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Taika Waititi won’t direct Thor 5, says he’s in an “open relationship” with Marvel

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It’s official: the next Thor film will not have Taika Waititi at the helm. The filmmaker confirms as much in a new interview and talks about his connection with the MCU. During a conversation with Business Insider, the Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder director was asked about the rumors that Thor 5 is […]

Comic Book Preview – The Immortal Thor #1

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Al Ewing, Martin Coccolo and Alex Ross give the God of Thunder the ‘Immortal’ treatment next week with the release of The Immortal Thor #1, and you can check out the official preview below courtesy of Marvel Comics… AL EWING, MARTÍN CÓCCOLO & ALEX ROSS GIVE THE GOD OF THUNDER THE “IMMORTAL” TREATMENT! In Norse […]

Chris Hemsworth on Thor 5: “I don’t want people to roll their eyes when they see me”

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We’ve seen Chris Hemsworth’s Thor go from fan-favorite to groan-inducing centerpiece through his time in the MCU, and now the actor wants to return to something more beloved with a potential Thor 5. After the polarizing reception of Thor: Love and Thunder, a film that the actor even called too silly, Hemsworth has opened up […]

Chris Hemsworth’s Thor is brought to life with incredible Avengers: Infinity War bust from Queen Studios

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Queen Studios and Sideshow have released promotional images for the impressive life-size Thor bust which is inspired by the appearance of Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder in the Marvel superhero epic Avengers: Infinity War. Limited to 366 pieces, the collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $4,200; check it out here…   […]

Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi says roughly 80% of the film is improvised

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As yesterday’s official San Diego Comic-Con trailer proved, Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) is looking to bring the God of Thunder on a stranger, lighter and more colorful adventure than his previous two outings. In general, Waititi’s approach to directing Ragnarok looks to be more unconventional than […]

Taika Waititi teasing Natalie Portman return in Thor: Ragnarok

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While it’s previously been said that Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster will be absent from Thor: Ragnarok – with Chris Hemsworth stating that she’s broken up with the God of Thunder following the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron – director Taika Waititi is now seemingly teasing a potential appearance from the Oscar-winning actress. The filmmaker […]

Tessa Thompson on Thor: Ragnarok’s Valkyrie, Taika Waititi says “it’s not really a comedy”

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Over the past few days we’ve had a batch of first-look images from Thor: Ragnarok, along with plot details for the Marvel blockbuster, and comments from Cate Blanchett on her role as the new villain Hela. Now EW has unveiled more of its coverage of the hotly-anticipated Phase Three threequel, with actress Tessa Thompson talking about her […]

Taika Waititi says Thor: Ragnarok will feature laughs and spectacle

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On the Phase Three bonus featurette for the Doctor Strange Blu-ray, Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople) has discussed what he hopes to bring to the table for his addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in terms of the film’s tone. Via Comicbook, Waititi states “I want to take people on an adventure that keeps […]

Darryl Jacobson returns in Team Thor: Part 2

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To coincide with the home-entertainment release of Doctor Strange, Marvel has released one of the bonus features, Team Thor: Part 2, which follows on from last year’s Comic-Con promo for Thor: Ragnarok and features the return of Thor Odinson and his New Zealand roommate Darryl Jacobson! Check it out below, and watch the original short […]