Marvel Renaissance

The documentary Marvel Renaissance tells the story of how Marvel overcame its bankruptcy in late 1996 and how their creative and business strategies from 2006 onward propelled them to never-before-experienced heights of success. How the Superheroes Conquered Hollywood... Declared bankrupt in late '96, how did Marvel miraculously rise back - 15 years later - to become the king of the tent-poles? Who are the two shadow men who orchestrated the incredible mutation of Marvel, which Disney then acquired at a golden price? Featuring famous writers such as Mark Waid (Daredevil) and Mark Millar (Ultimates), as well as screenwriter Tom Desanto (X-Men), movie-director Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk), and Marvel Studios founder Avi Arad, 'Marvel Renaissance' chronicles the battle between the wolves of Wall Street vs the 'Temple Guardians'. (HBO Europe)