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S01E08 - "Creative Differences"
Aired on Apr 26, 2023, 1:00 AM
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Phase 0
In the decades preceding the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel struggled through box office flops like "Howard the Duck," corporate skullduggery, and a bankruptcy.
Mar 7, 2023
60 min
Taking Control
Marvel risks everything betting it all on a second-tier character called Iron Man; Kevin Feige takes control of the fledgling Marvel Studios, hoping to build up to "The Avengers."
Mar 14, 2023
60 min
Growing Pains
"The Incredible Hulk" seemed like a safe bet, but struggles between actors and the studio threatened to derail the MCU.
Mar 21, 2023
60 min
Building a Universe
Kevin Feige assembles his team and maps out the road to the Avengers; Marvel must figure out how to integrate Thor into the world of Iron Man, as well as creating a worthy villain.
Mar 28, 2023
60 min
No Turning Back
Only one superhero story remained to get to the Avengers--Captain America; the studio had to convince star Chris Evans to return to the world of superhero movies.
Apr 4, 2023
60 min
Avengers Assemble
The Avengers was already underway, but with new corporate leadership under Disney, Feige's plan would be put to the test.
Apr 11, 2023
60 min
Testing the Limits
Emboldened by their against-the-odds success, Marvel ventures into new terrain with a little-known space fantasy title even most hard-core comic book fans didn't know.
Apr 18, 2023
60 min
Creative Differences
Ant-Man's original writer and director, Edgar Wright, departs from the project months before filming, taking his department heads with him.
Apr 25, 2023
60 min
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