Movie Avengers

[Talavar]

Namor won't be part of the Invaders - he was apparently part of the Fantastic Four character rights, which Fox still controls.  Doubt we'll see android Human Torch either, for a similar reason.

Spitfire and Union Jack, I would expect to see them, and maybe some other Marvel heroes rebranded to be from other countries.

[BentonGrey]

Without Namor, I'm MUCH less interested in seeing the Invaders.  I would like to see the original Union Jack, though.  He's cool.

[steamteck]

New picture from the Thor movie


http://www.sfx.co.uk/2010/07/19/yet-another-thor-pic/

[BentonGrey]

Hey, look, Odin has a helmet.   Hmm....I don't know...it looks okay.  I like that they've got Hugninn and Muninn in there. 

[Courtnall6]

Every pic I see of Thor...he has no winged helmet...and with every pic I see...my expectations for this film gets lower and lower.

[Podmark]

At this point I'm ready to say there will be no helmet.

I can understand if the classic helmet might not have looked too good in real life but they could have easily modified it so it would work. Maybe they're going Ultimate style? But if you're going to go Ultimate you gotta go all Ultimate, you can't go half and half like this.

[Courtnall6]

What I'm hoping is that, at the very least, he wears it during battle. We have yet to see any action shots...so there is still a chance.

If they went with Ultimate Thor...I would have burned down Hollywood.

[Previsionary]

Did you guys spot the horned helm off to the left of the pic. If they can get THAT into the movie, I wouldn't doubt Thor will eventually adorn his head with his own helm. The thing is probably a bit too heavy to be wearing throughout the whole film....

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

Namor won't be part of the Invaders - he was apparently part of the Fantastic Four character rights, which Fox still controls.  Doubt we'll see android Human Torch either, for a similar reason.

They've clarified earlier that only the Johnny Torch was given to the Fantastic 4, they retain the rights to the android Torch.  It's also possible that they've retained the gold age Namor as well, but I find that doubtful at best.

[captmorgan72]

If you look at Thor's left arm it looks like he is holding his helm. My guess is that he took it off out of respect for Odin as he kneels before him in his throne room. Kinda like a knight would remove his helm before kneeling before the King.

[Shogunn2517]

Honestly, not having his helmet on isn't the end of the world, IMO.  With or without it, this is WAAAAAAAAAAAY better than the Ultimate version(which I too would have firebombed Hollywood).  I honestly didn't envision him wearing it too long if at all anyway.  When you think about how it would play in a movie, with deeper characterization, action and realism, I don't see how he could wear it through an entire film.

Again, I'm just glad they've pretty much ignored Ultimate Thor.

[bat1987]

Here`s hoping he at least wears it in battle. Its forgivable to change the costume a bit for the movie but there are some costume parts that just need to be there, like Thor`s helmet, or Cap`s wings while we`re at it.

[deano_ue]

he has the helmet, judging by that scene and the way he's kneeling, it's off for a show of respect for odin

they wouldn't give loki his and not thor's, loki's looks 5 times as stupid

[Courtnall6]

Thor's helmet is part of his overall design...it's like Superman's spit curl...for me any way. He just doesn't look right without it.

I think you guys are right tho...after examining the pic more closely...he has the helmet off for respect to Odin. I don't think it would be too heavy to wear throughout the movie however....not with todays materials and prop artists. A plastic helmet can be painted to look metallic and the wings can be made smaller to help with balance.

[Podmark]

Well maybe you guys are right, I hope you are. Thor with a (somewhat) classic costume without a helmet just doesn't look right.

[herodad1]

yeah, and what viking goes into battle without his helmet? sheesh! still cant wait while we're talking about thor, for his Tales of Asgard animated movie and his animated series!

[Podmark]

CBR just posted two promotional posters for Thor and Captain America that will be available this week at Comic-Con International.

Spoiler

Thor:

Captain America:

[BWPS]

He looks better without the helmet, his hair is sexy and hardcase. So is the rest of the costume. The helmet doesn't even look good in the comics half the time and they'd have to make it really different for live action or else it wouldn't sit right on his noggin during any kind of movement.

[BentonGrey]

He looks better without the helmet, his hair is sexy and hardcase. So is the rest of the costume. The helmet doesn't even look good in the comics half the time and they'd have to make it really different for live action or else it wouldn't sit right on his noggin during any kind of movement.

*shakes head*  That's just silly.

[murs47]

I actually agree with BWPS.

[BentonGrey]

Then you're silly too.

Seriously though, I don't find it that hard to believe that the guys in charge of wardrobe could create a helmet that would be wearable.  For heaven's sakes, all it would take would be for it to fit well.

[BlueBard]

Then you're silly too.

Seriously though, I don't find it that hard to believe that the guys in charge of wardrobe could create a helmet that would be wearable.  For heaven's sakes, all it would take would be for it to fit well.

The helmet is being saved for a sequel co-starring Captain America.  It will take place after the Avengers movie.  The two heroes will embark on the greatest challenge of their careers.  

The working title will be

Spoiler

"Marvel Team-Up: Search for The Missing Head-Wings"

[docdelorean88]

Blue Bard= MASSIVE win. 

[Courtnall6]

He looks better without the helmet, his hair is sexy and hardcase. So is the rest of the costume. The helmet doesn't even look good in the comics half the time and they'd have to make it really different for live action or else it wouldn't sit right on his noggin during any kind of movement.

I actually agree with BWPS.

Hmmm...I can't seem to find the "You're #&!*$&* crazy!" emote that perfectly responds to these posts.

[Tomato]

Hmmm...I can't seem to find the "You're #&!*$&* crazy!" emote that perfectly responds to these posts.

[BentonGrey]

That seems strangely apropos, 'Mato, my friend.

[Talavar]

Official word came out of the San Diego Comic Con today that Joss Whedon is directing the Avengers.  No surprise there.

[JeyNyce]

HELMETS!!!!!

[deano_ue]

some where, there is a skinner dancing and giggling like a school girl

[Mr. Hamrick]

*awaiting complaints about the helmets*  C'mon guys, don't let me down.  Told you the helmet would be in there just not much.