TIME Names Marvel Comic Book's Female Thor, Kim Kardashian's Avatar & 'Frozen's' Elsa Among 15 Most influential Fictional Characters of 2014
Watch out Thor, a.k.a. Chris Hemsworth -- the female Thor just rocked your world with her hammer in print!
Despite all of the hype surrounding the highly-anticipated "Avengers" sequel for 2015, Marvel's printed comic also made a splash with Marvel nabbing the No. 10 spot on TIME's 15 Most Influential Fictional Characters of 2014.
"Sure, the big-screen version (played by Chris Hemsworth) has raked in more than $1 billion at the global box office. But this year, it was Marvel's printed comic that made waves after it relaunched with a woman wielding the hammer," according to TIME.
"It's not the first Thor recast; in fact, a frog once held the role. But putting a woman at the center of a comic franchise that's not explicitly about femininity or sexual wiles sent a powerful message about the need for superhero diversity, amplified by the debut of a black Captain America."
Who else made the cut?
Just when you thought you had enough of "Kim K" this year, she made yet another list, but it's not the real Kim Kardashian, it's her avatar! Yes, it has gone that far!
"Real-life Kim Kardashian owes a good deal to her animated avatar-more than $200 million, to be exact," TIME added. "That's how much industry analysts estimate the blockbuster mobile game Kim Kardashian Hollywood convinced users to spend on fake clothes, jewelry and more, all in an effort to climb the A-list and become best friends with a fictional version of Kim herself, who spouts lines like "You're a natural in front of the camera. You should get a 'momager.'"
If you're curious who stole Time Magazine's top spot for the Most Influential Fictional Characters of 2014, well, it just might give you chills -- "Frozen's" Elsa (voiced by Broadway favorite Idina Menzel).
"Hollywood's reigning ice royal (Menzel) first charmed audiences in 2013-leading 'Frozen' to a massive $1.27 billion worldwide gross-but this year, she became a bona-fide icon," TIME explained.
"Elsa's Oscar-winning anthem about liberation and self-acceptance, 'Let It Go,' dominated the Billboard Hot 100 this spring; her debut on ABC's 'Once Upon a Time' (played by Georgina Haig) led to a 31 percent ratings increase; and her singing figurine just outpaced Barbie as the best-selling toy in America. Next up: a 'Frozen' attraction at Epcot, where Elsa will greet young fans -- and a likely 'Frozen' sequel."
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