THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA Update

Joe Johnston named Film’s Director

· Joe Johnston has signed on to direct Marvel Studios’ THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA based on characters developed by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. The film will be produced by Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige. Executive Producers on the project are Louis D’Esposito, Stan Lee and Marvel Studios’ Chairman David Maisel. Paramount Pictures will distribute THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA worldwide. The film will come to theatres domestically on May 6, 2011.

· LOGLINE: In the early days of the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America.

· Johnston is currently directing THE WOLF MAN, which comes to theatres early next year. He is developing THE DEATH AND LIFE OF CHARLIE ST. CLOUD. Johnston previously directed OCTOBER SKY, JUMANJI, JURASSIC PARK III, THE ROCKETEER, and HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS. Johnston won an Academy Award® in 1982 for Best Visual Effects for RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.

· Marvel Studios most recently announced an agreement with Raleigh Studios to film each of its next four films at Raleigh’s facility in Manhattan Beach, CA which will include THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA.

· Johnston is repped by CAA and attorney Lawrence Rose.

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