It's true Alan Taylor was chosen because of his Game of Thrones connection (let's face it, GoT has been about the hottest property for several years now; everyone wants to replicate it for their project). But Patty Jenkins was the original choice to direct and would have been the first woman to...
Jaimie Alexander is rallying fans to the cause of getting her cast as Wonder Woman:
http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-12/thor-2-star-rallying-fans-help-her-score-wonder-woman-gig?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
Really? What could possibly be in her contract? Thor 3? Seems odd that a minor supporting role in a movie that's not even on the schedule (2016 maybe? At the earliest?) wouldn't preclude her taking what could well be the role of a lifetime, something for which she could be remembered for decades...
I thought the film was terrific -- loads of fun, a great cast, great visuals, and a compelling story. The Marvel films have been consistently strong; they're doing great work. Can't wait to see what's next. Oh, and loved that, just like the very end of Iron Man 3, "Thor will return."
Supposedly two post-credits scenes, more substantive that the one in Iron Man 3.
http://www.blastr.com/2013-10-18/hints-emerge-about-thor-2-post-credits-scenes
Reviews are embargoed, but the link above says word on the film is good.