Before we get to the other tidbits, the great news that Natalie will be appearing on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Friday the 8th. I might not be tearing my hair out in anticipation for Thor: The Dark World, but I have to admit that the appearances, premieres, magazine covers…all that good stuff has definitely made it worthwhile, regardless of what happens with the film.

Onto the tidbits…

– Staying on Thor, the reviews continue to be quite positive as the 84% on RT would attest. Although the average rating of 6.6 still shows that there aren’t many positive raves. I liked this review from Devin Faraci, who was not a huge admirer of the first film. Here’s a pull quote about Natalie…

Reports that Natalie Portman wasn’t psyched about returning as Jane Foster be damned, she’s really doing a great job here in a role that could be fainting damsel in distress but transcends that.

– One more Thor tidbit – the film opened in some European territories this week and the opening is stronger than the first film. All looking good on the business side as well.

– Finally, thanks to Fiona for sending in a cover scan from the Australia edition of Elle.