Why wait for Sept. 25 to see all the behind-the-scenes extras from this summer’s mega-blockbuster on The Avengers blu-ray when so much is already available on YouTube? Okay, true, the blu-ray and DVD extras will be more extensive and likely super-cool. But with all the great clips available via social media, it’s easy to get your fix early. And it makes us wonder if the blu-ray should include a special section specifically for some of the best “caught on smartphone” videos. Most of those that we’ve found – and are most interested in – take place during last year’s on location work in downtown Cleveland. A big deal, since the scenes are from the final big battle with the alien Chitauri. Here are some of our favorites: Avengers Battle Scene – Day 2 , by jpesicek In this two-minute clip, we get to see just how much of E. 9 th and Euclid was consumed by The Avengers movie set. While it takes a good minute to get into the action, once it does, you can see a long line ...
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