It’s Officially Official: Patty Jenkins Directing Thor 2

This afternoon comes official confirmation of what Variety reported month. Patty Jenkins will direct Thor 2. Here's the press release:

"Marvel Studios announced today that Patty Jenkins will direct Thor 2, which will be released in theatres on Friday, November 15, 2013. Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman will return to star in the film along with Tom Hiddleston. Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige will produce the sequel to this summer's blockbuster Thor, which has grossed over $448 million worldwide to date.

Patty Jenkins previously directed Monster starring Charlize Theron, who won an Academy Award® for her performance in the film. Jenkins, who received an Emmy nomination for directing the pilot of AMC's acclaimed series The Killing, has also directed episodes of Entourage and Arrested Development. Most recently, she directed 'Pearl,' one of the five short films that comprise Lifetime’s original movie Five."

This morning it was also reported (as per THR) Thor 2 was shifting gears and moving out of the prime late July 2013 release to November 15.

An intriguing release (You remember the last superhero epic that opened on the eve of Thanksgiving? Me neither) to go along with an intriguing directorial choice (One that I personally approve) for the sequel to an intriguing fantasy film (Labeled as a superhero film – it truthfully isn't one) that surprised everyone this summer.

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[jo]

And marvel continues with it's low balling policy
Can't wait to predict the box office on this one...sigh