Who directed The Avengers 2012 film?
Joss Whedon wrote and directed The Avengers (2012). He was brought on in April 2010 and officially announced in July 2010, after which he substantially rewrote an earlier draft by Zak Penn.
Questions about The Avengers (2012 film)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How much did The Avengers 2012 gross worldwide?
The Avengers grossed $1.519 billion worldwide, comprising $623.4 million in the United States and Canada and $895.5 million in other territories. It became the third-highest-grossing film of all time and the highest-grossing film of 2012 at the time of its release.
Why was Mark Ruffalo cast as Bruce Banner instead of Edward Norton in The Avengers?
Marvel declined to bring Edward Norton back, with Kevin Feige stating the decision was rooted in finding an actor who embodied the collaborative spirit of the ensemble cast. Norton's agent disputed that characterization. Norton himself later said it was his own choice not to reprise the role, citing a desire for more diversity in his career.
Where was The Avengers 2012 filmed?
Principal photography began on the 25th of April 2011, at Albuquerque Studios in New Mexico under the working title Group Hug. Production then moved to Cleveland, Ohio in August 2011, where East 9th Street stood in for New York City's 42nd Street, and concluded in New York City filming on Park Avenue and in Central Park.
Who composed the score for The Avengers 2012?
Alan Silvestri composed the score for The Avengers (2012). He recorded it with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in London, and had previously scored Captain America: The First Avenger.
How many visual effects shots were in The Avengers 2012?
The Avengers contained more than 2,200 visual effects shots, completed by 14 companies. Industrial Light and Magic served as the lead vendor and was responsible for the Helicarrier, the New York cityscape, Iron Man, and the Hulk, among other major effects.