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MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012
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HOROSCOPES
Because the stars
know things we don't.
Aries (Mar. 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
Don't nitpick yourself or others ...
There's no time. Get going on those projects through which you want to make a difference, and exceed expectations. The news is all good.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 6
You're pushed to be creative,
and end up with abundance. Others
come to you for advice, which is
good, but it could also be exhaust-
ing. Make sure you take care of
yourself and get plenty of rest.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
You achieve a lot now. Beat the deadline. Get more for less with shrewd planning. Rely on the power of love again, Tread lightly, and avoid future upsets and erosion.
Cancer (June 21- July 22)
Today is an 8
Give away unneeded junk. Joy expands to fill the space. You're very attractive now, but could also be intensely emotional. Exercise caution.
Send someone else ahead.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7
You get past a difficult moment and on to something beautiful.
You're stronger, thanks to love and persistence. You're also brilliant.
Offer encouragement to others.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 6
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
today is an 8
Keep most of what you know under your hat. The challenges coming in help you advance to the next level.
Learn how to win at a new game. Big changes increase productivity.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 5
It's an excellent moment for pushing old limits aside. Quick, decisive action is required. You feel loved. Trust a sibling's advice.
Increased efficiency leads to more
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
You're very lucky now and becoming a master. Friends and family come first, especially now. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Emote for effect when expressing the story.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7
This could be a very productive Monday. Hit the ground running to create new possibilities in your career. Continue to ask necessary questions, even if they seem dumb.
Build a strong foundation.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
Don't be afraid to let your partner or a friend take the lead. But still watch your step. Climbing up provides a new perspective. Don't get too comfortable. Reach out even further.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 5
You may have to let go of a preconception to advance. Increase your level of fun, and your productivity rises, too. Your work speaks well of you.
MOVIES
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"The Aveniers" is the third highest grossing film of all time. The sequel to the movie is slated to come out in May 2015.
'Avengers' spurs spin-offs
How do you top the ultimate superhero movie?
Marvel Studios must confront after the Hulk-smash success of Joss Whedon's extravaganza "The Avengers," which currently stands as the third highest-grossing film of all time without adjusting for inflation.
The movie's $1.5 billion haul was enough to convince Marvel executives to move ahead with Phase Two, a massive rollout masterminded by Whedon and studio head Kevin Feige. This next round will span the next three years. There will be five additional movies and a S.H.E.L.D. television series, all leading up to May 1, 2015 — the release of Whedon's untitled "Avengers" sequel.
Phase Two promises a fusion of new and returning franchises, kicking off with next summer's "Iron Man 3", which finds goated technocrat Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) squaring off against two villains: Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce) and Iron Man's arch-nehemis and rehabilitated racial stereotype the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley), whose mystical powers mark a welcome departure from Stark's standard man-in-suit foes.
Director Shane Black, who helped resuscitate Downey's career with the 2005 noir comedy "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," is replacing series helmsman Jon Favreau, although Favreau will still appear as Stark's avuncular bodyguard Happy Hogan. The film, rumored to be an adaptation of Warren Ellis' acclaimed "Extremis" storyline from the comics, may also support Downey's "Avengers" co-star Mark Ruffalo and his fan-favorite take on the Incredible Hulk.
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Captain America (Chris Evans) are
also slated for further solo adventures. "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" involves the sudden reemergence of Cap's embittered exsidekick Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), who became a brainwashed Soviet assassin after seemingly dying in the first movie. I guess he's been cryogenically frozen too, unless "Winter Soldier" refers to a militant uprising at a nursing home.
The towheaded God of Thunder returns in 2014's "Thor: The Dark World," directed by "Game of Thrones" regular Chris Taylor. Unlike the first film, which remained largely earthbound, "The Dark World" reportedly boasts a cosmic scope, meaning we'll probably see more of the Nine Realms, only hinted at in Kenneth Branagh's well-cast but underwhelming original.
If all these sequels sound like more of the same, fear not. Marvel is also gambling with two original properties: "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Ant-Man". James Gunn, the pope of perversity responsible for the bawdy horror comedy "Slither", has been tapped to direct "Guardians", based on a lesser-known Marvel comic featuring a team of interstell-
Loki (Tom Hiddleston) will also be back, albeit in a smaller role. This news is disappointing, since Hiddleston's conflicted take on the God of Mischief has been the series' most interesting aspect.
lar superheroes, including a gun-toting, anthropomorphic critter named Rocket Raccoon. Amazingly, Gunn's movie is being geared toward younger audiences. Thanos, the grinning blue-eyed badie glimpsed halfway through the end credits of "The Avengers", is said to figure prominently here.
Edgar Wright, the geeky guru behind "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz," has been adamant about making "Ant-Man" for years. Now, following the rapturous reception of test footage screened at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, he's finally getting his chance. His movie follows the exploits of Henry Pym, a brilliant scientist who discovers to drastically alter his size at will. I'm sure the porn industry is already busy green-lighting a parody.
The success of Phase Two depends on mainstream audiences and their willingness to embrace individual superhero movies after the warm group-hug that was "The Avengers". Will viewers feel cheated knowing they're only seeing part of the team in action? Whedon and Feige are hoping to counteract this by having every new film contain a cameo from S.H.I.E.L.D. head honcho Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and at least one other Avenger.
The Marvel universe is constantly expanding. This decision will hopefully allow Whedon to hint at an overarching storyline designed to keep even casual viewers invested until the Avengers reassemble in 2015. As for the faithful, I'm sure they're already marking their calendars. For comic book nerds like me, the next three years have all the makings of a four-color feast.
Edited by Nikki Wentling
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entang-
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wright
Levin
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from
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and mi
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