After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals. Captain America movie is being directed by Oscar winner Joe Johnston (Jumanji, Hidalgo, The Wolfman) and has very good cast with Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Evans.
Looking at the images from Captain America: The First Avenger that came online two weeks back, it becomes fairly obvious that the evil terrorist organization HYDRA will play a substantial role in the upcoming Joe Johnston film. We've already seen The Red Skull (Hugo Weaving) sporting a patch on his left shoulder declaring his allegiance to the group, some soldiers on motorcycles and even a submarine. But how does HYDRA get around over rough terrain while making sure that they are well equipped for battle?
CBM has released a few new on-set pictures from the Captain America set and have revealed the new HYDRA transportation method when not on roads or underwater: tanks. Sporting the nifty little symbol on the side, the vehicle looks a bit tiny, but I'm plenty sure that it can pack a pretty nifty punch (that canon on top looks like plenty of fun). Just think, only eight more months until we can see Chris Evans in full gear climb on top of one of those, open up the hatch, and beat the ever-loving pulp out of everyone inside. I personally can't wait.
For those of you who haven't picked up the newest issue of Entertainment Weekly featuring Captain America on the cover, here are a few more story and plot details revealed from the Joe Johnston directed World War II action film. You can read the details below.
We all know the story of Captain America – a scrawny solider named Steve Rogers undergoes an experiment and becomes a superman. Since Evans got all bulked up for the role, in the scenes where he is scrawny, Johnston will use “clever camera angles, costume trickery and special effects that will digitally reduce Evans’ body or even put his face on a skinny actor”
The main plot features “Captain America as the leader of a team of elite soldiers from various countries , known in the comic books as the Howling Commandos.” And that mission will certainly deal with the Red Skull (Weaving), Hitler’s head of weaponry and the Tesseract, aka, the Cosmic Cube.
Since Captain America: The First Avenger is the last Marvel film before Joss Whedon’s The Avengers, it has to set up that film. But it’s set several decades in the past. So, the film will begin and end with the classic frozen in ice storyline. Prologue and epilogue style.
The classic comic book costume with the wings on the head and stuff WILL appear in the movie. Evans wears it during one scene where he’s used as a tool for propaganda. He hates it though and afterwards goes to Howard Stark of Stark Industries to help him build the new, more advanced suit that’s in most of the film.
The information above confirms a lot of the rumors and news that have been floating around the internet about the Howling Commandos and the classic frozen bookends. It's great to see that these elements are actually in place.
It was also revealed that Evans was a little freaked out about signing up for the role because he didn't want to be locked into a nine picture deal. He ended up only signing up for six. The nine picture deal included a Captain America trilogy, The Avengers trilogy and then “appearances in three more Marvel movies to be named later.” Obviously three of these movie won't happen with Chris Evans unless they re-negotiate the contract at a later date.
Last week several images were released from the film, and it seemed like the look of the film got a very positive reception. I liked what I saw, and I can't wait to see more!
The film stars Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Stanley Tucci and Hayley Atwell. Captain America: The First Avenger hits theaters July 22, next year! See ya there!
First official look at Chris Evans as Captain America
October, 28. 2010.
The upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly, in stores tomorrow, has an in-depth look at CAPTAIN AMERICA including a cover shot that gives us our first official look at Chris Evans in costume. Sadly we don't have a hi-res version of the cover just yet but I'm sure it'll be available soon so stay tuned.
Inside the mag, Evans talks about the movie saying he turned the part down three separate times before finally acquiescing. Says Evans, “At the time, I remember telling a buddy of mine, ‘If the movie bombs, I’m f—-ed. If the movie hits, I’m f—-ed!’” He explains he was mostly just scared and decided not to make a decision based on fear so he went with it.
Images and trailer of the upcoming SEGA video game, 'Captain America: Super Soldier'
October, 5. 2010.
Sneak Peek new screenshots from "Captain America: Super Soldier", the upcoming SEGA video game, supporting the July 22, 2011 Paramount live-action feature "Captain America: The First Avenger", adapting the origins of the Marvel Comics superhero character.
The new game will be released for the Xbox 360 video game/entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, Wii and Nintendo DS.
"Video game players the world over can now become Marvel's iconic super hero 'Captain America'," said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe, SEGA America.
"'Captain America: Super Soldier' puts players in the boots of the ultimate 'Super Soldier', wielding Captain America's legendary shield."
"...Players will become 'Captain America' as he faces the 'Red Skull' and his army in an epic third-person action adventure set in the darkest days of World War II. Wielding Captain America's legendary shield, gamers will engage in free-flowing combat and acrobatic platforming to infiltrate the mysterious castle of 'Hydra' and battle the infamous 'Iron Cross', the forces of Hydra and a host of nefarious enemies serving the Red Skull. As the First Avenger himself, players must defeat the evil scientist 'Arnim Zola' and his wartime experiments, combining powerful melee combos and shield attacks to devastating effect..."
Original story for "Captain America: Super Soldier" is by comic book writer Christos Gage ("House OF M") , set in the 1940's era, infused with immersive twists and new cinematic sequences.
Good grief, there's a hell of a lot of behind the scenes photos leaking out from the set of Captain America: The First Avenger! No joke, it seems like when I get online there s a collection of new set photos. I guess the production crew doesn't really care that everyone involved with the production are taking pictures and posting them online.
Here are a couple great little photos of a HYDRA Submarine. I love the cool retro designs of everything I've seen so far, this is pretty cool looking. The dock area was transformed into 1940s New York. What do you all think?
As you already know, the story will follow a young soldier called Steve Rogers, who volunteers to undergo a series of experiments and becomes Captain America.
The upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly, in stores tomorrow, has an in-depth look at CAPTAIN AMERICA including a cover shot that gives us our first official look at Chris Evans in costume. Sadly we don't have a hi-res version of the cover just yet but I'm sure it'll be available soon so stay tuned.
