Iron Man
Jon Favreau Says He Used Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Real-Life Banter in ‘Iron Man’
Jon Favreau knew Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow’s onscreen chemistry in Iron Man was something special. The director recently revealed to People magazine that he incorporated some of the actors’ real-life conversations into the Marvel movie. And it’s one of the reasons why the dynamic between Tony Stark and Pepper Potts felt so authentic. […]
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Gwyneth Paltrow on Superhero Movies: “Can Only Make So Many Good Ones That Feel Truly Original”
Gwyneth Paltrow is sharing her thoughts on Hollywood’s push into superhero movies, saying, “You can only make so many good” films within that genre. The actress appeared on the latest episode of Hot Ones, where host Sean Evans brought up a point Cord Jefferson made during his recent Oscar speech. While accepting his Academy Award […]
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Robert Downey Jr. Says His “Best Work” in Marvel Films Went “Unnoticed”
As Robert Downey Jr. looks back on his career, he feels some of his “best work” didn’t get the attention it deserved because of the superhero genre. The actor made a recent appearance on the Literally! With Rob Lowe podcast where he opened up about past experiences that didn’t go as planned but turned into […]
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Kevin Feige Says Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Will Not Return to the MCU
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man will not be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — at least according to Kevin Feige. In an interview with Vanity Fair about the third act of Downey’s decades-long career, the president of Marvel Studios addressed the rumors that all the original Avengers would be returning in one form or […]
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Samuel L. Jackson, ‘Secret Invasion’ Team on Meeting a Different Kind of Nick Fury in the Marvel Miniseries
If you’ve ever seen a Marvel film, you know Nick Fury. He’s the spy of all spies, the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D, the mastermind creator behind the Avengers and over the course of several films, he’s always managed to maintain a certain air of mystery. He’s played by the inimitable Samuel L. Jackson in a […]
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Jon Favreau Says Robert Downey Jr. Was in Talks for Another Marvel Character Before Becoming Iron Man
It may be hard to imagine Robert Downey Jr. as anyone other than Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but director Jon Favreau revealed that he was considered for another superhero project before becoming the beloved Tony Stark. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Iron Man, which kicked off Phase One of the MCU […]
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Robert Downey Jr. on Turning Car Collection into Force for Climate Action: “This Will Be My Legacy”
Robert Downey Jr. took a long look at his impressive car collection and asked himself a tough question: “You schmuck … what are you trying to prove?” So explained the actor during a recent sit-down with THR’s Scott Feinberg when asked about his upcoming Discovery+ docuseries Downey’s Dream Cars. The unscripted series — produced by […]
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Robert Downey Jr. on Making of ‘Sr.,’ Addiction and Finding Peace With Final Moments of His Father’s Life: “This is Not a Disney+ Thing”
Robert Downey Jr. still gets emotional watching Sr. “I shouldn’t have watched the last 20 minutes, I can’t handle it,” the superstar actor and producer said Sunday upon taking the stage for a post-screening Q&A inside the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles. After wiping away tears, Downey Jr. sat opposite producer-wife Susan Downey for […]
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‘Warrior Nun,’ ‘Fakes’ Studios Strike Genre Content Partnership (Exclusive)
Reality Distortion Field and The Embassy, the studios behind Netflix’s Warrior Nun and Fakes series, have cemented their partnership to jointly produce genre feature and TV series for global audiences. The expanded collaboration will see RDF and The Embassy collaborate on the second season of Warrior Nun and untitled feature films over the next quarter. […]
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Hollywood Flashback: 15 Years Ago, Marvel Won Over Comic-Con With ‘Iron Man’
Marvel Studios — which returns to Comic-Con this year for the first time since 2019 — is known for Hall H presentations that devolve into Beatlemania-esque hysteria. But 15 years ago, Marvel was an underdog with a lot to prove. The company had just started making its own movies based on the so-called second-tier heroes […]
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‘Ms. Marvel’ Takes Viewers Away From the Bombarding MCU Action — And That’s a Great Thing
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the stakes have only been getting greater and greater since Iron Man’s debut in 2008. In Avengers: Endgame, fans saw the culmination of Kevin Feige’s multiphase master plan, in which every hero across the galaxy came together to defeat their most powerful foe yet: Thanos. But in Ms. Marvel, Kamala […]
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Robert Downey Jr. to Restore Classic Cars in Climate-Focused Discovery+ Series (Exclusive)
Calling gearheads! Robert Downey Jr. is set to restore classic cars in his second Discovery+ series. The unscripted series, with a working title Downey’s Dream Cars, is produced by Team Downey — the production banner led by Robert and Susan Downey — and Boat Rocker’s Matador Content. The series will launch in late 2022 on […]
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