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September 21, 2009
Copyright Battle Erupts Over Marvel Characters Opens in new window
What's next for the lawyer who successfully wrested chunks of the Superman copyright away from DC and gave them to the estate of creator Jerome Siegel? A similar lawsuit, argued on behalf of Jack Kirby's estate, which could have deep implications... More...

April 22, 2009
Total Recall: Robert Downey, Jr.'s Best Movies
Early in his career, he seemed destined to be typecast as a go-to guy for fast-talking, lovably odd characters in lightweight comedies -- and later on, he was in danger of ending his career as a cautionary tale for young actors with substance... More...

April 14, 2009
Is Faran Tahir Iron Man's Mandarin? Opens in new window
Remember Faran Tahir's appearance as an outwitted warlord in "Iron Man"? Yeah, well, so does Tahir -- and as he tells Sci Fi Wire, just because his character doesn't appear in "Iron Man 2" doesn't mean he won't be resurfacing in the next sequel. More...

March 27, 2009
Marvel Seeks Writers Opens in new window
Hey, screenwriters! Looking for steady work? Know a thing or two about Marvel's costumed crimefighters? You may be one of the writers the studio is looking to add to its team! More...

January 19, 2009
Iron Man Leads VES Noms Opens in new window
The Visual Effects Society named its nominees for the seventh annual VES Awards over the weekend, and "Iron Man" leads the pack with five nominations. More...

January 14, 2009
Sam Jackson in Salary Standoff with Marvel? Opens in new window
In comments that sound a lot like public negotiating, Sam Jackson has told the Los Angeles Times that because of "an economic crisis in the Marvel Comics world," he may not be playing Nick Fury in the studio's upcoming films. More...

January 09, 2009
Weekly Ketchup: Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell in Iron Man 2
This week's Ketchup bottle features casting news for Iron Man 2 and Watchmen director Zack Snyder's next movie, as well as news about biopics about John Lennon, Edgar Allen Poe and the "real" Romeo and Juliet? More...

January 08, 2009
Broadcast Film Critics Name Critics' Choice Winners
The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards were given on January 8, 2009, to honor the finest achievements in 2008 filmmaking. A list of nominees follows below, with winners in bold: More...

January 06, 2009
Scripter Award Nominations Announced Opens in new window
The nominees for this year's Scripter Award, handed out by the USC Libraries for the best book-to-film adaptation, have been announced, with the screenwriters behind "Iron Man," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The Reader," "Revolutionary... More...

January 06, 2009
Academy Names Shortlist for Visual Effects Oscar Opens in new window
The Academy has narrowed its choices for this year's visual effects Oscar, naming "Australia," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D," "The Dark Knight," "Hellboy II: The Golden Army," "Iron Man," and "The... More...

December 15, 2008
AFI Names 2008's Finest Films Opens in new window
The results are in, and the AFI has spoken: "The Dark Knight," "Iron Man," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon," "Frozen River," "Gran Torino," "Milk," "WALL-E," "Wendy and Lucy" and "The Wrestler" are 2008's best movies. More...

October 28, 2008
Studios Push Big '08 Hits for Academy Awards Opens in new window
With Best Picture campaigns underway for "Wall-E" and "The Dark Knight" -- and another potentially to follow for "Iron Man" -- is this the year the Academy Awards abandons the art house? More...

October 17, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Howard Out, Cheadle In for Iron Man 2, Plus Brad Pitt's Odyssey in Space
Shockingly, we've gone two weeks in a row without hearing any new remakes announced, but there are some interesting-sounding projects for a few popular and/or talented directors. This week also saw an unusually high number of ambitious titles... More...

September 30, 2008
Your Guide to Iron Man's DVD Retail Exclusives
Bobblehead, lithograph, or limited edition bust? We break down eight different Iron Man exclusive packages available today (and where to get them) as Iron Man arrives on DVD. More...

September 29, 2008
RT on DVD: Dark Knight DVD Details and Iron Man Deleted Scene!
News of The Dark Knight's December release leads a huge week for DVD lovers, and it's only getting bigger! First, check out our exclusive extended Dubai deleted scene from Iron Man, in which Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) parties it up in the... More...

September 26, 2008
Iron Man Scribes Tease "Juicy" Developments for Marvel Opens in new window
Wondering why "Iron Man" writers Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby aren't involved with the script for the sequel? According to the duo, it's because they're working on other things for Marvel -- some "really juicy" things. More...

September 18, 2008
Lawsuit Prompts Iron Man DVD "Censorship" Opens in new window
It's a relatively minor change, but the "Iron Man" you're getting ready to purchase on DVD or Blu-ray won't be the same movie you saw in the theaters -- and Collider can tell you all about the reasons why. More...

September 12, 2008
Iron Man 2 Update-a-Palooza!
Jon Favreau and Stan Lee are on the promotional trail, doing interviews to promote Iron Man's pending release on DVD and Blu-ray -- and you know what that means: Lots and lots of questions about Iron Man 2. Luckily for all of us, Favreau is ready... More...

September 02, 2008
RT's Summer in Review: The Best, The Worst, and Our Favorite Films!
The summer movie season of 2008 ended last weekend, and boy, was it a good one. Led by box office smashes like Iron Man, Wall-E, and The Dark Knight, Hollywood raked in the dough week after week -- and, surprisingly, scored major Freshness on the... More...

August 21, 2008
EW Lists 11 Movies with a Playboy Connection Opens in new window
Just in time for The House Bunny's theatrical debut, Entertainment Weekly has compiled a list of 11 notable films with a Playboy connection. Put on your bunny ears! More...

July 24, 2008
The Beginning of the End for the Superhero Craze? Opens in new window
The summer of 2008 has seen us go from Iron Man to Hancock to The Dark Knight -- and according to the New York Times' A.O. Scott, the superhero genre has nowhere to go but down from here. More...

July 22, 2008
Iron Man Hitting Shelves September 30th Opens in new window
Did you miss Iron Man during its stint in first-run theaters? Never fear -- ol' Shellhead is coming to DVD and Blu-ray September 30th. More...

June 26, 2008
Some Early Lessons from the Summer of '08 Opens in new window
Summer's just begun, but the studios still have a few lessons to learn from the early box office returns -- and the Los Angeles Times has helpfully made a list. More...

June 24, 2008
Paramount Breaks Billion-Dollar Box Office Opens in new window
Thanks to healthy returns for films such as Iron Man, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Kung Fu Panda, Paramount has become the first studio of the year to cross the $1 billion line at the box office. More...

June 18, 2008
Total Recall: The Best of Stan Winston
With the passing of Oscar-winning makeup and special effects artist Stan Winston, RT decided to take a closer look at one of Hollywood's most innovative and influential behind-the-scenes figures, a man whose work changed the way that the movie... More...

June 12, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Hulk 2.0 Battles Shyamalan 8.0
Two new films with skeptical fan bases hit the multiplexes on Friday with something to prove. From the comic book world comes The Incredible Hulk while from the land of supernatural thrillers comes The Happening from writer/director M. Night... More...

June 05, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Black vs. Sandler in Comedy Showdown
Two big doses of comedy from a pair of Hollywood's funniest men will hit the multiplexes across North America on Friday in a fierce battle for the number one spot. For family audiences there is the animated extravaganza Kung Fu Panda starring Jack... More...

June 05, 2008
Movie Ads Raise Ire of FTC, Parent Watchdog Groups Opens in new window
Are studios targeting young kids with ads for PG-13 teen fare? The FTC thinks the answer might be "yes." More...

June 04, 2008
UK Box Office Breakdown: Carrie Beats Indy
It was grizzled masculinity versus shopping-obsessed, emotionally-open womanhood at the box office this week -- yep; Indy Jones battled Carrie Bradshaw, with the archeologist ousting the Monolo Blahnik-clad Manhattan socialite from the top spot... More...

June 03, 2008
Iron Man Duo Writing Adaptation of Ludlum's Sigma Protocol Opens in new window
They've already been hired to write a Highlander remake -- and now Iron Man co-writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway have agreed to pen an adaptation of Robert Ludlum's The Sigma Protocol. More...

June 03, 2008
Paramount, Fox, Warners Battle for Box Office Supremacy Opens in new window
A few weeks ago, Fox was the undisputed 2008 box-office champ -- but the dawn of the summer blockbuster season has seen Paramount and Warner Bros. surging toward the front of the pack. More...

June 02, 2008
2008 MTV Movie Awards Winners
Forget to tune into the 17th annual MTV Movie Awards last night? No problem -- here's a list of the evening's winners, including the coveted Best Summer Movie So Far award! More...

May 29, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Sex in the Multiplex All Weekend Long
This weekend a quartet of New York City gals will try to boot Indiana Jones out of the number one spot at the North American box office as the much-hyped comedy Sex and the City makes its way into multiplexes on Friday backed by an army of fans.... More...

May 22, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Indiana Jones Set To Conquer Multiplexes
The summer movie season gets a big shot in the arm as the highly anticipated launch of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull kicks off the extended Memorial Day holiday weekend a day early with its Thursday bow. More...

May 17, 2008
Iron Design Work by Adi Granov and Phil Saunders Opens in new window
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May 14, 2008
UK Box Office Breakdown: Speed Racer Tanks
Cripes! The bloodthirsty summer movie season has its first big-budget flop of the summer, and we're only two weeks in. The disappointment, no scrap that, disaster in question is the Wachowski brother latest effort Speed Racer, which had designs... More...

May 09, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Iron Man 2 coming in 2010
In this week's column, Greg takes a look at release dates for some upcoming Marvel movies, including Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America, and news of a possible Anchorman sequel. More...

May 08, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Can Speed Racer Defeat Iron Man?
Fast cars and comedy stars make their way into North American multiplexes on Friday hoping to shake things up after Iron Man's sheer dominance of the box office over the past week. More...

May 08, 2008
Vaughn Departs Thor; Downey Uncertain for Iron Man 2? Opens in new window
Monday's conference call between Wall Street analysts and Marvel execs was more interesting than you might expect -- it revealed that not only is Matthew Vaughn no longer attached to Thor, but Robert Downey Jr. isn't a lock for Iron Man 2. More...

May 07, 2008
Check out film clips with Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Opens in new window
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May 07, 2008
Iron Man's Success Pays Off for Maisel, Feige Opens in new window
Understandably in a celebratory mood following Iron Man's huge opening, Marvel Entertainment has extended chairman David Maisel's contract, and promoted Kevin Feige to president of the studio. More...

May 07, 2008
UK Box Office Breakdown: Summer Season Begins With a Bang
Summer box office season began with a bang last Friday, with Iron Man the first of the pumped up, big-budget teen-friendly blockbusters to emerge from the bowels of the Hollywood studios this week. Paramount's juggernaut crushed all the... More...

May 06, 2008
2008 MTV Movie Award Nominations Announced
It's almost time to hand out some golden popcorn -- the nominations for the 2008 MTV Movie Awards have been announced! More...

May 06, 2008
Iron Man (2008): Hard rocking trailer Opens in new window
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May 06, 2008
Iron Man 2 Rumors Start Flying Opens in new window
We know Marvel's set a date for Iron Man 2 -- but are potential storyline details really already leaking? More...

May 04, 2008
Downey delivers as cerebral superhero in "Marvel"-ous adaptation of classic comic book series. Opens in new window
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May 04, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Iron Man Soars to Eye-Popping $104M Debut
Paramount Pictures and its baby mama Marvel Studios were the proud parents of an explosive new movie franchise as the super hero film Iron Man blasted off to jaw-dropping ticket sales around the world officially kicking off the summer blockbuster... More...

May 02, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Iron Man Sequel Likely, Hilary Swank Shaves Her Eyebrows
This week's Ketchup bottle shakes out rumors about potential Iron Man sequels, news of Mel Gibson moving back in front of cameras, casting dirt on Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, Charles Dickens and Neil Gaiman adaptations, and new projects for... More...

May 02, 2008
RT Review Revue: Rounding Up Iron Man and Made of Honor
In today's Review Revue, we take a look at this week's blockbuster -- a film about a deeply flawed man who casts aside his self-indulgences for the greater good ... matrimony, of course (Patrick Dempsey in Made of Honor)! Oh yeah, and we talk... More...

May 02, 2008
Let the Iron Man Sequel Stories Begin! Opens in new window
It's the best-reviewed movie of the year -- and it's projected to top $100 million at the box office this weekend. Yep, Iron Man is totally getting a sequel. More...

May 02, 2008
Marvel Mulls Upcoming Projects Opens in new window
It looks like Iron Man will meet Marvel's wildest expectations -- so what comes next for the studio? More...

May 01, 2008
Iron Man is the Best-Reviewed Movie of 2008!
The Marvel icon's first foray onto the big screen is not only Certified Fresh and Rotten Tomatoes' best-reviewed film of the year so far -- it's also potentially one of the highest-rated superhero movies of all time. More...

May 01, 2008
Critics Consensus: Iron Man Is Heroic, Made of Honor Isn't
This week at the movies, we've got metal-plated superheroes (Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow) and matrimonial mishaps (Made of Honor, starring Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan). What do the critics have to say? More...

May 01, 2008
Iron Man Isn't Over 'Til the Credits Roll Opens in new window
Seeing Iron Man this weekend? Make sure you stick around for the closing credits. We won't spoil the reason why, but if you have to know, Moviehole's got the scoop... More...

May 01, 2008
Is Summer Bad for Movies? Opens in new window
Summer blockbuster season always brings many of the year's highest-grossing films -- but is it killing American movie culture? More...

May 01, 2008
Box Office Preview: Iron Man Launches Summer Movie Season
A hero flies into North American multiplexes aiming to kickstart what should be an explosive summer movie season. Paramount's Iron Man is first up to bat this year and is ready to rock the box office and get moviegoers back into the theaters after... More...

April 30, 2008
Total Recall: Who's the Man?
This week, the long-awaited Iron Man storms theaters. Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Jeff Bridges also star, but Robert Downey Jr. is the man of the hour, playing Tony Stark and the titular armor-plated superhero. Thus, we at RT thought it... More...

April 28, 2008
Terrence Howard Talks Iron Man Opens in new window
Don't read it if you're spoiler-sensitive, but Terrence Howard recently sat down with SuperHeroHype for a chat about his role in Iron Man -- and where he sees any potential sequels heading from here. More...

April 28, 2008
RT Interview: Jon Favreau on Iron Man, Effective CGI and the New Marvel Movies
The actor and director tells RT how to deliver the ultimate fanboy superhero movie, what to expect from Iron Man future and why listening to the online fans is important. More...

April 24, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Odd Couples Invade Multiplexes
Two new buddy comedies enter the marketplace during the final weekend of the spring box office hoping to cash in on what business is left in the last week before Iron Man flies into theaters kicking off the summer blockbuster season. More...

April 24, 2008
Exclusive: Favreau on Iron Man's Surprises and Two More Movies
The film's buried secrets are revealed to RT and hints at what to expect from the man's planned two sequels emerge. But what about Sam Jackson's Nick Fury? More...

April 23, 2008
Top Ten Vegas Films
Prepare for the upcoming release of the Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher romantic comedy, What Happens in Vegas, with the RT Top Ten Vegas Films. More...

April 17, 2008
Jon Favreau Gives Cribs-Style Tour Through Iron Man's House
Ready for Iron Man to start the summer movie season with a bang? Take a tour of Tony Stark's tres sweet bachelor pad, hosted by the flick's own swingin' director, Jon Favreau. More...

April 11, 2008
Megawide Releases a "Foolish Film Trend"? Opens in new window
Bigger isn't always better -- and Hollywood's recent race to ever-larger megawide openings has no logical finish line, as the major film studios are slowly discovering. More...

April 08, 2008
New Iron Man Clip: Test Flight Opens in new window
Apple's got the exclusive on the latest Iron Man clip: a look at Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) taking his robo-suit for a test flight. More...

April 03, 2008
Eight New Iron Man Pictures Online!
Remember when people were complaining that there weren't enough Iron Man stills on the Web? More...

April 01, 2008
Fandango Users List Their Most Anticipated Summer Movies
Fandango's users have spoken, and the verdict is in: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is summer 2008's most anticipated film. More...

March 28, 2008
New Imagepalooza: Iron Man, Star Trek, Speed Racer
Man, it's Friday. Your brains are tired and so are ours. Who wants to read stuff when it's so much easier just to look at pictures? More...

March 12, 2008
Iron Man Opening Early -- With New Indy 4 Trailer in Tow?
Pssst -- Iron Man fans. You don't have plans for April 30, do you? More...

February 28, 2008
Our Favorite Robert Downey, Jr. Movies
This summer, Robert Downey, Jr. will be starring in one of the biggest films of the summer: Iron Man. And as much as we're all excited about his role as the inventor-turned-hero, (and in honor of the new trailer), we thought it would be a good... More...

February 28, 2008
New Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, Wolverine Shots Online!
Between Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, you can expect your local cineplex to be a very Marvel-lous place for the foreseeable future. How about an advance look at the studio's tentpole trio? More...

February 25, 2008
WonderCon: RT's Interview with Iron Man Director Jon Favreau
Rotten Tomatoes sat down with Favreau during WonderCon for a roundtable chat, discussing Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, the Avengers movie, and worthy cause of entertaining as many people as possible. More...

February 25, 2008
WonderCon: Jon Favreau Shows Off Three New Clips at the Iron Man Panel
Jon Favreau may be working on a mega-expensive, hotly-anticipated blockbuster of 2008 but as he fielded the Q&A line at the Iron Man panel, one of his first questions came as a surprise: "What do you think of the state of independent film today?" More...

February 25, 2008
Favreau Talks Iron Man; New Poster Debuts
With WonderCon 2008 in full swing over the weekend, news has been flying fast and furious regarding some of Hollywood's most geek-friendly films -- such as a certain Jon Favreau-directed film depicting a man in a flying, villain-whooping suit of... More...

February 22, 2008
WonderCon is Go! (Check Inside for Convention Photos!)
WonderCon, Comic-Con's cute little sister, is going on right now! Held annually in San Francisco ever since 1987, WonderCon has come into its own as a formidable presence on the geek convention circuit, attracting stars, studios, and comic artists... More...

February 20, 2008
Wall Street Spills Beans On Upcoming Marvel Projects
Last December, Stan Lee promised Collider that every "important Marvel character" would soon be getting its own film. Yesterday, the publisher's fourth-quarter 2007 earnings report made it clear that Lee wasn't kidding. More...

February 05, 2008
Iron Man Super Bowl Spot, Stills, Downloads Online!
If you missed the Super Bowl, you already know you missed one of the greatest championship games in NFL history -- not to mention an extended Iron Man spot. But never fear! The Internet is here! More...

February 01, 2008
Iron Man Super Bowl Ad Coming Sunday
Super Bowl commercials can often be just as exciting as the game itself, especially when one of those ads happens to be for one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year. Luckily, a new trailer for Iron Man will air during this Sunday's... More...

January 22, 2008
William Hurt Sheds Light on Iron Man/Incredible Hulk Crossover
An Avengers movie starring the principals from various Marvel-related superhero films still seems highly unlikely -- but if it never comes to pass, it won't be because the studio failed to lay the groundwork for an eventual crossover. More...

January 11, 2008
The Weekly Ketchup: New Iron Man Photo, Superman Comings And Goings, New Bond Femme Fatale
In this week's Ketchup, a new Iron Man still appears for those patiently awaiting the May blockbuster, rumors about the cast and director of the Superman Returns sequel, and shots of the highly (?) anticipated sequel to The Lost Boys hit the web. More...

January 09, 2008
New Iron Man Photo Online!
The Dark Knight has been stealing all the superhero buzz lately, but Jon Favreau's Iron Man is still one of the most hotly anticipated movies of 2008 -- and look, here's another shot of Robert Downey Jr. in action to remind us why! More...

January 04, 2008
Jon Favreau Bringing Marvel's Avengers to the Big Screen?
With DC's Justice League of America on the fast track to filmdom, it's only natural for comics fans to wonder if -- or when -- Marvel might bring its own supergroup of costumed crimefighters to the screen. We're talking about the Avengers, of... More...

January 03, 2008
Studios Planning for Fewer Sequels in 2008
If you're the type of moviegoer who greets the annual wave of sequels with groans and eyerolls, USA Today has some good news for you: In 2008, you can expect to see far fewer of them at a theater near you. More...

December 21, 2007
Stan Lee Promises Many, Many Marvel Movies
Get ready for a lot more movies based on Marvel characters -- according to Stan Lee, the company is leaving no major character unfilmed. More...

December 14, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Atonement Is Golden, Michael Bay VS. Microsoft, A-Team Has A Director
In this week's Ketchup, Atonement has nothing to be sorry for as the Golden Globe nominations are announced, Michael Bay takes up the cause of the common movie viewer, and John Singleton loves it when a plan comes together. More...

December 10, 2007
New Dark Knight, Iron Man Images!
So, uh...anybody feel like looking at new stills and/or artwork from The Dark Knight and Iron Man? More...

October 19, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dark Knight Prologue Coming; Wolverine Gets Official Title; Star Trek Gets Kirk And Bones
In this week's Ketchup, viewers will get a sneak peek at The Dark Knight, if they go a bit out of their way, Wolverine won't just be called Wolverine, and the new Star Trek gets a new Kirk and a new Bones. More...

October 14, 2007
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September 21, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Radcliffe, Daniel Radcliffe; Indy 4 Spoilers; Incredible Hulk Set Pics.
In this week's Ketchup, Daniel Radcliffe is rumored to be portraying the young hero in the next Bond film, and some Indiana Jones spoilers leak, including the possibility of Cate Blanchett as a villain. More...

September 16, 2007
Trailer & Poster review Opens in new window
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September 15, 2007
Variety Says Iron Man Won't Fly; Favreau Says Otherwise
Remember those awesome scenes of Iron Man flying through the air alongside a couple of fighter jets in the crowd-pleasing trailer first unveiled at Comic-Con? Don't count on seeing them in the finished film, Variety says. More...

September 14, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: New Indiana Jones Title, Iron Man Trailer, and More!
In this week's Ketchup, we finally learn the title of the fourth Indiana Jones film, the Iron Man trailer blasts onto the net, and writer Paul Haggis allays our fears that we would have a comedic Bond film. More...

September 10, 2007
Watch the Iron Man Trailer!
In what may be a first, we've got an item about a commercial for a trailer to a movie that won't be coming out until next May. More...

September 06, 2007
Trailer (Pre) Bulletin: Iron Man Coming Next Week!
Impatient to get a look at footage from next year's Iron Man? Director Jon Favreau says you won't have to wait much longer. More...

August 28, 2007
Robert Downey Jr. To Lead In The Soloist
It looks like Robert Downey Jr. may be cultivating a mini-career of playing journalists. First it was Zodiac, and now Variety is reporting that Downey will join the cast of The Soloist, playing a reporter who discovers a homeless violin virtuoso,... More...

August 23, 2007
One Justice League of America Rumor Cleared Up, Another Started
Forget The Dark Knight and Iron Man -- the big comic-book adaptation everyone's talking about this week is Justice League of America, the superhero extravaganza that's supposedly starting production in a matter of weeks. More...

August 03, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: New Joker Pic, Dark Knight Footage Leaked, Iron Man at Comic-Con, and More!
In this week's Ketchup, we see a new photo of Heath Ledger as The Joker, the first teaser trailer of the sure-to-be hit The Dark Knight, and some grainy footage of the "Batpod" in action. Also, Iron Man brings the house down at Comic-Con, we've... More...

July 27, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: No Damon as Kirk, Bart Simpson Exposed, Kevin Smith Wants Rosario Dawson, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Matt Damon ends speculation about becoming the new James T. Kirk, "The Simpsons Movie" takes advantage of cinematic liberties and Kevin Smith wants Rosario Dawson in his "Porno." More...

July 27, 2007
Surprise Iron Man Footage Knocks Comic-Con's Socks Off
Director Jon Favreau wasn't supposed to present much on the upcoming comic book flick Iron Man until Saturday, but Thursday's crowd got a treat when he unveiled an entire segment of footage early, in true Comic-Con style. More...

July 26, 2007
Comic-Con Packs it in for Preview Night
The unofficial start of the four-day nerd-off that is Comic-Con International really began Wednesday evening, when doors opened to packed crowds at 6pm and filled the monstrous exhibition hall with the usual shoulder-to-shoulder traffic -- and the... More...

July 26, 2007
A Slick New Look at Iron Man!
There's a reason that Empire Magazine is considered one of the best movie mags in the world. And here's another one: They snagged a really slick new photo of next summer's "Iron Man"! More...

July 24, 2007
Hilary Swank Lands an Iron Man Role?
If the already stellar cast and a cameo by Samuel L. Jackson isn't enough to keep the "Iron Man" fans interested, get this: Two-time Oscar Winner Hilary Swank has just signed on for a (small) role. More...

July 18, 2007
Stan Lee Chats About Iron Man, The Hulk, and The Fantastic Four
When Marvel man Stan Lee isn't doing goofy little cameos in superhero movies, he's hosting a TV series called "Who Wants to Be a Superhero?" -- but let's just focus on the movies for now. More...

June 29, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 4" Villain Talk, "Iron Man" Cast Photo, Disney Scraps Lame Video Sequels, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Sam Raimi discusses possible options for a fourth "Spider-Man," the cast of "Iron Man" is looking rather sharp in the first cast photo, and the Disney brain trust makes a wise business decision. More...

June 25, 2007
First "Iron Man" Cast Photo!
The guys who are in charge of early marketing for Marvel's "Iron Man" have been keeping us pretty busy over the last few weeks. And now comes a rather cool new cast photo. More...

June 22, 2007
Sam Jackson as Nick Fury in "Iron Man"?
As if I weren't already geeked out enough over next summer's "Iron Man," now comes a very cool piece of gossip / early news... More...

June 22, 2007
"Cowboys & Aliens" Graphic Novel to Become a Movie
Although the idea of a sci-fi western is nothing new, I'm down for any movie that deals with cowboys AND aliens -- let alone one that puts both of 'em in the title. More...

June 21, 2007
Wolverine Still Beats Magneto to Film
Marvel has hired David Goyer to bring their "Magneto" spinoff to life, but they are still putting their eggs in Wolverine's basket for the first "X-Men" solo film. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige gave us the update while... More...

June 17, 2007
"Batman" Bits: A New Suit and Some (More) Set Pics!
Yep, every little drop of information of "The Dark Knight" news can be found right here ar RT. That's what happens when a movie turns out as good as "Batman Begins." More...

June 17, 2007
"Luke Cage" Movie Not Hindered by Race
Director John Singleton lamented that he couldn't get "Luke Cage" going because the studios just don't get a black superhero. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige suggested the problem was much simpler, and less controversial than that. More...

June 16, 2007
Next Up for Marvel: "Captain America"
Already off to a great start (we hope) with "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk," the Marvel Machine is about to get rolling on their next heroic movie. Namely, "Captain America." More...

June 16, 2007
(Another) Update on the "Avengers"
Yep, it's more Marvel news! But seriously: What could be cooler than a movie FILLED with all the superstar superheroes?? More...

June 15, 2007
Marvel "Avengers" Movie More than Possible
Just hours before The Hollywood Reporter posted a story about Marvel hiring Zak Penn to write an "Avengers" movie, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige was joking with press on the "Iron Man" set about bringing all the characters... More...

June 04, 2007
Favreau and Downey Talk "Iron Man"
Man oh man, the hype machine for "Iron Man" just doesn't slow down ... and the movie doesn't even come out till next summer! More...

June 01, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Possible New "Terminator," "AVP 2" Update, "Iron Man" Tidbits, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, another European has surfaced as a possibile star for the third "Terminator" sequel, "Alien vs. Predator 2" gets a 'horrific' makeover, and we get an inside look at "Iron Man." More...

May 31, 2007
Lots of New "Iron Man" Stuff!
Entertainment Tonight hit the "Iron Man" set and came back with some video footage, plus we found another spy pic from the scene. More...

May 30, 2007
"Iron" Bits: Favreau Speaks and Villain Buzz
Might as well get used to us talking about "Iron Man," mainly because you guys love the comic book movies, but also because I really can't wait to see what this flick turns out like. More...

May 23, 2007
"Iron Man," "Beowulf," "Knight" & "Indy" at the Big Comic Con!
You probably already know by now if you'll be attending the big San Diego Comic Con in July. (Lucky jerks!!) And now we're just getting word on a few of the movies that'll get some hype at the event. More...

May 23, 2007
Bridges Keeps "Iron Man" Real
Jeff Bridges took a break from his "Iron Man" shooting to chill in Hawaii promoting the animated movie "Surf's Up." Still sporting his shaved head and beard for Obadiah Stane, Iron Man’s mentor, he promised a very realistic... More...

May 18, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: See The "Iron Man" Pics (Again), Bruce Willis Does Some Bay-bashing, Hermione's Bosom, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Paramount shut down a website over some "Iron Man" photos (only to calm down later on), Bruce Willis took to some internet forum to talk some smack about Michael Bay (who felt compelled to respond), and some... More...

May 15, 2007
ILM Joins the "Iron Man" Team
In an effort to bring you absolutely every single piece of available "Iron Man" news, there's this: ILM was just hired to do all the fancy effects work. More...

May 11, 2007
Controversial "Iron Man" Pics are Back Online
Wanna see the "Iron Man" pics that were so scandalous they led to an entire website being shut down by Paramount's legal department? OK. More...

May 09, 2007
The latest Marvel hero to get the big screen treatment had its origins as a multimillionaire who pulled his own personal My Lai on the Vietcong in the 1960s . . . Opens in new window
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May 09, 2007
The latest Marvel hero to get the big screen treatment had its origins as a multimillionaire who pulled his own personal My Lai on the Vietcong in the 1960s . . . Opens in new window
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May 04, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dunst Forgives Self For Bad Acting, Downey Reflects On "Iron Man," New "Magneto" Director, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Kirsten Dunst talks about the woes of blue-screen theatrics, Robert Downey Jr. discusses his "Iron Man" pedigree, and the new "Magneto" director comes with plenty of superhero experience. More...

May 03, 2007
A Look at the Classic "Iron Man" Armor
Some of you saw that clunky grey "Iron Man" suit and got a little worried, didn't you? Heh. Well, feast your eyes on this suit! More...

May 01, 2007
Favreau Promises "Iron Man" Teasers and a Comic Con Appearance
As he's apt to do from time to time, director Jon Favreau has stopped by his MySpace blog to offer a few "Iron Man" production tidbits to the fans. This time around: Suit info, teaser talk, convention appearances, and Jeff Bridges' hair. More...

April 30, 2007
New "Iron Man" Pic and Thoughts from Downey
Did Robert Downey Jr.'s history of substance abuse have anything to do with him getting the role of Tony Stark (aka "Iron Man")? Probably not, but it'll still help the actor get into the character, I bet. More...

April 17, 2007
"Incredible Hulk" Screenwriter Discusses the Norton Signing
When it comes to adapting comic books, there are several "go-to" screenwriters -- and Zak Penn is absolutely one of 'em. The writer recently shared his thoughts on where "The Incredible Hulk" is headed, plus he even talks a bit... More...

April 17, 2007
"Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr. on Tony Stark
Tony Stark, as you probably know, is the billionaire genius who dons a new-fangled suit of armor and becomes "Iron Man," and the actor hired to play the role seems to have the character down already. More...

April 16, 2007
Edward Norton is "The Incredible Hulk"
What was your first reaction upon reading that headline? Be honest. Mine was "Edward Norton as Bruce Banner?? Excellent choice, and one I never would have thought of." More...

April 11, 2007
Leslie Bibb Added to "Iron Man" Cast; First Pic Online!
If you thought getting a new "Iron Man" castmember was exciting news, just wait 'til you see the first picture of Iron Man himself, online now! More...

April 05, 2007
Warner Bros. Will Bring DC's "Metal Men" to the Screen
Ever heard of a comic book called "Metal Men"? Came out around 1962? From DC Comics? Nah, me neither, but it looks like someone over at Warner Bros. remembers these guys... More...

April 02, 2007
"Iron Man" and "National Treasure 2" Pics Hit the Net
It's Gwyneth and Robert, Nic and Jon in a double serving of clandestinely-taken set pics from "Iron Man" and "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets." More...

March 29, 2007
Steve Carr Waits In Marvel Queue for "Iron Fist" Production
Steve Carr has been announced as the director for the Marvel Comics film "Iron Fist," but he is planning to make other projects first. It's not that he's not excited about it, it's just that Marvel is kind of busy. More...

March 21, 2007
Jon Favreau's First Week "Iron Man" Update
With one week of production on "Iron Man" behind him, director Jon Favreau has taken to his MySpace blog to give loyal fans a quick update. Nothing too flashy, but it's good to know the project's moving along well. More...

March 15, 2007
Bridges Shaves Head for "Iron Man" Role, Surfaces at Photo Op
IESB.net broke the news that Jeff Bridges would be starring as Tony Stark's nemesis, Obadiah Stane, in next year's "Iron Man" -- now they've got pictures of the actor, freshly-shorn pate and all, gearing up to make life miserable for ol'... More...

March 12, 2007
Warner Bros. Moves "Speed Racer" Up, Away From "Indy 4"
Release-date brinksmanship is a time-honored tradition in the movie biz, particularly when it comes to the summer blockbusters, and Warner Bros. is getting an early head start on next summer's schedule: Variety reports that "Speed Racer"... More...

March 07, 2007
Favreau's Pretty Pumped About "Iron Man" Start
Actor turned tentpole-maker Jon Favreau is just about to get rolling on "Iron Man" production, so he stopped by his MySpace page to give the Marvel fans a quick little update. More...

March 04, 2007
"Iron Man" is No Fantasy for Terrence Howard
Terrence Howard is better known for his gritty dramatic work in the likes of "Crash" and "Hustle & Flow." It might seem like doing "Iron Man" is a total shift into the fantasy world for him, but he says it is not. More...

February 23, 2007
Familiar Face Joins "Iron Man" Ensemble
One of those "know the face / don't know the name" character actors has just been signed to co-star with Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow in Jon Favreau's "Iron Man." His name is Shaun Toub, and here's what you might... More...

February 16, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "300" Gets Positive Reaction, "Jaws" Gets Questionably Fifth Entry, "Iron Man" Has Grand Aspirations, And More!
In This Week's Ketchup, an exuberant reviewer praises an early screening of "300," "Jaws" may have a direct-to-video fifth entry, and "Iron Man" already seems to merit a trilogy. More...

February 12, 2007
"Iron Man" Will be a Trilogy
Not all that surprising, really, but cool nonetheless: Jon Favreau's upcoming "Iron Man" movie is intended to be the first flick in a series of three. Sounds good to me! More...

February 07, 2007
Indiana Jones and the Locked-In Release Date
OK, we seem to have some concrete and definite news about "Indiana Jones 4" from Paramount. But don't get too excited. All we have for sure is a release date. Nope, not even a title yet, sorry. More...

January 19, 2007
Favreau Issues "Iron Man" Update
ComingSoon.net reports on the latest entry from "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau's blog, in which the erstwhile "Swinger" comments on recent casting news, set assembly, and the production's overall good-time vibe: More...

January 17, 2007
Gwyneth Paltrow to Play Pepper Potts in "Iron Man"
I definitely had a handful of "Iron Man" comics when I was a kid, but I don't think I remember this Pepper Potts character. Apparently she's Tony Stark's secretary, so to call her a potential love interest would seem kind of redundant.... More...

December 22, 2006
"Iron Man" Gets a Website ... Kinda!
I've reported on teasers, trailers, posters and promo reels, but this might be a first: Lo and behold, movie fans, the splash page for the eventual "Iron Man" website! More...

December 07, 2006
Rachel McAdams to be "Iron Man's" Pepper Potts?
Spider-Man has Mary Jane Watson, Superman has Lois Lane, The Hulk has ... Jennifer Connelly, and now it looks like "Iron Man" may have found his very own hottie to hug, smooch, and rescue from various villains. How do Robert Downey Jr.... More...

December 01, 2006
Stan Lee on Superhero Movies and His Surprising "Fantastic Four 2" Cameo
At 84 years old, the legendary comics god Stan Lee is showing no signs of slowing down. Right now he's out there hawking a really cool video game called "Marvel Ultimate Alliance," preparing for a second season of "Who Wants to Be a... More...

November 15, 2006
Downey Sheds Some Insight on "Iron Man"
Of all the big comic book movies on the horizon, the one I'm most intrigued by is Jon Favreau's "Iron Man," which will star Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, and a bunch of actors who haven't been announced just yet. Downey's been... More...

November 07, 2006
Robert Downey Jr. Discusses the "Iron Man" Gig
As a long (long) time fan of Robert Downey Jr., I was thrilled when I heard he was hired to play Tony Stark (a.k.a. "Iron Man"). The actor's been through some tough times, but his performances are always pretty darn excellent -- and the... More...

October 26, 2006
Jon Favreau and his team have done the impossible: they've managed to find a way to make his Iron Man movie matter. Opens in new window
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