The Inhumans are coming! Marvel has announced today that, in agreement with IMAX, Marvel Television, and Disney|ABC Group, we will be getting the first 2 episodes of Marvel’s new ABC series “The Inhumans” in IMAX released in theaters worldwide continuing the series on the ABC network in Fall of 2017.
“This unprecedented alliance represents a bold, innovative approach to launching great TV content for a worldwide audience,” said Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group. “It highlights Disney|ABC’s unrelenting commitment to finding new and creative ways to showcasing our very best programming and increasing global engagement and reach.”
“This first-of-its-kind multi-platform production, distribution and marketing agreement brings together Marvel Television’s unique brand of entertainment, ABC’s unparalleled audience and IMAX’s brand and global fanboy demographic,” said IMAX CEO, Rich Gelfond. “It also takes our decades-long relationship with The Walt Disney Company to a whole new level, jointly breaking new ground in the industry. We are confident our exhibition partners will be excited to work with us on this innovative launch of a series across the IMAX network.”
“We’re happy to see this unique deal come together, working with our partners,” said Dan Buckley, President, Marvel Television, Publishing & Brand. “In an ever-changing world of distribution and consumption, it’s very exciting to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that takes us to the forefront of this evolution.”
“The Inhumans” has been a topic of discussion for a while among the comic book movie community, with it’s ever changing release date to the removal of a release date altogether, but it seems we now have our answer direct from Marvel for the future of our Royal Family. What do you think of the change from movie to TV? Are you still excited for “The Inhumans”? Let us know in the comments!
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