Marvel Studios Announce: Phase 3 of Marvel Cinematic Universe

This morning, during a special event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed the films that will make up Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring a mix of fan-favorite characters and several heroes who will be making their big-screen debuts. Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man”), Chris Evans (“Captain America”) and Chadwick Boseman (newly announced “Black Panther”) all made special appearances.

The next two films to be released by Marvel are AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON on May 1, 2015, and ANT-MAN on July 17, 2015. Marvel revealed the dates and titles of nine additional films through 2019, including upcoming Captain America, Thor, Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy installments, along with films featuring Black Panther – who, Feige announced, will be played by Chadwick Boseman – Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, and the Inhumans.

The announced films are as follows:

·       5/1/15 –  AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

·       7/17/15 – ANT-MAN 

·       5/6/16 – CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

·       11/4/16 – DOCTOR STRANGE 

·       5/5/17 – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 (previously dated 7/28/17)

·       7/28/17 – THOR: RAGNAROK

·       11/3/17 – BLACK PANTHER

·       5/4/18 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART I

·       7/6/18 – CAPTAIN MARVEL

·       11/2/18 – INHUMANS

·       5/3/19 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART II

Ten films have already been released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with 2008’s IRON MAN. All 10 films opened at #1 domestically and have collectively grossed over $7.1 billion globally.

Two of these films, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS and IRON MAN 3, set records as the #1 and #2 domestic openings of all time with $207.4 million and $174.1 million respectively. MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS went on to become the third biggest film of all time worldwide, while Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 ranks as the sixth biggest film ever. They are the two highest grossing Super Hero films of all time.

Earlier this year, Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, which broke the April opening domestic record with $95 million, earned $714 million worldwide and is the #5 film of 2014. Most recently, Marvel’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY crossed $757 million globally after opening with a domestic August record of $94.3 million and setting an October debut record in China, where it has now grossed nearly $90 million. It’s the #1 film of the year domestically and the #3 film worldwide.

Which film are you most looking forward to?

Images provided by Marvel Studios.

Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel Super Heroes: FULL Event Coverage *VIDEOS* #DisneyInfinity

On April 30, 2014 we attended the LIVE Press Event at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA. Here is our coverage of the FULL Press Conference. We have put the videos in order from start to finish. We hope you enjoy our coverage of the major announcement from Disney Infinity and Marvel revealing their new partnership in Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes.

Watch as the details of the next chapter of Disney Infinity are REVEALED...

Video #1: 

Video Introduction by Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury, Avengers)

Media Event hosted by Clark Gregg (Agent Phil Coulson on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Opening by Disney Interactive President, Jimmy Pitaro. He explains the success that Disney Interactive has had with Disney Infinity so far and what's to come with 2.0. 

Video #2:

Listen as Joe Quesada (Chief Creative Officer, Marvel) explains more in depth about the partnership between Disney Infinity and Marvel. More info presented by Brian Michael Bendis (Writer, Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes) as he discusses his involvement in the game.

Video #3:

Presentation by John Blackburn (Vice President & General Manager, Disney Infinity)

and John Vignocchi (Executive Producer, Disney Infinity) introduce all of the elements of Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes. This segment includes discussion on what the Starter Pack includes, Platforms, and FAQs answered! Example: Will all 1.0 elements will be compatible with 2.0? Find out this answer and more during this video.

Video #4: 

This segment John Blackburn and John Vignocchi discus Playsets, Environments, Special Skills and Combat, Character Locomotion, Attributes and Skill Tree, of the Marvel characters.

Video #5

Closing Commentary with John Blackburn and John Vignocchi of Disney Infinity. This segment includes discussion on Usability, Structured Play, Game Creation, Power Discs and ends with a top secret message from Nick Fury about E3! Make sure you watch it through til the very end!

For more info visit www.disney.com/Infinity and youtube.com/disneyinfinity.

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Disney Infinity Marvel Super Heroes (Edition 2.0) - Official Trailer #DisneyInfinity

We had a SUPER day yesterday, where we found out some MARVELous news!

We are busy writing posts to share all of the HEROic details shared by some very secret AGENTS, but first...

Here is the Official Trailer Announcing Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes.

To learn more make sure to visit the Disney Infinity website at www.disney.com/Infinity.

The Avengers Discount Code for your Family Heroes at El Capitan Theatre

Want to take your Mom to see The Avengers this weekend for Mother's Day?

Or maybe you've been planning to take your Dad on Father's Day weekend?

Here's a special Family Heroes coupon valid on 
Mother’s Day May 13 
AND 
Father’s Day June 17 
at the El Capitan in Hollywood, CA for “THE AVENGERS.” 
  When you print out and bring the coupon (below) to the box office on those 2 days ONLY, General Admission is $12 (a $4 savings). 

With the movie — and only at the El Capitan Theatre -- guests can also take a look into the collection of Stan Lee, legendary writer of Marvel Comics. This exclusive display includes rare comic books, including “Tales of Astonish” -- the very first appearance of Iron Man, original helmets of Thor and Loki from the film production of “Thor,” a statue of the Iron Man suit from “Iron Man 2,” mini busts of Marvel characters from Bowen Designs, and an array of action figures Lee has acquired throughout his storied career. Guests can also take their picture with the Tony Stark wax figure from Madame Tussauds Hollywood. 

Ultimate Spider-Man Marvel Universe on Disney XD

Marvel Universe 

comes to Disney XD with new series 

"Ultimate Spider-Man" 

and the return of 

"The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes"

Marvel Universe on Disney XD will be the ultimate place for fans to find exclusive Marvel content, including new animated short-form series and the series return of "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes." The block will be home to Marvel's biggest superstars such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America and many more to introduce dynamic stories of action, adventure and heroism to a whole new generation. In addition to "Ultimate Spider-Man" featuring special guest appearances by other Marvel superheroes, Disney XD will continue to surprise fans with fun content like learning how to draw Marvel heroes.

We sat down with Logan Miller (Disney XD's "I'm In The Band") starring in "Ultimate Spider-Man" providing the voice for super hero Nova and his alter ego teenager Sam Alexander to talk about the new animated series.

"Ultimate Spider-Man" features a teenage Peter Parker juggling the typical growing pains of high-school with the not-so-typical growing pains of being a Super Hero. As the newest member of Nick Fury's S.H.I.E.L.D. organization, Peter finds himself on a team with four other teenage Super Heroes, Nova, White Tiger, Iron Fist, and Power Man.

"Ultimate Spider-Man" stars Drake Bell ("Drake & Josh") as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Chi McBride ("Boston Public") as Nick Fury, Clark Gregg ("Iron Man," "Thor," "The Avengers") as Agent Coulson, JK Simmons ("Spider-Man") as J. Jonah Jameson, Steven Weber ("Wings") as Norman Osborn , Greg Cipes ("Teen Titans, Ben 10") as Danny Rand/Iron Fist, Ogie Banks as Luke Cage/Power Man, Caitlyn Taylor Love ("I'm In The Band") as Ava Ayala/White Tiger, Logan Miller ("I'm In The Band") as Sam Alexander/Nova, Tom Kenny ("SpongeBob SquarePants") as Doctor Octopus, Matt Lanter ("Star Wars: The Clone Wars") as Harry Osborn/Flash Thompson, Tara Strong ("The Fairly Odd Parents") as Mary-Jane Watson, Misty Lee ("Batman: Arkham City") as Aunt May, and recurring guest star Stan Lee ("Spider-Man") as Stan the Janitor.