Movie Review: Avengers Age of Ultron! [No Spoilers]

04.23.2015 – Avengers Age of Ultron the much anticipated sequel that became a billion dollar franchise in 2012 is bigger and has grown into something fans has been looking forward to see in the past six months. From its immediate announcement after hitting the box office Marvel has become company that everyone is trying to clone its success hence television and film production started their own cinematic universe but unlike the Marvel way.

Countdown to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D!

09.19.2013 – Marvel television is pushing up the promotions in the upcoming series in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D as the behind the scenes production is revealed and the cast talked about how the team will come together. This will be a first for Marvel and with ABC to bring their first show set to air a few weeks as the countdown closely winds down to the day the first episode airs on American television.

The Avengers 2 gets an official release date

After signing an exclusive deal with Marvel Studios that runs all the way until June 2015, Joss Whedon is primed and ready to helm a sequel to his monster superhero team flick "The Avengers", which has now been given a release date of May 1, 2015! Looking to be the major part of the "Phase 2" initiative of Marvel films which include "Iron Man 3" (note: production tentatively on hold due to Robert Downey Jr. injuring his foot during a stunt sequence, as reported by Deadline), "Thor: The Dark World", and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", "The Avengers 2" will be Whedon's primary project alongside an untitled Marvel TV series that takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. No other details have arisen regarding what the plot of the sequel will be, but alongside the other superhero team movie for Phase 2 which is "Guardians of the Galaxy", Marvel is not holding any punches when it comes to unleashing superhero movie goodness. For more information, visit the source post at Deadline.

The Avengers return on May 2015.

*Originally posted by Timzster on The Crusader's Realm

Ben Affleck in talks with WB to helm "Justice League"

Much news has been going around for the superhero movie industry. After Marvel and Disney confirmed that Joss Whedon would be returning to direct the Avengers sequel and help work on the untitled TV series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (as well as signing an exclusive deal that keeps him with the studio until 2015), Warner Bros. is stepping up their game by approaching a known director and actor to helm their much awaited Justice League film. That man is none other than The Town director Ben Affleck, who himself played a superhero in the form of 20th Century Fox's 2003 film adaptation of the Marvel Comics superhero Daredevil. The studio has already hired Will Beall to write the script, and now talks are to bring the Academy Award and Golden Globe winner on board to take on DC's finest team of superheroes.

The Avengers: Josh Whedon signed in for sequel and TV Series

After successfully directing the 2012 blockbuster superhero movie hit that was The Avengers, Joss Whedon has been officially confirmed to return to helm and write its sequel, and be involved in the recently announced ABC TV Series that takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The good word comes from the Walt Disney Investors Conference Call, and you can listen to that in the link provided here. The new Avengers film is slated for a tentative Summer 2015 release, and the TV series comes in a few years time as well. More updates will come inevitably, so in the meantime, read more from the source posts at Bleeding Cool and Slash Film.

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

The Avengers scores big in the US box office and 30 minutes of deleted scenes in Blu-Ray!

After opening last May 4 in the United States, Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios superhero team up movie The Avengers has literally assembled legions of fans and movie goers in a manner like no other, and has nabbed a resounding $200.3 Million on its first opening weekend run, shattering the record once held by Warner Bros. by last year's final Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II! The movie also opened in international theaters on April 25th, and in over 12 days of release, the film has grossed more than $641.8 Million internationally! As a result, the film has had the biggest opening in countries such as Russia, Mexico, New Zealand, Hong Kong and the Philippines! It's one of the biggest movies to enjoy a huge opening weekend ever, so check Marvel.com for more news on the excelsior filled scoop!

Non-Spoiler Review: Marvel's The Avengers

Finally, the assembly officially begins!

Opening in theaters today, April 25th, in international theaters, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and Marvel Studios proudly present the crowning jewel and long anticipated superhero team up movie everyone has been waiting for - The Avengers! The culmination and fruit of four years of work since 2008's Iron Man ushered in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is finally here, and it's bringing out a storm of fans and viewers into theaters the world over. Anyone who's followed all five films of Marvel Studios knows that everything is connected and has led up to this. While it has yet to open in US cinemas until May 4th, this Spoiler-Free review will give you an idea of just why you should see this comic book film dream come true if you still have any reservations. That being said, read away and learn why it's awesome, true believers! Also, if you do watch, finish the whole thing to the end, and don't leave while the credits roll!

The Avengers: First Clip from the movie goes online!

Via Marvel's own You Tube channel itself, here is the very first clip from Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios' upcoming superhero blockbuster team flick, The Avengers! Spotlighting Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, see Earth's Mightiest Heroes' own female super spy kick ass in this clip! Of course, spoilers be here for those who want to preserve themselves until the entire movie comes out, so view at your own risk!

The Avengers Theatrical Trailer!

Finally gracing the online web just a couple of hours ago, Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures have kept their word and have officially released the official trailer of "The Avengers"! As director Joss Whedon described it before its premiere, this trailer is comprised of entirely new scenes and footage, so expect Geekgasm to occur if you're seeing this for the first time! Hit the link and assemble if you're late to the party!

MTV and IGN video interviews with the cast of The Avengers!

Via Enewsi, MTV News has posted up some cool interview videos conducted with the cast of Joss Whedon's upcoming superhero team flick "The Avengers", conducted from the past week's Disney D23 event! Check out the embedded footage below, and gather some insight from the stars themselves, including Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth, aka Iron Man and Thor themselves!

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Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth Geek Out about "Avengers"

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Jeremy Renner and Scarlett Johansson talk about their favorite "Avengers" moments!

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Tom Hiddleston talks about Loki

Here's another segment, courtesy of the folks from IGN!

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IGN interviews the cast of "Avengers"

For more info, visit the source post at Enewsi!

 The Avengers assemble and march into theaters on May 4, 2012!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

The Avengers appear on Disney's D-23 Expo!

Over at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, the stars and people behind Disney and Marvel Studios' upcoming epic 2012 superhero team movie "The Avengers" assembled at the Walt Disney D23 2011 Expo to talk about the movie and present some awesome footage for lucky attendees over there to see. Highlighting the cast present there of course was Robert Downey Jr., aka Tony Stark and the Invincible Iron Man, as well as Jeremy Renner/ Hawkeye, Scarlett Johansson/ Black Widow, Cobie Smulders/ Maria Hill, Tom Hiddleston/ Loki, and Chris Hemsworth, the mighty Thor himself! Lead by Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige and joined by Walt Disney Chairman Rich Ross, the team screened a special reel of what is approximated to be about 4 minutes worth of exclusive footage from the Joss Whedon directed Avengers, comprised of scenes that highlight the Hulk, Nick Fury, Loki, and the rest of the Avengers team! A transcript of the scenes' details can be found via a post at Superherohype, but be warned it's a SPOILER of course if you plan to read it!

For More info and pics on this story, as well as what's going down on D23, head over to Marvel.com!

The Avengers assemble and take on the foes no one hero can face on May 4, 2012!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Avengers Update: Shooting Starts, and Official Press Release and Pic released!

Beginning this week and already spreading like wildfire all over the media and news sites, Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios, and director/ writer Joss Whedon have commenced pre-production and shooting for next year's mega-superhero team flick - The Avengers! Movie sites like Slash Film, Entertainment Weekly, and SuperHeroHype have already reported this in, and the first official pic from the set of the movie has appeared. Take a look:

Yup, there be goosebumps already after seeing those chairs with familiar names positioned just in front of a S.H.I.E.L.D logo in the background, so we're all waiting for more news to pop up for this much anticipated film! Until that time comes, here's the official press release from Marvel Studios!

"Production has commenced today in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Marvel Studios' highly anticipated movie "Marvel's The Avengers," directed by Joss Whedon ("Serenity") from a screenplay by Whedon. The film will continue principal photography in Cleveland, Ohio and New York City. Robert Downey, Jr. ("Iron Man," "Iron Man 2") returns as the iconic Tony Stark/Iron Man along with Chris Hemsworth ("Thor") as Thor, Chris Evans ("Captain America: The First Avenger") as Captain America, Jeremy Renner ("Thor," "The Hurt Locker") as Hawkeye, Mark Ruffalo ("The Kids Are Alright") as Hulk, Scarlett Johansson ("Iron Man 2") as Black Widow, Clark Gregg ("Iron Man," "Thor") as Agent Phil Coulson, and Samuel L. Jackson ("Iron Man," "Iron Man 2") as Nick Fury. Set for release in the US on May 4, 2012, "Marvel's The Avengers" is the first feature to be fully owned, marketed and distributed by Disney, which acquired Marvel in 2009.

Continuing the epic big-screen adventures started in "Iron Man," "The Incredible Hulk," "Iron Man 2," "Thor," and "Captain America: The First Avenger," "Marvel's The Avengers" is the super hero 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 S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.

Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1963, "Marvel's The Avengers" brings together the mightiest super hero characters as they all assemble together on screen for the first time. The star studded cast of super heroes will be joined by Cobie Smulders ("How I Met Your Mother) as Agent Maria Hill of S.H.I.E.L.D., as well as Tom Hiddleston ("Wallander") and Stellan Skarsgård ("Angels & Demons," "Mamma Mia!") who will both reprise their respective roles as Loki and Professor Erik Selvig from the upcoming Marvel Studios' feature "Thor."

"Marvel's The Avengers" is being produced by Marvel Studios' President, Kevin Feige, and executive produced by Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Louis D'Esposito, Patty Whitcher, and Jon Favreau. Marvel Studios' Jeremy Latcham and Victoria Alonso will co-produce.

The creative production team also includes Oscar nominated director of photography Seamus McGarvey ("Atonement"), production designer James Chinlund ("25th Hour"), Oscar winning costume designer Alexandra Byrne ("Elizabeth: The Golden Age"), Oscar winning visual effects supervisor Janek Sirrs ("Iron Man 2," "The Matrix"), visual effects producer Susan Pickett ("Iron Man," "Iron Man 2"), stunt coordinator R.A. Rondell ("Superman Returns"), and four-time Oscar nominated special effects supervisor Dan Sudick ("Iron Man," "War of the Worlds"). The editors include Oscar nominated Paul Rubell ("Collateral") and Jeffrey Ford ("Crazy Heart").

Marvel Studios most recently produced "Iron Man 2" which was released in theatres on May 7, 2010. The sequel to "Iron Man," starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow as well as Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke, took the number one spot its first weekend with a domestic box office gross of $128.1 million. To date the film has earned over $620 million in worldwide box office receipts.

In the summer of 2008, Marvel produced the summer blockbuster movies, "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk." "Iron Man," in which Robert Downey, Jr. originally dons the super hero's powerful armor alongside co-stars Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow, was released May 2, 2008 and was an immediate box office success. Garnering the number one position for two weeks in a row, the film brought in over $100 million its opening weekend and grossed over $571 million worldwide. On June 13, 2008, Marvel released "The Incredible Hulk" marking its second number one opener of that summer. The spectacular revival of the iconic green goliath grossed over $250 million in worldwide box office receipts."

The Avengers assemble on theaters next year on May 4, 2012! Before that, go see Thor on May 6 and Captain America: The First Avenger on July 22 this year!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm