— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — There is no question that for me, “Iron Man 2” is the biggest movie coming out in 2010. So now that the trailer has finally arrived, you can imagine it’s kind of a big deal. If you want “Iron Man 2” to have epic action and sly humor, [...]
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Poster Peek: ‘Iron Man 2’ (Whiplash Version)
— by BEN FOWLER — Whiplash looks angry, really angry. After Jon Favreau promising on Twitter that the new poster for “Iron Man 2” was ready to be released, it finally arrived. Ivan Vanko — or Whiplash to you and me — looks like he has a serious grudge against Tony[...]
About That Deadpool Spinoff …
— by CAM SMITH — Remember when the prospect of a “Deadpool” spinoff movie felt like a fun idea? That was before April’s super-zero non-event “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” belly-flopped into theatres, figuratively treating the character like Ned Beatty in “Deliverance” and[...]
Gary Ross Discusses ‘Venom’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Writer Gary Ross recently appeared on American Film Institute, where he talked about how he has begun to write the “Spider-Man spinoff” movie “Venom.” Ross said “Venom” will be an “ambiguous protangonist” and the movie wi[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Iron Man 2’
— by CAM SMITH — Back in 2008, “Iron Man” was considered an expensive gamble on Marvel’s part; a superhero adventure with a non-super-powered, middle-aged corporate tycoon at its centre, directed by the guy from “Swingers” and that episode of “Friends” where Monica dated a [...]
About That ‘Spider-Man 4’ Villain …
— by CAM SMITH — Few news items are more entertaining to track than the burgeoning web of rumors which surround any given “Spider-Man” film prior to production. While some carry a nugget of truth at their sensationalized center, the more entertaining ones are the flat-out gonzo[...]
Anthony Hopkins Cast as Odin in ‘Thor’
— by SEAN GERSKI — In a surprising move, Marvel and Kenneth Branaugh have selected award-winning actor Anthony Hopkins to portray Odin in the upcoming “Thor” movie. Already on board Branaugh’s adaptation of the Marvel Comics character are: Chris Hemsworth as Thor; Tom[...]
Trailer Mashup: Batman vs. Blade
— by SEAN GERSKI — Trailer mashups (where they take two or more trailers and combine them into one trailer for a fictional movie) vary wildly in quality. When done really well, however, they can actually make you a little sad that you will never actually see the movie in question. For my[...]
Writer Finds ‘Iron Man 2’ Uninspiring Thus Far
— by TOM ELCE — If every new snippet of information released for forthcoming movies such as “Where the Wild Things Are” and “The Tree of Life” has filled me with hope, every new tidbit of information about the post-production stage “Iron Man 2” leaves [...]
Entertainment Tonight Visits ‘Iron Man 2’ Set
— by SEAN GERSKI — There haven’t been too many movies in recent years that have been as highly anticipated as 2010’s “Iron Man 2.” Starring Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, John Slattery, Samuel L. Jackson and[...]
Two More Added to ‘Thor’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Aside from Natalie Portman (arguably), the makers of the forthcoming “Thor” movie aren’t exactly banking on marquee names. Jessica Biel had been rumored to be up for a lead role, but the part she was said to be slotted for, Sif, has gone to[...]
Marvel/DC: Disney Buys Marvel (Parody)
This “I’m a Marvel … and I’m a DC” video was created by ItsJustSomeRandomGuy. For more clips like this, go to[...]
Fox Set To Reboot ‘Fantastic Four’
20th Century Fox has decided to start over with its "Fantastic Four" movie franchise. Only two years after the release of the last installment, the decision was made to start over with the Marvel comic book adaptation.[...]
Disney Buys Marvel Comics
Walt Disney, long the undisputed champions of creating characters that appeal to young girls, is diving into the world of boys’ entertainment by purchasing Marvel Comics, which includes comic book icons Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and The X-Men, among others, for $4 billion.[...]