Marvel's Doctor Strange (2016)

[Darkhawk9587]

Originally Posted by punkguy03

The animated film is a pretty good origin story for Doctor Strange. I am a huge comic fan, but I didn't know his origin, just that he was a cool sorcerer. If they make a film for him, they already have an animated origin film, so would they really need to touch on his origins again? (just a question guys please don't start a huge argument over it. )

I guess that depends on what comic universe they'd be using as an influence (for example The Avengers and subsequent films are the Ultimate universe). I greatly enjoyed the animated film. Just as a counterpoint (and not to start an argument), but if they wanted to make a film franchise out of this, do you assume people would have watched the animated film or do an origin film? I think if they were to skip the origin film, they could do it like The Incredible Hulk where they flash how he became what he is now in the intro credits (and maybe throughout the rest of the film, ala Batman Begins).

[Clark Kent]

The thing with Dr. Strange is that the character has the least comic book elements in his story of any in the Marvel universe. He is really an occult character who occasionally runs into superheroes. My guess is that a Hollywood version of Strange would have few typical comic book properties and would not look much different than the average paranormal character seen in popular entertainment. Think Constantine (the WB film) without a trench coat.

[punkguy03]

Originally Posted by Darkhawk9587

I guess that depends on what comic universe they'd be using as an influence (for example The Avengers and subsequent films are the Ultimate universe). I greatly enjoyed the animated film. Just as a counterpoint (and not to start an argument), but if they wanted to make a film franchise out of this, do you assume people would have watched the animated film or do an origin film? I think if they were to skip the origin film, they could do it like The Incredible Hulk where they flash how he became what he is now in the intro credits (and maybe throughout the rest of the film, ala Batman Begins).

I do see your point. I also like the incredible hulk analogy. I was thinking possibly they could advertise that people see the animated film before seeing the live action one. Kind of like GL Emerald Knights, however I don't know how many people actually watched it before seeing GL. They would have to put some serious advertising into getting people to see the animated film first.

[Darkhawk9587]

Originally Posted by punkguy03

I do see your point. I also like the incredible hulk analogy. I was thinking possibly they could advertise that people see the animated film before seeing the live action one. Kind of like GL Emerald Knights, however I don't know how many people actually watched it before seeing GL. They would have to put some serious advertising into getting people to see the animated film first.

To be perfectly honest, even though I didn't see GL, I didn't know there was anything to watch beforehand.

[Blu-Benny]

If marvel wants to succeed w/these lesser known characters….even Ant-Man….they are gonna have to do origin stories 1st.

They can’t expect the majority of the movie going public to watch an animated film to give them the details of the character prior to the live action movie.

That’s why I said they’d have to slim the budget way down compared to the more well-known characters.

If they can make the movie for $75 million and get $125 million out of it….then they can decide if a sequel is worth it w/a higher budget.

[punkguy03]

Originally Posted by Darkhawk9587

To be perfectly honest, even though I didn't see GL, I didn't know there was anything to watch beforehand.

See and that was a point I was trying to make. It wasn't advertised really. The only way you knew about it was if you just happened to see a an ad or you were on this site or something of that nature. You really didn't see lots of advertising for it.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by punkguy03

See and that was a point I was trying to make. It wasn't advertised really. The only way you knew about it was if you just happened to see a an ad or you were on this site or something of that nature. You really didn't see lots of advertising for it.

That’s b/c these animated movies are designed for kids or hard core

And before I catch any heat for that comment, look @ my movie collection!!

[Darkhawk9587]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

If marvel wants to succeed w/these lesser known characters….even Ant-Man….they are gonna have to do origin stories 1st.

They can’t expect the majority of the movie going public to watch an animated film to give them the details of the character prior to the live action movie.

That’s why I said they’d have to slim the budget way down compared to the more well-known characters.

If they can make the movie for $75 million and get $125 million out of it….then they can decide if a sequel is worth it w/a higher budget.

Couldn't have said it any clearer myself.

[punkguy03]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

That’s b/c these animated movies are designed for kids or hard core

And before I catch any heat for that comment, look @ my movie collection!!

I don't get upset really. I'm one of the people on here who can take others opinions and what not without getting mad.

I understand your points, I personally think Doctor Strange is a hardcore fan character in general. If you ask people that haven't read lots of comics who Doctor Strange is they probably wouldn't know.

All in all if a movie can get people into comics at all I'm for it. Kind of odd how being a "nerd" has gone from being so called dorky to cool now. Thanks to Hollywood movies and Big Bang Theory.

[Diesel]

Fiege says that he finally feels that Dr. Strange is now sooner rather than later.

[doctorD]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Fiege says that he finally feels that Dr. Strange is now sooner rather than later.

Awesome...lets get it....going

[detective392]

Science Expert Who Worked On THOR Reveals Progress For DOCTOR STRANGE Movie

"The last we heard regarding the big-screen adaptation of Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange, was that it would come "Sooner Rather Than Later," according producer Kevin Feige. And now, thanks to the keen eyes of SHH forum user BoredGuy, via Io9, a theoretical physicist, Sean Carroll, who worked with Marvel Studios on last summer's Thor has revealed further progress on the long-productive project. Check out an excerpt below.

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Now that Carroll's done with Thor, he's moved on to Doctor Strange, about a surgeon who becomes earth's Sorcerer Supreme. Carroll's job is to apply limits to Strange's powers. "You need constraints to provide tension," he says. A world where anything can happen makes for a very boring movie. It's when science imposes boundaries on what a superhero can do that the real drama begins.

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Although this isn't much, considering we learned August last year that the screenwriters attached to Strange, Thomas Donnelly & Joshua Oppenheimer, had turned in their script, however, this does showcase further progress. Around that same time, it was also revealed that Marvel drafted a shortlist of directors to approach on the title, forwarding the current script to each to try and sign someone up to 'oversee continued development'.

And let's not forget that Walt Disney Studios has two undisclosed Marvel Studios flicks slated for 2014, one April 4th & the other May 16th. So, with today's news, do you think the Sorcerer Supreme will fill one of those spots? "

[csdot]

ive never really been into Dr Strange comics but i cant wait to see what they do with this. especially with the casting.

[detective392]

Is This An Early Synopsis For The DR STRANGE Movie?

"Since we ran this Dr Strange article detailing a Scientist's involvement in the proposed movie version from Marvel Studios, many sites have been going with a "Is there a Dr Strange movie coming" approach. The thing is, we know there is. We reported as much months ago and aside from that screenwriters Joshua Oppenheimer and Thomas Donnelly have turned in their script. But JoBlo have an interesting addition to their report, in the form of a story synopsis. Where it came from I couldn't tell you, nor can I conform it's legitimacy. But here it is..

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Doctor Strange centres around a New York surgeon, who stops running his practice after suffering injuries in a car crash. He then becomes a drifter and heads to the Himalayas, where he meets a healer and discovers that he has a great psychic power to fight against evil. Doctor Strange boasts powers that includes telepathy, teleportation, energy and astral projection.

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Not exactly a stretch for anyone who wanted to make up a synopsis, but they are running it pretty much as if it's the real deal so who knows. Could there be any type of story outline in such an early stage of pre-production? Actually yes. We know the script is finished, it's not outside the realm of possibility that even though no director has been signed (that we know of) something like this could have leaked. Take it with a pinch of the ever handy salt for now but we will update as soon as we know any more. "

[Walts Ghost]

Kevin Feige Confirms ANT-MAN as Official Start to Marvel’s Phase Three, Which Will Include DOCTOR STRANGE; Plus Updates on IRON MAN 3 & AVENGERS 2

In a recent interview, Kevin Feige confirmed that Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man would be the official starting point of Marvel’s “Phase Three.” What other films will be included in the post-Avengers 2 grouping? For starters, none other than the long-rumored Doctor Strange adaptation. Feige mentioned Doctor Strange in the same sentence as the “Phase Two” film Guardians of the Galaxy, since both pictures will be somewhat outside of the normal realm of core characters we’ve come to know and love. Hit the jump for more on “Phase Three” from Feige and an update on Iron Man 3 and Avengers 2.

Feige recently spoke to MTV about the slate of Marvel films starting in 2015. We know that Ant-Man will debut on November 6th of that year and here’s what Feige had to say about the project:

Feige went on to tease about other characters that we might see during “Phase Three,” but also confirmed Doctor Strange in the process:

Before we can get to Phase Three, we must remember to stop and enjoy Phase Two! Starting in May, Iron Man 3 will kick off Marvel’s second set of films that will lead to The Avengers 2 in 2015. Just how soon can we expect to start seeing groundwork for the plot of the second Marvel mash-up? According to Feige (via MTV):

Feige also updated the progress of The Avengers 2 and commented on Joss Whedon’s script so far:

Avengers 2 aside, are you excited to see Doctor Strange on the big screen? We previously reported that the rumor of Viggo Mortensen taking on the role had been denied, but who would you want to see don the cape?

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[The Mad Kiwi]

Yeees! I'm not surprised, honestly, as I figured with the direction the series is headed in (more high fantasy/supernatural elements rather than just modern sci-fi) Dr. Strange would be a given for Phase 3. He's got such a fascinating origin story that would lend itself perfectly to film and set him apart from the others. My dream casting for him would be Jason Isaacs, but I don't know if Marvel will want a bigger name in the lead.

Has Marvel committed themselves to a certain number of installments per phase? I ask because if we're getting two origin stories in Phase 3 (Dr. Strange and Ant-Man), that may mean someone else isn't getting a sequel. I'm guessing if they'd give anyone a break, it'd be Iron Man since he's got 3 films under his belt, and Phase 3 would give Thor and Captain America a chance to catch up to him. I initially thought Phase 2 would have six films like Phase 1 did, but then Marvel threw a curveball and moved Ant-Man to Phase 3, something that surprised me as I figured that was a shoe-in for 2.

So if Phase 3 has, say, 5 films ala Phase 2, then we'll probably be seeing:

Ant-Man
Dr. Strange
Thor 3
Captain America 3
The Avengers 3

If they decide to do six ala Phase 1, then they'll probably throw in Guardians of the Galaxy 2. I can't see them squeezing three new origins in one phase.

[Splatterpunk]

Man, I'd love to see Marvel give Dr Strange to Don Coscarelli. For years the dude has put out slices of tasty genre on tiny budgets. Plus, he totally fits the Marvel mold in that he's made some creative underrated films that have large cult followings ala Shane Black, James Gunn, etc.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by Splatterpunk

Man, I'd love to see Marvel give Dr Strange to Don Coscarelli.

...Bubba Morddru?

(Not that I have anything against Beastmaster 1, but Don's style tends to be a bit...odd when not dealing with silver spheres. And even when he is.
Many a great big-budget flop has been created by giving "quirky" its big mainstream break--Sam Raimi was lucky with Spiderman, but he knew the character.)

[Splatterpunk]

Originally Posted by EricJ

...Bubba Morddru?

(Not that I have anything against Beastmaster 1, but Don's style tends to be a bit...odd when not dealing with silver spheres. And even when he is.
Many a great big-budget flop has been created by giving "quirky" its big mainstream break--Sam Raimi was lucky with Spiderman, but he knew the character.)

I hear you but Coscarelli's somebody I personally would get excited about. I'd love to see a Strange movie done with a weird dreamy horror aesthetic. In addition, I want to see Coscarelli attempt to bring a trippy Steve Ditko illustration to life. Marvel's getting bold with James Gunn and Guardians of the Galaxy and I see this as being a similar move, in many respects.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by Splatterpunk

I hear you but Coscarelli's somebody I personally would get excited about. I'd love to see a Strange movie done with a weird dreamy horror aesthetic. In addition, I want to see Coscarelli attempt to bring a trippy Steve Ditko illustration to life. Marvel's getting bold with James Gunn and Guardians of the Galaxy and I see this as being a similar move, in many respects.

Yeah, but Don has to do a big, BIG mainstream movie first, to prove he can handle the discipline--Bubba Ho-Tep is as close to mainstream acceptance as he's gotten so far, but...
They didn't just pick Sam Raimi out of a lineup for his big-studio break; when we saw Darkman swinging from that helicopter over the city, we knew he had his Spiderman job application all ready.

(And on that subject, one could say the same thing about James Gunn OR Josh Trank, but let's not officially heap praise until we see their mainstream comic-movie apprenticeships... )