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Idris Elba Talks ‘Thor 2′, ‘The Avengers’, and James Bond Rumors

Hot-in-demand star Idris Elba discusses his character Heimdall’s presence in Marvel’s ‘Thor 2′ and ‘The Avengers’, as well as rumors about him playing James Bond in the future.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jan 17, 201264 Comments
Jaimie Alexander Talks Sif in ‘Thor 2′ & ‘The Avengers’

‘Thor’ actress Jaimie Alexander talks about her character Sif’s presence in future Marvel movies like ‘Thor 2′ and ‘The Avengers’.

by Kofi Outlaw | Jan 11, 20129 Comments
‘Thor 2′ Script Being Revised by ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Screenwriter

Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan) is reworking Don Payne’s script draft for ‘Thor 2′, to better fit newly-attached director Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones).

by Sandy Schaefer | Jan 11, 201229 Comments
‘Game of Thrones’ Director Alan Taylor Now Helming ‘Thor 2′

After Kenneth Branagh turned down the job and after parting ways with Patty Jenkins, Marvel has found another director in Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones) to helm Thor 2.

by Rob Keyes | Dec 24, 201141 Comments
Patty Jenkins Possibly Fired From Thor 2; Natalie Portman Not Happy

After reportedly stepping out of the Thor 2 director’s chair due to ‘creative differences,’ new news indicates Patty Jenkins may have been fired by Marvel Studios which has star Natalie Portman unimpressed.

by Rob Keyes | Dec 14, 201165 Comments
‘Thor 2′ Closing In on New Director & Writer

Word is that Marvel is deciding between two experienced TV directors to helm ‘Thor 2′, as well as some acclaimed writers for the next script revision. Read on to find out who is in the running for the respective jobs.

by Kofi Outlaw | Dec 10, 201128 Comments
Creative Differences Are Knocking Directors Out of Marvel Movies

First, Jon Favreau took himself out of Iron Man 3. Then, Kenneth Branagh and Patty Jenkins both passed on ‘Thor 2.’ Why is Marvel Studios having a tough time filling director chairs?

by Rob Keyes | Dec 9, 2011124 Comments
SR Underground Ep. 16: ‘Summer Movie Leftovers’

In episode 16 of the Screen Rant Underground we chat about ‘Star Trek 2′ villain troubles, Fox campaigns for Andy Serkis Oscar, the end of Showtime’s ‘Dexter,’ as well as revisit a few of our favorite, and least favorite, summer film releases.

by Ben Kendrick | Dec 7, 201122 Comments
Patty Jenkins Out As ‘Thor 2′ Director [UPDATED]

Emmy-nominee Patty Jenkins has vacated the director’s chair for ‘Thor’ 2, but (reportedly) could still work on a future Marvel superhero film.

by Sandy Schaefer | Dec 6, 201143 Comments
New ‘Avengers’ Banners; Marvel Confirms Alan Silvestri as Composer

Check out the brand-new posters for Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’, which, as was previously reported, will be scored by Alan Silvestri (Captain America: The First Avenger).

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 17, 201121 Comments
New Marvel One-Shot Short Film Starring Agent Coulson

The Blu-ray release of ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ features another Marvel one-shot short film, starring S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Coulson. Watch it here early.

by Rob Keyes | Oct 16, 201139 Comments
Patty Jenkins Confirmed to Direct ‘Thor 2′

‘Monster’ helmer Patty Jenkins has officially landed the job of directing Marvel’s ‘Thor 2′. Read on for additional details.

by Sandy Schaefer | Oct 13, 201157 Comments
‘Lone Ranger’ Arrives In Summer 2013; ‘Thor 2′ Bumped Back

Disney has settled on a new theatrical release date for ‘Lone Ranger’ and has pushed back Marvel’s ‘Thor 2′ to a late 2013 release date.

by Sandy Schaefer | Oct 13, 201117 Comments
New ‘Avengers’ Images: Explosions, Gunfire, & Costumed Heroes

Several high-defintion versions of still frames from Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’ have been released online, showing Black Widow and Nick Fury (among others) in action.

by Sandy Schaefer | Oct 3, 201172 Comments
‘Monster’ Director Up To Helm ‘Thor 2′ [Re-Updated]

Patty Jenkins – who helmed ‘Monster’ and the pilot episode of ‘The Killing’ – is reportedly on the verge of landing the ‘Thor 2′ directing job.

by Sandy Schaefer | Sep 22, 201139 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: September 13, 2011

‘Star Wars’ officially arrives on Blu-ray this week. Before you can grab your copy on Friday, plenty of TV shows and movies, including ‘Thor,’ will be available on DVD and Blu-ray.

by Mike Eisenberg | Sep 13, 201157 Comments
Summer 2011 Movies: The Best, The Worst, & Some Surprises

Now that the 2011 Summer movie season is behind us, here’s our look back at what we think were the best and most disappointing movies this year – along with a couple of very unexpected surprises.

by Sandy Schaefer | Sep 6, 2011142 Comments
Thor & Captain America Tag Team in New ‘Avengers’ Set Photos

Revealing potential spoilers of an action sequence in ‘The Avengers,’ new set photos and video reveal Captain America and Thor teaming up against an unknown foe.

by Rob Keyes | Aug 19, 2011136 Comments
Changing Face: Diversity & Change in Comic Books and Superhero Movies

From a black Perry White to a Black/Latino Spider-Man: We discuss the issues of diversity and change in regards to comic books and superhero movies.

by Kofi Outlaw | Aug 16, 2011365 Comments
Who Should Lead The Avengers? Captain America vs. Iron Man vs. Thor

Who should lead the movie version of The Avengers? Captain America, Thor, or Iron Man? We analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each character.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 8, 2011284 Comments
‘Game of Thrones’ Helmer In Talks To Direct ‘Thor 2′

Marvel has begun negotiations with ‘Game of Thrones’ director Brian Kirk to helm ‘Thor 2′. With his limited experience compared to Kenneth Branagh, is he the right man for the job?

by Sandy Schaefer | Aug 4, 201120 Comments
Marvel Short Film ‘The Consultant’ Fills Gaps in ‘Avengers’ Saga

A preview for Marvel’s new short film shows S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) selecting a ‘Consultant’ to approach General Ross about The Avengers.

by Kofi Outlaw | Aug 3, 2011109 Comments
Teaser For ‘The Avengers’ Button At End of ‘Captain America’

If you haven’t seen ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ yet, the button for ‘The Avengers’ attached to it should give you reason to. Here’s a teaser of what you’ll see.

by Rob Keyes | Jul 28, 2011155 Comments
‘Thor 2′ Snags ‘Rise of the Silver Surfer’ Screenwriter

Marvel has commissioned ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ writer / ‘Thor’ co-writer Don Payne to script ‘Thor 2′.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jul 1, 201175 Comments
‘Thor 2′ Lands A Release Date; Kenneth Branagh Not Directing [Updated]

‘Thor 2′ is scheduled for theatrical release in Summer 2013. However, Kenneth Branagh will not be returning as director.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jun 30, 201149 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: June 12th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of June 10th, 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Niall Browne | Jun 12, 201124 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: June 5th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of June 3, 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Niall Browne | Jun 5, 201163 Comments
‘Captain America’ Storyboard Art Reveals Possible ‘Thor’ & ‘Avengers’ Connections

Storyboard art from ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ may reveal a pivotal (even climatic) battle scene from the film, and makes direct reference to ‘Thor’ and possibly the plot of ‘The Avengers’.

by Kofi Outlaw | Jun 1, 201125 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: May 29th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of May 27th 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Niall Browne | May 29, 20119 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: May 22, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of May 20th 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Niall Browne | May 22, 20116 Comments
Thor Post-Credits Scene Directed by Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon is helping mesh together the Marvel cinematic universe by not only directing ‘The Avengers,’ but by consulting on ‘Captain America’ and also helping direct a bit of ‘Thor.’

by Rob Keyes | May 21, 201146 Comments
Odin’s Vault & Thor’s Connections To The Marvel Universe

We dig into the history of Marvel Comics to examine the five artifacts stowed away in Odin’s Vault. Learn about the Easter eggs you may have missed in Thor.

by Rob Keyes | May 18, 2011115 Comments
Did ‘The Avengers’ Connection Hurt ‘Thor’?

We continue our dissection of Marvel Studios’ shared continuity approach to comic book movies by examining whether ‘Thor’ was helped or hindered by its ‘Avengers’ obligations.

by Kofi Outlaw | May 17, 2011111 Comments
‘Thor: Tales of Asgard’ Review

As a tie-in to the blockbuster hit movie, Marvel Animation releases the feature-length adventure ‘Thor: Tales of Asgard’. Is it a cartoon for kids, or an epic adventure for Thor fans of all ages? Read our review to find out.

by Kofi Outlaw | May 16, 201111 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: May 15th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of May 13th – and various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Niall Browne | May 15, 201121 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: May 8th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of May 6th – and various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 8, 201157 Comments
SR Pick: I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC: Thor vs. Green Lantern

Two of the summer’s biggest superhero movies face off in the latest edition of the hilarious YouTube series ‘I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC.’

by Rob Frappier | May 6, 201187 Comments
‘Thor’ Spoilers Discussion

Want to talk about ‘Thor’ without worrying about spoiling the movie for others? This is the place!

by Vic Holtreman | May 6, 2011174 Comments
‘Thor’ Review

While not perfect, ‘Thor’ is most definitely a worthy addition to the pantheon of superhero movies.

by Vic Holtreman | May 6, 2011234 Comments
LEGO Movie Posters For Summer 2011′s Biggest Movies

LEGO people take on the lead roles in this summer’s biggest blockbuster movies. Check out the newly redesigned LEGO movie posters!

by Rob Keyes | May 5, 201119 Comments
Interview: ‘Thor’s’ Jaimie Alexander Is A Geek Girl Goddess

We talk with Jaimie Alexander, who plays the goddess of war, Sif, in Marvel’s ‘Thor’ movie. Find out why Jaimie may be the geektastic goddess that fanboys (and fangirls) have been waiting for.

by Roth Cornet | May 3, 201118 Comments
Marvel’s Movie Plans: Black Widow & Hawkeye Could Get Solo Films

Marvel’s Kevin Feige reveals that we’ll find out about Marvel’s upcoming film slate later this summer and that solo movies for Jeremy Renner and Scarlett Johansson are possibilities.

by Rob Keyes | May 3, 2011102 Comments
‘Thor’ Interviews: What’s In Store for ‘Thor 2′ & ‘The Avengers’

Chris Hemsworth, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hiddleston, Kevin Feige and Jaimie Alexander talk ‘Thor’ and give hints about the future of the characters in ‘The Avengers’ and a possible ‘Thor 2.’

by Roth Cornet | May 1, 201174 Comments
Screen Rant’s 2011 Summer Movie Preview

‘Tis the season again movie fans – and we’ve got your guide to the all the films that will be keeping you out of the sunshine and packed in a cool theater throughout the summer of 2011.

by Kofi Outlaw | Apr 29, 201173 Comments
‘The Avengers’ Updates: First Set Photo, New Cap Costume & More

Check out the latest ‘Avengers’ news – including the first set photo, info on Captain America’s new costume, Paul Bettany’s confirmation that he’ll return as the voice of Jarvis, and a hilarious ‘Thor’ trailer spoof.

by Chris Schrader | Apr 26, 201153 Comments
The Avengers Updates: Production Start, Hulk, Thor & More!

The first day of shooting for ‘The Avengers’ is today! Here are updates on Joss Whedon, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, the Thor epilogue and Marvel video games.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 25, 2011132 Comments
Little Thor: Marvel’s Official Fake ‘God of Thunder’ Trailer

Marvel is amping up their ‘Thor’ marketing blitz with an official (but fake) trailer featuring ‘Little Thor’ – with electrifying results (and God-like viral potential).

by Ben Kendrick | Apr 21, 201126 Comments
‘Thor’ Will Be Unleashed In IMAX 3D

Marvel will release ‘Thor’ in the IMAX 3D format, in addition to regular 2D and 3D. Which format looks to benefit the comic book movie the most?

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 20, 201142 Comments
Kevin Feige Talks Captain America & Thor Sequels; Hawkeye Spin-Off

Marvel Studios producer Kevin Feige hints at what we can expect from ‘Captain America 2′ and ‘Thor 2′ – as well as a possible Hawkeye spin-off.

by Ben Kendrick | Apr 19, 201182 Comments
First Reviews of ‘Thor’ Emerge Online

Marvel Studios has screened ‘Thor’ for a handful of critics, and now early reviews of the film are emerging online. We’ve surveyed the early word to form a consensus of opinion on various aspects of the film.

by Kofi Outlaw | Apr 18, 201179 Comments
Marvel Studios Viral: Join SHIELD Now!

Marvel Studios launches a viral site for S.H.I.E.L.D. and you can sign up as an Agent yourself and rise through the ranks.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 11, 201114 Comments
The Ultimate 2011 Summer Movie Trailer

As we prepare for the summer movie season, we’ve put together a fresh new trailer mashup. Get ready for Screen Rant’s ‘Ultimate 2011 Summer Movie Trailer.’

by Mike Eisenberg | Apr 11, 201131 Comments
New ‘Thor’ Clip & Featurette Show Different Sides Of The Film

A third ‘Thor’ clip highlights the title character’s problems with handling life on Earth, while a new featurette provides a look at some impressive (and explosive) set pieces in the film.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 10, 201153 Comments
New ‘Thor’ Clip Features First Look Avenger Cameo & Lots of Mud

A new promotional clip for ‘Thor’ has revealed a sneak peek cameo appearance from a fellow Avenger. Check out our report for your first look at the character in action.

by Ben Kendrick | Apr 7, 2011110 Comments
Superhero Movie Showdown: Thor, X-Men, Green Lantern & Captain America

Which one of these big budget comic book-based films is poised to be the best superhero movie of summer 2011?

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 4, 2011206 Comments
New ‘Thor’ TV Spots Tear Up The Small Screen

Two new TV spots have been released for Marvel’s ‘Thor’, showcasing the titular hero in action as he lays the physical (and verbal) smackdown to his opponents.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 4, 201135 Comments
First ‘Thor’ Clip Is A Mixed Bag

The first clip from Marvel’s ‘Thor’ has been released, revealing the aftermath of the God of Thunder’s (Chris Hemsworth) arrival on Earth.

by Sandy Schaefer | Mar 31, 201167 Comments
Tom Hiddleston Compares ‘Thor’ To ‘Superman: The Movie’

‘Thor’ actor Tom Hiddleston says he’s seen a complete cut of the film and likens Chris Hemworth’s performance to Christopher Reeve’s in Richard Donner’s ‘Superman’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Mar 30, 201117 Comments
Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye Costume Confirmed

Reports out of CinemaCon confirm some long-standing assumptions about the version of Hawkeye’s (Jeremy Renner) costume that will be featured in upcoming Marvel Movies.

by Kofi Outlaw | Mar 30, 201152 Comments
New ‘Thor’ TV Spots Feature Thunder God Action

Two new TV Spots for Marvel’s ‘Thor’ movie show off some epic action scenes of Thor (Chris Hemsworth) in battle with his mighty mystical hammer, Mjolnir.

by Kofi Outlaw | Mar 28, 201125 Comments

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