Back from the Dead? Stan Lee Could Soon Appear in the MCU Again Thanks to CGI
In a world where movies are often criticised for being too similar, Marvel Studios has managed to stand out by using technology in innovative ways. Their films have been praised for their high-quality visual effects and immersive storytelling.
With the film industry changing rapidly because of great advancements in technology, Ideal Insight asked Julian Anderson from Hot Dark Matter, his
thoughts around how the film industry is being changed by technology, and here’s what he had to say:
“Virtual Production is evolving how films are made, using CGI and Game Engines to create ultra-realistic environments and characters, with the ability to output content that can be viewed on-screen, as augmented reality assets in the real world, or in a fully immersive virtual reality experience.”
The evolution of CGI is helping the film industry to constantly push boundaries and the change the way films are made. In particular, Marvel Studios will take things to a new level by bringing back icon Stan Lee back from the dead to potentially appear in future Marvel films.
Let’s explore how Marvel Studios will be able to bring Stan Lee back to life.
Stan Lee Will Come Back to Life
While this might not seem like a big deal, it’s actually pretty huge news. This technology opens up a whole new world of possibilities for cameos and appearances from actors who have passed away.
When Stan Lee passed away in 2018, it was a tremendous blow to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The man who had created so many of the beloved characters that populated the films was gone. However, it seems that Marvel is not ready to say goodbye to Stan just yet.
Thanks to advances in technology, they create digital versions of Stan lee for cameos using old footage and audio recordings. This allowed Stan to appear in both Captain Marvel and Avengers Endgame, giving fans one last chance to see the man who started it all. It’s clear that Marvel is not afraid to experiment with new technologies in order to create the best possible product.
According to reports, Marvel Studios has signed a 20-year deal with Genius Brands International and POW! Entertainment.
This deal will allow Marvel to license the likeness of Stan Lee in future TV productions and films, so there could be a possibility of seeing the return of Stan Lee cameos in future MCU instalments, although this has not yet been confirmed.
Bringing actors/characters back from the dead to appear in major franchises is not anything new, though, as this has already occurred in Star Wars: A Rogue One Story where Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Grand Moff Tarkin (Peter Cushing) were brought back to life with the help of CGI.
How Else are Marvel Studios Changing the Film Industry?
Provide Possibilities by Experimenting with the Use of Machine Learning
One way they are doing this is by using machine learning. This technology is often used for things like facial recognition and computer vision. One of the most impressive examples of this is their work on the character Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War.
The use of motion capture and CGI allowed them to create a completely believable and realistic version of the character, as played by Josh Brolin, providing a more engaging experience for viewers.
As Arvin Patel, chief intellectual property officer of entertainment technology company TiVo puts it:
“Viewers will not only be able to search and find video based on an actor or genre but on more complex things like the tone of a scene or societal message of the clip.”
It shows how AI, CGI, VFX, and machine learning can be used to create more realistic characters. This technology will become more important in the film industry as it continues to develop.
Conclusion
Marvel Studios is paving the way for a new era of filmmaking by providing financial stability, experimenting with new technologies, and marketing its films in new and innovative ways.
They are using technology to its fullest potential, and as a result, their films are more immersive and engaging than ever before. We can expect to see more amazing things from them in the future.
Other studios might seek to follow their model of success and it will be interesting as well to see which other famous actors will be brought back from the dead to reprise their roles in major franchises.
