The Avengers: starts shooting today!

That's it! You heard it. Marvel's biggest bet in cinematic history begins today. Under the directing and writing duties of Joss Whedon, "The avengers" starts shooting today. Why though is such a big deal? Besides the fact it will include tones - i imagine- visual effects, i think it will be a joy to see on screen the likes of Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye and