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Rumour: Marvel have struck a deal with Fox for Fantastic Four film rights
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People keep saying this but the X-men work so much better when it doesn't have to deal with the rest of the Marvel Universe. The disconnect of people loving the Avengers and other heroes while hating mutants is something that has always bothered me and I'm glad we don't have to deal with that. It's the same problem I have with the inHumans push by Marvel. It results in the same disconnect.
Having the TV rights is much more worthwhile to Fox then the Fantastic Four film rights. They just can't seem to stop execs from meddling in crap they have knowledge of . As long as they don't screw with Singer and crew going forward everything should be great for them when it comes to the X-men.
Seriously man, all we have is a single fan site speculation. You are getting waaaaaay ahead of yourself. We have abosolutely no indication from any sort of legitimate outlet whatsoever that such a deal has been struck or anywhere close to being struck.
Gipsy Danger
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The first 2 X movies were before Super Heroes was the hot ticket. Had they released now, I bet their numbers would've been different. Origins and X3 ruined the brand so First Class didn't do as well cause it had bad press to it but still did quite well. It is like what the next Fantastic Four movie has to do, be AMAZING so enough people will see it to make word of mouth say, "you need to see this." By that time, it will be on Bluray like 1st Class so lack of ticket sales.
Father_Brain
Banned
Wishful thinking until I hear it from a more credible source (Variety, THR, etc).
But it's not impossible.
But it's not impossible.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Say goodbye to Gunn then, dude does not want any more crossover in GOTG than he already had to do in the first movie
I'm guessing that the unnamed MCU films Marvel announced in the Ant-Man and the Wasp press release will have at least one FF film, and that an official announcement is imminent, similar to the Sony/Spider-Man announcement.
George Oscar Bluth II
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If this has happened, I wonder how long an announcement from Marvel would take.
RunTheBrules
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Assuming that Galactis is going to the next big bad after Thanos. Much excite!
But we need Doom and Surfer to show up for Thanos. And I need Thanos to go whoop Galactus when he has the infinity gauntlet on.
Sir_Crocodile
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Hope this is true
Marvel need Doom, Silver Surfer & Galactus
FF aren't the important part of the rights man. Their best villain is tied up with them
Marvel need Doom, Silver Surfer & Galactus
FF aren't the important part of the rights man. Their best villain is tied up with them
Pai Pai Master
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In 5 years? Sure if Marvel builds them up in the MCU.
Gipsy Danger
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If this is happening the movie won't be until 2020, plenty of time. And Doom can never be tainted, for he is God.
The best part about Marvel is they realize you don't need to do an origin story to introduce new character to the universe. No need for a full craptastic reboot, just introduce the Four through the next few movies, introduce some villains here and there as well, and then give them their own movie down the line without having to set up any kind of reason for them to be in existence.
SomedayTheFire
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thanos has jobbed and bumbled through the last like what 6 films? big deal my arse, his right hand man was destroyed by the power of friendship!
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
PLEASE be true.
I'm not typically one given to false hopes, but the signs are positive.
For those that don't know (but should), the Fantastic Four rights contain FAR more than just the team and Dr. Doom.
But, yes, we NEED Doom...
Forget Thanos. Doom is the real deal. And he taps into every facet of the Marvel universe, from the technological (vs. Iron Man in "Armor Wars") to the political (vs. Black Panther and Namor) to the mystical (vs. Doctor Strange) to the cosmic (vs. Silver Surfer) to even the street level (vs. Spider-man and Luke Cage). His reach, and relevance, is greater than any other Marvel villain.
But, more importantly for these rights, they contain the REST of the Fantastic Four's exceptional cast.
While Marvel reacquired some rights, the majority were still out of their hands. We're talking Super Skrull, Kang the Conquerer, Silver Surfer, Galactus, Annihilus, etc.
And for Marvel's successful COSMIC side, that means a helluva lot of good news if true.
PLEASE be true.
I'm not typically one given to false hopes, but the signs are positive.
For those that don't know (but should), the Fantastic Four rights contain FAR more than just the team and Dr. Doom.
But, yes, we NEED Doom...
Forget Thanos. Doom is the real deal. And he taps into every facet of the Marvel universe, from the technological (vs. Iron Man in "Armor Wars") to the political (vs. Black Panther and Namor) to the mystical (vs. Doctor Strange) to the cosmic (vs. Silver Surfer) to even the street level (vs. Spider-man and Luke Cage). His reach, and relevance, is greater than any other Marvel villain.
But, more importantly for these rights, they contain the REST of the Fantastic Four's exceptional cast.
While Marvel reacquired some rights, the majority were still out of their hands. We're talking Super Skrull, Kang the Conquerer, Silver Surfer, Galactus, Annihilus, etc.
And for Marvel's successful COSMIC side, that means a helluva lot of good news if true.
PLEASE be true.
Pai Pai Master
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Since when does Thanos want to kill the whole universe? All he wants is that sweet poon of Death
Gipsy Danger
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Ronan isn't his right hand man, more like a henchman.
DrForester
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This does not phase me. Just keep Singer on the X-Men films, Fox.
I laughed.But Galactus was already in the MCU. Ironman was flying around him in the first film.
SomedayTheFire
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ach i know, glorified henchman then but the point stands
Thanos gives no shits. He killed everyone in the universe and then grew so bored, he undid his conquering. They've already been killed. He's coming back to do it again.
The described deal is completely logical for both sides though. Fox gets to dump a property that has done nothing but lose them money while strengthening the one that they have been successful with. Marvel expands their options exponentially and only has to give up rights that they were unlikely to use anyway.
It's about as simple as a business deal can get, both sides effectively get something for nothing.
Mind that the disconnect is intentional – it's supposed to be arbitrary because bigotry doesn't make sense. Discovering that a friend with superpowers is a mutant and pushing them away isn't that far off from when someone finds out a childhood friend is gay and shuns them for it. It doesn't change who the person is, but bigots still think it does. It's all about long-term propaganda and preconceived notions affecting people's perceptions.
I also don't think the MCU needs mutants at the moment though. There's too much on the plate already.
MHWilliams
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This was something others surmised based on the Fox TV news, so I'd wait for other confirmation before decking the halls.
Schweinehund
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I don't expect there to be a f4 movie within the next 10 years. I think they'll just use the villains with at best a cameo of the 4. If they do make a movie within a decade I don't think it will do well.
yes you can post this in a notepad
I don't think this rumor is true though.
yes you can post this in a notepad
I don't think this rumor is true though.
Mr. Pointy
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In conclusion, Phase 4 through 6 will be pretty awesome.
ElRenoRaven
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Yea saw this news this morning. If true I'm ok with it. While I hate that mutants can't appear in the Marvel movies I find that Fox actually does alright with them. I'd much more prefer Fantastic Four to be with Marvel as that would mean Doom, etc would be back in Marvel's control.
In your opinion. I loved Ultron. Whedon nailed the character.
I'll take an MCU Doom done as well as Ultron any day.
KenzinFive
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Please get Mads Mikkelson as doom. Hannibal was pretty much doom on TV.
Isn't he already supposed to be playing Dormammu in Doctor Strange?
EDIT: Beaten. Multiple times. Like Ben Grimm by his older brother in the most recent FF movie.
I expected Phase Four to be all about Inhumans. With Inhumanity having basically already happened in SHIELD through Fish Oil® and Fantastic Four potentially coming back, now I wonder if we'll even see the royal family in the MCU. I don't want AoS to become Inhumans: The Show, but they have to appear somewhere, don't they?
I dont think the Inhumans movie will feature some B & C-List Inhumans and not Black Bolt and co.
giancarlo123x
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No thanks, days of future past is better than any Marvel film in my opinion.
PhoncipleBone
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If by "nailed the character" you mean "turned him into a Buffy villain."
As for this news about FF, I will wait for a reputable source before getting excited.
George Oscar Bluth II
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I had such faith in Whedon to get Ultron right, but he let his Quip McJokester side get the better of him.
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