September 19, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Vin Diesel Returns to XXX Franchise
This week's Ketchup bottle brings news of Vin Diesel's return to the XXX franchise, and The Rock heads to Tomorrowland. More...

September 12, 2008
Iron Man 2 Update-a-Palooza!
Jon Favreau and Stan Lee are on the promotional trail, doing interviews to promote Iron Man's pending release on DVD and Blu-ray -- and you know what that means: Lots and lots of questions about Iron Man 2. Luckily for all of us, Favreau is ready... More...

May 02, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Iron Man Sequel Likely, Hilary Swank Shaves Her Eyebrows
This week's Ketchup bottle shakes out rumors about potential Iron Man sequels, news of Mel Gibson moving back in front of cameras, casting dirt on Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, Charles Dickens and Neil Gaiman adaptations, and new projects for... More...

May 02, 2008
RT Review Revue: Rounding Up Iron Man and Made of Honor
In today's Review Revue, we take a look at this week's blockbuster -- a film about a deeply flawed man who casts aside his self-indulgences for the greater good ... matrimony, of course (Patrick Dempsey in Made of Honor)! Oh yeah, and we talk... More...

May 01, 2008
Iron Man is the Best-Reviewed Movie of 2008!
The Marvel icon's first foray onto the big screen is not only Certified Fresh and Rotten Tomatoes' best-reviewed film of the year so far -- it's also potentially one of the highest-rated superhero movies of all time. More...

May 01, 2008
Box Office Preview: Iron Man Launches Summer Movie Season
A hero flies into North American multiplexes aiming to kickstart what should be an explosive summer movie season. Paramount's Iron Man is first up to bat this year and is ready to rock the box office and get moviegoers back into the theaters after... More...

April 28, 2008
RT Interview: Jon Favreau on Iron Man, Effective CGI and the New Marvel Movies
The actor and director tells RT how to deliver the ultimate fanboy superhero movie, what to expect from Iron Man future and why listening to the online fans is important. More...

April 24, 2008
Exclusive: Favreau on Iron Man's Surprises and Two More Movies
The film's buried secrets are revealed to RT and hints at what to expect from the man's planned two sequels emerge. But what about Sam Jackson's Nick Fury? More...

April 23, 2008
Top Ten Vegas Films
Prepare for the upcoming release of the Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher romantic comedy, What Happens in Vegas, with the RT Top Ten Vegas Films. More...

April 17, 2008
Jon Favreau Gives Cribs-Style Tour Through Iron Man's House
Ready for Iron Man to start the summer movie season with a bang? Take a tour of Tony Stark's tres sweet bachelor pad, hosted by the flick's own swingin' director, Jon Favreau. More...

March 12, 2008
Iron Man Opening Early -- With New Indy 4 Trailer in Tow?
Pssst -- Iron Man fans. You don't have plans for April 30, do you? More...

February 25, 2008
WonderCon: RT's Interview with Iron Man Director Jon Favreau
Rotten Tomatoes sat down with Favreau during WonderCon for a roundtable chat, discussing Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, the Avengers movie, and worthy cause of entertaining as many people as possible. More...

February 25, 2008
WonderCon: Jon Favreau Shows Off Three New Clips at the Iron Man Panel
Jon Favreau may be working on a mega-expensive, hotly-anticipated blockbuster of 2008 but as he fielded the Q&A line at the Iron Man panel, one of his first questions came as a surprise: "What do you think of the state of independent film today?" More...

February 25, 2008
Favreau Talks Iron Man; New Poster Debuts
With WonderCon 2008 in full swing over the weekend, news has been flying fast and furious regarding some of Hollywood's most geek-friendly films -- such as a certain Jon Favreau-directed film depicting a man in a flying, villain-whooping suit of... More...

February 01, 2008
Iron Man Super Bowl Ad Coming Sunday
Super Bowl commercials can often be just as exciting as the game itself, especially when one of those ads happens to be for one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year. Luckily, a new trailer for Iron Man will air during this Sunday's... More...

January 04, 2008
Jon Favreau Bringing Marvel's Avengers to the Big Screen?
With DC's Justice League of America on the fast track to filmdom, it's only natural for comics fans to wonder if -- or when -- Marvel might bring its own supergroup of costumed crimefighters to the screen. We're talking about the Avengers, of... More...

October 19, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dark Knight Prologue Coming; Wolverine Gets Official Title; Star Trek Gets Kirk And Bones
In this week's Ketchup, viewers will get a sneak peek at The Dark Knight, if they go a bit out of their way, Wolverine won't just be called Wolverine, and the new Star Trek gets a new Kirk and a new Bones. More...

September 15, 2007
Variety Says Iron Man Won't Fly; Favreau Says Otherwise
Remember those awesome scenes of Iron Man flying through the air alongside a couple of fighter jets in the crowd-pleasing trailer first unveiled at Comic-Con? Don't count on seeing them in the finished film, Variety says. More...

September 10, 2007
Watch the Iron Man Trailer!
In what may be a first, we've got an item about a commercial for a trailer to a movie that won't be coming out until next May. More...

September 06, 2007
Trailer (Pre) Bulletin: Iron Man Coming Next Week!
Impatient to get a look at footage from next year's Iron Man? Director Jon Favreau says you won't have to wait much longer. More...

July 31, 2007
Sony Planning Three More Motion Capture Flicks
You know that fancy "motion capture animation" technique that's been employed in The Polar Express, Monster House, and the upcoming Beowulf? Looks like Sony Imageworks is planning no less than three more projects using the technology. Some of 'em... More...

July 27, 2007
Surprise Iron Man Footage Knocks Comic-Con's Socks Off
Director Jon Favreau wasn't supposed to present much on the upcoming comic book flick Iron Man until Saturday, but Thursday's crowd got a treat when he unveiled an entire segment of footage early, in true Comic-Con style. More...

July 26, 2007
A Slick New Look at Iron Man!
There's a reason that Empire Magazine is considered one of the best movie mags in the world. And here's another one: They snagged a really slick new photo of next summer's "Iron Man"! More...

July 24, 2007
Hilary Swank Lands an Iron Man Role?
If the already stellar cast and a cameo by Samuel L. Jackson isn't enough to keep the "Iron Man" fans interested, get this: Two-time Oscar Winner Hilary Swank has just signed on for a (small) role. More...

July 18, 2007
Stan Lee Chats About Iron Man, The Hulk, and The Fantastic Four
When Marvel man Stan Lee isn't doing goofy little cameos in superhero movies, he's hosting a TV series called "Who Wants to Be a Superhero?" -- but let's just focus on the movies for now. More...

June 04, 2007
Favreau and Downey Talk "Iron Man"
Man oh man, the hype machine for "Iron Man" just doesn't slow down ... and the movie doesn't even come out till next summer! More...

May 31, 2007
Lots of New "Iron Man" Stuff!
Entertainment Tonight hit the "Iron Man" set and came back with some video footage, plus we found another spy pic from the scene. More...

May 30, 2007
"Iron" Bits: Favreau Speaks and Villain Buzz
Might as well get used to us talking about "Iron Man," mainly because you guys love the comic book movies, but also because I really can't wait to see what this flick turns out like. More...

May 23, 2007
"Iron Man," "Beowulf," "Knight" & "Indy" at the Big Comic Con!
You probably already know by now if you'll be attending the big San Diego Comic Con in July. (Lucky jerks!!) And now we're just getting word on a few of the movies that'll get some hype at the event. More...

May 23, 2007
Bridges Keeps "Iron Man" Real
Jeff Bridges took a break from his "Iron Man" shooting to chill in Hawaii promoting the animated movie "Surf's Up." Still sporting his shaved head and beard for Obadiah Stane, Iron Man’s mentor, he promised a very realistic... More...

May 15, 2007
ILM Joins the "Iron Man" Team
In an effort to bring you absolutely every single piece of available "Iron Man" news, there's this: ILM was just hired to do all the fancy effects work. More...

May 03, 2007
A Look at the Classic "Iron Man" Armor
Some of you saw that clunky grey "Iron Man" suit and got a little worried, didn't you? Heh. Well, feast your eyes on this suit! More...

May 01, 2007
Favreau Promises "Iron Man" Teasers and a Comic Con Appearance
As he's apt to do from time to time, director Jon Favreau has stopped by his MySpace blog to offer a few "Iron Man" production tidbits to the fans. This time around: Suit info, teaser talk, convention appearances, and Jeff Bridges' hair. More...

April 30, 2007
New "Iron Man" Pic and Thoughts from Downey
Did Robert Downey Jr.'s history of substance abuse have anything to do with him getting the role of Tony Stark (aka "Iron Man")? Probably not, but it'll still help the actor get into the character, I bet. More...

April 17, 2007
"Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr. on Tony Stark
Tony Stark, as you probably know, is the billionaire genius who dons a new-fangled suit of armor and becomes "Iron Man," and the actor hired to play the role seems to have the character down already. More...

April 11, 2007
Leslie Bibb Added to "Iron Man" Cast; First Pic Online!
If you thought getting a new "Iron Man" castmember was exciting news, just wait 'til you see the first picture of Iron Man himself, online now! More...

April 02, 2007
"Iron Man" and "National Treasure 2" Pics Hit the Net
It's Gwyneth and Robert, Nic and Jon in a double serving of clandestinely-taken set pics from "Iron Man" and "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets." More...

March 29, 2007
Steve Carr Waits In Marvel Queue for "Iron Fist" Production
Steve Carr has been announced as the director for the Marvel Comics film "Iron Fist," but he is planning to make other projects first. It's not that he's not excited about it, it's just that Marvel is kind of busy. More...

March 21, 2007
Jon Favreau's First Week "Iron Man" Update
With one week of production on "Iron Man" behind him, director Jon Favreau has taken to his MySpace blog to give loyal fans a quick update. Nothing too flashy, but it's good to know the project's moving along well. More...

March 15, 2007
Bridges Shaves Head for "Iron Man" Role, Surfaces at Photo Op
IESB.net broke the news that Jeff Bridges would be starring as Tony Stark's nemesis, Obadiah Stane, in next year's "Iron Man" -- now they've got pictures of the actor, freshly-shorn pate and all, gearing up to make life miserable for ol'... More...

March 07, 2007
Favreau's Pretty Pumped About "Iron Man" Start
Actor turned tentpole-maker Jon Favreau is just about to get rolling on "Iron Man" production, so he stopped by his MySpace page to give the Marvel fans a quick little update. More...

March 04, 2007
"Iron Man" is No Fantasy for Terrence Howard
Terrence Howard is better known for his gritty dramatic work in the likes of "Crash" and "Hustle & Flow." It might seem like doing "Iron Man" is a total shift into the fantasy world for him, but he says it is not. More...

February 23, 2007
Familiar Face Joins "Iron Man" Ensemble
One of those "know the face / don't know the name" character actors has just been signed to co-star with Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow in Jon Favreau's "Iron Man." His name is Shaun Toub, and here's what you might... More...

February 12, 2007
"Iron Man" Will be a Trilogy
Not all that surprising, really, but cool nonetheless: Jon Favreau's upcoming "Iron Man" movie is intended to be the first flick in a series of three. Sounds good to me! More...

January 19, 2007
Favreau Issues "Iron Man" Update
ComingSoon.net reports on the latest entry from "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau's blog, in which the erstwhile "Swinger" comments on recent casting news, set assembly, and the production's overall good-time vibe: More...

January 17, 2007
Gwyneth Paltrow to Play Pepper Potts in "Iron Man"
I definitely had a handful of "Iron Man" comics when I was a kid, but I don't think I remember this Pepper Potts character. Apparently she's Tony Stark's secretary, so to call her a potential love interest would seem kind of redundant.... More...

January 17, 2007
Disney Signs On with "John Carter of Mars"
Not too long ago Jon Favreau was this close to directing "John Carter of Mars" for Paramount Pictures, but the studio let their option on the property lapse -- and we pretty much thought the project was full-bore comatose. But now it... More...

December 22, 2006
"Iron Man" Gets a Website ... Kinda!
I've reported on teasers, trailers, posters and promo reels, but this might be a first: Lo and behold, movie fans, the splash page for the eventual "Iron Man" website! More...

December 18, 2006
RT's Top Yuletide Comedies -- Christmas Countdown, Day One
Welcome to RT's Five Days of Christmas Countdown, where we serve up a different list each day of the best holiday flicks around. Today, feast your eyes on the Top Christmas Comedies -- a little Billy Bob, a little Will Ferrell, and at least one... More...

November 15, 2006
Downey Sheds Some Insight on "Iron Man"
Of all the big comic book movies on the horizon, the one I'm most intrigued by is Jon Favreau's "Iron Man," which will star Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, and a bunch of actors who haven't been announced just yet. Downey's been... More...

November 07, 2006
Robert Downey Jr. Discusses the "Iron Man" Gig
As a long (long) time fan of Robert Downey Jr., I was thrilled when I heard he was hired to play Tony Stark (a.k.a. "Iron Man"). The actor's been through some tough times, but his performances are always pretty darn excellent -- and the... More...

October 17, 2006
Favreau Wants Your "Iron Man" Casting Input
There's no denying that director Jon Favreau has been keeping fans close to the "Iron Man" process, and now the geek-friendly filmmaker would like your advice on another topic: Who should play the redhead hottie named Pepper Pots? More...

October 10, 2006
Terrence Howard to be "Iron Man" BFF Jim Rhodes (AKA War Machine)!
Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard will join forces with Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in the 2008 John Favreau-directed "Iron Man," playing Stark/Iron Man's close friend (and fellow superhero) Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes. More...

October 02, 2006
Jean Grey to Star Alongside "Iron Man"?
IGN FilmForce shares with us an unsubstantiated piece of "Iron Man" casting gossip, and it's just juicy enough to bear repeating. Word is that the mega-sexy Famke Janssen might be co-starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. in the Marvel... More...

September 29, 2006
Robert Downey Jr. IS Iron Man
Marvel has picked Robert Downey Jr. to play billionaire-turned-metallic superhero Iron Man, AKA Tony Stark, in the John Favreau-directed comic adaptation slated for 2008. More...

September 22, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Dueling "Batman" Villains, Peter Jackson Talks "Hobbit," Brad Pitt "M:I4" Rumors, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, as if the who-will-portray-Joker rumors weren't enough, the who-will-portray-Two-Face conversation is in full swing. Also, Peter Jackson has now gone on record regarding his possible participation in "The Hobbit." More...

September 18, 2006
Wanna See What "Iron Man" WON'T Look Like?
It's probably way too early to see any actual production art for Jon Favreau's "Iron Man" adaptation, but that hasn't stopped a few (talented) fans from putting together some "unapproved" mock-ups of the character. More...

September 01, 2006
"Bond 22" Moves to November 2008
I know it's a little early to start worrying about the James Bond movie after this November's "Casino Royale" -- but not if you're the studio bankrolling one of the planet's most popular franchises. With that in mind, Sony is now... More...

August 11, 2006
Marvel Makes Plans for an "Avengers" Movie (Live-Action!)
I'm not even that big of a comic book geek, but when I saw that Marvel's new movie line-up included names like Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, and Nick Fury, I thought to myself: "Hey, all those guys are members of The Avengers!"... More...

August 02, 2006
Terrence Howard to Play "Iron Man" Pal?
So we have a release date, a director, and a villain for "Iron Man," and now comes word on a potential sidekick. Seems that "Hustle & Flow" actor Terrence Howard is being courted to play pilot Jim Rhodes, an ally who... More...

July 31, 2006
Favreau Chats Up "Iron Man" and "John Carter"
Jon Favreau spilled a few enjoyable "Iron Man" tidbits at last week's Comic Con, but he had even more stuff to say when he sat down with one of the AICN insiders. More...

July 25, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: (Very) Early Look at "Iron Man" (and Some "Avengers" Rumblings!)
So far we know the director (Jon Favreau) and the villain (Mandarin), but in this early stage of the game, there's not much else to tell about "Iron Man." Oh, except there's a pretty cool new teaser poster, so that's something. More...

July 23, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: "Iron Man" Villain, Armor Design, and Plot Details
...Talking about the feel of the armor, Favreau stated, "There is a sort of Robocop-like quality this character could have; I like the weight and mass and power," adding that this Iron Man would never be about martial arts "Power... More...

July 11, 2006
The Comic-Con is Coming!
I attend several film festivals each year, but there's always one movie-centric event that I'd really love to attend: The San Diego Comic-Con. Movie geek heaven is what I like to call it. Read on to find out why... More...

June 22, 2006
"Iron Man" to Touch Down in May of '08
Over at the official MySpace blog, director Jon Favreau clued us in on one important piece of the puzzle: "Iron Man" will hit theaters in May of 2008. That's pretty much it, news-wise, but it's not too often you see a Hollywood movie... More...

April 28, 2006
Thor, Hulk, Captain America ... and a Few More New Marvels
While the hiring of Jon Favreau as "Iron Man" director is pretty exciting movie-geek news, it seems that Marvel's Avi Arad has a whole bunch of new projects just waiting to get underway. In addition to the Iron Guy's first adventure, we... More...

April 28, 2006
Favreau to Direct "Iron Man"
The Hollywood Reporter indicates that "Elf" & "Zathura" director Jon Favreau will be behind the helm (early next year) on the long-awaited big-screen rendition of "Iron Man." More...

February 09, 2006
Adam Sandler & Kevin James Cordially Invite You to Their Wedding
The Hollywood Reporter brings news of a topical new comedy shtick from funnymen Adam Sandler and Kevin James. It's the sitcommy story of a pair of straight firemen who pose as gay lovers in order to get married and share the benefits of such a union. More...

November 18, 2005
Favreau Signs On to Helm Columbia's "Zero" Epic
Actor/director/screenwriter/all-around busy guy Jon Favreau has been tapped by Columbia to direct their action drama "Johnny Zero," marking their second collaboration after "Zathura." More...

November 17, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: The Break Up
Gossip-lovers are already well aware of the relationship between Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston, but since I couldn't care less about what movie stars do in their private lives, I'll just offer you the trailer to the pair's new movie, a... More...

October 18, 2005
Favreau to Pen Sony's "Neanderthal" Toon
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the suddenly very busy Jon Favreau will write and co-produce "Neanderthals" for Sony Pictures, an animated comedy that (obviously) takes place in prehistoric times. More...

October 06, 2005
Favreau Handed the "John Carter of Mars" Project
After years of on-again, off-again production discussions, Paramount has hired a director to helm an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' well-admired "John Carter of Mars" story -- and it's everyone's favorite old "Swinger,"... More...