Ironman

[Rappy Veteran]

Iron Man Concept Art

[_neutrino Veteran]

now if only i had a blueray player so that i could see this movie in its splendor.

[Tech Star]

My rental movie place I go to got the movie early from release! :D I watched it in theaters on release weekend and today again! Loved it the second time as much as the first. :D

[Rappy Veteran]

Ironman Deleted Scenes

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While he wants to keep the next two movies very character driven, he is aware that the action was lacking in the first film, especially in the final battle scene. He plans on upping the action quotient in Iron Man 2.

Noooo

I loved the beginning part of this film, in so much as it was character all the way!

[Kev1n]

No it lacked action. More (good) action and it would be deserving of all the praise it's been getting!

[Lqv2015]

No it lacked action. More (good) action and it would be deserving of all the praise it's been getting!

Totally agree. That's the only thing that kept this movie from being almost perfect.

[sabina13]

The best superhero film of 2008! i am looking forward for the part 2! :laugh:

[matthewmarley]

I wouldn't say it was better than the dark knight but defo one of the best there has been.

Well apart from Daredevil..... :D

[Rappy Veteran]

I wouldn't say it was better than the dark knight but defo one of the best there has been.

Well apart from Daredevil..... :D

Constantine :shifty:

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On the release date: "The date is daunting. We are making much faster progress than the first time around and have much less to design and fewer casting issues. I am confident that 2010 is achievable if we continue working together as we have for the past few months. It has to be great, though. It has to be great."

On the film's progress: "I'm working with Justin [Theroux]. Justin is our writer. Robert Downey met him on Tropic Thunder. He's writing the first draft of the script. I'm working with a story board artist. As well as designing the costumes for good guys and bad guys." (Side bar: Justin Theroux is one the baddest dudes in Hollywood. Love the guy!)

On the continued role of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Sam Jackson as Fury: "S.H.I.E.L.D. is important to the franchise, and what is S.H.I.E.L.D. without Fury? We all came up with Sam [to play Fury]. I helped push for it."

On Terrance Howard as War Machine (You know, when his character looks at the armor and says, "some other time."): "We need War Machine. Agreed. Shoulder cannons and all."

On the interrelationships of the Marvel Universe (and by extension, the possibility of an Avengers movie): "Avengers is going to be. Now that Marvel is making its own movies, every movie has to fit into the Marvel Universe. The Avengers incorporates not just Iron Man, but Thor possibly Hulk and traditionally Captain America as well. As it is scheduled, Thor will come out the same summer as Iron Man 2; Captain America will come out a few months before Avengers. All the films have to come together to create a consistent universe. I think its important for all filmmakers working for Marvel to collaborate so there is a consistency in the films, so yes they should keep in touch. I had not been in touch really with Louis Leterrier during Hulk and I think that would have been helpful. I hope to be in contact with directors in the future."

On villains the possibility of Mandarin: "I think we need some version of 'classic villains' in these movies. Many don't hold up well to time and to the big screen, but their essence should inspire the characters. Mandarin is still an important figure in the Iron Man universe. We have an interesting take on him that allows us to incorporate the whole pantheon of villains. The whole 10 rings thing in Iron Man was a good tease for it."

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[Jamushroom Veteran]

Wow, that's some nice info. Definitely liking the way they're keeping all the movies in 1 universe, like the comics. I can't wait to see how Thor will look btw..

[Rappy Veteran]

Don Cheadle Replaces Terence Howard as "War Machine"

It has always bothered me when a new actor is brought in to replace another actor who has already been established as a franchise character. I don?t think I?m alone in this viewpoint. The first time I noticed this occurrence was when I was a child and Sarah Chalke replaced Alicia Goranson as Becky (otherwise known as the ?Two Beckys?). Sometimes the situation is forced upon a movie studio, like with Richard Harris? untimely passing, which forced Warner Bros to recast Michael Gambon as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series of films. But other times it just comes down to a disagreement over money. And so appears to be the case with Iron Man 2.

Marvel Studios has hired Don Cheadle to replace Terrence Howard in the upcoming Iron Man sequel. Cheadle will play Jim Rhodes, Tony Stark?s best friend and future War Machine. Director Jon Favreau has made numerous hints that War Machine may play a part in the second film. The Hollywood Reporter?s sources claim it was a conflict due to financial differences. Earlier this year, it was widely speculated that Marvel was trying to low ball Favreau with an offer not much higher than his initial payday for the first film. It is not unusual for salaries to double for a sequel, especially when the first film outperformed to the level that Iron Man had. But from what I?ve heard, Marvel believes the superhero characters themselves are the real stars, and some have said that the company is being thrifty in their negotiations for their future projects.

Most people will agree, Howard and Downey Jr had incredible chemistry. Who knows if Cheadle will be able to reproduce the same magic in the sequel. That said, it is difficult to be angry with a a-level actor like Cheadle coming in for the assist.

[kazuyette]

Too bad that Michael Gordon was left out of the project, but we cannot complain about the arrival of Don Cheadle. Let's see what he can do with Downey Jr., I have a good feeling about this.

[Mathachew Veteran]

LAME! Hollywood strikes again (N)

[TheElite]

Boo.

Terence Howard was good.

[Rappy Veteran]

LAME! Hollywood strikes again (N)

Yeah I will still watch Ironman 2 but it won't be the same after Terence Howard said in the first "Another Time" when looking at the suit.

[Razorwing]

NOOOOOoo is there a reason that Howard isn't coming back for Iron Man 2? Cheadle as Rhodes is just fail. I can't seem him being badass at all.

[Rappy Veteran]

NOOOOOoo is there a reason that Howard isn't coming back for Iron Man 2? Cheadle as Rhodes is just fail. I can't seem him being badass at all.

Some are saying financial some are saying work clashes...who knows.

[Rappy Veteran]

Terrence Howard Found Out on the Internet!

Actor Terrence Howard appeared in the NPR studio to talk about his debut album "Shine Through It" with Scott Simon for the Weekend Edition. Of course, Simon had to ask him about the recent news that Don Cheadle would be replacing him as James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the upcoming Marvel Studios sequel Iron Man 2.

That news (which has yet to be confirmed by Marvel Studios, who remains as mum as usual) took many fans of the summer's blockbuster hit by surprise since Howard played a large role in many fans' love for the movie, and just as many were excited to see Howard step into the iron suit of War Machine. After the announcement a few days ago, speculation ran rampant about why Howard wouldn't return, but on Simon's radio show, Howard said that he found out about the news the same way the rest of us did.

"It was the surprise of a lifetime," he said. "There was no explanation. [The contract] just...up and vanished. I read something in the trades implicating that it was about money or something, but apparently the contracts that we write and sign aren't worth the paper that they're printed on, sometimes. Promises aren't kept, and good faith negotiations aren't always held up."

You can hear the entire interview on NPR.org with the comments about Iron Man 2 starting at roughly 4 and a half minutes in.

[Razorwing]

Terrence Howard Found Out on the Internet!

yeah.. Marvel Studios.. fail.

[Rappy Veteran]

Sam Jackson Talks Nick Fury in Sequel

Samuel L. Jackson talked briefly to BlackVoices.com about returning as Nick Fury in Iron Man 2. Here's a clip:

Are we going to see more of Nick Fury in 'Iron Man 2'?

Samuel L. Jackson: I saw Jon Favreau last night (at the Scream Awards), and he told me we were. I was standing next to George Lucas and he said to me, 'Hey! I hope you are making your deal with them (Paramount)' and I was like, 'Really' (Laughs)

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War Machine Concept Art

[curme]

I finally rented it last weekend. But I'm kind of confused about the ending.

Tony Stark announced at the press conference that he was Iron Man. So, I guess Tony Stark doesn't have a secret idenity? Everyone knows he's Ironman?

[Ayepecks]

Correct.