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Thor, Son of Hannibal
Source: IGN.com

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins is in negotiations to play the Norse god and father of the title character in Marvel's Thor movie.

Diamond Summit '09: Siege
Source: Marvel.com

SIEGE, a four-issue limited series event rolling out in January 2010, reunites not only superstar creators Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel but a certain team of Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

Aussie nabs Thor role
Source: abc.net.au

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is set to star as Marvel comic book hero Thor in a film to be made by British director Kenneth Branagh.

Buglar sent packing by Norse God of Thunder
Source: BBC News

An intruder received a taste of divine reckoning as he was chased from the Edinburgh flat he was breaking into by a man dressed as the Norse god Thor.

Joe Johnston to Direct Captain America Movie
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Captain America has taken a step closer to film reality, as Joe Johnston has signed on to direct First Avenger: Captain America for Marvel, with Kevin Feige producing, and Stan Lee, Louis D'Esposito and David Maisel Executive Producing, this according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Kenneth Branagh Hammers on 'Thor'
Source: Hollywood.com

My first read is "articulate, but cheesy"

Paramount, Marvel ink new distrib deal
Source: hollywoodreporter.com

The Melrose Avenue studio has signed an agreement with Marvel Studios that locks Paramount in as the worldwide distributor of Marvel's next five self-produced feature films.

The $700 Billion Bailout Plan's Fine Print
Source: MotherJones.com

Treasury Sec. Hank Paulson's $700 billion bailout plan now has a name: the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP. But even as Capitol Hill debates TARP, few seem to have noticed the proposal item that puts taxpayers on the hook for future bailouts.

Captain America Lands Titanic Casting Rumor
Source: Wired News

On the heels of Iron Man's massive box office success, few moviegoers will admit now if they had their doubts upon hearing of Robert Downey Jr. landing the title role.

Marvel Sets Release Dates for Thor, Captain America, The Avengers and Iron Man 2
Source: Film School Rejects

While Marvel Studios will not release a self produced feature film in 2009, it will have a busy run from 2010 to 2011. They plan to launch their 2010 film slate with the release of the sequel, Iron Man 2, on April 30, 2010, followed by the launch of Thor on June 4, 2010.

Superhero weight training workout
Source: MSN

With these superhero-inspired exercises from Mike Mejia, M.S., C.S.C.S., you may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but you'll look as if you can. Quick, to the gym. 1. Spider-man Pullup

A Pagan Christmas: "Sinterklaas"

Just past Christmas eve republican Rupert wore black circles beneath bushy black brows, as tired as a barkeeper gets and stays open. "Gotta take the keys, Nick. Don't want Rudolf smacking into a lamppost." Santa spoke into his shot glass.

Clash of the Geeks Promo Teaser
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Together, Nick and Wayne come close to representing the vast spectrum of geekery. This means that for everything they agree on, you can bet that there's just as much that they don't agree on. And so, with out further ado... Welcome to Clash of the Geeks. Two men enter.

Matthew Vaughn to direct 'Thor'
Source: Variety.com

Marvel aiming for pre-strike start in winter

Thunder god makes his return to Earth
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After a lengthy absence from the Marvel Universe, Thor, the God of Thunder is ready to make his return. Writer J. Michael Straczynski talks about where he has been and what the future hold for Thor in the coming months.

Settlement Reached In Travolta Family ID Theft

Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) June 26, 2007 - Travolta Family Entertainment announces that it has reached a settlement with twelve individuals claiming responsibility for a series of Internet pranks focused on Travolta family member Rikki Lee Travolta, which took …

Rumor'ish - Thor - The movie.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes

According to the L.A. Times, the script for "Thor" has been written by Mark Protosevich, the writer of "The Cell," "Poseidon," and this winter's "I Am Legend."

The God of Thunder is alive and well.
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Thor, the Asgardian God of Thunder pulled a disappearing act during Civil War. Attempting to save Asgard from Ragnarok, he just up and vanished. Now he returns and better than ever in Thor #1. Check it.

Thor #1 With 2 Variant Covers
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Thor is back from the Civil War series in Marvel Comics' Thor #1, on sale July 5th. The new series will kick off with variant covers done by renowned artists Michael Turner and Oliver Coipel.

SEGA and Marvel unite!
Source: marvel.com

SEGA recently acquired the rights to develop multiplatform games featuring Captain America, Thor, and the Incredible Hulk. Expect to see future titles coming out on all major consoles, handhelds, and PCs.

Where is Jesus?
Source: AOL

My fellow blogger, Dinesh D'Souza, asks where atheists are when tragedies like Virginia Tech shooting happens? I'm not an atheist (I'm agnostic), but the answer is simple -- they don't have to be anywhere.

SEGA bringing Marvel's Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and Captain America to games
Source: PSP Fanboy

Superhero games are nothing new, but like comic movies, the games seem to be of a higher quality lately. With that in mind, SEGA has announced a deal with Marvel to bring games featuring their beloved characters to PC, next-gen consoles and handhelds.

New Viking Treasure Discovered in Norway
Source: Bits of News

The unseasonably warm weather might make meteorologists, climate researchers, and even the odd man and woman on the street a tad nervous.

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