Posted 9/7/11 1:04 pm EST by Eric Ditzian in DVD, Marvel
If "Thor" director Kenneth Branagh has a hidden superpower, it's getting his actors to fall in love with him.
In an exclusive clip from the upcoming Blu-ray/DVD release of the summer blockbuster, Chris Hemsworth and his costars fall all over one another to fete the guy for his vision, his commitment and his relentless commitment to turn what could have been a "Masters of the Universe"-style cheesefest into a Shakespeare-infused superhero epic.
Posted 3/8/11 10:01 am EST by Adam Rosenberg in Marvel, News
There's a new trailer for "Thor" online, fresh from France. It's all overdubbed by French-speaking voice actors, but there are some new looks at the movie that haven't been featured in previous trailers, so it's worth a glance.
Prepare yourself, though: the movie opens here in the United States on May 6, but everywhere else on April 27. This trailer will rub that fact in your face.
In terms of what's new, look for additional CG creature shots and more views of the Asgardian landscape. There's also an added peek at Anthony Hopkins as Odin. Also, do not discount the entertainment value of watching an overdubbed trailer. Read More...
Posted 1/13/11 1:43 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Marvel, News
Having played Shakespearean rulers and man-eating serial killers among other powerful roles in his lengthy career, let's just say that Anthony Hopkins wasn't intimidated by the prospect of playing a god in "Thor."
Hopkins stars in the superhero flick as Odin, the divine overlord of Asgard and the father to the titular hammer-wielding thunder god. It's a daunting character for any mere mortal to face, but don't make the mistake of calling Hopkins a mere mortal -- the acting legend had no trouble filling out Odin's sizable shoes.
"Well, it's a big movie. [Director Kenneth] Branagh is extraordinary," the actor said in an interview with Collider. "How he directed that and put that together, I don't know. Well, it's about Gods so you have to do a little bit of Shakespeare to play a God." Read More...
Posted 7/16/10 3:44 pm EST by Blair Marnell in Marvel, News
Earlier this week, an image of Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Hopkins as Odin and Tom Hiddleston as Loki from director Kenneth Branagh's upcoming "Thor" adaptation appeared online.
And while the earlier picture didn't receive universal acclaim, a newly released photo of Hemsworth and Hopkins may get a better reception.
The picture was first discovered at Superhero Hype and appears to have been scanned from a magazine. The image depicts a more stoic moment between Odin and his son, Thor. Read More...
Posted 6/10/10 4:31 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Marvel, News
Fans have already seen the first official photo and alleged concept art from Marvel Studios' upcoming "Thor." Now, the first bit of official footage from the film has arrived as well.
Entertainment Tonight has posted a video from their visit to the "Thor" set in New Mexico. The video reveals several new aspects about the film, including our first look at Anthony Hopkins as Odin (we've posted a screenshot below). Like Chris Hemsworth's lead character, Hopkins sports a flowing red cape and a prominent beard as Odin — but a major difference comes in the form of a metal eye patch worn over his right eye.
The video also seemingly confirms the authenticity of the concept art that began circulating last week — but don't expect that armor to be Thor's only outfit in the film, as several other behind-the-scenes shots revealed the God of Thunder wearing flannel shirts and other forms of civilian attire. Read More...
Posted 4/1/10 5:01 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Marvel, News
Reports of conflict between certain key cast and crew members on the set of "Thor" are completely false, according to both Kenneth Branagh and Anthony Hopkins.
In an interview with Hero Complex, Branagh addressed the widely circulated rumors that Hopkins — who plays Odin in the film — has had trouble working with both the director and leading man Chris Hemsworth.
"It's going very, very well ... [Hopkins is] an extraordinary actor with his Celtic passion and incredible technique," said the director.
Hopkins himself responded to the rumors, saying that "Thor" has been one of the greatest film experiences of his career. Read More...
Posted 2/17/10 10:14 am EST by Blair Marnell in Marvel, News
Last month, director Kenneth Branagh’s highly anticipated “Thor” adaptation finally began principle photography. And while Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada has already claimed that "Thor" will "redefine the superhero genre", Anthony Hopkins found a more personal connection in the film's depiction of the family relationship between Odin, and his sons Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston).
"I don't just play a father, I play the god-father" explained Hopkins in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. "[Odin's] a stern man. He's a man with purpose. I play the god who banishes his son from the kingdom of Asgard because he screwed up. He's a hot-headed, temperamental young man — probably a chip off of the old block — but I decide he's not really ready to rule the future kingdom, so I banish him." Read More...
Posted 2/9/10 11:59 am EST by Larry Carroll in Marvel, News, Video
Over the weekend, affable veteran actor Anthony Hopkins was haunting the hallways at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons, shaking the hands of various journalists as he showed off a new grey beard. When a couple of journalists asked him who he was playing in his next movie, he responded “I’m God!” and then burst out laughing.
Moments earlier, the Oscar-winner sat down with MTV to explore a few of the finer points of his character in Marvel’s now-filming blockbuster.
“It’s for ‘Thor’,” he said of the beard. “It has a great director in Kenneth Branagh. So, I’m lucky. In the past year I’ve worked with [‘Wolfman’] filmmaker Joe Johnston, Woody Allen and Ken Branagh.” Read More...
Posted 2/4/10 10:44 am EST by Blair Marnell in Marvel, News
Over the course of Anthony Hopkins' long cinematic career, he has taken on a variety of parts, including a charismatic serial killer, a vampire hunter and the President of the United States. However, Hopkins' upcoming role as Odin in director Kenneth Branagh's "Thor" will be the first time the acclaimed actor has ever portrayed a god, much to his apparent delight.
"I hope I look like God," said Hopkins during an interview with Sci-Fi Wire. In Norse mythology, Odin is the king of the Gods (sometimes called the All-Father) and is also the father of Thor and stepfather of Loki, respectively played by Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston.
Is Odin A '40 Year Old Virgin' In New 'Thor' Image?
Posted 7/14/10 12:01 pm EST by Rick Marshall in Commentary, Marvel
With that in mind, here's the good and bad of the image as far as we see it:
HAMMER TIME: The image gives us our first look at Hemsworth actually holding Mjolnir, Thor's magical hammer — last seen in the "secret" ending to "Iron Man 2." The size and style of the hammer seem to suit the character, so that's one debut fans can feel good about. Read More...
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