Pixar Interested in Making Marvel's Ant-Man Movie

Pixar Interested in Making Marvel's Ant-Man Movie

Hey, now here's some promising news about the Disney/Marvel merger! According to EW, Pixar has expressed interest to their Disney masters that they would like to make Marvel's Ant-Man movie

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By ComicBookMovie - Sep 04, 2009 10:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Ant-Man

I got my Entertainment Weekly Magazine today, and there it was on page 23...

Marvel has thousands of characters to feed Disney's film, TV, and animation business (Pixar is said to already be eyeballing an Ant-Man movie). As Iron Man proved, they don't need to be iconic to become blockbusters.

Ant-Man does seem right down Pixar's alley, although audiences might be a little tired of all the tiny characters they've already done (Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo). Let's just hope that they don't rehash another Disney movie and call it Honey, I Shrunk Myself.
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NJdevil12
NJdevil12 - 9/4/2009, 10:59 PM
well would they be able to use this as an introduction to later put him in the avengers or would they have to make another live action one
TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 9/4/2009, 10:59 PM
Da** you NJdevil12 i almost had firsties
DDD
DDD - 9/4/2009, 11:03 PM
They could mix cgi animation with live action. That would be cool. But make the backgrounds more realistic like honey I shrunk the kids.
CaptainAmerica
CaptainAmerica - 9/4/2009, 11:05 PM
well, Pixar is making a live action film soon so lets see how that goes :) other than that, Pixar never EVER dissapoints
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 9/4/2009, 11:37 PM
I like the idea of Ant Man or Giant man in Avengers, but I gotta wonder how well an Antman solo movie would really do.
I mean, I would certainly watch it but I don't know anyone else that would lol
venkman83
venkman83 - 9/4/2009, 11:55 PM
Hank Pym aka Ant-Man was at times a paranoid alcoholic who many times verbally abused his wife and at least one time assaulted her. He is also known for shooting defeated villains in the back when the fight was over. He is a very troubled and complex superhero that Pixar should never touch. They won't do it right, it will be just some lame brightly colored childish fantasy of a man with ant like powers. Let them make more Incredibles (as bad as that was) and leave Marvel alone.

Yes I said Incredibles was bad. It was shallow childish drivel-a waste of superhero cinematic potential.
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 9/5/2009, 12:33 AM
Not a good idea, I would have Hank Pym in the Avengers as a working scientist for Shield. There is already too much involved with how the Avengers interact with each other. Save the ant, or Giant Man for Avengers 2.
theartofoneness
theartofoneness - 9/5/2009, 12:33 AM
They havent let me down yet, every pixar movie has been wonderful. Im excited to see what they come up with if they get it.
Pym
Pym - 9/5/2009, 12:57 AM
I just want the damn movie made. If pixar does it they need to respect the character's maturity as venkman said. Pym is my favorite so I hope it does get made, but having it turn out to be a piece of garbage would be upsetting. I enjoy pixar, i'm just not sold they can do anything adult yet.
MidKnight35
MidKnight35 - 9/5/2009, 3:31 AM
Pym as venkman said has many problems, on top of the domestic violence with his wife, there is the guilt he feels for making Ultron. Ultron no matter how many times he is laid to waste always comes back bigger and stronger and ready to completely dominate the world. Think how you would feel with the knowledge that you potentialy created an unstoppable foe that is supposed to eventually end the world.
ViperXX79
ViperXX79 - 9/5/2009, 5:42 AM
I think that's what they meant. Everyone just knows who Superman and Batman are. Your average person didn't know who Iron Man was until the movie.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/5/2009, 5:48 AM
I could see this happening!!!!

They better not turn it now from LIVE ACTION to Animated!!

Ive got nagging feeling it will be!!! Damn they better not lol, im looking forward to ANT-MAN!

If its light hearted still like its supposed to be but not a comedy, SIMON PEGG should still do it! ; D


Shadowelfz
Shadowelfz - 9/5/2009, 6:11 AM
If any marvel property should be done in Pixar its Antman. Dont care for Antman but he Pixar film about him actually sounds pretty cool.
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 9/5/2009, 6:14 AM
Hey LEEE I don't know if Ant Man could hold his own movie, so few people are familiar with him outside the comic genre. I really think he should be introduced in the Avengers as Hank Pym, and then have him become Ant Man or Giant Man in the sequel. Avengers 2 would be a great launching pad for him and Black Panther, and Hawkeye. These characters deserve some detail and development that the first movie just wouldn't allow
Denn1s
Denn1s - 9/5/2009, 6:22 AM
who would watch a film about someone called ant-man? except the fanboys i mean
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 9/5/2009, 6:36 AM
Exactly my point, look how much money was sank in to both Hulk films only to show modest returns. The whole world knows who and what the Hulk is, but the whole world didn't fork over their money the way they did for Spiderman, or Iron Man who not to disrespect him but was a secondary Marvel hero until the movie hit big. Ant Man would be far worse off then both Hulk films in terms of revenue. It would be best to stick him in Avengers and see if the character develops a word of mouth response that Marvel could make something of.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/5/2009, 6:37 AM
ASSASSINS you've got a great point dude! An AVENGERS will most probably be BIG, it could be a better time to bring it out after the movie, you could be right, damn i hope PIXAR don't F it up an turn animated! As for BLACK PANTHER and HAWKEYE cool idea! ; )

Denn1s @ Who would watch a movie called BITCH MOUNTING, i mean WITCH lol, the ansewr is A LOT of ppl! Especially if it does infact go to the light hearted approach like their gonna!
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 9/5/2009, 6:57 AM
LEEE- Hell yeah, I want to see more Avengers brought in the way X-2 and X-3 brought in more mutants, except I want to see Panther, Hawkeye, Giant Man, and Wasp rip up the screen and get the full attention they deserve. I don't want them on the back burner, I want them on the front lines with the rest of the team. Maybe you can make a list, or a casting of possible antagonist that the Avengers could take on.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/5/2009, 7:02 AM
ASSASSIN @ Heck yeah, these characters need more justice than being put on the back burner for favorites!

I really do hope though ANT-MAN and WASP are included in the AVENGERS movie, they are the ORIGINAL Avengers!!!

BLACK WIDOW should stay in IRON MAN not Avengers, welll not for a sequel anyway lol, an as much as i love WAR MACHINE he better not turn up in AVENGERS too lol. Too early.

ASSASSIN @ good idea on that list thing dude! ; )
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 9/5/2009, 7:27 AM
It would probaly do better as a cartoon than live action(but with no connection with the rest of the movie canon)

btw-patrick wilson for hank pym!!!!!!!!!!!!!
texasboy
texasboy - 9/5/2009, 8:03 AM
The problem with Ant-Man is his name. Anyone who is not familiar with the character or non-comic people will think ANT...MAN? It would sound goofy to them.
Truthfully it's not an inspiring name.
Scuzz
Scuzz - 9/5/2009, 8:08 AM
so there gonna make ant man a cartoon? so much for non interference. this is the end. after the deal with paramount is over all the marvel movies will be complete kiddy bullshit!
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 9/5/2009, 8:24 AM
And it begins.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 9/5/2009, 8:35 AM
I think it could go either way good or bad. LEEE, how do you go about framing those pictures like that 2 in 1 frame?
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/5/2009, 8:54 AM
Hawkblueeyes @

Come to VOTE FOR LOBO ARTICLE an i'll tell you! ; D

Luv the WOLVIE MOUSE pic lol!
LexLuthor
LexLuthor - 9/5/2009, 9:15 AM
You know who would watch a film called Ant-Man?

Kids.

Which equals to...

$$ Profit. $$
LexLuthor
LexLuthor - 9/5/2009, 9:17 AM
And Ant-Man sucks. Don't know a single Ant-Man fan...
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 9/5/2009, 9:25 AM
Actually,I always disliked Ant Man.I never understood the concept of Giant Man either, why make yourself a huge target against villans with every sorta power ray and laser at thier disposal. In my opinion Yellowjacket was always a pretty cool concept. His size gave him stealth, he had his disruptor bolts,he maintained the strength of his full size persona, and he could fly. That would be pretty cool if you ask me.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 9/5/2009, 9:28 AM
@bropous---If Pixar makes it, the movie will make huge amounts of money just like every other one they make.
CRITIC17
CRITIC17 - 9/5/2009, 9:39 AM
@LEEE: Yeah, it better stay live-action. But, you picked the wrong actor, you're supposed to pick Michael Rappaport or Patrick Wilson!!!

@DDD: Good idea man!!!
LexLuthor
LexLuthor - 9/5/2009, 9:40 AM
The only reason why Hank Pym/Ant-Man has some fame amongst readers is because he beats his wife... (or he did) and has a Napoleon complex.
AvengingAngel1022
AvengingAngel1022 - 9/5/2009, 10:09 AM
maybe they should do giant man then
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 9/5/2009, 10:17 AM
Let Pixar make it I'd watch it. I do like the Giant Man idea better however.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 9/5/2009, 10:21 AM
LONGBOW-I SOOOO AGREE, GIANT MAN WAAAAY BETTER, PLUS WAY MORE ACTION ORIENTED, WHO WANTS TO SEE A BITESIZE SHRIMP GUY FOR 2 HOURS LONG...NOOOOOOOO
Duhdaduh
Duhdaduh - 9/5/2009, 11:22 AM
ant-man the movie would suck testicles!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 9/5/2009, 11:28 AM
OUCH!!!!!!!!! testacle sucking ants?
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 9/5/2009, 11:31 AM
@LEEE777---I went over to your Lobo site and cast my vote like you asked about 7500 hours ago. How do you make those pics? LOL
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 9/5/2009, 11:55 AM
Ant-Man does NOT need his own movie. Just leave him for the Avengers franchise.

Patrick Wilson = Ant-Man
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/5/2009, 12:24 PM
RAPPAPORT is a sh!Te actor!!! ; D

Hawks @ Look again man! ; )
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