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The Avengers: Prospects High For Sequels And Spinoffs |
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Wednesday, 10 August 2011 18:32 |
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Variety have posted an article detailing Disney's earnings and expectations over the last year and the coming one. In it Disney chief Bob Iger reveals that Disney are very keen to turn Joss Whedon's upcoming superhero team up movie into a "franchise", hoping for not only sequels but spinoff movies too.
From Variety..
Iger was "excited" about the studio's upcoming pics, which include the "Muppet Movie," "The Avengers," "John Carter," "The Odd Life of Timothy Green," "Wreck-It Ralph" and "Brave." Disney will promote the titles Aug. 19-21 at the D23 Expo, held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Iger was especially high on the prospects of "The Avengers" turning into another "franchise" for Disney, leading to its own sequels and spinoffs after next year's pic hits theaters.
Like I said, I'm sure most felt at least one sequel to The Avengers had a good chance of happening once the movie performed but at least now we Read more: |