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By September 2012, SOI Studios president [[Freddie Goodwin]] was in talks with Warner Bros. and Mob Productions in merging the two companies to create television and films under one brand name. The deal was delayed multiple times because of agreement differences with both presidents of the two companies. During the April 2013 public online presentation, Goodwin announced he had been working hard with the other company to come to a good deal. | |||
In June 2016, it was pubically announced that SOI Studios would merge with Mob Productions with Goodwin retaining the role of president. In 2018, multiple leaks had revealed a ''Deadpool'', ''The Flash'', and ''Iron Man'' film projects. Goodwin pubically confirmed the films and stated the three films will all be part of "Phase One". | |||
In 2019, Goodwin confirmed that there will be a new film release once a month starting at some point in 2024. He stated he planned to release mre | |||
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In 2020, Ryan Reynolds was announced to reprise his role as as Wade Wilson with other cast members from ''Deadpool'' (2016) and ''Deadpool 2'' (2018). Goodwin stated that the film would feature different aspects of the first two films that Reynolds had made and turn the material into MA15+ material, feeling the need to create something that isn't R18+ right away. | |||
During the development of ''Deadpool'' (2018), Goodwin confirmed that a sequel for ''The Flash'' (2024) that is planned to be released in a later phase. At the time, the film was expected to be released in the same Phase, similarly how Marvel released two ''Iron Man'' films in a single phase. Goodwin confirmed that they are developing a ''Iron Man'' film, which would lead into events that may happen in a future film. | |||
During production on ''Deadpool'' ''2'' (2018), a reboot for the MCU was being planned by [[Mob Productions]] with [[Freddie Goodwin]] attached to write the screenplay. In June 2021, [[Ryan Reynolds]] was confirmed to be reprising his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in the film. | |||
Development on the first film was mixed with a potential second film as confirmed in June 2022. By then, Goodwin announced he has worked on every project in the MCU and will focus entirely on the future of the franchise. | |||
In December 2019, after the release of Fox's ''Deadpool 2'', [[Freddie Goodwin]] began work on a new Deadpool franchise to have Ryan Reynolds star in which will reboot the films. In February 2020, Reynolds agreed to do the film, as long as he produced it alongside Goodwin. | |||
Development on a film based on the DC character the Flash began in the late 1980s when Warner Bros. Pictures hired comic book writer Jeph Loeb to write a screenplay. Warner Bros. hired David S. Goyer to write, direct, and produce a new version of ''The Flash'' in December 2004 after he impressed them with his script for ''Batman Begins'' (2005). Goyer approached Ryan Reynolds to portray Wally West / The Flash after working with him on the Marvel Comics-based film ''Blade: Trinity'' (2004) and intended to have the character Barry Allen appear in a supporting role. Goyer was influenced for the film's tone by Sam Raimi's ''Spider-Man'' trilogy and the Flash comic book runs by Mike Baron, Mark Waid and Geoff Johns. By early February 2007, Goyer left the project over creative differences with the studio, and Shawn Levy was hired to direct and oversee the writing of a new draft written by Chris Brancato, which used elements from Goyer's script. Later that month, Warner Bros. announced the development of a Justice League film, with Michelle and Kieran Mulroney writing the screenplay. George Miller signed on to direct the film, titled ''Justice League: Mortal'', in September, with Adam Brody cast as the Flash. It was envisioned as the start of a franchise with planned sequels and spin-offs, including the Flash film. | |||
Levy left ''The Flash'' in October 2007 because of scheduling conflicts with ''Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'' (2009). David Dobkin took over as director and began developing the film as a spin-off from ''Justice League: Mortal'', with a focus on Wally West. Craig Wright was writing a script for the film the next month, before ''Justice League: Mortal'' was canceled and Warner Bros. set a 2008 release for ''The Flash''. Further development was delayed by the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Charles Roven joined the project as a producer by July 2009, with Geoff Johns consulting and writing a film treatment that Dan Mazeau adapted into a screenplay. In October, Roven said the studio was not confident enough in their take to green-light the film, though Mazeau disputed this and said the film was moving forward as planned. In June 2010, ''Green Lantern'' (2011) writers Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, and Marc Guggenheim were hired to write a new treatment for ''The Flash'' based on a recent comics run by Johns that featured Barry Allen. However, Mob Productions took matters into their own hands and made changes to the screenplay to fit into their own narrative for the MCU. | |||
After the critical and commercial failure of the 2015 film ''[[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|Fantastic Four]]'', co-written and directed by [[Josh Trank]] and based on the [[Marvel Comics]] superhero team [[Fantastic Four|of the same name]], [[20th Century Fox]] began looking at new directions to take the franchise. Having also produced [[Fantastic Four in film#Tim Story films (2005–2007)|two earlier ''Fantastic Four'' films]] directed by [[Tim Story]] a decade prior, the studio did not want to just make another ''Fantastic Four'' film. By June 2017, [[Seth Grahame-Smith]] was writing a new film that would shift focus to [[Franklin Richards (comics)|Franklin]] and [[Valeria Richards]], the children of original Fantastic Four leaders [[Mister Fantastic|Reed Richards]] and [[Invisible Woman|Sue Storm]]. Taking inspiration from the ''[[Ultimate Fantastic Four]]'' comic books, the screenplay included original Fantastic Four members the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] and the [[Human Torch]], and was described as "kid-centric" with a tone closer to ''[[The Incredibles]]'' (2004) than Trank's darker film. The basis of the screenplay came from a separate script that Carter Blanchard had adapted from the children's book ''Kindergarten Heroes'' by [[Mark Millar]]. Millar previously consulted with Fox on their Marvel-based films. In July, [[Noah Hawley]], who had created the [[Marvel Television]] series ''[[Legion (TV series)|Legion]]'', was hired to develop a separate film focused on [[Doctor Doom]], the Fantastic Four's primary antagonist. [[The Walt Disney Company]] officially [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|acquired 21st Century Fox]] in March 2019 and gained the film rights for the Marvel Comics characters that Fox controlled, including the Fantastic Four, for its subsidiary [[Marvel Studios]]. The Marvel-based films that Fox had been developing were placed "on hold". | |||
[[20th Century Fox]] began work on a new Fantastic Four film after the failure of ''[[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|Fantastic Four]]'' (2015). After the studio was [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|acquired by Disney]] in March 2019, control of the franchise was transferred to Marvel Studios, and a new film was announced that July. [[Jon Watts]] was set as director in December 2020, but stepped down in April 2022. In 2022, it was announced that the film that Marvel was originally developing had been given to Mob Productions to include in the Mob Cinematic Universe. New writers [[Julianne Crestwood]], [[Marcus V. Ellington]], and [[Eliza Thornhill]] joined the project to rewrite the film and filming was completed in 2023. Mob Productions wanted to bring a third team into the universe to make things more interesting. | |||
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=== The Chaos Saga === | === The Chaos Saga === | ||
The first three phases are collectively known as "The Chaos Saga". [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]] will consist of ''[[Deadpool (2024 film)|Deadpool]]'' (2024), ''[[The Flash (2024 film)|The Flash]]'' (2024), ''[[Bart and X.S]]'' (2024), ''[[Iron Man (2024 film)|Iron Man]]'' ( | The first three phases are collectively known as "The Chaos Saga". [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]] will consist of ''[[Deadpool (2024 film)|Deadpool]]'' (2024), ''[[The Flash (2024 film)|The Flash]]'' (2024), ''[[Bart and X.S]]'' (2024), ''[[Iron Man (2024 film)|Iron Man]]'' (2025), ''Fantastic Four'' (2025) and ''[[Z Justice (2024 film)|Z Justice]]'' (2025). [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Two|Phase Two]] will consist of ''The Flash and the Multiverse of the Speed Force'' (2025), ''Superman: Legacy of Hope'' (2026), ''Thor'' (2026), and ''Harbingers'' (2026). [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Three|Phase Three]] will feature lots of films, two of them have already been announced, ''Harbingers: Dimension X'' (2027), ''[[Doctor Doom (film)|Doctor Doom]]'' (2028) and ''Harbingers: Endgame'' (2028). | ||
== Television series == | == Television series == | ||
Revision as of 19:11, 27 January 2024
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| Owner | Mob Productions |
| Years | 2024 |
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| Film(s) | List of Mob Cinematic Universe films |
The Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an upcoming American media franchise and shared universe based on characters from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Mob Comics publications. It was created by Freddie Goodwin.
By September 2012, SOI Studios president Freddie Goodwin was in talks with Warner Bros. and Mob Productions in merging the two companies to create television and films under one brand name. The deal was delayed multiple times because of agreement differences with both presidents of the two companies. During the April 2013 public online presentation, Goodwin announced he had been working hard with the other company to come to a good deal.
In June 2016, it was pubically announced that SOI Studios would merge with Mob Productions with Goodwin retaining the role of president. In 2018, multiple leaks had revealed a Deadpool, The Flash, and Iron Man film projects. Goodwin pubically confirmed the films and stated the three films will all be part of "Phase One", which at the time he called "Chapter One".
In 2020, Ryan Reynolds was announced to reprise his role as as Wade Wilson with other cast members from Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). Goodwin stated that the film would feature different aspects of the first two films that Reynolds had made and turn the material into MA15+ material, feeling the need to create something that isn't R18+ right away.
Development
By September 2012, SOI Studios president Freddie Goodwin was in talks with Warner Bros. and Mob Productions in merging the two companies to create television and films under one brand name. The deal was delayed multiple times because of agreement differences with both presidents of the two companies. During the April 2013 public online presentation, Goodwin announced he had been working hard with the other company to come to a good deal.
In June 2016, it was pubically announced that SOI Studios would merge with Mob Productions with Goodwin retaining the role of president. In 2018, multiple leaks had revealed a Deadpool, The Flash, and Iron Man film projects. Goodwin pubically confirmed the films and stated the three films will all be part of "Phase One".
In 2019, Goodwin confirmed that there will be a new film release once a month starting at some point in 2024. He stated he planned to release mre
In 2020, Ryan Reynolds was announced to reprise his role as as Wade Wilson with other cast members from Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). Goodwin stated that the film would feature different aspects of the first two films that Reynolds had made and turn the material into MA15+ material, feeling the need to create something that isn't R18+ right away.
During the development of Deadpool (2018), Goodwin confirmed that a sequel for The Flash (2024) that is planned to be released in a later phase. At the time, the film was expected to be released in the same Phase, similarly how Marvel released two Iron Man films in a single phase. Goodwin confirmed that they are developing a Iron Man film, which would lead into events that may happen in a future film.
During production on Deadpool 2 (2018), a reboot for the MCU was being planned by Mob Productions with Freddie Goodwin attached to write the screenplay. In June 2021, Ryan Reynolds was confirmed to be reprising his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in the film.
Development on the first film was mixed with a potential second film as confirmed in June 2022. By then, Goodwin announced he has worked on every project in the MCU and will focus entirely on the future of the franchise.
In December 2019, after the release of Fox's Deadpool 2, Freddie Goodwin began work on a new Deadpool franchise to have Ryan Reynolds star in which will reboot the films. In February 2020, Reynolds agreed to do the film, as long as he produced it alongside Goodwin.
Development on a film based on the DC character the Flash began in the late 1980s when Warner Bros. Pictures hired comic book writer Jeph Loeb to write a screenplay. Warner Bros. hired David S. Goyer to write, direct, and produce a new version of The Flash in December 2004 after he impressed them with his script for Batman Begins (2005). Goyer approached Ryan Reynolds to portray Wally West / The Flash after working with him on the Marvel Comics-based film Blade: Trinity (2004) and intended to have the character Barry Allen appear in a supporting role. Goyer was influenced for the film's tone by Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and the Flash comic book runs by Mike Baron, Mark Waid and Geoff Johns. By early February 2007, Goyer left the project over creative differences with the studio, and Shawn Levy was hired to direct and oversee the writing of a new draft written by Chris Brancato, which used elements from Goyer's script. Later that month, Warner Bros. announced the development of a Justice League film, with Michelle and Kieran Mulroney writing the screenplay. George Miller signed on to direct the film, titled Justice League: Mortal, in September, with Adam Brody cast as the Flash. It was envisioned as the start of a franchise with planned sequels and spin-offs, including the Flash film.
Levy left The Flash in October 2007 because of scheduling conflicts with Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009). David Dobkin took over as director and began developing the film as a spin-off from Justice League: Mortal, with a focus on Wally West. Craig Wright was writing a script for the film the next month, before Justice League: Mortal was canceled and Warner Bros. set a 2008 release for The Flash. Further development was delayed by the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Charles Roven joined the project as a producer by July 2009, with Geoff Johns consulting and writing a film treatment that Dan Mazeau adapted into a screenplay. In October, Roven said the studio was not confident enough in their take to green-light the film, though Mazeau disputed this and said the film was moving forward as planned. In June 2010, Green Lantern (2011) writers Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, and Marc Guggenheim were hired to write a new treatment for The Flash based on a recent comics run by Johns that featured Barry Allen. However, Mob Productions took matters into their own hands and made changes to the screenplay to fit into their own narrative for the MCU.
After the critical and commercial failure of the 2015 film Fantastic Four, co-written and directed by Josh Trank and based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, 20th Century Fox began looking at new directions to take the franchise. Having also produced two earlier Fantastic Four films directed by Tim Story a decade prior, the studio did not want to just make another Fantastic Four film. By June 2017, Seth Grahame-Smith was writing a new film that would shift focus to Franklin and Valeria Richards, the children of original Fantastic Four leaders Reed Richards and Sue Storm. Taking inspiration from the Ultimate Fantastic Four comic books, the screenplay included original Fantastic Four members the Thing and the Human Torch, and was described as "kid-centric" with a tone closer to The Incredibles (2004) than Trank's darker film. The basis of the screenplay came from a separate script that Carter Blanchard had adapted from the children's book Kindergarten Heroes by Mark Millar. Millar previously consulted with Fox on their Marvel-based films. In July, Noah Hawley, who had created the Marvel Television series Legion, was hired to develop a separate film focused on Doctor Doom, the Fantastic Four's primary antagonist. The Walt Disney Company officially acquired 21st Century Fox in March 2019 and gained the film rights for the Marvel Comics characters that Fox controlled, including the Fantastic Four, for its subsidiary Marvel Studios. The Marvel-based films that Fox had been developing were placed "on hold".
20th Century Fox began work on a new Fantastic Four film after the failure of Fantastic Four (2015). After the studio was acquired by Disney in March 2019, control of the franchise was transferred to Marvel Studios, and a new film was announced that July. Jon Watts was set as director in December 2020, but stepped down in April 2022. In 2022, it was announced that the film that Marvel was originally developing had been given to Mob Productions to include in the Mob Cinematic Universe. New writers Julianne Crestwood, Marcus V. Ellington, and Eliza Thornhill joined the project to rewrite the film and filming was completed in 2023. Mob Productions wanted to bring a third team into the universe to make things more interesting.
Feature films
Mob Productions releases its films in groups called "Phases".
The Chaos Saga
The first three phases are collectively known as "The Chaos Saga". Phase One will consist of Deadpool (2024), The Flash (2024), Bart and X.S (2024), Iron Man (2025), Fantastic Four (2025) and Z Justice (2025). Phase Two will consist of The Flash and the Multiverse of the Speed Force (2025), Superman: Legacy of Hope (2026), Thor (2026), and Harbingers (2026). Phase Three will feature lots of films, two of them have already been announced, Harbingers: Dimension X (2027), Doctor Doom (2028) and Harbingers: Endgame (2028).
Television series
Goodwin announced that they are developing five television series for Disney+ and maybe other platforms. He confirmed they won't be part of the first three Phases and will most likely be released in Phase Four.
External links
See also