Upcoming Comic Book Movies

I am always excited when I hear a new movie based on a beloved comic character is coming out soon. Now several are on their way, including Captain America, Thor, Green Lantern, and the Avengers, so I'm even more excited than usual. A lead in to Thor was featured after the credits of Iron Man 2, where a SHIELD agent finds Thor's hammer Mjolnir in a crater in the desert.

I do think its a little odd to have the same actor play more than one character, though. For example, Chris Evans played the Human Torch in The Fantastic Four movies and is set to play Captain America in both The First Avenger and The Avengers movie. Ryan Reynolds has played Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and is set to reprise the role in a Deadpool spinoff. He has also played Hannibal King in Blade: Trinity and is set to play Hal Jordan in the upcoming Green Lantern film.

I've also been enjoying the direct to dvd animated movies being put out by Marvel and DC and am looking forward to more. Upcoming titles include Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, All Star Superman, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, and Batman: Year One.

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Edward Norton

I just read today on E! Online that Edward Norton has been asked not to return to the role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers movie, due to be released in 2012. He is the only one who hasbeen asked not to return thus far. Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Samuel L. Jackon (Nick Fury), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), etc. have all been cast as their respective characters once again. Norton previously portrayed Banner in 2008's The Incredible Hulk. I for one am quite disappointed in this choice. Edward Norton is prefect for the role of Bruce Banner, a nerdy yet feisty scientist who struggles to contain the force of nature that is the Hulk within him. Norton has the perfect balance of nerd and badass, as evidenced by his character in Fight Club.

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