May 21, 2013

First Look: Samuel L. Jackson in Full Trailer for ‘The Avengers’

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*The first full trailer for “The Avengers,” featuring Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, was released today by Disney. [Scroll down to watch.] There was some fan backlash around the Super Bowl spot for being too short, for making fans go online to see more, and for not showing enough. Written and directed by Joss [...]




Derek Luke’s ‘Captain America’ Role Revealed

Derek Luke arrives to the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grant and Nominee Brunch on Jan. 15, 2011 in Los Angeles, California

*He was cast months ago, but it’s only now been revealed what character Derek Luke will be playing in the upcoming “Captain America: First Avenger” for Marvel Studios. Blackfilm has confirmed that Luke will play Gabe Jones, an original member of the elite Howling Commandos combat squad of World War II. In comics lore, Jones [...]




Samuel L. Jackson Surprises Comic-Con Crowd

Samuel L.  Jackson, right, welcomes Robert Downey Jr. onto the stage during a panel  for the movie "The First Avenger" at Comic-Con International Saturday, July 24, 2010 in San Diego.

*The Marvel Studios presentation at Comic-Con Saturday presented surprise guest Samuel L. Jackson to introduce the all-star cast of its forthcoming film “Avengers.” Just as the company’s panel was winding down, the actor took the stage before some 6,000 fans to bring out stars Clark Gregg, Scarlett Johannson, Chris Hemsworth of “Thor” and Chris Evans [...]