Loki, Scarlet Witch & More Marvel Series Eyed at Disney's Streaming Service
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When Disney launches its new streaming service in 2019, some of your favorite Marvel heroes could be on the platform with their own limited series.
According to Variety, the studio is working on multiple standalone series that will feature some of the supporting players from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Two of the series said to be in the works right now will center on Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), respectively.
What's more, both Hiddleston and Olsen would are said to be reprising their roles in the shows. It's definitely an interesting way to drum up some interest for the streaming service.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe makes a lot of money for Disney, and there's a great deal of buzz for every single release that never dies down for months.
Disney has yet to confirm the existence of such projects, but Variety is one of the best sources for information in the entertainment industry so we're inclined to believe the report.
If you're worried about the shows looking terrible in comparison to the movies, then worry not: They will each have a big price tag.
It would be awful if we witnessed these characters in the expansive world of the movies, only to have them saddled by terrible special effects and uninspired sets.
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If you don't like a big commitment when it comes to TV shows, then it will likely be music to your ears to know that each of these series is only expected to span six to eight installments.
Less is usually more as far as limited series are concerned, and the above amount of episodes will likely be enough to tell a decent story at a breakneck pace.
It's unsurprising that Disney is turning to its established brands to help get the streaming service, which is slated to debut in 2019, off the ground.
With a live-action Star Wars series, a brand new High School Musical TV series, and even Monster Inc project in the works, there's certainly a lot of anticipation for the service.
It will all come down to the cost of the service. With cable-free options becoming more and more common, many people are reluctant to add another streaming service to their monthly outgoings.
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Gone are the days with just Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and Hulu. With more streaming options than ever, DC Universe is looking to capitalize on fans of superhero content, but will that be a success?
Time will tell.
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