The Avengers

Super Bowl Movie Commercials: THE AVENGERS, BATTLESHIP, JOHN CARTER, THE LORAX, G.I. JOE 2, THE DICTATOR

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 5th, 2012 at 7:56 pm

Now that we’ve seen the Giants get the W and Madonna DJ the halftime show, it’s time to revisit the most important aspect of the Super Bowl: advertising. We saw a handful of movie trailers during the most watched television event of the year, with spots for everything from The Avengers to The Lorax to Battleship. I think it’s safe to say that The Avengers spot was far and away the best of the bunch; it was certainly the most anticipated. While many were wondering just how much of Joss Whedon’s all-star superhero pic we’d see, I think Marvel nailed the ad. It teased just enough to appease fans familiar with the comics, and highlighted the right aspects to appeal to the general moviegoing public (Iron Man and Captain America are gonna be in a movie together? Neato!). If you thought that trailer was cool, Marvel has released a full one-minute extended version of the spot with 100% more Hulk that we’ve included after the jump.

I was pleasantly surprised by Disney’s John Carter spot, but I’m still not convinced that the general audience has a handle on what the film’s about. Battleship still looks ridiculous, but selling it as the next Transformers is a wise business decision. After the jump we’ve compiled all the movie trailers that ran during the big gamel, including extended versions of the John Carter and The Avengers spots. Hit the jump to check ‘em out.

New Promo Character Posters and Image of Loki from THE AVENGERS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 3rd, 2012 at 12:54 pm

We’re about to get a brand new look at Joss Whedon’s The Avengers this Sunday during the Super Bowl (watch a teaser for the spot here), but today a couple of promotional banners hit the web. They’re reminiscent of the numerous character banners we’ve seen previously, but we get another look at the elusive Hulk. As the fllm’s release date looms closer, we should be seeing more and more of the Mark Ruffalo-infused green alter ego as the visual effects work progresses. The banners also give us a small look at Cobie Smulders’ Agent Maria Hill. In addition, a new image of Tom Hiddleston looking fairly maniacal as Loki has hit the web, so that’s included after the jump as well.

Hit the jump to check out the banners. The film also stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeremy Renner. The Avengers opens in IMAX 3D on May 4th.

Watch THE AVENGERS Super Bowl TV Spot Tease; Plus Joss Whedon and Samuel L. Jackson Answer Fan Questions

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 31st, 2012 at 11:58 am

As Marvel is all about social media, the studio assembled a few of the creatives involved in the upcoming superhero pic The Avengers to answer some fan questions on Twitter today. Taking part in the discussion were director Joss Whedon and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, and Clark Gregg. Appropriately, Jackson kicked off the Q&A by tweeting a picture of himself flipping off the camera. The quartet talked a bit about the film (Whedon denied those ridiculous Spider-Man cameo rumors), and Marvel released a preview of the TV spot for the film that will play during the Super Bowl. The TV spot preview is pretty damn epic, and gives us a fantastic look at Hulk. I have a feeling that this is going to be the Super Bowl movie preview that everyone will be talking about. Furthermore, Marvel announced today that not only will The Avengers be released in 3D this May, but they’re also re-mastering the film for IMAX screens. So if you’re looking for a ridiculously immersive experience, check out your favorite superheroes in IMAX 3D.

Hit the jump for some of the highlights from the Twitter Q&A, and to check out the Super Bowl preview. The Avengers opens in IMAX 3D, 3D, and regular ol’ 2D on May 4th.

Special Edition THE AVENGERS 3D Glasses to Be Offered at Participating Theaters

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 30th, 2012 at 1:06 pm

As audiences continue to be wary of the ever-increasing amount of 3D movies thrown their way, studios and exhibitors are looking for new reasons their films must be seen in the third dimension. Lucasfilm and AMC Theaters are offering podracer 3D glasses for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, and now Marvel is hopping onboard the personalized specs train. The studio will be offering special edition 3D glasses at participating theaters for the upcoming release of The Avengers. You can choose to rock Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, or Captain America specialized glasses while oogling the all-star superhero movie. The glasses will cost an extra $5 in ticket price, but you’ll be able to sport your super cool specs at many 3D movies to come. Presumably they’re a little more durable than the typical Real D glasses, making them fashionable and necessary.

Hit the jump to check out the glasses. Directed by Joss Whedon, the film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner and Scarlett Johansson. The Avengers opens May 4th.

Marvel Announces Twitter Q&A with THE AVENGERS Director and Cast; Super Bowl TV Spot Confirmed

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 27th, 2012 at 6:22 pm

The way of the future indeed. As more evidence that Twitter is becoming the glue that holds all forms of media together, Marvel has announced that director Joss Whedon and cast members from The Avengers will be participating in a live Twitter Q&A. The “Global Twitter Chat” will take place on Tuesday, January 31st at 11am PST and will include Whedon and stars Tom Hiddleston and Clark Gregg. As if the chance to ask Joss Whedon questions wasn’t enticement enough, fans will also have the opportunity to answer Avengers trivia for a chance to win Avengers prize packs. It’s an Avengers extravaganza! Hit the jump for more, including confirmation of at 30-second TV spot for the film during the Super Bowl.

New Hi-Res Images from THE AVENGERS

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: January 27th, 2012 at 7:39 am

Earlier this week we brought you images from Empire Magazine’s special preview on Marvel’s The Avengers. Now, Marvel has released the images in hi-res along with some new looks at Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and a casual, un-Hulked Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) with Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Speaking of Stark, if you didn’t get a chance to check out his $10 million Acura that Steve posted yesterday, click here to see it.

The Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon, also stars Chris Hemsworth reprising his role as Thor, as well as Chris Evans as Captain America, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow. Tom Hiddleston also returns as the villainous Loki. The Avengers assemble on May 4^th. Hit the jump to check out the images.

Images and Specs for Tony Stark’s $9 Million Car from THE AVENGERS; Vehicle Includes Nightvision Windshield and More

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 26th, 2012 at 12:31 pm

This year sees the culmination of four years of Marvel superhero movies, as the studio’s principal characters unite for May’s The Avengers.  As the release is looming closer, the marketing campaign for the film seems to be ramping up.  We’re starting to get looks at the film’s action figures, and the stars recently graced the cover(s) of Empire Magazine.  Steve is currently braving the snow in Park City at the Sundance Film Festival, and he stumbled across a fairly ingenious bit of marketing for the film.  Tony Stark’s new Acura is on display behind a closed-door setup at the festival, and the vehicle comes with some pretty fantastic features.

The 2012 Stark Industries Super Car comes fully equipped with a palm-scan ID steering wheel, enviro-clone projected hologram of surroundings, self-detonating recon drone, night-vision HUD windshield, and oh so much more. Hit the jump to see the full list of features, and to check out some photos of this $9,198,000 car that gets 234 mpg.  The Avengers opens in 3D May 4th.

Toy Images from THE DARK KNIGHT RISES and THE AVENGERS Give Us a Look at What’s to Come [Updated with More Images]

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 24th, 2012 at 2:13 pm

As anticipation for this summer’s superhero films is at a fever pitch, fans are eager to get any kind of peek (however small) at what’s in store for the latest entries in the Batman, Spider-Man, and Marvel franchises. The other day we brought you some images of The Avengers action figures, and today we’ve got a look at the Quinjet and Helicarrier, as well as Bane, Batman, and Catwoman from The Dark Knight Rises. It’s not much, but these images should appease those savoring every last piece of information about these two films. Until tomorrow.

Hit the jump to look at some superhero toys. The Avengers opens May 4th, and The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters July 20th. [Update: We've updated the article with more The Dark Knight Rises images]

THE AVENGERS Cover Latest Issue of Empire Magazine; New Images and Info Unveiled

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 23rd, 2012 at 7:41 am

This month’s issue of Empire Magazine features a healthy dose of The Avengers to whet fans’ appetite, as characters from the film grace four separate covers. We’re a little over three months away from the film’s release, and Marvel seems to be ramping up the final stages of their marketing campaign. The covers give us new looks at Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and a gun-wielding Scarlett Johansson. The Empire issue contains a set visit report for the superhero pic, and Tom Hiddleston teased a bit of what to expect from the villain Loki:

“He knows who he is now, and what his powers are. In order for The Avengers to come together, Loki has to be more menacing, and all of his malevolence is founded in a completely delusional dream.”

Plot details are still scarce for the film, but we know that Loki isn’t the sole source of villainy in the pic. President of Marvel Studios production Kevin Feige set the record straight with Empire regarding what villains we will and won’t see in The Avengers. Hit the jump to see what he had to say, and to check out the covers and images. The Avengers opens in 3D on May 4th.

Hasbro Reveals Details of Marvel’s THE AVENGERS Toys; First Look at Character Action Figures

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 20th, 2012 at 1:01 pm

As we’re only a couple months away from the release of Joss Whedon’s The Avengers, Hasbro is busy readying their toy line to coincide with the all-star superhero movie. A few of the action figure creators took part in a live-blog discussion today, where they unveiled a few details regarding the toy line. Among the revelations, they said they have planned over 15 different figures in the 3 3/4” product line, as well as many more within Marvel Universe. Furthermore, while most of the characters will be tie-ins to the movie, they mixed in some “classic” for Marvel fans (they were remiss to reveal more). Hasbro also confirmed a fair amount of vehicles in the line that directly correlate to the film.

Hit the jump to check out images from the toy line. The Avengers opens in 3D on May 4th.

Joss Whedon Says THE AVENGERS Will Be from Captain America’s Perspective

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 13th, 2012 at 7:30 am

The Avengers is smorgasbord of superheroes and while it’s possible to do the movie from multiple perspective, writer-director Joss Whedon says we’ll see the movie mostly through one character’s eyes.  In the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, Whedon explains,

“I set out with a very simple problem: There is no reason for these people to be in the same movie. So that’s what my movie has to be about.  So much of the movie takes place from Steve Rogers’ (Chris Evans) perspective, since he’s the guy who just woke up and sees this weird ass world. Everyone else has been living in it.”

Hit the jump for my thoughts on Whedon’s approach.  The film also stars Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, and Samuel L. Jackson.  The Avengers opens in 3D on May 4th.

New Images from THE AVENGERS Feature Iron Man in Flight

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 10th, 2012 at 3:41 pm

A few new images from The Avengers have popped up online. As we’ve crossed the threshold into the New Year, the release date for the star-studded superhero movie is looming. These new images give us a look at Iron Man in flight, as well as some familiar peeks at a fight involving Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Chris Evans’ Captain America. Hopefully a new trailer will drop sometime soon so we can take another gander at what director Joss Whedon has in store.

Hit the jump to check out the images. The film also stars Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, and Stellan Skarsgard. The Avengers opens in 3D on May 4th.

Concept Art for THE AVENGERS Quinjet

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 6th, 2012 at 10:16 am

Thor and Iron Man have no problem getting around at supersonic speeds, but not every superhero can fly.  So what happens when The Avengers need to assemble to save the day, but saving the day isn’t in walking distance?   They take the Quinjet.  What is the Quinjet?  Glad you asked.  Wikipedia:

Used primarily by the Avengers, the quinjet first appeared in The Avengers #61 (February 1969) and was designed by the Wakanda Design Group, headed by the Black Panther, T’Challa. Each one is equipped with VTOL capability and five turbojet engines. A quinjet can reach Mach 2.1. Two highly specialized ultra-large Quinjets were used to transport various superheroes through space in the Infinity Crusade mini-series.  Quinjets are infamous for being destroyed soon after they appear. Also, in the New Avengers/Transformers crossover, the Decepticon Ramjet escapes, disguised as Captain America’s quinjet.

After the jump, you can check out some concept art for the Quinjet.  Keep in mind that this may not be what it looks like in the final film.  The Avengers opens in 3D on May 4th.

Russian Trailer for THE AVENGERS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: December 29th, 2011 at 6:54 am

I couldn’t spot any new footage in the German trailer for The Avengers, but there’s definitely some new stuff in a Russian trailer that just went online.  For example, there’s a brief dialogue exchange between Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston), but it’s dubbed in Russian.  However, I believe it’s the exchange Tommy saw in English at D23 earlier this year.  According to Tommy, Loki says, “He has an army,” and Stark replies, “We have a Hulk.”  There’s also some brief shots of Captain America (Chris Evans) jumping out of a plane and Loki dealing some damage to our fine planet and its citizens.

Hit the jump to check out the Russian trailer.  The film also stars Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, and Samuel L. Jackson.  The Avengers opens in 3D on May 4, 2012.

Collider’s 15 Most Anticipated Blockbusters of 2012

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 24th, 2011 at 8:37 am

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time to look forward to the movies set to open in 2012. While many are busy compiling their Top 10 lists from 2011, we thought it’d be a good time to run down the list of our 15 most anticipated blockbusters of the coming year. Will The Avengers deliver as the culmination of four years worth of Marvel movies? Just how much of a prequel to Alien is Prometheus? Will The Dark Knight Rises be the greatest movie ever made in the history of movies and awesomeness? There are a lot of unknowns, and we’ve learned that sometimes the best behind-the-scenes talent can still make a stinker (Cowboys & Aliens), but we’re hoping for more than a few pleasant surprises (a la X-Men: First Class) to appease us in 2012. Hit the jump to check out our list.

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