Iron Man Will Not Return Until 'The Avengers,' Says Jon Favreau

by Blair Marnell in Marvel, News

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While the last scene in "Iron Man 2" sets the stage for the next movie from Marvel Studios, it appears that Robert Doweny Jr. will not reprise his role as Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) until "The Avengers" is released in 2012.

"[Downey's] not in 'Thor', he's not in Cap which are the two movies for next Summer," said "Iron Man 2" director Jon Favreau during an appearance on "The Kevin and Bean Show" from the Los Angeles based radio station KROQ (via Comic Book Movie). "It'll be very interesting to see how the Marvel Universe branches off. All of these movies are going to be taken into account for 'The Avengers' in two years."

"I'm not sure where 'The Avengers goes,' continued Favreau. "There is no shooting draft written yet. It's gonna be a big undertaking for Marvel to actually incorporate what happened in 'Iron Man,' 'Iron Man 2,' 'Thor,' 'Captain America' [and] 'The Hulk.' All that has to inform one unified vision in 'The Avengers.' It's a very exciting prospect. And certainly, Tony Stark is not going to be involved in any of the movies until that one."

Earlier this week, word broke that Joss Whedon has "tentatively agreed" to direct "The Avengers," potentially confirming the rumors that began circulating in April.

Favreau has previously said that Whedon would be a "great choice" to direct "The Avengers."

Favreau also shared his thoughts on whether "Iron Man 3" would be shot in 3-D.

"I have been testing the [3-D] gear out because we are discussing whether or not we want to do it on the next ['Iron Man'] film," related Favreau. "I know Marvel is looking into it on their movie. but for me personally for 'Cowboys and Aliens' we are looking at what the gear can hold up to because we are shooting out in the desert, which has never been done before with this type of gear. But I love watching movies that are done well in 3-D; I think it is very captivating."

"The Avengers" is set to be released in the summer of 2012.

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I'm so excited to see "The Avengers."  Since the time I saw Tony Stark appears at the end of the Incredible Hulk movie saying they are putting up a team; then also [almost at] the end of Iron Man 2 (Tony Stark was browsing some folders, including his), I've been waiting for news regarding when is the target release date for "The Avengers" movie.  Well, now I know...two years to go people! =( ...When we had watched Iron Man 2, a lot of people didn't wait after the 'credits.'  They had missed a very short but important part!  =(  ...that's actually the last scene in "Iron Man 2" that will set the stage for the next movie from Marvel Studios!!! =D

New Iron Man 2 Cool Photos

I saw these new photos for Iron Man 2 movie at Movieweb

Iron Man 2 stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Garry Shandling, John Slattery and will hit theaters nationwide on May 7, 2010.


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'Iron Man 2,' 'New Moon' And 'Scott Pilgrim' In Today's Twitter Report

by Brian Warmoth in Twitter Report

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Apparently Odin's chamber for 'Thor' wasn't the only Marvel movie peek Brian Michael Bendis got this week. He also says he saw "Iron Man 2." That must mean Jon Favreau's overtime editing hours are paying off. The film's director has been so busy during barbershop business hours lately that he's been forced to Flowbee his own haircuts.

In other Twitterverse news, Stan Lee completed a pitch for a new mystery program on Cartoon Network. Check out what he tweeted after the jump along with Kevin Smith's wish for "New Moon" watchers, Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim book update and Bill Willingham's daunting workload for the month. It's all in the Twitter Report for November 20, 2009.

@BRIANMBENDIS Btw saw iron man 2 last night. :) don't ask me a god damn thing. I am sworn to secrecy! Just like to tell u I saw it. Enjoy 2012 :)
-Brian Michael Bendis, Writer ("New Avengers," "Ultimate Spider-Man")

@Jon_Favreau It's not the economy. I literally don't have an hour to get a haircut. Problem solved. http://yfrog.com/1erjjmj
-Jon Favreau, Director ("Iron Man," "Iron Man 2")

@jock4twenty RT @termight: Judge Dredd is cast! for Judge Minty fan film anyway... http://bit.ly/3bwJwn it's young greg staples!
-Jock, Artist ("The Losers," "Green Arrow: Year One")

@smilinstanlee Went to Cartoon Network to pitch a new show. Love pitching with people paying attention while I hear myself talk! Did I sell it? Dunno yet
-Stan Lee, Writer ("The Amazing Spider-Man," "The Fantastic Four")

@philhester What I want to know about this New Moon is: Will it be a quiet enough flick for me to sleep through?
-Phil Hester, Writer/Artist ("Green Arrow," "The Irredeemable Ant-Man")

@BillWillingham Fables 92 has been completed and sent in. 2 complete scripts in 2 days. 28 more in 28 days left to go.
-Bill Willingham, Writer ("Fables," "Shadowpact")

@andydiggle Just finished the latest DAREDEVIL script. Now I can get drunk with my editor @StephenWacker tonight with a clear conscience!
-Andy Diggle, Writer ("The Losers," "Hellblazer")

@radiomaru The next & final Scott Pilgrim book will "take place" in 2009, because that's the last time I was in Toronto
-Bryan Lee O'Malley, Writer/Artist ("Scott Pilgrim vs. The World")

Parting Wisdom for the Day:

@ThatKevinSmith TWILIGHTers! I offer 1000 sparkly prayers for safe passage to your nearest popcorn cathedral for this, your most holy day ever... 'til June.
-Kevin Smith, Writer ("Batman: Cacophony," "Daredevil")

Be sure to follow @MTVSplashPage on Twitter for up-to-the-minute breaking news in the world of comics and movies.

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How does it feel to be with the network of comicbook writers these days?!  Well, I wouldn't know exactly!  But I would like to be one of their close friends!=)  ...it's a good thing we have twitter!  B-)

Ironman 2 Movie: Video from Comic Con 2009

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I don't know who's the actual person who took this video at Comic Con.  Because I saw this video posted by different youtube accounts...anyway, Black Widow is so hot! =)

Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer in Iron Man 2

This is the fictional character biography of Justin Hammer:

He is a multi-billionaire businessman. He was born in Surrey, England, and later became a citizen of Monaco.  An industrialist, a rival of industrialist Tony Stark, later became a criminal financier using unethical methods.  In exchange for fifty percent of the crime profits, he would pay bail for costumed criminals and finance the development and replacement of both their weaponry and equipment...

...and based on the this image,

He is much older than Stark!!! 
So, what happened?





Rockwell told MTV News:

    “They wanted to go with a rival for Tony Stark who is closer to his age, and make him American”













Now, accoding to MTV Splash Page 'EXCLUSIVE'
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When "Iron Man 2" actor Sam Rockwell dropped by Splash Page HQ recently, we asked him about the relationship between his character (rival industrialist Justin Hammer) and Don Cheadle's character (Stark's military buddy James "Rhodey" Rhodes). After all, they seemed pretty chummy in the "Iron Man 2" trailer that premiered during Comic-Con in San Diego this year.

"Don and I, we're working together," said Rockwell of the pair's relationship. "He works with me in spite of some of my personality flaws."

Pressed for more details about those "personality flaws," Rockwell called Hammer "a bit of a shark." According to the actor, Hammer's relationship with Rhodes is one of necessity, not of choice.

"Don's character, Rhodey, needs to work with me. He has no choice," said Rockwell. "So we team up and we build this fabulous War Machine."

Knowing that his character played an integral role in creating the War Machine armor, one would think he'd take advantage of the opportunity to try it on. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be.

"I really wanted to, but Don wouldn't let me," said Rockwell.


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Don Cheadle Dishes on 'Iron Man 2'

By: Nicholas White

In next year's 'Iron Man 2,' Don Cheadle, who takes over for Terrence Howard in the sequel, says the movie's technical complexities were an unforeseen challenge for the veteran actor.

"The special effects, the amount of things that happen, the amount of CGI," Cheadle told Moviefone at Thursday's Ante Up for Africa event outside L.A., to benefit Darfur charities. "It's like getting to play with the best toys at the best level.

"I think the character that I play, my CGI character worked as much as I worked," reveals Cheadle, who plays Col. Jim Rhodes and War Machine in the movie. "The stuntman worked as much as I worked. It's a huge undertaking. It was great. It was a really different experience than I have worked on before. Robert [Downey Jr.] is a great guy to work with. Jon Favreau, everybody is quality. It's a lot of fun, the series."

Cheadle is also signed for the same role in the upcoming 'Avengers,'but Cheadle says that movie is "down the road."

A controversy that has dogged Cheadle since signing onto 'Iron Man 2' last October was his replacing of his pal Howard, who was not asked back for the second one, reportedly because of a money disagreement.

Cheadle said Thursday of taking over for Howard, "The sort of ancillary buzz around it was kind of weird, kind of strange. Terrence is a friend of mine. But the actual playing it, I just felt like it was my role. I wasn't made to feel like I had to sort of take care of what was done before. I really feel like I could make it my own."

Cheadle's Ante Up for Africa event, which was attended by friends Marlon Wayans, George Lopez, Cheryl Hines, and Mekhi Phifer, was co-hosted by poker pro Annie Duke, to benefit Darfur charities. It is the second annual Ante Up for Africa.

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Don Cheadle is a great actor.  In my opinion, he will do an excellent job.  Also, to all people responsible for the CGI, nice work guys!!!
I can't wait for Ironman 2!!!

Stan Lee in Iron Man 2

Stan Lee has lots of roles in Marvel movies.  It was great [and funny] to see him in Marvel movies based on comics he created,  especially in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, when he was not invited in Reed and Sue's wedding!  Stan Lee was seen attempting to enter the celebration!  B-)

So, here's a movie news from ReelzChannel regarding Stan Lee in Iron Man 2:

In July, word got out that Stan Lee's cameo in Iron Man 2 would be as either CNN newsman Larry King or as someone asking Robert Downey Jr. (as Tony Stark) when he would appear on King's show. Lee confirmed with MTV that he would indeed be playing King.

Stan Lee said,
    "For some reason, they wanted me to wear suspenders and heavy glasses, and they treated me as though I was Larry King. So I finally, for the first time in my life, felt like I was a celebrity."

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Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow

Scarlett Johansson will be playing Black Widow for Iron Man 2.  She is sooo sexy in her costume,...she described it as tight! So, guys?  Do you want to be Black Widow's suit! =)

Trivia
The Black Widow appears in the 2005 The Punisher video game for one level, as a non-playable character (NPC) who fights alongside the Punisher.

Anyway, here's a video from the set of Iron Man 2 that was aired in ET:

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ET Set Visit: Gwyneth Paltrow

Here's an Iron Man 2 set visit video from ET.
Gwyneth Paltrow is talking about Iron Man 2 the movie,...talking about a love triangle?!...with Scarlett Johansson?! Alright!!! B-D
Robert is enjoying!!!  Of course! =)



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