New Avengers banners feature Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and others
Yahoo Movies debuted a banner featuring Chris Evans as Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man and Chris Hemsworth as Thor, for the upcoming film “The Avengers,” set for a May 4, 2012 release. The film is directed by Joss Whedon.
The Avengers who haven’t had their own solo movies as yet, plus one villain, are found on a second banner via Moviefone. Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury,Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow round out the second banner, which can be seen at Moviefone or by clicking past the cut.
- Matt Price
DVD review: “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Vol. 3”
Marvel Comics’ top-tier team of superheroes stars in “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” which features Thor, Iron Man and Captain America, among others.
With “The Avengers” set to come to theaters in 2012, it’s a nice bit of multimedia synergy — but it’s a well-done animated series, as well, culling bits from both the classic and “Ultimate” lines of Marvel Comics, as well as the cinematic universe, to create a hybrid that takes the best of all worlds.
Trailer for The Avengers released at Apple
Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr in "The Avengers."
Get your first extended look at Marvel’s “The Avengers” with a new trailer released today at Apple.
The film, directed by Joss Whedon, stars Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Scarlett Johansson as the Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye.
- Matt Price
Clark Gregg’s SHIELD agent Coulson moves to Avengers
Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson in "Thor."
Secret agent Phil Coulson, as played by Clark Gregg, has appeared in three Marvel Studios films so far, and his biggest role yet is in the upcoming “The Avengers,” directed by Joss Whedon.
“There’s no other movie where I have this much to do,” Gregg said in a telephone interview promoting Friday’s release of the “Thor” DVD.
Tony Stark faces “Five Nightmares” in Matt Fraction’s first Invincible Iron Man arc
Fans of the fast-talking Tony Stark portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. will find a lot to like in Matt Fraction’s version of the character that populates “Invincible Iron Man.” In “The Five Nightmares,” which collects issues#1-6 of the series, Stark finds himself facing off against Ezekiel Stane, the son of the late Obadiah (played by Jeff Bridges in the first “Iron Man,” so there’s another tie for movie-watchers.)
Avengers concept posters released at Comic-Con
Marvel has released concept art for the upcoming “Avengers” movie, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner, as Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow and Hawkeye. The posters are available at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Click past the cut to see the four posters released so far.
- Matt Price
Robert Downey Jr.: Nerdage’s #3 actor with geek appeal
Robert Downey Jr. (AP)
Robert Downey Jr., currently filming “The Avengers,” where he reprises his role of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, comes in at No. 3 on Nerdage’s list of actors with geek appeal.
Downey has starred as Stark in two “Iron Man” films, and made a cameo in “The Incredible Hulk.” After “Avengers,” he’ll star in “Iron Man 3,” set to be directed by Shane Black.
Also of interest to Nerdage fans, Downey is set to play Sherlock Holmes for a second time in the film “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” set for release on Dec. 16.
In 2010, in addition to “Iron Man 2,” Downey starred in the comedy “Due Date,” with Zack Galifianakis.
- Matt Price
Scarlett Johansson: Nerdage’s #7 actress with geek appeal
Scarlett Johansson as the Black Widow
Scarlett Johansson — who played superspy the Black Widow in “Iron Man 2″ and is set to reprise her role in “The Avengers,” directed by Joss Whedon — comes in at No. 7 on Nerdage’s actresses with geek appeal.
In December, she’ll co-star with Matt Damon in the Cameron Crowe-directed film “We Bought a Zoo.”
- Matt Price
Don Cheadle: Nerdage’s #17 actor with geek appeal
Don Cheadle (AP)
Actor Don Cheadle may seem too smooth to be much of a geek, but with his role as James “Rhodey” Rhodes in “Iron Man 2,” he became an actor of substantial interest to comic-book fans. As such, he comes in at No. 17 on Nerdage’s actors with geek appeal.
He’ll star as FBI agent Wendell Everett in “The Guard,” set for release this fall.
Back in 2008, it was announced that Cheadle had signed on for “The Avengers,” but recent reports don’t indicate he’s part of that cast. Speaking to MTV in January, Cheadle indicated that a solo “War Machine” film might be in development, and that he believed writers had been hired.
Cheadle is expected to return as James Rhodes in “Iron Man 3,” now set to be directed by Shane Black.
- Matt Price
Sam Rockwell: Nerdage’s #24 actor with geek appeal
Sam Rockwell at Comic-Con International in 2009. (AP)
After a successful turn as the villainous Justin Hammer in “Iron Man 2,” Sam Rockwell is again returning to the silver screen in a comic-book based role in “Cowboys and Aliens.” Rockwell takes the No. 24 spot in Nerdage’s Top 25 actors with geek appeal.
