Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveal (The Short Version)

 

For many of us, it took 5 HOURS to comb through chairs and name reveals of the cast who will be featured in the next Avengers film, but all of you catching up to the party are spared as Marvel Studios has released a SHORT VERSION of the cast line-up reveal for “Avengers: Doomsday” - which is now in production and will feature a ton of Avengers, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, and OG X-Men in the cast!

At the end of the video, Robert Downey Jr. makes an appearance … And it all leads to Doom! 

Avengers: Doomsday will be directed by The Russo Brothers and will be released next year!

Iron Man 15th Anniversary: Reminiscing About the Marvel Studios Film That Started the MCU!

 

“I Am Iron Man”! 

15 years ago, “Iron Man” was released in theaters - and it was the Marvel Studios movie that not only made Robert Downey Jr. into Tony Stark and the Armored Avenger, but jumpstarted the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it today! Directed by Jon Favreau, this superhero movie was instrumental in turning the then B-list Marvel superhero into a household name, and with his own solo film began “The Infinity Saga” - which played out in three phases that lead to the formation of the Avengers and introduced more heroes that converged to fight against Thanos as he wielded the might of the Infinity Stones!

As someone who saw it in theaters when it opened in April 30, 2008 in the Philippines (it opened on May 2 of that year in the US), I can’t believe we’ve come this far with the MCU and how this film has stood the test of time and remained one of my favorite superhero movies! I’ve collected toys, books, souvenirs, and yes even the poster from the film - and it remains timeless parts of my collection to this day.

Check out my TikTok video reminiscing this MCU film that started it all: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8wMoq7c/

Happy Anniversary, Ol’ Shellhead! 

Happy Birthday to Iron Man, Robertt Downey Jr.!

While the world is dealing with trying times right now, we still honor and celebrate some important special days - including the birthday weekend of one of the most talented and prolific actors of the modern age, Robert Downey Jr.!

Celebrating his 55th birthday this April 4th, the man is a perfect example of a guy who literally turned things around and made a comeback in his life and Hollywood career, with his most memorable role being the Armored Avenger himself - Iron Man! Playing the lead role of Tony Stark, he's been at the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2008's "Iron Man", serving as the figurehead that rallied up the rest of the superheroes and being one of the founding members of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers. Through the course of ten films, RDJ's portrayal and character evolution as Iron Man has gained a lot of fans and given the character new recognition and prominence in popculture - as well as making the ultimate sacrifice to save the world and bring back the heroes lost to Thanos in last year's "Avengers Endgame". In fact, last year's D23 Expo saw a little "We Love You 3000" Iron Man poster drawn by the one and only Ryan Meinderding - a fitting tribute to the legacy of the character who began the MCU!


(Marvel) Tony Stark | You can rest now
Beyond the role of Iron Man, RDJ is also quite busy with other endeavors and roles, having just starred as Dr. Dolittle in this year's "Dolittle" and possibly returning as Sherlock Holmes in a new sequel film alongside Jude Law. However, he's slated to play the role of Tony Stark/ Iron Man again and make an appearance in the upcoming "Black Widow" solo film headlined by Scarlett Johansson. 

Happy Birthday, RDJ! We Love You, 3000!

ICYMI: Check out the first poster and trailer for RDJ as "Dolittle"

Robert Downey Jr. is taking on a new role... A man who can talk to animals and is going on a big adventure with them! Also featuring Antonio Banderas and the voices of Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Marion Cotillard, and Tom Holland, the wild and eccentric Hollywood actor is going to bring to life the famed veterinarian named Dr. John Dolittle, in the brand new epic adventure film called "Dolittle"!

Dolittle will be distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures and will be released on January 29, 2020!

Marvel Studios' "Iron Man" was released 11 years ago this day

"I Am Iron Man."

Through those words and the cinematic origin story told by Marvel Studios, a former B-Lister Marvel Comics superhero and founding member of the Avengers turned into a global blockbuster sensation in 2008. A gamble to usher in a cinematic universe with a returning and sober Robert Downey Jr. paid off, as Tony Stark and the Marvel Cinematic Universe was born and the very first "Iron Man" film directed by Jon Favreau was released on this day 11 years ago!


Iron Man (Trailer) | 2008
Now we have reached the literal Endgame 22 films in the making with "Avengers: Endgame". THANK YOU IRON MAN for helping start the journey!

Avengers: Endgame: Pics and video from the official Press Conference at LA online

With the world bracing for the release of one of the most anticipated films this year and over a decade's worth of Marvel films telling one cohesive and epic journey, Marvel Studios and Disney have gathered the cast and crew of "Avengers: Endgame" for the obligatory Press Conference at Los Angeles to answer questions and deliver whatever they can reveal on what's coming for the 22nd film by Marvel Studios. In fact, a set of photos have been release from the official Avengers Facebook page revealing The Russo Brothers together with their superstar cast - including Chris Evans/ Captain America, Robert Downey Jr./ Iron Man, Brie Larson/ Captain Marvel, and everyone else!

Via Superhero News, check out the entire press conference below:

Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame - Full Press Conference
Avengers: Endgame will be released internationally on April 24 and in the US on April 26.

Gwyneth Paltrow announces that she's retiring as Pepper Potts in the MCU

Looks like it truly is time for some of the familiar personalities of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to move on following whatever the events of Avengers: Endgame brings, as Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Gwyneth Paltrow has chimed in through Variety that she is planning to retire her Marvel Cinematic Universe character of Pepper Potts - the love interest and former secretary of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark, aka Iron Man.

“I mean, I’m a bit old to be in a suit and all that at this point. I feel very lucky that I did it, because I actually got talked into it. I was friend with [‘Iron Man’ director] Jon Favreau. It was such a wonderful experience making the first ‘Iron Man’ and then to watch how important it has become to fans.”

In the article, Paltrow didn't completely close doors and said could come back for a cameo or flashback.

"I feel honored to be a part of something that people are so passionate about,” she said. “Of course, if they said, ‘Can you come back for a day?,’ I will always be there if they need me.”

First appearing in 2008's Iron Man, Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper has been the heart and conscience beside RDJ's Tony, always counter-arguing his eccentric nature and willing to lend his boss/ boyfriend the support she can give him during his adventures as a superhero. She eventually becomes the CEO of Stark Industries while Tony is busy as the armored avenger, and eventually is proposed to by Stark and currently engaged during the events of Avengers: Infinity War. We'll find out soon enough if she will be in "Rescue" mode or otherwise when Avengers: Endgame hits this April.

Marvel Studios' "The Art of Iron Man: 10th Anniversary Edition" hits this October

It's hard to believe that it's been more than 10 years since Marvel Studios and director Jon Favreau took a gamble to jumpstart the Marvel Cinematic Universe with "Iron Man" - but it certainly paid off in spades and helped reignite the career of Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. - who plays the titular character and his alter ego Tony Stark. As the heart of the MCU, RDJ and Iron Man have helped carry and connect all films of the MCU all the way to its long awaited convergence film in this year's "Avengers: Infinity War" - so it's only fitting that Marvel is going to celebrate a decade's worth of the Armored Avenger's first solo flick by releasing a 10th Anniversary edition of "The Art of Iron Man"!

As detailed in Amazon, the new release will be packed with exclusive content - from director Jon Favreau's vision in creating the film to bringing the Iron Man armor to life with the help of Stan Winston Studios! It sounds like a surefire collector's item piece for Iron Man fans - and this book will be released on October 9, 2018 and will retail for about $55.

Throwback Thursday: Iron Man turns 55 years old this year

As March winds down to a close and the world prepares for Holy Week proper, this final Throwback Thursday is perfect to revisit and celebrate the 55th Anniversary of one of the most iconic and popular superheroes in comics - The Invincible Iron Man! Apparently on this very month in 1963, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby debuted the armored alter ego of Anthony "Tony" Stark on the pages of "Tales of Suspense #39". After suffering a chest wound and being abducted by terrorists who force him to build a weapon of mass destruction, Tony instead builds a powerful suit of armor that helps him escape his captors. Upon returning home, the experience changes him and he decides to become a superhero - adopting the name "Iron Man" and going through several adventures that sees him augment the armor over the years and become a founding member of Earth's Mightiest Heroes - The Avengers.

As the character's popularity soars to this day in comics and other forms of media, Iron Man is also the "heart and soul" of Marvel Studios' "Marvel Cinematic Universe" - with Robert Downey Jr. having played the role of Tony Stark and his heroic alter ego since the eponymous superhero film debuted ten years ago in cinemas. As Avengers: Age of Ultron prepares to hit theaters in less than a month - we should be thankful the Armored Avenger helped pave the way for superheroes to be celebrated as they are today! Happy 55th Anniversary, Iron Man!

Avengers: Infinity War now has a new US release date of April 27th!

In what is certainly GREAT NEWS for those living state side, Marvel has officially announced that "Avengers: Infinity War" - the next big Marvel Studios film that sees a big gathering of superheroes in one film - has been moved up a release date and is now coming out in the US on April 27th! That places it on the same week as the international release dates - including the Philippines which gets it officially on April 25! You can thank a Twitter exchange between Marvel and Tony Stark/ Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. for that, as ol' shellhead requested for the movie to come out a bit earlier than expected!


Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Official Trailer
Avengers: Infinity War now drops worldwide on the final week of April!

Spider-Man: Homecoming: Blu-Ray and 4K covers and details released

With the film having enjoyed an amazing run in theaters and fans already looking forward to the home release in the next month, Sony Pictures, Disney, and Marvel Studios have pulled the curtain and offered the much awaited details to the Blu-Ray, 4K, and Digital releases of "Spider-Man: Homecoming" - the film that gives Spidey his own solo film set in the same Marvel Cinematic Universe occupied by Iron Man, Captain America, and The Avengers and let's fans see High School Peter Parker played by Tom Holland balance his studies with being a superhero mentored by Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark.

Thanks to Superherohype, we now know that the Digital Release of Homecoming will be arriving on September 26, while the Blu-Ray and 4K releases are slated for October 17. The special features coming with the home release of the film are pretty spectacular - with "The Spidey Study Guide" highlighting the list with pop-up factoids appearing when the track is turned on while viewers watch the film. Also there's a gag reel, and unused versions of Captain America's PSAs that should entertain those who loved that insertion into the movie the takes place after the events of Captain America: Civil War. Then of course there's featurettes on the making of the movie as well as deleted scenes that should give some insight on scenes the movie could have had and then some.

Watch out for Spider-Man: Homecoming's home video release towards the next month!

ICYMI: Watch the Spider-Man: Homecoming press conference with the cast and crew of the film!

With just a week left until it officially hits theaters worldwide, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have recently held a press conference with the cast and crew of "Spider-Man: Homecoming"  -with Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Downey Jr., and Michael Keaton among the attendees as well as director Jon Watts, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige, and Sony Pictures' Amy Pascal.

Via YouTube user MrSlyDar, here's the entire press con.


Spider-Man: Homecoming | Live press conference
Spider-Man: Homecoming hits theaters this July!

Spider-Man: Homecoming will see RDJ appear as Tony Stark!

With Captain America: Civil War hitting theaters in a few days internationally and on the first week of May in the US, Marvel and Sony have dropped the bombshell of a confirmation that fans have been speculating since a certain webhead was included in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Robert Downey Jr., aka Tony Stark/ Iron Man, is going to be making an appearance in next year's Sony and Marvel Studios Spidey reboot film "Spider-Man: Homecoming"!

 

Confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, RDJ has signed on to appear in the first Spider-Man film set in the Marvel Cinematic Univere and outside of the other remaining appearances he has for Avengers: Infinity War Parts 1 and 2. His Tony Stark will be interacting with Tom Holland's Peter Parker/ Spidey, whose relationship will be featured in Civil War this year.

Iron Man Meets the Iron Lady - Marvel's Captain America: Civil War
Speaking of "Team Iron Man", RDJ recently promoted his upcoming appearance in Civil War by visiting France and doing some interaction with the "Iron Lady" herself.

Captain America: Civil War hits on April 27 internationally and May 6 in the US, while Spider-Man Homecoming will be released on July 7, 2017.

Captain America: Civil War: Robert Downey Jr. talks Spider-Man in Jimmy Kimmel Live

With Captain America: Civil War hitting theaters in a few weeks, the cast and filmmakers visited Jimmy Kimmel Live this Marvel Week to promote the film... As well as talk about some stuff. Tony Stark/ Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. himself had a few words to express about the MCU (taking credit in a smart way) and of the new webhead, as played by Tom Holland.


Robert Downey Jr. on the New Spider-Man
Captain America: Civil War hits theaters April 27 internationally and May 6 in the US!

Captain America: Civil War: Disney Movie Surfers "Behind The Scenes" video released

In what is surely a brief but pretty neat tease of things behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated films coming later this year, Disney XD's show "Disney Movie Surfers" has released a one minute featurette on "Captain America: Civil War", which features the two teen hosts briefly talking to the stars of the film in Chris Evans/ Captain America, Sebastian Stan/ The Winter Soldier, and Robert Downey Jr./ Iron Man!


Disney Movie Surfers 2016: Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War hits theaters on May 6, 2016.

Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans Talk Captain America: Civil War on Jimmy Kimmel Live

After premiering on Jimmy Kimmel Live and going online right afterwards, EVERYONE is talking about that very first trailer and posters for Marvel's upcoming superhero epic sequel that is Captain America: Civil War, which hits theaters next year and literally sees a throwdown between two Avengers factions - one led by the anti-government Captain America and the other a pro-government Iron Man.

While there was certainly excitement on seeing the action to come from next year's Marvel Cinematic Universe flick, it was also a treat to see stars Chris Evans (Steve Rogers/ Captain America) and Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/ Iron Man) appear as guests on Jimmy Kimmel to talk briefly about filming the sequel, as well as actually revealing the marketing teasers themselves! Clips via the show's YouTube page have gone online, and they're hilarious and awesome to watch!


Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. Filmed in Hotlanta
Chris Evans & Robert Downey Jr. Reveal the Poster & Trailer for Captain America: Civil War
Catch Captain America: Civil War when it opens next year on late April 2016 internationally and on May 6, 2016 in the US!

Captain America: Civil War Theatrical Trailer and Posters released

Debuting first on Jimmy Kimmel Live after having stars Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. over as guests, Marvel has released the first official trailer to their first Phase Three Marvel Cinematic Universe entry with next year's "Captain America: Civil War", which divides the Avengers into two factions led by Captain America and Iron Man and leading to a war between friends and allies over a system of accountability over superhuman collateral damage and activity.

Check out the first trailer below.

Captain America: Civil War Trailer
Captain America: Civil War hits theaters on May 6, 2016.

Happy 50th Birthday to Robert Downey Jr... Aka Tony Stark/ Iron Man!

Genius. Billionaire Playboy. Philanthropist... And now BIRTHDAY BOY OF 50.

Celebrating his 50th Birthday this April 4th, 2015, Iron Man star, Tony Stark himself, and Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. just turned the big 50 today! Here's wishing the man with style and profile in the Marvel Cinematic Universe many happy returns!

Of course, he does Ol' Shellhead in style... Everytime.

Iron Man 2 Movie Clip: Sky Dive
Besides his adventures on the Big Screen, RDJ is also known for contributing his time to charities... Such as this recent one with The Collective where he helped give a kid a bionic arm!

The Collective Project: Robert Downey Jr. Delivers a Real Bionic Arm
So again... Happy Birthday RDJ! See him appear next in Avengers: Age of Ultron in a few weeks!

Robert Downey Jr. says "Ok, Yes" to Iron Man 4 on Ellen Degeneres!

He's been coy, mum, and just about a tease on whether or not he'd be back as the armored avenger in his own solo movie flick sequel... But now it seems that talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was able to pry out a straight answer from Tony Stark/ Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. himself, as the talented Hollywood actor guested on "The Ellen Show" and was interviewed on the subject of "Iron Man 4".


Robert Downey Jr. Talks 'Iron Man 4'
And there you have it! The man said yes! Now whether he already has an idea of what the film will be or if he truly is seeking his fried Mel Gibson to direct it is anyone's guess. Right now, that's the first sign of renewed hope that RDJ has signed on for more Marvel films past his two picture deal that includes the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015 and Avengers 3 after that, so there's plenty of celebrating to be had! For more on the story, visit the source post at Superherohype!

Catch RDJ back as Tony Stark Iron Man with Earth's Mightiest Heroes when Avengers: Age of Ultron hits on May 1, 2015!

Hot Toys displays "The Many Armors of Iron Man" at STGCC 2014

As the 2014 Singapore, Toys, Games, & Comics Convention finally goes underway, Hong Kong specialty toys company "Hot Toys" has put up a very impressive "The Armors Of Iron Man" poster, which they've turned into their current cover photo at their official Facebook page! Known for their quality and attention to detail, this is one banner that's sure to impress fans of Ol' Shellhead and Marvel alike!


In case you need a refresher of how Tony Stark (as played by the talented Robert Downey Jr.) and his armors play out in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, here's a pretty impressive video compiled by a YouTube user that shows all the suits in the movies.

All Iron Man Suit Ups & Suit Downs Scenes