Monday, April 30, 2012 10:30AM - By Joseph Doherty
Since exploding onto the screen in 2008, Marvel’s Iron Man has imbedded himself into the pop culture. In addition to headlining two Hollywood blockbusters, the character made a scene stealing cameo appearance in 2008′s The Incredible Hulk and will be featured prominently in The Avengers, which hits theaters Friday. But with Iron Man 3 well in the works, it begs the question – “Is the character wearing out his welcome?”
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Friday, April 27, 2012 10:35AM - By Travis Woods
Let’s face it—one of the primary reasons for Marvel Studios recent box office dominion (Iron Man 1 and 2, Thor, Captain America, and however many millions upon millions that The Avengers will make) is Robert Downey Jr. The charismatic actor’s winning performance in the first Iron Man is what made the film such a success, and what laid the foundation for tent-pole franchise that is now flowering with The Avengers. As such, it’s something of a surprise to hear that Marvel’s Kevin Feige is ready to replace Downey if need be once filming wraps on Iron Man 3 later this year.
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Friday, April 20, 2012 12:24PM - By Travis Woods
Now that Iron Man 3 is set to start production this summer, you can expect a bevy of casting news and (potentially) spoilers to start spilling forth from the Marvel offices. Just last week, we reported that Ben Kingsley was being cast as the film’s villain (rumored to be Mandarin), and now we can report that Lockout star Guy Pearce has been given a crucial role in the third Iron Man film.
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Monday, April 9, 2012 3:32PM - By Travis Woods
While we all sit around counting down the minutes until The Avengers is officially released, Iron Man 3 is already gearing up for production to begin shooting in May. Avengers star Robert Downey, Jr. will be returning as Iron Man, along with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts and Don Cheadle as Lt. Col. James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes. One question then remains—who is the villain, and who will play him/her/it/them?
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Friday, April 1, 2011 1:09PM - By Damon Houx
In 1987 Shane Black wrote Lethal Weapon and became the big go-to screenwriter for blockbusters. By 2005, Shane Black wrote and directed Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and had been gone so long from the mainstream that he became an underdog and borderline indie filmmaker. When he was hired to direct Iron Man 3, there was an assumption he would also be writing the screenplay, but currently that role has gone to Drew Pearce, according to Deadline Hollywood. Though Black’s direction in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was assured, he’s still not seen as a great filmmaker first, and many assumed he was hired more for his writing abilities – he even said he’d be writing it. What does this mean?
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Monday, March 7, 2011 9:03AM - By Krystal Clark
In February it was announced that Shane Black would pick up where Jon Favreau left off in Marvel’s live action Iron Man franchise. Black knows a thing or two about the action genre, and he’s worked with Robert Downey Jr. in the past, so there was little to no concern regarding his ability to fit in with the established crew. Although he’s talented, Black’s area of expertise isn’t directing, it’s writing, therefore we were shocked when he wasn’t also confirmed to pen Iron Man 3′s screenplay. But don’t worry, according to AICN, he’ll tackle the camera and the page!
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Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:20PM - By Krystal Clark
A week ago we heard that screenwriter-turned-director Shane Black was a candidate to replace Jon Favreau as the director of Iron Man 3. Now according to Deadline, Black has been offered the job and he’s currently in negotiations to direct the third film in the Marvel franchise.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011 8:12AM - By Krystal Clark
Are you still in denial over Jon Favreau not directing Iron Man 3? If so, you should really let it go because Paramount and Marvel are moving ahead with their decision to find another helmer for the sequel. According to THR, the studio is courting Shane Black to not only direct but write the screenplay for the film. How do you feel about that?
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010 8:12AM - By Krystal Clark
Tuesday afternoon comic fans everywhere were hit with a serious blow. Jon Favreau announced that he won’t return to direct Iron Man 3, but will take on The Magic Kingdom for Disney instead. This came as a shock because he’s been behind the Iron Man machine from the very beginning and for the for him to leave this late in the game for another project just seems weird. Over at the Hero Complex, they got the opportunity to speak to Favreau about the logic behind his decision…
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