Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

[TigerClaw]

It was revealed today, That the title for Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Will be Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
http://collider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-title-revealed/

also confirmed by director James Gunn.
https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/615597623135735808
Yes, the official title for the @Guardians sequel is GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. Nice detective work, @colliderfrosty, etc! You got us!

[Amaranthus]

Hated that movie.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Guardians of the Galaxy is the best movie in the MCU to date. Can't wait for this. Squee!!!

[Peanut]

Hated that movie.

Guardians of the Galaxy is the best movie in the MCU to date. Can't wait for this. Squee!!!

The Internet, ladies and gentlemen.

[TurtleTitan97]

Looking forward to it. I really enjoyed the first film.

[snake]

Hated that movie.

Why? I thought it was the best MCU movie because it didn't follow the formula.

[Cure]

Why? I thought it was the best MCU movie because it didn't follow the formula.

I didn't hate the movie, I thought it was entertaining, but it did kind of follow the same formula. Super jokey and no one took anything seriously.

[BubblyShell22]

So awesome to hear! I loved the first movie, so I'm excited for this one!

[THGhost]

Loved the first one, glad we'll get to see more!

Super jokey and no one took anything seriously.

Yeah, Guardians took that formula and ran with it. :lol:

[drgon78]

Can't wait, the first one is one of the best movies marvel has so far.

[Luigiperps]

That name is perfect

[Netkeeper]

Really excited!

[raph27]

I can't wait. GOTG is my favorite movie in the MCU. (with Cap 2 as a close second.)

[snake]

I didn't hate the movie, I thought it was entertaining, but it did kind of follow the same formula. Super jokey and no one took anything seriously.

Yeah, but it felt like the movie was geared to an older audience, plus the setting was a nice refresher from the other MCU movies.

I wish all the aliens weren't just painted humans. They should've looked alien.

[Amaranthus]

Yeah, but it felt like the movie was geared to an older audience, plus the setting was a nice refresher from the other MCU movies.

I wish all the aliens weren't just painted humans. They should've looked alien.

Geared to an older audience? It was the kind of humour 13 year-olds (no offense) love.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Geared to an older audience? It was the kind of humour 13 year-olds (no offense) love.

Most 13-year-olds don't know who Jackson Pollock is. They might not even know who Kevin Bacon is.

[snake]

Geared to an older audience? It was the kind of humour 13 year-olds (no offense) love.

Compared to the other marvel movies, I'd say it was geared to an older audience. I wouldn't expect the average 13 year old to understand the Jackson Pollock joke or know what a walkman is.

[ObiWanFan4life]

Geared to an older audience? It was the kind of humour 13 year-olds (no offense) love.

No need to be condescending.

[Amaranthus]

No need to be condescending.

Oh shush you.

[CyberCubed]

The first film was just OK. Granted I had no connection to the franchise or characters since I never heard of them before the film was announced, so obviously to hardcore Marvel fans it was probably more enjoyable.

[BubblyShell22]

I never heard of the comics either, and I enjoyed it just fine without that.

[snake]

Most people never heard of the GOTG before the movie. That's why I think it did so well, because it was interesting and new, unlike Ant-Man, which doesn't have much going for it. I really hope Ant Man makes money, because it isn't advertised as much and not many people outside of comic fans are excited for it. Whatever, as long as the movie is good I don't give a f*ck about box office.

[NinjaPug]

Most people never heard of the GOTG before the movie. That's why I think it did so well, because it was interesting and new, unlike Ant-Man, which doesn't have much going for it. I really hope Ant Man makes money, because it isn't advertised as much and not many people outside of comic fans are excited for it. Whatever, as long as the movie is good I don't give a f*ck about box office.

Regarding Ant-Man, I'm really looking forward to a superhero movie that isn't about saving the world from destruction. It'll be a nice change of pace especially after Age of Ultron. I'm a sucker for a good heist movie too.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Most 13-year-olds don't know who Jackson Pollock is. They might not even know who Kevin Bacon is.


Or the fact that they called Gamora just about every derogatory name in the book. And quite a few other elements that were aimed at a more mature audience.


The first film was just OK. Granted I had no connection to the franchise or characters since I never heard of them before the film was announced, so obviously to hardcore Marvel fans it was probably more enjoyable.


What, like me? I'm not "hard-core" Marvel fan (though I used to be fairly so) but even I knew very little about most of these characters. In fact, of the five main characters, the only one I knew anything about was Gamora. And Thanos. Everyone else was still relatively unknown even to me- but the Guardians have had a varied roster much like the Avengers, and some of them are fairly obscure. But it was a fun movie, in spite of that.

[PangolinFeets]

Guardians was fun. I love me anything with a Lee Pace in it (although his role was pretty bland). And it was a nice setup for Infinity Gauntlet, which I'm pretty pumped for.


As long as Gunn stays on I'll be happy. #Troma

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Yes, I'm stoked for the Infinity Gauntlet, too. That's a story I've loved for years!

[PangolinFeets]

Yes, I'm stoked for the Infinity Gauntlet, too. That's a story I've loved for years!

And it's gonna be a two-parter! It's going to be huuuuge!

I mean, not as huge as it's supposed to...but still, huge. :3

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Huh, didn't know that. Should be fun, then. Can't wait! Thanos is my favorite "cosmic" villain- more interesting than Galactus, and less uber-destructive than Dark Phoenix....

[THGhost]

The first film was just OK. Granted I had no connection to the franchise or characters since I never heard of them before the film was announced, so obviously to hardcore Marvel fans it was probably more enjoyable.

I think most people had never heard of them either, that's what made it such a big surprise.

[TheCanadiandrome]

The Internet, ladies and gentlemen.

Hahaha :lol:

[BubblyShell22]

I think most people had never heard of them either, that's what made it such a big surprise.

Yes, and that's what made the movie so good. And now people can research the comics if they want to.

[member_removed]

The first film was just OK. Granted I had no connection to the franchise or characters since I never heard of them before the film was announced, so obviously to hardcore Marvel fans it was probably more enjoyable.

I enjoyed it for the opposite reason. Unlike Man of Steel, where I've read Superman comics for years and I wanted to stand in the theatre and scream "stop getting Superman wrong"!!!!

With Guardians I had no previous knowlegde of the franchise, so that kind of fanboy nonsense didn't enter my head. I could just sit back and enjoy the movie!

[JakeSully]

Loved the first movie, reminded me of The Fifth Element and Heavy Metal and Star Trek/Wars in some ways, i've been a fan of the comics for a long time and i was surprised.

I didn't hate the movie, I thought it was entertaining, but it did kind of follow the same formula. Super jokey and no one took anything seriously.

Why would you want a super serious movie? not everything is The Dark Knight trilogy, what is this mentality of nolan wannabes? what works for Batman doesn't work for heroes like Spider-Man or such.

[THGhost]

Loved the first movie, reminded me of The Fifth Element and Heavy Metal and Star Trek/Wars in some ways, i've been a fan of the comics for a long time and i was surprised.



Why would you want a super serious movie? not everything is The Dark Knight trilogy, what is this mentality of nolan wannabes? what works for Batman doesn't work for heroes like Spider-Man or such.

https://yeahwhathesaid.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/agreed.gif

[NinjaPug]

They've cast the first role for GOTG 2. Mantis or Moondragon maybe?

Too bad they couldn't get McConaughey for the villain role.

http://variety.com/2015/film/news/pom-klementieff-guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-1201629203/

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

All I know (and love) about GotG I learned from the 2014 movie. So I got no clue who Mantis is, or who Moondragon is other than she's Drax's daughter, but I trust James Gunn.

That man can take my money any day.

[JakeSully]

Who wants Silver Surfer or Howard The Duck in this sequel?

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Who wants Silver Surfer or Howard The Duck in this sequel?

No (rights wouldn't allow him anyway) and no.

[Etsyturtle2]

Most 13-year-olds don't know who Jackson Pollock is. They might not even know who Kevin Bacon is.

I know Jackson pollock is an abstract painter and Kevin bacon is an actor from the movie jfk and footloose as stated in the movie. I personally love footloose.

[drgon78]

I would be fine with more Howard the duck.

[NinjaPug]

According to Deadline, Pom is playing Mantis. I read elsewhere that Mantis is going to be in the next Marvel Lego game so this seems likely.

http://deadline.com/2015/10/sand-castle-adds-comptons-neil-brown-jr-guardians-2-casts-pom-klementieff-in-mystery-role-mantis-1201597456/

[TigerClaw]

Kurt Russell is in talks with Marvel to play Starlord's father.
http://www.thewrap.com/kurt-russell-eyed-to-play-chris-pratts-dad-in-marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-exclusive/

[MikeandRaph87]

If only he could play Snake Plesbian as Star Lord's father. That would be fun and fit the tone.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Kurt Russell is in talks with Marvel to play Starlord's father.
http://www.thewrap.com/kurt-russell-eyed-to-play-chris-pratts-dad-in-marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-exclusive/

Eh. I would've preferred Matthew McConaugh. But I'm willing to be convinced.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Are you KIDDING?! Dude, it's Jack F*cking Burton! Heck Yeah!! I will CRAWL to the theater if they get him.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Are you KIDDING?! Dude, it's Jack F*cking Burton! Heck Yeah!! I will CRAWL to the theater if they get him.

Eh... he doesn't fit the mental image I have in my mind. Although, they're NOT going with J'son of Spartax or whatever, so my mental image is probably nowhere close anyway. :tlol:

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I was thinking more of the father/son personality aspect. From that angle, he absolutely fits! With Peter's personality being what it is, I can see Russell as his dad, especially if he goes a route similar to his role as Burton. And I've always loved him in just about anything!

[AT-Man]

If only he could play Snake Plesbian as Star Lord's father. That would be fun and fit the tone.

Snake Lesbian??!!

But yes, I want Jack Burton as Starlord's dad! I'm so glad Kurt Russell is relevant again.

[MikeandRaph87]

That was autocorrect not liking 'Plisskin'.

Do we know anything about the plot other than Star Lord's father is involved?

[ToTheNines]

So apparently Thanos isn't going to be in this one at all. Seems kinda weird since he'd make sense here, but they don't mind giving him a WTF cameo that made no sense in Ultron.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

So apparently Thanos isn't going to be in this one at all. Seems kinda weird since he'd make sense here, but they don't mind giving him a WTF cameo that made no sense in Ultron.

Eh, we'll see. I wouldn't rule out a flashback appearance by Thanos if we get into the backstories of Gamora or Nebula.

[ToTheNines]

So I was looking for an article to site Feige saying he wasn't in it, but I found one where Gunn actually said he is, but in a small role.

Still weird. You'd think they'd get him doing something interesting in the year leading up to Infinity War.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

So I was looking for an article to site Feige saying he wasn't in it, but I found one where Gunn actually said he is, but in a small role.

Still weird. You'd think they'd get him doing something interesting in the year leading up to Infinity War.

Considering that Gunn has said that "fathers" play a big role in the sequel, and that Thanos is the abusive adopted father to two of the main characters in the movie, I'm not surprised. Like I said, probably flashbacks.

[MikeandRaph87]

A report suggest that Ego will appear in the upcoming GotG sequel. I was not aware of the character before seeing this report. I am well aware of Mogo reading the main Green Lantern book since 2004. Mogo the heroic living planet vs Ego the evil living planet.:lol::o Anyway, here is the report.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Guardians-Galaxy-2-May-Feature-Massive-Strange-Marvel-Character-107277.html

[TLP]

Ehhhh....I kinda expected it to be Korvac.

I guess Ego will do.:lol:

[JakeSully]

Kurt Russel would be cool.

[drgon78]

For some reason I doubt that it will be true about Ego being the villain. Though I hope that Kurt Russel will play as Star Lord's father.

[MikeandRaph87]

For some reason I doubt that it will be true about Ego being the villain. Though I hope that Kurt Russel will play as Star Lord's father.

It may only be a cameo or a supporting role to another villain for all we know.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

It may only be a cameo or a supporting role to another villain for all we know.

Sorry, but I don't think an entire living planet can make a "cameo" or "supporting role." They're just way too big. :tlol:

"Who's that?"
"That? Oh, that's Sol. He's the sun. Don't worry about him, he's not a big deal. RONAN. Now HE'S a big deal." :trazz:

[Bry]

If I'd trust any director to put this on screen pretty much unaltered...

http://cdn3.denofgeek.us/sites/denofgeekus/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/3/50//agents-of-shield-ego-the-living-planet.jpg

...it's probably James Gunn.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

If I'd trust any director to put this on screen pretty much unaltered...

http://cdn3.denofgeek.us/sites/denofgeekus/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/3/50//agents-of-shield-ego-the-living-planet.jpg

...it's probably James Gunn.

I don't trust ANYONE to put that on screen and make it work.

But if anyone can make me eat my words, it is probably Gunn. :tlol:

[MikeandRaph87]

Reports are suggesting a new member will join the quintet and maybe two returning characters.

http://mobile.geek.com/latest/259138-exclusive-guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-is-adding-new-members-to-the-main-crew?origref=http:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3F tbm%3Dnws%26ei%3DZMuiVseuGIj6-AH68ofIBA%26q%3Dguardians%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bgalaxy%26bt nG%3D

[JakeSully]

If I'd trust any director to put this on screen pretty much unaltered...

http://cdn3.denofgeek.us/sites/denofgeekus/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/3/50//agents-of-shield-ego-the-living-planet.jpg

...it's probably James Gunn.

Well we do have the technology you know

[Leo656]

Well we do have the technology you know

We're not talking about rebuilding Lee Majors here, we're talking about making a Giant Planet With A Talking Face come off as something plausible in live action. :lol:

Nah, actually that'd be pretty neat to see. It's just that you set me up SO perfectly for that Lee Majors joke, y'know? :trazz:

[NinjaPug]

This started filming today. Should be getting the official cast list next week. I hope they were able to get Kurt Russell for Star Lord's pop.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca96xH-UkAAX-w9.jpg

[NinjaPug]

Yes, Kurt Russell is official. Now the question is who is he playing.

http://marvel.com/news/movies/25742/marvel_studios_begins_production_on_marvels_guardi ans_of_the_galaxy_vol_2

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbbBmOUWwAA8lsJ.jpg

And James Gunn confirms Pom K. Is playing Mantis

"@JamesGunn: . @PomKlementieff is playing Mantis. As for the rest, you’ll have to wait. twitter.com/derek_3best/st…"

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Yes, Kurt Russell is official. Now the question is who is he playing.

http://marvel.com/news/movies/25742/marvel_studios_begins_production_on_marvels_guardi ans_of_the_galaxy_vol_2

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbbBmOUWwAA8lsJ.jpg

And James Gunn confirms Pom K. Is playing Mantis

"@JamesGunn: . @PomKlementieff is playing Mantis. As for the rest, you’ll have to wait. twitter.com/derek_3best/st…"

Oh yeah. Oh YEAH. :tcool:

So... Groot is still tiny? I kinda figured he'd be back to full-size by the sequel. Time will tell, I suppose...

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Maybe that image is just a call-back to the end of the last one? He was so CUTE in the credits scene! (And I WANT one of those dancing Groots!)

[TurtleTitan97]

Yes, Kurt Russell is official. Now the question is who is he playing.

http://marvel.com/news/movies/25742/marvel_studios_begins_production_on_marvels_guardi ans_of_the_galaxy_vol_2

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbbBmOUWwAA8lsJ.jpg

And James Gunn confirms Pom K. Is playing Mantis

"@JamesGunn: . @PomKlementieff is playing Mantis. As for the rest, you’ll have to wait. twitter.com/derek_3best/st…"

So excited for this.

[joefsas]

Very excited for Vol.2!
Looking forward to all the little bits of info and pics we'll get during the filming process.

[Autbot_Benz]

Scottish character actor Tommy Flanagan, best known for roles in Braveheart, Face/Off, and Gladiator has been cast as one of the Ravagers in Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. according to sources. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is currently in production down at Atlanta Pinewood Studios and is slated to hit U.S. theaters on May 5, 2017.

http://heroichollywood.com/tommy-flanagan-cast-as-one-of-the-ravagers-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2/#.VtDftelsWNA.twitter

[TigerClaw]

Chris Pratt Shows You Around the Set of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

wdDL_mLcpfg

[MikeandRaph87]

Chris is such a goof. That is a cool contest. Don't really show anything, but a good video nonetheless.


Why Groot still is little? Perhaps the film begins just after the previous then does a time jump early in the film? Just an educated guess. There is similar speculation of that being done in Start Wars Episode VIII.

[NinjaPug]

There were rumors recently that said Chris Sullivan is playing Taserface in the sequel. This set pic looks like it could be him.

http://heroichollywood.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/GOTG-1.jpg

[JakeSully]

Kurt Russell? oh wow that be interesting.

[NinjaPug]

JoBlo is reporting that Ayesha is going to be the main villain of the movie and is probably played by Elizabeth Debicki.

http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/exclusive-scoop-thor-ragnarok-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-details-316

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

JoBlo is reporting that Ayesha is going to be the main villain of the movie and is probably played by Elizabeth Debicki.

http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/exclusive-scoop-thor-ragnarok-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-details-316

Who? Ayesha, I know who Debicki is.

[TurtleTitan97]

Who? Ayesha, I know who Debicki is.

http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Ayesha_(Earth-616)

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Ayesha_(Earth-616)

Perfect. Thanks, bro!

[The Deadman]

Sorry Marvel Faithful, James Gunn Says No THOR In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2 (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/guardians_of_the_galaxy_2/sorry-marvel-faithful-james-a142313)

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Sorry Marvel Faithful, James Gunn Says No THOR In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2 (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/guardians_of_the_galaxy_2/sorry-marvel-faithful-james-a142313)

Thank goodness.

Standalone Guardians sequel, please. I can wait until Avengers 3 for the big team-ups...

[NinjaPug]

I'm amazed that people thought James Gunn sharing a picture of him with Mjolnir meant Thor was in GOTG 2. No chance he would spoil something like that.

Of course all the blogs ran with it. Gotta get those hits.

[Cropsy]

Sounds awesome and this one is my most anticipated movie of next year.

Hope they also bring back Howard for this one in another cameo as he can star in the third film with Silver Surfer.

[NinjaPug]

Concept art from EW

http://www.ew.com/sites/default/files/styles/tout_image_612x380/public/i/2016/07/13/galaxy-1_0.jpg

[raph27]

Awww, look at baby Groot on Drax's shoulder! Soooo cute!

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Not sold on Mantis' look, but not raising a fuss over it. It's just concept art anyway... I remember the first GotG concept art... radically different.

[NinjaPug]

@Ethan_Anderton: Kurt Russell confirmed as Star-Lord's father, named Ego, in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. #SDCC

[TigerClaw]

Here's the new Logo
https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios/status/757027542041710592

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoGAaZYUIAEcC5E.jpg:small

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Here's the new Logo
https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios/status/757027542041710592

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoGAaZYUIAEcC5E.jpg:small

I like it. Also like the new Marvel Studios logo.

[Raph's Girl]

Aaaand Star-Lord's dad in the MCU issssss.... Ego the living planet?! WTF?!?!?!?! :o Kurt Russell is playing Ego...


http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/sdcc-kurt-russell-will-play-ego-star-lords-dad-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-2016

[drgon78]

That doesn't make sense unless there version of Ego is not a planet.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Aaaand Star-Lord's dad in the MCU issssss.... Ego the living planet?! WTF?!?!?!?! :o Kurt Russell is playing Ego...


http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/sdcc-kurt-russell-will-play-ego-star-lords-dad-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-2016

That doesn't make sense unless there version of Ego is not a planet.

Yeah, they're changing something up pretty drastically. A planet did not copulate with Quill's mama.

[NinjaPug]

Gunn said he is playing Ego the Living Planet and that it'll make sense when you see the movie

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Gunn said he is playing Ego the Living Planet and that it'll make sense when you see the movie

Wow. Source?

Okay, Gunn, you've got your work cut out for me... Guardians 1 was my single favorite MCU movie. Make me love Ego the Living Planet.

[NinjaPug]

Wow. Source?

Okay, Gunn, you've got your work cut out for me... Guardians 1 was my single favorite MCU movie. Make me love Ego the Living Planet.

Gunn's twitter account

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Gunn's twitter account

Could you drop a link for me? Pretty please? :twink:

[TigerClaw]

Could you drop a link for me? Pretty please? :twink:
Here you go.
https://www.facebook.com/jgunn/posts/10153490064721157:0

Whoa! So we just got off stage at the San Diego Comicon showing not one, but THREE Guardians clips: 1) A piece from the film featuring Yondu, Rocket, baby Groot, and the Ravagers, 2) A behind-the-scenes featurette of me and the cast working on the forthcoming Guardians attraction at Disneyland, and 3) A special glimpse at a montage of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

I thought I’d share with you guys what we shared with everyone there.

If you don’t want minor spoilers from the film, don’t continue to read. I won’t hold it against you, I swear.

Here are the headlines –

THE RAVAGERS ARE A BIG PART OF VOL. 2

Most were on hand for the SDCC presentation, disrupting the proceedings as Ravagers are prone to do. We learn that they’ve had a somewhat contentious, even mutinous, relationship with Yondu since Vol. 1, due to the fact that Yondu let Peter Quill go without reprisal after not giving them the orb.

The leader in all of these shenanigans is the incredibly-powerful yet incredibly ridiculously-named TASERFACE, played by Chris Sullivan (it’s worth noting that four years ago when I was hired for the first Guardians film, I joked that I was going to make Taserface my villain. I suppose it’s no longer a joke).

Joining Chris in full Ravager regalia, was, of course, Sean Gunn as Kraglin, as well as these new Ravagers, all featured in the film:

Wretch, played by Evan Jones
Half-Nut, played by Jimmy Urine
Brahl, played by Stephen Blackehart
Gef the Ravager, played by Steve Agee
Oblo, played by Joe Fria
Narblik, play by Terence Rosemore

MICHAEL ROOKER SHOWED UP IN FULL YONDU MODE

With a big-ass fin on his head. ‘Nuff said.

NEBULA IS A MAJOR PART OF THE FILM

As Karen Gillan knows – because I told her during my first meeting with her – GotG Vol. 1 was just a glimpse at a character I had major plans for in the future of the Guardians-verse. I did not lie.

ELIZABETH DEBICKI PLAYS AYESHA

Ayesha is the golden High Priestess of a genetically-perfect people called the Sovereign. She’s not a woman to be screwed with – she, and her entire world, are extraordinarily deadly.

WE CAUGHT A FIRST LOOK AT MANTIS

Our look for Mantis is similar to her original look in the comics – she’s the same color as Pom Klementieff, the actress who plays her (i.e not green), and she has antennae. We saw just a tiny little glimpse of her in the Comic-Con footage. More will be coming. She’s been one of my favorite parts of making this film.

YES, SYLVESTER STALLONE IS IN THE FILM

This was an amazing experience for me, considering I ran around in my backyard as a kid pretending I was Johnny Rambo. Working with Sly was one of the high points of shooting Vol. 2 for me.

Who does he play? Well, I can’t reveal that quite yet… but we do see him interacting with Yondu in the teaser.

TWO SONGS PLAYED IN THE FOOTAGE

“Come a Little Bit Closer,” by Jay and the Americans, played during the clip where Yondu faces off against some of the Ravagers.

“The Chain,” by Fleetwood Mac was the song used in the montage.

Am I saying these songs are part of Awesome Mix Vol. 2? Not necessarily. But they are great tunes…

A NEW DISNEYLAND GOTG ATTRACTION IS COMING

I’m a huge Disneyland fan and the Tower of Terror is my second favorite attraction there (Space Mountain is number one). So when the folks approached me, asking me to be involved with a new Guardians attraction, I was apprehensive.

But then the Walt Disney Imagineering folks showed me what they had in mind and MY MIND WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. It was awesome (see the attached concept art for a very small taste). Exhilarating and novel and interactive. I can’t be more pleased to have partnered up with Walt Disney Imagineering in this production, helping to direct and shape the experience so that it has all the heart and fun and humor Guardians movies do.

Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, and I, along with a few other members of the Guardians cast, put our full effort into making it as great as we knew it could be. We shot most of it while we were in Atlanta shooting Vol. 2, and I can’t wait for you guys to see it and experience it firsthand the next time you visit the park.

WE DISCLOSED THE IDENTITY OF PETER QUILL’S FATHER

This is the biggie, I guess. And, yes, as many people guessed, or assumed, Kurt Russell is playing Peter Quill’s father. And Peter Quill’s father is (as almost no one has guessed)…

EGO.

Known in the comics as Ego the Living Planet.

Yeah, his dad is a planet. Sort of. It will all be explained in the film..

But to me, this is the absolute center of Vol. 2, and one of the reasons I’ve been so excited about it. When Marvel first approached me with the first movie, I thought, “Wait a second? A talking raccoon? Isn’t that a rather ridiculous idea to base a movie around?”

It was then that I took a step back and asked myself: Okay, if a raccoon could talk, and shoot a machine gun, how could that be? And answering that question ended up being the entire foundation of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1. There was a sadness in the answer. Rocket was an animal experimented upon, torn apart and put back together, without compassion. He was the only being of his type, had never known any hint of kindness, and was utterly and completely alone until he met his fellow Guardians. And, one of them in particular – Groot – thought it was worth sacrificing his life for his sake. This melancholy and beautiful undercurrent helped to ground the character for me. He had far more in common with Frankenstein’s monster than he did Bugs Bunny. And I related to him, greatly, and I hoped other folks who felt like outsiders would as well.

Ego seemed, in many ways, like an even more ridiculous character. But I asked myself, if a planet was alive, how could that be? And how could it father a child?

The answers to those questions took me to a far deeper place that I expected. I don’t want to give away too many answers at this time. But what Nova Prime said about Peter’s father at the end of Vol. 1 is certainly true – he is something ancient and unknown. And, as we will discover, being a cosmic being, alone for eons, is perhaps even more lonely than being the universe’s sole talking raccoon.

I can’t wait for you guys to see Kurt Russell bring this character to life onscreen. It has been a rapturous experience creating Ego with him. We have both pushed ourselves as far as we can go in making him real, and grounded, and emotionally centered.

I also can’t wait for all of you to see this movie. I really, really love it. Never has anything I’ve done flowed as smoothly as this project, and been so true and consistent from the first day I started writing it until today, as we edit it and create our visual effects.

And, worry not. Although you’ve learned a lot today, we have countless more surprises for you as we get closer to our release date. And even more of them in the movie itself.

Stay tuned to this page for more updates as we approach May 5, 2017 and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2!

Thanks!

James

[AT-Man]

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/en.futurama/images/8/82/Vlcsnap-266711.png/revision/latest?cb=20090302082542

[Mayhem]

I've seen enough hentai to know where this is going...

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Here you go.
https://www.facebook.com/jgunn/posts/10153490064721157:0

That all sounds amazing. Buckle up!

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I've seen enough hentai to know where this is going...

Funny my thoughts immediately went in a different direction. To a little thing called Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. Specifically, the Planescape campaign setting, which features, among other planar oddities, a sentient living world capable of creating self-willed humanoid "children" (split-off parts of itself) to explore and learn about the multiverse. Thiscould be something similar- where one of them went out, found Earth and fell in love before returning home to be reabsorbed.

[AT-Man]

Funny my thoughts immediately went in a different direction. To a little thing called Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. Specifically, the Planescape campaign setting, which features, among other planar oddities, a sentient living world capable of creating self-willed humanoid "children" (split-off parts of itself) to explore and learn about the multiverse. Thiscould be something similar- where one of them went out, found Earth and fell in love before returning home to be reabsorbed.

I was thinking about Legion from Castlevania. What if Ego consists of billions of Kurt Russels!

[The Deadman]

A Marvel Alien Could Connect Thor: Ragnarok to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (http://io9.gizmodo.com/a-marvel-alien-could-connect-thor-ragnarok-to-guardian-1784945612)

[TurtleTitan97]

New concept art:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cqe4xL1UEAA7Mb-.jpg

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Love it. Wonder if we'll see anything resembling that scene in the movie?

[AT-Man]

Hoooly dickens! I have incredibly high hopes, almost ridiculous.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

LOL! Baby Groot in the corner is hilarious. He's so CUTE!!

[NinjaPug]

The Guardians fighting a Lovecraftian monster? Like I wasn't already excited for this movie.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

For every person who loved Groot, there are going to be dozens more who'll love Baby Groot.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I just realized- that thing looks like the Overlord from Howard the Duck! I wonder.....

[raph27]

Little Groot running away yelling made my day. Can't wait for this movie.

[Donatello19]

So is Groot actually going to be small for the entire movie? I didn't think they'd do it, but judging by all of the pictures released so far, it looks that way :lol:

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

First poster...

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/guardians_of_the_galaxy_2/check-out-the-awesome-first-a146134

First trailer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=85&v=2WhQcK-Zaok

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Wow, it's already time for GotG 2!
:tsmile:

Lookin' forward to it.

[plastroncafe]

Yup! Entire day redeemed!

[Andrew NDB]

I enjoyed GotG, but not enough to say I'm super stoked for this. I'll definitely watch it, but it's kind of a "meh" affair.

[TigerClaw]

First poster...

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/guardians_of_the_galaxy_2/check-out-the-awesome-first-a146134

First trailer!

2WhQcK-Zaok
According to James Gunn, its a sneak peak, but the actual teaser trailer comes out soon.
https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/788772378775949314

So the 1st #GotGVol2 trailer is coming soon; in the meantime we put together this special sneak peak for you.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I am insanely hyped. GotG has so far been my favorite Marvel movie, and the fact that they're keeping the same creative team instead of switching things up has me super-stoked and confident.

Ooga chaka ooga chaka

[TurtleTitan97]

first poster...

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/guardians_of_the_galaxy_2/check-out-the-awesome-first-a146134

first trailer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=85&v=2whqck-zaok

Alright!!! :D

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I enjoyed GotG, but not enough to say I'm super stoked for this. I'll definitely watch it, but it's kind of a "meh" affair.

Same. For what it was, it was pretty entertaining but it's not a movie I'd watch twice like the other MCU films. Funny how people around my job were comparing the TMNT 2014 film to the first GotG since one was released a week after the other. At least we all agreed that GotG was better. :lol:

[Autbot_Benz]

Same. For what it was, it was pretty entertaining but it's not a movie I'd watch twice like the other MCU films. Funny how people around my job were comparing the TMNT 2014 film to the first GotG since one was released a week after the other. At least we all agreed that GotG was better. :lol:

Its funny that is how i feel about most MCU Movies you can watch them once and not be in a hurry to watch them again as opposed to other movies.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Several MCU movies suck donkey dick - especially Thor, Avengers, Iron Man 3, and Avengers 2 - but the others aren't that bad.
I LOVED GotG. 2014 was a fantastic year for Marvel movies.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Several MCU movies suck donkey dick - especially Thor, Avengers, Iron Man 3, and Avengers 2 - but the others aren't that bad.
I LOVED GotG. 2014 was a fantastic year for Marvel movies.

2014 was the BEST year for Marvel movies. Hasn't been topped yet, thanks to Winter Soldier and GotG.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Indeed! 2016 could top it if Doctor Strange knocks it out of the ballpark.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Indeed! 2016 could top it if Doctor Strange knocks it out of the ballpark.

It could... Civil War WAS incredible.

[Autbot_Benz]

The Only MCU ones i thought were fantastic was Civil War Iron Man Guardians 1 and Hopefully Doctor Strange

[TheSkeletonMan939]

It could... Civil War WAS incredible.

The one area Civil War lacked in was music. Complete cookie-cutter score, whereas the music for Winter Soldier felt like it was an actual player, or force, in the film.

The Only MCU ones i thought were fantastic was Civil War Iron Man Guardians 1 and Hopefully Doctor Strange

No Winter Soldier?
Burn him!

[Autbot_Benz]

The one area Civil War lacked in was music. Complete cookie-cutter score, whereas the music for Winter Soldier felt like it was an actual player, or force, in the film.



No Winter Soldier?
Burn him!

I never saw Winter Solider I am not a Captain America Fan he is my least favorite MCU hero.

[Andrew NDB]

Beyond Iron Man 1, Avengers 1, Winter Soldier and Civil War... they're all kind of just consistently "pretty good," never really "great." Enough to keep me interested and hooked, but not enough for me to be loudly singing their praises.

TV is another story. I'd take Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage over like 80% of the Marvel movies so far. They're the best gift I never knew I wanted.

[TurtleTitan97]

I never saw Winter Solider I am not a Captain America Fan he is my least favorite MCU hero.

https://media.giphy.com/media/dySTm8Bt11uk8/giphy.gif

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I never saw Winter Solider I am not a Captain America Fan he is my least favorite MCU hero.

Something is wrong with you.

TV is another story. I'd take Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage over like 80% of the Marvel movies so far. They're the best gift I never knew I wanted.

Ditto. I'm shocked at how 13 hours of Daredevil S1 has consistently more outstanding writing than 2 hours of Thor. I get that they're different mediums, but for sh!t's sake, how does Netflix nail things so well all the time while the films and even ABC TV shows more often than not flounder?
I guess Netflix has more to lose than Disney, so they demand and expect higher quality material.

Thank Odin the Russos are taking helm of the MCU. Now we're bound to get at least two good Avengers films.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Beyond Iron Man 1, Avengers 1, Winter Soldier and Civil War... they're all kind of just consistently "pretty good," never really "great." Enough to keep me interested and hooked, but not enough for me to be loudly singing their praises.

TV is another story. I'd take Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage over like 80% of the Marvel movies so far. They're the best gift I never knew I wanted.

I know, right!? Absolutely.

Something is wrong with you.

Something is VERY wrong with him. :tlol:

[plastroncafe]

Ditto. I'm shocked at how 13 hours of Daredevil S1 has consistently more outstanding writing than 2 hours of Thor. I get that they're different mediums, but for sh!t's sake, how does Netflix nail things so well all the time while the films and even ABC TV shows more often than not flounder?
I guess Netflix has more to lose than Disney, so they demand and expect higher quality material.

Thank Odin the Russos are taking helm of the MCU. Now we're bound to get at least two good Avengers films.

Having more time to flesh out a story helps a great deal, though...they could have used a bit more of that in Season 2. Because wow...too much. Just too much going on.

I'm far more critical of the Netflix stuff, because those are Marvel properties that I have far more experience with. "Alias" is one of my favorite books, so I'm extra hyper critical of how Jessica Jones came out.

Where as the actual movies? I could not possibly have cared less about any of the Avengers prior to the MCU, and it's because of that that I've got the freedom to unironically love Thor and Thor 2.

I mean...the movie was compelling enough to make me actually care about Thor. That in and of itself is a feat of film making. Same for Captain America and Iron-man.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I honestly found Darcy more charismatic than Thor. And Darcy is annoying as F*CK.

Why the hell hasn't Rick Jones been in these movies? He was with the Avengers from day one in the comics.

[TurtleTitan97]

Why the hell hasn't Rick Jones been in these movies? He was with the Avengers from day one in the comics.

^ THIS.

I wish there was someway they could incorporate him into the movies.

[plastroncafe]

I honestly found Darcy more charismatic than Thor. And Darcy is annoying as F*CK.


You think so?
Huh. We have diametrically opposed taste in women it seems.

Thor 1 wasn't a perfect movie, but it was still a good sight better than average. I think it could have done with a bit more "Banished Prince Gets Humbled" and a little less camp from the Warriors. But short of that I liked it just fine.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Darcy was awesome. Way better than Jane, but that's not saying much.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I wish there was someway they could incorporate him into the movies.

Now that the Avengers are split 50/50, they should have him be a civilian confidante on Cap's team.

[TurtleTitan97]

Now that the Avengers are split 50/50, they should have him be a civilian confidante on Cap's team.

I could dig that.

[MikeandRaph87]

Now that the Avengers are split 50/50, they should have him be a civilian confidante on Cap's team.

They are not split 50/50. Black Widow was never fully with Iron Man and is now on the governments list as well. Black Panther came to an understanding at the artic stronghold and made peace by keeping Bucky in cryogenic state in Wakanda without the UN's knowledge.

Then there was Iron Man who decided to help despite turning on Captain America for a few minutes in the artic. He may not be on the government's list of rebels, but still.

That only leaves Vision and War Machine. Those two should have issues with each other because Vision should never have fired at Falcon knowing the results and seeing what happened to one within his own faction who should want to go after Vision for it.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

They are not split 50/50.

There's a covert Avengers and a normal Avengers.

[THGhost]

Teaser trailer looks awesome, as expected. Groot is now a toddler and has his own little jacket. :rolling:

[TheCanadiandrome]

Teaser trailer looks awesome, as expected. Groot is now a toddler and has his own little jacket. :rolling:
lol yeah I loved it

[NinjaPug]

Trailer premieres tomorrow night during the Clemson vs Virginia Tech football game. 8 pm/est.

https://trailer-track.com/2016/12/02/brand-new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-trailer-may-arrive-saturday-on-abc-and-espn/

[NinjaPug]

sMTntxvok1M

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Holy ****, this looks like a blast!

[plastroncafe]

Oh HELL yes.

[raph27]

That trailer was great! I love Baby Groot's voice.

[TigerClaw]

That trailer was great! I love Baby Groot's voice.
and still voiced by Vin Diesel, but with a higher pitch.

[Autbot_Benz]

and still voiced by Vin Diesel, but with a higher pitch.

http://i.imgur.com/MKhSeP8.jpg

[MikeandRaph87]

I think he meant it in the sense that he was amazed at Vin Dieselhad a vocal range.

I am glad we did not have to watch the game to watch the trailer. My theory that it would emerge online ahead of it was correct.

It looks fun and action packed. It is sure to be great just like its first installment. It will lose the surprise hit status for its second outing but it will sure be a success and a great film. Looking forward to this morn than an Avengers film!

[TigerClaw]

I think he meant it in the sense that he was amazed at Vin Dieselhad a vocal range.

I am glad we did not have to watch the game to watch the trailer. My theory that it would emerge online ahead of it was correct.

It looks fun and action packed. It is sure to be great just like its first installment. It will lose the surprise hit status for its second outing but it will sure be a success and a great film. Looking forward to this morn than an Avengers film!
Baby Groot sounds like Vin Diesel on Helium.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I think he meant it in the sense that he was amazed at Vin Dieselhad a vocal range.

I'm 99% certain that he doesn't have the vocal range. Either the sound team ran his voice through a chipmunk filter, or he recorded his lines verrrrry slowly and the sound guys sped it up.

[Powder]

Seems they're hamming up the quips even further (blech) but it still looks dope. I really liked the first one, so I'll check this out too.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Fvckin' fvckity fvck yeah! :tcool:

My wife couldn't stop squealing about Baby Groot the entire time. :tlol:

[ToTheNines]

I feel like the use of "Fox on the Run" was a jab at the competition lol.

[ZariusTwo]

God this was painfully unfunny s*it. What do you people see in these movies?

[drgon78]

That it's AWESOME.:)

[AT-Man]

Most likely the best big budget Hollywood movie of 2017.

[Donatello19]

God this was painfully unfunny s*it. What do you people see in these movies?

Just because something is unfunny to you doesn't mean other people don't find it funny, lighten up.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

God this was painfully unfunny s*it. What do you people see in these movies?

Geez, you and my sister. You both need to be Clockwork-Oranged into liking these movies. :trazz:

(And that's in fun, Zarius. I like ya even if you don't like the same movie I do.)

[plastroncafe]

I went to see Moana over Thanksgiving with a friend from school and her two sons aged 7 and 10. The youngest almost didn't come with us because, "Cartoons are for children."

After the movie I asked him what he thought.
"It's not my kind of movie."
And I laughed, because here was a seven year old kid confronted with something he knew he didn't like, but that the people around him enjoyed quite a lot. And when asked his opinion he responded with more class than I see from people online at least twice his age.

I gave his mom a high five for her top notch parenting.

[TheCanadiandrome]

sMTntxvok1M

so awesome! can't wait

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I went to see Moana over Thanksgiving with a friend from school and her two sons aged 7 and 10. The youngest almost didn't come with us because, "Cartoons are for children."

After the movie I asked him what he thought.
"It's not my kind of movie."
And I laughed, because here was a seven year old kid confronted with something he knew he didn't like, but that the people around him enjoyed quite a lot. And when asked his opinion he responded with more class than I see from people online at least twice his age.

I gave his mom a high five for her top notch parenting.

Good for that kid and his momma.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

"Cartoons are for children."

A 7-year-old said that? That's kinda funny. :trazz:

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

A 7-year-old said that? That's kinda funny. :trazz:

Kids always think they're older than they really are.

[TigerClaw]

A 7-year-old said that? That's kinda funny. :trazz:
It could be cause of how he was raised by his parents.

[plastroncafe]

Kids are really REALLY good at picking up social cues from the world around them, and they tend to be really conservative in their views.

Side tangent, and I apologize for the threadjack.
Little girl of a friend of mine, couldn't have been older than 6 at the time, asked me what toys I played with when I was her age.

I honestly said: Ninja Turtles, Transformers, He-Man.

She wrinkled her nose at me, scoffed, and said, "Those are for boys."
To which I replied, My mom told me toys are for whoever wanted to play with them.
She was not convinced.

Later, having overheard the exchange, my friend who is one of the most liberal, socially progressive, and intelligent women know told me repeatedly:
"She did NOT get that from us. I swear!"

It's been ten years since then, and I'm pretty sure the girl would be horrified if I told her the story today.

[ToTheNines]

God this was painfully unfunny s*it. What do you people see in these movies?

What do you see in Power Rangers?

[DestronMirage22]

Trailer looks good. I just hope they don't go overboard with baby Groot. We don't want him to end up the next Minions. :o

[MikeandRaph87]

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/guardians-galaxy-vol-2-teaser-tops-81-million-000003549.html

This is good news for the film.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Not necessarily. Fantastic Four (2015) had a record-breaking number of trailer views as well.

[MikeandRaph87]

Not necessarily. Fantastic Four (2015) had a record-breaking number of trailer views as well.

I wouldn't have expected that given the negative vibe about it from the very beginning.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I wouldn't have expected that given the negative vibe about it from the very beginning.

I liked the first trailer. It looked pretty cool... alas, how far it fell.

[MikeandRaph87]

It will be interesting to see which will do better between Spider-Man: Homecoming and Guardians of The Galaxy vol 2.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

It will be interesting to see which will do better between Spider-Man: Homecoming and Guardians of The Galaxy vol 2.

It could go either way.

Guardians of the Galaxy has a proven track record (1 for 1), whereas this will be the sixth Spiderman film... but then, he is Spiderman.

[Cure]

Spider----Man, people. Spider-Man. One glorious hyphenated word. I wish GK was still here, he'd back me up.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Groot was so adorably funny. Giving Rocket so much grief and you could TELL he was doing it on purpose lol!!

[NinjaPug]

wDkIJ-G7HFU

[CyberCubed]

Eh. Wasn't much of a fan of the first movie and this looks like more of the same. Trying way too hard to be "wink wink" parody funny while trying to cater to internet nerds.

[ToTheNines]

Fleetwood Mac. Nice. I'm looking forward to the soundtrack more than anything lol.

[AT-Man]

Looks literally like the best movie ever.

[CyberCubed]

Looks literally like the best movie ever.

Logan will be better.

[drgon78]

Looks awesome, can't wait.

[ToTheNines]

Wasn't Spidey supposed to have a Super Bowl spot?

[TigerClaw]

New Poster
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/vol_2/pick-your-favorite-a-hole-with-this-awesome-a148716

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C38CKA3UoAAzyfE.jpg

[Cure]

That would have been cooler without Groot in the corner.

[MikeandRaph87]

What I want to know is how Yondu who is willing to use people's lives to make a buck for himself hook up with Star Lord's group.

[Cure]

Almost like they want you to watch the movie.

[Donatello19]

Mantis is already shaping up to be one of my favorites, can't wait to see more of her.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

That would have been cooler without Groot in the corner.

Baby Groot is like the BB-8 of GotG. They're going to stick him on everything in the hopes that you'll buy the plushie and all the other merchandise of him.

[NinjaPug]

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[Autbot_Benz]

They had me at the First Trailer This movie looks great. I love Yondu and his weapon he controls by whistling.

[DisKosh]

Baby Groot is like the BB-8 of GotG. They're going to stick him on everything in the hopes that you'll buy the plushie and all the other merchandise of him.

Not going to lie, I totally will.

I've not had the best night but just looking at him and his adorableness makes me smile.

[DestronMirage22]

He makes me cringe. :ohwell:

[drgon78]

Awesome new trailer, but they got me interested already with the first.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I can barely contain my hype. I CAN BARELY CONTAIN IT, I TELL YOU!!!!

[TigerClaw]

Here's the 1st clip.

bIVlRtL750U

[ZariusTwo]

ozfGeGYe-lY

[TigerClaw]

James Gunn Reveals How Ego The Living Planet Takes On A Human Form
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/vol_2/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-director-james-gunn-reveals-how-ego-the-living-planet-takes-on-a-human-form-a149657

"Ego is a living planet who is able to manifest himself in different ways he’s been alone for millions of years and he’s learned how to control the molecules around him in such a way as to create avatars of themselves, such as Kurt Russell," says the filmmaker. "I think Ego was a very lonely character out there by himself and went off in search of love and perhaps found it in Quill’s mother."

[TigerClaw]

James Gunn in an interview says that Michael Rosenbaum And Sylvester Stallone are playing key Marvel characters in the movie.
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-adds-michael-rosenbaum-and-sylvester-stallone-as-key-marvel-characters-a149699

[ToTheNines]

Yay! Love Rosenbaum! Hopefully he becomes a MCU mainstay.

[CyberCubed]

Sylvester Stallone in a Marvel movie. Never thought I'd see the day.

[MikeandRaph87]

Any hints if they will be live action or doing a voice over? Its cool seeing both of these guys in a Marvel film. Rosenbaum doing just DC related work and Sly trying his hand at an Indie hero makes it even more interesting.

[TigerClaw]

Any hints if they will be live action or doing a voice over? Its cool seeing both of these guys in a Marvel film. Rosenbaum doing just DC related work and Sly trying his hand at an Indie hero makes it even more interesting.
I wonder if Sly's character is Judge Dredd looking, Given that the Nova Corpse uniforms are Judge Dredd like.

[MikeandRaph87]

I wonder if Sly's character is Judge Dredd looking, Given that the Nova Corpse uniforms are Judge Dredd like.

Ah,good point! Could Sly be Richard Rider? If Hank Pym can be aged in the Marvel Cinematic Universe then why not Richard Rider too?

[TigerClaw]

Ah,good point! Could Sly be Richard Rider? If Hank Pym can be aged in the Marvel Cinematic Universe then why not Richard Rider too?
He could probably be Richard Rider, He could be the key Marvel character.
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Richard_Rider_(Earth-616)

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/marveldatabase/images/d/d1/Nova_Vol_4_1_Textless.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20070203154526

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Sly as Nova? That'd be fun to see!

[TigerClaw]

Sly as Nova? That'd be fun to see!
They made Hank Pym an older character in Ant-Man, So why not make Richard Rider older as well?

As for Michael Rosenbaum, they say he's a key Marvel character as well, but who could he be?

[ToTheNines]

I thought Gunn was always going on about Quill being the only Earthling in these movies, ever.

[ProphetofGanja]

I thought Gunn was always going on about Quill being the only Earthling in these movies, ever.

Which brings up the question of why all these damn aliens look like Glenn Close and John C. Reilly and whover else, but that's an issue with sci-fi as a whole, not just Gunn's movie or Marvel comics

[ToTheNines]

Either humans aren't originally from Earth. Or a chunk was taken from Earth and allowed to prosper elsewhere.

But then, with such different diets and atmosphere conditions, they should still look way different. But yeah, it's Sci-fi... Asgardians look just like us too.

[TigerClaw]

Either humans aren't originally from Earth. Or a chunk was taken from Earth and allowed to prosper elsewhere.

But then, with such different diets and atmosphere conditions, they should still look way different. But yeah, it's Sci-fi... Asgardians look just like us too.
Even Superman whose Kryptonian looks like us.

Perhaps there are other humans from other planets that look exactly like us, But have different physiology, The organs inside there bodies might not be the same as those on earth.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Kind of related - - how big is Asgard? I never understood why there were white guys and black guys and Asian-looking guys running around Asgard, when all we see seems to be that one city and the portal thingy. Is Asgard a planet with different races of people, or just that one city?

[TigerClaw]

Here's an article that talks about aliens, who might look like us.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/forget-little-green-men-aliens-will-look-like-humans-says-cambridge-university-evolution-expert-10358164.html

[ToTheNines]

New poster. Spoiler tags for size.

http://cbr3.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-Vol-2-blacklight-poster.jpg?auto=format&cs=tinysrgb&q=20&w=450&h=656&fit=crop&dpr=1.5

[NinjaPug]

Weird that Rooker is featured so prominently on the poster but not listed with the other actors. Awesome poster though.

[Autbot_Benz]

Love the new poster. Glad Yondu is being featured so much. Yondu is one of my favorite characters from the first movie.

[CyberCubed]

Hope this movie is better than the first, which was just rather average. But now that all the introduction stuff is out of the way I hope for a better plot. Half the first movie dealt with a prison break plot.

[ProphetofGanja]

Hope this movie is better than the first, which was just rather average. But now that all the introduction stuff is out of the way I hope for a better plot. Half the first movie dealt with a prison break plot.

Well yeah, but it was a pretty hilarious prison break. As far as origin stories go, it was different enough to be fresh and exciting. I really liked it.

I do think the sequel has the opportunity to be even better though, as it can get deeper into the characters and develop them further

[Autbot_Benz]

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/vol_2/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-gets-some-new-hi-res-stills-bts-images-and-an-official-pg-13-rating-a150159

Guardians Vol 2 has its official Rating is PG 13 just like Vol 1 was.

[The Deadman]

Guardians Vol. 2 Box Office Tracking for $150 Million Opening
Read more at http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/837531-guardians-vol-2-box-office-tracking-for-150-million-opening#hYgKdCv3BtsAd6aE.99

[NinjaPug]

James Gunn confirmed on his FB page that he will write and direct Volume 3

https://m.facebook.com/jgunn/posts/10154170335931157

[ToTheNines]

Wouldn't have it any other way :)

2020, I'm guessing.

[NinjaPug]

Yeah I'm assuming it's the Untitled Marvel movie set for 5/1/2020

[ToTheNines]

Ah, it just hit me! I don't know who Star Lord is gonna buddy up with on Earth, but he's totally going to get "Awesome Mix Volume 3" from Spidey or someone. So the soundtrack for the third one can be from all different eras.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

A Guardians of the Galaxy movie taking place on earth could be pretty rad.

[TigerClaw]

Sylvester Stallone's Role has been revealed.
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/vol_2/spoilers-sylvester-stallones-role-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-has-been-revealed-a150419
He's playing Stakar, whose also known as Starhawk.

[ToTheNines]

Five post-credit scenes! http://www.cbr.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-post-credit-scenes/

Also, reaction from early screenings is extremely positive.

[ProphetofGanja]

Five post-credit scenes! http://www.cbr.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-post-credit-scenes/

Also, reaction from early screenings is extremely positive.

Wow, that's a lot. I assume some will play very early during the credits, and one or two will be at the very, very end for the fans that know to stick around

[ToTheNines]

Yeah, you're probably right. I wanna know how many, if any, were directed by the Russos.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I'm sure at least one of them will be a character from the film going to an intergalactic arena and seeing Thor.

[NinjaPug]

Saw this on slashfilm.

Five post-credits scenes is a record-setter for not only Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, but superhero movies in general. But like the famous Groot dance scene from the last Guardians of the Galaxy, most of those tag scenes are silly one-offs. Four of the button tags are mid-credits bonus scenes, which Gunn promises are mostly for fun and laughs — and there’s an additional one at the very end too. But at least two of the scenes set up important details for the future.

[Autbot_Benz]

Behold the Track Listing of The Awesome Mix Vol 2

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/vol_2/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-set-list-revealed-ahead-of-awesome-mix-vol-2-release-a150464

http://i.imgur.com/gEMaqLe.jpg

[ToTheNines]

ELO, Sam Cooke, George Harrison and P. Funk? Hell yessss

[ProphetofGanja]

Oh hell yeah
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[ToTheNines]

Wasn't there supposed to be another Bowie song on this one? Oh well, preordered the CD. More excited for the soundtrack than anything else lol.

[The Deadman]

Miley Cyrus Has a Secret Role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Read more at http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/840563-miley-cyrus-has-a-secret-role-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2#qk1TM1CKc2JQCiX0.99

Miley has returned to Disney! In the form of MARVEL that is...

[Autbot_Benz]

Reviews are coming in its not as good as the first one but still entertaining.


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[TigerClaw]

Reviews are coming in its not as good as the first one but still entertaining.


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It currently has a 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, with 40 Fresh 7 Rotten reviews.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/guardians_of_the_galaxy_vol_2

Critics Consensus: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's action-packed plot, dazzling visuals, and irreverent humor add up to a sequel that's almost as fun -- if not quite as thrillingly fresh -- as its predecessor.

[ZariusTwo]

Kind of agree with Jeremy Jahns review...he vaguely hints at Marvel fatigue setting in, though denies it's that (yeah, wishful thinking Jeremy)

[NinjaPug]

Who is Jeremy Jahns?

[Autbot_Benz]

Who is Jeremy Jahns?

a pretty popular reviewer. He appears on Collider's Movie Talk a lot too

[NinjaPug]

a pretty popular reviewer. He appears on Collider's Movie Talk a lot too

What outlet does he review for?

If he's on Collider then that tells me all I need to know.

[TigerClaw]

What outlet does he review for?

If he's on Collider then that tells me all I need to know.
He has his own Youtube Channel with a lot of his movie reviews, he even posted his review for this movie.

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[Shark_Blade]

Awww man just finished watching this. The ending is so good, much better than that silly ending in the first one. This one is more meaningful and full of heart.

I just love Groot and Rocket. Also I don't get the 80s music much (not my thing I guess) but I'm sure the classic fans enjoy it very much and that's what matters.

[ZariusTwo]

Having seen it yesterday...I actually thought this was a genuine step-up from the first movie. There's some stakes and consequences for everything, and while the overall threat and magnitude of the villain's plan is let down a bit in execution, the final battle is, rare for these movies IMO, fairly well structured.

Rocket definitely evolves more as a character in it, and you wonder where everyone would be at the end of this one if he hadn't did what he did at the beginning....

Drax and Mantis are the best too.

Still mixed, and Baby Groot got on my nerves in two very drawn out scenes, but it wasn't too bad.

Most of the song choices sucked, but the last track is impossible to dislike, or resist emoting over. Perfect choice, and on reflection, probably the only appropriate one.

[Vicky82]

I saw this today, I really enjoyed it, Baby Groot was so cute.

[TigerClaw]

The movie isn't out in the US yet, and it's already making $101 Million worldwide.
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guardians_of_the_galaxy/vol_2/box-office-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-blasts-to-a-massive-101-million-worldwide-a150746

[Mayhem]

I must admit, I didn't realise, Europe got it before the US?! It was out here Friday.