Marvel Studios means business with its film adaptations. The Avengers officially started shooting today under director Joss Whedon, who had this to say on his website:
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Captain America: The First Avenger Times Square Scene
A bystander was at Times Square, New York on the 23rd and found himself on set for Captain America: The First Avenger. Armed with his Nikon, he shot a scene between Chris Evans and Samuel L. Jackson. So yes, there is a scene with Captain America and Nick Fury.
Captain America: The First Avenger hits theaters July 22, 2011.
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The Office Gains Jim Carrey for Season Finale
The Office season finale on May 19th continues to have surprises up its sleeve for Steve Carell’s departure. Joining creator Ricky Gervais, Will Arnett, Ray Romano, Catherine Tate and James Spader is Jim Carrey. The group will all compete for Michael Scott’s position as regional manager. -
Smallville Superman Suit is Shown
Smallville is reaching its swan song, and as we all know, the arrival of Superman is coming. Photos of the Superman suit are released — not with Clark Kent in it, but displayed in the Fortress of Solitude. -
Glee‘s Chris Colfer Writes Disney Pilot and Indie Film
Glee star Chris Colfer has been a busy man. He’s penned a pilot for the Disney Channel’s The Little Leftover Witch. The premise is on a young witch who crash lands near a family who takes her in. The pilot is based on the children’s book written by Florence Laughlin. -
Marvel Presents Little Thor
Marvel released a fun commercial on YouTube entitled Little Thor.
Check it out — and keep an eye out for all the easter eggs.
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Batman: Year One Becomes Animated Movie
The animated adaptation of Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One is underway with an announcement of who will voice the main characters. Ben McKenzie will voice Batman/Bruce Wayne, Bryan Cranston as Lieutenant Gordon, Eliza Dushku as Catwoman and Katee Sackhoff will voice Detective Essen. Joining them is Alex Rocco, voicing crime boss Carmine Falcone. -
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard Officially Join The Dark Knight Rises
The casting of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises has become official. The actual surprise? According to a statement from Warner Bros., they were not cast as Alberto Falcone and Talia al Ghul.
