Avi Arad

Avi Arad

Born: August 1, 1948
in Givatayim, Israel
Avi Arad is an Israeli-American businessman. He became the CEO of the company Toy Biz in the 1990s, and soon afterward became the chief creative officer of Marvel Entertainment, a Marvel director, and the chairman, CEO, and founder of Marvel Studios.

Movies for Avi Arad...

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
Title: Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
Character: Self
Released: May 3, 2022
Type: Movie
Join our hosts JB Smoove and Martin Starr for a celebration of 20 years of Spider-Man™ movies! From the original Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb’s “amazing” movies to the latest trio from Director Jon Watts, we will take viewers through the stars, the stunts and action, the villains and heroes and an homage to Stan Lee, along with a few surprises. Find your favourite Spider-Man pajamas and prepare to swing through the past two decades of Spider-Man at the movies!
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Metal Gear Solid: Legacy
Title: Metal Gear Solid: Legacy
Character: Self
Released: September 1, 2015
Type: Movie
A 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.
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Marvel Renaissance
Title: Marvel Renaissance
Character: Himself
Released: February 28, 2014
Type: Movie
Documentary about the rise of Marvel Studios after their near-bankruptcy in the mid-1990s.
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The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Title: The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Character: Self
Released: June 12, 2012
Type: Movie
A six-part documentary on the making of the film.
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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
Title: With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
Character: Self
Released: July 24, 2010
Type: Movie
At 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.
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I Am Iron Man
Title: I Am Iron Man
Character: Self
Released: September 30, 2008
Type: Movie
A documentary covering pre-production topics like suit design and construction, storyboards, animatics, and pre-viz, sets, working in the suit, casting, rehearsals, and preparation, and the start of the shoot. From there we look at performances, locations and production design, stunts, hardware and practical effects, and various sequence specifics. Finally, the program goes through post-production at Skywalker Ranch, the titles and a few visual elements, and wrapping up the flick.
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Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
Title: Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
Character: Self - Producer, Spider-Man
Released: June 10, 2008
Type: Movie
From 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.
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The Grand
Title: The Grand
Character: Abdul Shavit
Released: June 7, 2007
Type: Movie
The 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.
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Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men
Title: Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2006
Type: Movie
This documentary is a fascinating journey through the world of comics, with particular attention paid to the X-Men, that should satisfy both fans and newcomers alike.
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8 Arms to Hold You
Title: 8 Arms to Hold You
Character: Self
Released: November 30, 2004
Type: Movie
An "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.
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The Secret Origin of X-Men
Title: The Secret Origin of X-Men
Character: Himself
Released: November 25, 2003
Type: Movie
This title, about the creation of the comic book X-Men, is featured on the DVD for X2.
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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Title: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Released: July 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Industry 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...
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Spider-Mania
Title: Spider-Mania
Character: Self
Released: April 30, 2002
Type: Movie
E! Entertainment special on the making of Sam Raimi's first Spider-Man film.
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Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
Title: Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
Character: Self
Released: April 20, 2002
Type: Movie
Documentary on the making of 'Spider-Man.'
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X-Men: The Mutant Watch
Title: X-Men: The Mutant Watch
Character: Self - Executive Producer
Released: July 2, 2000
Type: Movie
While Senator Kelly addresses a senate committee about the supposed mutant menace, we learn about the making of the movie, X-Men.
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Beyond Hell's Kitchen - Making Daredevil
Title: Beyond Hell's Kitchen - Making Daredevil
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look at the making of Daredevil