The second trailer for Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth released yesterday. It further displays Thor’s personality; he’s egocentric, demanding, theatrical and — well, he is what you would expect from Thor. Hemsworth shows a lot of potential as the god of thunder. (What a coincidence — I just heard thunder)
Thor is out May 6, 2011.
Jon Favreau has stepped down from directing Iron Man 3 to sprearhead Disney’s Magic Kingdom film. So who’s going to wield Robert Downey Jr’s witty charm? Writer and director Shane Black has taken over the director seat for Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3.
Black and Downey are no strangers to each other — Black co-write and directed the movie Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which helped restart Downey’s acting career. And let’s face it: the snappy and witty dialogue in that film is a perfect fit for the persona of Tony Stark.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was a thoroughly entertaining film, though it hasn’t showcased the grand action scenes that Iron Man will call for. But who knows? Marvel Studios has been taking chances since the first Iron Man, and they have yet to disappoint.
Robert Downey Jr. is the embodiment of Tony Stark, but if Marvel Studios lets Shane Black co-write as well, then Iron Man 3 has a huge chance to topple over the first film.
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Columbia Pictures made the announcement today that director Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot is entitled The Amazing Spider-Man. In addition to the announcement, Columbia Pictures released an official picture of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man.
I must say I’m a fan of the costume design. The eyes were a surprise, but it looks more realistic. Then we get a closer look at the webs-shooters — which I’m stoked about. You can also see the touchpads that activate the web-shooters.
The Amazing Spider-Man comes out July 3, 2012.
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The news still keeps pouring in despite Smallville approaching its swan song. After all the speculation, the producers have come forward with news that Michael Rosenbaum will make a final return as Lex Luthor for the series finale.
“It feels like the stars are aligning, literally. We couldn’t be more excited about having Michael back. And as far as the way he returns … there’ll be no doubt about how Lex becomes the great rival in Clark Kent’s life. He is the villain of the story.”
— Executive producers and showrunners Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders
“I’m simply doing it for all of the fans out there who made Smallville the great success it is. I appreciate all of their passion, their relentlessness and even their threats (laughs). I can’t wait to hug the old crew back in Vancouver one last time and see all of my old friends once again….. Oh, and for Lex to become the badass he’s destined to be.”
— Michael Rosenbaum
It’s incredibly exciting that Rosenbaum is reprising his role as Lex Luthor after a three-year absence. It’s clearly looking like the show will be getting the sendoff it deserves, with both its protagonist and antagonist at odds once again.
The series finale for Smallville is on May 13, 2011 — don’t miss out.
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The trailer for X-Men: First Class released today and it actually shows promise. I’m cautiously optimistic.
The movie releases on June 3, 2011.
Marvel Studio’s recent casting has come to a close with actress Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother) selected to portray Maria Hill in The Avengers.
Maria Hill’s place in The Avengers? She’s the executive director of SHIELD; and in the film she will be Nick Fury’s (Samuel L. Jackson) right-hand woman. Coupled with a fighting prowess, Hill is an apt negotiator.
Cobie Smulders’ role involves a nine-picture option, so it’s clear that Maria Hill will be in other Marvel films.
The Avengers directed by Joss Whedon begins shooting in late April.
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Marvel finally released a trailer for the anticipated film Captain America: The First Avenger starring Chris Evans. The trailer gives off an Indiana Jones and The Rocketeer feel, which makes it more exciting for the time period it’s based on. I’m stoked for how director Joe Johnston and Chris Evans will bring Captain America to life.
Captain America: The First Avenger releases July 22, 2011.
A new trailer for director Jon Favreau’s Cowboys & Aliens starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde released on Super Bowl Sunday. It looks like a hell of a lot of fun.
Cowboys & Aliens comes out this summer.