Marvel Universe Thread

[Rammsteinmad]

All the Spider-Man movies are awesome. Fuck you all for thinking otherwise. You're wrong!

[Miotch]

The atmosphere of the raimi films captures the feel of Spider-Man far better. Also, sm2 has better fight scenes.
This is probably true, especially with the gigantic effects budget the Raimi films had. But fucking CHRIST Toby is the worst, and the writing was terrible.

[Kalyx triaD]

I happen to like Tobey's portrayal and the writing was fine.

[Fignuts]

Gonna be honest, I never really had a problem with Tobey.

Dunst was a pretty terrible Mary Jane though.

[Shadow]

But that's because Dunst is just terrible all around.

[parkmania]

Columbia Pictures has formally announced the official start of filming on Marc Webb’s Amazing Spider-Man 2, which is slated to open on May 4th, 2014. According to Columbia, this will be the first Spider-Man movie that will be filmed entirely in New York City and New York State.



The studio’s press release confirmed that Paul Giamatti will be starring in the film, though it declined to note that he will be playing "The Rhino" (see "Paul Giamatti in Talks to Play Rhino in 'Spider-Man 2'"). Columbia also revealed that Colm Feore (Slings & Arrows, Thor, The Borgias) will be joining the ASM 2 cast. No role for Feore was announced, but many insiders believe he will portray Norman Osborn.





As if to point up the role of Oscorp in the Amazing Spider-Man sequel, director Marc Webb released a photo on Twitter from the second day of shooting that reveals a rather ominous-looking Oscorp device that should be familiar to comic book readers.

http://www.icv2.com/images/24981Oscorp_MD.jpg

[parkmania]

http://www.icv2.com/images/25002AgeOfUltron_7_LG.jpg

Marvel Comics’ latest teaser for The Age of Ultron scraps the previous "Submit or Perish" motto for the more deadly sounding "Do or Die," and asks the ominous question "Who will emerge from The Age of Ultron?" It would certainly appear that the Brian Michael Bendis-penned crossover event could involve the demise of a Marvel hero or two.



The teaser image from the Age of Ultron #7 certainly would appear to indicate that the crossover event might just be taking place in an alternate Marvel Comic universe since the normally recognizable Marvel characters and their costumes are mashed-up in a very strange ways. How does one explain what looks like the Wasp wearing the new Captain Marvel costume—and what's with Cycops looking more like Cable—and why is Wolvie back in his popular brown on tan costume—and Star-Lord looks be be wearing a costume more like his original one? Do these changes reflect some sort of alternate or future Marvel Universe, or are these changes the result of what happens in the first six issues of the Age of Ultron?

[dronepool]

I hate to admit it, but I like that teaser. I'm curious about it but I think I'll just wait for the trade... wonder how it conflicts with Marvel NOW.

[The Destroyer]

Looks like Peter Dinklage is going to be in Days of Future Past. Can't think who the hell he's likely to be playing though.

[Lock Jaw]

Supposedly he is playing a villain (possibly the "main villain"). Are there any midget villains in X-Men?

[Krimzon7]

Puck. Alpha Flight.

[Lock Jaw]

Isn't Puck a good guy?

[Krimzon7]

A: you said supposedly
B: the lines of 'good' and 'bad' can be blurred based on whom eyes you're looking through.

[Lock Jaw]

From newsarama:

Update Feb. 14: X-Men fans getting their hopes up to see Peter Dinklage play Puck in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past may have to reset - Variety is reporting Thursday afternoon the Game of Thrones actor is playing a villain. Citing unnamed sources the Hollywood trade doesn't identify the villain by name, but describes him as the film's "main antagonist."

[Miotch]

MODOK maybe?

[Kalyx triaD]

Certainly not.

[Krimzon7]

MODOK was an Avenger's villian right?

[Skippord]

Miniature Bolivar Trask

[Kalyx triaD]

MODOK was an Avenger's villian right?

Often. Bear in mind AIM is going to be featured in Iron Man 3.

[Krimzon7]

Worlds Collide.

[Kalyx triaD]

There's a good chance Days of Future's Past will be Hugh Jackman's last round as Logan/Wolverine/James "Jimmy" Howlett. He's not getting any younger, but I loved this guy. I'm glad he stuck around this long in a reboot/recast happy Hollywood.

[dronepool]

Not before they do Old Man Logan, hopefully.... or Wolverine as an old badass.

[Fignuts]

I like him but he was never perfect for the role IMO.

I'd get someone grittier. Clint Eastwood type.

[Kalyx triaD]

He wouldn't been my first choice, but I love him now.

[The Destroyer]

Probably totally unlikely to be true, but the only X-Men character I can think of fitting into the setting (time travel, shitty future etc.) that Dinklage would fit physically would be would be Trevor Fitzroy's stooge Bantam.

Can't see it though. Character is probably far too obscure and I'm not sure I'd even want it to be correct.

[mitchables]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puck_(comics)

seems to be where speculation is landing atm

[Skippord]

Miniature Bolivar Trask
http://screenrant.com/peter-dinklage-x-men-days-of-future-past-trask/

nailed it?

[The Destroyer]

Yeah that Trask rumour does seem to be doing the rounds.

Also Game of Thrones related, Jason Momoa is being rumoured for Drax The Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy.

[Krimzon7]

wish there were more ways to bring khal drogo back more.

[Kalyx triaD]

Amazing Spidey 2 Attire Reveal:

http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/27479/hr_The_Amazing_Spider-Man_2_1.jpg

Much better, with cues from the Raimi suit. Love the eyes.

[Fignuts]

Those eyes are fantastic.

[Nowhere Man]

I liked the first ASM suit, but that's a major improvement.

[Next Big Thing]

So check it, I haven't followed a Marvel Comic since the Skrulls Secret Invasion. I was wondering if you guys thought the Fear Itself story arc was any good. No spoilers please. Thanks in advance.

[The Destroyer]

And I thought I was far behind. Although I'm still only really up to Siege.

I heard Fear Itself is alright, but with the usual "gets worse towards the end" thing that most big crossovers seem to have. Should really get around to reading it sometime soon.

[Fignuts]

Hated fear itself. Art is nice and all but there really is nothing more to it than "evil guy wants to destroy the world". Which wouldn't be a bad thing if the villain wasn't so boring.

Cap punking out Odin was fun though.

[Fignuts]

Siege would have been good as a 6 or 7 part series, but as it is, it's just way too short.

Think I wrote a big thing on it in the comic group.

[McLegend]

Cap is the man in "Fear Itself"

In the end of one of the chapters he is the basically God. I love Captain America so much.

[Kalyx triaD]

My latest blog update is first of a trilogy of blogs looking at the Marvel Cinematic Universe's past, present, and future (http://kalyxtriad.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/marvel-cinematic-universe-phase-2-a-primer-part-1-an-assembly/). I talk about Phase One and will have Phase Two news/commentary up later today. Part three will be largely speculation on Phase Three and what all of this means to the comic book movie genre.

Thanks for clicking/reading!

[dronepool]

So check it, I haven't followed a Marvel Comic since the Skrulls Secret Invasion. I was wondering if you guys thought the Fear Itself story arc was any good. No spoilers please. Thanks in advance.

Fear Itself sucked 6 dirty dicks in a row.

[Miotch]

Hey, what was/is the title of the arc where a bunch of teen heroes were randomly sent to an island where they have to battle to the death?

Can't remember. Want to read. Thanks in advance.

[Krimzon7]

Battle Royale...or is it Royale with Cheese? Damned metric system...

[Miotch]

Avengers Arena. Thank you google.

[Krimzon7]

wait...it was based on Battle Royale at least right?

[Kalyx triaD]

wait...it was based on Battle Royale at least right?

Yep, while riding the wave of Hunger Games fever.

Second part (http://kalyxtriad.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/marvel-cinematic-universe-phase-2-a-primer-part-2-the-next-phase/) of my Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 primer is up. More 'news-y' than the last MCU blog I did months ago. Comes off as too 'ad-y', actually, but I like it.

[Blitz]

MJ

http://media.aintitcool.com/media/uploads/2013/maryjaneshailene.jpg

Spidey

http://media.aintitcool.com/media/uploads/2013/amspidey2setpic_large.jpg

[Miotch]

MJ is kinda homely.

[Kalyx triaD]

Thank god the suit doesn't have those pretentious sharp portions.

Anyway the third part of my Phase 2 primer is done (http://kalyxtriad.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/marvel-cinematic-universe-phase-2-a-primer-part-3-ahead-of-the-game/), and my special blog trilogy complete.

[Skippord]

MJ is kinda homely.
as long as she doesn't look like a hobgoblin I'm good

[dronepool]

Wow what a bad pic of whoever that actress that's playing MJ. Eh..

[Kalyx triaD]

Says before says again; wait for the finished movie with all the artsy angles and filters. Set pics don't mean a damn thing.

Except for Thor, who looks all manner of badass even just sitting on the grass.

http://cdn01.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hemsworth-thor2/chris-hemsworth-thor-2-set-in-london-02.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Amazing-SPider-Man-2-4.jpg

[DaveBrawl]

Anyway the third part of my Phase 2 primer is done (http://kalyxtriad.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/marvel-cinematic-universe-phase-2-a-primer-part-3-ahead-of-the-game/), and my special blog trilogy complete.
I'll check this one out later, but the first two parts were really interesting.

[Kalyx triaD]

It's much more speculative but I leave it in a hope spot.

[Kalyx triaD]

Chris Cooper is Norman Osborn.

[Blitz]

I like that casting. Then again, I'd watch Cooper read the phone book.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

MANIACAL LAUGH! MANIACAL LAUGHHHHH!

[Kalyx triaD]

Halle Berry pretty much back as Storm. All we need to hear from is James and Famke but like hell they're not coming back to this party.

[Next Big Thing]

Skipped Fear Itself based on your recommendations and went right ahead to Avengers v. X-Men. That ish was amazing.

[Reavant]

all fear itself did was bring steve rogers back as cap, turn bucky back to winter soldier, colossus become the juggernaut, and thor died for like a month

[Fignuts]

Years worth of fresh new stories they could have told with Bucky as cap, and Steve in a nick fury role. So fucking pointless.

AvX restored my faith in the big marvel crossover.

[Miotch]

Started reading All New X-Men, the latest Avengers run, and Avengers Arena last night.

I'm only a couple books into each, and they're all entertaining to a point. Avengers Arena was one I had high hopes for, and of the three it's the most disappointing thus far.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/avengers-assemble.jpg
http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hulk-agents-of-smash.jpg

[Lock Jaw]

Ha ha, randomly adding The Falcon to The Avengers lineup so they have a black dude.

[The Destroyer]

The Marvel #1 thing that's been teased lately look to be them giving away a shitload of free issue #1's of various series.

Looks like they're available via Comixology (and therefore presumably the Marvel app), apparently over 700 different series.

[Kalyx triaD]

Ha ha, randomly adding The Falcon to The Avengers lineup so they have a black dude.

Well he's historically been an Avenger. This isn't as 'wtf' as the JL cartoon adding GL John over Hal(!) or Kyle who was introduced in the DCAU beforehand (Superman TAS).

He'll probably make the sequel movie depending on what Joss feels like with his appearance in Cap 2.

[The Destroyer]

The Marvel #1 thing that's been teased lately look to be them giving away a shitload of free issue #1's of various series.

Looks like they're available via Comixology (and therefore presumably the Marvel app), apparently over 700 different series.
Aaaaand predictably the demand is killing the servers. Awesome.

[parkmania]

Marvel CCO Joe Quesada will illustrate the ending of the final issue of Age of Ultron, Marvel announced. Like the first nine issues, the tenth and final issue in the series will be written by Brian Michael Bendis. Other art in the final issue will be by Carlos Pacheco and Bryan Hitch.

Age of Ultron #10 ships in June.

[Kalyx triaD]

Bautista Is Drax the Destroyer for the Guardians movie.

[dronepool]

That has to be a joke... not really familiar with the character... but he better pull it off or this movie will be a joke with his name as a main character.

Hope he's a better actor than Dwayne or Cena...

[Kalyx triaD]

Maybe the character doesn't require great acting? His name is Drax the Destroyer.

It's whatever.

[Skippord]

would've preferred Jason Momoa or whatever his name is

[Kalyx triaD]

He passed on it.

[Fignuts]

I don't mind Batista as Drax. He was good in Man with the Iron Fists.

[dronepool]

Well as long as he does a good job, keeps busy and stays out of the WWE.

[Skippord]

I wonder if Batista will have his girl nose ring in as Drax.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Are Guardians of the Galaxy definitely going to appear in The Avengers or one of the solo movies as well? Seems like a pretty amateur casting for such a huge franchise.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

By all means he could surprise me and be great in the role, but at the moment it's not the most encouraging of castings on paper.

[Kalyx triaD]

It is officially a part of Phase Two if that's what you mean. Doubt Dave will have a lot of speaking roles.

[Lock Jaw]

The Ant-Man test footage that was shown at some Comic-Con awhile ago is finally being bootlegged onto the interwebs. Not sure what took so long.

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[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah that was a while. Dronepool dropped me the link yesterday.

While I like more characters heading toward the big screen I don't know if Ant-Man is cool enough to sustain a movie. It's an inherently goofy super-power and I see much more value in Hank Pym than 'Honey I Shrunk The Superman'.

[Miotch]

Couple things. First, the helmet he's wearing looks an awful lot like Ultron.

Second, I think Ant Man could really be fantastic, but Pym has to be completely ego-maniacal. They won't do it, but I'd love to see the Pym arc mirror The Ultimates. Complete asshole, wife beater, etc.

[Kalyx triaD]

The Ultimates line gets mined for more beats than people think, though. Even EMH portrayed him fairly flawed, with surprisingly little redemption

[Skippord]

Ant-Man is the worst

will still probably see the movie though

[Kalyx triaD]

It's a Marvel movie so I'm kinda honor bound to see it at least once. And it's an MCU movie, so maybe twice.

[Rammsteinmad]

Looks alright, going by that one clip.

[Fignuts]

Hank Pym is a great character if only for how flawed he is. But yeah, his superhero personas have always been lame.

[Skippord]

I do not understand how getting way smaller than a normal person is a superpower

[Kalyx triaD]

Relative ant strength and blah blah stupidity.

[Skippord]

so that's something I've never gotten

is he as strong as an regular ant or as a person who has the strength of an ant but has to be small to have that strength thus making it pointless? Ant-Man is bullshit.

[Skippord]

if it made him as relatively strong as an ant while he was a regular sized person it'd be fine because he'd be really strong, but if he has to be small to be strong it's wildly impractical.

[dronepool]

He also had a helmet that can communicate with ants, right? But yeah, he could shrink and keep his normal strength as far as I know, not sure what happens when he grows as Giant Man.


*Yup


After constant experimentation with size-changing via ingested capsules and particle-filled gas, Pym is eventually able to change size at will, and mentally generate Pym particles to change the sizes of other living beings or inanimate objects. Pym retains his normal strength when "ant" size, and possesses greatly increased strength and stamina when in "giant" form, courtesy of the increased mass. Pym’s costume is synthetic stretch fabric composed of unstable molecules and automatically adapts to his shifting sizes.

The character also uses a cybernetic helmet for achieving rudimentary communication with ants and other higher order insects. As Yellowjacket, Pym wears artificial wings and has bio-blasters called "stingers" built into his gloves. Pym also carries a variety of weaponry, provisions, and scientific instruments, which are shrunken to the size of microchips and stored in the pockets of his uniform.

[Skippord]

and they still can't get a Black Panther movie?

[Kalyx triaD]

We don't know the other two Phase Three movies. One may be Cap or Thor 3, leaving a slot for somebody.

[Miotch]

Spider Woman

lolz

[Next Big Thing]

and they still can't get a Black Panther movie?

THIS. When I heard they were doing Ant Man I thought the exact same thing.

[McLegend]

Robert Redford might be in Captain America Winter Solider.

[Lock Jaw]

I'd actually want an Ant-Man movie more than I would a Black Panther movie.

[Kalyx triaD]

Weirdo.

[Lock Jaw]

I do think it would be a lot easier to do a good Black Panther movie than a good Ant-Man movie, though.

[Blitz]

Georges St. Pierre apparently playing Batroc the Leaper in the next Captain America. What.

[dronepool]

Sorta a corny character, but I like France.

Hmm

[Krimzon7]

Ugh, he will have a 25 minute cameo of him wrestle fucking Cap.

[The Destroyer]

Can't see it being a huge role. Maybe an early in the film villain for Cap to polish off.

[Next Big Thing]

Ugh, he will have a 25 minute cameo of him wrestle fucking Cap.

Haaa! GSP would definitely defeat Captain America via nothing but takedowns in what would be the shittiest battle in the history of superhero battles. Then, he'll apologize for not finishing Cap off by telling us what a tough opponent he was.

[DaveBrawl]

Ugh, he will have a 25 minute cameo of him wrestle fucking Cap.
I'm not gonna lie I would love to see that, only for Cap to finish it by busting him in he face with the shield.

[parkmania]

and they still can't get a Black Panther movie?

Marvel's probably afraid of how much money they'd have to pour into marketing a Black Panther movie so that Joe Average wouldn't think it was a Spike Lee movie about Malcolm X.

[Fignuts]

That is excellent.

[parkmania]

Thursday’s sequel casting news added cast members to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, with actors from Arrested Development and The Office.

Judy Greer (Archer, Arrested Development) has been cast as the female chimp Cornelia (using a motion capture suit) in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, according to Vulture. She joins recent addition Keri Russell (see "Keri Russell in 'Apes'"), but may end up interacting more with Andy Serkis in his role as lead ape Ceaser.

And The Office vet B.J. Novak has been added to the cast of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, according to a tweet from director Marc Webb. Other recent additions to the cast include Chris Cooper, Colm Feore, and Paul Giamatti (see "Chris Cooper in 'Spidey' Sequel").

[Lock Jaw]

Just watched "X2: X-Men United" for the first time since I saw it in theaters. 10 years ago. Damn.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah. Great movie still. I try to slip in an X-marathon every few years.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Had no idea it was called X-Men United in America. Probably gonna have an X-Men movie marathon myself over the next week or so. That Wolverine trailer had got me in the mood.

[Lock Jaw]

Just watched X-Men: The Last Stand FOR THE FIRST TIME.

I've long had it spoiled that Cyclops died in the movie, but even so I was waiting the whole movie for him to show up again at a pivotal time, only to really die.... because I didn't think the first "death" was real.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh yeah they off'd his ass. He had to go hate on Superman.

[Nowhere Man]

Okay, so I finally got around to reading some of Marvel's new titles since the Marvel NOW thing started. I've been a DC fanboy for a very long time, and didn't really have any interest in Marvel outside of their movies. But considering that the editorial crew at DC seem pretty dead-set on making sure I don't read their books ever again, I figured I might as well give Marvel another chance.

Right now, I've only tried out Thor: God of Thunder, and Indestructible Hulk. Both of which are fucking awesome. Seriously, the stuff they're doing in these books is why I'm a fan of comics in the first place. So yeah, good on them for finally making me jump ship.

[Miotch]

All-New X-Men, the new Avengers run, and Uncanny Avengers are all superb.

[Lock Jaw]

Since DC went mostly off the rails, I too have been catching up on my Marvel. I am still way behind, though. I have just entered the Heroic Age. I could skip ahead to the present, but what is the fun in that.

[Miotch]

Not having to read all the terrible shit?

[Lock Jaw]

Well, I'm not reading EVERYTHING.

[Kalyx triaD]

Cap 2 and Guardians Concept Art:

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18jen2uqupm1ejpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18jemx1ldcwqajpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

The Falcon:

http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2013/04/marvel_falcon.jpg

I dig it. I would have added some red, though.

[Kalyx triaD]

Zoe Saldana is totally going to be Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy, because she's always been smart enough to know the difference between 'serious' movies and action figure revenue. She joins Chris Pratt and The Animal Bautista (Star-Lord and Drax respectively).

[Fignuts]

Decent height. Exotic look. Experience playing a badass.

Pretty good casting there.

[Kalyx triaD]

Superior Spider-Man Costume Finished:

http://i.newsarama.com/images/superiorspiderman-14_02.jpg

[Fignuts]

I feel like these redesigns are done solely so the artist doesn't have to draw as many webs.

[Rammsteinmad]

Looks like one that Ben Reilly considered using in Sensational Spider-Man #0 or whatever back in the 90's when he became Spider-Man for a while.

[Kalyx triaD]

Iron Man 2 Alt Climax:

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[Sixx]

Why is Wiki telling me Robert Redford is gonna be in the next Captain America?

[Lock Jaw]

Because he has signed on to be in the next Captain America. He says he is playing the "head of S.H.I.E.L.D."

[Sixx]

Yo, fuck you, what the fuck is head of SHIELD? I thought Nick Fury was the head of SHIELD.

[Kalyx triaD]

Perhaps his actions got him demoted, or he's representing the World Counsel.

[Lock Jaw]

J. August Richards cast in the S.H.I.E.L.D. tv series in a "super top-secret" role.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Yessssssss Gunn! Love him.

[McLegend]

I had no idea he was in the Avengers.

[loopydate]

Luke Cage?

[Lock Jaw]

Would be "cool" if they debuted a "big" hero on the TV show.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm thinking Carol/Ms Marvel/Captain Marvel.

[Lock Jaw]

I don't see J August Richards playing Ms Marvel. Could be a bit of a stretch.

[Kalyx triaD]

Wasn't saying that, just that she could be one of the big heroes to debut on the show.

[Tom Guycott]

Yo, fuck you, what the fuck is head of SHIELD? I thought Nick Fury was the head of SHIELD.

Perhaps his actions got him demoted, or he's representing the World Counsel.

Or, they might be doing some time-jumping (I mean edit wise, not as a plot device) to involve some expositon into some matters while Cap was frozen and RR might be the guy Fury eventually replaces.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's a good call.

[Tom Guycott]

I don't see J August Richards playing Ms Marvel. Could be a bit of a stretch.

An unfortunate side effect of Rogue's prolonged power sapping: changing her from a white woman into a black guy.

That's actually unexplored potential right there. Maybe not everyone goes into comas.

[The Destroyer]

J. August Richards cast in the S.H.I.E.L.D. tv series in a "super top-secret" role.
Nepotist Joss Whedon pity casting.

[Ripper]

Depending on his role he could be quite good, in his defence he wasn't that bad in Angel the phrase 'super top-secret role' is a little worrying though as it suggests Whedon is going to try and be clever with it.

[Lock Jaw]

ABC's S.H.I.E.L.D. has gotten a little longer new official title. According to ABC's All Access Media Planning website, the pilot/prospective series is now officially called Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Here's how ABC describes the series:

"Joss Whedon (MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) shows us not all heroes are super with MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.

Fresh from his role in the summer’s box office smash, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS, Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) returns to the worldwide law enforcement organization S.H.I.E.L.D. He puts together a small, highly trained, team of Agents to tackle the cases that haven’t been classified yet, the new, the strange and the unknown. That team consists of straight arrow Agent Grant Ward (Brett Dalton), an expert in combat and espionage; pilot and martial artist Agent Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen); and brilliant if socially awkward scientists Agent Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker) and Agent Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge). They’ll be joined by civilian new recruit and computer hacker Skye (Chloe Bennet).

"Prepare for an epic adventure that showcases the hope and wonder of the human spirit. This is a world of Super Heroes, aliens and the unusual – of action, spectacle and world spanning stories. The show will speak to the human condition through the lens of our very human, non-powered S.H.I.E.L.D agents – that together we are greater than we are apart, and that we can make a difference in the world.

"Executive Produced and co-written by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen (Dollhouse, Dr.Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog), Jeffrey Bell (Angel, Alias) and Jeph Loeb (Smallville, Lost, Heroes) comes Marvel’s first live-action TV series, MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D."

[Lock Jaw]

Always with the socially awkward scientists.

[Kalyx triaD]

Cap 2 got its own thread with production underway, all the news will be there as usual. Also all the Phase 2 movie threads have links to each other here on out (in the OP).

[parkmania]

Days of Future Past - Beast


http://www.icv2.com/images/25447Beastlg.jpg

[Miotch]

Spidey 2 - Jamie Foxx as Electro

http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/first-images-of-jamie-foxx-as-electro

http://api.ning.com/files/bM1pkdMsPuoZ3kcns1o-EMf3A06pkNkCmsCNhm8DPqXy68bdnJziQVvbLjbPYCxUBEOkG6UFFYor0jZMvxs-IPLZEP6x2WZc/JamieFoxxElectro1.jpg

[The Destroyer]

Interesting look. Looks more down the route of the Ultimate version of Electro, but a different colour.

[Miotch]

Never realized how giant his nose is until he was painted silverblue

[Kalyx triaD]

I like it.

[Kalyx triaD]

Micheal Rooker will be playing Yondu, a "big game hunter" from the world of Centauri IV, and one of the four founding members of the Guardians. He joins a cast that reportedly includes Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Chris Pratt as Star Lord, and Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer.

[Blitz]

Michael Rooker improves everything.

[Shadow]

Nice...going back to the old school Guardians of the Galaxy for him.

[Kalyx triaD]

I have a feeling Guardians will completely embarrass Green Lantern's movie.

[Blitz]

I've not seen Lantern, but given it's reputation, I don't think that's much of a task.

[Fignuts]

I actually liked Green Lantern. Though a big part of it had to do with how low my expectations were.

[DaveBrawl]

Same here.

[Miotch]

I have a feeling Green Lantern will completely embarrass Green Lantern's movie.

fixed

[Inadequacy]

I fucking love the original guardians series. Yondu was never my favourite character but this is still fantastic news.

I don't even care that he's supposed to be from the 31st century.

[Lock Jaw]

The rights to Daredevil have officially gone back to Marvel Studios (from FOX).

[Kalyx triaD]

We all knew that. Fox dropped the ball last year and I knew they weren't going to make another movie in time.

[Lock Jaw]

Obviously we did not all know that. I just saw the news "making the rounds" yesterday night. It does say that the rights would have reverted on October 10, so it is possible for some to know that.

[Kalyx triaD]

Well I knew that and shared it as such so I though we were all on the same page there. I will be more clear about musings in the future.

[Miotch]

Who cares? DD is probably my least favorite marvel super hero.

[Miotch]

I mean, of the 'major' super heroes at least. I'm not talking about Tygra or fucking randoms.

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't care. DD is probably my least favorite marvel super hero.

Corrected.

[Lock Jaw]

It was actually a legit and correct way to say it.

A proper response would be "I care."

[Kalyx triaD]

The thing is I don't, I never cared for DD outside of team-ups, but news is news.

[Miotch]

Corrected.
no you mong I was asking who cares and then stated my opinion

[Kalyx triaD]

Okay.

[Blitz]

I care. I like Daredevil. So there.

[Lock Jaw]

Now question answered. So there we have it.

I will also care depending on if they make a good Daredevil movie. I have read good Daredevil stories, so it is possible.

[Skippord]

Big Daredevil fan, so I care.

[The Destroyer]

Yeah there's been fantastic Daredevil stuff over the years. Love the Bendis and Brubaker runs.

Probably going to be a long time before we see a DD film from Marvel though.

[Fignuts]

Daredevil has been one of, if not the best written characters the last 10 years. From Kevin Smith to Ed Brubaker's run, DD has been amazing, and I hope they reboot it.

If you get someone who understands the character, a DD movie could be incredible.

[Innovator]

I would love to see properly done Daredevil and Punisher movies.

[Sixx]

I would love to see properly done Daredevil and Punisher movies.

Not sure why that Punisher with Ray Stevenson is so hated. I thought it was a damn good movie and Stevenson was great as Punisher (better cast than Thomas Jane).

[DaveBrawl]

I also care about Daredevil.

[Rammsteinmad]

Loved both Punisher movies, but that Ray Stevenson one was probably the most accurate depiction of the character on-screen.

As for Daredevil, personally I loved the movie. Granted, there's a lot of stuff about it that coulda been different, but overall it's a good film, and I thought Ben Afleck did a good job. Definitely wanna see a new Daredevil movie, one of my favourite characters.

[The Destroyer]

Weird, could have sworn I posted this already. I thought War Zone was alright, but it wasn't really that great. Ray Stevenson was excellent though.

[Innovator]

War Zone was closer to what I want to see out of Frank Castle on screen.

Also, the extended director's cut of Daredevil was better than the theatrical release.

[Miotch]

While I do not care for DD as a character, one thing I read did somewhat intrigue me. This could open up the possibility for Iron Fist and Luke Cage to be part of the story line. Love Iron Fist, don't care either way about Cage, but it could be done well in thinking about it.

[Blitz]

Punisher: Warzone had no right to be as good as it was.

[Lock Jaw]

Avengers 2:

On the red carpet of the Iron Man 3 premiere, Avengers 2 writer-director Joss Whedon may have revealed who two of those new characters will be.

"When you're dealing with the story, when you've got the characters that you love, when you've got the new characters sliding in next to them - it's very exciting. Then I don't feel pressure, then I feel like I'm reading my favorite comic," Whedon began telling Yahoo!News. "I've got these two characters, two of my favorite characters from the comic book, a brother-sister act, they're in the movie. That's exciting! You lock certain things in, there's a fluidity."

The statement came soon after telling the Yahoo! reporter that he had "finished a draft" of the Avengers 2 script, and said it was "in really good shape. We're in a really good place."

Scarlet Witch/Quicksilver?

[Miotch]

That would be incredible.

[Lock Jaw]

Certainly would be another case of "What the hell are you doing DC?" if Quicksilver ends up on the big screen before The Flash does.

[Tom Guycott]

Avengers 2:



Scarlet Witch/Quicksilver?



SWERVE!!!
http://www.supermegamonkey.net/chronocomic/entries/scans6/AF1_NorthstarAurora2.jpg


Also making this the closest Alpha Flight gets to the big screen (at least, that's MY hope).

[Shadow]

....jesus. That's right.

Oh god and one of them's gay!

[dronepool]

I like Daredevil. This is Marvel's best grab since Iron Man IMO.

[The Destroyer]

SWERVE!!!
http://www.supermegamonkey.net/chronocomic/entries/scans6/AF1_NorthstarAurora2.jpg


Also making this the closest Alpha Flight gets to the big screen (at least, that's MY hope).
Going to have to assume there's an image in there that's not loading, as otherwise your post (and Shadow's subsequent post) makes absolutely no sense.

[Ripper]

If it is Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver I'll be somewhat disappointed, I'd rather see Quicksilver evolve into his heroic state than simply have him 'dropped' into the role which you'd assume he will be if he makes his debut in the Avengers 2, there could have been a nice intro movie for the two of them first in the second generation set as well.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

RE: How Coulson is alive in Agents of SHIELD.

SPOILER ALERT

In the pilot, it’s revealed Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), the ultimate super spy, faked Agent Coulson’s death on purpose to motivate The Avengers. Some S.H.I.E.L.D. members were in on it (including, possibly, Maria Hill played by Cobie Smulders) but The Avengers were not. Their security clearance wasn’t high enough. Coulson was forced to hold his breath as part of the ruse and that’s a point of contention among his colleagues After the fact, Fury moved him to a remote location until things died down, and then he was reinserted into duty at the time of the show.

At this moment, several things are unclear about this explanation. First, it’s unclear how Loki piercing him with the scepter didn’t kill him. Also, it’s unclear if Coulson’s return to S.H.I.E.L.D. will be a reveal in the rest of Phase Two or exactly why he was reinstated. What is clear is this plot point is part of a larger story, with more details to be revealed in the show itself. Things may change but, for now, this is the basic story Marvel is going with.

Don't really know how legit of a source this is, whedonesque usually posts solid stuff but they're not claiming it as official news and more "is this the real reason? We'll let you decide." kinda thing.

[Tom Guycott]

Going to have to assume there's an image in there that's not loading, as otherwise your post (and Shadow's subsequent post) makes absolutely no sense.

Pre broken link, it was an image of... Aurora and Northstar, the Wonder Twins of the Marvel Universe. I kinda feel that the "one of them's gay" from Shadow and my quip about Alpha Flight should have narrowed that down quite a bit, even without the intended visual aid.

I'm a bit sad that broke, though. It is, oddly enough, hard to find a decent pic of them together that ISN'T a custom toy job or really shitty fanart.

[dronepool]

So they're filming Amazing Spider-Man 2 by my girlfriends job today.. she sent me these pics.

http://i40.tinypic.com/uu58g.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/20t45jn.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

Cool exclusive.

[Innovator]

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 SPOILER PICS





http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/spiderman-theamazingspiderman-2-19.jpg

http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/spiderman-theamazingspiderman-2-17.jpg

http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/spiderman-theamazingspiderman-2-18.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

I didn't wanna know she'd wear that!!!

[Lock Jaw]

The real spoiler is...

The "news" is that that ugly getup is almost identical to what Gwen was wearing in the comic books when she was killed.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh...

[Fignuts]

Vaguely at best

[Reavant]

or vividly...


http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loc6buTv4a1qc26loo1_500.jpg

[Reavant]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llrk9iMr4r1qdlgd9o1_400.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah that's pretty damn close.

[Rammsteinmad]

So Gwen likes wearing awful green coats and purple dresses. What's the big deal? She has bad sense of fasion.

[DaveBrawl]

That's why she gets killed. The Goblin is the avenging angel of fashion. Ironically draped in green and purple.

[slik]

Disney has announced it's first animated Marvel film, Big Hero 6, coming to theatres in November 2014.


http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/disney-big-hero-6-movie-marvel

[Kalyx triaD]

Nice Disney, this makes so much more sense than POWER PACK.

[Lock Jaw]

It does, actually. Kids love Japanese stuff these days.

[Nark Order]

I got the Marvel subscription again. I need some series to read. Recommendations welcomed.

[Innovator]

Kinda want to pick up Superior Spider-man

[Lock Jaw]

Still catching up on Marvel. Just finished reading The Gauntlet and Grim Hunt stories in Amazing Spider-Man, which is from years ago already. 2010. Good stuff, though.

[VSG]

I am considering getting a Marvel Unlimited subscription, I never was a Marvel comics guy and wanted to know if their digital library has everything from the beginning (origin stories and so forth). Also, is the yearly thing worth it (as in- is there enough good content for an year) or should I just go month-to-month?

[Nark Order]

I am considering getting a Marvel Unlimited subscription, I never was a Marvel comics guy and wanted to know if their digital library has everything from the beginning (origin stories and so forth). Also, is the yearly thing worth it (as in- is there enough good content for an year) or should I just go month-to-month?

It's pretty astounding how much content is on there, tbh. And they add stuff every week.

[Miotch]

What's the cost of that shiz?

[VSG]

10 bucks/month or 60/year

[Juan]

What is this I hear about a S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series on ABC?

[Kalyx triaD]

Very likely to go past the pilot episode for a full season.

[Juan]

Nice

[Lock Jaw]

In a brief update, TV industry-monitoring site TV by the Numbers reported Thursday evening that, as expected, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been picked up as a series by ABC. Additionally, the site states that the first promo will air during the network's Once Upon a Time season finale, scheduled to air this Sunday, May 12.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is slated to take place in Marvel Cinematic Universe continuity, and given the high-profile of the Marvel Studios films it was heavily expected to get a series order. The pilot, filmed earlier this year, was directed by The Avengers' Joss Whedon, and co-written by Whedon and his frequent collaborators Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen. The show stars Clark Gregg, reprising his role as Agent Phil Coulson; plus Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Benne, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge and J. August Richards, reuniting with Whedon after his 2000-2004 stint on Angel.

[Kalyx triaD]

When it starts runnin by this Fall, it may have a good two seasons before Avengers 2.

[Kalyx triaD]

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xYf0LhvCbtk?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Also SHIELD got the go ahead from ABC (like that was a worry), and all news, discussion, and media will go in its new thread.

[Fignuts]

Don't know how I feel about Thanos Rising so far.

[McLegend]

Rumors are that Jeremy Renner is out of Avengers 2.

[Fignuts]

Would kinda suck, but then again Renner was never the best choice for Hawkeye, imo.

[Skippord]

I like him a lot as Hawkeye

would be bummed unless they cast someone I like more I guess

[Skippord]

#TimothyOlyphant

[Lock Jaw]

Hawkeye could just not be in the movie at all

[Kalyx triaD]

I was deeply afraid of the success of Avengers leading to strained deals after the fact. Recasts and write outs are a-comin. :(

[Shadow]

I'll wait for RDJ to get the deals settled and official news to come out.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah hopefully he'll hold the cast together, specially since Joss has a draft that promised all returning. Then again, better now when rewrites wouldn't stall the show.

[Blitz]

Whole cast should've just signed a favoured nations deal in the first place.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Hate re-casts. What's the latest on Hemsworth and Johannsson? Are they just holding out for more money and likely to get signed on for it?

[Skippord]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thank U @<a href="https://twitter.com/marvel">marvel</a> President Kevin Feige for the nod. I'll be ready. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23RockAsCage">#RockAsCage</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23HeroForHire">#HeroForHire</a> <a href="http://t.co/VqC2cYhlSx" title="http://bit.ly/11EJTft">bit.ly/11EJTft</a> <a href="http://t.co/2eV4Jzucvr" title="http://twitter.com/TheRock/status/335448285361881088/photo/1">twitter.com/TheRock/status…</a></p>&mdash; Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRock/status/335448285361881088">May 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Miotch]

ehh

[Fignuts]

Yeah, I dunno.

Not a great fit for the character.

If Ving Rhames was younger I'd say he was the perfect choice.

[Shadow]

Ving Rhames would definitely fit Luke Cage 10 years ago. Now...Rock's gonna be the best you'll get.

[Kalyx triaD]

Terry Crews, people.

[DaveBrawl]

Well if the Rock is Cage, then can we get Mark Wahlberg as Iron Fist to continue the Pain & Gain hijinks?

[Kalyx triaD]

Mark seems like a Taskmaster guy.

[Fignuts]

Terry Crews would be a good fit, yeah. Better than the Rock, at least.

[Lock Jaw]

Rock is not confirmed for anything. Just Feige saying he would like The Rock as part of the MCU in some way.

[Skippord]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Observer/Pix/pictures/2012/5/10/1336647396523/Adewale-Akinnuoye-Agbaje-008.jpg
best fit for all black guy parts

[Shadow]

You guys are aware there is more then one black superhero in the Marvel U right?

[Lock Jaw]

Name seven

[Fignuts]

You guys are aware there is more then one black superhero in the Marvel U right?

Yes, but the first post about it referenced Rock possibly being Luke Cage...so we talked about Luke Cage.

[Sixx]

If they suddenly make some characters black for no reason, how bout they make Luke Cage white and be done with it.

[Blonde Moment]

Name seven

Luke Cage
Patriot
Captain Marvel II (Photon)
Falcon
Storm
Black Panther
Blade
Rage
Misty Knight
Cloak
War Machine

[Lock Jaw]

I WAS TALKING TO SHADOW :foc: :mad: :mad:



Nah, I ain't really mad.

[Shadow]

Sorry logged into the wrong account.