Actor Anthony Hopkins will co-star as 'Odin', in the upcoming Marvel Studios adaptation of Marvel Comics' "Thor".Odin is the father of both 'Thor' and his half-brother 'Loki'.
Actors Chris "Star Trek" Hemsworth will play Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Natalie Portman as 'Jane Foster', for director Kenneth "Henry V" Branagh.
Principal photography is prepping for a January 2010 start, to be distributed by Paramount, May 20, 2011.
"...Marvel Studios expands its film universe with a new type of superhero: THOR. This epic adventure spans the Marvel Universe; from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth...""Thor" is one of a slate of films produced by Marvel Studios based on Marvel comic book characters, including "Iron Man 2" set for a May 7, 2010 release, "The First Avenger: Captain America", set for July 22, 2011 and "The Avengers" on May 4, 2012.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek the first introductory episode from Marvel's Mighty Thor cartoons, produced in Toronto in 1966, utilizing Marvel's original Jack Kirby-illustrated "Journey Into Mystery With The Mighty Thor" comic book panels ....
