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Superheroes assemble for Comic-Con's showcase of blockbuster movies Superheroes assemble for Comic-Con's showcase of blockbuster movies
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In one of Comic-Con's most awaited presentations Marvel superheroes from Iron Man to Ant-Man took over the fan convention on Saturday as leading actors revealed surprises to films that will showcase the characters.In one of Comic-Con's most awaited presentations Marvel superheroes from Iron Man to Ant-Man took over the fan convention on Saturday as leading actors revealed surprises to films that will showcase the characters.
Avengers: Age of Ultron – the highly anticipated sequel to 2012's superhero ensemble – brought out a star-studded panel that included Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America) and Samuel L Jackson (Nick Fury).Avengers: Age of Ultron – the highly anticipated sequel to 2012's superhero ensemble – brought out a star-studded panel that included Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America) and Samuel L Jackson (Nick Fury).
"This is the longest bench of talent I've ever been on," Downey said. "I become a little less significant every time and that's fine because they're all just that damn good.""This is the longest bench of talent I've ever been on," Downey said. "I become a little less significant every time and that's fine because they're all just that damn good."
The 2012 film The Avengers - known as Avengers Assemble in the UK and Ireland - became the fastest film to cross the $1bn (£600,000) milestone at the global box office.The 2012 film The Avengers - known as Avengers Assemble in the UK and Ireland - became the fastest film to cross the $1bn (£600,000) milestone at the global box office.
The sequel introduces Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver, Elizabeth Olsen as the Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as the Vision. James Spader will play villain Ultron. The sequel features Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver, Elizabeth Olsen as the Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as the Vision. James Spader will play the villain Ultron.
San Diego's Comic-Con, which began as a gathering of comic book fans, has become a top venue for movie studios to unveil blockbuster projects.San Diego's Comic-Con, which began as a gathering of comic book fans, has become a top venue for movie studios to unveil blockbuster projects.
The audience at the Marvel showcase was shown a sneak peek that begins with the group of superheroes joking over drinks. The banter quickly turns to drama as the superheroes reunite to save people from Ultron. The audience at the Marvel showcase was shown a sneak preview of The Avengers that begins with the group of superheroes joking over drinks. The banter quickly turns to drama as they reunite to save people from Ultron.
Olsen, one of the two women on the panel for the film, said her character's use of magic "ends up adding something epic to the fights, it's a new element". Olsen, one of two women on the panel for the film, said her character's use of magic "ends up adding something epic to the fights. It's a new element".
Spader said he enjoyed his turn as the villainous 8ft robot Ultron, describing the experience as "startling and surprising and challenging and exciting." Spader said he enjoyed his turn as the 8ft robot Ultron, describing the experience as "startling and surprising and challenging and exciting".
Walt Disney-owned Marvel Studios has become a dominant force at the box office with superhero films franchises such as Iron Man, Captain America and Thor. Marvel Studios, which is owned by Walt Disney, has become a dominant force at the box office with superhero films franchises such as Iron Man, Captain America and Thor.
Mavel is releasing Guardians of the Galaxy, about a rogue group of galactic heroes, on Friday and the film is already drawing strong reviews. It is releasing Guardians of the Galaxy, about a rogue group of galactic heroes, on Friday and the film is already drawing strong reviews.
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 was announced on Saturday's panel as being scheduled for release on 28 July 2017. James Brolin was revealed as supervillain Thanos, entering the stage wearing Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 was announced on Saturday's panel as scheduled for release in July 2017. James Brolin was revealed as Thanos, coming on stage wearing the super-villain's infinity gauntlet.
Also presented was a first look at Ant-Man starring Paul Rudd as electronics expert and sometime burglar Scott Lang, who has the ability to shrink to the size of an insect. A first look at Ant-Man was also presented, starring Paul Rudd as the electronics expert and sometime burglar Scott Lang, who has the ability to shrink to the size of an insect.
Michael Douglas will play scientist Dr Henry Pym, who invents the ability for humans to change size; Corey Stoll will play villain Darren Cross, who was revealed to be Yellowjacket; and Evangeline Lilly was revealed to be Hope Van Dyne, daughter of Hank Pym. Michael Douglas will play the scientist Dr Henry Pym, who invents the ability for humans to change size; Corey Stoll will play villain Darren Cross, who was revealed to be Yellowjacket; and Evangeline Lilly was revealed to be Hope Van Dyne, daughter of Hank Pym.
Fans were treated to a clip showing Rudd as Ant-Man, shrunk to the size of an insect and escaping on the back of a fly.Fans were treated to a clip showing Rudd as Ant-Man, shrunk to the size of an insect and escaping on the back of a fly.
Peyton Reed will direct the film after Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright left due to creative differences. Peyton Reed will direct the film after Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright left because of creative differences.