MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios
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MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios
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Narrated by:
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Andrew Kishino
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Joanna Robinson
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Marvel Entertainment was a struggling toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. But what accounts for its stunning rise?
In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards draw on more than a hundred interviews with actors, producers, directors, and writers to present the definitive chronicle of Marvel Studios and its sole, ongoing production, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As they delve into the studio's key moments - from the contentious hiring of Robert Downey Jr. for Iron Man to the negotiations over Disney's acquisition of Marvel to studio head Kevin Feige's embrace of streaming TV - the authors demonstrate that the genius of Marvel was its resurrection and modification of Hollywood's old studio system. Dishy and authoritative, MCU is the first book to tell the Marvel Studios story in full - and an essential, effervescent account of popular culture.
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- Imaginarium
- 22-02-25
very interesting and balanced
anyone expecting the digging up of dirt will be disappointed, but if you want a deep dive into the MCU this is very good indeed.
decent voice work, too.
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- PAULA HARRINGTON
- 29-11-23
Marvel-ous listen.
Really enjoyed hearing how the sausage was made. A must for fanboys/girks alike. Nuff said. Excelsior true believers.
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- Mr Cooper
- 25-10-23
The best history of the MCU yey
Loved this retelling of the MCU history.
Fascinating quotes and detailed history of how we went from Iron Man to Infinity Saga and beyond.
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- D. Fennell
- 08-02-24
A comprehensive look behind the curtain at Marvel Entertainment, from Iron Man (2007) to She Hulk (2023)
As a huge fan of Marvel Comics, Marvel Entertainment, and the MCU, the insights into the conception of Marvel and the rise of King Kevin made for a thrilling read. My only criticism was the final chapter, it seemed to end rather abruptly.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-25
Brilliant Overview
Applauding the three writers of this for a fun, entertaining and insightful look at one of Hollywood’s most successful studios. Learned so much about this crazy world of superheroes. Now do the new DCU you guys…!!
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- Remi Martins-Tonks
- 24-10-23
Enjoyable and fascinating
I'm not the biggest marvel fan but have seen pretty much all of the films in the first three phases and I'm also a general fan of the ringer's podcast content so this was a good match.
I whizzed through this and would recommend for anyone who has an interest in marvel, recent Hollywood history or just generally likes movie podcasts.
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- Henry
- 27-11-23
Outstanding
Great insight into the production of the Marvel movies and TV shows. Stories behind the magic we see on screen.
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- Colin H.
- 03-11-23
Amazing book
Smashed through this book in less than a week because I couldn't stop listening. Amazing how much research has been done and I learnt a lot.
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- Mr Stephen W Bruck
- 09-03-24
Become a True Believer
As a Marvel Comic fan for nearly 50 years I have always wondered how Kevin Feige was able to chaperone all the characters and backstories for the characters of Marvel into the MCU. This book not only traces his challenges and leadership struggles but also how he, and others in Marvel Studios, confronted the political machinations of Marvel, Toy Biz and Disney executives too.
This was a truly fascinating story and a must read for any Marvel or MCU fan.
Catch up now before the next chapters unravel in 2024.
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- Mr. Marc Burrage
- 15-02-25
Pretty good
Decent insight on the whole MCU but would have liked more behind the real scenes
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