| Release Date: | May 2, 2008 |
| Cast: | Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man/Tony Stark, Terrence Howard as Jim Rhodes, Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia "Pepper" Potts, Jeff Bridges as Obidiah Stane, Shaun Toub, Leslie Bibb as a Reporter, Bill Smitrovich, Samuel L. Jackson (cameo) and Hilary Swank (cameo) |
| Director: | Jon Favreau |
| Screen Writer(s): | Arthur Marcum and Matt Holloway |
| Official Site: | http://www.ironmanmovie.com/ |
| Trailers: | Teaser #1 |
| Status: | In Theaters |
| Pictures: | Click here to view the photo gallery! |
| Synopsis/Plot: | Based upon Marvel's iconic Super Hero, Iron Man tells the story of Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. Upon his return to America, Tony must come to terms with his past. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. |
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May 5, 2008: Iron Man scores big time! According to estimates, the film has opened with a whopping $100.8 million in 4,105 theaters. That is just behind X-Men: The Last Stand's opening weekend gross of $102.8 million and Iron Man has become the 10th biggest opening of all-time. Don't forget to post your reviews on our boards!
March 10, 2008: Two new posters have been added to our Iron Man CBM Gallery! Check them out here!
February 28, 2008: You can view the full trailer, that was featured on ABC's Lost tonight, below:
February 3, 2008: The Superbowl TV Spot is now online: Check it out here via Apple!
December 27, 2007: Check out the latest Iron Man picture in our Gallery!
November 5, 2007: A new international teaser trailer for Iron Man has been revealed online. Some new footage can be seen. Click here to watch!
October 5, 2007: Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios have released the new teaser Poster for the upcoming Marvel movie. Check it out in our gallery!
September 10, 2007: Apple.com now has the Iron Man Teaser Trailer online. Check it out here!
July 25, 2007: Avi Arad has confirmed to MTV 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.
July 2, 2007: Recently revealed at this year's Cinemexpo, the new Iron Man poster can be viewed in the image gallery! Check it out here!
June 21, 2007: As reported on Suerpherohype: "Ain't It Cool News is reporting that 1408 star Samuel L. Jackson will be shooting scenes as iconic super spy Nick Fury on the set of Iron Man today. It doesn't say how big his role is, but we would assume it's a cameo of sorts. What is also interesting, is that Nick Fury was one of the films Marvel Studios announced as one of the projects for its new independent film slate. The movie, based on the superhero with military roots', has screenwriter Andrew Marlowe attached. Will Jackson's role be expanded into a full movie? We'll have to wait and see".
May 1, 2007: Entertainment Weekly has your very first look of the Iron Man suit that will be featured in the film. Check it out below, click to enlarge:
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April 29, 2007: USA Today reveals the very first shot of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in the upcoming Marvel film. Click the image to enlarge!
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April 13, 2007: Variety reports that Bill Smitrovich (TV's "Without a Trace") has been cast in Iron Man. No word on which character he will be playing yet.
April 12, 2007: Paramount Pictures has revealed the "Mark 1" armor from the upcoming Marvel adaptation: Click the image below to enlarge. In related news, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby star Leslie Bibb has landed a role in Marvel Studios' Iron Man. She will play a fast-talking reporter.
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March 13, 2007: IESB.net reveals the role Jeff Bridges is set to play: "Quick chat with Jeff Bridges tonight, his character in Iron Man is Obidiah Stane, the wealthy financier who behind Tony Stark's back takes over his company and creates his own version of the Iron Man armor, IRON MONGER!!"
February 27, 2007: Shaun Toub (Crash) has been added to the cast of Marvel Studios and Paramount's Iron Man, reports Variety. Toub was recently seen in The Nativity Story. He recently completed work on DreamWorks' The Kite Runner and will appear this season on ABC's "Lost.". No word on who he will be playing in the film.
February 7, 2007: Marvel Studios continues to build a golden foundation for its big screen adaptation of Iron Man as it announced today that Jeff Bridges will join the cast of the highly-anticipated summer 2008 event film. Bridges marks the fourth Academy-Award recognized actor signed on to the project, starring alongside Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Oscar® nominee Terrence Howard as Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes and Oscar® winner Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia "Pepper" Potts. Directed by Jon Favreau, Iron Man is scheduled to blast into theaters May 2, 2008. Few specifics of Bridges' role were released. He will portray a close business associate of Tony Stark. A confidant and longtime employee at defense contractor Stark Industries, Bridges' character plays a major role in shaping Tony Stark's life. "We are thrilled to have Jeff Bridges on board 'Iron Man' in this pivotal role. His depth of talent and unique persona make him a perfect addition to this project, truly rounding out the ensemble," said Kevin Feige, President of Production, Marvel Studios. "His character is central to the entire storyline of the film and we could not have asked for a better choice than Jeff to bring this role to life." - Thanks to 'RyanOC' and 'Superherohype' for the heads up.
January 18, 2007: Marvel Studios announced today that it has signed on Academy Award® winner Gwyneth Paltrow to join the cast of the highly-anticipated summer 2008 event film Iron Man. Paltrow will take on the role of Virginia "Pepper" Potts, personal secretary and confidant to Tony Stark aka Iron Man. The film is slated to hit theaters May 2, 2008. Paltrow joins a star-studded cast for Marvel Entertainment's first self-financed and produced feature film, which also includes Oscar® nominees Robert Downey Jr. in the title role and Terrence Howard as Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes, Stark's best friend. Jon Favreau is set to direct. This latest move reinforces the continued allure of Marvel's films among Hollywood's most celebrated talent. Paltrow will portray billionaire industrialist and genius inventor Tony Stark's indispensable personal assistant, Virginia "Pepper" Potts. Pepper is an invaluable resource to Stark Industries, and one of the few people in Tony's life who can go toe-to-toe with him, occasionally acting as his conscience and working to keep his priorities straight as he secretly defends the world as the armored hero known as Iron Man. Below the surface, Tony and Pepper share a deep attraction for one another although neither is willing to admit it. Filming on Iron Man is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in March 2007.
December 27, 2006: The official teaser site has gone live. Not much to it at the moment. Check it out here.
December 7, 2006: According to the uber cool folks at Latino Review, Rachel McAdams is up for the role of Virginia "Pepper" Potts: Here's the clip: "My super source tells me that the IRON MAN script went out EXCLUSIVELY to the superhot Rachel McAdams! Now I am not saying that she is going to take the part, merely saying that she is their top choice. Some background on the character... Virginia "Pepper" Potts is an executive secretary to Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man. Pepper was originally infatuated with Tony and responded to the attentions of Stark's chauffeur and assistant Happy Hogan with caustic remarks. However, she eventually fell in love with and married Hogan. She is in her early 20's, 5'4" and 110lbs with "glowing auburn" hair. Later, Pepper divorces Happy Hogan and her initial infatuation with Stark returns, and they decide to be friends. She is aware of Stark's secret identity.
October 11, 2006: Terrence Howard is set to join Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man, reports Variety. Howard will play Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes, the confidante of Iron Man's alter ego, Tony Stark. Rhodes, a high ranking military officer and aviator, steers the team that develops the robotic suit that allows the sickly Stark to fly around and battle bad guys. In the comic, Rhodes' character gets his own armored suit and evolves into an occasionally antagonistic character called War Machine. That development seems likely to be saved for the sequel, though, as Iron Man will battle villain the Mandarin when shooting begins in February in L.A. "The suit is purely an innovative creation, so this is Marvel meets Tom Clancy technology," Marvel Studios production president Kevin Feige said. "Having the best actors for the key roles allows them to inhabit the hyperkinetic reality of this world." -Thanks to 'Superherohype' for the news and 'RyanOC' for the heads up!
September 30, 2006: Marvel Entertainment confirms Academy Award® Nominee Robert Downey Jr. will take on the role of one of Marvel's greatest Super Heroes, signing on as the title character for Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated Iron Man. This project, the first feature film to be produced independently by Marvel Entertainment, will launch into theaters May 2, 2008. The film is being directed by Jon Favreau and will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. Downey is widely recognized as one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. Nominated for an Oscar® for his extraordinary portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in "Chaplin," Downey has been featured in more than 50 films. His upcoming credits include "Fur" (co-starring Nicole Kidman), "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints," and the David Fincher film "Zodiac." He has also recently been seen in such films as: "A Scanner Darkly," "The Shaggy Dog," "Good Night, And Good Luck.," "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang," "Gothika," "The Singing Detective" and "Wonder Boys." Based upon Marvel's iconic Super Hero, Iron Man tells the story of Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. Upon his return to America, Tony must come to terms with his past. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. "Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most talented and acclaimed actors of this generation. His versatility sets him apart and makes him an ideal fit to play such a complex character as Iron Man. We could not think of another actor better suited to bring one of Marvel's crown jewels to the big screen and be the centerpiece of our first independently produced feature," said Kevin Feige, President of Production, Marvel Studios.
September 19, 2006: I don't know this Brandon Perlow, but based on his designs of Iron Man, I'm betting he's one cool dude. Visual Effects artist Brandon Perlow, who has does movie and TV effects, has come up with the designs below. Looks pretty good to me. According to ScreenRant.com, these designs were rejected by the filmmakers, stating "they want to go with a more Adi Granov look". The first thumbnail is a Granov-inspired design. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. What do you think of the designs? The discussion is brewing on our message boards.
July 23, 2006: Iron Man director Jon Favreau confirmed at the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday that the villain in the movie will be fan-favorite Mandarin! The Mandarin is one of the world's greatest scientific geniuses who is seeking world domination. Although The Mandarin has no superhuman powers, he is a superb athlete with tremendous skill in the various martial arts. For weapons, he uses ten rings he wears on his fingers that respond to his mental commands. Marvel Studios has set a May 2, 2008 release date for Iron Man. Paramount Pictures will distribute the film. Also, check out this exclusive Comicon Teaser Poster, made expecially for the show.
June 21, 2006: "According to a scooper for Superhero Hype, Jon Favreau dropped another juicy tidbit on the development of IRON MAN. According to the director, Tony Stark will be unleashing his particular brand of kick-ass-ery on all of us May 2008." - Thanks to JoBlo for the news and RyanOC for the heads up! UPDATE: Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment will kick off the 2008 summer movie-going season on May 2nd with Iron Man, the first motion picture to be produced by Marvel under its alliance with Paramount, it was announced today by Rob Moore, President, Worldwide Marketing, Distribution, and Operations, Paramount Pictures; Michael Helfant, President and COO, Marvel Studios; and Kevin Feige, president of production for Marvel Studios. Marvel Studios is a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. Jon Favreau will direct the film, based on Marvel's best-selling "Iron Man" comic book character. Based upon Marvel's iconic Super Hero, the film will follow billionaire weapons-manufacturer, Tony Stark, who confronts the sins of his past after he is injured by one of his own weapons. Equipped with a high-tech suit of armor, he becomes Iron Man to combat evil on a global scale.
May 26, 2006: MTV talked to Jon Favreau, who is set to direct the first "Marvel financed" movie, Iron Man. Here are some interesting clips: "It's the first movie Marvel is self-financing," he said of a new deal that frees the makers of the "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" movies from studio control. "We're set to come out in the summer of '08, and we'll start shooting in January. "We're gonna have it take place in the present day, but there will be an origin story that has the old, gray Iron Man suit; eventually it will progress into more of the modern look," Favreau said. "That's the fun of doing the first one." The alcoholism doesn't come into play until later on in the story of Iron Man," he said. "[The comic] started off in the '60s, where it was about him as a successful manufacturer who developed this suit. Then, later, it spins off into that story about him fighting against himself. I think we're going to lay the groundwork for it, but the first one's going to explore him taking on this alter ego of Iron Man, and developing the suit, and what happens politically within the Stark Corporation." Mentioning an eventual "Iron Man 2," Favreau said that actor playing Tony Stark for his franchise is unlikely to be a major star (Tom Cruise was briefly attached to the role years ago). Instead, the director hopes to announce his discovery of a relative unknown from the Brandon Routh ("Superman Returns") mold later this year.
April 30, 2006: Aggressively pursuing its strategy
to develop and produce a new slate of feature films, Marvel Studios
- a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. - has engaged director/actor/writer
Jon
Favreau to direct the highly anticipated big screen adaptation
of Iron Man. The announcement was made today by Avi
Arad, Chairman of Marvel Studios. For the legendary superhero
Iron Man, Jon Favreau will direct the film and develop the script
with the writing team of Arthur Marcum
and Matt Holloway (Convoy). Favreau's
directing credits include "Elf" and "Zathura: A Space
Adventure."
-Source: 'Superherohype', 'Marvel Entertainment',
'RyanOC'
April 26, 2006: LatinoReview has posted their script review. You can check that out here.
