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Post by Sir Woodrow on Jul 14, 2009 9:14:15 GMT -5
www.newsarama.com/film/070913-Portman-Foster.htmlPress Release
Marvel Studios announced today that Academy Award® nominated actress Natalie Portman has been cast to star as Jane Foster in the studio’s highly anticipated movie THOR. In the early THOR comics, JANE FOSTER was a nurse who became Thor's first love. The character will be updated for the feature adaptation. Portman will star opposite Chris Hemsworth who will play Thor and Tom Hiddleston who will play the villain Loki. Kenneth Branagh will direct the film.
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige will produce THOR. Principal photography for the film is set for early 2010. The film will be released in the US on May 20, 2011 and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Marvel Studios expands its film universe with a new type of superhero: THOR. This epic adventure spans the Marvel Universe; from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Portman will next be seen starring in Jim Sheridan’s BROTHERS opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire. She recently wrapped production on HESHER, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and executive produced by her production company handsomecharlie films, and Don Roos’ LOVE AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE PURSUITS, which also she executive produced. In 2004, she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress as well as an Academy Award nomination in the same category for CLOSER. She also earned critical acclaim for her role in GARDEN STATE and is most well known for her role as Queen Padme Amidala in the STAR WARS Trilogy. Other film credits include THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL, V FOR VENDETTA, COLD MOUNTAIN, ANYWHERE BUT HERE, HEAT, BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, and THE PROFESSIONAL.
THOR is one of a continuing slate of films being produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel characters, including IRON MAN 2 on May 7, 2010, THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA on July 22, 2011, and THE AVENGERS on May 4, 2012.
Portman is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners, CAA and George Sheanshang.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2009 9:16:42 GMT -5
Adds a bit of name value and she's purdy, so I'm all for it.
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Post by Paul Servo on Jul 14, 2009 9:21:45 GMT -5
Hemsworth looks good for a Donald Blake, but not a Thor. Hiddleston looks good for a Loki. Natalie Portman looks good period. She's a good actress and that helps in this sort of thing.
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Post by blef on Jul 14, 2009 9:26:03 GMT -5
After they cast Brian Blessed as Odin, any casting from that point now is pretty much "Ooh, that's neat."
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Post by The Genesis of KoOS on Jul 14, 2009 9:27:02 GMT -5
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Post by Matt Rogers on Jul 14, 2009 9:27:45 GMT -5
After they cast Brian Blessed as Odin, any casting from that point now is pretty much "Ooh, that's neat." How hadn't I heard that? That's friggin IMMENSE!
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Post by Grendel on Jul 14, 2009 9:39:36 GMT -5
After they cast Brian Blessed as Odin, any casting from that point now is pretty much "Ooh, that's neat." How hadn't I heard that? That's friggin IMMENSE! That is covered in awesomesauce, unless the studio makes him tone it down. How can you ask the man to tone it down?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2009 10:16:33 GMT -5
After they cast Brian Blessed as Odin, any casting from that point now is pretty much "Ooh, that's neat." That ranks among the best things I've ever heard.
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Post by Mr. Emoticon Man, TF Fan on Jul 14, 2009 10:22:59 GMT -5
So am I the only one who doesn't know who this Brian Blessed guy is or why him being cast as Odin is so awesome?
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Post by The Genesis of KoOS on Jul 14, 2009 10:28:48 GMT -5
So am I the only one who doesn't know who this Brian Blessed guy is or why him being cast as Odin is so awesome? No, I'm right there with you. In fact, my love is the only one I recognize from that list.
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Post by Albino Heat on Jul 14, 2009 10:35:22 GMT -5
I'd let her wield my magic hammer!!
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Post by s l i k on Jul 14, 2009 11:08:23 GMT -5
THOR Is really shaping up to be a great picture.
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Post by The Tank on Jul 14, 2009 11:25:34 GMT -5
Who the kaflibbity are the guys playing Thor and Loki, and are they any good? (Yano, after Norton and Downey, I was expecting somebody..........I'd heard of.)
And put me on the list that don't know Brian Blessed.
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Post by Mr. Emoticon Man, TF Fan on Jul 14, 2009 11:27:59 GMT -5
The guy playing Thor is the dude who played Kirk's father in the newest Star Trek. I've looked at some pictures, and I think he could look the part if he grew his hair out and put on some muscle mass (which shouldn't be hard). As for his acting skills... I'm going to put my faith in Marvel Studios for now. They didn't let me down with the Iron Man or Hulk movies, so they get the benefit of the doubt from me until they do so.
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Post by Avalanche Alvarez on Jul 14, 2009 13:09:37 GMT -5
Hell yeah. She is one talented tiny woman.
Seriously, she's small.
She's standing behind you right now while you're reading this. Turn around and look. She's gone. Tiny AND fast.
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Post by Legion on Jul 14, 2009 13:25:54 GMT -5
Just to clear things up, Brian Blessed, suppossedly a good friend of Kenneth Branagh has said that he wants the role and has had some offers made, but that has not been confirmed at all yet.
He looks the part but.......well.......here is a video for those who don't know him as he presents the popular UK TV satire based weekly news quiz show Have I Got News for You:
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Post by Cela on Jul 14, 2009 13:43:01 GMT -5
Ah Brian Blessed, didn't immediately recognize the name, but one quick google search and I knew it could be no one else.
As for Portman... forbidden love with arrogant warrior... getting a serious Star Wars vibe. "But we'd be living a lie Thory."
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Post by Goldenbane on Jul 14, 2009 13:52:59 GMT -5
I never thought about Natalie for Jane Foster...but now that I really think about it...yeah! She should do a great job! Maybe I'm risking arrogance here, but I'm really confident in this movie! I can't help but feel they're really planning on taking this film ultra seriously...which is great since I'm a monstrous Thor fan! (Yeah...Thor would kill Superman any day of the week.) The only thing I pray for is that they don't go too "Ultimate" on Thor or his costume. "Ultimate Thor" is probably the worst take ever on the character.
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Post by Cela on Jul 14, 2009 13:56:46 GMT -5
I never thought about Natalie for Jane Foster...but now that I really think about it...yeah! She should do a great job! Maybe I'm risking arrogance here, but I'm really confident in this movie! I can't help but feel they're really planning on taking this film ultra seriously...which is great since I'm a monstrous Thor fan! (Yeah...Thor would kill Superman any day of the week.) The only thing I pray for is that they don't go too "Ultimate" on Thor or his costume. "Ultimate Thor" is probably the worst take ever on the character. Which part? Him being a cult leader or him repeatedly hooking up with an underaged blonde?
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Post by Mr. Emoticon Man, TF Fan on Jul 14, 2009 15:17:39 GMT -5
I never thought about Natalie for Jane Foster...but now that I really think about it...yeah! She should do a great job! Maybe I'm risking arrogance here, but I'm really confident in this movie! I can't help but feel they're really planning on taking this film ultra seriously...which is great since I'm a monstrous Thor fan! ( Yeah...Thor would kill Superman any day of the week.) The only thing I pray for is that they don't go too "Ultimate" on Thor or his costume. "Ultimate Thor" is probably the worst take ever on the character. I bet you hated the JLA/Avengers cross-over, then. They really screwed Thor over in that one.
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