Movie Info
Genre :
Superhero, Sci-Fi, ActionRelease Date :
May 02, 2008MPAA Rating :
PG-13Director :
Jon FavreauStarring :
Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Leslie Bibb, Shaun Toub, Bill Smitrovich, Nazanin Boniadi
Critics Reviews : 
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Jon Favreau Is Back for 'Iron Man 2'
July 10, 2008 02:07:51For months after Marvel Entertainment's announcement of "Iron Man 2" release date, "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau was left uncertain of his fate with the second film. But, it seems that he won't be wondering any longer. In the latest news regarding the sequel, it is said that the studio has finally reached a deal with the "Elf" director.
By that, it means that the filmmaker who is also credited as actor will be back to helm "IM2". Nevertheless, official announcement over the matter hasn't been released yet. Nikki Finke of the Deadline Hollywood Daily was the first to break this news. Noting further on the signing of Favreau, she wrote that "Marvel Studios boss David Maisel was quick to put out a 'definitely' richer offer to Favreau".
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'Iron Man' to Be First 2008 Movie to Pass 300 Million Dollars Mark
June 19, 2008 04:06:38The excitement level on the "Iron Man" camp may perhaps be in its ultimate height. The first summer movie of 2008 is about to add another significant accomplishment to its name. On Thursday, June 19, the Marvel's comic books adaptation will become the first feature film of the year to cross the $300 million mark.
The forecast has been offered out since until Tuesday, June 17, the superhero film about the man in armor suit starred by Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow has pulled in approximately $299.3 million from the United States and Canada's market. If the film's recent daily grosses of about $680,000 is put into consideration, the calculation following suggested that it will bolt through the $300 million threshold on the predicted date.
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More to Jon Favreau's Yet Unsigned in 'Iron Man 2' Story
May 15, 2008 01:05:00The success of the man in armor suit "Iron Man" to keep on soaring high collecting more and more gold and to stand unchallenged atop the box office chart could not be separated from the good work done by its director Jon Favreau. But, when Marvel Entertainment announced the development of the superhero sequel, the filmmaker made a shocking confession that he hasn't been officially aboard the new project and the uncertainty still lingers on as of Tuesday, May 13.
The latest news coming from the man behind the success of Will Ferrell's 2003 Christmas comedy "Elf" revealed that he is still not signed to helm "Iron Man 2". Talking to radio show host and television personality Howard Stern, the 41-year-old stated, "They haven't offered me anything yet. They're all talking - they want to do it, they even announced a date." Despite the fact that he has yet signed, Favreau still shared what he has in mind for the second film stating that he is interested in picking up the "infamous Devil in a Bottle storyline", so claimed Slash Film.
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Box Office Report: 'Speed Racer' No Match for 'Iron Man'
May 12, 2008 09:05:12Being released a week after "Iron Man" theatrical debut proved to be a huge disadvantage for the big-budgeted car racing movie "Speed Racer" as the Wachowski brothers' film only managed to finish second to the Marvel's adaptation film. To make matter worse, the family adventure movie presented the first flop of 2008 summer movies at this three-days weekend box office which ended Sunday, May 11 by grossing merely $20.2 million, less than half of its original prediction, in its opening weekend.
Leaked words on the reasoning of the film's box office failure are that its PG rating hurts the sales badly. The targeted audience which supposedly should be kids aren't familiar with the 1960s' Japanese animation series "Mach GoGoGo" the movie is based on, while the older audience who grew up with the cartoon and excited with the film are said to be scared away by the given rating. Other possible cause put out is the lengthy running time. Timed at two hours and fifteen minutes, "Speed Racer" is considered too long for a family adventure film, especially for the kids.
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Robert Downey Jr. Not Yet Certain on 'Iron Man 2'
May 09, 2008 10:05:36"Iron Man" has gone up to be listed among the historical movies of all time with its blasting opening week. Its sequel has been confirmed days following the tally. However, before fans could put high hopes on "Iron Man 2", the excitement has been toned down with the news stating that director Jon Favreau has not to be signed for the follow-up movie and now report also suggests that the returning of its star Robert Downey Jr. is yet a done deal.
The speculation on the uncertainty of Downey Jr.'s signing broke out following the reluctance of Marvel Studio executives in confirming the actor's involvement on the sequel during first-quarter financial results conference call on Wednesday, May 7. It is further rumored that the studio have to offer the "Zodiac" star with a more lucrative deal to secure his participation in the sequel. To add more fuel to the rumor, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the 43-year-old refuses to justify his contract stating, "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."
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Jon Favreau Yet to Be Signed for 'Iron Man 2'
May 07, 2008 02:05:33As the first summer blockbuster movie "Iron Man" has brought back life to the box office by delivering a smashing $102 million in its opening week, the talk of its sequel has gone further from being a plan to becoming a realization and days earlier, Marvel Entertainment have announced that "Iron Man 2" has been set for April 30, 2010 release. Hence, it seems that every detail has been fixed, but director Jon Favreau doesn't think so as he revealed that he has yet to be signed for the sequel.
Talking to Entertainment Weekly about the follow-up film about the superhero suited in advance bulletproof armor suit, the 41-year-old filmmaker confessed that his return to the sequel isn't a definite term. "We've been speaking informally about it, and in concept we would all love to work together again," the "Zathura" helmer explained.
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'Iron Man 2' Definitely Coming in Summer 2010, Possibly Having Hulk as Cameo
May 06, 2008 10:05:53With the massive success garnered by the man in iron suit throughout the past weekend, the sequel of blockbuster movie "Iron Man" is certainly will be developed as promised. In fact, by the time the estimates for revenue calculation came out on Monday, May 4, Marvel Entertainment announced the exact Summer release date for "Iron Man 2" in 2010.
The follow-up to the action film which has pulled in approximately $102.1 million domestically and over $198 million worldwide since its opening on Thursday night, May 1, is now set to arrive in theaters on April 30, 2010. Adding to the exciting news, Marvel Studios Chairman David Maise stated in the press conference that the sequel will be used to introduce another Marvel superhero, Thor. Further, Maise noted that it will probably have the Hulk to appear as cameo as Iron Man makes a special appearance in the forthcoming "The Incredible Hulk".
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'Iron Man' Sky-Rocketing Through Box Office Massive Hit
May 05, 2008 09:05:48Presenting moviegoers with the first highly anticipated film in the year of 2008, "Iron Man" proved to earn its rights of being the one which is suitable to mark the coming in of the summer blockbuster movies. By the end of the first May weekend on May 4, the Paramount Pictures' superhero flick has made its smashing debut claiming the top slot at the North American box office and exceeding critics expectation by hauling in an amazing $98.6 million for the three-day weekend tally and about $102.1 million in total since its early viewing on May 1.
Screened in over 4,000 theaters across the U.S., the Jon Favreau-directed action movie scribbled down its name in the box office history by being the second non-sequel movie with the highest grossing opening weekend coming in shortly behind another superhero tidbit "Spider-Man". It also scored in to be among the top ten movies to have its best three-day opening as well as the tenth feature film to debut with more than $100 million revenue. If being considered only from its superhero genre, "Iron Man" comes in fourth on the highest opening list after "Spider-Man 3" with $151.1 million, "Spider-Man" with $114.8 million and "X-Men: The Last Stand" with $102.8 million.
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Nick Fury's End Credit Footage in 'Iron Man' Comes Out Online
May 03, 2008 11:05:41Many have reported earlier that moviegoers have to sit through the end credits of "Iron Man" to see the appearance of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. However, for those who missed it or can't wait to see it in the theaters, a 35-seconds long bootleg video showing the particular scene has come out online.
Long rumored to be cut off from the movie, the scene is apparently put at the end to be a surprise for the fans and possibly let out to give hint for the sequel. In the video, it can be seen that when Tony Stark comes home, he finds Fury waiting for him in his living room and warning him of not being the only superhero in the world. Dumbfounded by the stranger's remark, Stark then confronts the man who then introduces himself as Nick Fury, director of S.H.I.E.L.D. The video footage can be seen below.
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'Iron Man' Sequel Eyeing 2010 Release
May 02, 2008 11:05:45Bringing in a great news earlier by getting an early theatrical release on May 1, "Iron Man" has brought another uplifting reports as it is said that the sequel to the Marvel comic adaptation is now scheduled to be released in 2010. The buzz of the sequel's release date has been sparked by the studios' toppers.
On the red carpet premiere of the action film on Wednesday, April 30 at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, Brad Grey, Paramount Pictures' CEO, and Sumner Redstone, Viacom Inc. and CBS Corp.'s executive chairman, revealed the good news to Entertainment Tonight. Further, the two noted that the plan still depends on the result of the superhero flick's opening over the weekend that ends on May 4.
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'Iron Man' Eyeing Box Office Smash, 4 New Behind the Scene Videos
April 28, 2008 04:04:04Expected to make its debut in the North America theaters on May 2, "Iron Man" can be considered as the first from the series of the much anticipated flicks coming in this summer season. Since the news stating that Marvel have taken control over the development of the action film has been blown out by the media, many fans are said to be unable to wait for the end result. And with so much buzz circulating over the superhero flick, the only question remaining now is whether the film will be as good as it is promoted to be.
Picking up the story of Tony Stark, a genius inventor who creates a bulletproof armor suit to escape from Afghan terrorists and eventually known as Iron Man, the Paramount Pictures' film that pairs up a notable actor Robert Downey Jr. with a great director Jon Favreau apparently has wowed the critics with its deliverance as it received overpouring praises from early reviews. Todd McCarthy of Daily Variety has noted that the film is "refreshing" as it delivered a top notch "entertaining special effects extravaganza". Additionally, Kirk Honeycutt from Hollywood Reporter even predicted that the film would not have a problem scoring big at the box office noting that it could "catch boxoffice lightning in a bottle".
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'Iron Man' Sequel to Expose War Machine
April 26, 2008 10:04:54Though fans still have to wait for a few days to see their favorite superhero "Iron Man" to graze the big screen, good news has already come pouring down on them. After earlier it was reported that the Jon Favreau-directed action film will open early on May 1 at 8 P.M. in limited theaters, a new report is building up as the film's helmer has indicated that the follow-up to the much awaited film may bring up War Machine.
Talking about this upcoming Paramount Pictures' movie to Rotten Tomatoes in London, the 41-year-old filmmaker let out that the superhero tidbit is going to showcase a moment in which Lt. Colonel Jim Rhodes takes a look at Tony Stark's Mark II Iron Man outfit and says, "Next time baby." The scene allegedly opens up possibility for filmmakers to bring up the War Machine, Rhodes' superhero character who comes out after Stark's fall into alcoholism.
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Video: U.K. Premiere of 'Iron Man'
April 25, 2008 10:04:08Counting down to its theatrical debut on May 2, the much awaited action film "Iron Man" celebrated its premiere in the U.K. on Thursday, April 24 at the Odeon in Leicester Square, London. The special opening saw some of the film's stars, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard grazing the red carpet.
Aside from those star, director Jon Favreau has also made an appearance at the special event which is part of the around the world promotional tour for the film. Commenting about the tour, the helmer stated, "It's great - I've been from Mexico City all the way to Australia, Korea and to Paris, Rome and now I'm in London." On the chance to premiere the film in London, Paltrow also expresses her excitement stating, "It's great to be here, it's very exciting to see everyone turn up and it's nice to be in a place that I call home."
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'Iron Man' to Open a Day Early
April 23, 2008 10:04:07Though left disappointed by the dismissal of the early "Iron Man" theatrical opening that has been thrown out by Paramount Pictures previously, the die hard fans of the superhero can now breathe free. The latest report coming from the action tidbit exposes that those who cannot wait to see the film will get the chance to watch it earlier than its release schedule.
The Jon Favreau-directed film is said to be heading to selected theaters on May 1, 2008 and will be viewed starting at 8:00 P.M. Despite announcing the time and date, report on the matter didn't note which theaters are set to screen it earlier. Hence, fans should check their local theater listings. Though the limited release won't be as early as the international release on April 30, some of the fans won't have to wait until May 2 to flock the theaters.
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'Incredible Hulk' and 'Iron Man' Sharing Screen
April 22, 2008 04:04:41At the presentation of the highly anticipated Louis Leterrier-directed film "The Incredible Hulk" at the New York Comic Con on April 19, it was revealed that the green man will be sharing the big screen with another iconic superhero "Iron Man". The confirmation has been let out by Universal Pictures.
Allegedly, the studio has screened a clip that showcases a moment when Robert Downey Jr.'s character, Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man, walks into a "seedy bar". There, he meets General Thunderbolt Ross played by William Hurt to talk about his own problem. Aside from showing the special clip, Universal also brought up another clip exposing Emil Blonsky revealing to the General that he has been given a "super venom".
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New 'Iron Man' on the Run for 'The Avengers'
April 17, 2008 02:04:52Robert Downey Jr.'s fans can put up their hope of seeing more of the "Zodiac" star as he is rumored to be portraying popular superhero character "Iron Man" in "The Avengers". In an interview with MovieHole, the director of "Iron Man", Jon Favreau, hinted that the 43-year-old actor maybe reprising his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the various superheroes movie.
According to the site, the director is pretty sure that Downey Jr. may return as the hero in the film based on the Marvel's comic book of the same title. "Downey Jr may be back as Iron Man - possibly even in a film that unites many of the Marvel superheroes. "The Avengers," based on the comic book title of the same name, sees several classic heroes coming together. It's been in early development for a few months now. Favreau believes it'll definitely happen," read the article.
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Two New 'Iron Man' TV Spots Available Online
March 27, 2008 11:03:38Following the release of "Iron Man" trailers earlier, it has been reported that there are two new spots from the superhero flick being run on the television. Both of the TV spots, which took less than a minute each to be previewed, have come out online, but one of them is still in its bootleg version.
The first spot gives out a better look to the heroic character played by Robert Downey Jr.. This compilation of clips begins with the shot of Tony Stark trying on Iron Man's suit. The video footage also let out the power possessed by Iron Man and what he is capable of doing. Meanwhile, the second spot gives out more glimpses into the film as it picks up the making of the Iron Man's suit itself.
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'Iron Man' Trailer to Premiere on February 28
February 23, 2008 11:02:47Earlier, many reported that the trailer of upcoming superhero flick "Iron Man" was going to be air attached to "Lost" on February 21 night as Marvel News let out the apparently false information. Following the airing of the hit drama television series, Marvel updated its reports correcting the date of the trailer premiere.
On February 22, the movie news site noted that the brand new trailer of the Paramount Pictures' film will be outed along with the next week's episode of the Emmy Award-winning drama series. The updated news read, "The brand new "Iron Man" movie trailer premieres during the Feb. 28 episode of "Lost" on ABC. "Lost" kicks off at 9 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central. Don't miss a minute of it!"
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'Iron Man' Spot to Be Debuted During Super Bowl
February 01, 2008 03:02:54An "Iron Man" advertising spot will be aired during the Super Bowl XLII game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants on Sunday, February 3, 2008. Reports stated that Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment have made the official announcement on Friday, February 1.
The new commercial video will make its debut at approximately 4:30 P.M. Following the viewing on the television, the spot will be posted on Apple.com, Marvel.com, and IronManmovie.com, which is the official Iron Man website, whereas additional sites, including Yahoo Sports! and ESPN.com, will make the ad available on February 4. Further, it is explained that Marvel.com will gave out the sneak peak of the spot on February 1.
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New Iron Man Stills Unleashed
November 28, 2007 05:11:04A couple of new production stills from the highly-anticipated "Iron Man" have made their way to come online presenting images of the titular hero and his alter ego Tony Stark.
One features the armored superhero bracing the gunshots from a man while another catches Stark as he emerges from his shiny Audi R8. The car is included in the movie as part of Paramount Pictures' deal with automobile company Audi.
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Official Iron Man Site Gets Big Update!
November 16, 2007 12:11:05There are new goodies that you can check out now on the official site for the highly-anticipated "Iron Man." Yes, Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures have delightfully made quite a great update on the site after some time.
Not only able to take a look at the teaser trailer, you can also read the synopsis and view an album of images as well as learn about the characters from the movie. Moreover, you can even submit fan art into the site, so just click the link above to pay a visit there.
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International Iron Man Teaser Trailer Hits!
November 05, 2007 03:11:05Time to witness never-before-seen footage from "Iron Man", folks. An international teaser trailer for the flick has been found out to have already circulated on the net by now, which sure gives you another look on the highly-anticipated superhero movie.
Running almost one minute on YouTube, the teaser opens grandly with explosive shots before shifting to the abducted Tony Stark forging his armor to rescue himself. What's special here is that we can get more glimpses of Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia 'Pepper' Potts, Stark's executive secretary.
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Check the New, Cool Iron Man Teaser Poster!
October 05, 2007 10:10:50What a wonderful job talents behind "Iron Man" have managed to carry out. Previously amazed us with the teaser trailer for the project, they now are unleashing a cool new teaser poster online as you can see on the left.
Just like its predecessors, the poster still features the titular character himself, only this time the hero flashes burning energy blue eyes against the black background. Simple enough, but captivating indeed, so to say.
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Watch Iron Man Teaser On the Net Now!
September 11, 2007 02:09:30Taking an earlier flight from the planned date of Tuesday, September 11, 2007, the teaser trailer for "Iron Man" has delightfully been available for superhero fans to grab online at Apple.com since Monday, September 10.
Put on the trailer page of the site in HD, the clip runs quite long for a teaser, going almost two and a half minutes. Though containing many footage from that shown at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, it is more fast-paced and compact than the previous one in following Tony Stark from his abduction in Afghanistan to his creation of a high-tech armor to escape captivity.
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Iron Man Teaser Trailer Will Hit the Net Earlier
September 08, 2007 11:09:46While director Jon Favreau recently informed that a teaser trailer for "Iron Man" would not be available online until September 11, it delightfully turns out to grace the net a bit earlier for sure.
Yes, it has been learned that the same trailer will officially be able to be seen online starting at 10:00 PM Eastern Time on Movies.MTV.com for 24 hours prior to its launch on Apple.com in a High Definition QuickTime version. So superhero fans, don't forget to mark your calendar if you really want to become the early viewers to watch it online.
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Official Iron Man Teaser Trailer on Sept 10!
September 06, 2007 10:09:56Superhero fans should hate Monday no more from now on as September 10 will mark something important coming in their way.
Cheer up folks, for it is going to be none other than the first official teaser trailer for "Iron Man", director Jon Favreau has confirmed through a message on his Myspace Blog. The trailer is informed to debut on the Viacom Network's highest rated programs, the first airing being immediately before MTV's "The Hills."
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Official Iron Man Footage to Hit the Net Soon
August 20, 2007 10:08:41Bringing good news that sure will delight all fans around the globe, "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau has posted an information on MySpace's Iron Man Movie Group confirming an official footage for the movie is about to get online soon.
"I hear you all loud and clear. You want to see the footage that we brought to SDCC," he wrote. "I am happy to report that both Marvel and Paramount have agreed to get a version of the footage out to you very soon. I will report the specifics when I get them."
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Iron Man Production Still Is Here
August 10, 2007 02:08:35Those yearning for a better look on "Iron Man" should really cheer up by now as a high resolution of the hero's picture has been brought up into the surface.
Image shown actually has appeared before on the recent issue of Empire magazine, but by being put on the net, fans surely have chance now to download it as a collection or desktop background for their personal computer.
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Hilary Swank and Samuel L. Jackson's "Iron Man" Cameos Confirmed
July 25, 2007 11:07:55Questions whether Hilary Swank indeed has a cameo appearance in "Iron Man" now can be answered as Marvel Studios honcho Avi Arad has confirmed for the first time to MTV that the two-time Oscar winner will truly show up on the superhero flick.
"How do you know [about that]?," a stunned Arad replied when asked about the actress' inclusion before finally admitting, "It's a cameo."
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More About "Iron Man" from Jon Favreau
July 07, 2007 12:07:18With the filming wrapped up on "Iron Man", helmer Jon Favreau has eagerly posted a message on his MySpace page in response to the fans' questions regarding the flick.
While stating there is not a teaser trailer for the movie in front of "Transformers" as many have speculated, Favreau willingly gave pleasing information claiming the filmmakers have landed a prime slot at the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con held this month on date 26-29 to greet the fans as well as to promote the superhero flick.
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"Iron Man" Shooting Done
June 26, 2007 02:06:23Able to carry out the process smoothly, director Jon Favreau has informed through his MySpace group that principal photography on "Iron Man" has been finished with the filming on the final scenes in Caesar's Palace.
"After motoring through the delerium of a sleepless shooting marathon, I am proud to report that we have handily completed our movie on time and on budget," so he wrote. "What a great way to end."
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"Iron Man" Featuring Samuel L. Jackson?
June 22, 2007 12:06:19The starry cast of "Iron Man" may get one more Oscar-nominated talent in the lineup.
Ain't It Cool News brought in exclusive report yesterday, June 21 stating Samuel L. Jackson was shooting scenes for the movie on the very same day, appearing as Nick Fury, the famous superspy character in the Marvel Comics universe. The site, however, did not point out how big his role is, but it can be assumed that the part is a cameo of sorts.
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Leslie Bibb Finds the Right "Man" in "The Bachelorette Party"
April 11, 2007 04:04:55Seemingly gliding rather velvety through her acting path this year, Leslie Bibb has delightfully secured not only one but two big screen stints following her inclusion in "Midnight Meat Train."
The Hollywood Reporter has came up with news informing that the beauty has landed deals to star in both "Iron Man" and "The Bachelorette Party." Bibb, widely known for her role in The WB's teenage dramedy "Popular", last seen on the silver screen in "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby", which has grossed over $148 million in U.S. only.
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Shaun Toub Needs "Iron Man" Help
February 23, 2007 11:02:38Turning into rather unusual direction for his next acting stint after that in drama feature "The Kite Runner", Shaun Toub has been confirmed to land a starring slot in superhero flick "Iron Man", the first Marvel Studio-produced movie under its alliance with Paramount Pictures.
Based on the fictional Marvel Comics character, the project has already constructed stellar cast consisting of Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jeff Bridges who will play the title character/Tony Stark, Jim Rhodes, Pepper Potts, and Stark's business associate, respectively.
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Jeff Bridges Backing Up "Iron Man"
February 06, 2007 03:02:06A superhero flick filled with Academy Award-recognized stars, that's "Iron Man." Following the inclusion of Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, and Gwyneth Paltrow, the project has satisfyingly signed another Oscar-nominated actor Jeff Bridges to the cast lineup, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Here Bridges will play a close business associate of Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark, played by Downey, who also plays a major role in shaping the younger man's life. Meanwhile, Howard has already been billed as Jim Rhodes, a pilot and friend of Stark, and Paltrow as Stark's personal secretary Virginia "Pepper" Potts.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Assists the "Iron Man"
January 17, 2007 03:01:11Becoming the first major female actor to join "Iron Man", Gwyneth Paltrow has given her agreement to be lined up with Robert Downey Jr. and Terrence Howard in the project's cast, Variety has revealed.
The site added that the Oscar-winning actress is billed as Virginia "Pepper" Potts, a personal assistant to Tony Stark, played by Downey Jr., a rich industrialist who later decides to become the Iron Man to fight against evil on a global scale.
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"Iron Man" Teaser Site Hits
December 22, 2006 02:12:09Adding the hype surrounding their upcoming superhero flick "Iron Man", Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios have smoothly brought up the official website for the movie, set to come to the theaters on May 2, 2008.
Located at http://www.ironmanmovie.com/, the site gives the visitors a first look at the logo for the comic book adaptation. The flick itself will start production in February 2007 with Jon Favreau at helm and Avi Arad plus Kevin Feige producing.
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Terrence Howard Forms Alliance with "Iron Man"
October 10, 2006 03:10:33Here comes another great talent to "Iron Man." Variety has revealed that Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard is set to share scenes with Robert Downey Jr. in the superhero flick. The "Crash" star will be billed as James Rhodes, the closest associates and accomplice of the title character, played by Downey Jr..
Though it is widely known among comic fans that Rhodes has an alter ego named War Machine, Howard will not don any armored suits in the project since Rhodes' transition to become the superhero is likely to be saved for the sequel.
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Robert Downey Jr. Donning "Iron Man" Armor
September 29, 2006 04:09:41Finally, it is decided. Ain't It Cool News has reported that Robert Downey Jr. has landed the coveted role of the titular hero in "Iron Man", ending the questions and speculations that have been circulating around lately on the matter.
Based on Marvel's iconic superhero, the picture will take focus on a billionaire weapons-manufacturer, Tony Stark, who equips himself with a high-tech suit of armor to fight against evil on a global scale as Iron Man. Filming is slated to begin in February 2007 with Jon Favreau helming and Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, Mark Fergus, plus Hawk Ostby writing the script.
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"Iron Man" Officially Hits the Summer of 2008
June 24, 2006 11:06:53It's official!
Following the big hits launched in the first Friday in May by "X-Men 2", and "Spider-Man", "Iron Man" is hoping to join the list of the summer's big hit movies. The first Friday in May 2008, setting the exact date to May 2nd, is firmly set as the release date for this long-postponed Marvel comic-based big screen project.
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"Iron Man" in the Hand of Jon Favreau
April 29, 2006 11:04:18Intended to produce such a high-qualified movie, Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., has attached Jon Favreau to direct its upcoming "Iron Man".
The studio, moreover, has also tapped Arthur Marcum and Matt Holloway to develop the script with Avi Arad set to serve as producer.
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Marvel Retrieved "Iron Man"
November 04, 2005 12:11:00After more than two years being abandoned in the hand of New Line Cinema, "Iron Man" finally could go home to Marvel, as the studio has taken back its film rights. "Right now we're concentrating on finding the right creative talent," Avi Arad, CEO of Marvel Studios, remarked. "It's not a part of our slate deal, but we can raise the money to do it if we choose to. We would also have no difficulty licensing it to another studio."
Concerning the film's distribution, the company would likely team up with Paramount Pictures while also prepares to start development from scratch, commissioning a new script and possibly attaching a director. Previously, the name of Nick Cassavetes had come up last year to helm the project, but it later appeared that he had never signed any deals. Even so, as quoted from Arad, Cassavetes is still one of the candidates to direct.
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