The Avengers (Written and Directed by Joss Whedon, music by Alan Silvestri)

[Wojo 2,458]

I never saw Battlefield, doubt I really will. I don't think that film would be able to stand up to a film like the Avengers.

Don't waste your time. I only watched it a few times because I really enjoyed the book and wish it had gotten a better treatment than from someone too much on the inside like Travolta. It's terrible, and will be remembered as a cult movie simply because of how terrible it is.

I was just mocking the original comment, because two movies can have similar messages but because of the inferior execution of one, be night and day in their presentation.

[Koray Savas 2,260]

Battlefield Earth is one of the worst movies ever made. If I recall correctly, every shot is a Dutch angle. Makes no sense.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,385]

every shot is a Dutch angle. Makes no sense.

Don't blame us!

[JoeinAR 1,957]

Battlefield Earth is one of the worst movies ever made. If I recall correctly, every shot is a Dutch angle. Makes no sense.

the least of it's flaws

I can imagine Vinny Barbarino laughing and saying can you believe we're getting paid to make this crap.

[A24 5,155]

Latest trailer of The Avengers is looking good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v28D3O304tQ&feature=player_embedded

[Kendal_Ozzel 36]

A CD called Avengers Assemble has showed up on Amazon. I'm guessing it will be a song album.

[Jay 46,241]

I'msure you're right

[Trent B 354]

I saw that trailer last night. Definitely looking forward to this film. I loved the bit at the very end after the logo when it showed Tony Stark in his suit and says, "Guys I'm bringing the party to you" and the rest of the team is like WTF???

[Matt C 605]

Joss Whedon, who is doing the promo rounds for Cabin in the Woods this week in London, says that Alan Silvestri's score (which is being recorded at Abbey Road) "has blown my mind for the past several days."

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=87889

[crocodile 9,724]

If he allowed Silvestri to do a non-electronic score in a vein of his Captain America then I'm already happy.

Karol

[Matt C 605]

If he allowed Silvestri to do a non-electronic score in a vein of his Captain America then I'm already happy.

Karol

I don't see why he wouldn't anyway. Joss likes going the orchestral route, all the way back to his showrunner days on Buffy. The only exception was Serenity, but that was because Joss wanted to veer away from the traditional space opera sound for the film.

[KK 3,313]

Joss Whedon talks The Avengers.

He also mentions a bit about Silvestris score

The score is very old-fashioned, which is why Alan was letter perfect for this movie because he can give you the heightened emotion, the [Hans] Zimmer school of ‘I’m just feeling a lot right now!’ but he can also be extraordinarily cue and character specific, which I love.

[Matt C 605]

Whedon says it's old fashioned, but then he mentions Hans Zimmer-style "heightened emotion"?

Uh oh... I'm not panicked, but I'm wary already.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[JoeinAR 1,957]

I expect Wrath of the Titans to bomb.

Avengers will be among the first summer hits

almost time to start my 2012 Summer Boxoffice Thread.

[Muad'Dib 2,059]

Samples!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Avengers-Assemble/dp/B007R7VHOM/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1333576351&sr=1-15

Sounds quite promising

[Matt C 605]

Indeed it does sound very good. I do hear bits and pieces of Silvestri's 'Captain America' theme throughout... nice to see a bit of continuity between the two movies musically.

[gkgyver 1,647]

Whedon says it's old fashioned, but then he mentions Hans Zimmer-style "heightened emotion"?

Uh oh... I'm not panicked, but I'm wary already.

Yeah, sounds like Navarrete's interview for Wrath Of The Titans: "We started with some beautiful orchestral music, and then we decided to screw it up with synths and loops. Loops are cool. Loops are cyclical, just as life. Life is cool, hence loops are cool".

You made that up.

Tell me you did. That isn't the man who wrote Pan's Labyrinth speaking.

Samples sounding nice!

[Matt C 605]

"Assemble" and "The Avengers" sound like they could be the standout tracks in the film.

Cannot wait.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[Incanus 5,890]

You wish!

How did you want to balance out the score’s more classically orchestral / instrumentally ethnic possibilities with the modern musical demands of a blockbuster?

It’s been a work in progress. The score started out more orchestral and classical and then became more loopy and programmed and “heavy” sounding.

Yes Navarrete became more and more loopy as he went on with the scoring of Wrath of the Titans.

[Matt C 605]

Looks like Disney is just issuing the score album as a download only option.

Perhaps Intrada will get to do the CD release...

[Incanus 5,890]

This situation with these download only releases for even the biggest blockbuster movie soundtracks really sucks.

[Maurizio 6,913]

This situation with these download only releases for even the biggest blockbuster movie soundtracks really sucks.

Better to get used to it, I'm afraid.

[Jay 46,241]

We got really lucky with John Carter

[Jonesy 55]

But John Carter is a limited edition, isn't it?

[Jay 46,241]

And we were lucky to get that

[Jonesy 55]

I'm totally agree. But I think Giacchino doesn't like the unique digital releases.

[Jay 46,241]

I'm sure every composer would love to see his work on a physical CD product. But it's not always up to them if it happens or not

[Matt C 605]

I'm sure every composer would love to see his work on a physical CD product. But it's not always up to them if it happens or not

Maybe if there's enough demand for a CD release after the movie opens... ah, who am I kidding?

At least the score will be available in some form.

[publicist 4,650]

Exactly. And honestly, the one or two tracks i get from current sores, ehm, scores like JOHN CARTER or AVENGERS, i usually get from amazon downloads, anyway.

[crocodile 9,724]

I know now that it is mostly written in a style I wanted but still I can't a "hook" in there.

Karol

[lonzoe 19]

It's amazing that Thor and CA:TFA got physical cds.

[crocodile 9,724]

Well, if there is no physical release then what is this then? Different number and different release date...

Karol

[Luke Skywalker 2,383]

navarrete? wrath of the titans?

Wow...i wonder how the score sounds... wasnt the 1st film done by a zimmer clone?

[gkgyver 1,647]

navarrete? wrath of the titans?

Wow...i wonder how the score sounds... wasnt the 1st film done by a zimmer clone?

You're joking, right?

People were talking about it months ago.

[Luke Skywalker 2,383]

i dont care for this film series... it must have slipped my notice...

[Kendal_Ozzel 36]

Well, if there is no physical release then what is this then? Different number and different release date...

Karol

Yeah, that's been up for a few days, even before the MP3 previews hit. The US counterpart can't be too far behind.

[Matt C 605]

Intrada will announce their two May 1st titles this week. They're not catalogue releases, but one is for "an upcoming feature film" and the other is for a "current, hit TV series."

I would be shocked if that May 1st movie title wasn't Silvestri's The Avengers. The timing for it and Intrada's collaboration with Disney and Silvestri are pretty indicative. I don't think it's any other movie coming out in May.

[Jay 46,241]

I agree, gotta be The Avengers!

[Matt C 605]

Thank goodness it won't be limited.

[Brónach 1,330]

I've come to think this film looks cool. If it's Whedony enough I'm sold. I'd like to go see it and be a kid thinking on superheroes for two hours. Please don't suck.

[Xander Harris 9,674]

Why is the CD not just called The Avengers?

[Brónach 1,330]

They changed the title of the film in the UK

[Matt C 605]

Why is the CD not just called The Avengers?

Marvel has to make sure their movie is different than the failed 1998 film with Uma Thurman and Ralph Fiennes -- hence "Marvel's The Avengers" or "Marvel's Avengers Assemble."

[Brónach 1,330]

People are going insane on Twitter about this film and mention the Hulk constantly.

(My prediction is that Whedon is using the Hulk a bit as if he was River Tam in Serenity, which would explain it).

[JoeinAR 1,957]

The Hulk still looks fake. I guess it will always look fake.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,385]

Lou Ferringo also looked fake.

[JoeinAR 1,957]

Lou Ferringo also looked fake.

no he looks pissed, the other night on Celebrity Apprentice he started having this facial tick and I could have sworn he turned a bit green. Course even the Hulk is no match for Lisa Lampanelli

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,385]

Lisa Lampanelli jokes??? Really???

Is this the Comedy Central Roast?