Showing posts with label the mandarin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the mandarin. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings debuts first poster and trailer

 


It's been a while since we've seen new upcoming films from Marvel Studios promoted, but all that changed with the release of the very first poster and trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - the 25th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the second movie in Phase 4 in the MCU that features an Asian led cast and a focus on martial arts, mystic powers, and some long awaited answers to who The Mandarin and The Ten Rings are after they were featured in the Iron Man movies!

Check out the trailer below from Disney and Marvel Studios!

Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Official Teaser

Starring Simu Liu as Shang-Chi (who celebrated his Birthday on the day the trailer was released, nice one Marvel Studios!), Tony Leung as Wenwu/ The Mandarin, Awkwafina as Katy, and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan, Shand-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and will be released in US theaters on September 3!

Friday, January 10, 2014

Marvel Movies: Ben Kingsley returns in "All Hail The King" & Quicksilver revealed for X-Men: DOFP

"You'll Never See Me Coming..." And those words make a lot of sense for those who have been anxiously waiting on news on two fronts of the Marvel Movie film spectrum - That of the new one-shot film "All Hail The King" attached to the Blu-Ray release of Marvel Studios Thor: The Dark World, and the look of Evan Peters as Pietro Maximoff... aka Magneto's son and Mutant Speedster, Quicksilver!


Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, we get our first details on what "All Hail The King" actually is, and while many thought it was a Thor Spin-Off featuring Tom Hiddleston as Loki, it actually follows the pattern many Marvel Studios films have done, which peaks at an episode related to the events of a previous film. Now it's continuing a thread that dangled on "Iron Man 3"... The whereabouts of Trevor Slattery, the British actor who portrayed the faux "Mandarin" and played by Sir Ben Kingsley!

"Ben Kingsley’s dim-witted Mandarin impersonator from Iron Man 3, who has been locked away in a maximum security prison and is reveling in his newfound infamy. (It’s as close to fame as he’s ever gotten.)"

Directed by Iron Man 3 screenplay writer Drew Pearce, here's what the man had to say:

"Imagine a real terrorist organization whose beliefs were long held and religious for thousands of years, and imagine a drunk, British actor coming along and essentially telling the world that he’s the face of your organization. I think they would be right to be quite angry."

And what exactly holds next for a fake terrorist inside a maximum security prison? Who knows? but it may build to the events for a succeeding Iron Man sequel if ever!


Meanwhile, a new image has popped up for Bryan Singer's return to directing the X-Men film franchise with this year's X-Men: Days of Future Past! Featuring Hugh Jackman back as Wolverine and Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy reprising their roles as the younger versions of Magneto and Professor X, this pic also happens to show for the very first time Evan Peters as Quicksilver! How he fits in this scene is still a mystery, but it could possibly be breaking his younger and future father out... And how is Xavier still walking after the events of X-Men: First Class? We can only wait until the film hits this May! For more information, visit the source post at Superherohype!

All Hail The King is packed along the Blu-Ray release of Thor: The Dark World, which hits on February 25!

X-Men: Days of Future Past unleashes itself on theaters on May 23, 2014!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Marvel Movies: Ben Kingsley teases "Secret Marvel Project"


"You'll Never See Me Coming..."

And it looks like Ben Kingsley may have a surprise up his sleeve.


After playing the *SPOILER* dual role of The Mandarin/ Trevor Slattery on Iron Man 3, it appears that work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe may not be done yet for the British actor. According to an interview from Belfast Telegraph, Kingsley teases the fact straight:


It’s a secret Marvel project. I’m not allowed to say any more, you’re going to have to wait and see… I was with many members of the crew that were involved in ‘Iron Man 3.’ It was lovely to see them again. It was great to be with this wonderful family… I think they have enormous taste as creative artists. There’s nothing lazy or gratuitous about their work. They are at the top of their game, and they’re great company to keep.

What that secret project is? It's anyone's guess.

May it be a Marvel One-Shot like Agent Carter w/ Haley Atwell or a special cameo appearance on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, who knows what Marvel Studios and Disney have in store for us? One things for sure, Kingsley's coming back in some form or way, as Slattery or something entirely new. Let's wait and see. For more information, visit the source post at Belfast Telegraph and Slash Film.


Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Iron Man 3: Blu-Ray "Mandarin" Deleted Scene sneak peek online


Slated for release next month on Blu-Ray and DVD, Marvel and USA Today have released a deleted scene sneak peek packed together with the special features for the home video release of "Iron Man 3"!

Showing off a new scene that features Sir Ben Kingsley as the mysterious Mandarin, the new Marvel hero sequel featuring Robert Downey Jr.'s latest return as billionaire industrialist playboy Tony Stark/ Iron Man is the first film to commence "Phase Two" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and originally premiered in theaters last May 3, 2013.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Iron Man 3: Updates, featurettes, and RDJ appearing in NYC!


As it prepares to open in US Theaters and continues to make a buzz in international territories, Iron Man 3 is trending, with tons of updates and new stuff being chugged out to promote the new film that sees Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Tony Stark/ Iron Man for his third armored adventure in the big screen!

- Above is one of three new posters released by Mondo and done by artists Martin Ansin and Phantom Creative City, as seen and released via USA Today.

- Also revealed by Superherohype, and SPOILER ALERT for those who haven't seen the movie in China, is the extra chinese footage shot and inserted into the cut of Iron Man 3 for the country.

- Here's an interesting explanation and article up from Slash Film on why Iron Man 3 is set on Christmas, coming from the director of the film and screenwriter of Lethal Weapon & Die Hard 2, Shane Black.



- Here's a new featurette on the villain being featured heavily on the posters and promotional material for the movie, and it's none other than The Mandarin, as played by Sir Ben Kingsley.

Marvel's Iron Man 3 - Featurette 4

- And via the NY Daily News, here's a heartwarming footage of star Robert Downey Jr. himself, visiting a screening of Iron Man 3 in NYC and surprising the kids in his hometown!

Robert Downey Jr. surprises PAL kids at 'Iron Man 3' screening

Iron Man 3 is now playing in international cinemas and on May 3 on the US.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Iron Man 3: The Non-Spoiler Review



Officially opening in international theaters yesterday and ushering in Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe early for some countries like The Philippines, Iron Man 3 opened and brought Robert Downey Jr. back into the superhero summer blockbuster fold as Tony Stark/ Iron Man. After the significant impact and repercussions felt from last year's superhero team-up movie success that was The Avengers, how can the brilliant yet eccentric hero hope to cope with the new experiences and insight he's gained from that adventure? This is what that movie talks about, as well as continuing the exploits of the armored avenger as he faces a new threat that tests his limits to the very core.

With the movie coming out in US theaters on May 3rd, this review will be careful to dodge SPOILERS, and stick to simple truths and facts of what you can expect from the film as another installment in an already multi-billion earning franchise. If you haven't seen any of the films by Marvel Studios or what makes up the Marvel Cinematic Universe for that matter, do a little back tracking first before watching this movie. Iron Man 3 takes the route back to Tony's world, and it's a whole new ballgame for Mr. Stark to learn and overcome.

I've seen it twice on Opening day in the RP in 2D and 3D, so for the sake of audiences who have yet to see it, I'll keep this review short and SPOILER FREE... with another "more detailed" review to come when May 4 hits.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Iron Man 3: High-Res Mandarin Photo now online


Those who haven't had enough of seeing Sir Ben Kingsley as The Mandarin, now's your chance to do so, as Marvel.com has released this new High-Res shot of the evil new nemesis Tony Stark has to face in the upcoming new sequel, Iron Man 3, directed by Shane Black! For more info and details, visit the source post at Marvel.com!

Iron Man 3 jets into theaters on May 3, 2013!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Iron Man 3: The Teaser Trailer revealed!



After a short burst of teasers and unveiling some new photos and the very first official poster, Marvel has finally unleashed the long awaited trailer to "Iron Man 3"! Directed by Shane Black and bringing back Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man, the armored avenger must suit up to take on a new threat that's hitting everything he knows and loves... The Mandarin! Check out the first trailer below, courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Entertainment!


Iron Man 3: Teaser Poster and first pic of The Mandarin revealed


With the teaser trailer due VERY SOON, Marvel turns up the ante by releasing the very first teaser poster for Iron Man 3! With Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as Tony Stark/ Iron Man, he stands solemnly in the middle of his Hall of Armor, ready to suit up and wear his latest creation in the battle against his greatest adversary yet: The Mandarin! For more on the photo, check out the source post at Marvel Movies Facebook Page!



Additionally, Entertainment Weekly has posted up the very first look of Sir Ben Kingsley as The Mandarin! For more info, visit the official Entertainment Weekly webpage!

UPDATE: A new teaser of that upcoming teaser trailer debuts online.


Be sure to catch the first official trailer of Iron Man this Tuesday!

Iron Man 3 soars into theaters on May 3, 2013!