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Since Thor and now Captain America came out this year, I wanted to get what Tropers thought of the concept and execution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Personally I love the idea and wonder why this idea hasn't been seriously tried before. It sorta seems to me like the DCAU in movie form (And well, ummm, with Marvel), and really 'gets' the comic book feel of a shared universe while not being completely alienating.

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#37376: Jul 7th 2015 at 2:58:14 PM

It's actually the main reason I never gave the show a chance. Alongside with the "Iron Man needs to lead us" nonsense in the pilot.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#37377: Jul 7th 2015 at 2:59:53 PM

It's worth noting that comics Hulk has sometimes gone without changing back to Banner for months and possibly years.

spashthebandragon thebandragoness from USA Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
thebandragoness
#37378: Jul 7th 2015 at 2:59:59 PM

[up][up]And the garbage animation and the childish plot and the fact that it somehow tried to have Continuity Nods to both Earth's Mightiest Heroes AND Ultimate Spider-Man...

edited 7th Jul '15 3:00:40 PM by spashthebandragon

I've got fanfics for Frozen, Spectacular Spider-Man, Crash Bandicoot, and Spyro the Dragon.
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#37379: Jul 7th 2015 at 3:03:28 PM

I wish I could quit it but it keeps having half decent episodes that trick me into having hope.

The most recent one wasn't bad.

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
Soble Since: Dec, 2013
#37381: Jul 7th 2015 at 3:19:33 PM

They had an episode where the Avengers fought Odin... IIRC.

I'm peeved because EMH and Spectacular were canceled to make room for these shows, but some of their episodes looked entertaining. Still, never going to watch them. Bias wins out.

Exactly like what happened when Howard and Norton were replaced.

I'm one of very few who preferred Norton as Banner. Ruffalo has an entirely different take, a Banner who's somewhat "at peace". Norton did a neurotic Banner, and I was okay with that. Ruffalo's Hulk is more obviously more physically impressive and has a nice fusion between 2003's "veggie Hulk" and 2008's "walking steroid Hulk".

edited 7th Jul '15 3:19:51 PM by Soble

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Cross (Don’t ask)
#37382: Jul 7th 2015 at 3:24:34 PM

Spectacular is gone for a different reasons.

Soble Since: Dec, 2013
#37383: Jul 7th 2015 at 3:26:47 PM

Spectacular gets canceled. Ultimate replaces it.

What other reasons were there? Animation costs?

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spashthebandragon thebandragoness from USA Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
thebandragoness
#37384: Jul 7th 2015 at 3:32:14 PM

Spectacular was owned by Sony, but then when Disney bought Marvel, they got the TV rights to Spider-Man.

I've got fanfics for Frozen, Spectacular Spider-Man, Crash Bandicoot, and Spyro the Dragon.
Cross (Don’t ask)
#37385: Jul 7th 2015 at 3:33:43 PM

Can't remember the exact details, but I think it had something to do with animation rights.

[nja]Thanks splash, also remembered this this.

edited 7th Jul '15 3:36:09 PM by Cross

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#37386: Jul 7th 2015 at 3:34:28 PM

Earth's Mightiest Heroes wasn't cancelled. It just wasn't renewed for further seasons.

Shame. Monica Rambeau was supposedly going to appear if they got another season

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#37387: Jul 7th 2015 at 3:34:32 PM

[up][up]Yeah it was that.

And while I don't think it's ever been said (the official reason was "low ratings") I imagine EMH not having any merchandise probably contributed to it not getting renewed. Action shows without merchandise are dead men walking.

edited 7th Jul '15 3:35:05 PM by comicwriter

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#37388: Jul 7th 2015 at 4:14:33 PM

not that it would have been difficult to create some merch for it....

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#37389: Jul 7th 2015 at 4:19:31 PM

And here's Marvel's statement on Elektra.

After a worldwide search, we found in Elodie the perfect actress to embody both Elektra’s impressive and deadly physicality, as well as her psychological complexity,” said Executive Producer and Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. “Paired with Charlie as Matt Murdock, the two will bring one of the most beloved and tumultuous comic book relationships to life with all the accompanying sparks and spectacular action sequences the show is known for.

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#37390: Jul 7th 2015 at 4:23:18 PM

She was basically the same character in GI Joe.

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#37391: Jul 7th 2015 at 4:26:14 PM

I hope she gets to show up in other Defenders shows. She sounds rad.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#37392: Jul 7th 2015 at 4:49:41 PM

[up][up]I haven't seen the second G.I Joe movie. What does Elektra have in common with Yung's character in that film.

higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#37393: Jul 7th 2015 at 5:29:22 PM

So they're completely dropping the Matt/Claire thread in Daredevil season 2.

Wonderful.

edited 7th Jul '15 5:30:09 PM by higherbrainpattern

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#37394: Jul 7th 2015 at 5:33:00 PM

[up][up]They're both ninjas.

[up]It could just be a Love Triangle.

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#37395: Jul 7th 2015 at 5:33:55 PM

Because everyone loves love triangles!

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#37396: Jul 7th 2015 at 5:38:59 PM

When done well I don't particularly mind.

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#37397: Jul 7th 2015 at 5:41:35 PM

I don't think that's a thing that exists.

I've never seen one done well, anyway.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#37398: Jul 7th 2015 at 5:42:49 PM

Why do you even care if you're not even going to be watching it?

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#37399: Jul 7th 2015 at 5:47:57 PM

I don't. I just think "it could be a love triangle" is a silly defense to make, considering most people don't like them.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#37400: Jul 7th 2015 at 5:49:32 PM

It isn't. They said they were worried the romance with Claire was being dropped, I said that the introduction of another love interest doesn't mean that's the case.


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