New Avengers Image Has Thor And Cap Together

Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson Could Star In Michael Bay's Pain And Gain

Variety reports that Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson could star in Michael Bay's dark comedy action thriller Pain And Gain. The film is about the real-life extortion ring and a kidnapping plot that goes horribly awry in the Miami area, hatched by a couple of Floridian bodybuilders. It's been compared to Fargo and it's budget is aimed at around $20 million which is small for Bay.

Captain America Screenwriters Talk Sequel & Howling Commandos Spin-Off

 While talking with IFC (via ComicBookMovie) screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely talked about Captain America 2 confirming they've completed an outline for the the sequel. Along with seemingly colaberating with Joss Whedon to figure out where Cap's character should be in Captain America 2. Since a few things that likely were planned for the second film are now being included into The Avengers.

McFeely: "We needed to read Joss' 'Avengers' before we could go on and do 'Captain America 2.' We needed to see if he did anything different, character-wise - and he hadn't, he's an excellent writer - but we also needed to see what he had done in terms of Steve poking around the modern day and dealing with it." 

Markus: "So much of Captain America's adventures occur in the present day, so there are a lot of things I'd like to touch on. That said, we did leave the center section of 'Captain America' baggy enough to let him have adventures you didn't see [in the first film]. So, we kind of have enough room to play with [for the sequel]." 

McFeely: "Still, if he had another adventure entirely set in World War II, the stakes are kind of lessened, because you know he survives and you know what happens to Bucky and you know the Howling Commandos survive long enough to have a toast in a bar." 

Markus: "You know Cap wins and you know that whoever he was fighting didn't destroy the world, because you've already seen things that happen after it. So the stakes are, well... But then again, did that bother anyone with the second 'Indiana Jones' movie?" 

I'm a big fan of the first film so I'm excited to see that they're going forward with the sequel with Joe Johnston still expected at the helm. My only concern is that Joss Whedon had added things to the last film's script to incorporate the Avengers and I assume to add humor as well. Whedon is well known for his whitty oneliners which seemed all over The First Avenger. So hopefully Joss is still going to be apart of the screenwriting side along with Markus and McFeely. There also seems a rich story to be told with Winter Soldier whether it's in a sequel or the Howling Commando spin-off.



The pair also mentioned the potential Howling Commandos spin-off that has been rumored for a while now. Which they're open to making and could end up being very similar to Kelly's Heroes and Inglourious Basterds. The latter isn't surprising as Quentin Tarantino took inspiration for The Basterds from The Howling Commandos comics.


McFeely: "They're certainly cool, and in a different movie, we would've certainly had a little more 'Kelly Heroes' or 'Magnificent Seven". thing going on. (Talking about if they had more screen time) 

Markus: "It would've been like 'Inglourious Commandos." 

McFeely: "Personally, I'm a big fan of that type of movie - the ne'er-do-wells banding together to fight a common cause. So I'm open to it, but... well... I'll just say I'm open to it."

I have to admit that I almost enjoyed the scenes with the Howlers more than the solo Cap scenes. So I'd be on board with a Howling Commandos spin-off. Yet, I'm concerned with the amount of spin-off talk considering the laundry list of other original projects at Marvel that have yet to get off the ground. Their has already been talk of spin-offs for Nick Fury, Black Widow, War Machine, Hawkeye and The Warriors Three. I assume it's just way for Marvel to pump up audiences/fans to root for the supporting characters.

Amanda Righetti Confirmed As SHIELD Agent, Is It Sharon Carter?

One of the Captain America scenes that went over my head during the end was the appearance of actress Amanda Righetti (Friday The 13th, Mentalist, Role Models) as a SHIELD agent. This likely means that Amanda is playing Sharon Carter in Avengers considering her stunning resemblance to Hayley Atwell's Peggy Carter. It would also make sense considering Sharon could explain what happened to Peggy along with developing a relationship that would flow into Cap 2. The other possible SHIELD agents include Carol Danvers (Ms. Marvel) and Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine.

New Captain America Pictures!

Avengers Promo Poster Features Hawkeye & Modern Cap Costume

Someone was able to nab this cellphone pic of an Avengers promotional poster at the Licencing Expo. It's likely artwork for the Hasbro toyline as it's similar to the Thor and Captain America art that leaked last year. It does however give us a first look at Hawkeye in his Avengers costume. Along with updated looks for both Captain America and Iron Man. I'm unclear if the Iron Man armor seen in the image will actually be on screen. It's interesting to see the group together even if it's only toy promotional artwork.

The Comic-Con presence for Marvel Studios is said to be muted this year. As there will not be a promotion for Avengers. I would like to think the studio could put together a second teaser trailer just in time for Captain America.

Captain America TV Spot Reveals New Footage

New Captain America Promo Posters

Derek Luke Reprising Howling Commando Gabe Jones In Avengers

Variety recently did a story on Derek Luke and revealed he will be seen in Avengers. Luke plays founding member of The Howling Commandos Gabe Jones in Captain America during the WWII scenes. The question is how is he going to be shown in the film? The article doesn't speak on that aspect but there are few ways he could return.

First, it could be a flash back to previous experiences/adventures of Cap with the Howlers. Second, it might involve the infinity formula which was given to a dying Nick Fury during WWII which slowed down his aging. This formula also affected the Howling Commandos (Jones, Dum Dum Dugan) as it made it's way into their bodies as well from close contact. Previously there had been talk of a Howling Commandos spin-off and if they introduce the infinity formula they could push forward with more of their adventures throughout American conflicts (Korea, Vietnam, Cold War).

FIRST LOOK: Full Image of Red Skull, Villain of Captain America

Alan Silvestri To Score Captain America!

There had been a lot of rumored composers involved with Captain America. FilmMusicReporter says Marvel/Paramount has decided on Alan Silvestri to score the film. Silverstri is best known for scoring Back To The Future 1-3, The Abyss, The Quick & The Dead, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Forest Gump and Predator 1-2. While most superhero films can do without amazing scores this one is a mix of Saving Private Ryan meets Indiana Jones. So you expect something larger than life for a Captain America score.

Samuel L. Jackson Confirms New Female Sidekick, Appearences In Cap & Thor

On Jimmy Fallon Avenger's actor Samuel L. Jackson who plays Nick Fury confirmed he was filming scenes for Thor and Captain America. He also confirmed an old rumor that there would be another female character. As he's going to be test-screening with five actresses for the role of his 'side-kick". Jackson also mentions that the start time on the production is April. Likely pushed back to contend with Robert Downey Jr.'s shooting of Sherlock Holmes 2. There have been a few actresses linked to Avengers and a few possible roles to fill. I'll run down these below.


"I'm Nick Fury, I've done two of [these films] already. In the next month or so I've got to do one day [of filming] on THOR and one day on CAPTAIN AMERICA. I have no idea what they want me to do in [them]. Then in April we start on THE AVENGERS.


"I have to screen-test five actresses on Friday. They have this new character that's like my sidekick, she's with me all the time."

While nobody has been able to confirm these actresses yet. I assume one of the trades will hear something over the weekend. One name that keeps coming back to the rumor-mill is Alice Eve. She tested for the role of Peggy Carter and has been linked for Avengers for months now. Malin Akerman and Rachel Nichols (G.I. Joe, Conan) were also included with the same rumor. Yet Malin seems more likely to pursue the role of Lois Lane in Superman. Sundance it-girl Brit Marling (Another Earth) was teased by Clark Gegg (Agent Coulson) during the Sundance Festival. As he Tweeted he was trying to recruit her for Avengers. He later re-Tweeted he was joking but it still seems possible. As Marvel is known for hiring up and coming actors like they did with Chris Hemsworth for Thor. Of course this role could be for a completely different group of actresses.

So what could this role be? There are many possibilities which include SHIELD agents Sharon Carter, Carol Danvers (Ms. Marvel), Barbara Morse (Mockingbird) or Maria Hill. The sidekick part of Jackson's quote makes me believe the role they are casting is Maria Hill.

Empire Reveals Even More Captain America Images

 In the latest issue of Empire (via ComicBookMovie) the magazine has a slew of new Captain America stills. They show off the incredible tone of the film. It's our first look at Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Chester Phillips, Natalie Dormer (Tudors) as Private Lorraine and Richard Armitage (Hobbit) as Heinz Kruger.

Also we finally see an image of Hayley Atwell ready to go into action with her Thompson. I'm overwhelmed by awesomeness of the recent images that have coming out. I really think this could be the bigger of the two Marvel films coming out this year.

A Better Look At Bucky Barnes

HeroComplex has posted a clear picture of Sebastian Stan as Bucky alongside Chris Evans' Captain America.

Derek Luke Playing A Howling Commando In Captain America?

BigShinyRobot is claiming they've seen the Captain America poster which features Derek Luke. The actor has never been mentioned as being apart of the cast so it seems like a bit of reveal. CHUD talked to director Kevin Feige who confirmed to them that Gabe Jones would be in the film.

Gabe is a member of The Howling Commandos and would eventually be an important part of SHIELD. Other Howlers such as Dum Dum Dugan (Neal McDonough) and Union Jack/Pinkerton (JJ Feild) have been confirmed. It's also possible the role could be Isiah Bradley or even Sam Wilson (Falcon). I guess we'll know for sure if this is true as it's likely the group will be shown in the trailer.

FIRST LOOK: Bucky Barnes

ComicBookMovie has found these new Captain America images scanned from French magazine Première. We get our first glimpse of Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes. Also there's another excellent shot of the Hydra soldiers along with a fuzzy image of Red Skull.

I expect high resolution images will be released by Marvel soon. The Marvel promotional machine is being put into full gear as the official poster gets posted online Friday. I have a feeling that the poster is causing buzz because it could channel Star Wars or Indiana Jones with a grand piece of artwork featuring the main cast. The first TV spot will be aired during the Super Bowl along with the full trailer soon after that.

Possible First Look At Red Skull Concept Art

While it seems like a Captain America trailer is around the corner CBM has posted possible concept artwork of Hugo Weaving's Red Skull. It could very well be artwork from the toys as it's similar to the previous Thor and Cap artwork that leaked. On the other hand since it hasn't been confirmed it very well could be fan made.

 The costumes look in line with Cap's and do backup previous claims that Hydra will replace Nazis as the film's villains. Hence no Nazi emblems on the uniforms but still have a very SS look to them. I'm not sure if it's smart on the part of Marvel if they're allowing this sort of concept artwork to be the only stuff that is floating online.

Previously a bunch of concept artwork from the video game Captain America: Super Solider hit online. It teased what Arnim Zola and Viper possibly could look like if two make the film. We know that Tobey Jones is playing Zola and is featured in one of the film's stills. On the other hand it hasn't been confirmed if the doctor would make the transformation to what the artwork shows. Also, Viper has yet to be confirmed for the film but looks fantastic in the artwork.

FIRST LOOK: Captain America's Cosmic Cube

CBM has posted a new image of Hugo Weaving as Red Skull (minus mask) holding the object of interest in Captain America the Cosmic Cube. I assume this is from the scene which was shown at Comic-Con 2010.

FANDOM: Fan Made Avengers Poster

I've been following the whole culture of fan made artwork and this new Avengers poster by The Mad Butcher is one of the best I've seen.

Michael Giacchino Could Score Captain America?

With a film that has director Joe Johnston who worked on both Star Wars and Indiana Jones it's expected Captain America's score could be just as iconic. Now there is word online via CBM that Michael Giacchino (Up, Star Trek, Let Me In, MI3) has been sent the script which could mean he's been hired to score the WWII superhero film.

Michael is no stranger to WWII scores as he worked on multiple titles for the Medal of Honor and Call of Duty video game franchises. He recently won an Oscar for his score of Pixar's Up and has been in high demand since. Giacchino is busy these days working on music for John Carter of Mars, Super8 and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol so it's not a sure thing. Hopefully he can do for Cap what was able to do for the Star Trek reboot.