Marvel has reached an agreement to license the name and likeness of Stan Lee for future feature films, television productions, Disney theme parks, and various "experiences" for the next 20 years. The Hollywood Reporter was first to report.
"It really ensures that Stan, through digital technology and archival footage and other forms, will live in the most important venue, the Marvel movies, and Disney theme parks," said Andy Heyward, chairman and CEO of Genius Brands--which alongside POW! Entertainment co-controls Stan Lee Universe, LLC. "It's a broad deal."
Lee, who died at 95 in 2018, was a prolific and iconic Marvel figure. The writer, editor, publisher, and producer in collaboration with other artists and writers co-created countless superheroes and comics plot lines. Although he retired in the '90s, his p resence was still felt throughout the franchise via cameo appearances in the films and television shows based on Marvel characters.
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