There's been a lot of speculation as to what alien race or races make up Loki's army in the upcoming Marvel's The Avengers. Offering further fuel for the discussion is a series of close-up images of the toy versions of the otherworldly invaders, courtesy of Action Figure Insider.
The below photos arrive from one of their readers, Martin (aka Martymar160), and were taken at the Toys R Us in Times Square where an elaborate diorama has been constructed to promote the May 4th film.
Written and directed by Joss Whedon, the ensemble stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson.
Marvel's The Avengers is the superhero team up of a lifetime. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as SHIELD, finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
It's no secret that Joss Whedon likes his hot chicks to be of the "ass kicking" variety in his projects. From River Tam in Firefly to Echo in Dollhouse, the evidence has been in plain sight for years.
But in a recent interview with PopCandy, the Avengers helmer was asked the question we dare only dream about: Who would win in a fight, Buffy Summers or Black Widow? Perhaps to no one's surprise, Whedon described the scene in vivid detail:
"Buffy would go easy at first, but as soon as Natasha popped her with a Widow Sting, she'd start bringing some slayer brawn to the fray. Natasha's fast, but a couple of good connects and she's wobbling, possibly something broken -- she whips out her glock and now Buffy's dodging -- right where Natasha wants her."
It goes on like this for a few more lines -- an avalanche of tumbling barrels gets involved -- until Whedon reaches the epic conclusion:
"Natasha, struggling to stay conscious, says the fight's over. Buffy agrees, but Natasha explains: She poisoned Buffy hours ago. That waitress that brought her salad...? Natasha smiles. The poison is dormant -- 'til it's activated by adrenaline. Buffy's eyes narrow. 'Too bad I didn't use any.' Wham! Natasha's out for the count, and Buffy's heading -- slowly -- to Willow for a mystical cleanse."
April 10, 2012 But in a recent interview with PopCandy, the Avengers helmer was asked the question we dare only dream about: Who would win in a fight, Buffy Summers or Black Widow? Perhaps to no one's surprise, Whedon described the scene in vivid detail: "Natasha, struggling to stay conscious, says the fight's over. Buffy agrees, but Natasha explains: She poisoned Buffy hours ago. That waitress that brought her salad...? Natasha smiles. The poison is dormant -- 'til it's activated by adrenaline. Buffy's eyes narrow. 'Too bad I didn't use any.' Wham! Natasha's out for the count, and Buffy's heading -- slowly -- to Willow for a mystical cleanse."
Sound about right?
Except he forgot to mention the part where he banishes the Black Widow to some unreachable dimension since she had been a fan favorite for over 25 years --especially since its not his character he created and hes only doing a quick stint and then jumping and doesnt have to pick up the pieces
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A third clip from Marvel's The Avengers is now online and can be watched here. The clip shows Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man confronting Tom Hiddleston's Loki.
Total Film has also posted a new behind-the-scenes featurette which you can watch below.
Also starring Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson, the Joss Whedon film hits 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on May 4.
Farmers Insurance has launched its campaign for Marvel's The Avengers to promote its partnership with the highly anticipated summer blockbuster set to premiere on May 4, 2012. Developed by advertising agency RPA, the campaign features actor J.K. Simmons as the illustrious Professor Nathaniel Burke, with his usual six sidekick agents dressed up in homemade Marvel's The Avengers costumes touting, "We're the superheroes of insurance!"
"Being associated with the much-anticipated 'Marvel's The Avengers' gives Farmers advertising super-powers," said John Ingersoll, vice president, advertising of Farmers Group, Inc. "This opportunity lets us have some Super Hero fun with our established University of Farmers characters and shine some Hollywood limelight on our brand."
In the TV spot, "Suit Up" (watch below) directed by Roman Coppola, Professor Burke and the agents explore the similarities between being a Super Hero and being a super agent. The spot continues with a lighthearted exchange between Professor Burke and his agents, dressed in do-it-yourself costumes representing each of Marvel's The Avengers characters: The Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow and Hawkeye. A print ad by Marvel Custom Solutions recreates the TV spot in comic book form and will run in select Marvel comic books in May and June.
"'Suit Up' marks the 20th spot in a campaign that has been very fun to develop. Every agent that steps onto the University of Farmers campus comes away with a ridiculous amount of insurance knowledge, so it's only natural to see our agents turn to super agents at this stage in the game," said Tom Hamling, creative director at RPA.
Below, you can also check out a 2-minute 30-second behind-the-scenes video.
Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios have debuted an epic new TV spot for Marvel's The Avengers focusing on Chris Hemsworth's Thor. Check it out in the player below!
"Muscle & Fitness" magazine is launching a special Marvel's The Avengers-themed issue next week and they've given us a first look at the new image of Mark Ruffalo's Hulk on the cover! Be sure to pick up the magazine to check out the feature on the workouts of the stars in the film.
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Come ON already May 4!
And I don't know why How I Met Your Mother hasn't tried to do some kind of tie in. Barney's catch phrase is "Suit Up" and Colbie Smulders is one of the cast members...
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The world premiere for Marvel's The Avengers took place in Los Angeles last night and we now have a big gallery of photos from the event which you can check out by clicking here! You can also watch a replay of the red carpet underneath if you missed it last night. It starts at about the 9 minute and 30 second mark.
Hitting 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on May 4, the Joss Whedon action adventure stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson. Marvel's The Avengers is the superhero team up of a lifetime. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as SHIELD, finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
IGN has debuted this new featurette on Marvel's The Avengers, opening in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on May 4. Written and directed by Joss Whedon, the action adventure stars Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson.
Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios have released 20 minutes of behind-the-scenes B-Roll footage for Marvel's The Avengers which you can watch in four parts below! An incredible new image of The Hulk has also come online and you can click on it to see a much bigger version.
In related news, we talked to Robert Downey Jr. today who dropped this bit: "We're actually not done shooting. We're shooting another scene tonight. I'm not kidding." The press got to see the film yesterday and there was an extra scene in the middle of the end credits, so this is presumably for a scene at the very end of the credits.
Coming to 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on May 4, the Joss Whedon action adventure stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson.
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