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Captain America’s shield and Thor’s Infinity Gauntlet

FofR — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:07:15 +0000

Marvel have two more surprises for their fans, post-Avengers panel, on the shop floor are two new props — Captain America’s shield and the Infinity Gauntlet from Thor, which can be used in combination with the Inifinity gems to gain complete control of the universe.

The appearance of the gauntlet throws up some questions and predictions for the Thor and Avengers movie plots. The gauntlet was created by Thanos,

From Wiki:

Thanos mounts the six Infinity Gems, (collected in the The Thanos Quest limited series), on his left glove to form the Infinity Gauntlet, the focus of the title of the series. Each Gem grants its bearer complete mastery over one aspect of the universe: Time, Space, Mind, Soul, Reality, and Power.

/Film more importantly point out that, in the comics, Loki tries to attain the power of the gauntlet, by stealing the infinity gems. He also seeks the Cosmic Cube, which has been referenced in the Captain America footage; which would be a nice movie crossover prior to The Avengers. This ultimate power and cross-film villain makes a very strong case for Loki being The Avengers main villain. Thanos remains a strong possibility, as he too sought the cosmic cube.

Destroyer revealed by Marvel at SDCC

FofR — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:00:07 +0000

Kenneth Branagh has unveiled the Destroyer at the San Diego Comic Con and Marvel.com have posted up some official pictures for us:

Thor helmets on display at SDCC

FofR — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:56:06 +0000

At SDCC Marvel has unveiled the helmets of Loki, Odin and Thor.

Thor and his hammer — new picture

FofR — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:48:48 +0000

Marvel studios have released another image of Chris Hemsworth as Thor, this time pulling out his hammer Mjolner from a block of rock. This image first appeared in USA Today.

SDCC Captain America and Thor posters

FofR — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:43:12 +0000

New posters have been released as part of SDCC, click for larger versions.

Hall of Asgard revealed

FofR — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:34:30 +0000

The Thor images are pouring in now, and from the LA Times we get our first glimpse of the Hall of Asgard, with Fandral, Hogun, Frigga and helmets. In detail, you can see a kneeling Thor (Hemsworth), then also Fandral the Dashing (Josh Dallas), Hogun the Grim (Tadanobu Asano) and Frigga (Rene Russo); you can also see Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) with their ceremonial helmets.

Another new image of Odin and Thor

FofR — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:28:23 +0000

This comes via the SHH forums.

First image of Antony Hopkins as Odin, in Thor

FofR — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:17:54 +0000

The Gods of Thor have been revealed via the LATimes, in a report that confirms the film will be released in 3D (although it wasn’t shot in 3D). Alongside Hopkins are Hemsworth as Thor and Tom Hiddleston as Loki.

First image of Chris Hemsworth as Thor

FofR — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:20:06 +0000

And the film’s synopsis to bring some of you up to speed:

The film follows the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It’s while here on Earth that 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.

Natalie Portman to play Jane Foster in Thor movie

FofR — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:00:25 +0000

Back in March we commented on the possibility that Natalie Portman might play a “strong female lead” in the Thor movie adaptation.

An official statement from Marvel reports that Natalie Portman has been cast as Jane Foster, Donald Blake’s nurse. With such a big casting set in present day planet Earth, it’s possible that a good proportion of the movie may take place here, rather than Asgard — giving us a lot of the human version of Thor.

Marvel comments,

Even the Mighty Thor can be thunderstruck by affairs of the heart!

Marvel Studios announced today that Academy Award® nominated actress Natalie Portman has been cast to star as Jane Foster in the studio’s highly anticipated movie “Thor.”

In the early “Thor” comics, Jane Foster was a nurse who became Thor’s first love. The character will be updated for the feature adaptation.

Portman will star opposite Chris Hemsworth who will play Thor and Tom Hiddleston who will play the villain Loki. Kenneth Branagh will direct the film.

Marvel Studios expands its film universe with a new type of super hero: “Thor.” This epic adventure 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.

Thanks Leroy!