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MARVEL AND MATTHEW VAUGHN MAY BE WRESTLING OVER THOR CASTING
08.13.07
By Devin Faraci
Contributing sources: Dr. Donald Blake
Now that Matthew Vaughn is on the Thor movie, attention must shift inevitably to who will be playing the Norse god-cum-superhero. Rumors that have reached my own, decidedly non-Asgardian, ears indicate that Marvel Studios and their new director may be at odds when it comes to casting this lead role.

According to my first time source*, Marvel wants wrestler Triple H to play the god of thunder, while Vaughn is dead set against it. Triple H is a name that comes up in a lot of fan casting for the role, mainly because the guy really does look Thor-ish, but his acting resume is a little thin (unless you count all of his wrestling experience as acting, since all of that shit is fake and engineered to appeal to the lowest common denominator), so I can see where Vaughn is not happy with the idea of making his lead a fella whose main film experience was in Blade: Trinity.

The problem is simple: how much power does Vaughn have in this struggle? If Stardust had opened bigger, he’d certainly have more. Add to that the fact that a strike is looming, which means that Vaughn isn’t going to have a lot of time to find his perfect Thor, plus everybody’s schedules are getting quite packed as they’re trying to fit in as much last minute work as possible. If he can find his perfect Thor and convince Marvel to hire him, it won’t make a difference if the actor’s dance card is completely full from here until the strike deadline.

Thor can quite possibly be the trickiest bit of casting in the entire Marvel pantheon, since the character really needs to be physically imposing, but the actor might be called upon to deliver ersatz Shakespearian dialogue. It’s one thing to cast an Austrian bodybuilder as a mostly mute killing machine from the future, and another to cast a professional wrestler as a god who gives flowery speeches.

*ie, take this one as scuttlebutt only.

The Dream Master

08-13-2007, 06:46 PM

Dear God, no. That would be absolutely awful casting. Don't get me wrong, Triple H did fine in his bit role in Blade Trinity, but he's all wrong for Thor. There's a sense of nobility and grace to Thor, and I don't think HHH can bring that at all.

Cody

09-29-2008, 05:57 AM

Matthew Vaughn has since left the project and is currently directing an adaptation of a different Marvel comic, Kick-Ass (http://www.f13-community.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=3376).

Now, news of his replacement -

Branagh in talks to direct 'Thor' (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117993032.html?categoryid=13&cs=1)

Kenneth Branagh is negotiating to direct "Thor," the next Marvel Comics property that will be turned into a live-action film by Marvel Studios. Pic will be released in 2010.

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige's choice of Branagh is surprising, as Branagh hasn't really directed an action-heavy film since his debut on "Henry V," a bloody telling of the British king's conquest of France.

Branagh is the latest in a string of directors -- such as Jon Favreau ("Iron Man"), Christopher Nolan (the Batman franchise) and Gavin Hood ("X-Men Origins: Wolverine") -- with arthouse roots taking on big-budget comicbook fare.

Marvel will set a distributor for "Thor" shortly.

"Thor" comicbook adaptation, penned by Mark Protosevich, follows disabled medical student Donald Blake, who has an alter ego as the hammer-wielding Norse god Thor.

Marvel will self-finance the film via its $500 million credit facility through Merrill Lynch. Marvel used that coin to fund both "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk" and will do the same for the "Iron Man" sequel that has director Favreau and star Robert Downey Jr. returning.

The "Thor" negotiations come during a resurgence for Branagh. He's currently drawing raves on the London stage in the title role of "Ivanov," and he'll next be seen acting in the Richard Curtis-directed "The Boat That Rocked" and the Bryan Singer-helmed "Valkyrie."

An unexpected choice for Branagh, I didn't realize Shakespeare wrote Thor comics. ;)

El Rooto

09-29-2008, 06:22 AM

Color me surprised.

Scarecrow

09-29-2008, 09:26 AM

Nice choice. I do kind of hope we get something akin to the Ultimates Thor, at least the "is he / isn't he" element, at least to start with.

- Scarecrow

Violent VictiM

09-29-2008, 03:25 PM

There's a sense of nobility and grace to Thor, and I don't think HHH can bring that at all.

HHH used to be a Blue Blood. That says nobility and grace if I've ever known it. :p

The Dark Vampire

09-29-2008, 04:01 PM

HHH would sooner be He-Man

No joke HHH is a huge fan of He-Man and has said he would love the play him in a movie

happycampertwo

09-29-2008, 06:15 PM

I really hope they can pull this off. Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk were amazing, if we get a good Thor film and then a good Cap film I will be more excited for the Avengers film than any film released to date, though I've never been big on Henry or Janet Pym, so I could care less about the Ant Man film. In any case, if they can pull off a live action Thor and make it as terrific as the first two Avengers films, that would be awesome.

The Dark Vampire

09-29-2008, 06:22 PM

I think it's about time Thor was brought to the main stream audience

I wonder if they will go with the Donald Blake story or just make him just Thor also I have to wonder who the villain will be?

If I had to guess I would think Loki would be the most likely option

Cody

09-29-2008, 06:49 PM

Despite the Variety article referencing Donald Blake, all rumors about Protosevich's script say that it's set in Asgard, so Thor will be in god mode throughout.

NW77

09-29-2008, 07:06 PM

Kenneth Branagh? Kenneth fuckin' Branagh directing Thor?!? I'm there! :D

I think he will make the movie great with story & cool special effects if he does sign up. I hope his Shakespearian background will be useful on having Thor speak several Norse quote he tend to say. :)

The One and Only

09-30-2008, 12:44 AM

I don't know about Branagh. In the foreward to the Batman Vs. Alienstradepaperback by writer/director Frank Darabont. The man went on a bit of a rant on how Branagh fouled up Mary Shelly's Frankenstien when he was writing the flick. But I'll wait to see more before I cast judgement.

On the casting side of thing one bloke I'd think would make one hell of a Thunder God would be, Karl Urban(Lord of the Rings, Pathfinder, Doom, The Bourne Supremecy). For the God of Mischief, Loki, David Tennet(Doctor Who). The man can be both funny, and downright scary when the situation calls for it. Although, Loki has been more evil than mischievious in the comics, but he was shown with a sense of humor in the MARVEL:ULTIMATE ALLIANCE video game last year in his scenes. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDr57ajoTlU) And for Odin, Ron Perlman.

The Dream Master

09-30-2008, 12:54 AM

David Tennet

Jeans thinks this choice is aces too. :X

:D

The Dark Vampire

09-30-2008, 01:02 AM

I think The Rock (I know Dwane Johnson) should get the part

Thou shall taketh this hammer and shoveuth it up your candy ass :D

Joke BTW

Darth Reaper

09-30-2008, 10:10 AM

On the casting side of thing one bloke I'd think would make one hell of a Thunder God would be, Karl Urban- The One and Only

For the most part, I think Karl Urban would be perfect for Thor. The only problem is that he's not big enough. According to IMDB he's only 6 feet 1 inch. That's just not tall enough for Thor. In the comics he's like 6 feet 9 inches Whoever plays Thor needs to be tall and well built. He needs to tower over everyone else in the film.

I suppose they could use special effects and such to make Urban look taller, but is that really worth the trouble?

It might be best to look for an unknown to play Thor.

Jigsaw

09-30-2008, 10:14 AM

I suppose they could use special effects and such to make Urban look taller, but is that really worth the trouble?

Tricks like that have been employed before, like with Hugh Jackman in the X-Men movies. Logan/Wolverine is only 5'3" in the comics, yet Jackman is almost an entire foot taller than that. Trick photography, camera angles and editing were employed to make him look much shorter than he actually is. I agree Karl Urban would be a great Thor, and trick photography could make him look much bigger than he really is.

The Taff

09-30-2008, 02:34 PM

For the most part, I think Karl Urban would be perfect for Thor. The only problem is that he's not big enough. According to IMDB he's only 6 feet 1 inch. That's just not tall enough for Thor. In the comics he's like 6 feet 9 inches Whoever plays Thor needs to be tall and well built. He needs to tower over everyone else in the film.

By that logic Hugh Jackman is a terrible Wolverine. Wolverine is 5 feet 3 inches. Jackman is 6 foot if he's an inch.

Rich

09-30-2008, 06:52 PM

If they do this movie right, it is going to be damn awesome! I wonder who they will get to play Thor.

Cody

09-30-2008, 07:36 PM

Thor is 6'6" according to Marvel.com (http://www.marvel.com/universe/Thor_(Thor_Odinson)).

Karl Urban doesn't interest me much as an actor, but I don't think whoever gets the job needs to exactly match the comic version's height.

The Dark Vampire

09-30-2008, 08:07 PM

It's only die hard fans who will really notice the hight is a bit off I would think anybody about 6 foot should do

Don

09-30-2008, 08:31 PM

Yeah they could always just make him a bit smaller. It wouldnt mess up the story THAT much.

Michellemabelle

09-30-2008, 08:35 PM

Well, Ultimate Thor wasn't too big.

Don

09-30-2008, 08:40 PM

And honestly after seeing RDJ in Iron Man I really would prefer acting to looks. (But RDJ was spot on for both)

Michellemabelle

09-30-2008, 08:49 PM

And honestly after seeing RDJ in Iron Man I really would prefer acting to looks. (But RDJ was spot on for both)

Indeed he was... I've been hearing rumors of Triple H as Thor, and all I can say is "Fuck no."

The Dark Vampire

09-30-2008, 08:54 PM

Indeed he was... I've been hearing rumors of Triple H as Thor, and all I can say is "Fuck no."

To be fair the guy can swing a mean hammer.

At the moment though even if offered the role I doubt he'd take it as he's back on top now

Michellemabelle

09-30-2008, 08:55 PM

To be fair the guy can swing a mean hammer.

At the moment though even if offered the role I doubt he'd take it as he's back on top now

Yeah, he can swing a mean hammer, but I've seen his acting, and he comes off a bit too thuggish for Thor.

The Dark Vampire

09-30-2008, 09:00 PM

While I'm not serious about HHH if a WWE wrestler was cast a pro would be that WWE would promote the hell out of it and Vince would pay towards production costs (in return for a share of the profits admittedly)

Darth Reaper

10-02-2008, 12:15 PM

By that logic Hugh Jackman is a terrible Wolverine. Wolverine is 5 feet 3 inches. Jackman is 6 foot if he's an inch.- Master Taffer

The difference here is that making Wolverine a bit taller didn't hurt the character too much. Thor's the norse god of thunder, he should look like it. He should be tall and imposing. I don't want a short Superman and I don't want a short Thor.

I don't think whoever gets the job needs to exactly match the comic version's height.- Cody

Perhaps not, but he should be tall enough to be true to the character.

I would think anybody about 6 foot should do- The Dark Vampire

I'd say no less than 6'3".

Well, Ultimate Thor wasn't too big.- Michellemabelle

According to Wizard Magazine he's 6'5". That's pretty tall in my book.

And honestly after seeing RDJ in Iron Man I really would prefer acting to looks. (But RDJ was spot on for both)- Don

I prefer both. That's why I think it would be best to cast an unknown, someone who has the looks and the acting chops.

And, the thing about Iron Man is that RDJ didn't need to be tall to play him. When he's out of the armor, Tony Stark is an ordinary man. When he's in the armor, it makes him look bigger.

Michellemabelle

10-02-2008, 05:10 PM

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Natman

10-02-2008, 07:09 PM

Well, to be honest..... though he obviously doesn't match the character exactly...

what about Kenneth Branagh?

NW77

10-02-2008, 10:48 PM

Well, to be honest..... though he obviously doesn't match the character exactly...

what about Kenneth Branagh?

He's a little too old. I think he would make a great Donald Blake, Loki, or Odin. Either of the 3 would be fine with me if he play one of 'em.

andrew8798

01-04-2009, 07:55 PM

How exactly does Marvel's God of Thunder Thor come to earth in preparation for The Avengers? IESB.net might have the answer. The site says:

A reliable source tells the IESB that the character of Donald Blake has been added to the end of the script. Let me reiterate that he wasn't there before, the script was set entirely in the land of the Norse Gods.

The introduction of the character is essential to how Marvel will tie Thor into the Avengers that is set in contemporary Tony Stark/Hulk timeframe. It explains how the actual Thor film will be set in the ancient time of the Norse Gods and how they will subsequently bring the character into a modern time with Donald Blake discovering the magical Norse hammer Mjolnir and turning into Thor.

The site adds that Thor director Kenneth Branagh will have an acting part in the film as well.

Thor is coming to theaters on July 16, 2010 and The Avengers a year later on July 15, 2011.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7949

Jack Bauer

01-04-2009, 09:19 PM

So basically the entire Thor/Norse Gods is explain fully rather then something for an hour or so? Not bad, and it says they could do a film not about setting it in modern day.

Cody

03-13-2009, 01:18 AM

Casting rumors (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40410)

- Alexander Skarsgard (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002907/) is indeed Branagh’s favorite to play Thor, as some sites are reporting. If all goes well and it happens then we hope to get (his real father) Stellan Skarsgard for Odin, though at present Odin is only a very small cameo part in this movie.

- Loki will probably be played by Josh Hartnett, if his pay negotiations work out. All the commentary about him wanting to do a Ledger and play a villain is B.S. though – WE APPROACHED HARTNETT because Branagh’s a big fan of the Othello adaptation O where Hartnett played Iago, who is very similar character wise to how he sees Loki.

Michellemabelle

03-13-2009, 05:50 PM

Excellent news. I've been all for Skarsgard since I saw him on that show with Anna Paquin... Blood Ties, I think it was.

Spook

03-13-2009, 06:20 PM

Yikes about Hartnett. I think Skarsgard is an excellent choice, but Josh Hartnett as Loki? That doesn't bode to well with me. I've never been a fan of his acting.

Cody

03-17-2009, 04:12 PM

Portman in Thor? (http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=25582)

While Marvel and director Kenneth Branagh are poring over the possibilities for who could star as Thor, it looks like they've already found another actor to star in their film. According to Deadline Hollywood, Natalie Portman is already set to play the female lead in THOR. It was just a throwaway line at the end of a casting report on actors who have tested to star as Thor (actors include Charlie Hunnam, Tom Hiddleston and the previously mentioned Alexandar Skarsgard) so it's unclear what role she would play. If I had to guess, I would say it's likely she'd be playing Enchantress, an Asgardian goddess who served as Thor's ally, advisor and sometime lover. If they're following comic continuum, there's also a pretty good Enchantress twist that involves the script's villain (and Thor's brother) Loki. Without a big name as Thor or Loki (Josh Hartnett seems to be the leading candidate for the latter), it would certainly help to have some of Portman's notoriety to the film.

The One and Only

03-17-2009, 05:12 PM

I was thinking Portman would be playing Sif if she's in the flick. For Amora the Enchantress, if she is supposed to be in this, I'd go for Sophia Myles for the roll. And for Odin, who else but Tom Atkins could be the wielder of the Odinpower;).
I'm not too thrilled though with the idear that the director is looking into Josh Hartnet for the role of Loki. You need someone who can play the part of slickster and manipulator,and I just can't see him in the part. David Tennant is at the top of my list,or Liam Cunnigham(Captain Ryan from Dog Soldiers). The latter came to me after watching the "making of" feature on Hulk Vs. Thor. Listening to the actor playing the God of Mischief reminded me of Cunningham.

Michellemabelle

03-17-2009, 05:26 PM

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Cody

05-17-2009, 12:13 AM

Chris Hemsworth Is 'Thor' (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/exclusive-chris-hemsworth-is-thor/)

EXCLUSIVE: Talk about spot-on casting. I've just learned that Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige and director Kenneth Branagh have chosen their THOR -- and it's Chris Hemsworth, who can currently be seen as "George Kirk" in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek reboot and also just snagged the lead in Red Dawn for United Artists on Thursday. (He's currently filming Joss Whedon's horror flick Cabin In The Woods for UA, and I heard the studio was so hot on him that it cast Hemsworth in the action pic.) The 25-year-old Australian hunk is a virtual unknown here in the United States. But he played "Kim Hyde" on 171 episodes of Home and Away, the successful Oz TV series chronicling the lives and loves of the residents of Summer Bay, a small Aussie coastal town. Hemsworth is repped by partner and co-founder William Ward at ROAR management and agent Ilene Feldman. Marvel Studios has scheduled Thor for a May 20, 2011, release.

The way Chris Hemsworth got the part of Thor is one of those great Hollywood backstories that happens only once in a blue moon. Ward had found Chris during one of the manager's many scouting trips to Australia. Ward brought him to Los Angeles and really put him out there to casting directors and production executives. As for the major agencies, I hear CAA passed on the meeting, Endeavor took it but passed on repping him, and ICM was interested but dragged their feet. But Eileen Feldman got his appeal immediately.

Chris had read for the part of Thor but wasn't given a test because a casting director had nixed him early on. I'm told Chris' younger brother Liam (who's also a ROAR client) then tested for the role of Thor, but Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige passed. Then, after a conversation with Ward ("You've got to reconsider Chris, he's your guy"), Feige decided to let Chris read again. And once Marvel put him on tape, it was "Oh my god". Branagh came to town last week and saw the Chris test and made the final casting decision today.

What a week for Chris since, on Thursday, he just got cast as the Red Dawn lead. Brother Liam, who's only been in Los Angeles for 3 weeks and doesn't even have an agent yet, just got cast the male lead in Last Song opposite Miley Cyrus in the Disney film based on the Nicholas Sparks novel. Both brothers live in William Ward's guest house. Unreal!

Thor's character, in a nutshell, is the Viking god of thunder who wears a winged helmet and speaks in King James Bible-style Olde English, as well as referring to himself in the third person as “the Odinson.” He wields a magic hammer, and can “fly” by throwing the hammer really hard and hanging on to it. Not only is there the movie Thor, but he'll also be interacting later with the likes of Iron Man and Hulk. Marvel tapping Kenneth Branagh is considered a smart move to elevate the pic since the UK helmer has so much experience with Shakespearean battle movies and has the ability to balance action with convincingly delivered old English.

For months now, I've been tracking this Thor process though casting directors, agents and the like. Daniel Craig reportedly turned down the lead role. Other names reputedly in consideration were Rome’s Kevin McKidd and WWE champion Triple-H, who previously entered the Marvel universe as a villainous vampire in Blade: Trinity. And also a host of little knowns. (See my previous, Those Who Would Play Thor: Unknowns? (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/those-who-would-play-thor-knowns-unknowns/)) The following actors were tested: Charlie Hunnam (the British co-star of the F/X series Sons Of Anarchy); Tom Hiddleston (award-winning British actor and RADA graduate who played Winston Churchill's son in HBO's The Gathering Storm), Alexandar Skarsgard (Stellan's son who has appeared in the HBO Iraq War miniseries Generation Kill and vampire drama True Blood), Liam Hemsworth (offered a significant role in The Expendables after Sly Stallone saw his tape), and Joel Kinnaman (some Swedish-American dude).

I'd heard Marvel wanted to finalize casting Thor this month. The pic's release was recently pushed back from July 16, 2010, to now May 20, 2011.

The Dream Master

05-17-2009, 02:30 AM

Wow, that's an...interesting choice. Sure didn't see that coming.

Cody

05-19-2009, 12:48 AM

Hiddleston is Loki (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/toldja-marvel-studios-about-to-announce-chris-hemsworth-as-thor/)

I've learned that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and Thor director Kenneth Branagh have cast their Loki, the nemesis to the lead in Thor set for release on May 20, 2011.

He's Tom Hiddleston, unknown to American audiences but an award-winning British actor and Royal Academy Of Dramatic Arts (RADA) graduate. He played Winston Churchill's son in HBO's The Gathering Storm, but, more to the point, note that Hiddleston starred in Ivanov opposite Sir Kenneth on the London stage and also starred with him in the BBC miniseries Wallander.

Marvel Studios won't confirm my news, but Hiddleston had been considered as a possible Thor. There had been a big push to cast Josh Hartnett in the Loki role but instead Marvel went with an unknown.

Cody

05-27-2009, 09:24 PM

Clifton Collins Jr is (http://chud.com/articles/articles/19616/1/WILL-CLIFTON-COLLINS-JR-STAND-WITH-OR-AGAINST-THOR/Page1.html)

"Studying my ass off for THOR, gonna be a late night, well worth the loss of sleep!"

and "...hitting THOR hard this mornin!"

Cody

06-02-2009, 02:41 AM

Miller and Hiddleston on Thor (http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8375)

CineFOOLS (http://www.cinefools.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=900) has posted a great interview with Thor co-writer Ashley Miller talking about the Marvel Studios comic book adaptation. Here's a cool excerpt from the article:

Not in the sense that you'd want to see a generic "dark" take on Thor, but in the sense that you want to feel Thor's rage when he rages. You want to see him fight like hell, and take as much he dishes out -- maybe more. You want to have a visceral reaction to the guy, and what happens to him. You don't want his adventures to be clean and antiseptic. You want to see the dirt, and grime and blood. You want to feel every bone crunching moment of every fight. And when he unleashes the storm, you want to feel like you're seeing the power of a GOD at work.

Check out the full interview here (http://www.cinefools.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=900)! Also, The Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1189315/BAZ-BAMIGBOYE-Weisz-words-philosophy.html) talked to Tom Hiddleston about playing the villain, Loki. Check out these bits...

'Loki's like a comic book version of Edmund in King Lear, but nastier,' Tom observed.

How much nastier? 'Well, Loki's skilled in black magic and scorcery. He's a shape-shifter and has all sorts of super powers from the dark arts. He can turn clouds into dragons, things like that.'

Between now and January, when Thor begins shooting, Tom has to keep himself fit and healthy.

'Ken wants Loki to have a lean and hungry look, like Cassius in Julius Caesar. Physically, he can't be posing as Thor.'

The Dream Master

07-14-2009, 09:00 PM

Portman Cast (http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0876802/)

Natalie Portman has been cast as Thor's love interest in the forthcoming comic book movie.

The actress will play Jane Foster, the first love of the Norse god of thunder, to be portrayed by Aussie movie hunk Chris Hemsworth in Kenneth Branagh's upcoming epic fantasy.

Foster was depicted as a nurse in early comic books but Marvel Studios has confirmed the role will be updated for Portman to play a doctor or scientist heroine.

Good casting news.

Spook

07-14-2009, 09:11 PM

Here's another interesting bit from AICN: (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/41681)

Marvel Studios has just issued a press release confirming what we've been hearing for months now: Natalie Portman will play Jane Foster in Kenneth Branagh's THOR.

According to Marvel, Foster will be "updated" for this film. I suppose this means she'll now be a doctor instead of a nurse? We do know she won't be Donald Blake's love interest, but that's only because Thor's human alter-ego isn't being written into Branagh's film.

Portman is the third actor confirmed for THOR. She joins Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki). The film is currently scheduled for release on May 20, 2011. For more info, here's the press release in its entirety:

I find that really interesting, and refreshing to hear. Donald Blake won't be in this. So does this mean they are going the Ultimate Thor route?

Skye

07-14-2009, 10:06 PM

Damn, I heard Vin Deisel was in talks to play Thor. Now I'm disappointed.

Spook

07-14-2009, 10:24 PM

Haha, Vin Diesel as Thor? Man, that would have been absolutely terrible.

The Taff

07-14-2009, 11:23 PM

Haha, Vin Diesel as Thor? Man, that would have been absolutely terrible.

Haha, Vin Diesel as [Fill in Blank]? Man, that would have been absolutely terrible.

This works too.

Skye

07-15-2009, 03:54 AM

I don't give a damn about his acting, he's just eye candy to me. All those muscles.... Yummy!

jasonlives13

07-15-2009, 10:34 AM

I don't give a damn about his acting, he's just eye candy to me. All those muscles.... Yummy!

But when it comes to comic book movies us guys want to see a "decent" actor, not monotone Vin hahaha

Just Jeans

07-15-2009, 12:00 PM

Vin is a decent actor. Certainly better than most of the mid-to-no range pretty boys in Hollywood. I wouldn't say he's amazing, but he's hardly the worst case scenario.

Darth Sinister

07-15-2009, 08:31 PM

Here's another interesting bit from AICN: (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/41681)

I find that really interesting, and refreshing to hear. Donald Blake won't be in this. So does this mean they are going the Ultimate Thor route?

Not quite. It could mean that they didn't want to do the traditional dual identity, so they're just working from when Thor isn't in a mortal body. Most likely from Walt Simonson's run, before being hooked up with Eric Masterson. There was a stint where Thor traveled about without being bound to a human, but living amongest them.

jasonlives13

07-16-2009, 11:34 AM

Vin is a decent actor. Certainly better than most of the mid-to-no range pretty boys in Hollywood. I wouldn't say he's amazing, but he's hardly the worst case scenario.

But would you want him playing a comic book character with Depth? Imagine they did that to something you hold close like Doctor Who for example, not havin a go but even I wouldnt be happy at that and im not really a fan.

Just Jeans

07-16-2009, 07:47 PM

It depends on the character he plays. I wouldn't complain at all about Vin Diesel appearing in Doctor Who -- not necessarily as the Doctor -- and there are certain comic book characters I wouldn't mind seeing him play.

andrew8798

09-24-2009, 03:01 AM

Alexander and Feore Join Thor Cast

Jaimie Alexander ("Kyle XY") and Colm Feore have joined the cast of Marvel Studios' comic book adaptation Thor, to be directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Alexander and Feore join Chris Hemsworth, already cast as Thor; Tom Hiddleston, who plays Loki, the god of mischief who serves as the movie's villain; and Natalie Portman is Thor's human love, Jane Foster.

In Marvel's epic fantasy, Alexander is playing Sif, a skilled Asgardian warrior who can hold her own against any man. She also is one of Thor's loves.

Feore's character is shrouded in mystery, though it is known to be a villain.

The Thor movie spans the Marvel Universe; from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8710

jasonlives13

09-24-2009, 11:49 AM

andrew8798

10-13-2009, 08:55 PM

Bendis Calls Thor Script "Very, Very Good"

Comic Book Resources attended the Baltimore Comic-Con, where Brain Michael Bendis briefly talked about the connection between the Marvel Studios movies and the Thor script:

He also confirmed again that all of the movies would have certain threads that run through them for those excited to see connections.

"I'm Thor. A Jewy Thor," Bendis said when asked about casting for the flicks. On a more serious note, the "New Avengers" writer added, "I was reading the new script just last night. Very, very good."

The Kenneth Branagh-directed Thor will star Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore, Samuel L. Jackson and Stellan Skarsgard. The movie is scheduled for a May 20, 2011 release.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8762

Darth Sinister

10-13-2009, 09:29 PM

This is a movie im looking foward to, basically because I don't really know much about Thor, and its the same with the Green Lantern. I find ill enjoy them more since I can't complain if they mess about with the source material too much. Since I don't know a great deal about either one.

The mythological aspects of Norse religion and lore is explored and twisted through the Thor series. The basic story is that Thor is the son of Odin, who rules over Asgard. When Thor becomes arrogant and insensitive, Odin banishes his son to Earth to merge with a human doctor named Donald Blake, who has a bad leg and has to use a cane to walk. His time on Earth slowly, but surely begins to humble Thor. He has super strength, durability, stamina and his weapon of choice is the mighty Mjolnir, which he can use to summon storms and fly with, as well as a throwing weapon which comes back to his hand. Only those worthy of using Mjolinr can lift it up and weild it's power. He is also susceptible to a warrior's rage that is on par with Wolverine and the Hulk, in which he goes fucking ballistic. Thor's most common enemy is his brother Loki, the god of mischief. Loki is responsible for the creation of the Avengers, when he manipulated the founding members into fighting the Hulk.

http://dorkshelf.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/thor.jpg

jasonlives13

10-14-2009, 10:27 AM

The mythological aspects of Norse religion and lore is explored and twisted through the Thor series. The basic story is that Thor is the son of Odin, who rules over Asgard. When Thor becomes arrogant and insensitive, Odin banishes his son to Earth to merge with a human doctor named Donald Blake, who has a bad leg and has to use a cane to walk. His time on Earth slowly, but surely begins to humble Thor. He has super strength, durability, stamina and his weapon of choice is the mighty Mjolnir, which he can use to summon storms and fly with, as well as a throwing weapon which comes back to his hand. Only those worthy of using Mjolinr can lift it up and weild it's power. He is also susceptible to a warrior's rage that is on par with Wolverine and the Hulk, in which he goes fucking ballistic. Thor's most common enemy is his brother Loki, the god of mischief. Loki is responsible for the creation of the Avengers, when he manipulated the founding members into fighting the Hulk.

http://dorkshelf.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/thor.jpg

Thanks for that mate, just sometimes stuff seems to clog up, so I tend not to get confused with the material, is there any graphic novels, TPB's you would suggest me gettin to introduce me to thor?

Darth Sinister

10-14-2009, 10:02 PM

First, an updated pic since the link I provided crapped out.

http://xrayvision.today.com/files/2009/05/thor-movie.jpg

Second, trades for Thor.

"Thor Visionaries: Walter Simonson", collecting Simonson's classic run on the series.

"Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor", the early stories.

"Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers", joining the team.

The One and Only

10-15-2009, 12:09 AM

On the Vin Diesel playing the God of Thunder. When Geoff Johns had his brief writing stint on the Avengers, in Wizard:The Guide To Comics "Casting Call" section. In which various comic professionals put in their two cents on who they want to see in a cinematic adaptation of a comic book. Johns thought Diesel would be perfect in the role. He said,"Picture some of Odinson's dialogue spoken by the man. It would sound quite impressive. And a wee bit intimidating.":duh:

Darth Sinister

10-15-2009, 08:58 PM

Every now and then Johns hits a snafu like this one.

andrew8798

10-30-2009, 09:11 AM

Anthony Hopkins to Play Odin in Thor

Anthony Hopkins has been cast as Norse god Odin in Marvel Studios' Thor, to be directed by Kenneth Branagh starting January.

Odin is the father of Thor and Loki, to be played by Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, respectively. Natalie Portman is playing Thor's love interest, Jane Foster.

In the movie, written by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz, the powerful but arrogant warrior Thor's reckless actions re-ignite 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.

Paramount Pictures will release the film on May 20, 2011.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8799

Darth Sinister

10-30-2009, 10:06 PM

He goes from almost being Jor-El to being Odin. Wonder if we'll see his crusty beard.

andrew8798

11-13-2009, 09:32 PM

Thor to Start Shooting Mid-January

Marvel Studios will kick-off principal photography for the Kenneth Branagh-directed Thor in Los Angeles in mid-January. The production will then move to Santa Fe, New Mexico from March until late-April.

The comic book adaptation is scheduled to hi theaters on May 20, 2011 and will be distributed by Paramount. Thor stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore, Samuel L. Jackson and Stellan Skarsgard.

The epic adventure spans the Marvel Universe; from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8827

Cody

11-26-2009, 04:44 PM

Casting: The Warriors Three (http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8836) (one of them being Ray "The Punisher" Stevenson), Heimdall (http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8851), Kat Dennings as a pal of Portman (http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8863).

Hawkeye cameo? (http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8870)

Casting news for Kenneth Branagh's Thor has been hitting the internet news table hot and heavy for the past few weeks, but so far, it's all about the characters within Thor and Dr. Donald Blake's general circle of friends and foes. What about something to tie that into the planned (and already scheduled!) Avengers movie that's to follow?

In the latest Empire Magazine, actor Jeremy Renner was asked something during an interview to which his reply seemed to indicate that Marvel Studios is looking for an actor to appear, albeit briefly, as Hawkeye in Branagh's movie as a teaser for when all the Marvel heroes band together, similar to Samuel L. Jackson's cameo at the end of Iron Man.

"Hawkeye could be interesting," he told them. "They're going to send me some stuff on it, see what it is, but I think they're pretty awesome, trying to make superhero movies almost plausible and not just some fantasy thing."

Some may remember that when ComingSoon.net/Superhero Hype spoke to Renner much earlier this year, he had mentioned he was interested in doing a movie based on a graphic novel, and that he was looking at taking a part in Sylvain White's The Losers. (Remember that?)

That never happened, and yeah, this basically sounds like the same thing, which means that he hasn't gotten or taken the part as of yet, but anyone who has seen Renner in Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker will realize that playing a hotshot soldier on an Iraq bomb squad and playing a hotshot superhero with mad skills with the bow and arrow is not that far removed. Here's hoping this is one role he takes and gets, because we'd love to see Renner butting heads with Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man.

Either way, Renner's comment does seem to point that we'll be seeing Hawkeye on the big screen very soon (and let's hope that Brian Michael Bendis doesn't suggest they kill him in one of those crazy Marvel movie production summit meetings we keep hearing about!)

Whether or not you've seen The Hurt Locker, what do you think of Jeremy Renner taking on role of the Avengers' master archer?

The Dream Master

11-27-2009, 03:55 AM

Kat Dennings = win

And a Hawkeye cameo would be boss, he's one of my favorite Marvel Universe characters.

Cody

12-20-2009, 09:34 AM

Rene Russo joins cast (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118012860.html?categoryid=13&cs=1)

Rene Russo has joined the cast of "Thor," with the actress set to play Frigga, the mother of Marvel Entertainment’s hammer-wielding Norse hero.

Kenneth Branagh is helming the actioner that starts lensing in January and stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Paramount will release the pic on May 20, 2011.

As the wife of Norse god Odin, to be played by Anthony Hopkins in the film, Frigga is the queen of Asgard. She’s also the mother of Thor and Loki, the pic's primary villain, portrayed by Tom Hiddleston.

Spook

12-20-2009, 09:50 AM

I remember submitting a photo of myself to the "Which Celebrity Do You Look Like?" deal on the 'net, and Dolph Lundgren and Rene Russo were my top two choices. I will never look at Russo the same.

But with that said, I can't even describe how fucking excited I am for this film. Kenneth Branagh? Directing Thor? Winner. I read an early draft of the script back when it was entirely set in Asgard. It was a fucking wonderful script. I'm really interested how they are going to fit all that Donald Blake stuff into the film without it being ridiculous, because that was one aspect of the character I never liked. It always came off as rather goofy to me. Still, Thor is one badass character that I can't wait to see in action.

andrew8798

01-07-2010, 08:22 AM

Thor Snags May 6, 2011 Release Date

With yesterday's announcement that Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4 will not start production in time for its planned May 5, 2011 release, other studios are looking to grab some of those dates for their own tentpoles. Making that rumored delay official is the news that Marvel Studios and Paramount will be releasing Kenneth Branagh's Thor on Spider-Man's original release weekend, kicking off the summer on May 6, two weeks earlier than its original release plan.

According to Variety, Sony hasn't abandoned the date yet and still hopes to get Spider-Man 4 done in time, but Paramount has decided to not wait and see what Sony does before grabbing that date themselves. They suggest that if Sony decides to keep that date then Thor will move again, although it's doubtful they can get May 20 back again.

At this point, Sony hasn't announced a new release date for Spider-Man 4. July 4th that year has been held for Michael Bay's Transformers 3 followed two weeks later by the "Harry Potter" finale and then The First Avenger: Captain America, which hasn't even announced its cast yet, the following week. (Warner Bros.' Green Lantern has already grabbed June 17, potentially making it one of the busiest summers for comic book and superhero movies in some time.)

In related news, CineFOOLS reports that Thor will start filming this Friday

Voorheeszilla

01-07-2010, 08:30 AM

Sweet, I'm heavily anticipating this, as over the years I've become a bigger and bigger fan of Thor. I think casting Sir Anthony Hopkins as Odin was definitely a step in the right direction.

Cody

01-11-2010, 01:33 AM

Stuart Townsend Replaced in Thor (http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8972)

According to the Associated Press, Irish actor Stuart Townsend has left the production of Kenneth Branagh's Thor, in which he had been cast in the role of Fandral, one of the Warriors Three, over creative differences. He has already been replaced by virtual unknown Joshua Dallas, who recently appeared in the horror sequel The Descent: Part 2 (still unreleased in the States) and has a part in the George Lucas produced Red Tails.

The change in cast happened last week, just as the film was about to start shooting on Monday, and it's the second last minute replacement Townsend has faced, after being replaced by Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy in a similar situation.

andrew8798

04-30-2010, 12:19 AM

First Look At The Destroyer From THOR

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e264/andrew8798/NE9b6cb9N2V6bf_1_2.jpg

Dogmatic Insanity

04-30-2010, 03:13 PM

First look at Thor:

http://www.411mania.com/siteimages/thorfirst_51836.jpg

Jus-X

04-30-2010, 07:49 PM

First Look At The Destroyer From THOR

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e264/andrew8798/NE9b6cb9N2V6bf_1_2.jpg

Dude is that real? I think this is the most dead-on comic to film character I've seen since... I don't know who or when... :confused:

The Taff

05-01-2010, 12:47 AM

First look at Thor:

http://www.411mania.com/siteimages/thorfirst_51836.jpg

I like the look. The scale mail on his arms looks a little rubbery, but I think that may be because it's a little out of focus and doesn't have the benefit of motion. I definately like that he's sporting the beard. Kind of miss the helmet, but it's not essential. Cape is a nice and bright red and gives the appropriate broad shoulder look.

Over all, I give it an A-. Definately one of the better comic book costume translations I've seen.

As for the Destroyer armour... Motherfucking A+. God damn, they hit that shit out of the park.

I'm eagerly waiting to see Loki, Odin and Mjolnir's designs, as well as "The Three Amigos."

Jus-X

05-01-2010, 03:22 AM

Kind of miss the helmet, but it's not essential.

Might not be a big thing for you, but it is for me and I'm betting for a lot of fans too. I'm pretty sure he's still gonna sport one, bu it's just not shown in this pic.

NW77

05-01-2010, 10:04 AM

I have always said from the beginning that Thor's costume in the film would be based on his current costume here. Glad I was right on the money. :)

http://scifimafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/thor.jpg

And Destroyer look fantastic, though I never like the thing on it's head.

Rich

05-01-2010, 07:12 PM

I really hope they put the helmet on him. I really like it.

Voorheeszilla

05-01-2010, 10:24 PM

If they do use the helmet, I hope they come up with a pretty cool design that will translate well onto screen.

Darth Sinister

05-01-2010, 11:14 PM

Dude is that real? I think this is the most dead-on comic to film character I've seen since... I don't know who or when... :confused:

Since this guy...

http://imagesource.art.com/images/-/Christopher-Reeve---Superman-Photograph-C12141595.jpeg

Voorheeszilla

05-01-2010, 11:33 PM

Yeah, Thor does look to be dead on. I'm loving the look so far, I hope this film is every bit as epic as I envision it could be.

The Taff

05-02-2010, 01:10 AM

Since this guy...

http://imagesource.art.com/images/-/Christopher-Reeve---Superman-Photograph-C12141595.jpeg

I think this guy was more recent...

http://mymoviebanners.com/pics/spiderman/spiderman-1.jpg
"Don't look down. Don't look down. Don't look down..."

Darth Sinister

05-02-2010, 10:25 PM

Only if one isn't bothered by the raised weblines. Me, I'm not, but it is a bit different. Not to mention it's missing those web wings.

http://www.samruby.com/Spiderverse/Spiderman/CostumeAsm2.gif

The Taff

06-03-2010, 09:05 PM

Some concept art similar to the Captain America images that cropped up yesterday.

http://www.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/thor_concept_art_chris_hemsworth_02.jpg
Stop.

http://www.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/thor_concept_art_chris_hemsworth_01.jpg
Hammer time.

Darth Reaper

06-03-2010, 09:37 PM

I like it.

One thing that I ask is that they not hold back too much with Thor's power. He's The God of Thunder, let him look fairly god-like. If they can let Superman lift up an entire island and carry it into space, guys like Thor and The Hulk should be able to do some wild shit too.

NW77

06-04-2010, 02:07 AM

Is it me or does on the concept art, the 6 metal spheres thingie on Thor's outfit glow at the same time just like the Mjolnir? Quite interesting if it does glow with it. Even the handle that is part of Mjolnir glow as well.

The Taff

06-04-2010, 02:54 AM

Penhall

06-04-2010, 06:58 AM

Okay, so I think Thor's costume looks awesome, but he's gotta have the helmet, IMO.

It's an important part of the costume, and it'd be like Superman without his cape.

happycampertwo

06-04-2010, 07:58 AM

I could've swore I read something a while back from someone working on the film that there was a hwlmet in it. Can't remember for the life of me where I read it though.

NW77

06-11-2010, 05:15 AM

Anyone watch Entertainment Tonight recently? They did a 4 minutes behind the set of this film. It show several clip of Hemsworth in civilian clothes (Since when does Thor wear civilian clothes?!?), more better look of him in the costume (It not too close to see much though), brief mugshot of Hopkins as Odin, & several interviews of both Hemsworth & Portman talking. The 2 seem to have good chemistry together, so I think they will do great in the film. You can view the clip here (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/102352-go-on-the-thor-set).

The Taff

06-11-2010, 05:30 AM

(Since when does Thor wear civilian clothes?!?)[/URL].

Go look up Doctor Donald Blake. I'll wait here while you do.

NW77

06-11-2010, 06:08 AM

The Taff

06-11-2010, 11:02 AM

I know about Donald Blake, but Blake doesn't look like Thor. I know Blake has short hair, while Thor has long hair. Not to mention Blake is somewhat a frail guy compare to Thor's massive size. So far we seen Hemsworth's Thor fighting in civilian clothes, since Blake is suppose to be smaller & not have the hair/mustache like Thor. Beside, didn't we heard that Blake won't be in this film??

My point is that Thor is known to have an earthly forms he takes while on Midgard. It's his version of a secret identity. It's not way out there that he's running around in said form.

DouglasJ

06-11-2010, 11:33 AM

I'm sure their thinking is that Donald Blake wouldn't work in a movie adaptation - they want audiences to accept a character, and I'm guessing they think this would be hindered by having two actors playing the part, yet somehow playing the same part.

The closest thing we've seen to the way things are with Thor/Blake is in the Incredible Hulk - but you can't avoid the fact that Edward Norton can't play Hulk. But put Hemsworth in civillian clothes and you have a reasonable civillian (if not secret) identiy for Thor.

Even in Return Of The Incredible Hulk, Blake didn't Transform into Thor - rather he summoned him via the hammer.

Jus-X

06-11-2010, 02:56 PM

rather he summoned him via the hammer.

Yeah. And then vanished until Thor left again. :X

DouglasJ

06-11-2010, 05:11 PM

Yeah. And then vanished until Thor left again. :X

Or alternatively and more correctly...

Even in Return Of The Incredible Hulk, Blake didn't Transform into Thor - rather he summoned him via the hammer.

Yeah. That's what happens. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHiRTCrzfzo)

Darth Sinister

06-12-2010, 12:08 AM

Thor wore civilian clothes during his Sigmund Jorgensen years during Walt Simonson's run. He didn't change into human form, just wore civilian clothes and worked construction.

NW77

06-13-2010, 01:06 AM

Thor wore civilian clothes during his Sigmund Jorgensen years during Walt Simonson's run. He didn't change into human form, just wore civilian clothes and worked construction.

Thanks for the info. I ought to pick up the Thor TPB by Simonson, since I know many Thor's fans praise his work as one of the best on the title character.

Darth Sinister

06-14-2010, 12:14 AM

Yes, Simonson's run is considered the benchmark for the character. You can also see some of it in "X-Men: Fall Of The Mutants" which included the Thor tie-in.

NW77

06-14-2010, 08:38 AM

Isn't that X-Men tie-in was where many of the Morlocks were murdered by Sabretooth & others rogue mutants? I know Simonson drew that book, so it make sense it was a tie-in with Thor when he did that book.

Darth Sinister

06-14-2010, 10:22 PM

Yeah, the "Mutant Massacare" storyline that took out nearly all of the Morlocks. Walt Simonson is married to Louise Simonson who wrote X-Factor during this period. It's probably why Thor was included. Power Pack was due to Simsonson writing that title.

The Dream Master

07-15-2010, 08:03 AM

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/88/l_807914616b524b07a8e06ab0b79f01ed.jpg

Jus-X

07-15-2010, 08:37 PM

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/88/l_807914616b524b07a8e06ab0b79f01ed.jpg

Can't see this from my work computer... is this the golden eyepatch on Anothony Hopkins?

Darth Sinister

07-15-2010, 11:09 PM

Yes, it is.

happycampertwo

07-17-2010, 08:45 PM

Thor and Odin bonding.

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/thor-high-res-1-550x366.jpg

happycampertwo

07-20-2010, 08:51 PM

Loki with Helmet, Fandral and Hogun, and Odin's Palace.

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/thor-blowup-enhance-1a.jpg

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/thor-high-res-2a-550x366.jpg

Darth Sinister

07-21-2010, 10:21 PM

Conceptual poster for Thor.

http://blastr.com/uploads/MarvelComicConPosterThor.jpg

happycampertwo

07-22-2010, 04:21 AM

Thor getting Mjolnir. Hemsworth is ripped.

http://theflickcast.com/wp-content/uploads//chris-hemsworth-thor-5.jpg

Jus-X

07-22-2010, 05:33 AM

Conceptual poster for Thor.

http://blastr.com/uploads/MarvelComicConPosterThor.jpg

Can't see that shit Darth.

The Taff

07-24-2010, 06:28 PM

BEHOLD, MORTALS!

THE HELM OF THOR!

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/110/1108323/thor-20100724014638179_640w.jpg
Verily!

Voorheeszilla

07-25-2010, 07:35 AM

This movie looks fucking epic.

The Taff

07-26-2010, 05:38 AM

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/110/1108431/thor-20100725041245339.jpg
Oh shit.

The One and Only

07-26-2010, 05:39 AM

Is that an INFINITY GAUNTLET (http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2010/07/25/cci-marvel-reveals-infinity-gauntlet-from-thor/) I see before me ?:eek:
http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/infinity-gauntlet.jpg

Michellemabelle

07-26-2010, 02:48 PM

It sure is... I wonder if Thanos will ever show up in these films.

The One and Only

07-29-2010, 05:03 PM

See it while its still on the Net. The leaked(and in pretty good condition) Comic Con Trailer to
THOR. (http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2010/07/29/thor-comic-con-trailer-leaks/)

Jus-X

07-29-2010, 05:53 PM

See it while its still on the Net. The leaked(and in pretty good condition) Comic Con Trailer to
THOR. (http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2010/07/29/thor-comic-con-trailer-leaks/)

Damn! Beat me to this. Just saw this on another website.

Cody

12-11-2010, 03:05 AM

Trailer officially online (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810026342/video/23447610)

The Gunslinger

12-14-2010, 05:56 AM

Awesome trailer.

WesReviews

12-30-2010, 01:28 PM

Added spoiler tags in case anyone didn't want the surprise ruined for them.

Exclusive: *Character* to Cameo in 'Thor' (http://www.thewrap.com/deal-central/column-post/exclusive-jeremy-renners-hawkeye-will-cameo-thor-23531)

EXCLUSIVE

Everyone knows that Jeremy Renner will play Hawkeye in Joss Whedon's "The Avengers," but that's not the first time we'll see the Oscar-nominated "Hurt Locker" star drawing the bow and arrow.

Renner will first appear as Hawkeye in a cameo in the Kenneth Branagh-directed "Thor," TheWrap has learned.

There has been a lot of confusion about whether Hawkeye would be popping up in "Thor," as Empire Online speculated in November 2009 that the character would appear at the end of the film, similar to how Samuel L. Jackson was introduced as Nick Fury at the end of "Iron Man."

“If I was a betting man, I would bet that Hawkeye would probably show up in "Thor," and then be in 'The Avengers,'” Renner told Empire. “But do I know for sure? I can’t say. But I’d love for that to happen. It’d be fun.”

However, just a month later, Renner told Movieline that there was "no truth" to rumors of Hawkeye first appearing in "Thor."

"That was just one of those things that got blown way out of proportion," Renner explained at the time. "The only reason it came out this early, because 'Avengers' is two years away, is that they’re thinking OK, we may throw him in 'Thor,' we may not, as a cameo. You know what I mean? So there’s truth that we talked about it, but there’s no truth to me doing it."

But an individual who has seen an early cut of "Thor" confirmed to TheWrap that Renner's Hawkeye appears in the film, although the person declined to elaborate on the context of the character's appearance or when it will occur. They did, however, confirm Jackson's earlier statements that Nick Fury does not appear in "Thor."

Paramount will release "Thor" on May 6, while Disney will unleash "The Avengers" on May 4, 2012.

Jus-X

12-30-2010, 03:46 PM

Everytime a character got introduced in a Marvel movie it was always after the credits. That's what I'm forseeing happening with Hawkman.

The One and Only

12-30-2010, 04:16 PM

Hawkeye doufus. For that mistake I require your pinky sir. Left or right, your choice.

Jus-X

12-30-2010, 06:14 PM

Hawkeye doufus.

Yeah no shit. I guess you can't really read sarcasm unless I put sarcasm caps around the words or name. So without sounding stupid (since I can't edit my posts), then I shall retype:

Hawkman

Alex DeLarge

12-30-2010, 06:17 PM

My guess is "Hawkeye" will not appear in Thor... but "Clint Barton" will.;)

Cody

01-16-2011, 09:20 PM

I've been posting Captain America pictures, so it's only fair - picture of a pissed off Thor (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/01/14/thor-exclusive-photo/)

Jus-X

01-19-2011, 03:38 PM

New poster (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/113980-the-full-french-poster-for-thor) for France

Cody

02-07-2011, 04:21 AM

Thor thpot:

5fx-XFAxc2Y

Cody

02-18-2011, 12:18 AM

And a brand spankin' new trailer (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/126683-the-new-thor-trailer-arrives)

Darth Reaper

02-19-2011, 06:45 PM

Heads up Superman, Thor's bringin' the hammer down.

i am SAW

03-25-2011, 08:31 PM

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/3567/85055972.jpg

The Dark Vampire

04-25-2011, 05:43 PM

Just got back from an advanced screening and it was great

Like most Marvel movies wait until the end of the credits as there is an extra scene

plus
Hawkeye has a cameo

TheShowstoppa

05-04-2011, 04:10 AM

Just got back from an advanced screening of this film. Brilliant. It was phenomenal.

Only problem - we were forced to watch it in 3D. DO NOT go see this movie in 3D! It was another crappy transfer into 3D and was NOT shot in 3D, which we all know makes all of the difference.

Storyline, backstory and plot all work wonderfully. I cannot wait to see the Avengers now.

Darth Reaper

05-09-2011, 02:46 AM

Saw THOR on Saturday and I'd say it's another winner for Marvel. The only things that I might have done differently are:

A) I would have made Thor's fight with The Destroyer a bit longer.

B) I would have given Heimdall more action. He was built up as quite a badass but he didn't get to show it nearly enough.

The Taff

05-09-2011, 05:33 AM

Just got back from it. I loved it start to finish. Thor was the gamble out of the big super hero movies for Marvel and I think they pulled it off beautifully. Everyone on the cast just owned the screen in their parts. Loki really stole the show for me and Chris really fit his part as Thor.

Anthony Hopkins as Odin was Anthony Hopkins....as Odin. What more can I say about that?

It really spoke to me, as Thor always does, on that level of rivalry between brothers. Thor and Loki's relationship is complicated much like my brother and I's relationship.

Good stuff, thumbs up.

WesReviews

05-09-2011, 03:58 PM

I thoroughly enjoyed it as well, and wholeheartedly agree that the 3D was teeeeeeeeeerrible. Everything that was peripheral and not the focus of the shot was blurry to the point you could barely make out objects. See it in 2D if at all possible.

Also, according to Wikipedia: "The Infinity Gauntlet appears in the upcoming film Thor in Odin's treasure vault.[6] During the 2010 Comic Con, Marvel unveiled the Infinity Gauntlet on the showcase floor."

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fa/SDCC_Infinity_Gauntlet.jpg

Did anyone notice that? Sucks that I missed it. If they ever made an Infinity Gauntlet movie, crossing over all the Marvel franchises... :o

The Taff

05-09-2011, 06:05 PM

I never saw it either, and I was actively looking for it during every treasure vault scene.

The One and Only

05-10-2011, 05:33 PM

I was looking for the Gauntlet, spotted the Eye of Aggamento the first time the chamber was shown, but never spotted the pesky thing. Not for lack of trying. Much like the talk there was supposed to a poster in IRON MAN 2 somewhere in the background of "He Whose Limbs Shatters Mountains, and Whose Back Scrapes The Sun !", FIN FANG FOOM. Something I either missed on the first pass, or second one when viewing the Blu-Ray Saturday night.

Anywho, saw it last night, and in 3D. My brother complained the flick appeared blurry as well when he ,and the testicle lockbox, Nikki, went to see it. When viewing it last night, it started out as such, but after the retelling of the battle of the Frost Giants, and the seizing of the Casket of Eternal Winters, which was a wee bit on the blurry side, the rest of the flick was clear as a bell. Great flick through ,and through. Although, with the bit after the credits with Nick Fury wanting the Skarsgard's character to start researching a way to exploit the Cosmic Cube as an energy resource. We see Loki in the the mirror having Skarsgard parroting what he says. Because when Thor confronts the Destroyer asking Loki to spare everyone, Loki is concentrating using some mystical sight to observe the Destroyer. I wondered after watching the flick if the God of Mischief had been using the bloke as his eyes and ears on old Midgard the whole time ?