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See Alison Brie, Sandra Bullock and Amber Heard as The Avengers

Emerald Catron — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:56:34 +0000

Well, these are awesome. Our pals at ScreenCrush hipped us to some artwork of Alison Brie as Captain America, Sandra Bullock as Iron Man and Amber Heard as Thor. That could be a pretty fun movie. Ryan Gosling as Black Widow, perhaps? These pictures come from Fan Art Exhibit, and if you like these, you should definitely check it out -- there's all kinds of awesome stuff. Enjoy!

5 Reasons Why 'The Dark Knight Rises' Is Better Than 'The Avengers'

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:29:21 +0000

While 'The Avengers' may have opened in theaters before director Christopher Nolan's epic conclusion to the 'Batman' trilogy, 'The Dark Knight Rises' is by far the better movie.In the eternal battle between Marvel and DC superheros, Nolan and his cast are the clear victors in this round. Don't believe us? Read on for the top five reasons why 'The Dark Knight' wins the victor's laurel wreath.

Jeremy Renner and 'SNL' Poke Fun At 'The Avengers'

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:30:23 +0000

'The Bourne Legacy' star Jeremy Renner stopped by 'Saturday Night Live' last night to play the admittedly foreign role of comedy host. During one of the sketches, the crew decided to poke fun at another blockbuster Renner starred in this year: 'The Avengers.' Reprising his role of Hawkeye, Renner happily played into the joke that his character was arguably less useful than the others, given his lack of 'super' status.

Pug Avengers to the Rescue!

Emerald Catron — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:02:32 +0000

This adorable video shows four pugs dressed up like the Avengers, or at least dressed up like the Avengers for as long as one can reasonably expect a pug to keep a costume on. If you have access to this many pugs and you aren't doing this with them, you're doing it wrong.

Cookie Monster and Grover Make 'Avengers' and 'Hunger Games' Even Better

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:30:28 +0000

In an adorable new video for Entertainment Weekly's website, the much-beloved Sesame Street characters Grover and Cookie Monster sing about pop-culture hits such as 'The Avengers' and 'The Hunger Games.' Sadly, Elmo wasn't available to join the duo's little choir, as he was busy working on his new musical, but the Blues Brothers decided the show must go on and still performed in the EW office.

'The Avengers' Gets the Honest Trailer Treatment

Emerald Catron — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:27:32 +0000

It’s the movie that had all of Marvel’s favorite franchises … “except for ‘Spiderman,’ ‘Fantastic Four’ and ‘X-Men.’ The funny folks at ScreenJunkies are back with another Honest Trailer, this time for ‘The Avengers.’ Go ahead and give it a watch if you don’t mind feeling mildly embarrassed that you liked ‘ The Avengers’ as [...]

Real Life 'Avengers' Helicarrier Soars Over Russia

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:21:25 +0000

Fans of the hit movie 'The Avengers' will be swooning over this Russian-made miniature S.H.I.E.L.D helicarrier! This replica of one of cinema's most awesome aircraft carriers is no shoddy children's toy though. Like its movie counterpart, it can float comfortably on the water without sinking, and yet fly through the air with the greatest of ease.

'Avengers' Cast Gets Silly in New Gag Reel

Emerald Catron — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:46:43 +0000

Remember when it was early May and you still had the whole summer ahead of you? 'The Avengers' had just come out and it seemed like the air was full of possibilities. Relive the glory days when you had more to look forward to than 'The Possession,' with some awesome bloopers from 'The Avengers.'

Joss Whedon Plays The Hero In Five-Year-Old's Web Video

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:47:04 +0000

After directing ’The Avengers,’ which stands as the third highest-grossing movie of all-time, Joss Whedon can do whatever he wants. And apparently what he wants to do is fight a one-eyed, milkman-killing monster in a video that comes from the imagination of a five-year-old named Brett. It’s all part of the first episode of ‘Written by a [...]

Here's How 'The Avengers' Really Should Have Ended

Donald Deane — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:15:06 +0000

Unsatisfied with the ending to the summer blockbuster ‘Avengers‘? If so, the folks at How It Should Have Ended are here to help with an alternative (and hysterical) conclusion to the superhero flick. Following their climactic battle against Loki and his evil army in the streets of Manhattan, the Avengers (SPOILER ALERT!) sit down for [...]

'The Avengers' Villain Tom Hiddleston Demonstrates His Impressive Shakespeare Skills

Kathy Landin — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:54:10 +0000

If you’ve seen him in the newly released ‘The Avengers’ (and we suggest that you do) you know that Tom Hiddleston, the acting genius behind the evil demi-god Loki, is a serious thespian. And, like any working actor worth his salt, Hiddleston has a Shakespearean monologue in his back pocket, in case an emergency theater in the park audition breaks out.

'Avengers' Fan Assembles Awesome Weapons Out of Lego

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:54:11 +0000

Marvel Studio's strategy of setting up 'The Avengers' in movies like 'Iron Man' and 'Thor' paid off big time, with the film taking in over $200 million dollars in North America during its opening weekend. That tally shattered the previous opening weekend record of $169.2 million set by "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" last year. If you add in all global tickets sales, 'The Avengers' is already approaching the $700 million mark.

13 Signs You're Way Too Into 'Marvel's Avengers'

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:45:28 +0000

It's safe to say that Marvel's 'The Avengers' will explode the minds of every comic book geek who ever walked the planet when it hits theaters on May 4th. Not only is it going to rake in a ton of money, but it’s bound to make the receipts for ‘The Hunger Games’ and the last ‘Twilight’ movie look like the penny tray at a gas station.

Theaters are going to be packed to the brim with fanboys dressed as their favorite Marvel comic book characters and at least one or two very confused old people who thought they had purchased tickets to see 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.' Here are some signs that you’re taking the movie a bit too seriously.

Movie Theater Accidentally Deletes Advanced Screening of 'The Avengers' for the Press

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:55 +0000

A lot of people have been waiting a very long time to experience the awesomeness of Joss Whedon's 'The Avengers.' One group of movie critics had to wait just a little bit longer.

The studio behind the bound-to-be-a-blockbuster scheduled a press screening in New York City for several movie critics. The theater had to delay the screening because the projectionist accidentally deleted a digital copy of the movie.

Marvel's Avengers Get the 'Friends' Treatment

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:00:22 +0000

A tight-knit group of quirky superheroes are more than just comic book legends. They have to be friends. Their varying personalities and egos coupled with being charged to save the world make them a close-knit bunch.

Just such a life would make for a perfect sitcom. Thankfully, someone else realized this and made them an opening credit sequence complete with the 'Friends' theme song, 'I'll Be There for You' by The Rembrandts.

'The Avengers' Trailer From the '70s Is Fantastically Awful

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:38:35 +0000

'The Avengers,' which hits theaters on May 4th, is the first live-action movie adaptation featuring the complete team of Marvel superheroes.

Or at least we thought it was. But it turns out The Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man and the rest assembled and did battle with Loki in a little known TV movie in 1978. Take a trip in the way back machine and check out this fantastic (and fake) trailer.

'The Avengers' Trailer Gets a Low Budget Remake

Mithun Divakaran — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:30:44 +0000

With the hype machine for 'The Avengers' running at overdrive, even amateur filmmakers are getting in on the action. Playing their part, Table8Productions, who have created homemade 'sweded' versions of movies before, are going viral with their latest low-budget creation, a scene-by-scene remake of 'The Avengers' trailer.

12 Reasons You Weren't Accepted Into Marvel's Avengers

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:08:26 +0000

The Avengers might be a group of elite crime fighters and superheroes assembled to save the world from the onslaught of unforgiving evil, but even they have an human resources department to weed out undesirables. There must’ve been a long line of superheroes who didn’t make the cut for one reason or another that prompted [...]

'Avengers' Fans Assemble in Funny Farmer's Insurance Commercial

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:35:34 +0000

‘The Avengers‘ doesn’t hit the big screen until May 4th. But the Marvel superheroes have already invaded our TVs, and not just in trailers for the much-anticipated movie. Farmer’s Insurance is the second company — following Target –to feature Captain America, Hulk and the rest in a commercial. However, while Target’s “Little Avengers” were a [...]

'Little Avengers' Take on Loki in Adorable Target Commercial

Mithun Divakaran — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:05:24 +0000

We're counting down the days to the May 4th release of 'The Avengers,' which is sure to be a blast. But a major blockbuster film release also means promotional tie-ins. Like with department store chain Target, who are now offering its shoppers a whole slew of 'Avengers' goodies. And what better way to 'target' their customers by dressing up little kids as the Avenger superheroes and letting their imagination run wild?

Returning Soldier Surprises Son Dressed as Captain America From 'The Avengers'

Mithun Divakaran — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:00:54 +0000

Kids love and look up to Captain America from 'The Avengers,' so it was a shock for this one boy to see his favorite superhero show up on his doorstep. Though the bigger shock came when he realized that this real-life strong man was actually his army dad returning from Afghanistan.

New Trailer for 'The Avengers' Will Make You Wish It Was Summer

Mike Sampson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:15:19 +0000

The ultimate superhero crossover movie is almost here. Marvel released the full trailer for 'The Avengers' today, which shows Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Nick Fury in action. While the teaser trailer hinted at the action to come, this new trailer lays it all out there for you (including plenty of shots of a rampaging Hulk).

The World Has Changed In 'The Avengers' Super Bowl 2012 Commercial [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:23:38 +0000

When you have a movie featuring Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk and Captain America, there is going to be a lot of hype surrounding it.

So obviously a new trailer for 'The Avengers,' which is set for May 4 release, will be featured during the television extravaganza that is the Super Bowl. And to promote that promotion, a teaser for this trailer has hit the web.

Russian 'Avengers' Trailer Has More Hot Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner Action [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:19:33 +0000

We showed you the US trailer for what is possibly the most anticipated movie of 2012, ‘The Avengers.’ But the just-released Russian version is even more amazing than the version you’ve previously seen. Yes, the dialogue is in Russian, but cool superheroes and explosions translate to any language. It stars Robert Downey Jr. (as Iron Man), [...]

Taiwanese News Outlet Next Media Tackles 'Avengers' Trailer [NSFW VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:12:22 +0000

Taiwan’s famed Next Media Animation news department released an almost insane look at the upcoming ‘Avengers‘ movie starring Iron Man, Captain America and a very naked Scarlett Johansson. Their take on the famed comic book superhero group is actually pretty tame by their usual standards, meaning there isn’t a single scene of famous people dressed [...]

'Avengers' Trailer Gets Spot-On Fan Remake Right Down to the Last Explosion [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:45:41 +0000

A group of superhero fans on YouTube have made an impressive 'Sweded' remake of the highly anticipated "Avengers" trailer complete with flaming cars, cardboard versions of the film's iconic Marvel superheroes and even a hilarious A capella take on the Nine Inch Nail's song "We're In This Together".

First Full-Length 'Avengers' Trailer Is an Action-Packed Blast [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:05:11 +0000

Marvel Studios released a full-length trailer for ‘The Avengers’ Tuesday, giving fans their first look at Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and the rest of the all-star superhero team battling evil. In the new trailer, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow and Hawkeye team up to fight the villainous Loki from ‘Thor.’ While the trailer [...]

'Avengers' Cast Assembles In Action-Packed Photos

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:26:11 +0000

The comic book blockbuster 'The Avengers' doesn't drop until May of 2012, but Entertainment Weekly just whet the appetite of fans of the superhero team with a gallery of photos featuring Chris Evans as Captain America, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye.