Guardians of the Galaxy

[Kalyx triaD]

http://www.flicksandbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/guardians_of_the_galaxy_logo.jpg

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This is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 2 which includes Captain America: The Winter Soldier (http://www.tpwwforums.com/showthread.php?t=123479), Thor: The Dark World (http://www.tpwwforums.com/showthread.php?t=120888), Iron Man 3 (http://www.tpwwforums.com/showthread.php?t=121126), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (TV) (http://www.tpwwforums.com/showthread.php?t=123810), and ultimately Avengers: Age of Ultron (http://www.tpwwforums.com/showthread.php?t=124518).

[slik]

#TeamBatista

[slik]

Karen Gillan is Nebula, Djimon Honsou is Koranth, Lee Pace is Ronan the Accuser, Benicio Del Toro is The Collector

[Kalyx triaD]

You always hear directors gloat about having the cast they wanted but the cast for this movie literally sounds like James Gunn is a lucky motherfucker.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Whatttttt Karen Gillan shaved her head for this. I kinda hate this film for that reason alone.

[The Destroyer]

Yeah that really is criminal. This had better be the best Marvel film yet, just to make up for it.

[Sixx]

According to imdb, Michael Rooker stars as Yondu, some blue guy, so apparently not his dream job as a raccoon. Gonna watch it anyway, cause I love me some Michael Rooker.

Loved the way he went in Walking Dead.

[Kalyx triaD]

Low-level Nova guard:

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18uo78pgrzpy2jpg/ku-medium.jpg

Gamora's weapons:

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18uo7bryhpqrijpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

Star-Lord's gear:

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18uo73lz1c61vjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

[Lock Jaw]

Sony Walkman an essential part of his gear

[VSG]

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How has Batista been ignored in here???

[Lock Jaw]

Check the very first reply, bro

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Does Karen Gillan even have a big part?

[Fignuts]

She's Thanos' grand daughter, so I imagine its not that small.

[VSG]

Check the very first reply, bro

I scroll past Slik posts ASAP

[The Destroyer]

Whatttttt Karen Gillan shaved her head for this. I kinda hate this film for that reason alone.
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18upkvxnpugr0gif/original.gif

:'(

[Skippord]

Michael Rooker and Karen Gillan look like twins!!!!!

[Kalyx triaD]

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18wsdw0vdi6fljpg/ku-xlarge.jpg
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18wsdu1u9y75djpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

[The Destroyer]

Hmm. Not 100% sold on the Nova Corps uniforms, but they're not bad I guess.

[Lock Jaw]

More "important" Novas could have different costumes maybe. Those seem like maybe guard/sentry types. Dunno. Probably wrong.

[slik]

Vin Diesel is apparently going to be the voice of Groot.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/08/vin-diesel-guardians-of-the-galaxy-marvel-disney-groot/

[Kalyx triaD]

Those are low level Nova soldiers. The Nova we know could get his own movie if this goes well. They may go with the new kid, though. I have a feeling.

[Skippord]

oh thank God he isn't Vision

[The Destroyer]

Those are low level Nova soldiers. The Nova we know could get his own movie if this goes well. They may go with the new kid, though. I have a feeling.
I want Richard Rider back anyway. If Thanos and Star Lord can make it back, so can he.

[Blitz]

Small portion of the Comicon footage here. Watch while you can.

http://vk.com/video-28416224_165782862

[The Destroyer]

Doesn't seem to be working.

[Blitz]

Unfortunate. Works fine for me.

[The Destroyer]

Weird, working fine now. Liking the look of it.

[slik]

I love Rocket Raccoon already.

Also, Batista looks intense.

[The Destroyer]

Kind of strange they had that much footage ready when it had only really started shooting.

[slik]

Feel like this movie is going to be what I was hoping the Green Lantern film would be.

[Sixx]

Not really loving the Star Lord look.

His eyes are creepy.

[Fignuts]

loveitloveitloveitloveitloveitloveitloveitloveitloveitloveit

[Kalyx triaD]

This is gonna be fun.

[Skippord]

dunno if I'll be able to focus on anything other than how adorable the raccoon is

[Kane Knight]

Those are low level Nova soldiers. The Nova we know could get his own movie if this goes well. They may go with the new kid, though. I have a feeling.

The one who appears in Ultimate Spider-Man (the cartoon, that is)?

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah he coincided with a relaunched Nova series in the books starring a kid Nova. When Marvel goes cross-media like that you can expect it to remain consistent. A Nova movie now would almost certainly use the kid, or go halfway and de-age Richard Rider a bit.

[Kalyx triaD]

So Bradley Cooper is Rocket Raccoon. I like him but I can't help but feel Russel Crow would have been fucking awesome.

[Kalyx triaD]

While principle photography is completed, Vin has been seen on the set of Fast 7 in stilts he must use during motion capture for Groot. Like Hulk in Avengers it seems Marvel wants as much physical from the actor as anything.

[Skippord]

that explains why Bradley Cooper's been spotted dressed like a raccoon.

[Blonde Moment]

http://i.perezhilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/guardians-of-the-galaxy-leaked-footage-lineup.gif

[Kalyx triaD]

What's being spoiled here? Looks like the line-up scene from SDCC.

[Blonde Moment]

What's being spoiled here? Looks like the line-up scene from SDCC.

Sorry I thought that with the vid being taken down this might be suspect as well.. i can remove the spoilers

[Sixx]

http://i.perezhilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/guardians-of-the-galaxy-leaked-footage-lineup.gif

Maaan, that's totally Vin Diesel on the right.

[Kalyx triaD]

New live-action realization of the concept art released back in the summer.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/hr_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_9_zpsaef721ef.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/Kalyx_triaD/media/hr_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_9_zpsaef721ef.jpg.html)

[Sixx]

New live-action realization of the concept art released back in the summer.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/hr_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_9_zpsaef721ef.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/Kalyx_triaD/media/hr_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_9_zpsaef721ef.jpg.html)

Batista looks like a fat Putin.

[The Destroyer]

I can totally see it.

[Ermaximus]

Zoe Saldana looks good in anything.

[Fignuts]

Wasn't that shot in the trailer?

Also, bummed Mantis didn't make the team. Maybe in a sequel I suppose.

[Kalyx triaD]

This is the finished version of the con teaser.

Speaking of, I'd love a full trailer by now.

[dronepool]

New live-action realization of the concept art released back in the summer.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/hr_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_9_zpsaef721ef.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/Kalyx_triaD/media/hr_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_9_zpsaef721ef.jpg.html)

Meh' :-\

[JimmyMess]

what's meh' about it?

[Lock Jaw]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/imgsrv/imglib/0/0/1/GUGA-K950-HiRes-a9e8f.jpg

http://www.comicbookresources.com/imgsrv/imglib/0/0/1/gotgartwork-3e67e.jpg

[Lock Jaw]

Gamora really needs her red/yellow eye things. Looks like generic Star Trek green alien without them.

[Fignuts]

She looks more like mantis without the face markings. Which would be fine if she was Mantis. But she's not. So, yeah. Get that fucking shit fixed.

[JimmyMess]

So which one of the Avengers will cameo at the end of this biatch?

[Swiss Ultimate]

Ironman. No one else matters like Tony Stark.

[JimmyMess]

That's who I am going with. Aside from Thor, Iron Man is the only one with any mention of travelling into deep space

[Kalyx triaD]

Seriously guys, it'll be Nova (kid version).

[Lock Jaw]

I guess "Dick Rider" isn't a media friendly name....

[Fignuts]

Thor and his world are a lot closer to all the cosmic stuff, so I'm gonna go with that.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Miotch]

Is The Collector part of GoG? Or is he an ancillary character? I'm not familiar with the franchise.

[Kalyx triaD]

He's in the movie. Bad guy.

[Miotch]

So why would Thor entrust one of the Infinity Stones with him if he's a bad guy?

[Kalyx triaD]

Because Asgard doesn't know this, and we would very much like to move along to the Infinity Gauntlet storyline of presumably Avengers 3.

[Miotch]

Thank you and pardon my ignorance.

[Kalyx triaD]

Also note: Thor didn't entrust the stone to him, it was Odin's* call.

*Loki is Odin, btw.

[Lock Jaw]

Teaser for the trailer:

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[Lock Jaw]

TRAILER:

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[Kalyx triaD]

Utterly ridiculous.

[Lock Jaw]

In a good way or a bad way?

[Lock Jaw]

John C. Reilly seems really out of place in this setting

[Blitz]

Hot. Gimme now.

[slik]

Loooooooove it.

[alvarado52]

I'd say so far, so good.

[Boondock Saint]

Looking forward to it. Perfect tone for these characters.

[Kalyx triaD]

A good way fellas. The MCU needed this.

[Fignuts]

Fucking fantastic.

Very reminiscent of the 2008-10 run of the book.

That is a very, very, very good thing, for those that don't know.

[dronepool]

It looks okay, but I'm not hyped like I am for Cap 2 and Spider-Man 2.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm starting to think you're not interested in this, dronepool.

[Rammsteinmad]

Love it! :D

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Thought that looked pretty interesting. I know little to nothing of these guys, and so for me and the majority of other people, that was the best way to go about the trailer by having a little introduction of each character.

I didn't see Karen Gillan anywhere though :(

[Kalyx triaD]

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19g4xg344qrgljpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Oh sweet. I did actually see that, didnt recognise her though/noticed the bloke more cause for a second I thought it was Dave Grohl lol

[Shadow]

Honestly the MCU needed a movie like this. Light tone, good action, I am Groot.

I can't wait.

[XL]

Ok, now I'm interested.

[VSG]

Honestly the MCU needed a movie like this. Light tone, good action...

Have you not seen any of the Iron Man movies? :roll:

[Kalyx triaD]

They weren't nearly as subversive as what Guardians is looking like. All the MCU movies have their fair share of humor, particular all the Phase 2 stuff following The Avengers precedent for comedic levity, but Guardians is the first one to really run with that as a base rather than an extra ingredient.

[Kalyx triaD]

Also compare the marketing; the other Phase 2 movies revealed themselves with dead serious trailers with their comedy discovered at launch. Guardians' first trailer is a comedic one, and I presume the other trailer [in the Spring] will also present comedy as well as giving us Rocket and Groot's first dialogue. As an inverse of the other movies, we'll eventually see that the Guardians are dealing with arguably heavier shit than the other MCU heroes have had to - with only Thor coming close by saving reality itself by angry elves. If the comics are anything to go by, the Guardians run by some major dudes out there.

I think their movie sets up Phase 3 more than Avengers 2 probably will, since Phase 3 is probably gonna be balls to the wall 'we sold a talking raccoon we can do anything' material.

[dronepool]

This sort of made the trailer make more sense, still not on hyper mode but a lot more warmed up to it

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[Lock Jaw]

I wonder if they could adapt Annihilation to the screen, or if Annihilus would fall under Fox's Fantastic Four rights.

[Kalyx triaD]

It's alright not liking this, dronepool. You shouldn't have seek out a way to enjoy it, that's more than any piece of work deserves.

[dronepool]

It's not that I dislike it, it looks better than I thought I'm just not 'hyped up'. I like Marvel enough to watch it but Winter Solider and ASM2 have my attention if I decide to go to the movies.

[Kalyx triaD]

Well being hyped up isn't a requisite or anything. Sometimes things don't click.

[JimmyMess]

Just watched the full trailer. That looks really funny!

[Fignuts]

I wonder if they could adapt Annihilation to the screen, or if Annihilus would fall under Fox's Fantastic Four rights.

This is EXACTLY what I was thinking earlier today. Basing a sequel on Annihilation would be fucking amazing.

[Blitz]

A very brief look at Rocket Raccoon, featuring a quick listen to his voice. It works, I think.

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[Kalyx triaD]

Has a slight Chucky thing goin.

[Blitz]

http://i.imgur.com/mJfmOsn.jpg

[Bobholly138]

I will go see this opening night. But wish they had used the original Guardians of the Galaxy team. But that team seems to have been forgotten after how popular the new team has become. I discovered the original team back in the late 70s when they were appearing in Marvel Two in One and The Defenders. Plus I have always like alternative futures.

[Blonde Moment]

I will go see this opening night. But wish they had used the original Guardians of the Galaxy team. But that team seems to have been forgotten after how popular the new team has become. I discovered the original team back in the late 70s when they were appearing in Marvel Two in One and The Defenders. Plus I have always like alternative futures.

I miss them, hell I miss all those titles actually and wish they could restore them but I guess the readership just isn't there anymore. Love to see an old school Moon Knight movie or a Werewolf by Night Netflix series.

[Hanso Amore]

Had no idea at all who the guardians of the galaxy were and still don't, but think looks good. Going to make a ton of money

[Inadequacy]

I'm with you on the old Guardians love. Finding second hand copies of that book as a kid is really what got me into comics.

[Jura]

8.1.14

Batista BOMBED!

[Kalyx triaD]

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10270479_580155438766149_2862518266331659958_n.jpg

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Pond :(

Miss that ginger hair.

[Reavant]

Marvel has really won me over by using nine inch nails songs in their trailers

[Fignuts]

Nebula looks awesome. Wonder if the whole Thanos' grand daughter thing will come up.

[Kalyx triaD]

Her 'relation' to him has been hinted at for a while actually. In interviews.

[Fignuts]

It's weird, because when she debuted, she was hinted at being related to Thanos, but then they never really did anything with it. Never even confirmed whether she is or isn't.

Since she's been able to stand on her own as an intergalactic pirate, I wondered if they'd even bother in the film.

[Lock Jaw]

I have no idea who Nebula is.

[The Destroyer]

I think she's meant to be Thanos' adopted daughter in the film, same as Gamora.

[Shadow]

Nebula claims to be Thanos' granddaughter. When he finds out about it, he kills her and brings her back as a zombie. She got better after he became Eternity though.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Swiss Ultimate]

I never read the comic, but I want to see this movie really bad for some reason. It just looks like a lot of fun.

[XL]

Absolutely. I had zero interest before the trailer dropped.

[Sixx]

I got interested mostly cause it's MCU. The trailer only got me fascinated even more.

Never read the comics (except for an issue here and there during crossovers) cause I ain't really a fan of Marvel in space.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I imagine this is going to make a lot of money and make Spiderman 2 look even worse by comparison.

Doubt they're even going through with the next spider man films because of how much money they lost.

[Sixx]

Doubt they're even going through with the next spider man films because of how much money they lost.

Umm, lost money?

First one made around 750 mill and the second made almost 600 so far.

Also, even though GoG looks pretty sweet I doubt it will make that much money. Those characters just ain't that popular among people that ain't hardcore comic book fans.

[Tom Guycott]

Zoe Saldana looks good in anything.

Except portraying Nina Simmone, apparently.

[Fignuts]

Umm, lost money?

First one made around 750 mill and the second made almost 600 so far.

Also, even though GoG looks pretty sweet I doubt it will make that much money. Those characters just ain't that popular among people that ain't hardcore comic book fans.

Iron Man wasn't that popular outside of hardcore comic fans either.

[Lock Jaw]

Neither was pretty much any Marvel character other than Spider-Man and the X-Men (mainly Wolverine)



Ok, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Umm, lost money?

First one made around 750 mill and the second made almost 600 so far.

Also, even though GoG looks pretty sweet I doubt it will make that much money. Those characters just ain't that popular among people that ain't hardcore comic book fans.

Production budget was 255 million. Marketing was about 190 million. Critically, this was lower rated than Spiderman 3, although as of right now more audience goers enjoyed it. Even if they manage 600 million worldwide, which they haven't yet it'll be hard to call this one a win. The Franchise is certainly in danger, which is fine by me since I was bored to tears by the Amazing Spider-Man and had no interest in watching this film based on the trailers alone.

As for GOG, I dunno, I don't know the characters, but based on the trailer I want to see this movie. Will probably take my family too. It looks like a fun space-fantasy movie with well-developed characters and humor. I want to watch it. I bet it does well.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Neither was pretty much any Marvel character other than Spider-Man and the X-Men (mainly Wolverine)



Ok, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration.

Blade wasn't well-known when the film came out, but ended up being hugely successful.

[slik]

Guardians of the Galaxy will do well at the box-office.

[Rammsteinmad]

Also, even though GoG looks pretty sweet I doubt it will make that much money. Those characters just ain't that popular among people that ain't hardcore comic book fans.

The same could have been said about Iron Man a few years ago.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Guardians of the Galaxy will do well at the box-office.

I just hope I like it as much as I like the trailer.

[Kalyx triaD]

The Amazing Spidey movies made a lot of money and they are making more of them.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Maybe. Have they started production yet? It's never too late to change directors/writers/direction.

Might as well go ahead and reboot the whole thing right now.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

I think a Spider-Man origin story is just what hollywood needs right now.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I think a Spider-Man origin story is just what hollywood needs right now.

I think we should do another Spider-man origin and then do an Ultimate Spider-Man origin movie at the same time, and then do a cross-over film with two Spider-men.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yes pre-production is going for Venom and Sinister Six. It is in fact too late.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Oh well, two more films I probably won't watch.

[Lock Jaw]

Yes pre-production is going for Venom and Sinister Six. It is in fact too late.

Movies have stopped in pre-production before. Not too late at all.


Not that I think that they will stop. Just saying.

[Lock Jaw]

Teaser for the trailer:

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[Swiss Ultimate]

I want to see this sooooo bad.

[Shadow]

GoG will be the first bomb Marvel will have. And when I say bomb, it won't make Captain America or Iron Man money. Think of it making first X-Men money.

[XL]

I thought they'd already dropped a trailer?

[The Destroyer]

GoG will be the first bomb Marvel will have. And when I say bomb, it won't make Captain America or Iron Man money. Think of it making first X-Men money.
Except X-Men made like 4 times its budget, which is a better return than the first Iron Man or Cap films made.

If you're going to use it as a "flop" benchmark, then Marvel have already had one with Incredible Hulk which took in less money than X-Men, even before you start looking at stuff like adjusting for inflation.

I don't think GotG's going to do as well as some of their other stuff, but providing it gets decent write ups I think it should do ok.

[Rammsteinmad]

I think it'll do fine. A lot of people I know have said the trailer looks awesome, and every film I've seen in the theatre that played it before the feature laughed at all the right parts.

Just because they're not known characters doesn't mean the film won't potentially be a success, I mean, isn't that the case for more-or-less every film ever?

[dronepool]

I have to admit, the movie is warming up to me. I like the new poster.

[Hanso Amore]

Nobody knew what men in black was before it came out.

Funny scenese and aliens is going to make good money. Most people won't even realize it's a comic book before going to see it.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I only want it to make money if I like it, because then they'll make more stuff I like.

Selfish I know.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Lock Jaw]

Ronin looking good

[JimmyMess]

this looks so good. I'm excited.

[Fignuts]

Fucking Ronan looks so awesome. Can't wait for this to drop.

[Sixx]

Iron Man wasn't that popular outside of hardcore comic fans either.

Not that popular doesn't mean completely unknown, which GoG is to most people.

That being said, I can't wait to see this movie, even though I don't give a single fuck about them in the comic books.

[Hanso Amore]

Being unknown isnt a bad thing.

My mom saw this trailer and I asked what she thought. She said it looked like a pretty cool space movie. The draw isnt going to be in the fact that it was a comic book, the draw is the marvel name and what looks like a cast of great characters.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Yeah agree with a lot being said here. No idea who any of the characters are but it looks really fun and I'm excited for it.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[road doggy dogg]

Dave Batista, John C. Reilly, the chick from Avatar and a talking raccoon? I'm in

[mitch_h]

And a white haired Benicio Del Toro. I didn't think I would want to see this, but the new trailer looks great.

[JimmyMess]

That was a good trailer, although I prefer the earlier trailers, less serious than this. They seemed to be having more fun with the film.

[parkmania]

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Getting better...

[Corporate CockSnogger]

So is Nathan Fillion legit cameo-ing as a talking Russian dog? 'Cause that's pretty much the best thing ever.

[Lock Jaw]

I've heard about him doing a cameo, haven't heard anything about Cosmo being in the movie, but it would be rad.

[The Destroyer]

Cosmo is the latest rumour for who he's playing, after James Gunn denied he was playing Nova.

[alvarado52]

CinemaBlend reporting an interesting possibility (http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Could-Another-Team-Up-Hulk-Future-Avengers-2-43682.html)regarding the Guardians and Phase 3.

One of the big questions that has been hanging around the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its first year of existence has been, "What do we do with Hulk?" The Incredible Hulk was viewed as an under-performer compared to other heroes in the Marvel stable, and while the character was certainly a standout in Joss Whedon's The Avengers, there was no substantial role for him found in Phase Two. Stories have been stirring lately about what the studio could be planning for the giant green monster in Phase Three, and now a new interesting bit of speculation has hit the web.

Fair Warning: What lies ahead could be some very big spoilers for The Avengers: Age of Ultron. We're not 100% sure that the rumors and speculation in this story are true - and it very well could not be - but if you don't want to take the risk then I would recommend heading back over here.

Without delving into too many details, HitFix says that the final act will see Bruce Banner/Hulk stuck on a rocket with a trajectory set to go into deep space. While some of you might say that this sounds just like a set up for a Planet Hulk movie - a rumor that Mark Ruffalo denied earlier today - this new report suggests that Marvel Studios has something entirely different planned. Instead of having a Hulk solo movie as part of Phase Three, instead the Green Monster will be hooking up with Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

While this rumor is entirely dependent on a) Guardians of the Galaxy being popular enough to warrant an immediate sequel, and b) The Avengers: Age of Ultron ending with a space-bound Hulk, I am willing to believe it. As proven by the lackluster box office results and critical reception for The Incredible Hulk, the green beast is not the easiest character to sell in a solo venture. That said, Marvel just had an incredible amount of success putting Nick Fury and Black Widow alongside Captain America in The Winter Soldier. If the studio is seeing grouping as a viable option for boosting their under-performing properties, I don't see why Hulk being a part of Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is that far out an idea.

Of course, one possible obstacle here is Mark Ruffalo. One of the principal reasons why a Planet Hulk movie wouldn't work is because it would feature almost all green guy and very little Bruce Banner, and give the actor very little time outside of a motion-capture suit. If Ruffalo wouldn't be pleased with that, would he be pleased with the idea of once again sharing the spotlight with five or more other lead characters, as he will have done by that point in two Avengers films? This is information only Mark Ruffalo knows, and even if you were to ask him about it he would have to keep tight lipped due to Marvel's secrecy policies.

As of now, Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a rather empty slate. Peyton Reed's Ant-Man is penciled in for July 17, 2015, and Captain America 3 is being prepped for May 6, 2016, but the schedule remains wide open beyond that. The studio has planted flags on both July 8, 2016 and May 5, 2017, but neither title has been announced yet. In addition to rumors of Guardians of the Galaxy 2 being a part of Marvel's future plans, they also have both Thor 3 and Doctor Strange in the works.

[Kalyx triaD]

https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10479145_620722284709464_8450656181041818062_n.jpg

[parkmania]

So far there's still one thing missing from the MCU - Ron Perlman.

[Shadow]

He's coming. Trust me he's coming.

[Kalyx triaD]

Cartoon series incoming.

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/1794636_10152975873908496_868810987698461356_n.jpg

[Shadow]

...WHERE IS GROOT!?

[Raven Reaper]

Philippine premiere in which I live in: July 31, 2014.. Ha!!

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For some reason, BOTH have a lot in common actually.. Hah.

[Kalyx triaD]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Josh Brolin emerges wearing Thanos' infinity gauntlet. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sdcc?src=hash">#sdcc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Marvel?src=hash">#Marvel</a> <a href="http://t.co/eeVO0kQJ5f">pic.twitter.com/eeVO0kQJ5f</a></p>&mdash; Adam B. Vary (@adambvary) <a href="https://twitter.com/adambvary/statuses/493209461616435200">July 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[alvarado52]

awesome.

[JimmyMess]

...WHERE IS GROOT!?

is drax holding a small groot plant in a pot?

[Kalyx triaD]

Yes.

[Shadow]

In my rage I thought that was a gun.

MORON!

[XL]

I'm really, really pumped for this.

[Rammsteinmad]

Got tickets to see this the night before it opens. So pumped!

[Rammsteinmad]

Just got back! Not gonna go into discussion yet, but this film is fucking incredible! Loved it! Absolutely amazing year for Marvel films! :D :D :D

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

I'm seeing it on Friday, so keep those spoilers tagged, motherlovers!

[Sixx]

I'm seeing it on Friday, so keep those spoilers tagged, motherlovers!

There's a talking raccoon there. Seriously.

[Jura]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PAjjgVdqy2w?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Jura]

http://globalfinance.zenfs.com/en_us/Finance/US_AFTP_SILICONALLEY_H_LIVE/Here%27s_How_Groot_And_Rocket-af1bfe2cc95c7d2c8fae17062a675fec
http://globalfinance.zenfs.com/en_us/Finance/US_AFTP_SILICONALLEY_H_LIVE/Here%27s_How_Groot_And_Rocket-eac599b2460f4947b0bdb106994cc218
http://globalfinance.zenfs.com/en_us/Finance/US_AFTP_SILICONALLEY_H_LIVE/Here%27s_How_Groot_And_Rocket-ec54a5110913af565bd238b4c7e84b0e

[dronepool]

*Got tickets for tomorrow at 2, like I said the trailers got me curious/interested.

The guy (Tyler Bates) involved with the music of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is part of /involved with the current line up of my favorite band in the world -

WAMG: What other projects are coming up for you?
TB: For now, I’m going on tour. I just finished co-writing and producing Marilyn Manson’s new record. That was fantastic. We have a great relationship and we’re very good friends. We work very naturally together, so this music was really just us having fun. It turned out to be his new album. We worked hard on it and really enjoyed it. He did bring it to my attention that it would be insane of me not to go out and play this record with him. It’s obviously a rare opportunity and it’s where I come from – making records in my earlier days. I’m super psyched!
I’m fortunate to have the TV show “Salem” that did really well its first season. The people involved in that are so great. It was such a pleasure to work with them. Manson and I did the title sequence on that, which will return for another season.
I’m working on another show called “Kingdom” which I’m very excited about. It is a drama centered around a Mixed Martial-Arts gym and the family that owns it.
I just finished on a movie with Keanu Reeves and Willem Dafoe called JOHN WICK. That was very cool. As with GUARDIANS, there are songs interspersed in this film as well. There’s a song I wrote with Marilyn Manson. There’s a song I wrote with my friend Ciscandra Nostalghia, whose career is blowing up right now. I worked on the score with my friend Joel Richard. It’s really a great collection of people on the team.

http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2014/07/interview-wamg-talks-guardians-galaxy-composer-tyler-bates/

[Rammsteinmad]

Seriously thinking of seeing this again. The only film I've ever seen twice in the cinema was Avatar, because I saw it in 2D and then wanted to see it in 3D (which ended up being shite in my opinion). But yeah, genuinely loved this film so much. The action, the humour, the acting and story, everything is spot-on. I'm really excited for all you guys who have yet to see it, and really excited to see this hopefully become another huge hit for Marvel.

[Rammsteinmad]

5,461 users on IMDB so far have rated this an average score of 9.0. Whilst it'll obviously go down a lot over the next few days, this still leaves me hopeful that it'll be a huge success.

[Sixx]

I'm gonna rate it 10 before seeing it, brb.

[Sixx]

Ok.

[Rammsteinmad]

You won't regret it. :D

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Most of my friends don't like the look of it (I'm apparently friends with huge faggots) so I'm gonna have to wait a while to go see it I think. Might go on my own at the weekend if I've got no plans.

[Sixx]

Most of my friends don't like the look of it (I'm apparently friends with huge faggots) so I'm gonna have to wait a while to go see it I think. Might go on my own at the weekend if I've got no plans.

Or you can be that guy that starts randomly talking to groups of people in the line.

Then you might peek where they're gonna seat, buy a ticket next to them and pretend you're with friends.

[Kalyx triaD]

GOING TO SEE THIS IN ONE HOUR

[Raven Reaper]

Karen Gillan as Nebula had me marking out, "LIARA T'Soni, IS THAT YOU?!?"

http://screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/Nebula-in-Guardians-of-the-Galaxy.jpeg

http://img1.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire4/cffd603534a3b62e87f4ef925d7860d21334846974_full.png

Dammit, she's indoctrinated. lol.

[Kalyx triaD]

This movie is the business.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

I just got back from the cinema and I quite enjoyed the film; I thought it was fun. I don't know if I liked it more than Captain America: Winter Soldier, but still, I thought it was better than Dawn of the Apes.

When exactly is Thanos going to be the main villain in one of the Marvel films, instead of just being in the shadows?

[Jura]

Looks like Avengers 3 which is slated for 2018 but I imagine there's gonna be a lot of different Marvel movies in between Avengers 2 and 3 to kind of connect things here and there. It seems like they're setting up the Avengers films with the other Marvel movies while still keeping each movie as their own individual film.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Good deduction, Sherlock

[dronepool]

I actually really enjoyed this. One of Marvels best.

My FB post about it-


Guardians of the Galaxy was very good. If you think comic based movies are limited to certain things.. Many are so I can't disagree but this was very well done, it wasn't rushed to make a quick buck, it used obscure character leads and took risks. Winter Solider was the most thought provoking with underlining themes while this is the most unique presentation of a Marvel movie yet.

[Kalyx triaD]

Some MCU Notes:

- With the Collector's place trashed; where now is the Aether?
- The Power Stone (cube), Mind Stone (staff), and Life(?) Stone (purple gem), and Reality(?) Stone (Aether) are out there. Almost at a full gauntlet set. I think Dr. Strange may reveal the last one.
- I'm thinking whatever's going on with Quill is what's up with Skye.
- I think Loki was the buyer Yondu was working for.

[Lock Jaw]

Just saw it. Definitely enjoyed it. Not as good as Winter Soldier, but still pretty sweet. Can definitely see more "casual" fans being confused by this movie. Tried to cram a lot in there.

[Raven Reaper]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/guardians-galaxy-fans-shocked-wrong-movie/story?id=24805650#.U9vbcGVSoJ0.twitter

Anyone else had this incident too? Cos, my local theater NEVER EVER did that to us. lol.

[Fignuts]

This movie was fucking awesome. Happy with literally everything.

Also, amazing and unexpected post credits scene.

[el bobbo]

I went to a sneak peek on Wednesday night. The movie was just fun from the start. It reminded me of Star Wars, but less serious. Chris Pratt was awesome. Zoe Saldana was even hotter as a green chick. The raccoon pretty much stole the entire movie. Batista was actually really good, and I think that he will get the most praise of his entire career from this wrestling forum for this movie.

I saw it in 3D though, and that gave me a headache while I got adjusted to it. I might go see it again in the standard theater. I really hate most of what Hollywood comes out with because it is garbage until Oscar season, but this was a great popcorn/fun/funny flick.

[Destor]

Loved

[Destor]

every

[Destor]

second

[KIRA]

As a devoted DC fan....I FUCKING LOVED THIS MOVIE

THEY KILLED IT!

[Nowhere Man]

This is hands-down my favorite movie of the year. I really don't see anything topping it.

[Lock Jaw]

So....

Howard the Duck is obviously Marvel's next movie franchise, right?

Also, pretty weird how Howard the Duck has now made the big screen twice, before Wonder Woman finally gets her big screen debut next year.

[Kalyx triaD]

Well to be fair between the cartoons and TV I'm betting Howard would still love to have a tenth of her fame.

[Sixx]

So about this post credits scene

Was Nathan Filion the voice of Howard the Duck or that Space Dog?

[Rammsteinmad]

Yeah Batista was actually surprisingly really good in this film. :y:

[Corporate CockSnogger]

So about this post credits scene

Was Nathan Filion the voice of Howard the Duck or that Space Dog?

Apparently he was the voice of the prisoner Groot beat up by putting his "fingers" up his nose. Can't say I noticed by his voice and was waiting for a more noticeable cameo from him. Not that I'm complaining though, because...

This film was really effing great. So so so much fun.

Chris Pratt was brilliant. Love all his little nuances and how ungraceful he was during the big battles. Gave a lot more realism to the character. Groot was the star of most the battle scenes though in a Hulk-in-Avengers kinda way. But obviously Rocket was the star of all the dialogue. The whole "12% of a plan" scene was just hilarious. The film was very self aware, without going too far into parody territory. The scene of them dramatically walking towards the camera in a line while they adjust their pants, yawn, pick at their ears etc is a fine example of that. Ronan was a legit intimidating enemy and they showed just enough of Thanos to build him up, without ever delving too far into him to take away from when he eventually shows up full time in Avengers 3.

Just on the whole a really enjoyable film and I now love the characters, having not known much about them prior to this.

[The Destroyer]

Yeah that was really, really good. Definitely the most straight up "fun" movie Marvel have done so far.

And to think I was worried it would be a crappy disappointing flop.

[The Destroyer]

So about this post credits scene

Was Nathan Filion the voice of Howard the Duck or that Space Dog?

What Iggy said. But apparently
Seth Green was the voice of Howard the Duck

[dronepool]

I was annoyed that they cast Batista but he was awesome. They gave him good lines and he delivered them well.

[Rammsteinmad]

Can we freely discuss this movie now? Or do we still need to use spoiler tags?

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah, let it all out.

[Lock Jaw]

Most humorous part of the movie was Rocket asking for the dude's leg because he thought it would be funny... and then trying to do it again later on with another dude's eye.

[Kalyx triaD]

Wait til he meets the Winter Soldier.

[Reavant]

I loved when Groot skewered 5 guys, hulk smashed them into 10 others, bautista was cuming in his pants, quill was like WTF? and groot turned around and smiled like a kid haha

[Destor]

Rocket: [about Drax] Metaphors go over his head.
Drax the Destroyer: NOTHING goes over my head!... My reflexes are too fast, I would catch it.

[Fignuts]

Yeah Batista was gold. Pretty much everyone was great.

If anything, I'd say the villains were a bit one-dimensional, but it would have been way too hard to flesh them out and the gaurdians and still tell a good story within two hours, so it's forgivable. And they made up for it, by being completely believable as world wrecking badasses.

[Kalyx triaD]

Fucking Thanos, man.

[slik]

Just got back from it. Loved it. The most "fun" superhero flick ever made and really just visually stunning (the production design, costumes, make-up and special fx were all off the charts).

Ronan was a great villain, came across as a legit force, and Nebula was very impressive as well. Thanos intro was perfect.

Film was perfectly cast (including Batista). Soundtrack was amazing. So much fun.

[Rammsteinmad]

The Dance-Off bit when Quill is distracting Ronan is perfect by the way. Even Ronan's reaction is just incredible.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

I think the way all the action in the middle is bookended by the dance off at the end, and the dancing in the caves and using the little alien as a microphone at the start is absolutely perfect.

Also regardless of how old the joke is, I liked the "no raccoons or tree creatures were harmed in the making of this film" bit in the credits.

[Lock Jaw]

Lock Jaw ranks the MCU (rankings subject to change depending on mood):

1) Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2) The Avengers
3) Guardians of the Galaxy
4) Iron Man
5) Captain America: The First Avenger
6) Thor
7) Iron Man 3
8) Thor: The Dark World
9) Iron Man 2
10) The Incredible Hulk

[Kalyx triaD]

The Dance-Off bit when Quill is distracting Ronan is perfect by the way. Even Ronan's reaction is just incredible.

I was half expecting, even hoping a bit, that Ronan would actually accept the challenge.

THAT'S how much the movie kept me on my toes.

[Ermaximus]

Loved that Cosmo cameo.

[Fignuts]

Seriously, really hope Cosmo gets more than a cameo in the sequel.

Great that they acknowledged the Rocket rivalry.

[dronepool]

<STRIKE>Lock Jaw</STRIKE> dronepool ranks the MCU (rankings subject to change depending on mood)

1) Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2) Guardians of the Galaxy
3) The Avengers
4) Iron Man
5) Captain America: The First Avenger
6) Iron Man 2
7) Thor: The Dark World
8) Iron Man 3
9) The Incredible Hulk
10) Thor

[Fignuts]

Haven't been able to find a clear enough video to confirm, but word going round is that Howard the Duck is actually a distraction from whats behind him. An opened cocoon. Adam fucking Warlock in the house.

[Kalyx triaD]

Don't see why they'd make that so hard to spot. He's fairly important, moreso than being an extra hidden easter egg.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Yessss. Baby Groot replica

https://www.etsy.com/listing/198620623/baby-groot-in-plant-pot-i-am-groot

Kinda want to wait for an inevitable dancing toy though. They have to make one, right?

[Corporate CockSnogger]

http://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/dancing-groot.gif

n'awwwww

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah that's totally gonna be a thing.

[Ermaximus]

Haven't been able to find a clear enough video to confirm, but word going round is that Howard the Duck is actually a distraction from whats behind him. An opened cocoon. Adam fucking Warlock in the house.

He was shown at the end of Thor 2 as well.

[Lock Jaw]

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/guardians-of-the-galaxy-mondo-poster-tyler-stout.jpg

[Ermaximus]

So which gem was the orb?

Obviously the Tesseract was the Space Gem.
Loki had the Mind Gem on his staff in Avengers.
The Aether was the Power Gem.

Is the Orb the Soul Gem?

[Tom Guycott]

I saw this today. I, too, made a "Jackson Pollock". Just in my pants.

I was a little bit of a different beast here, because I had no clue coming in about Guardians, so I had no preconceived notions about what may get messed up except that they cast Bats... was worried from Wrong Side of Town and Riddick (you know... speaking roles. Man With The Iron Fists was okay, but he really didn't say shit in it) that he'd stink. Glad I was proven wrong.

It also (sort of) explained the corpse in Agents and kept hope alive that Sky is what I think she is.

[Fignuts]

So which gem was the orb?

Obviously the Tesseract was the Space Gem.
Loki had the Mind Gem on his staff in Avengers.
The Aether was the Power Gem.

Is the Orb the Soul Gem?

Going by color, it would be the space gem.

http://cf.badassdigest.com/_uploads/images/Infinity_Gems.jpg

They've been really vague, as far as what the power of each one is so far. Who freaking knows at this point?

[The Destroyer]

James Gunn's stated that the orb was the Power stone while some Marvel Studios guy said that the Tesseract is the Space stone.

[Fignuts]

Why are they bothering to give each one a distinct color if they aren't going to go by what they are in the comics.

Not a huge deal mind you, I just don't see the point in rearranging the colors. Seems like a change for change's sake.

[Rammsteinmad]

They're probably not giving them distinct powers like "space" and "mind" etc because it's too vague in terms of people following all the movies and knowing which is which. Damn, I only saw Thor: The Dark World when it was in theaters, and to be honest I've already forgotten most of what happened in that movie, so most fans and especially casual movie-goers aren't going to remember that "so-and-so had the so-and-so gem in this movie". Probably much easier just to consider them all "fucking powerful artifacts", and then if they really want to go into detail, do it in a film where, for example, Thanos has all seven of them and can give a brief exposition(?) of them all at once.

[Shadow]

Saw the movie yesterday. Second best Marvel movie. Right, like so close it can feel it's breath on the back of it's neck, behind Avengers. Just great all around fun from a cast of characters that there isn't too much backstory that people know. So they can fudge a few things. But god damn it was a fun ride.

And yeah, the Orb was Power. So far we've had Space(Tesserect), Mind(Loki's Staff), Reality(Aether), and now Power(Orb). All we're missing is Time and Soul and then Avengers 3 hits and it all comes together. ALSO! In a blink and you'll miss it moment we did kinda get a hint at Soul. In the Collector's Collection is Adam Warlock in his caccoon so we could be getting Soul very soon.

I can't wait to see what they do next.

[Tom Guycott]

Not really important to much of anything, but I wonder if "12%" is going to be some dialogue quirk thing in the movieverse. Starlord had 12% of a plan, Stark/Potts had 12% of the credit/a moment... wouldn't be surprised if it were inoccusously thrown in other movies/Agents going foward "just because".

[Cool King]

Just saw it. Definitely enjoyed it. Not as good as Winter Soldier, but still pretty sweet. Can definitely see more "casual" fans being confused by this movie. Tried to cram a lot in there.

Well, I'm not a "comic guy" myself, though I do know some things about the Marvel Universe, but before seeing this movie, I pretty much knew absolutely nothing about Guardians of the Galaxy, though I did read up on the main characters before seeing the film, just to know what their names were.

Anyway, I knew nothing about GotG, but I thought this film was fantastic and I wasn't confused at all by anything in the film. I personally found the movie to be very easy to follow and to understand, and I also didn't feel like I was watching a movie based on a comic.

I would actually go to the cinema to see the film again, though in 2D, as my friend booked to watch the 3D version for some reason. Also, I enjoyed the film so much, that I may actually buy it on DVD when it's released, and I'm not a guy that really buys movies on DVD. If I do, it's movies that I thoroughly enjoyed and that I know I will never grow tired of watching.

[Shadow]

Not really important to much of anything, but I wonder if "12%" is going to be some dialogue quirk thing in the movieverse. Starlord had 12% of a plan, Stark/Potts had 12% of the credit/a moment... wouldn't be surprised if it were inoccusously thrown in other movies/Agents going foward "just because".

I'm ok with that honestly. It's a nice little universal in joke that can be used in a variety of situations. And honestly, they've only used it twice. So there's that.

[ron the dial]

just got back from this. awesome movie. had no idea about the characters going into it, but it was pretty easy to follow. they did a good job of laying everything out. definitely looking forward to more.

[Hanso Amore]

Don't see why they'd make that so hard to spot. He's fairly important, moreso than being an extra hidden easter egg.

Because 99 percent of the people watching the movie wouldnt get it.

There was not "point" to the scene". Neither was more important. They got to show 2 things, one of hardcores, one for the "general" masses.

Warlock will be huge when he shows up, and he will be introduced in a way that wont be related to that scene at all

[XL]

I loved it, but I expected to. Was a little unsure about the missus, but she loved it too!!

Also, bonus points for Brendan Brady being in it!

[Asmo]

Whoever set the vision for the MCU, hat's off to them!

Caught the movie yesterday. Had a lot on my mind, and the movie totally helped calm me down, relax, and care about it. Been spinning the 'Awesome Mix Vol. 1' since the drive back home from the theater.

Missed the second end credits spoiler. Will watch this again, soon.

[Miotch]

Wait what was the 2nd end credit spoiler?

[ron the dial]

that gertner's gay.

[Hanso Amore]

Howard the Duck and Cosmo the dog fucking with the collector, with Adam Warlocks empty cocoon in the background. Not really a spoiler...more of a confirmation that at some point Adam Warlock will show up...