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Whedon confirms he'll direct 'Avengers'

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Joss Whedon, who created, wrote and directed the sci-fi motion picture drama "Serenity," arrives for the premiere of the film at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California September 22, 2005. Based on the cancelled TV sci-fi show "Firefly", "Serenity" takes place 500 years in the future when humans have fled Earth and colonized a distant solar system ruled by the dictatorial Alliance government. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) 
Published: July 23, 2010 at 6:58 PM

SAN DIEGO, July 23 (UPI) -- Joss Whedon confirmed at Comic-Con in San Diego he will direct the upcoming superhero ensemble movie "The Avengers."

The news was reported by EW.com.

Whedon is best known as the creator of the cult-favorite TV shows "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel," "Firefly" and "Dollhouse." His only film directing credit is for the big-screen "Firefly" follow-up "Serenity."

Set for a May 4, 2012, release, "The Avengers" movie is expected to feature the comic-book icons Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk.

Topics: Joss Whedon
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