Marvel To Launch Four New Series On Netflix

[ZariusTwo]

The Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc. today announced an unprecedented deal for Marvel TV to bring multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel's most popular characters exclusively to the world's leading Internet TV Network beginning in 2015. This pioneering agreement calls for Marvel to develop four serialized programs leading to a miniseries programming event.

Led by a series focused on "Daredevil," followed by "Jessica Jones," "Iron Fist" and "Luke Cage," the epic will unfold over multiple years of original programming, taking Netflix members deep into the gritty world of heroes and villains of Hell's Kitchen, New York. Netflix has committed to a minimum of four, thirteen episodes series and a culminating Marvel's "The Defenders" mini-series event that reimagines a dream team of self-sacrificing, heroic characters.

Produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Television Studios, this groundbreaking deal is Marvel's most ambitious foray yet into live-action TV storytelling.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/180201-marvel-and-netflix-team-on-four-series-leading-up-to-the-defenders

Just cancel Agents of S.H.I.T now please. Nothing they do on the tame ABC network is going to top what 'Flix is capable of allowing

[plastroncafe]

It'll be interesting to see how they translate "Alias" to the little-big-screen. Will it be rated the same way as the comic? Will she still have her original origin story?

Either way, I'm excited to find out.

[NinjaPug]

Very exciting news especially Daredevil. I wonder what type of content restrictions there will be - I know Netflix doesn't have any but I can't see Marvel getting too dark.

[Blossombrooks]

This sounds excellent! Totally agree, do away with A.O.S and do this properly. Really looking forward to seeing Iron Fist and Daredevil. It doesn't need to be too dark but more of a '12-15' rated feel would perhaps give fans the connection they're looking for that AOS seems to be missing.

[TurtleTitan97]

Really looking forward to Daredevil.:tgrin:

[Davetello]

I echo the comments regarding Daredevil. I too am a big fan of his.

[NinjaPug]

This is very good news regarding Daredevil:

Drew Goddard is in final negotiations to write and serve as showrunner on the new take on the Marvel Comics hero.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/lost-buffy-alum-write-run-655342

[Jester]

Just cancel Agents of S.H.I.T now please. Nothing they do on the tame ABC network is going to top what 'Flix is capable of allowing
Man, I can't stand Sheeple who jump on the "That new show SUCKS!" bandwagon....

[chrisdude]

I have zero interest in any of these new shows.

Also, I had no interest in movies about Iron Man, Thor, or the Hulk.

So, I will be reluctantly watching all of these new shows, on the off chance that they may impact Captain America.

[TurtleTitan97]

http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/melissa-rosenberg-to-shepherd-marvels-jessica-jones-series-for-netflix/#utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[ZariusTwo]

Man, I can't stand Sheeple who jump on the "That new show SUCKS!" bandwagon....

I'm no sheep sister, I formed a fair critical opinion of the show steadily over the course of it's run and came to the conclusion it was a waste of time, like a watered down version of Torchwood that took far too long to start going anywhere. Even worse is I get Team Knight Rider vibes from it. It's a very dated, cliched kind of show that belongs cheifly in the 90s.

But of course, daring to say a Marvel show sucks brings out all the oversensetive brand loyalist drones like yourself, who probably know what you're watching is crap but won't admit it to yourselves because Marvel make a lot of good movies.

[ObiWanFan4life]

I'm no sheep sister, I formed a fair critical opinion of the show steadily over the course of it's run and came to the conclusion it was a waste of time, like a watered down version of Torchwood that took far too long to start going anywhere. Even worse is I get Team Knight Rider vibes from it. It's a very dated, cliched kind of show that belongs cheifly in the 90s.

But of course, daring to say a Marvel show sucks brings out all the oversensetive brand loyalist drones like yourself, who probably know what you're watching is crap but won't admit it to yourselves because Marvel make a lot of good movies.

Maybe you should consider that some people actually like the show before you question their tastes.

[Ninjinister]

Jesus Christ, what a drama queen.

[TheCanadiandrome]

This is cool! Another reason I'm glad I've got Netflix

[ToTheNines]

Any word on these being in the MCU?

Either way, they sound cool. I loved Daredevil and Luke Cage. Wonder how this will affect the still forming Daredevil movie.

[Raph's Girl]

Any word on these being in the MCU?


Supposadly these are all part of the MCU.

[Jester]

But of course, daring to say a Marvel show sucks brings out all the oversensetive brand loyalist drones like yourself, who probably know what you're watching is crap but won't admit it to yourselves because Marvel make a lot of good movies.
Lately it seems anything new (Turtles, SHIELD, others) draws your ire. I never really said if I liked it or not. I think it's just "okay." The scale seems a little too small for the universe it's based in, but then again though I may think that, that's kinda the point. I'm still watching primarily to see what the deal is with Coulson and Tahiti ("It's a magical place..."). As far as other Marvel goes, can't stand the animated show they are running now....so nope not a "brand loyalist", just sick of all the negativity.

[NinjaPug]

Goddard no longer showrunner on Daredevil.

Marvel's Netflix Drama 'Daredevil' Taps New Showrunner (Exclusive)
11:44 AM PDT 5/24/2014 by Lesley Goldberg

Fellow "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alum Steven S. DeKnight will take over the reins of the drama, while Drew Goddard will segue to Sony feature "Sinister Six."

Drew Goddard will hand overshowrunning duties to Steven S. DeKnight, who is finalizing a deal to board the series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Buffy and Lost alum Goddard will segue to writing and directing Sony's Spider-Man spinoff Sinister Six, which will focus on the villains from that universe. He'll remain withDaredevil and serve as a consultant on the drama.

Marvel could not be reached for comment.

For his part, DeKnight served as showrunner on three seasons of Starz's Spartacus,and wrapped the series in 2013. His credits include working with Goddard on Joss Whedon's Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer well as Whedon's Dollhouse and The CW's Smallville. He's repped by CAA.

Netflix picked up Daredevil -- as well as Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage as well as miniseriesThe Defenders -- in a massive pact with Marvel. Daredevil is first out of the gate with 13 episodes.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/steven-deknight-set-as-daredevil-703693

[Leo656]

I hate when people I'm fond of start arguing with each other. :ohwell: Play nice or I torch this place to the ground.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

I hate when people I'm fond of start arguing with each other. :ohwell: Play nice or I torch this place to the ground.

He'll do it as well:P

[ZariusTwo]

It hasnt been Marvel's week has it? First Wright, now this.

I'm surprised this Sinister Six nonsense is still going forward.

[electric_sheep]

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/TheArwing/news/?a=100695
I kinda want them to fail because, you know, Disney is evil...

[ZariusTwo]

And more

yesterday Edgar Wright left Ant-Man when Marvel took him and Joe Cornish off the script and handed it to Eric Pearson, who had written the Marvel One Shots. Latino Review has the story here, and it's an ugly one of Marvel backing off their filmmaker at the last moment. The new script is apparently a disaster, and rumor has it that the problem is coming from higher up than Kevin Feige - Disney execs are sticking their fingers into the Marvel pie, I'm hearing.

This morning Latino Review got a new Marvel scoop - Drew Goddard is leaving the Netflix Daredevil show, they say. No reason is given yet.

a clear display of solidarity with Edgar Wright, who wasn't fired from Ant-Man but forced off the project when given a ****** script just weeks before shooting. Whedon, by the way, has said that The Avengers: Age of Ultron is the finale of his time with Marvel.

This follows on the heels of Marvel taking Thor: The Dark World away from Alan Taylor in post and having another director come on and shoot additional material. Marvel's always been autocratic - this is the house that Feige built, and he's been leading it with an iron fist - but things have been getting uglier over there for some time, especially now that Disney is getting involved. Why would the studio mess with the division that's making money and having a huge cultural impact right when they're at their best? Because of dumb egos. Hollywood is dumb, run by dumb, venal people, and the executives who aren't creative resent the people who are, and want to get their stink on the movies. And you have to understand that Disney doesn't care about the movies - they want the Marvel IP so they can sell diapers and shirts and bedsheets. The movies are just commercials for the IP.

It's only going to get worse. Disney's notes on Ant-Man made the movie homogenized and flat. They're not going to stop there. How long will Marvel resist before they just give up? Kevin Feige's contract is up in 2018 - I would be surprised if he re-ups. I'm betting on the press tour for Avengers 3 being his big victory lap as he says it's time for someone else to lead Marvel into the next phase.

As for what's up with Ant-Man... does Marvel even want to make this movie? Everything I've heard about this new script indicates they really aren't behind the concept. And what's the point of making Ant-Man without Edgar Wright anyway? Could they simply scrap the whole project? What if they killed Ant-Man, abandoned that release date and announced Captain/Ms. Marvel for November 2015? They have the script. I think they have the role cast. They know that there's a lot of impact to be had with the first female-led superhero movie of this particular cycle.

http://badassdigest.com/2014/05/24/is-this-the-end-of-the-marvel-movie-age/

About 3 months ago, Marvel had notes. The meat of the notes were about the core morality of the piece, must include franchise characters. etc., These notes came from the big four at Marvel. Joe Cornish and Edgar Wright did two drafts to try and answer the notes without compromising their vision.

6 weeks ago Marvel took the script off them and gave the writing assignment to two very low credit writers. One of the writers were from Marvel's in house writing team. Edgar stayed cool, agreed to stay on the project, and read the draft.

The script came in this week and was completely undone. Poorer, homogenized, and not Edgar's vision. Edgar met with Marvel on Friday to formally exit and the announcement went out directly after.

Edgar & Joe were upset by the sudden, out of nowhere lack of faith in them as filmmakers. Fiege had always batted for them but this felt like it came from the higher ups.
Devin knows someone in Disney. He also broke that Abrams was fighting w/ Lucasfilm & Disney last summer. At the time people wrote it off, but it turned out that he was absolutely right, and the fights were over scripting & scheduling.

Abrams has more leverage than Wright, Whedon & Goddard, so he got what he wants - until the movies don't hit their projected numbers.

Again - you can't just see the words "Latino Review" and pat yourself on the back like "Can't fool me, Latino Review!" because it doesn't work that way. They've missed a few times, but they've hit largely - and Devin wouldn't run this without doing his own verification aside from whatever reporting Umberto's doing over at Latino Review.

People are essentially just now starting to realize that Marvel ACTUALLY IS A CORPORATION, and not a single-minded, artist-friendly hive mind of really cool guys who care about the integrity of the movies they make.

In short - Marvel is just like ANY OTHER STUDIO operating in the film industry. Down to the executives looking to use the films made, and the profits earned, as a means to secure power within that industry. The quality of the product is secondary, if not tertiary, to those ends.

[Peanut]

You're really desperately pushing your anti-Marvel agenda lately, aren't you?

[NinjaPug]

Marvel has cast Daredevil

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/charlie-cox-set-as-marvel-707380

[Raph's Girl]

Aaand now we have Kingpin!! Wilson Fisk/Kingpin will be played by "Law and Order" actor Vincent D'Onofrio! Awesome casting there!

http://www.superheromoviesnews.com/2014/06/vincent-donofrio-joins-Daredevil-as-Kingpin.html

[NinjaPug]

Wow. I love that Kingpin casting.

[NinjaPug]

ROSARIO DAWSON JOINS MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL FOR NETFLIX

Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce that acclaimed actress Rosario Dawson has joined "Marvel’s Daredevil," an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015.

http://marvel.com/news/tv/2014/6/20/22725/rosario_dawson_joins_marvels_daredevil_for_netflix

[Raph's Girl]

Eldon Henson (who is currently in the Hunger Games movies) has been cast as Foggy Nelson. I think the last thing I saw him in tho was Mighty Ducks 3.. :ohwell:

http://www.newsarama.com/21443-netflix-s-daredevil-add-foggy-nelson-to-cast.html

[Jester]

Eldon Henson (who is currently in the Hunger Games movies) has been cast as Foggy Nelson. I think the last thing I saw him in tho was Mighty Ducks 3.. :ohwell:

http://www.newsarama.com/21443-netflix-s-daredevil-add-foggy-nelson-to-cast.html

Loved him in Butterfly Effect!

[TurtleTitan97]

First official look at Matt Murdock and in his pre-Daredevil costume:

http://x.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel/i/mg/9/70/5439aaea946a5.jpg

http://x.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel/i/mg/f/b0/5439aa6fceaf8.jpg

The costume is based off the one Matt wore in Daredevil: Man Without Fear by Frank Miller

http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel/i/mg/8/b0/5439acf22ac12.jpg

[Candy Kappa]

I was hoping for the yellow costume, but this is pretty cool as a "Year One" kind of costume.

[ZariusTwo]

I can't help but be reminded of "Trial of the Incredible Hulk":)

[Davetello]

Can't wait for the Daredevil show. Some are speculating that the above outfit is temporary and he will don the red suit after a few episodes. He does look the part, though.

[TurtleTitan97]

Bullseye won't be appearing in Daredevil: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=110337

[TigerClaw]

Mike Colter has been cast as Luke Cage.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/mike-colter-set-as-luke-759812

[Jester]

I can't help but be reminded of "Trial of the Incredible Hulk":)
Yeah, that's where my mind went as well:
http://www.theothermurdockpapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/the-trial-of-the-incredible-hulk-original.jpg

[Leo656]

It's so weird that the planned Daredevil pilot got changed to "Dave Dragon" at the 11th hour. We dodged a bullet either way, it's just funny. Ahh, the 80s. Nothing made sense and nobody really noticed.

[NinjaPug]

Daredevil dropping April 10th

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6w3S0VCMAAmj0G.jpg

[Cowabunga Carl]

I'm really stoked for these shows and can't wait for Daredevil to explode. I'm really hoping these shows are as amazing as I hope they will be. Also interested in seeing how they will play into the larger universe.

[TurtleTitan97]

Daredevil dropping April 10th

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6w3S0VCMAAmj0G.jpg

Awesome, can't wait!

[NinjaPug]

David Tennant Joins Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones for Netflix
The British actor takes a villainous turn in Marvel's second Netflix original series!

Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce that David Tennant will star as the villainous Kilgrave in "Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones," an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015 following "Marvel's Daredevil."

An enigmatic figure from Jessica’s past, Kilgrave’s reappearance will send shockwaves through the former super hero’s world.

http://marvel.com/news/tv/23978/david_tennant_joins_marvels_aka_jessica_jones_for_ netflix

[ZariusTwo]

Tennant's quest to break into the U.S shall never end!

[plastroncafe]

That's some spectacular casting there, Lou.

[Raph's Girl]

David Tennant as Purple Man works. Mostly because of the powerset that comes with it:

Skilled manipulator
High-level intellect
Mind control
Regenerative healing factor

Basically Tennant's playing a purple time lord minus the whole timey wimey part.

[blindturtle02]

I don't know much about Purple Man aside from an episode of the 90's X-Men animated series and a more recent EMH episode. So I'm looking forward to his appearance. Sure he'll probably be somewhat different from comics etc, but I'm still excited.

[Raph's Girl]

Well here's something interesting! Model/Actress Rachael Taylor has been cast as Patsy Walker/Hellcat. About the only thing I've seen her in is the first Bayformers film. :/


http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=58877

[NinjaPug]

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[Raph's Girl]

And here it is. The full on trailer for Daredevil.. who is apparantly Catholic.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=59018

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[TheSkeletonMan939]

I think Daredevil was always Catholic (Venom was too).

It's a neat idea, Murdock balancing what he knows is wrong (beating up people all night) and what he knows is right (fighting for the greater good).

I'm more excited for this than for Age of Ultron.

[Cure]

I'm more excited for this than for Age of Ultron.

I can agree with this. I kinda know what I'm getting with Avengers, but don't with Daredevil.

[Leo656]

Yeah Daredevil's crisis of faith has always been a huge part of the character as far as I understand it. That's nothing new.

I won't be seeing this as I don't have Netflix, but I'll probably get the DVDs if/when they're out.

[TurtleTitan97]

That trailer was awesome! This is shaping up to be a great show.

[Spike Spiegel]

It seems very reminiscent of the "Man Without Fear" miniseries from the '90s...and I think Vincent D'Onofrio will make a great Kingpin.

Maybe we'll even get a good interpretation of Elektra this time around...

[TurtleTitan97]

It seems very reminiscent of the "Man Without Fear" miniseries from the '90s...

It was reported early on that this series would be influenced mainly by the Daredevil comics Frank Miller worked on.

If this show manages to get a second season, I hope we see Elektra and Bullseye show up.

[Spike Spiegel]

It was reported early on that this series would be influenced mainly by the Daredevil comics Frank Miller worked on.

If this show manages to get a second season, I hope we see Elektra and Bullseye show up.

Yeah, that series was I mentioned was written by Frank Miller (but drawn by John Romita Jr.) after the initial run. I was thinking that the costumes looked similar:

http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/comicsalliance.com/files/2014/10/jrjrdaredevil-horz-630x519.jpg

[ZariusTwo]

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[NinjaPug]

Finally get a look at the red costume

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[TurtleTitan97]

Finally get a look at the red costume

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It's not what I expected, but I can dig it.

[The Stryker]

The head piece looks alittle weird. Can't quite put my finger on it.

I definitely don't like it as much as the Affleck revlon lipstick suit by that one look.

[ToTheNines]

Bout to start episode nine, loving it.

Anyone else started it yet?

[TurtleTitan97]

Just finished the first episode. Great stuff. :D

[Jester]

Watched the 1st episode. I'll probably re-watch it, and the rest of the series with my wife later.

[TonySiegel]

Finished episode 4 ... very solid show

[NinjaPug]

Just finished the first episode and loved it. I really like how they tied this into the MCU especially since Hell's Kitchen isn't the same place it was early in DD's comic run.

My plan was to space this out and watch one episode a day. Not sure I'll be able to do that.

[sdp]

Is it really good then? All the rave reviews are peaking my interest and it appearing on my "recommended" list tempts me but like I've posted a few times I'm just burnt out on Marvel in general and I was planning on ignoring Marvel stuff for a few years or so until I regained interest but maybe this series could make me interested again?

[TurtleTitan97]

Is it really good then? All the rave reviews are peaking my interest and it appearing on my "recommended" list tempts me but like I've posted a few times I'm just burnt out on Marvel in general and I was planning on ignoring Marvel stuff for a few years or so until I regained interest but maybe this series could make me interested again?

It really is that good. In fact, I dare say that it's not only the best Marvel show by far, but it's also one of the best comic book adaptations in recent years, along with the Flash.

Plus if your a fan of Frank Miller's work on Daredevil, you'll definitely get a real kick outta this series. 8)

[Leo656]

Dumb question that's probably been answered, but anyone know the if/when on any DVDs for this Daredevil show? I don't have Netflix but I'm really interested in seeing it.

[PangolinFeets]

Dumb question that's probably been answered, but anyone know the if/when on any DVDs for this Daredevil show? I don't have Netflix but I'm really interested in seeing it.

Probably soon. Netflix shows come out fairly quick.
Out of curiosity, you don't have someone's Netflix account info? You can share it as much as you want, as far as I know. Me and all my siblings use my mom's account. And I have it registered on five different devices.

[Leo656]

Nah. Not very close to too many people, honestly; definitely not any family members. Plus I generally always just bought everything I ever wanted to see on DVD, so I never really had a use for Netflix.

[Raph's Girl]

So appparantly now the plan is for all these characters to pop up in Avengers Infinity War part 2.

http://mcuexchange.com/defenders-to-appear-in-infinity-war-agent-carter-likely-renewed/

[TurtleTitan97]

So appparantly now the plan is for all these characters to pop up in Avengers Infinity War part 2.

http://mcuexchange.com/defenders-to-appear-in-infinity-war-agent-carter-likely-renewed/

YES!!! That is awesome!