Could David Maisel pull off the next Marvel universe?

[BluBonnet]

Marvel Studios Founding Chairman David Maisel Is Plotting a New Universe

Now Maisel, who left Marvel in 2009 after he helped orchestrate Disney’s $4 billion acquisition of the company, is plotting another universe, one he says is right for 2023 in the same way the MCU was right for 2008.

In his first interview on the topic, Maisel reveals that has hired a dozen staff and attracted millions from investors to build The Ekos Universe, which hails from his company, Mythos Studios.

Described as Avatar meets Marvel, The Ekos Universe’s plans include live-action, animation and gaming, all of it anchored by a series of Ekos films inspired by the work of late superstar artist Michael Turner, known for titles such as Fathom and Soulfire.

[mwynn]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Marvel Studios Founding Chairman David Maisel Is Plotting a New Universe

Could be interesting. No idea why they even mention side projects.

[Joey9775]

[BudBaxter]

I don't know who Maisel is, but I hear his Mrs is rather Marvelous.

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by mwynn

Could be interesting. No idea why they even mention side projects.

Probably all he has to do is say "Marvel meets Avatar" and he'll sweep prospective investors right off their feet....

[mwynn]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Probably all he has to do is say "Marvel meets Avatar" and he'll sweep prospective investors right off their feet....

Right the less the public knows the better.

[John1701D]

Originally Posted by Joey9775

Lol wow. Haven't thought of that mess in ages

I'd love to see something based on this

[Gacivory]

Maybe, maybe not.

[jess1581]

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Maybe, maybe not.

Who are these characters though? Thats the problem. At least the vast majority of non-comic book nerds have heard of the original MCU heroes. By the time Marvel got to phase four, it already got really dodgy as the "give a crap" level tanked.

Like, you can hear the dinner table discussion going like

"Honey, theres a new Marvel movie out"
"Really?" "Like Captain America, Iron Man or Thor?"
"Nah, its Spitfire & The trouble shooters teaming up with Kickers, Inc".

"Dafuq?"

[Walter Kafka]

Originally Posted by John1701D

Lol wow. Haven't thought of that mess in ages

I'd love to see something based on this

Lanie Kazan could play that woman in purple.

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by jess1581

Shall we do the time warp again?