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The Week in Spandex - The Dark Knight Rises, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor 2, Kick-Ass 2 and The Hoff: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
20 minutes ago | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Our weekly round-up of the big news stories from the world of movie superheroes…
Having made way for Disney's marketing blitz on The Avengers these past couple of months, Warner Bros. stepped up the promotional campaign for Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises in a big way this week, flooding the world wide web with a host of Bat-related goodies. It began with a new theatrical poster, and while this left some fans underwhelmed, the studio more than made amends over the next few days, starting with six character posters showcasing Batman (Christian Bale), Bane (Tom Hardy) and Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway), along with a 'secret' Catwoman design that was discovered tucked away on the official website. Of course, this was just the beginning, and soon we had two new TV spots consisting of snippets of previously unseen footage, in addition to a whole raft of images featuring Bruce Wayne / Batman, »
- flickeringmyth
Avengers’ Loki Get Mads Helps in Thor 2?
1 hour ago | Boomtron | See recent Boomtron news »
Keep the billion-status Avengers momentum rolling! THR is reporting that veteran danish actor Mads Mikkelsen is in negotiations for a role in the upcoming Thor sequel from Marvel Studios, which is set to be directed by Alan Taylor, one of the directors of HBO’s Game of Thrones. While no details of the role were mentioned in the report, Mikkelsen is circling a role that would have him join Tom Hiddleston’s Loki as a Thor 2 antagonist.
related: Thor – Movie Review: A Study In Universe Expansion
Chris Hemsworth returns as Marvel’s God of Thunder, as does Natalie Portman (though there was some possible beef reported regarding direction last year). Last week we told you about an interview where Idris Elba confirms he will return for Thor 2 in his role as Heimdall, the Asgardian guardian.
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- Jay Tomio
A few casting updates on Iron Man 3 and Thor 2
14 hours ago | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Now that The Avengers is out of the way, Marvel Studios is pressing ahead with subsequent solo instalments in the Cinematic Universe, beginning with the Shane Black-directed Iron Man 3. With principal photography getting underway this past Wednesday in Wilmington, North Carolina, further casting news has now emerged, starting with confirmation that Iron Man and Iron Man 2 director Jon Favreau has closed a deal to reprise his on-screen role as Happy Hogan, joining fellow returnees Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark / Iron Man), Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts), Don Cheadle (Rhodey) and Paul Bettany (voice of Jarvis).
In addition to Favreau, it has also been reported that Ashley Hamilton (Sunset Beach) is in talks to join the cast in the role of Firepower, which Variety describes as “a small part”. Firepower will become the latest villain to feature in the sequel, joining Guy Pearce (Prometheus) as Dr. Aldrich Killian and »
- flickeringmyth
Natalie Portman Takes Son Aleph on a Playground Playdate
16 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
A is for ... adorable! Natalie Portman was happy to lend a helping hand - or two - to her son Aleph during a recent playground visit in Los Angeles. First-time mom Portman, 30, steadied her barefoot son at the top of a slide and held his hand as they walked through the sand earlier this week. Related: Natalie Portman Goes Lunching with Baby Aleph in N.Y.C.But it seems Aleph, who will turn 1 next month, won't need help from his proud mom much longer. The baby seemed on the verge of walking on his own and was more than »
- Liz Raftery
"Thor 2": Enter 'Sif'
17 hours ago | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »
Actress Jaimie Alexander, who played Norse warrior goddess 'Sif' in the 2011 feature "Thor", will return as Sif for "Thor 2", in a 3D comic book adaptation that intends to have a more 'Viking' influence than the first film.
'Sif' is the character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics, based on the mythological Norse goddess of the same name, debuting in Marvel's "Journey Into Mystery" #102 (1964), as an 'Asgardian' warrior and lover of 'Thor', who spends much of her time worrying about him and accompanying him into battle.
Alexander confirmed that she will return as the character for director Alan Taylor ("Game of Thrones") looking to have Sif's romance with Thor rekindled.
"Thor 2" is being produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, as the eighth installment in the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe'.
Screenplay is by Don Payne and Robert Rodat, with Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, »
- Michael Stevens
Natalie Portman and Aleph Hit the Slides During a Smiley Park Day
19 hours ago | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Natalie Portman and her son Aleph Millepied spent Wednesday afternoon at an La park together. Aleph played in the sandbox and took a ride down the slide with help from his mom. Natalie had the company of her husband Benjamin for a recent couple's night out on the East Coast, where they attended the New York City Ballet's Spring Gala. It's an exciting time of year for the family of three since Aleph is nearing his first birthday. The little guy has had a fun year with trips overseas, traveling coast to coast, and the marriage of his parents in February. Natalie's been focused on family lately, but she'll soon get back to the big screen with news that she'll star in the western Jane Got a Gun. View Slideshow › »
- Lauren Turner
‘No, Mr. Thor, I Expect You To Die’: Mads Mikkelsen Might Villainize ‘Thor 2′
22 hours ago | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Blood-crying Bond villain and skull crusher Mads Mikkelsen is in talks to play a villain in Thor 2 according to Variety. Great news or greatest news? The impeccable actor is fresh off of a strong showing at Cannes with The Hunt, which is another addition to a growing list of powerful roles he’s taken on. Now what kind of silly costume will he get? Citing rumors that The Enchantress will be in the film, Devin Faraci is opining that Mikkelsen may play the brutish Executioner. If all that comes to pass, Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster isn’t safe at all. However, I still hold out hope that he’ll play his character from Valhalla Rising, making this a sweet cross-over project. »
- Cole Abaius
Paul McCartney Video ‘My Valentine’ Featuring Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman to Play Before ‘The Intouchables’
23 hours ago | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Harvey Weinstein. This guy. He’s crazy like a fox, and not all of his moves can be understood ahead of time, which is why he often prevails. In the case of the music video for Paul McCartney‘s “My Valentine,” it’s unclear who he’ll prevail over, but the producing titan has requested that theaters in New York and Los Angeles play the black and white work (which features Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman signing the lyrics to the song (before Depp takes a sweet acoustic solo)) before screenings of The Intouchables. There is no connection between the two projects (at least not one that could be made without Kevin Bacon), so it all seems sort of bizarre. The Intouchables is the latest Olivier Nakache film which tells the comically dramatic story of a wealthy quadriplegic man hiring a poor man from the projects to take care of him (Review here). Oh, no »
- Cole Abaius
Thor 2 Signs Mads Mikkelsen to Play Villainous Role Alongside Tom Hiddleston
25 May 2012 | The Daily BLAM! | See recent The Daily BLAM! news »
The Casino Royale and Three Musketeers star is the latest addition to the cast of the sequel to the popular 2011 comic book based film starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston. Alan Taylor, known for his acclaimed work directing popular HBO series Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, and Six Feet Under, is on board to direct Thor 2 which is currently scheduled for theatrical release November 15, 2013. Saving Private Ryan and The Patriot screenwriter Robert Rodat was recently hired to perform a rewrite of Don Payne's shooting script. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Jaimie Alexander, Josh Dallas and Ray Stevenson are among the returning cast from the first film. The newest addition to the cast is Mads Mikkelsen, who »
- Pietro Filipponi
Comic Book Bites: Dwayne Johnson for Lobo; Enchantress in Thor 2; Ant-Man imminent; Ms Marvel may take flight
25 May 2012 3:42 AM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
While Marvel's careful world-building has paid off at the box office with its current culmination in the record-breaking Avengers, the page-to-screen journey of DC characters via Warner Bros has been far more haphazard.
Aside from Nolan's Batman saga, Green Lantern didn't glow; Wonder Woman went from Paradise Island to development hell (executives catastrophically failed to support Joss Whedon's efforts to write and direct an adaptation); The Flash isn't running anywhere; and a Justice League film was disbanded.
So what is Warner Bros offering instead? Journey 2: The Mysterious Island filmmaker Brad Peyton is to write and direct an adaptation of superhuman bounty hunter Lobo, who was created as an indictment of antiheroes like Wolverine and Punisher but instead caught on as a cult favourite.
He has no household recognition, of course, but a recent rumor seems to give the concept a bit more clout by suggesting Dwayne 'The Rock' »
- Michael Pellegrini
No misinterpretation, I was just copying instructor: Depp - Realbollywood.com News
25 May 2012 12:28 AM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
London, May 25: Actor Johnny Depp, who has been slammed by experts for misinterpreting key words in Paul McCartney's video "My Valentine", says he was just following the instructions.
The critics were unhappy with Depp's sign-language skills in the video that he recorded with Natalie Portman.
"I had to learn sign language and I was only copying what the guy showed me, so track. »
- Abhijeet Sen
Johnny Depp says sign language mishap isn't his fault
24 May 2012 8:01 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Johnny Depp had responded to critics of his sign language abilities in Paul Mccartney's latest video. The 'Dark Shadows' actor appears alongside 'Black Swan' actress Natalie Portman on the short called 'My Valentine'. However experts slammed the 48-year-old star for misinterpreting key words in the promotional film he did for The Beatles member. Now Johnny has defended himself saying he was only doing it the way he had been taught, according to The Sun. He said: 'I had to learn sign language and I was only copying what the guy showed me, so track him down.' Johnny's cameo may have seriously offended some hard of hearing viewers as he allegedly got a peaceful word mixed up with a violent one. »
Marvel Lines Up Potential Villains for Iron Man 3 and Thor 2
24 May 2012 7:39 PM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
With the wild success of The Avengers earlier this month, the Marvel machine is moving ahead stronger than ever as the studio preps for more sequels. Today we've received word on the villainous side of things for Iron Man 3 and Thor 2. Let's start off with Iron Man 3, which brings an odd choice to the table. Variety reports that former Dancing with the Stars contestant Ashley Hamilton (son of George) is in talks to play a character named Firepower who, in the comics, was a pilot of an experimental armoured suit, eventually doing battle with Iron Man. Now, before anyone jumps to conclusions, apparently the part will be relatively small, so we'll see how it fits into the overall narrative. Hopefully we won't be seeing another villain who turns into the equivalent of the hero again. It's also worth noting that Jon Favreau has been confirmed to return as Happy Hogan. »
- Aaron
Mads Mikkelsen in Talks to Play the Villain in Thor 2
24 May 2012 6:51 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
In addition to Iron Man 3, Marvel is also set to start filming another superhero sequel later this year: Thor 2. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba and Tom Hiddleston are all returning for their roles, and after an extensive director search that saw Patty Jenkins join and subsequently drop out of the [...]
Continue reading Mads Mikkelsen in Talks to Play the Villain in Thor 2 on FilmoFilia.
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- Sunrider
'Thor 2' finds new villain in 'Clash of the Titans'' Mads Mikkelsen
24 May 2012 6:45 PM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Chris Hemsworth will be tangling with a new enemy in "Thor 2." Word has come from Variety that Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, known Stateside for his roles in films including "Casino Royale" (as the villainous math genius Le Chiffre), "Clash of the Titans" (as Draco) and Paul W.S. Anderson's "The Three Musketeers" (as Captain Rochefort), is in talks for an unspecified villain role in the upcoming Marvel sequel. He will join returning cast members Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Idris Elba, Anthony Hopkins and Tom Hiddleston, who will give the Norse superhero double-trouble as the diabolical Loki. Mikkelsen's most recent film is Thomas »
- HitFix Staff
Casting Net: 'Thor 2,' 'Iron Man 3' land new villains. Plus: Anthony Hopkins, Bradley Cooper, Owen Wilson, Olivia Wilde
24 May 2012 6:28 PM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
• Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale) is in talks to torment the citizens of Asgard in Thor 2, as an unspecified villain who joins Tom Hiddleston’s Loki. Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones) will direct the film. [THR]
• Speaking of Thor 2, that sequel may stand in the way of Anthony Hopkins joining another sequel, Red 2. Hopkins would play a baddie in the latter film — which will star Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, and Catherine Zeta-Jones — but his involvement hinges on his ability to schedule around playing Odin in Thor 2. [Deadline]
• Elsewhere in the Marvel-verse, two actors have signed onto Iron Man 3, which just started filming this week. One is quite familiar: Jon Favreau will return to play Tony Stark bodyguard Happy Hogan, notable since Favreau passed the directing reins for the franchise to Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang). »
- Adam B. Vary
Mads Mikkelsen In Talks For Thor 2
24 May 2012 5:43 PM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Double dip day over at the Marvel casting offices continues with word that Thor 2 is in the process of recruiting a new villain. Not content with taking on James Bond in Casino Royale, Mads Mikkelsen is in talks to tangle with Asgard’s favourite son in the superhero sequel. What this means is that Tom Hiddleston’s Loki will crop up very briefly, then be seen disappearing over a golden cliff in a ball of flame…. Just Kidding, Hiddlestoners! According to Variety, everyone’s favourite god of mischief will still be causing problems for everyone, but if Mikkelsen locks in a deal, Loki’ll have some help.Exactly which villain Mikkelsen is up for has yet to be revealed. Thor has an extensive rogues gallery, so he could be anything – Executioner, Mangog, Mephisto… Give us your best guess in the comments below or in the Twitsphere.Most of the »
Zoe Saldana Joins Machete Kills; Anthony Hopkins Eyes Red 2; Mads Mikkelsen Becomes Thor 2 Villain
24 May 2012 5:03 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
A lot of casting news has hit today. First up, we start with the revelation that Zoe Saldana has come aboard Machete Kills for director Robert Rodriguez. No information has been revealed about her character, but it is known that she will be making out with star Danny Trejo at some point in the film. Consider her one of Machete's girls.
Mads Mikkelsen is joining the Marvel sequel Thor 2 as a villain. His role is still unspecified. And Ashley Hamilton could be taking a small villain role in Iron Man 3 as Firepower, one of the comic's lesser known characters.
In other sequel news, Anthony Hopkins is thinking about becoming one of the retired CIA operatives forced back into active duty alongside returning Red 2 cast members Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, and John Malkovich. Oher new cast additions include Catherine Zeta-Jones (she dips beneath the lasers!) and Byung-hun Lee. »
- MovieWeb
Mads Mikkelsen Joins ‘Thor 2’ as Villain; Jon Favreau and Ashley Hamilton In For ‘Iron Man 3’
24 May 2012 4:42 PM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
With The Avengers in theaters, Marvel Studios only needs to sit around and collect the cash as it continues to break all kinds of records with this blockbuster. But when it comes to their future projects, as they flesh out this comic-book universe, things are steadily moving forward and we’ve get casting news on the next two in line.
First up, Thor 2 is going for the bigger is better approach and adding another villain alongside Tom Hiddleston‘s Loki. Variety reports the man for the job is Mads Mikkelsen, known as the baddie in Casino Royale, but his best work showing through in Valhalla Rising, Pusher — and according to our recent Cannes review — Thomas Vinterberg‘s The Hunt. Details aren’t known on his role yet, but he’ll join Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman in the film set to be directed by Game of Thrones‘ Alan Taylor. »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
Thor 2 Villain to be Played by Mads Mikkelsen?
24 May 2012 4:30 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Marvel is gearing up to get Thor 2 into production, and they are currently in talks with Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale, Valhalla Rising) to take on the role of a villain in the story. There's no word on what villain he'll play, but it's in addition to Tom Hiddleston's Loki who will obviously have a big part in making Thor's life a living hell. Mikkelson will fit right into this world, and I think he'll make a great villain.
If cast he'll join most of the cast from the original Thor film including Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman. The sequel is being directed by Alan Taylor who worked on Game of Thrones, and from what we've heard he'll be bringing that setting and style to the world of Asgard, which will be cool to see.
The script was written by Don Payne, who co-wrote the first draft of the first movie, »
- Venkman
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