As you know, the father of many heroes from the Marvel stable, Stan Lee passed away in November 2018. That’s what the famous cartoonist used to do. regular and notable appearances in film adaptationsWithout forgetting the latest productions of Marvel Studios, it is from the House of Ideas comics, a first in Sony’s X-Men and Spider-Man movies.
His disappearance came as a shock to all Marvel fans who depended on his personality and creativity. For years he embodied the smiling face of the American publisher. The audience was able to see the designer for the last time in the final cameo of the Russo brothers’ movie Avengers Endgame, which took on the difficult task of concluding the Infinity Stones saga.
Now that it’s passed on to posterity, it’s clear that fans have to do without the always hilarious brief appearances of Stan Lee in Marvel productions. Good, can you imagine that will change. As reported by our colleagues on the site Hollywood ReporterMarvel has signed a new deal with Stan Lee Universe, co-founded by Genius Brands International and POW! Fun.
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Marvel will be able to use Stan Lee’s voice and face
With this agreement, Disney/Marvel, A license that allows Stan Lee to use his name, voice and physical appearance In future feature films and television productions, as well as Disney theme parks and various “experiences” and products. “Through digital technology, archival footage, and other forms, it truly ensures that Stan lives where it matters most, in Marvel movies and Disney theme parks.” Says Andy Heyward, president and CEO of Genius Brands, a company specializing in the creation of youth media.
Note, however, that this contract does not necessarily provide for: The return of Stan Lee cameos thanks to technologyand especially deep fakery as we saw with Carrie Fisher in recent Star Wars movies, even the young Mark Hamill in season 2 of The Mandalorian. Marvel will only be able to use footage, sequences and audio recordings of the cartoonist to stage it. “The public respects Stan, and if this is done with taste, class, and respect for who he is, it will be well received. He’s a beloved personality and will remain the epitome of Marvel long after you and I are gone.” Says Andy Heyward.
