Having Christian Bale as Batman and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine now seem like such wonderful, obvious choices. However, for a time, no one knew who would be the right fit for either of those two characters. Right now, Marvel is having a similar issue with their American Patriot Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. The upcoming superhero film, to be directed by Joe Johnston, will tell the story of a young man who becomes the symbol of Liberty during World War II, and eventually a leader of the Avengers. Right now, that could be John Krasinski (Jim from the Office), Michael Cassidy (from Smallville), Patrick Flueger, Scott Porter, Wilson Bethel, Mike Vogel, and several others. With Thor and Spider-Man going through their own growing pains with casting, Marvel has it’s work cut out. Who would be your choice? (more… )

Last night, Cartoon Network aired the season finale to Marvel’s The Super Hero Squad Show. While reports are still early, everything seems to indicate the episode pulled in fantastic ratings, as I’m sure a number of you reading this could attest to. With the success of the finale, it’d be easy to assume the show will be back for more (and more!) seasons on Cartoon Network, starring Disney’s superhero lineup of Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulk, Wolverine and more. What’d you think of this season? (more… )

What?! There’s going to be a third Batman film, to follow up after The Dark Knight?? OK, OK, I know. It’s not exactly blockbuster information to think there will be a Batman 3 in theaters after the first two amazingly successful films. Everyone knew it was coming, but this past week is the first time it was confirmed people were working on it. When we learned there was development on the Superman movie franchise, we got details that director Christopher Nolan was hard at work on (Dark Knight 2?) Batman 3. Great news for fans superhero films; Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Green Lantern… whether it’s Warner Bros.’ DC Comics or Disney’s Marvel Comics, the film list continues to grow, making comic book fans happy. Who is your favorite? (more… )

Frigga, wife of Odin, mother to Thor, mother to Loki, and titled the Queen of Asgard herself is about to get her latest element: an actress. Rene Russo has signed on to the upcoming Marvel Entertainment movie project, Thor, to star in the matriarch’s role. The film already boasts a cast of celebrities including Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, and Natalie Portman as Thor’s female crush. The movie is still in the early stages, obviously still in casting mode, but Paramount is racing ahead towards the launch goal: getting this flick in theaters for May 20th, 2011.

Well, the deal we’ve been talking about since last August is now official. Disney and Marvel have become BFFs, linked forever. …or at least before a newer, larger, seemingly-impossible deal takes over them both. However, until that happens, the two will be getting awfully comfy with one another. The $4.3 billion dollar acquisition brings Marvel into the Disney family, adding the comic giant’s catalog of over 5,000 characters to the Disney lineup. That includes the potentital of mixing-and-matching Wolverine and the rest of the X-men, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, the Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man with the likes of Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Buzz Lightyear, Bolt, the Princess and the Frog, and Snow White. Imagine how fun their family reunions will be!

Marvel Studios is just about to begin production on its next superhero movie adventure this January; Thor. The Paramount movie is scheduled to hit theaters on May 20th, 2011, starring Chris Hemsworth as the Thunder God. The rest of the cast for the now-Disney-owned film will feature Tom Hiddleston as the evil Loki, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Colm Feore and Stellan Skarsgard, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury – the same character who made an appearance in Iron Man. To start getting psyched for the flick, take a look at the last time we saw Thor in a movie-type situation – animated (more… )

If you’ve ever seen the Orange County Choppers TV series, then you know how they love making some amazing, beautiful, and powerful motorcycles. What you might not know is that they’ve always wanted to build out some Toonorcycles! Well, OK, I made up that word. But still, The folks at OCC have partnered with Marvel to create an exclusive line of motorcycles and merchandise featuring Marvel’s (and Disney’s) iconic super hero characters. Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Wolverine, Thor, Captain America, and the Avengers are just the start of the characters that could soon be roaring down a street near you. Look for the products to debut this fall.

Marvel Entertainment has recently signed a deal with Hallmark Cards to feature a number of superheroes from the Marvel lineup within greeting cards – both traditional and animated ones with lights and sounds — imagine getting a card with the Hulk that roars when you open it! The art on the cards will be based on the comic book designs of the characters, designs from the live-action movies, as well as their designs from their various animated series, like The Spectacular Spider-Man, Marvel Super Hero Squad, The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and Thor.