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Emily Blunt & Ruth Wilson battling it out to play Ms. Marvel in AVENGERS 2?!?!?!
Hey folks, Harry here... So whom would you prefer as Ms. Marvel?
Emily Blunt?
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Ruth Wilson?
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Now - none of this is confirmed - the story broke out of the UK tabloid world. We haven't heard that Ms. Marvel will even be a part of AVENGERS 2... but it absolutely makes sense. We know that a shit ton of Alien tech has just been dumped upon Manhattan from AVENGERS... we know that the S.H.I.E.L.D. series is dealing with some of those issues. We know that GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY will definitely expand the cosmic side of the Marvel Movie Universe - and that Major Carol Danvers became Ms. Marvel due to Alien tech issues. Specifically Kree Alien Tech.
More to the point, Ms. Marvel would add a much needed super powerful badass female to the AVENGERS... someone that can punch big baddies and look hellahot doing it. (Sorry watched some old South Parks yesterday)
Does this mean we're going to be getting CAPTAIN MARVEL? NOVA? I'm just so excited to be getting full on cosmic Marvel filmmaking coming up. I really hope this comes true - and personally, I'm rooting for Emily Blunt, just because she rules in everything she does!
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I hope they use the old costume and not the new one.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3 p.m. CST
Ruth Wilson was brilliant in 'Luther' but Emily Blunt is the best.
by Raptor Jesus
She and Emma Stone are the two best young actresses working today.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:01 p.m. CST
...I thought Captain Marvel was in the D.C. Universe? "Shazam!", right?
by Chris
Billy Batson?
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She was great in Looper, and in a lot of other things, she'll be great as Ms. Marvel.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:04 p.m. CST
Blunt looks like Michael Jackson circa 2003 in that picture
by Samuel Fulmer
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They both have a Captain Marvel. There was a lawsuit about it like 50 years ago. it's why he is called shazam now and not captain marvel.
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Marvel stole the character from DC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Marvel_%28Marvel_Comics%29
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:06 p.m. CST
dunno if blunt would do it but i'd love to see her in the classic Ms. M outfit
by smudgewhat
it would give me a boner, i'm pretty sure. also, she's actually an excellent actress and much more than meat. yep, i remain a dumb animal. don't expect much from me.
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Hoofin' on a BLUNT!!!
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Not for quoting South Park.
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I guess these are both fine though. Plus, samuel fulmer may need some glasses
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The costume designs are going to have a field day with her costume. I really don't see them going the route above. But who knows. Maybe they can pull it off. I forget where did the costume come from anyone know?
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...neither.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:09 p.m. CST
I can definitely see Emily Blunt fitting into a superhero(ine?) role without jarring the audience.
by kidicarus
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On every other site i visit
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:17 p.m. CST
Liked Ruth Wilson in Luther for sure, but between those two it'd have to be Blunt
by Wcwlkr
I don't really see Ruth Wilson play Ms. Marvel, Emily Blunt I think would be pretty great in the role. But honestly I could acutally see Charize Theron in the role I think she'd be great.
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The short hair on her now looks awful so does her new costume.
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Sure Tom Hanks would be happy ...
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Yeah, it seems like Scarlet would have made a much better Ms. Marvel and Emily a better Widow. But neither of these girls is big enough to play Carol Danvers. Christina Hendricks would be a MUCH better choice!
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Jessica Alba has the Invisible Woman flashbacks... Oy...
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:30 p.m. CST
Oh and Ms Marvel is my 2nd hottest superheroine after Psyclopse.
by fred
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That anything coming out of the Daily Mail can 100% be taken to be a load of shit.
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They won't call her that in the film will they? They have Captain America already. They don;t need another Captain.
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I'm running off a batch just thinking about it.
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On the one hand it's the daily mail. On the other it's Ms. Marvel. I doubt the daily mail knows who Ms. Marvel is. Anyway between the two, Blunt. Easily. Ruth Wilson is Maxima if MOS2 goes there.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:42 p.m. CST
I'm more curious to see if this is a full powered marvel or a stripped version. Her full powers would put her on the level as Hulk and Thor.
by Cedric Ford
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:43 p.m. CST
Blunt can act so, her, if this story has any credibility at all.
by nephilim138
and every one saying Christina Hendricks, shut the fuck up. She's more tits than talent.
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...probably not It Girl enough or so on...
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I don't see either picks worthy of the amazonian heroine role. Jennifer Morrison form Once Upon a Time would be a better fit.
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The one who looks like a cross-dressing Greedo?
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:48 p.m. CST
Also don't know how old theses girls are but they should go with a woman in her mid 30s for this role.
by Cedric Ford
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unfortunately there is not fitness actress to play her.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:50 p.m. CST
Had to look up Ruth Wilson, and DAMN she has a butt-ugly face!
by ShiftyEyedDog
No wonder you used a more distant shot of her!
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Not an omnipotent alien like Superman, though. He has the rank of Captain in the Kree army and his name is Mar-Vell. He was sent to Earth to study us. He'd fit in well with the Cosmic Marvel Universe. Sadly, their big arch-enemies are the Skrulls, who should have been the alien bad guys in The Avengers but Fox still owns the rights to them. Bastards.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:51 p.m. CST
Christina Hendricks is not attractive nor particularly talented
by ShiftyEyedDog
Seriously, she's too big to be a superhero role, and seeing her crammed into a costume would be hilarious. Her face ain't that great either. I will never understand why people think she's hot.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:52 p.m. CST
Finally does she have to be caucasian? Or black? How about Native American or middle eastern decent? Give the cast a semblance of a global team.
by Cedric Ford
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... Maybe a couple years older, but still wicked hot, and better amalgam of the traits needed for the part... Blonde, hot, wholesome, intelligent, etc. Blunt is a famous actress, and hot.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:53 p.m. CST
Is she the one that Rogue kills to gain her flight and strength abilities?
by kindofabigdeal
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:54 p.m. CST
Finally whoever I hope at least she gets some muscle bulk cause seeing a skinny girl with Kree enhance powers punching Thanos is gonna look silly.
by Cedric Ford
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:55 p.m. CST
kindofabigdeal yes. but she doesnt kill her. she just absorbs her powers.
by fred
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Blonde, can do action and hot as fuck!! I like Blunt too. She's got chops to spare and is great in Looper.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:56 p.m. CST
cedhollywood and offend the sensitive white audience. that will never happen.
by fred
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:59 p.m. CST
Seems like Wheden's job of keeping the movie's feet on the ground gets increasingly improbable
by Fred Asparagus
But I can see the script now: A: All this stuff going on is crazy and stupid! B: Right now, we could USE a little crazy and stupid.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 3:59 p.m. CST
Neither. Forget this pretty-young-white-girl nonsense and lets' have the black female Captain Marvel.
by kevred
Ms. Marvel is a boring, redundant character, just a female knockoff of the likes of Superman and Thor. Her powers wouldn't bring anything new to the table. It'd just be a lame way to insert more hot young white-girl flesh into the fight scenes. For Pete's sake, is Hollywood this afraid of a strong, independent black woman? She's got interesting powers, would be a nice contrast in just about every way, and would help avoid the Buffy-ization of the film, which is very much still a threat to be deterred, no matter how successful the first film was. Show you've learned something from Alba-as-Sue-Richards, Hollywood. Please.
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Def my pick.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 4:03 p.m. CST
Κevred forget it. Hollywood is too afraid to even make a Black Panther movie ffs.
by fred
or even a Power Man and Iron Fist movie, with IF as asian preferably.
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Please insert more hot young white-girl flesh into fight scenes. Thanks, Men.
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Going to be tough going getting me to attend. As for Hendricks - ughh. She was last Hot looking in 2 Firefly episodes. If you are looking for totally untalented, go with Don Draper's wife.....What's her name ?
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By all means , let's get Will Smith for credentials. Let him sink another movie. Number what is it by now?
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The Chitauri were the Ultimates version of the Skrull though in the film they were more generic aliens. That's fine I guess. But Ms. Marvel's origins are tied to the Kree and the Kree are tied to the Skrulls. Now if Marvel and Fox can do a deal to get the Skrulls back, it's not an issue. The Kree-Skrull War would make for a good Avengers film and after the events of the first film, Earth being caught in the middle makes more sense, especially if you introduce Thanos pulling the strings. Then you've got the paranoia as heroes are replaced by Skrull agents, Captain Mar-vell's loyalties being tested as he doubts his superiors...there are things you can do to make it a really interesting film. But do we really need Thanos restricted to cameo appearances? The chances are, even assuming there is an Avengers 3, it won't feature the likes of Iron Man, at least not Downey as the character so while building up to Thanos in a third film is a good idea, Marvel might be wiser to get the most of the talent they have while they have it. You could certainly alter Ms. Marvel's origin to have Thanos be responsible for her powers rather than Kree technology, maybe tie it in to the infinity gems but given how close Marvel have been to the comics with the basics, it's hard to see them making such a drastic change.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 4:14 p.m. CST
Aye, Blunt is plenty gorgeous wid acting chops, but Ms. Marvel? Not so much!!
by steve lee
Gotta be some pneumatic modern day Pam Anderson type shooooooooorley! Shallow but troo, gotta fill that leotard kids!
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Since I doubt either one of them knows who Ms. Marvel is, I assume they heard "Avengers 2" and the "battle" as you call it is actually a bidding war?
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Naked mud wrestling. Twelve bouts. Stream it online and we get to vote the winner. Aieeeee!
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Oct. 8, 2012, 4:27 p.m. CST
I don't know who Ruth Wilson is, so Emily Blunt it is!
by Mr. Pricklepants
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Oct. 8, 2012, 4:30 p.m. CST
Emily Blunt is quite possible the most underrated hottie working today
by TheSeeker7
Not saying she's totally unknown or anything, of course not. But for as insanely sexy as she is, it's not nearly equivalent to the recognition she gets for it.
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I don't expect Emily Blunt would be all that interested. Plus, Marvel Studios in known for trying to be frugal with their casting. Blunt is a big enough star to call for a sizable paycheck. Whoever gets the role of Ms. Marvel/Warbird will likely be someone they can get on the cheap, who is willing to start out on TV before moving to film.
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I mean Black Panther. Here comes the Judge......of CATS!
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Oct. 8, 2012, 4:44 p.m. CST
Christina Hendricks is hot, but not a hard body, and has terrible posture
by JackSlater4
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No way are they casting new actors already. Don't trust the British tabloids Harry, you should know better.
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With previous animated efforts as styles for the flashbacks. Old FF cartoon, Spider and hiS amazing Friends, X-men. That would be neat. I like Bob. Most powerful being in the Marvel Universe that can't keep it together long enough to actually help when they need him.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 5:10 p.m. CST
Blunt. for Ms Marvel. Strahovsky (with dye job) for Wonder Woman in the JLA movie
by Chain
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movie never really got off the ground. Gale anne hurd cast Brigitte Nielsen and a couple of promo shots were taken. http://shulkie.com/content/brigitte-nielsen-she-hulk-0
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They can turn anyone into a hardbody in a year.
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Sorry but good acting isn't enough here, neither her face nor her body are comicbooky enough. Although i just HATE Jessica Biel: She would look great in a costume, as did Rebecca Romijn in happier X-Men-times (although that was not a costume by definition, anyway: an athletic body is important here).
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Fights The absorbing Man?
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She looks like the character, is statuesque, can act, and is a big enough movie star to be an audience draw and stand up to the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and company. Along with Ms. Marvel, I would like to see a SHIELD-affiliated Avengers back-up team. Maybe Wonder Man (Nathan Fillion?), Ant-Man/Hank Pym (Fury's resident sci-tech genius), the Wasp. Other possibilities might include Vision and Scarlet Witch, her brother Quicksilver, etc. Keep the original team in the fore-ground and use the B-Team as back-ups and cameos. Just an idea.
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to see how they look in jeans.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 5:42 p.m. CST
I'm sorry but Marvels cosmic stuff is 90% horrible. DC is muuuuuch better with the space stuff.
by MariusXe
Yeah yeah, I know... Annihilation and Thanos Imperative... Yadda yadda. So boring to read. Even mediocre Johns Green Lantern kicks Marvel cosmic stuff to the curb. Marvel should stick to their guns and do the Heroes like us thing they are good at. Street level and science heroes suits them much more (apart from Thor and Galactus as a big bad maybe). Let DC do the space stuff. Nova is such a bad character, it pains me to even think about him. Urgh.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 5:51 p.m. CST
Emily Blunt & Ruth Wilson battling it out to play Ms. Marvel in AVENGERS 2?!?!?!
by Alvin Lee
Katherie Heigl??
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Blunt is wrong for this to me, she had her shot as Black Widow and didn't take it, if it was Scarlet Witch, I might see it but neither of these two seem right for me. It's interesting cos you have Sharon Carter being cast at the same time and I always though they might end up retconning/amalgamating the two characters. I heard Emilia Clarke (Khaleesi from GOT) was up for Carter but to me she seems right for Ms Marvel, all you could say is maybe a tad young. I get that Marvel have to have decent actors in the 2nd wave cos eventually RDJ isn't gonna be there. But do we have to go for "It Girl"/Fanboy picks every role? Wonder Man to me could be a great character but is the only one who should be a "big" name and it should be Dwayne... Instead of an actor make him "The Rock" of the Marvel Universe, a guy who fights, wins, acts off the back of it and it's all a way to use his power and hide. I can see why they are going with Ms Marvel, but she of all of them doesn't need to be a "name". Save that for someone like Wasp (Zooey Deschanel all the way)
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Nothing against these two, but they are not Carol.
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...they need some statuesque blonde.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 6:04 p.m. CST
That noise you hear is me making the Homer Simpson gargling noise to that photo of Ms Blunt
by john
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but only in a parallel dimension where she could actually act. In this one...eh, not so much.
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http://www.topnews.in/files/images/Tricia-Helfer9.jpg
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2/3's of whats in british newspapers is pure bollocks, so I wouldnt class it as true at all unless Marvel etc say something. Plus fitting her origin into Avengers 2 could ruin it, it would basically be Avengers fight Kree, Danvers gets hurt but gains powers, turns up at the end to make the difference and help win the battle. Cant see it, unless they introduce her in the Shield TV show, she gets her own movie or the origin happens during GOTG and the end credits have her in costume.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 6:35 p.m. CST
@mariusxe, I'm wondering if Marvel isn't specifically trying to undercut any future potential DC space-themed stuff
by kevred
You're right that space isn't Marvel's strength, and they completely mop the floor with DC in the 'heroes like us' category. So why would they be suddenly veering into outer space, with a villain that isn't exactly the most obvious choice? Maybe it just comes down to licensing, with some of their best candidates for storylines and villains tied up by Fox & Sony. Could just be that simple. Or maybe they're looking down the road to a Secret Wars blowout. Maybe. But once Marvel does Thanos on screen, Darkseid's going to look like some kind of knockoff. Once they go to outer space and feature warring alien species, crazy human/alien/animal/robot protagonists, and team-ups that cross over between worlds and races, a lot of DC's best potential is going to suddenly look like a retread to the public. DC's already way behind on establishing their movie universe - they're stuck in skipping-record mode with Batman, and everything else is nowhere (unless Superman changes this). If Marvel pulls off the cosmic stuff, with properties that resemble DC's, it could put DC behind by several steps, maybe permanently. Or to put it more simply: someone's going to make some money off of cosmic super-hero tales. Marvel already knows it can make money with the regular-world stuff, so they figure, why not us?
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Oct. 8, 2012, 6:37 p.m. CST
@trixas, I'm sure you're right, but I have to express the opinion anyway, so that someone somewhere knows it's out there.
by kevred
I would enjoy a real-deal Power Man & Iron Fist film, or Black Panther film, more than what's currently on the slate. Give me those and a Dr. Strange film, and I'll be happy.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 6:40 p.m. CST
the last thing this movie needs is more woman. the feminization continues... i blame all the dumb sheltered geeks
by Creative
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Oct. 8, 2012, 6:41 p.m. CST
female expendables.. more woman needed in avengers... female lead to evil dead oh geez fuck all of you for ruining ecerything
by Creative
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I's rather see old school avengers members.
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British tabloids are known for making stuff up all the time. They said Lindsey Lohan was going to star as Batwoman a couple years ago.
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Got to agree that Marvel should make a good, gritty, street-level Heroes for Hire movie. Luke Cage and Daniel Rand fighting super-powered thugs and street-crime. Black Panther would be a great stand-alone movie, could lead to a later Avengers appearance for T'Challa, truly the best black super-hero, in my opinion. Doctor Strange would be a cool addition to the Marvel Movie Universe. Other possibilities: The Inhumans (would be better if Marvel had the rights to the Fantastic Four for this related property). The Defenders (could be presented as a B-Level alternative to the Avengers, sort-of a non-team of misfits). What about a Daredevil re-boot? Who has the rights? Looking forward to Captain America 2 with the Falcon. Would like to see Cap fighting both street crime and larger enemies like Hydra. Marvel rules the silver screen for superheroes. DC?Warners need to get their act together. If Marvel continues the way it is going, they will certainly dominate the superhero movie biz.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:04 p.m. CST
fucking nerds and feminist always ruin everything... watch some porn eat some sushh... and then stop killing movies
by Creative
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:12 p.m. CST
I was on board when Strahovski was rumored to be Ms. Marvel in Avengers 1
by Rob0729
I think she is a better choice than either Blunt or Wilson.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:14 p.m. CST
Problem for DC is they're weak outside of the usual 2 and perhaps Wonder Woman, the rest aren't anywhere near funky enough to create interest...
by steve lee
...Marvel usually have a better executed, more hip with the kids and less stuffy variation even if they aren't the original. For example: Hawkeye infinitely cooler than Robin Hood extra, Green Arrow. Namor has a sweet Vulcan do and ears, AquaMan has hideously garish duds! They just ain't got the cred, Daddio! Admittedly, I haven't read DC for a while but that's because of this problem, outside of Bats who is fookin'awesome, they're a bit, well...naff.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:25 p.m. CST
pistol-whipped, Namor was created in 1932. He predates the Vulcans by over 30 years.
by Amadeo Zeller
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:25 p.m. CST
because of all you fucktards everything has to be pg13 and needs to be politically correct with strong female leads that demasculate men... fuck you all
by Creative
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:30 p.m. CST
@amadeo zeller: I don't dispute that, merely stating his appearance, cheers tho!
by steve lee
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:32 p.m. CST
@ killer_instinct: Blimey, you're on quite a rant, time to step away from the keyboard!
by steve lee
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Strong Female Leads do not "demasculate" men (the correct term is "emasculate"). Only weak men are afraid of strong women. Strong men are secure, and thus find strong women non-threatening, and even appealing. There is nothing "politically correct" about it. Bring on the R ratings and the strong female leads. No Fear!
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:44 p.m. CST
Ms. Marvel is a stupid, ridiculous and campy codename. No thanks.
by Sean
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:48 p.m. CST
baron34 verbage may be wrong but so are you.... strong female leads that are forced to satisfy a politically correct fanbase os totally not cool
by Creative
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:50 p.m. CST
first article i read after avengers was a hit was about there werent enough strong females in the movie
by Creative
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Sorry, but it is a practical non-issue to me. It has nothing to do with political correctness for me. I just like good female characters. What is the problem with that?
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:58 p.m. CST
We are going to get a talking raccoon and a talking tree in the MCU, ffs.
by fred
a few hot super-heroines is the least of our worries.
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Oct. 8, 2012, 7:58 p.m. CST
there is nothing wrong with good female characters.... its the forced ones that piss me off.
by Creative
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Marvel, Make it happen!
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Oct. 8, 2012, 8:12 p.m. CST
hey how about this putting in a dynamic character and noy a one note chick
by Creative
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I picture a woman like this: http://tinyurl.com/9v4c7j3
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You're kidding, right? She Hulk should be more...oh, I don't know...like THIS, maybe?: http://tinyurl.com/8wll8z9
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Oct. 8, 2012, 9:13 p.m. CST
I honestly thought that this news article read, "Emily Blunt and Rainn Wilson battling it out to play Ms. Marvel." This inspired some truly bizarre mental images.
by ChaunceyGardiner
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I've been a supporter of Yvonne as Carol Danvers, but now that someone's mentioned it, Tricia Helfer is my new favorite. She can do glamorous, hot, and she has the gravitas to actually make you believe she's a kickass pilot in the military.
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Don't we need some solo films first before we get into all this? Also, is there going to be a fucking raccoon starring in the next Avengers? Just wondering cuz I don't see that working.
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In real life, she looks like Miranda from Mass Effect 3 minus the ridiculously perfect ass. On the other hand, Charlize Theron is a natural blonde and happens to be a big enough badass to play Ms. Marvel. So whoever suggested her -- good on you. As for Rita Wilson v. Emily Blunt, Emily Blunt has serious butt chin and Rita Wilson has a mean case of evil face. Either one could do the part justice, though. Rita Wilson's got a pretty awesome sarcastic smirk on her but Emily Blunt's more comic book sexy. Personally, I'd prefer Rita Wilson to play Jessica Jones and Emily Blunt to play Spider-Woman.
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Couldnt be worse than Johansen as BW. Neither is right for the part, but at least maybe Avengers 2 will have a strong female. Emily Blunt couldve done BW or Scarlet Witch. I guess they want cosmic, but Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are far more interesting.
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Do they have the rights to use Quasar and Gladiator in a movie?
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Oct. 8, 2012, 11:08 p.m. CST
ANY actress with huge tits! Seriously, the huger, the better. Ability to act or even memorize lines is secondary!
by EastBayFrankenstein
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Only choices that make sense. Yvonne if the character is more bubbly and Anna if she is more serious.
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Oct. 9, 2012, 12:50 a.m. CST
If I recall correctly, she and Krasinski were lightly bad-mouthing superhero
by Bedknobs and Boomsticks
movies after they lost out on the respective roles they were up for, BW and Cap. Though I imagine they've changed their tune considering how successful The Avengers was.
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Oct. 9, 2012, 1:43 a.m. CST
RUTH WILSON AND WESLEY SNIPES AS BLACK PANTHER, FACT!
by Balkin Flabgurter
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Oct. 9, 2012, 1:49 a.m. CST
@kevred dude you are crazy Storm is one of the strongest mutants if not the strongest on earth and she is African, your argument is Invalid about no strong black women in marvel
by Balkin Flabgurter
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Gina Carrano ?
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Gino Carrano is too short, has dark hair and eyes (due to being Italian or of Mediterranean descent) and is a terrible actress. That's why she will never be considered as Miss Marvel by anyone in their right mind....
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Oct. 9, 2012, 4:18 a.m. CST
Nope a black woman aint gonna work as Ms Marvel
by Wilford_Brimleys_Diabetes_Rage
Seeing as The only superpowers Black women have are the ability to nag a black man to death & to scare white people with their "angry because the world looks down on me & you have to hear about it 24/7 or you are a racist/sexist eye beams"
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Watch they flip Nova to a chick. Or they flip man roles to female. Just do She Hulk...duh....
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I've always thought Amanda Seyfried would be a good choice for Ms. Marvel. That being said, I think adding this character as the next Avenger is a risky move (not a BAD move necessarily, but a risky one). The reason for that is that--if I'm understanding correctly--her powers are partially the result of being exposed to another (not yet introduced) character. Therefore, it seems that either they'll have to do a rushed introduction to Captain Marvel or they'll have to do an origin for her that's not faithful to the comics. I'm all for a hot female character--and certainly Ms. Marvel fits the bill--but I hope they do it right. I'd almost rather they go with Spider-Woman. While I acknowledge that she was created at a time when female versions of existing superheroes (in this case Spider-man, duh) were a simple and arguably lazy way to add new females, at least her origin wasn't dependant on her male counterpart. Plus, with Spider-man in the hands of Columbia, it would be a way for Marvel Studios to show that THEY would do with an arachnid-based hero. Just my two cents.
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Oct. 9, 2012, 7:29 a.m. CST
UK tabloids are the worst possible source of news on earth
by rev_skarekroe
Remember when they claimed Cher was signed to play Catwoman? I think they said that while The Dark Knight was still in theaters, even.
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Seriously, have that scene in Avengers 2. I fucking hate Ms. Marvel, biggest waste of space on any Marvel line up.
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I'd smoke it real good.
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I heard it was actually Eliza Dushku in the running - probably more suited in Whedon's universe. Anyway, Blunt was fantastic in "Looper", so it couldn't go to a better person...Hopefully.
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..would be I think, a huge mistake. Let's explore the dynamic of the existing team and get to know them a little better first. Overcrowding a comic book film gives you Batman and Robin's and Spiderman 3's...and nobody likes those!
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EMILY BLUNT. NO QUESTION.
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she has great emotional range. quite underrated.
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Are PC. What a bitch. Only weaklings are scared of powerful women. He's probably got a stick up his ass because his manager at Burger King is a chick.
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Oct. 9, 2012, 12:36 p.m. CST
@iamlopanureggshen69, you seem to have overlooked that I'm talking about FILMS. MARVEL STUDIOS FILMS.
by kevred
I know there are several (not a lot, but several) black characters, even black female characters, to choose from. Storm's a great example - in the comics, and in a film series that Marvel sold the rights to. The issue I'm bringing up is, why can't Marvel's own films - not the Fox X-Men films - go there? That, to me, would be more interesting than just a Scarlett Johannson 2.0 that could be in the same fight scenes with Thor and the Hulk. Because let's be honest, that's what Ms. Marvel is. My concern isn't PC - it's just boredom with the Buffy-ization of seemingly all genre fiction. I'm fine with seeing strong female characters. But not little white 20-year-old pixies that are as strong as the Hulk. They don't cast little skinny petite white guys as the strongest characters. Give us some strong Amazonian women, or else different types of powers (as in, the Captain Marvel I was suggesting.) Be creative - that's what I'm asking for.
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Oct. 9, 2012, 12:37 p.m. CST
@iamlopanureggshen69 - kudos to you for referencing one of the coolest films ever in your screen name.
by kevred
One of the most fun times I've ever had in the cinema was seeing that film. Love it.
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Johanson was far too stubby for black widow, short and stocky is not good with a super hero costume, long and lean is the way to go. "You're all so petty.....and tiny."
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...for once in a Marvel movie, hire an actual blonde to play a blonde, and the same goes for redheads. I'd love to see Strahovski in anything, but I think someone was right when they put Ms. Marvel in her mid 30's, so perhaps Tricia Helfer would be more appropriate.
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I disagree. Long and tall? Really? Yeah, because all those Olympic gymnasts and weightlifters are 'long and tall', right?
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Oct. 9, 2012, 8:11 p.m. CST
Seriously, wungo, Strahovski's not a real blonde. HER EYEBROWS ARE BLACK.
by Baked
She's not even trying that hard to convince people she's blonde. It's like you guys have never heard of hair dye. While we're at it, Christina Hendricks and Emma Stone are actual blondes in real life.
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Oct. 10, 2012, 3:58 a.m. CST
@kevred Point noted, and your correct, i thought you were making the assumption of the entire Marvel Universe, BUT..furthermore..
by Balkin Flabgurter
you are the first person to notice my handle, and it is one of the most awesome and under-rated movies of the 80's.Thank you for recognizing bad-assness!
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