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Jon Favreau will direct "Iron Man 2"

Jon Favreau will direct "Iron Man 2"

By Mike on July 10, 2008

It’s not really official yet, but Nikki Finke is reporting on her blog that a deal has been reached between Jon Favreau and Marvel Studios to make him the director of Iron Man 2. Continue →

Responsible for the massive success of Iron Man this summer, Favreau took his battle to the internet when he didn’t immediately get an offer from Marvel to stay on for the sequel. Continue →

Posted in Movies | Tagged iron man 2, Iron-Man, Jon Favreau, marvel studios | 10 Responses

Stan Winston Dies of Cancer at 62

Stan Winston Dies of Cancer at 62

By Jason on June 16, 2008

Hollywood special effects legend Stan Winston has died of cancer at the age of 62. Continue →

Posted in Celebrities, Movies | Tagged aliens, Iron-Man, Jurassic Park, Stan Winston, Stan Winston Studios, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins | 2 Responses

Movie review: "The Incredible Hulk" (2008)

Movie review: "The Incredible Hulk" (2008)

By Mike on June 13, 2008

Obviously the comparisons are going to be made with Iron Man, since they both came out in the same summer and both are Marvel productions. Hulk isn’t up to the level Iron Man was, but it definitely made up for the suckfest that was the original with Eric Bana. Continue →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Edward Norton, iron man 2, Iron-Man, Liv Tyler, movie reviews, The Incredible Hulk | 8 Responses

DC Comics' "Red" Getting Big Screen Adaptation

DC Comics' "Red" Getting Big Screen Adaptation

By Jason on June 12, 2008

DC Comics has been taking a big back seat to Marvel in the recent past. Marvel has really hit a home run this summer with Iron Man and is poised to strike another blow with a rejuvenated Hulk franchise when The Incredible Hulk hits theaters tomorrow. DC isn’t sitting on their hands, though. They’ve just allowed Summit Entertainment to pick up the movie rights to WildStorm/DC Comics’ Red, which revolves around a former CIA agent. Continue →

Posted in Comics, Movies | Tagged Books, dc comics, Erich Hoeber, Iron-Man, Jon Hoeber, Marvel, Red, The Incredible Hulk, wildstorm | 7 Responses

Jon Favreau not signed yet to direct Iron Man 2

Jon Favreau not signed yet to direct Iron Man 2

By Mike on June 11, 2008

It sure didn’t take long for the success of Iron Man to wear off and the dark side of Hollywood to rear its ugly head. Which is just so sad to me because of the amount of money this film made. You’d think these people would be dancing in the streets tossing Benjamins over their heads. Continue →

That’s not the case apparently. The first half of this story starts with Jon Favreau. Continue →

Posted in Movies | Tagged iron man 2, Iron-Man, Jon Favreau, marvel studios | 17 Responses

Iron Man (Tony Stark) Cameo In "The Incredible Hulk" Revealed In New Trailer

Iron Man (Tony Stark) Cameo In "The Incredible Hulk" Revealed In New Trailer

By Jason on June 9, 2008

Well, we told you guys a long time ago that Tony Stark would be making an appearance in The Incredible Hulk. So many of you listened to us and told your friends that Marvel decided the cat was already out of the bag and they may as well exploit the popular Iron Man connection. Continue →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Hulk, Iron-Man, marvel studios, Robert Downey Jr., The Incredible Hulk, tony stark | 29 Responses

Will Captain America be in "The Incredible Hulk" too?

Will Captain America be in "The Incredible Hulk" too?

By Mike on June 9, 2008

A funny thing is starting to happen with the upcoming summer blockbuster, The Incredible Hulk. Continue →

I think I’m more excited about the cameos by OTHER superheroes than I am about seeing the Hulk himself! Continue →

Okay, maybe not completey, but seriously…the hype surrounding this movie in regards to special appearances and what it will mean for future Avenger films is staggering. Continue →

Posted in Movies | Tagged captain america, Iron-Man, steve rogers, the avengers, The Incredible Hulk, tony stark | 6 Responses

First Look at Robert Downey, Jr. and Jamie Foxx in "The Soloist"

First Look at Robert Downey, Jr. and Jamie Foxx in "The Soloist"

By Jason on June 3, 2008

The Soloist tells the true story of Nathaniel Ayers (played by Foxx), a musical prodigy who developed schizophrenia during his second year at Juilliard School. Ayers became homeless, playing the violin and the cello in the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Continue →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Catherine Keener, Iron-Man, Jamie Foxx, Joe Wright, Robert Downey Jr., Stephen Root, Susannah Grant, The Soloist | 11 Responses

New "Captain America" details, plus the "Iron Man" shield connection

New "Captain America" details, plus the "Iron Man" shield connection

By Mike on May 22, 2008

We’ve got some good Captain America stuff for you today, although the bit about his shield was something I meant to post last week or the week before. Continue →

SciFi posted some comments Kevin Fiege (president of Marvel studios) made on the 21st to some online journalists. Continue →

It’s going to be set during World War II, exactly like the comic books and Fiege pretty much killed the sick rumors that Matthew “look at my chest” McConaughey would play Captain America. Continue →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Avengers, captain america, Iron-Man, kevin fiege, marvel studios, Matthew McConaughey, tony stark | 9 Responses

Blockbuster disappointments?

Blockbuster disappointments?

By Mike on May 16, 2008

I’m worried. Continue →

The outlook on the summer blockbuster season was so hot a few months ago. The titles of the films coming out blew your mind and you couldn’t wait to see them. Continue →

Then Iron Man came and fulfilled our most wild fantasies. It was awesome! Continue →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Hancock, indiana jones, Iron-Man, prince caspian, Speed Racer, The Dark Knight, the happening, X-Files 2 | 9 Responses

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