"Thor: The Dark World" Across The Cosmos

"Expectations are high", said "Thor: The Dark World" executive producer Craig Kyle about the Marvel Studios' sequel based on the comic book superhero, directed by Alan Taylor of "The Sopranos" fame.

"By bringing director Alan Taylor into the mix, with his expertise on 'The Sopranos', 'Mad Men' and 'Game Of Thrones', we came up with a take that allows us to get more into the nooks and crannies of 'Asgard' and its people. 

"We spend more time on the ground with the commoners, as opposed to in the palace. It’s a very complicated blend...

"Thor is, until 'Guardians of the Galaxy' hits, by far our most wild, fringe Marvel piece. But that’s why it’s the Marvel Universe..."

"...Marvel's 'Thor: The Dark World' continues the big-screen adventures of 'Thor, the 'Mighty Avenger', as he battles to save Earth and all the 'Nine Realms' from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself.

"In the aftermath of Marvel’s 'Thor' and Marvel’s 'The Avengers', Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos.

"But an ancient race led by the vengeful 'Malekith' returns to plunge the universe back into darkness.

"Faced with an enemy that even 'Odin' and 'Asgard' cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet.

"A journey that will reunite him with 'Jane Foster' and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all..."

"Thor: The Dark World" is presented by Marvel Studios. The executive producers are Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Victoria Alonso, Craig Kyle and Nigel Gostelow.

The film releases November 8, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

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