The Official "Get Marvel's Rights Back!" Thread

[metaphysician]

There's another possible way of reversion: if the studio owning it goes bankrupt. I'm fairly certain that the licensing contracts don't allow Sony or Fox unlimited freedom to resell the rights, so if Sony left the movie business, Marvel would probably regain Spider-man.

[Dark Raven]

What's the chance of Sony leaving the movie business though? I heard Sony was in some trouble, but are they on the brink of bankruptcy?

[Duran Man]

So, is it that Fox has to start filming by 2015 before they lose the rights to FF, or is it that a FF movie has to be out by 2015? I imagine that if it's the former, then odds are that Fox will be retaining the rights.

[Dr Tactics]

Originally Posted by Duran Man

So, is it that Fox has to start filming by 2015 before they lose the rights to FF, or is it that a FF movie has to be out by 2015? I imagine that if it's the former, then odds are that Fox will be retaining the rights.

They have to be in production by Fall of 2013 or the rights revert as production for FFROTSS started Aug of 2006. They a have little time but if they're banking on Josh Trank to direct they have a snag cause he's also signed with WB to direct the Red Star to start shooting late 2013 so thats a conflict. If josh drops out at the last min then they'll have the Daredevil situation all over again.

I just edited the whole thing cause my dates were wrong

[Dr Tactics]

Wow.. I thought they had more time. FF is really under the gun. Young Prime YOU just might get your wish based on the 7 year rule established on when Elekra started principal photography around May of 04 and the rights reverting with extensions in OCt of 2012.. Hmm... We might be "poppin bottles" LOL!!!!

[YoungPrime]

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

They have to be in production by Fall of 2013 or the rights revert as production for FFROTSS started Aug of 2006. They a have little time but if they're banking on Josh Trank to direct they have a snag cause he's also signed with WB to direct the Red Star to start shooting late 2013 so thats a conflict. If josh drops out at the last min then they'll have the Daredevil situation all over again.

I just edited the whole thing cause my dates were wrong

Well just putting it out there that I don't know anything about Red Star but if Josh leaves Fox to for Red Star I'll watch it twice in theaters and buy the blu-ray.

If he chooses the FF reboot I'll hate him for life. Or for the next 7 years at least.

[YoungPrime]

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

Wow.. I thought they had more time. FF is really under the gun. Young Prime YOU just might get your wish based on the 7 year rule established on when Elekra started principal photography around May of 04 and the rights reverting with extensions in OCt of 2012.. Hmm... We might be "poppin bottles" LOL!!!!

Yeah and not to mention that Josh Trank has yet to publicly speak on directing a F4 reboot.

But I'm not naive either. Fox could pull a move close to like what was done in "94" just to be spiteful SOB's.

But I will keep my fingers crossed.

[Dr Tactics]

Originally Posted by YoungPrime

Yeah and not to mention that Josh Trank has yet to publicly speak on directing a F4 reboot.

But I'm not naive either. Fox could pull a move close to like what was done in "94" just to be spiteful SOB's.

But I will keep my fingers crossed.

Releasing the FF reboot in 2014 is suicide (CA-WS, ASM2, XM-DOFP ad GotG)

[Duran Man]

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

They have to be in production by Fall of 2013 or the rights revert as production for FFROTSS started Aug of 2006. They a have little time but if they're banking on Josh Trank to direct they have a snag cause he's also signed with WB to direct the Red Star to start shooting late 2013 so thats a conflict. If josh drops out at the last min then they'll have the Daredevil situation all over again.

I just edited the whole thing cause my dates were wrong

Well, if that's the case, then my hope has been reignited.

Originally Posted by YoungPrime

Yeah and not to mention that Josh Trank has yet to publicly speak on directing a F4 reboot.

But I'm not naive either. Fox could pull a move close to like what was done in "94" just to be spiteful SOB's.

But I will keep my fingers crossed.

I wouldn't put it past Fox to do this.

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

The hiring of Millar just makes it seem more likely that a FF film will happen at Fox.

[Dr Tactics]

Originally Posted by SoNicRaDiATioN

The hiring of Millar just makes it seem more likely that a FF film will happen at Fox.

You just keep hope alive but ASM2 and CA-WS and everybody else have scheduled release dates in 2014 and have casting locked in and ready to go. WHAT SAY YOU FF REBOOT??

Something tells me just like Daredevil they either don't realize the revert date or the deal to extend is already done and they haven't released the info yet.

Just like my favorite show 24. Tick, Tick, Tick Tick

[Dr Tactics]

Originally Posted by YoungPrime

But I'm not naive either. Fox could pull a move close to like what was done in "94" just to be spiteful SOB's.

Thats worth suing them over is they do that again

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

You just keep hope alive but ASM2 and CA-WS and everybody else have scheduled release dates in 2014 and have casting locked in and ready to go. WHAT SAY YOU FF REBOOT??

Well if they have a year before they have to be in production, there's still plenty of time.

It just seems strange that Millar would go on about the intended FF direction (right after he's hired as a consultant) if there wasn't a legitimate attempt being made. I assume they would have learned from DD.

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

Something tells me just like Daredevil they either don't realize the revert date.....

They know the date.

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

.....or the deal to extend is already done and they haven't released the info yet.

Why would they sit on this info if it were true?

[Dr Tactics]

But you do still realize that

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

Releasing the FF reboot in 2014 is suicide (CA-WS, ASM2, XM-DOFP ad GotG

[Dark Raven]

And 2015 isn't much better either (even if they filmed it but spent 2 years in post production) because of Avengers 2 and Justice League.

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

But you do still realize that

I think early 2015 is more likely. If they don't want that June spot.

[Dr Tactics]

Originally Posted by SoNicRaDiATioN

Well if they have a year before they have to be in production, there's still plenty of time.

I guess

It just seems strange that Millar would go on about the intended FF direction (right after he's hired as a consultant) if there wasn't a legitimate attempt being made. I assume they would have learned from DD.

I guess not. Why do you wait till the last year of the agreement to do something?

Why would they sit on this info if it were true?

Great question. I was just guessing why they're so cavalier on the time crunch. If they were going for a 2014 date who are talking about casting, When are they starting principle Photography? Is the script done yet?

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

I guess not. Why do you wait till the last year of the agreement to do something?

One advantage is you create a bigger gap between the potential reboot and the previous film, which was bad.

Originally Posted by Dr Tactics

When are they starting principle Photography? Is the script done yet?

Like we said, they have a year before production needs to happen. Let's wait and see where we are in 6 months

[Sardaukar]

I find it hard to believe that Fox could do a cheaply made direct to video release like the 1994 movie just to retain their rights. Surely Marvel has some control over the budget and production/marketing standards.

[Willie Lumpkin]

Originally Posted by Sardaukar

I find it hard to believe that Fox could do a cheaply made direct to video release like the 1994 movie just to retain their rights. Surely Marvel has some control over the budget and production/marketing standards.

I remember talk of a 'quality clause' and I suspect there are clearly defined parameters.

I also think Fox would be foolish to do something like that. They've already put out two crap FF films. If they make a 3rd that's Corman bad, there will no reason to hold on to the rights because they won't be worth anything anymore.

[Joeyjojo72]

I dunno, a Troma team straight-to-dvd FF movie might be fun.

[Texas]

Did I miss something about DD reverting back to Marvel? Haven't seen any offical announcements anywhere

[YoungPrime]

Originally Posted by SoNicRaDiATioN

The hiring of Millar just makes it seem more likely that a FF film will happen at Fox.

Yeah it's likely but the fact that FOX is seemingly waiting till the last minute getting people who hope the rights would revert back to marvel is infuriating.

I mean seriously FOX? Your going to wait until the 6th year of a 7 year deadline to make a film that most fans would love to see done at another studio?

It might be petty or meaningless but I'm prepared to just boycott FOX indefinitely at this point.

Not saying a company shouldn't be able to make a living. But that song "No when to hold'em and know when to fold'em" comes to mind in this instance.

Sell the rights back to Marvel and make a profit that way. Tie FF up for anther 7 years and I'm going to ignore this studio for at least that long.

[YoungPrime]

Originally Posted by SoNicRaDiATioN

I think early 2015 is more likely. If they don't want that June spot.

Disney needs to swoop in right now and make an "Incredibles 2" and stick it right in the middle of June 2015.

The first one was better than FOX's F4 by a long shot anyway!

[babykhris]

Originally Posted by YoungPrime

Yeah it's likely but the fact that FOX is seemingly waiting till the last minute getting people who hope the rights would revert back to marvel is infuriating.

I mean seriously FOX? Your going to wait until the 6th year of a 7 year deadline to make a film that most fans would love to see done at another studio?

It might be petty or meaningless but I'm prepared to just boycott FOX indefinitely at this point.

Not saying a company shouldn't be able to make a living. But that song "No when to hold'em and know when to fold'em" comes to mind in this instance.

Sell the rights back to Marvel and make a profit that way. Tie FF up for anther 7 years and I'm going to ignore this studio for at least that long.

FOX doesn't have that many tentpole franchises, so I could see them trying to hold on to FF.