The Hall Of Asgard Revealed In A New Photo From ‘Thor’

The Hall Of Asgard Revealed In A New Photo From ‘Thor’
Last week we got to see a new promo photo from the upcoming big screen adaptation of the Marvel comic book Thor (due out in theaters next year) along with the news that both Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger will be released in 3D. Today we get to check out another new promo [...]

Last week we got to see a new promo photo from the upcoming big screen adaptation of the Marvel comic book Thor (due out in theaters next year) along with the news that both Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger will be released in 3D. Today we get to check out another new promo photo from Thor which features a panoramic view of the Hall of Asgard, home of the mighty Norse Gods:

The Los Angeles Times debuted this new photo from Marvel Studios’ Thor featuring Chris Hemsworth in the title role kneeling before Odin (Anthony Hopkins) as Loki (Tom Hiddleston), left, Frigga (Rene Russo), Hogun (Tadanobu Asano) and Fandral (Josh Dallas) look on. Opening in 3D and 2D theaters on May 6, 2011, the Kenneth Branagh-directed fantasy action adventure also stars Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Clark Gregg and Colm Feore. Thor spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It’s while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

I, for one, am loving all of these early sneak peeks of Thor but I fear that some folks who aren’t familiar with the comic might be turned off by the perceived cheesiness of these early photos. You must consider that Thor tells the tale of a god who becomes a superhero on Earth … his backstory must be regal and spectacular. The Hall of Asgard is where the Nordic gods live so, yeah, it’s gotta be opulent. Despite the fact that Asgard looks like it was decorated by Michael Jackson‘s decorator in this photo, I’m certain it will all work well on the big screen when the movie is released next year. At least, that’s what I’m counting on ;)

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