Talking about the success of "The Avengers", Kevin Feige tells Empire (via CBM) that despite his cameo in the film - don't expect intergalactic baddie Thanos to be showing up any time soon. Asked about the character potentially being the villain of the upcoming "Thor" sequel, Feige says "No, future, future. But there will be a major new villain. A … [Read more...]
Idris Elba Set To Return For “Thor 2”
January 17, 2012 by
Jaimie Alexander recently confirmed she was returning to play Sif again in the upcoming "Thor" sequel. Now Golden Globe-winner Idris Elba confirms to MTV News he'll be reprising the role of Heimdall as well. Asked about the possibility at the Globes on the weekend, he said "Thor 2 for sure... We're going at it again." He also confirmed he had … [Read more...]
“Thor 2” Gets A Re-Write And Shoot Time
January 11, 2012 by
"Saving Private Ryan" scribe Robert Rodat is set to perform a re-write of "Thor 2" at Marvel Studios says Deadline. First film scribe Don Payne penned the initial draft which Rodat will now adjust. Actor Tom Hiddleston recently confirmed to Empire that shooting kicks off this Summer in London under the helm of Alan Taylor. The film is scheduled … [Read more...]
“Thor 2” Closing In On “Thrones” Directors
December 11, 2011 by
Alan Taylor and Daniel Minahan are reportedly both under consideration to take over the helm of the "Thor" sequel at Marvel Studios reports Heat Vision. Patty Jenkins was previously attached as director until last Tuesday when she suddenly left due to "creative differences". Both Taylor and Minahan are regular directors of various HBO show … [Read more...]
“Thor” Sequel Exploring The Nine Worlds?
September 23, 2011 by
With "Monster" director Patty Jenkins now looking likely to helm "Thor 2" for Marvel Studios, some new details have emerged on what the actual content of the Don Payne-scripted film will be via Marvel president Kevin Feige. Feige tells EW that the upcoming sequel will "take Thor literally to other worlds. [It will] primarily be the journey of … [Read more...]
Tom Hiddleston Talks “Thor” Sequel
September 1, 2011 by
At last word it appeared that "Game Of Thrones" director Brian Kirk was looking the likely candidate to replace the outgoing Kenneth Branagh on the "Thor" sequel for Marvel Studios. Now however, one of the stars has shot down that report. Tom Hiddleston, who played Loki in the first film and the upcoming "The Avengers", tells MTV News that "I … [Read more...]
“Thor 2” Helmer Rides Cruise’s “Paper Wings”
August 21, 2011 by
Frequent TV director Brian Kirk, who was recently selected to make his feature directorial debut on the upcoming "Thor" sequel, is in negotiations to helm the rodeo film "Paper Wings" at Sony Pictures reports Showblitz. The story follows a rodeo champ who falls for an up-and-coming country singer. Tom Cruise reportedly had a hand in Kirk's … [Read more...]
Thor & Captain America Go Tag Teaming
August 21, 2011 by
POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD With "The Avengers" currently filming its major action set piece in Cleveland, photos and videos of the various explosions and action going on have flooded the blogosphere the past few days the way all "The Dark Knight Rises" shooting did the other week. The big reveal in the least 2-3 days has been both photos and video … [Read more...]
Brian Kirk In Talks To Direct “Thor 2”
August 6, 2011 by
With Kenneth Branagh passing on a second helping of "Thor" in favour of other projects, the search for a new director may have already come to an end. Irish auteur Brian Kirk, best known for directing numerous episodes of the first season of HBO's hit series "Game of Thrones", is reportedly under major consideration to helm a "Thor" sequel for … [Read more...]
“Thor” Star Sad Branagh’s Not Back For Sequel
July 30, 2011 by
"Thor" star Chris Hemsworth tells The L.A. Times that he's "really disappointed" that the first film's director Kenneth Branagh has opted not to direct the sequel. “Ken built that character, and everything I know about the Thor world I learned while shoulder-to-shoulder with Ken… As long as he’s happy, that’s the thing" says Hemsworth during last … [Read more...]
