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Marvel Submits to Sam Jackson, Ponies Up For 9 Nick Fury Performances

Marvel Submits to Sam Jackson, Ponies Up For 9 Nick Fury Performances

After spending something like a minute and a half as Nick Fury after the credits of Iron Man, Sam Jackson was in. He probably didn’t know it at the time, but neither Marvel Studios or the fans would ever let that character go. It’s just how these things go.

By Neil Miller on February 25, 2009 | Comments

Samuel L. Jackson No Longer Bringing Fury for ‘Iron Man 2′

Samuel L. Jackson No Longer Bringing Fury for ‘Iron Man 2′

Now we know what happens when you attempt to shaft Shaft.

By Adam Sweeney on January 26, 2009 | Comments

The Honor Roll: 20 People That Made an Impact in 2008

The Honor Roll: 20 People That Made an Impact in 2008

Forget the Best and the Worst of 2008. These are the actors, directors and producers that made the biggest impact on the world of film and how they might impact us in 2009.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on December 30, 2008 | Comments

Kenneth Branagh Talks About Directing The Mighty Thor

Kenneth Branagh Talks About Directing The Mighty Thor

Director Kenneth Branagh explained when he spoke for the first time about the project this week to MTV that the appeal of Thor is “to work on a story about one of the immortals, Gods, extraordinary beings, inter-dimensional creatures.” Cool.

By Neil Miller on December 14, 2008 | Comments

Kevin McKidd is Still in the Running for Thor

Kevin McKidd is Still in the Running for Thor

Rome and Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd has confirmed that he’s still in the running to play Thor. He’s got the look, but does he have the chops?

By Neil Miller on December 3, 2008 | Comments

Marvel Signs Joe Johnston to Direct Captain America

Marvel Signs Joe Johnston to Direct Captain America

Marvel Studios has rounded out their directorial team for their next three movies this evening, signing Joe Johnston to direct the ‘period piece’ known as The First Avenger: Captain America.

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2008 | Comments

Discuss: Does The Hulk Need Another Film of His Own?

Discuss: Does The Hulk Need Another Film of His Own?

With The Incredible Hulk making its way onto DVD today, it has got all the various deciders at Marvel making the press rounds. And with that, of course, comes plenty of questions about the plans that Marvel has for its green behemoth.

By Neil Miller on October 21, 2008 | Comments

Terrence Howard on Iron Man 2 Recasting: Huh?

Terrence Howard on Iron Man 2 Recasting: Huh?

It isn’t the first time that we’ve found some common ground with actor Terrence Howard, but it is the most recent. Today, like Howard, we find ourselves befuddled.

By Neil Miller on October 19, 2008 | Comments

Replacing Terrence Howard with Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2, And Why It Would Be a Big Mistake

Replacing Terrence Howard with Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2, And Why It Would Be a Big Mistake

Reports are coming in this morning that talks have broken down between Marvel Studios and Terrence Howard, leading to the studio turning toward actor Don Cheadle to replace him in the role of James Rhodes in Iron Man 2. Bad Idea? I certainly think so.

By Neil Miller on October 14, 2008 | Comments

Five Reasons To Be Excited About the Thor Movie

Five Reasons To Be Excited About the Thor Movie

Over the course of the last few weeks, we’ve seen all kinds of comments about the upcoming Thor movie, most of which were negative. With that in mind, we would like to set everyone straight with a list of reasons why Thor is going to work on the big screen.

By Josh Radde on October 13, 2008 | Comments

Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America will be Californicatin’

Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America will be Californicatin’

Over on IGN, you can read the news that Marvel has signed an agreement to shoot its next immediate series of superhero flicks at Raleigh Studios in Manhattan Beach, CA. But the big news is not where they’re shooting, but what they’re shooting.

By Mister Hand on October 7, 2008 | Comments

More Iron Man Concept Art Than You Can Shake a Stick At

More Iron Man Concept Art Than You Can Shake a Stick At

If you thought Iron Man was cool on the big screen, wait until you see where he came from.

By Neil Miller on October 5, 2008 | Comments

Paramount Signs On to Marvel’s Upcoming Slate, Including Iron Man 3

Paramount Signs On to Marvel’s Upcoming Slate, Including Iron Man 3

Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today that they will be teaming up once again, and again, and again on a slew of upcoming flicks, all in the hopes of recapturing the magic of this past summer’s success.

By Neil Miller on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Kenneth Branagh in Talks to Direct Thor

Kenneth Branagh in Talks to Direct Thor

Marvel Studios could be throwing us a curve-ball, as they have engaged in talks with thespian Kenneth Branagh for the directorial gig on Thor. An interesting choice, indeed.

By Neil Miller on September 29, 2008 | Comments

The Avengers Movie: Eva Longoria Sniffing Around?

The Avengers Movie: Eva Longoria Sniffing Around?

There is no doubt that Marvel Studios is probably planning out their next four big films, as they’ve set a very tight timetable for them all. But to see Eva Longoria leaving with Avengers comics in hand is quite a surprise.

By Neil Miller on September 14, 2008 | Comments

Jon Favreau: Iron Man 2 in 3D and IMAX Would be Cool

Jon Favreau: Iron Man 2 in 3D and IMAX Would be Cool

At a press conference to celebrate Iron Man’s DVD release, director Jon Favreau wet the whistles of fans by mentioning two interesting terms: 3D and IMAX.

By Neil Miller on September 11, 2008 | Comments

Vin Diesel to Play a Marvel Super-Villain?

Vin Diesel to Play a Marvel Super-Villain?

Please note the question mark in the title above as there has been no official announcement regarding Vin Diesel playing a super villain in the Marvel universe… but that may change soon if he has anything to say about it.

By Rob Hunter on August 29, 2008 | Comments

Gladiator Mike O’Hearn Needs Publicity; Fuels Conan and Captain American Casting Fire

Gladiator Mike O’Hearn Needs Publicity; Fuels Conan and Captain American Casting Fire

Thanks to the internet and the infinite rate at which casting rumors seem to travel, it has now become quite easy for a fledgling celebrity to drum up interest in their good name.

By Neil Miller on August 5, 2008 | Comments

2008 So Far: 10 Things We Liked, 5 Things We Didn’t

2008 So Far: 10 Things We Liked, 5 Things We Didn’t

With Comic-Con over and done, we want to take a moment to pause and look back, at the year so far. We do this in a format that we like to call “Ten Things We Liked, 5 Things We Didn’t.”

By Neil Miller on August 4, 2008 | Comments

Iron Man Sequel Gets New Writer, Director, and Star!

Iron Man Sequel Gets New Writer, Director, and Star!

I fibbed a bit in the title above, and I’m sorry. Technically though, Marvel still has yet to sign Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. to direct and star in the inevitable (and already scheduled) sequel, so perhaps this post will prove prophetic…

By Rob Hunter on July 16, 2008 | Comments