CHUD is reporting on exciting exclusive news on the next batch of Marvel films. They reveal Marvel Studios is looking to develop small budget films for their lesser known characters. The budgets would be in the $20-40 million range which could save the studio millions gambling on unknown characters. The site goes on to name characters like Doctor Strange, Ka-Zar, Luke Cage, Dazzler and Power Pack. This could also allow the studio to shoot 2-4 movies per year. Possibly adding fall and holiday releases to their lineup.
What's great about these properties is that they span all types of superhero genres. They won't be just similar to Thor or Iron Man it could mean they can expand the Marvel universe by leaps and bounds. Marvel could end up hiring and developing new directors/actors to keep costs down. Films like District 9, Kick-Ass and Paranormal Activity have proved you don't need to pump in $100-150 million dollars into production to get a decent film. A wave of micro-budgeted comic book films could really allow filmmakers to step up and be creative without relying on expensive special effects and salaries.
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