grim22 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=58776 In a move sure to shake up the superhero TV landscape, executives from Fox have confirmed that they're exploring an "X-Men" TV show. TV Insider has the scoop, quoting chairmen Gary Newman and Dana Walden on their plans for a mutant-based show. "It's in negotiations," Newman said. "We're cautiously optimistic, we had a good meeting with them. That will not be on a fast track creatively. This is just the deal, now we have to find the creative." As the deal is being worked out with the 20th Century Fox movie studio who owns the rights to the Marvel characters, there is no specific talent attached to the series, and it's unlikely that a show would be ready before the 2016 - 2017 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Marvel would have to sign off on this for it to happen, which seems super unlikely http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/x-men-live-action-series-767143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitik Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Marvel would have to sign off on this for it to happen, which seems super unlikely That's why they invented the word "deal". We'll see if Marvel asks to be able to use Galactus and Silver Surfer again. The fact that they've already got writers would seem to indicate that Fox is at least hopeful that they'll be able to bargain with Marvel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The47th Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Yeah, the fact that they have ordered a script probably means that it's very likely that Marvel would sign for this. Why do they need their approval, by the way? Does Fox's deal only involve film adaptations? I'm very excited for this. Fox is really investing a lot in the franchise, and I'm curious by what setting will they choose for this story. 2016 could really be the year of X-Men. Two spin offs, a main entry, and now a TV show. Edited January 26, 2015 by The47th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK007 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Maybe Marvel will tell them, after Apocalypse, no more feature films. Then you can make your TV series. I would be up for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarpoint1111 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 They can't tell them no more films... Fox owns the rights and until they stop making movies, marvel can't do shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druv10 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 They can't tell them no more films... Fox owns the rights and until they stop making movies, marvel can't do shit. They can stop FOX from releasing the TV show so they can definitely do shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The47th Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Nowadays X-Men is a strong, healthy franchise for Fox, even if it's not comparable to the MCU in terms of box office gross. Both Marvel and Fox have assets that interest each other (characters and stuff), so I'm certain they will find a way to make a deal. It's not a Spider-Man scenario, where Sony had nothing on their own and a deal with Marvel was almost essential for the subsistence of Sony's plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orestes Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Wonder what Marvel would want before they signed off on this. They should make another push for Galactus and Silver Surfer at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Freak Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The X-Men lend themselves beautifully to a tv show format, so why not? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talkie Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 It's hilarious that Fox has to come crawling to Marvel, begging for a TV deal, after going to such great lengths to antagonize Feige & Co. just two years ago. Even adding Quicksilver to DOFP, complete with taunting tweets, after Whedon announced that he was using the Twins, was a direct slap in the face to Marvel. Murdoch's minions will doubtless have to be willing to share Galactus & the Silver Surfer to even have the hope for a TV deal. Even then, I would bet against any deal being made. Marvel has proven its ability to prosper without its prodigal properties, and they may decide that less is more when it comes to TV competition. Fox may rue the day it decided to sue Marvel over a TV show those many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Freak Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I actually think an X-Men television show by Fox would be pretty excellent, especially if focused on the younger mutants studying at Xavier's. Buffy meets Freaks and Geeks with a touch of Glee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heat Vision Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 If this happens I hope it doesn't revolve around Wolverine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstasy Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I hope its as good as the animated series. That was the best. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I hope its as good as the animated series. That was the best. That was hands down my favorite childhood show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The47th Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 An announcement could come very soon: Fox Near Deal for 'X-Men' Live-Action Series Fox is inching closer to a live-action X-Men series. "[For] X-Men, we're in negotiations with Marvel. We're hopeful we'll be able to announce something soon. We're not closed on a deal yet but it's something we're definitely pursuing," Fox Television Group chairman and CEO Dana Walden told THR on Thursday at the Television Critics Association's summer press tour stop. As THR previously reported, Fox's potential live-action series is being penned by Star Trek 3 writing duo Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne; they will share a "created by" credit with 24's Evan Katz and Manny Coto, who also will serve as showrunners. (...) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fox-deal-x-men-live-813542 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
