Thor (Marvel Movie) Discussion

[Madwelshboy]

Rene Russo added to 'Thor' cast

Rene Russo has joined the cast of Kenneth Branagh's Thor movie, says Variety.

The Lethal Weapon 3 actress will play Frigga in the Marvel adaptation, which sees Chris Hemsworth take on the role of the Norse hero. Russo's character is the queen of Asgard and mother of Thor and Loki, the villain to be played by Tom Hiddleston.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...thor-cast.html

[Krichton]

Could they possibly have cast someone more 'meh' to play Sif?

[Madwelshboy]

Jaimie Alexander Talks Thor

The actress who will bring life to Sif in Kenneth Branagh's Thor discusses the movie rehearsals, and also debunks the Justin Chatwin as Balder rumor..

With director Kenneth Branagh’s highly anticipated “Thor” adaptation set to begin shooting next month, actress Jaimie Alexander has been constantly updating fans with info from the upcoming film.

These are some of her tweets..

“[I] met Anthony Hopkins today... Such a lovely man. Such a pleasure,”

“[I] can't stop staring at Thor's arms... Chris [Hemsworth] is HUGE!”

“Justin Chatwin isn't going to be in Thor, Just clearing up another rumor. Sleep well out there.”

“[I feel] bad for accidentally punching Fandral(Stuart Townsend) in the stomach, Good thing he's a sweet guy!”

Alexander also noted that she now has “raven black hair” as part of her "Sif makeover."

“[I am] so thankful for all the wonderful people working on Thor, I am truly blessed.”

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit.../news/?a=13070

[Madwelshboy]

Marvel, Paramount advance 'Thor' release

Marvel and Paramount have pushed up the release date of the movie adaptation of Thor by two weeks.

Thor was scheduled for release on May 20, 2011, but has been brought forward to May 6 after the announcement of the release date for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and delays on Spider-Man 4, reports Variety.

Filming on Sony's Spider-Man 4 has been delayed due to ongoing issues with the script and some doubts have surfaced about it being ready in time for its planned release on May 6.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...r-release.html

'Thor' enters principal photography

Principal photography has commenced on Kenneth Branagh's Thor, Marvel Studios has announced.

The movie is based on a screenplay by Mark Protosevich, Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz and Don Payne. Marvel Studios' president Kevin Feige will produce the film, and Alan Fine, Stan Lee, David Maisel and the firm's co-president Louis D'Esposito will serve as executive producers.

Based on the Marvel comic of the same name, Thor tells the story of a Norse warrior, whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war and result in his expulsion from the realm of Asgard. Following his exile among humans, Thor learns that his enemies are plotting an invasion of earth.

Thor - starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins and Renee Russo - is released worldwide on May 6, 2011 via Paramount Pictures.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...otography.html


Stuart Townsend exits 'Thor' cast

Stuart Townsend has left the cast of Marvel's upcoming Thor movie, reports The AP.

Joshua Dallas, who appeared in recent horror film The Descent: Part 2 will take over from Townsend in the role of Asgardian warrior Fandral.

According to Ain't It Cool News, Townsend was released from the comic book project after arriving six hours late for a screen test.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...thor-cast.html


Adriana Barraza to join 'Thor' cast

Drag Me To Hell star Adriana Barraza is in negotiations to appear in the movie adaptation of Thor.

Details about her character are not yet known, but The Hollywood Reporter claims she is in line to play a human in Kenneth Branagh's god-centric film.

Barraza is best known for her Oscar-nominated turn in Babel.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...thor-cast.html

[Madwelshboy]

Branagh offers 'Thor' production update

Director Kenneth Branagh has commented about the status of his Thor movie, which recently started production.

Speaking to MTV at the Golden Globe Awards, Branagh praised star Chris Hemsworth and called the Marvel Studios project "promising".

"We have many miles to go and promises to keep, but so far, so good," he said.

He added: "Everybody's doing very good work and just a lot of it is so promising. Fingers crossed for everybody and everything. [Hemsworth] is a great guy."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...on-update.html

[Madwelshboy]

Clark Gregg confirms Marvel cameos

Clark Gregg will reprise his role as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson in Iron Man 2 and Thor.

According to the actor, the character will make a cameo appearance in both Marvel Comics adaptations. The government agent's presence confirms that S.H.I.E.L.D. will feature in the films as a common thread to tie them to 2012's Avengers.

In an interview with MTV, Gregg spoke about his character's association with Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson on screen. "There are two people I want to work for: Barack Obama and Nick Fury," he said.

It has been noted that the inclusion of S.H.I.E.L.D. in Thor suggests that the movie will be grounded in the relatively realistic world of the Iron Man movies.

Gregg previously portrayed S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson in the original Iron Man in 2008.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...el-cameos.html

[Madwelshboy]

'Thor' will be more science than fantasy

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has promised that the Thor movie will be more grounded in science than magic.

There has been some speculation about how the thunder god Thor's mystical heritage will marry up to Iron Man's high-tech world when they team up in the forthcoming Avengers movie.

"We're not doing the blow-the-dust-off-of-the-old-Norse-book-in-your-library Thor," Feige told SFX.

"And in the Thor of the Marvel Universe, there's a race called the Asgardians. And we're linked through this Tree of Life that we're unaware of.

"It's real science, but we don't know about it yet. The Thor movie is about teaching people that."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...n-fantasy.html

[Madwelshboy]

Avatar SFX team Heading Up Thor Visual Effects!

In an article in Variety, it was revealed which company will be the lead for the visual effects on Thor. In an article about studio's that receive Gallic tax rebates for international shoots, the trade let slip the following:

In a second coup for France, Paris' Buf Compagnie, a top Gallic vfx/toon house, will serve as the lead vfx house on "Thor," channeling tax coin into the Marvel production.

The company has been in business for 25 years their latest projects include the likes of Avatar and Solomon Kane.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit.../news/?a=14496

[nx01a]

It will be pretty!

[SoulReaver]

There has been some speculation about how the thunder god Thor's mystical heritage will marry up to Iron Man's high-tech world when they team up in the forthcoming Avengers movie.

why would it need to ? the 2 coexist well in the comics

how will they explain the Odinforce ?

[nx01a]

Psychokinesis. And science so advanced it's akin to magic.

[SoulReaver]

"asgardian science" ? lol...Thor & his kin hate science...
guess then they're really departing from the comics
then again considering what they've done before (eg. what they did to Silver Surfer in the last F4 movie) nothing surprising anymore :/

[Ukko]

Psychokinesis. And science so advanced it's akin to magic.

Like microwaves

[Replicator Todd]

Honestly, sometimes I like it when they create new stories and situations not in the comics.

[GuHNDoi]

Psychokinesis. And science so advanced it's akin to magic.

Like microwaves

Or Magnets!