The Official Thor News and Set Pics Thread

[Chewy]

This film is an adaptation of a comic book in which the characters speak English. It is not intended to be a direct translation of the Norse myths, in which the characters would not be speaking English.

[TheCorpulent1]

Even if it were, if everyone is speaking the same language for a good portion of the film, why not just translate it into English? Plenty of movies have glossed over language barriers and it's never been a problem because, at the end of the day, most people prefer to listen to dialogue rather than read it. I read plenty of books and comics on my own time; I'm not a fan of being distracted from the visuals of a film while I read subtitles.

[jmc]

What difference does it make? Did the gratuitous violence somehow become more entertaining because you got different languages and subtitles?

Nope, but it was better than a bunch of English or Americans speaking English in crappy French and German accents. Had a more authentic feel.

[marcvader]

It would be a cool touch, for me as subtitles don't distract me, but not needed. It is a comic book based film after all.

[TheCorpulent1]

Eh, to each his own. That kind of stuff doesn't bother me. I must've gotten used to it through the myriad sci fi shows I watch where all the aliens conveniently happen to speak English.

[protocida]

No one is going to speak a foreign language in the movie.

[Aesop Rocks]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/04/kevin-feige-on-thor-costume-screentest-says-film-will-redefine-the-comic-book-genre/

“To be honest the thing that I’m most excited about right now though, is the screen test we just finished for “Thor.” We’ve done some costume tests and watching the Asgardians walk onto the sound stage takes me back to that first time I saw the X-Men on the set all together in Toronto. Only it was unlike anything we’ve ever put on film before! It’s great to be starting the next decade in such an exciting way just as we did last decade. We’re really redefining the comic book genre and what a Marvelhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2_bing.gif (http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/04/kevin-feige-on-thor-costume-screentest-says-film-will-redefine-the-comic-book-genre/#) movie can be. It’s going to be great.”

[jmc]

I really dislike it when people start using words like 'redefining', you're just setting yourself up for backlash if it isn't.

[Webhead2006]

man just a few more days to first day of shooting. When do you guys think we might get some spy shots of actors in costumes?

[protocida]

When does filming starts?

[Webhead2006]

either the 10th or the 15th.

[protocida]

Slammin'

[jmc]

I get the feeling a lot of the early days stuff would probably done on stage so chances of spy shots are slim early on I'd say.

[Aesop Rocks]

I really dislike it when people start using words like 'redefining', you're just setting yourself up for backlash if it isn't.

He's just hyping it up. I highly doubt he actually meant it.

[kedrell]

More of them should. The argument is no-one wants to read whilst they're watching yet people flocked to Inglourious Basterds and more than half of that film is in German/French.

If Thor makes the box office that IB made, kiss a sequel goodbye. Flocked means different things to different genres. IB made less than FF2. If they have subtitles at all, it should be used sparingly and only to promote a more authentic feel/tone to the film.


I really dislike it when people start using words like 'redefining', you're just setting yourself up for backlash if it isn't.

I agree.

[jmc]

He's just hyping it up. I highly doubt he actually meant it.

You can hype it without setting yourself up for a massive backlash. Just say 'We're very excited' or something like that, when people start using words like 'redefining', given cameras haven't even started rolling yet, that's when I worry.

[marcvader]

If the movie starts out in Asgard it would be cool if the first few lines we're something never heard of before. Anyways I'm hoping we get a glimpse of something wether it be a prop, studio rigging, costumed extra, a piece of duct tape with Thor sharpied on it, anything, within a couple of weeks from day one.

[Webhead2006]

probably so i think it was stated they were going to be doing some big battle with thor/loki first. So that will probably be stage work and all that. i was just saying would be neat if we did get any spy shots of said actors like leaving trailers and maybe getting a hint or two on some costuming items.

[TheCorpulent1]

Really, the only problem with language would be the Asgardians, right? And even in the comics, it's been stated that the Asgardians (and other gods) can speak and understand virtually any language on Earth. So I wouldn't mind if Thor and/or other Asgardians come to Earth, meet some Americans, confuse them with their crazy god-speak, and then adjust to English. I just really don't see the point of creating a situation where you establish the Asgardian dialogue with subtitles and then have to continue to use subtitles for it throughout the movie. That's not what people go to movies like Thor or other comic fare for.

[Aesop Rocks]

I wonder when we'll start to see stuff.

[TheCorpulent1]

Probably within a month of the start of filming. People are really good at sneaking pictures off of sets.

[Aesop Rocks]

I can't WAIT for the ET set preview!

They'll ask Chris a few things about the action and stunts then talk to Portman about her hair for the rest of the spot. :whatever:

[TheFuture]

Can I ask Aesop what has brought your signature on? Has there been any news that makes you believe Thor could bomb?

[Chewy]

I can't WAIT for the ET set preview!

They'll ask Chris a few things about the action and stunts then talk to Portman about her hair for the rest of the spot. :whatever:
And then ET will premiere the trailer, complete with voiceover by the hosts for the whole 2.5 minutes!

[Aesop Rocks]

Well, I mean, Kevin Fiege or someone said that Thor was a VERY risky movie to make, it was also probably the second most important movie to get The Avengers into full swing and, the General Audience for the most part doesn't like mythical stuff. My friend a few months ago said "Thor? Who is that, the flying viking? He looks stupid" and he's about as general audience as they come. Thor needs to appeal to the general audience more than it does the fanboys if they want it to work. The reason Iron Man did so damn good was because the suit and Robert Downy Jr. Unless RDJ or Sam Jackson is in a Thor trailer, even for a split second, the GA probably wouldn't be as in tuned to it as say Iron Man or The Incredible Hulk. I'm sure Thor will please a few, the fanboy, the people into mythical stuff or the person that "knows of the material". When I told that same friend who was playing Thor he said "Who's that?" I told him "The guy from the beginning of Star Trek, Kirks dad". He said "Oh, that's cool, I guess...". Like he didn't even care.

[TheFuture]

Well, I mean, Kevin Fiege or someone said that Thor was a VERY risky movie to make, it was also probably the second most important movie to get The Avengers into full swing and, the General Audience for the most part doesn't like mythical stuff. My friend a few months ago said "Thor? Who is that, the flying viking? He looks stupid" and he's about as general audience as they come. Thor needs to appeal to the general audience more than it does the fanboys if they want it to work. The reason Iron Man did so damn good was because the suit and Robert Downy Jr. Unless RDJ or Sam Jackson is in a Thor trailer, even for a split second, the GA probably wouldn't be as in tuned to it as say Iron Man or The Incredible Hulk. I'm sure Thor will please a few, the fanboy, the people into mythical stuff or the person that "knows of the material". When I told that same friend who was playing Thor he said "Who's that?" I told him "The guy from the beginning of Star Trek, Kirks dad". He said "Oh, that's cool, I guess...". Like he didn't even care.

That's true, I think as long as Marvel stick to the formula that they have established which is to hire familiar faces to make up for the material being not well known, then Thor can be a success. So far they have done that for most of the cast of Thor, but I'm worried that they haven't gone for known faces for the two main players; Loki and Thor.

[Still A ThorFan]

Is it really going to take over a year to edit the film? They are only shooting for 4 months.

[Chewy]

Well, I mean, Kevin Fiege or someone said that Thor was a VERY risky movie to make, it was also probably the second most important movie to get The Avengers into full swing and, the General Audience for the most part doesn't like mythical stuff. My friend a few months ago said "Thor? Who is that, the flying viking? He looks stupid" and he's about as general audience as they come. Thor needs to appeal to the general audience more than it does the fanboys if they want it to work. The reason Iron Man did so damn good was because the suit and Robert Downy Jr. Unless RDJ or Sam Jackson is in a Thor trailer, even for a split second, the GA probably wouldn't be as in tuned to it as say Iron Man or The Incredible Hulk. I'm sure Thor will please a few, the fanboy, the people into mythical stuff or the person that "knows of the material". When I told that same friend who was playing Thor he said "Who's that?" I told him "The guy from the beginning of Star Trek, Kirks dad". He said "Oh, that's cool, I guess...". Like he didn't even care.
It is all about how the movie is made, and sold. Star Trek and Avatar were two of this year's biggest hits, and both featured material without a big fanbase and unknown leads. If Branagh can deliver the big visuals, Hemsworth/Hiddleston can deliver compelling performances and Paramount can get the word out there this movie could easily pull an Iron Man. It has the ingredients - just look at the cast and crew - they just need to deliver

[Aesop Rocks]

That's true, I think as long as Marvel stick to the formula that they have established which is to hire familiar faces to make up for the material being not well known, then Thor can be a success. So far they have done that for most of the cast of Thor, but I'm worried that they haven't gone for known faces for the two main players; Loki and Thor.

It is all about how the movie is made, and sold. Star Trek and Avatar were two of this year's biggest hits, and both featured material without a big fanbase and unknown leads. If Branagh can deliver the big visuals, Hemsworth/Hiddleston can deliver compelling performances and Paramount can get the word out there this movie could easily pull an Iron Man. It has the ingredients - just look at the cast and crew - they just need to deliver

The thing is, the casting too is also a fanboys dream come true, minus Alex skakakakerddddaaaa(?) for Thor and the apperent racists that only want an all white Asgard. (:whatever:) Star Trek I agree with about the casting but not Avatar. NO body I know liked Worthington in it, even my general audience friends, they thought Zoe was better and they're right, she was. Star Trek had for the most part an amazingly attractive cast, which is why Star Trek also did good (but that's FAR from the main reason it was a success). Chris Pine made girls melt, Zoe Saldana won over the male audience and Quinto won over the geek (Heroes) audience. I haven't seen anything with Hiddleston and frankly I don't want another Worthington. I was so hyped to see him in Salvation, I easily thought he's steal the show. But he was far, far from impressive. Anton Yelchin ended up being the best thing about Salvation. The thing that kind of worries me is WHY did they cast an unknown in Thor but have Anthony Hopins and Natalie Portman in it, two of the bigger actors of their genders. I'm not doubting Chris and his ability, I'm actually more-so impressed by it.

[Son of Coul]

They're gonna need an amazing trailer like Iron Man. That's all they really need to do it in in my opinion, along with some buzz from the press.

[Son of Coul]

And everyone I know loved Worthington in Avatar and Salvation, including me.

[Aesop Rocks]

The trailer will be the buzz from the press. ;)

[TheFuture]

I'm not doubting Chris and his ability, I'm actually more-so impressed by it.

Have you seen the Getaway? He's not in it all that much but in the scenes that he was in he had a great presence on screen, which is important for playing Thor.

[Chewy]

The thing that kind of worries me is WHY did they cast an unknown in Thor but have Anthony Hopins and Natalie Portman in it, two of the bigger actors of their genders. I'm not doubting Chris and his ability, I'm actually more-so impressed by it.
There are no "known" actors who could have played the role the way they wanted it. They wanted a tall 20 something buff alpha-male type, and there aren't too many of them in Hollywood these days.

[Aesop Rocks]

Have you seen the Getaway? He's not in it all that much but in the scenes that he was in he had a great presence on screen, which is important for playing Thor.

No but I will check it out, thanks! :yay:

There are no "known" actors who could have played the role the way they wanted it. They wanted a tall 20 something buff alpha-male type, and there aren't too many of them in Hollywood these days.

You obviously haven't been to the Captain America casting thread. :hehe:

[Ace of Knaves]

I don't think Thor will bomb.

You got a film that will appeal to comic book fans, comic book movie fans (yea, they are two different things!), fans of fantasy movies and fans of the numerous A-List actors and actresses involved.

Then you get some sick ass trailers and marketing. Voila.

[Aesop Rocks]

Damnit Ace! :cmad:

[Ace of Knaves]

Don't shut me up Bruce!

[Aesop Rocks]

No! NOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Webhead2006]

yea i am sure they will promote thor like crazy. like how they did with im and all that.

[Ash Talon]

They're shooting the finale first, since it'll be so effects heavy. Therefore, they have the most time to finish the effects for it.

The film won't take a year to edit. However, there will be tons of effects. It also gives them plenty of time for reshoots. And allows them time to fit in a Captain America cameo of some sort.

Thor starts shooting this month, right? I imagine we'll see some kind of pics leak out by spring. They'll obviously show some kind of footage at SDCC in July. We might have teaser image or poster by then. Maybe even of Cap as well. SDCC very well might be worth attending for me this year which would be the first time in something like 7 years.

[Webhead2006]

i dont know for cap, at most for con maybe appearnce of joe and who ever is cast as cap. since they are going into production in june/july. so they wont really have time to have anything for cap at the con.

[Chewy]

With the news that SM4 most likely won't make its 2011 summer kick-off date Marvel and Paramount should move Thor there ASAP

[Blackman]

well isnt Thor only 2 weeks after the SPM4 date?
They could move it but its fine where it is

[Chewy]

It may only be two weeks but the summer kick-off date guarantees a few million more at the BO, plus it'll have less competition in that date. With SM4 moving, if Paramount doesn't put Thor in that date another studio will put another big budget action film there.

[Blackman]

those are good points actually.
Also it would give Thor more breathing room between the other SH films thats year.

[kedrell]

True, but if they keep the date they have now, then the potential for the weekdays is greater since more kids will be out of school.

[Chewy]

Not really, not until June.

[Webhead2006]

should be interesting to see what happen with sm4 spot if they cant get the film on target again soon.

[Chewy]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/schedule/?view=changes&p=.htm

May 6th, 2011

[Blackman]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/schedule/?view=changes&p=.htm

May 6th, 2011
*high five*

...too bad for Spidey

EDIT: Pirates of the Caribbean is in May now too though...thats definitely gonna hurt Thor

[Webhead2006]

itneresting move good for thor though. Hopefully for spidey the production problems get fixed and they can get filming later this yr and either released later in 2011 or hold off for 2012.

[Aeltri]

Do mine eyes deceive me? Nay! Thor's now scheduled to premiere exactly on my B-day :awesome:! I know what one of my present suggestions is going to be: IMAX tickets...

[JP]

Ah, prime real estate!

[Chewy]

Thor gets the same summer kick-off release date that helped launch Iron Man into super-stardom :woot:

[Webhead2006]

good find chewy.

[Chewy]

EDIT: Pirates of the Caribbean is in May now too though...thats definitely gonna hurt Thor
Eh, not really. No more than Indiana Jones 4 opening in late May hurt Iron Man or Star Wars 2 opening in late May hurt Spider-Man

[Webhead2006]

time to edit your sig now huh chewy

[Blackman]

Well whatever, its just coming earlier thats great. It puts more difference between Cap then IM and TIH had in 2008.

Also it puts farther away from GL too

More time for it too shine. Also you get that buzz from kids in school

[Webhead2006]

yea thats always good.

[zeptron]

Sweet! I'm glad something comes out on my birthday. Thank you Marvel!

[Chewy]

With production of "Spider-Man 4" delayed, Paramount and Marvel Entertainment have pushed up the release of "Thor" by two weeks to May 6, 2011.

Move came one day after Sony confirmed that lensing of "Spider-Man 4" has been delayed because of script issues and that it may not make the May 6 deadline.

Sony said it wasn't abandoning the date, a highly coveted frame since it is the first weekend of summer. Studio said it is still hoping to complete the film in time.

However, Paramount decided to act aggressively and not wait for the outcome, in case another studio acted first and put one of their films there.

Paramount didn't comment on its decision, but it didn't come as a surprise to rival studios, since "Thor" is the first movie skedded for release after "Spider-Man 4."

"Thor" was set to have opened May 20, 2010.

Two of the three "Spider-Man" pictures have opened the first weekend of summer; the third, over the Memorial Day holiday.

Should "Spider-Man 4" stick to the May 6 release, it's likely that "Thor" would move. SOURCE (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118013423.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&ref=vertfilm)

[JeetKuneDo]

If Thor makes the box office that IB made, kiss a sequel goodbye. Flocked means different things to different genres. IB made less than FF2. If they have subtitles at all, it should be used sparingly and only to promote a more authentic feel/tone to the film.


Another example of quite a few subtitles being used is....Avatar. :) One of the most visual movies in movie history forces you to take your eyes off the visuals to read....and it's doing ok at the box office.

Which of course proves just as much as the IB example...but still. :)

[Webhead2006]

it is nice that thor, cap, and green lantern are all not nicely more far apart from each other and at least gives each 2-3 weeks chance of getting good box office numbers before another big film comes in.

[Webhead2006]

it is nice that thor, cap, and green lantern are all not nicely more far apart from each other and at least gives each 2-3 weeks chance of getting good box office numbers before another big film comes in.

[Chewy]

Filming starts Friday! :woot:
There are some glorious thoughts that go through ones mind that really just create a warm glow. Some may be dirty, others nice and pure but they are always enjoyable. My thought that is keeping me smiling is that Kenneth Brannagh’s Thorwill finally go in front of the camera this Friday. According to one of our sources the battle for Earth and Asgard will start this Friday. I know most of you think that is cool but for me this can only be summarised by going to the surfing vernacular AWESOME.


So this Friday off in Raliegh studios there is an Australian dressed like a Norse god swinging a big ass hammer. Well maybe not, maybe it is just small sequences but there is no harm in dreaming. This will also be the start or end of some careers with Kenneth Brannagh and Chris Hemsworth out to prove their places in the big leagues. With a huge budget and an even larger concept to put onscreen this will be a film that could reach for greatness. From the new we have heard from the production we know that it seems to be definitely on track with writer Ashley Miller promising "Rage" and a cast of talent that can only be described be Keanu Reeves with Whoa. So be prepared fans as it has started and soon more news will come from the set with more details on Marvel’s next gamble.



Thor will follow the Norse god as he is punished by his father Odin and sent to live in the body of a crippled human named Dr Donald Blake. Whilst this is happening there is trouble back in the home of the gods, Asgard, as Thor’s brother Loki schemes to bring about the fall of the gods called Ragnorak. The films headliners are Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Rene Russo as Thor’s Mum, Natalie Portman as Love interest Jane foster, Stellen Skarsgard as the Norse history professor with Kenneth Brannagh directing. So good. So damn good
SOURCE (http://www.cinefools.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1518)

[Webhead2006]

nice find and man they are still using the whole donald blake thing when we know he isnt going to be donald blake lol.

[Chewy]

They aren't, the person who wrote up that article wrote that summary.

[FaT_tONle]

Da Hell with Sony... good riddance. Hopefully SM4 gets pushed out of there entirely. Best case scenario, maybe take July 1st and hope TF3 moves the **** out. TF3 is under Paramount right? Maybe they can work out a deal with Sony, take May 6th for Thor, give SM4 the July 1st slot, and move TF3 to 2012. Not gonna happen but here's hopin'.

[Aesop Rocks]

I'm personally glad Spider-Man 4 is in development hell. I kind of just want it to...fade off.

[Triad]

I kinda agree with you Aesop Rocks.
I am a huge Spiderman 1 & 2 fan & even though I wasn't totally enamored with #3, I felt that it wasn't as God-awful as a lot of us continue to make it out to be. Considering the the large shoes it had to fill, it sure wasn't by any means great (maybe not even good?) and deserves the large majority of it's criticism with the major character & source story deviations that it took, but it was at least fairly watchable. I will say that 3 being a lackluster film and the rabid fan backlash has left me pretty much indifferent to a 4th picture. If Raimi can recapture the excellence of the 1st 2 movies it can be great, but as it stands right now, it only appears to be a money-grab by the studio & filmmakers. Hoping for the best, but it sure wouldn't kill me if it just fades away into "development hell". We shall see.
In the meantime, I am very excited with Marvel studios' plans for the rest of the Marvel Universe on film. Iron Man & The Incredible Hulk were definitely good starts and IM2 & Thor seem to be shaping up nicely!

[Aesop Rocks]

Didn't Rami hate the script for 4?

[Sebastos]

Filming starts Friday? Can't wait. :up:

[CaptainStacy]

Filming starts Friday! :woot:

SOURCE (http://www.cinefools.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1518)

Awesome! Can't wait for the first pic of Chris in his Thor garb...:thor:

[Son of Coul]

I'm sure it'll come out quick and then I'll say to myself, "naw don't look, wait for an official pic so it has better impact, for the love of Christ don't look you ****" then I'll look anyway.

[CaptainStacy]

I'm sure it'll come out quick and then I'll say to myself, "naw don't look, wait for an official pic so it has better impact, for the love of Christ don't look you ****" then I'll look anyway.

Heh. :woot:

I'm surprised anticipation for the first Thor pic didn't make the SHH poll on the front page...i mean the losers are there, but i've seen dozens or army movies already...never seen a live-action Thor movie before though...

[Aesop Rocks]

Jamie sure as hell is stoked for her role, from her twittering. She's Sif, right?

[Sebastos]

Yes.

[Aesop Rocks]

:awesome:

[Aesop Rocks]

I guess Jamie (Sif) will kick some ass in this movie.

can pack a mean punch.... sick right hook. LOVING IT :) up early for more training tomorrow. G'night folks ;)xx

[Sebastos]

Jamie. :awesome::heart:

[Aesop Rocks]

Yeah, she's a very pretty lady. :up:

Chris is really hush-hush about thor though. He's mentioned it like.....once.

[Webhead2006]

YEa i cant wait for filming to start up for thor on friday. I hope first day goes well. Heck i am going to be having a busy friday myself. Doing a non paid PA thing on a independent thriller film shooting in the area(low budget) for like 12hrs. So i will be away myself all day pretty much.

As for spidey i do want to see more movies and i am sure sony is going to get another one going. They def want to hold onto the rights for awhile longer. Though i could see if raimi/toby walk they might decide to give up and let marvel/disney have spidey back fully. But i still think there is alot more you can do with spidey and with the right script you can fix the issues that came up with sm3. Personally i still want lizard and kraven for my villains in sm4. Plus i think a good plot with them could hold the movie well.

[piccolo]

Wait, so is Blake going to be in the movie or isnt he?

[Chewy]

He is not

[JP]

Per Jamie's twitter, Chris Hemsworth does NOT have a twitter account.


I always assumed that his account was a fake, it always seemed fishy. Like last night when he tweeted "I may or may not be at the peoples choice awards". Plus, a guy like him, in the position he's in would no doubt be talking about Thor more than he has.

[Aesop Rocks]

He's uploaded some pictures of him to Twitpic, of him at the Red Dawn wrap up party.

[Slusho]

I still can't believe that finally, there will be a Thor movie!

I am so stoked!

[greenoznic]

Per Jamie's twitter, Chris Hemsworth does NOT have a twitter account.


I always assumed that his account was a fake, it always seemed fishy. Like last night when he tweeted "I may or may not be at the peoples choice awards". Plus, a guy like him, in the position he's in would no doubt be talking about Thor more than he has.

I can also atest to this being fake, all the personal photos that are on that twitter account have been stolen off Chris Hemsworth's cousin's (who I know) Facebook account. The fake Chris has even used the same captions that Chris' counsin used on the photos, but has then gone to say some from 2 years ago are from this Christmas. Fake Chris has also stated that he was in Melbourne for Christmas and New Years, which he wasn't at any time. It's laughable really... along with being extremely sad...

[Aztec]

Thor starts tomorrow? Sweet! Let the pictures begin a-flowing.

:thor::im::bh::cap:

[TheFuture]

So excited to hear filming starts tomorrow. I gotta say, there's no other film on the horizon that I'm willing it to be a success more than I am for Thor. :up:

[Redd]

If I hear anything with my casting company I'll let you guys know. But I think they are going to be filming at the Paramount studios tomorrow.

[josh77]

Does anyone know for sure when shooting starts for thor? jus making sure.:yay:

[Chewy]

CineFOOLS says tomorrow (http://www.cinefools.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1518). Hollywood Reporter says next week (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i3a9920d504eb965465adf26caa72916b).

Hollywood Reporter is the more reliable source so I guess it's probably next week. Although they might be doing some filming tomorrow.

[Chewy]

I guess the shoot does indeed start today (Friday). One of the pre-production guys working on Thor tweeted this:
And my time on Thor is officially done. its been a great ride, Best of luck to the crew for the shoot! I can't believe its starting already
SOURCE (http://twitter.com/gattung/status/7509688481)

[Aesop Rocks]

:grin: why would he be done?

[Steve Holt]

cause he's PRE-production

[bossman550]

probaly because hes PRE production:applaud
*stumbles off*

[louiebling$]

Damn I can't wait to see the costumes and the sets :D

[Aesop Rocks]

He could still hang around, you know.

Leak pictures. :ninja:

[spider-neil]

Awesome! Can't wait for the first pic of Chris in his Thor garb...:thor:
I'm hoping for the reaction I got when I saw spidey in his costume for the first time...

http://snarkerati.com/movie-news/files/2009/03/spiderman_movie_1.jpg


rather than my reaction when I saw superman in his costume for the first time.

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/superman_returns/brandon_routh/superman2.jpg

[spideymouse]

I'm hoping for the reaction I got when I saw spidey in his costume for the first time...

http://snarkerati.com/movie-news/files/2009/03/spiderman_movie_1.jpg


rather than my reaction when I saw superman in his costume for the first time.

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/superman_returns/brandon_routh/superman2.jpg

Wow... that Spidey pic takes me back... spidermanhype.com nostalgia!!! 56k modems!!! :yay:

[spider-neil]

Wow... that Spidey pic takes me back... spidermanhype.com nostalgia!!! 56k modems!!! :yay:

SHH boards
spidey pics get released = universal praise and excitement for the movie

supes pics get released = meltdown!

I think thor's costume defiantely have room to maneuver and doesn't have to be a 100% literal translation from the comics.

[Steve Holt]

god i remember those days, remember dial up modems? i can still here it in my head (shudders)

[afan]

SHH boards
spidey pics get released = universal praise and excitement for the movie

supes pics get released = meltdown!

I think thor's costume defiantely have room to maneuver and doesn't have to be a 100% literal translation from the comics.

Given Marvel's track record re. costumes, I am expecting it to be darn close at worst(DD), literal at best(Spidey).

[Khemik@L]

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/superman_returns/brandon_routh/superman2.jpg

I think what made that costume look ridiculous was the ridiculously small size of the "S"

[marcvader]

Well boys n girls the beginning of exciting times are upon us? Are you excited? :woot:

[afan]

Well boys n girls the beginning of exciting times are upon us? Are you excited? :woot:

Verily! Bring forth the visage of Thor!

[Chewy]

The Favs tweeted this:
A walked through some of the Thor sets that are being built. They're pretty amazing.http://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau/status/7522999499

[marvelboy10]

So the filming starts today ? :huh:

[Chewy]

Yes, apparently

[marvelboy10]

Oh my ****in' god

thanks chewy... oh putain je bande là lol

[marcvader]

Do you guys know that Iron Man 2 is doing "re-shoots" today and Thor starts shooting today as well. Interesting overlap huh..... makes one wonder.

[Cardboard King]

I really dont know much about thor. So I hope they dont jack up the movie

[Son of Coul]

rather than my reaction when I saw superman in his costume for the first time.

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/superman_returns/brandon_routh/superman2.jpg

A boner?

[Ace of Knaves]

More like impotence.

[Son of Coul]

:up:

[Aesop Rocks]

So....Thor started shooting today. I wonder what's going on? :awesome:

[Ace of Knaves]

I'm sure Jamie will be tweeting later.

[Aesop Rocks]

Probably just "first day of shooting! cant say anything about it. ace of knaves lied, Aesop".

[Ace of Knaves]

:funny: Na more like...

"First day of shooting! Was awesome! Ace of Knaves made me orgasm in my trailer after we wrapped!"

[Aesop Rocks]

:lmao:

20 minutes later. "I didn't know Aces real name was Aesop Rocks, boy that guy can sure go!" :awesome:

[Ace of Knaves]

YOU LIE! :argh:

[Pac-Master]

It's awesome that they have started to shot. Bring on the God Of Thunder!!! :awesome::awesome::awesome:

[Aesop Rocks]

Speak of the devil, she just updated her Twitter.

has never been told im too skinny before.....kinda funny.....all that damn training! time to add some weight! PIZZA TIME! :)

[protocida]

Malekith is in this movie? :huh:

[jmc]

Speak of the devil, she just updated her Twitter.

She must have lost some serious weight then coz the girl was thin to begin with.

[Aesop Rocks]

Yeah but she's gaining it back. Hopefully we won't realize it on screen.

[TheCorpulent1]

Maybe they're just trying to give Sif a really hardy, warrioress look.

[Sawyer]

I want pics sooo bad.

[Sebastos]

Likewise.

[Sawyer]

Even a blurry, halfassed camera phone pic would do it. I just need something!

[Spider-Vader]

I wonder how long until we get leaks... or the official shot?

[Sebastos]

How long did it take to get official shots of Spider-Man or Superman again?

[Sawyer]

How long did it take to get official shots of Spider-Man or Superman again?

I cant remember anything regarding the first Spider-Man. I thought we got that official Supes pic pretty fast though, didnt we?

[Sebastos]

I could be wrong, but I think it was April or May of 05.

[Sawyer]

I could be wrong, but I think it was April or May of 05.

It was definitely early '05. When was SR in production?

[Sebastos]

*goes to wikipedia* :o

[jmc]

Yeah but she's gaining it back. Hopefully we won't realize it on screen.

A bit late in the game to be putting on weight, maybe she did a Bale and went a bit overboard with the exercise.

[Sebastos]

It was definitely early '05. When was SR in production?

Production

Warner Bros. considered shooting Superman Returns at Warner Roadshow Studios (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Roadshow_Studios) in the Gold Coast, Queensland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Coast,_Queensland), Australia. After filming, this could have been used as an attraction for the adjoining Warner Bros. Movie World (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Movie_World) theme park, but the idea was scrapped for being too expensive.[22] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-movie-21) Set construction started in January 2005 at Fox Studios Australia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Studios_Australia) for the film's 60 setpieces, while the start date (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start_date) was pushed back for two weeks. In an attempt to avoid public attention, Superman Returns carried the fake working title (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_title) of Red Sun during filming.[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-film-7)[23] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-22) Starting in late March 2005, principal photography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principal_photography) lasted until November.[24] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-men-23) Filming of Superman Returns in New South Wales (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_South_Wales) constituted hiring thousands of local workers, generating over $100 million into the local economy. 80% of filming took place at Fox Studios Australia, occupying all nine sound stages (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_stage).[25] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-24) Scenes set in Smallville (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallville_(comics)) were shot at Tamworth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamworth,_New_South_Wales),[26] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-25) while the Australian Museum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Museum) doubled for the Metropolis Museum of Natural History.

[Sawyer]

So, within a month or so. :up:

[Sebastos]

Lets hope. :awesome:

[kedrell]

Using the 1st Iron Man as a model, we'll get our 1st set pics in a couple of weeks(most likely pictures of props & stuff) and then our 1st official pic of Chris a month or so after that(probably attached to a USA Today article or something).

[Aesop Rocks]

I hope so. :yay:

[meowth49]

Production

Warner Bros. considered shooting Superman Returns at Warner Roadshow Studios (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Roadshow_Studios) in the Gold Coast, Queensland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Coast,_Queensland), Australia. After filming, this could have been used as an attraction for the adjoining Warner Bros. Movie World (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Movie_World) theme park, but the idea was scrapped for being too expensive.[22] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-movie-21) Set construction started in January 2005 at Fox Studios Australia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Studios_Australia) for the film's 60 setpieces, while the start date (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start_date) was pushed back for two weeks. In an attempt to avoid public attention, Superman Returns carried the fake working title (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_title) of Red Sun during filming.[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-film-7)[23] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-22) Starting in late March 2005, principal photography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principal_photography) lasted until November.[24] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-men-23) Filming of Superman Returns in New South Wales (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_South_Wales) constituted hiring thousands of local workers, generating over $100 million into the local economy. 80% of filming took place at Fox Studios Australia, occupying all nine sound stages (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_stage).[25] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-24) Scenes set in Smallville (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallville_(comics)) were shot at Tamworth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamworth,_New_South_Wales),[26] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_Returns#cite_note-25) while the Australian Museum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Museum) doubled for the Metropolis Museum of Natural History.

I Live in Sydney and i remember meeting Bryan Singer and the two writers one night and hanging out with them, they were here for the principal photography. Theyre ideas for Supes sounded cool, but the film was a real stinker.

Sorry its off topic!

[Aesop Rocks]

Using the 1st Iron Man as a model, we'll get our 1st set pics in a couple of weeks(most likely pictures of props & stuff) and then our 1st official pic of Chris a month or so after that(probably attached to a USA Today article or something).

Damn, lol almost as if you made the promotion schedule. :p

Jaimie tweeted this:
is calling it a night. Up at 6:30a for training tomorrow, then Interview Magazine shoot xx

Could be nothing, could be Sif. :yay:

[Redd]

Okay here is some news maybe...

Well my casting agency just requested people for the Feature film called "Night and Day". They are looking for fishermen and fisher-women.

The reason why I think this could be Thor is that I know the casting director, and I know the only job that she is currently casting for is Thor.

So I think that the code name for Thor is going to be "Night and Day" maybe...

[Canis Sapiens]

I heard the code-name was "Manhattan". But things could change. Anyways, thanks for the info!

[marvelboy10]

Okay here is some news maybe...

Well my casting agency just requested people for the Feature film called "Night and Day". They are looking for fishermen and fisher-women.

The reason why I think this could be Thor is that I know the casting director, and I know the only job that she is currently casting for is Thor.

So I think that the code name for Thor is going to be "Night and Day" maybe...

redd, do you know if thor started to filming yesterday ? :awesome:

[kedrell]

Isn't Knight & Day that new Tom Cruise movie that comes out on July 2, 2010? Maybe they are doing reshoots for it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_%26_Day

[kedrell]

Damn DP.

[Redd]

redd, do you know if thor started to filming yesterday ? :awesome:

Yes they started filming yesterday.

[Redd]

Maybe I jumped the gun.

I thought that the casting director that is doing Thor, I thought it was her only casting job at the moment.

Opps...

[Webhead2006]

yea i cant wait to get official or leaked set/costume pictures.

[Ricky_Tan]

stu townsend replaced by joshua dallas

[Spider-ManHero12]

I hope we get some picures soon. :up:

[kedrell]

[Goes to look up Josh Dallas]

[Aesop Rocks]

Wow Marvel is strict.

[kedrell]

They're spending hundreds of millions of dollars on this. They're taking it seriously. Is it too much to ask Townsend to do the same? Best that this happened now rather than in the middle of the production. Especially considering Townsend's record(LOTR). This Dallas kid just got the biggest break of his life.

[Aesop Rocks]

True.

[I Am The Bat]

[Goes to look up Josh Dallas]

I did the same thing... Not very impressed at all...

[kedrell]

Our new Fandral:

http://i48.tinypic.com/es3p7b.jpg

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2796047/ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2796047/)

[Steve Holt]

he seems kinda young to be fandral

[Redd]

I would have to agree. But you never know how they are going to dress him.

Maybe with the costume that they will put on him will make him look awesome.

I mean when LOTR came with Viggo as the replacement I was a little unsure. But with the look that they have him,... AWESOME!
Viggo did a awesome job in that movie.

[Aesop Rocks]

Yeah but, Aragorn is a far bigger role than him though.

Oh well, I bet this Dallas guy is thanking the Heavens a million times over.

[Webhead2006]

its to bad about stuart. I do wish this new guy the best of luck. Plus i agree this guy is getting a huge break in his career.

[Octoberist]

Yeah but, Aragorn is a far bigger role than him though.

Oh well, I bet this Dallas guy is thanking the Heavens a million times over.

Maybe Dallas placed a Hex on Stuart? Then again, if that was true, then Dallas would also cause a divorce so he can steal Charlize as well!

[Aesop Rocks]

It's all....part of the plan.

[Octoberist]

But I'm sure it's a rush for him because they're starting the shoot tomorrow. Everyone in the cast had timely costume fittings, make-up tests, and got to know one another. But poor Dallas though...he's being toss into the lions den. But this is such a career maker for him, so I'm happy for the guy.

[JP]

I'm sure they'll work around all of his scenes so he has a bit more time. I wouldn't be surprised it all the Warriors Three scenes where rescheduled for a later date.

[Ace of Knaves]

Is there any reason reported why Townsend got the heave ho?

[R_Hythlodeus]

Is there any reason reported why Townsend got the heave ho?
He showed up 6 hours late to a costume fitting

[Ace of Knaves]

It couldn't of been that one thing. It must of been a series of things. The guy's an idiot. Lost the LOTR gig and now this? Doesn't he realize his career is going no where?

[Khemik@L]

It couldn't of been that one thing. It must of been a series of things. The guy's an idiot. Lost the LOTR gig and now this? Doesn't he realize his career is going no where?

I totally agree with this. We are usually on the outside looking in so its always difficult to see the whole picture. But I doubt that him showing up late would automatically get him fired. It has to be a compounded issue where maybe his late coming was the last straw; or maybe after the late coming an argument started or something. BUt i don't think he was fired just for that one incident.

EDIT: Or maybe he was not fired at all. Maybe he was the one that walk off. Who knows? Only Marvel and Townsend himself.

[Aesop Rocks]

Maybe he didn't realize the small roll he was playing, or came coked up to the test shots...


...6 hours late.

[TheCorpulent1]

The press coverage of it mostly says Townsend left due to "creative differences." But that's so vague that it could mean anything.

[Aesop Rocks]

his "creative differences" were probably ways he could be a dick to everyone on set. Gah! Reading all of this now just makes me happier he's gone. :down

[Lobo]

Maybe Jaimie punching him in the stomach wasn't an accident :funny:

[Aesop Rocks]

"Happy BIRTHDAY!" :cmad:

[Chewy]

Any time an actor leaves a big production like this the "official" reason will be "creative differences". "Creative differences" is Hollywood-speak for "**** went down and we don't really want to get into it publicly".

[Redd]

He showed up 6 hours late to a costume fitting

Where did you hear about that?

[I Am The Bat]

Where did you hear about that?

That was from AICN yesterday

[I Am The Bat]

The press coverage of it mostly says Townsend left due to "creative differences." But that's so vague that it could mean anything.

It could be that studio wanted to be creative at 10am and he wanted to be creative at 4pm :P

[TheCorpulent1]

Haha, very possibly.
Any time an actor leaves a big production like this the "official" reason will be "creative differences". "Creative differences" is Hollywood-speak for "**** went down and we don't really want to get into it publicly".
Yet the public almost always gets the scoop eventually, thanks to all the press coverage everything in Hollywood gets.

[TheFuture]

I would almost put money on Townsend thinking the role was bigger than it actually is. That being said, he doesn't seem like a Hollywood tool, if Cillian Murphy can be happy with a couple of mins in TDK I can't see what Stuart's problem is.

[BojacRedleif]

This started shooting today right? *awaits set pics patiently*

[Aesop Rocks]

I...thought they started shooting...........Friday?

[Aesop Rocks]

Oh well, either way they're shooting by now! :awesome:

[marcvader]

I hope were getting Thorish in IM2 as they're conveniently doing reshoots right now.

[Aztec]

It could be that studio wanted to be creative at 10am and he wanted to be creative at 4pm :P

I just wanted to make sure that your great comment got some recognition. Well done!

Set pics any day now! :applaud

[BojacRedleif]

I hope were getting Thorish in IM2 as they're conveniently doing reshoots right now.

Oh there has to be some kind of interconnecting cameo. Besides good ol' Nick Fury. Thor's going to be the hardest sell of the Marvel movies so I would be surprised if he didn't pop in at the last second of Ironman 2.

[Chewy]

From the main page
Marvel Studios has commenced principal photography on the highly anticipated feature film THOR directed by Kenneth Branagh. In THOR, Chris Hemsworth portrays the title character with Tom Hiddleston in the role of Thor’s brother Loki, and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Additionally, the studio has cast Academy Award® winning actor Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Renee Russo as Frigga, Ray Stevenson as Volstagg, Tadanobu Asano as Hogun, Josh Dallas as Fandral, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Idris Elba as Heimdall, as well as Colm Feore, Kat Dennings and award-winning actor Stellan Skarsgård. The film is slated for release in theatres domestically on May 6, 2011 via Paramount Pictures which will also release the film on a worldwide basis.

The epic adventure THOR spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

The screenplay for THOR was penned by Mark Protosevich as well as Ashley Miller & Zack Stentz, and Don Payne. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige will produce the film. Alan Fine, Stan Lee, David Maisel, and Marvel Studio’s Co-President, Louis D'Esposito, will executive produce.

In addition to THOR, Marvel Studios is also scheduled to release a slate of films based on the Marvel characters including IRON MAN 2 on May 7, 2010, THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA on July 22, 2011, and THE AVENGERS on May 4, 2012.

[Aesop Rocks]

Thanks Chewy, really.

You basically just cock-blocked me from reporting that.

[I Am The Bat]

Thanks Chewy, really.

You basically just cock-blocked me from reporting that.

At least you weren't 30 minutes late with that news :P

[I Am The Bat]

I just wanted to make sure that your great comment got some recognition. Well done!

Set pics any day now! :applaud

HAHA - Thank you :)

[Sawyer]

Thanks Chewy, really.

You basically just cock-blocked me from reporting that.

How does the old saying go? ....you snooze, you lose? Is that it? :oldrazz:

[I Am The Bat]

We have to keep F5ing the Spider-Man thread :P

[Aesop Rocks]

*price is wrong horn*

[b4thetrailercom]

Everyone, On the website http://beforethetrailer.com/ we post filming locations and pictures for movies as they are in production.

We want everyone that can be, to be a part of the film making experience.

As filming information becomes available we will post information, and we also ask in our goal of providing filming informations, times and locations.

if you know about filming information for the movie Thor, please share with us.

you can post it on the website, or better email us at admin@beforethetrailer.com

our website has a facebook page also, where info can be posted

http://www.facebook.com/pages/beforethetrailercom/164368633867

[b4thetrailercom]

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=249207129538

The Thor filming location and information page has been put together on facebook to provide a central location for fans to post information about the filming of the movie!!


If you are looking for information, or have information please join.

[solidsnake86]

I havent been keeping up to much with it but judging by that description the movies going to have donald blake which a lot of people were saying he's not going to be in it.

[TheCorpulent1]

I don't think Blake is in it. I think Thor just becomes human while looking like Thor.

[solidsnake86]

^Didn't think of that, I wonder how there going to tie it in with jane foster. I'm just curious as to what he's going to be doing besides the description of learning how to be a hero, while he's amongst the humans.

[protocida]

Jane is going to run him over with her car.

[Raiden]

I don't think Blake is in it. I think Thor just becomes human while looking like Thor.

I love this decision, because Blake & Thor are just opposite side of a same coin, and I don't want two different actors playing them. I'm glad Branagh think so, too.

[Aesop Rocks]

Jaimie 2 hours ago:

Ray Stevenson is the best thing since sliced bread ;) having a jolly good time here in Asgard!

[Khemik@L]

Jaimie 2 hours ago:

Also Favreau also tweeted this:

Congrats to Kenneth and the Thor gang on first day of photography. I will def excercise "executive privilege" and hang out on their set.

Lucky Bastard!! :argh:

[Aesop Rocks]

With Jon there, hopefully we can get a little more of the "Marvel Universe" feel there, I wonder (hope) he can put his two cents in.

[Khemik@L]

I'm with you Aesop hope he and Kenneth can swap ideas whenever he is there.

[Khemik@L]

On the subject of tweets guess you guys can check out Marvel_Freshmans site he has some other recent tweets related to Thor:

THOR TWEETS (http://www.**************.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=13718)

[piccolo]

Man I cannot wait to see Asgard. I hope it looks like Rivendall in LOTR x 1000.

[piccolo]

...

[bossman550]

has any thought y we havent heard anything about enchantress. or is she just being left out.

[Aesop Rocks]

Jon_Favreau (http://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau)
I certainly did. RT @RyanPom (http://twitter.com/RyanPom): @Jon_Favreau (http://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau) Did you see Thor's Hammer?


FAAAAAVVVREEAAUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! :argh:

[louiebling$]

faaaaavvvreeaauuuuuuuuuuuuu!!! :argh:
favreau is a god among us !

[Aesop Rocks]

Gah I wish he could a "couldn't pick it up" joke. :/

[afan]

The epic adventure THOR spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.



Interesting to me ...................
No mention of Thor's position as a god, but rather only as an arrogant warrior.
No mention that the intent of his banishment is to teach him humility, but simply as punishment, and the lesson learned is perhaps purely coincidental.

[Kanon]

I'm so curious about the look of the movie... can't wait for set pics...

[Weadazoid]

Wondering when we will get an official promo pic of Thor in full gear????


should be sooner then later I think

[R_Hythlodeus]

Wondering when we will get an official promo pic of Thor in full gear????


should be sooner then later I think
Second week of february

[Ace of Knaves]

Is that confirmed? Or a guess? I'd guess around that time too, but I needz ma confirmation!!!

[kedrell]

A guess based on how it initially went down on IM1.

[TheFuture]

Don't suppose we could get a trailer with IM2?

[Ace of Knaves]

Na I severely doubt it.

I think it's possible we'll get a teaser at comic con though.

[TheFuture]

Damn, I suppose it is still too early for a trailer come IM2.

[Khemik@L]

A guess based on how it initially went down on IM1.

:pal: Man do I love your Sig.. :lmao: Crushed by an Iron boot :awesome:

[afan]

I hope were getting Thorish in IM2 as they're conveniently doing reshoots right now.

More likely the other way around ......they are filming scenes with Iron-Man and perhaps Fury for inclusion in Thor.

[Webhead2006]

great to hear filming has started. i cant wait to we get more news and photos.

[Chris Wallace]

Finally getting off the ground!

[NoirMan82]

Interesting to me ...................
No mention of Thor's position as a god, but rather only as an arrogant warrior.
No mention that the intent of his banishment is to teach him humility, but simply as punishment, and the lesson learned is perhaps purely coincidental.


I was concerned about that myself. With Christian Fundamentalists crying about everything from Hannah Montana to Avatar, it's likely that Marvel and Paramount (and of course Disney) will downplay Thor's "god" angle to skirt any controversy. And honestly, I hate that. I hate that Christian's feel so entitled to protect their faith they must rally against anything that doesn't share their point of view. When did religious freedom become artistic and secular oppression?

[Ace of Knaves]

Look, they won't downplay it.

Clash of the Titans has a tag line "Damn the God's" and is about Greek mythical gods. No ones complained about that have they?

Thor is a warrior god. Not just a god.

[Manowar]

I thought it quite funny when the Vatican bashed Avatar for its paganism and environment worship or whatever. When in the same city they worhipped Roman gods!

But yeah, I don't recall them ever bashing movies based on greek myths/Gods. Hopefully they will lay-off of Thor.

[kedrell]

Christian Fundamentalists wouldn't rail against it, IMO. They are slowly starting to realize that when they do, all they end up doing is giving what they hate free publicity. They railed against DaVinci Code and it soared. They changed tactics with Angels & Demons and it fizzled.

[Aesop Rocks]

I can't describe my cameo in Thor for you because director Ken Branagh hasn't clued me in yet. But he grinned and said it'll be real cool!

Stan Lee, Twitter.

[Redd]

Here is some news casting\scenes:

auditions for background -

6 ft tall, military look

must be available from January 21st to March 8th

Must be okay with birds on set (Raven birds)

[Aesop Rocks]

oh god yes!

[afan]

I was concerned about that myself. With Christian Fundamentalists crying about everything from Hannah Montana to Avatar, it's likely that Marvel and Paramount (and of course Disney) will downplay Thor's "god" angle to skirt any controversy. And honestly, I hate that. I hate that Christian's feel so entitled to protect their faith they must rally against anything that doesn't share their point of view. When did religious freedom become artistic and secular oppression?

My concern is not what Christian Fundamentalists might cry about, tho it may be a worry for the films producers, but rather that Thor professing godhood will take the film in a needless direction.

I think we all can agree that in order to address realism the world in the Marvel films must react in a real way.
Now consider what reaction the presence of Thor professing himself to be a god would be in our world.

A crowd gathers around an outlandishly garbed man.
"I am Thor The God of Thunder."
"Ya...OK buddy."
Thor raises his hammer and suddenly calls forth thunder and lightning that sends the crowd scurrying for cover. Then just as suddenly he commands it to dissipate.
Would not this demonstration proving his claim to godhood send shock waves thru all religious organizations. IMO this shock wave would be a certainty, IMO, in our world, and hence in the name of realism it would need to also occur in Marvel's film world, eating up film time better spent.
That's why I hope that Thor's godhood is left unstated by the film and by the character.

[Triad]

Well I can't say that I want his godhood unstated as you suggest, but I must admit that your argument's logic is sound.

[Ace of Knaves]

You know what I reckon?

**** the Christian Fundamentalists. **** em all to hell!

[Thunder_god]

A crowd gathers around an outlandishly garbed man.
"I am Thor The God of Thunder."
"Ya...OK buddy."
Thor raises his hammer and suddenly calls forth thunder and lightning that sends the crowd scurrying for cover. Then just as suddenly he commands it to dissipate.
Would not this demonstration proving his claim to godhood send shock waves thru all religious organizations. IMO this shock wave would be a certainty, IMO, in our world, and hence in the name of realism it would need to also occur in Marvel's film world, eating up film time better spent.
That's why I hope that Thor's godhood is left unstated by the film and by the character.

So by your logic, the Human Torch could gather a crowd, proclaim himself a god, perform "miracles" on demand to prove his godhood, and be accepted as a god by the general public?

Nah, you are applying real world logic to a fantasy world. In a world where superheroes exist and people have paranormal abilities common people quickly understand that these "gods on earth" are just people with powers beyond most. Thor would more likely be judged a crackpot who read too many Conan stories growing up, than a real honest-to-God god :cwink:

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[TheFuture]

No-one cares if Christians cry, plus they'll have Cap to appease them. :awesome:

[Ace of Knaves]

lol

But yea seriously, as long as there isn't scenes of the Asgardians being worshiped by humans (which I severely doubt anyway) I don't know how the religious nut jobs would have a problem.

Thor would just be seen as a superhero who just so happens to be part of a pantheon.

[afan]

So by your logic, the Human Torch could gather a crowd, proclaim himself a god, perform "miracles" on demand to prove his godhood, and be accepted as a god by the general public?

Nah, you are applying real world logic to a fantasy world. In a world where superheroes exist and people have paranormal abilities common people quickly understand that these "gods on earth" are just people with powers beyond most. Thor would more likely be judged a crackpot who read too many Conan stories growing up, than a real honest-to-God god :cwink:

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:huh:At what point in human history did ancients worship the Human Torch:huh:

[Aeltri]

:huh:At what point in human history did ancients worship the Human Torch:huh:

I think what he means is that there are plenty of mythological figures which the Torch could pass himself off as by virtue of his abilities. 'Thor' (in 616) is referred to as a deity because he was at one point worshiped by the Vikings who didn't know any better. Technically he should be treated as an extraordinarily powerful metahuman, not a god in the truest sense of the word :cwink:.

[afan]

I think what he means is that there are plenty of mythological figures which the Torch could pass himself off as by virtue of his abilities. 'Thor' (in 616) is referred to as a deity because he was at one point worshiped by the Vikings who didn't know any better. Technically he should be treated as an extraordinarily powerful metahuman, not a god in the truest sense of the word :cwink:.

I agree with you, and i think this is the tack the film will take.......
"I am Thor of Asgard; Son of Odin."
"Sure, you think you're the god of thunder?"
"No, though the peoples you call Vikings believed me to be so."
No problem......
but if Thor and his fellow Asgardians refer to themselves and profess themselves to be gods......well that's the rub. If he claims godhood and backs it up, than the Vikings knew better.

Any one familiar with Star Trek's "Who Mourns for Adonis"?

[Canis Sapiens]

:huh:At what point in human history did ancients worship the Human Torch:huh:

He could claim to be one of those countless gods of fire or something. :oldrazz:

[afan]

He could claim to be one of those countless gods of fire or something. :oldrazz:

For arguments sake if the Human Torch did this than I don't think anyone would be happy with the direction that FF film would go off in.

[Canis Sapiens]

Well, it wouldn't be that different from FF1 and FF2 , then. :hehe:

[TheCorpulent1]

I agree with you, and i think this is the tack the film will take.......
"I am Thor of Asgard; Son of Odin."
"Sure, you think you're the god of thunder?"
"No, though the peoples you call Vikings believed me to be so."
No problem......
but if Thor and his fellow Asgardians refer to themselves and profess themselves to be gods......well that's the rub. If he claims godhood and backs it up, than the Vikings knew better.

Any one familiar with Star Trek's "Who Mourns for Adonis"?
But Thor does consider himself a god and it's never been a problem.

[afan]

Well, it wouldn't be that different from FF1 and FF2 , then. :hehe:


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