Sneak Peek Empire Magazine's cover shot of actor Chris Hemsworth as Marvel Studios The Mighty "Thor", directed by Kenneth Branagh. 
The May 6, 2011 Paramount release also stars Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Josh Dallas, Tadanobu Asano, Idris Elba, Clark Gregg and Canadian Colm Feore.
Branagh said his feature-length 'Tales Of Asgard' take, will showcase a different kind of 'vibe' from Marvel's "Iron Man" features.
"I think 'Thor' comes from a different place story-wise and character-wise," said Branagh.
"We have both Norse histories for Thor, hundreds of myths and fables told in many different ways, in addition to what Marvel has pillaged for the past 40 years or so to come up with their version of things, which sits in a very strong structure...a really strong narrative structure."
Branagh said his film will have "...a 'formality', at least on the 'Asgardian' side of things; there’s a semi-ornateness to all of it that means we start from a more ordered universe, then the story turns toward the chaotic."
Paramount will also release Marvel Studios "Captain America: The First Avenger" in 2011, paving the way for an all-star character team-up, including "Thor", "Hulk" and "Iron Man", for the 2012 feature "The Avengers".
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