Breaking Thor’s Hammer in Thor: Ragnarok Was no Easy Feat
We’ve paid proper due Mjolnir, Thor’s mighty hammer, in this piece that functioned as a video obituary for one of the most iconic weapons in all of the MCU. Made from a chunk of Uru that Thor’s father Odin had lying around (he had defeated a cosmic storm called the God Tempest and trapped said ...
The Marvel Crossover You Didn’t Know You Needed Until Now
How great it is to be a Marvel fan! Just when you thought you’d seen the last of a beloved character, they pop-up in an entirely different film, proving just how connected the MCU films are. Be warned that this article contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 and Thor: Ragnarok. Thor: Ragnarok has ...
Chris Hemsworth Addresses the Uncertain Future of Thor
With Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War on the way this year, it seems like the Marvel Universe will go on forever. Nothing in life is promised, however, and that includes the return of Chris Hemsworth as Thor. As we learned from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, the future is uncertain for many of our ...
The Last Jedi, Blade Runner 2049 & Wonder Woman Among Oscar’s Visual Effects Shortlist
The Oscar race for Best Visual Effects this year might be the stiffest in recent memory. The Academy has released this year’s shortlist, and it stands to reason that this could be the most challenging group of films they’ve had to winnow down in a few years. A few of the reasons include the wide ...
Watch Film Critic David Ehrlich’s Immensely Satisfying Supercut of his Favorite 25 Films of 2017
If you’re going to watch but one year-end supercut, you really can’t do better than film critic David Ehrlich’s annual video. Once again Ehrlich has counted down his 25 favorite movies of the year, and the finished product is both a loving homage to a year in film and a work of art itself. This ...
Here’s How They Made Hera’s Insanely Cool Headdress in Thor: Ragnarok
One of the coolest effects in Thor: Ragnarok is sartorial (of sorts)—it’s the first moment Hera (Cate Blanchett) reveals her wicked, horned headdress to brothers Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston). This is a very early scene in the movie, after the siblings do a little catching up. Hera calmly tells the fellas to ...
Taika Waititi Imagines a Hilarious Opening Scene Spin-off for a Potential Thor 4
Fresh off of Thor: Ragnarok’s hugely successful box-office weekend, director Taika Waititi has already begun dreaming of opening scene ideas for a potential fourth film (which we anxiously hope they do!). Caution Spoilers Ahead! Although the film is full of hilarious scenes, unarguably one the funniest moments happens at the start of the movie, when ...
R.I.P. Mjolnir: Say Goodbye to Thor’s Hammer With These 2 Video Memorials
Mjolnir is to Thor what the vibranium shield is to Captain America. It’s more than just a weapon, it’s a symbol, and in Thor’s case, he believed his hammer was the source of his power. Marvel made it clear from the very first teasers for Thor: Ragnarok that Mjolnir wasn’t going to survive the film. ...
One of Thor: Ragnarok‘s Wittiest Stunts Was Done With Practical Effects
Even if you haven’t seen Thor: Ragnarok yet, it’s no spoiler to tell you that one of the best cameos in the film is from Doctor Strange (you’ve seen him in the trailers so you knew he was in it). If you haven’t seen the film itself, you can stop reading now, because we’re about to ...
Answering Some of Your Most Burning Thor: Ragnarok Questions
So you’ve seen Thor: Ragnarok (if you haven’t, stop reading now.) Which means you’ve likely got a few questions after watching Taika Waititi’s hilarious cosmic adventure. While there’s no way we can answer all of your questions, we’ve done our best highlighting the ones we found the most pressing. If you’re looking for clues as to all ...
How Thor: Ragnarok‘s Many Laughs led to a Massive Weekend
Thor: Ragnarok is the funniest Marvel film of all time, and this is saying something considering the studio is the decidedly funnier of the two major comic book franchises turned juggernaut film studios, and it they’ve got the likes of Robert Downey Jr. deploying his razor sharp wit as Tony Stark/Iron Man in film after ...
Thor: Ragnarok Director Had a Bold, New Vision for the Franchise
When you head to the theater this weekend to see Thor: Ragnarok, don’t expect to see the same old Thor swinging the same old hammer saving the same old world from certain doom. Ok, well, he probably will be doing those things, but director Taika Waititi had a vision for the franchise that gives the ...
From Porgs to Wonder Woman, Your Most Popular Film-Based Halloween Costumes
Halloween costumes are not created equally. For most of us, something store bought or hastily assembled at home will do. For others, meticulous craft is required to create something truly special. And for the budding costume designers among us, Halloween offers up the chance to re-create a beloved film character, piece-by-piece. Perhaps you’ve got the ...
Thor: Ragnarok Director Imagines a Funny Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow for a Spinoff
If you still don’t know the name Taika Waititi, enjoy your last weekend of being oblivious to his magic. Waititi directed Thor: Ragnarok, which is going to be a massive hit and has already garnered a ton of praise (the film opens next Friday, November 3). Waititi has collaborated with comedians like Jemaine Clement in the ...
Tessa Thompson Confirms Thor: Ragnarok Character Valkyrie is Bisexual
Tessa Thompson is proving herself to be an awesome addition to the Marvel Universe. Not only is she an incredible actress, but she’s pushing the envelope for inclusion and equality in the franchise. Thompson, who plays Valkyrie in the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok, first suggested that we see an all-female Marvel film. Now, she has identified ...
Thor: Ragnarok Breakout Characters & New Images
How good is the buzz surrounding Thor: Ragnarok? Well first, there are the reviews. Not only are people loving the whiz-bang cosmic adventure that director Takia Waititi has cooked up with his insanely talented cast and crew, but Ragnarok is being hailed as one of the funniest films of the year, period. Then there’s the fact that ...
Thor: Ragnarok Director Taika Waititi Takes on Internet Comments
Taika Waititi is a gift to us all. His lighthearted sarcasm on Twitter is a bright spot on the often dark and grimy internet and his Instagram is filled with images of him having fun with – and making fun of – major movie stars. Waititi appears to have been welcomed into the Hollywood fold ...
This Thor: Ragnarok Interview with Jeff Goldblum is Seven Minutes of Heaven
The press circuit on major films can be exhausting and stars sometimes begin to wear down. Not so for Thor: Ragnarok actor Jeff Goldblum who seems to have unlimited stamina and puts serious thought into every answer, no matter how mundane. GamesRadar got the star to sit down and answer a smattering of questions, all ...
Could We See an all Female Marvel Film?
Tessa Thompson just looked deep into our souls and uncovered our greatest film franchise desires. Thompson is appearing in Thor: Ragnarok as Valkyrie (and generating heaps of praise), and the experience inspired a great idea. What if all the Marvel women made a movie together? io9 reports that Thompson and a group of the other female ...
Doctor Strange Issues Spooky Warning in new Thor: Ragnarok Spot
There’s a surprising amount of new footage in this Thor: Ragnarok 30 second spot, including a fun bit of showboating by Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie (who is being singled out as one of the film’s best characters), Hulk doing his Hulk thing (part of his story arc, no doubt), and a bit of arch spookiness from Thor’s ...
