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Mickey Rourke Slams 'Iron Man 2' Collaborators For Destroying Whiplash

Posted 11/8/11 11:53 am EST by in Marvel, News


Mickey Rourke isn't one to keep his opinions to himself. The actor is well known for his candid remarks in interviews, and he's making headlines once again as he makes the press rounds for "Immortals," his upcoming swords-and-sandals epic directed by Tarsem Singh.

Recently, Rourke's had a lot to say about his work on "Iron Man 2," an experience he doesn't seem to have enjoyed too much. He took Marvel executives to task for leaving the meat of his Whiplash performance on the editing room floor in an interview with Crave Online. Now, speaking with MTV News, Rourke's had more to say about his disappointment in the "Iron Man" sequel.

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MTV Movie Awards: 'Best Villain' Category Offers Two Nominees From Comic Book Movie World

Posted 6/1/11 12:43 pm EST by in News


There are just a few days left before the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, and that means time is dwindling for you to cast your votes. Naturally, we're hoping to see a few of the nominees from the last year's comic book movies walk away with trophies, but it's up to you to make that happen!

Yesterday, we introduced you to the sole comics-world nominee from the "Best Fight" category, and now it's time to get acquainted with the "Best Villain" contenders. The two representatives from MTV Splash Page turf are Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in "Iron Man 2" and Christoph Waltz as Chudnofsky (or Bloodnofsky) from "The Green Hornet." Check out some highlights from both their performances below:

Mickey Rourke as Whiplash
In "Iron Man 2," Rourke played a Russian criminal who wreaks havoc on Tony Stark's armor — and his life — after he teams up with Stark's business rival, Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell). Read More...

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Mickey Rourke Hasn't Seen 'Iron Man 2' Yet... And Doesn't Want To!

Posted 10/7/10 9:46 am EST by in Marvel, Video


You have to hand it to Mickey Rourke. When you ask him a question, he answers it, and he rarely opts for the PR-friendly response. Some actors can't get away with that approach — but those actors aren't Mickey Rourke.

For example, when MTV News caught up with Rourke at the Toronto International Film Festival a few weeks ago and asked him about "Iron Man 2," the actor offered a brief response that, well... you just have to see for yourself.

"No," Rourke told MTV News when asked if he'd seen "Iron Man 2" yet. He then offered the same response ("No") when asked if he had any interest in seeing the blockbuster sequel to 2008's "Iron Man."

But it's the next response that's the real kicker, folks. Read More...

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Mickey Rourke Is Still Up For 'Sin City 2'... But Only If A Certain Person Isn't Involved

Posted 5/12/10 3:29 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News, Video


While there's still no official word on when (if ever) we'll see "Sin City 2," that hasn't stopped us from wondering about the potential sequel to Robert Rodriguez's 2005 adaptation of Frank Miller's celebrated comic book noir. Back in March, Rodriguez told us a script was on the way, so when we caught up with Mickey Rourke during the "Iron Man 2" press junket, we made sure to ask if he'd heard anything about the project yet.

"If it happens, you know... they've got to all get their sh-- together," said Rourke, shrugging off the question of whether he'd distanced himself from the project at this point. Read More...

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Which Parts Of Mickey Rourke's 'Iron Man 2' Character Did He Add? (Hint: More Than Just The Bird!)

Posted 5/6/10 4:31 pm EST by in Marvel, News, Video


So at this point in the "Iron Man 2" promotional push, we've seen Iron Man's new armor, Black Widow's catsuit, and War Machine's guns. We've also seen Whiplash's whips, workshop and pet bird, and...

Wait, hold on... His pet bird?

With the bird seen in several "Iron Man 2" images alongside Mickey Rourke's villainous character has become somewhat of a conversation topic among fans, MTV News made sure to ask the actor about it during the recent "Iron Man 2" press junket. According to the actor, the bird wasn't the only aspect of his character he came up with and pushed for in the film.

"I bounced these ideas off [Jon] Favreau. He had to fight for me to be okay with the teeth and tattoos and the bird," said rourke. "Everything was a little bit of a fight, but once I justified it, Favreau had to go to the powers that be." Read More...

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'Iron Man 2' Star Mickey Rourke 'Had No Idea What Was Going On In The Movie'

Posted 4/28/10 8:01 pm EST by in Marvel, Video


The proverbial cat is out of the bag regarding the secret ending of "Iron Man 2." Navigating through spoilery waters is always a bit difficult for fans, but for many of the filmmakers and actors close to the project, the secret "Iron Man 2" scene has been common knowledge for quite some time.

But it's not common knowledge for everybody — certainly not for Mickey Rourke, who said he hasn't even seen "Iron Man 2" yet.

"I have no idea," he told MTV's Josh Horowitz when asked about rumors of the secret "Iron Man" scene. "I haven't seen the film." Read More...

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Mickey Rourke's 'Iron Man 2' Performance Inspired By Death Of His Dog

Posted 4/13/10 10:16 am EST by in Marvel, News


WhiplashAs an actor, Mickey Rourke has gained a reputation for his hard-edged roles in films like "Sin City" and "The Wrestler." However, outside of the film industry Rourke is an outspoken animal activist and a well known dog-lover — characteristics that helped motivate his upcoming role as Whiplash in "Iron Man 2."

According to The Daily Express, Rourke used pictures of his deceased pets to stimulate his emotional performance while on the set of "Iron Man 2."

“He would have someone holding pictures of recently deceased pets off camera to make him feel sad or whatever for a scene,” said Robert Downey Jr.. “It was all serious stuff. I’ve never seen anything like it.” Read More...

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New 'Iron Man 2' Footage Reveals The Aftermath Of Whiplash's Monaco Ambush

Posted 2/25/10 5:29 pm EST by in Marvel, News


Robert Downey Jr.The official "Iron Man 2" trailer and several previously released images and videos from the film have made no secret about Whiplash's violent ambush on Tony Stark in the middle of a Monaco race track. Exactly how that scene resolves itself, however, has remained a mystery — until now.

MSN has debuted a behind-the-scenes featurette from "Iron Man 2" featuring commentary from director Jon Favreau and several of the film's stars. Additionally, the video shows a brand new scene presumably set after the events of the Monaco ambush.

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Mickey Rourke In Talks To Father 'Conan'

Posted 2/24/10 5:46 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News


Mickey RourkeAfter filling his resume with somewhat gritty character roles in recent years, Mickey Rourke may finally have the chance to play a real family man — that is, if raising a barbarian warrior in Lionsgate's upcoming "Conan" film counts.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Iron Man 2" star is in negotiations to take on a new, patronly role as the father of Conan.

Rourke joins 12-year-old Leo Howard, who stars as a young Conan before the character enters adulthood as portrayed by former "Stargate Atlantis" star Jason Momoa.

The actor's on-camera fathering skills may have left something to be desired in 2008's "The Wrestler," but depending on which direction Lionsgate decides to take the character, he could be restored to a parent worth avenging. Read More...

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'Iron Man 2' Stuntman On 'The Losers,' Zoe Saldana's Training And Filling In For Mickey Rourke

Posted 12/29/09 9:01 am EST by in DC Comics, Marvel, News


The LosersDirector Sylvain White’s highly anticipated adaptation of Andy Diggle and Jock's “The Losers” will hit theaters next April. And while the film has an all-star cast — including Chris Evans, Zoe Saldana, Idris Elba and Columbus Short — the movie may ultimately stand out from the pack thanks to its reliance on practical special effects over CGI, according to veteran stunt coordinator Garrett Warren (“Avatar”).

“[White] wanted it to be not only like the comic book but somewhat more visceral,” relayed Warren during an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “It’s an amazingly real yet superbly comical look at these black ops special agents. And I loved the dichotomy. He was thinking the ‘Bourne’ films and ‘24,’ and yet he wanted to have comedy involved.”

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