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Joss Whedon Is Pissed Off Over Why There's a Lack of Female Superhero Movies

Nick Romano — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:26:36 +0000

With the superhero movie genre experiencing its own renaissance, there've been attempts to give more superheroines time to shine. The CW's long-troubled Wonder Woman series, 'Amazon,' might still possibly find its footing, while fans have been shouting praise for Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow. Why is it taking so long for a solid female-driven superhero flick to happen? 'Avengers' and 'Avengers 2' director Joss Whedon has the answer, and it pisses him off.

Hugh Jackman Would Love a 'Wolverine' and 'Avengers' Crossover

Jacob Hall — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:03:35 +0000

One of the stickier problems with the Marvel movie universe is that the rights to various characters are split up amongst many separate studios, meaning that the X-Men could never meet up with Spider-Man like they could in the comics. However, that hasn't stopped fans from daydreaming about these characters crossing paths someday. Now, with even Hugh Jackman chatting about the possibility of 'The Wolverine' meeting up with 'The Avengers' those dreams may now feel the slightest bit more real.

'Avengers 2′ — Joss Whedon Talks Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch

Jacob Hall — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:05:32 +0000

The current discussion around 'The Avengers 2' has shifted from the stars demanding higher pay to something equally inside baseball: the rights to the characters of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. In the pages of the comics, they're mutants and Avengers, which has led to a pretty sticky situation. Fox, who has the X-Men rights, plans to use Quicksilver for the upcoming 'X-Men: Days of Future Past.' Marvel and writer/director Joss Whedon plan to use him for 'Avengers 2.' This conflict remained hidden when Whedon went on Late Night to chat about the characters with Jimmy Fallon.

'Avengers Assemble' Trailer: Marvel Putting These Heroes on TV After All?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:57 +0000

For as much as we know ABC's upcoming 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' series won't feature 'The Avengers' themselves, it seems Marvel's mightiest superhero team will have a spiritual presence on TV after all. The first official trailer for Disney XD's 'Avengers Assemble' has made its way online, with more than a few shades of 'The Avengers' beyond the character design.

Will 'Avengers 2′ and 'Iron Man 4′ Lose Robert Downey, Jr. Because of Money?

Damon Houx — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:47:08 +0000

In one of the most public contract negotiations of the modern era, Robert Downey Jr. has let it be known that he finished his contractual obligations to Marvel and to playing Tony Stark and Iron Man. Which means his future involvement with both 'The Avengers' and 'Iron Man' will depend on how much Marvel is willing to pony up.

'Iron Man 3′ Opens Bigger Than 'The Avengers' Overseas

Jacob Hall — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:36:02 +0000

'Iron Man 3' may not have opened in the United States yet, but it's already a smash hit overseas, earning more money in its opening weekend than 'The Avengers' did. There's a reason why movie studios are starting to think internationally when it comes to their blockbusters -- people in other countries want to see these movies just as much as Americans and a successful international release can double or triple a domestic gross.

'The Avengers 2′ Featuring Brother-Sister Duo — Speculate Wildly!

Nick Romano — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:09 +0000

Great news, folks! While we still have plenty more of the waiting game to play until we see 'The Avengers 2' in 2015, Joss Whedon has indeed finished a draft of the script and he says "it's in a very good place." That said, how would you like your first taste of what to expect from the far-from-finished storyline?

'Star Wars Episode 7′ Meets 'The Avengers' – Watch Patton Oswalt's Brilliantly Geeky 'Parks and Rec' Rant

Jacob Hall — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:15:33 +0000

This Thursday, stand up comedian (and one of the funniest men alive) Patton Oswalt guest stars on NBC's beloved 'Parks and Recreation' as a Pawnee, Indiana citizen who attempts to block a city council vote with a lengthy filibuster. Asked to talk at length about whatever he wanted by the producers, Oswalt decided to rant about 'Star Wars Episode 7' and the results are bizarre and glorious as he spins off into 'The Avengers' and 'X-Men' and much much more. Check it out below.

Robert Downey, Jr. Got Paid $50 Million For 'The Avengers'

Mike Sampson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:07:01 +0000

'The Avengers' made over $1.5 billion (with a b) at the box office, which is enough to make it one of the biggest films of all-time. But Marvel executives weren't the only ones making money off the film. Star Robert Downey, Jr. confirms he made over $50 million to star in 'The Avengers' adding, "Isn't that crazy?" Yeah, pretty much.

Joss Whedon Talks the Pressures of 'The Avengers 2′

Jacob Hall — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:35:11 +0000

Plenty of ink has been spilled concerning the extraordinary success of 'The Avengers' but with "Phase 2" of Marvel's cinematic slate about to begin, we're going to be spilling even more. Although 'Iron Man 3' hasn't even hit theaters yet, all eyes are already on 2015, 'The Avengers 2' and writer/director Joss Whedon, who recently discussed the pressures of making the sequel to one of the biggest movies of all time.

'Avengers 2′ to Begin Filming in England in Early 2014

Mike Sampson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:28:27 +0000

'Avengers 2' doesn't hit theaters for over two years but that doesn't mean we can't start looking forward to the biggest sequel in modern movie history. With 'Thor 2,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Captain America 2' all filming this year, a start of production on 'Avengers 2' can't be that far off and now we know when it will begin.

'Planet Hulk' Isn't On Marvel's Agenda

Damon Houx — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:44:13 +0000

About a month ago, news broke that Marvel had big plans for Hulk, and that they might be sending him to outer space at the end of 'The Avengers 2' in anticipation of a 'Planet Hulk'-style movie. Alas, those rumors have been debunked today.

Marvel's Big Plans For Future 'Hulk' Movies…Revealed!

Jacob Hall — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:11:27 +0000

We knew that Marvel has longterm plans for their movie universe, but we didn't know they were this longterm. It turns out that they're not just thinking about 'Iron Man 3,' 'Thor: The Dark World,' 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and the second 'Avengers' movie -- they're already thinking about a third 'Avengers' movie...and the major role The Hulk will play in the coming films. The following news will be nothing new to comic fans, but casual viewers should know that this is pretty major SPOILER territory.

See Alison Brie, Sandra Bullock and Amber Heard as The Avengers

Emerald Catron — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:56:34 +0000

Well, these are awesome. Our pals at ScreenCrush hipped us to some artwork of Alison Brie as Captain America, Sandra Bullock as Iron Man and Amber Heard as Thor. That could be a pretty fun movie. Ryan Gosling as Black Widow, perhaps? These pictures come from Fan Art Exhibit, and if you like these, you should definitely check it out -- there's all kinds of awesome stuff. Enjoy!

The Female Avengers: See the Superheroes Recast as Women

Mike Sampson — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:13:02 +0000

Sure, 'The Avengers' was a great movie but there was only one female member (Black Widow) of the superhero team. There are already rumors that Joss Whedon wants to add Wasp to 'Avengers 2' but what if the entire 'Avengers' team was recast as women? Hey, if they can do an all-girl version of 'The Expendables' why not 'The Avengers?' And what if they cast Alison Brie, Sandra Bullock and Amber Heard? It might go a little something like this...

Which Marvel Superhero Was Originally a Big Part of the 'Avengers' Script?

Mike Sampson — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:56:05 +0000

'The Avengers' wound up with a lineup of characters previously seen in the previous Marvel movies like Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Nick Fury and Hawkeye. But if writer/director Joss Whedon had gotten his away, another well-known superhero would've debuted in 'The Avengers' as a part of the team. Who was it and will it be someone we see in 'The Avengers 2?'

5 Reasons Why 'The Dark Knight Rises' Is Better Than 'The Avengers'

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:29:21 +0000

While 'The Avengers' may have opened in theaters before director Christopher Nolan's epic conclusion to the 'Batman' trilogy, 'The Dark Knight Rises' is by far the better movie.In the eternal battle between Marvel and DC superheros, Nolan and his cast are the clear victors in this round. Don't believe us? Read on for the top five reasons why 'The Dark Knight' wins the victor's laurel wreath.

Chris Nolan's Cinematographer Wally Pfister Calls 'Avengers' Appalling, Discusses His Directorial Debut

Britt Hayes — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:30:01 +0000

Listen up, ‘Avengers‘: Cinematographer Wally Pfister isn’t into your whole thing. In fact, he thinks you’re “appalling.” But it’s not all bad news — Pfister is also working on his directorial debut, so pretty soon he’ll be putting his money where his… eyes… are? Wally Pfister is one hell of a cinematographer and has worked [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'The Avengers' Destroy 'Dark Shadows'

Jacob Hall — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:30:12 +0000

Poor Barnabas Collins never stood a chance. Tim Burton’s ‘Dark Shadows‘ found itself clobbered to death over the weekend courtesy of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, who rode a perfect cocktail of hype and stellar word-of-mouth to an unprecedented second weekend. It’s no longer a question of whether or not ‘The Avengers‘ will be one of the biggest movies of all time, mainly because it already is one of the biggest movies of all time: after only nineteen days, it’s crossed the $1 billion mark. The question we should be pondering now is whether or not it will become the biggest movie of all time.

Are You Ready For a 'Hunger Games' and 'Avengers' Spoof?

Britt Hayes — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:45:19 +0000

Like cockroaches lurking in the darkness waiting for their chance to attack the fruits of someone else’s labor, writer/directors Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer (‘Date Movie,’ ‘Epic Movie,’ ‘Disaster Movie,’ et al.) sit quietly, antennae twitching, primed for their attack. Their targets this time around: ‘The Hunger Games‘ and ‘The Avengers.’