An extended film synopsis from Paramount and Marvel Studios has been released. Information about the movie has been confirmed. The synopsis doesn’t give out information that we don’t already know, but it does confirm a couple of things that were earlier speculated.

A few production notes for the movie:

Cast:

Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Josh Dallas, Tadanobu Asano, Idris Elba, Clark Gregg, Colm Feore

Executive Producers:
Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, David Maisel, Patty Whitcher

Produced by:
Kevin Feige

Directed by:
Kenneth Branagh

Updated Synopsis:
Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, “Thor,” which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm ofAsgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It’s while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.