Favreau Reveals Iron Man 2 Secrets!
Source: SciFi Wire
Iron Man director Jon Favreau told a small group of reporters that for the upcoming sequel, he wants to shoot in IMAX, possibly use 3-D technology, introduce the Mandarin and turn Terrence Howard's character into War Machine.
Favreau made the comments in a news conference Sept. 11 in Hollywood, where he and Iron Man co-creator Stan Lee were on hand to promote the Sept. 30 release of Iron Man on DVD.
Favreau joked about how pleased he was with the reviews and the box office--right up until The Dark Knight got better reviews and made even more money.
One aspect Favreau said that he would like to take from Dark Knight, budget permitting, is the use of IMAX. And if Favs has his way, he'd be interested in throwing 3-D into the mix as well.
"I would love to do 3-D," Favreau said, adding that he saw the use of IMAX and 3-D as ways to give people a reason to go to theaters.
Iron Man 2 already has a release date from Marvel of April 30, 2010, but Favreau and company are only in the early stages of scripting.
"The writing [on Iron Man 2] is really coming along well," Favreau said. "We've got Justin Theroux [Tropic Thunder] working on it, who [Iron Man and Tropic Thunder star Robert] Downey [Jr.] knows. He brings a real sense of fun. He's never worked in this genre before, and so he has that great newcomer's enthusiasm that I think we still share."
Favreau added: "Pages are coming out, but it's really more of a conversation than actual writing. They are never really what they are going to be in the movie until the day you're shooting."
Favreau said that he and his colleagues are currently looking at a lot of the different comics in terms of creating a tone and coming up with ideas for characters. Matt Fraction's recent work on the Iron Man comic books has become the biggest source for the sequel, Favreau said.
"I'll tell you which [comic books] we're looking at very closely, not so much for story but for tone: the Matt Fraction [ones]," he said. "I haven't talked to him yet, but we want to talk to him and get him out here. The Fraction series seems to be informed as much by our movie as by what had happened with Iron Man before."
In terms of the villain, Favreau admitted that he is still struggling with the character of the Mandarin and how to properly translate him into the movie's world. Though he hints at a possible appearance in part two, he indicated that it's unlikely he will be the primary focus.
"We'll see how that basic group of four people moves forward towards the inevitable Avengers that's coming and how the Mandarin, how largely he looms in the next one. That's mostly what we're doing," Favreau said.
"I'm going to bring you up to speed in the movie and tell a fun story," Favreau added. "I [want to] up the ante in smart ways. ... You're going to see that the suit has changed more. ... That [Tony Stark, played by Downey] is making breakthroughs and innovation. [You'll see] what has happened since he said, 'I am Iron Man.'"
And what's up with the 800-pound gorilla in the room, War Machine, the superpowered character that Howard's Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes morphs into? "I want to do it," Favreau said enthusiastically. "We're drawing War Machine. We're figuring it out. We're talking to Terrence to see if he can take some time out of his new life as a musician to be War Machine. I think Terrence and the character of Rhodey were smaller in the first movie than we had anticipated. But it does set the table very well for this character."
Favreau added: "War Machine is fun, and, again, you look for ways to up the ante."--
Quote from: MacGuffin on September 12, 2008, 01:02:02 PM
Favreau joked about how pleased he was with the reviews and the box office--right up until The Dark Knight got better reviews and made even more money.
AHA.. haha... ahh.
Quote from: picolas on September 12, 2008, 03:20:00 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin on September 12, 2008, 01:02:02 PM
Favreau joked about how pleased he was with the reviews and the box office--right up until The Dark Knight got better reviews and made even more money.
AHA.. haha... ahh.
Its true. I didnt think about it that way but up until Batman came out we were all pretty excited about Iron Man as a comic book movie and Downey Jr. as superhero. It seemed awesome and it also did amazingly well in box office. But then yeah, Batman came...
Hope this motivates them to work hard and the sequel doesnt suck.
Jon Favreau Dishes On 'Iron Man 2' Villains, Story & 'Dark Knight' Comparison, Questions IMAX
Source: MTV
"Iron Man" director Jon Favreau had plenty to say about the film future of Marvel's armored hero during a live, online Q&A session with fans, including some hints about the storylines that will drive "Iron Man 2," the characters — both good and bad — that could make an appearance, and how he feels about the other big superhero movie that hit theaters this year.
"Mandarin is still an important figure in the Iron Man universe," wrote Favreau during the live chat hosted by the LA Times' Hero Complex blog. "We have an interesting take on him that allows us to incorporate the whole pantheon of villains. The whole 10 Rings thing in ['Iron Man'] was a good tease for it."
Later in the chat, when asked by a fan if there was any thought given to introducing a female villain such as Madame Masque, Favreau seemed to spark what's likely to be the next big "Iron Man" rumor, responding, "Female villain... Now there's an interesting notion."
As for the storyline of the "Iron Man" sequels, Favreau wrote that Tony Stark's decision to reveal his identity at the end of the first film would drive the plot for following films.
"The sequel is shaping up to incorporate Tony's vision for the future," wrote Favreau. "What happens after he says 'I am Iron Man?' ... He announced who he was and we have now officially departed from the standard secret ID superhero. Tony was already famous before the announcement. What would really happen if this went down? Fun to explore."
Favreau seemed to downplay the likelihood that future films would touch on Stark's famous "Demon in a Bottle" battle with alcoholism, writing, "That's part of who he is. I don't think we'll ever do the 'Leaving Las Vegas' version, but it will be dealt with. "
After initially embracing the notion of IMAX for "Iron Man" sequels, Favreau seemed a bit more hesitant to embrace the technology during the chat, telling a fan it was "tough to actually shoot in IMAX when you have a CG hero much of the time. The effects become very expensive and may not look as good in the higher resolution. [It] worked very well for ["'The Dark Knight'], though."
And that wasn't the only mention of "Dark Knight" during the conversation, as fans pressed Favreau for his thoughts on the blockbuster film that knocked "Iron Man" out of the spotlight and asked him to compare the two comics-savvy projects.
"We are very different films," wrote Favreau. "They are similar as far as the underlying material, but are different in personality. I think they reflect the tastes of the filmmakers."
Favreau wrote that the success of "Dark Knight" essentially "took the spotlight off us," adding, "I would be happy to be Pepsi to their Coke for the next ten years. 'The choice of a new generation!'"
Asked whether the May 7, 2010, release date for "Iron Man 2" is feasible, Favreau said the date is "daunting," but "we are making much faster progress than the first time around and have much less to design and fewer casting issues."
"I am confident that 2010 is achievable if we continue working together as we have for the past few months," wrote Favreau. "It has to be great, though. It has to be great."
Fans should expect to see more of Samuel L. Jackson and his portrayal of S.H.I.E.L.D. chief Nick Fury, too, as Favreau told one participant in the chat, "[S.H.I.E.L.D.] is important to the franchise, and what is S.H.I.E.L.D. without Fury?"
Along with Fury, several participants asked about a potential appearance by another fan-favorite character, War Machine — to which Favreau responded, "We need War Machine. Agreed. Shoulder cannons and all."
Questioned about who else might have played Tony Stark if not Robert Downey Jr., Favreau name-checked "Choke" star Sam Rockwell as one of the actors he considered for the role. (And just to show you that everything is related, MTV News spoke with Rockwell about almost being The Hulk earlier this month, while "Choke" was adapted and directed by "Iron Man" actor Clark Gregg! And now you know!)
One music fan in the chat asked Favreau about the contributions of Rage Against the Machine band member Tom Morello to the "Iron Man" score, to which the director responded, "I've known Morello for many many years. He has always been a huge [Iron Man] fan. He was nice enough to lay down some guitar for the score."
Asked what comics property he'd like to tackle outside of "Iron Man," Favreau wrote, "The only other comic character I would do is Groo." (You're going to have to fight Rian Johnson for that one, Jon.)
Finally, Favreau had quite a bit to say about collaboration between filmmakers helming the slate of Marvel Studios films for the next few years, writing, "I think its important for all filmmakers working for Marvel to collaborate so there is a consistency in the films, so yes they should keep in touch."
"I had not been in touch really with Louis [Leterrier] during 'Hulk' and I think that would have been helpful," he added. "I hope to be in contact with directors in the future."
"Now that Marvel is making its own movies, every movie has to fit into the Marvel universe. The Avengers incorporates not just Iron Man, but Thor, possibly the Hulk and traditionally Captain America as well," continued Favreau. "As it is, it's scheduled 'Thor' will come out the same summer as 'Iron Man 2' and 'Captain America' will come out a few months before 'Avengers.' All the films have to come together to create a consistent universe. That's very important to everyone involved."
Don Cheadle joins 'Iron Man 2'
He'll replace Terrence Howard in Marvel Studios' sequel
Source: Hollywood Reporter
Don Cheadle is stepping in to replace Terrence Howard in "Iron Man 2," Marvel Studios' sequel to its summer blockbuster.
In the movie, Howard played Jim Rhodes, Tony Stark/Iron Man's best friend and future armor-clad hero War Machine. One scene featured Howard looking at a silver suit of armor and saying "Next time," a line that caused great delight for fans.
But there will be no next time for Howard.
Marvel had no comment, but sources close to the deal said negotiations with Howard fell through over financial differences, among other reasons. Marvel, which had wanted to work with Cheadle, then decided to take the role in another direction and approached the actor, who is shooting Antoine Fuqua's "Brooklyn's Finest" with Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke.
Rhodes is expected to play a larger part in the sequel, which is rumored to go beyond high-tech villains. Justin Theroux is writing the screenplay.
Jon Favreau is returning as director, and Robert Downey Jr. is expected back as billionaire industrialist Stark/Iron Man. Gwyneth Paltrow also is expected to be back as Stark's assistant, Pepper Potts.
That sucks. TH was great for the role, and I hate when they fuck up continuity because they cannot agree on money. All these fuckers have enough money and monstrous budgets, so they should be able to figure something out. There are standards for these negotiations.
Cheadle is great but not sure I see him for this role.
Quote from: kal on October 14, 2008, 01:37:00 AM
That sucks. TH was great for the role, and I hate when they fuck up continuity because they cannot agree on money. All these fuckers have enough money and monstrous budgets, so they should be able to figure something out. There are standards for these negotiations.
Cheadle is great but not sure I see him for this role.
I agree with you that continuity would be preferrable, but Cheadle has more range than Howard. He won't have to show much as far as acting chops are concerned, but Howard doesn't have that persona charm that Cheadle or Downey have. Howard was the lame duck in the first film. It was part of his character to be dull, yes, but I don't see him being able to bounce off dialogue like Bridges and Downey were able to do with each other in the fist one. Cheadle has that natural actor grace where he would be able to do it. He could stand up to Downey's showmanship.
yes dudes, any chance to see robert downy jr. and don cheadle sharing screentime should be celebrated.
Terrence Howard Doesn't Know Why Iron Man Dumped Him
Source: Cinematical
If there was one story last week that prompted geekdom to wail aloud and gnash their teeth, it was the news that Terrence Howard wouldn't be returning as Rhodes in Iron Man 2. The role (and future War Machine suit) will go to Don Cheadle. It isn't that Cheadle won't do a fine job, but Howard was the perfect Rhodey. And that great little "Next time!" scene? It loses a bit of fun when a different person pops up next time.
We all blamed Howard for the split, particularly because the trades implied he wanted too much money to return. But we're in for another round of "Who do you believe?" because Howard told NPR that he knows nothing about any contract negotiations. In fact, he learned the ugly truth of his departure at the same time and place as the rest of us -- the trades. "It was the surprise of a lifetime. There was no explanation. [The contract] just ... up and vanished. I read something in the trades implicating that it was about money or something, but apparently the contracts that we write and sign aren't worth the paper that they're printed on, sometimes. Promises aren't kept, and good faith negotiations aren't always held up."
Now, this could be all damage control on Howard's part (and you can listen to the entire interview to judge for yourself), but it's a startling state of affairs nonetheless. And who likes the implication that no one bothered to tell Howard "You're fired!" That's just not cool. I don't like all this drama surrounding Iron Man 2 -- first, Favreau was on the outs, now it's Howard. If I wake up tomorrow and find out Robert Downey Jr. has been replaced with Clive Owen (which, like Cheadle, would be a choice of equal caliber but just not the same), I'll know there's no hope for Hollywood.
EXCLUSIVE: 'Iron Man 2' Screenwriter Discusses Terrence Howard Departure, Role Of War Machine In Sequel
Source: MTV
We may never know what ultimately led to the Don Cheadle/Terrence Howard switch on "Iron Man 2," and if Robert Downey Jr. knows, well, he isn't talking (at least to us).
But one reason it definitely did NOT happen is because the character of Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes was scaled back for the sequel, "Iron Man 2" screenwriter Justin Theroux told MTV News.
"I can't really speak to the plot stuff and all the rest of it but Rhodes is completely present in a very strong and big way," Theroux said of the man who would be War Machine. "He's COMPLETELY present."
The belief that the character was drastically reduced first came to our attention in an "Entertainment Weekly" article, which posited that Theroux and director Jon Favreau were minimizing the role.
"All that stuff that was in the 'EW' article," Theroux started before a brief pause. "I don't know. I can only tell you what I know which is that from a writing standpoint we didn't do anything differently [with the character]. It's not like we were sitting there going, we need less of this or that. We just approached the characters and the story on their own terms."
Tony Stark's Dad Cast?
Shawshank star rumoured to play Howard Stark.
There's a rumour (from latinoreview) that Tim Robbins might be set to play Howard Stark (dad of Tony) in a flashback sequence in Iron Man 2.
They report that the scene "is going to set up The Avengers and Captain America films", and that director Jon Favreau cast a well-respected actor as Howard because it was such an important scene.
They also reckon that bow-and-arrow-wielding hero Hawkeye, plus the evil Soviet spy Black Widow who he falls in love with - are also set to appear in the film.
Mickey Rourke sizes up 'Iron Man 2'
Actor may play Russian villain in Marvel sequel
Source: Variety
In what would mark his first studio film since resurrecting his career with "The Wrestler," Mickey Rourke is in talks to play the main heavy in "Iron Man 2," the Marvel Entertainment sequel that director Jon Favreau begins shooting this spring.
Sam Rockwell also has begun talks to play a villain in the pic, to be distribbed by Paramount Pictures in summer 2010.
Which role Rockwell will play has yet to be disclosed by Marvel, but Rourke is in discussions to play the Crimson Dynamo, a heavily tattooed Russian arms dealer. He's considered to be an evil version of Iron Man because he battles the superhero in a nuclear-powered suit of armor.
Script is still being written by Justin Theroux, and Marvel has been trying to keep a wrap on details leaking out to fanboys.
Rourke goes into the Golden Globes weekend vying for best actor in a role that revived his career. Robert Downey Jr. soared to become one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood when "Iron Man" grossed more than $600 million worldwide.
Rockwell most recently appeared in "Frost/Nixon" and "Choke."
I'm a little nervous. Two bad guys doesn't sound good.
The best part about the first Iron Man is how simplistic it was. There was the standard good guy and bad guy story, but the plot never tried to make the scenario too complicated. It had good 30 second explanations here and there, but the movie had a freedom with the dialogue where the actors were able to make an action film feel like a good comedy because the small moments between the characters is what mattered. Iron Man didn't revolutionize any genre, but that element made it funny in a worthwhile way and quite enjoyable to me.
If I'm following the news of the second movie correct, it sounds like the story is going to get much more complicated. My major dislike of super hero movies is that so much of their dialogue is exploratory information about what is happening in the plot and what it means to the characters and their fictional worlds. The Dark Knight was ingenuous for inventing a great way to look at the Joker, but the story itself and dialogue was amateur hour with how it kept the meaning of everything on the surface. The characters rarely had conversations between each other without spouting off major themes and information about the ongoing plot. Few of the scenes existed just for themselves.
A lot of times it seems super hero movies paint themselves into a corner because they overload too much on what are really just simple stories. Iron Man will never try to compete with Dark Knight so I think that is what it could be doing here. I hope not.
Emily Blunt rumored for 'Iron Man 2'
Favreau focuses on finding femme fatale
Source: Variety
With Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell negotiating to play key villains in "Iron Man 2," Marvel Entertainment and director Jon Favreau are now looking for the right thesp to play femme fatale Black Widow, another nemesis for Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark.
Emily Blunt has emerged as the frontrunner to play the role of Natasha Romanoff in the "Iron Man" sequel. She's a Soviet superspy who doubles as Black Widow, a beauty in a skintight black costume enhanced by high-tech weaponry.
Blunt, whose credits include "The Devil Wears Prada," "The Jane Austen Book Club" and "Charlie Wilson's War," will get a profile boost when she stars with Benicio Del Toro in the Joe Johnston-directed "The Wolf Man" for Universal.
Marvel would not comment on the Black Widow casting. The Justin Theroux-scripted "Iron Man 2" will begin production in the spring for release by Paramount in summer 2010.
Scarlett Johansson to Star in Iron Man 2?
Source: ComingSoon
Entertainment Weekly is reporting the rumor that Scarlett Johansson is in discussions with Marvel Studios to replace Emily Blunt for the role of Russian superspy Natasha Romanoff, who doubles as Black Widow, in Iron Man 2.
Blunt's commitment to 20th Century Fox and the studio's upcoming Gulliver's Travels may prohibit her from co-starring in the superhero sequel.
Marvel will not confirm, but sources tell EW that Johansson has indeed met with the filmmakers and is interested in taking the role. Blunt's reps are still trying to make both projects work, but "Gulliver's" is further along, with a start date of April 15. Iron Man 2 still doesn't have a shooting script and a start date has not yet been determined.
Mickey Rourke Not Doing Iron Man 2?
Source: Superhero Hype
Mickey Rourke has told New York Magazine that it's looking like he won't be playing the villain in Iron Man 2:
But so what if ICM's David Unger doesn't look good in a dress — at least he's battling Marvel for a bigger paycheck for Rourke for his rumored role as a villain in Iron Man 2, right? "Right now, we're not doing Iron Man 2," Rourke told us grimly.
In January, the news broke that Marvel had offered the award-winning "Wrestler" star just $250,000 to play a villain in the sequel. Perhaps further negotiations didn't go so well? Also, Rourke is now firmly attached to star in Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables, which starts shooting shortly and might interfere with the Iron Man 2 shoot.
Stay tuned for possibly more on this...
Samuel Jackson joins 'Iron' cast
Actor signs long-term deal to play Nick Fury
Source: Variety
Samuel L. Jackson has buried the hatchet with Marvel Entertainment, making a deal to play the role of Nick Fury in "Iron Man 2," and potentially many other films.
Jackson's deal is a long-term commitment to play Fury, the leader of the espionage unit the Shield. His deal contains an option to play the character in nine future Marvel superhero films, efforts that are expected to include "Captain America," "Thor," "The Avengers" and "The Shield" as well as potential sequels.
Jackson introduced Fury in the closing moments of "Iron Man," when the character asked Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark to join his group. Fury is a natural to show up in multiple Marvel franchises, as he crosses paths with many Marvel superheroes in the comicbooks.
Jackson's Marvel future looked murky, after he reportedly expressed his displeasure with the producer-financier's initial offer to reprise his role. Jackson was hardly alone: Even though "Iron Man" grossed more than $600 million worldwide, Marvel brass has been sparing in offers to talent like Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell to play villains in the sequel, sources said.
Jackson and his ICM reps have evidently cleared those dealmaking hurdles, and he will take part in the sequel that director Jon Favreau shoots in the spring, with Paramount Pictures distributing in summer 2010.
Mickey Rourke set for 'Iron Man 2'
Actor able to negotiate salary increase
Source: Variety
Mickey Rourke has closed his deal to play the Russian villain in "Iron Man 2."
His involvement was expected (Daily Variety, Jan. 7), but dealmaking was arduous after Marvel Entertainment offered "The Wrestler" star only $250,000 for his first major studio film in years.
Rourke's salary will be now better than that.
While his ICM rep, David Unger, battled for more dough, Rourke's encounters with "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr. on the awards circuit sealed his participation in the film.
Rourke won the Golden Globe and was Oscar nominated for "The Wrestler" and Downey got Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for "Tropic Thunder," so Downey used each occasion to recruit Rourke.
When Downey, Rourke as well as actors including Frank Langella and Anne Hathaway took part in a roundtable discussion with Newsweek's David Ansen, Downey interrupted the proceedings, reached across the table and flat out asked Rourke to do "Iron Man 2."
Rourke also met with Jon Favreau and scribe Justin Theroux and got to be part of the development of his character. He'll play Whiplash, a character that includes elements from that comicbook villain and Crimson Dynamo, another Russian baddie.
Marvel wouldn't confirm Rourke's involvement, but he's planning to join Downey, Sam Rockwell and Samuel L. Jackson, with Scarlett Johansson the frontrunner to play the Black Widow.
Confirmed: Scarlett Johansson is Iron Man 2's Black Widow
E! Online confirmed that Scarlett Johansson has signed on to Jon Favreau's Iron Man 2, taking over the role of Black Widow.
Johansson (The Spirit) steps in for Emily Blunt, who had to drop out because of a scheduling conflict with Gulliver's Travels.
The news confirms a rumor first reported by Entertainment Weekly.
"Scarlett is thrilled to be a part of Iron Man," Johansson's representative, Marcel Pariseau, told E!
Terrence Howard: Iron Man Execs Made "Very, Very Bad Choice"
Terrence Howard is not pleased he was replaced in the "Iron Man" sequel over a reported salary dispute.
"Marvel made a choice, and it was a very, very bad choice," the actor -- whose role was given to Don Cheadle -- tells Parade.com. "They didn't keep their word. They didn't honor my contract."
Howard says producers didn't share the profits of the flick -- which earned over $318 million -- with most of the actors.
"They produced a great bounty with the first one, but they put it all in the storehouse and you were not allowed in," he says. "They did the same thing with Gwyneth Paltrow, from what I've been told.
The only person who got a raise?
"They did it with everyone but Robert Downey [Jr]," fumes Howard. "One of the things that actors need to do is always stick together: one for all, and all for one."
Even though he's upset, he's not spilling any details from the anticipated sequel.
"I've seen the script, I know what's going to happen -- but I'm not revealing anything. I believe in karma," he says. "When someone does something wrong, you don't have to get them back. Everything right will return the favor for you."
He'll still watch the follow up -- which also stars Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke -- in theaters.
"I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the movie. I want to see Don Cheadle become me. No, I want him to do better than me," Howard says. "That's what I really want to see. Don Cheadle was the reason I got 'Crash,' so I have a lot of love for him."
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First look: 'Iron Man 2' explores the unmasked life
By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY
Tony Stark is out of the superhero closet, and it's no picnic.
The sequel to last summer's blockbuster, which began shooting three weeks ago and opens May 7, 2010, takes place six months after Stark revealed his identity as Iron Man, says director Jon Favreau. And the development is playing out with unexpected results. "How many superheroes are open about their true identities?" he asks. "We wanted to play with that idea. But it obviously has consequences — in his relationships, on the team. There are a lot of areas we can explore."
He hopes to have all other Iron Man 2 details locked down — even though he's sending dispatches via Twitter from the set. "It's never easy with summer movies, but we're trying to keep as much a surprise as possible," he says.
That means no new dirt on replacing Terrence Howard with Don Cheadle, or how the crime-fighting team S.H.I.E.L.D. will ultimately come together. Or how he'll work in new characters. Among those signed on for this go-round are Mickey Rourke as Whiplash, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer.
Favreau says that tackling the franchise a second time is easier because he knows the landscape. Something else would help, too: "I really enjoyed when we were a dark horse and no one knew much about us. ... I hope we can find that place again."
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First look: Mickey Rourke suits up as Whiplash for 'Iron Man 2'
By Mike Snider, USA TODAY
In Iron Man 2, the scarlet and golden-metaled hero must face an adversary with some amazing gadgets of his own.
Whiplash (Mickey Rourke) sports a power pack on his chest that looks similar to the one that Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) uses.
"The technologies are definitely related," says director Jon Favreau. "That's part of the core theme of the film."
The villain's alter ego, Ivan Vanko, is a Russian who "has constructed his own version of a suit," Favreau says. Among the creative innovations: a pair of whips, powered by the suit's glowing chest piece, that are expected to keep Iron Man cracking.
Whiplash "is going to light them up," Rourke quips.
This first image of the character shows Whiplash making an appearance at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix. Favreau as usual is tight-lipped about plot points and declines to discuss whether the big-screen Whiplash is, as in the Marvel Comics, a weapons designer who works for Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell), a competitor of Tony Stark/Iron Man.
"We like to play into and against the expectations that people might have, so we mixed it up a bit," Favreau says.
Rourke's performances in Sin City and The Wrestler helped convince the director that the actor was the best candidate to face Downey in his sequel to last spring's blockbuster that grossed $318.4 million.
"It was very important that the villain be as compelling as can be. ... Once I thought of Mickey in that role, it made me understand how to shape the story."
haha, oh, no.
So this is a mix of Terminator Salvation and The Wrestler? They got The Ram's body and made him into a machine?
Quote from: kal on June 10, 2009, 12:23:50 PM
So this is a mix of Terminator Salvation and The Wrestler? They got The Ram's body and made him into a machine?
sure. and they gave him some whips. from catwoman i'm guessing. and the orange pants are from arrested development. and the arms are from forrest gump's legs.
When I first saw that picture, I thought Danny Trejo had been cast in a new Mad Max movie.
Quote from: Madonna is a stupid bitch on June 10, 2009, 10:54:05 AM
"The technologies are definitely related," says director Jon Favreau. "That's part of the core theme of the film."
That's not technically a "theme".
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AICN Exclusive: IRON MAN 2 in 3D?!?! & IRON MAN 1 too?!?!?
Hey folks, Harry here with a story of geekgasmic fury bridled with awesome euphoria! One birdy tweeted a secret tweet that put me on the scent - and then I found other birdies to sing the same tune. So I can state that the following is absolutely true, though the final results have yet to be heard.
Right now, there is a 1 minute demo of IRON MAN 2 converted to high quality digital 3D. I'm told this one minute is totally like Kim Basinger & Mickey Rourke in 9 1/2 WEEKS. HOT! Crazy Hot! Right now the Suits at Marvel & Paramount & now also Disney are considering this 1 minute.
At the same time that this is happening, they are fishing for bids with 3 different companies to see what the cost and time it would take to convert IRON MAN 2 to a complete 3D film. This same process is being done to Tim Burton's ALICE IN WONDERLAND - but if this comes to pass. What will this mean for the rest of Marvel's slate leading to THE AVENGERS? Will THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA also go through this process? Or will they be shot from the get go in 3D?
I hope so. I love 3D. The tests I've seen of this process are just jaw-dropping. 3D is an experience to experience in movie theaters - and when the high quality progressive frame 3D Blu-Rays hit that will finally put the nail in the coffin of those dreadful anaglyph relics of the 50s... You'll have a home entertainment experience to match.
Watching Iron Man, Whiplash, War Machine and Black Widow in 3D would be an unbelievable experience next summer - and my little birdy tells me there's a chance they'll actually pony up to convert IRON MAN for a reissue in advance of IRON MAN 2's summer release.
I have very solid sources on this. And remember, you heard it here first my friends! Are you ready for the armored avenger in 3D? I am.
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Iron Meh-n.
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They needed to spend a little more time photoshopping that saturated angryface onto that huge robot body.
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Quote from: modage on December 03, 2009, 01:12:17 PM
They needed to spend a little more time photoshopping that saturated angryface onto that huge robot Rourke body.
Trailer here. (http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/)
Okay, this looks pretty awesome.
Here here.
Quote from: MacGuffin on December 17, 2009, 12:07:34 AM
Trailer here. (http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/)
i couldn't understand a single fucking thing rourke mumbled, and scarlett who?
but the premise is excellent. that comment of privatizing world peace is way more memorable and more "nuh uh fuck you i do what i wanna do" than the original's blowing up the cliffside.
New Trailer here. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJshLMfWFZQ)
I'm down. Sam Rockwell? Didn't know he was in this.
i feel like scarlett johanssen is gonna piss me off and as much as i love buck swope I liked terrence howard and wish he wouldn't have been replaced but I still think this will be just as much fun as the last one was
I'm worried it's going to be too much plot and not enough light humor. The first one stands out not because it's technically good, but because it's so free wheeling with Robert Downey Jr. that he starts to transcend the super hero qualities and makes them of secondary importance. I think the super hero antics may take first billing here and the funny jokes will have to live during the commercial breaks of the action. Of course I have no clue and hope I am wrong, but plot enhancement is typical sequel fodder when more bad guys are added.
Terribly edited trailer. It was mostly just rearranged scenes from the first trailer, rearranged worse.
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on March 08, 2010, 03:19:23 AM
I'm worried it's going to be too much plot and not enough light humor. The first one stands out not because it's technically good, but because it's so free wheeling with Robert Downey Jr. that he starts to transcend the super hero qualities and makes them of secondary importance. I think the super hero antics may take first billing here and the funny jokes will have to live during the commercial breaks of the action. Of course I have no clue and hope I am wrong, but plot enhancement is typical sequel fodder when more bad guys are added.
This is one of those rare but beautiful occasions when you and I are in complete agreement! :)
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IMAX Trailer here. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4WDjF633QE)
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Early reviews say this is pretty awful.
Quote from: P on April 28, 2010, 02:07:20 PM
details or it didn't happen.
(marquee this by the way)
Early Iron Man 2 reviews: It rocks! It sucks! It's ho-hum!
Source: SciFi Wire
Iron Man 2 doesn't hit theaters until May 7, but reviews are already popping up online, and they range from delirious raves to outright pans. A sampling below.
With about 12 reviews so far, the movie is rating a pretty positive 75 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Typical of the positive reviews is one by Tom Huddleston at Time Out:
Iron Man 2 is a lot of fun: it's shiny, likeable and never boring. But it's also wildly uneven and unnecessarily convoluted, leaving the viewer unsatisfied and hungry for something more substantial.
There's a few very negative reviews, exemplified by The Hollywood Reporter:
Everything fun and terrific about "Iron Man," a mere two years ago, has vanished with its sequel. In its place, "Iron Man 2" has substituted noise, confusion, multiple villains, irrelevant stunts and misguided story lines.
The U.K. Daily Mirror similarly opines: "Given the strength of part one, the sequel is not just a terrific failure but a terrific disappointment."
But then there's the most positive review of all so far, from Ain't It Cool News' Harry Knowles, who practically wets himself raving about the movie:
IRON MAN 2 is comic movie crack! I remember how I was after I saw SPIDER-MAN 2. It felt like the world finally f--king got it. I thought we'd always have films increasingly badass from that point—and SPIDER-MAN 3 was not better. And I got a tad sad. When you see a comic book movie that is absolutely the best of what that character can be on screen—it is euphoric. Something to celebrate, to revel in. I've been a comic geek my entire life. I remember when Bob Layton really began blowing my mind with IRON MAN. This is that... but on film... with hundreds of talented awesome artists, technicians and craftsmen all supporting that vision.
Quote from: ©brad on April 29, 2010, 10:49:37 AM
Early reviews say this is pretty awful.
Yea, it's saying a lot of what I feared but I also was repeating general sequel problems. Now that my expectations are nil, I can maybe just enjoy this movie as fine nothing entertainment. But, ehh...
Can we all just agree that Harry Knowles is to film reviews what Homer Simpson is to food reviews? If he gave a movie nine thumbs up, would anyone bat an eye?
So, it's a little unfair for me to really give a final opinion on this movie because I slept through part of it.
I went to a double feature, digital projections of both Iron Man movies. The second one had not downloaded in time though, so not only did the first start late, they had to make us wait between movies too. So it was really late by the time we started IM2.
I was awake through the first two thirds though and I really didn't like it. It felt like a mess. It kept stumbling all over the place and I got the feeling that Marvel was REALLY pushing for all the Avenger tie-in stuff and that really hurt it.
I felt like there was very little motivation for anything in the movie other than bad guys being bad guys and RDJ playing into the Tony Stark character.
I was enjoying it until ***SPOILERS****
Stark is drunk and dressed as Iron Man at his own Birthday party and Don Cheadle shows up in another suit and they fucking fight while DJ AM plays a shitty mash-up song. It felt desperate for reason and comedy.
***END SPOILERS***
I don't know, I didn't hate it and maybe it got a lot better toward the end, but it really felt lazily thrown together and I don't get why they would go here from the first movie.
Oh, and if someone wants to PM what happens after the credits, please do. I was too tired to sit through them.
for some amazing reason this has been playing here for over a week. we got it at least a whole week before you freaks!
the point is i have not heard a single great thing said about it. i'm not even sure if anyone i know has seen it. yep, i think this is a dollar rental.
i thought it was badass, but i was also watching it with my 9year old cousin who was in full costume, so i may have just been watching vicariously...
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Quote from: polkablues on April 29, 2010, 07:00:04 PM
Can we all just agree that Harry Knowles is to film reviews what Homer Simpson is to food reviews? If he gave a movie nine thumbs up, would anyone bat an eye?
haha that just reminds me how enthusiastic he was in his Grindhouse review like " The only thing wrong with the length is that it doesn't have Hot Fuzz on the end " I guess thats not a bad idea, but most everyone else hated it
I know this is off topic and all, but Grindhouse got fairly enthusiastic reviews when it was released and is enjoyed by a large percentage of people who have seen it. Certified fresh at Rottentomatoes with 82(!) percent. It was certainly a financial failure but it was also pretty well received.
I'm worried that IM2 will indeed suck but I gotta take my kid so I'll be seeing it this week sometime.
saw it tonight, kinda average. sloppy at times, antagonist wasn't developed well and the birthday scene was followed by the most pathetically motivated action scene. too bad, i was a fan of the original.
SPOILERS I guess, although it really doesnt matter...
I left satisfied at the end for some reason, but it wasn't very good. A lot of it seemed badly put together. How all the characters get introduced, there is almost no development to any of it. They just show up, there is one brief look at them, and down to business. From the opening scene with Rourke, to Monaco, to Scarlett showing up as some assistant and suddenly being there and then Iron Man at Randy's Doughnuts with Sam Jackson and the place is empty and then they take over his house like if Tony Stark is a douche... I mean come on, one thing after the other and it makes no sense for what we learn about the character and his personality in the first film. Same with Rockwell and his company and having some russian take over their entire company in two seconds. It was too cartoonish all the time.
The birthday party was horrible. I mean, this guy usually has all the biggest parties and celebrities and blah, that birthday party was lame and the stupid girls throwing stuff up in the air for iron man to blast them... damn. It also felt weird to see him doing this shit and having AM (RIP) standing there in the back just looking at him.
Yeah, this was not good unfortunately other than some good performances by RDJ and Sam Rockwell.