In exchange for being able to market and release "Iron Man 3" and "The Avengers" itself, the Walt Disney Co. is paying Paramount at least $115 million to give up worldwide rights to the two titles. .... Par is retaining worldwide rights to "Thor" and "Captain America," as well as the first two films in the lucrative "Iron Man" franchise. Also, "Avengers" will continue to fall under Par's Epix pay cable deal. Disney has all rights to "Iron Man 3." -
Variety IM3 is currently slated for May 2013 (nnrgh) "Avengers" for May, 2012.