With its Marvel Enterprises property "The Punisher" ready to hit theaters in the spring, Lions Gate Entertainment said Thursday that it has further pacted with Marvel for a "Punisher II" sequel and also is developing two more Marvel films, based on the characters of Iron Fist and Black Widow. The series combines superheroes with martial arts and centers on Danny Rand, who was raised by monks and taught the ancient technique of the Iron Fist, which grants its users the power to level a building with a single blow and gives them complete control over their mind, body and spirit. "Punisher" was originally developed by Artisan Entertainment, which had a deal in place with Marvel to develop films based on a selection of characters.

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