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Thor: Love and Thunder is set to start filming this summer, confirms director Taika Waititi

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Actor and director Taika Waititi has confirmed that filming on the fourth instalment in the Thor franchise, Thor: Love and Thunder, will begin this summer after he has finished production on his latest film, Next Goal Wins. In a recent interview with Variety, Waititi discussed when the Phase Four film will begin shooting and if the […]

Comic Book Preview – Marvel’s Avengers: Thor #1

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Marvel Comics releases its video game prequel Marvel’s Avengers: Thor #1 this coming Wednesday, and you can check out a preview of the issue here… The adventure leading to MARVEL’S AVENGERS continues, with an all-new story leading directly into the events of the highly anticipated video game! When the GOD OF THUNDER uses his mighty […]

Taika Waititi says Thor: Love and Thunder will be “bigger, bolder and brighter” than Thor: Ragnarok

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Although he’s currently busy with his latest film, the Michael Fassbender-headlined Next Goal Wins, Taika Waititi is set for a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe next year as he reunites with Thor: Ragnarok stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson and returning MCU alum Natalie Portman to shoot 2021’s Thor: Love and Thunder. Speaking to […]

Anthony Russo is most excited for Thor’s storyline in Avengers: Infinity War

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Judging from the first trailer for Avengers: Infinity War, there is a metric-ton to be excited about. There is so much going on in the footage, that it’s hard to pick just one moment that stands out. Well, what about the creators of the film? What’s their favorite part of the movie? It turns out, […]

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. […]

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. […]

Taika Waititi considers Thor: Ragnarok to be the first film in a new Thor series

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Back when Thor came out in theaters, everyone was a bit apprehensive. Marvel simply didn’t have the greatest track-record getting their works adapted to film (YET). The first Iron Man film, at the time, was considered a bit of a “unicorn”. It was a solid film in its own right, and a massive step up […]

Marvel showcases Spider-Woman with team-up variant covers

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With Spider-Woman set to return in her new ongoing series this March, Marvel has announced that it is celebrating the occasion with a series of variant covers which teams Jessica Drew with various heroes from the Marvel Universe. Check them out here… Spider-Woman is back and better than ever in an explosive new series this […]