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February 25th, 2009

Will Samuel L. Jackson get bored playing Nick Fury?

Geez, is Samuel L. Jackson the man or what? He’ll never have to network or market himself again, because he just signed a nine-picture deal to play Nick Fury, an agent of Marvel’s spy organization S.H.I.E.L.D.
The films include "Iron Man 2," "Thor," "Captain America," and "The Avengers." Plus, he also might head up [...]

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February 14th, 2009

Scarlett Johansson to star in "Iron Man 2"?

I always have trouble remembering that Scarlett Johansson is only 24 years old. It just seems like she’s been around forever and, in fact, she’s been acting since 1994, so she really HAS been around for a while.
Now she’s in talks with Marvel Studios to star in "Iron Man 2," possibly replacing Emily [...]

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February 4th, 2009

Robert Downey, Jr. Talks Mickey Rourke’s Role in "Iron Man 2"

A few weeks ago, it was reported around the Web that Mickey Rourke was in talks to play a villain in "Iron Man 2" – supposedly, the role of Crimson Dynamo. But in a recent interview with MTV, Robert Downey, Jr. gave a different story:
"That’s actually incorrect," Downey said, when asked if Rourke [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

January 8th, 2009

Mickey Rourke in for "Iron Man 2"?

Ok, every time I see a picture of Mickey Rourke, I do a double-take. That’s him, pictured with Evan Rachel Wood.
I was talking to someone today, who brought up the idea that Mickey Rourke isn’t so much of an actor as he is someone who can bulk up or slim down for a [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

January 3rd, 2009

Justin Theroux: Identity Crisis for "Iron Man 2"

Tony Stark suffering from identity issues? You know, I kind of wondered about that when his identity was revealed at the end of "Iron Man." Apparently, that will be a major plotpoint in "Iron Man 2."
While working on the script for the sequel, screenwriter Justin Theroux told MTV.com that the main theme of [...]

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December 3rd, 2008

"Iron Man 2" Casting Rumors

A few “Iron Man 2″ casting details/rumors are circulating around the Web. I got the info from Spoiler TV, and well, who knows if they’re official or not. They SAY they’re official, so we’ll go with that. Here’s the scoop:
Producers: Marvel, Kevin FeigeExecutive Producer: Louis D’EspositoExecutive Producers: David Maisel, Denis Stewart, Stan [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

November 10th, 2008

Which Comic Book Movie Are You Geeked About? - POLL

There’s a ton of comic book movies coming up, and I’m sure some will be better than others.
The one I’m probably most psyched about is “Iron Man 2,”, and the least? Eh, “GI Joe: Rise of Cobra” doesn’t really do much for me, but that might change. How about you?

Which comic book [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 2 comments

November 2nd, 2008

How Terrence Howard Lost His "Iron Man" Role

I’ve been wondering why Terrence Howard was dropped from his “Iron Man” role. I posted last week that Don Cheadle would be taking over the role of Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes in “Iron Man 2″ and any future movies in the franchise.
This week’s Entertainment Weekly has a few answers. They say: “Hollywood [...]

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October 28th, 2008

Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. in for "Iron Man 2" and "The Avengers"

A Marvel press release landed in my inbox which I’m seriously overjoyed about: Robert Downey, Jr. will appear as Tony Stark in “The Avengers” movie, as well as reprise the role in “Iron Man 2.”
Also, Jon Favreau will direct “Iron Man 2,” as well as executive produce “The Avengers.” I figured this would probably be [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 2 comments

October 1st, 2008

New on DVD: Sept. 30, 2008

Iron Man (2-Disc Special Collectors’ Edition). You can expect great things if you cast Robert Downey Jr. in the role of a cool hero. [Gecko Review] [Bonus Features] [Official Site]
Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection (Forgetting Sarah Marshall / Knocked Up / The 40-Year-Old Virgin). I didn’t really “get” Virgin, so will have to watch it [...]

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