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Thor: Ragnarok Blu-ray release date announced, new trailer released

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Marvel Studios has announced the home release for its hit film, Thor: Ragnarok. The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film garnered $850 million at the box office, becoming the most successful entry in the Thor series, one of Marvel’s most successful solo movies and the eighth highest grossing film of 2017. Thor: Ragnarok will be available on digital February 20th and […]

Hot Toys unveils its Hela collectible figure from Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok

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Hot Toys has unveiled its 1/6th scale Movie Masterpiece Series Hela figure which is based on the likeness of Cate Blanchett’s villain in the the Marvel blockbuster threequel Thor: Ragnarok. The Goddess of Death comes with a range of interchangeable accessories which includes a magnetically attachable green colored cape, two swords, a damaged Mjolnir attached […]

The God of Thunder gets a Thor: Ragnarok collectible figure from Hot Toys

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Hot Toys has unveiled its sixth scale Thor figure which is based on the likeness of Chris Hemsworth’s God of Thunder in his Gladiator costume from the upcoming Marvel blockbuster threequel Thor: Ragnarok; take a look at the official promotional images here…EE ALSO: Pre-order via Sideshow CollectiblesAnd here’s the deluxe version…Hot Toys is thrilled to introduce […]

Mark Ruffalo was initially worried about Thor: Ragnarok “breaking” the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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It’s quite possible that Thor: Ragnarok is Marvel’s wildest movie to date. Critics seem to agree that the film is a wild departure from the MCU’s established formula. On paper, the concept must have seemed absolutely bonkers, and that wasn’t lost on star Mark Ruffalo. The actor, talking to Collider, the Hulk actor reveals that […]

The human cast of previous Thor films were never considered for Thor: Ragnarok

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Thor: Ragnarok is, by most accounts, a rousing success. Director Taika Waititi has created a film that breathes new life into the titular character, pushing the franchise forward in fascinating ways. However, as hard as it is to remember at this point, Thor: Ragnarok is the third film in the Thor solo franchise. Thor, and […]

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? […]

Chris Hemsworth reveals that he almost turned down the role of Thor

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It’s honestly hard to believe anyone other than Chris Hemsworth playing The God of Thunder. For the better part of a decade, the actor has hefted the hammer, and really made the role his own; Thor: Ragnarok being the payoff for all of that hard work, if all of the reviews are to be believed. […]

Tessa Thompson confirms Valkyrie to be the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first LGBT character

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Thor: Ragnarok star Tessa Thompson has just revealed her character as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first LGBT character. Thompson, who plays Valkyrie in the upcoming film, responded to a fan’s statement about the character being a lesbian in the comics: She’s bi. And yes, she cares very little about what men think of her. What […]

UPDATE: Karl Urban feels that the time is right for a female Thor, Kevin Feige not ruling it out

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Chris Hemsworth’s Thor is just about to get a much-needed reinvention in Taika Waititi’s upcoming Thor: Ragnarok, but already questions are springing up about a female Thor. During the press-tour for Thor: Ragnarok, Monkeys Fighting Robots got a chance to chat with Karl Urban — who plays Skurge — about his experience working on the film. […]

Thor’s Captain America: Civil War absence explained by Thor: Ragnarok producer

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It looks like Thor has Star Trek levels of space exploration under his belt by the time we catch up with him in Thor: Ragnarok. According to Screen Rant, during a visit to the Thor: Ragnarok set, producer Brad Winderbaum revealed that, while the Avengers have been clashing on Earth, Thor has spent the past few […]