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more about #kennethbranagh Sir Hotbod Handsomeface: A well-known actress lands a role as love interest in a marvel movie? Great-can't wait for the jazz bar jealousy dance sequence in Thor 3. more » mordicai: Wait, George Kirk? I didn't put that together! I'm actually really excited to hear that; the first 7 minutes of Star Trek were really amazing. more » omgwtflolbbqbye: Hmm. Guess this means they aren't using the original draft/storyline by Mark Mark Protosevich after all.... Which is a shame since that story was pre... more » nachtwulf: Meh... she's ok as an actress, but does the movie really *need* Jane Foster? Only if it means lots of Donald Blake.... which means less Thor :( more » Hello Mister Walrus: Natalie? She's a crazy chick! more » Sarah Hope Williams: Suddenly, I really want to see a film version of Long Dark Tea Time of the soul with Natalie playing Kate. more » Alasdair5000: I'm with, well, everyone else. Portman's great, this is a good choice for the character and the Donald Blake stuff is great. Plus, the sheer unallo... more » braak: You are, as usual, completely correct.: Yeah, those no need to blame her for the Star Wars prequels. I like Natalie Portman. I am pleased with this choice. Also, Natalie, if you're read... more » jccalhoun: So Thor is going to go all Spider-Man and learn that "with great power comes great responsibility?" more » Plague: She needs no redeeming. NONE I say. I like this cast. more » Hamslicer: I like this story line. Very nostalgic. more » I can't believe it's not Spam!: And V for Vendetta! And she actually pre-deemed herself eternally via Léon. more » TemporalSword: Uh, I already redeemed her for Star Wars after Garden State. more » goldfarb: "We've got plans already to get Thor's name out within a younger group of kids." oh well...that's good... a perfect plan really, get kids, who don't r... more » EaterofFood: How long until comic book movies fizzle out much as the Westerns did? Five years. Tops. more » Indignant: As long as The Immigrant Song by Led Zepplin is involved in this production, everything will be all right. more » SynicVance2.0: This Avengers thing is going to fail...hard. more » Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: Perfect casting. My interest in this movie has gone up 1000%. more » capnrob: Y'all haven't experienced the full Brian Blessed experience until you've seen this: Thing is, he really, honestly, is a good actor - he can turn in s... more » Plague: Let's hope the script can live up to the cast. more » -
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Natalie Portman's Thor Casting Means We're Getting A Whole Different Thunder God
The most interesting thing about Natalie Portman's casting in Thor isn't just her chance to redeem herself from the Star Wars prequels — it's what her role tells us about the Thunder God's surprising status in the movie. Spoilers ahead! More » -
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Marvel Chief Drops Thor Movie Hints
Marvel Comics chief Joe Quesada has been talking about the company's upcoming Thor movie, including what comics it'll draw from, why Kenneth Branagh is the ideal director, and the problems of making a Thor movie in the first place. More » -
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Brian Blessed To Bring Booming Voice, Brian Blessed-ness To Thor's Odin?
Thor director Kenneth Branagh has reportedly added a third god to his pantheon. Brian Blessed is heavily rumored to be on board as Thor's father Odin, bringing his trademark combination of Shakespearean showmanship and utter eye-rolling insanity to the role. More » -
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Branagh's Thor Will Be Faithful, Successful, Claims Marvel Chief
Director Kenneth Branagh's history may be more highbrow, but his Thor movie is going to be very faithful to the comics (and to the Avengers movie franchise), says Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Joe Quesada. More »
