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Iron Man 2 Mark VI Armor Revealed

Written on October 19th, 2009 by Paul Young 
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Iron Man 2 Mark VI Armor Revealed

“When I was a child I spoke as a child I understood as a child I thought as a child; but when I became a man I put away childish things.” I Corinthians 13:11 – Paul

I would like to think that Paul, the author from the Bible who many think wrote the above quote, would have modified the end of that sentence to read, “…unless it’s a comic book movie toy, especially from Iron Man 2, because those are awesome!” Readers and followers of movie news find some of the most interesting things about upcoming films through their toys and other marketing aimed at children.

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New Iron Man 2 Behind The Scenes Video

Written on October 14th, 2009 by Anthony Ocasio 
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New Iron Man 2 Behind The Scenes Video

The folks over at Geek Tyrant dug up a wonderful seven minute behind-the-scenes look at Iron Man 2. The video, which comes from the French movie channel Canal Plus includes enough behind-the-scenes tidbits to calm even the most rabid of Iron Man fans (for 7 minutes, at least).

Now, I know you’re thinking that because this video is from France that it’ll be in another language and you’ll just have to watch it and pretend to understand what they’re saying. No need to worry as the language in this video and how I like my salads have a lot in common: Not very much French.


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Iron Man 2: New Behind the Scenes Footage

Written on September 25th, 2009 by Paul Young 
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Iron Man 2: New Behind the Scenes Footage

The most anticipated movie of 2010 is, without a doubt, Iron Man 2. Come May of next year, James Cameron’s Avatar will be a distant memory and the only thing fans boys and girls want to see is Iron Man(Robert Downey Jr), Whiplash (Mickey Rourke), War Machine (Don Cheadle) and the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson).

Last night Entertainment Tonight aired a six minute segment that included new behind the scenes footage from the set of Iron Man 2 which included some spectacular crash scenes, a little more information on the Tony Stark/Pepper Potts/Natasha Romanoff love triangle and a never before scene of Whiplash cutting a car in half.


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Jack Kirby’s Estate Sues Disney/Marvel

Written on September 22nd, 2009 by Paul Young 
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Jack Kirby’s Estate Sues Disney/Marvel

In a move the reeks of opportunism and greed, Jack Kirby’s Estate (a.k.a. his family) have hired Intellectual Property Lawyer Marc Toberoff to sue Disney/Marvel, Sony, Universal, 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures in an attempt to reclaim copyright ownership of the characters their late father Jacob Kurtzberg created. You may know his name better as Jack Kirby and you are most familiar with his iconic and highly popular comic book creations, The Fantastic Four, Captain America, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk and The Silver Surfer.

Thanks to the guys over /Film for sharing this with us and to Rich Johnston at Bleeding Cool and Nikki Finke at Deadline Hollywod who seem to have gotten the drop on this breaking news. This is not the first lawsuit we’ve seen involving a comic book creator’s estate vs. the current owner and publisher; Just recently we reported and discussed WB/DC’s fight with the heirs of Jerry Siegel and Jerry Schuster over the rights to Superman.

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More info: captain america, fantastic four, iron man, iron man 3, the incredible hulk, thor, x-men, x-men 4

Iron Man 2 (and 1) to be 3D?

Written on September 2nd, 2009 by Kofi Outlaw 
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Iron Man 2 (and 1) to be 3D?

Hollywood has a lot of new digital 3D projects on deck, most notably James Cameron’s highly-anticipated film, Avatar. While films like Avatar are being shot in digital 3D from the start, older films are also entering the third dimension – case in point being Disney’s upcoming Toy Story/Toy Story 2 double feature, which will be showing in limited engagement this Fall.

Well, AICN is exclusively reporting that Iron Man 2 has landed somewhere in the middle ground of old/new 3D: a new movie shot with regular film that is being considered for 3D conversion before its release.

Oh, and did I mention that Iron Man 1 might be getting the 3D treatment as well?

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Matthew Vaughn Wants to Direct The Avengers

Written on August 28th, 2009 by Rob Keyes 
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Matthew Vaughn Wants to Direct The Avengers

Matthew Vaughn, director and producer of the upcoming rated-R comic book adaptation, Kick-Ass, really wants to helm Marvel Studio’s The Avengers movie.

Vaughn, if you remember, was director of X-Men: The Last Stand… for a short while anyway. After he took over for Bryan Singer, he quickly left which opened to door for Brett Ratner to direct the project which in my mind, is the absolute worst of the four X-Men movies.

Looking forward instead of back though, Vaughn now has directed three feature films: Layer Cake, Stardust and now Kick-Ass (which quickly earned itself an American distributor after premiering footage at San Diego Comic-Con.) Now, he wants to do another superhero flick…


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Iron Man 2 News Round-Up

Written on August 21st, 2009 by Rob Keyes 
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Iron Man 2 News Round-Up

Everything is looking on the up and up for Jon Favreau’s Iron Man 2 and today we have a round-up of news items which feature two of the actors hyping up the film even more and a brand new image for the movie.

Don Cheadle, the new man behind Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes in the Iron Man franchise spoke with MTV about working with Jon Favreau on set and what their goals were this time around.

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Iron Man 2 Prequel Comic To Introduce Movie Whiplash

Written on August 17th, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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Iron Man 2 Prequel Comic To Introduce Movie Whiplash

Jon Favreau loves to take chances when it comes to the Iron Man movies. First he cast a forty-something Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark (brilliant!) and now for Iron Man 2 he’s decided to highlight what even fans of the long-running comic book would call a cheesy, second-tier villain: Whiplash.

Basically Whiplash is an ex-con who figures out how to build a suit that uses electrically-charged whips as a weapon. And yes, at one point in the comics he did look like he was into bondage with a black leather costume replete with a zippered mouth.


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Will Iron Man Battle War Machine In Iron Man 2?

Written on August 11th, 2009 by Heath McKnight 
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Will Iron Man Battle War Machine In Iron Man 2?

After director Jon Favreau and his team behind Iron Man 2 showcased exclusive footage to a packed house of eager fans (including our own Vic Holtreman, Screen Rant’s Owner and Editor-In-Chief), attendees were treated to shots of Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Whiplash (Mickey Rourke), Lt. Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle), Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell), and of course, the War Machine armor.


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Marvel’s Avengers According to Louis Leterrier

Written on August 10th, 2009 by Rob Keyes 
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Marvel’s Avengers According to Louis Leterrier

Louis Leterrier, the director behind last year’s The Incredible Hulk, made a lot of headlines in and around the time of its release by hinting at a Captain America cameo in the film as an “easter egg” that never really met our expectations. Now he’s at it again, this time talking about the major upcoming Marvel films, what he knows about them, what he’d like to work on, and what he’d like to do with The Avengers, given the chance.

In a Clash of the Titans set interview, LA Times journalist, Geoff Boucher, sat down with Letterier who wasn’t shy about revealing some of his ideas and thoughts on the upcoming slate of films in development at Marvel Studios. We’ve taken the best bits to discuss and share with you, and then we share what we think could be done with the eagerly anticipated Marvel team-up adventure.


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SR Pick [Collectibles]: Half-Scale Iron Man Mark III Maquette

Written on August 5th, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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SR Pick [Collectibles]: Half-Scale Iron Man Mark III Maquette

I love Iron Man, and based on the current poll on the right, so do most Screen Rant readers. So if you’re a fan of the movie and have a spot to display something big (and plenty of room on your credit card), you’re going to love this: It’s a 1/2 scale (yes, one half scale) replica of the Iron Man Mark III armor from the film.


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Marvel Anime: Iron Man & Wolverine Teaser Trailers

Written on August 3rd, 2009 by Kofi Outlaw 
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Marvel Anime: Iron Man & Wolverine Teaser Trailers

About a year ago we told you that Marvel was extending its brand name to the Far East, partnering with Japanimation studio Madhouse to produce four anime films to be released in 2010. At the time there was no official word on which Marvel characters would be getting the ‘animakeover,’ though Iron Man, Spider-Man and The Hulk were early guesstimates.

Well, flash-forward a year later and we finally have a first look at two out of the four Marvel/Madhouse films on the way. The first characters to receive their animakeover? (Surprise, surprise) It’s Wolverine and Iron Man. Check out the teaser trailers:

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The Hottest Things To Come Out Of Comic-Con

Written on August 2nd, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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The Hottest Things To Come Out Of Comic-Con

Comic-Con seems like old news (even though it only ended a week ago), but as a final note we thought we’d show you what you guys ended up picking as the hottest things to come out of the 4 day event. There was certainly a lot of competition for fan attention, but as usual there are always a few things that end up grabbing the limelight.

We ran a poll asking you to pick what you thought were the three hottest things to come out of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Now the total numbers add up to more than 100% because with so much to choose from we allowed people to pick their top 3 items.

Results after the jump.


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More info: alice in wonderland, avatar, district 9, iron man, iron man 2, kick ass, new moon, tron legacy, where the wild things are

Is Iron Man Headed For 3D (and IMAX)?

Written on July 31st, 2009 by Ross Miller 
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Is Iron Man Headed For 3D (and IMAX)?

3D is all the rage these days, and recently at Comic-Con, the technology made several big appearances. Whether actually being shown or discussed, 3D was a big part of the convention in San Diego, where films like James Cameron’s Avatar, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland and Robert Zemeckis’ A Christmas Carol showed off footage in the “come to life” technology.


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Comic-Con: Avengers Roster & Future Marvel Movies

Written on July 29th, 2009 by Rob Keyes 
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Comic-Con: Avengers Roster & Future Marvel Movies

Marvel Studios had a big presence at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday by providing fans with one of the most entertaining panels of the event. That presentation was of course, for Jon Favreau’s Iron Man 2, which he delivered to the loyal Hall H residents in full force.

Screen Rant master Vic and I attended the Iron Man 2 panel and were treated to something amazing. But we’ve already talked about that and while you wait for the trailer we saw to eventually come online, you may be wondering what updates there have been for the other more distant films in Marvel’s production queue.

Find the latest on the Avengers team-up film and other Marvel films in development after the jump.


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Iron Man 2: Set Visit, Story Details & Meet Howard Stark

Written on July 29th, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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Iron Man 2: Set Visit, Story Details & Meet Howard Stark

A number of sites had the opportunity to visit the Iron Man 2 set a few weeks back (no, we didn’t, but we’ve worked all that out with Paramount who are great to deal with) and today they unleashed the details online. Following the Iron Man 2 presentation at Comic-Con, we thought it would be a good time to bring folks up to speed on the latest and greatest with the film.


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Iron Man 2 Panel – Comic-Con 2009

Written on July 25th, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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Iron Man 2 Panel – Comic-Con 2009

At what I believe is one of the most anticipated panels at Comic-Con, we had Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johannson on stage for the first sneak peek at Iron Man 2.


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First Look At The Iron Man 2 Armor!

Written on July 23rd, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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First Look At The Iron Man 2 Armor!

Straight from the floor of the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con Screen Rant gives you your first look at the new, redesigned armor from Iron Man 2. Above is a shot of the “Hall of Armors” display at the Marvel kiosk highlighting the Mark I, II and III armors – plus a fourth one. These were life sized and people were able to get within a few feet of them.


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2009 Comic-Con Preview: Iron Man 2

Written on July 21st, 2009 by Kofi Outlaw 
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2009 Comic-Con Preview: Iron Man 2

One of the biggest films that will be highlighted at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International is undoubtedly Iron Man 2, the sequel to to last year’s awesome big-screen adaptation of the Marvel comic book, which was directed by Jon Favreau and starred Robert Downey Jr.

Iron Man’s flight to $uccess undeniably began at the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con, where Favreau and Marvel unveiled footage from the film which blew the hats off pretty much everyone present. In preparation for the 2009 Comic-Con, Screen Rant takes a look at where Iron Man 2 is at, and what fans can expect to see at the convention.

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First Images of Rhodey & Justin Hammer in Iron Man 2

Written on July 17th, 2009 by Rob Keyes 
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First Images of Rhodey & Justin Hammer in Iron Man 2

Yesterday, Screen Rant reported on the very first images of Scarlett Johansson in costume as the Black Widow for the upcoming Marvel Studios production of the sequel to Iron Man.

This was our first look at one of the new characters and faces added to the Iron Man franchise and Marvel Movie Universe.  Today, we can add two more with our first looks at the new James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes played by Don Cheadle as well as Sam Rockwell’s Justin Hammer.


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Exclusive: Iron Man 2 Green Screen Set Pics [Update]

Written on July 7th, 2009 by Kofi Outlaw 
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Exclusive: Iron Man 2 Green Screen Set Pics [Update]

About a week ago we got a tip from a local California resident by the moniker of “FASTBACK67,” who was out and about around the Encino Hills area – “NW of intersecting freeways 101 and 405″, according to our Screen Rant “Bruce 2.0 GPS system” – where he stumbled across something VERY interesting and, being a smart cookie, connected the dots to Iron Man 2, which is currently halfway into its shooting schedule.

And just what did Mr. FASTBACK67 discover? A huge outdoor set complete with a massive green screen, built into the famous Sepulveda basin – but what is it for?

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Marvel Updates: Branagh’s Thor, & Iron Man 2 Script Is Awesome

Written on July 1st, 2009 by Rob Keyes 
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Marvel Updates: Branagh’s Thor, & Iron Man 2 Script Is Awesome

Thor is arguably the toughest character and film to sell out of the upcoming slate of movies in development at Marvel Studios, but it is the one I’m most excited for.

Besides my interest in the character, what really grabs my interest is the man in charge: Kenneth Branagh.

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First Look: Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in Iron Man 2

Written on June 9th, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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First Look: Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in Iron Man 2

For months there was speculation as to which character Mickey Rourke would play in Iron Man 2. Since it was revealed that the character would be Russian, fans of the comic (myself included) speculated that he would play an armored nemesis of our favorite armored Avenger – either Titanium Man or The Crimson Dynamo. So when word came that Whiplash would be in the film, people thought maybe Sam Rockwell would play that character and we’d have a double-villain scenario.


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The Technology Of Science Fiction Is Here Now

Written on June 6th, 2009 by Bruce Simmons 
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The Technology Of Science Fiction Is Here Now

Terminator Salvation came to theaters on May 21st.  It sparked an idea in my head about technology in our society and if it’s really possible get to the point of what the Terminator franchise projects for our future.

When I presented the idea to a co-worker, he dissed it immediately. When a scientist or engineer starts to immediately diss the possibility of an idea, it’s a good clue that it might be a good idea for us to wrap our imaginations around. Hence, the birth of this article.

This was going to be a short piece… but unfortunately, like the technology in Terminator, the more I looked into the subject matter, the more the article grew on me. It got bigger than the original idea. It took me over and I found myself inexorably abducted into having to write it.


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Twilight Sweeps The 2009 MTV Movie Awards

Written on June 1st, 2009 by Kofi Outlaw 
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Twilight Sweeps The 2009 MTV Movie Awards

Maybe I’m just out of touch with today’s youth culture, but as I look over this “winners list” from the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, I can’t help but feel like a crotchety old man who complains about the kids today with their loud music and funny ways of talking. The Twilight Saga wiped the floor with the competition, proving that vampire romance is the current king of pop culture, for better or worse.

In the interest of fairness, Screen Rant presents the complete list of winners from the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. Be wary, though: your head may explode as you read which actors and films lost to Twilight.


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Iron Man 2: Favreau & Rourke Talk War Machine & Whiplash

Written on May 28th, 2009 by Rob Keyes 
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Iron Man 2: Favreau & Rourke Talk War Machine & Whiplash

The folks over at Empire had a little chat with Jon Favreau, director of Iron Man 2 and its super-successful predecessor, as well as Mickey Rourke, that other famous comeback actor in the movie.

Favreau hinted at the story arc for Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark character and little about Don Cheadle sporting some cool tech as the eagerly anticipated War Machine. About the plot, Favs says that Mr. Stark is under a ton of pressure and that he needs an outlet for that (alcohol?). As for Jim Rhodes, Favs had this to say:

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First Look At Robert Downey Jr. Wearing Iron Man 2 Armor

Written on May 7th, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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First Look At Robert Downey Jr. Wearing Iron Man 2 Armor

Hey gang, we’ve got a new image from the set of Iron Man 2. Just a few days ago we showed you the first official photo, showing Tony Stark working in his lab with a variety of Iron Man armors in the background. Call me a geek, but that was enough to put me back into full Iron Man 2 anticipation mode.


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Iron Man 2: Sam Rockwell Not The Comics’ Justin Hammer

Written on May 5th, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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Iron Man 2: Sam Rockwell Not The Comics’ Justin Hammer

Sam Rockwell spoke to MTV recently about his upcoming Sci-Fi movie Moon, and they were wise enough to sneak in some Iron Man 2 questions.

We already knew that Sam Rockwell was playing Justin Hammer, and it was obvious from casting that there would be a different spin on Tony Stark’s business rival – but today we get our first bit of insight into director Jon Favreau’s approach to the character.


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Wolverine Shreds Box Office: $87 Million Opening Weekend

Written on May 4th, 2009 by Heath McKnight 
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Wolverine Shreds Box Office: $87 Million Opening Weekend

They call him Wolverine, and he’s the best at what he does, and what he does is shred the box office with berserker rage!  Okay, enough of the Wolverine analogies, but you can’t help but be impressed with the $87 million haul of X-Men Origins: Wolverine!

What a way to start off the summer–with the 2009 box office up over last year, people are still hungry for movies, even in this economy. Fox need not fret any more about the pirated version that leaked out, hurting the box office, because the Hugh Jackman-starrer proved that people love to see movies in the theaters.


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First Official Pic From Iron Man 2: Hall Of Armor!

Written on April 30th, 2009 by Vic Holtreman 
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First Official Pic From Iron Man 2: Hall Of Armor!

The first official image from Iron Man 2 was supposed to be released tomorrow, but USA Today jumped the gun and posted it online tonight (thanks to /Film for the alert). The coolest thing about the image is that it seems to highlight Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey Jr., of course) “Hall of Armor” from the comic book. It’s a room where he keeps all the different versions of his Iron Man armor.


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