Tag: Robert Downey

Marvel’s Kevin Feige on ‘Spider-Man’s’ Future

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Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is on one heck of a run. Each of the company’s 14 films over the past eight years has opened in first place at the domestic box office, and they’ve brought in more than $10 billion globally. That success is a boon for Disney CEO Bob Iger, who led the $4 billion acquisition of the comic-book empire Marvel Entertainment in 2009. But it’s Feige who is credited with Marvel’s signature style — a blend of humor, optimism, and spectacle that has attracted legions of fans…

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Joss Whedon Talks Robert Downey, Avengers and Thanos

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During a new interview with Desde Hollywood (embedded below), filmmaker Joss Whedon took some time out at the Iron Man 3 premiere to talk about the possibility of losing Robert Downey, Jr, and what to expect from the Avengers 2 villain(s). Asked about the rumors surrounding Robert Downey, Jr.’s potential departure from the Iron Man/Avengers franchises now that his contract is up, Whedon sounded hopeful, saying that the nature of the role gave Downey more leeway than most aging action heroes, but that he wouldn’t blame the star if he…

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Iron Man vs The Mandarin Before Iron Man 3

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The Mandarin was created by Stan Lee and designed by Don Heck, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #50 (February 1964). The character is described as being born in China before the Communist revolution, to a wealthy Chinese father and an English aristocratic mother, both of whom died when he was very young. He is characterized as a megalomaniac, attempting to conquer the world on several occasions, yet also possessing a strong sense of honor. The Mandarin is portrayed as a genius scientist and a super human skilled martial artist.…

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Incredible Hulk Avengers Movie Hulk: Kevin Feige Interview

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There is a lot of information and curiosity about the Avenger movie on May 4, 2012. It stars Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, & directed by Joss Whedon from a screenplay by Joss Whedon. I wanted to talk about the Mark Ruffalo-inspired Incredible Hulk. Back in July of 2011 Kevin Feige president of Marvel Studios and producer of “The Avengers,” was interviewed By Geoff Boucher of the LA Times about the Hulk in the Avengers movie. Below is…

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IRON MAN the MOVIE May 2 2008

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IRON MAN: Gwyneth Paltrow , Robert Downey , Terrence Howard 2008’s Iron Man movie tells the story of Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.

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