The Avengers (May 4, 2012)

[Kalyx triaD]

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Cinematic Universe Timeline/References:

Captain America
- Steve Rogers becomes the titular super soldier who battles Red Skull. Super-Soldier Serum, Odin's Vault, Cosmic Cube, Stark Expo established. Cap defeats Red Skull and is lost in the frozen north. Howard Stark retrieves the Cosmic Cube. Decades later, Cap awakes in the present and meets Nick Fury. He missed a date. Nick Fury meets him later to discuss a mission to save the world.

Iron Man
- Tony Stark, talented son of Howard Stark, is taken hostage and forced to support his heart with a miniaturized Arc Reactor. He becomes Iron Man and defeats his former business partner gone mad. Captain America shield replica seen in Stark's workhouse, Agent Coulson introduced. Stark catches the attention of SHIELD. Nick Fury announces the Avengers Initiative.

Iron Man 2
- Tony Stark must confront both his failing heart, Whiplash, and rival Justin Hammer. After having a drunken meltdown, SHIELD intervenes and presents him with Howard Stark's unfinished concept for a new element (possible replication of the Cosmic Cube). Agent Coulson is reassigned to New Mexico. Stark defeats Whiplash with the help of War Machine, but loses the confidence of Nick Fury. He remains on the "Super Secret Boyband" as a (presumably technical/weapons) consultant. Incredible Hulk's college battle occurs during Stark and Fury's last meeting. In New Mexico, Agent Coulson finds a hammer in a crater.

The Incredible Hulk
- Bruce Banner lives on the run from General Ross and his unit. As the Hulk, he ignites a rivalry with aging soldier Blonsky. Banner meets with Betty Ross as he comes closer to discovering a cure for his condition. Blonsky uses what's left of the Super Soldier Serum to battle Hulk, but is defeated in the college battle. After the battle, Hulk roars toward a mountain region where a thunder storm has developed. Later Blonsky adds Gamma Radiation to his condition and becomes the Abomination, wrecking havoc. Hulk battles Abomination and defeats him. He returns on the run, losing his chance to be cured, but also appears to have controlled the transformations. Tony Stark meets Ross in a bar and reveals the Avengers Initiative, presumably in regard to the Hulk.

Thor
- In one of the Nine Realms of the universe, Asgard, Thor nearly becomes king before Frost Giants reignite an old conflict. Disobeying his father (and at the tacit behest of his brother Loki), Thor leads a botched operation that angers his father, Odin. He his banished to Midgard - Earth, where he meets Jane Foster and her colleagues. SHIELD has surrounded Mjonir and Thor is powerless, while Loki enacts his plan to rule Asgard and destroy the Frost Giants out of shame, jealousy, and general madness. Agent Coulson calls off Hawkeye and allows Thor to interact with Mjornir, to no effect. Thor begins to accept his new life. Sif and The Warrior's Three seek out Thor on Earth when they find Loki to be insane, and Loki sends the Destroyer. After nearly dying protecting his friends, Thor regains Mjonir and defeats the armor. He offers his allegiance to SHIELD before returning home to defeat Loki and destroy the Rainbow Bridge. Nick Fury meets with Jane's colleague and shows him the Cosmic Cube, but it seems Loki has possessed the scientist.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

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That is all.

[PorkSoda]

Mark Ruffalo as Hulk?

I'm not really a fan of comic books or comic book movies, but I'll see it just because.

[Kalyx triaD]

He's Bruce Banner and the Hulk (as motion capture, the first to play both parts).

[VSG]

Thor seems to be a hot commodity.

[Rammsteinmad]

Wow, got all excited because I thought there'd actually be one or two shots from the movie, either way that was still mad epic and 'I just filled the cup'.

This movie is gonna be so fucking awesome! Seriously, as a life-long Marvel fanatic (18 years and counting) if I die the day after I see this movie, I will die a happy man.

And awesome cast as well. Not a big fan of Mark Ruffalo, but I guess he's a big enough name to fill the role. :y:

[ClockShot]

Gonna have a hard time picturing Chris Evans as Cap since he was the Human Torch in Fantastic 4.

[Kalyx triaD]

He's a good Cap. Definitely has 'presence' now. I'd follow him to war.

[BigDaddyCool]

Not Edward Norton as Hulk? What is he doing that is so important?

[Lock Jaw]

Never seen Fantastic 4, so if I ever do I will probably have the opposite problem. Like "Why is Captain America the Human Torch"?

[Jeritron]

I'm really interested to see what Hawkeye looks like.

The need Drew Struzan to do a classic poster for this too, instead of just slapping something together with all the characters like an internet photoshop.

[The Destroyer]

Not Edward Norton as Hulk? What is he doing that is so important?
Marvel just didn't ask him back. He was open to returning, but they decided to replace him for whatever reason.

[Jeritron]

I actually don't remember all the details, but that's not the whole story. There was some difficulty from his end at some point

[Jeritron]

http://www.slashfilm.com/the-truth-about-edward-norton-vs-marvel/

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Joss Whedon = ratings!

[Lock Jaw]

Joss Whedon = character dying at the climax of the movie in a "shock" manner that if you blink you will miss!

[Kalyx triaD]

- Captain America's suit is updated, Evans can move around easier this time (it was metioned that the suit in the upcoming movie is purpously cumbersome).

- Tom Hiddleson is very happy that Loki's plans are bigger, adding more fuel to the accepted idea that he is indeed the main villain... or at least one of the major players.

- Scarlette Johansson will sport shorter hair than her IM2 look, but it's just has hot red as before.

- Nick Fury will have an updated look as well.

- Kevin Feige gave a not-so-subtle tidbit that Avengers will the be the start of a 'team-up franchise'. Perhaps like the comic, the members will be rotated and times feature entirely different teams. This is a very good idea on Marvel's part.

[Kalyx triaD]

I hope we get something at one of the Comic-Cons coming up.

[Funky Fly]

Fuck yeah.

[Kalyx triaD]

Captain America returns in some new duds:

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[Fignuts]

Why does he have so many zippers?

Does he have cocks everywhere?

[Reavant]

he hangs different directions based on his mood. Rather than upset his penis, he made zippers on either side as to accommodate his super soldier dong

[Kane Knight]

Why does he have so many zippers?

Does he have cocks everywhere?

It's the new trend. It was pouches and shoulder pads that did nothing. Not it's zippers.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Kalyx triaD]

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[Krimzon7]

Holy shit the new trailer is FUCKING AWESOME.

[Rammsteinmad]

Is it online anywhere?

[Rammsteinmad]

Oh, think I found it at last. Sorry for the shit quality:

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However, by the time anyone clicks on this it'll probably have been taken down.

[Kalyx triaD]

Best quality so far, for an off-screen.

[Kane Knight]

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Gay.

Other one's awesome, tho.

[Kalyx triaD]

Looks like the zipper thing is uniform. Except for Iron Man and Thor, I guess.

[Kane Knight]

Looks like the zipper thing is uniform. Except for Iron Man and Thor, I guess.

I'm telling you, it's the new "Shoulder pads and pouches."

Also, they'll find a way to give Iron Man and Thor zippers.

[mhirn3]

I know this is being shot right now in Cleveland, trying to get up there and see some of the shoot.

[Rammsteinmad]

Just noticed Hulk is naked in that pic at the top of the page.

[Kane Knight]

Just noticed Hulk is naked in that pic at the top of the page.

HULK NO LIKE PANTS! HULK SMASH PANTS!

[Rammsteinmad]

Admit it KK, your interest in the movie just doubled didn't it.

[mhirn3]

Admit it KK, your interest in the movie just doubled didn't it.

His interest probably wasn't the only thing that doubled when he saw it

[Rammsteinmad]

:lol:

[Kane Knight]

Admit it KK, your interest in the movie just doubled didn't it.

I don't think my interest could be any higher than having <s>Thor</s> Black Widow in it.

[Skippord]

hope Hulk's cock is like a Dr. Manhattan situation

[Lock Jaw]

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[Lock Jaw]

Just noticed that all of these pictures can connect.

[Rammsteinmad]

Oh yeah, that's pretty cool!

Someone do something to connect them all! I wanna see it!

[Lock Jaw]

I think The Hulk piece is still missing. Near the middle. Nothing to connect Iron Man to Cap.

[Inadequacy]

I love how Agent Coulson went from being a sort of throw away character in Iron Man to one of the bigger supporting characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Clark Gregg is awesome

[loopydate]

And I think that's why. He was so great in a small role that they created an arc for him.

[Lock Jaw]

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ASSEMBLE:

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[Lock Jaw]

ASSEMBLE MEGA SIZE:

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Well, at least bigger size. Can't upload the MEGA SIZE version.

[Rammsteinmad]

Fucking epic! Seriously can't believe this is happening! After all these years we're finally gonna see The fucking AVENGERS in a movie!!!

Man, if I die before this comes out I'm gonna be so fucking pissed. :mad:

[Kane Knight]

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Fuck. Yeah.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Kalyx triaD]

Well it seems at least in Thor's case, he is indeed wearing his own movie's costume. Perhaps his Ultimates costume is either a SHIELD variant or his non-active garb.

Cap's new suit doesn't look so bad in action, and we can see how it allows Evans to move better than he did in First Avenger. Has a Power Rangers quality to it.

Looks like they're dealing with a lot of invaders.

[Kane Knight]

Badass.

[RP]

I don't think my interest could be any higher than having <s>Thor</s> Black Cock in it.

[M-A-G]

I can't imagine a better way to ring in the big 3-0.

[Kalyx triaD]

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Whether that's Chris H or a stuntman, that must feel very powerful.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Rammsteinmad]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. :cool:

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Lock Jaw]

I now have a new desktop wallpaper.

[Rammsteinmad]

I now have a new desktop wallpaper.

[Captain of Fun]

I now have a new desktop wallpaper.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[McLegend]

That looks a lot like Edward Norton.

[Kalyx triaD]

In fact it looks unofficial. Sorry.

[Sonofanarchy]

So what happened to hugh jackmans wolverine being confirmed for the movie. Now I know he isn't an Avanger but I think he's "a new avanger"... I read he was confirmed for the movie, is this just going to be a comeo then or is it bullshit.

It would be fucked up connecting the X-men universe and Avengers one but I'm sure they have before.

With the new spiderman franchise maybe he can have a lawyer and set up a new daredevil movie and have The amazing spiderman be in the same movieverse as the avengers and a new daredevil.

[loopydate]

Yeah, he won't be in it. As long as Fox still owns the movie rights to the X characters, you won't see Wolvie or any other mutants in a Disney/Marvel movie.

[Kalyx triaD]

When was that 'confirmed'?

[Lock Jaw]

When Fox bought the rights to the X-Men franchise.

[Lock Jaw]

Though, it would be awesome if they somehow get the exact same Wolverine cameo from X-Men: First Class.

[LuigiD]

Would cum so much if Wolverine got a cameo in the Avengers but that seems so impossible so I am not getting my hopes up.

[Kalyx triaD]

When Fox bought the rights to the X-Men franchise.

I'm talking about the Wolverine/Avengers thing. You know who I am.

[Sonofanarchy]

I googled it to see if it was an article from april first, and it indeed was...


http://screencrave.com/2010-04-01/hugh-jackmans-wolverine-confirmed-for-the-avengers/

[Kalyx triaD]

Not official, just well done.

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[Kalyx triaD]

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[Captain of Fun]

Have a feeling this cap costume is not going to look any better on screen. Don't get why they felt the need to go all sci-fi with it. Just doesn't seem like a good fit for the character.

[Kalyx triaD]

Most likely a Stark upgrade, it would be scifi.

[Rammsteinmad]

It does make sense to be honest. Why would you have him running around in a uniform from the 1940's when you have guys in hi-tech armour on your team.

The Cap movie one still looked better imo though. But I'll wait to see the final product on screen.

[Lock Jaw]

I think it looks fine in that last pic. Course, he doesn't have the helmet on.

[Fox]

The EW picture looks a million times better than the production stills do. I know they'll color correct and light it to make sure the suit looks great on film. But like Lock Jaw said, I'm not sure those things are going to change the fact that the helmet looks a bit stupid.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Kalyx triaD]

They keep saying Cap's in a dark mood because he's marooned in a future time and all that. So they should have added some black to his suit similar to Bucky Cap to give him some visual edge.

Thor looks epic as always. He has a presence that, in my opinion, matches costumed Christopher Reeves in terms of nobility and power.

[Rammsteinmad]

:drool:

[Captain of Fun]

They keep saying Cap's in a dark mood because he's marooned in a future time and all that. So they should have added some black to his suit similar to Bucky Cap to give him some visual edge.

Thor looks epic as always. He has a presence that, in my opinion, matches costumed Christopher Reeves in terms of nobility and power.

Yeah, he definitely owned that role as Thor.

You know, after watching Thor again, I really can't find much fault with it at all, at least in terms of my tastes. I've very sad that the director isn't staying for the sequel, because you can really tell he respects the source material. I was ecstatic when the first screens showed up, and revealed that they were going for the Medieval-alien looking aesthetic that was prevailant in so much of the book's history. I thought they would go straight medieval, since that's what the current book's look is.

And then I saw the Destroyer pic, and nearly creamed myself.

I'm not saying the movie was The Dark Knight, but it really didn't do anything wrong. Probably my biggest criticism is that I thought Volstagg should have been fatter. Too bad Orson Welles is no longer with us. He would have been a great Volstagg.

[RoXer]

At the robust age of 96.

[Captain of Fun]

I meant an Orson Welles in his prime.

[Captain of Fun]

Well not in his prime, but in the prime of his fatness.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Rammsteinmad]

I just ejaculated.

[Rammsteinmad]

But seriously... from the moment Nick Fury appeared I had a huge smile on my face.

[Reavant]

im almost more excited that they used that nine inch nails song lol

[The Destroyer]

Doesn't let too much slip about the plot either, other than stuff we already know. Like exactly who the antagonists are, other than Loki.

[Buzzkill]

Too bad Hulk is gonna take a green shit all over this movie

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Blitz]

Love it.

[The Gold Standard]

The trailer looks awesome. The only thing I am upset about is I wish Edward Norton was still Hulk.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah, I want that too. But really that's the only flaw I see with this. One piece of continuity unfulfilled.

[Lock Jaw]

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:cool:

[Kane Knight]

They keep saying Cap's in a dark mood because he's marooned in a future time and all that. So they should have added some black to his suit similar to Bucky Cap to give him some visual edge.

Thor looks epic as always. He has a presence that, in my opinion, matches costumed Christopher Reeves in terms of nobility and power.

Reeves is a really good example. Especially since so few guys can pull off a cape and not look ridiculous.

[M-A-G]

Reeves is a really good example. Especially since so few guys can pull off a cape and not look ridiculous.

:shifty:

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[Sixx]

The fuck is that?

[McLegend]

I love the trailer.

[Kane Knight]

Thor rocked. Seriously helps me want to see this all the more.

[Kalyx triaD]

People said Thor really got slow in between the costumed bits but that only made the Hammer's return more epic. It was actually interesting to see a superhero movie with no superheroics sprinkled in the 2nd act. Then again Thor would be the first to say he isn't anybody's superhero. He's a lovable cocky jerk.

[Lock Jaw]

I liked Thor. Just can't see how he can't beat everything himself now that he has his powers.

Also, is Natalie Portman in The Avengers? Don't think I have heard anything about her being in it.

[Kalyx triaD]

No, she'll return in Thor 2. The professor appears in Avengers, though.

[Kane Knight]

People said Thor really got slow in between the costumed bits but that only made the Hammer's return more epic. It was actually interesting to see a superhero movie with no superheroics sprinkled in the 2nd act. Then again Thor would be the first to say he isn't anybody's superhero. He's a lovable cocky jerk.

I don't think it's so much that it got slow, but that it went on too long. Even then, it was forgiveable. I mean, I don't know what others were saying, but they really could have trimmed a lot of the SHIELD stuff and still kept the second act powerless, but have a much tighter movie.

Actually, that time could have been spent building up his relationship with the other members of Asgard, or giving more scene time to Loki's scheming. But still, I loved the movie and can't wait to see him in the Avengers.

I liked Thor. Just can't see how he can't beat everything himself now that he has his powers.

That's always been the problems with Super Teams. Especially compilations. Cap is a hero, but he should be out of his league when Thor, Hulk, and even Iron Man are on the scene.

But I'm sure everyone will have plenty to do, mostly because Thor won't act tooo Godly and shit.

One of the worries I've seen the most is that this is gonna be the "Tony Stark Show." I'm not sure that's the case. Stark's character is the one most suited to sound bytes for the trailer, and so I'm pretty sure it won't happen. But still. Downey's been awesome, so I might just be able to live with it if it is.

[Kane Knight]

No, she'll return in Thor 2. The professor appears in Avengers, though.

So any word on how Thor returns? Since it was her "looking" that was supposed to be the big hope?

Also, loved the bit after the credits with the professor. Should make things.....Interesting.

[Kalyx triaD]

Loki mentioned in the first movie that there's ways to travel around without the Bifrost, I guess Thor found one and used it to head to Earth for his Avengers adventure. I wonder if the love angle will get a mention in Avengers (not sure how much cross-pollination script work was done, but the connections between Thor, Cap, and Iron Man were well done).

I have a feeling Thor 2 will flip things and bring the human characters (and Thor) to other worlds so everybody's a fish out of water. And we need more Warrior's Three action.

[Kane Knight]

I have a feeling Thor 2 will flip things and bring the human characters (and Thor) to other worlds so everybody's a fish out of water.

Only if Thor and Heimdall are revealed to be Roswell greys.

[Captain of Fun]

One of the worries I've seen the most is that this is gonna be the "Tony Stark Show." I'm not sure that's the case. Stark's character is the one most suited to sound bytes for the trailer, and so I'm pretty sure it won't happen. But still. Downey's been awesome, so I might just be able to live with it if it is.

Entertainment Weekly interviewed the cast a few weeks ago, Downey said that at first he wanted it to be "Iron Man's show", and they tried it that way but it didn't work. Story will give all the characters ample time to shine, and there will be a big focus on all these completely different personalities overcoming their differences with eachother. Thor, working with mortals he considers inferior to himself, Tony for once in his life not being the center of the universe, Cap struggling as a man out of his time, and Hawkeye and Widow having been military all these years, now having to adjust to being "superheroes" and getting along with a bunch of people who just walked into a position they spent their whole lives working to attain.

[Kane Knight]

Entertainment Weekly interviewed the cast a few weeks ago, Downey said that at first he wanted it to be "Iron Man's show", and they tried it that way but it didn't work. Story will give all the characters ample time to shine, and there will be a big focus on all these completely different personalities overcoming their differences with eachother. Thor, working with mortals he considers inferior to himself, Tony for once in his life not being the center of the universe, Cap struggling as a man out of his time, and Hawkeye and Widow having been military all these years, now having to adjust to being "superheroes" and getting along with a bunch of people who just walked into a position they spent their whole lives working to attain.

Yeah, I could see regular military being pissed if SHIELD walked up to me and said "y'all bitches is second fiddle to a drunk millionaire and a dude with a hammer."

[Kalyx triaD]

And they can complain and lose their place on the team. I'll be Thor's waterboy anytime. Fucking AVENGERS.

They do find ways to explain their roles. Hawkeye has tranq-tipped arrows to calm Hulk down if he gets out of line. Widow is probably the go-to stealth member since everybody else blows shit up.

[Kane Knight]

Tranq tipped arrows to calm down Hulk.

El. Oh. El.

That's the best thing I've heard since....Since I found out that Thor's method of transport to Earth involved an artifact located under Cheyenne Mountain.

[Kalyx triaD]

Surely Banner himself put something together to keep Hulk in check, the arrowhead could be Vibranium, and Hawkeye's the man to take the shot (before he starts to "root for the guy").

And since that's a plot detail, I better see Hulk toss the team around for a bit. That will be fun.

[McLegend]

It doesn't matter to me, but Tony Stark is going to be the leader of the Avengers.

[Kane Knight]

Surely Banner himself put something together to keep Hulk in check, the arrowhead could be Vibranium, and Hawkeye's the man to take the shot (before he starts to "root for the guy").

And since that's a plot detail, I better see Hulk toss the team around for a bit. That will be fun.

It's still extraneous and silly.

I know that gets you all moist and tingly, but still.

[Captain of Fun]

It doesn't matter to me, but Tony Stark is going to be the leader of the Avengers.

Nah, I think Tony and Cap will share leadership like they do in the book. Like the article said, they tried making Tony the main guy, and it didn't feel right to them.

I understand that Iron Man was the most successful of the films, but it's not as if Captain America bombed. Further more, just because Iron Man is currently enjoying some mainstream popularity, is no reason to go against decades of source material, and have Cap play second fiddle to tony. Especially since they seem to have such great respect for that material when it comes to everything else. Before Iron Man came out Cap was an cultural icon, bigger than the industry he was created, and non-comic fans didn't know Iron Man from Steel. 50 years from now Iron Man could very well fade back into cultural obscurity, but everyone will still know who Captain America is.

Honestly, I don't think they need to have Tony lead just to "boost sales" or whatever. People aren't going to see the trailer for this and say "hmm if Iron Man isn't in charge I'm not going to see this." I've talked to over a dozen people about this movie who I know for a fact don't read comics, and they are excited as I am about it.

Point is, the concept alone will sell this movie. You don't need to pull any crap that defies the comics and will upset the comic readers, just to attract the mainstream crowd. Everyone is going to go see this.

[Captain of Fun]

It's still extraneous and silly.

I know that gets you all moist and tingly, but still.

It's silly, but so are comic books in general.

I could see hawkeye being the one to bring down Hulk as a way of proving he's fit to hang with all these super types. He and widow are definitely going to have to have a badass moment or two so they don't come off as tag-alongs.

[DLVH84]

Is Ant-Man and Wasp going to be in it? I heard a rumor they might be.

[Sixx]

Is Ant-Man and Wasp going to be in it? I heard a rumor they might be.

They're shit. No, thanks.

[Kalyx triaD]

No, not this time.

[Captain of Fun]

Hope Pym is in the sequel. Not because I like him, but because it inevitably means Ultron.

[Kalyx triaD]

Think we have to see how Ant-Man is handled before saying that.

[Skippord]

Ant Man fucking sucks

really hope they have Ultron at some point, but seriously fuck Hank Pym

[DLVH84]

I always thought Henry Pym was a real dickhead, especially after he hit his wife.

[Destor]

bitch had it coming

[Kane Knight]

It's silly, but so are comic books in general.

Yes, but the Marvel movies have kind of avoided doing that since they moved away from Sony and Fox.

They're not gonna knock Schindler's List off the scene, but they're far less silly and cheesey. This kind of borders on Wonder Twins territory.

[Captain of Fun]

I agree to a point, but it's not as if they have gone for Dark Knight level realism.

I'm not saying Hawkeye grabs a standard tranquilizer dart and puts down the hulk. Yes that would be Wonder Twins silly. But I could see Banner working with Sheild's infinite resources to create some sort of serum that can maybe not tranquilize, but calm hulk enough where he reverts back to banner. Fury then adapts that into an arrow for Hawkeye, so he can take hulk down from a distance.

Arrow could be made from vibranium to explain how it could penetrate hulk's skin. Since vibranium has already been introduced in the Cap movie, it wouldn't feel "out of nowhere".

I don't think that's any sillier than what we've seen from the movies thus far. Especially considering that we know the shield helicarrier is in.

It's very rare that Hulk get's taken down in a physical confrontation. Even the combined might of Thor, Iron Man, and Cap shouldn't be enough to take him down. It almost always comes down to calming hulk down in some way.

[Kalyx triaD]

Alan Silvestri will score the film. His last project was Captain America, which definitely hints at what to expect, sonically speaking.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Lock Jaw]

Can't help but feel like this is going to be one of the biggest "movie events" in years. So incredibly hyped for it.

[Rammsteinmad]

'So incredibly hyped for it' is an understatement as far as I'm concerned. :D

[Kalyx triaD]

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/8/2011/12/d34e5ef281e10fcce1af5d3d7d053597.jpg

[JimmyMess]

This is boner good

[Shaggy]

Does anyone feel anytime there is an image of Mark Ruffalo from this movie that he just stands out from the rest? Not like hes so amazing stand out but more along the lines like WTF?

[DaveBrawl]

Probably because we aren't used to him, the others we are used to from so many pics and commercials and Ruffalo is the new guy.

[Kalyx triaD]

Not sure I get the question.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/8/2011/12/9ef70486f360f14623e8d61aecc3f5e7.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i.usatoday.net/life/gallery/2012/l120106_moviepreview/avengers-pg-horizontal.jpg

This needs to come out already.

[DaveBrawl]

I'm curious as to how the Hulk will look intermingled with this.

[Rammsteinmad]

Suddenly Caps costume doesn't look as cheesy as it originally did.

Though, his 'First Avenger' costume was still better imo.

[Lock Jaw]

His new helmet I think is what was making the costume look weird before. The costume on its own looks fine. As evidenced by all the pictures of him without the helmet on.

[Kalyx triaD]

Being that he has no need for a secret identity, I would have had him go without the helmet altogether.

[alvarado52]

Super Bowl commercial teaser. Yes, a teaser for a commercial.

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[Cuzziebro]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/169387-3d-glasses-for-marvels-the-avengers-revealed

Thor, Hulk, Ironman and Captain America themed 3D glasses.

[Destor]

the best part of this movie will be Joss Whedon, just want you all to know now.

[Kalyx triaD]

Sweet mother of god.

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[mhirn3]

the best part of this movie will be Joss Whedon, just want you all to know now.

I'm going with ScarJo in tight leather as my best part....check it out, even Jeremy Renner can't keep his eyes off her

http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/Jeremy-Renner-Scarlett-Johansson-Avengers-Costumes.jpg

[Blitz]

Sweet mother of god.

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That spinning shot of all the Avengers was sexy as hell.

[Captain of Fun]

jesus titties

[alvarado52]

That spinning shot of all the Avengers was sexy as hell.

Ive watched that part over and over.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Oh my.

[Rammsteinmad]

'I have an army'.
'We have a Hulk'.
:rofl:

Fucking excellent. Agree with the spinning shot being fucking awesome. Man the wait for this film is fucking killing me inside.

[LuigiD]

http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/Lokis-Army-in-The-Avengers-movie.jpg

[Captain of Fun]

Frost giants, I'd say. Those were expected.

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't think those are Frost Giants. They never had space ships.

[Captain of Fun]

I'm not saying frost giants are the ONLY villains, just that in the picture it looks very much like a frost giant. Loki says he has an army, and it is probably a combination of frost giants and whatever technological force is behind the space ships.

Maybe red skull? There was a red skull toy for the avengers line leaked a while back.

[LuigiD]

Some people have pointed out..if you look closely..that it does not really appear to be a spaceship. It seems more like a portal. Hard to tell tho.

[Captain of Fun]

Maybe even frost giants in advanced armor?

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah, that thing Tony's flying up to is a portal in the same vein as the ones seen in Thor and Captain America. There are fighter jet things, though. Loki is technically the heir to the Frost Giant thrown, he probably cashed in on that.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Can someone explain why they went with Black Widow?

[Kalyx triaD]

She was in Iron Man 2. And she's also Scarlett Jo-fucking-hanson.

[Destor]

have you seen the shape of her ass?

[Captain of Fun]

Nerd answer:

Because she's been an Avengers staple for well over a decade.

[Hanso Amore]

THe Cosmic cube certainly plays a role in this one. Loki has it. The Cube allows him to summon armies of sorts?

I dunno, I know alot of the source material but am far from an expert or anything so I not sure who all could be involved. OBviously Loki uses the Cube to open a gate to Earth, but seems like its only Giants/Maybe Elves in Thors world - as I dont think they have left anyone else open in Stark/Hulk/Captains stories.

[Hanso Amore]

I really hope they make the Hulk the key to this movie though. He is by far the most powerful of them all. Love me some Hulk.

I noticed at one point it looks like something is putting on Iron Mans armor, but it is silver...War Machine going to be in this?

[Swiss Ultimate]

She was in Iron Man 2. And she's also Scarlett Jo-fucking-hanson.

If they wanted the actress to be in the movie they should have either a) given her a better character
or
b) just had her play herself

have you seen the shape of her ass?

Yes.

Nerd answer:

Because she's been an Avengers staple for well over a decade.

That's a good answer, but she didn't come off as Earth's Mightiest Hero in Iron Man 2...not even top 100.

Wouldn't have minded them bringing in another female, although I'm hard-pressed for a good choice. Scarlet Witch wasn't terrible...well, when she wasn't banging her brother.

[LuigiD]

I kinda agree with DTTS.
While it is "cool" they have Scarlett..her "powers" or rather abilities seem a bit out of place. But whatever.
The Scarlet Witch would had been cool..but I think explaining her powers alone would take like 30 minutes.

[Captain of Fun]

She's not meant to be an in your face, heavy hitter. In the Marvel Universe, she is one of, if not the most deadly espionage agents on the planet. She's the recon/intelligence member of the team.

Also, there was an interview with Whedon a while back, where he said that a big part of the movie is how these characters get along and come to trust one another. A part of that story is how Widow and Hawkeye are soldiers put in a position out of their comfort zone, where they have to work with these heroes who basically just walked into a position that they themselves strived there whole life to achieve.

It adds an interesting dynamic that I'd much rather see, than just adding another powered female, simply for the sake of flash and style.

[Hanso Amore]

While the Super Heroes are going at it, Humaity cant just be expected to sit by and hope for the best. Of course they would put their best people out there. While She may not be as strong as Hulk, she can still fuck some shit up.

[Hanso Amore]

Let me go all comic book geek on you...

The Watchmen didnt just stay at home cause they werent as strong as Manhattan.

[Swiss Ultimate]

She's not meant to be an in your face, heavy hitter. In the Marvel Universe, she is one of, if not the most deadly espionage agents on the planet. She's the recon/intelligence member of the team.

Also, there was an interview with Whedon a while back, where he said that a big part of the movie is how these characters get along and come to trust one another. A part of that story is how Widow and Hawkeye are soldiers put in a position out of their comfort zone, where they have to work with these heroes who basically just walked into a position that they themselves strived there whole life to achieve.

It adds an interesting dynamic that I'd much rather see, than just adding another powered female, simply for the sake of flash and style.

Good counter-point.

While the Super Heroes are going at it, Humaity cant just be expected to sit by and hope for the best. Of course they would put their best people out there. While She may not be as strong as Hulk, she can still fuck some shit up.

I'm fine with that argument, I just feel like she doesn't come off as someone who can do a lot of damage. If she did I'd be pretty happy. It feels like she should be on the support team and not necessarily the First String.

If the movie is good though, I imagine I won't care.

Let me go all comic book geek on you...

The Watchmen didnt just stay at home cause they werent as strong as Manhattan.

Yeah, but caped crusaders had been around for over a generation by the point where Mr. Manhattan came into being. It's like if you're a doctor and they create super androids that can doctor better than you. Are you going to give up your livelihood?

[Kalyx triaD]

I noticed at one point it looks like something is putting on Iron Mans armor, but it is silver...War Machine going to be in this?

No that's Stark. Those were 'pre-armor' type pieces.

Also, Widow's been an Avengers stable for a while now. Surely she was gonna make the movie team.

[Swiss Ultimate]

No that's Stark. Those were 'pre-armor' type pieces.

Also, Widow's been an Avengers stable for a while now. Surely she was gonna make the movie team.

Again...fair points. I question it not based on anything other than taste. She sticks out in that trailer to me and not in a good way.

[Kalyx triaD]

Are you okay with Hawkeye?

[Kalyx triaD]

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Media/images/avengers/landingBackground.jpg

[Swiss Ultimate]

Are you okay with Hawkeye?

Honestly? With that actor, based on looks, no. I kind of enjoyed Hawkeye's comics though.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Also, does Hulk look pretty bad in that poster to anyone else?

[Sting Fan]

That whole poster looks like a poor shop tbh :(

[Swiss Ultimate]

well, it's an advertisement for motorcycles.

[The Rogerer]

When I think Avengers, I think of characters like Black Widow and Hawkeye so it's a-okay with me.

From what I've seen of the film I'm not very excited. I enjoyed Iron Man and I felt that I'd had my fill by the end of 2. I also enjoyed Captain America but by the end of the film he's lost everything that makes him interesting and now he's just a beefy man. Scarlett is good at playing disaffected characters and is a terminally uninteresting choice as she's someone who can look attractive and yet completely boring at the same time. The Hulk will always be boring as a superhero over a horror/drama character. I also don't like Joss Whedon.

[Swiss Ultimate]

who is playing Bruce anyways? Lazy...

[Kalyx triaD]

Mark Ruffalo. Full cast in the OP.

[Fox]

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Media/images/avengers/landingBackground.jpg

Very bad photo overall, but it really does speak volumes about the fact that Captain America's helmet/mask without the wings looks really ridiculous.

[LuigiD]

Some photos of Avengers toys from a toy fair.
You be the judge:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gz-MmzA3bA0/TzWhiz3IGwI/AAAAAAAAL9A/UGR-pCtjEs8/s1600/avengers-movie-aliens-4.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4D3nlpTfhY0/TzWhcfXFTOI/AAAAAAAAL8o/gF75LELmy_Y/s1600/avengers-movie-aliens-2.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

The weapons they're holding do look like the props in the mocap dudes' hands...

[Reavant]

look like skrulls to me

[Rammsteinmad]

That's what I was thinking.

Bearing in mind with this being a movie and set in the real world, Skrulls wouldn't be bright green with bright purple space suits.

Seems believable enough to me that these are Skrulls. And it'd make perfect sense for the Avengers.

[Kalyx triaD]

Nothing new, just a post-credit montage:

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[Swiss Ultimate]

I need to see Thor soon...

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah, you should.

[Lock Jaw]

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:drool:

[LuigiD]

holy shit..
sent shivers down my spine.

[Blitz]

So awesome.

[Kalyx triaD]

No way this can fail.

[Rammsteinmad]

Avengers > Batman imo.

:drool: That trailer. :drool:

[Kalyx triaD]

Gonna be a good summer.

[Ermaximus]

Fuck yes it is Jean.

[Kalyx triaD]

'Devil Jean'

[Ermaximus]

Oh right, I forgot your Tekken side kicked in the other day. You and all your cryptic posts on facebook. Well, for the time being you can call me Ermaximo Negro.

[Kalyx triaD]

Seriously are you black or what?

[Ermaximus]

Lol, you better than anyone should know the answer to that question.

[Kalyx triaD]

Just checking. Ask a question enough in your head and you can create real doubt.

[Ermaximus]

We should totally go with the notion that I am black though. See how long it takes TPWW to really figure it out.

[Kalyx triaD]

And btw:

http://screencrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/the-avengers-poster.jpg

Not the best poster, but every piece of media makes me jizz.

[Ermaximus]

I actually was looking thru a copy of Previews a few months ago and saw the Hawkeye movie statue coming out for this and had to order it because how badass it looked. Plus I've been told I look like Jeremy Renner. *shrugs*

[alvarado52]

wait, youre not black Ermax?

[Kalyx triaD]

Nice. I don't have a place to put statues. There's a badass one for Iron Man's new armor.

[Ermaximus]

What mach armor is it Kalyx?

[Lock Jaw]

I actually was looking thru a copy of Previews a few months ago and saw the Hawkeye movie statue coming out for this and had to order it because how badass it looked. Plus I've been told I look like Jeremy Renner. *shrugs*

Except black, right?

[Kalyx triaD]

What mach armor is it Kalyx?

Mark 7. M6 is in the movie (with the triangle chest light), and I guess we'll see why he'll need to upgrade by the final battle. I like it, it removes some grey portions and the panels seem more rounded - perhaps to coincide with his current comic look.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Is this Ermax is black stuff all because of the picture in the spammys?

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Also I'm going as Hawkeye for an Avengers group fancy dress effort.

[Ermaximus]

Except black, right?

Totally! Bizzaro Jeremy Renner!

Mark 7. M6 is in the movie (with the triangle chest light), and I guess we'll see why he'll need to upgrade by the final battle. I like it, it removes some grey portions and the panels seem more rounded - perhaps to coincide with his current comic look.

I'm not really a huge Iron Man fan, with him contributing to Cap's death in Civil War and all, but it sounds cool.

Is this Ermax is black stuff all because of the picture in the spammys?

I guess?

[Optimus Bone 69]

holy shit..
sent shivers down my spine.

Holy Shit!!!!

[XL]

*NERDGASM*

[Lock Jaw]

http://i.newsarama.com/images/1avengerstrailer.jpg

Newsarama called that thing the "Midgard Serpent"

[Reavant]

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[Captain of Fun]

Get that away from me.

[Kalyx triaD]

Like hell I'm clicking that.

If any of that shit is posted outside of a spoiler tag I will put you on ignore and never speak to you again. I don't care how cool we were beforehand. I am so serious right now do not fuck with me.

It appears I have to go dark earlier than usual.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm not even completely over that Two-Face makeup reveal from the Dark Knight thread.

[Rammsteinmad]

I clicked it. It doesn't really reveal much to be honest.

[Kalyx triaD]

One hell of a risk.

[Rammsteinmad]

I'm too much of an Avengers mark. A fucking video saying 'Avengers Spoilers' fuck me how could I not click it?

Anywhos, as I said it doesn't really reveal anything really groundbreaking, so I'm still pretty much as much in the dark as I was five minutes ago.

Except that I now know that Ultron is the main villain.

[Reavant]

it tells how the team comes together and how loki gets things started, but it doesnt tell who the army is

[Rammsteinmad]

But that shot of Ultron was sick!

[Reavant]

and the red skull's daughter

[Ermaximus]

You mean Sin?

[Swiss Ultimate]

http://i.newsarama.com/images/1avengerstrailer.jpg

Newsarama called that thing the "Midgard Serpent"

Can't wait for Hawkeye to take that thing on...:lol:

[Captain of Fun]

Hawkeye has taken on bigger and badder in the comics.

[Reavant]

Actually I think its Fin Fang Foom

[Blitz]

Whedon says the invaders aren't Skrulls or Kree.

[Reavant]

its the atlantians and fin fang foom

[Swiss Ultimate]

Hawkeye has taken on bigger and badder in the comics.

I only ever read 4-5 Hawkeye comics. Any examples?

[Reavant]

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/27967/674230-foom_2_super.jpg

looks like Fin Fang Foom to me!!!!

[Reavant]

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/2259/fingfangfoom.jpg



http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7793/fingfangfoomcomics.jpg

[Reavant]

or its the leviathon from atlantis....


http://www.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/1TheAvengers_no292_cover.jpg

[Lock Jaw]

Can't imagine Atlantis being involved in the movie without Namor in it in some way.

Unless it is to set up an appearance by Namor in the sequel.

[Lock Jaw]

Also, thought Fin Fang Foom was a giant dragon/dinosaur thing in stretchy purple Hulk pants.

[Reavant]

well he is a dragon, but not in purple pants... hes an alien that always fight s iron man... look at the pic i posted of him

[Lock Jaw]

http://www.groonk.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Foom-1.jpg

This is how I know he looks.

Other pic looked more like some kinda robot. I don't doubt you that it is him, though. I guess he got some sort of character revamp recently.

[Reavant]

http://redsectorart.com/immagini/comm_images/finfang1.jpg?image_id=216
http://ironman12.homestead.com/files/Villains_FinFangFoom2.jpg

huh i never remember him in the purple pants... usually always as above but he has undergone a restyling as late

[Rammsteinmad]

I originally thought it could probably be Fin Fang Foom without the 'Fin Fang Foom' part. Wouldn't be very 'realistic' having a huge dragon turn up and calling it/himself 'Fin Fang Foom'.

[Captain of Fun]

Considering Loki is the villain, the Midgard Serpent is much more likely.

[The Destroyer]

The purple "pants" thing was in Nextwave, which wasn't really a true in continuity version of Fin Fang Foom. Awesome comic though.

[Lock Jaw]

Pretty sure he wore purple pants in the normal continuity as well. (I figured the panel I posted was an out of continuity thing, though)

http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/Foom%203.jpg

http://www.panelsonpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/finfangfoom.jpg

[The Destroyer]

Guess they had issues with nudity.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Want to see his giant green reptilian cock.

[Swiss Ultimate]

No homo.