The Avengers

*Raph's Girl* · 04-14-2010, 09:37 AM

Joss Whedon is directing the Avengers movie?!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100414/film_nm/us_whedon

*odupianist* · 04-25-2010, 02:40 PM

I won't complain about that at all!

*Cure* · 07-11-2010, 10:12 PM

Edward Norton isn't coming back as Bruce Banner.

Super big drop in interest now. F*cking boo.

*Brodie* · 07-11-2010, 10:18 PM

That article is ****ing insane, Kevin Feige is a huge prick.

Ed Norton wanted to give Banner depth, and was excited about the possibility for the idea of The Avengers since he filmed Incredible Hulk. Norton understood Banner, and the comics, and how to make a superhero film work, and to see him with Downey would have been awesome.

Changing the actor for a character 3 times in a decade worked out super-well by the end of the 90's Batman franchise, right?

Thinking about it, I wouldn't be so pissed if Feige wasn't so incredibly unprofessional about it.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-11-2010, 10:21 PM

Pretty much the only thing of interest to me was, "How cool it's going to be to see Ed Norton bouncing off of Robert Downey Jr., Sam Jackson, and company." And the promise of seeing that was practically packaged when The Incredible Hulk came out.

Now... it's not so? F this movie. Not seeing it.

**Jester** · 07-12-2010, 07:08 PM

I was wondering what you guys would think. God, I hope they can mend fences. I love Norton and he was a great Banner.

*Master Splinter* · 07-12-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I was wondering what you guys would think. God, I hope they can mend fences. I love Norton and he was a great Banner.

Not to disregard the enjoyment these big name celebs bring to these movies but this is why you shouldn't type cast a big name in a re-occurring hero/bad guy role...

Believe me I want to see Norton reprise the role but F'k it if Hollywood won't produce what the audience who has invested time and money into this wants...

-ms

BitchinPicturesChris · 07-13-2010, 02:27 PM

Looks like Edward Norton is out for the role of the Hulk. It was reported on IGN. This sucks. It would have been a great ensemble cast with Robert Downey Jr, Sam Jackson, and Ed Norton.

I love how the continuity of the Marvel Universe movies slowly decline.

*The Stryker* · 07-13-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BitchinPicturesChris

I love how the continuity of the Marvel Universe movies slowly decline.

What are you getting at.

ooglafina · 07-13-2010, 03:46 PM

Well, I'll see anything that Whedon puts his hand too.

*The Stryker* · 07-13-2010, 04:16 PM

Whedon still being on board is the big thing keeping my hopes up.

I don't get attached to actors much in movies. The only recasted actor that I missed was strangely enough Terrence Howard in Iron Man. I felt the movie didn't work half as well without him.

BitchinPicturesChris · 07-13-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

What are you getting at.

They can't keep casting consistency.

Oniri · 07-13-2010, 11:01 PM

When I heard they changed the Hulk again, I was pretty crush. Why would you ruin such an awesome line up? WHY?

Marvel in general has been drop kicking fans in the face a lot lately.

How much are you willing to bet they'll find a way to mess up with Robert Downey Jr?

*The Stryker* · 07-13-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BitchinPicturesChris

They can't keep casting consistency.

2 guys. Wow.

What a history.

*Brodie* · 07-14-2010, 01:38 AM

I'm bothered by Norton being let loose, but I'm wondering what the **** a few of you are talking about.

What casting consistency aside from the Hulk have they screwed up? The Punisher? That isn't really the same. That was the film company giving Thomas Jane the run around, not Marvel's production company.

And just because of this one Avengers instance, why would that lead to them screwing something up with Downey?

Look, it sucks, but it doesn't mean they're causing train wrecks left and right, for ****'s sake.

*Raph's Girl* · 07-24-2010, 10:45 PM

Aww looky! All the Avengers on stage (at comic con). How cute.

From left to right we have:
Robert Downey Jr: Iron man
Clark Gregg: SHIELD Agent Phil Coulson
Scarlett Johansson: Black Widow
Chris Hemsworth: Thor (boy he's tall)
Chris Evans: Capt America
Samuel L. Jackson: Nick Fury
Jeremy Renner: Hawkeye
Mark Ruffalo: Hulk
Director Joss Whedon
Producer and Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige

Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo were officially announced as Hawkeye and Hulk today.

ooglafina · 07-24-2010, 11:40 PM

That's super cool!

*TheCanadiandrome* · 07-25-2010, 10:30 PM

Mark Ruffalo as Hulk? seems a worse choice than Eric Bana was

*The Stryker* · 07-26-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

Mark Ruffalo as Hulk? seems a worse choice than Eric Bana was

I know I'm crazy for asking you but....Why exactly?

Ruffalo has some charisma. They definitely could've done worse. Like Joaquin Phoenix.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 07-26-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker

I know I'm crazy for asking you but....Why exactly?

Ruffalo has some charisma. They definitely could've done worse. Like Joaquin Phoenix.

true, but Ruffalo just doesn't seem like he fits the character

04-14-2010, 09:37 AM	#1
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07-11-2010, 10:12 PM	#3
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Edward Norton isn't coming back as Bruce Banner. Super big drop in interest now. F*cking boo. __________________

07-11-2010, 10:18 PM	#4
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	That article is ****ing insane, Kevin Feige is a huge prick. Ed Norton wanted to give Banner depth, and was excited about the possibility for the idea of The Avengers since he filmed Incredible Hulk. Norton understood Banner, and the comics, and how to make a superhero film work, and to see him with Downey would have been awesome. Changing the actor for a character 3 times in a decade worked out super-well by the end of the 90's Batman franchise, right? Thinking about it, I wouldn't be so pissed if Feige wasn't so incredibly unprofessional about it. __________________ Stupendous Monster

07-11-2010, 10:21 PM	#5
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,558	Pretty much the only thing of interest to me was, "How cool it's going to be to see Ed Norton bouncing off of Robert Downey Jr., Sam Jackson, and company." And the promise of seeing that was practically packaged when The Incredible Hulk came out. Now... it's not so? F this movie. Not seeing it. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

07-12-2010, 07:08 PM	#6
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I was wondering what you guys would think. God, I hope they can mend fences. I love Norton and he was a great Banner. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-25-2010, 02:40 PM	#2
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	I won't complain about that at all!

07-13-2010, 02:27 PM	#8
BitchinPicturesChris Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 30	Looks like Edward Norton is out for the role of the Hulk. It was reported on IGN. This sucks. It would have been a great ensemble cast with Robert Downey Jr, Sam Jackson, and Ed Norton. I love how the continuity of the Marvel Universe movies slowly decline. __________________ Check out and subscribe to my YouTube page and our Facebook fan page

07-13-2010, 03:46 PM	#10
ooglafina Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Olaf, Minnesota Posts: 413	Well, I'll see anything that Whedon puts his hand too. __________________ "You look sharper than a page of Oscar Wilde's witticisms that have been rolled to a point, sprinkled with lemon juice and jabbed into someone's eye" - Ace Rimmer http://www.fanfiction.net/~connienervegas http://pizzas-scrolls.be/viewuser.php?uid=76 http://www.5wwwww5.com/forum/viewfor...tealthystories

07-13-2010, 04:16 PM	#11
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Whedon still being on board is the big thing keeping my hopes up. I don't get attached to actors much in movies. The only recasted actor that I missed was strangely enough Terrence Howard in Iron Man. I felt the movie didn't work half as well without him. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

07-13-2010, 11:01 PM	#13
Oniri Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 151	When I heard they changed the Hulk again, I was pretty crush. Why would you ruin such an awesome line up? WHY? Marvel in general has been drop kicking fans in the face a lot lately. How much are you willing to bet they'll find a way to mess up with Robert Downey Jr? __________________ Check out my fanart! http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=31376

07-14-2010, 01:38 AM	#15
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I'm bothered by Norton being let loose, but I'm wondering what the ** a few of you are talking about. What casting consistency aside from the Hulk have they screwed up? The Punisher? That isn't really the same. That was the film company giving Thomas Jane the run around, not Marvel's production company. And just because of this one Avengers instance, why would that lead to them screwing something up with Downey? Look, it sucks, but it doesn't mean they're causing train wrecks left and right, for **'s sake. __________________ Stupendous Monster

07-24-2010, 10:45 PM	#16
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Aww looky! All the Avengers on stage (at comic con). How cute. From left to right we have: Robert Downey Jr: Iron man Clark Gregg: SHIELD Agent Phil Coulson Scarlett Johansson: Black Widow Chris Hemsworth: Thor (boy he's tall) Chris Evans: Capt America Samuel L. Jackson: Nick Fury Jeremy Renner: Hawkeye Mark Ruffalo: Hulk Director Joss Whedon Producer and Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo were officially announced as Hawkeye and Hulk today. __________________

07-24-2010, 11:40 PM	#17
ooglafina Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Olaf, Minnesota Posts: 413	That's super cool! __________________ "You look sharper than a page of Oscar Wilde's witticisms that have been rolled to a point, sprinkled with lemon juice and jabbed into someone's eye" - Ace Rimmer http://www.fanfiction.net/~connienervegas http://pizzas-scrolls.be/viewuser.php?uid=76 http://www.5wwwww5.com/forum/viewfor...tealthystories

07-25-2010, 10:30 PM	#18
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