A few weeks ago the word was out that Marvel Studios would not be bringing The Avengers to San Diego Comic-Con this year. After last year's first gathering of the cast, what could Marvel do this year to top it?
The movie has recently started filming. Chances are there isn't enough footage to show during a panel. We could get a teaser but would that really be worth the hassle for Marvel Studios to make the necessary arrangements during the craziness of Comic-Con? Speculation began that Disney was saving any new announcements for after Comic-Con.
The latest word now is Disney/Marvel will have a presence at Comic-Con, only it won't be quite what we're expecting.
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An inside source revealed to First Showing that there will be some heavy viral marketing going on. At this year's WonderCon, a website gave attendees the chance to get their own S.H.I.E.L.D. badges at an off-site location. It sounds like we may get more of that this year. There will also be set pieces on display at Marvel's booth, just as we saw last year (although what set pieces from The Avengers could we expect?). Instead of Odin's throne being at Marvel's booth, we might be seeing the SHIELD helicarrier bridge instead.
There's also the possibility that some of the cast, such as Chris Evans (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk) and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) might be showing up for signings at Marvel's booth. Obviously that will depend on each's availability.
It will feel weird not having an actual panel but it makes sense. Apparently Marvel is planning a midnight screening for Captain America: The First Avenger and the rumor is there will be a teaser trailer for The Avengers premiering before the movie. I would imagine trying to get into the screening will be close to insane.
All of this might not be a full fledged Hall H appearance but it's better than nothing. Also having a presence in Hall H will only reach the few thousand that are able to fit into the hall versus the rest of the attendees walking by Marvel's massive booth. We shall update you if there are any further developments.