. Skype has announced this special fan event with three new videos that include a few selected scenes of footage. We also have a new online spot that brings the thunder. What are you waiting for? Ask those Thor: The Dark World questions right now, and get the inside scoop on the coolest Marvel movie trivia.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
UK premier press coverage 22 october
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NOTE - LOOK BELOW AT ALL THE X FACTOR STARS WHO ATTENDED THE PREMIER! THERE IS QUITE A BIT OF SYNERGY GOING ON WITH THIS TYPE OF CROSS PROMOTION.
Natalie Portman gazes adoringly at husband Benjamin Millepied and radiates elegance in full silver skirt at world premiere of Thor: The Dark World
By FAY STRANG
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She plays the rather understated scientist Jane Foster in the popular Thor franchise, who is rarely seen in anything other than jeans.
But on Tuesday evening Natalie Portman couldn’t have looked further from her big screen character as she walked the red carpet at the UK premiere of Thor: The Dark World.
The 32-year-old was the epitome of sophisticated glamour as she sashayed along in full silver Christian Dior skirt, which caught the light with stunning effect as she walked - before she cosied up to adoring husband Benjamin Millepied.
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Out of this world: Natalie Portman stunned in a space-age looking skirt at the premiere of Thor 2 on Tuesday evening
Simple: The actress teamed the full skirt with a black jumper - which featured a cut-out section when she turned around
The happy couple: Natalie and her husband Benjamin Millepied gazed adoringly at each other
She teamed the skirt with a long sleeved black jumper, which featured a cut-put back section – revealing just a touch of skin as she turned.
In keeping with her simple yet stunning look the pretty brunette wore her hair off her face in a ponytail and allowing her natural beauty do the talking – she kept her make-up to a minimum.
The mother-of-one looked delighted to be walking the red carpet alongside her fellow cast members, as well as of course her handsome husband.
Meet and greet: Natalie was more than happy to stop and say hi to the hordes of waiting fans
Posing up: Natalie looked in high spirits as she posed alongside her co-star Tom Hiddleston
Enjoying the moment the star stopped to pose with Tom Hiddleston, who looked very dapper in a black tuxedo.
She also took time to have pictures taken with the father of her son - and the choreographer couldn't have looked prouder of her as he gazed into her eyes.
But while Natalie may have opted to keep her look demure, her female co-star Kat Dennings opted for an eye-popping frock.
The 27-year-old made the most of her cleavage in a gold and black gown featuring a tight bust section.
Chris mania: Fans were delighted as the Australian actor stopped to sign autographs for them
He's a hit: Tom was met by just as many screaming fans as Chris was
Keeping it cool: Tom (L) opted for a tuxedo, while Idris Elba kept his shades on and wore a Burberry overcoat
Smart: Thor:The Dark World actor Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje attends the premiere in a grey checked suit with star-patterned handkerchief
Her vampy look was completed with tousled waves and a dash of bright red lipstick.
The gang were joined by Chris Hemsworth – the films protagonist – who delighted fans by stopping for numerous autographs and pictures.
The handsome Australian looked red carpet ready in a three piece suit and with his locks pushed off his face.
Speaking exclusively at the premiere about working with Chris Natalie told BANG Showbiz: 'I think Chris has chemistry with everyone he meets. He's the nicest, most professional, best actor.'
She added: 'He's very easy to be around. It's definitely not something we needed to work at and I think that says so much about him. He's a great guy.'
But it seems Chris can't quite believe he has so many fans, as he was almost rendered speechless by the warm reception he received at the screening.
He said: 'I love shooting in London. I've done a number of films here now and to be back with this film that we started three years ago to this kind of reception is a dream come true.'
Working the carpet: (left - right) X Factor's SeSe Foster, Janette Akua and Rielle Carrington of Miss Dynamix posed up together
Here come the boys: X Factor contestants Rough Copy showed off their unique to style on the red carpet
Girl power: X Factor contestants (left - right) Abi Alton, Hannah Barrett and Tamera Foster all dressed to impress
Boys night out: X Factor contestants (left - right) Sam Callahan, Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend all showed off their very different styles
A large part of the American blockbuster – which is the follow up the 2011 film, has been filmed in the capital, with scenes being shot in both Greenwich and Borough Market.
Natalie, who plays Thor’s love interest, recently spoke about how much she enjoying filming in the Uk.
She said: ‘I love working here in London and I’m envious of British actors and British crews because American actors, we end up like gypsies – movie to movie, moving cities every time,’ she said during a press conference.
The long and short of it: Jade Ewan (L) showed of her legs, while Amal Fashanu (R) opted for a full length gown
A bit much: Vanessa Feltz received a lick on the face from her boyfriend Ben Ofoedu
Loving the limelight: Tamera Foster (L) and Abi Alton had found posing for the cameras
‘You can have such a fulfilling, wonderful, rich career here between the theatre, the TV, and the film all in one place. It’s pretty cool to get to live and work in the same place.’
Natalie is set to move from the US to Paris later this year, prompted by her French choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied.
The couple, who have son Aleph Millepied-Portman, will be swapping Los Angeles life for European living as Benjamin takes over the running of the Paris Opera Ballet.
Night out: McFLy arrive for the World Premiere of Thor:Dark World
Striking: GMTV presenter Anna Williamson and Strictly Come Dancing's Aliona Vilani wear patterned dresses
Guests: X Factor band Kingsland Road seemed cheerful at the event
Sister act: Made in Chelsea's Francesca and Olivia Newman Young go for black and white outfits
'It's one of the most exciting places to be in the world right now,’ she told Marie Claire earlier this month.
‘It's really central in terms of the arts. It feels like things are happening in L.A., you know? New York is more where art is bought than where art is made.'
'I'm really lucky. When Ben asked me if I wanted to go to Paris, I freaked. Everyone dreams of living in Paris.'
The cast members were joined at the premiere by the stars of this years X Factor, who all proved their transformation to true popstars was well underway.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
INSTITUTION
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Why 'Man Of Steel' And 'Thor: The Dark World' Are The Most Important Films Of 2013
Under
normal circumstances, even the biggest would-be tent pole is only
financially important so much as it earns or loses money for its
respective studio and/or tests the bankability of those in front or or
behind the camera. But there are two large-scale tent poles dropping
this year that frankly mean much more to their respective studios than
merely whether or not money is made or franchises continue. In their own
skewed way, the future of their respective studios rests on their
respective successes.Man of Steel, which opens on June 14, is arguably Warner Bros’ last chance to prove that they can make the DC Comics stable into their next big franchise. Watchmen cost too much, Catwoman was a bad joke, Jonah Hex was a disaster, and Superman Returns cost way too much ($270 million) to justify its mostly action-free angst fest. As the Harry Potter series was ending two years ago, Warner Bros. presumed that they’d merely fill the blockbuster gap with various DC Comics films, but Green Lantern was not only an artistic disappointment, it was also a near-record flop (it earned $219 million worldwide on a $200 million+ budget). Meanwhile, Marvel Comics– once a joke in the comic book movie department — racked up hit after hit climaxing with the astonishingly successful The Avengers ($1.5 billion worldwide) last summer.
Man of Steel is Warner Bros’ second chance, and arguably their last chance. Produced by Christopher Nolan, directed by Zack Snyder, and starring a cast that wouldn’t be out of place in an Oscar bait drama (Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, etc.), the film is Warner Bros’ best hope at establishing that they can do more with the DC Comics properties than merely turn out Batman films. If it hits big, they suddenly have options aside from just rebooting Batman. Do Justice League now? Develop films based on The Flash and/or Wonder Woman? (I have my thoughts on that.) For the moment the future of Warner Bros’ would-be next golden goose franchise is resting on Superman’s weary shoulders. If it fails, Warner Bros. will basically have to start from scratch in terms of what to do to fill that Harry Potter-sized gap in their schedule.
Marvel is in a relatively good place right now. Their Phase One films were mostly big hits and The Avengers was everything they promised
five years ago, both artistically and commercially. Now they have to see how they can deliver with Phase Two. Iron Man 3 is first up, and its global blockbuster status is guaranteed. Thor: The Dark World, opening November 8, 2013, is less of a sure thing. Thor was
a popular film, earning $181 million in America and $449 million
worldwide, but it was not an out-of-this-world blockbuster. Coming into
its second run, it’s the true test of how big Marvel films can be post-Avengers.
It doesn’t have a marquee villain played by a marquee actor (Thor
faces off against Malekith the Accursed and Dark Elves of Svartalfheim,
played by Christopher Eccleston and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje,
respectively) nor so far any marketing hook beyond “more of the same,
only bigger this time.” That concept worked out fine for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (which
had Moriarty but cast character actor Jared Harris over a big star) and
its eventual $543 million global gross, but the Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes films are much cheaper to produce (part II cost $120 million vs part I’s $90 million). Kenneth Branagh’s Thor cost $150 million and The Dark World (helmed
by long-time television director Alan Taylor) is costing far more this
time around (think $200 million). With no major villain and no major new
stars and lacking even a somewhat marquee director (the original
choice, Patty Jenkins, would have at least bought the film plenty of
free press in the “a woman helms a major superhero film!” variety), Thor: The Dark World will
live or die purely by how much audiences like Thor and his respective
universe. It will be a test for how big Marvel franchises that weren’t
already mega-blockbusters can go in the wake of The Avengers as Marvel unleashes ‘Phase Two’ and readies Phase Three after The Avengers 2 in 2015.There are other big films that have token outside importance. Disney’s The Lone Ranger will be a big test as to whether or not Disney can still create franchise in-house as opposed to banking on Marvel and Lucasfilm for the near future, as most of their post-Pirates of the Caribbean/National Treasure efforts have stalled financially. Pixar arguably hopes that Monsters University can restore some of their lost luster, having taken critical licks for Cars 2 and Brave, but they’ll be fine in the long run. The Sandra Bullock/Melissa McCarthy cop-comedy The Heat (June 29th from 20th Century Fox ) has a chance to prove that female-driven genre fare can be just as successful as the proverbial ‘boy films’, and it’s looking like it will be one of June’s biggest hits. And with the box office failures of Beautiful Creatures and The Host, The Moral Instruments: City of Bones (August 23rd) unfairly bears the burden of proving that female-friendly young-adult literary adaptations can in fact succeed aside from The Hunger Games and Twilight. But otherwise, the success and failure of a given movie mostly determines the fate of those directly involved. Star Trek Into Darkness will merely continue the Star Trek franchise, little more. But the two films above hold more than just the success of their respective franchises in their hands, but truly the fate of the studios that produce them. Superman truly has to save Warner Bros. this summer while Thor merely needs to prove that the Marvel brand is super-powered on its own no matter which hero is wearing the cape. No easy tasks, but we’ll see…
SKYPE hype on movieweb
Thor: The Dark World Announces Skype Q&A with Three New Videos
. Skype has announced this special fan event with three new videos that include a few selected scenes of footage. We also have a new online spot that brings the thunder. What are you waiting for? Ask those Thor: The Dark World questions right now, and get the inside scoop on the coolest Marvel movie trivia.COMICBOOK.COM and SKYPE
comicbook.com are promoting the SKYPE live chat about Thor2 and asking fans to contribute questions! What a lot of synergy that is. And so interactive! With audience participation!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Friday, October 11, 2013
Merchandise
In June 2013, this very stylish snapback became the first of Marvel's officially licensed Thor 2 merchandise available for preorder 4 months before the UK release date.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
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