Thor: The Dark World: New Empire photos & official website online

Preparing to return to Midgard come later this year, "Phase 2" of Marvel Studios' expanding "Marvel Cinematic Universe" will welcome the God Of Thunder back to cinemas this fall with "Thor: The Dark World". In anticipation for the sequel that will be helmed by Game Of Thrones visionary Alan Taylor, photos from the latest issue of Empire magazine have gone online and show what's in store for Thor Odinson, once again played by Chris Hemsworth.

Additionally, the film's official website has been updated by Marvel, and now features new content and downloads that fans eagerly waiting for the film can download and use.

Via Cinema Blend and Redzilla, here's one of the new shots from the film, featuring Hemsworth back as Thor and looking like he's silently contemplating about something with hammer in hand. More shots of the Dark Elves and Malekith The Accursed can be found via the source post.

And for those looking for some godly movie downloads like animated gifs (above), Facebook Covers, and wallpapers, the official Thor: The Dark World website is now updated and live. Check it out for more "Put The Hammer Down" moments.

Thor: The Dark World arrives from Asgard to cinemas on November 8, 2013.