Marvel Animation Announces THOR: TALES OF ASGARD
Marvel Animation has finally released details on their new animated movie Thor: Tales of Asgard. This film has been completed for almost a year now, but Marvel has been sitting on it to release it around the same time as the live-action Thor movie. As far as I know, this is the final animated movie from Marvel that's been developed, and they currently have no other animated film projects in the pipline, giving DC Entertainment all the glory in the comic book animated DVD movie market, which is a shame, because I thought Marvel had a good thing going.
I've actually already seen the movie, and I thought it was pretty cool. It's definitely worth watching. This Thor animated adventure is set to be released in a Blu-ray combo pack DVD, digital download and on demand from Marvel Animation and Lionsgate Home Entertainment on May 17th 2011 after the live-action film has been released.
The DVD and Blu-ray are packed with special features such as audio commentaries with the creators, a "making-of" featurette and a bonus TV episode of The Avengers, Thor: Tales of Asgard will come to Blu-ray combo pack and DVD for the suggested retail prices of $29.99 and $19.98, respectively.
The story will go back to Thor's earlier years, before he ever lifted his mighty hammer. It follows the upstart god's quest for the legendary Lost Sword of Surtur. To help in the search, Thor teams up with his loyal brother Loki, a budding sorcerer with a knack for conjuring up trouble, and the fabled Warriors Three, a band of boastful travelers. But what starts out as a harmless treasure hunt quickly turns deadly, and Thor must now prove himself worthy of his destiny by saving Asgard itself.
Here's a trailer that was previously released:
Here are the details we have on the special features (subject to change, of course):
- Audio commentary with Supervising Producer Craig Kyle and Screenwriter Greg Johnson
- Audio commentary with Supervising Director Gary Hartle, Animation Director Sam Liu and Character Designer Phil Bourassa
- "Worthy: The Making of Thor: Tales of Asgard" featurette
- The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Bonus Episode from the new hit TV series
Here's your first look at the DVD and Blu-ray box art:
