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 & LOKI Fans Are Worthy!

Fan Expo Vancouver, photo by ComicsBlend.com

In honor of THOR: THE DARK WORLD in theaters tomorrow here’s a look at two of my favorite Thor and Loki cosplayers who rock Asgardian chic at cons across the Pacific Northwest.

 

This Thunder God reached for Asgard at Fan Expo Vancouver, a gorgeous city with a backdrop that could be one of the Nine Realms. Continue reading THOR & LOKI Fans Are Worthy!

THOR: THE DARK WORLD for Virgins

courtesy Marvel
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

KURSE in THOR: THE DARK WORLD

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

The Avenger from Asgard (Chris Hemsworth) fights two powerful enemies in Thor: The Dark World.

 

Christopher Eccleston (The Ninth Doctor Who) plays Malekith and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Mr. Eko of Lost) plays two key roles in a twist that will play out in the sequel. Continue reading KURSE in THOR: THE DARK WORLD

THOR: THE DARK WORLD To Have Two Post-Credit Scenes?

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

Marvel movie fans know to stick around for a post-credit scene or two. When the hammer comes down again in Thor: The Dark World we could be treated to two scenes like in The Avengers according to ScreenCrush after seeing an early press screening.

 

Marvel’s next movies are Captain America: The Winter Soldier (April 2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy (August 2014.) Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD To Have Two Post-Credit Scenes?

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.

 

In this behind-the-scenes Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD Behind the Scenes In Iceland