THOR

[SinisterMinistr]

David Goyer..... IMO great great writer, but do you think he can create a GOOD Thor story, that will appeal to all movie goers?

[Tyler_Durden_208]

He can if he's not directing it. Please, Goyer, we need a good Thor story, not another Blade: Trinity mishap and we know you love your own scripts too much to axe the stuff that needs to go, so just let someone else direct...

[bigred760]

I don't know much about the Thor universe, so I don't know what to think about this. If there's room for some good character plot points, and a good villain - then it could be worth it.

And I agree that Goyer should not direct.

[soda]

Scene: the arizona desert.

A flaming smoke trail is seen cutting across the screen, as a solitary object falls to earth and crash lands in the middle of the arizona desert. No one sees it, at first, but the object is clearly extra-terrestrial in origin.

Cut away to the object smoldering in a crater in the desert.

Enter Dr. Doom, the reigning ruler of Latervia, who is in the arizona desert to recover the object that has fallen to earth.

The object is Thor's hammer, cut away to a scene that shows Dr. Doom picking up Thor's hammer, inscribed upon it the words: whoever weilds this hammer, if he be worthy, will be possessed of the power of Thor.

Check out the cover of Fantastic Four #536, to see how this all plays out.

[SinisterMinistr]

Dr. Doom..... played out. He is even gonna be in the F4 sequal, they fucking ruined other movie franc. to use his character IMO

[adamjohnson]

Originally posted by soda
Scene: the arizona desert.

A flaming smoke trail is seen cutting across the screen, as a solitary object falls to earth and crash lands in the middle of the arizona desert. No one sees it, at first, but the object is clearly extra-terrestrial in origin.

Cut away to the object smoldering in a crater in the desert.

Enter Dr. Doom, the reigning ruler of Latervia, who is in the arizona desert to recover the object that has fallen to earth.

The object is Thor's hammer, cut away to a scene that shows Dr. Doom picking up Thor's hammer, inscribed upon it the words: whoever weilds this hammer, if he be worthy, will be possessed of the power of Thor.

Check out the cover of Fantastic Four #536, to see how this all plays out.

Odd, since noone else can lift it.

[adamjohnson]

Statham for Thor?

http://www.dvdtown.com/functions/displayimage.php?id=3790

[Thrizzle]

how about triple h :p

[soda]

Originally posted by SinisterMinistr
Dr. Doom..... played out. He is even gonna be in the F4 sequal, they fucking ruined other movie franc. to use his character IMO

Movie fans don't understand this, but Dr. Doom is incredibly cool, he was just really lame in the movie. Check out the book though. As for him and Thor's hammer, you can blame Bendis, he's the one who had Thor killed in Avengers Disassembled.

[hatePiLL]

hmmm... every time i think of Thor i think of that little cross-dresser from Adventures in Babysitting. either that or Xena.

damn... the only picture i can find is this funky ass wallpaper someone made of Vincent D'Onofrio dressed up as that little cross-dresser's idol, a modern/gayer version of Thor.

http://misslarson.com/vdo/adventures.jpg

wow.. i'm acutally quite surprised that all of ya'll are really excited about this film. i guess i should've read your comments before i found this rediculously looking picture. eh... this is way funner. yay... ahem... Thor! ...yeah.. realistically, this is a movie which i believe should go straight to TV, either on TBS or SciFi. no disrespect or anything, i just don't think there's a market out there for something like Thor. i mean, look at Hasselhoff in Nick Fury. Punisher sucked... i mean look what's happening to Ghostrider. i think this movie can only appeal to a select demographic. i just can't picture anyone swinging the Mjolnir, unless they're at ComicCon or making a cosplay video to post on youtube. LightingBOLT!?!? i mean, will it appeal to kids? the Mjolnir? i will, however, buy his little hat thing with the feathers on it. i'd wear it not because of Thor, but because of Adventures in Babysitting. i just can't take that Thor movie seriously. however, if the film contained the same caliber as Lord of the Rings, costume and everything, instead of Fantastic Four... then i'd take it more seiously. until then... LightingBOLT!?!

[hatePiLL]

[SinisterMinistr]

Originally posted by soda
Movie fans don't understand this, but Dr. Doom is incredibly cool, he was just really lame in the movie. Check out the book though. As for him and Thor's hammer, you can blame Bendis, he's the one who had Thor killed in Avengers Disassembled.

I agree Dr.Doom would be a great villian for Thor, when I said played out I ment Hollywood ruined it already, It would be played out to the public. I would say the same thing if they brought Kingpin to a Spiderman movie. In theory it would kick ass but another series ruined it.

[Paul E. Tick]

Sure.. Just as one expected - riding the coat tails of Xmen, Spiderman, and Fantastic Four. Production companies are going to green light just about any Marvel project that is thrown in front of them. (which isn't too unfortunate, I guess)

But it announced today that Thor is coming to a Big screen near you. I think the Loki plot could be adapted well, and there's plenty of room for some kick ass CGI with all the Nortic Gods and Magic that could be present..

But the real question... Who plays Thor? Outside of Triple H - who would even have the Physique?


put up your best casting...

[teenkiller]

I would also say Triple H but that would be too distracting. I would suggest Dolph Lundgren if this was ten years ago but his face just looks too old at this point. I can't wait for when they finally run out of good licenses to turn into film and start resorting to characters like Slapstick and Multiple Man. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

[edonline]

http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2146044,00.html

British director picks up hammer of Thor

Staff and agencies
Friday August 10, 2007

Guardian Unlimited

British director Matthew Vaughn has been lined up to direct the comic-book adaptation Thor, based on the adventures of the fearsome Norse god of thunder and war.

Marvel Studios made the announcement last night, on the eve of the north American release of Vaughn's latest film Stardust, a glittering fantasy romp starring Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro and Ricky Gervais.

Plot details remain under wraps. However if the comic books are anything to go by, audiences will get to see Thor come to earth as a protector of mankind, aided and abetted by his boomerang-like hammer, cascading blond locks and superhuman strength.

This will be Vaughn's second attempt to direct a superhero film after he pulled out of X-Men 3 for personal reasons several years ago. Brett Ratner stepped into the breach on that occasion, and the film went on to gross $459m (£225m) worldwide.

Vaughn's rapid ascent has been one of the stories of British success in Hollywood. He cut his teeth as a producer on Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, eventually making his directing debut with the gangster flick Layer Cake in 2002.

Marvel Studios, meanwhile, will be pleased to have signed a director and will be keen to race the project into production ahead of a possible writers' strike in October. If industrial action kicks in, executives will not be allowed to call on a unionised writer to make script alterations during the shoot.

To this end, all the studios are stockpiling projects. Warner Bros begins shooting Yes Man starring Jim Carrey in October, while Christian Bale is hard at work reprising his role as Batman in the Dark Knight.

[XCoRyX]

Wouldn't mind this but the casting is wayyyyy too difficult. Even as a huge fan of the casting aspect, I can't think of anybody to play Thor at all.

Like you said Teenkiller, if this was 1992-1995, Dolph would be perfect for him.

Triple H,even as a wrestling fan, just doesn't do it for me.

They've got to be so careful with the casting...its the make or break of this.

[vesaker]

This ins't surpising, Marvel has been planning this for a while and even has an Avengers movie planned fro after things like this and the Iron man movie are out and such.

I think they should just get an unknown who can act, kinda what they did fro Colossus in X-Men but with a bit more acting skill

*Note* Colossus never had enough face time in the X-Men movies :(

[Paul E. Tick]

I'm wondering if andrew bryniarski could pull it off. He has the build and acting skills..

Anyone remember him in The Program?




any thoughts...?

[DareDevil]

To make this work it has to be EPIC, I think Vaughn isn't a bad choice, but as others mention it's going to come down to who they cast.

[XCoRyX]

Originally posted by Paul E. Tick
I'm wondering if andrew bryniarski could pull it off. He has the build and acting skills..

Anyone remember him in The Program?




any thoughts...?

Not a chance...have seen him around recently and he is such a slob now and days. Boozes way too much,and picked a fight with a 90 lb. dude

[Smiert Spionam]

Karl Urban?

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/gallery/2003/12/05/eomer2dff626.jpg

[Shockwave]

Im just as interested with who will play LOKI.

When written right, i love the character as much as Doom or Magneto. The Avengers first magor foe to fight as a team against, and Thors rival for as long as the comic has existed.

[jolanar]

WHAT?! They are remaking Adventures in Babysitting!!!?!?!?!?

Damn you Hollywood! Damn you to hell!!!!! *shakes fist*

[Smiert Spionam]

Originally posted by Shockwave
Im just as interested with who will play LOKI.

In The Ultimates, it always seemed like Loki was drawn in the likeness of Goran Visnjic to me, though it was a very different take on the character (like many Ultimate character incarnations)....

http://www.mi6.co.uk/livenews/images/goran_visnjic.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/8041/lokimh0.jpg

[bigred760]

Matthew Vaughn kinda pissed me off when he left X3; Layer Cake is still a kickass movie. Here's hoping he delivers a good Thor movie.

[Smiert Spionam]

Originally posted by bigred760
Matthew Vaughn kinda pissed me off when he left X3; Layer Cake is still a kickass movie. Here's hoping he delivers a good Thor movie.

Vaughn could have done nothing to save that piece of shit movie.....the script was already written.

[Rick-James]

Sean Bean as Loki.

[AndrewDB]

Originally posted by jolanar
WHAT?! They are remaking Adventures in Babysitting!!!?!?!?!?

Damn you Hollywood! Damn you to hell!!!!! *shakes fist*


I made a post about it a few months ago. :(

[Spider1970]

That's interesting: THOR is a hero who often speak like an "old" shakespearean character & who carry a lot of sadness with him. How will be the adaptation for an actual audience ? I think the producers must find someone who reminds us the performance of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the first Conan movie: he absolutely matched with his character.

[Scarfather]

URU HAMMER

[XCoRyX]

Just read over on lordsofpain.net (wrestling site) that executives are pushing for HHH to either get a big role or THE role of Thor, but the director attached (Matthew Vaughn) wants Kevin McKidd.

[Jig Saw 123]

Brad Pitt

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w165/hockeychik88/111holywow.jpg

[Smiert Spionam]

Originally posted by Jig Saw 123
Brad Pitt

Fuck that! I mean, Pitt is definitely one of my favorite actors, but he's not very physically imposing at all. Kevin McKidd looks the part, but he's only an inch taller than Pitt...

C'mon.....just look at this fucking guy!

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s171/gentofist/Thor2Delloto.jpg

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by XCoRyX
but the director attached (Matthew Vaughn) wants Kevin McKidd.

He was in ROME wasnt he?

Thatd actualy be a pretty cool choice. He looks the part in the face at the very least.

Wonder who they would cast (..if anyone) as Donald Blake?

[Cop No. 633]

yeah, I'm against casting big stars for superhero roles. Robert Downey Jr's an exception. I mean, he's well known, but he's not big like Pitt. As much as Pitt's a decent actor, he'll bring too much baggage to the role. It'd be the same if Tom Cruise was cast as Ozymandias. As cool as it would be, you wouldn't help but notice Tom Cruise.

I've never been the biggest Thor fan, but I could see a lot of potential for a live action film... especially those scenes that take place in Asgard. That would be so fucking bad ass.

I only request one thing from Thor. I know his hammer can do a lot of things, but I need to see him bash somebody's skull in with a crushing blow. That would be the most iconic shot ever.

[Kings-Rook1]

Originally posted by XCoRyX
Just read over on lordsofpain.net (wrestling site) that executives are pushing for HHH to either get a big role or THE role of Thor, but the director attached (Matthew Vaughn) wants Kevin McKidd.

I have been trying to think of someone but non-have the build to pull it off in my mind other then a pro-wrestler like Paul Levesque (Triple H)

[XCoRyX]

I don't mind Kevin McKidd, thinking over it a bit now.

[Kings-Rook1]

Originally posted by XCoRyX
I don't mind Kevin McKidd, thinking over it a bit now.

He's got a "look" that could work but not to sure if he has an intimidating enough stature/build.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40974000/jpg/_40974080_mckidd.jpg

[a7xfan]

how about the guy who plays sawyer from lost (*no good with names)
- for the ultimate version, if they go that way

[bigred760]

Originally posted by Smiert Spionam
Karl Urban?

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/gallery/2003/12/05/eomer2dff626.jpg

He's got my vote.

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by Kings-Rook1
He's got a "look" that could work but not to sure if he has an intimidating enough stature/build.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40974000/jpg/_40974080_mckidd.jpg

Im sure he would be required to put on some bulk for the movie. I think he could pull it off with some good training.

[castlesave]

that guy starring in Beowulf could pull it off

[XCoRyX]

Originally posted by Shockwave
Im sure he would be required to put on some bulk for the movie. I think he could pull it off with some good training.

yeah thats what I was thinking - just add 10 pounds or so of muscle,and the magic of movies, and he'd be good to go. I could deal with less of the muscle-appeal as long as he can act the character and the movie itself is solid...

[Kings-Rook1]

Originally posted by XCoRyX
as long as he can act the character and the movie itself is solid...

That would work for me and 10 cut lbs would do it.

[MickeyKnox]

It's really hard to cast for Thor because he is such a godlike figure and especially the physical aspect but i would rather have Kevin McKidd or Karl Urban rather than Triple H, and come on people we all know his acting skills just watch Blade Trinity and that will show you how bad of an actor he is although he's got the build you need someone that's a good actor and also has the build for it too.

[dayofdragons812]

What about The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, or Matthew Maconnahey?

[AndrewDB]

What about The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, or Matthew Maconnahey?

First dragon, welcome to the board.

Second... I don't mean to be rude, but... Um.. How about.. no.

We want people who can act.

[bigred760]

Well, first off, I don't think he goes by the Rock anymore.

Second, I think he's trying to expand his repertoire a bit by avoiding action movies.

[adamjohnson]

that guy starring in Beowulf could pull it off

Hes old and fat in real life.

[Spidey]

How about Jason Lewis from Sex and the city ?

http://6a.img.v4.skyrock.com/6a7/angell1988/pics/528145669.jpg

[AndrewDB]

How about Jason Lewis from Sex and the city ?

He's got a good look for either Thor or Loki, facial structure wise.. but can he act?

[rob the many]

I heard the director wanted 300 hundred million for a budget. I read this in wizard so who knows if thats true but still if it is they will not make that film it would never make money.

[project 86]

how about 2 actors guys jason mckidd can be thor pre hammer and someone else can be him once he transforms

[dennisv]

I think they've officially gone with Brad Pitt. Don't know the source, though. I'd rather see McKidd do this. He was pretty fierce in Rome.

[barkin]

The perfect guy to play Thor. Kevin Durand or Keamy from lost.
He's got the stature, the build and he's a good actor.

Only drawback is he's playing the blob in Wolverine

[Grand_Marquis]

I think Thor's gonna have the same issue as Ant Man – the Avengers movie, which he will be in, is probably going to come out before his standalone. At least at this rate. Marvel sure did come up with a ridiculously tight schedule of release dates..

[EDIT]
I think they've officially gone with Brad Pitt. Don't know the source, though. I'd rather see McKidd do this. He was pretty fierce in Rome.

Holy shit. If that rumor is right, then that means the Avengers is going to feature Brad Pitt, Robert Downey Jr., Edward Norton, and Simon Pegg. Talk about your clash of the titans, yeesh!
Will that mean the Avengers' first villain will be their combined monstrous ego? :D

[perreli1]

Sorry but there is no way possible for any studio/director/amount of money to get and maintain the likes of Pitt/Downey/Norton/and who ever plays Cap...and still make the movie watchable. It just cant happen.

[Grand_Marquis]

Well, heh, if that casting rumor is true then they're gonna have to try. Cuz there'd be no way around it.

And why not? There were a ton of big names in "Ocean's 11" and not only did it work, they made two sequels!

[venom718]

I dont want pittt as thor.He aint big enough but hey lets se what they got.I ll wait for some pics if he really will be thor

[project 86]

perfect guy for Thor is James Preston Rogers :
http://www.red-skies.net/THOR.jpg

Plays the role of Bjorn in Outlander (2007) opposite Ron Perlman & Jim Caviesel, Sea Change (2007) opposite Tom Selleck James stands out in a crowd, literally and figuratively. Standing 6' 5" hulking, muscle, James has formed lasting bonds with Ron Perlman, Donnie Wahlberg, and Aidan Devine. James left Tom Selleck with such an impression, that Tom selected the scene with James and spoke of him during an interview on 'Live with Regis & Kelly'.

[blankpage]

From IESB
http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5427&Itemid=99

Eagle Eye director DJ Caruso eyes Marvel's big screen adaptation of Thor.

Matthew Vaughn was first attached to direct Thor for Marvel Studios but just as was the case with X-Men 3, Vaughn has left the building. Which, in my humble opinion and considering the lack of money that both of his previous films - Layer Cake and Stardust - have been able to bring to Hollywood, it's a good thing.

So who might be able to take the mighty Mjolnir and bring Thor from the comic book page to the big screen?

Today the IESB chatted with director D.J. Caruso in an exclusive interview and talked about his upcoming thriller EAGLE EYE starring Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan.

While wrapping up, D.J. revealed a few tidbits to the IESB about the Marvel's favorite Norse God, Thor.

IESB: Would you tackle a D.C. or Marvel property and if you would, and I mean traditional man-in-tights superhero movie and if you did which movie would you like to do?

DJ Caruso: You know...I would definitely tackle it and I sort of wrestled with it before and I was always a fan of Thor growing up as a kid. I know that they [Marvel] have a script, but there's something, there's a fear I have about Thor and depending on what Thor story you want to tell, whether you want to bring Thor into the modern world or if you want to go back to Asgard and get the history of what's happening between him and his brother and dad. That's one I've always been interested in and it also would be, it would be a monumental task so, I could definitely see myself getting myself into that.

IESB: Have there been any talks with Marvel?

DJ Caruso: I have had some talks with Marvel about it but I have not seen a screenplay. It could be something that I am interested in.

Stay tuned to the IESB for our complete interview with D.J. Caruso.

[Steven S.]

People, stop worrying so much about physicality. I know that sound silly to say, especially in Thor's case, but this is friggin' Hollywood! I wrote this on another post not too long ago, but Peter Jackson made John Rhys-Davies look three feet tall for for what's basically a 12-hour movie without a single glitch. Let Kevin McKidd bulk up on Creatine and then let make-up and the camera do their things. It'll work just fine.

Though I gotta admit, if he could potentially hold the movie, that Preston Rogers guy is already a dead ringer.

[cerealkiller182]

If I were to cast Thor it would be Alexander Skarsgard

He is currently playing a viking turned immortal, arrogant vampire in True Blood (not a fan of the show though). He shows a lot of commanding screen presence in TB. He played a confident leader in Generation Kill. He's 6' 4" and Swedish/Scandanavian. An up and comer with huge potential and probably would come relatively inexpensively. His father is Stellan Skarsgard so hes got some pedigree too.

http://www.feedmeastraycat.net/uploads//alexander-skarsgard-true-blood.jpg
http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/14/146210/46_2008/867ad563471b9407_normal_TrueBlood_109_002.jpg

[scottmushroom]

If I were to cast Thor it would be Alexander Skarsgard

He is currently playing a viking turned immortal, arrogant vampire in True Blood (not a fan of the show though). He shows a lot of commanding screen presence in TB. He played a confident leader in Generation Kill. He's 6' 4" and Swedish/Scandanavian. An up and comer with huge potential and probably would come relatively inexpensively. His father is Stellan Skarsgard so hes got some pedigree too.

http://www.feedmeastraycat.net/uploads//alexander-skarsgard-true-blood.jpg
http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/14/146210/46_2008/867ad563471b9407_normal_TrueBlood_109_002.jpg

He was good in Generation Kill. I could see him in the part if he were to bulk up.

[JoeChar4321]

Sorry but there is no way possible for any studio/director/amount of money to get and maintain the likes of Pitt/Downey/Norton/and who ever plays Cap...and still make the movie watchable. It just cant happen.

That's why they couldn't throw millions at Sam Jackson for what would amount to a glorified cameo as Nick Fury. Major cast and FX alone is going to be huge.

Thor done right will be a great film. The new Marvel animated movie (Hulk VS) got the flavor of Thor and Asgard right. (It's too bad they made the Hulk too damn powerful in the Hulk VS Thor feature... BTW- Hulk VS Wolverine is a masterpiece.)

[cerealkiller182]

That's why they couldn't throw millions at Sam Jackson for what would amount to a glorified cameo as Nick Fury. Major cast and FX alone is going to be huge.

Thor done right will be a great film. The new Marvel animated movie (Hulk VS) got the flavor of Thor and Asgard right. (It's too bad they made the Hulk too damn powerful in the Hulk VS Thor feature... BTW- Hulk VS Wolverine is a masterpiece.)

. I see people saying this everywhere just because he pounded Thor, but they arnt taking into account 2 things:

1) Loki was controlling the Hulk directly and was making specific moves rather than ragefull, direction-less lashing out

2) Thor knows the Hulk from before the events of the movie, and must know that hitting the Hulk wont do anything but make him more angry so he its more like hes distracting the Hulk and hoping he'll calm down and stop

[KCJ506]

Chris Hemsworth has been cast as the title character in Kenneth Branagh’s big screen adaptation of Marvel’s Thor. Hemsworth will also be playing the mythic comic book character in the Summer 2012 superhero team-up film The Avengers.
You might be wondering, “Who the hell is Chris Hemsworth?” While you might not recognize his name, you saw him on the big screen last weekend in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek as George Kirk. Some of my critic friends had a big problem with Hemsworth’s performance in the opening sequence, but I did not.
Nikki Finke reports that Marvel and Branagh made the final decision earlier today after reviewing Hemsworth’s test footage, which was described as “Oh my god.” Chris is currently in production on the Joss Whedon-written Drew Goddard-directed horror film The Cabin in the Woods. The Australian actor was also just cast as the lead role in MGM’s Red Dawn remake last week.
Marvel will self-finance the production, and the film will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. Marvel has announced a June 17th 2011 release date for the film.

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/16/chris-hemsworth-is-thor/

[JoeChar4321]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/16/chris-hemsworth-is-thor/

If that Chris Hemsworth article is true, I like it! He was great as poppa Kirk. I like the idea of a young gun playing the part. He may be the next Hugh Jackman.

[LordSimen]

I don't know anything about the guy, but he must have been great if he impressed Kenneth enough to get the part. I'm just glad this project is starting to get going, I've wanted a Thor movie for a long ass time. Almost as much as I've wanted a Green Lantern movie (Hurry up, WB! Get that shit off the ground!)

[FireCaptain4]

Exciting news. It's good that they are going with a complete unknown.

Oh yeah, since when are they remaking Red Dawn?!

Almost as much as I've wanted a Green Lantern movie (Hurry up, WB! Get that shit off the ground!)

I think they're just waiting for Martin Campbell to finish on Edge of Darkness first.

[Smiert Spionam]

Hemsworth may be a solid actor, but he's only 6'3."

I don't like the idea of THOR, the God of Thunder being the same height as me....

[corran horn]

Hemsworth may be a solid actor, but he's only 6'3."

I don't like the idea of THOR, the God of Thunder being the same height as me....

Fair point, but how many actors over 6'3'' are actually good?

While I personally would have gone with Viggo Mortensen or Sean Bean, I think this is a decent choice. If he's good enough for Branagh, he's good enough for me.

[Spider1970]

since the project started, it's the first good news for the cast:D

[project 86]

Tom Hiddleston has been cast As Loki

http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8342

http://www.timeout.com/img/10002409/image.jpg

[Lost in Space]

Tom Hiddleston has been cast As Loki

http://www.superherohype.com/news/thornews.php?id=8342

http://www.timeout.com/img/10002409/image.jpg

http://marvel.com/news/moviestories.8063.Marvel_Studios_Update~colon~_Lok i_Cast_in_Thor

just another cool link with some inside info.

[casey_play]

I'd rather vote for Karl Urban rather than Statham or Triple H...

Well as of let's just cross our finger for a good story.. =)

Hope this film gonna work out well.

[Steven S.]

I just watched Star Trek, and I payed Hemsworth special attention. The movie's opening scene was fantastic and acting-wise he completely carried it. Put the Thor-hair on him and I think he'll work just fine.

[casey_play]

I just watched Star Trek, and I payed Hemsworth special attention. The movie's opening scene was fantastic and acting-wise he completely carried it. Put the Thor-hair on him and I think he'll work just fine.

yeah, somehow I agree with you. Just a little tweak of make up and he's good to go... =) nice bet ;)

[casey_play]

Just made this one for you buddy... check this out..

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc155/ebaymagic/thor.jpg

[JoeChar4321]

http://www.cinefools.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=900

Damn, it sounds like they REALLY get it! I'm glad Marvel is fully in charge of all the Avengers characters.

"Owning a complete Walt Simonson run on Thor..." :D

AM-Thor's powers are godly, yes. And his zip code is a little different. But at the end of the day, he's a man. In the comics, Odin sends him to Earth because he's not perfect. He's brash, arrogant. Even over-confident. We all know that guy -- some of us have even been that guy. Stan Lee's genius was to give Thor-as-hero an emotional throughline we could all relate to, and knock him down a couple of pegs. So on that level, your question answers itself. The challenge is to dramatize that and make the audience see what the fans have known and believed about the character all along.

...

Grit. 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.

http://i43.tinypic.com/ff1h88.jpg

[Conz]

A lesser comic book hero, and not one name in the cast. tough sell. Average movie goers arent running so far

[Danger^Cart]

Hemsworth may be a solid actor, but he's only 6'3."

I don't like the idea of THOR, the God of Thunder being the same height as me....

Since when has an actors actual height played any kind of factor whatsoever?

[Tagia_Romero]

I wouldn't mind seeing Kevin McKidd in the role, but since people are more concerned for the character's height, the bloke isn't quite the giant. Unfortunate because McKidd can play a great bad-ass, just look at his work in 'Dog Soldiers' and 'Rome'.

[JoeChar4321]

Avengers Assemble!

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/LSmarvelsm.jpg

[Steven S.]

Ah, life is good. I do hope we get a little more Hulk before the show goes down in 2012. If not his own movie, at least a cameo or two by Ed Norton. I love how the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo takes center.

The casting of this movie is nothing but great news to me. Getting Ken Branagh to direct has drawn some top British talent. There aren't many people better at adapting classic literature and making it feel contemporary than he is. That this guy was tapped to adapt a comic book is a dream come true.

[venom718]

I expect a few cameos in each film
Nick Fury will be in about all of them.
The hulk should be in one as a doctor or scientist or whatever.
Just have to wait and see.:)

[JoeChar4321]

I expect a few cameos in each film
Nick Fury will be in about all of them.
The hulk should be in one as a doctor or scientist or whatever.
Just have to wait and see.:)

http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/06/07/profile-on-marvel-studios-with-big-updates-from-kevin-feige/

"Feige also confirmed that Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston were officially cast in Thor. He spoke very highly about both actors, but focused more on Hiddleston, who plays the villain Loki. Feige explained that finding a classic villain that could be sustained over the course of many films and provide the hero with a challenge while also being a mirror of that hero himself was very tough. "Loki has those aspects." He also did say that Thor takes place on both modern Earth and other worlds like Asgard, confirming what we heard the other day about Donald Blake not being a part of the story and the setting be primarily Earth. And lastly, he said that director Kenneth Branagh would not let them use any classic Shakespearian dialogue like was often used in the comics."

:)

[Smiert Spionam]

Since when has an actors actual height played any kind of factor whatsoever?
I guess I can see your point, but still... he needs be taller than all the other actors in the Avengers atleast.

And lastly, he said that director Kenneth Branagh would not let them use any classic Shakespearian dialogue like was often used in the comics."

Ehhh.... I don't know how I feel about that. I really liked the way the Asgardians speak in Old English.

[Danger^Cart]

I guess I can see your point, but still... he needs be taller than all the other actors in the Avengers atleast.


They should make him appear to be taller, yes. Does he actually need to be taller? Absolutely not. That's why filmmakers carry around a bag of magic fairy dust.

[Steven S.]

I guess I can see your point, but still... he needs be taller than all the other actors in the Avengers atleast.

Ehhh.... I don't know how I feel about that. I really liked the way the Asgardians speak in Old English.

They should make him appear to be taller, yes. Does he actually need to be taller? Absolutely not. That's why filmmakers carry around a bag of magic fairy dust.

I can't believe the non-issue of height is still ongoing. People, just watch Lord of the Rings. Elijah Wood is not three feet tall.

The Old English dialogue is a tough thing to pull off. Especially while everyone else in the movie is speaking normally. Sure you can rationalize that it's "just how they (Asgardians) talk", but if you've got a group of characters at a table talking about how they're going to take down the bad guy and one of them begins a phrase with "methinks..." it's just going to sound tongue-in-cheek and comical.

[JoeChar4321]

God, please let this rumor be true!

Exclusive: Jessica Biel In Talks To Join 'Thor' Written by Jason Nicholl Wednesday, 01 July 2009 04:13
Our sources, from deep within, have once again exclusively told NukeTheFridge.com a nice little tidbit involving the casting of an upcoming Marvel movie. According to our source, Jessica Biel is in talks about joining the cast of "Thor."
Reportedly if cast, Biel will play the love interest of "Thor." The most probable love interest for "Thor" would more than likely be "Jane Foster," a nurse and girlfriend of "Thor" alter ego Donald Blake. But the problem is that our source was not sure of the character's name, but seemed to believe it was the same female character from the animated "Hulk vs Thor." If that is the case, since "Jane Foster" was not in the animated movie, Biel is more than likely playing either "Amora, The Enchantress" or "Sif." Those characters did appear in "Hulk vs Thor." "The Enchantress" is a powerful sorceress who seeks to make Thor fall in love with her. When Thor rejects her for "Sif," an Asgardian warrior whom Thor falls in love with, "The Enchantress" helps Loki in his plot against Thor.
Considering that all rumors say that the first "Thor" movie, directed by Kenneth Branagh, is dealing with the title character's time in Asgard and will not feature Donald Blake at all, or not until the very climax of the film, it is more likely that Biel would be either "Sif" or "The Enchantress." Personally, I think she would make a great Enchantress. What do you think?
Stay tuned for more confirmation on the possible casting of Jessica Biel, and exactly what character she will play in "Thor."

Biel would be my ideal choice! I pray that this rumor is true. She's beautiful and can deliver on screen. Marvel is making the right moves yet again.

http://www.naughty.com/news/Jessica_Biel/Stripper/images/Jessica_Biel_Smoking_Hot_photo.jpg
http://marvel.com/universe3zx/images/thumb/6/6b/Sif.jpg/440px-Sif.jpg

[casey_play]

God, please let this rumor be true!



Biel would be my ideal choice! I pray that this rumor is true. She's beautiful and can deliver on screen. Marvel is making the right moves yet again.

http://www.naughty.com/news/Jessica_Biel/Stripper/images/Jessica_Biel_Smoking_Hot_photo.jpg
http://marvel.com/universe3zx/images/thumb/6/6b/Sif.jpg/440px-Sif.jpg

cool... Thor will be more exciting than ever.. :D can;t wait for this film to be on the big screen...with Beil...wooohhhhooooooooo I'm loving this film... =)
I'll pray with you buddy.. lol

[KCJ506]

Natalie Portman cast as Jane Foster.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21999

Natalie Portman to Star in Thor Movie



Official Press Release

Marvel Studios announced today that Academy Award® nominated actress Natalie Portman has been cast to star as Jane Foster in the studio’s highly anticipated movie THOR. In the early THOR comics, JANE FOSTER was a nurse who became Thor's first love. The character will be updated for the feature adaptation. Portman will star opposite Chris Hemsworth who will play Thor and Tom Hiddleston who will play the villain Loki. Kenneth Branagh will direct the film.

Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige will produce THOR. Principal photography for the film is set for early 2010. The film will be released in the US on May 20, 2011 and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Marvel Studios expands its film universe with a new type of superhero: THOR. This 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.

Portman will next be seen starring in Jim Sheridan’s BROTHERS opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire. She recently wrapped production on HESHER, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and executive produced by her production company handsomecharlie films, and Don Roos’ LOVE AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE PURSUITS, which also she executive produced. In 2004, she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress as well as an Academy Award nomination in the same category for CLOSER. She also earned critical acclaim for her role in GARDEN STATE and is most well known for her role as Queen Padme Amidala in the STAR WARS Trilogy. Other film credits include THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL, V FOR VENDETTA, COLD MOUNTAIN, ANYWHERE BUT HERE, HEAT, BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, and THE PROFESSIONAL.

THOR is one of a continuing slate of films being produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel characters, including IRON MAN 2 on May 7, 2010, THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA on July 22, 2011, and THE AVENGERS on May 4, 2012.

[FireCaptain4]

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/9241/599236-10ge1z_large.jpghttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Rgk1LCaY7_Y/R8EwUtCGNrI/AAAAAAAADpM/s5X357kfQ_I/s400/Natalie+Portman.jpg

Looks and sounds great to me.

[APzombie]

i can't stand Portman. She very rarely turns in a decent performance.

[Jig Saw 123]

Loved her in V for Vendetta, Closer and she looks like she'll be great in Brothers. This news is only good to me.

[bigred760]

This'll put the movie on the map as far as I'm concerned. Portman is a great actress and is very easy on the eyes.

[corran horn]

While I cannot stand Biel, Portman is fine by me. I don't hold the prequels against her (the blame there lies at the hands of Lucas). I liked her in V for Vendetta and have heard good things about her work in Closer. Plus, let's not forget who's directing this: Kenneth Branagh. If anybody can do this, it's him.

[casey_play]

Natalie Portman is so fine..gonna love her role in this film... can't wait for this movie on the bigscreen.. I should say the castings of this movie is extravagant.. surely this gonna be the most anticipated film.. ;-)

[Jig Saw 123]

It makes me wonder if all these great stars will be in The Avengers.

[Frosty_86]

While Star Trek is the first thing I can recall seeing Chris Hemsworth in Im pretty confident theyve made the right choice because I do trust Kenneth Branagh cause he is always so loyal to the source material whenever he adapts it into a movie so I think the movie is in more than capable hands. Natalie being cast is also another plus for me. Itd be cool to see Jessica Beil play the Enchantress, damn that woman is fine.

[FLAME_ON]

I still don't see how this movie is going to work being tied into Iron Man/Avengers...
Hopefully Stark will break the ice and say something pointing out the absurdity of having a "god" hanging around beating up bad guys.

[ericdraven]

i can't stand Portman. She very rarely turns in a decent performance.

Oh really? Closer nulls that argument.

[casey_play]

Hope they will be... surely this one gonna make a mark on movie industry.. =):cool:

[KCJ506]

While Star Trek is the first thing I can recall seeing Chris Hemsworth in Im pretty confident theyve made the right choice because I do trust Kenneth Branagh cause he is always so loyal to the source material whenever he adapts it into a movie so I think the movie is in more than capable hands. Natalie being cast is also another plus for me. Itd be cool to see Jessica Beil play the Enchantress, damn that woman is fine.

I don't think Enchantress is even in the script. If Biel is in it's most likely she will be Sif. A role that suits her IMO and it would be better than Portman playing her because she's only 5'3 and Sif is supposed to be tall. So the actress has to be at least 5'8 and it would have felt really awkward to having someone as petite as her standing next to Chris Hemsworth, who is 6'3. Not only that, but she would have had to wield a big sword too.

[Frosty_86]

I think theres been rumors of the Enchantress being in it but nothing confirmed, itd be cool to see the character in the movie. You do have a point its gonna look a little weird with Natalie being next to Hemsworth.

[Nazgul]

I can't wait for the Marvel movies!!

[rene_belloq]

I love how they're planning to connect all these movies into one, big universe. I honestly can't see it working out, but if it DOES, than that's pretty damn impressive.

[APzombie]

Oh really? Closer nulls that argument.

Closer is one of those rare decent performances. And it really is only decent. She's not that talented.

[JoeChar4321]

I think theres been rumors of the Enchantress being in it but nothing confirmed, itd be cool to see the character in the movie. You do have a point its gonna look a little weird with Natalie being next to Hemsworth.

The fanboy debate is already raging on who has the hotter cast, Iron Man or Thor? (If they really do sign Biel)

Jessica Biel and Natalie Portman VS Scarlett Johannson and Gwyneth Paltrow

Casting a proper Enchantress would put Thor over the top.

[KCJ506]

Lady Sif has been cast!

Alexander and Feore Join Thor Cast
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
September 22, 2009


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.

[DareDevil]

A lot of websites are reporting that Robert DeNiro has been added to the cast

[Highspeed]

De Niro you say?? What websites reported this?

[DareDevil]

Aintitcool and superherohype were the 1st 2 places i saw the news.. just google search DeNiro and Thor

[stuDent12]

both jude law and bobby D. have been added to "unknown roles" for the big THOR movie.

according to ireland.com, jude is currently doing hamlet on broadway and DeNiro is doing "whatever the hell he wants because he's Robert DeNiro". sounds interesting.

[Tagia_Romero]

What's this nonsense about Biel playing Enchantress? Sif, sure, but ENCHANTRESS? Oh deary me.

THIS fierce woman would be a more suitable choice:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-06/02/xinsrc_322060302084542114131.jpg

And for all your purists, look, she's even wearing green. :p

[jolanar]

This is getting a way bigger cast than I ever expected. I hope all the divas on set don't try and ruin the movie!

[corran horn]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Odin has been cast!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=60488

From the moment Branagh signed on as director, I had a feeling that fellow Shakespeareans would join the cast...and I was right!

[Smiert Spionam]

http://www.ad7.w8w.pl/film%20site/film%20g/anthony%20hopkins.jpg

Fuck. Yes. :cool:

I'd glady choose Hopkins over DeNiro and Law anyday...

[kru3ger]

Holy Bejesus! Anthony Hopkins as Odin? Sounds awesome to me! And I hope the Deniro/Law combo is confirmed as well. :D

[blankpage]

This is perfect. Great casting.

[JoeChar4321]

http://www.ad7.w8w.pl/film%20site/film%20g/anthony%20hopkins.jpg

Fuck. Yes. :cool:

I'd glady choose Hopkins over DeNiro and Law anyday...

WOW! Same here! Hopkins is the PERFECT choice. I hope we can avoid the Beowulf comparisons, however. Live action Thor will outclass that cartoon by a ton.

[corran horn]

Ladies and gentlemen, we have our Warriors Three!

http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/16/townsend-stevenson-asano-cast-as-thors-warriors-three/

I'm actually getting more excited for this than I am for Iron Man 2.

[Frosty_86]

I dont know if I could possibly ever be more excited for Thor than I am Iron Man 2 and Captain Amercia but with Anthony Hopkins casted and the announcement today about the Warriors Three brings my excitement for this movie to an all time high. It may be because Ive always been a bigger fan of Caps and Iron Man more than I ever was a Thor fan but Im convinced that this one will be just as good as Iron Man, which is no small accomplishment. It just seems like they are doing every thing right with this movie from the casting to the rest of the crew especially Branagh who is known for his respect and loyalty to the source material. So far Marvel is two for two with the Avengers movies because I loved Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk. Im definitely excited about Thor which hell even five years ago I couldnt say that.

Im just wondering now when the fuck theyre going to make Captain America announcements because both films are supposed to come out pretty close together. Maybe their waiting to see how Wolfman does just to make sure Johnston was the right choice.

[Smiert Spionam]

Wow, this cast is getting all sorts of awesome. I've always thought Townsend was underrated and Ray Steveson kicked all sorts of ass on Rome and in Punisher:WZ....

[Powerslave]

I'm fuckin' jazzed that Asano's gonna be in this. That guy rules.

[JoeChar4321]

Wow, this cast is getting all sorts of awesome.

Awesome:

Thor: Chris Hemsworth
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/654/thorhems.jpg

Jane Foster: Natalie Portman
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5012/janeport.jpg

Loki: Tom Hiddleston
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3390/lokihiddles.jpg

Odin: Anthony Hopkins
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/456/odinhopkins.jpg

Sif: Jaimie Alexander
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3127/sifalexander.jpg

Fandral: Stuart Townsend
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/7803/townsendfandrals.jpg

Hogun: Tadanobu Asano
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7066/asanohogun.jpg

Volstagg: Ray Stevenson
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3612/stevensonvolstagg.jpg

Heimdall: Stellan Skarsgard
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/5412/heimdallskars.jpg

Special thanks to "Chewy" on the Hype!

[Smiert Spionam]

Word.....this bad boy might be epic.

[venom718]

This film is being cast very well.Marvel has really learned from past failures and there movies are really good.IM,The Incredible Hulk..now thor.I cant wait to hear about captain america and anything else they have planned..like spiderman 4 and such.Now only if they can take over the x-men films....if only.lol

[Smiert Spionam]

The number of racist assholes on the Strike-Back section of the main sight is fucking staggering to me: http://www.joblo.com/one-more-for-thor

Idris Elba gets cast as an Asgardian and all the Fox News viewers come out to toss in their two pennys. "I'm sick of political correctness in Hollywood! Goddamn Jew run media!"

Seriously: eat a fuckin' dick! :mad:

[Shinigami]

The Strike Backers are a breed lower than the forum schmoes. They're aintitcool.com level contributors.

I hope a teaser pops out early into the new year.

[ericdraven]

Smeirt :

That dude is just a racist troll that obviously got the best of you.

[DaMovieMan]

If they can make Fury black why not Heimdall? Either way, Elba is an awesome actor.

Who's Skarsgaard playing then?

I have a feeling this will be an epic comic book film, better than most.

[Smiert Spionam]

Smeirt :

That dude is just a racist troll that obviously got the best of you.

Does he have multiple accounts? 'Cuz there were more than few posters saying some awfully fucked up shit...

[Cop No. 633]

The Strike Backers are a breed lower than the forum schmoes. They're aintitcool.com level contributors.

Shini's right, Smiert. Those guys aren't the kind of people who know how talented of an actor Elba is. He's going to be great like everybody else in the cast. I had a good feeling about Kenneth Branagh being the director and now this film looks like it has greater potential than any of the other Marvel adaptations.

It's actually a privilege to be on this board as I haven't found any reason to join any other movie board. This place has great people who actually want to have discussions and not have constant flame wars.

[corran horn]

It's actually a privilege to be on this board as I haven't found any reason to join any other movie board. This place has great people who actually want to have discussions and not have constant flame wars.

Amen. I'm always amazed by the maturity and intelligence on this board. It puts all the others to shame. As for the Strike Backers, I've had some problems with them, but I avoid them by heading straight to the forums.

BTW, Smiert: I think the casting of Elba was a great move. He has a lot of talent, and every step Branagh has taken so far fills me with confidence. I'm particularly eager to hear what the score will sound like.

Idris playing Heimdall does raise an interesting question: Who is Stellan Skarsgaard playing?

All I know of Thor has come from these boards, so I don't know if there are any other major roles yet to be filled. To all those knowledgeable about Thor: Who do you think Skarsgaard will portray?

[KCJ506]

Fanboys really make sad.(Not the people here.) Whenever the cast a black actor as a minor white character in comic book movies you get the crying and bitching from a few insecure people. Humanity never fails to disappoint me.

Spider-Man

Peter Parker - Has to be white
JJJ - Has to be white
MJ Watson - Has to be white
Robbie Robinson - Has to be black
Frederick Foswell - Who cares?

Iron Man

Tony Stark - Has to be white
James Rhodes - Has to be black
Pepper Potts - Has to be white
Happy Hogan - Who cares?

Superman

Clark Kent - Has to be white
Lois Lane - Has to be white
Jimmy Olsen - Has to be white
Cat Grant - Who cares?

I have absolutely no idea why people are getting their nose bent out of shape in regards to the color of a minor character who probably won't have that much screentime (you'd think).

I can see it now.

November 2009:

What? How dare they put a black guy in that role.

They Can't do that!

This ruins the movie.

I'm not a racist but....

They just did this to get black people to the movie.


May 2011:

Awesome!

Phenomenal!

Best Marvel Move Ever!

Heimdall was the surprise performance of the film.

That black guy did a good job.

I'm going to see it again.

Can't wait for Avengers and Thor 2.

[corran horn]

Add another name to the cast list: Kat Dennings!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=61123

Any guesses on her role?

[Smiert Spionam]

I've got a role for her alright.... :D

[anakinsrise]

Add another name to the cast list: Kat Dennings!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=61123

Any guesses on her role?

Ahh my funny,sexy,voluptuous,crush
I hope its a big role and not just Jane Foster's co worker or something

[Smiert Spionam]

Oh yeah.... I've got a big role for her alright...

*raises hand for high five*

Up top! :D

[echo_bravo]

Oh yeah.... I've got a big role for her alright...

*raises hand for high five*

Up top! :D

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/PowerOnyx/Idbuy.jpg

[Otis_Driftwood]

David Goyer..... IMO great great writer, but do you think he can create a GOOD Thor story, that will appeal to all movie goers?

Goyer, Shmoyer. Only one name needs to be said when your dealing with Ol' Goldilocks (yeah, that's what they refer to him as, in the Marvel Comics Universe). Being new to the thread, I haven't read it all yet but this needs saying and the comic fans will probably already know who it is.

WALT SIMONSON

And to end this in the vernacular of Stan "The Man" Lee and Jack "The King" Kirby...'nuff said.

[Smiert Spionam]

David Goyer is so fuckin' overrated.
See FlashForward & Blade: Trinity....

[Otis_Driftwood]

Agreed. Also as for Kat Dennings. I can think of nothing better for her than the Enchantress. She's smokin' hot.

This is indeed shaping up to be an awesome flick. Gotta love the addition of Sir Anthony Hopkins to the cast. Man, he brings all sorts of class to this. I'm excited...verily I am.

[JoeChar4321]

The number of racist assholes on the Strike-Back section of the main sight is fucking staggering to me: http://www.joblo.com/one-more-for-thor

Idris Elba gets cast as an Asgardian and all the Fox News viewers come out to toss in their two pennys. "I'm sick of political correctness in Hollywood! Goddamn Jew run media!"

Seriously: eat a fuckin' dick! :mad:

Commenting about ignorance by displaying your own is laughable. Your own ignorant prejudice is showing when you throw around unfounded stereotypes about "Fox News viewers". I watch Fox News and I'm amazed at anyone that doesn't. Seriously, that's the only news outlet that gives you a shot at finding all the facts and making up your own mind.

Stereotypes aside, I have no problem with Idris Elba being cast. I trust Kenneth Branagh and Marvel completely. In fact, this is one fanboy who loved Kingpin in the Daredevil movie and thought that was perfect casting.

[Smiert Spionam]

Commenting about ignorance by displaying your own is laughable. Your own ignorant prejudice is showing when you throw around unfounded stereotypes about "Fox News viewers". I watch Fox News and I'm amazed at anyone that doesn't. Seriously, that's the only news outlet that gives you a shot at finding all the facts and making up your own mind.

http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj409/cebartar/facepalm.gif

[Jig Saw 123]

Commenting about ignorance by displaying your own is laughable. Your own ignorant prejudice is showing when you throw around unfounded stereotypes about "Fox News viewers". I watch Fox News and I'm amazed at anyone that doesn't. Seriously, that's the only news outlet that gives you a shot at finding all the facts and making up your own mind.

Stereotypes aside, I have no problem with Idris Elba being cast. I trust Kenneth Branagh and Marvel completely. In fact, this is one fanboy who loved Kingpin in the Daredevil movie and thought that was perfect casting.

I think its a news station that only shows certain sides to a story aka very conservative. ;)

[hYPE]

This movie is not getting here fast enough!

[corran horn]

http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj409/cebartar/facepalm.gif

Hee hee hee! You said it all, Smiert.

Re David Goyer: I've never been impressed with him, outside of his work on Batman Begins. However, seeing as how he is not listed as one of the writers on this film, I have no idea how he entered the conversation. Was he being considered as a director/writer at one point?

BTW, how does everyone feel about Jeremy Renner being Hawkeye? Personally, I like the idea but think he should wait until either Captain America or the Avengers to make his entrance.

I also agree with Jeremy that the Ultimates look for Hawkeye is way better than the old Marvel look. And yet, it seems fanboys on other sites are whining about changing an outfit that, if put on screen, would have audiences howling in derision and bringing up comparisons to Batman & Robin (I know I would). Seriously, KCJ is right on the money: (non-schmoe) fanboys never fail to make me groan.

[anakinsrise]

Rene Russo joins cast of 'Thor'
—
Actress set to play Frigga, mother of Norse hero 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.

[KCJ506]

Wow, didn't expect that. This is the first movie she's done in how long now?

[corran horn]

Rene Russo joins cast of 'Thor'
—
Actress set to play Frigga, mother of Norse hero 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.

Well, that's a surprise. I haven't seen her on the big screen in a loooong time.

[hYPE]

Well, that's a surprise. I haven't seen her on the big screen in a loooong time.

I know right? That casting was way out of left field. I really have faith that this movie it's going to be epic!

[ericdraven]

Well, that's a surprise. I haven't seen her on the big screen in a loooong time.

7 years isn't that long

[Otis_Driftwood]

According to Jon Favreau, he has walked through the under construction sets for "Thor" and they are looking great.

He "twitted" (5 years ago they'd be making fun of everyone for saying that) to Marvel fans this a few ago.

Anyone have any photos or more news on this?

[Majesty Songbird]

He "twitted" (5 years ago they'd be making fun of everyone for saying that) to Marvel fans this a few ago.

The term is actually "tweeted" not "twitted." Just saying. :)

[KCJ506]

Honestly I'm looking more forward to this than SM4 and I'm a huge Spidey fan.

[shawn-o]

http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/01/02/new-thor-movie-rumors-regarding-donald-blake/

Sooooo....Does this mean Chris Hemsworth wont be Thor for long??

[Otis_Driftwood]

Sorry, I guess it's no secret that I'm NOT twitting err tweeting.

Let the twits...tweets begin.

BTW Shawn-O, may mean that Hemsworth will be Thor but NOT Donald Blake. As for Spidey 4...I suppose KCJ506 has heard the news today.

[ThePorkchopExpress]

ive been subscribing to thor comics for a couple years now, ive read the back stories and such, and although dr doom would be a badass villain (if done right), if your going to make a thor movie, it needs to have a classic villain. Loki would obviously be the best choice, hes been a dick to thor and the asgardians long as he has been around. it could be a part thor movie with his allfather odin as the main character for the first half, then move in to have thor take over (main character switches worked, big trouble in little china anyone?).
i dont think there is anything wrong with the actors for now, never know what they can accomplish under certain circumstances, but to hell with goyer...

[Tagia_Romero]

Rene Russo joins cast of 'Thor'
—
Actress set to play Frigga, mother of Norse hero 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.

I can actually see that.

[Tagia_Romero]

Awesome:


Heimdall: Stellan Skarsgard
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/5412/heimdallskars.jpg



Big time. He's big, he's broad and he's got a gravelly voice that suits Heimdall wonderfully.

[James Bond]

Yeah, I wasn't a big fan of the Thor comics growing up. In fact, I pretty much collected every Marvel comic I could get my hands on. But the Thor title really bored me to tears back in the 80s and early 90s. I mean, I thought the character of Thor only worked best while he was in the Avengers and that was it.

However, I think the cast is really great so far. So I really have high hopes for this.
On the other hand, I don't exactly have absolute confidence in director Kenneth Branagh, though. Sure he has done some okay movies. Such as the Road to El Dorado and Sleuth. But those were not big budgeted live action films. Valkyrie and Harry Potter's Chamber of Secrets were garbage films if you ask me. Valkyrie didn't make you feel engaged within the story at all. As for Chamber of Secrets: the direction on the story and the effects was really poor in my opinion, too.

Well, anyways, lets hope I am wrong and Thor turns out to be an amazing film!
Cause as you know: we sure don't need another bad Marvel movie, thats for sure.


Side Note:

If you are curious, here is director Kenneth Branagh's film resume:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000110/

[shawn-o]

Sorry, I guess it's no secret that I'm NOT twitting err tweeting.

Let the twits...tweets begin.

BTW Shawn-O, may mean that Hemsworth will be Thor but NOT Donald Blake. As for Spidey 4...I suppose KCJ506 has heard the news today.

So would that mean that Donald Blake would be Thor? Or obtain his powers? I dont mean to sound dumb but i didnt read many thor comics, and I just thought that Hemsworth would be Thor exculsively but that doesnt sound like the case, shame I like him alot and I figured this would be his outlet to superstardum.

[thewolf]

in my opinion, Vladimir Kulich would've made an excellent Thor (if he wasn't pushing 60 that is). http://uashome.alaska.edu/~dfgriffin/website/buliwyf.gif




has there been anything revealed about the story yet? (havent read the whole thread). the other Avenger movies seem to be going for the feel of The Ultimates to me, so hopefully they stick to that route with Thor, i really liked his character in that series.*





*hell, i liked everyone in that series, and i can't stand Giantman/Antman

[JCPhoenix]

However, I think the cast is really great so far. So I really have high hopes for this.
On the other hand, I don't exactly have absolute confidence in director Kenneth Branagh, though. Sure he has done some okay movies. Such as the Road to El Dorado and Sleuth. But those were not big budgeted live action films. Valkyrie and Harry Potter's Chamber of Secrets were garbage films if you ask me. Valkyrie didn't make you feel engaged within the story at all. As for Chamber of Secrets: the direction on the story and the effects was really poor in my opinion, too.

You realize the only movie Branagh actually directed of the ones you mentioned is Sleuth, right? He was only an actor or voice in all the other films you referenced so the quality of direction in the others are kind of moot...he's directed a ton of Shakespeare adaptations.

I don't have any opinion on Branagh directing this other than what I've heard (as I haven't seen any of his films) but he seems like a really interesting choice for director based on his previous filmography. The casting so far has also been excellent and while I've never read the comics in my life, I'm cautiously interested in this.

[Otis_Driftwood]

So would that mean that Donald Blake would be Thor? Or obtain his powers? I dont mean to sound dumb but i didnt read many thor comics, and I just thought that Hemsworth would be Thor exculsively but that doesnt sound like the case, shame I like him alot and I figured this would be his outlet to superstardum.

Well Shawn, imagine Donald Blake as an average sized, average height man w/a handicapped leg (for which he uses a cane if memory serves) and then when he strikes the cane to the ground, transforms into a 6'5", 600 lbs. (according to Marvel Comics, Asgardians are very dense and heavy beings) behemoth of a Thunder God (not actual measurements of Blake or Thor, but given as an example). Sort of like the difference between a 10 year old Billy Batson and the full grown Captain Marvel after Billy yells "Shazam".

I hope that helps picture it in your mind.

[Smiert Spionam]

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7072/thorhemsworth.jpg

So far, so good. :cool:

[Jig Saw 123]

I'll get excited when I see Loki.

[JoeChar4321]

I love the look but that's because it is right out of the current books. I'm glad they ignored that hippie Thor Ultimate version with the ax. Looking good.

[chromehorn]

I am suprised this thread doesn't have more action after IM2.

I don't know that much about Thor but the picture looks great. I also heard Nick Fury won't be in Thor. Does anyone know for sure?

[Jig Saw 123]

I am suprised this thread doesn't have more action after IM2.

I don't know that much about Thor but the picture looks great. I also heard Nick Fury won't be in Thor. Doesn't any one know for sure.

I think Thor is one of those superheros that people won't get excited for until the first teaser trailer is released. Sure the photo looks great, but so did the first official picture for Spider-Man 3.

[Monotreme]

I think that considering Sam Jackson's 60 picture deal with Marvel (or something like that), it's pretty much guaranteed that he'll make SOME sort of appearance in every upcoming Avengers-tied Marvel film.

The cast and director all look great, but I'm still not convinced that a modern-set movie about a guy dressed like a Norse god swinging around a giant hammer is going to work as well as something like Iron Man. But we'll just have to wait and see!

[venom718]

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7072/thorhemsworth.jpg

So far, so good. :cool:

This looks SO GOOD!!!I think the helmet is all that is missing but im sure it will be on the character and in the film.Man, i didnt expect it to look this good to be honest.

I wanna see Loki already so i can really tell if this is gonna rock.And ofcourse the HAMMER!!lol

[Monotreme]

I wanna see Loki already so i can really tell if this is gonna rock.And ofcourse the HAMMER!!lol

I think that most of us have already seen the hammer by now... ;)

[Nazgul]

I didn't see the hammer :O

[rainman8888]

Goyer is king, a good script and this movie will be very hard for the studio to mess up. Also, can't wait for X-men origins: Magneto which Goyer also wrote.

[Smiert Spionam]

1. Goyer has ZERO involvement with this film.
2. Goyer is NOT king. In fact, he is very mediocre, he's just a good idea man.
3. X-men Origins: Magneto is more than likely never gonna happen. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :(

[venom718]

1. Goyer has ZERO involvement with this film.
2. Goyer is NOT king. In fact, he is very mediocre, he's just a good idea man.
3. X-men Origins: Magneto is more than likely never gonna happen. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :(

I didnt wanna see Magneto origins anyway.lol.i rather they reboot x-men the right way.(not this first class news)

I think they should reboot the x-men with Prof.X finding the first x-men and training them.(Cyclops,iceman,Jean Grey,Beast,and Archangel taking on magneto)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3b/Magnetodebut.png

[adamjohnson]

I didnt wanna see Magneto origins anyway.lol.i rather they reboot x-men the right way.(not this first class news)

I think they should reboot the x-men with Prof.X finding the first x-men and training them.(Cyclops,iceman,Jean Grey,Beast,and Archangel taking on magneto)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3b/Magnetodebut.png


Thats what First Class is, minus Iceman and Angel probably.

BTW, First Class and Magneto will probably be "merged" a bit. Some of Magneto was to include Xavier and Magento's early relationship. I have a feeling that will be in First Class.

[venom718]

Thats what First Class is, minus Iceman and Angel probably.

BTW, First Class and Magneto will probably be "merged" a bit. Some of Magneto was to include Xavier and Magento's early relationship. I have a feeling that will be in First Class.

I know man but from what i herd its just gonna be ...crap.lol.I dont want it to be Gossip girl with mutant powers.lol.

[Smiert Spionam]

I'm pretty sure Bryan Singer's "vision" for First Class is primarily be about the beginning of the friendship and rivalry between Xavier and Magneto...

[drc5145]

I know man but from what i herd its just gonna be ...crap.lol.I dont want it to be Gossip girl with mutant powers.lol.

You must be thinking about the script draft by Josh Schwartz (Who created the OC). His drafted has since been nixed and the current script was written by Jamie Moss with input from Bryan Singer.

[Otis_Driftwood]

Now that TPTB have screwed up the X-Men (yeah, I'm talking about 20th Century Fox). I'd just wipe the slate clean w/"First Class" and have Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman together for the first time (as should've been in the Fox versions).

Shame that Marvel had to whore out it's characters (hey, I know they were bankrupt) to all those studios for the paycheck. They would've been much better in the hands of the current Marvel.

I for one, am actually glad that Disney has bought Marvel now. As long as they stay true to the old Marvel (Excelsior!) ways, Disney has deeeeeeepppp pockets!

And what does this have to do w/THOR anyway?

[Monotreme]

I love how this turned into an X-Men discussion :)

Back on-topic... I'm still unconvinced about how well this movie will work because it seems like such a ridiculous, far-fetched premise, but the talent involved is just too great to ignore. Highly anticipating a trailer to see how this will look!

[Weapon X]

I'm still unconvinced about how well this movie will work because it seems like such a ridiculous, far-fetched premise, but the talent involved is just too great to ignore. Highly anticipating a trailer to see how this will look!

Will a teaser poster I cooked up over last weekend (http://shokxone-studios.deviantart.com/art/Thor-163766653) suffice for now? ;)

[Jig Saw 123]

Will a teaser poster I cooked up over last weekend (http://shokxone-studios.deviantart.com/art/Thor-163766653) suffice for now? ;)

That looks great.

[venom718]

Will a teaser poster I cooked up over last weekend (http://shokxone-studios.deviantart.com/art/Thor-163766653) suffice for now? ;)

that poster reeks of awesomeness!!!lol

[Otis_Driftwood]

I like the Thor poster!

[Monotreme]

Will a teaser poster I cooked up over last weekend (http://shokxone-studios.deviantart.com/art/Thor-163766653) suffice for now? ;)

Wow, man. That's actually really cool :) Kudos! Looks totally convincing! In fact, it'll be hard for me to get excited from the REAL teaser poster, unless it's something like yours, which would also mean that they stole it from you, so that would suck ;)

[venom718]

You must be thinking about the script draft by Josh Schwartz (Who created the OC). His drafted has since been nixed and the current script was written by Jamie Moss with input from Bryan Singer.Thanx for the info

Now that TPTB have screwed up the X-Men (yeah, I'm talking about 20th Century Fox). I'd just wipe the slate clean w/"First Class" and have Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman together for the first time (as should've been in the Fox versions).

Shame that Marvel had to whore out it's characters (hey, I know they were bankrupt) to all those studios for the paycheck. They would've been much better in the hands of the current Marvel.

I for one, am actually glad that Disney has bought Marvel now. As long as they stay true to the old Marvel (Excelsior!) ways, Disney has deeeeeeepppp pockets!

And what does this have to do w/THOR anyway?

I agree with all u said.X-Men should get rebooted from scratch.And this has nothing to do with thor.lol.But Thor is gonna be good.I have a good feeling about it.

[soda]

Hey, just saw IM2 over the weekend (been busy at work, so had to wait to watch it, I know). For all those who don't understand the scene in the arizona desert after the credits, check out:

http://superherouniverse.com/superheroes/marvel/fantasticfour/images/thors-hammer_small.jpg

That's your answer. The coolest thing about the scene, and how it ties into the thor movie is that they lifted that entire scene straight out of a comic book, no alterations, no changes. If they're going with the JMS version of Thor (which that scene was from) that's very good news, as that run is some of the best Thor stuff to come out in years.

[anakinsrise]

Great work Weapon X

[dellamorte dellamore]

Sorry, I guess it's no secret that I'm NOT twitting err tweeting.

Let the twits...tweets begin.

BTW Shawn-O, may mean that Hemsworth will be Thor but NOT Donald Blake. As for Spidey 4...I suppose KCJ506 has heard the news today.

The people who tweet are twits

[APzombie]

Will a teaser poster I cooked up over last weekend (http://shokxone-studios.deviantart.com/art/Thor-163766653) suffice for now? ;)

The likelihood of an official poster topping this is extremely low. Really great job Weapon X!

[FredLozano]

Um... wow. What the hell happened? Two new images of Thor in his ENTIRE costume have surfaced... and they're not good at all.

http://bubblegumway.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/new-images-marvels-thor-might-be-in-trouble/

[Smiert Spionam]

I'm sure those are just poorly rendered and the real thing, as seen the first official photo, will look a lot better...

[Weapon X]

The placement of the head is horrific, but the costume design itself is quite good. Like Cap's outfit, it's functional while referencing the original design (i.e. the cape, the circular plates on the chest). I mean, c'mon, would you prefer THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWmHEF_PT8E)?

It's also nice to have a clear look at Mjolnir's design; it appears my teaser poster rendering was slightly off as far as the handle's details, but I touched it up from a Youtube video.

[venom718]

I really like the phtos of how thor will look.They look cool.I just think it really needs the thor helmet.It will be perfect with it.Without it its just ok.

[echo_bravo]

Will a teaser poster I cooked up over last weekend (http://shokxone-studios.deviantart.com/art/Thor-163766653) suffice for now? ;)

Whoa:eek: Did you make that yourself?? If so, great work man! A lot better than most of the movie posters out there.

[corran horn]

Re the photos: The armor looks fine, but the head (as Weapon X said) looks like it was photoshopped from a different drawing. I also hope the hammer's glow looks better on film than in that photo.

[APzombie]

on set footage: http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/06/10/video-from-the-set-of-marvels-thor/

Natalie is a cutie.

[Cop No. 633]

Ehh.... I'm not really liking his costume. It looks like plastic. Friggin' plastic. They should have put more effort to actually make it look metallic. The armor around his arm is probably the worst part. It would have made more sense to give Thor a more rustic look than a modern superhero costume. Maybe they'll add some shiny filter in post, but I'm not really convinced just yet.

The only thing that had me slightly interested in this was Kenneth Branagh. I hope he pulls it off, but I'm still shaky on this one.

[venom718]

the outfit looks a lil wierd to me.And i think the helmet needs to be on there.

[Jig Saw 123]

Ehh.... I'm not really liking his costume. It looks like plastic. Friggin' plastic. They should have put more effort to actually make it look metallic. The armor around his arm is probably the worst part. It would have made more sense to give Thor a more rustic look than a modern superhero costume. Maybe they'll add some shiny filter in post, but I'm not really convinced just yet.

The only thing that had me slightly interested in this was Kenneth Branagh. I hope he pulls it off, but I'm still shaky on this one.

Same, on all accounts.

[JoeChar4321]

on set footage: http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/06/10/video-from-the-set-of-marvels-thor/

Natalie is a cutie.

The two leads seem perfect to me (Natalie & Chris) and the shot of Hopkins as Odin was cool. Couldn't really see the costume. I wonder how much time he actually spends in it? Seems to be a lot of action in a t-shirt in these ET clips. I like how the costume looks, except the leather biker pants. Love the sleeves and the cirlces, right out of the books.

[Monotreme]

Hopkins looks cool, Natalie looks sweet, Branagh seems excited... and yet, nothing will convince me that this movie is actually a good idea. Sorry, guys. But this is just too much for me. I draw the suspension-of-disbelief line at Spider-Man.

[jolanar]

Judging by the interviews it feels like Natalie and the guy who plays Thor have some backstage romance going on. :eek: :cool:

[Otis_Driftwood]

In that ET interview, there is a scene where Heimdall is seen guarding, what I presume to be the entrance to Asgard. At least we got to see that.

And I must agree w/everyone else on the costume, I hoped it would be more metal and bad ass (and where's my frickin' helmet?). I certainly hope they enhance everything on those costumes in post production.

[God of War]

Looks like pure garbage if you ask me. And as stated many times above, Natalie is so cute. That's the main draw card for me at this present time.

When we get a full trailer, then we'll see. Oh, and did I forget to say that this movie looks like SHIT.

:p

[Otis_Driftwood]

Gee GOW...tell us what you really think. Why are you holding back?

Kidding aside, the trailer better really grab me or I'll have to catch this one on DVD.

[Jig Saw 123]

Looks like pure garbage if you ask me. And as stated many times above, Natalie is so cute. That's the main draw card for me at this present time.

When we get a full trailer, then we'll see. Oh, and did I forget to say that this movie looks like SHIT.

:p

I completely agree. I think the only thing that could at least be partially decent are the fight scenes.

[venom718]

I waqnt to seea trailer that is cheese free before i can say wether this is possibly going to do well.The costume is on point but they could have used better material.It looks plastic like.

[greatballsoffire]

I dont know. Chris Hemsworth in that suit gives me a wicked boner. Oh, and I'm not in the slightest gay. That still of him with his head down, (not the shitty cut and paste photoshop cgi shots of his suit) instantly sold me on the movie. Never had a costume do that for me before. Not even War Machine for Iron Man 2, and he looked insanely great.

[drc5145]

How did we miss this?

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/thor-odin-loki-550x366.jpg

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/07/14/first-official-photo-of-anthony-hopkins-and-tom-hiddleston-in-thor-marvel-confirms-thor-and-captain-america-for-3d/

Someone on the comments section said it best: ''Hopkins looks like a bad guy from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers."

That said, I'm still very excited for this movie. I'm sure the suits will look even better in the actual film itself in motion.

EDIT: And…

http://media2.slashfilm.com/slashfilm/images/ZZ4B7157B4small.jpg

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/07/15/new-thor-photo-odin-and-thor/

[Cop No. 633]

I think what's throwing me off about this movie is that it's hard to really believe that "gods" would just walk around like that every day. It's one thing to see it in comics and cartoons but once you really see it on film, it just doesn't gel at all. It's weird. Kenneth Branagh is the only driving factor for this movie and I'm questioning whether I really care anymore. I don't really care about the cast. The suits aren't impressive. I'm getting an unintentional cheese vibe from almost everything they've shown. I really hope Captain America doesn't give off that impression either. I want both of these films to at least be decent if only because I'm really waiting for Whedon to make the Avengers.

[anakinsrise]

Costumes remind me of the Vultan character from Flash Gordon(1980)
but hopefully they will look better in the trailer

[Monotreme]

I think what's throwing me off about this movie is that it's hard to really believe that "gods" would just walk around like that every day. It's one thing to see it in comics and cartoons but once you really see it on film, it just doesn't gel at all. It's weird. Kenneth Branagh is the only driving factor for this movie and I'm questioning whether I really care anymore. I don't really care about the cast. The suits aren't impressive. I'm getting an unintentional cheese vibe from almost everything they've shown. I really hope Captain America doesn't give off that impression either. I want both of these films to at least be decent if only because I'm really waiting for Whedon to make the Avengers.

Yep. I've been saying this from the get-go. It's just all too over-the-top. I still just don't see any way that they can get this to fit in with the more gritty aesthetic of Iron Man and The Hulk. So in short, I kind of expected this movie to be this cheesy, and these images are just verifying what I feared it was going to end up being like.

[JoeChar4321]

I think what's throwing me off about this movie is that it's hard to really believe that "gods" would just walk around like that every day. It's one thing to see it in comics and cartoons but once you really see it on film, it just doesn't gel at all. It's weird. Kenneth Branagh is the only driving factor for this movie and I'm questioning whether I really care anymore. I don't really care about the cast. The suits aren't impressive. I'm getting an unintentional cheese vibe from almost everything they've shown. I really hope Captain America doesn't give off that impression either. I want both of these films to at least be decent if only because I'm really waiting for Whedon to make the Avengers.

To me, just like in the books, "gods" are just superpowered and long-lived beings living in a community. No different than mutants from the X-Universe. How they dress doesn't matter to me. Characterization and depiction of their abilities are what I'm interested in. I trust Branagh and the source material to believe that this film will be extraordinary.

[God of War]

I'm still not impressed by any of what I've seen so far. True I know nothing about Thor except the deal with the hammer. I'm not familiar with Norse mythology or any of that stuff. Only Greek mythology I know about. But this looks god awful to me. A full trailer will make or break this for me. At least we will get to see it in action. I'm not holding my breath. It looks so artificial in those images.

[APzombie]

http://media2.slashfilm.com/slashfilm/images/ZZ0FFB1DBF.jpg

pretty neat. Makes me wish they made THOR as an Opera.

[Monotreme]

Come on, guys. This is great set design and all, but are we ACTUALLY supposed to take any of this seriously? It just keeps getting more and more over the top...!

[poopontheshoes7]

Come on, guys. This is great set design and all, but are we ACTUALLY supposed to take any of this seriously? It just keeps getting more and more over the top...!

How so? I read your concerns about it being to much to swallow but I honestly don't see how anyone can swallow Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Hulk...etc on film but for some reason Thor is going to far...:confused:.

I mean, the only thing we have to go on are the costumes. Which I admit are a tad goofy. But don't think they are 100% godawful. Remember TDK freakout over the costume? Remember how it turned out to be nothing but a bunch of hot air? I say relax and just see how things progress before damning it to stupidity.

[Jig Saw 123]

Everything that they're revealing is turning me more and more away from the film. At least Loki is wearing a helmet.:rolleyes:

[CuatroDiablos]

Pictures don´t make a movie..but damn this shit looks retarded.

[Monotreme]

How so? I read your concerns about it being to much to swallow but I honestly don't see how anyone can swallow Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Hulk...etc on film but for some reason Thor is going to far...:confused:.

I mean, the only thing we have to go on are the costumes. Which I admit are a tad goofy. But don't think they are 100% godawful. Remember TDK freakout over the costume? Remember how it turned out to be nothing but a bunch of hot air? I say relax and just see how things progress before damning it to stupidity.

Thing is that Batman, Spider-Man and the first two X-Men films at least TRIED to keep things on the realistic side, and not just go full-out camp. Superman is campy, and that's why I've never liked those films. This stuff from Thor doesn't look "godawful". It just looks INSANELY goofy and campy. But we'll see. Note that we haven't actually seen anything from the film set in the "normal" world, which is personally what I'm MOST worried about in this movie. We'll just have to wait for a trailer.

[JoeChar4321]

If this is cheesy then cut me off a slice!!!!!!!

http://mimg.ugo.com/201007/51741/2010-san-diego-comic-con-exclusive-poster-paramount-pictures-thor-2011.jpg

[JoeChar4321]

And...

http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/thorx-large.jpg

[APzombie]

reminds me of the prison porn spin off of the sword in the stone: the hammer in the slammer.

[Dutchman]

I've been waiting for a big-budget hollywood superhero movie where the get-ups look like embarrassing Halloween costumes and they just roll with it.

They should call this Thor: I'm Actually Getting Paid For This Shit omg GUFFAW

[Conz]

still looks like Kevin Nash to me, and Anthony Hopkins looks beyond stupid.

[Jig Saw 123]

If this is cheesy then cut me off a slice!!!!!!!

http://mimg.ugo.com/201007/51741/2010-san-diego-comic-con-exclusive-poster-paramount-pictures-thor-2011.jpg

If any part of the film turns out to look like this then I will eat my words.

[Smiert Spionam]

Here's to hopin' it actually look this good:

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8499/thorcomiccon.jpg

[Tagia_Romero]

And...

http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/thorx-large.jpg

Holy heck, Hemsworth's arms require their own zip code!
:eek:

That being said however, I am cautious yet optimistic. That concept art is pretty beautiful.

[anakinsrise]

Odin's Throne room
http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Poniverse/news/?a=20357
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/Vartha1/Thor/movie%20images/odinthrone.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/Vartha1/Thor/movie%20images/odinthrone2.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/Vartha1/Thor/movie%20images/odinthrone3.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/Vartha1/Thor/movie%20images/odinthrone4.jpg

[God of War]

*holds breath for first teaser trailer*

[SS-Block]

Looks awful. The cast, the first photos, reek of failure.

[God of War]

Looks like HAMMERED SHIT! Sorry, I had to :p

http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/thorx-large.jpg

[JoeChar4321]

Is it letting my inner geek gain too much control by admitting that I want to own and yes wear this Thor helmet whenever possible? Or is that the insanity taking over???

http://comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/10616/1279912242.jpg

[APzombie]

Looks like HAMMERED SHIT! Sorry, I had to :p

http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/thorx-large.jpg

http://img.youtube.com/vi/-JFfN5pKzFU/0.jpg

"Now that is one big pile of shit..."

[Monotreme]

http://img.youtube.com/vi/-JFfN5pKzFU/0.jpg

"Now that is one big pile of shit..."

Laugh my ass off!

[JoeChar4321]

If I was even a little worried about this film before, I'm not now.

Saw a live feed from the Marvel Comic Con panel and WOW!

They covered the feed for all of the Cap teaser and about 60% of the Thor trailer. That 40% of Thor that I saw was absolutely amazing! Asgard, hammer toss, Natalie Portman and...

The Destroyer right out of the books taking on SHIELD!!!!

[Terror Australis]

Somebody needs to bring Freddie Mercury back from the dead so that he could write the score for "Thor".

[DaveyJoeG]

Somebody needs to bring Freddie Mercury back from the dead so that he could write the score for "Thor".

I guess the next logical step would be to get Muse.

[Terror Australis]

I guess the next logical step would be to get Muse.

Yeah, but it wouldn't be as epic as Queen though.

[God of War]

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/headlines/temp/temp2232.jpg

[God of War]

Below is the leaked 5:57 Comic-Con trailer. I think it looks pretty cool.

THOR TRAILER (http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=18472&count=0)

[Smiert Spionam]

Here's a direct link: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=XKBC5EOU

It'll prob be taken down soon.

Looks a lot better than I was expecting, but I'm still a bit iffy about this. Have to wait and see come next year...

[God of War]

Dude, did you watch all of it?

I didn't realize Destroyer was so BIG!
I too take back some of my earlier comments. It's looking pretty cool so far.

[CuatroDiablos]

Take me words back...still some scenes look cheese.