Geek Movie Awards

Iron Man 3 courtesy Marvel
Iron Man 3 courtesy Marvel

In a year of an Iron Man, Man of Steel and a X-Man of Adamantium…who deserves the Gold?

 

Inspired by the Golden Globes and upcoming Academy Awards here are the geek movie awards.

 

Best Villain: Smaug in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. A pitch perfect performance of actor and special effects by Benedict Cumberbatch and director Peter Jackson. Continue reading Geek Movie Awards

THOR: THE DARK WORLD Comes Home

 

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courtesy Marvel

Marvel announced Thor: The Dark World will arrive on Blu-ray/DVD on February 25th.

 

In the hit sequel the God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) faces Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) and the Dark Elves. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) becomes entangled in the return of the ancient enemy who now threatens the Nine Realms. Thor must turn to his half-brother Loki to stop Malekith but can he trust the trickster?

 

What to watch for: Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD Comes Home

THOR: THE DARK WORLD for Virgins

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courtesy Marvel

THOR: THE DARK WORLD opens Friday. Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as the Avenger from Asgard for third time. If this big movie is your third or first time seeing the Thunder God in action here’s a guide for Thor virgins or hammer wielding fans who want to get a refresher. Given the response to my Avengers for Virgins post I wanted to give an update of fun Thor basics and what to watch for in the sequel!

 

Comic Book Origin: Thor was co-created by the legendary Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby in Journey Into Mystery in 1963 and based on Norse mythology. The hammer wielding God of Thunder was a founding member of the Avengers as they assembled against the threat of his brother, Loki.

 

Where: Asgard is one of the Nine Realms. Earth is one of them but it’s called Midgard. Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD for Virgins

What Makes THOR Work and THOR 3 Ideas

Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

The return of the Avenger from Asgard is almost here! Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as the God of Thunder in Thor: The Dark World. The Odinson must let Loki (Tom Hiddleston) out of his prison and form an uneasy alliance against an unholy enemy.

 

I always thought translating Norse Gods would be Marvel’s toughest feat but it worked before. Marvel Studios Boss Kevin Feige tells Huffington Post what makes Thor work on the big screen. Continue reading What Makes THOR Work and THOR 3 Ideas

THOR: THE DARK WORLD Behind the Scenes In Iceland

Chris Hemsworth on the set of Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Chris Hemsworth on the set of Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

Thor: The Dark World is just a month away. The Mighty Avenger (Chris Hemsworth) from Asgard must ask Loki (Tom Hiddleston) for help against an ancient evil.

 

In the sequel we’ll venture with the Thunder God to mysterious new areas of the Nine Realms and fight new enemies that could threaten Earth.

 

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THOR and LOKI Movie Posters

Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

The sons of Odin star in two new posters for Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel.

 

Chris Hemsworth strikes like lightning as the God of Thunder while Tom Hiddleston schemes as Loki in his solo character poster.

 

In the aftermath of The Avengers, Thor and Loki form an uneasy alliance to save Earth and the Nine Realms from an ancient enemy led by Malekith the Accursed (played by Christopher Eccleston.) Continue reading THOR and LOKI Movie Posters

THOR: THE DARK WORLD New Pictures

Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel and Empire Online
Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel and Empire Online

The hammer comes down November 8th when Chris Hemsworth returns as the Odinson in Thor: The Dark World.

 

Marvel and Empire Online revealed new images of the God of Thunder, Loki, Lady Sif and a closer look at Malekith the Accursed. Christopher Eccleston plays the leader of the Dark Elves, the main villains of the sequel. Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD New Pictures