The First Avenger: Captain America

Originally posted by Blind
Come on... that's pretty vague.

That is why I will wait and see when the film comes out...

Originally posted by SpaceMonkey
I found this on Yahoo. Cap of the Cap in TIH.

I saw the same pic on another site, but yet I still can't see anything.

I can't wait for this movie to come out. We basically got a glimpse of how Captain America will move when in action when we saw Emil Blonsky in TIH, but it should be amped up a little in CM's movie. I can't wait.

Originally posted by Markus Corvinus
I can't wait for this movie to come out. We basically got a glimpse of how Captain America will move when in action when we saw Emil Blonsky in TIH, but it should be amped up a little in CM's movie. I can't wait.

My sentiments exactly! That was my favorite part of TIH. I loved how they made the Super Soldier experiment a big part of that movie so that when we watch the Captain's own movie we'll have an idea of what the deal is.

Plus, in the alternate opening there's that silhoutte of Captain America as well. Regarding Blonsky, I too loved that the super soldier serum was still something of importance. I'd love to see if they import that into the Avengers movie, and have something like Ross creating a team of super soldiers or something, since he has almost always has some sort of new secret agenda.

The Director for Captain America has been announced! And thank god its not Mark steven Johnson!

Snagged this from superherohype:

"Joe Johnston has signed on to direct Marvel Studios' First Avenger: Captain America, based on characters developed by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. The film will be produced by Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige. Executive Producers on the project are Louis D'Esposito, Stan Lee and Marvel Studios' Chairman David Maisel. Paramount Pictures will distribute First Avenger: Captain America worldwide. The film will come to theaters domestically on May 6, 2011.

Here's the official logline: In the early days of the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America.

Johnston is currently directing The Wolfman, which hits theaters on April 3. He is developing The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud. Johnston previously directed October Sky, Jumanji, Jurassic Park III, The Rocketeer and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Johnston won an Academy Award® in 1982 for Best Visual Effects for Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Marvel Studios most recently announced an agreement with Raleigh Studios to film each of its next four films at Raleigh’s facility in Manhattan Beach, CA which will include First Avenger: Captain America. "

What do you think guys? I'm even more excited now!

I hope this guy does a good job.

Originally posted by Quincy
The Director for Captain America has been announced! And thank god its not Mark steven Johnson!

Snagged this from superherohype:

"Joe Johnston has signed on to direct Marvel Studios' First Avenger: Captain America, based on characters developed by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. The film will be produced by Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige. Executive Producers on the project are Louis D'Esposito, Stan Lee and Marvel Studios' Chairman David Maisel. Paramount Pictures will distribute First Avenger: Captain America worldwide. The film will come to theaters domestically on May 6, 2011.

Here's the official logline: In the early days of the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America.

Johnston is currently directing The Wolfman, which hits theaters on April 3. He is developing The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud. Johnston previously directed October Sky, Jumanji, Jurassic Park III, The Rocketeer and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Johnston won an Academy Award® in 1982 for Best Visual Effects for Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Marvel Studios most recently announced an agreement with Raleigh Studios to film each of its next four films at Raleigh’s facility in Manhattan Beach, CA which will include First Avenger: Captain America. "

What do you think guys? I'm even more excited now!

I was going to post this...

I think he will do a good job especially if he has a good strong script

with the combination of movies he's worked on, how could you not be a little excited hearing this???

Joe Johnston was a protege of both George Lucas & Steven Spielberg, working all those years at ILM - I think he was the one who designed Boba Fett. 😎
His filmography doesn't compare to the two others, but he's a capable director who knows action & FX.

I feel for this movie they need to cast someone not really known but looks like him and acts well. I feel captain america doesn't need a big name actor behind it

Originally posted by jalek moye
I feel for this movie they need to cast someone not really known but looks like him and acts well. I feel captain america doesn't need a big name actor behind it

I don't know if it's better to get a complete unknown or not. Funny how some characters are cast differently - Superman actors are total unknowns, Batman actors are name actors at least. Why do different rules apply?
I might lean towards getting a name actor.

Captain America is America. They shouldnt get some no name actor to play this part.

I think since Captain America will pretty much be the leader of the Avengers, he needs to be a star. Like I stated on the Thor thread, I think the only character they can get away with casting a lesser known actor is Thor.

Originally posted by SpaceMonkey
I think since Captain America will pretty much be the leader of the Avengers, he needs to be a star. Like I stated on the Thor thread, I think the only character they can get away with casting a lesser known actor is Thor.

Agreed.

You have to believe he can take command over other personalities like Thor & Iron Man. You got to believe it's someone Robert Downey Jr. would follow( and can compete with him on the big screen.)

Originally posted by roughrider
I don't know if it's better to get a complete unknown or not. Funny how some characters are cast differently - Superman actors are total unknowns, Batman actors are name actors at least. Why do different rules apply?
I might lean towards getting a name actor.

To me I think its about money issues..

I think also what actor, whether its a name or no name can best fit a comic book character..

What worked for previous comic book roles may not work here for Capt. America

thats what i mean i cant think of a star who can really do steve justice. hes the type of character that you need to make a star from

Who's the dude who plays Captain Awesome on "Chuck?" That guy is perfect for the role!

I see no need for a name actor. If the actor portrays Cap's role well, people will follow him... if I have some actor up there who can't play Cap at all, but who's mildly famous, I won't be at all compelled in the way Cap should compel people. The arguments for name actors are pretty hollow.

Meh, I didn't know Bale and was fine watching him play Batman.