The Avengers as a live-action film, part of Marvel's Q2
announcements (EXTERNAL ARTICLE)
Synopsis: Marvel Entertainment unveils its Q2 2006 Earnings which
includes an updated list of film, DTV and TV projects for Marvel
Studios. Interesting notes:
Interestingly 'The Avengers' also tops a list of live-action
Marvel-produced films further down the the pipeline...a list that
also includes Black Panther, Cloak & Dagger, Doctor Strange,
Hawkeye, Power Pack and Shang-Chi.
Also interesting are the titles of TV series that would join Blade
in the live-action roster, including Alter Ego (based on Bendis'
excellent Alias comic) and Skrull Kill Krew.
Near-term Marvel-produced features include Ant-Man, Captain
America, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Nick Fury and Thor are
listed as Marvel-produced features.
Films under license to other studios are Wolverine, The Punisher 2,
Magneto, Namor and Luke Cage.
Upcoming animated TV shows include Fantastic Four, Wolverine and
Iron Man.
Direct to Video animated features have all been previously
announced: Ultimate Avengers 1 & 2, Iron Man and Doctor
Strange.