Joe Quesada

Marvel CCO Joe Quesada Talks THOR, CAPTAIN AMERICA and THE AVENGERS; Confirms AVENGERS is Filming

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: March 24th, 2011 at 6:28 pm

This is a big year for Marvel, as the studio has two very large, very different, superhero movies coming out this summer. Crucial to the film franchises that began with 2008’s Iron Man is former Marvel Editor-in-chief and current Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. The man recently spoke at length about the three major films on the studio’s radar at the moment: Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and 2012’s The Avengers. Here’s what Quesada had to say regarding Thor:

“From a visual standpoint, it’s really exciting but in the hands of Kenneth Branagh and the entire cast, it’s a pretty phenomenal take on the character. I think comic fans kind of have an idea of what this movie is going to be like but they really don’t. They’re going to be in for an experience that’s unique. I think for the people that don’t know who Thor is, even if you know the mythology, you’re not going to get, I think, what you’re going to expect. It’s going to be radical and amazing.”

Hit the jump to see what Quesada has to say about Captain America and The Avengers.

Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada is Reading THE AVENGERS Movie Script Tonight

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 2nd, 2010 at 4:36 pm

Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada has tweeted that he’s been sent the script for The Avengers and he’s printing it out.

Definition of “goose bumps.” Pressing enter and watching a screenplay entitled “AVENGERS” come out of my printer.

With a tentative release date of May 4, 2012, it makes sense that Zak Penn’s screenplay would be turned in around this time.  Also, keep in mind, this is probably a first draft and after key people read it, things will change.   Saying that, it’s still very cool to hear someone is reading the script tonight.

Marvel @Twitter! News about the THOR Set and IRON MAN 2 Trailer in 140 Characters or Less!

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 19th, 2009 at 10:29 am

It’s a bit bizarre that Twitter is so polarizing when it’s just a tool.  It’s such a weird thing to get mad at and the accusation that it’s furthering the ADD of our culture is just silly because we were gone further it anyway.  But like all tools it can be useful.  That’s why instead of sending out a press release, Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada and prolific comic writer Brian Michael Bendis can quickly give their thoughts about Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming adaptation of Thor.  For instance, here’s what Bendis had to tweet: “Thor movie meeting with Ken Branagh [sic] was over the top amazing. Visited the sets! I was in Odin’s chamber!”  It’s really good news that one of Marvel’s top writers is so enthusiastic about a movie based on a Marvel project and I don’t have to re-tweet something like, “Thor movie looks like an abomination.  What have I done with my life?  Goodbye Crool World.”

But in news that was unexpected as well as exciting, @JonFavreau all but said we’re getting the first trailer for Iron Man 2 with Sherlock Holmes on December 25^th.  It makes sense seeing as folks love the Robert Downey Jr (as well they should) and he stars in both movies. This is the power and the glory of Twitter.  This is straight from the director.  Not the rumor mill, not from a leak, but from the director making use of a new technology to get fans excited.  You can also follow me on Twitter and you can follow Steve!  The possibilities are endless!

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