The casting continues for the Marvel comic book adaptation as Jaimie Alexander and Colm Feore join in Thor. Alexander throws herself in as Sif, a skilled Asgardian warrior who can hold her own against any man. She also is one of Thor’s loves. Feore on the other hand is only rumored to become a villain, although no sources have confirmed the notion.

The movie’s story centers on Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth (THR).

The two actors are the latest in the expanding casting list which already includes Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, and Natalie Portman. The project, being directed by veteran actor Kenneth Branagh, will begin shooting in early January of next year. Ashley Miller, Zak Stentz and Mark Protosevich penned the script with Kevin Feige producing.

Currently Marvel has several projects being developed and in production. Iron Man 2, directed by Jon Farveau and starring Robert Downey Jr, comes out May 7th, 2010. Also in development are films around Ant Man and Captain America which will lead up to the well planned Avengers movie set for a TBA 2012 release.

Thanks to FOX for the good news.

Fans have been waiting almost a year for the return of “24.” On Sunday, November 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), the wait will be over as Fox presents a special two-hour prequel event.

Shot on location in South Africa, Jack Bauer battles an international crisis, while here at home the nation prepares for a new president on inauguration day. Taking place just a few months before the new day dawns, the prequel will set the stage and raise the stakes for Season 7.

“We’re excited about the prequel because it explores Jack’s complex emotional state of mind and still has all the signature excitement and suspense that fans have come to expect from ’24,’” commented executive producer Howard Gordon. “Shooting in South Africa affirms everyone’s commitment to making this season especially memorable for our fans.”

Celebrating its 150th episode this season, the series has resumed production on “Day 7″ and will unfold without interruption in its regular time period Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) beginning in January 2009.

Set in Washington, DC, “Day 7″ finds CTU dismantled and Jack Bauer on trial. Bauer’s day takes an unexpected turn when former colleague Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard) returns. Meanwhile, President Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones) leads the country alongside White House Chief of Staff Ethan Kanin (Bob Gunton) and First Gentleman Henry Taylor (Colm Feore).

A national security crisis prompts an investigation by a team of FBI agents including Agent Janis Gold (Janeane Garofalo), Agent Renee Walker (Annie Wersching), Agent Larry Moss (Jeffrey Nordling), Agent Sean Hillinger (Rhys Coiro) and security specialist Michael Latham (John Billingsley). Although CTU is no longer, Chloe O’Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and Bill Buchanan (James Morrison) are back for another momentous day of shocking events.

As part of News Corp.’s global commitment to fighting climate change, “24″ has pledged significant and innovative changes to its production practices with the goal of saving energy and reducing carbon emissions.

Created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, “24″ is a production of Real Time Productions and Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, Jon Cassar, Manny Coto, David Fury, Kiefer Sutherland and Brian Grazer are the executive producers.

Now here’s to hoping Bart Simpson will have a small cameo sometime this upcoming season.