Is it just me? Or has Columbia Pictures gone a little too far
in its attempt to freshen up Spidey's look for that Studio's soon-to-be released
reboot of its "Spider-Man" film franchise?
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Oops. My mistake. The above artwork has nothing to do with
"The Amazing Spider-Man" (which is due to be released to theaters on
July 3rd). It's actually one of the Marvel-themed costumes which Club Penguin
users will be able to "suit up" in starting tomorrow as that virtual
world's Marvel Super Hero Takeover event gets underway.
This two-week-long event (which — truth be told — is just a
variation of those themed parties that periodically held in this online world) is
actually a pretty big deal in Club Penguin circles. This is the first time ever
that the No. 1 online world for kids is allowing an outside franchise to enter
its virtual realm. Over the next two weeks, Club Penguin users can dress up as a
Marvel Super Hero (The Incredible Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Thor, Iron Man,
Captain America, Nick Fury, Ms. Marvel, Iron Fist and Nova) or as a Marvel Super-Villain (Loki or the Lizard).
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From there … Well, Club Penguin users can then form teams
(Avengers Assemble!) and do battle with the evil Destructobot in a members-only
part of this Marvel-themed world known as the "Downtown Showdown." Or
all on their own, these members can enjoy & explore Marvel Super Hero
headquarters.
Mind you, this is the first time that two of the more
popular Disney-owned franchises are coming together. But it won't be the last.
Coming out of this week's Licensing Expo in Las Vegas is news that 2013 will
bring a special programming event where the characters from the Disney Channel
/ Disney XD's super-popular "Phineas and Ferb" will cross over into
the Marvel Universe.
Dr. Doofenshmirtz already looked an awful lot like Loki in the "Excaliferb" episode of
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So will Dr. Doofenshmirtz do battle with Dr. Strange? More importantly, will Major Monogram compare
notes with Nick Fury when it comes to the proper way to run a super-secret spy
organization? Only time will tell.
For now … Well, don't miss your chance to see how silly a
Penguin looks when he tries to squeeze into Thor's armor by signing up to take
part in Club Penguin's two-week-only Marvel Super Hero Takeover event.
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