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  • Joss Whedon

    Joss Whedon

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Kevin Feige

    Kevin Feige

    Producer

  • Jeremy Latcham

    Jeremy Latcham

    Executive Producer

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    Watch Video Joss Whedon on 'Avengers 2' Script, New Characters and 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Guest Stars (Video)

    Joss Whedon on 'Avengers 2' Script, New Characters and 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Guest Stars (Video)

    12:14 pm PDT 4/25/2013
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    "I'm feeling really good about it," the filmmaker tells THR of the highly anticipated sequel's current draft. READ MORE

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  2. Watch Video Joss Whedon on 'Iron Man,' 'Avengers 2' and ABC's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Pilot

    Joss Whedon on 'Iron Man,' 'Avengers 2' and ABC's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Pilot

    10:48 pm PDT 4/24/2013
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    Writer and director of "The Avengers," Joss Whedon shares why Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man character is an "everyman." READ MORE

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    Watch Video Joss Whedon on Writing 'Avengers 2': 'Enormous Fun, Followed by Deep Panic' (Video)

    Joss Whedon on Writing 'Avengers 2': 'Enormous Fun, Followed by Deep Panic' (Video)

    11:00 am PDT 4/15/2013
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    The writer-director spoke to THR on the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday. READ MORE

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  4. Watch Video Joss Whedon on Writing 'The Avengers 2'

    Joss Whedon on Writing 'The Avengers 2'

    8:51 pm PDT 4/14/2013
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    From the red carpet of the MTV Movie Awards, writer and director Joss Whedon reveals he has already completed a first draft for his followup to the 2012 hit. READ MORE

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  5. Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 2 Preview Featurette

    8:24 am PDT 4/3/2013
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    Marvel's new featurette offers a look at "Avengers 2," the new "Captain America" film and Edgar Wright's "Ant-Man." READ MORE

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    Watch Video Marvel Teases 'Phase 2,' With 'Iron Man 3' and 'Thor 2' Footage and Other Details (Video)

    Marvel Teases 'Phase 2,' With 'Iron Man 3' and 'Thor 2' Footage and Other Details (Video)

    7:07 am PDT 4/3/2013
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    In a slick new featurette, the comics film studio also offers a look at "Avengers 2," the new "Captain America" film and Edgar Wright's "Ant-Man." READ MORE

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  7. 'Skyfall' Leads U.K.'s Empire Award Nominations With Six

    'Skyfall' Leads U.K.'s Empire Award Nominations With Six

    2:30 am PST 3/1/2013
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    "Avengers Assemble" and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" picked up five nominations for the honors that are voted on by the public. READ MORE

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    'SNL' Recap: Jeremy Renner Spoofs 'Avengers,' Sings About Jason Bourne (Video)

    'SNL' Recap: Jeremy Renner Spoofs 'Avengers,' Sings About Jason Bourne (Video)

    11:13 pm PST 11/17/2012
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    The Oscar nominee mocked his tough-guy image while New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made one of the better political appearances in the show's history. READ MORE

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  9. 'The Avengers' and 'Game of Thrones' Among HPA Awards Winner

    'The Avengers' and 'Game of Thrones' Among HPA Awards Winner

    11:00 pm PDT 11/1/2012
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    The Hollywood Post Alliance also honored Ray Dolby with its Charles S. Swartz Award. READ MORE

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  10. 'Avengers' Halloween Costumes Top Moviegoers Survey (Exclusive)

    'Avengers' Halloween Costumes Top Moviegoers Survey (Exclusive)

    12:00 am PDT 10/24/2012
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    Catwoman from "Dark Knight Rises" and Katniss from "The Hunger Games" also are among this year's most in-demand costumes inspired by movies, according to a Fandango poll. READ MORE

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    Clark Gregg to Reprise 'Avengers' Role for Joss Whedon's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.'

    Clark Gregg to Reprise 'Avengers' Role for Joss Whedon's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.'

    3:06 pm PDT 10/13/2012
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    The former "New Adventures of Old Christine" co-star will step back into the role he played in the "Iron Man" features, "Thor" and "Ultimate Spider-Man" animated series for the ABC pilot. READ MORE

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    Watch Video 'Avengers' Parody Trailer Mocks the Superhero Hit (Video)

    'Avengers' Parody Trailer Mocks the Superhero Hit (Video)

    5:16 pm PDT 9/25/2012
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    The clip paints the film as full of Marvel's second stringers and depicts S.H.I.E.L.D. as being obsessed with bluetooth technology. READ MORE

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    Marvel Kills Off Superhero Icon in 'Avengers Vs. X-Men'

    Marvel Kills Off Superhero Icon in 'Avengers Vs. X-Men'

    6:03 pm PDT 9/12/2012
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    The crossover storyline saw one of comics' most recognizable characters felled by a friend. READ MORE

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  14. Box Office Milestone: 'The Avengers' Hits $1.5 Billion Worldwide

    Box Office Milestone: 'The Avengers' Hits $1.5 Billion Worldwide

    8:30 am PDT 9/2/2012
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    Joss Whedon directed the superhero pic, the No. 3 film of all time. READ MORE

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    Marvel's 'Avengers' Gets Major Labor Day Expansion

    Marvel's 'Avengers' Gets Major Labor Day Expansion

    11:25 am PDT 8/30/2012
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    The third-biggest movie of all time will play in 1,700 theaters over the long holiday weekend; Disney also is aggressively expanding "Brave." READ MORE

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    'Avengers' Deleted Scene Focuses on Captain America, Features Bonus Stan Lee Cameo

    'Avengers' Deleted Scene Focuses on Captain America, Features Bonus Stan Lee Cameo

    4:39 pm PDT 8/29/2012
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    The World War II-era hero learns that his love interest is still alive and gets some advice from the comic book legend. READ MORE

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  17. 'Avengers' Actress Cobie Smulders Joining DreamWorks' 'Starbuck'

    'Avengers' Actress Cobie Smulders Joining DreamWorks' 'Starbuck'

    11:56 am PDT 8/27/2012
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    She is in negotiations for the Vince Vaughn comedy. READ MORE

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    Disney Sets Release Date for 'Avengers 2'

    Disney Sets Release Date for 'Avengers 2'

    10:43 am PDT 8/16/2012
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    Joss Whedon is back to write and direct. READ MORE

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  19. Joss Whedon to Write and Direct 'Avengers 2'

    Joss Whedon to Write and Direct 'Avengers 2'

    2:25 pm PDT 8/7/2012
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    UPDATED: Marvel reveals Whedon signed an exclusive deal with Marvel Studios for film and television through the end of June 2015. Writing and directing Avengers 2 is part of that deal. READ MORE

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    Marvel Sued by Luggage Company Over 'Avengers' Box Set Packaging

    Marvel Sued by Luggage Company Over 'Avengers' Box Set Packaging

    9:36 am PDT 8/3/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    German company says the Disney-owned studio has replicated its "impervious" attaché case used by Samuel L. Jackson in the film. READ MORE

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Summary

Joss Whedon, who co-wrote and directed The Avengers, is returning for the sequel after signing an exclusive deal with Marvel through June 2015.

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  • Marvel Studios Production Company