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148-460: The Environmental Media Association ( EMA ) is a non-profit organization which was founded in 1989 by Cindy Horn and Lyn Lear . EMA works with the entertainment industry to encourage green production and raise the public's environmental awareness. The group provides a "Green Seal" to productions which reduce their environmental footprint. The first movie to have the EMA Green Seal in its credits
296-510: A World War II -era "super soldier" program that Ross hopes to re-create—fails. The exposure to gamma radiation causes Banner to transform into the Hulk , whenever enraged or when his heart rate rises above 200 beats per minute. The Hulk destroys the lab and surrounding area, and injures the General, Betty, and others outside. Banner becomes a fugitive from the U.S. military and Ross, who wants to weaponize
444-433: A portmanteau of "reboot" and "sequel", was a "perfect" description for the film. Norton explained his decision to ignore Lee's origin story: "I don't even like the phrase 'origin story', and I don't think in great literature and great films that explaining the roots of the story doesn't mean it comes in the beginning." "Audiences know this story," he added, "[so] deal with it artfully." He wanted to "have revelations even in
592-678: A trans woman in the film Anything , on which Ruffalo was an executive producer. In 2015, Ruffalo supported "Education Is Not a Crime" campaign alongside other artists and intellectuals including Nazanin Boniadi , Abbas Milani , Mohsen Makhmalbaf , Azar Nafisi , Omid Djalili , Eva LaRue , Mohammad Maleki (former president of the University of Tehran ), and Nobel Peace laureates such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu , Shirin Ebadi , Tawakkol Karman , Jody Williams , and Mairead Maguire , to draw attention to
740-477: A version for consoles and personal computers was developed by Edge of Reality , while a handheld version for the Nintendo DS was developed by Amaze Entertainment . The film was promoted in an episode of American Gladiators on June 9, 2008, which was hosted by Hulk Hogan and featured Lou Ferrigno . Following the editing dispute between Norton and Leterrier, Universal's Adam Fogleson and Norton planned
888-729: A "happy kid", although he struggled with undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD as a child and a young adult. Ruffalo spent his teen years in Virginia Beach, Virginia , where his father worked. He competed in wrestling in junior high and high school in Wisconsin and Virginia. Ruffalo graduated from First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach in 1986, where he acted for the Patriot Playhouse. He moved with his family to San Diego , California, and later to Los Angeles , where he took classes at
1036-521: A 'dispute', seized on by people looking for a good story, and has been distorted to such a degree that it risks distracting from the film itself, which Marvel, Universal and I refuse to let happen. It has always been my firm conviction that films should speak for themselves and that knowing too much about how they are made diminishes the magic of watching them." Leterrier cited Andy Serkis ' motion capture portrayals of Gollum and King Kong in The Lord of
1184-507: A Play . In March 2007, he appeared in David Fincher 's crime thriller Zodiac as SFPD homicide inspector Dave Toschi , who ran the investigation to find and apprehend the Zodiac killer from 1969 through most of the 1970s. Ruffalo acted opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. . Critic Roger Ebert described Ruffalo's performance writing, "Ruffalo plays him not as a hotshot but as
1332-403: A bully and tapping into a strength that you didn't quite realize you had in yourself". Arad also said the film would be "a lot more of a love story between Bruce Banner and Betty Ross". In May 2006, Arad left Marvel Studios to become an independent producer. Because he was on staff when the deal was made for The Incredible Hulk , he retained producer credit on the film. Zak Penn , who wrote
1480-618: A ceasefire and condemning the “industry's McCarthyist repression of members who acknowledge Palestinian suffering.” This letter followed the firing of Melissa Barrera from the Scream franchise in November, due to her comments on the Israel-Hamas War , in which she expressed support for Palestine. Ruffalo is pro-choice . He has explained his opinion by saying: "I don't want to turn back the hands of time to when women shuttled across state lines in
1628-504: A college student, credited as "Computer Nerd". This character was retroactively revealed to be Roger Harrington , Starr's role in the MCU films Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), as confirmed in May 2019 by Feige. After the release of Ang Lee 's Hulk , screenwriter James Schamus was planning a sequel which would continue
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#17328512163241776-730: A combination of motion capture and computer-generated imagery to complete the film. The Incredible Hulk premiered at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California , on June 8, 2008, and was released in the United States on June 13, as part of Phase One of the MCU. It received praise for its action sequences and was considered an improvement over the 2003 film, but it was criticized as lacking in depth. The film grossed $ 265.5 million worldwide. After various production disagreements between Norton and Marvel Studios, such as over
1924-456: A construction painter. He has two sisters, Tanya Marie (died 2023) and Nicole, and a brother, Scott (died 2008). His father is of Italian descent, from Girifalco , Calabria , and his mother is of French Canadian and Italian ancestry. His father was a Bahai , while his mother was Christian. "I grew up in a household that had three religions in it, (born-again) Christianity, Catholicism and Bahai'ism, so there were different viewpoints and
2072-407: A controlled manner with a slight smirk. Later, Tony Stark approaches Ross at a local bar and informs him that a team is being put together. Robert Downey Jr. has an uncredited cameo as Tony Stark at the end of the film, reprising the role from the MCU film Iron Man (2008). Downey appeared as a favor to Marvel Studios , which he acknowledged as a smart move on Marvel's part, because when he
2220-565: A corporate lawyer's relentless pursuit of justice to expose poisonous pollution by chemical behemoth DuPont . In June 2020, Ruffalo appeared in a webinar conference for the Irish Green Party to encourage members to accept the recently negotiated programme for government, agreed between the party, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil . In 2020, Ruffalo praised the closure of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant , and called for
2368-622: A documentary by director Jon Bowermaster which looks at President Barack Obama 's environmental tenure and legacy concerning the massive expansion of oil and natural gas drilling. In October 2017, Ruffalo actively supported the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline project. In 2019, Ruffalo starred in and co-produced Dark Waters , which spotlighted another one of his environmental concerns with its true-life depiction of
2516-896: A dogged officer who does things by the book because he believes in the book". Toschi was role model for the Clint Eastwood film Dirty Harry . That same year, Ruffalo played divorced lawyer Dwight Arno, who accidentally kills a child and speeds away, in Terry George 's film Reservation Road , based on the novel by John Burnham Schwartz . In 2008, Ruffalo starred as a con man in The Brothers Bloom with Adrien Brody and Rachel Weisz and co-starred with Julianne Moore in Blindness . 2008 also saw Ruffalo in Brian Goodman 's What Doesn't Kill You with Ethan Hawke and Amanda Peet , which
2664-462: A draft of the first film in 1996, said the film would follow up Hulk , but stressed it would be more tonally similar to the TV show and Bruce Jones ' run on the comic . He compared his script to Aliens , which was a very different film from Alien , but still in the same continuity. He included two scenes from his 1996 script: Banner jumping from a helicopter to trigger a transformation, and realizing he
2812-579: A father of two with bipolar disorder in the independent comedy film Infinitely Polar Bear , for which he earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy nomination. Also in 2015, he portrayed journalist Michael Rezendes in the drama film Spotlight , for which he earned his third Academy Award nomination and a BAFTA Award nomination. Ruffalo acted opposite Michael Keaton , Rachel McAdams , John Slattery , and Liev Schreiber . Ruffalo told The Hollywood Reporter that he met with Rezendes and studied him as research for
2960-477: A gay activist in the television drama film The Normal Heart (2015), and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his dual role as identical twins in the miniseries I Know This Much Is True (2020). Mark Alan Ruffalo was born on November 22, 1967, in Kenosha, Wisconsin . His mother, Marie Rose ( née Hébert ), is a hairdresser and stylist, while his father, Frank Lawrence Ruffalo Jr., worked as
3108-531: A group of Argentinian doctors attributed the cause of a microcephaly outbreak in Brazil to the use of a larvicide chemical added to reservoirs of drinking water to combat dengue fever , rather than the Zika virus . The New York Times described the claim as "dubious" and stated that those "sounding the alarm", did not mention that the larvicide did not work through the central nervous system and that it has been approved by
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#17328512163243256-404: A hint of enthusiasm," and "penned with sporadic wit [...] Visuals lean toward the dark and murky, but editing by three—actually six—hands is fleet, and Craig Armstrong's ever-present score is simultaneously bombastic and helpfully supportive of the action. Effects are in line with pic's generally pro but not inspired achievements." Rene Rodriguez of The Miami Herald applauded that the film "does
3404-466: A kindly pizza restaurant owner who helps Banner because he was good friends with him and Betty in the past. His name is a reference to Stan Lee's full name. Additionally, the late Bill Bixby appears, in a scene on his TV comedy-drama The Courtship of Eddie's Father on a television Banner is watching at the beginning of the film. Rickson Gracie has a small role as Bruce Banner's martial arts instructor; despite Gracie's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background, he
3552-469: A large supply, to apply its "limitless potential" to medicine. Fearful of the Hulk's power falling into the military's hands, Banner wishes to destroy the blood supply. A rapidly recovered Blonsky joins Ross's forces for a third attempt to take Banner into custody. They succeed, and Banner and Betty are taken away in a helicopter. Blonsky stays behind and orders Sterns to inject him with Banner's blood, as he covets
3700-407: A letter supporting Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn describing him as "a beacon of hope in the struggle against emergent far-right nationalism, xenophobia and racism in much of the democratic world" and endorsed him for in the 2019 UK general election . In November 2021, Ruffalo criticized the not guilty ruling in the case of Kyle Rittenhouse in his hometown of Kenosha, Wisconsin and said
3848-418: A lot of debate about that, and I immediately began to understand that all these people that I loved very much had very strong feelings about faith, but all of them were valid to me. I felt that none of them, my grandmother, my father or my mother, was better or worse than the other." Ruffalo attended both Catholic and progressive schools throughout his education. Ruffalo has described himself as having been
3996-440: A lot of things [Ang] Lee's Hulk didn't: it's lighter and faster-paced, it's funnier and it embraces (instead of ignoring) the 1970s TV series that furthered the character's popularity". Mark Rahner of The Seattle Times wrote that, "The relaunch of Marvel's green goliath is an improvement over director Ang Lee's ponderous 2003 Hulk in nearly every way – except that the actual Hulk still looks scarcely better than something from
4144-488: A month. He did so, and continued to polish his draft as late as halfway through principal photography. In November 2006, a June 13, 2008, release date was set. Leterrier acknowledged the only remaining similarity between the two films was Bruce hiding in South America, and that the film was a unique reboot, as generally audiences would have expected another forty-minute origin story . There were previous discussions to set
4292-488: A more suitable title. There are some big, thumping fights and a few bright shards of pop-cultural wit, but for the most part this movie seems content to aim for the generic mean". David Ansen of Newsweek wrote, "Leterrier has style, he's good with action and he's eager to give the audience its money's worth of bone-crunching battles. Still, once the movie leaves the atmospheric Brazilian settings, nothing in this "Hulk" sinks in deeply: its familiar genre pleasures are all on
4440-508: A promotional tour that would avoid constant media interviews and therefore uncomfortable questions. Norton attended the premiere, took part in a Jimmy Kimmel Live! sketch, and would also promote the film in Japan. However, during the film's release he chose to do charity work in Africa. The Incredible Hulk premiered on June 8, 2008, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California and
4588-505: A puppet and then a computer graphic. An animatronic was used for Sterns' mutating head, however. Destruction was mostly done practically. A model of a bottling machine was smashed through a wall for when the Hulk escapes the factory. The filmmakers used steam and dry ice for the gas used to smoke out the Hulk, and they destroyed a real Humvee by dropping a weight on it when shooting the Culver University battle. Pipes blew fire for when
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4736-800: A script and had him in mind for the part. Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter praised all three leads for their chemistry and performances writing, "Moore, Bening and Ruffalo all deliver endearingly quirky comic performances". His role earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor . Ruffalo starred in The Avengers (2012), the sixth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe , replacing Edward Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner / Hulk . Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian praised Ruffalo's work writing, "Ruffalo actually makes Bruce and Hulk interesting, even droll characters (he also plays
4884-454: A sequel may not be produced until at least 2012, citing the positive reception to the film and having produced the Terminator series, the second and third film of which had a 12-year gap. Leterrier, after having previously said he did not want to direct a sequel, said in late 2009 he had changed his mind and was now amenable. In April 2012, despite Ruffalo being on board to play the Hulk in
5032-671: A solo Hulk film did not occur in Phase Two of the MCU by saying the studio wanted to "save" one of the original Avengers characters for just the Avengers films, with the others appearing in their own solo films (Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America) or the films of other (Black Widow and Nick Fury in Captain America: The Winter Soldier ). In October, again on a solo film, Feige said, "We'll see. We'd love to do it, we'd love to find
5180-514: A stainless steel mug for each production crew member, a contractor who removed bins, recycled paper, biodegradable soap and cleaners in the trailers and production offices, and the sound department used rechargeable batteries. The Incredible Hulk became the first blockbuster film to receive the Environmental Media Association 's Green Seal, which is displayed during the end credits. Seventy minutes of footage, mostly dealing with
5328-748: A stock cop role." He starred in Just Like Heaven (2005) with Reese Witherspoon which was adapted from the French novel by Marc Levy entitled If Only It Were True . That same year he acted in the Rob Reiner romantic comedy Rumor Has It (2005) starring Jennifer Aniston , Kevin Costner and Shirley MacLaine . In 2006 he starred in the political drama remake All the King's Men acting opposite Sean Penn , Kate Winslet , Jude Law , and Anthony Hopkins . The film
5476-653: A tank." Visual effects supervisor Kurt Williams envisioned the Hulk's physique as a linebacker rather than a bodybuilder . A height of nine feet was chosen for the character as they did not want him to be too inhuman. To make him more expressive, computer programs controlling the inflation of his muscles and saturation of skin color were created. Williams cited flushing as an example of humans' skin color being influenced by their emotions. The animators felt green blood would make his skin become darker rather than lighter, and his skin tones, depending on lighting, either resemble an olive or even gray slate . His animation model
5624-420: A video game, and he still barely talks". Roger Ebert was not a fan of the film stating, " The Incredible Hulk is no doubt an ideal version of the Hulk saga for those who found Ang Lee's Hulk too talky, or dare I say, too thoughtful. But not for me. It sidesteps the intriguing aspects of Hulkdom and spends way too much time in, dare I say, noisy and mindless action sequences." Conversely, Christy Lemire of
5772-505: A year ahead of theatrical release, as well as Avengers: Endgame a few weeks ahead of release. In 2020, Ruffalo portrayed dual roles of Dominick Birdsey / Thomas Birdsey in the HBO limited series I Know This Much Is True where he also served as an executive producer. Daniel D'Addario of Variety wrote, "Ruffalo’s performances carry the series. This is his two-man show, with supporting characters glimmering in and out". For his role he earned
5920-533: Is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk . Produced by Marvel Studios and Valhalla Motion Pictures , and distributed by Universal Pictures , it is the second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It was directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Zak Penn , and stars Edward Norton as Bruce Banner alongside Liv Tyler , Tim Roth , William Hurt , Tim Blake Nelson , Ty Burrell , and Christina Cabot. In
6068-430: Is attacked a second time by Ross and Blonsky's forces, tipped off by Betty's boyfriend, Dr. Leonard Samson, causing Banner to again transform into the Hulk. The ensuing battle outside the university proves futile for Ross's forces, and they retreat, though Blonsky, whose sanity is faltering, attacks and mocks the Hulk. The Hulk severely injures Blonsky and flees with Betty. After the Hulk reverts to Banner, he and Betty go on
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6216-489: Is credited as an Aikido instructor. Brazilian actress Débora Nascimento makes a cameo as Martina, Banner's colleague at a beverage factory. Peter Mensah plays a small role as General Joe Greller, one of General Ross's military friends/associates. Hulk supporting characters, Jim Wilson and Jack McGee , make cameo appearances as Culver University students played by P.J. Kerr and Nicholas Rose, respectively. Martin Starr plays
6364-497: Is definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted in the need for an actor who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members. The Avengers demands players who thrive working as part of an ensemble". Norton felt this statement was "cheap". In October 2014, Norton claimed he chose never to play Hulk again because he "wanted more diversity" with his career, and did not want to be associated with only one character. Ruffalo also portrayed
6512-433: Is derived from being injected multiple times into his skin, muscles, and bones, creating a creature with a protruding spine and sharp bones that he can use to stab. His green skin is pale and reflects light, so it appears orange because of the surrounding fire during the climactic battle. The motion capture performers, including Roth, tried to make the character behave less gracefully than the Hulk. They modeled his posture and
6660-669: Is eventually ingested by an elderly consumer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin , giving him gamma sickness. Using the bottle to track down Banner, Ross sends a special forces team, led by Emil Blonsky , to capture him. Banner transforms into the Hulk and defeats Blonsky's team, with Blonsky surviving. After Ross explains how Banner became the Hulk, Blonsky agrees to be injected with a small amount of a similar serum, which gives him enhanced speed, strength, agility, and healing powers but also begins to deform his skeleton and impairs his judgment. Banner returns to Culver University and reunites with Betty. Banner
6808-525: Is to watch him play a reprobate cad [and] a puffed-up vainglorious peacock, a man whose ego is the size of an entire continent". He received Critics' Choice , Golden Globe , and Academy Award nominations for his performance. The same year, he played Daniel LeBlanc in the Netflix miniseries All the Light We Cannot See (2023). The series is based on Anthony Doerr 's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of
6956-450: Is unable to have sex with Betty. After the studio rejected a treatment by another screenwriter in 2006, Penn wrote three drafts before departing in early 2007 to promote his film The Grand . Edward Norton began discussions to play Banner in April 2006, and arranged a deal that included him as both an actor and a writer, with a screenplay draft he was contractually obligated to turn in within
7104-499: The Associated Press found that "the inevitable comparisons to Iron Man , Marvel Studios' first blockbuster this summer, serve as a glaring reminder of what this Hulk lacks: wit and heart. Despite the presence of Edward Norton, an actor capable of going just as deep as Robert Downey Jr., we don't feel a strong sense of Bruce Banner's inner conflict". A.O. Scott of The New York Times opined, "'The Adequate Hulk' would have been
7252-461: The 11-day conflict between it and Hamas in May 2021 , he ultimately tweeted an apology for suggesting Israel was committing genocide, stating, "It’s not accurate, it’s inflammatory, disrespectful & is being used to justify antisemitism here & abroad." Ruffalo signed an October 2023 open letter of Artists4Ceasefire during the Israeli bombardment of Gaza . In November 2023, Ruffalo criticized
7400-570: The FRAC Act of 2009 . He claimed in the December 2010 issue of GQ that after he organized screenings in Pennsylvania of a documentary about natural-gas-drilling called Gasland , he was placed on a terror advisory list. The Pennsylvania Governor 's Office of Homeland Security denied the claim. In March 2016, Ruffalo narrated and produced Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now ,
7548-505: The Marvel Cinematic Universe . Ruffalo gained a record-tying four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing a sperm-donor in the comedy-drama The Kids Are All Right (2010), Dave Schultz in the biopic Foxcatcher (2014), Michael Rezendes in the drama Spotlight (2015), and a debauched lawyer in the comic fantasy Poor Things (2023). He won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for playing
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#17328512163247696-714: The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie . Ruffalo has continued to appear as Bruce Banner / The Hulk in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022). In 2022 he acted in the Netflix science fiction action comedy The Adam Project opposite Ryan Reynolds , Jennifer Garner , and Zoe Saldana . In 2023, he starred in
7844-723: The Stella Adler Conservatory and co-founded the Orpheus Theatre Company. With the theater company, he wrote, directed, and starred in a number of plays. He also spent close to a decade working as a bartender . He made his screen debut in an episode of CBS Summer Playhouse (1989), followed by minor film roles. Ruffalo played 'Vinnie Webber', a minor character in Series 1 Episode 9 of Due South , first broadcast in Canada in 1994. During this time he made his film debut in
7992-1085: The Sundance Film Festival and won the Special Jury Prize. In March 2010, Ruffalo signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA); in June 2010, he signed on with the United Talent Agency (UTA). In 2010, he co-starred in the Martin Scorsese thriller Shutter Island as U.S. Marshal Chuck Aule, the partner of Leonardo DiCaprio 's character Teddy Daniels. Also in 2010, he starred in Lisa Cholodenko 's The Kids Are All Right , with Annette Bening and Julianne Moore . Ruffalo stated in an interview that he approached Cholodenko after watching High Art and said he would love to work with her. Years later, she called Ruffalo and said she wrote
8140-582: The Todd Haynes directed legal thriller Dark Waters which he also produced. The film co-starred Anne Hathaway , Tim Robbins , Bill Pullman , and Victor Garber . During this time he reprised his role of Bruce Banner in Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Captain Marvel (2019), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He has been noted for spoiling the endings of Avengers: Infinity War
8288-664: The World Health Organization . Ruffalo has had a range of credits on screen and stage , including several performances of varying genres—mostly as a supporting actor . With nominations for the Emmy , Grammy , Oscar , and Tony , Ruffalo is one of a selected few performers to be nominated for the four major entertainment awards in the US ( EGOT ). His EGOT recognitions are: On February 8, 2024, accompanied by his wife Sunrise Coigney as well as his older two of three kids, Mark received
8436-454: The Writers Guild of America decided to credit the script solely to Penn, who argued Norton had not dramatically changed his script. Journalist Anne Thompson explained "The Guild tends to favor plot, structure and pre-existing characters over dialogue." Penn said in 2008, "I wasn't happy with [Norton] coming to Comic-Con saying that he wrote the script." Before either Penn or Norton joined
8584-610: The Yorgos Lanthimos directed black comedy fantasy film Poor Things starring Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe . The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival where it received the Golden Lion . Maureen Lee Lenker of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "Ruffalo appears to be having the time of his life, chewing the scenery with a manic glee. He's built a career playing solid, decent men, and what fun it
8732-429: The computer-generated imagery that was solely used in the previous film. The make-up artists who worked on X-Men: The Last Stand were set to portray Blonsky's gradual transformation, which Zak Penn said would portray Blonsky "not [being] used to having these properties. Like he's much heavier, and we talked about how when he walks down the sidewalk, his weight destroys the sidewalk and he's tripping. [It's all about]
8880-537: The 2003 film. Universal believed word of mouth would contribute to the film breaking even eventually. The Incredible Hulk also opened in 38 other countries, adding $ 31 million to the total opening. The film outgrossed the 2003 film in South Korea, while its openings in Mexico and Russia created records for Universal. The film grossed 24 million yuan (roughly $ 3.4 million) in its Chinese opening on August 26, outgrossing
9028-571: The Cut (2003) and We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004). In the mid-2000s, Ruffalo appeared as a romantic lead in numerous romantic comedies starting with View from the Top (2003) starring Gwyneth Paltrow . He then starred opposite Jennifer Garner in 13 Going on 30 (2004) which has since become a cult classic . That same year he also acted in Michel Gondry 's romantic fantasy drama Eternal Sunshine of
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#17328512163249176-458: The Hulk strikes down the computer-generated helicopter. When Banner falls from the helicopter to trigger the Hulk into fighting the Abomination, Norton was attached to a surface held by a bar which turned 90 degrees while the camera was pulled to the ceiling to simulate falling. Leterrier jokingly remarked that making Norton fall that distance would render him unable to act. The score for the film
9324-463: The Hulk's power. The experiment mutates Blonsky into the Abomination , a creature with size and strength surpassing that of the Hulk. He attacks Sterns, who gets some of Banner's blood in a cut on his forehead, causing him to begin mutating as well. The Abomination rampages through Harlem . Realizing that the Hulk is the only one who can stop the Abomination, Banner convinces Ross to release him. He jumps from Ross's helicopter and transforms after hitting
9472-459: The Hulk. Five years later, Banner works at a bottling factory in Rocinha , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, while searching for a cure for his condition. On the internet, he anonymously collaborates with a colleague known only as "Mr. Blue." He is learning yoga techniques to help keep control and has not transformed in five months. After Banner cuts his finger, a drop of his blood falls into a bottle, which
9620-409: The Iranian government's systematic denial of university education to young Baha'is . In 2023, Ruffalo sought to block the sale of the West Park Presbyterian Church , a city landmark built in the 1880s, to prevent its demolition and construction of housing in its place. The congregation said it could not afford the cost of maintaining the deteriorating church building and wanted to use the proceeds of
9768-508: The Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). Hurt first reprised his role as Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Civil War (2016). Ruffalo and Roth both reprised their roles in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022). Roth also provided uncredited vocals for Abomination in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings . Nelson and Tyler are set to reprise their respective roles as Samuel Sterns / Leader and Betty Ross in Captain America: Brave New World (2025), while Harrison Ford
9916-492: The Palestinians, stating, "There is no reason that an ally of America should not be held to the same standards as any other nation in the world." Ruffalo also related that he had been called an antisemite for his views, saying, "[It's] really tough to hear. And the fact that so many people will take it to that extreme, when you're talking about that kind of inequality, that kind of oppression, that kind of apartheid ." While Ruffalo posted numerous tweets critical of Israel during
10064-435: The Rings and King Kong , respectively, as the standard he was aiming for. Norton and Roth filmed 2500 takes of different movements the monsters would make (such as the Hulk's "thunder claps"). Phosphorescent face paint applied to the actors' faces and strobe lighting would help record the most subtle mannerisms into the computer. Others including Cyril Raffaelli provided motion capture for stunts and fights, after
10212-475: The Spotless Mind (2004) starring Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey . In the film Ruffalo plays a supporting role as Stan who is a technician in charge of erasing people's memories of each other. That same year he acted opposite Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise as a narcotics detective in Michael Mann 's crime thriller Collateral (2004). Todd McCarthy of Variety praised Ruffalo writing, " [He] provides an extra dimension of intelligence to what initially looks like
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10508-469: The biographical drama Foxcatcher directed by Bennett Miller . Ruffalo co-starred alongside Steve Carell , Channing Tatum , and Vanessa Redgrave . Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote of their performances, "Tatum and Ruffalo, as Mark and Dave, have outdone themselves. These actors give what seems to me the most compelling portrayal of brothers since Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro in Scorsese ’s Raging Bull ." The next year in 2015, he starred as
10656-600: The character in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Ruffalo said Banner was able to have a more prominent role in Ragnarok , Infinity War , and Endgame because of the lack of a standalone Hulk film, with the character's arc in those films "feel[ing] like a Hulk movie". Ruffalo also made appearances in credits scenes of Iron Man 3 (2013), Captain Marvel (2019), and Shang-Chi and
10804-546: The closure of additional nuclear power plants. In October 2019, Ruffalo tweeted that "until George W. Bush is brought to justice for the crimes of the Iraq War , (including American-led torture , Iraqi deaths & displacement, and the deep scars—emotional & otherwise—inflicted on our military that served his folly), we can't even begin to talk about kindness." In October 2020, speaking to Mehdi Hasan , Ruffalo condemned what he called Israel's "asymmetrical warfare" against
10952-466: The comics and seen the TV series". Louis Leterrier, who enjoyed the TV series as a child and liked the first film, had expressed interest in directing the Iron Man film adaptation. Jon Favreau had taken that project, so Marvel offered him the Hulk. Leterrier was reluctant as he was unsure if he could replicate Lee's style, but Marvel explained that was not their intent. Leterrier's primary inspiration
11100-481: The comics were "on the table" and that the character could "carry a movie and be as entertaining" as he was in The Avengers . He added that Marvel Studios would not consider a sequel until after Age of Ultron . In June 2014, Ruffalo said he believed the studio might be considering doing a new standalone Hulk film, saying, "I think they are, for the first time, entertaining the idea of it. When we did The Avengers it
11248-511: The deadline for filming a sequel. Marvel felt it would be better to deviate from Ang Lee's style to continue the franchise, arguing his film was like a parallel universe one-shot comic book, and their next film needed to be, in Kevin Feige's words, " really starting the Marvel Hulk franchise". Producer Gale Anne Hurd also felt the film had to meet what "everyone expects to see from having read
11396-469: The distribution rights to Hulk, as well as Namor , in any potential sale of the streaming service Hulu to Comcast , the owner of Universal Pictures through NBCUniversal . The distribution rights to The Incredible Hulk returned to Marvel Studios and Disney by June 15, 2023. In August 2023, Leterrier revealed a potential sequel had considered featuring Hulk's Grey Hulk persona as well as multiple Red Hulks. In February 2024, Ruffalo expressed doubt over
11544-576: The distribution rights to each of any future Marvel-produced Hulk films. According to The Hollywood Reporter , a potential reason why Marvel had not reacquired the film distribution rights to the Hulk as they did with Paramount Pictures for the Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America films is that Universal holds the theme park rights to several Marvel characters that Marvel's parent company, Disney , wants for its own theme parks . In December, Ruffalo stated that
11692-445: The distribution rights to the character from Universal in 2023. This was due to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings from Marvel Entertainment that indicated Universal had agreed to distribute The Incredible Hulk under the same terms Marvel agreed to with Paramount, which held distribution rights for 15 years from its first release. In March 2023, Citigroup financial analyst Jason Bazinet felt Disney may try to include
11840-401: The distribution rights to the film reverted to Marvel Studios and Disney from Universal. The Incredible Hulk earned $ 134.8 million in the United States and Canada, as well as $ 128.6 million from other territories, for a worldwide total of $ 263.4 million. The film, even though it barely passed its predecessor, and only equaled it if the smaller budget of the first film is taken into account,
11988-539: The fans were hoping to see. In April 2015, Ruffalo said Universal holding the distribution rights to Hulk films may be an obstacle to releasing a future Hulk standalone film, and later reiterated this in October, and July 2017. Marvel regained the film production rights for the character in February 2006, but Universal retained the distribution rights for The Incredible Hulk as well as the right of first refusal to pick up
12136-419: The film The Last Castle , Ruffalo was diagnosed with a vestibular schwannoma , a type of brain tumor also known as an acoustic neuroma. The tumor was found to be benign; however, the surgery to remove the mass resulted in partial facial paralysis and affected his hearing. The paralysis subsided after a year, but Ruffalo remains deaf in his left ear. On December 1, 2008, Ruffalo's younger brother, Scott,
12284-561: The film an average score of 61 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale. Todd McCarthy of Variety said, "what seemed, in theory, the least-necessary revival of a big screen superhero emerges as perfectly solid summer action fare in The Incredible Hulk ." He emphasized "it's all par-for-the-course cinematic demolition and destruction, staged efficiently and with
12432-524: The film saying, "I spent a lot of time with the real journalist, I had meals with him. I talked with him for hours. I sat next to him at work, I watched him work the phones. I watched him write his stories. I talked to him about his life and his family. I had him give me tours of Boston. As much as I could soak him up seemed to be the most important part.". The following year he portrayed Agent Dylan Rhoades in Now You See Me 2 (2016) and executive produced
12580-470: The film, Banner becomes the Hulk as an unwitting pawn in a military scheme to reinvigorate the "Super-Soldier" program through gamma radiation. He goes on the run from the military while attempting to cure himself of the Hulk. After the mixed reception to Universal's 2003 film Hulk , Marvel Studios reacquired the rights to the character, though Universal retained distribution rights. Leterrier, who had expressed interest in directing Iron Man for Marvel,
12728-523: The final edit of the film, that Marvel Studios deemed not collaborative, Norton was replaced in the role of Banner by Mark Ruffalo for future MCU content starting with The Avengers in 2012. At Culver University in Virginia , General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross meets with Dr. Bruce Banner , the colleague and boyfriend of his daughter Betty , regarding an experiment that Ross claims is meant to make humans immune to gamma radiation . The experiment—part of
12876-549: The first act in Thailand. Leterrier felt audiences were left restless waiting for the character to arrive in Ang Lee's film. Feige commented, "we didn't want to tell the origin story again, because we thought people were so familiar with it, which is why we didn't tell that... One reason we made Incredible Hulk was to get Hulk into the [ Marvel Cinematic Universe ] canon." The end of the film occurs at Columbia University , and Leterrier
13024-487: The ground. After a battle throughout Harlem, the Hulk defeats the Abomination by nearly strangling him to death with a chain, but spares his life upon hearing Betty's plea and leaves the Abomination for Ross and his forces to arrest. After having a peaceful moment with Betty, the Hulk flees New York. A month later, Banner is in Bella Coola, British Columbia . Instead of suppressing his transformation, he begins to transform in
13172-517: The horror film Mirror, Mirror II: Raven Dance (1994) followed by Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur (1995). He starred as Warren Straub in the original cast of the Kenneth Lonergan play This Is Our Youth (1996) off-Broadway. Lonergan was a founding member of Naked Angels , a theater company that Ruffalo also belonged to. Ruffalo acted opposite Josh Hamilton and Missy Yager. Ruffalo had minor roles in films including The Dentist (1996),
13320-496: The humanization of these kinds of superhero characters, showing the effects physics may actually have on [them]." Tom Woodruff, Jr. of Amalgamated Dynamics (who created all the costumes for the Alien films since Alien 3 ) was in negotiations and created two busts of the Hulk and prosthetic hands to act as stand-ins for the character. A full animatronic was never created as it was decided it would complicate production to set up shots for
13468-414: The ice. Leterrier said he did not want this scene to be lost amid the opening montage. Associate producer Stephen Broussard opined that the scene really worked, but given the test audience's dislike for such an opening, the filmmakers decided to move on from the planned opening and instead open the film with Bruce living in Brazil after a recap telling his origin story. Norton and Leterrier disputed with
13616-401: The inspiration for Banner's transformation, wanting to show how painful it was for him to change. As a nod to the live-action TV series, Banner's eyes change color first when he transforms. Leterrier changed the Abomination's design from the comics because he felt the audience would question why he resembled a fish or a reptile, instead of "an über -human" like the Hulk. Rather, his hideousness
13764-493: The likelihood of making a standalone Hulk film, citing the cost of the CGI required for the character as a reason. Mark Ruffalo Mark Alan Ruffalo ( / ˈ r ʌ f ə l oʊ / ; born November 22, 1967 ) is an American actor. He began acting in the early 1990s and first gained recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan 's play This Is Our Youth (1996) and drama film You Can Count on Me (2000). He went on to star in
13912-477: The low-key crime comedy Safe Men (1998), and Ang Lee 's Civil War western Ride with the Devil (1999). Ruffalo reunited with Kenneth Lonergan acting in his film You Can Count on Me (2000). Ruffalo portrayed Laura Linney 's character's brother. The film received critical acclaim and two Academy Award nominations. He received favorable reviews for his performance in this film, often earning comparisons to
14060-565: The main actors had done video referencing. Leterrier hired Rhythm and Hues to provide the CGI , rather than Industrial Light & Magic who created the visual effects for Ang Lee's Hulk . Visual effects company, Image Engine , spent over a year working on a shot where Banner's gamma-irradiated blood falls through three factory floors into a bottle. Overall 700 effects shots were created. Motion capture aided in placing and timing of movements, but overall key frame animation by Rhythm and Hues provided
14208-572: The monster in mo-cap), superior to the Eric Bana and Edward Norton incarnations, and his version ingeniously locates the big green monster's secret not in the over-rehearsed subject of "anger management" but depression and self-hate." He reprised the role again in Iron Man 3 (2013), and in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). In 2013, he starred in the romantic comedy Begin Again acting alongside Keira Knightley . The film received positive reviews and
14356-468: The necessary "finesse [and] superhero quality". Many of the animators and Leterrier himself provided video reference for the climactic fight. Dale Keown 's comic book artwork of the Hulk was an inspiration for his design. Leterrier felt the first Hulk had "too much fat [and] the proportions were a little off". He explained, "The Hulk is beyond perfect so there is zero grams of fat, all chiseled, and his muscle and strength defines this creature so he's like
14504-516: The new one overdelivered, relative to its underpromise." The Incredible Hulk earned $ 55.4 million in its opening weekend, becoming the top film at the box office. Behind Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer , it was the second-highest gross for a film released over the Father's Day weekend. This surpassed industry expectations of a $ 45 million opening, following the disappointing response to
14652-479: The office, he is going to be fighting for us". In June 2017, Ruffalo posted a petition on Twitter urging NBC to stop hiring white conservative commentators. Ruffalo endorsed Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 UK general election . He tweeted : "Because @jeremycorbyn offers people an alternative to the Corporate status quo, which never ends well for them, I humbly endorse Corbyn." Ruffalo signed
14800-449: The opening credits. Leterrier explained a negative test screening, where flashbacks were placed across the film that the audience found too similar to Hulk , had resulted in compressing these to the film's start. This replaced the original opening, where Banner comes to the Arctic to commit suicide . When the scene ends, in an instant the frozen body of Captain America is partially seen in
14948-401: The origin, were not included in the final cut. Much of this back-story was unscripted and the filmmakers were never sure of including it in the final cut, and had considered releasing some of these clips on the internet. Editor Kyle Cooper , creator of the Marvel logo (with the flipping pages) and the montage detailing Iron Man's biography in that film, edited together much of this footage into
15096-804: The people shot by Rittenhouse were murdered. In April 2022, Ruffalo urged voters to check voter ID requirements in their states through posts to his social media. Ruffalo cited VoteRiders as a source of assistance for voter ID requirements across the United States. In 2024, Ruffalo endorsed the Green Party of British Columbia in the provincial elections . In 2008, Ruffalo expressed concern that gas companies were eyeing his family's land in Callicoon, New York . After doing his own investigation, New York magazine wrote, he became " anti-fracking 's first famous face". On October 4, 2010, Ruffalo appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss hydraulic fracturing and
15244-457: The place to put it", but that the character would make appearances in other character's films in Phase Three . In August 2022, Ruffalo noted there had been conversations around exploring the two-year time period of Hulk arriving on Sakaar, as well as how Banner and Hulk were able to integrate to become Smart Hulk. He was also open to adapting more of Planet Hulk or World War Hulk , which he said
15392-460: The previous film's overall gross of 10 million yuan. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 67%, with an average score of 6.2/10, based on 240 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, " The Incredible Hulk may not be quite the smashing success that fans of Marvel's raging behemoth might hope for, but it offers more than enough big green action to make up for its occasionally puny narrative." Metacritic gave
15540-628: The prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu , for describing the civilian deaths during the Israeli attacks on Gaza as 'collateral damage.' At the 96th Academy Awards , Ruffalo was one of several celebrities wearing an "Artists Call for Ceasefire Now" pin on his lapel, and he called out in support of protestors blocking the red carpet. In September 2024, Mark Ruffalo, alongside Susan Sarandon , Cynthia Nixon , and Rosie O'Donnell , signed an open letter from SAG-AFTRA and Sister Guild Members calling for
15688-427: The producers over the final running time: they wanted it to be near 135 minutes, while the producers wanted the film to be under two hours. This was made public, and rumors spread that Norton "made it clear he won't cooperate with publicity plans if he's not happy with the final product". Norton dismissed this: "Our healthy process [of collaboration], which is and should be a private matter, was misrepresented publicly as
15836-521: The project, an anonymous screenwriter wrote a draft and lobbied for credit. Leterrier had to direct four units with a broken foot. Filming began on July 9, 2007. Shooting primarily took place in Toronto , because mayor David Miller is a Hulk fan and promised to be very helpful to the crew when closing Yonge Street for four nights in September to shoot Hulk and Blonsky's climactic fight. Despite messing up
15984-453: The romantic comedies 13 Going on 30 (2004), Just like Heaven (2005) and the thrillers In the Cut (2003), Zodiac (2007), and Shutter Island (2010). He received a Tony Award nomination for his supporting role in the Broadway revival of Awake and Sing! in 2006. Ruffalo gained international recognition for playing Bruce Banner / Hulk since 2012 in the superhero franchise of
16132-611: The romantic drama Anything (2017). He returned to Broadway in the revival of the Arthur Miller play The Price (2017) at the American Airlines Theatre . Ruffalo acted opposite Danny DeVito and Tony Shalhoub . Marilyn Stasio of Variety wrote, "Ruffalo and DeVito clearly get a kick out of the buying and selling rituals of Victor and Solomon. There is warmth in their tones and mutual respect in their exchange of confidences". In 2019, he starred as Robert Bilott in
16280-476: The run, and Banner contacts Mr. Blue, who urges them to meet him in New York City. Mr. Blue is actually cellular biologist Dr. Samuel Sterns , who tells Banner he has developed a possible antidote to Banner's condition. After a successful test, he warns Banner that the antidote may only reverse an initial transformation. Sterns reveals he has synthesized Banner's blood samples, which Banner sent from Brazil, into
16428-399: The sale for charity work. He lives in the church neighborhood and has started a campaign to raise money for the building. In 2007, Ruffalo expressed views in line with the 9/11 truth movement when he stated: "I'm baffled by the way all three buildings came down. My first reaction was that buildings don't fall down like that." February 2016, Ruffalo tweeted a Tech Times article in which
16576-467: The same name and was released November 2, 2023. In 2025, he is set to portray Hieronymous Marshall in the Bong Joon-ho directed science fiction film Mickey 17 . Ruffalo will act opposite Robert Pattinson , Steven Yeun , and Toni Collette . The film is based on the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. Ruffalo married Sunrise Coigney in 2000. They have three children. After completing work on
16724-474: The sequel, Feige confirmed that Marvel had no plans at that time to film another Hulk film. In a Q&A session, Feige and Ruffalo confirmed that discussions were underway to produce another Hulk film due to the positive audience response to Ruffalo's performance in The Avengers . In September, Feige, while exploring all possible story options for a sequel film, including a film based on the " Planet Hulk " and " World War Hulk " storylines, stated all stories from
16872-399: The soulful movie and stage actor making his Broadway debut here." David Rooney of Variety wrote "The most arresting work onstage comes from Ruffalo, channeling prickly charm into a proud man who uses glib aggression to camouflage his frustration. Ruffalo’s scenes with Ambrose are the drama’s most electric moments". The role earned him a nomination for Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in
17020-597: The story featuring the Grey Hulk. He was also considering the Leader and the Abomination as villains. Marvel wanted the Abomination because he would be an actual threat to the Hulk, unlike General Ross. During the filming of Hulk , producer Avi Arad had a target May 2005 theatrical release date. On January 18, 2006, Arad confirmed Marvel Studios would be providing the money for The Incredible Hulk ' s production budget, with Universal distributing, because Universal did not meet
17168-487: The strained relationship between Marvel and Universal may be another obstacle to releasing a future standalone Hulk film. MCU director James Gunn expressed interest in doing a film featuring both Hulk and Red Hulk, but the project never entered development due to conflicts with Universal; Red Hulk first appears in the MCU in Brave New World . By August 2022, reports believed it was possible Marvel Studios would regain
17316-426: The street with explosives and overturned burning vehicles, the crew would clean it up within twenty minutes so business could continue as normal each day. The first action sequence shot was the Culver University battle, which was filmed at the University of Toronto and Morningside Park . The filmmakers built a glass wall over a walkway at the university for when the soldiers trap Banner inside to smoke him out. There
17464-408: The surface. ... The movie's scene stealer is Tim Blake Nelson, making a comically welcome third act appearance as the unethical but madly enthusiastic scientist Samuel Sterns". Mark Ruffalo (Leterrier's first choice before casting Norton) replaced Norton as Banner / Hulk in the MCU beginning in The Avengers (2012), after Feige said he chose not to bring back Norton. He explained: "Our decision
17612-459: The thick of night to resolve an unwanted pregnancy, in a cheap hotel room." Ruffalo has called for an economic revolution, saying that " capitalism today is failing us, killing us, and robbing from our children's future." He has shown support for the LGBT community ; however, he has received backlash from the transgender community for supporting the casting of Matt Bomer , a cisgender man, to play
17760-466: The third act about what set this whole thing in motion". The new origin story references Ultimate Marvel 's take on the Hulk, which also had him created in an attempt to make super soldiers. Norton removed Rick Jones and toned down S.H.I.E.L.D. 's presence. He also added the scene where Banner attempts to extract a cure from a flower and his e-mailing with Samuel Sterns, which references Bruce Jones' story. Norton rewrote scenes every day. Ultimately,
17908-460: The way he turns his head on a shark. The character also shares Roth's tattoos. A height of eleven feet was chosen for the character. Leterrier tried to work in the character's pointed ears, but realized the Hulk would bite them off (using the example of Mike Tyson when he fought Evander Holyfield ), and felt ignoring that would make the Hulk come across as stupid. Leterrier had planned to use prosthetic makeup and animatronics to complement
18056-434: The way, I haven't had such an overwhelmingly positive response as I have from The Normal Heart directly to me. And it's a blessing, man. If this is it, if I have a piano dropped on me tomorrow, then I would go down thinking, "You know what, I did okay as far as my career goes, because that's a gift. That's rare." Also in 2014, Ruffalo received his second Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of wrestler Dave Schultz in
18204-557: The young Marlon Brando , and won awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and Montreal World Film Festival . His next role was in 2001 in Rod Lurie 's The Last Castle playing a bookie in a military prison alongside Robert Redford . It led to other supporting roles, including the films XX/XY (2002), Isabel Coixet 's My Life Without Me , John Woo 's Windtalkers (2003), Jane Campion 's In
18352-527: Was The Incredible Hulk , which made specific efforts during its 2007 filming to cut carbon emissions and waste created during production. There are also various TV episodes, such as the Futurama episode "The Problem with Popplers", and various movies have been awarded the Environmental Media Award, which is awarded to the best television show or film with an environmental message. EMA also hosts
18500-428: Was Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale 's Hulk: Gray (a retelling of the character's first appearance). He replicated every comic book panel that he pinned-up during pre-production, from the many comics he browsed, in the final film. Leterrier said that he planned to show Bruce Banner's struggle with the monster within him, while Feige added the film would explore "that element of wish fulfillment, of overcoming an injustice or
18648-490: Was a financial success. The following year, Ruffalo starred as Ned Weeks in the HBO television adaptation of Larry Kramer 's AIDS -era play, The Normal Heart (2014), his performance earned him an Emmy nomination. He says he has had an outpouring of support for his performance: I've never had so sincere and vulnerable a response from people for anything that I've ever done. ... And of everything that I've done since I've been on social media, which hasn't been that long, by
18796-514: Was a joke until he compiled the album and Marvel asked him why they were given only one disc. The film's score borrows Joe Harnell 's theme "The Lonely Man" from the 1978 Incredible Hulk television series. "We know the Hulk from 2003 didn't satisfy the fans, and we had to acknowledge that. We emphasized the passion that fans still have for this character and that this is the movie people have always wanted." —Stephanie Sperber, executive vice-president of Universal Studios Partnerships Effort
18944-556: Was a popular environmental analogy, and Norton himself is an environmentalist. Hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicles were used, with low-sulfur diesel as their energy source. The construction department used a sustainably harvested, locally sourced yellow pine instead of lauan for the sets, and also used zero- or low- VOC paint. The wood was generally recycled or given to environmental organizations, and paint cans were handed to waste management. In addition, they used cloth bags, biodegradable food containers, china and silverware food utensils,
19092-519: Was a week-long shoot in New York City and two weeks in Rio de Janeiro. While there, the crew shot at Rocinha , Lapa , Tijuca Forest and Santa Teresa . Filming concluded in November after eighty-eight days of filming. The Incredible Hulk joined Toronto's Green-Screen initiative, to help cut carbon emissions and waste created during filming. Producer Gale Anne Hurd acknowledged the Hulk, being green,
19240-681: Was adapted by Steven Zaillian based on the Robert Penn Warren 1946 novel of the same name . Also in 2006, Ruffalo made his Broadway debut starring as Moe Axelrod in Clifford Odets 's Awake and Sing! at the Belasco Theatre in New York. Ruffalo acted alongside Lauren Ambrose , Pablo Schreiber and Zoe Wanamaker . Charles Isherwood of The New York Times wrote of his performance, "Nobody slings it with more panache than Mark Ruffalo,
19388-552: Was also collected in a 10-disc box set titled " Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled " which includes all of the Phase One films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on April 2, 2013. Universal released the film on Ultra HD Blu-ray on April 10, 2018. The Incredible Hulk began streaming on Disney+ in the United States on June 16, 2023, after
19536-698: Was also shooting in the Financial District . A factory in Hamilton, Ontario , which was due for demolition, was the interior of the Brazilian factory. The site's underground floors were used for Ross's military command center. The crew also shot part of the Hulk and Blonsky's fight on a backlot in Hamilton. Other Canadian locations included CFB Trenton and a glacier in Bella Coola, British Columbia. Afterwards, there
19684-402: Was basically 'No!', and now there is some consideration for it. But there's still nothing definitive, not even a skeletal version of what it would be". In July, Feige stated that the studio was not considering a "Planet Hulk" film at that time, due to wanting to feature Ruffalo's Banner in the film. However, he did not rule out a story that saw the Hulk and Banner end up in space and explained why
19832-617: Was brought onboard and Penn began work on a script that would be much closer to the comics and the 1978 television series of the same name . In April 2007, Norton was hired to portray Banner and to rewrite Penn's screenplay. His script positioned the film as a reboot of the series, distancing it from the 2003 film to give the new version its own identity. Norton was ultimately not credited for his writing. Filming took place from July to November 2007, primarily in Toronto , with additional filming in New York City and Rio de Janeiro . Over 700 visual effects shots were created in post-production using
19980-443: Was cast to play Thaddeus Ross in Brave New World and Thunderbolts* (2025) in the wake of Hurt's death in 2022. In March 2008, Norton said "a lot" was left out of the film because it had been envisioned as multiple parts, with this film "intended as chapter one". Leterrier made the film's final shot of Banner ambiguous; the thought being if there was a sequel, it would mean Banner finally masters control over his anger; if there
20128-471: Was completed without the effects company's full knowledge of what he would be required to do: he was rigged to do whatever they imagined, in case the model was to be used for The Avengers film. The Hulk's medium-length hair was modeled on Mike Deodato 's art. He originally had a crew cut , but Leterrier decided flopping hair imbued him with more character. Leterrier cited An American Werewolf in London as
20276-464: Was composed by Craig Armstrong , who was the arranger for Massive Attack , a band Leterrier was fond of and had collaborated with on the 2005 film Unleashed . Armstrong was his first choice, which surprised Marvel, not knowing if he had scored an action film (he did compose 2001's Kiss of the Dragon ). At Leterrier's suggestion, the soundtrack was released on a two-disc album, which Armstrong thought
20424-785: Was found outside his home on North Palm Drive in Beverly Hills with an execution-style bullet wound to the head. Scott was taken to a hospital, but died the following week. The case remains unsolved. Ruffalo and his family live in Sullivan County, New York , and he describes the Catskills as his "home". Ruffalo also owns two apartments in New York City , one for business and another as an investment. Ruffalo's mother and stepfather live in Boothbay Harbor, Maine , where he and his family occasionally spend their summers. In May 2022, Ruffalo
20572-437: Was interested in naming it Empire State University, as a reference to Peter Parker , but was unable to since Sony Pictures controls the film rights of Spider-Man. Shortly after the release of The Incredible Hulk , Gale Anne Hurd commented on the uncertainty of its relationship with Ang Lee's Hulk film. "We couldn't quite figure out how to term this ... It's kind of a reboot and it's kind of sequel." Hurd said that "requel",
20720-457: Was introduced to set him up as a villain in a possible future film, where he would become the Leader. Aaron Sims, the lead designer on The Incredible Hulk , also took time to work on concepts for the Leader. Ty Burrell was also interested in portraying Doc Samson more faithfully to how he appears in the comics. Leterrier and Roth were originally contracted to return. Leterrier also stated Norton
20868-491: Was made to promote the story as having a romance and a physical antagonist, and the title was used for promotional puns (such as 7-Eleven 's "Incredible Gulp" Slurpees, and "Incredible Dad" themed Father's Day gifts at Kmart ). Burger King also promoted the film, and General Nutrition Centers used the title character as a role model for strength training. Hasbro created the toy line, which they released on May 3, 2008. Sega released two tie-in video games on June 5, 2008;
21016-418: Was not a sequel, the shot indicated instead that he becomes a menace in The Avengers . Leterrier had also intended for a scene in the credits showing Blonsky, human once more, imprisoned and chained in a box, with Feige originally having an idea that the character would be locked in a steel vault that would have been sunk to the bottom of the ocean. The character of Samuel Sterns, played by Tim Blake Nelson ,
21164-407: Was not signed on, but in October, Hurd stated that Norton was contracted to reprise the role. The film had outgrossed its predecessor and Universal indicated interest in a sequel, though Leterrier believed a sequel would not be made because of the film's box office return. Feige said the film met Marvel's expectations and that Hulk would return, but after The Avengers . Hurd was not concerned that
21312-430: Was promoting his film he would also have to mention their other production. Hulk co-creator Stan Lee cameos as a man who becomes ill when drinking the soda poisoned by Banner's blood. Michael K. Williams appears as a Harlem bystander, a role that was written for him by Norton, who is a fan of The Wire . Paul Soles , who voiced Banner in the 1966 The Marvel Super Heroes animated series, appears as Stanley Lieber,
21460-585: Was released in theaters on June 13 in the United States, where it opened in 3,505 theaters. The film is part of Phase One of the MCU. The Incredible Hulk was formatted and screened in IMAX for the first time on August 30, 2018, as part of Marvel Studios' 10 year anniversary IMAX festival. The Incredible Hulk was released by Universal Studios Home Entertainment on Blu-ray and DVD on October 21, 2008. It includes behind-the-scenes featurettes, audio commentary, deleted scenes, and an alternate opening. The film
21608-547: Was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival . In 2009, he played a brief role in the film Where the Wild Things Are as Max's mother's boyfriend. Ruffalo directed a number of plays during his time at the Orpheus Theatre Company, and made his feature film directorial debut with 2010 indie film Sympathy for Delicious starring Juliette Lewis , Laura Linney and Ruffalo, which premiered at
21756-465: Was still considered moderately successful. Entertainment analyst David Davis told The Hollywood Reporter , "The first Hulk had such high expectations after the NBCUniversal merger and was supposed to be critical-favorite Ang Lee's breakout commercial blockbuster. Then with the new Hulk film, Marvel was able to underplay the importance of the success after the great success of Iron Man this summer. So
21904-622: Was sued by residents of Ellenville, New York , for not cleaning up a fire that broke out on the set of a car dealership that was used as a location for I Know This Much Is True . The lawsuit claims that the residents suffered physical and emotional injuries and added that the fire caused damage to their homes and exposed them to toxic fumes. In the 2016 election , Ruffalo supported Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders . While on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , Ruffalo endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for president in 2020 United States presidential election , stating "you know when he gets in
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