Episode 12: The Daredevil moratorium is almost over - what comes next?

#TalkDaredevil: A Daredevil Podcast

This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for - our two year wait for the Daredevil rights to return is nearly over! But with the moratorium about to end, you might be wondering: what does that actually mean, and what’s gonna come next? (Spoiler alert: this is only the beginning!) In this #TalkDaredevil episode, team members Ayesha, Kristina, and Phyllis break down everything moratorium related, including:

+ A brief refresher on what the Daredevil moratorium is and how do we know it’s over? (00:52)

+ Executives who have gone on the record about Daredevil’s revival prospects (3:48)

+ What the #SaveDaredevil campaign has accomplished over the last two years (6:05)

+ What we can and can’t expect from Disney once the moratorium is over (9:40)

+ Disney’s latest corporate reorganization and how it potentially impacts Daredevil’s future chances (13:00)

+ Some thoughts on Kevin Feige’s potential mindset re: bringing back Daredevil and other Defenders characters (15:15)

+ Why it’s not a bad thing for Disney to get the rights back to Daredevil (20:32)

+ Our plans for November 29th and how you can help get #SaveDaredevil trending (22:10)

+ A reminder that there’s no guarantees for Daredevil’s future - it’s up to the fandom to speak out and make a difference! (30:27)

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Links:

November 29th #SaveDaredevil Trending Party Details

Don’t Expect ‘The Defenders’ on Disney Streaming Service Any Time Soon (Variety article regarding the 2 year moratorium for the Defenders’ series)

Feeling The Churn: Why Netflix Cancels Shows After A Couple Of Seasons & Why They Can’t Move To New Homes (Deadline article that provides additional insights on how the contracts work re: Netflix cancellations)

Hoping for ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Jessica Jones’ Revivals? It’s Going to Take Longer Than Just 2 Years (IndieWire article referencing the legalities around the moratorium and inability for Disney to start developing until after the 2 years are over)

Disney's Top Dealmaker Kevin Mayer Talks Fox Plans and that New Streaming Service (Dec 2018 interview where Kevin Mayer expresses the potential of reviving the Marvel Netflix series)

Hulu Is Open to ‘Daredevil’ or ‘Luke Cage': Originals Boss Cites ‘Good Creative Relationship’ With Marvel (Feb 2019 article re: Hulu’s interest in bringing back Marvel shows in the future)

Kevin Feige Confirms the Rights to DAREDEVIL Have Reverted Back to Marvel (April 2013)

Disney to Spend $200 Million on Marvel Series for Netflix Set to Film in New York (Bob Iger announcement re: Marvel Netflix series filming in NYC)

Timeline of the #SaveDaredevil campaign

#SaveDaredevil Petition

#SaveDaredevil IG

#SaveDaredevil Twitter (@RenewDaredevil)

#SaveDaredevil FB

#SaveDaredevil YouTube Channel