Tag: Marvel Studios

Chloe Bennett-Wang Joins The Cast Of Marvel & ABC’s ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.

by Shawn Madden

Production is set to begin next month on Marvel and ABC’s S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot and they’ve now found the final addition to their cast. Nashville actress Chloe Bennett-Wang has joined the prospective TV series as Agent Skye.

The Agent is being described as “a confident woman who is slightly obsessed with superhero culture and the shadow organizations that exist within it. She’s edgy and can out-talk anyone with her unflappable nature.”

The relatively unknown actress will join Ming-Na, Clark Gregg, Brett Dalton, Elizabeth Henstridge, and Ian De Caestecker for the Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot, which looks to premire as part of ABC’s Fall of 2013 line-up.

Source: THR

 

Jeph Loeb Reveals When To Expect The First Episode Of Marvel & ABC’s ‘S.H.I.E.L.D’

by Shawn Madden

There has been various casting announcements and small bits of news coming out over the past few months regarding Marvel & ABC’s S.H.I.E.L.D. But, currently there had been no word as to when we might actually see the pilot for the series. Now, in a recent interview with PREVIEWSworld, Marvel Head Of Television (as well as comic writer) Jeph Loeb revealed just when to expect to see the pilot next year.

“We have a “little” pilot for television that you might have heard about called Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D. co-written, directed, and Executive Produced by none other than Joss Whedon! Working with Joss, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Jeffrey Bell on the show is a blast! And bringing in Clark Gregg to play Agent Phil Coulson…the best! Hopefully we will be on in the Fall of 2013 on ABC!”

While this doesn’t give any actual air date it does give an idea of when to expect the live-action Marvel Studios series. With how well they’ve handled their movies, it’s going to be pretty exciting to see what they can do with a weekly television series in between their films.

Eddie Redmayne In Talks To Join Cast Of The Wachowskis’ ‘Jupiter Ascending’

by Shawn Madden

It has been revealed that actor Eddie Redmayne (Les Miserables) is in talks to join the cast of the Wachowski’s upcoming sci-fi film, Jupiter Ascending. While the actor has not signed on for the film yet, if he does sign on you can take his name off the list of actors up for the role of Star-Lord in Marvel Studios Guardians Of The Galaxy. Production on both films will take place around the same time making it impossible for Redmayne to do both.

If Redmayne does indeed sign on for Jupiter Ascending, he will join Mila Kunis (Ted) and Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe Retaliation) in the film which takes place “In a universe where humans are near the bottom of the evolutionary ladder, a young destitute human woman is targeted for assassination by the Queen of the Universe because her very existence threatens to end the Queen’s reign”.

Source: Variety

Wang Xuequi Officially Cast As Dr. Wu In ‘Iron Man 3’

by Shawn Madden

Not long ago it was revealed that Chinese actor Wang Xuequi had joined the cast of Iron Man 3 and reports came in that the actor was playing Chen Lu, the civilian alias of Marvel villain Radioactive Man. Deadline has now confirmed that the actor will be playing Dr. Wu, a variation of the character, and will indeed have a villainous role in the sequel. However, the role “is not a huge part” and there is no word if the character will actually transform into Radioactive Man in the film.

Marvel and DMG Entertainment have also just released two new Iron Man 3 images showcasing the Chinese actor’s role in the highly-anticipated Marvel Studios film.

Watch An Alternate ‘Iron Man 3’ Trailer With New Footage!

by Shawn Madden

You want more Iron Man 3 footage? Well, here you go. Walt Disney Japan has revealed via their official YouTube a short alternate trailer for the film with all new footage for you to check out.

Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Iron Man 3 suits up in theaters May 3, 2013.

Source: Examiner

Marvel Testing Actors For The Role Of Star-Lord In ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’

by Shawn Madden

Deadline has revealed that Marvel Studios has a short list of actors for the role of Peter Quill aka Star-Lord in Phase Two’s Guardians Of The Galaxy. Joel Edgerton (Warrior), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), Jim Sturgess (Cloud Atlas), Lee Pace (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) and Eddie Redmayne (Les Miserables) have all signed test deals for the lead role in the upcoming film.

Now, while these actors are all in the running Marvel Studios apparently also is interested Garrett Hedlund (Tron: Legacy), James Marsden (X-Men) and Sullivan Stapleton (Animal Kingdom). It’s still shocking and quite awesome that we’re actually reporting casting news for a Guardians Of The Galaxy film.

Source: Deadline

Marvel’s ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Pilot Gets Another Agent!

by Shawn Madden

Brett Dalton (Army Wives) is the latest cast addition to Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot. Dalton will play “Agent Grant” in the ABC pilot, who is being described as “one of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s highly-skilled rising stars – he’s deadly, precise, and cool under fire — but not so great with the people skills”.

The series will focus on the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division. Dalton will be joining Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Iain De Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge in the Joss Whedon helmed pilot for the series.

Source: TV Line

Publicists Name Marvel Studios Kevin Fiege “Motion Picture Showman Of The Year”

by Shawn Madden

Deadline reports that Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige has been named as “Motion Picture Showman Of The Year” by the Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild. If you’re somehow unfamiliar with that name, since joining Marvel in 2000, Feige has overseen all of the creative aspects of the company’s film productions. He became President of Marvel Studios in 2007 and most recently produced Marvel’s The Avengers, which was the biggest movie of the year.

Feige will be honored at the 50th Annual Awards Luncheon on February 22nd. Awards committee chairman Henri Bollinger stated:

“Kevin Feige’s understanding and appreciation of publicity and promotion in the role of a movie’s success has led to a string of blockbuster feature films adapted from the pages of Marvel comic books during the past ten years.”

It’s truly a well deserved award and congratulations on winning it Mr. Feige.

“I LOVED that in comics, you could read all your individual heroes and you could follow their adventures, then every few years there’d be a crossover event that would bring them all together, in one book.

Then they’d go their separate ways again, have their own adventures, and a few years later, they’d get back together again.

I want to replicate that in movies.”

Kevin Feige

 

‘Thor: The Dark World’ Set Photos Reveal First Look At Malekith & The Dark Elves

by Shawn Madden

Brand new photos from the set Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World have surfaced online. The imagesreveal a first look at actor Christopher Eccleston as the film’s main villain, Malekith the Accursed as well as a first look at his army of Dark Elves! Check them out below.

Marvel Studios’ “Thor: The Dark World” continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Thor: The Dark World hits theaters November 8, 2013.

Source: MTV Splash

Two New Cast Additions To Marvel’s ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Pilot

by Shawn Madden

Two new Agents have joined the cast of ABC and Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D pilot. Actress Elizabeth Henstridge and actor Iain De Caestecker have been cast in the roles of Agent Jemma Simmons & Agent Leo Fitz.

The two S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents have been described as a “brother and sister who always bicker and annoy one another. They came up together and are masters in their fields: Fitz is good with weapons and gadgets while Simmons is into science. And during the show, Agent Simmons and Agent Fitz will apparently be given the nickname “Fitz-Simmons.” The two relatively unknown actors will join join Ming-Na and Clark Gregg for the pilot, which is set to shoot next January.

Source: THR

Stan Lee Confirms That Dr. Strange Movie Is Indeed Happening!

by Shawn Madden

While Marvel Studios “Phase Two” has yet to begin, people are already wondering what exactly “Phase Three” will bring us. Both Doctor Strange and Black Panther have long been rumored to to be hitting the big screen eventually from Marvel Studios.

Now, in a recent interview Stan Lee says that you can definitely except to see Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme coming to the big screen and a Black Panther film IS indeed being developed. Could one of these be the secret film project that Joe Quesada is working on?

“Oh they are all being made into movies! I can tell you there will definitely be a Dr. Strange movie! They are working on Antman, which requires really small cameras! Black Panther is being developed, one of my favorites…the Inhumans…All the hero’s will eventually be made into movies.”

This isn’t the first time Stan The Man has talked about these project before. But in the past Lee only stated that these were being considered for adaptation. A Inhumans film was actually talked about by Kevin Feige in the past before any word of Guardians Of The Galaxy was announced. Could that be the cosmic movie of “Phase Three”?

Lee also spoke a small amount about his Executive Producing responsibilities, and stated that really doesn’t do anything.

“I have very little control. I don’t see the script, occasionally I will have lunch with the director or a star, like the guy making Antman,I don’t remember his name- I don’t remember names, or Robert Downey Jr., for Ironman and we talk about the characters.”

Lee went on to explain that the only time he actually has anything to do with the film is his cameos and just like us he’s a fan that gets excited to see these films for the first times at their premieres. When asked about how he felt about the movies:

“I love them! I feel like an actor! I can’t wait to be in the credits and also think that the Oscars should add a category for “best cameo”! But wait until you see my cameo is Ironman 3. It’s the best one so far!”

Source: District

Frank Grillo Reprising His Role As Crossbones In ‘The Avengers’ Sequel!

by Shawn Madden

Before it was officially revealed that Frank Grillo (Warrior, The Grey) had landed the role of Brock Rumlow aka Crossbones in Marvel Studios highly-anticipated Captain America: The Winter Soldier, comedian and radio host Matthew Aaron actually had revealed a week prior that the actor was testing for the role.

During a recent episode of Aaron’s radio show, Aaron called Grillo to congratulate him on landing the role. Arron asked Grillo if he would be appearing more than once as the villain to which Grillo replied:

“Yeah, it’s a good run.”

But more interestingly is that after Grillo returned to work on Homeland, the film he is currently filming with Jason Statham, Aaron revealed that the same source who had leaked the information that Grillo was testing for the role had leaked a little more information. The information was that not only would Crossbones appear in Captain America: The Winter Soldier but be making an appearance in Joss Whedon’s sequel to The Avengers. Aaron also added that Grillo will apparently portray Crossbones in three films total. So, one can assume that a third Captain America film would be the likely third portrayal unless he is set to make a cameo in another of the “Phase Two” films.

Of course, Crossbones won’t be the main villain in the sequel but with rumors of Baron Zemo as well as Radioactive man, could the speculation I made a few months come true? Could Marvel Studios be heading down the Masters Of Evil route? Also, if Grillo is planned for a third solo outing for Steve Rogers, could Marvel also be going after another of Ed Brubaker’s great story arcs: “The Death Of Captain America”?

This is all speculation at the moment but if it turns out to be true…well played Marvel Studios.

Source: The Matthew Aaron Show

Cobie Smulders Returning As Maria Hill In Marvel’s ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’

by Shawn Madden

Alongside the confirmation that Frank Grillo will portray the villainous Crossbones, Variety has also revealed that we will see another addition to the growing cast of Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Samuel Jackson and Scarlett Johansson will be both be reprising their roles in the sequel with S.H.I.E.L.D. playing a major role in the film. So, this should come as no surprise that Cobie Smulders will be back as Agent Maria Hill. Her role in the sequel will most likely be minor.

Source: Variety

Frank Grillo Officially Cast As Crossbones In Marvel’s ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’!

by Shawn Madden

Lat Frank Grillo, who you may know best from Warrior, The Grey and End Of Watch, tweeted about a meeting that the actor has with Marvel Studios for a role in the upcoming highly anticipated Captain America: The Winter Soldier. This led to speculation that the actor would be playing the role of the villain Crossbones in the upcoming sequel. Well, exciting news has just hit because that speculation has turned out to be true. Variety has confirmed that the actor will indeed be portraying Crossbones on the big screen.

This is definitely exciting news and Grillo is an awesome choice for the role. Our anticipation levels just went up a bit over here at Geekscape.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier hits theaters April 4, 2104.

Joss Whedon Endorses Mitt Romney In This Election Video (But Not Really)

by Shawn Madden

The US Presidential election is just ten short days away and the director of Marvel’s The Avengers, Joss Whedon, has decided to weigh in tell you why Romney is the right candidate put this country back on the path to the zombie apocalypse.

In the end, while he may not be a candidate this year, we need someone who knows of the impending doom that is upon us and is willing to support government funded parkour programs. Whedon for president in 2016?

Jessica Brown-Findlay May Be Frontrunner For Female Lead In ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’

by Shawn Madden

Not long ago a shortlist made it’s way online for the contenders for the female lead in Marvel Studios highly-anticipated Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The names on this list consisted of Emilia Clarke, Jessica Brown Findlay, Teresa Palmer, Imogen Poots, and Alison Brie. Well, according to the Daily Express, Brown-Findlay is the “front-runner” for the female lead in the sequel. Many believe this role will be that of Sharon Carter.

Weeks after that shortlist was revealed, sources reported that Marvel and duo-directors Joe and Anthony Russo had been considering Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Since then though the rumor has been debunked by the actress. With shooting set to begin in a few months…we should expect to finally get some details soon regarding this role as well as casting.

Ming-Na Wen Joins The Cast Of ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’

by Shawn Madden

Actress Ming-Na Wen (ER) has been cast in ABC and Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot. She will join the cast as Agent Melinda May. The agent is being described as “Soulful and slightly damaged by her combat experiences, Melinda is an ace pilot, a weapons expert and a soldier who can, and has, gone beyond the call of duty.” This would be the same character that we saw in the original casting breakdown for the series as Agent Althea Rice, aka ‘The Cavalry’.

We know Coulson will return to the show as well, which means that there are still four more roles to fill, if the previously released descriptions still hold true.  Whedon is co-writing the pilot script with his brother Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, who will all executive produce along with Jeffrey Bell and Marvel TV’s Jeph Loeb.

Source: Deadline

Geekscape Comics: Ryan Meinerding’s Awesome Variant For ‘Captain America #1’!

by Shawn Madden

Ryan Meinerding, a concept artist for Marvel Studios, had created an awesome variant for  Rick Remender and John Romita Jr.’s Captain America #1! Better set some money to the side because this is one of the best variants that I have seen in awhile and sure to sell out quickly. The future of Marvel is now!

Thrust into a bizarre, inhospitable world far from home, the all-new, high-adventure, mind-melting, tough-as-nails, sci-fi, pulp-fantasy era of Captain America is NOW! With no country and no allies, what’s left for the Sentinel of Liberty to protect? The Saga of Dimension Z begins here!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 
Written by RICK REMENDER
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Suit Up And Watch The Official Trailer For ‘Iron Man 3’!

by Shawn Madden

You’ve waited patiently and it’s finally time. The trailer for Shane Black’s Iron Man 3, the highly anticipated third solo outing for Marvel’s Armored Avenger is here! Marvel Studios “Phase Two” starts now!

Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man 3″ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Iron Man 3 suits up and hits theaters May 3, 2013!

Frank Grillo Up For Villain Role In ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’

by Shawn Madden

Frank Grillo (Warrior, End Of Watch) may just be the next addition to what’s shaping up to be a great cast for Marvel Studios Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The actor tweeted earlier that he just recently met with the studio for what sounds like a fairly important role in the highly anticipated sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger.

So, just what role is Grillo up for? Well, according to radio host and comedian Matthew Aaron, Grillo revealed that he’d met with Marvel Studios and the actor is set to play Crossbones in the sequel. And if you didn’t read the comic version of the story, trust me when I tell you he is very important to is.

So, is the actor really up for the role? Well, I’m pretty sure Grillo’s response says it all.

Well, this is definitely a busy and exciting news day for Marvel Studios. Grillo is an awesome actor and I can’t wait to see if they pick him for the role. And based on the response on Twitter…it’s not just me. We’ll be sure to keep you guys updated as soon as anything official is announced.

Marvel Reveals Second Teaser For The ‘Iron Man 3’ Trailer!

by Shawn Madden

Marvel is just teasing us left and right. Can it just midnight already?! Check out the second teaser for the trailer to Iron Man 3, which includes a first look at Guy Pearce as Aldrich Killian. Be sure to check back for the full trailer which we will have up tonight at 12:01!

Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Iron Man 3 suits up in theaters May 3, 2013.

Two New Official Images From ‘Iron Man 3’

by Shawn Madden

Just ahead of the trailer being released at midnight tonight, the first still photos have been officially released for Marvel Stduios Iron Man 3. The images feature Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow in their Tony Stark and Pepper Potts roles, and a first official look at James “Rhodey” Rhodes’ (Don Cheadle) in the upgraded War Machine armor, The Iron Patriot.

Full Official ‘Iron Man 3’ Plot Synopsis Released

by Shawn Madden

Just days ahead of the release of the trailer of Marvel Studios highly-anticipated Iron Man 3, which could honestly be an understatement, Walt Disney Pictures have released the full synopsis for the film.

Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, Iron Man 3 is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of Tales of Suspense (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with The Invincible Iron Man (#1) in May of 1968.

Iron Man 3 is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Stephen Broussard, Victoria Alonso, Alan Fine, Charles Newirth, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film releases May 3, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Source: Stitch Kingdom

Want To See An Early Preview For ‘Iron Man 3’?

by Shawn Madden

We’re exactly six days away from the first official trailer for Shane Black’s Iron Man 3 dropping. The highly anticipated first film in Marvel Studios  “Phase Two” has fans excited beyond belief. But, do you want to see a preview for the film early? Well, thanks to Marvel you have a chance to.  Marvel has unveiled a new Facebook “Fan Power” feature on the official Iron Man page and all that’s needed to unlock this sneak preview is that fans “re-energize Tony’s Arc reactor.” How do you do that? By simply clicking the like button here.

Tony Stark IS Iron Man! To re-energize Tony’s Arc reactor, “Like” the official Iron Man Facebook page. Every “Like” recharges Tony’s power supply. Once the Arc reactor reaches maximum capacity, you’ll be the first to see a special sneak preview of Marvel’s Iron Man 3!

Marvel Studios Gives Edgar Wright’s ‘Ant-Man’ A 2015 Release Date!

by Shawn Madden

Ever since Edgar Wright debuted his test reel and Marvel dropped the logo for the film, the buzz around Ant-Man has been anything but small. Rumors have been floating around that the film would go in to production soon but we’ve yet to hear anything about a release date. That is until today. The film is confirmed to be hitting theaters November 6th, 2015.

 

That’s right ladies and gentlemen, sadly we will have to wait until late 2015 for Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man. Interestingly, the film is set to hit theaters after the untitled sequel to The Avengers. Could we see some “small” surprise in the post credits? It would definitely be a smart moves on Marvel’s part to get people interested in this film. We will keep you updated with all the news surrounding the film…big or small.

Joe Quesada Reveals That Marvel Currently Has Another Movie In The Works

by Shawn Madden

Newsarama caught up with Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada during New York Comic Con where they chatted it up about a number of things. The first thing Quesada talked about was Guardians Of The Galaxy. He revealed that you can expect the new Guardians Of The Galaxy title for Marvel NOW! to go along with the movie in some ways.

“There is stuff that I know is going on with the movie that we might be able to apply to the Marvel Cosmic Universe. And try and develop that Synergy. Not to copy one from the other, but to make it look like it’s on the same page.”

He also stated that it is important to make sure that not only is it important to capture what the comic book fans want in these projects, but also to make sure general audiences understand what they are seeing in these movies.

Quesada also revealed that there is currently a secret project that him and Marvel Studios are working on right now.

“There is a project I am very much involved in, and I’ll give you this hint. I have to go to the West Coast to work on it. There have been rumors about it little things have leaked here and there, but there has been no official announcement.”

So, looking at things, there are a couple of movies that have been talked about but nothing official up to now but there are definitely two major ones. We could possibly be looking at a Black Panther or Doctor Strange film to finally be announced but it will most likely not happen until next year’s San Diego Comic-Con most likely.

Official Synopsis For ‘Thor: The Dark World’ Revealed!

by Shawn Madden

So, for awhile now we have kind of known what Thor: The Dark World would be about but not quite the scope of it. Filming on Thor: The Dark World is still currently underway in London and today the first official synopsis for the Asgardian pic has been revealed including the full cast list.

Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s Thor and Marvel’s The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Thor: The Dark World is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by Kevin Feige, from a story by Don Payne (credit not final) and screenplay by Christopher Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely (credit not final) and is based on Marvel’s classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book Journey into Mystery“ #83 in August, 1962.

Thor: The Dark World is presented by Marvel Studios. The executive producers are Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Victoria Alonso, Craig Kyle and Nigel Gostelow. The film releases November 8, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Source: Stitch Kingdom

More Casting Updates For ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’

by Shawn Madden

The guys over at Latino Review, who tend to have a pretty good track record when it comes to inside info on Marvel Studios films, have revealed some new casting updates for Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

The site has revealed that despite the sequel’s female lead shortlist including Emilia Clarke, Jessica Brown Findlay, Teresa Palmer, Imogen Poots, and Alison Brie, Marvel has “the most traction with” actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World).

Additionally, the site reveals that there are apparently two undisclosed male roles that duo directors Joe and Anthony Russo are in the process of casting. One role being American and one being foreign, with both being described as “physical”, these roles could possibly be villain roles, Baron Zemo has been long rumored to appear in the sequel. So, who is on the short list for these roles? The first two are Nikolaj Coster Waldau (Game Of Thrones) and Josh Holloway (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol).

While those two are expected to be screen-tested, the site also goes on to reveal that Kevin Durand (Resident Evil: Retribution) may also be considered, even though that possibility is “more clinging to edge of it from the sound of things”. I’d love to see Kevin Durand in more movies, that’s for sure. But what about you guys?

RUMOR: Two Actresses Up For Ms. Marvel Role In Sequel To ‘The Avengers’

by Shawn Madden

It’s a couple years away until production starts on the sequel to The Avengers. However, Marvel already knows what characters will be joining the team and now there’s a rumor that they are already looking at actresses to fill the role of one of these characters. According to Daily Mail, we should expect to see Carol Danvers AKA Ms. Marvel, who has speculated in the past. Not only that but the site goes on to state that Emily Blunt (Looper) and Ruth Wilson (Luther) are up for the role.

“Meanwhile, British actresses Emily Blunt and Ruth Wilson are head-to-head in a race for the most sought-after new female role in Hollywood. Emily, 29, and Ruth, 30, are both hotly tipped to play superhero Ms. Marvel in Avengers 2, the sequel to Avengers Assemble.”

So, for now take this rumor very lightly. But it is worth noting that if this is true it wouldn’t be the first time Marvel tried to nab Emily Blunt for a role. She was originally attached to to the role Black Widowin Iron Man 2, and she also turned down the role of Peggy Carter in Captain America: The First Avenger. Also with Marvel Studios going cosmic it doesn’t sound entirely unlikely. The only issue here is that this site isn’t really known for breaking casting news so we’re going to have to hold out on getting too excited on this one.

First Look At Marvel Animation Studios ‘Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United’

by Shawn Madden

Marvel Animation Studios debut feature Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United, is set to be released April 23rd, 2013. The film will “team Tony Stark and Bruce Banner in a fight against the villain Zzzax, a creature formed out of pure energy who can absorb human minds.”

The film will feature a mix of hand drawn art as well as computer generated animation, similar to MTV’s Spider-Man series from a few years ago. Adrian Pasdar (Heroes) will voice Iron Man and Fred ­Tatasciore (Ultimate Spider-Man) will voice Bruce Banner/The Hulk. Zzzax will be voiced by Dee Bradley Baker, who is probably best known as the voice of Klaus on American Dad. Jeph Loeb stated:

“The challenge was to pick up the banter between the two of them. Certainly, Adrian Pasdar’s performance is inspired by what Robert Downey Jr. does, and Mark laid down such an incredible path for us to be able to follow.”

Loeb also added the following about their future plans:

“It’s our hope that we will start doing more feature-length direct to Blu-ray and DVD stories. They’ll more than likely be in team-up situations. We find it works really well when we have big exciting adventures with two or more of our heroes.”

Source: EW