Matthew Vaughn in negotiations to direct Thor?

[Chris B]

I kind of wish that they do start off with the Donald Blake storyline. It would be an interesting dynamic where you have a relatively ordinary guy find out that his is really a god.

As far as casting goes, Karl Urban is my choice.

 

[Noir]

Matthew Vaughn would be an awesome choice!

 

[Hypestyle]

Hopefully Vaughn doesn't freeze up like with X-Men 3..

 

[odiin]

I kind of wish that they do start off with the Donald Blake storyline. It would be an interesting dynamic where you have a relatively ordinary guy find out that his is really a god.

As far as casting goes, Karl Urban is my choice.

This will probably piss of classic Thor fans, but I hope to hell they don't go that route. I never liked the whole Captain Marvel aspect of the character. Thor should be Thor, always.

 

[Upper_Krust]

Hey all!

another reason that just struck me why an Asgard-only Thor movie is stupid is that the Thor movie needs to establish Thor on Earth so they can bring all the characters into the eventual Avengers movie.

If the first movie is Asgard-only, then you would either have to spend either too much time explaining Thor on Earth in the Avengers movie, or (unsatisfactorily) ignore a lot of Thor's origins.

Neither way is ideal.

Thus we have an additional reason why an Asgard-only movie is a bad idea.

 

[Sun_Down]

Vaughn doesn't seem like the right guy for the job, IMO. Plus, I've still got a bad taste in my mouth after he bailed on X3.

 

[Retroman]

Any news on Vaughn and Thor? I'm surprised no one has asked him about it.

 

[Sebastos]

Vaughn was at Comic Con?

 

[Still A ThorFan]

Zack Snyder would be good.

 

[Spider–Man]

Hey all!

another reason that just struck me why an Asgard-only Thor movie is stupid is that the Thor movie needs to establish Thor on Earth so they can bring all the characters into the eventual Avengers movie.

If the first movie is Asgard-only, then you would either have to spend either too much time explaining Thor on Earth in the Avengers movie, or (unsatisfactorily) ignore a lot of Thor's origins.

Neither way is ideal.

Thus we have an additional reason why an Asgard-only movie is a bad idea.

They don't necessarily have to establish him on earth to have him come to earth to battle Loki there. The first film could be asgard only and near the end, Odin could warn Thor that Loki is plotting something sinister in Midgard and that Thor must stop him. In the Avengers film, as he is searching for Loki, he becomes embroiled in the other heroes conflict with the Hulk not realizing that it is actually Loki who is USING the Hulk for his nefarious plans! And the story goes on...

 

[Upper_Krust]

Hey there!

They don't necessarily have to establish him on earth to have him come to earth to battle Loki there.

They DO have to establish him on Earth otherwise Earth becomes irrelevant to the equation.

If they don't use Donald Blake then the entire movie has nothing to do with Marvel Thor.

The first film could be asgard only and near the end, Odin could warn Thor that Loki is plotting something sinister in Midgard and that Thor must stop him.

Asgard is more spectacular than Earth, therefore you build UP to Asgard, you don't build up to having Earth in the climax.

You always keep the origins as close to the comic book as possible.

In the Avengers film, as he is searching for Loki, he becomes embroiled in the other heroes conflict with the Hulk not realizing that it is actually Loki who is USING the Hulk for his nefarious plans! And the story goes on...

Loki is a bad villain to use for the Avengers movie...they should probably use Kang or something like that. Loki is first and foremost a Thor villain, Kang is the primary Avengers-only villain.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Yeah, going from Asgard, and then Earth is like a major downgrade. That is like having dinner at a 5 star restaurant, and then going to McDonald's the next day.

 

[Spider–Man]

Hey there!



They DO have to establish him on Earth otherwise Earth becomes irrelevant to the equation.

If they don't use Donald Blake then the entire movie has nothing to do with Marvel Thor.



Asgard is more spectacular than Earth, therefore you build UP to Asgard, you don't build up to having Earth in the climax.

You always keep the origins as close to the comic book as possible.



Loki is a bad villain to use for the Avengers movie...they should probably use Kang or something like that. Loki is first and foremost a Thor villain, Kang is the primary Avengers-only villain.

You contradict yourself by saying that "You always keep the origins as close to the comic book as possible" and then saying "Loki is a bad villain to use for the Avengers movie" when he WAS THE villain in the Avengers origin comic.

And to me, going from Asgard action to Marvel Superheroes Avengers fighting the Hulk on Earth ain't a trip to Mickie D's! That's 5-star entertainment all the way!

Personally I don't really care as Thor is my least favorite of all of them. I just want to see a well-done Avengers movie with him, Cap, IronMan, Antman, Wasp, and The Hulk!

 

[Spider-Fan]

I still don't think Hulk should be in the Avengers movie

 

[Sava]

I still don't think Hulk should be in the Avengers movie

why not?

 

[Spider-Fan]

Not neccessary...he was never that big of a part in the Avengers comics. I mean, he left the group just 4 issues in. I don't think he adds anything to it, really.

 

[Sava]

Not neccessary...he was never that big of a part in the Avengers comics. I mean, he left the group just 4 issues in. I don't think he adds anything to it, really.

well, unless Marvel wants them to fight Aliens or God, they need to fight someone and like that animated movie, they could all be put toghter to fight/stop Hulk. Hulk is one of Marvels big names and he can only help the movie.

 

[Spider-Fan]

They have many enemy options. Kang, Ultron, Red Skull (assuming he doesn't die in Cap), Masters of Evil, Loki, etc.

I don't think the Hulk is neccessary.

 

[JediMasterConor]

they should really have donald blake in there. also it'd be cool to get hints of asgard in the thor movie(s) but then maybe bring in Asgard as a key plot or point of the avengers movie?

 

[Sava]

They have many enemy options. Kang, Ultron, Red Skull (assuming he doesn't die in Cap), Masters of Evil, Loki, etc.

I don't think the Hulk is neccessary.

i think he is, then again, i am a Hulk fan.

 

[Spider-Fan]

i think he is, then again, i am a Hulk fan.

I love the Hulk as a character. Just don't think he is really neccessary here.

 

[Sava]

I love the Hulk as a character. Just don't think he is really neccessary here.

well, look at it from Marvel's point of view, they need all the big hitters they have, Hulk is more popular out there than anyone else they have.

 

[Spider-Fan]

well, look at it from Marvel's point of view, they need all the big hitters they have, Hulk is more popular out there than anyone else they have.

I think Cap, Iron Man, Thor, etc. can sell without the Hulk.

 

[Upper_Krust]

Hello spidey!

You contradict yourself by saying that "You always keep the origins as close to the comic book as possible" and then saying "Loki is a bad villain to use for the Avengers movie" when he WAS THE villain in the Avengers origin comic.

Obviously I am aware of the Avengers origins, but the simple fact of the matter is that Loki means more to the Thor franchise than he ever will to the Avengers franchise. If you have Thor beat Loki in the Thor movie then its going to be underwhelming (to say the least) using Loki as the villain of the Avengers movie.

Whereas Kang IS the quintessential Avengers villain, with Ultron a close second.

I'm not saying that you couldn't do an Avengers movie with Loki as the main antagonist, simply that I think it would hurt the Thor franchise to use Loki therein.

And to me, going from Asgard action to Marvel Superheroes Avengers fighting the Hulk on Earth ain't a trip to Mickie D's! That's 5-star entertainment all the way!

You're crossing the streams here. As regards Thor, we are talking about building from Asgard to Earth - thats simply idiotic, as I already explained.

As for the Avengers battling Hulk on Earth - if thats your big finale you need your head examined! The Avengers movie needs to be "off the charts" in terms of epic scale...frankly this is a problem I see for any eventual Avengers movie (half the characters are relatively weak).

Personally I don't really care as Thor is my least favorite of all of them.

Clearly you are someone of little taste.

I just want to see a well-done Avengers movie with him, Cap, IronMan, Antman, Wasp, and The Hulk!

As do we all.

 

[Spider–Man]

Hello spidey!



Obviously I am aware of the Avengers origins, but the simple fact of the matter is that Loki means more to the Thor franchise than he ever will to the Avengers franchise. If you have Thor beat Loki in the Thor movie then its going to be underwhelming (to say the least) using Loki as the villain of the Avengers movie.

I never said Thor should beat Loki in the Thor film. I think all of these solo films should lead into the Avengers film. Have Thor fail to stop Loki in the Thor film and then pick up persuing him in the Avengers.

Whereas Kang IS the quintessential Avengers villain, with Ultron a close second.

So vilain wise, you'd just wanna go on and blow your wad with the first movie, huh? ooo-kay. Can you not be patient and let these things happen in their due time? If Kang IS the ultimate Avengers villain, wouldn't you want to save him for the 2nd or 3rd film, really wrap up the trilogy with a bang? Guess not. I bet you LOVED X3.

I'm not saying that you couldn't do an Avengers movie with Loki as the main antagonist, simply that I think it would hurt the Thor franchise to use Loki therein.

I don't see that at all. Loki could be the main villain in the first Thor film, nearly beat Thor and his armies, and narrowly escape to Earth where...
We see at the start of the Avengers film, he is using the Hulk to isolate Thor far from Asgard and lure him into a trap. From there Thor meets the other heroes and they realize they are basically fighting a common enemy. The Hulk wouldn't stick around for future Avengers films and Thor could move onto some other of his rogues gallery in future solo films (as I'd hope he'd do even if Loki DIDN'T appear in the Avengers film so I don't know where you get the whole "loki being in the Avengers will hurt the Thor franchise" thing!).

You're crossing the streams here. As regards Thor, we are talking about building from Asgard to Earth - thats simply idiotic, as I already explained.

Well, we're both stating opinion, but if your going to stoop to calling things idiotic, I'll merely ask you: Where did Thor come from? And where did he end up? According to your logic, any story that took place after one of his many adventures in Asgard must have been idiotic which as anyone else knows is clearly NOT the case.

As for the Avengers battling Hulk on Earth - if thats your big finale you need your head examined! The Avengers movie needs to be "off the charts" in terms of epic scale...frankly this is a problem I see for any eventual Avengers movie (half the characters are relatively weak).

Oh my Lord! Again, you contradict your own statement about how important it is to stick to the comic as closely as possible by telling me I need to have my head examined for suggesting that...they stick to the comic by having them fight the Hulk on earth...just like they did in the comic!! What do you want, them fighting the Hulk on the Deathstar with lightsabers and the help of Darth Vader and Aragorn's Elf Army? Man, that would be just off the charts in terms of epic scale!! And pretty lame as well. If you don't like the original premise, take it up with Stan Lee.

Clearly you are someone of little taste.

Well, I am conversing with you, but if that's the way you choose to believe...