Filmonic » Iron Man 2

We may be getting an Iron Man 2 trailer with Sherlock Holmes

Liam — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:07:32 +0000

Iron Man 2 finished filming and entered post-production way back in July, so it was expected Marvel would give us a trailer sometime in the near future. Well earlier today director Jon Favreau retweeted a message from someone on Twitter, and it hinted that we could see the first trailer with Sherlock Holmes:

RT @Ann_Howard: @Jon_Favreau PLEASE tell us the trailer is coming soon – w/Sherlock Holmes, perhaps??

This makes sense. Sherlock Holmes stars Robert Downey Jr. after all. Expect the first Iron Man 2 trailer online around December 25th.

Marvel’s profits drop 60%

Liam — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:11:47 +0000

As Marvel Entertainment had no tent-pole movies released in 2009 it’s not surprising to see that they didn’t make as much money this year, and they are reporting a 60% drop in profits from the 3rd Quarter of 2009. However, they did make quite a lot from the release of Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk last year, with DVD/Blu-ray, merchandise and TV sales flowing through to 2009.

Despite the drop in profits the report from Yahoo! shows Marvel have nothing to be worried about. As we all know Iron Man 2 will be released next May which should top up their bank balance (Iron Man made $580+ million worldwide). They also have Thor and Captain America starting production over the upcoming months for 2011 releases, and then The Avengers in 2012. Marvel are also developing games with Sega to coincide with the release of all these movies. Lets not forget Spider-Man 4 in 2011 either.

Should all the above movies flop (which is highly unlikely) they still have TV shows such as a second season of Wolverine and the X-Men and Black Panther in the works. They also have a Spider-Man Broadway musical opening sometime next year, DVDs and games such as Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 which has already started bringing in revenue.

So an average end to 2009 for Marvel, although the best is yet to come (which is probably why Disney bought them earlier this year.)

Iron Man 2’s Mark VI Armor Revealed

Dave — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:02:23 +0000

Jon Favreau is plugging away at the post production for next year’s Iron Man 2, the sequel to the film that opened the summer of The Dark Knight and managed to provide a lighter, but just as entertaining, counterpoint to dark superhero cinema.

Part of the new Iron Man is, of course, new suits. Maybe it’s just for toys or maybe the plot has some extemporaneous solution as to why Iron Man needs a different kind of armor. I guess the pummeling Tony Stark got at the end of the first film might mean he has to build again from scratch.

Until then, CLICK here to the full spoiler-riffic armor at Superherohype!.

Iron Man 2 hits theaters on May 7th 2010 and see the return of Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow to the franchise, with a dash of Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke to spice things up.

Jon Favreau won’t be directing The Avengers

Liam — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:58:13 +0000

A year ago it was announced that Iron Man and Iron Man 2 director Jon Favreau would be an executive producer on The Avengers, and there was talk that Marvel wanted him in the director chair too. However, Favreau recently sat down with MTV and denied that he would be directing, and explained why not.

“They’ll have to [find a different director], because I’m not going to be available,” he explained. “It’s something I’m being the executive producer on, so I’ll definitely have input and a say.”
“It’s going to be hard, because I was so involved in creating the world of Iron Man and Iron Man is very much a tech-based hero, and then with ‘Avengers’ you’re going to be introducing some supernatural aspects because of Thor,” he continued. “How you mix the two of those works very well in the comic books, but it’s going to take a lot of thoughtfulness to make that all work and not blow the reality that we’ve created.”
Favreau also confessed that his focus on a single member of “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” might not be the best fit for the team-up film.
“That’s why it’s good that you have the guys from Marvel like Kevin Feige, who knows the books well and has been involved with the making of all the movies, and he’ll be very involved with ‘Thor’ and ‘Cap,’” said Favreau. “You need somebody who has the perspective of all the different franchises to bring them together. I have the myopic vision of just knowing and loving Iron Man.”

So if not Favreau then who? As the film won’t be released until 2012 there’s plenty of time for Marvel to find the right guy (or female?) for the job. Although there is a chance it could either be Thor director Kenneth Branagh or Captain America director Joe Johnston.

Who do you want to direct The Avengers?

Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Scarlett Johansson talk Iron Man 2

Liam — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:58:22 +0000

Last week we saw the first Entertainment Tonight Iron Man 2 set visit, then the second, and now they have three one-on-one interviews with Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Scarlett Johansson to present to us.

The interviews are embedded after the cut, and they may all start playing at the same time so you’ll have to be skilful in how you deal with the situation. But it’s okay…I believe in you..

First up is Gwyneth Paltrow who talks about Pepper’s promotion to CEO of Stark Industries and the love triangle between her character, Black Widow and Tony Stark.

Next Don Cheadle talks about War Machine and getting in on the action with his own suit. He also mentions that Robert Downey Jr. shaves his chest. Exclusive info right there.

Finally Scarlett Johansson talks about how she got the role (although she doesn’t mention Emily Blunt having to drop out, but it’s okay because nobody likes to be a second choice), showing the Black Widow suit to Ryan Reynolds and performing the stunts required for the role.

We haven’t heard anything from Mickey Rourke yet. Maybe they don’t want him to be interviewed because it will break the whole ‘badass villain’ role he will be playing.

ET have another Iron Man 2 set visit to show

Liam — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:40:52 +0000

Last week Entertainment Tonight posted a 5 minutes video from the set of Iron Man 2. It contained interviews from all the cast and a look at some behind the scenes action from the Monaco Grand Prix set. Now they another video to present to the world which focuses on Mickey Rourke and his whips. While the video is shorter, it’s for more interesting than listen to Gwyneth Paltrow talking about how good she feels and her children. I’m sure her children are lovely, but this is Iron Man 2 and i’m sure everyone would rather see Mickey Rourke smashing up cars!

Full ET Iron Man 2 set visit

Liam — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:07:33 +0000

Yesterday we got a sneak preview and today we have the full Entertainment Tonight Iron Man 2 set visit. Most of the visit takes place on the Monaco Grand Prix set where Tony Stark first meets Whiplash. We see some cars being smashed up and Robert Downey Jr. says that it is probably his “favorite thing in the world to do professionally because you get the free adrenaline rush and it’s all safe.” Gwyneth Paltrow talks about wearing skimpy clothes and Scarlett Johansson talks about training for the role of Black Widow and the love triangle between her character, Tony Stark and Pepper Potts.

Watch below!

Sneak Peak at the ET Iron Man 2 set visit

Liam — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:16:43 +0000

Entertainment Tonight visited the set of Iron Man 2 when filming was taking place a few months ago and they have released a 34 second sneak peak of what went on. It doesn’t tell us anything new and it’s all flashy and zoomy, but it’s something. Watch below!

The full set visit will be shown later today.

Edward Norton not in Iron Man 2, says Edward Norton

Liam — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:41:41 +0000

Last month there was an rumor floating around that said Edward Norton would be appearing in Iron Man 2 as both Bruce Banner and The Hulk. If this were to be the case then it would be very cool indeed, and it would help pave the way for The Avengers, as Robert Downey Jr. appeared as Tony Stark in The Incredible Hulk after the credits, which was then followed by Samuel L. Jackson turning up in Iron Man as Nick Fury. Well Norton recently addressed the rumor when asked about it by MTV:

“I heard that. I don’t know where that’s coming from,” Norton told MTV News. “I am not in ‘Iron Man 2′ to my knowledge.”

Of course he could be trying to keep the surprise alive by not revealing it, although it could be the case that he just…isn’t in it. But even if he was I wouldn’t want to know now anyway. If there are any cameos or surprise appearances by any future Avengers then we will probably hear about it next May when Iron Man 2 hits our screens (or if an actor reveals it beforehand).

Will we be getting Iron Man 2 in 3D?

Liam — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:56:32 +0000

According to AICN Paramount and Marvel are apparently considering converting Iron Man 2 into 3D for it’s release.

Right now, there is a 1 minute demo of IRON MAN 2 converted to high quality digital 3D. I’m told this one minute is totally like Kim Basinger & Mickey Rourke in 9 1/2 WEEKS. HOT! Crazy Hot! Right now the Suits at Marvel & Paramount & now also Disney are considering this 1 minute.
At the same time that this is happening, they are fishing for bids with 3 different companies to see what the cost and time it would take to convert IRON MAN 2 to a complete 3D film. This same process is being done to Tim Burton’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND – but if this comes to pass. What will this mean for the rest of Marvel’s slate leading to THE AVENGERS? Will THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA also go through this process? Or will they be shot from the get go in 3D.

If this turns out to be true it will no doubt please 3D fans. I think a lot of movies in the future (big movies anyway) will be converted into 3D to give people the option of either 2 dimensions or 3. The conversion can be quite costly, but if people decide to see the movie in both 2D and 3D then they shouldn’t have a problem making their money back.