More Marvel Controversy: Thor 2

Today I want to talk about the two things that have recently happened regarding the upcoming Marvel film Thor 2. One of which has been confirmed the other has yet to be confirmed and I doubt will ever happen. The confirmed news is that composer Carter Burwell is no longer scoring the film. Burwell is a veteran whose best known for his work on a slew of Cohen Brother films and Where The Wild Things Are. Just a few weeks ago Christopher Willis Tweeted his began working on the score for Thor 2 with Carter Burwell, which is odd now that Burwell is gone. I would assume that Willis will be the replacement only time will tell.

 

The more interesting bit of controversy comes in the form of the rumor that director Alan Taylor was told to go on vacation until after the films release. My first thought when hearing this was, they must not be happy about something. You don't tell a director to not help promote the film via interviews. If Alan is on "vacation" than he won't be talking about his film, or saying something that is suppose to be hidden. I doubt that means, "Hey, Good job Alan take a vacation till after the films release you deserve it". I see it more as a "Hey Alan, I dislike what you did or wanted to do and we need to talk to the press as damage control." Marvel is known for having a lot of control over their films and I knew one day it would backfire. There has been many occasions of directors being unhappy with the reigns Marvel keeps on their products. Favreau and Downey Jr both blame Marvel for the turnout of Iron Man 2, and Thor Director Kenneth Branagh and Captain America's Joe Johnston both failed to return for their respected sequels. There is something special about a trilogy directed by the same man, when you start mixing and matching things begin to feel uneven. This rumor has yet to be confirmed but I have a hard time remember Alan Taylor saying anything about the finished product of his film.

What do you guys think? Is Marvel doing more damage by over controlling their properties? Or do they have the right to do so? Let me know In the comments below.