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Intriguing THOR: THE DARK WORLD Plot Details

What exactly are the intentions of Malekith the Accursed (Christopher Eccleston) in Thor: The Dark World? How does Loki (Tom Hiddleston) factor into the plot of Alan Taylor's Thor sequel? Cryptic answers to these questions are revealed in an interview with Eccleston. Mild Spoiler Warning

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By Mark Julian - 1/19/2013


In an interview with Total Film(out in February), actor Christopher Eccleston briefly touches on his role as Malekith in Thor: The Dark World. In the interview, Malekith is described as a 'bad guy with no redeeming qualities'. Interesting, but the real attention grabber is the fact that Malekith apparently 'plans to take over the universe-egged on by Tom Hiddleston's mischievous Loki'. The actor goes on to state that good scripts are paramount in his selection process for movie roles so that should bode well for Alan Taylor and co. Lots of questions raised here, for instance, is this something the God of Mischief set up during his time away from Asgard? Or is this something that developed post-Avengers? Be sure to share your theories in the comment section below.



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Running Time:Unkown
Release Date: 8 November 2013 (USA)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (probable)
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Jaimie Alexander, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Clive Russell, Zachary Levi
Directed by: Alan Taylor
Written by: Don Payne (story), Christopher Yost (screenplay), Christopher Markus (screenplay), Stephen McFeely (screenplay), Stan Lee (comic book), Jack Kirby (comic book), Larry Lieber (comic book)



Source: Total Film
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avengers72is24601 - 1/19/2013, 5:05 PM
Prediction: Loki will eventually die redeeming himself
It would be as surprising as coulson''s
jessepostal - 1/19/2013, 5:09 PM
Will it be "we'll I couldn't do it, you def can't" or is thanos sending in the left hander
sKeemAn - 1/19/2013, 5:11 PM
Maybe he controls the "would be king"
MrReese - 1/19/2013, 5:20 PM
Loki uses Malekith 2 escape once he's in Asgardian custody.
cmax - 1/19/2013, 5:20 PM
"The actor goes on to state that good scripts are paramount in his selection process for movie roles"

If this is his stance after GIJoe, great.

If it was his stance before, it doesn't really mean anything.
MarkJulian - 1/19/2013, 5:27 PM
^^^^Ummm, where? You mean that Fan Art?
marvel72 - 1/19/2013, 5:28 PM
loki shit stirring again.

XD hahahahaha i love it.
Ranger14 - 1/19/2013, 5:40 PM
Where has it ever been confirmed that Loki dies redeeming himself?
RexDartEskimoSpy - 1/19/2013, 5:42 PM
LOL @ JessePostal. You don't see a lot of supervillain/baseball analogies.
soberchimera - 1/19/2013, 5:45 PM
Judging by the red light in the set photos, Malekith has the Power Gem given to him by Thanos or he wants all the infinity gems for himself so that he can prevent Thanos from having them.
jessepostal - 1/19/2013, 5:46 PM
@rex, I'm just glad someone else understood :)
Fogs - 1/19/2013, 5:49 PM
@bbarber - Loki dying? Noone confirmed this. Source, please.

About the article I think it has something to do with a certain scepter Loki used to carry around, and a certaing blue glowing object in it.

Thanos Saga will be throughout phase 2 (maybe also on 3).
Fogs - 1/19/2013, 5:52 PM
@soberchimera - yup about the red flashes of light. It's what I've been saying too.
MisterMagurlypse - 1/19/2013, 5:57 PM
You raise some interesting questions. Loki putting Malekith in the forefront as a possible distraction for Thanos, who is clearly going to be comming for Loki.
TayDee - 1/19/2013, 5:57 PM
I read not one spoiler. Where's the spoiler?
iuhgluiblbjjkhkjhkljh - 1/19/2013, 5:57 PM
Still hard to see nine as Malekith.
ForeverPowerful - 1/19/2013, 5:59 PM
I fell asleep during Thor 1. Lets hope this is more exciting and eventful.
DrDoom - 1/19/2013, 6:26 PM
Loki is one of Marvel's greatest archvillains. I don't foresee him being redeemed or dying anytime soon. The writer of Thor said in an interview that "You can't have a Thor story without Loki", which is a statement I actually agree with.

Love that Loki is still trying to find ways to ruin Thor's life.
BrownandYellowWolvie - 1/19/2013, 6:29 PM
i love Tom Hiddleston, but i'm getting a little sick of Loki. I hope he plays a small role.
TheSoulEater - 1/19/2013, 6:29 PM
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JackofallTrades - 1/19/2013, 6:30 PM
loki steals the TARDIS, brings it to the elf realm and wibbly-wobbley-timey-wimey, before and after avengers shananigans will ensue
Fenix122 - 1/19/2013, 6:46 PM
No Loki, he's getting old...personally I don't feel that Loki should've been used for Avengers, there are much more interesting and cool Avenger villains to choose from like Ultron, Kang, Zemo those could have been way more interesting than the diva with daddy issues...
DrDoom - 1/19/2013, 6:51 PM


Loki will never get old for me. Fantastic villain. Of course, I want to see other Avengers villains in the Avengers movies, but Loki having a role in the Thor movies is a must.
DrDoom - 1/19/2013, 6:56 PM
Of course, I'm interested in seeing what Malekith and Kurse can bring to the table.... but I want these two in a Thor movie as soon as possible.
JokerFan21 - 1/19/2013, 7:05 PM
When I read the part about selecting "good scripts" I knew someone would bring up G.I. Joe.
SuspenseSmith - 1/19/2013, 7:09 PM
INTRIGUE!!! Gotta love the political and psychological intrigue. That's something that any movie can use more of.
polarkyle - 1/19/2013, 7:10 PM
@AcidicHeart finally someone who understands. Cant believe we are gonna get malekith before enchantress and executioner
DrDoom - 1/19/2013, 7:23 PM
@polarkyle

Precisely. Anyone who needs proof of the E&E combo's greatness need only watch this episode of Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igl3DrMWlGk
JatevinM - 1/19/2013, 7:24 PM
I honesty see Loki dying and being reborn as either kid Loki or lady Loki
CorronZenith30 - 1/19/2013, 7:42 PM
DanteSparda - 1/19/2013, 9:18 PM
^
LOL!!
Fenix122 - 1/19/2013, 11:05 PM
@Jstark
OBVIOUSLY I know that Loki was the first villain in the comics, but since when do CBMs stay true to their comics...all I was saying is that I'm getting kinda tired of Loki being the center of it all while their are other villains that are far more interesting and much cooler to use...
Ace101 - 1/19/2013, 11:19 PM
@JStark I couldnt have said it better myself. I for one dont understand how anyone can get tired of an awesome character or any character just by watching him in two movies, considering these people probably watch a tv series that is a couple of seasons long its jus confusing. Anyways Loki is tied to Thor till the very end there is no getting rid of him so deal with it.
GUNSMITH - 1/19/2013, 11:24 PM
THORS SUIT THIS TIME IS PRETTY AWESOME I MUST SAY..

....
jimoakley666 - 1/19/2013, 11:41 PM
I wonder what the cgi element on Malekith's face will be. Eccleston has cg placement dots around his eyes which makes me wonder if they will be enlarging / oversizing his eyes digitally in post production.
loki668 - 1/19/2013, 11:42 PM
If Loki "dies" it will be very ambiguous so that the door is left open for him to pop up again. At least, that's how they better do it.

Lord Loki has spoken
birdfists - 1/20/2013, 12:09 AM
Loki wants Malekith to have power so that he will take over before Thanos can, or so that Malekith will go after Thanos. That way Thanos can't punish Loki for failing.
Newbus - 1/20/2013, 1:06 AM
There are bigger villans out there and Loki knows it. I expect Thanos will on his a** and may make a visit to Asgard when the time is right.
Ace101 - 1/20/2013, 1:46 AM
Also does anyone know when Robert Rodat left the team of screenplay writers and Chis Yost and the two who wrote cap:TFA came on board?
xstryker - 1/20/2013, 7:02 AM
I think you mean the "Could've Been King" who lead the Army of Meanwhiles and Neverweres.
BlueHawaiiSurfer - 1/20/2013, 7:33 AM
Wow...The Doctor has really let himself go. I'm betting the CG is going to look amazing, probably not a slight change either.
beane2099 - 1/20/2013, 8:14 AM
I know folks are waiting for Enchantress and co (I'm not). But I actually wouldn't be surprised if they adapted Aaron's Gorr the God Butcher story in Thor 3. Look how quickly Winter Soldier made it onto the screen.
aztecRaingod - 1/20/2013, 8:29 AM
Methinks this is ALL part of Lokis machinations..those who desire knowledge then, heed these words....

Loki will assist Thanos in his Quest just long enough for the Titan to gain the Inifinity gems, he will then turn on Thanos in a bid to make the Gauntlet his own...


BUT.......


Loki will fall just short in his bid for godhood. Then,seeing his brother, father and entire race in mortal danger, Loki will turn on Thanos, tipping the scale in the heroes favor, and die in the process.

THIS is what will happen in A3.




The Runes Have Spoken.
Simonsonrules - 1/20/2013, 8:59 AM
Surtur is coming. Why else is Malekith here? Surtur is coming in Thor 3.
DrDoom - 1/20/2013, 9:52 AM
@Aztecraingod

Why would Loki bid for godhood.... he's already a god.

Logic fail

@simonsonrules

I hope they save Surtur for later. Enchantress deserves her chance to shine.
HavocPrime - 1/20/2013, 11:11 AM
I think Thanos is more distracted with Earth at this point after the Avengers, but then Loki is probs shitting one so he would want to create as much problems as possible.

Hope we see more Thanos in this one, even a nod or rumour about something he may have done in his search.
Loki666 - 1/20/2013, 12:59 PM
It's Loki and the Other behind a lot of it. The Other is being poised to be known as one of the beings from the dawn of time... Chthon an Elder god.

This marvel character created black magic.
He's also connected to a lot of the negative/dark energies and entities of the Marvel universe.

This being comes from a time before matter existed and like Surtur his endgoal is to destroy the world tree. To destroy the Universe. He lets the villains think they each will rule and plays some of them against each other in an arms race.

He only lets Thanos, Loki, Malekith, Rama Tut and the "Pharoahs of old" think they will rule then buries them and disintegrates them to steal their power...

He's anti-matter, dark matter, and the spaces in between all matter. From before the big bang and involved with entities there and at the base/roots of Yggrasil like Niddhogg, Hela or Surtur. He dwells in between the lower dimensions and on the dark side of reality that Malekith is very aware of.

The "Other" could be just as deadly as Surtur and Thanos with his influence and intent/ability to communicate with many evil beings, in touch with their darker side who are easier to sway than strong minds like Selvig and Jane.

We know Thanos isn't in this movie, but I believe "The Other" will be. If he's presented as Chthon, the demonic elder being, who causes splits in the worlds of magic this could very well bring in Dr. Strange references and the man himself further down the line.

He's connected to dark matter, and a collection of ancient scrolls know as the Darkhold or the Book of Sins. That gave rise to all of Black Magic/ Dark energy and was scattered across time to ensure that The Other will always exist... and has gateways into physical existence. He can travel through the dark recesses of the Universe.
In Avengers, Chthon/The "Other" is a demonic entity possessed by an Elder God, and this relates to Jane's possession in some ways. It was influencing Thanos, and has been to the dawn of time, met Surtur.

It's contacted both Malekith and Loki I believe, as well as Thanos at this point. It shows up to exact Thanos's punishment but presents Loki with another chance when it sees what Malekith is up to...

It pulled Loki out of the black hole to influence him and bring him to Thanos who he is also influencing. Thanos really may have had know idea who Loki was, or any connection with him directly.

This being put Loki and Thanos together. He met each of them, but Loki has never actually been in Thanos's presence... This being may be far more deadly than we know and trying to make villains work together, want to rule/destroy the universe more, or compete to see who can destroy all of the universe, all of matter, first.

When Loki realizes this being intends to try to put Surtur on a leash and hold the world tree hostage, he decides on his own plan to save/rule the Universe instead of Malekith/Surtur, The Other, or Thanos...

This being has access to all of time and tells the Vanir and dark elves of a prophecy about Ragnarok involving Loki. Many Asgardians want Loki to be severely punished because they come to believe a Vanir prophecy that says he will initiate Ragnarok. When really it's Malekith, Surtur working towards Ragnarok.

As an anti-matter demonic being from before the dawn of time, Chthon can enter Loki's mind in Avengers to communicate with him on the Astral plane where you see the serpent. He'll do this for a number of powerful beings who have access to inner doorways.

Thanos could have been very far away from Earth/Loki.
Time/space is only a physical barrier for Chthon. He can contact or mess with sorcerers-like caharcters from any time or space, including Warlock/Magus and Ancient one, Mephisto and Dormammu... This character is like the Nick Fury of the extremely powerful evil beings.
Loki might not like being secretly ruled and figure this out before Thanos...
aztecRaingod - 1/20/2013, 1:05 PM
acid, if you cant distinguish between lokis godhood, and the power of the gaunlet, then you need to read a comic book.
IronLantern79 - 1/20/2013, 2:24 PM
Let the year of the comic book movies begin!!


http://blip.tv/baronsmoviecrypt/baron-von-ghoulstein-s-movie-crypt-curse-of-the-swamp-creature-6505942
BenderDickCumPatch - 1/20/2013, 3:51 PM
9 will rock it.
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