MARVEL STUDIOS STRENGTHENS SELF-PRODUCED FILM RELEASE SCHEDULE THROUGH 2012

Sony Pictures Entertainment to Launch Summer, 2011 with Release of SPIDER-MAN 4 (May 6, 2011)

Marvel Studios Presents Continuous Story Arc on the Road to The Avengers with New Release Dates for THOR (June 17, 2011), CAPTAIN AMERICA (July 22, 2011) and THE AVENGERS (May 4, 2012)

New York, New York – March 12, 2009 – Paving the way for the production and release of its multi-character superhero film, THE AVENGERS, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL), announced today an adjusted release pipeline for its self-produced feature film properties that reflects the first time individual Super Hero characters and story arcs will be inter-woven and culminate in a multi-character motion picture. Separately, Marvel Studios confirmed today that Sony Pictures Entertainment will release SPIDER-MAN 4 on May 6, 2011. Additionally, Marvel Studios has revised the release dates for THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA as part of its release strategy for an uninterrupted road to THE AVENGERS, now debuting May 4, 2012.

A Marvel character-based film will now launch the summer box office season for three years in a row, from 2010 through 2012.

“This new schedule strongly sequences Marvel’s movie debut dates, big screen character introductions and momentum. It maximizes the visibility of our single character-focused films, leading to the highly anticipated release of the multi-character THE AVENGERS film in 2012,” said David Maisel, Chairman, Marvel Studios.

Sony Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ SPIDER-MAN 4 is slated for May 6, 2011. To date, all three motion pictures in the phenomenally successful SPIDER-MAN franchise have generated nearly $2.5 billion worldwide theatrically.

Below is Marvel Studios’ 2010-2012 updated release schedule for its slate of self-produced and financed feature films:

Marvel Studios Feature Film Pipeline

Film/Character Prior Release Date Current Release Date

IRON MAN 2 May 7, 2010 May 7, 2010

THOR July 16, 2010 June 17, 2011

THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA May 6, 2011 July 22, 2011

THE AVENGERS July 15, 2011 May 4, 2012


The release date for IRON MAN 2 remains unchanged. IRON MAN 2 is the sequel to the blockbuster film, IRON MAN, which has grossed nearly $600 million worldwide.

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HULK VS. Released on DVD Just In Time For Comic-Con NY

Twice The Action. Twice The Carnage. Double The Smash As Hulk Takes On Wolverine And Thor In The Most Highly Anticipated Marvel Animated Feature Yet!

Street Date: 1/27/09
Order Date: 12/30/08
DVD SRP: $19.98
Special Edition: $24.98
Blu-ray Disc SRP: $29.99

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Incredible Hulk’s recent live-action success grossing over $135 million in domestic box office has proven Hulk’s incredible staying power as a Marvel comic icon. On the heels of the successful theatrical and DVD release comes the next big chapter for The Incredible Hulk- Hulk Vs. This January, Marvel Animated Features and Lionsgate will release two of the most legendary chapters in Marvel’s comic book history with the eagerly awaited DVD release Hulk Vs. If Hulk alone weren’t enough, Hulk is now joined by the Super Heroes™ of the next 2 Marvel tentpole films – Wolverine and Thor in this newest addition to the Marvel Animated Features series.

Make way for the clash of Marvel’s mightiest heroes, as Bruce Banner’s alter-ego takes on fan favorites Wolverine and Thor in two epic, all new, action-packed animated films -- Hulk Vs. Wolverine and Hulk Vs. Thor. These dark and violent showdowns have been seen in various forms throughout Marvel comic book history, and the rematches have continued to thrill comic fans ever since. Now Marvel and Lionsgate have taken the two epic comic book battles and merged them into two heart pounding tales on one DVD release that stays true to its comic book roots.

Hulk Vs will be available on DVD, Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc on January 27, 2009 for the suggested retail prices of $19.98, $24.98 and $29.99, respectively. The Standard Edition DVD features collectible 3D lenticular packaging.

HULK VS. WOLVERINE SYNOPSIS
The Incredible Hulk has been tearing a line across the Canadian wilderness, leaving a swath of destruction in his wake. He has to be stopped, and there’s only one man up to the job. He’s the best at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. He’s Wolverine, an elite agent of Canada’s top secret Department H, and he’s been put on Hulk’s trail with a single objective: stop the green goliath…at all costs. Hulk and Wolverine are about to enter the fiercest battle of their lives.

HULK VS. THOR SYNOPSIS
It’s gods versus monsters in this epic forty-five minute movie. For ages, Loki the trickster has sought a way to bring defeat to his accursed stepbrother, Thor. But for all the battles Thor has fought, in all the nine realms, only one creature has ever been able to match his strength—a mortal beast of Midgard known as The Incredible Hulk. Now, with Odin the king of the gods deep in a regenerative sleep, and the forces protecting Asgard at their weakest, Loki is finally ready to spring his trap. In a classic battle that will test a hero’s limits more than ever before, only the mighty Thor can hope to prevail.

STANDARD EDITION DVD BONUS FEATURES: *

• Hulk Vs. Wolverine - Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
• Hulk Vs. Thor - Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
• “First Look – Wolverine and the X-Men” featurette
• “First Look – Thor Tales of Asgard” featurette
• Trailer Gallery

SPECIAL EDITION DVD AND BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES: *
Hulk Vs. Wolverine

• Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
• Audio Commentary by Supervising Director Frank Paur and Storyboard Artists Kevin Altieri and Butch Lukic
• “This is Gonna Hurt: The Making of Hulk Vs Wolverine” featurette
• “Fan Frenzy: Hulk Vs Wolverine at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con” featurette
• “First Look – Wolverine and the X-Men” featurette
• Trailer Gallery

Hulk Vs. Thor

• Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
• Audio Commentary by Supervising Director Frank Paur, Animation Director Sam Liu and Color Key Design James Peters
• “Of Gods and Monsters: The Making of Hulk Vs Thor” featurette
• “Jack Kirby and Thor” (original Thor comic illustrator) featurette
• “First Look – Thor Tales of Asgard” featurette
• Trailer Gallery
• *special features subject to change. Blu-ray special features in hi-def.

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