Marvel Feature Movies

Iron Man

Official web-site: Iron Man
Theatrical release date: May 2, 2008
DVD release date: September 30, 2008
Distributed by Paramount
Director: Jon Favreau
Production Designer: J. Michael Riva
VFX Supervisor: John Nelson
Director of Photography: Matthew Libatique

An action-packed take on the tale of wealthy philanthropist Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who develops an invulnerable robotic suit to fight the throes of evil. In addition to being filthy rich, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark is also a genius inventor. When Stark is kidnapped and forced to build a diabolical weapon, he instead uses his intelligence and ingenuity to construct an indestructible suit of armor and escape his captors. Once free, Stark discovers a deadly conspiracy that could destabilize the entire globe, and dons his powerful new suit on a mission to stop the villains and save the world. Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as his secretary, Virginia "Pepper" Potts, while Terrence Howard fills the role of Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes, one of Stark’s colleagues, whose military background leads him to help in the formation of the suit.

The Incredible Hulk

Official web-site: The Incredible Hulk
Theatrical release date: June 13, 2008
DVD release date: October 21, 2008
Distributed by Universal Studios
Director: Louis Leterrier
Writer: Zak Penn, Edward Norton

The explosive, action-packed adventure in one of the all-time most popular superhero sagas unfolds with a cure in reach for the world’s most primal force of fury: THE INCREDIBLE HULK. We find scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote. But the warmongers who dream of abusing his powers won’t leave him alone, nor will his need to be with the only woman he has ever loved, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler). Upon returning to civilization, our brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by The Abomination (Tim Roth) — a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression whose powers match The Hulk’s own. A fight of comic-book proportions ensues as Banner must call upon the hero within to rescue New York City from total destruction. And on June 13, 2008, one scientist must make an agonizing final choice – accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or the creature he could permanently become: THE INCREDIBLE HULK.

The Punisher: War Zone

Official web-site: Punisher: War Zone
Theatrical release date: December 25, 2008
DVD release date: March 17, 2009
Distributed by Lions Gate
Director: Lexi Alexander
Writers: Matt Holloway, Arthur Marcum

Fueled by revenge and aided by his trusted weapons expert, Microchip (Wayne Knight), vigilante Frank Castle (Ray Stevenson) turns the New York City streets red with blood as he takes down each and every member of the crime syndicate responsible for the death of his wife and two kids. As the law-appointed "Punisher Task Force" closes in on him, the antihero does battle with Billy Russoti (Dominic West), aka Jigsaw, a nickname given by him to reflect the disfigurement handed to him by Castle. With the help of his psychotic brother, Loony Bin Jim (Doug Hutchison), Jigsaw recruits the criminals of the city to band together to bring down The Punisher, using the wife (Julie Benz) and daughter of a slayed FBI agent as bait.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Official web-site: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Theatrical release date: May 1, 2009
DVD release date: September 15, 2009
Distributed by Fox
Director: Gavin Hood
Writer: David Benioff

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is set to star Jackman and will be directed by Gavin Hood (Tsotsi, Rendition). The producers are Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter (who produced all three previous "X-Men" films), along with Jackman and his Seed Prods. producing partner, John Palermo. The film will be executive produced by Marvel Films’ Kevin Feige.
Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine ­ written by David Benioff (The Kite Runner, Troy) ­ tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.

Iron Man 2

Official web-site: Iron Man 2
Theatrical release date: Tentatively; May 07, 2010
Director: Jon Favreau
Writer: Justin Theroux
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson, Jon Favreau, Chris Hemsworth.


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Spider-Man 4

Theatrical release date: Tentatively; May 06, 2011
Distributed by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment
Director: Sam Raimi
Writers: David Lindsey Abaire, Gary Ross
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst,


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Thor

Theatrical release date: Tentatively, May 06, 2011
Distributed by Paramount
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Writers: Mark Protosevich (screenplay)
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore, Samuel L. Jackson and Stellan Skarsgard.


Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, “Thor”, which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster, has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It’s while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.”

The First Avenger: Captain America

Theatrical release date: Tentatively; July 22, 2011
Director: Joe Johnston
Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely (screenplay)

Based on the Marvel Comics character from the second World War, a mild-mannered young soldier named Steve Rogers volunteers for a special Super Soldier program for the US Army. Donning the colors of Old Glory, Captain America leapt into the hearts and souls of every American bringing hope and justice to a war-weary nation.

The Avengers

Theatrical release date: Tentatively; May 04, 2012
Director: Unassigned
Writer: Zak Penn (screenplay)
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Tom Hiddleston.


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Ant-Man

Release date: To be announced
Distributed by Paramount
Director: Edgar Wright (Shaun of The Dead)
Writer: Joe Cornish (The Adam and Joe Show)

Biochemist Dr. Hank Pym uses his latest discovery, a group of subatomic particles, to create a size-altering formula. Though his first self-test goes awry, he develops an instrument that helps him communicate with and control insects.





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Magneto

Release date: To be announced
Distributed by Fox
Director: David Goyer
Writer: Sheldon Turner

An origin storyline hinted at by the original "X-Men" films, Magneto comes to grips with his mutant ability to manipulate metal objects as he and his parents try to survive in Auschwitz. Magneto meets Professor Xavier when the latter is a soldier liberating the concentration camp. Magneto hones his powers by hunting down and killing Nazi war criminals who tortured him and his lust for vengeance turns Xavier and Magneto into enemies. Both characters will be played by actors in their 20′s.





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Nick Fury

Release date: To be announced
Distributed by Paramount
Writer: Andrew Marlowe (Air Force One, Hollow Man, End of Days)

A daring amateur boxer from Hells Kitchen is recruited by the Army for some top-secret assignments. He soon is promoted to captain, where he puts together the First Attack Squad, a group of elite soldiers who carry out elite missions.





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Deathlok

Release date: To be announced
Distributed by Paramount
Director: Mikael Hafstrom

Deathlok tells the story of a black ops soldier resurrected by the government as a cyborg assassin who then turns on his masters. He shares his consciousness with a computer and longs to return to his wife and child who he knows would be repulsed by his new monstrous appearance.





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Namor

Release date: To be announced
Distributed by Universal
Director: Chris Columbus
Writer: David Self

One of Marvel’s oldest super heroes, The Sub-Mariner, will join his comic compatriots in diving onto the big screen. Price Namor is a short-fused half-human/half-amphibian from the lost island of Atlantis. In the past, he has helped the human race but also fought alongside the Atlanteans against human invaders who brought waste to his underwater world. Caught between two identities, Price Namor displays the classic angst that comes with being of mixed species and is widely regarded as one of the first anti-heroes.





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