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[Retroman]

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From LICENCIAS:

17-10-2006

Cine

La secuela de Los 4 Fantásticos ya tiene fecha de estreno

Los 4 Fantásticos: Rise of the Silver Surfer se estrenará en todo el mundo el 15 de junio del próximo año. Este filme será la segunda parte de una saga de superhéroes cuyo primer lanzamiento consiguió recaudar 541 millones de dólares.

En esta ocasión, la primera familia de superhéroes de Marvel se enfrentará a Silver Surfer, un heraldo enigmático e intergaláctico que viene a la tierra para preparar su destrucción. Mientras Silver Surfer recorre el mundo provocando estragos, Reed, Sue, Johnny y Ben deben solucionar el misterio del Silver Surfer y enfrentarse, una vez más, a su enemigo mortal, el Dr. Doom.

La segunda parte de Los 4 Fantásticos incluirá novedades que seguro gustarán a los fans de la saga editorial, como es la llegada de Silver Surfer y el Fantastic Car, un vehículo aéreo vanguardista, capaz de transportar a Los 4 Fantásticos a una velocidad vertiginosa por todo el mundo.

Mientras tanto, Copyright Promotions, agente de licensing de Los 4 Fantásticos, continúa desarrollando el plan de licensing de la película. Hasbro ha sido designado licenciatario master toy y el programa de licenciatarios abarca categorías como perfumería, menaje, juguetes y juegos, electrónica, papelería y edición. Además, 2K lanzará el videojuego de la película, disponible para todas las plataformas, el mismo día del estreno del filme. El DVD aparecerá en las Navidades de 2007.

Source: http://www.licencias.com/Boletin160/notis/noti14fantasticossilversanfor159.htm


To translate use this site: http://babel.altavista.com/translate.dyn

 

[MattC]

Thats really cool, looks like 2K are currently working on the Ghost Rider video game (http://www.2kgames.com/index.php?p=news&ID=202).

 

[Malus]

Nice find.
Here's a rough translation:
The 4 Fantastic Ones: Rise of the Silver Surfer will anywhere in the world be released the 15 of June of the next year. This it films will be the second part of a saga of superheroes whose first launching was able to collect 541 million dollars. In this occasion, the first family of superheroes of Marvel will face Silver Surfer, heraldo enigmatic and intergalactic that comes to the Earth to prepare its destruction. While Silver Surfer crosses the world causing damage, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must solve the mystery of the Silver Surfer and face, once again, to their mortal enemy, the Dr Doom. The second part of the 4 Fantastic ones will include new features that surely will please to fans of the publishing saga, as it is the arrival of Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Car, an air vehicle vanguardista, able to transport to the 4 Fantastic ones at a vertiginous speed everywhere. Meanwhile, Copyright Promotions, agent of licensing of the 4 Fantastic ones, continue developing the plan of licensing of the film. Hasbro has been designated to licenciatario masters toy and the program of licenciatarios includes categories like perfumería, menaje, toys and games, electronics, stationery store and edition. In addition, 2K will send videojuego of the film, available for all the platforms, the same day of the opening of films. The DVD will appear in Christmases of 2007.

Lookin' forward to that videojuego.

 

[Willie Lumpkin]

Nice find.
Here's a rough translation:
The 4 Fantastic Ones: Rise of the Silver Surfer will anywhere in the world be released the 15 of June of the next year. This it films will be the second part of a saga of superheroes whose first launching was able to collect 541 million dollars. In this occasion, the first family of superheroes of Marvel will face Silver Surfer, heraldo enigmatic and intergalactic that comes to the Earth to prepare its destruction. While Silver Surfer crosses the world causing damage, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must solve the mystery of the Silver Surfer and face, once again, to their mortal enemy, the Dr Doom. The second part of the 4 Fantastic ones will include new features that surely will please to fans of the publishing saga, as it is the arrival of Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Car, an air vehicle vanguardista, able to transport to the 4 Fantastic ones at a vertiginous speed everywhere. Meanwhile, Copyright Promotions, agent of licensing of the 4 Fantastic ones, continue developing the plan of licensing of the film. Hasbro has been designated to licenciatario masters toy and the program of licenciatarios includes categories like perfumería, menaje, toys and games, electronics, stationery store and edition. In addition, 2K will send videojuego of the film, available for all the platforms, the same day of the opening of films. The DVD will appear in Christmases of 2007.

Lookin' forward to that videojuego.

Cool! It's interesting that the Fantasticar is being featured so prominently. I guess they'll be using it to chase SS all over the globe. Maybe it will be the real star of the film.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Is that the first official promo pic? (forgive me, i've been out of the loop lately, 14 hour days at work )...because if it is, i LOVE it!

 

[Mr. Socko]

Yeah, that is awesome.

 

[Retroman]

Thanks for posting that translation Malus.

Thats really cool, looks like 2K are currently working on the Ghost Rider video game (http://www.2kgames.com/index.php?p=news&ID=202).

Although i'm not a gamer the GR game looks pretty cool. Check it out.
http://www.2kgames.com/ghostrider/

Is that the first official promo pic? (forgive me, i've been out of the loop lately, 14 hour days at work )...because if it is, i LOVE it!

It looks official to me.

 

[Vartha]

Ya know I just thought of something, Remember when Tim said that the Shuttle's autopilot was going to be called HERBIE? I wonder if they may do that with an auto pilot on the Fantasticar?

 

[Fantastic-Boy]

Good!

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

Veddy veddy kewel.

 

[Retroman]

I wonder now that Weta Digital is doing effects if Fox has also struck a deal with Weta Workshop to produce merchandise like they did for King Kong, Superman and Narnia?

http://www.wetaworkshop.co.nz/collectibles

 

[Advanced Dark]

I didn't want to start another thread for cool products/merchandise that should be tied in with the FF sequel but if you guys think I should I will. I thought this would be a great tie in and clearly so does this guy:

http://www.powerski.com/content/movies/hp_ss_256.wmv
(That is the hp video)

http://www.visioneeringunlimited.com/Movies/Airshow-512.wmv

Click here to see the myspace site for this product.

 

[Retroman]

^^That would be cool tie-in.

 

[Retroman]

Elizabeth Kesses has been appointed as Fox's UK marketing director....

07 November 2006 12:00

Kesses reports to vice president European theatrical marketing Todd Huntley and will work on forthcoming films such as Fantastic Four 2.

Source: http://www.mad.co.uk//Logon/Article...ItemID=d8f9fd23-813a-47b2-9696-31d9ca23a265&&

 

[MOIDANGEREUX]

Take-Two Secures Fantastic Four Licensing

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/437.html

One day after Sega secured the rights to Iron Man, Marvel Entertainment has abandoned Activision and sided with Take-Two Interactive for their next-gen partnership...at least as far as Fantastic Four is concerned.

The licensing for a company like Marvel is a big deal in the game industry, because it comes loaded with the potential for multiple titles featuring the likes of Spider-Man, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, and X-Men. And according to Marvel's executive vice president, David Maisel, Take-Two will be heading up the Fantastic Four sequel when the movie is released next year.

"That is a new [licensing] relationship for that game which will be released with the movie next year," said Maisel. "And that game is going on schedule, as well."

Activision had previously worked with developers Beenox, 7 Studios, and Torus Games on the original Fantastic Four game, but now, it seems they're passing up the rights to more superhero games. However, the publisher does retain the rights to Spider-Man and X-Men for now.

There were no details concerning which next-gen platforms the Fantastic Four sequel would appear on, but it's probably a safe bet that it'll be multiplatform. When an official announcement arises concerning more Fantastic Four info, we'll make sure to keep you updated.

 

[Advanced Dark]

http://www.brcactionfigures.com/fantasticfourmonopoly.html

FF Monopoly. I've never seen this before but I don't think it's new. Still it's cool.

 

[Retroman]

Posted this in another thread but think its more at place here.
This is from marketing site La Office. Looks like Fox is targetting the same age groups and this indicates that the marketing will be as big if not bigger than the last one.

Theatrical

Target:
Tweens, Teens, Adults


Genre:
Action/Adventure


U.S. Timing:
June 2007

Credits Not Contractual



FANTASTIC FOUR AND THE SILVER SURFER

Type of Opportunity:

Theatrical

Cast:

Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Iaon Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis

Director:

Tim Story

Description:

Marvel’s first family of superheroes, The Fantastic Four, meets their greatest challenge yet in FANTASTIC FOUR AND THE SILVER SURFER as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost.

Promotional Opportunities Available in the Following Categories:

Accessories Company
Automotive Company
Beverage Company (Non-Alcohol)
Camera & Film Company
Clothing & Footwear Company
Communications Company
Computer & Software Company
Delivery Services Company
Internet/Online Retail Company
Financial Services Company
Gift & Novelty Company
Health & Beauty Company
Household Products Company
Infant Products Company
Media (Consumer) Publication
Office Supplies Company
Packaged Goods Company
Pet Supplies Company
QSR & Casual Dining Chain
Retail Company
Sporting Good Manufacturer
Stationary/Paper Goods Company
Travel Related Company
Home Electronics


International Timing:

Argentina: July 2007
Australia: July 2007

Contact Details -

Domestic and International Contacts are available to Premiere Members of The L.A. Office. If you are a Premiere Member, close this window, log in to the left and use your Member Homepage to find detailed contact information, including name, title, phone number, and email, for this opportunity. If you are not a Premiere Member but would like to access this information, please call us at (310) 275-2088.

Source: http://www.laoffice.com/opportunity_detail_popup_free.asp?oppid=12962
http://www.laoffice.com/hot_properties.asp

 

[MattC]

Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Official Novelisation, available April 2007
http://www.simonsays.com/content/book.cfm?tab=1&pid=534146

No synopsis available currently.

 

[Retroman]

From BRANDING UNBOUND:

September 11, 2006

‘Fantastic Four: The Rise Of The Silver Surfer’ Promises New Wave of Mobile Marketing

Get ready for Summer 2007’s sequel to ‘The Fantastic Four.’ The new movie, with all our fav’s (including Jessica Alba), will feature Marvel hero The Silver Surfer, and will no doubt feature a whole new wave of mobile marketing tie-ins.

Last time out, the movie’s marketers created a special branded mobile game As. mob.tv put it:
"It's up to you to save the world from the nefarious Dr. Doom as the limb stretching Mr Fantastic, the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing, the super sexy Invisible Woman and the red hot Human Torch. Each character has their own signature powers and moves, as they complete their own unique challenges based on the plot of the movie. Featuring groundbreaking animation, never before seen on a mobile phone, this is not just the perfect movie tie-in, this is the best action adventure ever for your mobile. Flame on!"

As I talk about in BRANDING UNBOUND the book, look for Ben Grim screen graphics or even “It’s Clobbering Time” ringtones. But personally, I draw the line at anything that says, “Flame on!”

For more on BRANDING UNBOUND the book, visit:

www.BrandingUnbound.com

For ADWEEK Magazines' recent excerpt from BRANDING UNBOUND the book, visit:

ADWEEK Excerpt

Source: http://maverix.typepad.com/brandingunbound/mobile_marketing/index.html

 

[Retroman]

Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Official Novelisation, available April 2007
http://www.simonsays.com/content/book.cfm?tab=1&pid=534146

No synopsis available currently.

Wonder who's writing the novel this time around?

 

[The Apatow Crew]

Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Official Novelisation, available April 2007
http://www.simonsays.com/content/book.cfm?tab=1&pid=534146

No synopsis available currently.

So it going to be out almost 2 months before the film comes. I'l make sure not to read it like i did last time with the first one.

 

[Advanced Dark]

^ That's a mistake to releaes the book 2 months prior.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

Fox is at it again oh no!

damn you fox!!!!!!!


lol.

 

[MattC]

^ That's a mistake to releaes the book 2 months prior.

IMO, its a mistake to release it before the movie period. A very stupid mistake.

 

[TripleF]

IMO, its a mistake to release it before the movie period. A very stupid mistake.

Last time, I think the script was leaked before the book, so the book wasn't a surprise. On here, much of the script was talked about before the movie as well. I don't think the book was the big problem. I think the script being leaked was the biggest problem. I was excited for the movie after the book. But honestly I kinda thought the book was better written than the script once I read the script a few months ago, I was surprised at what was cut and what was left. Just my opinion, but the book seemed stronger to me than the script.