Marvel

 This week, I just heart that Hans Zimmer is slated to work on the upcoming Superman v. Batman film featuring Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck (still shaking my head on this one).  After his composition of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, it will be interesting to hear the aural differences between the two sets of series.

Side note: The Dark Knight is a masterpiece and it’s difficult to comprehend how Hans Zimmer can outdo himself (yet, he always manages to do so).  

Marvel is scheduled to release their new Captain America film on the same day that the untitled Batman v. Superman film is slated to open in theaters:

“After about a month of rumored speculation, Marvel has officially confirmed that Captain America and his trusty vibranium shield will leap back onto the big screen on May 6, 2016 — meaning everyone’s favorite red, white, and blue super soldier will be facing off against another pair of costumed heroes in Warner Bros.’ Batman vs. Superman.” - Source

I would consider that a good old fashioned ‘Bring it on’ jibe courtesy of Marvel.  (Though both films will most likely suffer/not live up to full box office potential if someone doesn’t switch to another weekend). 

Now, this wouldn’t be a film blog if I didn’t include Marvel’s recent entertainment domination somewhere.  I know there are numerous amounts of pieces already written about Marvel, but I would like to explore the fascination myself. 

Marvel has several stages for their universe continuum.  (This does not include their animated, or ABC series).

Phase 1 included: Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, and The Avengers

Phase 2 includes: Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: The Age of Ultron

Phase 3 includes: Ant-Man, Captain America 3

The amount of films that Marvel is pushing through is absolutely incredible. 

Part of the glamor is the anticipation.   Marvel has a roadmap and its fans are eager to continue the journey.  People look forward to staying until the end of the film credits for upcoming snippets for Marvel’s future projects.  I feel like it is one long television show that keeps the audience hooked because each episode connects (in some way) to one another. 

Marvel itself is secretive.  I was able to visit the studios located in El Segundo at the time, and before I was allowed to even step foot inside of a room, I had to sign a disclosure form agreeing to not speak about future projects that I might stumble across while in the building.

I did not see anything. 

But it seems like the ball continues to roll.  I've heard people mumble about how entertainment is now riddled with big box office superhero heroes, and for the love of God let's shake things up a bit.  As we are now well underway into Marvel Phase 2 the box office doesn't seem to agree with their sentiments.

Iron Man 3: $409,013,994

Thor: The Dark World: $206,360,018

Captain America: The Winter Soldier: $170,596,745 (as of 4/18, and with a staggering 95 mil opening weekend)

Courtesy of Box Office Mojo

I think Marvel continues to happily roll along with their franchise.  Yet, it still needs to test out it's lesser known films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Ant-Man.  But, if it can weather those less popular universes, you can be sure that Marvel will dominate for the next few years - at least until the unhappy rumblings start to get a little louder.