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Marvel Pushes Back Thor And The Avengers
Marvel Entertainment Inc said it rescheduled the release dates of some of its self-produced feature film properties through 2012.
Marvel has delayed its superhero blockbusters “Thor” and “The Avengers” by a year. Thor’s new release date is June 17, 2011, moved from July 16, 2010, while “The Avengers” is now on course for a May 4, 2012 arrival having been originally planned for July 15, 2011.
Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel said that the change of dates are in order to space out the release of their solo superhero movies before uniting the characters for ensemble film The Avengers.
Rourke And Johansson Confirmed For Iron Man 2
After a lot of rumors and negotiations around upcoming “Iron Man 2,” it has now been confirmed that both Mickey Rourke and Scarlett Johansson have officially committed to roles.
For months now, it has been debated as to whether or not Mickey Rourke was going to end up playing a villain in Iron Man 2. Now, Nikki Finke at Deadline Hollywood says that Rourke has signed a casting deal for the sequel.
Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell as “Iron Man 2″ Villains
Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell are in talks to play a villain in “Iron Man 2” for director Jon Favreau and Marvel Entertainment.
According to Variety, Mickey Rourke is currently in talks to play the villian (Crimson Dynamo) opposite Downey Jr.’s hero in this new action adventure. And Sam Rockwell is set to play Justin Hammer, a multibillionaire businessman and a rival of industrialist Anthony Stark.
If the two join the cast, which is entirely likely considering these stories don’t get reported unless they are very close, Rourke and Rockwell would be joining, Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle, who is replacing Terrence Howard, in the big-budget flick which is expected to start in the Spring in Manhattan Beach for a May 7, 2010 release.
“Iron Man” Great Design Art
Though Jon Favreau talks about the upcoming “Iron Man 2” we’ve got some interesting photos when the first movie was in the works.
Take a look at design art from Paramount Pictures‘ “Iron Man” 2008.
Jon Favreau Talks Iron Man 2
On Wednesday, Director Jon Favreau (Iron Man) joined a live chat on the LA Times‘ website, where he answered questions about the upcoming “Iron Man 2.”
Jon Favreau (JF): We’re playing with who the villain should be and what we should incorporate from the comic book. And how it will lead into The Avengers.
Question: What stage are you in right now?
JF: I’m working with Justin Theroux, a writer. He’s writing the first draft of the script. I’m working with a storyboard artist as well as designing the costumes for good guys and bad guys.
JF: 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 the Hulk and traditionally Captain America as well. As it is, it’s scheduled Thor will come out the same summer as Iron Man 2 and The First Avenger: Captain America will come out a few months before Avengers. All the films have to come together to create a consistent universe. That’s very important to everyone involved.
Question: This summer, two of the best films of the season are superhero movies. Both Iron Man and The Dark Knight work because the directors [you and Christopher Nolan] honored the source material. Why do you think it’s been so hard for so many previous directors of superhero films to understand that’s the only approach that will work? Continue Reading…
Jon Favreau Already Starting Work on “Iron Man 2″
Previous reports confirmed that production won’t officially begin shooting until early 2009 on Iron Man 2 but director Jon Favreau is getting started early.
The Los Angeles Times talked to Favreau, who says they have started working on the sequel:
I just talked to Jon Favreau a bit ago, and he said that while there hasn’t been an formal announcement on the sequel to “Iron Man,” he’s begun developing it. “We’re working on it now,” he said, “which hasn’t been officially announced. It will be released in 2010.”
Justin Theroux to Write “Iron Man 2″
Marvel Studios has reportedly tapped Justin Theroux to pen to “Iron Man 2“. Hollywood is finally noticing Theroux for something other than his soulful eyes and killer cheek bones.Theroux made his directorial debut with last year`s Billy Crudup/Mandy Moore dramedy “Dedication” and will now get first crack at writing the sequel to this summer`s highest-grossing film so far.
Variety also reports that Downey Jr and director Jon Favreau are close to signing on the dotted line for the new film.
Jon Favreau returns for “Iron Man 2″
Jon Favreau had earlier criticised studio Marvel for setting an “unrealistic” release date for the superhero sequel.
The director said he had been surprised by Marvel’s announcement that the superhero sequel will be released on April 30, 2010.
“Neither Robert Downey Jr. nor I were consulted about this and we are both concerned about how realistic the date is in light of the fact that we have no script, story or writers hired yet.”
He recently told that the stars of the original film are in negotiations to reprise their roles, saying:
“When it comes to the cast of the sequel there is no need to worry, it looks like everyone from Robert Downey to Gwyneth Paltrow is back for more.”
Rumours later surfaced that Jon Favreau would not return to direct the film – The director is said to be at odds with Marvel Studios over his salary for the upcoming sequel.
After guiding the superhero film to box office success, Favreau has allegedly requested a pay increase for 2010′s “Iron Man 2.” However, Marvel has been unable to match Favreau’s demands and believes that a franchise sequel will be a commercial success with or without the director of the first film.
But Favreau has now reportedly agreed a contract after being offered a more lucrative deal by Marvel boss David Maisel, according to Deadline Hollywood Daily.
Robert Downey Jr. will also return for “Iron Man 2,” which is scheduled for an April 2010 release.
Read full story: Deadline Hollywood Daily
