Joss Whedon in talks to direct Marvel's 'The Avengers'

Buffy and Firefly creator may helm one of the most massive movies of all time

This isn't set in stone quite yet, but if it pans out...let's just say this is fantastic news. Joss Whedon reportedly in talks to direct Marvel's massive universe-wide film The Avengers. Whedon is easily one of the most creative minds in the entertainment business, and could be such a positive force for Marvel and the Avengers universe. There have been many rumors about who might direct, with Iron Man and Iron Man 2 director Jon Favreau the most recent rumor before Whedon. Like I said, as far as I know this isn't official yet, and we've seen these things fall apart before, so I'm staying cautious. It does appear to be more than a rumor though, with even Variety running a story, so I think this one could end up working out.

I never really watched Buffy, but I did enjoy its spinoff, Angel. Whedon's best work, however, would be his cult classic 2002 TV show Firefly, and its 2005 sequel movie Serenity. If you haven't watched them, go do that.......right now. Whedon's most recent venture, the innovative but ill-fated show Dollhouse is also certainly worth a watch, though it does take a few episodes to get into the show's complex, and periodically wacky, premise.

Let's just say that with Whedon at the helm, The Avengers movie will be one of the biggest films to watch for in 2012. With my blog supposedly rejuvenated, I will be following this story as it progresses, and will update as new info rolls in. You can read more detailed info from articles at Variety, Deadline, and Rope of Silicon