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| Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Sony Pictures |
| Original work | Venom (2018) |
Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters (SUMC)[1] is an upcoming shared universe created by Sony Pictures. The universe focuses on supporting characters surrounding Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man.[2]
Marvel Studios is not involved with this films, and does not plan to integrate it with the MCU,[3] but Sony does consider it to be set in "the same world" as MCU films such as Spider-Man: Homecoming, with producer Amy Pascal describing Venom as being "adjunct" to that world. [4]
Development
[edit]Venom
[edit]thumb|upright|right|Venom Poster. Venom will be the first film of this universe and the one that will lay the foundations for its future. Sony Pictures plans for Venom to launch its own franchise.[5] In July 2017, Sanford Panitch, president of Columbia Pictures, indicated that future Venom films could crossover more with the Spider-Man films.[6] Woody Harrelson revealed in May 2018 that he was expected to have a larger role in a Venom sequel, describing this move as a roll of the dice since he was unable to read a script for the sequel before signing on to the first film.[7] That July, Ruben Fleischer and Tom Hardy both expressed interest in a crossover with Spider-Man, and indicated that Sony was interested in the idea as well;[8] in August, the studio confirmed that it planned to crossover Spider-Man and Venom by saying they "are already in the same universe—so without giving too much away, we are looking forward to the two of them eventually facing off in the future".[9] The same month, Hardy revealed he is signed on for two more Venom films.[10]
Other films
[edit]Black Cat film and Silver Sable film
[edit]In March 2017, it was reported that Sony were planning a film based around the characters Silver Sable and Black Cat, with Chris Yost penning the script, and Matt Tolmach and Amy Pascal producing.[11] On May 25, Gina Prince-Bythewood was attached to direct the film, now titled Silver & Black.[12] By August 2017, Prince-Bythewood was reported to be revising the script herself. A release date of February 8, 2019 was announced.[13] In February 2018, Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet were announced to be writing the latest draft of the script.[14] On June 1, 2018 Sony removed Silver & Black from its February release with them looking to release the film at a later date.[15] In August, however, the film was split into two separate movies, focusing on the individual characters.[16]
Morbius film
[edit]In November 2017 Morbius was announced, with a script written by Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama.[17] On June 27, 2018, Daniel Espinosa was announced to be the director for the project with Jared Leto starring.[18]
Nightwatch film
[edit]On March 14, 2018, Nightwatch was announced, with Cheo Hodari Coker as the writer, with Spike Lee in talks to direct.[19]
Silk film
[edit]On June 22, 2018, it was reported that Sony Pictures is developing a film based on Silk.[20] It was later confirmed to be part of Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters.[21]
Kraven the hunter film
[edit]On August 2, 2018, Kraven the Hunter was announced, with Richard Wenk as the writer.[22]
Jackpot film
[edit]In August 2018, it was reported that Sony were developing a movie based on Marvel Comics character Jackpot.[23]
Films
[edit]| Film | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) | Production Company | Distributed by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venom | October 5, 2018 | Ruben Fleischer | Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner, Kelly Marcel and Will Beall[24][25] | Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and Amy Pascal | Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment and Sony Pictures | Sony Pictures | Post-Production |
| Morbius | 2019 or 2020 | Daniel Espinosa | Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama | Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and Lucas Foster | Pre-Production | ||
| Black Cat | TBA | TBA | TBA | Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal and Gina Prince-Bythewood | In development | ||
| Silver Sable | TBA | TBA | TBA | ||||
| Nightwatch | TBA | Spike Lee | Cheo Hodari Coker | Palak Patel | |||
| Silk | TBA | TBA | TBA | Amy Pascal | |||
| Kraven the Hunter | TBA | TBA | Richard Wenk | Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and Amy Pascal | |||
| Jackpot | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Key People
[edit]In contrast to the MCU, this universe is not planned and managed by a single person, as Kevin Feige is at the MCU, this universe is managed by executives from different companies, such as Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures.
The people who run this universe are Sanford Panitch, president of Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment, Avi Arad, executive of Marvel Entertainment and producer of all Marvel movies, except those of the MCU, Matt Tolmach, executive of Sony Pictures, Amy Pascal, film producer and ex president of Sony Pictures, and Palak Patel, executive vice president of Sony Pictures.
References
[edit]- ^ Lang, Brent; Kroll, Justin (August 9, 2018), "What's Next for the Spider-Man Universe After 'Venom' (EXCLUSIVE)", Variety, retrieved August 1, 2018
- ^ Busch, Anita (May 19, 2017), "Tom Hardy Is 'Venom' In New Sony Marvel Film To Be Directed By Ruben Fleischer", Deadline, retrieved December 4, 2017
- ^ Hadden, James (June 13, 2017). "Kevin Feige Says There Are No Plans For VENOM in the Marvel Cinematic Universe". ScreenGeek.net. Archived from the original on June 18, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Auger, Andrew (June 18, 2017). "Venom & Black Cat Movies Will Be 'Adjuncts' to the MCU's Spider-Man". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on June 18, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Kit, Boris (March 4, 2016). "'Spider-Man' Spinoff 'Venom' Revived at Sony (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Lang, Brent (July 19, 2017). "Spider-Man Cinematic Universe: How Sony Plans to Build on the Success of 'Homecoming'". Variety. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Weintraub, Steve (May 25, 2018). "Woody Harrelson on Filming 'Lost in London' in Real Time and in a Single Take". Collider. Archived from the original on May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Foutch, Haleigh (July 20, 2018). "New 'Venom' Footage Reveals Riot, Promises a Film with No Heroes". Collider. Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Long, Christian (August 8, 2018). "Venom Will Have 'Key Points of Intersection' to Other Spider-Verse Films". Syfy Wire. Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Outlaw, Kofi (August 24, 2018). "Tom Hardy Is Already Signed for 'Venom' Movie Trilogy". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Kroll, Justin (March 22, 2017), "Sony Developing Silver Sable and Black Cat Film With 'Thor' Scribe", Variety, retrieved December 4, 2017
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 24, 2017), "'Spider-Man' Spinoff: Silver Sable, Black Cat Movie Finds Director With 'Secret Life of Bees' Filmmaker (Exclusive)", The Hollywood Reporter, retrieved December 4, 2017
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 11, 2017), "Sony Slots 'Silver and Black' for Feb. 2019, 'Sicario' Sequel for June 2018", Variety, retrieved December 4, 2017
- ^ Kit, Borys (February 13, 2018), "'Captain Marvel,' 'Chaos Walking' Writers Tackle Silver Sable/Black Cat Movie (Exclusive)", The Hollywood Reporter, retrieved February 14, 2018
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 1, 2018), "'Silver & Black' Heads Back Into Development; Sony To Find New Date For Marvel Pic", Deadline, retrieved June 2, 2018
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 9, 2018), "'Silver & Black' Halted At Sony, Will Be Split Into Separate Movies", Deadline, retrieved August 10, 2018
- ^ Kit, Borys (November 13, 2017), "'Spider-Man' Spinoff: Morbius the Living Vampire Movie in the Works With 'Power Rangers' Writers", The Hollywood Reporter, retrieved December 4, 2017
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 27, 2018), "Jared Leto to Star in 'Spider-Man' Spinoff 'Morbius' From Director Daniel Espinosa", Variety, retrieved June 27, 2018
- ^ McNary, Dave (March 14, 2018), "Spike Lee Eyes 'Nightwatch' Superhero Movie at Sony", Variety, retrieved April 28, 2018
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (June 22, 2018), "Sony & Amy Pascal Developing Marvel Comic 'Silk', About Korean-American Superhero", Deadline, retrieved August 1, 2018
- ^ Lang, Brent; Kroll, Justin (August 9, 2018), "What's Next for the Spider-Man Universe After 'Venom' (EXCLUSIVE)", Variety, retrieved August 1, 2018
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 2, 2018), "Exclusive: 'Kraven the Hunter' Movie Lands 'Equalizer' Writer Richard Wenk", Collider, retrieved August 2, 2018
- ^ Lang, Brent; Kroll, Justin (August 9, 2018), "What's Next for the Spider-Man Universe After 'Venom' (EXCLUSIVE)", Variety, retrieved August 1, 2018
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 3, 2017), "Jenny Slate Joins Tom Hardy in 'Venom' (EXCLUSIVE)", Variety, retrieved December 4, 2017
- ^ "‘Venom’ Teaser: Tom Hardy Shouts Down His Demons As Marvel’s Lethal Protector" - Deadline.com