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The Marvel Comics character Thor officially made his live-action debut in the 1988 TV movie The Incredible Hulk Returns. But the year before that, Thor was a major presence in a teen comedy film about a group of youngsters having a wild night in downtown Chicago. The kids deal with gun-wielding car thieves, knife-wielding gang members, a homicidal tow truck driver, and a lot of other odd characters and dangerous situations. Their lives are put at risk on multiple occasions. And throughout, Thor’s iconic helmet is worn by an eight-year-old girl who looks up to the character… and believes he’s real. By the time the night is over, she might be proven right… Or maybe not. Whatever the case, there’s a whole lot of Thor in the 1987 film Adventures in Babysitting (watch it Here). And it’s time for it to be Revisited.

Adventures in Babysitting began with...

Even though the Hulk first starred in a TV series, he’s been featured in multiple classic and MCU movies since the 80s. We’ll cover the famously jacked Lou Ferrigno in his classic Hulk films and the more recent MCU Hulk movies in order.

Hulk, with his unparalleled might, which intriguingly amplifies with his escalating anger, has become one of the most celebrated and complex characters in the Marvel realm. His resilience, boundless strength, and the intriguing dichotomy of his existence as both the genius Dr. Bruce Banner and the colossal Hulk have rendered him a character of both empathic depth and exhilarating action.

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As a dedicated Hulk fan (who was once painted all green to be Hulk for Halloween), I can relate to his “always angry” persona.

Embark with us on a riveting journey through time, exploring every Hulk movie chronologically.

Marvel’s Thor, the first theatrical live-action film to feature the comic book giant’s version of the Norse God of Thunder, opened in theaters a decade ago, on May 6, 2011.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring a then little-known Chris Hemsworth in the title role, Thor was the fourth film in the still-nascent Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was also — as we look back at it now — a pivotal one in the development of the MCU.

“I’m very proud of my part of it,” Branagh told us a couple of years ago about his handling of Thor. “Which was providing a sort of backbone that they could comically riff off, but at least it originally contained some of the high stakes Nine Realms import that that larger mythology has to have as well.”

Thor took the franchise off the Earth for the first time and into the cosmic side of the Marvel mythology,...

If you loved what they did with Hulk and Thor in Avengers: Endgame, you'll be… mildly entertained by those same characters in… The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988) Director: Nicholas Corea Stars: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Eric Allan Kramer David Banner's quiet, Hulk-free life is thrown in to chaos when a former student introduces him to the Nordic god Thor and reawakens…...

To mark the release of The Bachelor Party and The Incredible Hulk: The Original Movie Collection, out now, we’ve been given 3 copies of each to give away on DVD.

Bachelor Party

Tom Hanks plays Rick, a school bus driver who has finally decided to tie the knot with his girlfriend Debbie (Tawny Kitaen). But first Rick must survive the wildest bachelor bash of all time, thrown by his party-animal buddies. Featuring a donkey, strippers, an Indian pimp and more, it’s a night none of them will ever forget.

The Incredible Hulk

For the first time ever, all 3 Incredible Hulk TV movies in one collector’s edition box set. See Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby back in action in The Incredible Hulk Returns, The Trial of the Incredible Hulk and The Death of the Incredible Hulk. Filmed in 1988,1989 and 1990, the films were directed by David Banner himself a.k.

I know a lot of you are excited about Avengers: Infinity War, so while we wait for it to be released, which seems like a lifetime away, we have a great retro mashup trailer for you to watch! It comes from Darth Blender and it features a mashup of footage from several classic superhero films that were made in the 80s and 90s. I'm sure you'll remember some of these if you were up to speed with what Marvel was doing during this era. Below the video, you'll find a list of all the films that were used and all the characters that the actors are meant to play.

I love that Chuck Norris in The Punisher! It also features Burt Reynolds as Iron Man, David Hasselhoff as Nick Fury, Jean-Claude Van Damme as Winter Soldier, Dennis Quaid as Star-Lord, Eddie Murphy as Falcon and more!

You are welcome to...

Sneak Peek Marvel's first live-action 'Thor' in the 1988 TV movie, "The Incredible Hulk Returns", written by Stan Lee and Nicholas Corea, produced by New World and distributed by NBC as a 'backdoor pilot' for a potential "Thor" television series:

Thor's appearance differed from the Marvel Comics character created by Lee and co-plotter/illustrator Jack Kirby, resembling a more realistic and divine version of the 'Norse God of Thunder' but following the comic book in that he is sent to earth to learn humility, the first and only time that magical, supernatural or otherworldly elements have been used in the universe of the "Incredible Hulk" TV series.

'Thor' was played by Eric Allan Kramer and 'Dr. Donald Blake' by Steve Levitt. In this version Blake does not become Thor, who is a separate character. By holding Thor's hammer 'Mjolnir' and shouting "Odin!" Blake can summon the Viking Warrior to help him.

We’re currently in a boom period for superhero films, with plenty more on the way. It’s the golden age for comic book fans. Characters like Wonder Woman, Dr. Strange and the Justice League are all coming to theaters, joining established franchises like Thor and Captain America. But some of you may not know that these characters all had live-action movies made about them before. Cinelinx looks at 7 obscure super films you probably haven’t seen.

#1. Doctor Strange: In 1978, a two-hour made-for-tv movie aired about the master of the mystic arts. Dr. Strange was meant to be a pilot for a proposed weekly CBS TV series. Peter Hooten played Doctor Strange and Jessica Walters played villainess Morgana Le Fey. CBS was already airing Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk and was trying to go for the hat trick, bringing the Doc to TV. However, it was not to be.

Take another look @ the first live-action adaptation of Marvel Comics' 'Thor' in the 1988 TV movie, "The Incredible Hulk Returns", written by Stan Lee and Nicholas Corea, produced by New World and aired by NBC as a 'backdoor pilot' for a potential "Thor" television series.

Thor's appearance differed from the Marvel Comics character created by writer Stan Lee and co-plotter/illustrator Jack Kirby, resembling a more realistic and divine version of the 'Norse God of Thunder' but still closely following the comic in that he is sent to earth to learn humility, the first and only time that magical, supernatural or otherworldly elements have been used in the universe of the "Incredible Hulk" TV series.

'Thor' was played by Eric Allan Kramer and 'Dr. Donald Blake' by Steve Levitt. In this version Blake does not become Thor, who is a separate character. By holding Thor's hammer 'Mjolnir' and shouting "Odin!

Sneak Peek Marvel's first live-action 'Thor' in the 1988 TV movie, "The Incredible Hulk Returns", written by Stan Lee and Nicholas Corea, produced by New World and distributed by NBC as a 'backdoor pilot' for a potential "Thor" television series.

Thor's appearance differed from the Marvel Comics character created by writer Stan Lee and co-plotter/illustrator Jack Kirby, resembling a more realistic and divine version of the 'Norse God of Thunder' but still closely following the comic in that he is sent to earth to learn humility, the first and only time that magical, supernatural or otherworldly elements have been used in the universe of the "Incredible Hulk" TV series.

'Thor' was played by Eric Allan Kramer and 'Dr. Donald Blake' by Steve Levitt. In this version Blake does not become Thor, who is a separate character. By holding Thor's hammer 'Mjolnir' and shouting "Odin!" Blake...

by Ryan Rigley

Joss Whedon's "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." may be the latest live-action Marvel TV series to sweep the nation, but it is by no means the first. In the late '70's, families would gather around their televisions every Friday night at 9 P.M. to watch a show featuring everyone's favorite not-so-jolly green giant. Starring the likes of Bill Bixby (as Dr. David Banner) and Lou Ferrigno (as the Hulk), "The Incredible Hulk" has garnered a loyal following of fans throughout the years.

In fact, "The Incredible Hulk" was so successful that recently there has been talk of a re-imagined take on the series, helmed by the great Guillermo del Toro. However, with promotion for "Pacific Rim" now underway and huge films such as "Pinocchio" and "Justice League Dark" currently on his plate, it doesn't seem like del Toro will be getting to this passion project anytime soon.

Unsure who Black Widow is? Having trouble deciphering the Hulk’s roar? Can’t tell the difference between Hawkeye and Katniss? In anticipation of the release of The Avengers on May 4, EW’s team of super geeks is here to help guide you through the mythos with our seven-part series of superhero primers, the recently declassified “Avengers Files.” It doesn’t matter if you’re a comic book connoisseur or a Nick Fury newbie — follow along this week as we deconstruct Earth’s mightiest heroes and pose the question: Which Avenger is the mightiest?

Name: Thor, God of Thunder

First...

In August 1962, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Larry Lieber created Thor, a new superhero based off of the Norse God, and from that issue of Journey into Mystery, the God of Thunder has gone onto become one of the iconic heroes associated with the Avengers. Even though his big screen debut was in this summer’s Thor (reviews here and here), and will be seen next year in Marvel’s The Avengers, Thor has had numerous incarnations on TV, both in live-action and in animation, so with Lionsgate’s release of Thor: Tales of Asgard May 17th on Blu-ray/DVD, Killer Film takes a look back at the other appearances of the God of Thunder.

God of Thunder and rock and roll. The spell you’re under, will slowly rob you of your virgin soul – Kiss

Four years after his first comic book appearance, Thor appeared on the animated show...

A Word of Warning:

What follows is a review of 2-D Thor's taco-popping 2-D visuals. For an in-depth, Corona-like look at the 3-D Thor, go here.

You've seen one-dimensional films, you've seen movies in two dimensions, and you've had it up to here with the 3-D. What's next though? 4-d? A dimension beyond that which is known to man? Don't be gauche.

Here's what's next: 2-D. No, not your stepdaddy's 2-D. I'm talking 2-D Thor. I'm talking 2-D unlike anything you've ever seen, upconverted solely by the presence of Thor.

A secret has been kept from you, which secret is that Thor--your all-time favorite comic superhero ever--is the star of not one, but two summer blockbusters in current release. You already know Thor is the star of Thor, a 3-D Marvel extravaganza that came out everywhere but America, like, months ago. You were in the loop on that one.

Reviewed by Rick Klaw

(May 2011)

Directed by: Kenneth Branagh

Written by: Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz and Don Payne

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård and Kat Dennings

During an artistic output unheralded in the history of pop culture, writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby created many of the entertainment icons of the early 21st century within a brief three-year span (1961–1963) while at Marvel Comics, including the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Iron Man, X-Men, the Avengers and Hulk. Amid this flurry of activity, the duo, with the help of Lee’s brother Larry Lieber, plucked the hammer-wielding Thor, god of thunder and namesake for the fifth day of the week, from Norse mythology. The mingling of Nordic and Marvel comic canons proved very popular, and the blond-haired, muscle-bound deity has remained among the forefront of Marvel’s heroic pantheon for 50 years.

The same cannot be...

Reviewed by Rick Klaw

(May 2011)

Directed by: Kenneth Branagh

Written by: Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz and Don Payne

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård and Kat Dennings

During an artistic output unheralded in the history of pop culture, writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby created many of the entertainment icons of the early 21st century within a brief three-year span (1961–1963) while at Marvel Comics, including the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Iron Man, X-Men, the Avengers and Hulk. Amid this flurry of activity, the duo, with the help of Lee’s brother Larry Lieber, plucked the hammer-wielding Thor, god of thunder and namesake for the fifth day of the week, from Norse mythology. The mingling of Nordic and Marvel comic canons proved very popular, and the blond-haired, muscle-bound deity has remained among the forefront of Marvel’s heroic pantheon for 50 years.

The same cannot be...

Okay, Looks like the fine folks at Marvel and Paramount Studios have released some new photos from the upcoming film. Of course you all know that Thor will be in theaters in May 6, 2011. Course you do! Up above we have a shot of our thunder god (Chris Hemsworth) in a rare peaceful moment with his sneaky half-brother Loki, the god of mischief (Tom Hiddleston). Check your back, Thor! Loki might’ve stuck a “banish me” sign on the back of your red cape! Down below we have the magical armoured destroyer facing down Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) and the forces of S.H.I.E.L.D. somewhere in the New Mexico desert. Hey Coulson, this is not one of Stark’s!

Speaking of banishment, below is a shot of the all-mighty father Odin ( Anthony Hopkins ) using Thor’s hammer to expell him from Asgard.

Tough to tell on this next one. I believe...

“Follow me if I advance, kill me if I retreat, avenge me if I die” --Mary Matalin Here is a list of Avengers who already have live adaptations. --> The "live" Avengers from my last count is 18 strong. Unfortunately seeing all of them together in an actual movie will be next to impossible considering that the rights of making movie for these characters are held by different studios. The characters listed below are Avengers on the main Marvel Continuity(616). I will be listing them down chronologically in order of the character joining the superteam. 1. Thor - Avengers #1 (1963) Thor was a founding member of the Avengers when he and four other heroes banded together to fight his evil brother Loki. Thor's first appearance in live media is in the live action television film The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988). He was played by Eric Allan Kramer. In this version Thor...

Updated: Now as promised here is the official Thor trailer from Yahoo and as reported it is almost identical if a little shorter than the previous leaked Comic-con footage. Sure there’s new shots of Thor flying and a new look at The Destroyer but nothing really worth getting excited over.

We still think this has disaster written all over it but we dearly hope we are wrong;

When I first heard Marvel Studios where pushing ahead with a Thor movie I cant say I was too excited. The character was not a favourite, although I have grown quite fond of the campy team up with the Hulk in TV movie The Incredible Hulk Returns. However, when news broke that the services of Kenneth Branagh as director had been secured, my interest peaked.

Although not everyone at Owf agrees with me that it’s a good thing, I thought his...

Just when you thought the cast of Thor couldn’t get any bigger it does – such is life.

News has broke that star of The Wire and The Office, Idris Elba, has signed on for Marvel’s latest tentpole film, directed by thesp Kenneth Brannagh. Elba is set to play Heimdall, and the guardian of Asgard and brother of Sif (Jaimie Alexander). This is just the latest signing to the fantasy epic, which now boasts a talented cast including Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Stuart Townsend, Stellan Skarsgård and of course Chris Hemsworth as Thor. THR has the lowdown:

Idris Elba has joined the cast of “Thor,” Marvel Studios’ film centering on the Norse god of thunder.

Kenneth Branagh is directing the adaptation of the Marvel comic. Chris Hemsworth will star as Thor; Tom Hiddleston will play Loki, and Natalie Portman is the love interest Jane Foster.

Elba will play Heimdall; as the guardian of Asgard,...