Re: The Avengers News Thread

[non_amos]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I seem to remember that the producer of the Hulk TV show went with the name 'David' because 'Bruce' somehow sounded gay? Or just not a cool name? Or some such. So enter 'David' Banner who even went on to inspire a rap star. But Bill Bixby played the role very well, very convincing, but then in Ang Lee's Hulk, Lee named Nick Nolte the same name! And was nothing like the character! But yeah, I think people to this day have a misconception about exactly who or what the Hulk is due to the TV show & the sad thing is, I actually know some. The Lee film wasn't overly good, true, but I think the genral audience went in with the same mindset like people had with the TV show. Then they were confused..........

[Comicbookfan-V2]

For the record my lenient criticism towards the Hulk is due to the fact that the Hulk seem to be unrecognizable from what he appeared to be ranging from TIH to "The Avengers" film. I don't think I have to remind everybody that TIH was suppose to be part of the Marvel conjoint universe along with IM, IM2, Thor & CATFA and was even decleared by many as an huge improvement over Ang Lee's take from 2003 and even as good as IM, so why fix something if it ain't broken?

Yeah, I get that they hire another actor to replace Edward Norton for the role due to financial related issues but still, there's no need to change the character (Appearance wise) that much unless there's a explainable reason for it. For example... Terrence Howard was replace by Don Cheadle in IM2 for that same reason but easily and shortly explain why James Rhodes looked so different from what he appeared to be from IM to IM2 and that was he shaved. So how are they going to explain Bruce Banner/Hulk looking different from what he appeared to be from TIH to "The Avengers"?

I'm just saying that they should remind the viewers that this is the same Bruce Banner/Hulk from TIH even if it is with a different actor, plain and simple as that!

[webhead2006]

I too heard name change for show was related to gay stuff. Don't know what is the truth there though. As for hulk for tih/avengers it looks all good and everything we been hearing it sounds a lot of good stuff for character's look/story. Sure they changed look a bit, some to do with change of actor. Plus they changed looks due to they said in past interviews this hulk is a little older, and what not. So the slight changes in looks is not really an issue. Its still technically the same hulk from tih just change of actor.

ET set video:

[webhead2006]

Early press tweets on avengers premire:
http://www.slashfilm.com/early-buzz-the-avengers/

Early Buzz: First Reactions From ‘The Avengers’ Hollywood Premiere Posted on Thursday, April 12th, 2012 by Peter Sciretta

The world premiere of Joss Whedon‘s The Avengers happened tonight in Hollywood. We recorded a video blog reaction after the screening which we’ll be posting in addition to a couple full reviews from various members of the /Film team. But any long form reviews are embargoed until later — at this moment they are saying May 2nd, but I’d bet that will be moved up. We were allowed to tweet our reactions after the screening. I have compiled a round-up of all the tweets I could find, which includes the usual LA film journalists and a few of the geek celebrities who attended the premiere.

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The Avengers is pretty epic. There is probably more action in this film's climax than all the other Marvel movie combines!

Peter Sciretta @slashfilm Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

I'd tweet about The Avengers but my body is still recovering from non-stop geeking out. So, so,so much fun (for the most part).

Germain Lussier @GermainLussier Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

Literally still getting goosebumps writing about The Avengers. So many chill scenes. Problems for sure but they're overshadowed by the good.

Germain Lussier @GermainLussier

@GermainLussier Agree the more that I think about it. I have a lot of nitpicks in the first half. But second half is pretty solid.

Peter Sciretta @slashfilm Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

Not a false note. Innovative. BRUTAL. And goddamn funny. Hype = believe it. #Avengers

Josh Dickey @Variety_JLD Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

It's the bomb. I could not possibly say enough.

Josh Dickey @Variety_JLD Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

THE AVENGERS. Finally,a Marvel film with a rousing finish. I'll deal with the first two acts in my review.

Jeremy Smith @mrbeaks Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

And that third act is more than enough to make THE AVENGERS the best Marvel movie yet.

Jeremy Smith @mrbeaks Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

The Avengers - Epic. EPIC! Everyone fights everyone,but it does deliver. Marvel's movies get better every single one. Hulk! HULK!!

Alex Billington @firstshowing Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

@firstshowing Ow u just saw it? Nice....in 3D? Sascha Dikiciyan @sonicmayhem

@sonicmayhem Yes,just saw it in 3D. Some good shots,but overall the 3D is meh as usual.

Alex Billington @firstshowing Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

Just saw #Avengers! Holy crap!!! #HULKSMASH!!!!

JennaBusch @JennaBusch Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

It. Was. Awesome!! #TheAvengers #Avengers pic.twitter.com/uxBxb860

Eric Goldman @EricIGN Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

Full Avengers review embargoed and not gonna go into huge details. But... Ruffalo is terrific as Bruce Banner. Makes the role his, big time.

Eric Goldman @EricIGN Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

Avengers was big,messy,fun. More importantly there's now nothing but Hawkeye fanfic swimming around in my head. #mmmrenner

jen yamato @jenyamato Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

Seriously,if comic book movies are your thing, you will be fully satisfied by the concoction Joss Whedob has fixed for you with #AVENGERS.

Anthony Breznican @Breznican Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

Absolutely loved THE AVENGERS. Was smiling from beginning to end. If you're a Marvel fan you're going to lose your shit in the theater.

Steven Weintraub @colliderfrosty Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

Also,the two things that made #THEAVENGERS amazing: the Hulk and the humor. Joss Whedon gets a 10 out of 10 on both of those.

Steven Weintraub @colliderfrosty Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

That'll do,Joss,that'll do.

Devin Faraci @devincf Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

AVENGERS is good enough to make me forgive IRON MAN 2.

Devin Faraci @devincf Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

I mean,IRON MAN 2 still sucks,but I'm less mad about it.

Devin Faraci @devincf Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

Btw,avoid THE AVENGERS in 3D. Worthless. See it 2D.

Devin Faraci @devincf Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

GAHHHHH!!!! Avengers was delightful kick-assery with whipped fun on top!!! Well done Joss et al! twitpic.com/98rbj7

Chris Hardwick @nerdist Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

The Hulk we have been waiting for has at last arrived. #AvengersFuckYeah

Damon Lindelof @DamonLindelof Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

So that was AMAZING. Like,double plus awesome. Thank you Joss Whedon for giving us all the #Avengers movie we deserve. #OnlyYou

Seth Green @SethGreen Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Favorite

'The Avengers' is a big tub of popcorn heaven. A huge grin on my face throughout and much applause from the crowd too. Well done Mr. Whedon.

edgarwright @edgarwright Follow

12 Apr 12 Reply Retweet Fav

[webhead2006]

20mins of b roll footage, view at your own risk:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=57814

[webhead2006]

Thor/cap fight clip:
http://bcove.me/7qj9x2z5

[thecolorsblend]

20mins of b roll footage, view at your own risk:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=57814

Pretty cool. That second video shows some shit being done you'd think would require wire stunts, CG and other shit that doesn't seem like it will be/has been used. The video of Cap running down the street especially impresses me because you'd think you'd use wires for some of that stuff. Good stuff.

[non_amos]

http://movies.cosmicbooknews.com/content/avengers-2012-premiere-reveals-aliens-identity-spoiler

Spoiler:

As the N.W.O. fronted by 'Hollywood' Hulk Hogan used to say:

It's just too SWEET!

[webhead2006]

Spoiler:

[non_amos]

There's more. I'm actually finding this stuff after discovering their Facebook page via an ad. Here's the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/CosmicBookNews

And here's another spoiler?!:

http://movies.cosmicbooknews.com/content/avengers-2012-rumored-post-credit-scene-spoiler

Spoiler:

Keep 'em coming dude! Keep 'em coming!

[webhead2006]

Well non you do have to remember cosmicbooknews, site is a bit like cbm site. And without solid source for stories. It could be bs shit. But if true some cool stuff.

[non_amos]

Spoiler:

[webhead2006]

Spoiler:

[thecolorsblend]

Spoiler:

[Comicbookfan-V2]

Since were now three weeks away before the film gets release I just needed to add alittle something to my recent ranting and that is I put together an manipulation photo of what I assume & hope that this is what the Hulk would look like in the film full bodied...

[thecolorsblend]

Some friends of mine saw an advance screening of Avengers today. As they're an audience not too far off from those of us around here, I take their rave reviews as a good sign.

[webhead2006]

What lucky friends colors. Would be sweet to see it early. But going by fans, and the press its all good. Man these next few weeks can't go any faster.

[non_amos]

Since were now three weeks away before the film gets release I just needed to add alittle something to my recent ranting and that is I put together an manipulation photo of what I assume & hope that this is what the Hulk would look like in the film full bodied...

You just can't let it go, can ya Comic Book Dude? It wouldn't surprise me if you don't soon pass negative-200.

[webhead2006]

Uk rating/run time for the film:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=58040

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE Gets An Official BBFC Rating

Although not as prominent as the MPAA rating,Marvel's The Avengers,or rather Avengers Assemble has received an official rating via the British Board of Film Classification DCMarvelFreshman - 4/16/2012

As we await the official Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating of Marvel's The Avengers praised superhero assembly, especially with the speculated inclusion of a recently-shot scene, over in the United Kingdom, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) have already given the film a rating. Seemingly revealing the dead-on running time, among other specifics, check it out a print screen and transcription below!

In case the above print screen is unreadable, Marvel's Avengers Assemble will have a running time of 142 minutes and 37 seconds, two hours and twenty-two minutes; seven minutes longer than what director Joss Whedon revealed, although mostly because of credits and the confirmed teaser. And the film has been rated 12A for "moderate fantasy violence", which allows under-12s to see the film if accompanied by an adult.

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Another clip from the film:
http://movies.uk.msn.com/exclusives/video.aspx?videoid=28bgzh6i9

Kevin feige comments on film:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=58031

Kevin Feige On THE AVENGERS Aliens, End-Credits Teaser, TDKR Comparisons And More

Teasing future installments,in quite a lengthy interview with Marvel Studios' head honcho,he discusses The Avengers aliens,end-credits teaser,and comparisons to Warner Bros' TDKR! DCMarvelFreshman - 4/16/2012

Continuing promotional rounds for Marvel's The Avengers flick, now one-on-one with Comic Book Resources, Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige discusses the superhero assembly in more detail than ever. Weighing in on comparisons to Warner Bros and DC Entertainment's Batman finale, The Dark Knight Rises, Feige also discusses Loki's army, the anticipated end-credits teaser and the "key" to the studios' success.

"I haven't seen 'Dark Knight Rises.' [Christopher] Nolan's tone is very specific and is pretty awesome, and we're very different. I think that while we have, particularly in 'Avengers,' very serious moments and [it] is as dark and serious as the moments in any of our films, there's a sense of humor that goes along with it that Joss is an expert at and that we believe very strongly that Jon Favreau really helped define in the 'Iron Man' films, that allows, we believe, the audience to get in even deeper into the story," Feige said.

"There's a lot of crazy stuff going on in our movies, and we want people to believe in them and we want people to relate to them. When they're laughing, when they're cheering, you can suddenly hit them with something else -- you open up through humor and that tone, that fine line between the epic, the bombastic, the moving and the humor is to me that favorite part of stringing all these movies together," Feige said. "One of my favorite compliments coming out of many of our films is, 'I didn't think it would be so funny!'"

"Truthfully [the aliens] are Loki's army and what is most important about them is that they are Loki's army. The notion of Skrulls and Kree and the amount of speculation -- the great thing about the fans just want to know everything they don't know. They wanted to fill in the blank, and that blank wasn't particularly important of who the aliens were; we revealed Loki a long time ago, he was the main bad guy."

"There's a reveal at the end -- the notion that Loki has made an arrangement with somebody, that somebody has provided these extremely deadly and creepy and cool aliens to fight alongside him and then to reveal who that somebody was, that's all Joss and that was sort of the big payoff," Feige said.

Regarding future big-screen adaptations, when CBR asked the producer about the potential Antman, Runaways, Inhumans or Guardians films, he smilingly responded, "Two of those four are much closer than people realize, and we'll be talking about them in the coming months!"

For the full interview, where Kevin Feige discusses Joss Whedon's writing tactics, Agent Coulson's inclusion and much much more, head on over to Comic Book Resources!

[webhead2006]

Avengers top fandango list for most looked forward to summer movie:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=58058

THE AVENGERS Bests THE DARK KNIGHT RISES As Fandango's Most Anticipated Summer Movie

The Avengers has emerged victorious in Fandango's survey of most anticipated summers movies,and while The Dark Knight Rises isn't too far behind,The Amazing Spider-Man is absent from both the male and female lists. Josh Wilding - 4/17/2012

The Hollywood Reporter point out a survey over at Fandango which puts Marvel's The Avengers at the top of the list for most anticipated movie of the summer. As you can see from the results below, Joss Whedon's superhero ensemble has a mighty 31% of votes from men and an admirable 16% from women. This puts it ahead of both The Dark Knight Rises in both categories, although Snow White and the Huntsman came out as the most anticipated for women (The Amazing Spider-Man oddly appears in neither list). Fandango Editor-in Chief Chuck Walton had this to say. "It’s clear from the Fandango survey that there’s something for both men and women at the movies this summer. After an incredible first quarter, Hollywood is delivering even more spectacular choices for moviegoers in what’s shaping up to be one of the biggest summers in years."

Men’s Picks for Most Anticipated Summer Movie:

1. The Avengers - 31% 2. The Dark Knight Rises - 23% 3. The Bourne Legacy - 14% 4. Men in Black 3 - 8% 5. Prometheus - 7%

Women’s Picks for Most Anticipated Summer Movie:

1. Snow White and the Huntsman - 22% 2. The Avengers - 16% 3. Men in Black 3 - 13% 4. The Dark Knight Rises - 10% 5. Dark Shadows - 8%

Thor vs iron man fight clip:

[webhead2006]

Three new stills from The Avengers:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=58123

[thecolorsblend]

Thor vs iron man fight clip:

AWESOME!!!

[webhead2006]

I know colors that was a wicked good fight. Will be good to see full thing soon.

[webhead2006]

Thor, and iron man international tv spots:



Nightline avengers featuretee

[non_amos]

That 1st video has been removed.

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