Joss Whedon confirms 'Avengers' directing gig

I guess this really makes it official now: Joss Whedon announced at Comic-Con that he will most definitely direct "The Avengers" for Marvel Studios. The film is still on track for its release May 4, 2012.

Rumors of Whedon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") helming this anticipated superhero blockbuster surfaced earlier this year, but he now said he's on board, although he's working on an outline only right now.

Whedon also directed "Serenity," and most recently, he wrote "The Cabin in the Woods" with Drew Goddard. He's quite an interesting pick, and I can't wait to see what he brings to this ambitious project!