Thor Articles and News Stories



Ray Stevenson, ‘Thor’ & ‘Star Wars’ Actor Dies at 58

Northern Irish actor, Ray Stevenson passed away suddenly yesterday after a brief illness, reported Italian newspaper La Repubblica. According to the outlet, Stevenson has been filming a new project on the Italian island of Ischia when he suffered an illness that required hospitalization over the weekend. Unfortunately, the actor’s condition worsened, and he later died Ray Stevenson, ‘Thor’ & ‘Star Wars’ Actor Dies at 58





Several Upcoming Marvel Projects Were Announced at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con

This weekend at the San Diego Comic-Con several upcoming Marvel Studios projects were announced in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center. The schedule of the new films and Disney+ projects coming out over the next two years was revealed. Advertisement Kevin Feige the president of Marvel Studios first announced The Eternals, which will Several Upcoming Marvel Projects Were Announced at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con





Marvel’s Chris Hemsworth Among 2020 Honorees on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Thursday, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the 2020 class of honorees that will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The list includes several names that are familiar to Disney/Marvel Fans. Advertisement Among the honorees are actor Chris Hemsworth (Thor films, The Avengers films), actor Laurence Fishburne (Ant-Man and the Wasp), and Academy Marvel’s Chris Hemsworth Among 2020 Honorees on the Hollywood Walk of Fame





Thor, Loki, Hawkeye, and Black Widow are Back at Disney California Adventure

Disney California Adventure just got a little more “super” with the return of several Avengers that are now roaming the park. Advertisement In addition to the existing encounters with Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, and Captain Marvel, guests now have a chance to interact with Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Loki in Hollywood Land! Advertisement Thor, Loki, Hawkeye, and Black Widow are Back at Disney California Adventure









Norway Pavilion Will Introduce ‘Gods of the Vikings’ Exhibit This Spring

This Spring, the Stave Church Gallery in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot will debut the “Gods of the Vikings” exhibit. This brand new gallery will showcase the Norse gods and goddesses that Scandinavian Vikings celebrated in their day. Advertisement The gallery will display authentic Viking artifacts and popular Viking gods like Thor, Odin, Loki and Norway Pavilion Will Introduce ‘Gods of the Vikings’ Exhibit This Spring





Chris Hemsworth Hosts Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional

Typically, the Candlelight Processional and Ceremony narrator is one of the worst kept secrets at the Disneyland Resort each year. By about a week out, the information has leaked or the narrator has hinted about hosting it on social media. Advertisement This year, however, the secret was kept and Saturday night at 5:30pm, the audience Chris Hemsworth Hosts Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional





Permit Shows a New Thor ‘Encounter’ Coming to California Adventure

With last weekend’s box office success of Thor: Ragnarok, it’s no surprise that the Disneyland Resort wants to increase the character’s presence in the Parks. Advertisement During the last month or so, Thor has randomly appeared in California Adventure as a walk-around character, but a new permit filed with the City of Anaheim indicates that Permit Shows a New Thor ‘Encounter’ Coming to California Adventure





‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Smashes the Box Office Its Opening Weekend Bringing In $121 Million

Thor: Ragnarok hit the box office like a sledgehammer this weekend bringing in an estimated $121 million gross domestically. Advertisement Thor: Ragnarok is Marvel’s third Thor movie, but that didn’t stop the film that was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios from being a welcome addition this weekend to Hollywood and theater owners who had ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Smashes the Box Office Its Opening Weekend Bringing In $121 Million





‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Preview Coming to California Adventure

Very soon, guests will be able to catch a sneak peak of Thor: Ragnarok at Disney California Adventure. Advertisement A 3D preview of the sequel, including special in-theater effects, will be presented at the Sunset Showcase Theater beginning October 6th. The lobby of the theater will also feature a display of props and costumes from ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Preview Coming to California Adventure