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'Avengers 2′ — Joss Whedon Talks Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch

Jacob Hall — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:05:32 +0000

The current discussion around 'The Avengers 2' has shifted from the stars demanding higher pay to something equally inside baseball: the rights to the characters of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. In the pages of the comics, they're mutants and Avengers, which has led to a pretty sticky situation. Fox, who has the X-Men rights, plans to use Quicksilver for the upcoming 'X-Men: Days of Future Past.' Marvel and writer/director Joss Whedon plan to use him for 'Avengers 2.' This conflict remained hidden when Whedon went on Late Night to chat about the characters with Jimmy Fallon.

'Avengers' vs. 'X-Men': Where Should Quicksilver Land?

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:06:12 +0000

Yesterday brought the somewhat startling news that Bryan Singer intends on using the character Quicksilver in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' and in fact cast Evan Peters for the role; a controversial decision, since Joss Whedon had already stated Quicksilver will be appearing in 'The Avengers 2.' So which franchise do you think will be a better fit for the speedy character?

Marvel's 'Avengers Assemble': Producers Explain Movie Tie-In, Plus New Clip!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:34:21 +0000

Earlier this week we caught our first real look at Marvel's forthcoming animated series 'Avengers Assemble,' which replaces prior series 'Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes' as the animated Marvel universe's tie-in to Joss Whedon's blockbuster film. While 'Avengers Assemble' clearly evokes the movie of its namesake, what do the producers have to say of its connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Get a peek at the new series with a fresh clip inside!

Saoirse Ronan on Playing Scarlet Witch in 'The Avengers 2′

Nick Romano — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:45:20 +0000

After she became an alien-possessed human in 'The Host' and a teen vampire in 'Byzantium,' will Saoirse Ronan end up next transforming into a witch? More specifically, Scarlet Witch in Joss Whedon's 'The Avengers 2'? The director recently confirmed that this classic comic book character and her brother, Quicksilver, are currently set to appear in the sequel to Marvel's superhero team blockbuster, and the actress the studio is reportedly using as a template for Scarlet Witch has come forward to address the chatter.

'Avengers Assemble' Trailer: Marvel Putting These Heroes on TV After All?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:57 +0000

For as much as we know ABC's upcoming 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' series won't feature 'The Avengers' themselves, it seems Marvel's mightiest superhero team will have a spiritual presence on TV after all. The first official trailer for Disney XD's 'Avengers Assemble' has made its way online, with more than a few shades of 'The Avengers' beyond the character design.

'Avengers 2′ — Joss Whedon Confirms Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, Teases Iron Man

Jacob Hall — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:28 +0000

It's been rumored for the past few months that 'The Avengers 2' would introduce the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver to the ensemble, but this came such early on in the script process that it was taken with a grain of salt. Well, put away the seasoning: writer/director Joss Whedon has confirmed that these characters will have a role in the highly anticipated sequel.

Cosplay of the Day: Black Widow Blows Us Away

Britt Hayes — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:15:06 +0000

Ever since making her debut in ‘Iron Man 2,’ Black Widow has become quite the popular cosplay, so it takes a fan with a little something extra to impress us — and this one definitely blew us away. Played by Scarlett Johansson in ‘Iron Man 2′ and ‘The Avengers,’ Black Widow made her big screen [...]

'Avengers' Poll: What If Marvel Recast the Superhero Team?

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:15:33 +0000

An article published yesterday shed some light on the potentially tense contract negotiations that are looming between Marvel Studios and Robert Downey Jr. and the 'Avengers' cast. Hard to believe as it is, there seems to be a possibility that the studio would opt to recast Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and the rest of the crew instead of upping their paychecks. So how would that affect your decision to see Marvel's upcoming films?

Will 'Avengers 2′ and 'Iron Man 4′ Lose Robert Downey, Jr. Because of Money?

Damon Houx — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:47:08 +0000

In one of the most public contract negotiations of the modern era, Robert Downey Jr. has let it be known that he finished his contractual obligations to Marvel and to playing Tony Stark and Iron Man. Which means his future involvement with both 'The Avengers' and 'Iron Man' will depend on how much Marvel is willing to pony up.

The 25 Modern Marvel Movies Ranked From Worst to Best!

Jacob Hall — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:33:13 +0000

When ‘X-Men‘ arrived in 2000, the landscape of the cinematic blockbuster was changed forever. Superheroes still dominate the summer and more often than not, they tend to have come from the Marvel comic book universe. Sure, the occasional Batman or Superman film arrives every few years to remind us that DC is a thing, but [...]

'Iron Man 3′ Opens Bigger Than 'The Avengers' Overseas

Jacob Hall — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:36:02 +0000

'Iron Man 3' may not have opened in the United States yet, but it's already a smash hit overseas, earning more money in its opening weekend than 'The Avengers' did. There's a reason why movie studios are starting to think internationally when it comes to their blockbusters -- people in other countries want to see these movies just as much as Americans and a successful international release can double or triple a domestic gross.

'The Avengers 2′ Featuring Brother-Sister Duo — Speculate Wildly!

Nick Romano — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:09 +0000

Great news, folks! While we still have plenty more of the waiting game to play until we see 'The Avengers 2' in 2015, Joss Whedon has indeed finished a draft of the script and he says "it's in a very good place." That said, how would you like your first taste of what to expect from the far-from-finished storyline?

'Star Wars Episode 7′ Meets 'The Avengers' – Watch Patton Oswalt's Brilliantly Geeky 'Parks and Rec' Rant

Jacob Hall — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:15:33 +0000

This Thursday, stand up comedian (and one of the funniest men alive) Patton Oswalt guest stars on NBC's beloved 'Parks and Recreation' as a Pawnee, Indiana citizen who attempts to block a city council vote with a lengthy filibuster. Asked to talk at length about whatever he wanted by the producers, Oswalt decided to rant about 'Star Wars Episode 7' and the results are bizarre and glorious as he spins off into 'The Avengers' and 'X-Men' and much much more. Check it out below.

Robert Downey, Jr. Got Paid $50 Million For 'The Avengers'

Mike Sampson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:07:01 +0000

'The Avengers' made over $1.5 billion (with a b) at the box office, which is enough to make it one of the biggest films of all-time. But Marvel executives weren't the only ones making money off the film. Star Robert Downey, Jr. confirms he made over $50 million to star in 'The Avengers' adding, "Isn't that crazy?" Yeah, pretty much.

Joss Whedon Talks the Pressures of 'The Avengers 2′

Jacob Hall — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:35:11 +0000

Plenty of ink has been spilled concerning the extraordinary success of 'The Avengers' but with "Phase 2" of Marvel's cinematic slate about to begin, we're going to be spilling even more. Although 'Iron Man 3' hasn't even hit theaters yet, all eyes are already on 2015, 'The Avengers 2' and writer/director Joss Whedon, who recently discussed the pressures of making the sequel to one of the biggest movies of all time.

Marvel Phase 1 Box Set Contest: Yup, We've Got Another One!

Nick Romano — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:09:02 +0000

Marvel fans, this is your lucky day. We’re offering up that epic Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 1 Box Set — includes all the Phase 1 Marvel movies, a slew of bonus features and a look at Phase 2 — for one lucky reader. We already gave one of these puppies (which retails at more than [...]

'Avengers 2′ to Begin Filming in England in Early 2014

Mike Sampson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:28:27 +0000

'Avengers 2' doesn't hit theaters for over two years but that doesn't mean we can't start looking forward to the biggest sequel in modern movie history. With 'Thor 2,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Captain America 2' all filming this year, a start of production on 'Avengers 2' can't be that far off and now we know when it will begin.

Cosplay of the Day: Loki in Real Life, With a Special Visit From Black Widow

Britt Hayes — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:51:00 +0000

Some of our favorite cosplays lately feature popular characters put in everyday situations, which is why we’re digging this awesome gender-bending Loki — with a special guest appearance from Black Widow! FahrSindram is a German cosplayer who does some pretty clever work. You’d hardly believe that she’s a lady when you see her crazy awesome [...]

Attention Joss Whedon: Jean-Claude Van Damme Wants to Star in 'Avengers 2′

Jacob Hall — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:23:16 +0000

Some days are perfectly normal and everything goes as expected. Other days bring you the news that Jean-Claude Van Damme taking to his Facebook page to announce he really wants to star in 'The Avengers 2.' Because, you know, that makes perfect sense.

Solo 'Hulk' Movie Shot Down by Mark Ruffalo — When Will We See This Big Guy Again?

Nick Romano — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:30:34 +0000

If major 'Star Wars' characters are getting their own standalone movies, why not the Hulk?

This has been a major point of speculation in the Marvel fan universe as of late with rumors of solo 'Huk' films featuring the 'Planet Hulk' and 'World War Hulk' storylines, though they were soon shot down by both Joss Whedon and Marvel. Still, many of us are secretly hoping that our favorite big green guy will get the same screen time as Captain America and Iron Man, but will it actually happen? Here's the latest on this from Mark Ruffalo...

'Django Unchained' and 'Ted' Lead MTV Movie Award Nominations

Damon Houx — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:44:02 +0000

Oscar season seems to be getting longer each year, with speculation picking up in earnest in September and continues until the ceremony itself is concluded. There is much less curiosity around the fan-voted MTV Movie Awards, which also make them more fun, and this year 'Django Unchained' and 'Ted' lead the pack of nominees.

'Avengers 2′ – Joss Whedon Talks Sequel Plus a Hulk Spinoff

Jacob Hall — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:12 +0000

One of the biggest surprises to emerge from the massive success of 'The Avengers' was the renewed interest in the Hulk (as well as the puny Dr. Bruce Banner). Marvel's green monster had headlined two solo movies of his own with mixed results, but for the first time, audiences had seen the true potential of the character. 'Avengers' director Joss Whedon recently spoke about the Hulk, his future in the Marvel movie universe and just how hard he is to get right.

'Planet Hulk' Isn't On Marvel's Agenda

Damon Houx — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:44:13 +0000

About a month ago, news broke that Marvel had big plans for Hulk, and that they might be sending him to outer space at the end of 'The Avengers 2' in anticipation of a 'Planet Hulk'-style movie. Alas, those rumors have been debunked today.

Watch How 'The Avengers' Built a Digital New York City

Jacob Hall — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:30:34 +0000

'The Avengers' may have come out last summer, but it's still, somehow, the coolest movie of the year. With Joss Whedon's superhero epic the frontrunner for Oscar gold this Sunday in the Best Visual Effects category, ILM has released a timely featurette showcasing how the legendary effects company built a digital replica of New York for the film's incredible alien invasion climax. Watch it below!

Cosplay of the Day: Don't Cross the Black Widow

Britt Hayes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:00:21 +0000

Everyone wants to be Black Widow, but only a few cosplayers have the moxie to really pull it off. We love this cosplayer’s take, inspired by Scarlett Johansson in ‘The Avengers.’ Rayi is an IT developer from Germany who only recently started doing cosplay about five years ago, when she was just 15. Now 20, [...]

'The Avengers' Will Reunite at the 2013 Oscars!

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:09:24 +0000

'The Avengers' are set to appear at the 2013 Oscars, and not just because they're nominated. The show's producers announced today that five members of the superhero team will be presenting an award during the ceremony. Fly over the break to find out who!

Marvel's Big Plans For Future 'Hulk' Movies…Revealed!

Jacob Hall — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:11:27 +0000

We knew that Marvel has longterm plans for their movie universe, but we didn't know they were this longterm. It turns out that they're not just thinking about 'Iron Man 3,' 'Thor: The Dark World,' 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and the second 'Avengers' movie -- they're already thinking about a third 'Avengers' movie...and the major role The Hulk will play in the coming films. The following news will be nothing new to comic fans, but casual viewers should know that this is pretty major SPOILER territory.

'The Avengers" Epic Fight Scene Called the "Most Kick-Ass" By ScreenCrush Readers

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:30:16 +0000

Movie and TV voted for the best in entertainment of the past year in the 2012 ScreenCrush Awards, and although it seemed like 'The Dark Knight Rises' beat its rival superhero movie 'The Avengers' in just about every category, Joss Whedon's team finally came out on top when it came to the most epic fight scenes.

The Female Avengers: See the Superheroes Recast as Women

Mike Sampson — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:13:02 +0000

Sure, 'The Avengers' was a great movie but there was only one female member (Black Widow) of the superhero team. There are already rumors that Joss Whedon wants to add Wasp to 'Avengers 2' but what if the entire 'Avengers' team was recast as women? Hey, if they can do an all-girl version of 'The Expendables' why not 'The Avengers?' And what if they cast Alison Brie, Sandra Bullock and Amber Heard? It might go a little something like this...

'Avengers' Concept Art: Amazing Gallery of Superhero Designs

Mike Sampson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:40:23 +0000

'The Avengers' came out over 7 months ago but that doesn't mean it's too late to look back on the film, especially when it was the biggest film of the year (and one of the biggest films of all-time). Andy Park, conceptual artist for 'The Avengers,' has posted a large gallery of some of his designs for the film online and there's a ton of beautiful imagery that inspired the biggest superhero movie of all-time.