Read The Transcript From “The Avengers” Global Twitter Fan Chat

On Tuesday, director Joss Whedon and the some of the cast of The Avengers, Marvel’s superhero blockbuster set to debut in theaters on May 4th, sat down for a Twitter chat with fans. Read the transcript of the chat after the break.
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Face of the Fan Wants You to Create a Poster for “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance”


Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Face of the Fan is an initiative that lets movie and TV fans get involved with Sony Pictures projects through casting calls and contests. Recently, Face of the Fan called on Spider-Man fans to audition to interview some of the cast and crew of The Amazing Spider-Man at the San Diego Comic-Con. Now, they’ve once again put a call out to fans. If you’re an artist, you may have the upper hand this time around. Hit the jump for details! [Read more...]

Marvel Movie Video Bits: Avengers, Thor, and X-Men

Today the Internet Gods have blessed us with a few videos from various Marvel sources. I’m not going to spoil anything above the fold, so check them all out after the break.
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A Shortened ‘Avengers’ Teaser Assembles On Yahoo!

In a surprising move, Paramount has released a condensed version of the final scene from Captain America: The First Avenger, along with a shortened cut of The Avengers teaser trailer that was shown following Captain America’s credits. While bootleg versions of the teaser have been circulating the net for a few weeks, this is a great opportunity to get a glimpse of the Avengers assembling. Hit the jump to check out the clip, but be aware of potential spoilers for those who have yet to see the film.

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Must See First Trailer For “The Amazing Spider-Man”

We’ve been hit with a barrage of bootleg trailers for some of next year’s most anticipated releases, like Marvel Studios’ The Avengers. But only a couple have been released online including Warner Bros.’ The Dark Knight Rises and now Sony’s reboot of the Spider-Man franchise, The Amazing Spider-Man! We have your first look at the high quality teaser trailer! Check it out! [Read more...]

Marvel’s “Captain America” To Debut At Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con is just two days away (if you count preview night), so some of the outside events are just now getting finalized and announced. We already knew that Marvel would be having a strong presence at the convention considering The Avengers opens next May and Captain America: The First Avenger opens this very weekend. Now we know that there will be Captain America screenings all day on Thursday, starting with a free one at 10am with Steve Rogers himself, Chris Evans, introducing it. Get all the details in the Paramount Pictures press release (via Super Hero Hype) after the break.

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Captain America Bits: New Viral Game, Website Updates, and a Visit To The NYSE

The movie buzz this week has been dominated by Warner Bros. with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, as well as the trailer launch of The Dark Knight Rises. Both films certainly deserve their respective attention, but Marvel is making sure that fans don’t forget that Captain America: The First Avenger is gearing up for its big release on July 22nd. Hit the jump to see the film’s latest online viral game, some gorgeous wallpapers you can download for your computer, and photos of Captain America himself ringing yesterday’s opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

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“Captain America” Continues Odd Promotional Campaign With Dunkin’ Donuts Partnership

A couple weeks back, we covered a Captain America: The First Avenger viral website, “Hunt the Red Skull,” that was launched in conjunction with the film’s promotional partnership with Wrigley’s chewing gum products. It appears Marvel has reached out further to eating establishments, and launched an even larger campaign with Dunkin’ Donuts. The “Unlock the Lab” campaign provides the opportunity for visitors to see what is inside Dr. Erskine’s laboratory. Hit to jump to learn about the content to be found, a great video promoting the tie-in, and why Captain America’s overall marketing strategy is unlike anything we have ever seen for a superhero film.
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No Hall H Panel For Marvel Studios At Comic-Con

Early last week, we told you that many major movie studios had decided not to devote their marketing efforts towards this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, and others were still on the fence, including Marvel Studios. Many of us thought there was no way Marvel could back out of Comic-Con with their mega superhero release The Avengers coming out next summer, but it looks like we were wrong. Get the details after the break.
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Learn About Captain America’s Shield In Featurette Sponsored By Norton

Symantec’s Norton antivirus and computer protection line of software is a staple in the tech industry, but it doesn’t hurt to team up with a summer blockbuster. Finding an enlightened connection between their software and Marvel’s Captain America, Norton brings us a featurette called “Behind the Shield” via their Facebook page. The video gives a good look at the film and has some insightful interviews with director Joe Johnston, star Chris Evans, the prop master and more. Check it out after the break.
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