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Marvel Studios to Produce Its Own Movies

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-would-make-a-great-tony-stark dept.

Dekortage writes "According to the New York Times, Marvel Studios will be producing its own superhero movies instead of licensing the superheros to other Hollywood studios. It's all about the money: despite the enormous popularity of Sony Pictures' Spiderman 1 and 2, the licensing deal only netted Marvel $62 million. The article includes some tips about upcoming works: Edward Norton as Bruce Banner in a new Incredible Hulk, and Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark in Iron Man."

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  1. Re:Actors? by Maxo-Texas · · Score: 4, Funny

    RDJ is a very good actor. I'm sure he can use those method acting skills to convincingly portray a man who has problems getting over a substance abuse problem.

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    And all I'm trying to say, is: Pearl Harbor sucked and I miss you. / I need you like Ben Affleck needs acting school, He was terrible in that film. / I need you like Cuba Gooding needed a bigger part, He's way better than Ben Affleck.

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  2. Re:Scarlet Witch by jcenters · · Score: 5, Funny

    They make Scarlet Witch hand puppets?

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