Thor

[Brian in Mesa]

Goyer on Thor - From The Dark Knight to the God of Thunder
Source: IESB, IGN FilmForce

December 13, 2004 - The IESB chatted with Marvel Studios CEO and film producer Avi Arad about the planned big-screen version of Thor, Marvel Comics' recently deceased god of thunder.

Rumors swirled last week that screenwriter David Goyer (the Blade trilogy, Batman Begins) was onboard the project. Arad confirmed that for the IESB.

"Thor is being written now. Actually, David is going to write it," Arad said at the premiere of Blade: Trinity. "He is a Thor fanatic for a long time. He's going to write it."

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When asked about Thor (at the Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention), Goyer was legitimately surprised to hear that Arad said he was scripting it. As far as Goyer knew, the deal was still only in the works.

Goyer added that he hopes to direct the film, which is set-up at Sony Pictures. He also downplayed the notion that rumored contender Triple H – who appears in Blade: Trinity – would portray Thor, saying he didn't think the wrestler-actor might be all that interested in it.

 

[Djaughe]

Interesting...but methinks this would be more difficult than the magneto movie...I pray they don't fabio in as thor or do that version from the old incredible hulk vs. thor t.v. movie....

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[Brian in Mesa]

Matthew Vaughn to helm 'Thor'

Source: Variety

According to Variety, Marvel Studios is setting Matthew Vaughn (Stardust) to direct Thor, based on the Marvel Comics character.

Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend) did the adaptation of the comicbook franchise that launched in 1962. Thor is a blonde-tressed, hammer-wielding hero who's sent to Earth to protect mankind.

Thor marks Vaughn's second effort at a superhero pic. He was attached to direct X-Men 3 before bowing out for personal reasons. Vaughn, who produced the Guy Ritchie-directed films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, made his directing debut with the Daniel Craig starrer Layer Cake.

Marvel is aiming for a pre-strike production start this winter.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Matthew Vaughn is no longer attached to direct the project because his holding deal expired in December."

Marvel Studios is on the move for a new director and is currently waiting for a polished script from screenwriter Mark Protosevich

President Kevin Feige said of Marvel Studios said; "It's very much a Marvel superhero story but against the backdrop of nothing you've seen before."

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Kenneth Branagh is now the director and the latest rumor is that he met with Alexander Skarsgård, the 32 year old son of veteran actor Stellan Skarsgård, recently.

Alexander is 6'4 and has appeared on the shows True Blood and Generation Kill.

 

[Ryanwb]

Kenneth Branagh is now the director and the latest rumor is that he met with Alexander Skarsgård, the 32 year old son of veteran actor Stellan Skarsgård, recently.

Alexander is 6'4 and has appeared on the shows True Blood and Generation Kill.

He's the professor in Good Will Hunting. Alex Skargard is Eric in True Blood

 

[Stout]

Eric from True Blood would definitely work.

 

[Pariah]

I just looked him up. I'd hope they'd put some serious muscle weight on him.

 

[jefftheshark]

Thor decides to visit Earth, so he disguises himself as an average guy and goes into a bar. Sitting at the bar is a beautiful woman and when their eyes meet, they are both instantly overcome with lust, and so it's off to the girl's apartment.

After a marathon lovemaking episode, the Norse god throws off his disguise and roars, "I'm Thor!".

To which the girl replies, "You're Thor?!, I'm tho thor I can barely pith!!!"


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I hope this part makes into the movie.

JTS

 

[Pariah]

Thor decides to visit Earth, so he disguises himself as an average guy and goes into a bar. Sitting at the bar is a beautiful woman and when their eyes meet, they are both instantly overcome with lust, and so it's off to the girl's apartment.

After a marathon lovemaking episode, the Norse god throws off his disguise and roars, "I'm Thor!".

To which the girl replies, "You're Thor?!, I'm tho thor I can barely pith!!!"


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I hope this part makes into the movie.

JTS

Pure. Awesome.

 

[jefftheshark]

Pure. Awesome.

Thanks!

JTS

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Paramount has moved up the release of Marvel Studios' Thor from June 17, 2011 to May 20, 2011. This move sets the release for Thor just two weeks after Spider-Man 4 opens on May 6, 2011.

 

[Louis]

http://www.celebuzz.com/star-treks-chris-hemsworth-cast-s106741/

Chris Hemsworth cast as Thor. He played George Kirk in the new Star Trek flick.

 

[Pariah]

that's...interesting casting.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

that's...interesting casting.

I heard he was short...like Brad Pitt short...?

Thor needs to be a big guy, IMHO. At least a tall guy.

 

[Stout]

I heard he was short...like Brad Pitt short...?

Thor needs to be a big guy, IMHO. At least a tall guy.

Tall is irrelevant. The cameras and director can make anyone look tall. They need someone that is buff and looks 'big'. An actor can easily pull that off even if short; see Sly Stallone.

That said, this casting doesn't do much for me. Ah well.

 

[Pariah]

I'll certainly defer damnati--er, judgment until I see the flick, but at first blush this is a curious at best casting decision.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

First pic:

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[Renz]

Thor wore Under Armor?

 

[Pariah]

Thor wore Under Armor?

In the last few years he's gone to more of an armored look. This is pretty good costuming, it seems.

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[Pariah]

That picture allays my fears a bit.

 

[Mulli]

Thor? More like Snor.

 

[Zeno]

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I don't know why but the picture reminds me of the Flash Gordon movie.

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

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I don't know why but the picture reminds me of the Flash Gordon movie.

Their gear looks a bit too...futuristic.

Shouldn't it be a bit more...rustic?

 

[PortlandCardFan]

Mjolnir is pretty plain looking... I thought it would have a little more to it.. Viking scripting engraved on it or something. The armor is very Marvel-esc me thinks.