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[GuitarAtomik]

http://www.superheromoviesnews.com/2013/10/rumor-jamie-bell-is-our-possible-ant-man.html?m=1

Supposedly, rumor has it that Jamie Bell is going to play Ant-Man.

Sounds pretty convincing to me. Still curious if he's playing Pym or not.

 

[Showaddy]

Does it specifically say that Drax is after Ronan because they killed his family?

Well, this tweet showed up in my feed:

https://twitter.com/amazingjr87/status/389451358115741696

Yeah Ronan killed his family and Drax has killed dozens of his lieutenants trying to get to him according to the leaked details. His origins been simplified and is more of a cut and dry revenge story now, makes sense with the large amount of characters they've got to introduce and the fact they've cast Batista.

Also in the GOTG comic Thanos is dead anyway so Drax joins the Guardians to try and find a new purpose and move on with his life. With MCU Thanos being alive it wouldn't make sense for Drax to be part of the Guardians with his kill Thanos order etched into his soul.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Are you speaking of the current GOTG comic?

 

[Showaddy]

Are you speaking of the current GOTG comic?

lol no. Stopped reading that crap by Bendis after Issue 2.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

lol no. Stopped reading that crap by Bendis after Issue 2.

Abnett and Lanning or bust!

 

[GAMEPROFF]

lol no. Stopped reading that crap by Bendis after Issue 2.

So Thanos isnt dead? I am little bit confused, because I dont spend much attention to the Marvel Galactic Comics, but I thought, that Thanos is currently alive.

 

[J10]

Drax Killed him in Annihilation Conquest a few years back before the Guardians officially formed. He's come back recently.

And I'm thinking if Ronan kills Drax's family in the movie version, it should be under orders from Thanos.

And so if Thanos is the villain in Avengers 3 and the Guardians are involved, if it's not Cap with Thor's hammer that kills Thanos, it should be Drax that kills him - the same way he did it in Conquest -

Spoiler

by tearing his heart out.

 

[Uncle]

Drax Killed him in Annihilation Conquest a few years back before the Guardians officially formed. He's come back recently.

He came back in between as well. It's hard to keep a mad titan down.

 

[Showaddy]

He came back in between as well. It's hard to keep a mad titan down.

It's hard to keep any comic book character down. Unless you're Rich Rider of course, then you're just replaced by Loeb's dead son without explanation.

 

[Ukumio]

It's hard to keep any comic book character down. Unless you're Rich Rider of course, then you're just replaced by Loeb's dead son without explanation.

Does that mean I should hang on to the hope that Peter Parker will come back?

 

[Showaddy]

Drax Killed him in Annihilation Conquest a few years back before the Guardians officially formed. He's come back recently.

And I'm thinking if Ronan kills Drax's family in the movie version, it should be under orders from Thanos.

And so if Thanos is the villain in Avengers 3 and the Guardians are involved, if it's not Cap with Thor's hammer that kills Thanos, it should be Drax that kills him - the same way he did it in Conquest -

Spoiler

by tearing his heart out.

I dunno it might sound a bit harsh but I can't imagine they'll be planning anything major for the character seeing as they've cast Batista. They needed someone who would look credible next to Chris Pratt & Lee Pace but if they had serious plans for the character they would have cast an actual actor.

 

[DonasaurusRex]

I dunno it might sound a bit harsh but I can't imagine they'll be planning anything major for the character seeing as they've cast Batista. They needed someone who would look credible next to Chris Pratt & Lee Pace but if they had serious plans for the character they would have cast an actual actor.

.....what?

he's just going to be on the team he doesnt have ...major plans he has a role to play in a group book.

 

[Showaddy]

.....what?

he's just going to be on the team he doesnt have ...major plans he has a role to play in a group book.

Major as in killing Thanos as the poster suggested, he'll be some muscle on the team but that's about it.

 

[Dave_6]

Apparently JGL and Paul Rudd are the two front runners to play Ant Man.

http://www.slashfilm.com/ant-man-shortlist-is-down-to-joseph-gordon-levitt-and-paul-rudd/

Hmmm...

 

[Skab]

I dunno it might sound a bit harsh but I can't imagine they'll be planning anything major for the character seeing as they've cast Batista. They needed someone who would look credible next to Chris Pratt & Lee Pace but if they had serious plans for the character they would have cast an actual actor.

I don't see what casting Batista has to do with anything. They wouldn't have chose him if they didn't think he would be good enough.

Besides, he's not a bad actor.

 

[Heiny]

Apparently JGL and Paul Rudd are the two front runners to play Ant Man.

http://www.slashfilm.com/ant-man-shortlist-is-down-to-joseph-gordon-levitt-and-paul-rudd/

Hmmm...

and Paul Rudd comes out of nowhere

 

[Weapxn]

Has this been posted?

EDIT: Whoops. Yep. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=697342

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Marvel Preps 60-Episode Package Of Four Series & A Mini For VOD & Cable Networks

EXCLUSIVE: The notorious secrecy that surrounds Marvel‘s projects has been heightened to the nth degree for this one. No one would breathe a word, with rumors that everyone from top to bottom is bound by strict nondisclosure agreements, but I hear that Marvel is quietly putting together a package of four drama series and a miniseries — a total of some 60 episodes — that would be taken out to the VOD and cable space, with Netflix, Amazon and WGN America rumored as potential candidates. Feelers had been send out, and I hear there’s already interest from digital platforms and traditional cable networks in the package, which I hear is in very early stages with very little talent attached. Reps for Marvel refused any comment. The company has been so adamant about keeping its projects under wraps that ABC topper Paul Lee joked at TCA in August that critics who wanted to attend a screening of the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot — the only one in ages to not be distributed in advance — could expect to be asked to submit “a sample of your grandmother’s urine or the Marvel guys won’t let you in.” In addition to S.H.I.E.L.D., which was just given a full-season order, as we first reported, Marvel is developing a potential TV series inspired by Agent Carter, a one shot featured on the Blu-ray release of Iron Man 3. It is unclear whether that project is being earmarked for ABC or would be part of the VOD/cable package. Committing to 60 episodes off the bat is a big undertaking for a network/digital service but would make sense for outlets new to scripted programming that are looking to quickly build up a slate and want to capitalize on the Marvel brand.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/10/mar...of-four-series-a-mini-for-vod-cable-networks/

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Apparently JGL and Paul Rudd are the two front runners to play Ant Man.

http://www.slashfilm.com/ant-man-shortlist-is-down-to-joseph-gordon-levitt-and-paul-rudd/

Hmmm...

Rudd out of nowhere. And I like the idea.

 

[TDLink]

Has this been posted?

EDIT: Whoops. Yep. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=697342

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Marvel Preps 60-Episode Package Of Four Series & A Mini For VOD & Cable Networks



http://www.deadline.com/2013/10/mar...of-four-series-a-mini-for-vod-cable-networks/

Woah this is huge. I am extremely excited. I hope one of them is cosmic based to follow on from GotG. I hope the mini at least ends up on a premium net (or Netflix) so it is treated right also.

 

[Dai101]

Has this been posted?

EDIT: Whoops. Yep. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=697342

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Marvel Preps 60-Episode Package Of Four Series & A Mini For VOD & Cable Networks



http://www.deadline.com/2013/10/mar...of-four-series-a-mini-for-vod-cable-networks/

WOAH!!! That's a lot of MAHVEL

 

[Showaddy]

I don't see what casting Batista has to do with anything. They wouldn't have chose him if they didn't think he would be good enough.

Besides, he's not a bad actor.

I really do think the actor they've chosen is relevant to the way they've adapted the character though. If they had big plans in the MCU beyond Guardians for Drax involving Thanos or if they were touching the characters deeper issues like his loss of humanity or reconnecting with his daughter they'd have cast someone else.

As it is they've adapted it to be pretty cut and dry for the character; green alien guy, family murdered by Ronan, revenge arc, hack & slash action hero. Done.

 

[DieH@rd]

WOAH!!! That's a lot of MAHVEL

These will be low budget, aimed for Internet streaming...

 

[Recon]

These will be low budget, aimed for Internet streaming...

Source?

 

[TDLink]

These will be low budget, aimed for Internet streaming...

That's not what it says at all. It is saying they are targeting multiple distribution methods for these shows, including VOD/streaming as well as cable. It does not mention anywhere about budget. However, Netflix (which the article does mention directly) has had a good track record with original series so far and they have had great budgets.

 

[fallengorn]

As long as the talent and quality is there, I'll be there. Hopefully, they don't have a rocky start as SHIELD does.

 

[richiek]

New clip from Thor: The Dark World: Malekith awakens.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/10/1...+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

 

[DieH@rd]

New clip from Thor: The Dark World: Malekith awakens.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/10/1...+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Awesome.

 

[BLACKLAC]

New clip from Thor: The Dark World: Malekith awakens.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/10/1...+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Has me more interested that's for sure.

 

[phazedplasma]

Dark Elves, not to be fucked with.

 

[Exterminieren]

I'm so in for the Eccleston hype.

 

[richiek]

Another new Thor The Dark World clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=41MsrSgDbyI

Seems pretty strange for Asgardians to fight with melee weapons when their opponents have lasers cannons and shit.

 

[J10]

Vin Diesel has exactly one line in Guardians of the Galaxy.

You all know what the line is.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Vin Diesel has exactly one line in Guardians of the Galaxy.

You all know what the line is.

HE IS GROOT!

Vin just seems like a really cool guy. And loved seeing Kurt Russell in that video.

 

[Kai Dracon]

Another new Thor The Dark World clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=41MsrSgDbyI

Seems pretty strange for Asgardians to fight with melee weapons when their opponents have lasers cannons and shit.

In my mind the MCU Asgardians are an ancient super advanced race that retired from the scene and started LARPing a bit too much for their own good.

 

[richiek]

The BBFC lists Thor The Dark World's runtime at 112 minutes.

This is the shortest runtime yet for an MCU film.

 

[TDLink]

The BBFC lists Thor The Dark World's runtime at 112 minutes.

This is the shortest runtime yet for an MCU film.

Weren't Marvel arguing with Alan Taylor about cutting 20 or so minutes from the film?

I think I remember reading that somewhere. I wonder what all was cut, if true.

 

[DieH@rd]

^ they also recently had additional shooting to add more Loki scenes to the film.

The BBFC lists Thor The Dark World's runtime at 112 minutes.

This is the shortest runtime yet for an MCU film.

Almost 2 hours, fine by me.

 

[richiek]

BBFC lists the Captain America: The Winter Soldier trailer at 2m 23s. Looks like it's gonna be attached to Thor 2.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/captain-america-winter-soldier-filmtrailer

Also here's a look at the Black Widow figurine from Cap 2:

This is the best the Widow has looked in the MCU. Can't wait for Cap 2.

 

[eastx]

This is the best the Widow has looked in the MCU. Can't wait for Cap 2.

That's anorsexia, baby.

 

[richiek]

'Thor: The Dark World' Tracking for Strong $75 Million-Plus Debut

If pre-release tracking is any indication, Thor: The Dark World could enjoy one of the best November openings of all time at the North American box office, particularly for a film opening earlier in the month.

The sequel, returning Chris Hemsworth in the title role, debuted on tracking Thursday and is pacing to open north of $75 million, according to rival studios with access to tracking. Thor 2, from Marvel Studios and Disney, doesn't open domestically for another three weeks (Nov. 8).

That would easily exceed the $65.7 million opening of the original Thor in May 2011 on its way to earning $449 million worldwide, marking another victory for Marvel. Iron Man 3, released in May, is the top film of 2013 so far, earning $1.2 billion worldwide.

Niiiice. Marvel just keeps printing money.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Good. I hope both Thor and Cap can reach the heights of the Iron Man series. Dark World looks amazing.

 

[Showaddy]

That Avengers affect

Let's hope it rubs off on Guardians or we'll have nothing but Cap, Thor & Iron Man for the next 10 years...

 

[demosthenes]

Hooefully they decide to pay actors not named RDJ.

 

[richiek]

New screenshots from Thor: The Dark World.

Particularly interesting is Algrim:

And this is supposed to be Kurse:

And here's Chuck as Fandral:

 

[Dave_6]

It's a good looking film, that's for sure.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Man, does Zach Levi look weird with the blonde hair.

Also, not surprised at how good looking the movie is. Very excited to see Alan Taylor actually have money.

 

[Simo]

BBFC just rated the X-Men: Days of Future Past trailer today in 2D and 3D:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/x-men-days-future-past-filmtrailer-0

So both Winter Soldier and X-Men attached with Thor?

 

[richiek]

BBFC just rated the X-Men: Days of Future Past trailer today in 2D and 3D:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/x-men-days-future-past-filmtrailer-0

So both Winter Soldier and X-Men attached with Thor?

And Guardians of the Galaxy as well, if the rumors are true.

 

[richiek]

According to this website, Rashida Jones is the frontrunner to play Janet Van Dyne in Ant-Man.

The Wasp WON’T feature in Ant-Man, but Janet Van Dyne WILL. The source says, “Janet will be a love interest and a major supporting character, we would see multiple references to her future as The Wasp throughout the film.” As if this wasn’t enough, the source later told me WHO Marvel and Edgar Wright had in their eyes for the role. It seems that Parks & Recreation star Rashida Jones is on top of Marvel’s shortlist for the role of 'Janet Van Dyne'.

I'm pretty skeptical about this report, but she and Paul Rudd were in I Love You, Man, so it would be a good fit.

 

[TDLink]

According to this website, Rashida Jones is the frontrunner to play Janet Van Dyne in Ant-Man.

I'm pretty skeptical about this report, but she and Paul Rudd were in I Love You, Man, so it would be a good fit.

Chris Pratt giving his co-star that marvel hook up? I'd be okay with this choice.