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The long-running legal battle between comic book genius Stan Lee and the company that bears his name, Stan Lee Media Inc., continues this month as a California federal judge will soon decide whether a trial is necessary to determine who holds the rights to valuable Marvel characters such as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, X-Men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor, and more.

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

"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.

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.

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