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  • First Look at Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher in New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set Photos

    First Look at Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher in New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set Photos

    The God Butcher has finally arrived, even if it’s only for additional photography. The Daily Mail has reportedly obtained the first ever images of actor Christian Bale as Gorr, a renowned god killer and the main antagonist of the next installment in the Thor film franchise. The leaked set photos feature the acclaimed British actor appearing in an all-white getup, with his face coated in makeup and prosthetics, lumbering around a blocked off section of Malibu. Also included is a black robe and hood, though that appears to be part of an attempt to hide his identity and not part of the actual costume.

    Bale was announced in the role late last year, as part of Disney’s annual Investor Day presentation, though his involvement in the Marvel project was known for months prior. He now seems to be taking part in a bit of extra filming, as the main Thor: Love and Thunder shoot wrapped back in June. His character, the aforementioned Gorr, is an alien extremist who makes it his mission to rid the universe of gods. This goal comes from years of a torturous life and unanswered prayers, making Gorr bitter and vengeful. Traditionally, the God Butcher wields “All-Black the Necrosword”, a blade crafted from the remnants of a Celestial, but this prop is not seen anywhere in the set photos.

    Thor: Love and Thunder is set to release on May 6, 2022. The film will see the return of Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Jaimie Alexander, and Natalie Portman as the newest God of Thunder. Taika Waititi will also return, as both director and the lovable alien Korg.

    Source: Daily Mail, Twitter

  • New ‘Free Guy’ Promotion Features MCU Crossover With Deadpool and Korg

    New ‘Free Guy’ Promotion Features MCU Crossover With Deadpool and Korg

    Here’s an interesting surprise. Ryan Reynolds just shared a video to promote his upcoming film Free Guy. In it, we get Ryan in his iconic Deadpool costume reacting to the new trailer alongside Thor: Ragnarok‘s Korg. They even make a cheeky reference to how Deadpool can join the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the end of the trailer with various Easter Eggs hidden throughout the background. Who knew that Deadpool’s contract also included him making React videos on YouTube once he joined Disney.

     

     

    His inclusion makes sense if you consider the fact that Taika Waititi is also featured in the 20th Century film, but, amazingly, they’d invest the money to fully animated the CGI rock man for a 4-minute video. It’s also our first official transition from Deadpool’s 20th Century Fox roots as part of the Disney-Marvel Studios family. Perhaps we can expect more cheeky cross-franchise videos in the future. Deadpool 3 is still actively in development but we haven’t heard anything on the project in some time now.

    The suit worn by Ryan Reynolds in the video seems to be the same one he had in the second entry of the franchise. As they are still writing the film, they won’t have prepared a brand new suit for the actor to wear. One of the best parts of the franchise was its creative marketing and this is a hopeful sign they will continue the tradition. He’ll have some competition with breaking the fourth wall, as She-Hulk is reported to do the same. So, her upcoming Disney+ show would be the perfect place for the two to exchange their ideas for the MCU’s future in a promotional video.

    Source: YouTube

  • ‘Loki’: Chris Hemsworth Recorded Throg’s Grunts

    ‘Loki’: Chris Hemsworth Recorded Throg’s Grunts

    It looks like Chris Hemsworth ended up playing a role in Loki after all, just not the one any of us expected. In a recent interview with the podcast Views from the 616, the series head writer Kate Herron revealed that the Australian actor did, in fact, return to record lines as Throg, the Frog of Thunder. Well, he made grunts to be exact.

    The amphibious Norse God made a surprise cameo appearance during the latest episode of Marvel’s new Disney+ series. He was quickly shown as an inhabitant of the otherworldly Void, desperately trying to escape a glass jar buried beneath the dirt. Herron confirmed on the podcast that Hemsworth actively participated in the show, and old audio was not used for the bit as some may have assumed.

    Throg made his first comic appearance in Thor Vol. 1 #364 back in 1986. A new version got introduced in 2009’s Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1. He originated as a man named Simon Walterson, who found himself cursed to live life as a frog after an encounter with a witch. A wild story follows this, but it ends with Walterson wielding a version of Mjolnir that transforms him into Throg, an amphibian with the powers of Thor.

    The character has since been a favorite joke among Marvel fans, so it was nice to see him appear in the show alongside another comical Easter egg, the Thanos Copter. Loki producer Eric Martin recently confirmed the character, presented as a Thor variant on the show, was originally meant for a larger role. Perhaps this means there’s still a chance we’ll one day see Hemsworth give the role some life on a larger stage.

    Source: Twitter

  • Connecting Imaginary Dots: Odin’s Wake and the Reforging of Mjolnir

    Connecting Imaginary Dots: Odin’s Wake and the Reforging of Mjolnir

    Early this morning, Twitter user @fernx18 alerted Murphy’s Multiverse of the following detective work by user @loventhunders:

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    As the original post points out, it appears that the Asgardians have created a monument to Odin at the spot where he died in Thor: Ragnarok. His death allowed Hela to escape her prison and subsequently shatter Mjolnir nearby. While it’s all speculation on our part, it’s possible that the set photos above are part of a longer scene in which the Asgardians say goodbye to the Allfather with a friends-and family-style memorial. Thor has been fairly busy since his father passed away what with Asgard being destroyed, half the universe being wiped out and having to travel through time to fix it, so it’s probably about time to get around to honoring his father. It doesn’t seem like much of a stretch to assume that the set photos that captured Matt Damon, Sam Neill, Melissa McCarthy and others as they act out an Asgardian drama retelling Odin’s final days could be a part of that celebration (they were shot around the same time); additionally, it also opens up a very organic way for Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster to be reintroduced after having been sidelined since the events of Thor: The Dark World.

    The memorial can be used to catch Foster up to speed (as well as new fans of the franchise) and, as we’ve seen in another set picture below, get her in front of Mjolnir where the enchanted hammer can work its magic.

     

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    While a common theory among fans has been that one or to other or both of Jane and Mjolnir would be brought in from the multiverse, the collection of evidence here seems to strongly support the idea that both are the Jane and Mjolnir that we’ve gotten to know. In every way, that makes for a stronger story as both Thor and the audience have relationships with both characters. We’ve seen Mjolnir reforged before in the comics (recently in Jason Aaron’s War of the Realms) and while it seems unlikely that Jane is going to fly it into the sun in Thor: Love and Thunder, the set photos do make it seem like something specific to Jane is the key to reforging the hammer. Perhaps it’s her previous connection to the Reality Stone, but it does seem crucial that the hammer can only be reforged by or for Jane, otherwise half of Avengers: Infinity War would seem to have been a huge waste of time.

    Great catch @loventhunders! We’ll see how all this plays out next year what Thor: Love and Thunder hits cinemas around the world.

  • E3: First Look at ‘Siege of Paris’ DLC for ‘Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’ and Tease of Year 2 Content

    E3: First Look at ‘Siege of Paris’ DLC for ‘Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’ and Tease of Year 2 Content

    Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla has been one of the biggest games in the ongoing franchise. They just recently added the DLC Wrath of the Druids and now just announced the Siege of Paris DLC. Not just that, it’ll also get a lot more expansions in its second year, which is a first for the franchise. Players will also get an update to learn about the Viking age through a free DLC that lets you explore the historical landmarks. It looks like Valhalla will be with players for some time and it’s going to be an exciting journey to be a part of.

     

    Source: YouTube

  • ‘LOVE AND THUNDER’ Promo Art Offers Closer Look at Thor’s New Outfit

    ‘LOVE AND THUNDER’ Promo Art Offers Closer Look at Thor’s New Outfit

    The God of Thunder is getting some fresh new digs. Brand new promo art for Taika Waititi’s second Marvel project, Thor: Love and Thunder, has given fans their best look yet at the titular character’s latest design. The look, and the neon-colored art that accompanies it, bring more of that 80’s-nostalgia teased by the film’s initial logo reveal. The tone of the movie seems to be going the route of hair metal, with the lightning striking through the center of brightly colored hearts, and Thor wearing a cutoff jacket to go along with his flowing locks. Although, Thor’s actual outfit is more reminiscent of Eric Masteron’s Thunderstrike costume from the peak of Marvel’s 90’s hysteria. The art itself leaked on Twitter after appearing on memorabilia given to the crew as wrap presents.

    https://twitter.com/lovethundernews/status/1403369702261415936?s=21

    Thor: Love and Thunder will be the fourth solo Thor adventure in the MCU, following a trilogy concluded by Waititi’s last Marvel venture in 2017. The film will feature the debut of an entirely different Thor, with Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster set to wield the hammer alongside Chris Hemsworth when the movie drops in 2022. While not much is known about the movie’s plot, it is public knowledge that the story will borrow heavily from Jason Aaron’s acclaimed Mighty Thor run. Christian Bale will return to comic book movie acting as the monstrous villain Gorr, the God Butcher. Tessa Thompson will also return to her role as Valkyrie, the surprise breakout star of Thor: Ragnarok and current ruler of Asgard.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Wraps Production with a Tease of Korg’s New Look

    ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Wraps Production with a Tease of Korg’s New Look

    It looks like Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder has officially wrapped production. Chris Hemsworth took to Instagram to share the news with an official still from the set. We once again get our look at a rockstar-inspired version of the God of Thunder. Of course, the actor wasn’t alone as he shared an image with director Taika Waititi. Now, what stands out is that he is in full Korg gear that gives us a glimpse at his film costume.

    It is funny to see the director with Korg’s head floating above him. He even went out of his way to add a shirt that acts like his rocky exterior. Thor’s overall design seems strongly inspired by Thunderstrike from the comics. He is generally seen wearing jeans on set, especially those that were made four months ago where he is standing alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy. It certainly is a new direction for the character but fits perfectly into Waititi’s sense of humor.

    Thor: Ragnarok already took a step away from the character’s iconic long blonde hair and Asgardian humor. It seems that in exchange for his hair growing out again, he had to sacrifice his usual armor. Hemsworth also seems to continue growing with each film, as his workout routine promises a true heavy hitter with this version of the character. It’ll be interesting to see how the film will work in his travel through the galaxy and the return of Natalie Portman‘s Jane Foster, who is also taking on the iconic role of the Mighty Thor. At this point, anything can happen and we are in for a ride no matter what.

    Source: Instagram

  • REPORT: First Details on Thor’s ‘What If’ Episodes Tease an Intergalactic Party

    REPORT: First Details on Thor’s ‘What If’ Episodes Tease an Intergalactic Party

    It’s fascinating how much we’ve seen from Thor: Love and Thunder‘s set but we still have no idea how the pieces fit together. Just recently, we got photos revealing our favorite God of Thunder ready for a workout and even a secret set for New Asgard. Yet, it’s not the only time that Thor will get the spotlight in the coming months, as Illuminerdi has just offered some more details on the Thor-centric What If episode. It seems that his episode will explore the scenario that he never finds his humility on Earth but instead decides to throw an intergalactic party there. Of course, a planet of that size will draw the attention of the wrong people that could even end the world.

    We may have already gotten our first look at Party Thor from the series’ first merchandise leaks. There is also a chance he was heavily featured in the first trailers, as we saw a recreation of the first Thor film. Perhaps he was able to pull out Mjolnir on the first try and that sets off the events of this episode. If he never learned what it meant to be unworthy, he wouldn’t have become the Asgardian he is today.

    We’ve already gotten our first look at Party Thor from the series’ first merchandise leaks. He was included on a t-shirt with the name “Party Thor” similar to how the alternative version of Captain America as a Zombie is simply titled “Zombie Captain America.” We still don’t know if these multiple episodes might connect throughout the first season especially with the tease of the Guardians of the Multiverse.

    Source: Illuminerdi

  • New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set Photos Reveal Thor in Workout Mode

    New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set Photos Reveal Thor in Workout Mode

    It looks like more set photos have found their way online from Thor: Love and Thunder. Marvel Studios’ upcoming film will follow the events of Avengers: Endgame, as Thor joins the Guardians of the Galaxy out into space. In that film, our favorite God of Thunder had put on some pounds. It made us wonder if he’d keep his physique or slim down again. The first set photos revealed that Chris Hemsworth was back in shape and it seems we might find out how going by the latest set photos.

     

     

    They feature Hemsworth in full workout gear. The film’s logo already teased the 90s inspirations and it seems they might even give us a complete workout montage as he slims down after the events from the crossover epic. it would be fitting with how director Taika Waititi likes to play with the classic concept of a superhero film. Thor: Ragnarok featured various sequences that caught viewers off-guard that have gotten used to a decade of heroic films and television shows. It also is a fun new look for the Norse god, whose character reinvention made him one of Marvel’s most memorable.

    Waititi and his team have been hard at work with the film. Just recently, set photos revealed a secret set for New Asgard that many are theorizing is part of the finale. There is a chance that this workout-version of Thor might be from the film’s ending as well. Currently, we still know very little about the plot outside of the various characters involved. So, it’ll be interesting to see how this story comes together when it releases in May 2022.

    Source: Daily Mail

  • New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set Photos Reveal a Secret New Asgard Set

    New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set Photos Reveal a Secret New Asgard Set

    Thor: Love and Thunder will see the return of Taika Waititi in the director’s chair. Some of the first set photos teased a wild ride that could even trump his last outing with Thor: Ragnarok. The moment we saw Melissa McCarthy playing Hela in a stage play already teased what a wild ride is heading our way. It looks like the Daily Mail has uncovered some curious set photos from a hidden set that offers a closer look at New Asgard. They got their hands on some aerial photographs that show the construction of various buildings that reflect the set we saw in Avengers: Endgame. There are some interesting details, such as a New Asgard hotel showing they have a booming tourism economy. 

     

    There is an interesting lack of Asgard-inspired architecture, which may be added in through the blue screens. Yet, there is one very interesting piece of set design that offers some Norse flair to the set. In another aerial shot, we see a classic Viking ship with seats that seem straight out of a rollercoaster. The house next to it hints at this ship being used for sightseeing, as tourists might want to explore Norse history. Perhaps the re-enactment of Ragnarok could be part of this tour.

     

     

    What stands out with this ship is that it looks like the one we see in God of Thunder #8. Christian Bale‘s Gorr the God Butcher faced off against Thor. There is a good chance that the finale takes place on this ship. Unlike the comics, we don’t have three versions of the same character. So, it might be Chris Hemsworth‘s Thor fight the god butcher alongside the returning Natalie Portman‘s Jane Foster. There was also a comic panel where she threw a similar-looking ship at Enchantress, which would make for a fun way to take down someone. If it takes place in New Asgard, we may also see its new ruler, Tessa Thompson‘s Valkyrie, join the fray. We’ll get to spend a lot more time in New Asgard, which is exciting no matter what direction they take.

    Source: Daily Mail