Ever since Marvel Comics created its own movie studio back
in ’08 there where much vaunted characters that remained with other movie
studios. But as it turns out, time is running short on some high end characters.
Daredevil and the Fantastic Four have been apart of Fox for
years now and the contract, for Daredevil at least, will end before the year is
out. Currently, according to Variety, Marvel is in talks with Fox to allow them
to keep Daredevil past the deadline of October 10th. Marvel will in
turn get both Galactus and Silver Surfer in their stable.
If this goes through Joe Carnahan will direct. His version
is said to be more like a Frank Miller tale, hardcore and something akin to a
‘70s thriller. This would be the most apt take on the Superhero as his is very
similar to Batman in terms of it being a Crime Drama. This would be a harder
sell to Disney, the now Parent Company of Marvel.
Chronicle director Josh Trank is slated to reboot the
Fantastic Four franchise, but he may have to direct a few other movies before
he gets to Fantastic Four, if not the four may revert back to Marvel anyway.
This will be one to keep a close watch on for those of you hopping Marvel will
get them back.
I liked the Fantastic Four but the villains where either
under utilized or not adapted well. Trank seems to have the visionary chops to
handle a property as expansive as the Fantastic Four. He might just be the guy
to get them back on track. But only time will tell.
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