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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #60 on: September 29, 2011, 03:59 PM »
I agree Justin, I'd rather have seen Wasp and Giant Man as well...stays truer to the origin as well.  I also like the angle of Vision as well and would love to see that in a sequel (and no Vision can't be some super computer or lame cloud thing...he must be an android)
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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #61 on: September 30, 2011, 02:31 PM »
I'm really hoping (that is, if the Avengers does well) that we'll see more of the team in the sequel.  I really think that Wasp, Ant Man, and Black Panther would be the next ones added to the roster, but I guess you never know.  It seems like, from what I've read, that Marvel has hopes of a Black Panther solo movie at some point, so it would be a good way to introduce him as well.

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« Reply #62 on: September 30, 2011, 02:55 PM »
I wonder if the size changers were purposely left out because they weren't confident in their ability to show the size change on film?  Does anyone know of other live action movies where they've successfully shrank or grown a character?  I'm sure there are examples, but none come to mind. 

I could honestly do without the Panther.  He doesn't bring much to the table in terms of powers, so with somewhat unpowered characters in Widow, Cap, and Hawk, I'm not sure what he adds to the table.  Same story with Swordsman, Mockingbird, Tigra, or other low powered characters.  I would definitely like to see the size changers come on board, and they could easily build a plot around Wonderman, Black Knight, or War Machine coming on board.  Even Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver would be nice additions.  I'd think they have to include another woman or two on the team - it's a bit lopsided with just the Widow, especially when you compare to what they've done with X-Men (Storm, Jean, Mystique, White Queen, Rogue).  Maybe we'll see Ms Marvel or She-Hulk strut their stuff in the sequels.
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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #63 on: September 30, 2011, 03:56 PM »
I wonder if the size changers were purposely left out because they weren't confident in their ability to show the size change on film?  Does anyone know of other live action movies where they've successfully shrank or grown a character?  I'm sure there are examples, but none come to mind. 

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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #64 on: September 30, 2011, 04:04 PM »
What about the Lord of the Rings movies? Hobbits are short.
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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #65 on: September 30, 2011, 09:50 PM »
I think Justin is talking more of the CGI of changing people's size on screen not having small and large characters.


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« Reply #66 on: September 30, 2011, 10:16 PM »
I think Justin is talking more of the CGI of changing people's size on screen not having small and large characters.

Right.  Sorry I wasn't more clear about that.

Got my Entertainment Weekly with the Avengers cover in the mail today.  They have an interesting bit about what movies will come AFTER the Avengers. 

- Iron Man 3 - Thor 2 - "...will take Thor literally to other worlds"
- ANT-MAN!  YES! - Tiny hero with major strength.  Edgar Wright, the writer/director of Hot Fuzz has "developed an excellent draft."
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Inhumans

Great to see the Iron Man and Thor franchises continue, and I'm stoked to hear Ant-Man is "definitely in the works" with a great script.  I hope that means he's headed for Avengers 2.  Pretty surprised to see Guardians and Inhumans on the list, but they could do some great things with both franchsies.
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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #67 on: October 1, 2011, 08:50 AM »
Inhumans could be great, as long as they stay true to the original stories.

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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #68 on: October 1, 2011, 11:08 AM »
I don't know. Would the average person really want to see a movie called "Ant-Man" ?

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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #69 on: October 1, 2011, 07:22 PM »
I don't know. Would the average person really want to see a movie called "Ant-Man" ?

They flocked to "Blade"...

If it's a quality movie, people will go see it.  Iron Man was a second-tier Marvel hero.  They gave it to a quality director with an excellent script, gave him the budget and freedom he needed, and it became a spectacular hit and launched the Avengers.

Edgar Wright is absolutely brilliant, so at least they're on the right track for Ant-Man.
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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #70 on: October 1, 2011, 11:30 PM »
I don't know if I'd call Iron Man second tier for Marvel.  He's been center stage of the Marvel U for a long time now.  As much as Marvel likes to tout Captain America, I'd bet the average person pre-movie was as likely to know Iron Man as they were Captain America.

Given Marvel's track record the last 5-6 years, I think people would go see a movie called Giraffe-Man if that's what Marvel wants to call it.  Their only egg thus far was Hulk and most people don't even remember that they did that one.  Both Iron Man films have been a hit, Thor & Cap have done well, and everyone is pysched about the Avengers.  If they even hint that Ant-Man is Avengers related, I think it will do just fine.
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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #71 on: October 5, 2011, 11:54 AM »
The Avengers movie Official Site is up.  Not too much new yet that I can see, but there are rumors the trailer will hit next week (maybe to coincide with NYCC).
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« Reply #72 on: October 5, 2011, 06:03 PM »
There will be an Avengers panel next Saturday at NY Comic Con.  Chris Evans will reportedly take part, as will Kevin Feige.
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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #73 on: October 5, 2011, 08:40 PM »
And Cobie Smulders!
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Re: The Avengers (and sequels)
« Reply #74 on: October 7, 2011, 02:24 PM »
The Avengers movie Official Site is up.  Not too much new yet that I can see, but there are rumors the trailer will hit next week (maybe to coincide with NYCC).

Sounds like it has been officially confirmed that the theatrical trailer for the Avengers will hit online this Tuesday (the 11th).  Looking forward to it.