The Official "Iron Man" Movie News & Discussion Thread (Possible Spoilers) [Archive]

Stu

07-23-2006, 04:24 AM

Hey,

www.superherohype.com has some announments regarding the film, so I figured now is a good time to get them all in one place. Regarding Tony's armour;

He shared his thoughts on the version of the Iron Man suit Tony Stark will bring to life. Initially, it will be the gray metal suit, since he builds it as a prisoner of war. The more modern red and yellow suit will appear in the film and Favreau aims to make it more of a RoboCop-type feel instead of a Power Ranger-style suit.

"The suit will be more like a weapons platform than a flying suit – more of a War Machine-feel to it," said Favreau.

He also revealed that the villain of the piece will indeed be The Mandarin.

Iron Man is currently set for a May 2nd, 2008 release. Casting has not yet begun.

Comments?

eJm

07-23-2006, 10:13 AM

I may be one of the dumbest guys on here right now.....

but there actually is going to be an Iron Man film?!

Wonderwall

07-23-2006, 10:52 AM

I may be one of the dumbest guys on here right now.....

but there actually is going to be an Iron Man film?!

Yes, John Favreau is directing it as well. No word who will star and I think he wants it to come out next year or early 08? I cant remember.

eJm

07-23-2006, 11:29 AM

Well, then...let's hope for someone decent lead is all I can say. ;)

BatKid

07-23-2006, 12:11 PM

Yes, John Favreau is directing it as well. No word who will star and I think he wants it to come out next year or early 08? I cant remember.
http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/1820/ironman2rr7.jpg

The director has a MySpace site for fans to ask questions. He responds fairly quickly, so it's a nice way of updating yourself on the film from the guy himself. He's been doing it for a while. Look in this thread for the transcripts:

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230625

Anarky

07-23-2006, 12:16 PM

I may be one of the dumbest guys on here right now.....

but there actually is going to be an Iron Man film?!

and an animated series Fall '07 so if you're an Iron Man fan, hassah to you!

eJm

07-23-2006, 12:18 PM

and an animated series Fall '07 so if you're an Iron Man fan, hassah to you!

Wow.

I'm an Iron Man fan, but even with the Tom Cruise rumours a few years ago (when I would have put my house on it), I didn't expect for them to actually do it

Stu

07-24-2006, 12:11 PM

A slightly bigger, better quality image of the would-be armour.

http://marvel.toonzone.net/Stu/ironmovie.jpg

Oh hell yes.

Stu

07-26-2006, 11:57 AM

Comics2film.com (http://www.comics2film.com/StoryFrame.php?f_id=21118) has a new interview with Director Jon Faverou, who talks about bringing the character to the big screen, and the number of armours that will be used in the film.

Comments?

Gpoliceman

09-28-2006, 09:09 PM

According to aintitcool.com, Iron Man will be played by Robert Downy Jr.

Greg

Frank Castle

09-28-2006, 09:38 PM

Well maybe Tony can be a drug addict than an alcoholic.:D

zmanjz

09-28-2006, 09:41 PM

My first thought: "Wow, typecast much?"

The up side is that he could play Tony Stark in his sleep....

the only question is can he do "Superhero" believeably?

stwasm

09-28-2006, 10:13 PM

Well, this news ruins it for me! :eek:

Michael24

09-28-2006, 10:19 PM

Woah! If this is true, it's certainly out of left field. Downey is a really good actor, but like mentioned above, I'm curious if he can pull off "superhero." Still, I think the casting could have been worse.

PeterFries

09-28-2006, 10:46 PM

Wow, I might actually see this movie now.

Icer

09-28-2006, 11:59 PM

Fits the role quite nicely, now lets see if the thing gets made

ManicWebb

09-29-2006, 02:30 AM

This news is terrible! There's no way I'll accept Robert Downey Jr. as a talented man who puts his own career and life in jeopardy by hanging on to a crippling addiction.

Nevermind. He's perfect.

pbcpres1

09-29-2006, 04:22 AM

well, all we can do is wait and see whether he'll make his career soar, or self-destruct WITHOUT the MANDARIN'S help.

ShadowGUN

09-29-2006, 07:15 AM

A bit ironic isn't it.

Anyway my only complain about Downey playing Tony is that he too short to be playing him.Kind of like Michael Keaton was for Batman. Other than that I think he will do a pretty good job.

S.C.B

09-29-2006, 08:28 AM

Robert Downey Jr is a superb actor; I can't think of anything he's been in that I haven't enjoyed on some level. I'm glad to see they're continuing the newfound tradition of getting solid actors for superhero movies (Spider-Man, Batman Begins).

ALso, some rejected armour designs here:

http://screenrant.com/archives/rejected-iron-man-movie-armor--1253.html

Gpoliceman

09-29-2006, 02:26 PM

Hello,

I think Robert Downy Jr. is an excellent choice for Iron Man. He's an excellent actor, from the movies I've seen him in, and I'm sure he'll shine in his scenes as Tony Stark. Keep in mind, we'll probably be seeing A LOT more Tony Stark and a lot LESS Iron Man. While wearing the suit the actor disappears on screen, so I'm sure Downy and the director are going to want to give Tony Stark every emotionally poignant scene, leaving the scenes of him covered up and expressionless in the suit to a minimum. So we need a good actor to carry this role. And also, it's a man in a suit of armor, so you don't need a bodybuilder to play him (unlike Superman or Batman). So any complaints about Downy's physique is unnecessary. He looks fit and that's all you need. You dont need a muscle-bound freak. Part of the fun of being Iron Man is that if you put on the suit, you're immediately "Iron Man". You don't have to be a bodybuilder underneath the suit to qualify.

Greg

Hanshotfirst113

09-29-2006, 04:52 PM

Any word on who'll be the title character?

Chiptooth

09-29-2006, 05:27 PM

Any word on who'll be the title character?

Uh, I think that's been pretty much established already by the last few posts and links. ;)

Well, this news ruins it for me!

That's what I said...back when Michael Keaton was cast as Batman. :p

Anyway my only complain about Downey playing Tony is that he too short to be playing him.

Well, just lift him with the boots. The suit could easily take care of Downey's physical lacking for the role, and more logically here than it did for Keaton's Batman.

Anarky

09-30-2006, 12:02 AM

This is the talkback thread for Downey Is "Iron Man" in New Film (http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=12606).

what the??? we'll just have to see won't we. How soon before someone has a wise crack about Stark's substance abuse being perfect for Downey (Jr)?

Cortez2301

09-30-2006, 12:14 AM

Oh man why didn't you add it here:http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=170955

Moto Pete

09-30-2006, 05:47 AM

I can see him as " Tony Stark" but can he be a superhero????

Jacob T. Paschal

09-30-2006, 08:57 AM

I can see him as " Tony Stark" but can he be a superhero????

I never remembered Stark being so public-friendly, though.

Stu

09-30-2006, 04:45 PM

Brilliant casting. Downey is a terrific actor, and I think he'll make a perfect Tony Stark. Everything seems to be shaping up nicely on this film, I can't wait to see more.

Any preferences for who should play The Mandarin?

ManicWebb

09-30-2006, 07:23 PM

You know, I'm surprised that the overall reaction to Downey has been so positive. I expected cries of outrage, and people declaring that the movie will bomb because of him. You know, like when people started projecting all of their reservations of the first Fantastic Four movie (Story, Alba, arrogant writers) onto the likes of Ioan Gruffudd ("omg too young!"), who was quite possibly the best cast person in the film.

BatKid

10-01-2006, 12:30 PM

Downey has been praised simply because he's a respected vet in the acting biz and it sounds like a decision that was made for the movie's integrity, rather than the cash.

With F4, Alba (ugh), Story (oy), and Ioan (alright) were all pretty much inexperienced. I think it showed with the final product. For me, by far Evans and Chiklis were the only ones to nail their characters.

Knight

10-01-2006, 12:55 PM

Nothing about Robert Downey Jr screams Tony Stark to me I dont care how good of an actor he is he lacks the look.

BatKid

10-01-2006, 01:02 PM

http://fumettidicarta.interfree.it/Fumetti/Comics/Ultimates/Nonamosca.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6146/robertdownvespa7129443400es0.jpg

Looks fine there. Bale didn't look too much like Bruce Wayne either, but he pulled off the most praised interpretation yet. :p

Stu

10-01-2006, 01:06 PM

With the possible exception of Tom Cruise playing the role, I don't see anyone else coming close to matching the look of Tony Stark.

I hope they don't screw this up or make it on the cheap, I think an Iron Man movie has the potential to be absoloutly awesome.

ShadowGUN

10-10-2006, 01:56 PM

Meet the new Rhodey (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=87090)

A bit surprised they are using big names for the movie.

ManicWebb

10-10-2006, 09:44 PM

2 for 2. If they come up with a good choice for Mandarin, this movie might just have the best comic-to-film cast since Sin City.

HaagenDas

10-11-2006, 10:45 PM

Would be phat if Jet Li played Mandarin. He was downright scary with the similar hair Mandarin has back in Lethal Weapon 4.

ManicWebb

10-12-2006, 07:01 AM

Would be phat if Jet Li played Mandarin. He was downright scary with the similar hair Mandarin has back in Lethal Weapon 4.
I love Jet Li when he's kicking heads in, but he's never sold me as a either a villain or a dramatic actor.

Michael24

10-12-2006, 12:53 PM

^Agreed. I was about to say, Jet Li is always a major detractor for me. I even find his fighting scenes boring.

HaagenDas

10-12-2006, 11:14 PM

I was just commenting on his villain role in LW4. He was pretty evil in it with his expressions...especially after he killed that money forger's family member just because the forger talked back to him.

ShadowGUN

01-17-2007, 12:56 PM

We have another Oscar winner in Iron Man. This time Gwyneth Paltrow (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=97829) as Pepper Potts.

Michael24

01-17-2007, 01:09 PM

Paltrow!? Oh no! :mad:

ShadowGUN

01-18-2007, 05:37 AM

What wrong with Paltrow? She is a good actress.

Spider-Man

01-18-2007, 09:05 AM

Another Iron Man update directly from director Jon Favreau's blog (http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=29782592&groupID=102795074&adTopicID=12&Mytoken=5557E427-604A-4CC2-A152B6FB983FB1924535443):

Gwyneth Paltrow has been cast as Virginia Pepper Potts. I met her on an indie called Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle many years ago. We begin filming in eight weeks.

Stan Winston is working on the suit. Sets are being built. Fergus and Ostby (Children of Men) are working on the script. Matty Libatique is shooting it. Everything is really coming together.

The movie, also starring Robert Downey Jr. and Terrence Howard, opens May 2, 2008.

Shade

01-18-2007, 12:26 PM

Frank Castle

01-18-2007, 12:42 PM

Who's Terrance Howard?
A person. Duh.

Anywho, Terrance is best known for his role in "Hustle and Flow" and was nominated for an academy award last year.

Michael24

01-18-2007, 01:31 PM

What wrong with Paltrow? She is a good actress.

I disagree, hence my disappointment. :) However, I can usually stomach a person I don't like if the movie is good enough, and so far, everything else about this film is looking pretty good to me.

That's awesome about Stan Winston designing the suit.

Jacob T. Paschal

02-10-2007, 05:42 PM

SHH! reports this'll be a three film story arc and that the actors were all chosen to match this idea.

Hanshotfirst113

02-22-2007, 06:37 PM

When's this slated?

Jacob T. Paschal

02-22-2007, 09:40 PM

When's this slated?

The FIRST POST says May 2, 2008.

Hanshotfirst113

02-22-2007, 09:45 PM

The FIRST POST says May 2, 2008.

OK, OK. Sorry. I just found the title and wet straight in.

Jacob T. Paschal

02-22-2007, 10:11 PM

OK, OK. Sorry. I just found the title and wet straight in.

Actually, I was being a little more playful with the caps there, it wasn't a angry reply, but a more cheerful one.

Michael24

03-21-2007, 01:43 PM

Here's a small update (http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=5362) I found. Jon Favreau reports on the first week of shooting. :)

Stu

04-11-2007, 05:54 PM

Superhero Hype (http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=5486) has the first look at his original armour from the movie.

http://marvel.toonzone.net/Stu/ironmanmovie.bmp

Comments?

Michael24

04-11-2007, 06:12 PM

Freakin' wow! I can't wait to see the third and final armor stage. :D

This movie will rock.

Silly McGooses

04-11-2007, 06:15 PM

Very cool!

The New Titans

04-13-2007, 01:55 PM

http://marvel.toonzone.net/Stu/ironmanmovie.bmp

Comments?

AWESOME!!!!

KRnut82

04-23-2007, 06:40 AM

Hmm. Seems like the original grey armor got lots of tweaks thrown in by the people who designed it for film (which was expected). But it's not changed too drastically and it does look like something thrown together from various spare parts in a makeshift lab. Overall, I like the way it turned out.

Stu

04-23-2007, 03:37 PM

I think that's an awesome armour - you couldn't ask for a better looking suit for the original Jack Kirby suit. I was worried about the costume in this film, I remember years ago there was a horrible rumour that the armour would simply be a chest plate when Tom Cruise was attached to the project.

Can't wait to see the red and gold armour!

Michael24

04-23-2007, 03:55 PM

The red/gold suit is my favorite, so I hope it's not just relegated to the final battle of the movie since we'll see the entire evolution of the suit.

Otherwise, I'm really looking forward to this movie. I only have a few Iron Man comics from the early-90s, but I definitely like the character and can't wait to see what they do.

KuwabaraTheMan

04-23-2007, 04:10 PM

I'm pretty excited for this, and that armor does look really good.

But yeah, the Red and Gold is where it's at.

Jacob T. Paschal

04-23-2007, 09:26 PM

Yeah, I require a look at the gold and red.

Damien

04-23-2007, 09:58 PM

Oh yeah. OH YEAH!

Edit: What I meant to say was that this is looking freaking sweet.

Spider-Man

04-27-2007, 06:57 AM

USA Today has a great shot of Downey as Stark. Check it out:

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-04-26-iron-man_N.htm

http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2007/04/27/ironmanx-large.jpg

I can't wait to see more!

Silly McGooses

04-27-2007, 06:02 PM

That looks really great! Never been a big Iron Man fan, but I'm looking forward to this movie.

Spider-Man

05-02-2007, 12:50 PM

Holy. Crap.

The official "red and gold" Iron Man armor from the upcoming movie!

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070502/ironman_l.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/movies/IronMan/ironman_l.jpg

Here are the links to check out these images and read up on the suit of armor:

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20037509,00.html

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=111087

Michael24

05-02-2007, 12:56 PM

:eek: Okay, I'm officially calling Iron Man the first great action movie of 2008. (Is that too soon to claim? :D )

Stu

05-02-2007, 01:14 PM

Perfect.

I'd say more, but I think I've made my point.

BonyT

05-02-2007, 01:25 PM

WOWZA. For the first time, I'm really excited to see this movie.

Young Justice

05-02-2007, 01:38 PM

:eek: Okay, I'm officially calling Iron Man the first great action movie of 2008. (Is that too soon to claim? :D )

The Dark Knight would be a contestant, but since we didn't see that much action in Begins, we can think that TDK would be more about the characters and plot than action. Not that this Iron Movie couldn't have both.

Cogliostro

05-02-2007, 02:09 PM

:eek: Okay, I'm officially calling Iron Man the first great action movie of 2008. (Is that too soon to claim? :D )

I'd say that title will more then likely go to Wanted (March 28th) but Iron Man is certainly looking good. The few teaser images look great and the actors and director sound excited to be doing this movie and taking it seriously. One year away today! :D

Captain Highwind

05-02-2007, 02:55 PM

I've done no research on this movie at all, but I'm glad Downey's going to be Stark.

I'm also glad they've deviated from the rejected designs seen earlier in this thread. I never realized it, but you have to be careful when adapting the armor for movies, because it runs the risk of looking like standard sentai. Iron Man's supposed to be above that...that's what makes the franchise unique.

Silly McGooses

05-02-2007, 03:39 PM

Wow, not a big Iron Man fan, but all these pics are exciting! I'll definitely catch this.

Noukon

05-02-2007, 05:04 PM

Wow, not a big Iron Man fan, but all these pics are exciting! I'll definitely catch this.

Yeah, same here... I'm not fond of the character, but the film is shaping up really well.

dc_gothamite

05-02-2007, 07:45 PM

Good... Lord.

2008 is shaping up to be another great year for the comic book flicks. The suit looks amazing.

Wayne, Stark... don't let me down.

Frank Castle

05-02-2007, 11:19 PM

Oh wow this movie is shaping up to be amazing! They've definitely guaranteed that my ass will be at the theater on opening day!

Michael24

05-02-2007, 11:34 PM

Okay, as someone not very familiar with the Iron Man comics, I have a question. In that picture of Downey there's the round glowing thingy on his chest. I thought it was just maybe something on his shirt, but this evening I watched Ultimate Avengers 2 and noticed Stark actually does have some kind of mechanical/medical device embedded in his chest. What is it for?

Damien

05-03-2007, 02:16 AM

Simply put, he's terminally ill. It keeps him going.
Personally, I've never liked that aspect.

Azbatz

05-03-2007, 02:17 AM

IMO, this looks like it’ll be the third best superhero franchise. First being Batman and second Superman.

Silly McGooses

05-09-2007, 02:03 PM

OOOOOH....Hi rez

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/ironhighbig.jpg

Michael24

05-09-2007, 02:19 PM

Hang on while I clean up the drool off my keyboard. :D

Damn, that is sweeeeeeeeet!

Silly McGooses

05-11-2007, 04:35 PM

I would like to warn everyone, these photos are quite spoiler-y.

Since I am not a big Iron Man fan I went ahead and looked--it wouldn't be like seeing The Joker in a blury set photo and having that ruined.

I am very impressed that they are doing these big robots and suits in true live action!

http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2444&Itemid=99

Michael24

05-11-2007, 04:47 PM

Wow! Even from that distance the red/gold suit looks great. :sweat:

I found this on the same site, some video footage of the suit, though I haven't watch it yet.

http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2434&Itemid=99

I read awhile back that The Mandarin hadn't been cast yet. Anybody know if he's since been cast? Seems kind of pushing it to already be about a month into shooting and still not have the main villain cast.

Spider-Man

05-23-2007, 12:56 PM

KuwabaraTheMan

05-23-2007, 01:07 PM

Sweet. Looks really cool. I can't wait to see this film, everything looks to be going just right for it.

Spiderman

05-23-2007, 01:54 PM

New teaser posters for Iron Man are now up. Comic Book Movie has a look at them:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z312/I_LOVE_SOLANGE/000000000.jpg

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/articles/3637.asp

Whoa that's Badass .

Ok I think it's time warner Bros. & DC start to get into the game now . We all know that {BATMAN & SUPERMAN} are the core of Dc comics as is Wonder Woman , But I really believe it's time high time DC start's to showcase the other Superheroes they have in live action movies .

Marvel is running circles around DC when it comes to live action Superhero movies (The SPIDER-MAN movie trilogy franchise totally destroyed both of the Bats & Sups box offices records, not to mention the films have bosted spidey's popularity and the comic books issues are get sold faster & faster .) Marvel already announced after their planing an Avengers movie . after their done showcasing the origins of the main heroes of marvel .

Before DC does a JLA movie, I think they should do, (The Flash/Wally West) , (The Green Lantern / Hal Jordan) , (Wonder Woman/Diana Prince) , (Aquaman/Arthur Curt) etc ... Then a JLA movie .

Spider-Man

06-21-2007, 09:28 AM

Aint It Cool News has an interesting tidbit on who is reportedly filming a cameo in the Iron Man movie:

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33090

Very cool (if true)!

WrenchNinja

06-21-2007, 10:56 AM

Oh wow. That is so awesome if true. A nice nod to the Ultimates line.

Cortez2301

06-21-2007, 02:27 PM

Its just like Shaft wearing an eye patch.Thats sweet!

Michael24

06-21-2007, 05:25 PM

I doubt it could really set up a "Marvel Movie Universe" (a 'spin-off' more likely), but that's awesome if the rumor proves to be true. I'm not holding my breath, though.

Spiderman

06-22-2007, 03:05 AM

from Ultimates #4
http://i7.tinypic.com/5253pl5.jpg

Well this just says it all

I'm calling this right now SPIN-OFF movie with L. Jackson as Fury .

Spider-Man

06-28-2007, 07:57 AM

Young Justice

06-28-2007, 08:19 AM

There's a cool group shot from the movie online:

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070621/ew100movies/ironman_l.jpg

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20043289_20043293_20043278_8,00.html

There's also a possible new promo site has gone up at StarkIronWorks.com (http://www.starkironworks.com/)

There were a rumour that although the Jeff Bridges character would play the villain, the Mandarin would also appear. This rumour is true or not?

Stu

06-29-2007, 03:43 PM

A crappy shot of the awesome new poster

http://marvel.toonzone.net/Stu/ironmanmovie.jpg

Silly McGooses

07-21-2007, 11:58 AM

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070719/iron_l.jpg
Cool pic from Entertainment Weekly.

dmxx116

07-21-2007, 08:42 PM

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070719/iron_l.jpg
Cool pic from Entertainment Weekly.
Great looking picture of Robert downey as tony stark.

Wonderwall

07-22-2007, 01:07 AM

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070719/iron_l.jpg
Cool pic from Entertainment Weekly.

Only way to describe this...Badass.

The Clown Prince

07-23-2007, 08:47 PM

Samuel L. Jackson as well as Hilary Swank CONFIRMED!

They're not rumors anymore! From Superhero Hype...

Avi Arad has confirmed to MTV (http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/07/23/confirmed-hilary-swank-will-appear-in-iron-man/) that Samuel L. Jackson and Hilary Swank will indeed make cameo appearances in Iron Man. Nothing else about their roles is revealed.

Superhero Hype! has also learned that you can see the actual "Mark I" suit from the movie worn by Robert Downey Jr. at the Marvel booth at Comic-Con this week. The suit was created at Stan Winston Studio.

While the Swank one doesn't excite me, the Samuel L. Jackson one sure does! And while they didn't say what role he is playing, we all know per those same rumors; one Ultimate Universe style Nick Fury!

Probably expect some sort of an announcment this weekend at Comic Con during the Iron Man panel.

The Clown Prince

Michael24

07-23-2007, 08:59 PM

Samuel L. Jackson cameo, awesome!

Hilary Swank cameo, bummer.

Young Justice

07-24-2007, 09:33 AM

Samuel L. Jackson as well as Hilary Swank CONFIRMED!

I wonder which part Hilary Swank is playing. Maybe Black Widow?

Cortez2301

07-24-2007, 11:26 AM

I wonder which part Hilary Swank is playing. Maybe Black Widow?Wow I forgot all about the widow.I don't think she would suit the role much.Badass Jackson definitely suits Nick Fury.

Young Justice

07-24-2007, 12:03 PM

Wow I forgot all about the widow.I don't think she would suit the role much.Badass Jackson definitely suits Nick Fury.

I've read that Ultimate Nick Fury was designed *after* Samuel L. Jackson with his approval. So, of course, Jackson suits Nick Fury. :)

dmxx116

07-24-2007, 03:07 PM

Iron man is going to be the next big movie next summer.

Spiderman

07-25-2007, 11:35 AM

Damien

07-26-2007, 02:54 AM

Sweet. Check out that Stephen King highlight!

Iron Man, of course, looks awesome.

Spider-Man

07-26-2007, 06:45 AM

Here's a full-size version of the "Talk to the Hand" pic:

http://www.marvel.com/i/content/st/1282new_storyimage5218509_full.jpg

Also, the Empire pic looks to be an exact take on an old cover to Iron Man:

http://www.marvel.com/comics/onsale/covers/IM076.jpg

Jacob T. Paschal

07-29-2007, 12:03 PM

I am Iron Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVRQjCG8tn4).

dc_gothamite

07-29-2007, 12:42 PM

that comic-con footage looks absolutely amazing IMO. looks like a very faithful adaptation. one of my friends said he wouldn't see it because of robert downey jr.... i couldnt disagree more now, after seeing that. downey's got the cock-eyed nature of Stark (very reminiscent of the Ultimates)... and the footage of Iron Man, + Sabbath playing in the background.... bonafide badass.

this, along with "The Dark Knight" is definitely getting me pumped for next year!:D

Funkatron

07-30-2007, 09:31 AM

I am Iron Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVRQjCG8tn4).

It's taken down. There is another one, but since the first one was taken down due to copyright infringement, it wouldn't be wise to link the second

What I do have is screenshots:
http://chainclaw.com/ironman1.JPG

http://chainclaw.com/ironman2.JPG

http://chainclaw.com/ironman3.JPG

http://chainclaw.com/ironman4.JPG

http://chainclaw.com/ironman5.JPG

Cortez2301

07-30-2007, 10:46 AM

Btw is that Really Jon favreau on myspace? Cause he is on my friends list so I have some doubts.I once added him for fun and he accepted but everyone is acting like it really his him.Is that true?

Jacob T. Paschal

07-30-2007, 10:51 AM

Btw is that Really Jon favreau on myspace? Cause he is on my friends list so I have some doubts.I once added him for fun and he accepted but everyone is acting like it really his him.Is that true?

Must be seeing as how SHH grabs updates from there.

Cortez2301

07-30-2007, 11:00 AM

Must be seeing as how SHH grabs updates from there.Oh.Thats kinda cool then.Btw is there gonna be a chance of seeing a HD quality of the iron man footage from Favreau?

Jacob T. Paschal

07-30-2007, 11:11 AM

Oh.Thats kinda cool then.Btw is there gonna be a chance of seeing a HD quality of the iron man footage from Favreau?

Nope. You'll just have to wait for the official trailers.

Stu

07-30-2007, 01:38 PM

The Youtube video was outstandingly good. This is the movie to look forward to next summer. Everything looks awesome so far.

Any updates as to whom is playing The Mandarin as of yet?

Spider-Man

07-30-2007, 01:58 PM

I hope we get the trailer soon. It looks just amazing and I think Favreau has really nailed down the tone of Iron Man perfectly. It looks like it'll be a fun movie and could possibly be the movie to beat next summer.

Michael24

07-30-2007, 02:14 PM

Looks like the video is now gone from YouTube? I didn't get a chance to see it. :(

Any updates as to whom is playing The Mandarin as of yet?

I was just reading at Wikipedia that Favreau has appearently said The Mandarin isn't really in the film, but his presence is felt, comparing him to Sauron in The Lord of the Rings. Perhaps Mandarin will appear in a sequel.

Zam

07-30-2007, 03:45 PM

Watch it while you can!

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/88455.html

or here

http://www.livevideo.com/video/BA20977E42244C6394743BD9002D9DBB/iron-man-clip-comic-con-2007-.aspx

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z140/gregisthecoolest/Iron%20Man%20Movie/ironmanimage2.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z140/gregisthecoolest/Iron%20Man%20Movie/ironmanimage1.jpg

Knight

07-30-2007, 04:37 PM

The Ironman film is looking pretty good. Marvel just keeps pumping the movies out.

D.A.V.E.

07-30-2007, 06:09 PM

The Youtube video was outstandingly good. This is the movie to look forward to next summer. Everything looks awesome so far.

Any updates as to whom is playing The Mandarin as of yet?

Seeing as they just finished filming, and are done revealing the cast, me thinks the rumors of him not being in the film are true. I heard the villain will be Obadiah Stane/Iron Monger, and Mandarin for the sequel.

I'm kinda glad, since Mandarin is becoming overused as an Iron Man villain, but a little worried as how will it work out.

Hanshotfirst113

07-30-2007, 06:23 PM

http://www.empireonline.com/images/image_index/hw800/21022.jpg
New Iron Man Photo Revealed
Source: Graeme Ross
July 25, 2007

Empire Online has revealed a new photo from Iron Man on the cover of its new "Heroes of 2008" issue. The anticipated movie kicks-off next summer on May 2, is directed by Jon Favreau, and stars Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6054

Here's a full-size version of the "Talk to the Hand" pic:

http://www.marvel.com/i/content/st/1282new_storyimage5218509_full.jpg

That does look pretty badass, I must admit :D.

I was just reading at Wikipedia that Favreau has appearently said The Mandarin isn't really in the film, but his presence is felt, comparing him to Sauron in The Lord of the Rings. Perhaps Mandarin will appear in a sequel.

Then who's the villian? Sure IM won't just be taking on the military?

Ashton Anchors

07-31-2007, 12:18 AM

I'm thrilled about this! It looks amazing!

KRnut82

07-31-2007, 07:08 AM

That does look pretty badass, I must admit :D.

Then who's the villian? Sure IM won't just be taking on the military?

I've read that the villian be Obadiah Stane/Iron Monger. And the pics in this very thread seem to confirm that.

So I guess the Mandarin will be in a sequel if this film does well.

Spiderman

07-31-2007, 10:18 AM

New Poster
http://img169.imagevenue.com/aAfkjfp01fo1i-16821/loc493/95606_hr_Iron_Man_3_122_493lo.jpg

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6080

Spider-Man

09-10-2007, 07:16 AM

Apple's QuickTime site jumped the gun and posted the trailer! It's a great trailer that looks incredibly promising.

The trailer for Iron Man is now online!

Click here! (http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/)

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/

DR.MID-NITE

09-10-2007, 12:32 PM

I only read DC comics. But, usually always go to see Marvel movies, since I like the genre. This looks very good.

Chad Bonin

09-10-2007, 01:16 PM

Young Justice

09-10-2007, 02:21 PM

Oh, wow, that trailer's perfect in proving that Robert Downey Jr. is a great Tony Stark.

I love every line he gives, from the "That's ridiculous; I don't paint" to the whole "Weapon you only fire once" speech... and the "I don't want to see this on your MySpace..."

I'm not that familiar with Iron Man origin in comics, but the movie clearly states that Tony Stark were a jerk pre-Iron Man, and his accident created heart condition and subsequent creation of Iron Man redeems him into a hero. It's a very interesting idea to develop that concept into the movie.

The New Titans

09-12-2007, 12:07 PM

The bit in the caves actually reminded me of Batman Begins. This film is looking to be better than Batman Begins... if that's possible.

Speedy Cerviche

09-12-2007, 02:42 PM

I knew that somehow they'd use Ozzy's ironman song.

Michael24

09-13-2007, 04:09 PM

Captain Highwind

09-13-2007, 05:02 PM

Tony the Jerk reminds me of Jack Sparrow.

Yeah, the Iron Man song makes it feel like a fan trailer.

Noukon

09-13-2007, 07:00 PM

Everything still looks pretty promising so far. Just hoping the film doesn't turn out to have one of those overly-quirky senses of humor, and I could have done without the "Iron Man" song. I don't know why, I just didn't like its use.

I don't mind its presence, but every time I hear someone praise it for being "such a clever choice" I kind of want to slap them. It's so obvious.

Jacob T. Paschal

09-13-2007, 07:06 PM

Wow, now that was kickbutt!

Did I spy a upgrade for the Red and Gold armor?

FightingDreamer

09-13-2007, 09:55 PM

Despite the "Iron Man" song use being totally predictable... it still rocks. As does the rest of the trailer. As far as I'm concerned based on this trailer, Robert Downey Jr. is the best casting choice for a superhero lead since Christian Bale in Batman Begins. He owns the role, end of story. I absolutely love the "No gang signs" moment. Oh, and the various suits rock hard, though I believe one of them is Iron Monger, created by the villainous Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges!).

Hanshotfirst113

09-13-2007, 09:59 PM

I don't mind its presence, but every time I hear someone praise it for being "such a clever choice" I kind of want to slap them. It's so obvious.

If there's anyone who thinks that they wouldn't use "Iron Man" In the trailer for Iron Man...then there shouldn't be :p.

Despite the "Iron Man" song use being totally predictable... it still rocks. As does the rest of the trailer. As far as I'm concerned based on this trailer, Robert Downey Jr. is the best casting choice for a superhero lead since Christian Bale in Batman Begins. He owns the role, end of story. I absolutely love the "No gang signs" moment. Oh, and the various suits rock hard, though I believe one of them is Iron Monger, created by the villainous Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges!).

Man, Downey is quite the arrogont jerk in the trailer. Obviously, since he's supposed to be, that's not a criticism. I like it, and I'm surprised that they finished as many visual effects shots as they did, but since the movie's so far off this, feels like just a taste of what is to come.

FightingDreamer

09-13-2007, 10:04 PM

I like it, and I'm surprised that they finished as many visual effects shots as they did, but since the movie's so far off this, feels like just a taste of what is to come.

No kidding, and this movie doesn't appear to have the "cruddy CGI not helped by extra months of work" problem experienced by Ghost Rider and (to a much lesser degree) Spider-Man 3. The effects here are dang good, and I hope they stay that way. Granted, Rider did a good job of bringing the titular hero to life, and there were a number of impressive effects in Spidey 3, but they could have used a lot more polish before being released.

Damien

09-13-2007, 11:23 PM

Exactly the point I was going to make about the song, Han. I couldn't wait for the trailer just because I wanted to see how they would use it.

Holy crap, this movie looks killer.

Michael24

09-13-2007, 11:43 PM

No kidding, and this movie doesn't appear to have the "cruddy CGI not helped by extra months of work" problem experienced by Ghost Rider and (to a much lesser degree) Spider-Man 3. The effects here are dang good, and I hope they stay that way. Granted, Rider did a good job of bringing the titular hero to life, and there were a number of impressive effects in Spidey 3, but they could have used a lot more polish before being released.

Favreau seems to have a pretty good hold on things when it comes to CGI. I know he's said a lot of Iron Man would be done live, and any CGI would be used sparingly. He also handled the CGI well in Zathura, which I thought was rather good despite reviews. Still anxiously awaiting this movie.

Hanshotfirst113

09-14-2007, 12:20 AM

It's good to hear him say that (and with Winston on board, you know the practical effects will be fantastic), but I think that they're going to have to use quite a bit of CGI too to make it work. But really, at this point, I'm eating my words, since the trailer definately looks anything but generic. Ketchup please :D?

Beat

09-15-2007, 09:05 AM

Anyone who wasn't expecting some use of Ozzy was deluding themselves.

That said, they went to town on exactly how much Ozzy they used to set the scene. Even the title was announced from the song.

Oh, and Robert Downey Jr. seems to make the perfect jerk that needs to redeem himself for the film.

Michael24

09-15-2007, 01:05 PM

Jacob T. Paschal

09-15-2007, 01:21 PM

Not that I wasn't expecting it, just that I was annoyed they actually did use it. Mr. Highwind's "fan trailer feel" description sums it up well.

And maybe it's just me, but I didn't get the impression that Stark is a jerk, aside from the opening where the reporter is interviewing him.

I'd say he's more or less self-absorbed.

Anybody else think that the camera work on that shot of the Silver Armor leaving the cave is a little...shoddy?

FightingDreamer

09-15-2007, 02:25 PM

Anybody else think that the camera work on that shot of the Silver Armor leaving the cave is a little...shoddy?

Nah, I think it's supposed to look really bright/overexposed.

Jacob T. Paschal

09-15-2007, 03:22 PM

Nah, I think it's supposed to look really bright/overexposed.

Well, maybe, but the way the suit looked it was as if it was a fan made production or something.

Or, I suppose, it could just be how it was made on the fly.

Young Justice

09-15-2007, 07:47 PM

And maybe it's just me, but I didn't get the impression that Stark is a jerk, aside from the opening where the reporter is interviewing him.

That speech that goes about "The best weapon is not the one you don't have to fire but the one you have to fire only once. This is the way America did it and does it" characterizes him more like a jerk. Or at least is not a speech a hero would make.

It probably states he was a greedy bastard who makes all his profit with military dealing, not caring for the lives of people dying in wars and something. And after he becomes Iron Man he starts to think differently.

Ar3d

09-19-2007, 02:13 AM

hi everyone.. is there already a sneak preview of the upcoming movie of IRON MAN? please share it..

BCVM22

09-19-2007, 02:23 AM

"Sneak previews" of films are usually advanced showings. I'm curious; how would you like such a showing to be "shared"?

Also,

http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=170955

dmxx116

09-19-2007, 03:04 AM

Will someone moved this thread.

BatKid

10-04-2007, 04:48 PM

New Teaser Poster:

http://superherohype.com/nextraimages/ironmanteaserposter.jpg

Looks awesome. Wasn't really sure if they could make a full-on iron suit look functional and aesthetically pleasing at the same time, but so far they've nailed it.

Silly McGooses

10-04-2007, 06:15 PM

Not seein it...

BatKid

10-04-2007, 08:25 PM

Hmm. Weird. Here's another host:

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/5216/ironmanteaserposterff6.jpg

Jacob T. Paschal

10-04-2007, 10:11 PM

Man, is that incredile.

Notice Stark's real eye right above the blue suit eye.

Young Justice

10-05-2007, 09:23 AM

Man, is that incredile.

Notice Stark's real eye right above the blue suit eye.

You mean, behind the blue glow on the eye you can see the Robert Downley Jr. eyes? I completely fail to see that. I'm felling like that guy on Mallrats that couldn't see the boat in the Magic Eye picture. :)

By the way, being completely offtopic, did you know that you could actually see what's inside that Magic Eye picture through your television? I don't remember the actual picture, but I remember it was not a boat. :)

BonyT

10-05-2007, 09:56 AM

Man, is that incredile.

Notice Stark's real eye right above the blue suit eye.Um ... no, I think what you're looking at is just, you know, light-on-metal effect, because right above the blue suit eye is just the metal brow ridge of the helmet, not a slit of any kind. Don't think Stark's naked eye would be visible through that version of the suit.

Stu

10-05-2007, 12:25 PM

That armour is incredible. One of the most bad ass things I've ever seen.

EDIT: Hello, avatar.

Jacob T. Paschal

10-05-2007, 05:19 PM

That armour is incredible. One of the most bad ass things I've ever seen.

EDIT: Hello, avatar.

You crafty lad, you.

*Paschal does realize he's younger then Stu*

Spider-Man

10-18-2007, 08:25 AM

Coming Soon (http://www.comingsoon.net) reports Iron Man director Jon Favreau has confirmed that composer Ramin Djawadi will score the comic book adaptation for Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures. Here is how his agency describes the artist:

Composer Ramin Djawadi started out his musical career as a guitar player in numerous bands in Germany. In 1995 he decided to move to the US to earn a bachelor's degree in film scoring and guitar performance at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. While still in college he became a member of the band "My Favorite Relative," who were nominated for seven Boston Music Awards in 1999. In 2000, Ramin moved to California to join Media Ventures, home of Academy Award Winner Hans Zimmer, which led to collaborations as a composer and arranger for Klaus Badelt including featuring films "The Time Machine," "K-19: The Widowmaker," "Basic" and "The Recruit." Recently, he contributed music to Badelt's score to Jerry Bruckheimer's summer blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean." He co-composed and produced the score for "Thunderbirds" together with Hans Zimmer. Other collaborations with Zimmer include "Something's Gotta Give" and "Batman Begins". Recent scores are "Blade: Trinity," the hit TV series "The Grid" and the Disney movie "Buffalo Dreams." After completing the score for "Ask the Dust," he is currently working on the hit TV series "Prison Break."

BonyT

10-18-2007, 03:50 PM

Just saw the trailer online. That is EASILY the coolest superhero film trailer ever.

... No wait. Anybody remember, years ago, when the "live-action" Scooby-Doo was getting ready to come out? They had a trailer where you see a silhouetted pointy-eared figure standing in front of a huge mansion window on a dark and stormy night. The camera moves slowly toward him, as a deep bass voice-over is saying things like, "When evil arises, it must be opposed"; and you're thinking the whole time (or I was anyway -- I didn't know they were making a live-action Scooby-Doo before seeing this particular trailer), "Hey, this must be a new Batman movie! I didn't know they were making a new Batman movie!" But then just as the camera gets close to the figure, the voice-over says something like, "A hero emerges from the night to protect us from the horror"; and all of a sudden lightning flashes, the lights in the mansion come up, and you see that it's Scooby, who says, "Rho me? No wray!" and runs off camera. Now that was the coolest superhero film trailer ever.

... No wait again. Scooby isn't a superhero. So I guess that was the coolest trailer ever to imply that it was going to be a superhero film trailer.

WhatEVER. Anyway, the Iron Man trailer utterly rocks. LOVE the fact that they actually went with the profoundly obvious & used Black Sabbath as Stark first emerges in his early bulky armor. Predictable? Painfully so. But it was DESTINY, dammit.

BCVM22

10-18-2007, 07:26 PM

Wow and a half.

I tell you, take issue with the quality (acting/writing) of the movies all you like, but between X-Men, Spider-Man and all of the secondary properties that Marvel's gotten into production and on the big screen - Daredevil, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, bloody Ghost Rider, and now Iron Man - they get the visual look of these superhero characters absolutely spot on. Brilliant.

LUNARWOLF22

11-04-2007, 06:32 PM

Spider-Man

12-05-2007, 09:11 AM

Funkatron

12-05-2007, 09:32 AM

There is an amazing new image from Iron Man now online. Here's the link for the hi-res version:

http://www.comingsoon.net/gallery/7415/hr_Iron_Man_armor.jpg

There is also an international trailer up and it has some new footage, including a hilarious bit at the end:

http://www.uip.com.sg/films/ironman/

Loooks like they might have changed the address. Here is the new link, Spider-Man: http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/Iron_Man/large/hr_Iron_Man_armor.jpg

Spider-Man

01-09-2008, 02:17 PM

There's another new image of Tony Stark from Iron Man online now. I'm really hoping we get to see another trailer from this film soon.

http://movie-infos.de/galerie_details.php?image_id=17157

Stu

01-09-2008, 04:25 PM

I imagine we'll be seeing a new trailer shortly - strange as it may sound, the film is a little over 4 months away from release and we've yet to see a picture of the main villain.

Looking immensly forward to this one. I'm hoping to catch that original trailer on the big screen soon too, I've only managed to see it online so far.

Spider-Man

01-11-2008, 12:39 PM

There's finally a hi-res version of the Iron Man international trailer. The trailer is definately worth checking out, and the way the trailer ends is absolutely hilarious.

http://screenrant.com/archives/new-iron-man-international-tra-1278.html

Stu

01-12-2008, 11:54 AM

The visuals behind the this movie look really great. I think we could be in for the best Marvel movie yet!

Spider-Man

01-24-2008, 09:04 AM

Marvel.com has a new picture from Iron Man and it looks amazing!

http://www.marvel.com/i/content/st/2252new_storyimage0944467_full.jpg

Marvel.com (http://marvel.com/news/moviestories.2252.New_Iron_Man_Movie_Photo_and_4_Wallpapers)

Comments?

BonyT

01-24-2008, 11:15 AM

^ Amazing indeed :) . But then, they've all looked amazing -- every single photo that's come out of the Iron Man costume. I'm reeeally looing forward to this movie. :D

Spider-Man

02-04-2008, 08:47 AM

The new Iron Man Super Bowl spot is online!

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/

There are also screenshots of it at Comic Book Resources.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=12873

http://images.comicbookresources.com/reel/ironman/superbowlad/ironman_52.jpg

Michael24

02-04-2008, 02:12 PM

I happened to catch that Super Bowl spot but, and hopefully it's just the fact it was seen on a television set, some of those shots of Iron Man had a rather worrisome "CGI video game" look to them. One shot of him in particular walking looked a little stiff and video gamey. I'm hoping for the best, though, because the action sure looks sweet.

Aclaim

02-15-2008, 07:46 PM

I just finished watching the trailer for this movie on Marvel.com, and I must say, the Iron Man suit looks so real and awesome! I like how Iron Man has those bright shining lights coming out of his eyes and his chest. This definetly is a movie worth watching, and I think it truly lives up to its potential:) I'm sure that this movie will be a big hit just like the Transformers movie back in the summer of 2007. The destroyed city and exploding fire really adds to the effect. I can't wait until May 2,2008:D

Dr. Faust

02-18-2008, 07:41 AM

Before he designs the red and yellow armor he wears a silver armor to escape from his imprisoned state from where ever that is.

Never knew about the movie before late 2007, how'd you know about in 2006?

Wonderwall

02-18-2008, 10:54 AM

Spider-Man

02-29-2008, 08:17 AM

Comic Book Resources (http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=13181) has the trailer and screen grabs from the new Iron Man trailer.

http://images.comicbookresources.com/reel/ironman/20080228/ironman20080228_143.jpg (http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=13181)

Young Justice

02-29-2008, 09:51 AM

Russkafin

02-29-2008, 10:22 AM

The more I see of this movie, the more excited I am getting for it! I think Iron Man will kick off an awesome summer of fun, galactic movies.

Silly McGooses

02-29-2008, 12:56 PM

I don't even like the character, but I am pumped for this film and this summer! I'm already getting nostalgic for the days at the end of sixth grade I spent at the beach with my family and friends right after Spider-Man came out. Although now a lot of people try to say the movie wasn't that great, it was causing such a huge sensation, as everyone remembers. I saw it on a theater on the boardwalk five times and the merchandise was everywhere. It was just plain summer fun, with a good story and good characters (which I think is always the line between these types of films and "stupid" summer films like Transformers). I'm hoping this film is the same type of movie, before the meatier Dark Knight comes a few months later.

FightingDreamer

02-29-2008, 01:14 PM

Man, this is going to be so cool. I've watched this sucker about five times already... time for some more!

Katsumara

02-29-2008, 11:55 PM

Out of the latest Superhero films we've had, this has got to be one of the best looking ones yet as Robert Downey Jr. makes a wonderful Ironman. This trailer was just awesome though. The music fit it perfectly, especially with "Ironman"at the end haha.

Spiderman

03-02-2008, 01:53 AM

http://images.comicbookresources.com/reel/ironman/20080228/ironman20080228_132.jpg

Look their's Hillary Swank & Jon Favreau cameo , their right next to Robert Downey Jr.

Spiderman

03-07-2008, 07:38 AM

Two brand new IRON MAN posters

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.cinematical.com/media/2008/03/ironman.jpg
International poster

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.cinematical.com/media/2008/03/ironman1.jpg
Domestic poster

http://www.cinematical.com/2008/03/07/two-new-iron-man-posters/

Young Justice

03-07-2008, 01:01 PM

Two brand new IRON MAN posters

I never quite understood that trend of doing a domestic poster and an international one. Specially because I don't see the difference in concept between them. Why the domestic poster will appease more the U.S. audience and the International one would be more suited for the rest of the world?

Spider-Man

03-28-2008, 09:14 AM

And some new pics have popped up!

http://us.ent4.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/iron_man/ironman_bigslideshow1.jpg

http://us.ent4.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/iron_man/ironman_bigslideshow2.jpg

http://us.ent4.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/iron_man/ironman_bigslideshow3.jpg

http://movies.yahoo.com/slideshows/generic/ironmanbig.html

Iron Man opens in just over a month!

Michael24

03-28-2008, 01:10 PM

Can't wait! This could easily be the superhero movie of the year. :)

I just hope the character's lack of name recognition among the average Joe doesn't hurt it's performance.

Hanshotfirst113

03-28-2008, 01:18 PM

Can't wait! This could easily be the superhero movie of the year. :)

HEY! HEY! The Dark Knight and Hellboy II: The Golden Army buster :D! Watch yourself! Still this does look pretty damn good. Still, looks like I'll be eating my words soon if the promises that these picture show deliver. Ketchup please?

What's the other thing lifting up a car? What foes does he face? I'm a bit confused there. What's the release date again?

Michael24

03-28-2008, 02:02 PM

HEY! HEY! The Dark Knight and Hellboy II buster :D! Watch yourself!

I didn't know there was a Hellboy II, but I never saw the first one so I have no interest. The Dark Knight I'm willing to give a chance, but seeing as how I really disliked Batman Begins, I'm not expecting much.

What's the other thing lifting up a car? What foes does he face? I'm a bit confused there. What's the release date again?

I think it's called Iron Monger or something like that. It comes out May 2.

Hanshotfirst113

03-28-2008, 02:13 PM

Looks like the summer of my 21st B-day will be a good one! And Wanted is the other big comic-book based picture due this year.

Spider-Man

04-02-2008, 01:19 PM

A new bunch of Iron Man pictures have been leaked:

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7012

Wounded_Dragon

04-02-2008, 04:12 PM

A new bunch of Iron Man pictures have been leaked:

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7012

Not even a day and Paramount asked for the photos down. :sweat:

Just saw a tv ad, looks like it showed a chest blast. Is that new?

Steven C

04-03-2008, 11:06 AM

HEY! HEY! The Dark Knight and Hellboy II: The Golden Army buster :D! Watch yourself! Still this does look pretty damn good. Still, looks like I'll be eating my words soon if the promises that these picture show deliver. Ketchup please?

What's the other thing lifting up a car? What foes does he face? I'm a bit confused there. What's the release date again?

Yes this will be the summer for super hero movies. Iron Man, Dark Knight, Hellboy II, Wanted. WOW!!

Michael24

04-03-2008, 12:35 PM

Thanks to my mom being involved with law enforcement, I discovered this the other day.

The 11-99 Foundation, a non-profit charity which provides benefits and scholarships to CHP family members, is holding a fundraiser to attend a special screening of Iron Man on May 2 at the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood, CA. Packages range from $1,000 to $10,000 and come with some memorabilia, such as your name on a "Walk of Fame" star replica, but individual tickets are just $125. There will also be cocktails and a gourmet buffet before the screening.

You can find more information on the fundraiser here (http://www.chp11-99.org/events/events_show.htm?doc_id=674645). My mom and I are thinking about going (for the individual ticket rate, of course), since it may be the closest I ever get to attending a premiere-like screening. And the money goes to a great cause, too.

KRnut82

04-03-2008, 01:14 PM

Not even a day and Paramount asked for the photos down. :sweat:

Wow, glad I saw them before they got taken down. That's a first for me. I usually don't see pics like that before they get removed.

Michael24,
If ya'll can afford to spend the money. GO FOR IT! Like you said, the money goes to a great cause.

Michael24

04-03-2008, 01:21 PM

Yeah, for the two of us it would only be $250. But then we have to factor in hotel and gas money since we live about four hours from the L.A. area, though it's a trip we make at least once a year for various reasons, and altogether it could run us around $400. When I saw the price of the packages, I said, "Jeez, for $10,000 you should get to have dinner with Robert Downey Jr." :D

dmxx116

04-04-2008, 05:46 PM

Hey guys check out this Exclusive clip http://www.scifi.com/ironman/index.php?Video=Exclusive

FightingDreamer

04-04-2008, 06:38 PM

Hey guys check out this Exclusive clip http://www.scifi.com/ironman/index.php?Video=Exclusive

Oh, no, you're not getting any satisfaction from me, Sci-Fi. I learned my lesson last summer: watching every last clip/trailer/whatever for an upcoming blockbuster is a bad idea. I prefer to be surprised, so I'm swearing off any more (avoidable) ads for IM, Indiana Jones, and Speed Racer.

Wounded_Dragon

04-04-2008, 07:07 PM

Hey guys check out this Exclusive clip http://www.scifi.com/ironman/index.php?Video=Exclusive

Kinda underwhelmed, as it basically took a little of the official trailer and played the footage around it, without explaining much at all.

Spider-Man

04-08-2008, 06:56 AM

More pictures have popped up on Myspace of all places. They are all through the thread and look pretty great:

http://www.starkindustries.ru/_ph/3/685749953.jpg

http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=60780161&groupID=102795074&adTopicID=12&Mytoken=4D8A9DF1-C3D0-4BED-AE1EBFCF363438F6309144636

There's also a cool new clip up:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/medium_clip.html

Wounded_Dragon

04-08-2008, 05:29 PM

I laughed at his take-off. That scratch was just perfect for a first time.

Michael24

04-08-2008, 05:46 PM

Must resist urge to watch clips. The ads are really jazzing me up, even my parents, who had never heard of Iron Man before.

I just hope the Black Sabbath song doesn't get prominent use in the actual film. It's already cringe-worthy enough watching Stark destroy his vintage Cobra. Ouch. :(

Spider-Man

04-14-2008, 09:06 AM

Marvel.com has new posters up for Iron Man:

http://www.marvel.com/i/content/st/3166new_storyimage7943960_full.jpg

http://marvel.com/news/moviestories.3166.Iron_Man_Postermania

And the first reviews have started to appear:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080414j.php

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/36386

And there's a new two-minute clip from the movie:

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7058

Beat

04-17-2008, 08:50 AM

It seemed like all the preview guys seemed to like it, even the critical reviews ended up giving the acting and direction a thumbs-up.

May 2nd can't get here fast enough, but an Indy vs. Iron Man war? I don't know which one to see first, but I'm thinking Iron Man, watching my DVD's of the earlier Indy films, then seeing the 4th film.

Michael24

04-17-2008, 12:43 PM

I'm definitely seeing Iron Man since it comes out first, almost three weeks before Indy. That should be plenty of time for Iron Man to perform well at the box office and for me to see it a few times (provided I like it, of course) before Indy.

Young Justice

04-19-2008, 08:36 AM

I've just read a news article in a major newspaper here in Brazil (O Globo) that states Tony Stark will have a minor part or at least a cameo in "The Incredible Hulk" paving the way that could lead to an "Avengers" movie by the next year or at least 2010.

Anyone confirms that?

Michael24

04-19-2008, 12:58 PM

I think it's been known for quite awhile, actually. There's a cameo in Iron Man by another Marvel character, played by a pretty big name. Unfortunately, from what I just read after looking it up to confirm it, his scene has apparently been cut from the final version and we may have to wait until the DVD to see it. Damn! :( :mad:

The cameo in question is by...

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.

Hanshotfirst113

04-19-2008, 01:20 PM

Michael24

04-19-2008, 02:33 PM

Yeah, it seems kind of odd. I can't imagine his cameo was so long that the scene had to be cut for timing reasons, unless other factors where in play. But still, it would have been a great surprise for general audiences.

EDIT: Just realized something. It seems the only way a team-up movie could happen is if all the characters were at the same studio. Iron Man is Paramount, but aren't the Hulk movies at Universal?

JRP82190

04-19-2008, 04:28 PM

Silly McGooses

04-19-2008, 05:11 PM

I'm pretty sure Marvel bought back the rights to the Hulk from Universal, at least I remember reading it. Hulk is a Marvel Studios film, financed by Marvel itself.

Michael24

04-19-2008, 05:25 PM

Interesting. I hadn't read that. So basically Marvel made it themselves and it's just distributed by Universal?

Russkafin

04-19-2008, 08:32 PM

Michael24

04-20-2008, 12:02 AM

My search took me to the following page, but when I saw a "Spoiler Warning!" at the top, I didn't go any further.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/articles/4423.asp

The Clown Prince

04-20-2008, 12:10 AM

Do you mind if I ask where you heard the scene was cut?

My search took me to the following page, but when I saw a "Spoiler Warning!" at the top, I didn't go any further.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/articles/4423.asp

There are plenty of screening reviews over at Aintitcool too that say the Nick Fury cameo is NOT in the movie. I would have thought that Marvel would have confirmed that it's either in or not in it at the NYCC. Afterall, they showed a clip at the NYCC of Downey Jr. being in Hulk.

Spider-Man

04-25-2008, 09:31 AM

According to Superhero Hype (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7109), Certain theatres across North America will be participating in an Iron Man sneak peek on May 1st:

So we called up Tony (Stark that is - yeah, we're on a first name basis) today and told him that fans are just going nuts having to wait for the release of Iron Man on Friday, May 2nd (and we also snuck in a bit about how it's not fair that international fans get to see the movie as early as April 30th).

His reply? He said he'd contact the studio folks (AKA Paramount) and not a few minutes later he called back (apparently he was flying to London for the premiere there... no, not in a plane!) and said he had arranged a special deal for us in the U.S. of A.

He said the studio will now start showing the movie at 8pm on May 1st around the country, but that you should check your local theaters, because he wasn't sure which theaters would participate in the early screenings.

We told him he rocked and said goodbye, as we didn't want to waste his valuable time.

Official release date is still May 2nd but some theatres will have a sneak peek the day before.

Also, the running time for the movie is 125 minutes and 47 seconds (Source (http://www.bbfc.co.uk/recent/index.php?media=film)).

The Clown Prince

04-27-2008, 05:15 PM

Also, the running time for the movie is 125 minutes and 47 seconds (Source (http://www.bbfc.co.uk/recent/index.php?media=film)).

A quick Google search also pulls up the same answer of 125 minutes. This is actually pretty sweet. Early on in production Jon Favreau had commented (at last years SDCC I think) that he didn't think Iron Man would be much longer than 90 minutes. But it looks like after everything was put together, it ended up being about a half an hour longer than originally thought.

dmxx116

04-27-2008, 05:25 PM

I like to see the hall of armor,Hawkeye and Juila Carpenter as Stark's new CEO in the sequel.

Jacob T. Paschal

04-27-2008, 06:52 PM

I'm looking forward to the romance part the most considering Potts seems to know from the bery begining and/or there seems to be no real willing on Stark's part to hide his identity.

Young Justice

04-28-2008, 08:43 AM

May 1st is Labour day here in Brazil. So, since it's a holiday, Iron Man is scheduled to open in the day before: Aprir 30th. It seems that we, Brazilians will see Tony Stark and co. before a lot of countries.

TheVileOne

04-28-2008, 01:22 PM

http://www.allocine.fr/video/player_gen_cmedia=18812794&cfilm=53751.html

In case anyone hasn't seen them yet. Link to a site with a whole bunch of scenes from the movie. Plus all the trailers.

Hanshotfirst113

04-28-2008, 01:27 PM

http://www.allocine.fr/video/player_gen_cmedia=18812794&cfilm=53751.html

In case anyone hasn't seen them yet. Link to a site with a whole bunch of scenes from the movie. Plus all the trailers.

In French, no less :D!

TheVileOne

04-28-2008, 05:06 PM

In French, no less :D!

The scenes can be watched dubbed in French or in original English with French subtitles. Notice they give you the option on the side scrolling view. The one that says angles en vous subtres or whatever (don't know French) are the scenes in English with just subtitles.

Old Guy

04-28-2008, 05:57 PM

Has anyone bought their tickets for Thursday yet? I got mine today. :)

Russkafin

04-29-2008, 01:47 PM

From an interview with director Jon Favreau. Not to get anyone's hopes up, but, does anyone think, based on these comments, that Sam Jackson Nick Fury scene may actually be back in the movie when it hits theaters?
---------------------------
Question: What didn't make it into the theatrical cut that we can expect in the director's cut DVD?

Favreau: What do you want me to say? Do you want me to say Hilary Swank? Do you want me to say Nick Fury? Is that what you're reaching for? What is going to be there? There's going to be a sequence between when Robert takes off to go to fight back in Afghanistan, where there's a whole party sequence in Dubai that we had filmed that just felt like it just slowed the momentum down. There's a cameo from Ghostface Killer that was there, where him and Tony Stark knew each other.

Question: So the Samuel L. Jackson sequence isn't going to be in the theatrical version?

Favreau: You didn't see the movie? I love the echo chamber of the internet, because that's where things become reality.

Let's put it this way. I think the challenge has been first people getting to know who Iron Man was, and I think that the online fans and the did a tremendous service to me and the film by bringing it to everybody's attention, because this is the big water cooler. And when they saw the footage at Comic-Con and saw all the online leaks, either the ones we sent out there with releases or ones that found their way through spies. People started to get Iron Man, to anticipate it, and the word started to spread, and it worked its way into the mainstream and now everybody wants to see the movie.

The problem is that for two years, we've been in dialogue, and there weren't a lot of surprises left, so I guess my job is still to try to figure out how to make it feel like people have been waiting for this movie and watching all the stuff online and all the minutes and minutes and hours of material that seem to be on there, to have it be still a fresh experience when they see it. My job is to still entertain the people who have been following along everything.

When something doesn't seem like a surprise and everybody expects it, it sort of makes it not fun, so I just want to try to still remember the fans that have been watching diligently and have enough there that makes it exciting for them as well.

I have never lied to any of the fans. I just try to be ambiguous if I think in the long they would prefer I don't answer the question.

Michael24

04-29-2008, 02:03 PM

There was a cameo by Ghostface Killer? Huh? Egads! :eek:

Silly McGooses

04-29-2008, 03:00 PM

I really hope the Sam Jackson cameo makes it into the movie. And I hope there's word beforehand whether or not it's worth staying through the credits. I normally would, but I'm going with a lot of friends who might not feel the same.

Mugen

04-29-2008, 03:52 PM

There was a cameo by Ghostface Killer? Huh? Egads! :eek:

You know he's a rapper right? His nickname is "Tony Starks", so it was a nice nod on the filmmakers' part to show that.

Michael24

04-29-2008, 04:22 PM

You know he's a rapper right?

Yup. Hence my :eek: reaction to learning he had a cameo that (apparently) has thankfully been cut out.

PhatMan

05-01-2008, 12:06 AM

Movie06

05-01-2008, 01:04 AM

There was a cameo by Ghostface Killer? Huh? Egads! :eek:

Well, he has inserted sound clips from the Iron Man cartoons into his songs.

The Clown Prince

05-01-2008, 01:35 AM

In the talkback for a review (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=155443) over at Newsarama, the Nick Fury cameo IS IN the final movie. Supposedly it was kept out of the pre-advance screenings/critic screenings if only because it was a geek moment they wanted to keep a surprise as much as possible. It was put in for the general release prints of the film that started showing up this week.

The short scene comes AFTER the credits (so stick around for those) where Nick Fury says this.....

"So you think you are the only hero on this world?... welcome to the Avengers Initiative"

So, going with what Favreau DIDN'T want to say in the above Q&A, one can guess that it is true and it is in there. I guess we'll all know starting tomorrow night when the general release prints are shown.

Old Guy

05-01-2008, 01:40 AM

That Nick Fury cameo has ALREADY been leaked online. Go to YouTube. Its already there.

TheVileOne

05-01-2008, 03:45 AM

There was no such cameo in the movie I saw tonight.

James Harvey

05-01-2008, 05:35 AM

The official talkback for Iron Man will be posted tonight at 12:01am midnight (ET).

PhatMan

05-01-2008, 08:13 AM

There was no such cameo in the movie I saw tonight.

Did you stay after the Credits? Because that's where it was.

Jeffrey Logan

05-01-2008, 12:18 PM

I just read from SuperHeroHype, that Iron Man 2 might be released on April 30th or May 7th of 2010 and they also had soething else to say: "And while press screenings did not have a certain scene after the credits, when Iron Man is released in theaters tonight, it IS expected to have it... so, be sure to stay after the credits!" I just posted so everyone else gets to know about it, because I always stay in theater until all the credits are over.

Old Guy

05-01-2008, 12:40 PM

"And while press screenings did not have a certain scene after the credits, when Iron Man is released in theaters tonight, it IS expected to have it... so, be sure to stay after the credits!" I just posted so everyone else gets to know about it, because I always stay in theater until all the credits are over.

That ending has already been leaked online.

ShadowGUN

05-01-2008, 04:07 PM

There was no such cameo in the movie I saw tonight.

Just came back from seeing the movie and yes they keep the scene. It was hinted through out the movie and after the ending credits Fury shows up.

Gotta say that was one Hell of a movie. Downey makes an awesome Stark. The action and humor were great. Love Stan Lee cameo. I get the feeling the sequel is gonna be awesome too.

TheVileOne

05-01-2008, 04:10 PM

Yes I did stay after the credits. The scene was not in. My friend in Houston that saw the Wed. screening said the same thing.

Just wondering where the people who saw the leaked youtube one were.

Hanshotfirst113

05-01-2008, 05:02 PM

That ending has already been leaked online.

Donde esta?

Just came back from seeing the movie and yes they keep the scene. It was hinted through out the movie and after the ending credits Fury shows up.

Yes I did stay after the credits. The scene was not in. My friend in Houston that saw the Wed. screening said the same thing.

Just wondering where the people who saw the leaked youtube one were.

OK, we have conflicting reports here...

ShadowGUN

05-01-2008, 05:21 PM

If you ask me there are 2 explanations.1) that the people that work at theater that VileOne went to just stop the film before scene appear. 2) the copy that they got doesn't have scene in it which would be really strange for the copy they got not to have it since they all supposed to be the same.

DisneyBoy

05-01-2008, 05:31 PM

I caught a preview screening and found the film to be well written, with a plot that is well-structured, but decidedly lacking. I'm not an Iron Man fan, and know nothing about the character...but...

SPOILERS

...spending the first half an hour of the film in Iraq (or somewhere thereabouts) dealing with terrorists while our hero builds a suit of armor while video camers watch him...was tiring. I get that Marvel has always made their comics socially relevent, but I was questionning whether or not this Iraq stuff really dated back to the origins of the character, or if they were trying to bring a timely message to the proceedings. Honestly, it felt heavy-handed, and I'm really tired of seeing that part of the world portrayed like this.

SPOILERS END

More disappointing, though, was the lack of pizzaz. This is a superhero movie, right? So where was all the magic? X-Men 3 must have overloaded our senses with special effects and splashing CGI sequences, because this movie felt mundane by comparison. Don't get me wrong, it worked...but for a comic book movie, it didn't thrill. The villain was lackluster and his plot was obvious from the get-go.

The very big upsides, however, were Gweneth and Robert, who provided much of the chemistry and comedy relief that really made the film enjoyable. Oh, and of course, credit must go to...

SPOILER

the robot

SPOILER END

...for being the funniest thing the whole picture.

I'm hoping the sequel brings some more interesting characters and a lot less social relevence to the screen, because I'm sure the leads can carry more than this.

ShadowGUN

05-01-2008, 05:40 PM

SPOILERS

...spending the first half an hour of the film in Iraq (or somewhere thereabouts) dealing with terrorists while our hero builds a suit of armor while video camers watch him...was tiring. I get that Marvel has always made their comics socially relevent, but I was questionning whether or not this Iraq stuff really dated back to the origins of the character, or if they were trying to bring a timely message to the proceedings. Honestly, it felt heavy-handed, and I'm really tired of seeing that part of the world portrayed like this.

SPOILERS END

Actually they were just updating the war in which Tony Stark is injured since he became Iron Man in the Vietnam war and that was in the 60'.