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COMIC CON: The Avengers assemble!
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by: Mike Sampson Jul. 24, 2010

We'll have full details from the Marvel Studios panel very soon but first a little tease from Comic-Con! As was widely expected, Marvel closed out the panel (which had featured THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA) with a surprise teaser for THE AVENGERS. It was basically a shadow of the AVENGERS logo and a voiceover that talked about the world's greatest heroes teaming to battle a foe that no one person could ever stop. It was maybe less than 30 seconds but as soon as it was over, they introduced Sam Jackson to the stage.

He then went on to introduce Scarlett Johansson, Clark Gregg, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and then, the King of Comic-Con, Robert Downey, Jr. Downey to the mic, said that he saw INCEPTION and thought how it was one of the most ambitious films he had ever seen. Then he though to himself, wait...THE AVENGERS is one of the most ambitious films ever! He went on to introduce the newest members of the team, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner and Joss Whedon as writer/director.

Whedon spoke quickly about the film saying he had a dream ever since he was a little boy and being able to make THE AVENGERS with that cast, was SO much better than that dream. He said he's worried he's going to screw it up but he's going to do his best to make it awesome. And that was about it. We all kinda knew it was coming but I have to admit it WAS cool seeing them all there on stage...

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TBagNUrMom
11:27AM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I just got a boner
I can't wait for this even though I still think ScarJo isn't right for the widow.
I can't wait for this even though I still think ScarJo isn't right for the widow.
 
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Antarius
7:49AM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This cast looks awesome, love to see a New Avengers line up also sometime down the future with Spidey/Wolvie/Cap and Ironman
This cast looks awesome, love to see a New Avengers line up also sometime down the future with Spidey/Wolvie/Cap and Ironman
 
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BuffaloSoldier
7:47AM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
love rdj but come on man...
i know ill prob get thumbed down for this but i find it HILARIOUS that Marvel/Favreau/RDJ are so CLEARLY intimidated by Nolan and TDK that when Iron Man II was barely a whimper in comparison to TDK, they cannot help themselves but try and take shots at Nolan and Co.

Looks like someone is a little bitter about being (at best) in second place lol
i know ill prob get thumbed down for this but i find it HILARIOUS that Marvel/Favreau/RDJ are so CLEARLY intimidated by Nolan and TDK that when Iron Man II was barely a whimper in comparison to TDK, they cannot help themselves but try and take shots at Nolan and Co.

Looks like someone is a little bitter about being (at best) in second place lol
 
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drexxell
7:38AM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I thought the Norton thing was a ruse...
...you know, where they say "he doesn't work well with others"...and I thought "hey, that sounds like how they'd describe The Hulk fitting in with The Avengers".



I was kinda hoping they were actually being really clever, and that at Comic-Con they'd come out with "just kidding! of course, he's in the movie...we were just drawing a parallel to the Hulk...get it?"
...you know, where they say "he doesn't work well with others"...and I thought "hey, that sounds like how they'd describe The Hulk fitting in with The Avengers".



I was kinda hoping they were actually being really clever, and that at Comic-Con they'd come out with "just kidding! of course, he's in the movie...we were just drawing a parallel to the Hulk...get it?"
 
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Grand_Marquis
1:43AM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not sure what to think. On the one hand, I think this is a great idea and an admirable endeavor. And the choice of director for this was really smart. On the other hand...the more I think about it, the more I believe they screwed up by getting rid of Norton. And it looks like they dodged that bullet by not allowing questions. Hm.
Not sure what to think. On the one hand, I think this is a great idea and an admirable endeavor. And the choice of director for this was really smart. On the other hand...the more I think about it, the more I believe they screwed up by getting rid of Norton. And it looks like they dodged that bullet by not allowing questions. Hm.
 
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Grand_Marquis
1:40AM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not sure what to think. On the one hand, I think this is a great idea and an admirable endeavor. And the choice of director for this was really smart. On the other hand...the more I think about it, the more I believe they screwed up by getting rid of Norton. And it looks like they dodged that bullet by not allowing questions. Hm.
Not sure what to think. On the one hand, I think this is a great idea and an admirable endeavor. And the choice of director for this was really smart. On the other hand...the more I think about it, the more I believe they screwed up by getting rid of Norton. And it looks like they dodged that bullet by not allowing questions. Hm.
 
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Psyonikx
11:07PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Meh
No Wasp, no Hank Pym, no Ed Norton!...And wtf is Black Cat even doing involved with this. Could have put Vision or Black Panther instead.



They've already screwed this up with a black Nick Fury and removing Norton. We'll see how the final product looks. (I'm hoping for the best)
No Wasp, no Hank Pym, no Ed Norton!...And wtf is Black Cat even doing involved with this. Could have put Vision or Black Panther instead.



They've already screwed this up with a black Nick Fury and removing Norton. We'll see how the final product looks. (I'm hoping for the best)
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Psyonikx
9:39PM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Love the neg thumbs btw everyone. Keep in mind that I really am hoping this turns out to be Spectacular. I'm pretty sure that with the amount of that's been put into this, that they'll get it right. But I am still skeptical at the same time.
Love the neg thumbs btw everyone. Keep in mind that I really am hoping this turns out to be Spectacular. I'm pretty sure that with the amount of that's been put into this, that they'll get it right. But I am still skeptical at the same time.
 
Grand_Marquis
1:38AM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The No Ed Norton thing really, really bugs me. It's like Marvel just wussed out. Totally lame.

That said, in the comics, black Nick Fury is *so* much better than regular nick fury. By, like, a lightyear. So I completely disagree with you there.
The No Ed Norton thing really, really bugs me. It's like Marvel just wussed out. Totally lame.

That said, in the comics, black Nick Fury is *so* much better than regular nick fury. By, like, a lightyear. So I completely disagree with you there.
 
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Ayestrain
6:59PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That's great..
Damn what a cast!! Renner as Hawkeye FTW!! I'm optimistic this will turn out well.
Damn what a cast!! Renner as Hawkeye FTW!! I'm optimistic this will turn out well.
 
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filmguy450
5:32PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Geekgasm!
This will be amazing.
This will be amazing.
 
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Canto
4:52PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
its crazy that this has actually come together, thats a lot of pressure on Chris Evans as the leader.



But seriously, how could they not want Ed Norton in this movie?
its crazy that this has actually come together, thats a lot of pressure on Chris Evans as the leader.



But seriously, how could they not want Ed Norton in this movie?
 
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Iron Terminator
2:14PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hmmm..
Happy about all of this except Ruffalo... Hawkeye was cast almost PERFECTLY and the line-up here looks good. I wish someone more "serious" in nature was going to play the most straight edged hero in Capt America, and someone a little bigger play Thor, but we shal see how they mix on screen.
Happy about all of this except Ruffalo... Hawkeye was cast almost PERFECTLY and the line-up here looks good. I wish someone more "serious" in nature was going to play the most straight edged hero in Capt America, and someone a little bigger play Thor, but we shal see how they mix on screen.
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ShonK
8:43PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dude, the guy playing Thor is pretty big. You obviously have not seen him other than this photo. he would crush you like a grape.
Dude, the guy playing Thor is pretty big. You obviously have not seen him other than this photo. he would crush you like a grape.
 
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anomaly7
1:43PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This looks awesome. My only concern is that to me it seems like an Avengers film is dead end for any more of these characters to have a single film. I can see Iron Man 3 working, but not to sure about Cap't America 2 or Thor 2. I guess there could maybe be an Avengers 2, but I'd be hard to get the whole cast for a second movie (we already lost Norton). Oh well, just thinking out loud. I...
This looks awesome. My only concern is that to me it seems like an Avengers film is dead end for any more of these characters to have a single film. I can see Iron Man 3 working, but not to sure about Cap't America 2 or Thor 2. I guess there could maybe be an Avengers 2, but I'd be hard to get the whole cast for a second movie (we already lost Norton). Oh well, just thinking out loud. I hope Avengers will live up to the Hype.
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plkrtn
3:04PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Well as you could consider Thor or Captain America as two of the bigger gambles when it comes to Marvel output (especially Captain America outside of the USA) then consider its probably a good route for these characters to get a second showing.

As for getting the whole cast, they are signed for multiple picture deals, so getting them back won't be an issue, it'll be whether Marvel ...
Well as you could consider Thor or Captain America as two of the bigger gambles when it comes to Marvel output (especially Captain America outside of the USA) then consider its probably a good route for these characters to get a second showing.

As for getting the whole cast, they are signed for multiple picture deals, so getting them back won't be an issue, it'll be whether Marvel WANT them back or not.

I believe Norton was on a two picture deal, compared to Ruffalo's rumoured 7 and Samuel L's 9.
 
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Miguelito
1:39PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
NICE
Cool. Good cast. Now if any of them back out, it will be like WTF? Good job of wrangling everyone in there, Marvel. They need another female lead. I'm not familiar with The Avengers storyline; any other bodacious babes involved in the universe? I'm more of an X-Men guy myself.
Cool. Good cast. Now if any of them back out, it will be like WTF? Good job of wrangling everyone in there, Marvel. They need another female lead. I'm not familiar with The Avengers storyline; any other bodacious babes involved in the universe? I'm more of an X-Men guy myself.
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Ayestrain
7:01PM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
There's the sexiness that is Janet Van Dyne, AKA Wasp. Last I heard, Eva Longoria was up for the role. How about Eva Mendes instead?
There's the sexiness that is Janet Van Dyne, AKA Wasp. Last I heard, Eva Longoria was up for the role. How about Eva Mendes instead?
 
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jolanar
11:25AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I don't care if the Thor movie ends up sucking, but if they want Avengers movie to work then Captain America HAS to blow everybody away like Iron Man did.
I don't care if the Thor movie ends up sucking, but if they want Avengers movie to work then Captain America HAS to blow everybody away like Iron Man did.
 
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Dark Knight
7:07AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
DOWNEY, DOWNEY, DOWNEY ...
... if you want to be in Christopher Nolan's film, then why don't you say so ...
... if you want to be in Christopher Nolan's film, then why don't you say so ...
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Grand_Marquis
1:43AM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Are you suggesting that he switch teams? :p
Are you suggesting that he switch teams? :p
 
Brendan M.
10:30AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I guess because he's too busy filming movies with Zach Galifianakis.
I guess because he's too busy filming movies with Zach Galifianakis.
 
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Gorehound_88
5:25AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
IS THAT IT????
What the hell we all knew this i thought they were going to do big announcements on this thing oh well this will most probably end up a big disappointment
What the hell we all knew this i thought they were going to do big announcements on this thing oh well this will most probably end up a big disappointment
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CJN
6:22AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What were you expecting ? This movie is to be released in two years.
What were you expecting ? This movie is to be released in two years.
 
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lorddeath
4:32AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
lets and one more insult to this
as to the line-up, thor , hulk, giant man , wasp and ironman were the original avengers.i have read the books for a long time. i know hollywood will make a steaming pile out of this as well. the hulk never turned into banner while an avenger, and he was not always with them either. he eventually got fed up with comments from ironman and thor about there distrust of him and always calling him...
as to the line-up, thor , hulk, giant man , wasp and ironman were the original avengers.i have read the books for a long time. i know hollywood will make a steaming pile out of this as well. the hulk never turned into banner while an avenger, and he was not always with them either. he eventually got fed up with comments from ironman and thor about there distrust of him and always calling him monster.
 
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lorddeath
4:21AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
comic movies
most of the superhero movies have been too much of a disappointment to me in general.the second hulk reboot most of all. why is it hollystupid cannot get the right story on the screen must be beyond them . no nano meds, no tv series gamma chair, a dam bomb! they seem to leave out the idea of banner rescuing rick jones, and rick being the hulks moral help. besides messing up the whole hulk...
most of the superhero movies have been too much of a disappointment to me in general.the second hulk reboot most of all. why is it hollystupid cannot get the right story on the screen must be beyond them . no nano meds, no tv series gamma chair, a dam bomb! they seem to leave out the idea of banner rescuing rick jones, and rick being the hulks moral help. besides messing up the whole hulk movies , lets try and forget the xmen movies. these drab and very boring movies try and compile way to much story of the xmen universe into 3 piles of crap.why is it hollywood cannot get anything right without try to put a moronic spin on it .now they want to redo the crow, i ban that ! the first crow movie is the only crow movie to me. someone answer why holly would has to destroy what i have read in comic books. it does very well as a story in the book, but when they get done with it , just more crap to forget.
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Antarius
7:47AM on 07/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
wall of useless text
wall of useless text
 
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Freeden
2:28AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow, I would have loved to be at that panel. So many superstars, and I imagine Downey Jr. is pretty cool in person as well.
Wow, I would have loved to be at that panel. So many superstars, and I imagine Downey Jr. is pretty cool in person as well.
 
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ElderPredator
1:58AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Epic!
Those two photos are the definition...
Those two photos are the definition...
 
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X-KID
1:39AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
that's official right there!
that's official right there!
 
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martinphipps
1:16AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It all makes sense now
Remember before at Comic Con how Ed Norton basically said that the Incredible hulk script was garbage and how he had to rewrite it? And then he said on Jimmy Kimble Live that he was going to "rescue this franchise from oblivion"? And then when the movie came out he was publicly upset about Marvel editing out scenes that he had written? Could you really have imagined Ed Norton standing arm in...
Remember before at Comic Con how Ed Norton basically said that the Incredible hulk script was garbage and how he had to rewrite it? And then he said on Jimmy Kimble Live that he was going to "rescue this franchise from oblivion"? And then when the movie came out he was publicly upset about Marvel editing out scenes that he had written? Could you really have imagined Ed Norton standing arm in arm with not only his Avengers co-stars but also the writer / director? Frankly, I can't see it. Ed Norton is a good actor but he's also a bit of an asshole and they didn't want anybody who could potentially ruin this moment.
 
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drewmanning
1:06AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I wish I could be happier but no Norton and the only thing making me excited is Whedon's involvement.
I wish I could be happier but no Norton and the only thing making me excited is Whedon's involvement.
 
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Otis_Driftwood
12:32AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I Just Don't Get It....
I love the idea of an Avengers movie. However, I just wonder why that Johansson is in this movie. Black Widow was not an original Avenger.



What gives?
I love the idea of an Avengers movie. However, I just wonder why that Johansson is in this movie. Black Widow was not an original Avenger.



What gives?
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lorddeath
4:26AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
leave it to hollywood to mess up another movie before it can begin.the original line up was wasp, giantman,hulk, and thor. but, as i know they will, more hollywood steaming piles of roadside crap.
leave it to hollywood to mess up another movie before it can begin.the original line up was wasp, giantman,hulk, and thor. but, as i know they will, more hollywood steaming piles of roadside crap.
 
martinphipps
1:20AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Well, Agent Coulson isn't even a character from the comics but it looks as though Whedon liked the actor so he's in there too. But no War Machine? Like Rhodey said in the first movie "Next time". Ditto for Ant Man and the Wasp (and the Vision and the Black Panther, etc.)
Well, Agent Coulson isn't even a character from the comics but it looks as though Whedon liked the actor so he's in there too. But no War Machine? Like Rhodey said in the first movie "Next time". Ditto for Ant Man and the Wasp (and the Vision and the Black Panther, etc.)
 
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Donnacha
12:14AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Ah, just imagine the first time Ruffalo met Downey.
I hope they simultaneously said "I loved you in Zodiac".
I hope they simultaneously said "I loved you in Zodiac".
 
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SHUG Inc.
12:08AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wish Norton was up there....
...but I'm sure Mark is gonna surprise everybody.



And let's hope he loses the fro. lol
...but I'm sure Mark is gonna surprise everybody.



And let's hope he loses the fro. lol
 
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Terminal_83
12:04AM on 07/25/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Such a great picture! SO glad to see Ruffalo as Bruce Banner. Norton was very forgettable.
Such a great picture! SO glad to see Ruffalo as Bruce Banner. Norton was very forgettable.
 
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RaiderSoldier
11:58PM on 07/24/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
JEREMY RENNER
Thank GOD they got Renner. This movie is going to go be greater than awesome!!
Thank GOD they got Renner. This movie is going to go be greater than awesome!!
 
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Beauski
11:56PM on 07/24/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's awesome finally seeing this all come together. Sure, it would have been great to have Norton back as Banner, but Ruffalo has the acting chops to make a great Banner/Hulk.



P.S. RDJ is quite the guy for saying that about Inception! Here's to him and the rest of the Avengers!
It's awesome finally seeing this all come together. Sure, it would have been great to have Norton back as Banner, but Ruffalo has the acting chops to make a great Banner/Hulk.



P.S. RDJ is quite the guy for saying that about Inception! Here's to him and the rest of the Avengers!
 
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goodjo
11:55PM on 07/24/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hemsworth
Hemsworth actually makes Chris Evans look homely. Would have preferred him as Cap instead of Thor. Love Ruffalo as Banner. Good call.
Hemsworth actually makes Chris Evans look homely. Would have preferred him as Cap instead of Thor. Love Ruffalo as Banner. Good call.
 
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The_Soloist
11:49PM on 07/24/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Good picture, not great. It would be a great picture if Ed Norton was standing there instead of Ruffalo. I mean I loved The Incredible Hulk and thought that Norton made a perfect Banner/Hulk. I think Ruffalo is an extremely good, underrated actor, but this just doesn't look or feel right.



The more I look at the picture, the more it feels like Ruffalo is the new guy, who feels...
Good picture, not great. It would be a great picture if Ed Norton was standing there instead of Ruffalo. I mean I loved The Incredible Hulk and thought that Norton made a perfect Banner/Hulk. I think Ruffalo is an extremely good, underrated actor, but this just doesn't look or feel right.



The more I look at the picture, the more it feels like Ruffalo is the new guy, who feels like he just doesn't belong.
 
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EarthsMightiestHero
11:50PM on 07/24/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WOOHOO
Avengers Assemble!



though I really thought they would announce Ant-Man today..
Avengers Assemble!



though I really thought they would announce Ant-Man today..
 
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Brer B8a
11:47PM on 07/24/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Weird seeing Ruffalo up there and not Norton.
Weird seeing Ruffalo up there and not Norton.
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EarthsMightiestHero
11:50PM on 07/24/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
agreed
agreed
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