Avengers Footage

[ow_tiobe_sb]

Given that Korbin was destroyed by Surtur, methinks this horde may be comprised of dead Korbinites (hence their unique complexions).  I sense that either a deal with Hela or the use of a cosmic power is afoot (*cough* CUBE! *cough*)...

ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and Whirled Braker

[steamteck]

  One nerdy nitpick,The Korbinites didn't actually look like Beta Ray. He was gene spiced with fierce predators from their world . He can use his hammer to turn back into kind of your classic grey an type alien only gold.

[BentonGrey]

Well, they look neat, and an alien race attached to the Asgardians in some way would make sense.  So, I'm interested to see how it will play out.

[captmorgan72]

A bit of new stuff. http://www.iwatchstuff.com/2012/04/new-avengers-spots-captain-america-deman.php

[Xenolith]

Steamtek is right on, the Korbinites didn't look anything like Beta Ray Bill.  The resemblence to the Badoon is a little stronger in my mind.  The Korbinites weren't warlike, either, IIRC.  Well, they can be called whatever in the movie, I don't care.

[Tawodi Osdi]

http://www.vibe.com/post/scarlett-johansson-fights-enemies-new-marvel-avengers-trailer-132358

The Black Widow as portrayed in Iron Man 2 was impressive, but I didn't think she was necessarily Avengers quality when compared to Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America.  This little trailer is changing my mind that maybe she is there for more than as eye candy.

[JeyNyce]

I wonder how much of that was her and how much was a stunt double?  Anyway, I'm glad they made her tough and not a damsel in distress.

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

Yeah, that whole scene seems designed to sell her as a competent Avenger.

[captmorgan72]

Well, I thought that was already established in the Iron Man movies. She is one of the most dangerous humans on the planet.

[Previsionary]

Who would win in a fight b/t Buffy and Black Widow?

[Mr. Hamrick]

Who would win in a fight b/t Buffy and Black Widow?

the audience.

[deano_ue]

avengers after credits scene leaked online

After credits scene:

Spoiler

Nick Fury enters his office in the dark only to be greeted by SOMEONE sitting in his chair.

MYSTERY MAN: Good job, "Director Fury".

FURY: I was only obeying YOUR orders...Sir.

MYSTERY MAN lights a cigar and we see his face finally revealed by the flame. Piercing blue eye stares directly into the camera. It is THE REAL NICK FURY played once again by DAVID HASSELHOFF. A smile begins to form on his face.



Movie ends. 

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

A pox on you for even mentioning that film.

[Podmark]

Bleeding Cool claims Loki's army will be the Chitauri, the Ultimate version of the Skrulls.

[Tomato]

Yeah, I agree with the article on this one: Ultimately, who they are didn't really matter. Even from what little we saw in the previews, it was clear that the movie had very little to do with them, it's all about Loki and his shenanigans bringing the Avengers together. Really, these guys could have been the magical alien leprechauns from mars and it wouldn't make one iota of difference to the plot.

[captmorgan72]

Cap and Thor fighting the aliens. I find it odd that Thor does a better job deflecting enemy fire with his hammer than Cap does with his shield.
http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a376370/the-avengers-exclusive-thor-captain-america-battle-aliens-video.html

[BentonGrey]

Well...I can't say that makes me happy.  I mean, if you're going to use the Skrulls, why not just use the Skrulls?  I'd vastly prefer that, but in the end, is this going to hurt the movie?  No, it just is added to that very small list of things that irk me, like Hawkeye's non-costume and Thor's lack of a helmet.  I'm sure the movie would still be awesome, but I wish they'd stop dipping into the polluted well that is the Ultimates.

[Tomato]

Except that they were specifically AVOIDING using the Skrulls for what I consider to be very valid reasons... there is just so much history and so much depth to both the Skrull and the Kree empires that they didn't have the space. There's just so much going on in Avengers already that they just didn't have the time to do the Skrull empire justice, and I don't think any of us would have been happy if they had relegated one of the more complex alien races in comics to "invading alien army #12390.2" for the sake of some pointless fan service. I'd rather they do that to an alien race that doesn't actually matter than to potentially waste the Skrulls now and forever remove the possibility of a better Skrull story arc being told later on.

[Talavar]

If they do turn out to be the Chitauri, I wouldn't be surprised if legal issues were part of it.  Fox could well argue (legally) that the Skrulls were included in the Fantastic Four licensing package, and hold up the movie (or demand a pay-off to let it slide).

[BentonGrey]

*Shrug* True 'Mato, but it wouldn't have broken my heard for us to see the Skrulls handled very generally, as they wouldn't be the main focus of this movie.  Tal makes a good point though.

[Tomato]

I don't think it's an issue, truthfully... it's all murky but from what little Marvel's media peeps have said on the subject, apparently they do still own the rights to the Skrull race (one report I found said that Fox does own Super Skrull as part of the FF license, but that's it). But again, there have been several interviews with Joss Whedon where he's been asked about the Skrulls thing, and his answer is almost always some variant of "we didn't have time to develop a race like the Skrulls or Kree properly, which is why we didn't go with them"

But again, this is all moot because

...it's all about Loki and his shenanigans bringing the Avengers together. Really, these guys could have been the magical alien leprechauns from mars and it wouldn't make one iota of difference to the plot.

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

Personally, I think the Chitauri are just about perfect for this.  They are a comic book race that no one is particularly attached to, but they still can be sufficiently threatening without taking the focus off Loki. In other words, they are perfect for generic faceless mooks without anyone getting upset about Joss making up new ones or anything like that.  The Skrull proper can still be brought in at a later time.  My guess is that they will be brought in during an individual hero's film, giving sufficient time to develop them before they become a major threat for a future Avengers installment.

[BentonGrey]

Ehh, like I said, it is a minor quibble.  I understand the logic of the decision, and I don't say that it doesn't have merit, but all-in-all, I just cringe at Ultimates content.  Anyway, I'm still sure the movie is going to be awesome!

[oldmanwinters]

Hard to believe The Avengers will be playing nationwide in just a few weeks!

My guess is that the plot will probably be pretty meager and formulaic:

Act 1: Nick Fury tries to convince all the Alpha Males to work together as a team; chaos and hilarity ensue. Loki helps sow seeds of dissent.
Act 2: ALIENS INVADE EARTH!!!  Avengers get their collective butts kicked pretty good.  Loki enjoys the light show.
Act 3: The heroes realize they need each others' strengths (plus Hulk) to save the world; thus they succeed.   Loki gets ticked but swears revenge.

That said, the actual merit of the plot matters little to me at this point.  I just want to see the All-Star cast in action.  This is probably the biggest cinema crossover since Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.  I'll worry about plot in Iron Man 3 and the inevitable Avengers sequel.

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

That doesn't match what those who have seen it are saying, winters.  To say they are raving about it is an understatement.

[Previsionary]

Also, Joss whedon is involved. That man cares about story (even if it's not always good).

[captmorgan72]

Many are complaining that too much footage is being released. I disagree, I think that just enough is to wet our appetites.

[oldmanwinters]

That doesn't match what those who have seen it are saying, winters.  To say they are raving about it is an understatement.

Well, then, that will be the ultimate bonus for me!  Like I said, I'll enjoy it regardless of story.  But a great story might put me into a state of unbridled bliss!

And, yes, I really owe Joss Whedon the benefit of the doubt.  That guy has some real creative talent.

[captmorgan72]

New picture of Hulk. http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2012/04/13/the-avengers-star-mark-ruffalo-wants-his-own-hulk-movie/

[BentonGrey]

Hey, that's classy, Ruffalo asked Norton if it was alright with him for the former to take the role.