Yesterday we report that ex - mixed-up and Smallville writer Jeph Loeb willoversee Marvel ’s newly create TV division . Marvel has n’t made a live - action show in years , but we may see one , given Loeb ’s credentials . However , it will be an uphill battle .
https://gizmodo.com/heroes-jeph-loeb-is-marvels-new-tv-head-honcho-5574355
Marvel hasplentyofanimatedprogramming forkidslined up , but there ’s nary a live - action show on their schedule . Of of course , this probably has to do with the fact that A. ) Marvel ’s realized that the real money lies at the cineplex ( and they ’re not going to trade their A - listers to the farm squad mesh ) ; and B. ) there has n’t been a remunerative , adult - oriented Marvel show in eons .
https://gizmodo.com/avengers-and-tron-assemble-on-disney-tv-channels-5485501
https://gizmodo.com/ultimate-spider-man-becomes-a-disney-cartoon-5516491
Let ’s recapitulate what Marvel ran with for the last two decades . There was the are - they - or - aren’t - they - the - X - Men seriesMutant tenner , that one time of year ofBladeon Spike , and who could forgetthe Generation X television receiver moving-picture show ? And we must acknowledge the apex of civilisation , i.e. 1998 ’s Nick Fury : Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot that starred none other than the goddamn Hoff .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOuERMAjl0Y
The point is , Marvel ’s bouncy - action TV book has been spotted ever since Lou Ferrigno stopped painting himself green . Let ’s also take into account that Marvel has their big - name heroes tied to moving-picture show dealership , and Disney is currentlylooking for benchwarmersto helm unexampled flick franchises . This impart manufacturer in an awkward dapple — they ’re saddled with A. ) a 20 - year paucity of popular programming ; and B. ) a authorization to labour deeper into Marvel ’s story for recognizable characters .
https://gizmodo.com/is-disney-scouring-marvels-b-listers-for-the-next-big-s-5569985
Animated programs do n’t suffer from this character restriction as they ’re about the merchandising . Sure , there are paragons of superhero animation that have adult appeal ( Bruce Timm ’s DC stuff come to mind ) , but Marvel wants to punch out as many Spider - Man cartoons between films to remind children that Peter Parker ( and his Happy Meal toy ! ) still exist . Live - action TV does n’t have that luxury . have two Spider - Mans is big for brand identification . Let ’s think back that the foundering Sarah Connor Chronicles were McG’ed into oblivion once Terminator Salvation hit multiplexes .
So who will Marvel go with if they pursue alive - action ? Spidey , the hug drug - Men , and the Fantastic Four are being bring up . All the Avengers are on lockdown for Joss Whedon . Although not survive - action at law , the snazzy and whiz - studdedBlack Panthercartoon never made it to BET . Furthermore , Disney is rumored to have designs for Dr. Strange and Luke Cage . This go away a terrifically minor pond of recognizable submarine sandwich to choose from . Sure , you might be able to name all the Starjammers in alphabetical order , but your grannie thinks Wolverine ’s skeleton is made of Kryptonite .
If Marvel is to create a resilient - action programme , my guess is they ’ll shun overt superheroics and instead go the Human Target path — I could see them tapping Iron Fist for a pulpy romp , resurrect the Punisher on premium cable , or delve into their gas constant - stag Icon imprint . Heck , a Powers show has been in the kit and caboodle for a while .
https://gizmodo.com/journeyman-creator-returns-to-sftv-with-powers-5455350
But then again , the temptation to use their most moneymaking superheroes on the diminished screen may be too great , at which item shit ’s gon na get Smallville ( a.k.a . young superheroes to explicate off goofy costume + down budget which can not support non - goofy costumes ) . And at this dot , we ’re back to Generation X district .
Who knows ? Marvel might flip the book totally and give us full - shoot a line Smallville with ultra - obscure grapheme . Who wants to see Attlian , a series about Black Bolt in gamey schooltime ? He does n’t utter until time of year 4 .
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