Marvel Studios: Assembling A Universe

About Marvel Studios: Assembling A Universe

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe is a television documentary special that brings viewers into the world of Marvel Studios. This unique documentary takes viewers on an intimate journey through the production and behind the scenes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), offering an exclusive insider look at its most famous and beloved movie franchises. The documentary was released in 2014 and is narrated by Tom Kenny.

Making / Production

The documentary was produced by Marvel Studios and ABC Studios, and was broadcast on ABC. The special provides a comprehensive look at the creation of the MCU, from its early beginnings with "Iron Man" in 2008 to its future with "Guardians of the Galaxy".

Actors

• Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man: Downey Jr. gives a stellar performance as Tony Stark, bringing the character's charismatic personality to life on screen.
• Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America: Chris Evans embodies the spirit and determination of Captain America, delivering a heartfelt performance.
• Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow: Johansson excels in her role as the lethal yet caring Black Widow, providing depth to her character.
• Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury: Jackson adds an authoritative presence and charisma in the role of S.H.I.E.L.D's head, Nick Fury.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first documentary special from the Marvel Studios.
• The premiere of the documentary was highly anticipated as it included exclusive previews of the then-upcoming “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Ant-Man”.
• The documentary includes never-before-seen footage from the Marvel Studios films.
• It also includes interviews with key people behind the MCU like Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios.

Quotes

• "We have a chance to make something that is representative of the world." - Kevin Feige
• "I am Iron Man. The suit and I are one." - Tony Stark/Iron Man
• "I'm just a kid from Brooklyn." - Steve Rogers/Captain America
• "I'm always picking up after you boys." - Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow

Music, Soundtrack

• The documentary features music and original score from the Marvel Studios films, composed by the likes of Alan Silvestri, Brian Tyler and Henry Jackman among others.
• It also includes iconic themes like The Avengers Theme, the Iron Man Theme and more.