The Official TIH Preview Thread

[Chewy]

Ah, I see. Is this a financial policy rather than a creative one?

I'm just thinking it would not really be good business for Marvel to pass up on shorter time frame sequels to any hits they might have (Like Iron-Man for instance, I would think will surely have a sequel by 2010) If the Hulk scores well too, again, waiting anything more than 3 years does seem to be somewhat wasteful.

Yep, Iron Man 2 and Thor are the two in the works for 2010, while Captain America and The Avengers are the two planned for 2011. So I'm sure we'll see Hulk on the big screen again before 2012, but probably not in his own solo movie.


I think the policy is partially financial, and partially not wanting to oversaturate the market with superhero movies.

 

[Superark]

i'm not sure i want to see an entire movie based around Hulk vs. Juggernaut, but that would be an awesome showdown in the Avengers movie

 

[FaT_tONle]

Ah, I see. Is this a financial policy rather than a creative one?

I'm just thinking it would not really be good business for Marvel to pass up on shorter time frame sequels to any hits they might have (Like Iron-Man for instance, I would think will surely have a sequel by 2010) If the Hulk scores well too, again, waiting anything more than 3 years does seem to be somewhat wasteful.

That's why Avengers should have been (and still could be) pushed back to 2012 to make room for a Hulk sequel. Problem is Hulk would really have to blow off the doors for that to happen. I don't see Marvel budging from that. They want Avengers done while the actors are still in there primes. One year longer won't make a difference but still. I'd rather they hold off on Avengers. But right now TIH 2 is a long shot not only because the odds are stacked up against it as far as financial success... but the fact that it is not a priority over Marvel's other projects for 2010/2011 as of now. If we are sitting here in 2012 with no sequel as of yet I think its safe to say they probably won't return to it with the current cast but that's just my opinion.

 

[Gamma Ra]

i'm not sure i want to see an entire movie based around Hulk vs. Juggernaut, but that would be an awesome showdown in the Avengers movie

But of course! You'd need a hell-of-heroes to try to get those two to stop.

 

[Kirmit]

IM opened at 100 million dollars... for a premiere film to do that... the sequel is guaranteed... TIH will need to do just as much. Even then I don't think Marvel is announcing any more new plans this year considering they have already released their official comic book slate through the next three years (Hulk sequel not included).

No it won't. Hulk just needs to make a decent profit, it doesn't need IM numbers, all Marvel need to know it that Hulk has a franchise worth building on. They'll get this through positive reviews and a nice profit after which they'd make an annoucement about Sequels, they're waiting on how the film is received.

 

[Hulkfan2008!]

I'm pretty sure that since they're making it, Marvel's thoughts on when Avengers will happen are a little bit more educated than your's. And clearly you know nothing of Ant-Man's (aka Giant-Man's) character and personality if you think it wouldn't fit the screen.


Also, I think we'd probably be seeing TIH2 in 2012 at the earliest, with Leader as the villain. That all depends on DOM gross, though.

um lets see.......if you have not realised yet the past two or three times marvel put out a slate the movies on there have been pushed further back.
and yes i know hank pym aka giant man aka ant man aka goliath aka a skrull as far we know in the comics.
i just dont think he's the greatest on screen character to go watch, i dont know he could end up with a great movie or we could have another suck fest like elektra.
but for now i see ironman2 going big , thor going big (brad pitt rumored for the roll), TIH going big and captan america going big.
and another problem with TIH2 in your prediction, 4 yrs is almost as long as the wait for this reboot since angs flick.
if a hulk sequel is done they need to do it within 2010 and early 2011

 

[FaT_tONle]

No it won't. Hulk just needs to make a decent profit, it doesn't need IM numbers, all Marvel need to know it that Hulk has a franchise worth building on. They'll get this through positive reviews and a nice profit after which they'd make an annoucement about Sequels, they're waiting on how the film is received.

I agree... but I was talking about that "Slam Dunk" box office where Marvel would be so pleased that they'd possibly hold off on Avengers and get a sequel out instead. That is something I CAN NOT forsee. Plus the fact that its difficult getting the cast back after four years as opposed to two or three years. Just have to be uneasy if you are a Hulk fan. But Avengers is the bigger priority so I can't blame Marvel.

 

[Kirmit]

I can see them doing it in 3 years time, 2011, with filming starting in 2010. The one thing I hope though is that they give post production more time the second time around, poor R & H have been working their socks off trying to get all the CGI done.

 

[Superark]

If TIH ends up being a huge hit at the BO, I'd still rather see them stick with doing The Avengers first. I think Marvel is being extremely creative in connecting their franchises into one big movie.

That should bring in huge money. Then of course they can do another Hulk movie

 

[Chewy]

um lets see.......if you have not realised yet the past two or three times marvel put out a slate the movies on there have been pushed further back.
and yes i know hank pym aka giant man aka ant man aka goliath aka a skrull as far we know in the comics.
i just dont think he's the greatest on screen character to go watch, i dont know he could end up with a great movie or we could have another suck fest like elektra.
but for now i see ironman2 going big , thor going big (brad pitt rumored for the roll), TIH going big and captan america going big.
and another problem with TIH2 in your prediction, 4 yrs is almost as long as the wait for this reboot since angs flick.
if a hulk sequel is done they need to do it within 2010 and early 2011

The past two or three times marvel put out a slate, they didn't have a HUGE blockbuster under their belt. They now have mainstream attention paid their way, and I imagine they intend to follow through with their newest slate.

I also don't see the big deal with releasing a sequel in 2012. Even if TIH isn't the BO hit we'd all like it to be, I'd imagine a MASSIVE Hulk vs Thor fight in Avengers (which, let's be honest, we're all hoping for) would bring some attention back Hulk's way.

 

[Hulkfan2008!]

I can see them doing it in 3 years time, 2011, with filming starting in 2010. The one thing I hope though is that they give post production more time the second time around, poor R & H have been working their socks off trying to get all the CGI done.

i say the decide to do a sequel and start filming late '09 with a spring release in 2011, i also heard when making a sequel you already have most of the cgi you need from the previous installment but of obviosly improvments would be made, so maybe things could be easier.

 

[EmeraldBeast]

Trust me I am not trying to turn this into a DC vs. Marvel or Hulk vs. Superman post either. I was simply using Superman as a comparison b/c he is the most well known superhero of all and sell a ton of merchandise, but SR wasn't the huge BO hit many expected.

I'm just saying I believe TIH will be the same. In fact I don't even know if it will make more than Ang Lee's Hulk. That's not to say I don't think it'll be good movie, I'm sure it will. However IMO people wont care to see this movie.

Hope I'm wrong

Not in fact, lol. Ang Lee's Hulk made 137 million domestic. This one will make more.

 

[Hulkfan2008!]

The past two or three times marvel put out a slate, they didn't have a HUGE blockbuster under their belt. They now have mainstream attention paid their way, and I imagine they intend to follow through with their newest slate.

I also don't see the big deal with releasing a sequel in 2012. Even if TIH isn't the BO hit we'd all like it to be, I'd imagine a MASSIVE Hulk vs Thor fight in Avengers (which, let's be honest, we're all hoping for) would bring some attention back Hulk's way.

thats cool but , 4yrs is a long time for sequel.

 

[Kirmit]

i say the decide to do a sequel and start filming late '09 with a spring release in 2011, i also heard when making a sequel you already have most of the cgi you need from the previous installment but of obviosly improvments would be made, so maybe things could be easier.

Well not most of the cgi but you have your base model, you already know how the creature should move, how the world around reacts to the creature, so it is easier.

 

[Rikxiepoo]

Chances are there will be only 1 true sequel (with Leader and some other villain as supporting character) and then the Avengers spin off. Basically what will happen with Iron Man. Thor is the only one that I doubt would get a true sequel. My guess is that they will release it in 2011 if this movie makes enough $$$ or 2012 to convince people to see Hulk's true potential after two movies with him in it. They will probably greenlight it for 2011 because the only origin movie being released that year would be Captain America, while if its done on 2010 would have 2 origin movies and 2 sequels: Thor, maybe Ant-man, and Iron Man 2 and Hulk 2.

 

[Superark]

Not in fact, lol. Ang Lee's Hulk made 137 million domestic. This one will make more.

touche

 

[Green eyed Hulk]

I really hope there is a sequel, I was a bit disheartened when Feige said he wasn't sure about a trilogy. Maybe they're keeping silent until they see the BO. Then hopefully they will announce a sequel like they did with IM.

 

[Kirmit]

I really hope there is a sequel, I was a bit disheartened when Feige said he wasn't sure about a trilogy. Maybe they're keeping silent until they see the BO. Then hopefully they will announce a sequel like they did with IM.

Did he say he wasn't sure about a trilogy? That could just mean they intend on one more hulk film, I'm ok with that, as long as they make it bigger than this one, I never understood the whole trilogy thing anyway.

 

[Green eyed Hulk]

Just to go back to a subject earlier on in this thread regarding the arctic scene. I just found this article on Latino review. Here is the link:

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/hulk-smash-puny-interview-4717

 

[Green eyed Hulk]

Did he say he wasn't sure about a trilogy? That could just mean they intend on one more hulk film, I'm ok with that, as long as they make it bigger than this one, I never understood the whole trilogy thing anyway.

I just want loads of Hulk films!

 

[Hulkfan2008!]

Did he say he wasn't sure about a trilogy? That could just mean they intend on one more hulk film, I'm ok with that, as long as they make it bigger than this one, I never understood the whole trilogy thing anyway.

i like trilogies, 3 good stories to tell.
i guess im ok with just a hulk 2 but it has to be huge, big over the top 3 hour epic!!!

 

[Spade]

Neither Iron Man or Hulk have the sort of villains to sustain a superhero trilogy. That's why they're uncertain. At most, expect one sequel to both before they jump into the Avengers.

 

[Golgo-13]

Did he say he wasn't sure about a trilogy? That could just mean they intend on one more hulk film, I'm ok with that, as long as they make it bigger than this one, I never understood the whole trilogy thing anyway.

I think they'll change their tune if this movie makes loads of money!

 

[co2]

Neither Iron Man or Hulk have the sort of villains to sustain a superhero trilogy. That's why they're uncertain. At most, expect one sequel to both before they jump into the Avengers.

Yeah I agree. Which is too bad, because sure would like to see the exploration of Gray Hulk and an integrated, Professor type Hulk...but I don't think just one more film will be enough for something like that, so I don't see it happening.

 

[Spade]

I think they'll change their tune if this movie makes loads of money!

That's not necessarily a good thing. Sometimes, the best thing is to do it right and then leave it be. Sterns and Blonsky are the only noteworthy foes. Even if you have Blonsky in a sequel, it'll be tiring to have him for three films straight. Then what? Absorbing Man? The first film tried that. Bi-Beast? Just a two-headed Blonsky. Talbot, Maestro, Mercy, Ravage...all limited foes that either rehash what we've already seen or are very outlandish for a live action Hulk movie.