Did someone say The Avengers? Of course you did, that's all anyone's talking about! Well, last night, as the closing film of the Tribeca Film Festival, the cast of The Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg and Cobie Smulders, premiered their film in New York City. As you’ll hear several of them say in the videos below, it’s only fitting that they end their world tour in New York since so much of the film is set and was filmed there.

Making the occasion even more special was the fact that they had, as their honored guests, members of the various branches of our Armed Forces as well as New York City Fire Fighters and Police – as cast members were quick to point out – the real super heroes.

Enjoy the pics and clips! The Avengers opens in the US and Canada this coming Friday!

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We haven’t had any news of The Avengers in a few hours and since the release of the movie is just six days away here in the US, these two tv spots arrived just in time!

From early reports, the movie delivers everything it’s been promising for these past many months of teasers, trailers, clips, posters and pics. Which is good, especially since every little piece of new news or media has only amped up the anticipation. If it sucked, it could be dangerous. You don’t want to piss off the fanboys! As it stands now, as excited as I am for The Avengers, I’m not seeing it opening weekend. I’ll slip out of work early for some midweek show when it should be a little calmer at the theater!

The Avengers opens Friday May 4. I’m sure we’ll have more for you before the week is out!

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We’re changing the name of the site to 'All Avengers All the Time'. What do you think? 

I’m kidding of course. It’s always like this before a big huge mega blockbuster opens. Last month it was The Hunger Games, next month it’ll be something else, Dark Shadows or Battleship perhaps.

Anyway…The Avengers assembled in London (where the movie is known as Avengers Assemble) at the Vue Westfield White City on Thursday April 19 for the European premiere of the film.

Most of the usual suspects were in attendance, Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson,  Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo  adding Colbie Smulders and Clark Gregg to the mix as well. Smulders should not stand sideways. She’s in danger of disappearing against the red carpet. Not because of that fiery red Alexandra Vidal dress, but because she’s so skinny! Someone give that girl a sandwich.  She still managed to upstage the lead female in the film. Loved ScarJo’s hair, but that dress…not so much.  It’s Prada. I should love it. Maybe it’s the way she was standing. (I am so tired of that hand on the hip thing. It looks unnatural and ridiculous.) But I think it’s the peplum because it looks tacked on.

Winning the night were preternaturally gorgeous couple Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, who is obscenely beautifully pregnant. My favorite pic by far, Tom Hiddleston listening to Elsa’s baby bump.   (Loved Tom’s navy blue dinner suit)

Our friends at HeyUGuys were on the red carpet and have put up these snippets for all to enjoy: 

Robert Downey Jr on the joys of fatherhood:

Clark Gregg on becoming a middle-aged super hero:

The Cast on Stage, which is mostly worth watching for Wossy (Jonathan Ross):

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Okay, let’s see what’s still in the bag today kiddies (this bag is apparently bottomless until May 4^th)…

*rummage rummage rummage* Next up, Marvel has released some brand new official images from Joss Whedon’s The Avengers for your viewing pleasure.

We have an up close look at Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit, an up close look at Scarlett Johansson’s chest…I mean Black Widow tied to a chair (not sure that’s better), Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill and finally Captain America leaping over a flaming bus while someone or something tries to blast him with lasers.

As if that weren’t enough, Marvel has also revealed two very cool posters created by Mondo, (the collectible art boutique arm of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema that we told you about). Mondo has plans to release posters for the entire team, but the first two, created by artist Olly Moss, are of the two S.H.I.E.L.D. agent members of the Avengers: Black Widow (Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). I am loving these.  Mondo posters make me want to become a collector in earnest.

The Avengers, written and directed by Whedon and starring Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.

Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble on May 4, 2012.

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We’ll  start with some pics of the cast in the Russian capital yesterday and last night, April 18, as The Avengers had its Russian premiere. Robert Downey, Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo and Tom Hiddleston all turned out for a photocall high atop Red Square on the roof of the Ritz Carlton before the red carpet event at a Moscow cinema.

ScarJo looked resplendent in a short, black Nina Ricci, but it’s always Robert Downey Jr that makes the biggest sartorial impression.  The suit and the glasses make him look like a refugee from a vaudeville act, then check the shoes. The overall effect makes him look like he’s auditioning for Stanley Tucci’s job in The Hunger Games, and yet…on him it works.

I know quite a few of you are jonesin’ for some Chris Hemsworth pics (I'm here for you) and ole’ blue eyes did look good. Mark Ruffalo looks like an adorably rumpley teddy bear no matter what he wears, but my BFs Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston easily won the pose-offs.  Effortlessly cool in leather and jeans for day and looking like a ZZ Top video by night. Hell-o!

Enjoy the pics! Much more Avengers news to come. Stay tuned!

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…and Hawkeye and Black Widow and Captain America…well, you get the picture. But there really is a LOT of Loki, much more than we’ve had to this point.

Paramount and Marvel held advance Press Screenings today in the US and the UK of Joss Whedon's The Avengers. The early word, at least out in the Twitterverse, seems to be that it is all kinds of awesome and lives up to the hype.  For us schmoes who still haven’t seen the thing, Paramount took pity and generously gifted us with a great big patch of new stills.

“Marvel Studios presents in association with Paramount Pictures “Marvel’s The Avengers”–the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, CaptainAmerica, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in summer 2012. In “Marvel’s The Avengers,” superheroes team up to pull the world back from the brink of disaster when an unexpected enemy threatens global security.”

We also have, for your viewing pleasure, a new short little clip featuring Thor and Captain America that highlights their bond. Teamwork!  The Avengers opens in less than three more weeks, on May 4 in the US and the UK!

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Joss Whedon’s eagerly awaited adaptation of Marvel’s The Avengers had a star-studded world premiere last night in LA at the historic El Capitan Theater. Marvel legend Stan Lee set the tone on a brand new tricked out Harley (Harley Davidson was one of the night’s sponsors) and of course, it was mandatory that every star and starlet then pose with the boss machine.

For those that couldn’t watch the live stream we offered, we also have some video of Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America) and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) giving their thoughts on the film.

In addition to cast members Hemsworth, Evans and Renner, ScarJo turned up with a smile, Colbie Smulders smoldered at her first big screen premiere, Stellan Skarsgard brought arm candy in the form of his son Alexander, dapper Tom Hiddleston followed the grey suit trend (did you notice? The only leading man in not in some shade of grey was Robert Downey Jr and Mark Ruffalo…and Sam Jackson…okay so 4 out of 7), Clark Gregg brought still unrecognizable wife Jennifer Grey, Ruffalo brought his gorgeous wife Sunrise, Whedon pal  (and Iron Man 1 & 2 director) Jon Favreau can be seen in one of the vids talking to a guy in an Iron Man mask, Titus Welliver (who really needs a big screen role pronto) brought his mini-me sons and Seth Green inexplicably brought a blow-up doll (actually that’s his wife. Boys and their toys).  Finally,may I just say I absolutely love that Robert Downey Jr managed to be the “elder statesman” of this bunch all while retaining his rock-star edge (and it is beyond sexy how much he adores his wife). Speaking of rock stars, Soundgarden showed up to support the soundtrack album, as well.

Enjoy the pics! The Avengers opens in the UK (as Avengers Assemble) on 26^th April and May 4 in the US.

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Today’s nugget of Marvel goodness from The Avengers is a brand new tv spot (a companion to "Team" that was released yesterday) . Everyone’s present and accounted for and there’s even a little bit of new footage in this just over thirty second clip, including a bit that looks lifted from Battleship, but it’s not. The best part of course is the end when Chris Evans’ Captain America gives the command we’ve all been waiting for…”Hulk, smash!”  and is rewarded with a big green grin.

More will surely follow (probably something new every day) now that we’re down to just four weeks away until the May 4^th release date. (Of course the UK gets it in just under three weeks as Avengers Assemble…hmmpf) The world premiere is set for this coming Wednesday April 11 in LA. Watch this space for the pics!

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