Cindy Moon aka Silk in a panel from Marvel Comics
The Big Picture In a development that isn't altogether surprising, Amazon has decided to can Silk: Spider Society, one of their proposed Marvel television series from Sony Pictures Television. The decision emerged just days after Amazon's first in-person presentation to Madison Avenue advertisers, where it announced Noir, another Marvel series produced by Sony and featuring Nicolas Cage.
Kang, who shifted to Amazon following an eight-figure deal, will remain with the streamer to develop additional projects. The cancellation of Silk represents a significant pivot in Amazon's content strategy, particularly after such a public commitment to expanding its Marvel content.
What Was 'Silk' Going to Be About? Silk itself had a promising premise. It was based on characters created by Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos and centered on Cindy Moon, a Korean-American woman who gains powers from the same spider that transformed Peter Parker. The series aimed to explore her journey as she escapes imprisonment and searches for her missing family while coming to terms with her identity as the superhero Silk.
Despite the enthusiasm for what could have been a groundbreaking series, production faced multiple challenges, including delays associated with the Writers Guild of America strike. This pause allowed both Amazon and Sony to reassess the work that had been completed on Silk, ultimately leading to its cancellation.Sony retains the rights to a vast array of characters within the Spider-Man universe, ensuring the potential for future adaptations remains strong.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Early deals we're seeing ahead of Amazon Pet DayYou've heard of Amazon Prime Day, but have you heard of Amazon Pet Day?
Read more »
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Amazon confirms the shopping holiday for JulyAmazon has confirmed that there will be a Prime Day in July. Here's everything you need to know to prepare for the massive shopping holiday.
Read more »
Amazon’s Ali Kole Talks the Multifaceted Amazon ShopperAfter signing Clinique, Amazon Premium Beauty outlines the various purchasing behaviors motivating its consumers.
Read more »
Amazon Fire HD 10 and Fire Max 11 prices slashed… for nowThe Amazon Fire HD 10 and the Amazon Fire Max 11, two affordable tablets, are currently even cheaper from Amazon, but only if you complete your purchase now.
Read more »
All of Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices are heavily discounted todayAmazon's Fire TV streaming devices sale is loaded with discounts on the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, Amazon Fire TV Cube, and more, but probably not for long.
Read more »
Rockstar Apparently Cancelled A GTA 5 Making Of DocumentaryWe could've had a behind-the-scenes of GTA 5 documentary.
Read more »