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Yup, it’s Thor.
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Marvel Studios and Lionsgate Home Entertainment have released the trailer for their next animated movie – Thor: Tales of Asgard. Those who bought the Planet Hulk direct to DVD movie yesterday already saw it, but for those of us who are waiting for the weekend an that big big paycheck (hey, I can dream), this should tide you over.
Clark Gregg, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent that appeared in the first Iron Man movie is reprising his role in both Iron Man 2 and the Kenneth Branagh Thor flick.
The character is the latest to appear in multiple Marvel productions as the comicbook company’s film division preps for the eventual production of “The Avengers,” which unites Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America and Thor in one pic. Marvel has been keen on brokering deals with actors to make sure auds will recognize characters when they crossover and appear in its other films.
It make sense, and it is something I greatly appreciate. At least they aren’t pulling a Billy Dee Williams with this character.
The Associated Press is running a piece that says Stuart Townsend has left the Kenneth Branaugh production of Thor. Townsend was playing Fandral before leaving the production citing creative differences. Joshua Dallas has stepped up to the part, although the article says that information comes from anonymous sources.
It’s a good thing Dallas was selected, as shooting started today, and with the released date moved up to May 6, 2011, Dallas better hope he’s up to the task.
The Hollywood Reporter has Adriana Barraza in negotiations to join the Kenneth Branagh helmed Thor movie. If cast, the Babel actress will play a human and will not be part of the Asgardian realm.
The movie centers on Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the god of thunder, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, he is cast down to Earth and forced to live among the humans. Once there, he learns what it takes to be a hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade.
Thor begins shooting next week in California, and is expected to arrive in theaters on May 6, 2010 2011.
While Sony is busy trying to figure out what it is going to do with Spider-Man 4, Marvel took advantage of the open release date to slide Thor into the spot.
Sony said it wasn’t abandoning the date, a highly-coveted frame since it is the first weekend of summer. Studio said it is still hoping to complete the film in time.
Thor was to have opened May 20, 2011, but will now open May 6, 2011.
Or so says Joe Quesada to MTV when speaking about the Kenneth Branagh film adaptation of the Norse god story.
“It’s going to be pretty epic, and regardless of what you think it’s going to be, it’s going to surprise people,” he added. “It’s an interesting piece for a superhero movie. It’s going to change the conventions of the superhero movie.”
Joe Q. goes on to say that he’s sat through meetings with Branagh and says that the director has immersed himself into the subject matter. When one looks at the library of Branagh films, and understands his love for classic storytelling, I expect Thor will be something akin to Henry V. And if that is the case, then don’t be surprised if Thor becomes one of the greatest superhero movies of all time.
We’re in the homestretch in the Major Spoilers 28 Days of Geek Giving guide for 2009. The big day is quickly approaching, and there’s still plenty of time to find that something awesome for the geek in your life.
Today’s installment we have a fairly inexpensive life-sized model of Thor’s Hammer. While other replicas will set you back several hundred dollars, this officially licensed plastic hammer will only set you back a Jackson (plus shipping). If you have someone that love’s to cosplay and needs a cool looking hammer when they dress up as the Norse god, then this is something that might complete the ensemble.
Variety is reporting that Rene Russo has been cast a Firgga, the mother of Thor, in the upcoming Kenneth Branagh movie that begins shooting next month.
Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz penned the script, which has the powerful but arrogant warrior Thor reigniting an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
The She-Devil with a Sword is crossing the rainbow bridge in order to discover clues to her past. Of course she’ll have to defeat Loki, as she, Thor, and Odin team in Red Sonja: Wrath of the Gods #1.
Take the jump for a sneak peek!
The latest star to join the Thor movie cast is Idris Elba, who will be playing Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard. Filming for the movie begins in mid-January in Manhattan Beach, California.
Variety posted, then took down an article, which prompted Marvel to officially announce that Stuart Towsend, Ray Stevenson, and Tadanobu Asano have been cast the play The Warriors Three, in the upcoming Kenneth Branagh Thor movie. Good news for those who have been wanting to know who would play the Asgardians who fight alongside the Norse god. Rumors were tossed around the last couple of weeks that everyone from Robert De Niro to Jude Law would be playing the warrior team.
If you make it a habit to read USA Weekend, you may have seen the interview with Chuck star Zachary Levi, who said he had been cast as Fandral in the upcoming Thor movie to be directed by Kenneth Branagh. Unfortunately, NBC extended the third season, which means Zach had to drop out of the flick.
Levi was cast as Fandral, one of Thor’s Warriors Three in the comic book adaptation, and the actor had even been working out especially for the role, but had to walk away when they got the extra pickup. (Levi admits that producers had asked him to audition for the role of the usually beefy God of Thunder, but told them no. “I’m tall and in pretty good shape, but I’m not big and girthy like that,” he says.)
That’s the question Marvel is asking this morning, with the implication that Captain America and Thor will be teaming to save Tony Stark in the upcoming Iron Man #21, arriving December 09, 2009.
Apparently, it allows you to crash a floating city into an unsuspecting town in Oklahoma.
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