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The Avengers Likely To Sink Battleship
Universal's sci-fi/action film Battleship will face the titanic might of The Avengers this weekend and will likely wind up scuppered, according to most analysts' forecasts. In its third weekend, the superhero epic is expected to...
By Lew Irwin on 18 May 2012
Joss Whedon Writes Letter Of Thanks To Fans After The Avengers Triumph
Writer/director Joss Whedon has written an emotional open letter of thanks to his fans after The Avengers movie smashed a series of box office records.The superhero film, written and directed by Whedon, became the first...
By WENN on 10 May 2012
Cobie Smulders To Marry In September
'The Avengers' star Cobie Smulders has set a wedding date in September, more than three years after becoming engaged.The 30-year-old actress' comedian partner Taran Killam proposed over the Christmas break in 2008, and she gave...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 May 2012
The Avengers All Set To Become A Summer Smash In The U.s.
The Avengers is set to become the must-see movie of the summer (12), according to poll results from an online U.S. film survey.Ticket and movie news website Fandango is reporting a surge in advance ticket...
By WENN on 03 May 2012
Mark Ruffalo Signs Six-film Deal For The Hulk
The Avengers star Mark Ruffalo has landed a six-film deal to reprise his role as The Hulk following the huge international box office success of the new superhero movie.The blockbuster, which also features Robert Downey,...
By WENN on 01 May 2012
Robert Downey, Jr. Honours 9/11 Heroes At The Avengers Screening
Robert Downey, JR. honoured the "real heroes" of New York City by dedicating the Tribeca Film Festival screening of The Avengers to the emergency workers of 9/11.The cast of the superhero blockbuster turned out in...
By WENN on 01 May 2012
Jeremy Renner Loves Thor's Hammer
Jeremy Renner loved playing with ''Thor's hammer'' on the set of 'The Avengers'. The actor - who plays Hawkeye in the Marvel Comics movie - loved getting to spend the day with all of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 April 2012
Joss Whedon: I Relate To 'Messed Up' Avengers
Joss Whedon felt he could relate to the 'Avengers Assemble' characters because they are ''really messed up people''. The writer-and-director thinks the superheroes are a ''fine reflection'' of him and he ''loved'' helming the movie...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 April 2012
Scarlett Johansson Opens Up About New Man
Scarlett Johansson is in a ''great'' place thanks to her romance with Nate Naylor.Last year was a tough one for 'The Avengers' star, who went through a public divorce from Ryan Reynolds, and had her...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 April 2012
Scarlett Johansson Fears Long-term Injuries Over The Avengers Role
Scarlett Johansson fears she suffered permanent damage while shooting her bruising new action film The Avengers as she will be nursing her injuries "for years".The Hollywood beauty is reprising her Iron Man 2 role as...
By WENN on 27 March 2012
Chris Hemsworth's Thor Maturity
Chris Hemsworth believes his character Thor ''matures'' in 'The Avengers'. The Australian actor - who portrays the muscular superhero for the second time in the forthcoming ensemble movie - reveals the story of the film...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2012
Mark Ruffalo Signs Up For Romantic Role
Mark Ruffalo has joined the cast of new romantic movie 'Can A Song Save Your Life?'The 44-year-old actor - who will soon be seen playing The Hulk in superhero movie 'The Avengers' - has signed...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 February 2012
Tom Hiddleston Keen To Direct
Tom Hiddleston plans to direct his own movies.The 'War Horse' actor has had several ideas for writing his own screenplays, and is keen to expand his career to involve more work behind-the-scenes in the future.He...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 January 2012
Tom Hiddleston Nearly Cried For War Horse Role
Tom Hiddleston "nearly wept, laughed and cried," when offered the starring role in 'War Horse'.The 31-year-old actor was shocked when director Steven Spielberg called asking to meet him about his World War I epic, and...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 January 2012
Jeremy Renner's Protective Samurai Sward
Jeremy Renner has a samurai sword under his bed to ward off intrudersThe 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' star explained he doesn't feel the need to implement a high-tech security system in his home because...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 December 2011
Robert Downey Jr Praises Iron Man 3 Script
Robert Downey Jr. thinks the 'Iron Man 3' script is the "best" he has read.The 46-year-old actor is set to reprise the role of businessman Tony Stark/Iron Man for the fourth time - following on...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 December 2011
Jeremy Renner Clueless About Avengers
Jeremy Renner has "no idea" what 'The Avengers' movie will look like. The actor - who portrays bow and arrow expert Hawkeye in the eagerly anticipated Marvel comic adaptation - admits there is so much...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2011
Robert Downey Jr's Iron Accident
Robert Downey Jr. accidentally knocked Scarlett Johansson over while wearing his 'Iron Man' costume.The actor was wearing his heavy superhero suit while he was waiting to film scenes with his glamorous co-star in their new...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 September 2011
Jeremy Renner To Be King Of Heists
Jeremy Renner is set to star in 'King of Heists'.The Oscar-nominated director will take a leading role in the adaptation of J. North Conway's non-fiction book of the same name, which will be scripted by...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 September 2011
Robert Downey Jr: 'Film Leaks Are Important'
Robert Downey Jr. is glad people don't think 'The Avengers' looks "like garbage".The 'Due Date' actor - who is set to reprise the role of Iron Man in the forthcoming Marvel comic book adaptation -...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 August 2011
Hayley Atwell Wants Captain America Return
Hayley Atwell would love to play her 'Captain America: The First Avenger' character in 'The Avengers'.The British star plays the titular character's love interest Peggy Carter in the big screen adaptation of the Marvel comic...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 July 2011
Mark Ruffalo Compares The Hulk To Hamlet
Mark Ruffalo sees The Hulk as his "generation's Hamlet". The 'Shutter Island' star has taken on the role of Bruce Banner and his superhero alter ego in the forthcoming comic book blockbuster 'The Avengers' after...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2011
Edward Norton Hesitated On Stone Role
Edward Norton didn't want to take on his role in 'Stone' when he was first approached. The actor plays a manipulative convict opposite Robert De Niro in John Curran's psychological drama and while he was...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2011
Edward Norton Backs Ruffalo As Hulk
Edward Norton thinks Mark Ruffalo will be "awesome" as the Incredible Hulk. The 'Fight Club' actor was sensationally dropped by Marvel Studios last year from the role of Bruce Banner and his superhero alter ego...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2011
Chris Evans Has No Idea About Avengers Plot
Chris Evans still has no idea what 'The Avengers' is about.The 29-year-old actor will play Captain America in the Marvel blockbuster - which draws together a number of superheroes, including Thor, The Hulk and Iron...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 February 2011
Chris Hemsworth Warns Of Avengers Friction
Chris Hemsworth has warned fans to expect "a hell of a lot of friction" between the many superheroes in "The Avengers."The 'Thor' actor - who will reprise his role as the God of Thunder for...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 January 2011
Scarlett Johansson's Zombie Role?
Scarlett Johansson is top choice to play Elizabeth Bennett in 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'.The 'Iron Man 2' actress is being lined up to take the leading role in the film following Natalie Portman detachment...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 October 2010
Natalie Portman Gravitates To New Role
Natalie Portman has been offered the lead role in 'Gravity'.The 'Black Swan' actress would replace Angelina Jolie in the title role of Alfonso Cuaron's sci-fi drama, after she pulled out following a second offer from...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2010
Ruffalo Announced As Hulk At Comic-con
MARK RUFFALO confirmed reports he'll go green and mean as the Hulk as he joined the cast of THE AVENGERS at Comic-Con International on Saturday (24Jul10).Over 6,000 fans gathered at a Marvel Studios presentation at...
By WENN on 25 July 2010
Noble Norton Responds To Avengers Axing
EDWARD NORTON has broken his silence after learning he won't be reprising his role as THE INCREDIBLE HULK in upcoming movie THE AVENGERS, insisting he's "sad" to have disappointed film fans with his departure.Norton, who...
By WENN on 13 July 2010
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