Marvel Us Disney Episode 50: Scorsese's 'Not Cinema' Take on the MCU & Spider-Man Deal

Spider-Man Deal Extension and Tom Holland's Role

• 🤝 Sony and Disney reached an agreement to continue production on a third Spider-Man movie featuring Tom Holland within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, resolving a breakdown in negotiations.
• 🗣️ Tom Holland played a pivotal role by directly contacting Bob Iger, expressing his care for the franchise and the fans' desire for the deal to be salvaged.
• 💰 The new deal involves Disney contributing 25% of production costs and receiving 25% of ticket sales, a shift from previous terms.

Potential MCU Appearances for Spider-Man

• 🕸️ Following the deal, Spider-Man 3 is slated for a July 16, 2021 release, with negotiations underway for John Watts to direct.
• 🚀 Speculation abounds regarding Spider-Man's guest appearance in another MCU film, with possibilities including Avengers 5, Fantastic Four, or Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
• 🎭 The discussion also touches on the potential for a Spider-Man and Wolverine team-up, inspired by rumors of the X-gene being introduced in 'The Eternals'.

Marvel's Avengers Game and VR Experience

• 🎮 Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) will be a playable character in Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers game, joining Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor.
• ⏳ The game's release is scheduled for May 15, 2020, with players acquiring characters progressively.
• 🕶️ An immersive VR experience, The Void VR, allows participants to fight alongside Doctor Strange, The Wasp, and Ant-Man for $29.95.

MCU Infinity Saga Collector's Edition and Disney+ Launch

• 📦 The Infinity Saga Collector's Edition box set, priced at $549.99, includes 23 MCU movies in 4K, a lithograph, a letter from Kevin Feige, and a bonus disc, but lacks significant physical collectibles.
• 📉 This release is seen as disappointing compared to previous phase-specific collector's editions which included physical replicas.
• 🚀 The early digital release of Toy Story 4 and the timing of the box set launch are linked to the upcoming November 12th debut of Disney+, which will feature all Pixar films and likely MCU movies.

Scorsese's Critique of the MCU and the Nature of Cinema

• 🎬 Martin Scorsese sparked controversy by stating he doesn't see MCU films and considers them more like "theme parks" than "cinema", focusing on human emotional and psychological experiences.
• 💬 This statement drew varied responses, with some defending the emotional impact of MCU films (like Endgame) and others criticizing Scorsese's blanket dismissal of an entire genre.
• 🎭 Filmmakers like Joss Whedon and James Gunn defended Marvel movies as cinematic storytelling with heart and soul, while Samuel L. Jackson compared the critique to saying Bugs Bunny isn't funny.
• 🍿 The discussion highlights the shift in the film industry towards franchise films, impacting the ability of auteur-driven dramas like Scorsese's The Irishman to secure theatrical releases, pushing them towards streaming platforms like Netflix.