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Second Opinion – Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

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Thor: Ragnarok, 2017. Directed by Taika Waititi. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Ruffalo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tessa Thompson, Jeff Goldblum, Taika Waititi, Idris Elba, Karl Urban, Anthony Hopkins, Clancy Brown, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Rachel House, Tadanobu Asano, Luke Hemsworth, Taylor Hemsworth, Sam Neill, Charlotte Nicdao, and Matt Damon. SYNOPSIS: Imprisoned, the mighty […]

Taika Waititi explains how Thor: Ragnarok went from 100 minutes to 130 minutes

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During the San Diego Comic-Con, Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi suggested that the final cut of the Phase Three threequel would run to around 100 minutes, which would have made it the shortest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie to date. As we now know, it’s actually the longest Thor movie, running at 130 minutes, and the […]

Movie Review – Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

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Thor: Ragnarok, 2017. Directed by Taika Waititi. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Ruffalo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tessa Thompson, Jeff Goldblum, Taika Waititi, Idris Elba, Karl Urban, Anthony Hopkins, Clancy Brown, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Rachel House, Tadanobu Asano, Luke Hemsworth, Taylor Hemsworth, Sam Neill, Charlotte Nicdao, and Matt Damon. SYNOPSIS: Imprisoned, the mighty […]

Taika Waititi would like to direct a Black Widow comedy

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Having scored rave reviews with his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut Thor: Ragnarok, director Taika Waititi has already revealed that he’s keen on returning to the MCU to helm another Thor movie. However, it seems the God of Thunder isn’t the only character he’s interested in, as the filmmaker has told iO9 that he’d be keen […]

Thor: Ragnarok hammers out $28 million at the international box office

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With the rest of the world getting a head start on their third trip to Asgard, audiences have been flocking to Thor: Ragnarok in the three days in which it has been playing in the international market. The Taika Waititi directed Marvel Studios threequel has grossed $28m from the first few days release in 28 markets. […]

Taika Waititi on his What We Do in the Shadows spin-off plans

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He may have only just finished reinvigorating the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the kaleidoscopic brilliance of Thor: Raganrok, but Taika Waititi has been quick to reassure fans that one of his previous pieces of cinematic genius, What We Do in the Shadows, will still get its own proposed spin-off, and more. Speaking to Fandango, Waititi […]

Marvel has plans for Thor: Ragnarok’s Korg and Miek

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The Planet Hulk characters Korg and Miek make their Marvel Cinematic Universe debuts in Thor: Ragnarok, with director Taika Waititi portraying the former, and it seems that the Phase Three blockbuster won’t be the last we see of the duo. “We have plans for Korg and Miek,” Kevin Feige told Fandango. “When and where we’ll […]

Taika Waititi wants to return to the Marvel Universe, would love to direct another Thor film

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Thor: Ragnarok is beginning its worldwide roll-out this week, and the word on the street is very very positive. With that said, it’s safe to say that this film, just like Patty Jenkins with Wonder Woman, will open up a lot of doors for director Taika Waititi. So, what would he like to do next? […]

This is what landed director Taika Waititi the Thor: Ragnarok gig

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Getting a high-profile directing gig in Hollywood is no small feat; especially when it’s an upcoming film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So how did director Taika Waititi, known primarily for his brilliant horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows, secure the job directing the third entry in the Thor franchise? Speaking to the New […]

Director Taika Waititi doesn’t see himself taking on a Star Wars film, prefers Marvel

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Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok is receiving critical raves far ahead of its release. Clearly, the director has done something right with the Thor franchise, and seems to understand the sci-fi genre quite well. So, what about another little-known sci-fi franchise called Star Wars? Would he be willing to tell a story in a Galaxy Far, […]