade giant to get a solo movie because the film rights belong with. Marvel finally owns the rights to the hulk, will mark ruffalo.
Universal still owns movie rights for the hulk, says mark. Disneymarvel owns the rights to hulk and all associated characters. I understood it perfectly fine even when i was a 6 or 7yearold kid. Smart hulk is a fine balance crafted by the look dev on how much ruffalo and how much hulk they wanted. Universal still owns movie rights for the hulk, says mark ruffalo. However, a stipulation with hulk s rights allows marvel to use the hulk in its movies, albeit only in teamups. Marvel still doesnt have the hulk movie rights back from. The incredible hulk is a 2008 american superhero film based on the marvel comics character. Marvel buys hulk rights back from universal mark ruffalo solo film avengers phase 5 duration. When the last hulk movie came out, the one that had edward norton in it, universal was the one who distributed the film. They just dont really match up with the comicbooklike visual flair that comes and.
And you thought the other characters listed here have confusing rights issues. For this reason, hulk has featured prominently in all four avengers movies, plus thor. Unfortunately, it seems that marvel still cant get the rights to the hulk back from universal, which means no solo movie for the character anytime soon. After being shot into space by the avengers, the narrative sees the green goliath return to earth with his new friends. While marvel studios can use the hulk in their movies, a standalone tale. We are referring to world war hulk, the sequel of sorts to planet hulk. After being bombarded with a massive dose of gamma radiation while saving a young mans life during the testing of an. Hulk is a 2003 american superhero film based on the fictional marvel comics character of the same name. All 23 marvel cinematic universe films ranked from.
His caliber of talent and his understanding of hulks journey through the films married with the artistry and technology of the vfx is what makes smart hulk come to life on screen. Anybody read the entirety of peter davids hulk run. Do the shehulk films rights fall under the hulk film rights. In addition, universal still owns the rights to a solo hulk movie, which some have. However, a stipulation with hulks rights allows marvel to use the hulk in its movies, albeit only in teamups. Marvel regained the film production rights to the hulk in 2005, after universals license of the character lapsed due to failure to enter production on a sequel to 2003s ang lee film hulk.
Despite being one of the most iconic comic book characters in history, and. Marvel studios doesnt own stand alone hulk movie rights. Universal studios still owns the hulk rights mcu news. Sep 14, 2019 universal owns distribution rights, which means they have the right of first refusal to any hulk film. The only spidey characters we know for sure that marvel has the rights to are the folks that appeared in spiderman. The big reason were not getting a solo hulk movie anytime. Marvel character movie rights that disney doesnt own. The book has also helped my son learn new words that he wouldnt normally encounter that makes him ask questions. Marvel studios rumored to regain full control of hulk and namor. The incredible hulk tv series 19771982 trivia imdb. Ang lees hulk proves how far the superhero genre has come. The artwork is pretty good, and my kid is interested enough to want to read this book frequently.
While it wasnt really an issue before disney purchased marvel, the fact that universal pictures holds the distribution rights to any solo movie starring the hulk has been problematic in recent years. The team was thankful for the partnership with ruffalo. Its like how paramount was the distributor for iron man, captain america, and thor but disneymarvel made deal to get those back. The hulk and namor film rights may be back at marvel. Sep 06, 2017 the hulk movie rights situation explained. Thematically, hulk is a film that has a lot on its mind, and moments like this are genuinely showstopping. What he pegs as the likely problem is the same as any other movie that doen. Speaking of a hulk solo film, theres one story that still hasnt been portrayed on the big screen but could be a perfect final outing for the character. Is this another quicksilverscarlet witch situation. This hulk spent some years in las vegas where he acted under the name of joe fixit, a. Like the hulk, shehulks film rights are owned by universal, although there is some debate as to whether it is another case that marvel shares those rights and could use her in a project without. Looking to license the film rights to spiderman, marvel found few takers, until cannon films came knocking.
Dec 20, 2016 she hulk was only created to protect potential future tv film rights considering how successful the hulk has been over the years, itd stand to reason marvel would want to expand the characters. The avengers 2012 and iron man 3 20 are the only two films involving the hulk without the presence of universal pictures. Shehulk was only created to protect potential future tvfilm rights considering how successful the hulk has been over the years, itd stand to reason marvel would want. Characters marvel still doesnt have rights to screen rant. Truth be told, we still dont have a concrete understanding of which of spidermans supporting characters and villains the mcu can or cant use under the shared deal made with sony back in 2015. Jun 20, 2003 the film has its share of largescale action sequences, as rockets are fired at the hulk and he responds by bringing down helicopters. Im wondering if i should even continue, because the quality seems to have taken a steep dive fast. And there are the obligatory famous landmarks, real and unreal, we expect in a superhero movie. In fact, the process can be so complicated and protracted that a movie industry friend of mine once said, these things rarely pan out. Have marvels problems with hulks character rights changed. According to mcu cosmic, film rights to the incredible hulk and namor have been reverted back to marvel studios from universal pictures. In january 2006, marvel studios reacquired the film rights to the character, and writer zak penn began work on a sequel titled the incredible hulk. Marvel studios may have quietly regained the rights to the.
Do the shehulk films rights fall under the hulk film. There hasnt been a hulk solo movie since 2008, which is because the film rights are tied up with universal pictures. But before we get too in the weeds, a note on the complexity of the hulk rights. Bruce banner, as well as jennifer connelly as betty ross, sam elliott as general thaddeus ross, nick nolte as david banner and josh lucas as major glenn talbot. Marvel reportedly finally owns the rights to the hulk, so fans may finally get mark ruffalos standalone movie added to the marvel cinematic. Hulk movie rights still at universal cosmic book news. Theres a good reason why a hulk solo movie hasnt made it to the big. I first picked up the hulk by peter david just because he had written a decent novelization of spiderman last year, and i expected more of the same but this book was totally different. Universal hulk rights not a problem for marvel after all film. This is also why the green goliath only appears in the various marvel studios movies as a supporting character, such as in the avengers films or thor. Yes, universal has the license for the entire hulk property, which she hulk falls under. Mar, 2008 as promised, the first incredible hulk trailer is up and online.
Fox owns the rights to the fantastic four and all associated characters. Why marvel doesnt own the spiderman film rights cbr. The most underrated superhero film and comic book film of all time. Yes, it was just as good, but instead of being about thrills it focused on the very essence and drama of. After being bombarded with a massive dose of gamma radiation while saving a young mans life during the testing of an experimental bomb, dr. Ragnarok first part of hulk trilogy, according to ruffalo. As far as a hulk movie, a standalone hulk movie, marvel doesnt really have the rights to that yet.
I hope the subsequent trailers for this film change that opinion. The film has its share of largescale action sequences, as rockets are fired at the hulk and he responds by bringing down helicopters. This incarnation of the hulk was a meanspirited, street smart, wisecracking thug. While the incredible hulk was creatively produced by marvel studios, which also paid for the film, the movie was. Jun 20, 2015 marvel won back the hulk movie production rights in 2005, after universal failed to put a sequel to 2003s hulk into immediate production. If they made a hulk movie sequel after the avengers,it would have been a hit. It was directed by ang lee and written by james schamus, michael france, and john turman, from a story by schamus.
The cbc comic book cast is an online geek culture community. Ang lee directed the film, which stars eric bana as dr. Incredible hulk copyright belongs to marvel, judge rules. But they did not obtain the distribution rights, which. Nov, 2019 dont make bruce banner eric bana too angry or else the hulk might come out. As promised, the first incredible hulk trailer is up and online. Hughes also points out that its unlikely distribution rights alone would scare marveldisney into avoiding a hulk film. The film explores the origins of bruce banner, who after a lab. We still get plenty of hulk in the likes of the avengers films, but it explains why he. Mai 2008 bei del rey books, einem imprint des zu random house gehorenden verlags ballantine books. Dec 14, 2017 with the fantastic four and xmen film rights presumably coming back to marvel as part of the walt disney company acquisition of 21stcentury fox, the house of ideas is one step closer to having. Hulk and namor rights at universal why dont marvel own them. But despite the hulk appearing in avengers films, there arent any plans for the jade giant to get a solo movie because the film rights belong with universal pictures.
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