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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

KJMackley Since: Jan, 2001
#88601: Aug 24th 2018 at 6:27:51 PM

I was mostly just joking. But in a lot of these cases it may be less of appealing to a strip-show look and more of a Cheated Angle to see what is going on.

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#88602: Aug 24th 2018 at 6:43:08 PM

In more interesting news.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/guardians-galaxy-3-production-hold-james-gunn-firing-1137400?utm_source=twitter

The production of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is being put on hold for the time being as Marvel and Disney regroup on the project, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.

Sources say that crew members, at this stage a small group that was prepping for pre-production, are being dismissed and are free to look for new work.

The Marvel project was to have been directed by James Gunn and was to have begun principal photography in the winter, either in January or February. The project was crewing up and was to have gone into full pre-production mode in the fall.

But Gunn was let go as the director in July when old tweets were resurfaced, likely in response to his vocal political posts. And while some held out hope that the director would be given a reprieve by Disney, a mid-August meeting with Disney chairman Alan Horn closed the door on that.

One person characterized the production hold as temporary and more of a "regrouping" as Marvel and Disney look for a filmmaker to take on the third installment of a franchise that has grossed over $1.6 billion and made stars out of Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista and Zoe Saldana.

"The timeline has been pushed out," says a source. Disney never set a release date for Guardians 3.

Marvel and Disney are taking a measured approach in their search for a filmmaker (one source says that Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi recently had a meeting with Marvel but it is unclear what project was discussed) and with good reason.

The controversial firing has rankled the cast which in an open letter asked the studio to reinstate Gunn. Bautista, who plays the alien warrior Drax, has continued to show his disappointment on social media, and on Thursday he tagged Disney in a tweet featuring disturbing clips of Mike Cernovich, one of the conservative figures who led a campaign to get Gunn fired.

Disney had no comment.

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#88603: Aug 24th 2018 at 7:06:14 PM

Hmm, it sounds like wishful thinking but I would be very down with Taika Waititi if that's who they're going to go with.

MegaJ Since: Oct, 2009
#88604: Aug 24th 2018 at 11:31:08 PM

[up]What director is going to sign up for that considering now it's known that Disney is not going to stand behind them during a harassment campaign?

Ugh, I still have hope Gunn comes back otherwise this Got G 3 is looking like "Guardians of the Galaxy: The Dark World."

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#88605: Aug 24th 2018 at 11:35:37 PM

What I find sad is that Thanos lost his arch-nemesis relationship with Adam Warlock due to Gunn’s plans for latter in Guardians 3.

But now that might not happen at least as intended meaning an epic rivalry was truly lost for nothing.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#88606: Aug 24th 2018 at 11:39:09 PM

I am so okay with that.

If the original Infinity Gauntlet has a flaw its that most of the characters of the Marvel universe are just unimportant pawns for Warlock's mind games against Thanos.

Thats fine and good I guess but for the marvel cinematic universe I'd hope for more than some new golden child to suddenly show up and make the story all about him.

Dammit, the story is all about Tony! There's no room for another!

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#88607: Aug 24th 2018 at 11:40:54 PM

I get that & honestly I felt that way when reading the comic but still it would have interesting to see how they would have adapted the rivalry on film.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Luigisan98 A wandering user from Venezuelan Muscat Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: I <3 love!
A wandering user
#88608: Aug 24th 2018 at 11:43:24 PM

If I ever made a big joke towards Disney that may be borderline too close to them and they ask me to apologize, I would...but only if they apologize for the James Gunn situation as well.

All to show them that jokes are just jokes and that's that.

The only good fanboy, is a redeemed fanboy.
Ikedatakeshi Baby dango from singapore Since: Nov, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Baby dango
#88609: Aug 25th 2018 at 1:02:15 AM

If you did apologize, wouldn't that mean you think it's bad to make line-crossing jokes as well? If Disney wants you to apologize for said jokes, doesn't it still mean they don't tolerate line-crossing jokes?

Luigisan98 A wandering user from Venezuelan Muscat Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: I <3 love!
A wandering user
#88610: Aug 25th 2018 at 1:06:50 AM

[up] I'm mostly tame at times when it comes to jokes that I like.

The only good fanboy, is a redeemed fanboy.
Ikedatakeshi Baby dango from singapore Since: Nov, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Baby dango
#88611: Aug 25th 2018 at 1:09:28 AM

I meant if you intend to show jokes are jokes, then Disney should be the one offending you and you should be forgiving them. You know, to imply they should forgive Gunn.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#88612: Aug 25th 2018 at 1:10:11 AM

Disney is not responsible for the James Gunn situation. They didn't to those tweet or go on questionable parties, and they didn't put the hit job out on him. They were put in an impossible situation.

But it is a good decision to delay the next movie for now. Emotions are running high at the moment and it is not like they have already announced it for a fixed date. They will either slot something else in or they will just have a year with one movie less.

Not to mention that the whole thing might not be about the James Gunn situation alone. Remember, Fox characters coming back to Marvel, and a lot of them are cosmic. Maybe it is time to readjust some plans.

Btw, I agree that I have Infinity War rather about the Avengers fighting Thanos than some cosmic being doing it.

Mizerous Pet Owner from Hell Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: Brewing the love potion
Pet Owner
#88613: Aug 25th 2018 at 10:32:40 AM

True, but G Ot G is still a money series. They can't put it on the back burner too long

Just Makima.
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#88614: Aug 25th 2018 at 12:00:37 PM

But there is no need to rush it either. We will see them all next year. Two or three years waiting time after it won't ruin their popularity, it might even raise expertations. And it is not like they can't do a lot of money with other properties, too.

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#88615: Aug 25th 2018 at 12:41:58 PM

Taika Waititi recently met with Marvel in regards to an MCU film of an undisclosed identity

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.cbr.com/thor-ragnarok-waititi-marve-movie-eternals/amp/

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#88616: Aug 25th 2018 at 12:45:57 PM

in all likelyhood it's Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Although my fingers are always crossed for a squirrel girl movie,or She Hulk

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
DeathsApprentice The Ultimate Lifeform from The Ark Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
The Ultimate Lifeform
#88617: Aug 25th 2018 at 1:14:14 PM

Taika directing a Squirrel Girl movie would be amazing. But yeah, it's likely GOTG 3.

When we're done, there won't be anything left.
Luigisan98 A wandering user from Venezuelan Muscat Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: I <3 love!
A wandering user
#88618: Aug 25th 2018 at 1:16:35 PM

I just hope that the Only the Creator Does It Right thought doesn't weight in on his shoulders, either by the cast or crew or even himself...

The only good fanboy, is a redeemed fanboy.
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#88619: Aug 25th 2018 at 1:59:25 PM

Could be Eternals too. Or another Thor movie after all.

Btw, I just discovered an amusing eastern egg and naturally can't resist to share...remember the scene at the beginning of Doctor Strange when he has to guess a instrumental piece? I was curious about it and looked it up and learned that Chuck Mangione described the editing of the original version of "Feels so good" as a "major Surgery".

PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#88620: Aug 25th 2018 at 3:17:46 PM

Idle thought: Groot impaling a bunch of people on his arm and slamming them around will never not be just as funny as it is horrifying.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#88621: Aug 25th 2018 at 3:23:34 PM

if you seen a certain horror film you'll be glad he didn't do anything else

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
MedusaStone Since: Jan, 2015
#88622: Aug 25th 2018 at 3:37:03 PM

Likewise, if you haven't seen a certain horror film, but know of it anyway through Cultural Osmosis.

XJTordecai Watch the seventh wave Since: Jun, 2013
Watch the seventh wave
#88623: Aug 25th 2018 at 4:31:05 PM

[up][up][up]Ditto for doing so while idly introducing himself to Captain America.

On my wave, passing oooooooon
TheAirman Brightness from The vicinity of an area adjacent to a location Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Historians will say we were good friends.
Brightness
#88624: Aug 25th 2018 at 8:16:35 PM

[up][up][up]&[up][up]Now I have to ask: what's the horror film?

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AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#88625: Aug 25th 2018 at 8:24:37 PM

Evil Dead, tree rape scene.
...Yes.


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