"Loki who came to Earth is much stronger than in the Divine Realm. Because the ambitious Loki makes a big fuss on Earth, Thor, as his brother, obviously cannot stand by. Although others in the league do not think so, Thor, who values ​​family affection, firmly believes that his younger brother will eventually change his mind."

At the latest media briefing, Duke revealed some new news and officially informed the public that the enemy the Avengers will face for the first time will be the recognized most attractive villain Loki in the first stage of Marvel.

Tom Hiddleston suddenly became the target of the media, and he also accepted an interview based on the publicity strategy formulated by the crew.

"Loki is like a chess master, who is more than ten steps ahead, playing with everyone in applause."

Facing media reporters, Tom Hiddleston said, "I only realized this month that I was going to join "Avengers". Duke just showed me the script. When I first read the script, I was completely addicted to it. It was amazing that Duke could mix so many characters together and write a new feeling. The script of "Avengers" is the best superhero script I have ever read."

In addition to these publicity actions, the crew's preparations are being fully launched.

Several superheroes in the film will redesign their looks. Steve Rogers' outfit has changed compared to "Captain America". The latest design of the new uniform in the costume group will be more convenient when it is operated, especially the hood is more similar to the ones drawn in the book, rather than a silly steel helmet. Iron Man also has a new set of armor, and the image of the Hulk has also been completely designed, which is different from any previous version.

Thor's costume is more angular than before, and even takes off his shawl for the first time, revealing his muscular arms.

The model and set construction of the Sky Carrier, S.H.I.E.D.’s iconic base, has basically completed the design work. The scene will be built on a sound stage at Warner Studios. It looks very much like an aircraft carrier. But unlike ordinary warships, Duke hopes to show this important element in the history of the Avengers and give fans a truly thrilling experience when the mothership soars.

In addition, another classic Kun-style jet in the comics has also produced a first-generation model. Kun-style jet is a vehicle used by the Avengers to and from the Sky Carrier and during combat. Its design is in line with the Sky Carrier, and the latter's technology is also used in Kun-style jets.

But at the same time, the shape of the cockpit, back engine and weapons of the Kun-style jet will also make people feel that it can also appear in contemporary times.

The film scene design team also needs to "put on" a studio to become an outdoor site in Stuttgart, Germany. In order to create a realistic effect like a fake package, the set team has produced a large number of German signs and has also built and added a "beer garden" in the studio.

In addition, some actors have also made many constructive suggestions to Duke and Marvel Studios.

Clark Greg, who plays Agent Colson, is not just an actor. During the filming of the film, he volunteered to Duke to write a script for the follow-up story of the "Avengers". He tried his best in 2000's "Crisis in the City" and 2008's "Shouting Color" and demonstrated his talent in screenwriter.

Duke and Marvel were also interested in his suggestions and were preparing to appropriately dramatize some of Marvel's works, such as Page Carter's life after leaving Steve Rogers, and some of the daily work of S.H.E.L.D., to make them complement the entire worldview.

In the decades of Marvel's comic history, the Avengers lineup has changed again and again. Newcomers have been joining, and the old man has also left. During this period, Iron Man and Captain America have also had civil wars.

However, no matter how the team changes in form, its inner spirit remains unchanged. When the world is shrouded in the clouds of crisis, they will still work hand in hand to embark on a new journey. Of course, the familiar slogan "Avengers, gather!"

Duke is very clear that the best times for superhero movies have arrived.

Within Hollywood, musical films, western films, epic films, and action films have been each of them for more than ten years. Superhero movies adapted from comics, "Superman" and "Batman" series were briefly popular in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1989, "Batman" also won the North American annual championship for $251 million, entering the 21st century when computer special effects technology matures. This type of movie is slowly ushering in a better era.

Today, humans have already landed on the moon and probes have also been on Mars. The Internet and mobile digital devices are everywhere, communication and transportation are unprecedentedly convenient, information is nearly infinitely free, and the power and influence of technology extend to every corner of civilization.

In such an era, superheroes will inevitably become the protagonists of the global movie big screen, but why do people like such contemporary myths?

Today in Hollywood, there is an unavoidable fact that original science fiction movies are declining sharply, accompanied by the rise of superhero movies.

Since 1977, science fiction movies have been the box office darling of Hollywood, and countless classic commercial blockbusters have been born in this genre. Now, this position is gradually giving way to superhero movies. This movie is adapted from comics that once became popular all over the United States, and is a mix of action, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction, and has gradually become a globally popular commercial movie.

In fact, Hollywood used to make money by no means relying on aliens and masked superheroes, musical and dance films, westerns, epics, and long-lasting action films, are all darlings in the eyes of filmmakers.

Times have changed, and superheroes have become new idols in the post-industrial era. Superheroes from comics are, in some ways, creations of the American cowboy spirit entering the city and possessing them in modern culture.

When Americans built and entered modern cities from a wilderness with nothing and converted to law and order, modern industry suppressed people from vast land to industrial assembly line. Urban civilization requires everyone to become vassals of machines like the workers in the movie "Modern Times" or "Metropolis". People can no longer ride horses to the world, despise unreasonable legal rules like cowboys, and can no longer experience the mysterious power of primitive myths and legends.

People in the city need a new hero, more gorgeous, exaggerated, magical, and richer and secret than before. This kind of hero must transcend the constraints of the mechanical and electronic ages, become a new myth, carrying new dreams, Superman, Batman and later superheroes satisfy all of this.

More importantly, this kind of superhero can be produced in large quantities and continuously assembled lines, with various types and styles to choose from, but it can be bought for only a few cents. From the 1930s during the Great Depression to the "post-911 era", is there a "simple version of the Bible" that is easier to obtain, more interesting and more comforting than this?

Especially in the United States, where the economy continues to be sluggish after 9/11, the public needs new and more flesh-and-blood screen heroes to bring them a sense of security, a return of the American spirit, and a shining object of modern technology and fashion worship. Interestingly, the 2002 movie, when the "Spider-Man" was popular, happened to be stuck in the second year after 9/11.

It has to be said that the social situation has created this film to a certain extent.

"Avengers" is completely different from traditional Hollywood science fiction movies. In Duke's design, this film does not even require a story that science fiction movies rely heavily on. The whole film has almost no storyline. It is a process of a group of super freaks from independence to building teamwork and then crazy monster hunting.

In other words, building a worldview is far more important than telling a story.

Previous science fiction movies and superhero movies were basically attracted by stories and characters. For example, the 1977 "Star Wars" tells the story of a young man being summoned, leaving a remote planet, participating in a battle of justice and evil in the universe, and eventually becoming a hero.

This is true for all classic genre films. With personalized characters and fascinating stories, coupled with genre characteristics such as exciting car chases, tense gunfights, gorgeous special effects, etc., it constitutes the main highlights and selling points of the film.

"Avatar" in 2009 was considered a node of change. James Cameron used a seemingly old story routine to make a revolutionary movie.

This revolution is not only in the 3D trend, but more importantly in the world view it constructs: social structure, setting, modeling, character relationships, etc. The audience is immersed in the new world in the film and is completely immersed in its macro visual display. The audience no longer consumes stories and actors, but begins to consume a technology and a world view.

Previously, the "Harry Potter" series, the "Lord of the Rings" series, the "Star Wars" series and many science fiction, fantasy, and superhero movies have actually developed in this way, while "Avatar" is a milestone.

There is no doubt that Duke's Marvel plan promoted and formulated based on his previous experience went further than "Avatar". He and Marvel developed the previous linear series of films into a mesh structure. Each superhero is like a small star in the starry sky. They shine together and form a grand world system.

Every new Marvel movie can be regarded as a sequel to the previous movie, an extra chapter, and a trailer for the next movie.

What is the good script and setting of "Avengers"? Is the story good? Is the full character connotation? The answer is bound to be no. The most successful thing is that it puts the harmonious harmony of superheroes from different personalities, superpowers and from different worlds into a universe for the first time.

Speaking of this, we have to mention the huge role of the Easter eggs in the Marvel Universe series. The Easter eggs in the entire Marvel Universe series are not optional things, but rather the longitude and latitude connecting each independent superhero movie. (To be continued.)
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