Basically the understanding was that neither Feige nor Marvel Studios are involved with these Marvel Universe movies at Sony.

Its unclear if thats a knowing smile, or a polite Thats notexactlywhat were doing smile.

Theres always a chance.

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Some reports are flat-out saying that Pascal is confirming here thatVenomandSilver & Blackare now part of the MCU.

Will Marvel/Disney allow such a thing in the MCU?

Will Feige be consulting on the script?

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Will the film aesthetically fit within the MCU?

These are all good questions and the truth is we dont have all the answers.

Thats the sticking point.

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That would seem a bit messy and, frankly, off-brand for Marvel Studios.

So where does that leave us?

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