The Avengers (and sequels)

[Qui-Gon Jim]

And there's also a new Hulk movie in development with Mark Ruffalo signed for the role.  With that kind of schedule, you've got to think that Avengers 2 could be about 3 years out at the very least.

This isn't 100% accurate...  Ruffalo was signed to reprise the role of Banner in 6 films, but that does not mean a Hulk film.  He could show up in IM3 and he'll surely be in Avengers 2.  I see many making the leap that there will be a new Hulk movie, but past box office performance makes that a very risky proposition.

Many times, a studio will lock in an actor for several films "just in case" so that if they need him, he is obligated to perform.  They could just as easily tear up the contract.  I believe Norton was signed for multiple films as well, but we all know how that turned out.

[Qui-Gon Jim]

Bob Iger:
"The Avengers isn't just a film. It's a franchise from our perspective. Obviously, it was helped a lot by the success of the 'Iron Man' movies and of 'Thor' and 'Captain America'. From 'The Avengers' we get a chance to make 'Thor 2' and 'Captain America 2' and 'Iron Man 3' and hopefully another 'Avengers' movie. So this one film that is immensely successful... is going to get a number of other films and franchises...We have an ability to leverage what was a very fun film done by a great group of filmmakers into something much bigger for the company," he continues, "and the effect will be prolonged and that's very, very exciting for us."

This isn't to say there won't be a Hulk 2 (3?), but I doubt we'll see it before Avengers 2.  It seems like they have things planned out for the next few years.

[efranks]

I know that Sam Jackson signed for 9 films but I don't remember if that was before or after IM (so I don't know if IM is included in the 9).  So they're definitely looking at him for the long haul but that doesn't mean we'll get a Nick Fury movie just like I don't know if we'll get more Hulk films.  But that would be cool to see, a Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. origin film could be fun.

I'm hoping we get a Hawkeye origins film.  Not to give too much away, but it seemed like there's some backstory with him and Widow and a film exploring that would be excellent.

I'm all for seeing other characters on the Avengers but if they do add people, I hope they subtract somewhere also.  We've seen it before where too many villains in a movie (Spider-Man 3) really hurt things and the same can happen with too many heroes as well.  What really helped the Avengers is that we had 4 origins stories prior to the film and the fact that Joss Whedon is a good writer and director.  If we find ourselves with a new writing/directing team and they're not quite as good, things could go south fast.

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[DSJ™]

I know that Sam Jackson signed for 9 films but I don't remember if that was before or after IM (so I don't know if IM is included in the 9).

In February 2009, Samuel L. Jackson signed a nine-picture deal with Marvel Entertainment to play the role of Nick Fury in Iron Man 2 and other films, acting as a vehicle for characters such as Captain America, Thor, the Avengers, and S.H.I.E.L.D.

[iFett]

I didn't bother with CapN America or Thor movies, but looks like I missed out on origins of the cube and the Loki guy?  Didn't matter though.

[Master_Phruby]

I guess if Jackson ever gets tired of being Nike Fury. We can get this guy to do it again....

[P-Siddy]

Saw it today.  I was most impressed that the Avengers could keep the baddies within a 4 block radius around Grand Central station! 

[Jayson]

I saw it today as well. Loved, loved it.

[JediJman]

I didn't bother with CapN America or Thor movies, but looks like I missed out on origins of the cube and the Loki guy?  Didn't matter though.

If you're interested, Captain America gives a little more perspective on how the Nazis/Hydra used the Cube and where it came from.  Thor's movie covers a little bit of the relationship between him and Loki.  He's more of an Eddie Haskle type in Thor.  Neat cameo with Hawkeye in that one as well.

[Morgbug]

$207,438,708

Am I the only person left in America who hasn't seen this yet...?  Man, Cap & Friends sure have set the summer bar high for Batman and Spidey. 

If you use 'America' in the broader sense to include those of us dependent almost entirely upon you to purchase our export products, then no. 

I really want to see it and the reviews are all great, though I'm trying to gloss over much of the discussion to avoid ruining any aspects of the film.  But I have very little enjoyment going to theaters anymore as some knob always has their cellphone going doing something or more likely I'm beside one of the "narrator" types that has to chat throughout the whole thing.  With my old job my hours were flexible enough that I could catch a noon show and see the movies I wanted.  No longer so it'll be a while before I see this.   

[Brian]

Caught it again this weekend, just as great as the first time.  Can't wait for this to hit blu ray (sounds like September 25th maybe?), definitely a movie I could watch over and over.  Looking forward to the rest of the summer with Spidey, Batman, GI Joe, and Brave (Pixar's latest)....then onto the Hobbit in December .

[Nicklab]

Yeah, September 25th is the expected date for the Blu Ray release.  It does seem pretty far off, and I agree:  I could watch this movie several times over.  I'm just a little disappointed that it's already out of the IMAX theaters.  I saw it in 3-D, but seeing it in IMAX 3-D would've been pretty cool.

[JediMoses]

What's the deal with a 3 hour director's cut coming out later this summer?

[JediJman]

What's the deal with a 3 hour director's cut coming out later this summer?

Hmmn.  I thought the movie was near perfect as is.  Would be interesting to see what else they left out though...

[BillCable]

That is one unfortunate action figure stand...



I can't figure out if this one is as gorgeous as the first Black Widow they sold or not...