Robert Downey Jr. Talks Iron Man 2
May 8, 2008
Q. When you were brainstorming with Jon Favreau, what were the elements that you wanted to bring to the next Iron Man movie?
A. There’s this idea of Terrence [Howard] putting on a suit and coming back as War Machine, who is pretty iconic in the Iron Man and Marvel universe. Just seeing where it can all go, but grounding it in a very modern mythology. I see it as greatest dysfunctional family story ever told…. In The New York Post a couple days ago, [there was a cartoon] of Iron Man suited up, and he’s telling the governor even his super-powers can’t get him out of the budget problem. That was what Jon was hoping for and excited to see the most, the idea that Tony Stark and Iron Man can become part of the cultural fabric. When we heard posters were being defaced to promote political or social ideas, he just got such a hoot out of that.
Q. A central element of Tony Stark’s story arc in the comics is his alcoholism. How much will that be incorporated into the storylines, or, at least, from your perspective, how much would you like that to happen?
A. Well, you know. [Pause] I think I was reading in the Times, it was saying ”Most Conflicted” — it was comparing character defects from one superhero to another. Interestingly, Tony’s Achilles heel isn’t that he boozes too hard and then he winds up becoming an alcoholic in the genesis; his character defect is narcissism. I think there’s a way to capitalize on that, and if you want to use the drinking as a metaphor to that, that’s fine. But in and of itself, I don’t think it’s any more interesting than having a superhero who has cancer. That’s why I think the mythology of these things is cool, because a Gamma Ray means a lot more than a gamma ray, whereas a non-specific urethritis can be only that. Again, I defer to Jon. He really, really crafted this thing in a way that was so smart. And, also, what I love is that kids are enjoying it. It’s important to me, strangely, in my old age, to do something that is appropriate and still entertaining and engaging and evocative, and is about more than you might expect it to be about. I mean, clearly, I’m going to have a lot more juice at the writing table than I did a few years ago.
Q. To that end, I know you’re under contract for another Iron Man movie — do you know how far that goes? They just announced an Avengers movie for 2011, which would ostensibly involve Iron Man. Would you be on board for that?
A. I really don’t know. What I’m on board for right now is the ride home. I don’t want to start talking out of my league, because that would have certainly been my inclination in the past. I kind of know how to keep my teeth together a little better than I used to.
From EW
“Iron Man 2″ set for summer 2010 with news on Thor, Captain America and The Avengers
May 5, 2008
Following the film’s blockbuster opening weekend, Marvel Entertainment is planning an “Iron Man” sequel for 2010 after a 2009 without feature releases.
In its earnings report Monday morning, the company unveiled its film release plans for the next three years. They are designed “to focus its attention on maximizing the success of an ‘Iron Man’ sequel and the launch of ‘Thor’ in the summer of 2010,” it said.
The company has set April 30, 2010, as the release date for “Iron Man 2″ and confirmed that it will not have a new film out next year.
“Thor” is slated for June 4, 2010. Marvel also is planting its feature film stakes for 2011 with an Avengers-themed summer.
The May 6, 2011, release of what is now going under the working title “The First Avenger: Captain America” will be followed by “The Avengers” in July.
Iron Man bigger than Jesus, and Will Smith
May 4, 2008
Paramount Pictures release of Marvel Studios’ Iron Man total combined estimated global box office for Marvel Studios’ Iron Man is $201,000,000. “It beat Will Smith and Jesus!” gushed a Paramount insider referring to the openings of I Am Legend and The Passion Of The Christ. “It’s just mind-blowing. Internally, some people were going into high 80sM and low 90sM but people were laughing at them. We had our own box office poll and maybe one person thought $100M.” The monster numbers now make Iron Man the second biggest 3-day release for a non-sequel in the history of Hollywood, behind only Sony’s first Spider-Man. - From Nikki
Spoiler: Iron Man Scene After the End Credits
May 4, 2008
Iron Man is officially kicking ass this weekend. Not only does the movie rock, it also is ruling the box office (compared to shitty superhero movies that do great B.O, like Ghost Rider and Fantastic Four). Bravo Robert, what a great return. Jon Favreau, you are now officially THE Marvel director (compared to D.C. traitor Bryan Singer). Did you sit through the end credit? Amazing… Well, if you’re seeing the movie this weekend, stay in your freakin’ seats. Don’t go pee, twitter or call your mom… Sit there and wait to see, geek…
Spoilers below…
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* There it is, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D… Avengers Assemble!
‘Iron Man’ takes off worldwide
May 3, 2008
“Iron Man” may have already earned more than $60 million worldwide, including an estimated Friday domestic take of $30 million or more for Paramount and Marvel Studios.
Overseas tallies already register more than $22 million, a figure that only accounts for admissions through Thursday in the 35 territories where Paramount Pictures released the movie. Non-Par territories include France, Germany and Spain, which means the overall foreign figure is probably more than $30 million. - From Variety
How Iron Man Gets Dressed
April 30, 2008
Variety reviews Iron Man
April 27, 2008
If “Iron Man” delivers on the prognostications, the first summer blockbuster of 2008 will see several participants emerge with new cachet. First among them will be Robert Downey Jr., who has signed to play billionaire inventor Tony Stark and his superhero alter ego Iron Man in two sequels. Read more
Tony Stark’s Cameo in The Incredible Hulk
April 20, 2008
The panel audience got a special treat that we in theatres (most likely) won’t — after the trailer, they showed the much-discussed cameo that Tony Stark makes in Hulk. Stark is sitting with General ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross in a bar — and Ross is completely drunk. Stark says “I hear you’ve got an unusual problem.” “You should talk,” replies Ross. Stark then shoots back, all smooth: “You should listen.” - Via Cinematical
Tour Tony Stark’s Crib
April 20, 2008
Wildly Popular ‘Iron Man’ Trailer To Be Adapted Into Full-Length Film
April 15, 2008
Wildly Popular ‘Iron Man’ Trailer To Be Adapted Into Full-Length Film
Iron Man Pic will be huge STOP big strong legs STOP boffo bo STOP
April 13, 2008
Jeffery Wells receives an Iron Man review via morris code:
“Saw Iron Man. Iron Man very good. Had nice phoner with Jeff Bridges (we talked a lot about Lloyd Bridges). Iron Man gonna be huge. Please don’t quote me.” — Top-drawer film critic writing from of a region outside New York and Los Angeles.
New Iron Man ‘Run Before You Can Walk’ Clip
April 8, 2008
Bad Ass…
March 27, 2008
Nick Fury’s Iron Man Cameo?
March 17, 2008
“Iron Man” will hit theatres on May 2nd. Samuel L. Jackson IS playing Nick Fury but his cameo may not appear in THIS film. They also confirmed that there is a crossover between this movie and “The Incredible Hulk”.
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Iron Man flies, so why does he need a frickin car?!
March 10, 2008
Via Audi
Marvel is on a mission
March 7, 2008
Launching a major movie production company right now seems like a dicey venture. But the Marvel formula has been a spectacular success for other studios the last eight years. The self-doubting Spider-Man, the bickering Fantastic Four, the misunderstood X-Men and all the other Marvel misfits have racked up a stunning $5 billion in worldwide box office, most of that for Sony and Fox. Marvel now wants its own spot at the table. After four years of planning and winning over Wall Street, “Iron Man” is the first step in the company’s quest to go from intellectual-property fount to a stand-alone Hollywood player that can greenlight big-time popcorn movies.
Via LAtimes
Two new Iron Man posters pop up
March 7, 2008
Via Empire
Ammer is Marvel’s marketing hero
March 5, 2008
“Geoffrey Ammer has partnered with superheroes for his next gig, joining Marvel Studios as prexy of worldwide marketing and home entertainment. In the new post, the former Sony and Disney marketing topper will oversee the advertising, publicity and promotional campaigns for Marvel’s slate of self-produced pics, starting with “Iron Man,” which bows May 2. “The Incredible Hulk” follows on June 13.”
Via Variety
New Iron Man Trailer
February 29, 2008
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Exclusive new Iron Man Poster, the many faces of Tony Stark
February 23, 2008
Via Screenrant
Was Dr. Doom Behind the WGA Strike?
February 20, 2008
“Labor disputes, whether real or merely predicted, have put a crimp in Marvel Entertainment’s goal of releasing two films — or maybe even one — next year. “Regarding 2009, we have been obviously affected by the labor situation in Hollywood,” referring to the recently ended writers strike and “the uncertainty caused by the upcoming expiration of the actors agreements at the end of June.” Maisel didn’t say which character might star in a 2009 movie, if there is to be one, though he said that films featuring Ant-Man, Captain America, Thor and the Avengers all are in development. Marvel is transforming from a company that simply licenses such characters as Spider-Man and X-Men to film studios to one that will make its own films. First up is “Iron Man” on May 2, and then “The Incredible Hulk” on June 13.”
Via Reuters