Marvel's Thor Officially Starts Principal Photography

Marvel's Thor Officially Starts Principal Photography

Marvel finally confirms Thor has begun filming.

By DCMarvelFreshman - Jan 11, 2010 05:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: MARVEL

From an official Marvel release:

Marvel Studios has commenced principal photography on the highly anticipated feature film "Thor" directed by Kenneth Branagh.

In "Thor," Chris Hemsworth portrays the title character with Tom Hiddleston in the role of Thor’s brother Loki, and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Additionally, the studio has cast Academy Award® winning actor Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Renee Russo as Frigga, Ray Stevenson as Volstagg, Tadanobu Asano as Hogun, Josh Dallas as Fandral, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Idris Elba as Heimdall, as well as Colm Feore, Kat Dennings and award-winning actor Stellan Skarsgård. The film is slated for release in theatres domestically on May 6, 2011 via Paramount Pictures which will also release the film on a worldwide basis.

The epic adventure "Thor" spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

The screenplay for "Thor" was penned by Mark Protosevich as well as Ashley Miller & Zack Stentz, and Don Payne. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige will produce the film. Alan Fine, Stan Lee, David Maisel, and Marvel Studio’s Co-President, Louis D'Esposito, will executive produce.

In addition to "Thor," Marvel Studios is also scheduled to release a slate of films based on the Marvel characters including "Iron Man 2" on May 7, 2010, "The First Avenger: Captain America" on July 22, 2011, and "THE AVENGERS" on May 4, 2012.



FOR ASGARD, MOVE OVER SPIDEY, ITS THOR'S TIME TO SHINE!!




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Diamond1995
Diamond1995 - 1/11/2010, 6:01 PM
woohoo!
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 1/11/2010, 6:02 PM
Still no Balder, huh?
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 1/11/2010, 6:05 PM
I'm really anxious to see Loki! This movie is gonna' be CRAZY!!
StrangerX
StrangerX - 1/11/2010, 6:16 PM
Yea move over Spidey
JakeMurdock89
JakeMurdock89 - 1/11/2010, 6:17 PM
CANT WAIT 4 the first pics of thor, odin, and loki!!
jallanr
jallanr - 1/11/2010, 6:17 PM
for asgard!

woo hoo!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 1/11/2010, 6:22 PM
I hear that while Fandral was being escorted off the set Thor was making friends with his co stars.

longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 1/11/2010, 6:23 PM
Thor is a Norse pimp!
Phinehas
Phinehas - 1/11/2010, 6:43 PM
Its ok, slimybug, mistakes happen. :( LOL

Well goody. I expect a full report by February.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/11/2010, 6:49 PM
We know!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 1/11/2010, 6:59 PM
LEEE: Do you have to do something differently to get a motion avatar like yours to take? I can't seem to upload one.
I'm trying to make this my avatar.

StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 1/11/2010, 9:36 PM
wonderful wonderful! I LOOOOOOVE Thor news. Anyhing no matter how small is good to hear!!!

@ Kenney: they may have cast Balder already but we just don't know who will play him. Or perhaps Balder The Brave isn't even in it ... that would be kinda weird,,
Joe6Pack74
Joe6Pack74 - 1/11/2010, 9:40 PM
This is awesome, can't wait to see pics! The Thor costume has to be epic.
Upupandaway
Upupandaway - 1/11/2010, 9:49 PM
I would like to see a pic of Hiddleston in the Loki costume just sitting around having a bottle of Avion or someting. That would make my day.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 1/11/2010, 9:52 PM
Oh man, the spark has been ignited! Thor will be such a monumental film. I've dreamed of such a day when cameras would be rolling for a live action Thor film. Maybe it's Disney kicking in, but I can feel the magic!
BubbaDude
BubbaDude - 1/11/2010, 10:43 PM
What, no rock aliens from Saturn? Or was it Jupiter....
TheMyth
TheMyth - 1/12/2010, 2:37 AM
Dear God give us some set pics in the next few weeks!!!
gamerjoe
gamerjoe - 1/12/2010, 7:11 AM
its about time i cant wait to see some pics and a teaser tailer
droopy1317
droopy1317 - 1/12/2010, 7:14 AM
Sweet! sucks for spidey though :(
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 1/12/2010, 7:25 AM
@ Bubbadude: lol I am pretty sure they are going to skip the rock alien dudes this time around LOL!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 1/12/2010, 7:27 AM
Awesome! Here's hoping they release some set pictures or concept art now filming has finally started!!! :)
Nemesys
Nemesys - 1/12/2010, 7:40 AM
Methinks I shall enter the Odinsleep until May 2011! I can't wait for this film!!! Reading all this news about it is making me salivate into my keyboard. That would be the 3rd one this month! :o)
Roscoe182
Roscoe182 - 1/12/2010, 8:33 AM
awesome cant wait to see the first pics
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 1/12/2010, 9:03 AM
SOMEONE START THE SNOOPING AND THE SET SPYING AND GET US HUNGRY DOGS OUR SPOILAGE SHOTS OF THE THOR COSTUME!
HammerGod
HammerGod - 1/12/2010, 9:22 AM
Thor rules.
Betty
Betty - 1/12/2010, 10:31 AM
I say thee YAY!
OverCross
OverCross - 1/12/2010, 1:13 PM
Chris hemsworth will be awesome fooooor ASGARD!
superjakeman
superjakeman - 1/12/2010, 2:49 PM
They better do this movie justice. It would be easy to wain on either side. I love the story of Thor and the whole mythology. Can't Wait!!!!
Julesimanerd
Julesimanerd - 1/12/2010, 10:51 PM
even though i really don't like thor, i'm excited about this movie. :D
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