James Gunn

James Gunn is a director known for the Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy movies, as well as Super and Slither.

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James Gunn Loves Comments How The Green Lantern Movie Sucks; Also Working With Nasa

Seems Guardians of the Galaxy movie director James Gunn is doing his homework for the movie as he posted an update on his Facebook page that he consulted with NASA about the use of science in films.

Yesterday I spent a few hours with one of NASA’s representatives from Jet Propulsion Laboratories, part of a group of scientists who consult the movie industry (for free) to help bring a greater understanding of science to films. It was an utterly fascinating few hours with one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable guys I’ve ever met. After we made our way through a ton of information on the possibilities of space travel, alien life, etc

Further down in the comments, Gunn also likes how some of his fans first mentioned how the Green Lantern movie sucks as they remark they are glad he is doing his homework for the movie as well.

I love that I post all of that and two of the first three comments are about how Green Lantern sucks.

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie has an August 1, 2014 release date and is directed by James Gunn.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Will Be Samuel L. Jackson & Nick Fury Free

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:4788:]]At least we can rule out the Guardians of the Galaxy joining S.H.I.E.L.D.

Good? Bad? We’ll let you decide.

As we heard previously from Samuel L. Jackson, his Nick Fury will not be featured in Iron Man 3 or Thor 2, but will have a larger role in Captain America 2.

Now, Jackson gives a further update and says Nick Fury will be seen next in The Avengers 2 following Captain America: The Winter Soldier, meaning no appearance in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy movie.

“No, Cap 2, then nothing until The Avengers 2, but that’s in 2014,” he told Movies.com.

As we see Nick Fury will not be the tie that binds the Marvel Phase 2 movies. But then, who?

It’s possible it just might be Doctor Stephen Strange, as Strange is rumored for Thor 2. Doctor Strange would easily fit in with the Guardians of the Galaxy movie as well. Regarding Iron Man 3, maybe Strange cameos as just that – a doctor?

So does Nick Fury not being in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie suggest anything?

Obviously it may suggest that the majority of the Guardians of the Galaxy movie takes place in space, with current thinking that one or two Guardians make their way to Earth at the end of the movie to warn them something wicked this way comes — with the something wicked being the Mad Titan, Thanos, leading into The Avengers 2.

Of course, it could be that the Guardians just go under the radar while on Earth and don’t get noticed by the likes of Nick Fury, with possibly another S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent taking notice (Wendell Vaughn would work) or none at all.

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie has an August 1, 2014 release date and is directed by James Gunn.

Head on over to the Cosmic Book News Guardians of the Galaxy movie hub for news, images and more.

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Wasp Cut From The Avengers Movie; And Super-Adaptoid?

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The Avengers director Joss Whedon recently attended a QnA where he discussed what didn’t make it into the movie.

One of the more interesting tidibts is the fact that Whedon wrote an early draft of The Avengers script that was heavy on The Wasp (via The Collider).

He wrote what he called a “very Waspy” draft and began to get carried away by writing much too much about her, saying, “She’s adorable! I’m just going to write her!”

Perhaps the Wasp was cut because of the Ant-Man movie and Marvel Studios wanted her featured there?

Whedon also said he originally included an Avengers villain that the characters could kick the crud out of, but the Studio put the stop to it, with Whedon saying the villain could still appear in another movie. Could it be the Super-Adaptoid?

He also fought hard for a second villain, but declined to say who that villain happened to be. Though the studio rejected this request, the villain may appear in a future film. Whedon commented that Tom Hiddleston was fantastic as Loki, but he had in mind a villain that his heroes could wail on.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:4781:]]Most likely the villain would have to be some sort of robot to fit the bill, with Ultron being an obvious contender; however, as Loki was the featured villain, Ultron may be too big of an Avengers villain just to be featured in a battle against the Avengers. Super-Adaptoid would work and even fits with the Cosmic Cube angle as it contains a shard that enables it to copy powers.

As Cosmic Book News previously compared The Avengers and The Avengers 2 to Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back, Whedon does the same.

I still believe that even though The Empire Strikes Back is better in innumerable ways than Star Wars, Star Wars wins because you can’t end a movie with Han frozen in Carbonite. That’s not a movie, it’s an episode.

And a quick Guardians of the Galaxy movie reference as Joss Whedon and James Gunn discussed the differences between writing and directing:

On the conflict between writing and directing, Whedon talked about a recent discussion with fellow writer/director James Gunn in which they each lamented the fact that becoming a director ruins the purity of the writing experience.

The Avengers 2 assembles May 1, 2015 with Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013, Thor: The Dark World on November 8, 2013, Captain America: Winter Soldier on April 4, 2014, the Guardians of the Galaxy movie on August 1, 2014 and Ant-Man on November 6, 2015..

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Jack Huston Wants To Guard The Galaxy For James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Movie

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:4752:]]Boardwalk Empire‘s Jack Huston is one of the names up for contention to play Peter Quill, Star-Lord, in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie.

Huston was one of a handful of actors said to be up for the part, and now we get confirmation that Huston tried out.

In the following video, Huston says that there was an audition and that he would love to play Star-Lord.

“I would love to do it,” he told MTV. “I tell you, these bones are strong. If you need a guardian to look after this galaxy, look no further.”

Eddie Redmayne is also part of the list, which he confirmed earlier as well.

From the list of names it appears as if Marvel Studios is going for a more up-and-coming and young actor for the part of Peter Quill; however, the fan-favorite is Nathan Fillion, who is known to have been featured in director James Gunn‘s previous movies.

If Fillion doesn’t get the role, perhaps his friend James Gunn could still give him a cameo?

We would all like that.

No plot details for the movie have become known other than a short description which reads:  About a U.S. pilot who ends up in space in the middle of a universal conflict and goes on the run with futuristic ex-cons who have something everyone wants.

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie has an August 1, 2014 release date and is directed by James Gunn.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Movie: Lee Pace Says The Script Is Great

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:4536:]]Lee Pace was one of the eight actors rumored to be auditioning for the role of Peter Quill, Star-Lord, in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy movie.

Turns out it’s true as Pace tells MTV that he will go in to audition for Star-Lord on Monday.

“I go in on Monday to meet them all and audition for it, so wish me luck,” Pace told MTV. “I’m very excited about it. The script is great. The character is a lot of fun.”

Pace isn’t going in empty handed as he says he’s done some reading up on Star-Lord.

“I have been [reading up on Star-Lord],” he said. “You want to know what you’re doing. The character is a lot of fun. I hope it works out.”

MTV presses the actor for what this could mean in relation to multi-picture deals and The Avengers 2, but Pace says he first has to get the part.

The other seven actors said to be up for the role include Eddie Redmayne, Joel Edgerton (Warrior, Zero Dark Thirty), Boardwalk Empire‘s Jack Huston, Cloud Atlas’ Jim Sturgess, Lee Pace (Lincoln, The Hobbit),  Sullivan Stapleton (Animal Kingdom), Tron: The Legacy’s Garrett Hedlund and X-Men’s James Marsden.

Here’s the video:

Star-Lord?

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie opens August 1, 2014 directed by James Gunn.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Director James Gunn Apologizes Again

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:4350:]]Guardians of the Galaxy movie director James Gunn has apologized for his remarks and blog post from over a year ago that was conveniently just found and made known via the liberal feminists sites and blogs.

He issued a statement through Glaad who reached out to the director.

A couple of years ago I wrote a blog that was meant to be satirical and funny.  In rereading it over the past day I don’t think it’s funny.  The attempted humor in the blog does not represent my actual feelings.  However, I can see where statements were poorly worded and offensive to many.  I’m sorry and regret making them at all.  People who are familiar with me as evidenced by my Facebook page and other mediums know that I’m an outspoken proponent for the rights of the gay and lesbian community,  women and anyone who feels disenfranchised, and it kills me that some other outsider like myself, despite his or her gender or sexuality, might feel hurt or attacked by something I said.  We’re all in the same camp, and I want to do my best to make this world a better place for all of us.  I’m learning all the time.   I promise to be more careful with my words in the future.  And I will do my best to be funnier as well. Much love to all

– James Gunn

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Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Director James Gunn Says LOTR Best Trilogy Ever (Video)

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:4254:]]Joining Arrow‘s John Barrowman on Attack of the Show was Entertainment Weekly writer Geoff Boucher and the director the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, James Gunn, with the trio talking about the best upcoming Holiday movies.

We see James Gunn mention how the Lord of the Rings is the best trilogy ever with some jokes directed toward the Star Wars fans in attendance. In addition, Gunn questions how The Hobbit will look as it is shot at 48 frames-per-second which will give it an ultra-realistic look; however, with all the big sets and make-ups, will it look fake because of that?

From there, the Osama Bin Laden movie, Zero Dark Thirty is discussed, of which Barrowman has a small role, and Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, Les Miserables, and a few more.

Finally, James Gunn jokes about this season being the last for Attack of The Show.

Check out the video below for more.

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie has an August 1, 2014 release date and is directed by James Gunn.

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James Gunn Teases DnA’s Cosmo For Guardians of the Galaxy Movie! Can Knowhere Be far Behind!

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Check this out!

Previously Guardians of the Galaxy movie director James Gunn was having a little fun and posted a couple pics teasing the Guardians of the Galaxy. One was with the Guardians of the Galaxy actions figures and the other was of a raccoon.

Now, here’s the latest — and it sure looks like Cosmo (below)!

Gunn posted:

So @VonSpears & I are going on a little trip. Here’s what he’s wearing.

Fans of the Guardians of the Galaxy comic book should be able to see the resemblance to the psychic Russian canine that heads up security at Knowhere, the base of operations for the Guardians of the Galaxy, which is a severed Celestial head floating in space.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:4123:]]Cosmo made his first appearance in Nova #8 and has gone on to become a big-time fan-favorite character. And as he is a “dog” he gets into a lot of arguments with – who else – Rocket Raccoon! Made for some great fun in the books. 

Could we see Cosmo in the new movie? Or even Knowhere?!

Speaking of DnA, Gunn also seemed to hint that he supports their costumes for the movie. We can hope!

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie opens August 1, 2014 directed by James Gunn.

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James Gunn Hints At DnA Guardians Of the Galaxy Costumes Not McNiven’s?

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:4114:]]There’s been a rather interesting dilemma happening over at Marvel Comics in regards to the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Two years ago the series was penned by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, collectively known as DnA, and drawn by the likes of fan-favorite artists Paul Pelletier, Wes Craig and Brad Walker.

For some reason or another Marvel Comics decided to put the series on hiatus and relaunch under Brian Michael Bendis and Steve McNiven.

However, a clue as to what may have happened came at the recent San Diego Comic-Con when a Guardians of the Galaxy movie was announced revealing concept art.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:4113:]]It seems Marvel decided to forgo DnA and company on the Guardians to bring in a pair of “big guns.”

Recently, new artist Steve McNiven revealed that he is giving the Guardians of the Galaxy’s costumes a complete overhaul and lambasted their old look as well.

Now, what’s interesting about the movie art — is that it seemingly borrows heavily from the DnA Guardians of the Galaxy comic book.

McNiven’s new designs feature all sorts of high-tech equipment with Tony Stark arc-reactors throughout, which is a much different take than the DnA designed rag-tag Guardians costumes Marvel Cosmic fans have come to all know and love.

That being said, I took to Twitter to voice my own thoughts and offered them to director James Gunn.

Well, Gunn “favorited” the tweet.

While we may not know Gunn’s exact thoughts on the subject, we’ll eventually find out soon enough.

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The Guardians of the Galaxy movie has an August 1, 2014 release date and is directed by James Gunn.

Head on over to the Cosmic Book News Guardians of the Galaxy movie hub for news, images and more.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Director James Gunn Comments On Star Wars

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We’ve heard from just about every high-profile director you can name regarding the Disney acquisition of Star Wars, how about from one up-and-coming?

James Gunn, the recently announced director of the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, as well as the cult favorites Slither and Super (now on Netflix), offered up his own thoughts about Star Wars on Twitter.

So excited for the new Star Wars films! First up, three Jar Jar movies, taking us through 2019, and then the Dash Rendar trilogy! Whoo hoo!

The good news is Star Wars is coming back! 🙂 The bad news is, because of studio budget cuts, they’re all gonna be found footage films. 🙁

We’re sure that James Gunn is just having a little fun, as he does now work for Disney, Marvel Studios’ parent company, but perhaps Gunn is more in favor of the originals and keeping them that way.

There is also a new Ridley Scott Blade Runner movie in the works, and with that Gunn offers the following.

Can’t wait for Ridley Scott’s new version of Blade Runner, the Director’s Laugh Track Cut.

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie has an August 1, 2014 release date and is directed by James Gunn.

Head on over to the Cosmic Book News Guardians of the Galaxy movie hub for news, images and more.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Director James Gunn Teases Rocket Raccoon

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We get teaser #2 from Guardians of the Galaxy movie director James Gunn.

Last time saw James Gunn playing around with the DnA version of the Guardians of the Galaxy action figures.

– Which we hope James is sticking to – 

This time sees Gunn tease Rocket Raccoon via his Twitter account.

Set pic from my new movie. Stars can be so difficult.

Recent Rocket Raccoon news includes mention by Kevin Smith that mc chris should voice Rocket Raccoon, with apparently a lot of mc chris‘ fans agreeing.

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie opens August 1, 2015 directed by James Gunn.

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James Gunn Announces Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Official Facebook Page

James Gunn announced through his Twitter that the official Facebook page for the Guardians of the Galaxy movie is now live.

Head on over to https://www.facebook.com/guardiansmovie and “like” the page to keep up with all things officially related to the Guardians of the Galaxy movie.

For even more fun, check out the unofficial fan page: https://www.facebook.com/guardiansofthegalaxy2014.

The Avengers 2 assembles May 1, 2015 with Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013, Thor: The Dark World on November 8, 2013, Captain America: Winter Soldier on April 4, 2014, and the Guardians of the Galaxy movie on August 1, 2014.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Director James Gunn Talks Cast and More At MorrisonCon

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:3398:]]James Gunn was a panelist at the recent MorrisonCon held in Las Vegas where the Guardians of the Galaxy movie director briefly mentioned the upcoming cosmic movie.

Gunn starts off by letting it be known the comic book movies he would like to direct and goes on to say he can’t talk about the movie under fear of death, but that they could do the movie with unknowns. In addition, Gunn notes how Guardians of the Galaxy fans have been tweeting up a cosmic storm about their favorite Guardians of the Galaxy characters.

“There’s only four comics properties that ever interested me in turning them into movies,” Gunn said, as reported by CBR. “One was ‘We3.’ The others were ‘Thunderbolts,’ ‘Hit Monkey’…and ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy.’ “

Gunn was asked about who would voice/play Rocket Raccoon. Recently, Michael Rooker came out and stated he would like to voice Rocket, with Gunn really not giving away much.

“There’s such a long, long list for all our casting choices, we’ve barely begun,” Gunn said.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:3399:]]Gunn then goes on to talk about using unknowns if they wanted to (perhaps revealing that they are not?).

“It’s not cast-dependent. We could make the movie with unknowns if we wanted to. I can’t talk too much about this, because Marvel will kill me!” he said.

Regarding the cast, seems the Marvel Cosmic fans have been pretty vocal with James Gunn, especially on Twitter, where the director notes he’s been getting tweeted to by the hour.

“I’m on Twitter and every hour I get suggestions about things I must do for ‘Guardians!'”

The Avengers 2 assembles May 1, 2015 with Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013, Thor: The Dark World on November 8, 2013, Captain America: Winter Soldier on April 4, 2014, and the Guardians of the Galaxy movie on August 1, 2014.

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Michael Rooker Wants To Voice Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy Movie

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Michael Rooker returns to The Walking Dead this season as Merle Dixon, but that’s not the only thing the actor may return to.

Rooker had roles in previous movies that were directed by Guardians of the Galaxy helmer James Gunn, Slither and Super, and apparently Gunn is known for being loyal to his actors.

So Rooker now says he would like to voice Rocket Raccoon for Gunn on the Guardians of the Galaxy movie.

“I love raccoons,” Rooker told MovieWeb. “Raccoons are my friends (Laughs)!”

Rooker goes on to say that he feels he is right for the role, and even tells the fans to help out by letting their voices be known on Twitter.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:3394:]]“Oh, yeah. Most certainly. I know that James Gunn is doing it. He is directing it, and he is re-writing it. He is a very loyal director. He is a very loyal writer, when it comes to working with people that he knows and loves. He really appreciates the efforts that each actor puts into these roles. And I would be very honored and pleased to work with James Gunn again…Whether it will happen or not, I don’t know. But he is a dynamite guy, and we have remained friends ever since we worked together on Slither.

“I haven’t done much research on it at all yet. Because I don’t know what is going to happen. I’m really crazy busy with The Walking Dead right now. But you know what? Write this up. Tweet the fuck out of it. If the fans want me as Rocket Raccoon, Marvel will listen to you guys, I think, sometimes…Perhaps I will be lucky and blessed enough to go in there, and go at it with Mr. Gunn again, who knows?” Rooker said.

Would Michael Booker be your choice for Rocket Raccoon?

The Avengers 2 assembles May 1, 2015 with Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013, Thor: The Dark World on November 8, 2013, Captain America: Winter Soldier on April 4, 2014, and the Guardians of the Galaxy movie on August 1, 2014.

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The Brewer Report: Who exactly is Taserface?

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Word has reached the CBN offices that the obscure Taserface may be more than just a slight mention by Guardians of the Galaxy movie director James Gunn as he peruses through the Jim Valentino run of the 1990s comic starring the original Guardians.

Not leaving any tern unstoned, the M.E.’s office got on this right away and has the following to report under the FYEO title:

“Who Exactly Is Taserface?”

The villain Taserface was born in the alternate future reality of our 31st Century on Earth-691. He was a member of a race of primitive beings that inhabited an unidentified planet that became the resting place for a cache of armor and technology jettisoned into space by Tony Stark in an effort to keep it away from the vicious Martian Masters. (Love these old space stories; bring some back to us, anyone!)

Taserface and his brethren would eventually master this technology, and at some point developed the skill and understanding to create an armored suit for every inhabitant of the planet, creating a world of cyborgs. As a tribute to their technological “god” they erected a large statue in his likeness and named their race and world the “Stark.”

However, the Stark would not follow the heroic legacy left behind by the Golden Avenger. Instead, they polluted and ravaged their planet’s natural resources, rendering it incapable of sustaining life. Taserface and the Stark searched the stars for new worlds to conquer.

Taserface was confronted and defeated by the original Guardians of the Galaxy while on a scouting mission to the planet Courg in the Bledsoe system. He was rescued by Commander Blackhand, who directed the Communicator to retrieve the disgraced warrior from the battlefield before he fell into enemy hands.

During Taserface’s extraction, the metallic suit of Vance Astro was compromised, exposing his age-old body to the elements for the first time in a millennium. Taserface was taken to the tent of Blackhand where he was scolded for his poor performance against the Guardians upon learning Lt. Darkeyes (I don’t make this stuff up, folks!) had fallen in battle to Aleta.

Enraged by this information, Commander Blackhand declared that Taserface would henceforth only be known as the “Nameless One” (no relation, I do not think, Dr. Strange fans) until he brought her the Guardians’ leader.

In an overzealous effort to gratify Blackhand, Taserface captured Nikki, mistaking her for his intended target. However, they were both encased in a block of solid ice by Martinex, but upon their release, Nikki stunned Taserface with a laser blast just before she returned to the Guardians’ ship, Freedom’s Lady, with her teammates. Taserface himself was left on the planet Courg.

Blackhand later ordered the destruction of Freedom’s Lady and the Guardians’ captive, a Stark general. Starhawk summoned help, believing his comrades had lost their lives in the massive explosion, but they managed to escape by teleporting planet-side moments before.

Again they were confronted by Taserface (can’t keep a good D-grade cosmic villain down), who made short work of the heroes. But before he could proclaim victory, Taserface was defeated by former Big G Herald, Firelord.

So if one of Thanos’ thralls has this now-familiar name in 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy, you have the skinny … and you didn’t even have to dig through long boxes.

(I, on the other hand …)

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Guardians of the Galaxy Movie To Feature Original Guardians? James Gunn Rereading Valentino’s Run

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:3359:]]Things just kicked up a notch with the news that Guardians of the Galaxy movie director James Gunn is rereading the 1990s Guardians of the Galaxy comic book.

Jim Valentino launched a new Guardians of the Galaxy comic back in 1992, based on the originals, that ran for five years. About half way through, Valentino was replaced by Mike Gallagher, reportedly due to editorial differences.

James Gunn posted on his Facebook that he was rereading the issues, but stated that he is not discussing anything in regards to the movie. Gunn also went on to make mention of Taserface, in that we won’t be seen in the movie — perhaps insinuating we will see others.

Rereading old Guardians books, I came upon this villain from Guardians of the Galaxy #1 (1990 run). Although I’m not discussing anything having to do with the Guardians movie, I will say the odds of Taserface making an appearance are quite low.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:3360:]]A lot of fans have been wondering if any of the original Guardians of the Galaxy would appear, most notably with Vance Astro, a character who did appear in the 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy comic book by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (DnA), which the movie seems to be borrowing from. However, DnA also featured additional original Guardians (albeit from an alternate future), including Starkhawk and Charlie-27, in an arc that included the Avengers villain Kang the Conqueror as well as Killraven, who lead the Guardians against the Martians. Valentino had plans for Killraven as well, before his departure.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:3361:]]If we are to read in-between the lines of James Gunn’s comments, it seems a sure bet at least one member of the original Guardians of the Galaxy will appear, wouldn’t you say?

The Avengers 2 assembles May 1, 2015 with Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013, Thor: The Dark World on November 8, 2013, Captain America: Winter Soldier on April 4, 2014, and the Guardians of the Galaxy movie on August 1, 2014.

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Scott Porter Wants To Play Nova in the Guardians of the Galaxy Movie

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Marvel Cosmic comes to the big screen on August 1st 2014 with the debut of the Guardians of the Galaxy movie.

Cosmic Book News just told you exclusively that Jim Starlin confirmed that the Guardians of the Galaxy movie would feature Thanos, who would then go on to star in The Avengers 2.

We also heard from Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige that the Guardians of the Galaxy movie would see the Guardians together as a team right off the bat.

When news of the Guardians of the Galaxy movie first surfaced we put it forth (not the only ones) that a Nova appearance might be possible. 

After all, Nova was the sister title to Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning’s 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy comic book that the movie is based on. Nova’s the cosmic space cop with the power of the Nova Force – Richard Rider Nova Prime – who saved the universe during the 2005-6 event known as Annihilation, which saw an invasion from Annihilius and his forces from the Negative Zone.

While the whereabouts of Richard Rider are currently unknown, as Rider recently saved the universe – again – in The Thanos Imperative, where he seemingly perished along side Star-Lord while battling the Mad Titan, a new “Kid Nova” has seemingly replaced Nova Prime in the Marvel comic books — much to the dissatisfaction of Nova fans everywhere.

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However, good news could be on the horizon as a Hollywood actor has let it be known that not only is he a Guardians of the Galaxy fan and a Nova fan — but that he wants to play Nova in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie.

Scott Porter spoke with MTV News and mentioned his love for Marvel Cosmic and desire to play Nova or another Marvel Cosmic character.

“Marvel just announced that they’re doing ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ which is another property that I love. I read it growing up,” Porter told MTV on the red carpet for his new movie Ten Years. “I’d love to play Nova or another [cosmic character].”

Porter continues, with mention of newly confirmed director on the Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn, and also that he wouldn’t mind playing a “Hero For Hire.”

“Gunn is a unique choice. I think he could be a really great shephard for that property. I think ‘Guardians’ is going to be a lot of fun. I think it’ll be very cool. I thought the next thing I might try and go after is ‘Heroes for Hire,’ but it looks like ‘Guardians’ is around, so…” Porter said.

Throughout the years, Porter’s name has been associated with other superheroes including Captain America and The Flash. The actor has voiced Wolverine in the 2011 animated series, as well as Cyclops in the X-Men animates series and had a role in the X-Men: Destiny video game. He’s known for Friday Night Lights and has The To Do List and Hit Me coming out soon, with 10 Years currently in theaters.

Do you think he would make a good Richard Rider?

We do.

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Guardians of The Galaxy Movie Director James Gunn Confirms Involvement “Loves Raccoons”

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:2625:]]We now have official word from James Gunn himself that he will be directing the Guardians of the Galaxy movie that will be released on August 1, 2014.

Gunn’s involvement with the Guardians of the Galaxy movie first came about last month with word that he was in talks to direct.

Since then, The Avengers director Joss Whedon confirmed James Gunn on the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, describing Gunn’s vision as a “twisted take” and further supporting James Gunn on the movie as well including mention of how much Gunn favored the source material.

Speaking of the source material, James Gunn posted the following message on his Facebook announcing his involvement while mentioning his love of raccoons, comics and space epics.

For a month or so there’s been a lot of Internet speculation about my involvement with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Until now I haven’t said anything, because I’m trying to be less expulsive about this project than I am about the rest of my life. But last night I got the go-ahead from Kevin Feige to let you all know that, yes, indeed, I am rewriting and directing Guardians of the Galaxy. As a lifelong lover of Marvel comics, space epics, AND raccoons, this is the movie I’ve been waiting to make since I was nine years old. Kevin, Joss, and all the folks at Marvel have been amazing collaborators so far, and we’re committed to bringing you something majestic, beautiful, and unique. I am incredibly excited. I am also incredibly grateful to the fans and the press for all their words of encouragement and support regarding my involvement with this project since the news first leaked. Thanks – you have, honestly, touched and overwhelmed me. And that’s it for now. Other than the occasional photos of my dog and cat here on Facebook, I’ll talk to you again in August 2014 when Guardians is released!

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie looks to be based on the 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy comic book by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, which includes the characters and look of the concept art that was revealed at the recent San Diego Comic Con: Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax The Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon and Groot. The movie is also rumored to feature Adam Warlock and The Magus.

Screenwriter Chris McCoy is on the Guardians of the Galaxy movie doing rewrites, and a brief synopsis previously was made available describing the movie “About a U.S. pilot who ends up in space in the middle of a universal conflict and goes on the run with futuristic ex-cons who have something everyone wants.”

James Gunn has previously worked on Scooby Doo, Dawn of the Dead, Super, Slither and Lollipop Chainsaw.

The Avengers 2 assembles May 1, 2015 with Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013, Thor: The Dark World on November 8, 2013, Captain America: Winter Soldier on April 4, 2014, and the Guardians of the Galaxy movie on August 1, 2014.

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Nathan Fillion Talks The Guardians of the Galaxy Movie, James Gunn, and Star-Lord

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When you think of Star-Lord from the Guardians of the Galaxy, only one actor comes to mind — Nathan Fillion.

Nathan Fillion has been our choice for a while now to play Marvel’s equivalent to Han Solo; he’s got the look and the attitude.

Of course, Fillion played a similar-type character with Captain Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds in Joss Whedon’s sci-fi classic television series, Firefly.

Now we hear from Nathan Fillion about the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, and he also happens to be good buddies with director James Gunn as well.

Speaking with MTV News at the recent Toronto Film Festival, Fillion starts off by saying that he had dinner with Gunn who told him all about it.

“We had dinner the other night and he told me all about it, before everyone found out,” Fillion said. “I was on the inside on that one. Over some toro, tuna belly, we discussed how excited he is, how nervous he is, but how he wanted it very badly. He wanted it very badly. I think it’s in very capable hands. I think it’s in the right hands. Having worked with the man, I know what he’s capable of.”

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:3092:]]MTV then goes right to it and asked Nathan Fillion about Star-Lord, pointing out that many fans want the actor for the role of Peter Quill. Fillion doesn’t say he is not playing the role, but tends to beat around the bush.

“When my friends have fantastic news like that I don’t take the opportunity to say ‘so what about me.’ I’m very busy with a job that I’m very grateful for, I can’t really shake a stick at it, and I’ve made a commitment and I got to see it through and I’m really happy to. I’ve worked a long time to be on a television program that’s has some level of success, and I’ve gotten more than I can shake a stick at with Castle. At this point it’s hard to see say ‘give me more.’ “

We think fans would disagree on you with that last statement, Nathan.

So, if not Nathan Fillion for Star-Lord, who? Chris Pine? Sounds off in the comments below.

The Avengers 2 assembles May 1, 2015 with Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013, Thor: The Dark World on November 8, 2013, Captain America: Winter Soldier on April 4, 2014, and the Guardians of the Galaxy movie on August 1, 2014.

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