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Daredevil #117 (2009) cover by Marko Djurdjevic We recently updated our infographic on the Marvel live-action rights and one big question was left unanswered: Who owns the rights to produce a live-action movie or television series using Kingpin? If the Netflix rights reverted to Marvel as a whole, shouldn't Kingpin be in the shared Sony/Marvel space? — Jeffrey S. Mueller (@TheMightyJerd) February 19, 2021 Wilson Grant Fisk of the most powerful criminals in New York City. The character was created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr., and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #50 (1967). The "Kingpin" name comes from the organized crime nickname for a crime lord or boss. Fisk rules the underworld with a combination of cruelty and charm frequently wearing a tailored suit, ascot, and cane. His signature appearance is of a massive man with a bald head. While it appears that he's fat he's actually solid muscle. Why is kingpin so big? On the  official Marvel page for K...

Well, it's finally happened. The Netflix characters are finally back in the MCU. The streaming service canceled all the Marvel shows back in 2018 and 2019. But, reportedly, a clause in the contract said Marvel couldn't use the characters for two years after the Netflix shows were canceled. It's been exactly two years today that the last Marvel Netflix show Punisher which was canceled on February 18, 2019. So now Marvel can start developing plans for the characters. Now that Phase 4 is officially underway. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige told The Hollywood Reporter that "Everything is on the board." He added "That's one of the fun things about the comics is that characters would appear and disappear and come and go. All of it is the inspiration for the future. There are some great characters and actors from those shows." So it's not only possible that Daredevil and Luke Cage will show up soon, but that the actors will reprise their roles. Back in...

Last year Disney had a global box office record of $10 billion . The Walt Disney Company is huge. With the Star Wars franchise and Marvel franchises, it has a lot of control over geek entertainment. It was announced this week that all that is under the control of a new leader. Bob Iger stepped down as CEO of Walt Disney Company and long-time Disney veteran Bob Chapek is taking over. It was a move that shocked everyone. Iger's been in charge of Disney for decades. There had been rumors he was leaving and he'd extended his contract a few time but it was still a shock that it happened so suddenly. The man taking over is unknown to most people. Bob Chapek isn't a household name. But he is now. So who is he? How did he become the most powerful man in entertainment and where is he taking the company? 1. Who is Bob Chapek? Bob Chapek is a 60-year-old man who's worked with the Disney company for almost three decades. Chapek was born in Hammond, Indiana, U.S.A. He's an inten...

The Shang-Chi movie is shaping up to be the biggest movie of 2012. The movie already has a top-notch cast with Simu Liu as Shang-Chi and Tony Chiu-Wai Leung as The Mandarin. Akwafina ( Crazy, Rich, Asians ) is in Australia in pre-production on the film. There are rumors that she's playing The Mandarin's daughter Fah Lo Suee. Now a new rumor is circling that another popular Asian actress is going the cast. A rumor is making the rounds that Marvel is working to get Michelle Yeoh to join the cast in an unnamed role. Yeoh previously had a cameo role in Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol II as Aleta Ogord / Starhawk. Starhawk is a superheroine with the power to create solid light objects. In the comics, she's a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. It looks like Marvel has other plans for Yeoh and is looking to cast her into a new role. Many are speculating that the 47-year old actress will be playing Awkafina's mother. Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng, known professionally as Michelle ...

Find out all the actors and actresses Marvel Studios have submitted "For Your Consideration". Over the years Marvel has released some powerful and emotional films. Has Marvel Studios ever won an Oscar? In 2018, Black Panther won the MCU their first Academy Awards . Three specifically. They've been nominated for quite a few but after ten years they only pulled in three. But Disney isn't giving up! Today Disney released its official "For Your Consideration" for the Motion Picture Academy. They're betting their blockbuster, record-breaking hit Avengers: Endgame may win them their first acting awards. Here's the official list of actors and technical awards Marvel Studios is submitting. Best Picture Kevin Feige, P.G.A. Best Director  Anthony And Joe Russo  Best Adapted Screenplay Christopher Markus & Stephen Mcfeely Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr.  Chris Evans  Mark Ruffalo  Chris Hemsworth  Jeremy Renner  Josh Brolin  Paul Rudd  Don C...

Update: Marvel and Sony reached an agreement to bring Spider-Man back for one more movie and a cameo in the MCU. Back in the 1990s Marvel, facing bankruptcy, sold off the live-action licensing rights to Marvel characters. In 1996 Marvel created Marvel Studios. In 2014, I created a simple graphic to show the live-action movie rights that belonged to Marvel Studios and other studios like Sony. Visual Guide to Marvel Live-Action Character Rights v.8 (2250x2109) Since then there's been an overwhelming level of support for the chart. I've been humbled that so many so much value in the simple graphic I made. There have been many mistakes pointed out and a fair amount of constructive criticism (yes technically Marvel still owns the "rights" to the characters). All that communal critiquing of the chart has only made it better. I work hard to keep up the quality and accuracy of the information in the Marvel rights chart. Sometimes I'm right and sometimes I'm wrong. I...