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Epic Mickey Brought An Icon Back To Disney, And Warren Specter Doesn’t Want You To Forget
Veteran game developer Warren Specter is retiring from the industry and wants to ensure the team behind Epic Mickey receives credit for reintroducing Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Disney. Specter highlighted that Epic Mickey was the first Disney project to feature both Mickey and Oswald together, and its sequel gave Oswald a voice for the first time. He expressed frustration that the game's contributions to the character's revival are being overlooked, especially with a new Oswald miniseries on Disney+.
Kevin Feige offers hope for Kingpin one day appearing in a Spider-Man movie, saying, "There are things to…
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has indicated that Kingpin, portrayed by Vincent D’Onofrio, could potentially appear in a future Spider-Man movie. Feige clarified that studio rights are not a barrier to such a crossover, suggesting that discussions about integrating characters like Kingpin have occurred.
Masters of the Universe director reveals how that She-Ra credits cameo happened, and how the fan-favorite character…
Director Travis Knight revealed that the live-action She-Ra cameo in Masters of the Universe was a last-minute addition due to complex rights negotiations. Despite the challenges and minimal budget, the character's appearance was met with an enthusiastic audience reaction. Knight indicated She-Ra would play a significant role in any potential sequel.
Jon Favreau says he "called up" JJ Abrams about using the Anzellans, which might explain why The Rise of Skywalker director is thanked in The Mandalorian and Grogu credits
Director Jon Favreau revealed he contacted J.J. Abrams about using the Anzellan characters, including Babu Frik, in The Mandalorian and Grogu. Abrams visited the set, indicating a collaborative approach to using characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This interaction likely explains why Abrams is credited in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Despite "complicated rights issues", Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio hopes he gets to fight Spider-Man someday: "If Sony and Marvel ever get their s*** together maybe"
Actor Vincent D'Onofrio, known for playing Kingpin, expressed his desire for the character to fight Spider-Man in a future film. However, he noted that current "complicated rights issues" between Sony and Marvel limit Kingpin's appearances to television series for now. D'Onofrio hopes these rights can be resolved to allow for potential big-screen matchups.
