Seconded. I don't care one way or the other if the new Nolan Batman film does well. The previews just make it seem so boring. I guess the Dark Knight spoiled us all.

Funny thing is Marvel has been "top dog" at the Movies for the last 10+ years, BB and TDK are the only movies that changed that, until now, lol



D.

Behind the Scenes of The Avengers: Creating The Hulk

by SuperHeroHype

June 07, 2012

One of the more popular parts of this summer's The Avengers was Mark Ruffalo's performance as Bruce Banner/The Hulk and with just cause.

If you loved his performance as much as we did, then you'll probably be excited to see this quick behind-the-scenes expose on how they created the Hulk form the guys at Media Freaks Blog.

From IGN:

Is The Avengers: Director's Cut Coming to Theaters?

Hulk want Director's Cut!

by RL Shaffer

June 12, 2012

Let's be honest, we all know Joss Whedon had to make a few cuts to The Avengers before release. He was pretty vocal about it, suggesting that anywhere between 30-45 minutes got axed from the film, including some pretty great character moments, like Cap reuniting with Peggy Carter.

But with The Avengers soaring toward that $600 million mark in the US, could Disney consider a late summer finale, with a three-hour Director's Cut of the film, to push them over the top? After all, there are some pretty big box office records ready to be broken.

Quite a few outlets, including Aint It Cool, SuperHeroAuthority and ComicBook.com, have suggested the possibility of a Director's Cut arriving sometime in August, right at the end of the summer season. Considering the box office mammoth this film has been thus far, and all that we know about what got cut, it's certainly within reason that Disney might consider such a move.

With the summer coming to a close, and the heat of The Dark Knight Rises simmering down, it would be a great push for not only the upcoming Blu-ray (slated for September), but also to help Disney recover from some of the John Carter losses from earlier in 2012. But let's not get too excited just yet.

IGN spoke with a Disney rep about this rumor, and they suggested it was merely that -- a rumor. But that doesn't mean the powers that be are not considering the option. The most logical choice would be to return the film to IMAX screens, however, with Total Recall, The Bourne Legacy and Expendables II soaking up screen time in August, an IMAX run might be out of the question. That said, 3D screens might be more accessible.

Now, it's entirely possible the upcoming Blu-ray, whose features haven't been made official, or fully solidified, by Disney just yet, will include a Director's Cut. That could spell a limited engagment, akin to the July one night screening of Star Trek: The Next Generation, to help promote this release.

Regardless, the word here is "unconfirmed," and until someone turns rumor into fact, all we can do is hope and pray Disney makes the call. Naturally, it'd be awesome to see a Director's Cut on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D, but it would be even better to see it in IMAX 3D.

Please let the rumor be true please let the rumor be true.

Where's Jiminy Crickett?????

Hot Toys Announces Limited Edition Black Widow Figurine

by SuperHeroHype

June 14, 2012

Check out this newly announced Hot Toys Limited Edition Figurine of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow from The Avengers. Here's the company's description:

Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Black Widow Limited Edition Collectible Figurine from the smash hit The Avengers. The movie-accurate Black Widow collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Scarlett Johansson in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted head, hair implantation, prominent body shape, highly detailed costume and accessories.

Update: According to Sideshow Collectibles the figure will retail for $189.99 and is set to ship in December.

Head on over to Hot Toys Facebook page to see even more pictures.

Still raking in the money. Supposed to pass $600 million today.

Marvel's The Avengers Passing $600 Million Domestically Today

by SuperHeroHype

June 26, 2012

Marvel's The Avengers is expected to cross the $600 million domestic box office threshold today, becoming one of only three films in history ever to reach this milestone. The superhero film's global total is now an estimated $1.438 billion, and it stands as the #3 film of all time globally and domestically.

Marvel's The Avengers opened in North America on May 4 with a staggering $207.4 million – the biggest domestic debut of all time – and has been shattering domestic box office records ever since including the industry's all-time second weekend record with $103 million; fastest film to reach $200 million (3 days), $300 million (9 days), $400 million (14 days), and $500 million (23 days); and highest Saturday ($69.5 million) and Sunday ($57 million) totals. It is the #4 film of all time internationally with $838.9 million.

Among only 12 films that have grossed $1 billion at the global box office, Marvel's The Avengers is one of five billion-dollar Disney releases, which also include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Alice in Wonderland, Disney•Pixar's Toy Story 3, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

HELL, YEAH!!!!

It'll probably eek up to $630 or so.

Unless they do that director's cut mentioned earlier. If they do that, they could make a run for the number two spot.

Wow. Just wow. I mean think about the movies this has beaten. Joss Whedon can probably go to Marvel at this point with a blank check and say sign this hahahahaha...

I hope he was smart enough to get a little on the back end. If not, he's probably smacking himself upside his own head.

Trailer for Marvel's The Avengers Box Set

by SuperHeroHype

June 28, 2012

Remember back in May when we showed you the teaser for the Marvel Cinematic Universe 10 disc set? Here's another peek at what is inside and what you can expect from Marvel.

A list of the content for the ten-disc set reads as follows:

• Marvel’s The Avengers (Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray)
• Captain America: The First Avenger (Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray)
• Thor (Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray)
• Iron Man 2 (Blu-ray)
• The Incredible Hulk (Blu-ray)
• Iron Man (Blu-ray)
• Bonus Disc - “The Phase One Archives” (Blu-ray)
• Collectible packaging with exclusive memorabilia from the Marvel Cinematic Universe

The limited edition collection will retail for $220 but the Avengers Assembled website currently has it at a discounted rate.

Trailer for Marvel's The Avengers Blu-ray

by SuperHeroHype

June 28, 2012

Earlier this morning, we showed you the teaser for the giant "Marvel Cinematic Universe" box set. Now the trailer for Marvel's The Avengers Blu-ray has made it to 'net as well. You can watch the trailer below, thanks to Yahoo! Movies.

Written and directed by Joss Whedon, the superhero ensemble stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, and Stellan Skarsgård. The film has earned a massive $1.438 billion at the worldwide box office and it stands as the #3 film of all time globally and domestically.

The Blu-ray Combo Pack will be available on September 25th.

Official Marvel's The Avengers Blu-ray and DVD Announcement

by SuperHeroHype

June 29, 2012

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has provided us with the official press release and cover art for the Blu-ray and DVD release of Marvel's The Avengers. You can view them below and you can also still check out the Blu-ray trailer that went up yesterday by clicking here:

Coming this fall, the third highest-grossing movie of all time and the #1 movie in the world, “Marvel’s The Avengers” assembles as you’ve never seen it before on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand platforms on September 25, 2012. In anticipation of this release, Marvel is also launching an all-new App in July - “The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App” (available for the first time on iPhone) – that gives fans unprecedented access to exclusive content building up to the home entertainment release.

The announcement comes as “Marvel’s The Avengers” crossed the incredible $600 million domestic box office threshold on June 26 – only the third film in history to do so. It has now grossed an estimated $1.44 billion globally.

Providing viewers with the ultimate in-home experience, the premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack provides 5-unique ways to enjoy “Marvel’s The Avengers” (on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy and Digital Download of “Avengers Assembled” Music from and inspired by the film) and brings to life the Super Hero team-up of a lifetime in a whole new dimension on Blu-ray hi-def with stunning visual effects, superior sound and unparalleled bonus content.

Extras include a gag reel, a first for a Marvel Studios film, the chance to hear from the cast and Joss Whedon on their experiences in bringing these larger than life characters to the big screen, a behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking visual effects and stunning cinematography, the creation of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Helicarrier, Soundgarden’s “Live to Rise” Music Video, deleted scenes and more!

Also for the first time ever, fans will be able to enjoy even more of the Marvel Universe via the all-new “The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App.” By downloading this onto a secondary device, consumers will be able to gain unprecedented access to exclusive content building up to the home entertainment release on September 25. Pieces will be unleashed bi-weekly in July & August and weekly in September leading up to a full immersive experience accompanying the film on Blu-ray. Content includes special access to the S.H.I.E.L.D. database, becoming a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, invitations to “special missions” either remotely or in the field, links to character profiles, stories and scenes, interactive Marvel digital reader comic books and more. App owners will receive push notifications whenever new content is uploaded and available for their viewing.

The suggested retail price for “Marvel's The Avengers” is: 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $49.99 U.S./$59.99 Canada; 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack =$39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada; 1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada. And for Digital & On-Demand platforms, please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing.

No director's cut?

Boo.