Marvel Universe

News brief: TNT secures Marvel movie deal

US cable channel TNT has secured rights to the next five Marvel Universe movies. The Turner Broadcasting System-owned channel will broadcast films including Avengers: Age of Ultron and the third instalment of the Captain America franchise around two years after their theatrical release. “These movies will play a key role in TNT’s long-term success, especially […]

Disney XD renews Ultimate Spider-Man

US kids cable channel Disney XD has renewed its animated superhero series Ultimate Spider-Man for a third time. The new run of the Marvel Television-produced show, which makes up part of Disney XD’s Marvel Universe programming block, was revealed during a Marvel-branded panel at Comic Con International this past weekend. The new season will include […]