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Why 'The Marvels' can't solve the Marvel Studios' brand problem

11 mins | Nov 19, 2023

After suffering from a box-office disappointment with 'The Marvels', Marvel Studios must look elsewhere for growth. Jeff Beer argues that a single picture cannot solve the superhero behemoth’s fundamental brand problem. Read by Sean Crisden.

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