Kenneth Branagh On The Villains Of THOR!

Kenneth Branagh On The Villains Of THOR!

In a recent interview, Kenneth Branagh, director of Marvel's epic tale of THOR breaks down the trio villains of the film - Loki, Frost Giants and the Destoryer. Check it out!

By DCMarvelFreshman - Feb 17, 2011 06:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: Entertainment Weekly



The folks over at Entertainment Weekly recently caught up with the director of Marvel's highly-anticipated THOR film, Kenneth Branagh. Breaking down the trio of villains featured in the film, also seen in the newly released trailer, check out what he had to say.

On Thor’s brother Loki, “A brother who is unhappy is a dangerous relative to have,” director Kenneth Branagh tells EW. “The story involves a clash with an ice planet,” says Branagh, “and the frost giants who live therein. They — as might be suggested by the name — are enormous creatures of incredible power who have been robbed of their power and glory by Odin, Thor’s father. What fuels a lot of this intense battle is revenge. This is an angry race, trying to get back at Thor and the Asgardians, the self-proclaimed guardians of the universe.”


The final villain is “an incredible war machine known as The Destroyer,” Branagh says. “This series of metal bands form a giant, walking beast and open to reveal terrifying firepower,” he says, and the ruler of Asgard controls it. “In the right hands, this incredibly powerful device — awesome in its killing quality — is potentially a creature of extraordinary protective powers,” says the director. “In the wrong hands, it is a nightmare.”


Led by actor Chris Hemsworth, look for THOR in theaters May 6, in 3D!
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DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 2/17/2011, 6:50 PM
I applaud you Kenneth :)
DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 2/17/2011, 7:07 PM
I was hoping he'd touch on that Frost Creature at the end....
The14thAvenger
The14thAvenger - 2/17/2011, 7:10 PM
so excited!! but surely loki should be the final villain??
golden123
golden123 - 2/17/2011, 7:12 PM
He talks more about the frost giants and Destroyer than the main villain: Loki.
theslenderman
theslenderman - 2/17/2011, 7:20 PM
The new trailer is balls ta' the walls,can't wait!!!
The14thAvenger
The14thAvenger - 2/17/2011, 7:21 PM
@TIGER84 haha yeah i realised that literally as i just posted my last comment. still hopefully he will still be a big threat up to the end of the film and get a good kicking so he comes back even more bad ass for avengers
droopy1317
droopy1317 - 2/17/2011, 7:22 PM
freaking AWESOME trailer! can't wait for this movie
Saemus13
Saemus13 - 2/17/2011, 7:25 PM
thor = awesome
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 2/17/2011, 7:28 PM
Awesome find DCMF! :) Marvel made a solid choice by choosing Branagh as director...let's hope they don't [frick] their perfect track record up by hiring Shane Black for Iron Man 3, lol!
SmokinIndo
SmokinIndo - 2/17/2011, 7:31 PM
Is anyone else amazed at the scope of this film? They've got so many villains in this film. Loki, the Destroyer, the Frost Giants. It's amazing how Ken has managed to mingle them all into one coherent (and very well thought out!) story.
Rango
Rango - 2/17/2011, 7:37 PM
flightless!!!
ironknight
ironknight - 2/17/2011, 7:42 PM
Maybe Loki is controlling the Destroyer Armor, so hes still the final villain.
deanwilkins
deanwilkins - 2/17/2011, 8:06 PM
That poem really does suck. And why is it written so many times? Sad and pathetic.

With Branagh on-board, I know this movie will be great.
superotherside
superotherside - 2/17/2011, 8:08 PM
awesome! no, no, no what's the word? oh right... EPIC!
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 8:31 PM
@Emeraldknight85 And the beauty of this site is that you can get banned...which I hope happens to you...soon.
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 8:34 PM
Branagh's smile in that picture says "Yeah [female dog]es. Now what, huh?"
SmokinIndo
SmokinIndo - 2/17/2011, 8:40 PM
@Emeralknight85

LOL did you get that from Fox news?

P.S. Did you know that your freedom of speech only grants you protection from the government? The website owner has every right given to him by the nation to ban you from this site.
Knightstalker
Knightstalker - 2/17/2011, 8:41 PM
Emerald, go away, and take your political rhetoric with you. this is not why we're here.
m0th3r
m0th3r - 2/17/2011, 8:44 PM
@ emerald Dude...i understand that what you are saying can be backed up with some scary facts (sorry folks, most of its true..sadly)...but you are making it HARDER to wake people up by trolling. If you really cared, you would stop because when someone RATIONAL tries to some sleeper the truth..the first thing they are going to think of is the nuts on this board...this isnt the place, we (me included) are here cause we love comics, and comic movies....alex hosts several forums..go there....unless u have gotten urself banned by now...



tabesdorsalis69
tabesdorsalis69 - 2/17/2011, 8:45 PM
looks good, here's a conversation about it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jU_48ieyKk
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 8:53 PM
@EmeraldKnight85 Dude, who left your cage unlocked? In case you didn't notice, we're all talking about COMIC BOOK MOVIES here, so please go back to wrapping your head in tin foil and leave us alone. Don't drink the kool-aid.
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 9:04 PM
@emeraldKnight85 Well did ya learn anything? Like perhaps interrupting people on a Comic book website with incessant spamming about your whacko conspiracy theorist agenda only makes you sound like a moron? Class dismissed! Bye jerk
sexfoodcomics
sexfoodcomics - 2/17/2011, 9:08 PM
Thor flies , don't you all worry.
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 9:16 PM
@EmeraldKnight85 Oh by the way, I think eugenics and forced abortions are a novel idea! We could weed out dipshits like you. Social Darwinism = Much too slow
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 9:23 PM
@EmeraldKnight85 Yeah I'm a real dipshit and you're a rocket scientist. Whatever. Thanks for enlightening us with your profound wisdom. See ya! Douche bag.
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 9:31 PM
@Emeraldknight85 Yeah, but you might want to learn to spell intelligent first dickhead. God bless.
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 9:33 PM
@emeraldknight85 I'm not. I think this shit is fun. Barnyard
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 9:55 PM
@emeraldknight85 you can delete all you want, but your still a moron. Keep your comments on topic and maybe we'll stop pointing out what an idiot you are.
xfan320
xfan320 - 2/17/2011, 10:05 PM
Yea...well, that's cool too i guess lol....

anyhoo...

It seems pretty clear that Loki is going to try [probably succeed ** ;) **] at overthrowing Odin and taking the throne from his father, thus assuming control of the Destroyer armor. That's when big bro has to step in and kick some a$$ for family's sake.

it seems pretty clear from his comment's, my big concern is...IS KENNETH BRANAUGH IN THIS FREAKIN' MOVIE??

i sure hope so! An Asgardian warrior perhaps...or Some mead hall bartender?? ;) just wishful thinking i guess
superpooper
superpooper - 2/17/2011, 10:21 PM
@emeraldknight85 Yes. Absolutely. Good boy. Now don't ever do that shit again.
Teois42
Teois42 - 2/17/2011, 10:37 PM
Meh, giant robots. I like The Destroyer but.... i think giant robot. XP
But the fight looks amazing.

Loki and Frost Giants are awesome.
Fairburne69
Fairburne69 - 2/17/2011, 10:43 PM
I have a friend who works for the Treasury Department. The call people like Emeraldknight "Constitutionally Challenged" LoL
PoPcornDude
PoPcornDude - 2/17/2011, 10:46 PM
very BIG TWO GIANT THUMPS UP for Branagh for this trailer !!!
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