THOR (July 16, 2010)

[Superman-Prime]

Sweet.

IESB did a script review (http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3062&Itemid=99) on Mark Protosevich's draft awhile back in August 2007. Of course there have been I am sure several re-writes since that time, as scripts do, but the script dealt only with Thor in his native land of Asgard, his father issues with Odin and his battle with his brother turned evil-doer Loki with hopes of Asgard domination with no mention of the modern world.

We are now getting word that there has been an addition to the end of the Asgard driven Thor story that very much gives credence to further Thor stories and how Marvel plans to bring everything together for the Avengers film due out in 2011 a question even Tony Stark himself pondered, Downey Jr. said to MTV, "The danger you run with colliding all these worlds is [director] Jon [Favreau] was very certain that 'Iron Man' should be set in a very realistic world. Nothing that happened in 'Iron Man' is really outside the realm of possibility. Once you start talking about Valhalla and supersized super soldiers and jolly green giants it warrants much further discussion."

A reliable source tells the IESB that the character of Donald Blake has been added to the end of the script. Let me reiterate that he wasn't there before, the script was set entirely in the land of the Norse Gods.

The introduction of the character is essential to how Marvel will tie Thor into the Avengers that is set in contemporary Tony Stark/Hulk timeframe. It explains how the actual Thor film will be set in the ancient time of the Norse Gods and how they will subsequently bring the character into a modern time with Donald Blake discovering the magical Norse hammer Mjolnir and turning into Thor.

Now is Thor sent to live amongst the humans with no memory of his life as Thor until he finds the hammer as in the comic book? I would have to assume so but this will all happen after we see Thor in his native land battling other Norse Gods in Asgard in order for the audience to learn his backstory.

Now can they explain all this using an epilogue approach a la Samuel L. Jackson in Iron Man with the main story still focusing on the Thor character in Asgard or does the Blake character and his storyline have a bigger role?

Don't know for sure, but he's been added says our source. Take it as a rumor if you need to but it makes complete sense.

We've also been told that director Kenneth Branagh will have an acting part in the film as well - a throw back to Jon Favreau's role in Iron Man. Guess Louis Leterrier missed that boat as he didn't appear in The Incredible Hulk.

One more thing, no J. Michael Straczynski is not doing the current re-write of the script, he has confirmed this repeatedly.

Stay tuned for more THOR news from the IESB!

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6023&Itemid=99

[Changeling]

Damn. Thats cool to hear.

[CaptainCanada]

We've also been told that director Kenneth Branagh will have an acting part in the film as well - a throw back to Jon Favreau's role in Iron Man. Guess Louis Leterrier missed that boat as he didn't appear in The Incredible Hulk.
Well, Jon Favreau and Kenneth Branagh are both actors originally.

Branagh would be a good fit for a supporting part in Asgard.

[Changeling]

Just keep him for Donald Blake who is now apparently at the end of the script.

[The Chibi Kiriyama]

I'm ready for magical beings from other dimensions if Marvel Studios is up to the challenge. :up:

[Aztec]

I'm very glad that the film will take almost entirely in Asgard with mythical monsters galore. I'm not too keen on the whole "Donald Blake" character, I would have preferred The Ultimates storyline for Thor on Earth, but this will work. I'm very excited for this film!

[Vartha]

Interesting, I figured Blake was going to be added.

[Franklin Richards]

Blake is our bridge to the Avengers. And screw the Ultimates. Stan used Blake and that's good enough for me.


:thing: :doom: :thing:

[Vartha]

I have one problem with that artical,
http://www.comicmix.com/news/2008/11/06/new-forbidden-planet-continuation-not-remake/

Meantime, Straczynski confirmed that he has just finished a rewrite to the Thor script for director Kenneth Branagh.

Now which is it, is JMS rewritting Thor or not?

[Devil]

I have one problem with that artical,
http://www.comicmix.com/news/2008/11/06/new-forbidden-planet-continuation-not-remake/



Now which is it, is JMS rewritting Thor or not?

No.

Well, i think Branagh can play Loki.

[AnorexicBatman]

HOORAY!!!
Hurry up DC!

Green Lantern Vs. Thor (July 2010)
Lets hope for the best!

[The Ace of Knaves]

Maybe at the start of the film Blake will find Mjolnir, touch it, and then all of the memories of Thor will rush into him. So basically the whole film will be a kind of flashback sorta thing.

[AnorexicBatman]

And thus the lord Thor grabbed his hammer and exclaimed, "Verily!"

[FaT_tONle]

Please keep Branagh to a supporting role... seriously... the guy needs to get over himself. What we need is some casting already... HAVE to hear something by March... I mean we are getting quite close.

[[A]]

*subscribes* isn't it about time we get some casting news..?

[Brian Braddock]

Blake is our bridge to the Avengers. And screw the Ultimates. Stan used Blake and that's good enough for me.


:thing: :doom: :thing:

^^A sig-worthy statement.

And definately a mantra that I wish a few more people would take onboard at times. To read some posts, you'd think that the Marvel Universe started with the creation of the Ulimate line.

[The Ace of Knaves]

I hate all the Ultimate stuff. Just could never get into it.

[Brian Braddock]

I actually like the Ultimates (vols 1 and 2 only though);

The problem for me is when people see that approach as the only way to go cinematically - ignoring all the years of 616 canon.

[shadowdog]

HOORAY!!!
Hurry up DC!

Green Lantern Vs. Thor (July 2010)
Lets hope for the best!
:dry:
there are so many things wrong with this post, I don't even know where to begin

[shadowdog]

Maybe at the start of the film Blake will find Mjolnir, touch it, and then all of the memories of Thor will rush into him. So basically the whole film will be a kind of flashback sorta thing.

that's sort of what I was thinking might happen

[CaptainStacy]

Maybe at the start of the film Blake will find Mjolnir, touch it, and then all of the memories of Thor will rush into him. So basically the whole film will be a kind of flashback sorta thing.

That's a good idea.

[Vartha]

No.

Well, i think Branagh can play Loki.
I don't recall ONE interview with JMS that says he WASN'T rewritting some of the script. Tho I think he would be a part of the creative crew.

[AnorexicBatman]

Wow! I upset somebody with my Green Lantern comment.... apologies sensei!

Also, what is this I'm hearing about that Kenneth Bragath is directing the movie and will also have a minor role in it? Is it true? A flashback type film would be a nice change of pace but hopefully the fan boys don't get upset because Asgard does not look real

[Obi-Ron]

Branagh for Fandrall.

[AnorexicBatman]

Speak english! Meesa no understand you!

[Obi-Ron]

Kenneth Branagh for Fandrall the Dashing.

[Brian Braddock]

Branagh for Fandrall.

Possibly, but only after a strict dietry regimen, one would assume.

[AnorexicBatman]

Ah! That blonde fellow who's like, "Thor! I'm like your main dude!" (Cloverfield joke)

[Obi-Ron]

Possibly, but only after a strict dietry regimen, one would assume.

Or he could go the other way and put on the pounds to play Volstagg.

[AnorexicBatman]

No seriously, I don't know who they are... pics or they don't exist!

[Brian Braddock]

Try Google images.

[Brian Braddock]

Or he could go the other way and put on the pounds to play Volstagg.

Not a bad deal; basically eat as much as you like because it's 'for a role'.

:woot:

[Hooded Justice]

Seriously, whoever picked Kenneth Branagh for this learned no lessons from Hulk. Probably didn't even see it.

[CaptainCanada]

You object to picking talented directors with experience in filming Medieval-style action?

Oh, and Brian Blessed for Odin.

[Obi-Ron]

Oh, and Brian Blessed for Odin.

That idea's a slice of fried gold.

[chamber-music]

Possibly, but only after a strict dietry regimen, one would assume.

I agree. All these people saying Branagh should play Loki or Blake. I don't know if they have watched anything Branagh has been in since the 90s but his a 48 year old slightly chubby man. The guy is too old and too out of shape for those roles.

[Chewy]

This article says JMS isn't doing the current rewrite. The article from AICN about a month and a half ago said he had already turned his rewrite in. I don't see where there is any contradiction :huh:

[Chewy]

Also, if the script is still anything like Protosevich's draft, Branagh should play Eiric.

[Hooded Justice]

You object to picking talented directors with experience in filming Medieval-style action?

Oh, and Brian Blessed for Odin.

That was for Shakespeare. Ang Lee tried to turn Stan Lee into Shakespeare, and it didn't work. I fear the same will happen with Thor.

And I can't take Brian Blessed seriously. He makes me laugh every time I even think about him.

[AnorexicBatman]

How about Adrian Brody for Loki?
I know he does mostly serious film but Iron Man and TDK showed us that superhero fimls can be serious. He might have to bulk up a bit but I always saw Loki as this thin seemingly weak looking character who actually wields unspeakable power

[MarvelMovies]

Certainly is going to make an interesting end to Thor and a beginning to Avengers with Donald Blake showing up.

However, it is a pretty good idea to mix the two worlds.

[[A]]

I actually like the Ultimates (vols 1 and 2 only though);

The problem for me is when people see that approach as the only way to go cinematically - ignoring all the years of 616 canon.
Suddenly I'm not all that alone in the Hype :hehe:

[Chewy]

Ultimates I & II were great. Except when Hulk talked about being horny, the Pyms beat each other with toasters, and Quicksilver/Scarlet Witch felt each other up :oldrazz:

That was for Shakespeare. Ang Lee tried to turn Stan Lee into Shakespeare, and it didn't work. I fear the same will happen with Thor.
I can't see anything Shakespearean about AngHulk :huh:

[Aztec]

That was for Shakespeare. Ang Lee tried to turn Stan Lee into Shakespeare, and it didn't work. I fear the same will happen with Thor.

This makes me so angry every time I read something like this: :bh:

There was nothing "Shakespearean" or "psychological" or "deep" about Ang Lee's abortion of a "Hulk" movie. It was nonsensical, aimless, souless, clueless, dull, randomly campy, and all around garbage. Oh, and on top of that, it had ZERO respect for the source material.

Please don't compare Marvel Studio/Kenneth Branagh's Thor (which has not even been made yet) to that awful waste of celluloid that was Ang Lee's Hulk. Marvel Studios has yet to make a bad film involving one of their characters; and Branagh is about as good a choice for the Thor character as I can think of.

[Aztec]

1) Ultimates I & II were great. Except when Hulk talked about being horny, the Pyms beat each other with toasters, and Quicksilver/Scarlet Witch felt each other up :oldrazz:


2) I can't see anything Shakespearean about AngHulk :huh:

1) I agree that Ultimates I & II were excellent. I actually will eat my words that Mark Millar is a total hack. (Although there was some "hacky" material in Ultimates, but I digress.)

I also agree about not being a big fan of the Pym domestic violence angle or the whole Quicksilver/Scarlet Witch storyline. I also didn't like some of the sillier "extreme" (read "hacky") angles that Millar threw in for pure shock value. Examples: Iron Man having a brain tumor, Thor being such an extreme peacenik, every character being a pill-popper, drug user of some variety.

I disagree with you about your dislike of The Hulk's "horniness". This is one of the few Millar "extreme" angles that I did like. I also like that he made The Hulk a cannibal. It just really highlights the "Id" nature of the character and really emphasizes the importance of containing him, and makes it very difficult for the team to recruit him for their missions.

2) I agree completely with you about Ang, if you read my prior post!

[Chewy]

I disagree with you about your dislike of The Hulk's "horniness". This is one of the few Millar "extreme" angles that I did like. I also like that he made The Hulk a cannibal. It just really highlights the "Id" nature of the character and really emphasizes the importance of containing him, and makes it very difficult for the team to recruit him for their missions.
While it worked within the context of the story, it made Hulk into more of a plot device than an actual character.
There was nothing "Shakespearean" or "psychological" or "deep" about Ang Lee's abortion of a "Hulk" movie. It was nonsensical, aimless, souless, clueless, dull, randomly campy, and all around garbage. Oh, and on top of that, it had ZERO respect for the source material.

Please don't compare Marvel Studio/Kenneth Branagh's Thor (which has not even been made yet) to that awful waste of celluloid that was Ang Lee's Hulk. Marvel Studios has yet to make a bad film involving one of their characters; and Branagh is about as good a choice for the Thor character as I can think of.
:hehe: That's some serious hate you've got for AngHulk. I agree with all of it, but it also had a few somewhat redeeming aspects - namely Connelly & Elliot. Somehow Elliott has ended up in two of the worst Marvel flicks. Even guys like Donal Logue are 50/50.

[[A]]

oops :o sorry--delete

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

This makes me so angry every time I read something like this: :bh:

There was nothing "Shakespearean" or "psychological" or "deep" about Ang Lee's abortion of a "Hulk" movie. It was nonsensical, aimless, souless, clueless, dull, randomly campy, and all around garbage. Oh, and on top of that, it had ZERO respect for the source material.
Please don't compare Marvel Studio/Kenneth Branagh's Thor (which has not even been made yet) to that awful waste of celluloid that was Ang Lee's Hulk. Marvel Studios has yet to make a bad film involving one of their characters; and Branagh is about as good a choice for the Thor character as I can think of.

You're kidding right? It was more faithful than the latest one, at least were the origin and jumps were concerned.

Anyway, anyone else think they need to get the ball rolling on Thor and QUICK? It is a movie that will need a lot of effects shots and they dont want to be in TIH situation again were the trailer comes out only a few months before the movie.

[[A]]

^ that's what I said. They should be about to start shooting already

[WillardNation]

This makes me so angry every time I read something like this: :bh:

There was nothing "Shakespearean" or "psychological" or "deep" about Ang Lee's abortion of a "Hulk" movie. It was nonsensical, aimless, souless, clueless, dull, randomly campy, and all around garbage. Oh, and on top of that, it had ZERO respect for the source material.

Please don't compare Marvel Studio/Kenneth Branagh's Thor (which has not even been made yet) to that awful waste of celluloid that was Ang Lee's Hulk. Marvel Studios has yet to make a bad film involving one of their characters; and Branagh is about as good a choice for the Thor character as I can think of.

Amen to that!

I actually like the Ultimates (vols 1 and 2 only though);

The problem for me is when people see that approach as the only way to go cinematically - ignoring all the years of 616 canon.And that!

[Obi-Ron]

Dooooooood, Ang Lee's Hulk should have been hella more Xtremez.
:whatever:

I think Thor should end with a newly Thor-ed up Don Blake about to run into battle against invading Stone Men. Also, it should be called "The Mighy Thor," verily!

[[A]]

What you people think about the way it should be shot..? Should it look a bit different (tint, camera lenses, whatever)?

[Spider-ManHero12]

It's going to be great seeing how this film ties into the Avengers. :up:

[[A]]

It's gonna be a fun 2-3 year period, indeed :woot:

[Brian Braddock]

What you people think about the way it should be shot..? Should it look a bit different (tint, camera lenses, whatever)?

I like the approach they used in Beowulf;

A golden tint to create warm lighting and hues for the fire-lit interiors (also possibly to give a air of magic to Asgard by giving the surroundings and everyone in them a 'golden glow'):-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/beowulf-first-02.jpg

And cold, stark lighting for the exteriors:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/untitled-3.jpg

Of course, and I'm thinking about certain shots in the Lord of the Rings movies here, I'd dearly love to see a range of shots of massive, snow covered mountains, like the examples below in the movie:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/1757369-Mount-Asgard-0.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/asgard.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/kyle_asgard_sized.jpg

Imagine if that was Thor standing there on the cliff above^^^^^.

Also, I would geekasm at a shot that looked like this:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/Valhalla.jpg

Of course, with Branagh at the helm, you know this movie's cinematography is gonna be gorgeous.

All in all, I'd say basically, I'm hoping for a mix of LOTR, The 13th Warrior and Beowulf.

[[A]]

^ That's a good reply :woot: :up:







..haven't seen Beowulf yet, though

[Brian Braddock]

Thanks; I always think it's nice to have visuals. :D

Anyways, Beaowulf - I wholeheartedly recommend it.

[[A]]

I will check it out when I get back to my bunker.

Anyway, just thought of something: when are Thor, Cap and the rest of the gang getting their own private Idaho, I mean, sub-forums..?

[Brian Braddock]

No idea; we've just been discussing that here:-

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=282612&page=59

[[A]]

They deserve their own place :cmad:

I mean.. Dragonball and GI Joe got their own places :hehe:

[Aztec]

Anyway, anyone else think they need to get the ball rolling on Thor and QUICK? It is a movie that will need a lot of effects shots and they dont want to be in TIH situation again were the trailer comes out only a few months before the movie.

I agree, but a lot can be done in 15 months. The most important part of a fantasy film like this (after creating the perfect script which thankfully they have) is getting the look and feel right. That's what they are spending their time doing right now. If this film looks and feels epic and majestic (LOTR/Beowulf/300) then it will be a HUGE draw.

[broblacksteel]

as of right now thor is scheduled to begin in may/june (IM2 starts around march).... thor should finish around sept/oct. Keep in mind spfx can/will be done while the shoot is going on (a super bowl trailer is a must!!).

Whoever is cast as thor should have 3-4mths to bulk up..... those pics from SB are exactly what i think thor will look like, epic, grand, etc.

If marvel is gonna rule the next 2-3 yrs (IM2, THOR, CAP, AVENGERS) where the hell will D.C. fit in? (G.L. is the only one in pre-prod...) We wont see another Bat/Sup til 2011/12...

[[A]]

3-4 months to bulk up..? I don't know--even the guys from 300 had like 6 months..

[broblacksteel]

that's an exaggeration, the guys from 300 had 3mths and kept lifting during the shoot (2-3mths) Thor will continue to lift and train during the shoot i'm sure.... i wonder if kenneth/marvel will want a triple hhh thor shape or a slightly bigger gerard butler/300 shaped thor...

[Doctor Jones]

Damn, next year. I'm starting to think that it's not gonna happen by next year.

[Brian Braddock]

that's an exaggeration, the guys from 300 had 3mths and kept lifting during the shoot (2-3mths) Thor will continue to lift and train during the shoot i'm sure.... i wonder if kenneth/marvel will want a triple hhh thor shape or a slightly bigger gerard butler/300 shaped thor...

Well, he's not gonna get a HHH Thor shape unless he casts a wrestler, body-builder or invent a time machine that enables an actual actor to go back 2 years and start hammering the weights. :cwink:

The best he can hope for is a beefed up actor; Although, everyone keeps talking about the shape of Butler in 300, but it could be said that he was bigger than average to begin with (at least, he was in Tomb Raider 2) - I'm wondering how much time it took for an more averagely built guy like James Spader to get in the shape he was in for 'Supernova'?

How long did it take Gyllenhaal to get in shape for PoP?

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I like the approach they used in Beowulf;

A golden tint to create warm lighting and hues for the fire-lit interiors (also possibly to give a air of magic to Asgard by giving the surroundings and everyone in them a 'golden glow'):-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/beowulf-first-02.jpg

And cold, stark lighting for the exteriors:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/untitled-3.jpg

Of course, and I'm thinking about certain shots in the Lord of the Rings movies here, I'd dearly love to see a range of shots of massive, snow covered mountains, like the examples below in the movie:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/1757369-Mount-Asgard-0.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/asgard.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/kyle_asgard_sized.jpg

Imagine if that was Thor standing there on the cliff above^^^^^.

Also, I would geekasm at a shot that looked like this:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/Valhalla.jpg

Of course, with Branagh at the helm, you know this movie's cinematography is gonna be gorgeous.

All in all, I'd say basically, I'm hoping for a mix of LOTR, The 13th Warrior and Beowulf.

That type of stuff is the shots and cinematography they do need in a Thor movie I agree, it needs to look epic and like a place were gods reside. These pics are perfect, as are Beowulf and LOTR and even Narnia for references.

Thanks; I always think it's nice to have visuals. :D

Anyways, Beaowulf - I wholeheartedly recommend it.

I love Beowulf, think its an awesome epic fantasy movie.

I agree, but a lot can be done in 15 months. The most important part of a fantasy film like this (after creating the perfect script which thankfully they have) is getting the look and feel right. That's what they are spending their time doing right now. If this film looks and feels epic and majestic (LOTR/Beowulf/300) then it will be a HUGE draw.

I know what you mean, but the fact that the marketing for Hulk started to late for the movie to make much money is something that you'd Marvel have learned from, especially when it hit them were it hurt most, in the pocket.

[[A]]

off-topic but.. who's that in your avvy, SB? I remember watching -and loving :funny:- that show as a kid

[Marz69]

All in all, I'd say basically, I'm hoping for a mix of LOTR, The 13th Warrior and Beowulf.
Love the visuals. I want lots of SNOW. And some giants too. :woot:
that's an exaggeration, the guys from 300 had 3mths and kept lifting during the shoot (2-3mths) Thor will continue to lift and train during the shoot i'm sure.... i wonder if kenneth/marvel will want a triple hhh thor shape or a slightly bigger gerard butler/300 shaped thor...
4 months for Butler, not 3.

[Marz69]

A reliable source tells the IESB that the character of Donald Blake has been added to the end of the script. Let me reiterate that he wasn't there before, the script was set entirely in the land of the Norse Gods.I wanted Blake only for the lesson, although preferring Thor to remember so that his emotional transformation is learned by a dramatic change in lifestyle as opposed to not by being someone else & not remembering.
Since the original script has Thor learning the lesson by being made mortal during his time, then Blake would seem to be a persona (like Kent). Because Thor will not need to learn humility 2X (via the mortal Thor & Blake). It's redundant. So maybe it's a name he uses as he hides himself as in Highlander.

[Weadazoid]

Well, he's not gonna get a HHH Thor shape unless he casts a wrestler, body-builder or invent a time machine that enables an actual actor to go back 2 years and start hammering the weights. :cwink:

The best he can hope for is a beefed up actor; Although, everyone keeps talking about the shape of Butler in 300, but it could be said that he was bigger than average to begin with (at least, he was in Tomb Raider 2) - I'm wondering how much time it took for an more averagely built guy like James Spader to get in the shape he was in for 'Supernova'?

How long did it take Gyllenhaal to get in shape for PoP?



Skarsgaurd is cetainly bigger then Average and easily fits the bill.




He looks the part and is an actor with decent chops from what I have seen. Look man if a guy like Robert Downey can get ripped for Iron Man, then you should beleive that given time the right actor can embody Thor, and it doesn't have to be the Daniel Cudmore type.



There are actors out there that have that frame that are not wrestlers, do some keep in shape sure they do.


Matt Daemon looks pretty dangerous in the Borne series, and pretty meager in say Oceans, Brad Pit and Norton were evil looking and dangerous ripped don't mess with me in movies like Fight Club, and American History X respectivly.... but rather meager looking in other roles.

[Hooded Justice]

Ultimates I & II were great. Except when Hulk talked about being horny, the Pyms beat each other with toasters, and Quicksilver/Scarlet Witch felt each other up :oldrazz:


I can't see anything Shakespearean about AngHulk :huh:

This makes me so angry every time I read something like this: :bh:

There was nothing "Shakespearean" or "psychological" or "deep" about Ang Lee's abortion of a "Hulk" movie. It was nonsensical, aimless, souless, clueless, dull, randomly campy, and all around garbage. Oh, and on top of that, it had ZERO respect for the source material.

Please don't compare Marvel Studio/Kenneth Branagh's Thor (which has not even been made yet) to that awful waste of celluloid that was Ang Lee's Hulk. Marvel Studios has yet to make a bad film involving one of their characters; and Branagh is about as good a choice for the Thor character as I can think of.

In your opinion, there was nothing Shakespearean, or psychological, or deep about Ang Lee's Hulk. In my opinion, it was filled with Shakespearean psychological complexity and depth, and that's why I hated it. I wanted to enjoy it, not study it.

[The Chibi Kiriyama]

Well, in my opinion, Ang Lee's Hulk suffered from a lack of editing- or bad choices in dialogue, choose your poison- and a curious need to explain the Hulk's origins repeatedly and in various formats throughout the entire film. But this can be discussed another time, perhaps...

[Rich Santoro]

Holy **** SB... you have me geeking out over Thor just by your description of how the film should be depicted. Kick-ass... and the avy too. Well done sir...

[Rich Santoro]

oops... wrong forum...

[Still A ThorFan]

No.

Well, i think Branagh can play Loki.


I hope you're joking. Look at KB and look at Loki? How could he possibly pull off the part in his current age and physical condition? In the script Loki is described as darkly handsome so that rules him out, and people please stop with this "Oh, he might play Thor. He might be Odin." He is not. It says "small speaking role." And I don't think Marvel would let him do that anyway, so use your brains.

[Brian Braddock]

That type of stuff is the shots and cinematography they do need in a Thor movie I agree, it needs to look epic and like a place were gods reside. These pics are perfect, as are Beowulf and LOTR and even Narnia for references.

Totally.

Love the visuals. I want lots of SNOW. And some giants too. :woot:


Yell, yes. Lot's of snow and frost giants.

How cool would YMIR look amidst all of that?

Holy **** SB... you have me geeking out over Thor just by your description of how the film should be depicted. Kick-ass... and the avy too. Well done sir...

Heh, cheers. :up:

off-topic but.. who's that in your avvy, SB? I remember watching -and loving :funny:- that show as a kid

It's William Katt from 'Greatest American Hero'. I used to watch it as a kid too - best theme song ever. :D

Skarsgaurd is cetainly bigger then Average and easily fits the bill.

Quite; Imagine a 6'4" Alexander beefed up to the max?

That'd be awesome.

We can only hope that he gets a shot at the role (hell, I hope he even gets a chance to read for the part)

[Philly Phanboy]

Ummm why are they not putting this out on the 15th? Having Thor not being released on a Thursday is just ignorant.

How many superheroes based on mythic characters does Marvel have that actually have a day of the week (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thursday) named after them?

[[A]]

It's William Katt from 'Greatest American Hero'. I used to watch it as a kid too - best theme song ever. :D
thanks :woot: I'm gonna look up for some vids

[Hmarrs]

Just keep him for Donald Blake who is now apparently at the end of the script.
He's too old even for blake.Plus as director I doubt he wil take a large role.He will probably be a back drop character just Fav.in Ironman.

[Hypestyle]

Ummm why are they not putting this out on the 15th? Having Thor not being released on a Thursday is just ignorant.

How many superheroes based on mythic characters does Marvel have that actually have a day of the week (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thursday) named after them?

Heh..

I’m wondering what type of viral-campaign and other promotional buzz-building events can take place.. I wonder will there be screenings where people can dress up in norse costumes..

[Raiden]

Glad to see that a release date is set for Thor, and they have a competent director (Branagh) who is helming this movie. Thor is probably the trickiest Marvel superheroes to bring to the big screen, and I'm glad Marvel found the right man for the job.

[SuperKoala]

it's hammer time!

[chamber-music]

Ben Foster for Donald Blake.

[Hulkfan2008!]

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/9009_press11-001.jpg

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/9009_press09-001.jpg

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/9009_press08-001.jpg

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/9009_press10-001.jpg

this is what i think thor and loki should look like in the movie.
i know the script says loki is handsome, but this should be his true form.

[The Chibi Kiriyama]

Why would anyone trust a face like that? Loki's a subtle schemer. Faces like that sound red alerts for most people. The Norse gods would have to be stupid to be fooled by a guy who looks like Gollum with horns.

[[A]]

^ Yeah--and we know toothless characters are evil :hehe:

[Rich Santoro]

Loki would have to have a much better charisma score that that...

[Aztec]

Loki should be handsome. Also I don't want wings on Thor's helmets. Vikings never had wings on their helmets (or horns for that matter). Viking helmets look like the following, which is a hell of a lot cooler anyways:

http://ake.ekenberg.googlepages.com/IMG_5606helmet.jpg/IMG_5606helmet-full.jpg

[Savage]

Well these are gods. Each one's helmet seems to relate to an animal in some way so I say keep that going. They're pretty much crowns signifying their godly status. Let all the other soldiers wear those helmets.

[marcvader]

i agree. Thor is not a viking. He's the god of thunder in a fictional comicbook.

[Still A ThorFan]

Ummm why are they not putting this out on the 15th? Having Thor not being released on a Thursday is just ignorant.

How many superheroes based on mythic characters does Marvel have that actually have a day of the week (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thursday) named after them?

Because a lot of people wouldn't get it. Except us so to speak.

[Marz69]

Originally Posted by Philly Phanboy View Post
Ummm why are they not putting this out on the 15th? Having Thor not being released on a Thursday is just ignorant.

How many superheroes based on mythic characters does Marvel have that actually have a day of the week named after them?[/B][/B]Because a lot of people wouldn't get it. Except us so to speak.
They should do it for the fans. And for those who don't know, they could stick it in the trailer, "starts THORsday" :oldrazz:

[redlion2]

Personally, I like the idea of Loki having an alternate appearance and a true form. I've always looked at Loki as being Asgard's version of Satan. There are scriptures that describe Satan as Morning Star and a very beautiful being and other scriptures that describe him as the dragon and very twisted and evil looking.

But either way, I'm fine if they just go with handsome.

[Hulkfan2008!]

im with you bro.
i think of loki as a man who looks trust worthy on the outside, but is evil looking and nasty on the inside, a man who lies and decieves .

[SuperKoala]

Loki should be handsome. Also I don't want wings on Thor's helmets. Vikings never had wings on their helmets (or horns for that matter). Viking helmets look like the following, which is a hell of a lot cooler anyways:

http://ake.ekenberg.googlepages.com/IMG_5606helmet.jpg/IMG_5606helmet-full.jpg

http://www.strongblade.com/prod/prodimages/sbh-gladiator1_m.jpg

[marcvader]

One thing you guys don't realize is that Thor is not a viking and he's not from this Earth. Therefore the things he wears and the materials they're made of are not from this reality. The armor he wears are stylized versions of what the vikings wore. The vikings were influenced by the Aesir as their gods not the other way around.

[Vartha]

http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/02/03/thor-movie-gets-some-help-from-midgard/


Joe Quesada: Okay, three words describe my day today “Branagh gets it!”

Bendis: @JoeQuesada hey are we allowed to talk about what we did today or is it hush hush?

Quesada: @BRIANMBENDIS We can’t go into detail but I think we can say that we met with Branagh about Thor

Bendis: @JoeQuesada so we can’t go into detail but maybe we can say that we met with Branagh about Thor

Quesada: (in response to a fan) I’ll tell you what’s sweet @rdhall Sweet is when he starts quoting continuity and past storylines. The man has immersed himself in Marvel

Quesada: Yes @BRIANMBENDIS we can hint at hour super secret Thor meeting with Branagh, but don’t give it away, just hint

[[A]]

^ that's cool. But they better hurry

plus, we can hint at hour super secret? they mean our or an one hour meeting? :hehe:

[Brian Braddock]

'when he starts quoting continuity and past storylines. The man has immersed himself in Marvel';

-Awesome.

[[A]]

^ yeah--so the guy has all these plays, Shakespeare and other classic stuff--and then, a few Thor issues :oldrazz:

[Chewy]

If Branagh has immersed himself in Marvel then clearly he will be taking on the role of Thor himself :oldrazz:

[WillardNation]

except for when he said "our super secret Thor met with Branagh"

[Keyser Soze]

If Branagh has immersed himself in Marvel then clearly he will be taking on the role of Thor himself :oldrazz:

I do think Branagh will play some kind of role in the film. Volstagg, perhaps? :cwink:

[Chewy]

^ It really depends. There were some people claiming he should play Loki - and I have to question if they even know what Branagh currently looks like ;) There was a character in the Protosevich draft named Eiric who I think Branagh would be perfect for, but that's operating under the assumption that he's still in the script. Without giving anything away, he was a Viking man who was a catalyst for a lot of the change in Thor's character.

I'd rather see someone like Brendan Gleeson or Mark Addy as Volstagg, personally. Besides, I doubt Branagh could really focus on filming with a huge fat suit on

[Keyser Soze]

Good call on Brendan Gleeson. Such an underrated actor, I'm always happy to see him doing more movies.

[broblacksteel]

branagh will not be thor, silly thought... he will have a SMALL role in the movie... remember he needs to spend a lot of time BEHIND the camera directing. Marvel will not take a chance like that..... i mean he's not sylvester stallone...lol..

[Keyser Soze]

branagh will not be thor, silly thought... he will have a SMALL role in the movie... remember he needs to spend a lot of time BEHIND the camera directing. Marvel will not take a chance like that..... i mean he's not sylvester stallone...lol..

I don't think anyone seriously thinks Branagh will be Thor, or wants him to be.

[Chewy]

I don't think anyone seriously thinks Branagh will be Thor, or wants him to be.
I would LOVE to see Branagh cast himself as Thor. But probably not for the right reasons :hehe:

[Sawyer]

I'm definately looking forward to seeing Branaugh's take on Thor. It's good to hear that he is so into the material.

[Brian Braddock]

If Branagh has immersed himself in Marvel then clearly he will be taking on the role of Thor himself :oldrazz:

Heh;

Not unless he's immersed himself in a huge vat of steroids as well.

branagh will not be thor, silly thought... he will have a SMALL role in the movie... remember he needs to spend a lot of time BEHIND the camera directing. Marvel will not take a chance like that..... i mean he's not sylvester stallone...lol..

Funny you should mention SS - see the above post.

:oldrazz:

[Evil Twin]

branagh will not be thor, silly thought... he will have a SMALL role in the movie... remember he needs to spend a lot of time BEHIND the camera directing. Marvel will not take a chance like that..... i mean he's not sylvester stallone...lol..

You do realize that Branagh has been the lead in several movies that were just as challenging as Thor, right? Henry V and Hamlet weren't uncomplicated, little movies. We'll be fortunate if there's an action piece in Thor as exciting and grand as the St. Crispin's Day battle in Henry V.

Branagh will probably take a smaller part simply because it's where he fits best.

[Keyser Soze]

I hope we get some kind of news on the Thor movie at the NYCC. I wouldn't bet on it, though...

[Keyser Soze]

More from Quesada on the Thor movie:

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=92159514&blogID=469023114

JQ: Yeah, I know, I know—you’ve been talking about it incessantly. But…I had to hang out with Kenneth Branagh, so I couldn’t make it out to see you. Perhaps even more importantly, I got to hang out with Brian Michael Bendis. We had our first “creative committee” meeting on the Thor movie with Kevin Feige and all the Marvel West guys, Kenneth Branagh, and Bendis and so on. We went over a kind of beat-by-beat rendition of the Thor movie and who the characters in it will be and what it’s about, and the thoughts and philosophies behind it all. It was absolutely, absolutely fantastic. I walked away from that meeting with kind of the same feeling I had after I first met Jon Favreau and we started talking about Iron Man. Branagh just gets it. The guy was quoting stuff to us—verbatim. Classic Thor stories, modern stuff, straight out of the comics. The guy has really immersed himself in the stuff. If you’re a Thor fan, a Marvel fan, you should feel real confident this is going to be a great, great movie.

And before anyone asks, no, we did not talk about the casting. Truth be told, we need to figure out the totality of the characters before we start to figure out actors to play them.

[Keyser Soze]

EDIT: Double postie.

[broblacksteel]

sooooo that means we wont get our thor til april? If they are still figuring the world out in feb and discussing the purposes of the characters then it sounds like casting is still a month or two off. :cmad:

Thor is scheduled to begin shooting in la in july.....so march/april sounds right for an announcement...:whatever:

[Marz69]

sooooo that means we wont get our thor til april? If they are still figuring the world out in feb and discussing the purposes of the characters then it sounds like casting is still a month or two off. :cmad:

Thor is scheduled to begin shooting in la in july.....so march/april sounds right for an announcement...:whatever:
It's been moved to July? I thought it april/may possibly june... July would be better anyway.

[MarvelMovies]

After watching Hulk vs. Thor, I can honestly say that the possibilities for Thor are completely endless. The scope and epicness of that animated cartoon was so vast that to see it on the big screen with live action actors would be something to behold.

I really hope that Thor succeeds because I can see Thor as the next Lord of the Rings epic tale that we all want to see.

[Spider-Vader]

So I guess it's the waiting game until we find out who will be Thor. I hope it's unknown because 1.) It will save Marvel money especially for 'The Avengers' & 2.) Thor can be what Superman was for Reeves.

[Chewy]

And before anyone asks, no, we did not talk about the casting. Truth be told, we need to figure out the totality of the characters before we start to figure out actors to play them.

Isn't he contradicting himself? Saying they didn't talk about casting, and then saying that he knows that no casting is underway?

[Chewy]

A slightly more descriptive interview with Quesada about it:

The “Thor” movie — and director Kenneth Branagh’s vision for it — has been quite the topic of discussion among comics fans since the veteran Shakespearian actor and director was first rumored as likely helm to project, then confirmed his involvement to MTV News back in December. After Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada and the publisher’s primary architect, Brian Michael Bendis, revealed last week that they’d met with Branagh to discuss the “Thor” movie, we grabbed Quesada for a quick recap of that meeting during this weekend’s New York Comic Con.

“We spent seven or eight hours with Kenneth where he meticulously took us through the beats of the ‘Thor’ movie along with [Marvel Studios head] Kevin Feige and our friends at Marvel West,” Quesada told MTV. “We just sat there, and it was almost like he acted out the entire movie.”

As Quesada and Bendis shared with fans via Twitter last week, the pair had no shortage of compliments for Branagh’s willingness to get to know the Marvel universe.

“You just thought, ‘Wow. This guy has immersed himself in the Marvel culture — not just in Thor — but in the Marvel universe in general,” said Quesada. “He knew a lot of stuff — some things that I didn’t even know.”

“He was reciting Thor stuff from the past, continuity events, quotes from different books, little bits and pieces from stories that he really found fascinating — whether they were old [Jack] Kirby and [Stan] Lee stories or [Walter] Simonson stories or modern stuff that we’re doing,” continued Quesada. “He really got it.”

SOURCE (http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/02/08/nycc-joe-quesada-describes-his-thor-movie-meeting-with-kenneth-branagh/)

[Brian Braddock]

^^^Awesome.

[Sawyer]

:up::up:

[Brian Braddock]

I wonder if Branagh's seen this (5 mins 30 secs in):-

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:woot:

[marcvader]

Thanks for the memories^^^:woot::woot::woot:

[Evil Twin]

I'm curious how they're going to handle the special effects if they start shooting in July. They're leaving themselves very little margin for error with basically a year to go from the start of principal photography to release. I know it can be done, but I start to wonder if they're going after a 300-style green screen effect.

[Chewy]

I believe a July start date was just an assumption by a poster here.

IM2 starts filming in April for a May release - Marvel will likey use a similar schedule for Thor (June start date for a July release)

[broblacksteel]

no assumption here buddy only going by the HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION sheet that was printed during the first week of feb letting u know what movies are coming up and when they are scheduled to start filming... THOR was listed as july...

[Chewy]

Didn't read through the whole thread. That was just my assumption of assumptions being made in the thread :D

either way, it's still pretty similar to IM2's schedule. IM2 starting to shoot in late April is about the same as Thor starting to shoot in early July

[Evil Twin]

The advantage that IM2 has is that this same crew and much of the principal cast have made an Iron Man movie before. And they're not creating a fantasy world with every shot.

I'm not saying that it can't be done or that it won't turn out well. I'm just saying that they don't have much room for error.

[Chewy]

Agreed. They have somewhat backed themselves into a corner time-wise.

But I'd have to think that they're as aware of that as anyone here is

[Keyser Soze]

So, what are the odds of seeing something from the Thor movie at San Diego Comic Con? A cast-and-crew panel? The unveiling of the poster, perhaps?

[Canis Sapiens]

That would be sweet.

[marcvader]

I hope so as I'm going to the con for the first time this year. I'm a comic con virgin.

[Keyser Soze]

I'm thinking of going this year. And I live in Scotland!

[Chewy]

So, what are the odds of seeing something from the Thor movie at San Diego Comic Con? A cast-and-crew panel? The unveiling of the poster, perhaps?
Something IJ4 like would be awesome :up:

(IJ4's panel was a video link-up to Spielberg, Ford and a few other actors on set (i can't recall exactly who, i believe Winstone was there) talking about the movie from the actual set)

[Rich Santoro]

We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation. - Voltaire

[Keyser Soze]

We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation. - Voltaire

....and look how far we've fallen. Frankie Boyle says it best:

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[Canis Sapiens]

Oh you scots are too harsh on yourselves... I've been to Inverness last year, such a wonderful place... and lots of lovely people living there.

Also, something tells me a scotsman is gonna end up playing Thor. Yeah, that McKidd guy...

Oh, and I love that show. Those guys are great. :woot:

[Rich Santoro]

Of course, there is always the analysis given by Mark RentBoy Renton (Ewan MacGregor):

"It's $H!TE being Scottish! We're the lowest of the low. The scum of the f#cking Earth! The most wretched, miserable, servile, pathetic trash that was ever shat into civilization. Some hate the English. I don't. They're just wankers. We, on the other hand, are COLONIZED by wankers. Can't even find a decent culture to be colonized BY. We're ruled by effete a$$holes. It's a $H!TE state of affairs to be in, Tommy, and ALL the fresh air in the world won't make any f#cking difference!"

[Chewy]

Elmayimbe from LatinoReview has a Thor scoop...

http://twitter.com/elmayimbe/status/1204893495

We could finally be looking at some news :)

[Keyser Soze]

Elmayimbe from LatinoReview has a Thor scoop...

http://twitter.com/elmayimbe/status/1204893495

We could finally be looking at some news :)

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh, watch this space then! :wow:

[Chewy]

^ Yup, and even if he doesn't end up posting anything, at least this tells us that the film is in active enough development that there are rumblings around Hollywood. Which is great news to me :D

[marcvader]

Any news is good news these days

[Chewy]

Why is it that the fates are against us THOR fans? Reading through his Twitter, it sounds like he was gearing up to post his THOR scoop when the NoES rumor he ran got debunked

Hope he still posts it...

[Marz69]

Blue balz. :csad:

[broblacksteel]

get ready!!! that's all i can say!!! :whatever::cmad::huh::whatever:

[Marz69]

get ready!!! that's all i can say!!! :whatever::cmad::huh::whatever:
bro, whenever you post cryptic stuff like this Jake G as thor comes to my mind. http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Sad/sad-049.gif http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Sad/sad-051.gif

[broblacksteel]

these are scary times my friend... i'm done... i'm soooo done!!! but we will see, 3-4wks tops... :cmad:

[FaT_tONle]

Marvel better have something up their sleeves... if it ends up being a meh choice like Urban or even Mckidd (who isn't as bad as the former but still)... I may not even watch the film.

[Keyser Soze]

Kevin McKidd is my top chioce for Thor. Anyone who thinks he couldn't pull it off evidently hasn't seen Rome.

[Chewy]

I would love to see McKidd as Thor. Urban... not so much.

[Keyser Soze]

I would love to see McKidd as Thor. Urban... not so much.

Yeah, same. Kevin McKidd is a popular choice for Thor because he has the gravitas and demeanour that would fit the role well. Karl Urban is a popular choice because his most famous role involved him having long blonde hair and wearing armor.

[Raiden]

I think the release date is too soon, and I think Marvel should push it back to winter of 2010 at the very least. Right now aside from the director we have no script, nor cast & crew, and it will need some time for the CGI to be implemented. I think Marvel is biting off more than they can screw, and they should be careful and not rush out a mediocre movie, which would be very detrimental to Marvel since they are not a big conglomerate like WB who can absorb losses.

[Keyser Soze]

Just curious, for those who have read the script. I doubt it, but do the likes of Enchantress and Hela make any appearance or get mentioned in the story?

[Brian Braddock]

I've seen McKidd in most things - to be honest, to me he'll always be Tommy from Trainspotting.

Beleive me, it's something I've tried to shake.

[Chewy]

I think the release date is too soon, and I think Marvel should push it back to winter of 2010 at the very least. Right now aside from the director we have no script, nor cast & crew, and it will need some time for the CGI to be implemented. I think Marvel is biting off more than they can screw, and they should be careful and not rush out a mediocre movie, which would be very detrimental to Marvel since they are not a big conglomerate like WB who can absorb losses.
:huh:

[Brian Braddock]

I think the release date is too soon, and I think Marvel should push it back to winter of 2010 at the very least. Right now aside from the director we have no script, nor cast & crew, and it will need some time for the CGI to be implemented. I think Marvel is biting off more than they can screw, and they should be careful and not rush out a mediocre movie, which would be very detrimental to Marvel since they are not a big conglomerate like WB who can absorb losses.

I actually think a winter release would be awesome for Thor.

The idea of it just fits, y'know? A movie (hopefully) full of panoramic snow-covered mountain tops and wide frozen expanses that's released in winter.

Not to Mention that the LOTR films didnt do too badly by getting released in the month of December.

[Chewy]

Just curious, for those who have read the script. I doubt it, but do the likes of Enchantress and Hela make any appearance or get mentioned in the story?
They do not appear, I cannot recall if they were mentioned. If they were, it was in passing.

[Marz69]

I actually think a winter release would be awesome for Thor.

The idea of it just fits, y'know? A movie (hopefully) full of panoramic snow-covered mountain tops and wide frozen expanses that's released in winter.

Not to Mention that the LOTR films didnt do too badly by getting released in the month of December.
And christmas eve day falls on a thursday. :woot:

I want them to have time to find an actor for Thor and not rush to get someone like Jake G who would be a horrible choice.

[FaT_tONle]

One more time guys... Marvel is contractually obligated to release their films in the summer. No wiggle room on that. It will go to 2011 if they can not get it done for 2010.

[Brian Braddock]

And christmas eve day falls on a thursday. :woot:


Ah, well there we have it then.

It's a sign from the God's I tells ya. Thor has to be released on Thursday 24th December or there'll be a plague or something.

Are you hearing us Marvel? You dont wanna piss of the gods, do ya?

:woot:


I want them to have time to find an actor for Thor and not rush to get someone like Jake G who would be a horrible choice.


Co-signed about rushing into the casting thing. I'd rather wait a little for them to get it Mr Right, as opposed to Mr. Right Now.

[Brian Braddock]

One more time guys... Marvel is contractually obligated to release their films in the summer. No wiggle room on that. It will go to 2011 if they can not get it done for 2010.

Dammit.

So much for that idea then.

(woulda been perfect)

:cmad:

[Marz69]

One more time guys... Marvel is contractually obligated to release their films in the summer. No wiggle room on that. It will go to 2011 if they can not get it done for 2010.
Frak! :cmad:

[broblacksteel]

i'm starting to doubt it will be jake g (even though he is 6'3 and has the bulk for thor)... due to prince of persia is a tentpole movie starring him next year. I actually think p.o.p. will be close to or during the summer.... Pitt cost too much and is 45... so hopefully Mckidd will get it!!! But it's hollyweird... so u never know.... :cmad::whatever::cmad::whatever:

[Chewy]

^ POP is coming out Memorial Day weekend 2010

[Brian Braddock]

i'm starting to doubt it will be jake g (even though he is 6'3 and has the bulk for thor)... due to prince of persia is a tentpole movie starring him next year. I actually think p.o.p. will be close to or during the summer.... Pitt cost too much and is 45... so hopefully Mckidd will get it!!! But it's hollyweird... so u never know.... :cmad::whatever::cmad::whatever:

BBS, Gyllenhaal is not 6'3''. He's 6' tops.

He may have bulked up for PoP but that means nothing to me if the guy doesnt have height on his side - being over 6 foot at least should be a minimum requirement, surely (I guess it's because I'm 6' 3'' and I can't imagine anyone below my eyeline having the convincing psyhicality as Thor)

[Marz69]

Thor should be manly or pretty boy, either way he should have good features .

Thor should have presence, whether regal or savage or better yet be able to pull off both. (when I mean Savage, I mean Leonidas like as opposed to James Bond type. I don't mean someone who farts at the dinner table).

Jake does have good enough bulk to pull it off BUT isn't Thor.

Facial features: Jake has sleepy eyes, a very weak jaw and an awkwardly crooked smile.

His acting: He has no presence. He doesn't stand out. IMO

Jake does not make a good action hero. Let alone a God.

EDIT:

http://i42.tinypic.com/29ok8bc.jpg

[CaptainStacy]

I could see McKidd in the role, provided he grows his hair out and hits the gym....how tall is he? Anybody know?

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/mckidd.jpg

[Lobo]

I thought Jake was 6'

[Brian Braddock]

Jake is 6'. So is McKidd.

Skarsgård, however, is 6'4''. :oldrazz:

[Keyser Soze]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/mckidd.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/JokerSoze/ThorFigure.jpg

[Lobo]

Jake is 6'. So is McKidd.

Skarsgård, however, is 6'4''. :oldrazz:

That's what i thought, but a few posts above, broblacksteel mentions Jake being 6'3

[Brian Braddock]

Yeah;

Thought that was a bit strange.

[FaT_tONle]

I guess Mckidd would probably be a top 3-4 choice if I ranked it... but I think you need a big time supporting cast if you go with him. Even Skarsgard for that matter. Cast BIG for Loki and Odiin. I just think you need an ensemble cast comparable to LOTR. Even then... there is no one character that really stands out in LOTR. Thor obviously has to be the main guy in this and that is why I am reluctant on a B-lister. I just think we need one more big name for a hero. That big name could even be the guy who plays Hank Pym... we just need another name in there.

[Brian Braddock]

Who would you like to see wield the hammer, FT?

Agreed on the supporting cast btw............

[Marz69]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/JokerSoze/ThorFigure.jpg
Nice pic. I nabbed it. :woot:

I guess Mckidd would probably be a top 3-4 choice if I ranked it... but I think you need a big time supporting cast if you go with him. Even Skarsgard for that matter. Cast BIG for Loki and Odiin. I just think you need an ensemble cast comparable to LOTR. Even then... there is no one character that really stands out in LOTR. Thor obviously has to be the main guy in this and that is why I am reluctant on a B-lister. I just think we need one more big name for a hero. That big name could even be the guy who plays Hank Pym... we just need another name in there.
Agreed! Let Odin or Loki be the A-lister name which brings credibility. Thor could be an up and comer, a familiar face seen in many movies (even if supporting role) or on a TV show that people will recognize even if they haven't seen the show.

[broblacksteel]

Good points, I say keep it down the middle.... Go B list for everyone... then it can become a who's who, thor, odin, loki and blake should all be names we know. Fandral, Sif, Volstagg, Balder, etc.... can be up and comers.... most of this budget will go to heavy cgi, not the actors pockets...

BTW Mckidd is on Grey's Anatomy, over 10mill viewers a week, mostly females,... that's another audience that skars CANT bring...sorry but that's the truth... Marvel knows this... which i think should give KMK an edge... it's all about final numbers and who's doing what now.....some of these people on the pole aren't on anyone's radar right now with anything successful recently... right? jmho....

[FaT_tONle]

I still wouldn't mind seeing:

http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/Images/dolph-lundgren-smiling.jpg

He's not THAT old... I am sure the he'll be in shape since he is doing the Expendables right now... that is if they can't get Skarsgard. Obviously you wish you could get ten years back, but he'll only be 54 by Avengers. If they want a long franchise then it may not be such a good idea

[broblacksteel]

damn, fat, u caught me off guard with that one.... whoever is thor will be thor for at least 6 yrs (Thor 2010, Avengers 2011/12, Thor 2 2014, Avengers 2, 2015/16.... so someone late 20's early/mid 30's fits in the category..

[FaT_tONle]

Thor 2 and Avengers 2? Maybe we are getting a little ahead of ourselves... what if Thor flops? Then they may never use the character again for a long time after Avengers. Not that Dolph is my number one choice... just an option. I don't see Thor being a long term franchise though.

[broblacksteel]

I see him getting a sequel bro... then we can have enchantress and the executioner OR the wrecking crew... If thor makes it budget back and has a GREAT fight with the hulk, i am sure we will get a pt. 2...

[Marz69]

Thor 2 and Avengers 2? Maybe we are getting a little ahead of ourselves... what if Thor flops?
Bite your tongue. :hehe:

[FaT_tONle]

I think we'll be lucky to get a sequel to TIH. And if Hulk can't get a part 2 then why would Thor? I still think a Hulk sequel will happen with Norton, but I wouldn't bet more than a dime on it. I don't see Thor doing much better than TIH at the BO either.

[Marz69]

Moving to another thread... nothing to see here

[Keyser Soze]

I think we'll be lucky to get a sequel to TIH. And if Hulk can't get a part 2 then why would Thor? I still think a Hulk sequel will happen with Norton, but I wouldn't bet more than a dime on it. I don't see Thor doing much better than TIH at the BO either.

Because Thor is better than Hulk. :o

[Changeling]

Lol. That he is.

[Changeling]

I could see McKidd in the role, provided he grows his hair out and hits the gym....how tall is he? Anybody know?

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/CaptainStacy/mckidd.jpg
:wow:
That IS Thor! WHOA! Looks just like him

[Chewy]

I think we'll be lucky to get a sequel to TIH. And if Hulk can't get a part 2 then why would Thor? I still think a Hulk sequel will happen with Norton, but I wouldn't bet more than a dime on it. I don't see Thor doing much better than TIH at the BO either.
Because Ang Lee didn't take a dump on Thor's chest in 2003 :csad:

[Marz69]

Because Ang Lee didn't take a dump on Thor's chest in 2003 :csad:
http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/lol-061.gif True dat.

[sabetoonth]

what about the guy from journeyman as thor?

[FaT_tONle]

Because Ang Lee didn't take a dump on Thor's chest in 2003 :csad:

What does Ang Lee have to do with the fact that Thor is a B-list at best and the public is probably not at all familiar with the character? Let's have realistic expectations for the character. He's not at all guaranteed to have his own franchise.

[Chewy]

What does Ang Lee have to do with the fact that Thor is a B-list at best and the public is probably not at all familiar with the character? Let's have realistic expectations for the character. He's not at all guaranteed to have his own franchise.
Thor, much like Iron Man before him, is a blank slate cinematically - the general public has no expectations pre-trailer. Hulk was not.

And I don't think it will do great at the BO. I think it could.

[CaptainStacy]

I think we'll be lucky to get a sequel to TIH. And if Hulk can't get a part 2 then why would Thor? I still think a Hulk sequel will happen with Norton, but I wouldn't bet more than a dime on it. I don't see Thor doing much better than TIH at the BO either.

I think if The Avengers movie does big bank, ,then both Thor and The Hulk will get sequels...

[CaptainStacy]

:wow:
That IS Thor! WHOA! Looks just like him

Right? Piercing blue eyes, and everything.

Just buff up his chest and biceps a bit first, and he's the Odinson. :word:

[Keyser Soze]

What does Ang Lee have to do with the fact that Thor is a B-list at best and the public is probably not at all familiar with the character? Let's have realistic expectations for the character. He's not at all guaranteed to have his own franchise.

The same could have been said about Iron Man, and look how that turned out. If Thor looks good, and is marketed well enough, there's no reason it can't do similar business.

[FaT_tONle]

The same could have been said about Iron Man, and look how that turned out. If Thor looks good, and is marketed well enough, there's no reason it can't do similar business.

So there is no reason to think it can't flop either? All I am saying is we will probably see Thor again in Avengers 2 before Thor 2. Success of Avengers has little bearing on the solo franchises. Thor is almost 90% Asgard... probably will have little to do with the Avengers universe. I just don't see a sequel happening based on potential.

[Keyser Soze]

So there is no reason to think it can't flop either? All I am saying is we will probably see Thor again in Avengers 2 before Thor 2. Success of Avengers has little bearing on the solo franchises. Thor is almost 90% Asgard... probably will have little to do with the Avengers universe. I just don't see a sequel happening based on potential.

Nobody is saying that a flop is impossible. We're simply also acknowledging the possibility of success.

[SuperKoala]

the avengers should come upon a coffin with a hammer and skeleton inside, thus appearing thor!

[sabetoonth]

or a perfectly preserved unconcius body of thor!

[Keyser Soze]

or Doctor Blake and his trusty cane!

[Chewy]

Here's some wild speculation on my part - elmayimbe from latinoreview recently got a Thor scoop, and there's a certain 6'4" actor who has been making the press rounds for a movie that is about to open to over $50M this weekend. Is there a connection?

Just a thought ;)

[FaT_tONle]

Here's some wild speculation on my part - elmayimbe from latinoreview recently got a Thor scoop, and there's a certain 6'4" actor who has been making the press rounds for a movie that is about to open to over $50M this weekend. Is there a connection?

Just a thought ;)

Clive Owen... The International... I have brought him up many times in the past... not my first choice but a name nonetheless.

[Marz69]

Here's some wild speculation on my part - elmayimbe from latinoreview recently got a Thor scoop, and there's a certain 6'4" actor who has been making the press rounds for a movie that is about to open to over $50M this weekend. Is there a connection?

Just a thought ;)
Jared Padalecki?

[Chewy]

Fat TOnie, that's actually not who I was referring to (Padalecki), but it's a good call and I'm surprised I'd never thought of Owen as Thor before.

[Marz69]

Oooh, oooh, I guessed right. I had to think about it for a minute.

[FaT_tONle]

Padalecki is young... not even thirty. Not too sure about that choice. I think they need to go older.

[broblacksteel]

sorry but NOPE to clive owen, especially after THE INTERNATIONAL flops this weekend.... it will barely make $10mill (www.boxofficemojo.com) ... NOT a good look for someone to lead a $130mill plus movie like thor....

The announcement would be funny..."Star of the recent flop the international... Clive Owen will wield the hammer of the might thor for marvel" :whatever:

[Chewy]

Most of RDJ's post-rehab pre-IM films didn't make much money at all.

[broblacksteel]

very true about rdj... whoever brought up padelcki, hmmmm... interesting choice... yeah i'm for mckidd, but that's an interesting choice also in case they want to go under 30

[Marz69]

Friday 13th made more than the International. But Clive is still a better actor than Jared or has at least more chance to prove himself. Jared may have his fanbase, but I think the brand name of Friday 13th had a lot more to do with it.

Having said that, I like Clive. Very good actor. But I wouldn't rush to see him. He's a deep introspective type actor but not vibrant. I wouldn't be upset if he got Thor. But Thor would be different than I envisioned.

However, even though I think Clive is a stronger actor, I think Jared would fit Thor better. I can actually see it.

[Chewy]

Padalecki's the same height as Skarsgard... similar build, probably slightly bigger... a few years younger, and probably slightly more well known (Only slightly ;))

[Marz69]

I think Jared is much more well known than Skars, especially after this weekend.

[WillardNation]

hmm, Padalecki looks a little young. although I could probably look past it and be completely fine with him as Thor.

[yoshimura]

So there is no reason to think it can't flop either? All I am saying is we will probably see Thor again in Avengers 2 before Thor 2. Success of Avengers has little bearing on the solo franchises. Thor is almost 90% Asgard... probably will have little to do with the Avengers universe. I just don't see a sequel happening based on potential.

Having a Thor movie 90% in Asgard will be a break from typical comic book movies, which is a good thing. A fantasy/comic book genre is definitely franchise material.

[ZeroCorpse]

Here's my question to the casting directors and producers:

Is Thor going to sound like a man from the United Kingdom, or are you going have the balls to cast him as a Norse god with a Norse accent, as he always should have been?

Look, I accept that through Asgardian magic, Thor's ancient Proto-Norse language is understood by listeners no matter what language they speak... But I think it's going a bit too far to have Thor sound like a Briton. If he's going to have ANY accent, then it should be a Norse accent.

They will, of course, not do this. They'll make him sound like King Arthur, and not like a Scandinavian. To me, that's being entirely untrue to the character.

[sabetoonth]

that is so right, he should have the kind of accent , you instantly think, vikings!
an idea, what about the lead viking from the 13th warrior? or the journey man guy?

[Brian Braddock]

that is so right, he should have the kind of accent , you instantly think, vikings!

See below.


an idea, what about the lead viking from the 13th warrior?

Vladimir Kulich's too old.

His accent was spot on for Thor though. It would be awesome if the actor cast was allowed to portray Thor was that accent.


or the journey man guy?

Kevin McKidd is in with a shout, by all accounts.

I still want Skarsgård though. Of course, I guess whomever is cast will get my support.

[ZeroCorpse]

Here's another one:

If Thor sounds like British royalty with a proper British accent, then why don't the "lower" Asgardians have cockney accents?

They just miss the mark entirely by making Thor sound British.

[broblacksteel]

well thor is in the right hands, with brannagh's theater background, i am sure all the actors will HAVE to have good acting chops and be able to do a different speech pattern if needed... I just want to see a frost giant get sent flying through a mountain or THOR summon lightning while fighting at the SAME time... (geek moment over) :oldrazz:

When i think about it Mckidd is a better ACTOR than all of the actors mentioned who are over 6'0 tall and in the end dont we want the BEST ACTOR for thor? Not who's 6'3, or who has the size etc... we want thor to be taken seriously and be respected as a character. Height can be enhanced (angles), muscle can be worked on (3mths), but ACTING chops take time to develop and NOT 3 mths time... (second rant over). Is it MARCH YET??!!

[Keyser Soze]

From the other thread:

Thor is hardly the only character of foreign descent to be portrayed speaking in an English accent. Simply look at any Shakespeare adaptation, stories set all over Europe, yet the characters almost always talk in English accents. English accents have long been a cinematic shorthand through a whole range of historical epics and fantasies. It's an all-purpose accent that seems to fit into a whole range of contexts.

[broblacksteel]

btw, THE INTERNATIONAL... FLOPPED HARD!! barely made $10 mill, the budget was $50 mill, so on the heels of that, IF clive owen was a contender i think that went out of the window... :cwink:

[Brian Braddock]

well thor is in the right hands, with brannagh's theater background, i am sure all the actors will HAVE to have good acting chops and be able to do a different speech pattern if needed... I just want to see a frost giant get sent flying through a mountain or THOR summon lightning while fighting at the SAME time... (geek moment over) :oldrazz:

Totally agree.

When i think about it Mckidd is a better ACTOR than all of the actors mentioned who are over 6'0 tall and in the end dont we want the BEST ACTOR for thor? Not who's 6'3, or who has the size etc... we want thor to be taken seriously and be respected as a character. Height can be enhanced (angles), muscle can be worked on (3mths), but ACTING chops take time to develop and NOT 3 mths time... (second rant over). Is it MARCH YET??!!

I've been a fan of McKidd since Trainspotting but I'm not so ready to say he's a better actor than Skarsgård, just yet.

Skars has really been impressing me in Generation Kill. I just wish I could undersand Swedish so that I could watch all his other stuff and make a more 'informed' judgement.

I mean, surely we're not judging acting talent by how many American productions an actors been in, are we?

[GL's Light]

Clive Owen with long blond hair. :hehe:

[FaT_tONle]

Forget Skarsgard... the chances are probably 1/100 at best. At the same time I don't want that young stud all-american type either... are we only basing the Padalecki choice on his height? I doubt he has the range to pull off Thor. Height isn't that important anyhow... considering they wanted Daniel Craig... who would have been an awesome choice IMO.

[SuperKoala]

it's hammer time!

[WillardNation]

^^^that should so be the tagline for the movie!

[Marz69]

From the other thread:

Thor is hardly the only character of foreign descent to be portrayed speaking in an English accent. Simply look at any Shakespeare adaptation, stories set all over Europe, yet the characters almost always talk in English accents. English accents have long been a cinematic shorthand through a whole range of historical epics and fantasies. It's an all-purpose accent that seems to fit into a whole range of contexts.
Yep. Leonidas did not have a spartan accent. And the Gladiator lacked the italian/spanish accent.

Thor will probably have either UK region or if not then Australian accent. Norse would be prefect, but I would be ok with UK/Australian, but not american.

[Jordacar]

it's hammer time!I expect to see this one on the SuperBowl tv spot!

[Brian Braddock]

it's hammer time!

Maybe if Michael Bay was directing;

But I cant see Branagh being altogether happy with that tagline - he'd possibly opt for something a touch more classy and grandoise.

[SuperKoala]

I beg to differ

[Brian Braddock]

Okay.

[marcvader]

I can just picture it now, "It's Hammer Time!" and some heavy metal rocking in the background.:whatever:

[GL's Light]

MC Hammer gots to eat.

[Brian Braddock]

''Hear the Thunder, feel the Lightning;

Let's whip up a storm......''

:D

[Hypestyle]

..i wonder what the set design will be like.. i wonder if the filmmakers will try to keep things strictly medieval, or incorporate some of the "Kirby-ized" architecture and technology...

[Chewy]

More with Quesada about Branagh/Thor

Director Kenneth Branagh (http://io9.com/tag/kenneth-branagh/)'s history may be more highbrow, but his Thor movie is going to be very faithful to the comics (and to the Avengers movie franchise), says Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Joe Quesada. Talking to Comic Book Resources, Quesada talked about meeting with Branagh and Marvel Studios (http://io9.com/tag/marvel-studios/) president Kevin Feige to map out the movie:
[Branagh] has immersed himself in [the comics]... He was talking about characters and villains that even I was going, like, who was that?, y'know. But if you're a Thor-head, you're going to go, oh right... So it was wonderful to hear this stuff. He wasn't just concerned about Thor, but he also understood going in, from the beginning - because we established very early on... Well, at the end of the Iron Man (http://io9.com/tag/iron-man/) movie, but very early on , that there's going to be other movies that become part of this tapestry. This is essentially our [I]Star Wars, our universe is our Star Wars, and he understands that his Thor movie is one of the legs of this table that will interplay with an Iron Man movie down the road, or the Avengers movie down the road.
Of course, does being faithful to the comic mean that Thor will be a God once again (http://io9.com/5029196/your-universe-is-officially-godless-according-to-marvel)? Quesada didn't even hint in that direction, wisely.
Thor is being prepped for a 2010 release.


SOURCE (http://io9.com/5153752/branaghs-thor-will-be-faithful-successful-claims-marvel-chief)

[Marz69]

"He was talking about characters and villains that even I was going, like, who was that?, y'know. But if you're a Thor-head, you're going to go, oh right."

Cool :woot:

[Canis Sapiens]

"Thor movie is going to be very faithful to the comics (and to the Avengers movie franchise)"

Hmmmm... I wonder if this means we're gonna have some action in modern time Earth... unlike the 1st draft of the script.

[Keyser Soze]

This can be the theme for the movie :oldrazz: :

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[Canis Sapiens]

I loved this song as a kid!!! It was my favorite Manowar song. Later, I've met Eric Adams (very nice guy, btw) and he said that he didn't like it that much... he thought the gregorian chant was kinda boring.

Anyway, I think it's a great song.

[Iron Fist]

If it's coming out in 2010, they should hurry up the casting process. :o

[Brian Braddock]

Yeah, they really need to be lightning quick here - go hammer and tongs at it and whip up a bit of a storm.

[Chewy]

With a casting call out, it shouldn't be long now

And then they have until July to pack a ****load of muscle on him.

[Docker2.0]

Guarantee you they will go with Ultimate Thor and it won't fully take place in Asgard but mostly on Earth. :o

[Chewy]

It was never going to take place fully in Asgard

[Docker2.0]

You know what I meant! :cmad: 95% will be on Midgard and we'll probably only get flashbacks. We may not even see Asgard. In Ultimate Thor, he was believed to be crazy becuase Loki was messing with everything around him. This way Thor's magic background won't be up against IM's, Cap's and Hulk's "realness" if you catch my drift.

[BlackLantern]

Its still about 15 months off and I expect the release to get pushed into late July or even the first week of August

[Chewy]

I catch your drift, and your drift is wrong. All you have to do is read that casting call to tell that Branagh and co have kept - at the very least - the basic outline from the Protosevich draft.

[Chewy]

Its still about 15 months off and I expect the release to get pushed into late July or even the first week of August
Why would they move the release date from a great one to a terrible one?