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

Marvel Universe LIVE! Cast Revealed

Marvel's The Avengers courtesy Marvel
Marvel’s The Avengers courtesy Marvel

Marvel Universe LIVE! is a new stage show touring North America next year but which heroes will fans get to see in action.

 

Today producers revealed Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Falcon, Hawkeye, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. agents will be part of the show produced by Feld Entertainment according to The Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision.

 

The big surprise – no women – not even Black Widow on such on a Avengers-centric cast.

 

Who else would you want to see in the big show?

 

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Jaime Alexander on THOR 3 and WONDER WOMAN

Jaime Alexander as Sif in Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Jaime Alexander as Sif in Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

Jaime Alexander reprises her role as Lady Sif in Thor: The Dark World. The warrior woman receives more screen time in the sequel as Thor leads, Sif, the Warriors Three and Loki against the forces of Malekith and the Dark Elves!

 

In a new interview Alexander is talking about an expanded role for Lady Sif and the possibility of her playing a famous warrior woman of a Marvel rival. None other than Wonder Woman? Continue reading Jaime Alexander on THOR 3 and WONDER WOMAN

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?

Tom Hiddleston on Loki In THOR THE DARK WORLD

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

Tom Hiddleston portrays Loki for the third time in Thor: The Dark World. After the events of The Avengers Loki sits in prison and Thor has lost any brotherly love he ever had.

 

We’ve established the [Thor and Loki] characters across two films,” he says. “So it means you can color in more shades with each character. Thor can get darker as a character…[and] it means that Loki can get even more [complex].” the actor tells Marvel.com.

 

The threat of a greater evil leads the God of Thunder to ask his half brother for help against Malekith and the Dark Elves. Continue reading Tom Hiddleston on Loki In THOR THE DARK WORLD