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It's being directed by [[AcademyAward Oscar]] nominee KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Oscar Winner NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and Oscar Winner AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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It's being directed by [[AcademyAward Oscar]] nominee KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Oscar Winner winner NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and Oscar Winner winner AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].
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It's being directed by Oscar nominee KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Oscar Winner NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and Oscar Winner AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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It's being directed by Oscar [[AcademyAward Oscar]] nominee KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Oscar Winner NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and Oscar Winner AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].
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* TakeThat: One explanation why Heimdall, [[NorseMythology the Whitest of the gods]], is being played by a black actor is to spite white supremacists, who are likely to flock to the film otherwise.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: '''[[BrianBlessed BRIAN BLESSED]]''' was originally slated to play Odin.
* WTHCastingAgency: Kenneth Branagh was not a name people expected to hear in the context of a superhero movie.
** [[FridgeBrilliance . . .until they remember that he does grand Shakespearean drama.]]

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: '''[[BrianBlessed BRIAN BLESSED]]''' was originally slated to play Odin.
* WTHCastingAgency: Kenneth Branagh was not a name people expected to hear in the context of a superhero movie.
** [[FridgeBrilliance . . .until they remember that he does grand Shakespearean drama.]]
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Four times nominated, never won yet.


It's being directed by Oscar Winner KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Oscar Winner NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and Oscar Winner AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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It's being directed by Oscar Winner nominee KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Oscar Winner NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and Oscar Winner AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].
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* WTHCastingAgency: Kenneth Branagh was not a name people expected to hear in the context of a superhero movie.

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* WTHCastingAgency: Kenneth Branagh was not a name people expected to hear in the context of a superhero movie.movie.
** [[FridgeBrilliance . . .until they remember that he does grand Shakespearean drama.]]
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: '''[[BrianBlessed BRIAN BLESSED]]''' was originally slated to play Odin.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: '''[[BrianBlessed BRIAN BLESSED]]''' was originally slated to play Odin.Odin.
* WTHCastingAgency: Kenneth Branagh was not a name people expected to hear in the context of a superhero movie.

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Aggh...damn it, sorry.


** [[DidWeJustHaveTeaWithCthulhu And then get breakfast with said God of Thunder?]]



** [[DidWeJustHaveTeaWithCthulhu And then get breakfast with said God of Thunder?]]
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* [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu Did someone just TAZE the God of THUNDER?]]


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** [[DidWeJustHaveTeaWithCthulhu And then get breakfast with said God of Thunder?]]
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It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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It's being directed by Oscar Winner KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Oscar Winner NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and Oscar Winner AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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** So [[Main/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] [[NataliePortman Mommy]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's dad]].

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** So [[Main/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] [[NataliePortman Mommy]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's dad]].

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there is nothing ironic about this.


** So [[Main/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] Mommy [[NataliePortman]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's]] Daddy [[ChrisHemsworth]]. OhTheIrony, also HilariousInHindsight.

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** So [[Main/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] Mommy [[NataliePortman]] [[NataliePortman Mommy]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's]] Daddy [[ChrisHemsworth]]. OhTheIrony, also HilariousInHindsight.Kirk's dad]].
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** So [[Film/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] Mommy [[NataliePortman]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's]] Daddy [[ChrisHemsworth]]. OhTheIrony, also HilariousInHindsight.

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** So [[Film/StarWars [[Main/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] Mommy [[NataliePortman]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's]] Daddy [[ChrisHemsworth]]. OhTheIrony, also HilariousInHindsight.
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** [[spoiler: So [[Film/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] Mommy [[NataliePortman]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's]] Daddy [[ChrisHemsworth]].]]. OhTheIrony, also HilariousInHindsight.

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** [[spoiler: So [[Film/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] Mommy [[NataliePortman]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's]] Daddy [[ChrisHemsworth]].]]. OhTheIrony, also HilariousInHindsight.
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** So [[Film/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] Mommy [[NataliePortman]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's]] Daddy [[ChrisHemsworth]]. OhTheIrony, also HilariousInHindsight.

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** [[spoiler: So [[Film/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] Mommy [[NataliePortman]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's]] Daddy [[ChrisHemsworth]].]]. OhTheIrony, also HilariousInHindsight.
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** So [[Film/StarWars Luke Skywalker's]] Mommy [[NataliePortman]] is crushing on [[Film/StarTrek Captain James T. Kirk's]] Daddy [[ChrisHemsworth]]. OhTheIrony, also HilariousInHindsight.
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'''''Thor''''' is a LiveActionAdaptation of the MarvelComics superhero ''TheMightyThor'' , to be released in 2011. It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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'''''Thor''''' is a LiveActionAdaptation of the MarvelComics superhero ''TheMightyThor'' , to be released in 2011.

When Thor's actions brings war to his once peaceful world his father, Odin, casts him from Asgard as punishment. Banished to live among mere mortals he must learn what it means to be a true hero if he is to stop the threat from his realm invading earth.

It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].
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* AnimatedArmor: The Destroyer.



* LadyOfWar: Lady Siff, verily.

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* LadyOfWar: Lady Siff, Sif, verily.


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* EyepathOfPower: Odin, natch.

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* EyepathOfPower: EyePatchOfPower: Odin, natch.

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'''''Thor''''' is a LiveActionAdaptation of the MarvelComics superhero ''TheMightyThor'' , to be released in 2011. It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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'''''Thor''''' is a LiveActionAdaptation of the MarvelComics superhero ''TheMightyThor'' , to be released in 2011. It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin].Odin]]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].



* ActionGirl: Lady Siff.



* EyepathOfPower: Odin, natch.



** ThePunisher let himself go.

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** ThePunisher sure let himself go.go.
* LadyOfWar: Lady Siff, verily.



* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''[[BrianBlessed BRIAN BLESSED]]'' was originally slated to play Odin.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''[[BrianBlessed '''[[BrianBlessed BRIAN BLESSED]]'' BLESSED]]''' was originally slated to play Odin.

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'''''Thor''''' is a LiveActionAdaptation of the MarvelComics superhero ''TheMightyThor'' , to be released in 2011. It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring Chris Hemsworth (aka [[Film/StarTrek George Kirk]]) as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]], though [[WhatCouldHaveBeen the role was formerly given to]] '''[=~BRIAN BLESSED~=]!!'''. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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'''''Thor''''' is a LiveActionAdaptation of the MarvelComics superhero ''TheMightyThor'' , to be released in 2011. It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring new-comer Chris Hemsworth (aka [[Film/StarTrek George Kirk]]) Hemsworth as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]], though [[WhatCouldHaveBeen the role was formerly given to]] '''[=~BRIAN BLESSED~=]!!'''.Odin]. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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* ActionGirl: Lady Siff.
* BlackVikings: Asian Vikings, too.



* MarvelCinematicUniverse

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* MarvelCinematicUniverseHeyItsThatGuy: [[Film/StarTrek Captain George Kirk]] truly is a warrior god.
** [[spoiler: [[TheHurtLocker Sgt. James]] is a black-ops sniper]].
** [[TheWire Stringer Bell]] sees all. Also, he's black.
** ThePunisher let himself go.
* MarvelCinematicUniverse
* SiblingRivalry
* TakeThat: One explanation why Heimdall, [[NorseMythology the Whitest of the gods]], is being played by a black actor is to spite white supremacists, who are likely to flock to the film otherwise.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''[[BrianBlessed BRIAN BLESSED]]'' was originally slated to play Odin.
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* ClarkesThirdLaw: Apparently at work with the Asgardians.

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* ClarkesThirdLaw: Apparently at work with the Asgardians.Asgardians.
* MarvelCinematicUniverse
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'''''Thor''''' is a LiveActionAdaptation of the MarvelComics superhero ''TheMightyThor'' , to be released in 2011. It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring Chris Hemsworth (aka [[Film/StarTrek George Kirk]]) as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]], though [[WhatCouldHaveBeen the role was formerly given to]] '''[=~BRIAN BLESSED~=]!!'''. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].

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'''''Thor''''' is a LiveActionAdaptation of the MarvelComics superhero ''TheMightyThor'' , to be released in 2011. It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring Chris Hemsworth (aka [[Film/StarTrek George Kirk]]) as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]], though [[WhatCouldHaveBeen the role was formerly given to]] '''[=~BRIAN BLESSED~=]!!'''. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].black]].

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*ClarkesThirdLaw: Apparently at work with the Asgardians.
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'''''Thor''''' is a LiveActionAdaptation of the MarvelComics superhero ''TheMightyThor'' , to be released in 2011. It's being directed by KennethBranagh and is starring Chris Hemsworth (aka [[Film/StarTrek George Kirk]]) as Thor, NataliePortman as Jane Foster, and AnthonyHopkins [[RuleOfSeanConnery as Odin]], though [[WhatCouldHaveBeen the role was formerly given to]] '''[=~BRIAN BLESSED~=]!!'''. See the trailer [[http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29704 here]]. And yes, [[BlackViking one of the gods is black]].
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Yikes. First, the film\'s called The Mighty Thor, second, don\'t start a page that\'s just one line, and one badly formatted trope.


Based on the Marvel Comic character {{Thor}}. Directed by KennethBranagh. Coming Summer 2011.

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Based on the Marvel Comic character {{Thor}}. Directed by KennethBranagh. Coming Summer 2011.

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Based on the Marvel Comic character {{Thor}}. Directed by KennethBranagh. Coming Summer 2011.2011.

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Click Based on the edit button to start this new page. Marvel Comic character {{Thor}}. Directed by KennethBranagh. Coming Summer 2011.

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