
Avi Arad
Production · b. 1948 · Givatayim, Israel
Avi Arad (Hebrew: אבי ארד; born August 1, 1948) is an Israeli-American studio executive and producer of film, television and animation. He became the CEO of Toy Biz in the 1990s, was the chief creative officer of Marvel Entertainment and is the founder, former chairman and former CEO of the latter's successor, Marvel Studios. Since then, he has produced and sometimes written a wide array of live-action, animated, and television comic book adaptations. Description above from the Wikipedia article Avi Arad, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Movie6.1DocumentarySpend time with the original cast, along with new voices, as this behind-the-scenes special recalls the birth of "X-Men: The Animated Series," and its revival thirty years later as "X-Men '97."
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of X-Men '97
2024 · 16 votes
Movie6.8DocumentaryJB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts.
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
2022 · 98 votes
Movie6.8DocumentaryAt 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
2010 · 33 votes
Movie5.8ComedyThe Grand is in the tradition of improvisational comedies like Best In Show and This Is Spinal Tap. The story is set in the world of professional poker and follows six players who reach the final table of the world’s second most famous high stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker.
The Grand
2007 · 99 votes
Movie5.9DocumentaryFrom superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and inspiration. In this Starz Inside documentary, discover the history of comics from page to screen through the evolution and revolutions that have changed entertainment forever. It's a hero's journey of hits, misses and unstoppable powers, featuring the Spider-Man, X-Men, and Batman films (including The Dark Knight), Iron Man, Superman Returns, Hellboy II, Sin City, Incredible Hulk, American Splendor, Wanted, and beyond, plus revealing interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Stan Lee, Zak Penn, Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Neal Adams, Roger Corman, Avi Arad, Mike Mignola, Paul Pope, Richard Donner, Jim Steranko, and many more.
Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
2008 · 7 votes
MovieDocumentaryThis is a three-part documentary (i.e. Spirit of Vengeance, Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Execution) which mixes behind the scenes materials and interviews.
Movie7.3DocumentaryA documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.
Rite of Passage: The Amazing Spider-Man Reborn
2012 · 16 votes
Movie7.0DocumentaryWhile Senator Kelly addresses a senate committee about the supposed mutant menace, we learn about the making of the movie, X-Men (2000)
X-Men: The Mutant Watch
2000 · 246 votes
MovieDocumentarySwing through twenty years of Spider-Man history—from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield to Tom Holland. Explore the evolution of the iconic suits and stunts, follow Tom's journey into the mask, and get an exclusive look at Peter Parker's next chapter with Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton.
Movie7.5DocumentaryIndustry insiders like Stan Lee and Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) reflect on the way their colorful creations reflect society at large. They have spread from the pulpy pages of nickel comics to Saturday morning cartoons, the big screen and beyond. They have evolved from simple, All-American heroes to tortured, complicated characters reflecting the dreams, desires and fears of modern society. From Superman to The Sandman, Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked is a fascinating, feature-length look at the evolution of an art form that has proved remarkably adaptable and enduring. Filled with classic images from DC and Marvel Comics as well as extensive interviews with modern masters of the graphic novel like Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns), this documentary, originally aired on the History Channel, goes far beyond the superficial escapist fantasies to probe the forces that shaped the characters who have become legend...
Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
2003 · 15 votes
Movie5.4DocumentaryA special 40-minute E! Entertainment special on the making of Sam Raimi's first Spider-Man film.
Spider-Mania
2002 · 4 votes
MovieDocumentaryWriting, pre-production and the challenges of crafting a sequel to a game-changing film, as told by the filmmakers who worked so hard to push Across the Spider-Verse several steps farther without losing the magic of the first entry in the series.
Movie7.4DocumentaryA documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.
The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014 · 4 votes
Movie5.6DocumentaryTV MovieDocumentary about the rise of Marvel Studios after their near-bankruptcy in the mid-1990s.
Marvel Renaissance
2014 · 16 votes
Movie5.8DocumentaryDocumentary on the making of 'Spider-Man.'
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
2002 · 9 votes
MovieDocumentaryDocumentary that examines the evolution of "The Punisher" comic book through interviews with its creators and contributors. Produced for “The Punisher” DVD.
MovieDocumentaryA special featurette about the on-set production of Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Movie5.0DocumentaryMaking-of documentary featuring director Jonathan Hensleigh, producers Avi Arad and Gale Anne Hurd, Thomas Jane, John Travolta, and many more. Produced for the Special Edition DVD of "The Punisher."
War Journal: On the Set of The Punisher
2004 · 2 votes
MovieDocumentaryDocumentary about the making of the film ‘Blade: Trinity’.
MovieDocumentaryDocumentary on the production of the 2008 film 'The Incredible Hulk'.
Movie6.5DocumentaryA documentary that explores the Metal Gear Solid game series with many interviews with game developers, journalists and famous film-makes such as Nicolas Winding Refn and Guillermo Del Toro.
Metal Gear Solid: Legacy
2015 · 2 votes
MovieDocumentaryA six-part documentary on the making of the film.
MovieDocumentaryAn "Ock-umentary" exploring the character of Doc Ock and the way he as well as his tentacles were brought to life on the silver screen.
Movie5.9DocumentaryStan Lee, Chris Claremont, and others discuss the origins of the X-Men comics and their influence on the films.
The Secret Origin of X-Men
2003 · 7 votes
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TV8.7Talk ShowIn-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives.
HARDtalk
1997 · 3 votes
TV8.5NewsVH1 Goes Inside
2003 · 2 votes