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Mickey Rourke was the best thing about Iron Man 2, and now he's wreaking havoc in a bear-tooth hat in The Immortals. How does he go about creating such memorably batshit villains? We were lucky enough to speak with him one on one recently, and he told us his evil secrets. More »
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This life-size, old school Iron Man armor was on display last night at LA's Gnomon Gallery, alongside props and concept art from Avatar, the Iron Man movies, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, I Am Number Four, and more. More »
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There's nothing cooler than power-armor. All of a sudden, your plain human body has a super-strong shell, and you're stronger than an army. But what happens when the armor changes you? Here are a bunch of heroes who found out. More »
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This year's best movies played with genres in ways that changed their audiences' perceptions. Video-game movies, action movies, heist movies and superhero movies — they all had dazzling reinventions. Here are the 10 best and worst SF/fantasy movies of 2010. More »
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Having trouble finding the perfect toy for all your nerdy companions? Fret no longer! We've rounded up an excellent assortment of some of the best toys this year, for every price range. More »
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Everybody loves battle armor — it's stylish and allows you to kill more people without ruining your stylish evening wear. And the next best thing to wearing armor is drooling over concept art of armor. Here's some of our favorites. More »
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The summer of 2010 was a bit underwhelming as far as movies went — but summer 2011's looking like the craziest of them all, with the densest concentration of nerd-candy ever. At least, Jon Favreau is calling it a "bloodbath." More »
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When you're listing cool scenes that were in movie trailers, but not in the actual movie, the Iron Man 2 scene where Pepper kisses Tony's helmet and tosses it away, and he says "You complete me," would be up there. More »
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This weekend, the international beer-drinkers' holiday, Oktoberfest, kicks off. And to celebrate, we've rounded up our favorite science fiction/fantasy characters doing what they do best: getting wasted. So have a beer on us, and enjoy our video tribute. Cheers! More »
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We weren't crazy about Iron Man 2, and now rumor has it Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. weren't either. A new report from Cinemablend says Favreau wanted to direct The Avengers as a do-over... but Marvel said no. More »
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We've already appreciated some of the incredible movie concept art from years past. But there's plenty of gorgeous design work coming out from the movies of 2010. Here's our tribute to the artists who are making today's films beautiful. More »
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It's official, according to Entertainment Weekly's Mark Harris: television is better than movies now. We're in the middle of a summer of by-the-numbers movies, while TV is blazing new trails. Too bad science fiction rules the movies instead of TV. More »
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Before Iron Man 2 came out, people speculated on whether it could beat The Dark Knight. But after a month, Tony Stark's latest adventure seems like it'll barely match Iron Man's domestic gross. Box Office Mojo offers a few explanations. More »
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Iron Man 2 is a design marvel, from the realization of Tony Stark's suitcase armor to the high-powered, heavy-metal set pieces. We talked to production designer J. Michael Riva and conceptual illustrators Ryan Meinerding and Daren Dochterman about this film. More »
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As Iron Man 2 kicks into its second weekend, the Neptune Theater in Seattle has decided to inflict a marquee-drive-by on the actor who used to play Tony Stark's bestie. [Comics Alliance] More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5539156&view=rss&microfeed=true The other day, Iron Man 2 director Jon Favreau tweeted a brainy, funny, suitably irreverent essay at Social Creature about why Iron Man is the first 21st. century superhero — because who he is is intertwined with technology, because he's totally transparent and lives in public, and because he has fun being a superhero. And here's the money quote from the Social Creature article: More »
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Iron Man 2 has over half an hour of deleted scenes, according to director Jon Favreau — including some stuff that caused severe negative reactions at an early test screening. Here's our complete list of what was cut, and why. More »
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Television loves you this week. We're getting the season finales of Supernatural and Smallville, the origin story of Lost's Smoke Monster, those nasty Weeping Angels from the Whoverse, and new episodes of V, Chuck, FlashForward, and more! Minor spoilers ahead. More »
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The Tony and Rhodey roadshow blasted through multiplexes, scoring $133.6 million over Friday and Saturday. With another $194 million coming in from overseas, IM2's worldwide gross stands at $327.6 million. [via LA Times] More »
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It's one of those questions you never really thought you would ask — but now it's answered. The giant Iron Man Lobster Suit is here, and there's not enough butter in the world to handle those repulsor claws. [via Walyou] More »
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People will tell you Iron Man 2 has too many villains, and that's why it's such a boring shambles. It's not true: Iron Man 2 only has one villain, and his name is Tony Stark. Spoilers ahead. More »
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Shane Mahan, head honcho at Stan Winston's studio, filled us in with all the new details about Iron Man 2's new army of menaces, and Tony's new armor. Plus find out why no one could actually "be" Iron Man. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5532084&view=rss&microfeed=true Are you assiduously avoiding spoilers for Iron Man 2? Well, you're not alone! Mickey Rourke, who plays IM2 villain Whiplash, recently admitted that he doesn't know what happens in the film either: More »
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There's new reason to be optimistic about X-Men: First Class, while Bill Condon compares Twilight to Gods And Monsters. McDreamy joins Transformers 3, and McKellen talks Hobbit. Plus Doctor Who, Sarah Jane Adventures, Lost, Ghostbusters, Iron Man, Airbender and Haven! More »
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Ben Snow of Industrial Light and Magic recently spoke about the CGI sleight of hand that went into Iron Man 2. He discussed the various armor designs and the movie's ties to Cartoon Network's classic cartoon Samurai Jack. Spoilers on! More »
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Iron Man 2 promotion hits a Wagnerian pitch this week, as its stars hit late night with a vengeance! Also, it's the last week before your favorite shows begin summer vacation, and there are nature documentaries out the wazoo! More »
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No, these bad boys aren't the official posters, but maybe they should be — there's an obsessive brilliance to these that makes the real one-sheets look kinda tame. More »
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Everyone wants to be Tony Stark (or at least his alternate reality doppelganger, Antonia Stark), but how do you know what Iron Man (or Maiden) you are? Take this handy-dandy quiz and find out! More »
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We now know that Olivia Munn didn't nab Wasp or Scarlet Witch for Iron Man 2, but what role was the Attack of the Show! host initially slated to play? Director Jon Favreau has the answer. Spoilers on! More »
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This may be soundless, low-quality leaked footage of Iron Man 2, but that's certainly Tony Stark holding one of the most iconic pieces of superhero paraphernalia in comic book history. Spoilers way on! More »
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Both Tony Stark and Anakin Skywalker took to a suit of armor to live. Both came around to becoming heroes. And both are at the center of a massive franchise. But Darth Vader falls short in almost every other way. More »
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Your favorite comics storyline won't happen in Iron Man 3, says Jon Favreau. Don't hold your breath for Avatar 2. A Glee star joins a teen-alien saga. Brolin talks Jonah Hex campiness. Plus Nightmare, Doctor Who, Lost, Twilight and Fringe. More »
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Some crafty home CG enthusiast decided to take a 3D computer model of Iron Man and drop it into the big "no one puts baby in the corner" dance scene. Is this cool? More »
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Find out Olivia Munn's Iron Man 2 role, which Smurf Paul Rubens plays, and when the District 9 sequel might happen. Plus Inception, Ghostbusters 3, Avengers, Spider-Man, Doctor Who, Supernatural, Twilight, Fringe, Lost, Heroes, Star Wars, Heroes and True Blood. More »
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Iron Man 2 reviews include enough spoilers to power an arc reactor. Ghostbusters 3 may be exorcised. Plus trailers for Toy Story and Survival of the Dead, and a Jonah Hex poster. Also: Doctor Who, Transformers, Fringe, Supernatural and Lost. More »
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If you stick around after the ending credits of Iron Man 2, you'll get a surprise that expands the Marvel movie universe, just like with the first movie. We glimpsed this scene, and here's what happens. Maximum spoilers below! More »
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Early reviews of Iron Man 2 are out, and the trades are calling it a muddled, barely watchable mess. But bloggers are full of praise for a multi-layered sequel. Here's our review roundup, with minor spoilers. More »
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Yes, it's a very elaborate ad for AC/DC's Iron Man 2 soundtrack, but this video in which the Great Keep of England's Rochester Castle is the backdrop for a display of architectural projection mapping is totally wicked. More »
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