Early Buzz: First Reactions From the Avengers Premiere

Joss Whedon's The Avengers had its premiere and while there's an embargo on reviews for now, twitter reactions were allowed to be posted. The general consensus from the tweets posted are mostly positive, especially of the action. Of course, it's easy to wonder how many negative reviews didn't get posted, but still interesting news.

The Avengers Trailer Takes Back Record

The Avengers latest theatrical trailer that premiered at the beginning of this month shattered the previous record number of downloads held by The Dark Knight Rises. The Avengers trailer garnered 13.7 million downloads in the first day of release and if you have watched the trailer you can see why. It is action packed and intense, showing us a lot of new aspects of the film and offering a lot of visuals of all team members. Clearly the trailer has been recieved well and by many.

Custom Avengers 3D Glasses?!

If you have a child, you should be ready to shell out a couple extra bucks if you plan on seeing The Avengers in 3D.

According to IFC.com, the release of the latest superhero flick will give viewers a whole new opportunity to see their favorite 3D film.

With what you ask?

Collectible 3D Avenger Glasses!

Alright, I am not really that excited.

Question is, would you be willing to pay $5 extra just to get a pair of these glasses so that you can look like your favorite superhero in glasses that you can only wear in the dark theater?

“The Avengers” Teaser Trailer Explodes Online

A little article on how the Avengers trailer exploded viral Online

The Loneliness of The Avengers

This article talks about how most superheroes are alone (like batman and superman) but that the Avengers have each other. Joss Whedon though says that the avengers are going to be "about people who are alone – because I’m writing it. [Captain America] is kind of the ultimate loner in that way." Captain America is the main piece as the film will be through his perspective. I just thought this article was interesting because I've never thought about the superheroes in that aspect of being completely alone or in this case, being alone but with each other.

Who Doesn't Like Avengers Toys?

Heroclix, the well made action figures meets strategy game just had two new additions from The Avengers Franchise. Bucky Barnes, Captain America's sidekick, and Sif, Thor's main lady, are joining the game along side the already introduced The Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor.

These toys are specifically movie licensed as they draw their likenesses from actress Jaimie Alexander and actor Sebastian Stan.

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