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There's no hammer in sight, but Marvel has released the first official picture of Chris Hemsworth as Thor. What do you think?

Director Joe Johnston, whose next film The Wolfman hits theaters on February 12, revealed to Fangoria that Marvel Studios is planning a June start for The First Avenger: Captain America. The start is mentioned in an article on Johnston taking over as director for The Wolfman.

"Thor" gets more of a supporting cast. Variety had the news earlier today:
"Thor" helmer Kenneth Branagh has locked Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson, and Tadanobu Asano to play Warrior's Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers who fight alongside the Norse god in the Marvel Entertainment drama.

Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Marvel, including its more than 5,000 Marvel characters.

Natalie Portman has been cast as the female lead in "Thor," Marvel Studios' adaptation of its comic book featuring the Norse god of thunder.

After breaking the news that Star Trek and "Home and Away" star Chris Hemsworth has been cast in the title role of Marvel Studios' Thor, Deadline Hollywood Daily has now also learned that director Kenneth Branagh has cast his nemesis, Loki.

Movie division helps boost revenue -- Marvel Entertainment's movie division continues to pay off handsomely for the comicbook company.

Marvel Entertainment reported its First Quarter earnings today and gave a few updates on its upcoming movies during the company's quarterly conference call.

Scheduling conflict may force Black Widow recasting; EW learns Scarlett Johansson's on Marvel's radar.