Posted 1/27/12 10:51 am EST by Jeremy Gordon in Marvel, News
There's no such thing as too much merch, especially when we're talking about comic books.
For the upcoming "Avengers," eFX is set to reveal its list of limited-edition Marvel collectibles to be released in early 2012: a replica Captain America shield, a full-scale Iron Man Mark V mask, Captain America and Thor's mask, and Thor's hammer. They'll be displayed at WonderCon from March 16 to March 18, after which I presume details can be worked out for all of your money.
Posted 1/25/12 11:12 am EST by Jeremy Gordon in DC Comics, Marvel, Toys
Do you have kids? Do you consider yourself to be a child at heart, like Tom Hanks in "Big"? Hell, do you just like spending money in general?
After seeing these photos of "The Dark Knight Rises" and "The Avengers" toy merchandise, you'll want to gear up for the mid-year consumer rush. Via Idle Hands, ComingSoon has posted ads from DC Direct's upcoming catalogue, showing new tie-in merch for "Dark Knight Rises."
Not to be outdone, SuperHeroHype has posted photos of toy vehicles from "The Avengers."
Check out more after the jump!
Posted 10/12/11 1:40 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Marvel
If you were disappointed by "Iron Man 2," you're not alone: even Robert Downey Jr. has expressed his own dissatisfaction with the superhero sequel.
"With the second 'Iron Man' there were certain aspects that were dissatisfying and disappointing to me but at least they lit me right," he admitted during an interview with The Los Angeles Times.
Posted 4/4/11 3:20 pm EST by Chris Arrant in Marvel, News
Once a hero, always a hero. That’s how it’s turning out for former “Heroes” actors Adrian Pasdar and Milo Ventimiglia, who were just picked to voice Iron Man and Wolverine respectively in two upcoming animated series.
That news and more came out of last weekend’s WonderCon event in San Francisco, which featured a panel led by Marvel’s Head of Television Jeph Loeb.
“Adrian and Milo are perfect as Iron Man and Wolverine,” said Loeb (via ScreenRant). “It’s extremely exciting to see these talented guys take on two of the most iconic super-hero roles of all time.”
Posted 10/25/10 11:59 am EST by Brian Warmoth in News, Video
Years ago before anyone had seen Robert Downey Jr. in his first "Iron Man" film, Hilary Swank became a topic of conversation surrounding a rumored cameo and subsequent role as She-Hulk or Black Widow. Two films into the franchise and one Avi Arad confirmation later, we now know that she was never cast in the Marvel Universe to begin with, and she still doesn't know why — though she fought the speculation to the point of asking IMDb to take down the credit.
"Yeah, it was all over the press, and everyone kept asking me," Swank told MTV News. Read More...
Posted 9/28/10 4:46 pm EST by Rick Marshall in Marvel
Sure, we got to Tony Stark doing a little shake-and-shimmy in "Iron Man 2," but let's be honest: the guy was several drinks past drunk and won't be winning over any judges with his performance.
On the other hand, a recent sighting of Iron Man in Brooklyn's Prospect Park leads me to believe that ol' shellhead might have some moves after all. Check it out for yourself:
Posted over on Vimeo by Kirby Ferguson, the video features Iron Man going through a long array of dance moves — even throwing in a little "robot" action at one point. Read More...
Posted 7/27/10 11:01 am EST by Josh Wigler in Marvel, News
Fans won't have to wait for "The Avengers" to get another dose of Tony Stark in action, because an all-new "Iron Man" animated series is on the way alongside some other prominent Marvel superheroes.
As part of the Marvel Anime line, a wave of "Iron Man," "Wolverine," "X-Men" and "Blade" animated projects are headed to G4 in 2011, with each property receiving a 12-episode story arc created under the guidance of comic book scribe Warren Ellis.
According to the official press release, all four anime projects take the iconic Marvel characters to Asia. The "Iron Man" anime focuses on Tony Stark's development of a new arc reactor in Japan, while the "Wolverine" anime follows the Japanese story put forth by Frank Miller and Chris Claremont's celebrated comic book run. The "X-Men" anime also takes place in Japan, while the "Blade" series sees the vampire hunter searching for Deacon Frost in Vietnam. Read More...
Posted 5/28/10 3:42 pm EST by Blair Marnell in Marvel, News
While the last scene in "Iron Man 2" sets the stage for the next movie from Marvel Studios, it appears that Robert Doweny Jr. will not reprise his role as Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) until "The Avengers" is released in 2012.
"[Downey's] not in 'Thor', he's not in Cap which are the two movies for next Summer," said "Iron Man 2" director Jon Favreau during an appearance on "The Kevin and Bean Show" from the Los Angeles based radio station KROQ (via Comic Book Movie). "It'll be very interesting to see how the Marvel Universe branches off. All of these movies are going to be taken into account for 'The Avengers' in two years."
"I'm not sure where 'The Avengers goes,' continued Favreau. "There is no shooting draft written yet. It's gonna be a big undertaking for Marvel to actually incorporate what happened in 'Iron Man,' 'Iron Man 2,' 'Thor,' 'Captain America' [and] 'The Hulk.' All that has to inform one unified vision in 'The Avengers.' It's a very exciting prospect. And certainly, Tony Stark is not going to be involved in any of the movies until that one." Read More...
Posted 5/11/10 4:44 pm EST by Alan Kistler in Lists, Marvel
Tony Stark’s powerful Iron Man armor is capable of a great many things. He can fly, tap into certain computer systems, shrug off conventional weapons, and deliver powerful repulsor blasts. But sometimes, Tony’s in a situation where, as cool as the suit is, it’s just not right for the mission.
In the recently released "Iron Man 2," we got a look at Tony's briefcase armor, a portable version of his standard armor that allowed him to suit up on the go — and defend himself from a surprise attack by Whiplash.
In the comics world, Tony's had a multitude of special armors designed for very specific occasions. We've assembled a list of some of our favorites — because it's only a matter of time before some of them make an appearance in the live-action world, too. Read More...
Cap's Shield, Thor's Hammer: Comic Book Movie Weapons We Want For Christmas!
Posted 12/22/11 11:00 am EST by Jeremy Gordon in Commentary, DC Comics, Marvel
The life of a superhero is relatively simple. Sure, you have to fight bad guys, take care of your loved ones, and maintain a complicated secret identity. But you’re privy to so many cool tricks and toys that all of that is a small price to pay. We can’t all be Captain America or Iron Man or Batman, but if their gadgets were real, here’s what I’d want for Christmas -- for myself and for everyone else in my family.
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