Businessweek had a long story on Kevin Feige, head of Marvel Studios. Here are some highlights:
- Iger told a stock analyst about the Marvel acquasition, “This is going to be so much better than people think.” She remained doubtful that it was a good move
- There is a map of Marvel movies in Kevin Feige’s office that goes to 2028
- The Marvel Creative debated whether to set the first Captain America movie during WWII
- It took Bob Iger six months to get a meeting with Marvel head Ike Perlmutter
- Describing Ike Iger says, “I was told beforehand that he’s difficult to work with and he’ll be on your back all the time. He’s been great”
- Marvel is considering spinning off characters from Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Age of Ultron into their own movies
- When discussing the recent move to the Disney lot Feige says, “Walt’s office was right up there. I love being closer to Disney. When I screen a movie for Bob and Alan, I just walk across the parking lot.”