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If the Iron Man movies are leading up to featuring the Mandarin as the ultimate big bad, it could be a bit of a letdown, based on the comics. But concept art for a new animated series gives us hope. More »
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You can put your pitchforks and online petitions down - it's looking increasingly likely that Jon Favreau and Marvel Studios have patched up their differences (read: arguments over money) and that Favreau will, in fact, be directing Iron Man 2 for the planned 2010 release date. While details about the make-up are still sketchy, here's a possible reason why it's happened: To get Favreau to stop spoiling future Marvel movies, already. Very minor Captain America: The First Avenger and Iron Man 2 spoilers under the jump. More »
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Did potentially-dead terrorist kidnapper and Jeff Bridges minion Raza have the future of the Iron Man movies hidden in plain sight in a key scene from summer's biggest vehicle for Robert Downey Jr.'s chest? That seems to be exactly what the actor behind said terrorist is suggesting in a recent interview. Find out more about the apparently important minor plot point you probably missed under the jump. More »
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