Marvel’s Inhumans was originally planned as a Marvel Studios’ film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, Marvel just announced today that the Inhumans will be turned into an ABC series, with the first two episodes premiering first in IMAX theaters in late Summer 2017.
The first two episodes are entirely filmed with IMAX digital cameras and will run for two weeks at IMAX theaters in September. After that, ABC will then air the weekly series in Fall 2017 including exclusive content only available on the network.
The series will follow the royal family and Black Bolt, who are a race of superhumans known as The Inhumans.
This is a first for IMAX as a financing partner in a TV pilot and series.
“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.”
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Source: Marvel
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