Comments on: Iron Man 2: Will Jon Favreau Return for the Sequel? http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/ Blogging the Reel World Sun, 6 Jul 2008 23:26:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Linc http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-382899 Linc Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:36:30 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-382899 I think there's almost no new way of arousing publicity. I don't think Favs has been signed, but I think they earnestly want him, but they know this debate of "will he/won't he" will spark more talk that keeps the torch burning. In short, I think it's a tactical measure. That said, people are saying how they shouldn't mess with the tone by introducng a new director, but look at the original star wars trilogy: three different directors, and yet a completely cohesive trilogy of film brilliance. I think there’s almost no new way of arousing publicity. I don’t think Favs has been signed, but I think they earnestly want him, but they know this debate of “will he/won’t he” will spark more talk that keeps the torch burning.

In short, I think it’s a tactical measure.

That said, people are saying how they shouldn’t mess with the tone by introducng a new director, but look at the original star wars trilogy: three different directors, and yet a completely cohesive trilogy of film brilliance.

]]> By: ironwill http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-381341 ironwill Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:57:41 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-381341 well i really hope that his is but if not i would probably watch anyways i think that the way the movie started and torwards the end when terrance howard said next time while looking at war machine is going to be the next step remember war machine and ironman where best friends at first and if my hunch is rite will be seeing the the two most powerful machines coming to life....really ironman fan well i really hope that his is but if not i would probably watch anyways i think that the way the movie started and torwards the end when terrance howard said next time while looking at war machine is going to be the next step remember war machine and ironman where best friends at first and if my hunch is rite will be seeing the the two most powerful machines coming to life….really ironman fan

]]> By: fanboy d http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-324882 fanboy d Wed, 07 May 2008 19:22:44 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-324882 it'd be watched but don't mean it'd be GOOD. i like the demon in a bottle idea, and i would love to actually see the mandarin... please, please, please do the mandarin. if they don't it's only other guys in armor to fight and i don't think a more-of-th-same movie would garner quite as glowing reviews when downey jr was asked on tv he said he and favs had been brainstorming on their flights between countries and favs always said he was think in terms of atrilogy so i'd say it's a safe bet he'll return it’d be watched but don’t mean it’d be GOOD. i like the demon in a bottle idea, and i would love to actually see the mandarin…

please, please, please do the mandarin. if they don’t it’s only other guys in armor to fight and i don’t think a more-of-th-same movie would garner quite as glowing reviews

when downey jr was asked on tv he said he and favs had been brainstorming on their flights between countries and favs always said he was think in terms of atrilogy so i’d say it’s a safe bet he’ll return

]]> By: Azure Trayl http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-324629 Azure Trayl Wed, 07 May 2008 14:57:56 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-324629 I believe that Marvel would sign on Jon Faverau for the sequel just as they would for anyone of their comic book artists who's delivered an awesome hit. As many have stated, I would watch the movie for the sake of watching it, but I would be asking myself how Favreau would have done it if the sequel sucks. I believe that Marvel would sign on Jon Faverau for the sequel just as they would for anyone of their comic book artists who’s delivered an awesome hit.

As many have stated, I would watch the movie for the sake of watching it, but I would be asking myself how Favreau would have done it if the sequel sucks.

]]> By: M&Co http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-324098 M&Co Wed, 07 May 2008 06:06:57 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-324098 One of the things I loved about Iron Man is how "adult" it felt. I wonder though if an Avengers movie can maintain that same vibe. The whole "superteam" thing just seems really juvenile and over the top. Oh and Favs will be back, for sure. Marvel would be stupid not to use the same creative team. What I would like to see is parts 2 and 3 done back to back with one main story arc. They should use 'Demon In A Bottle' as the foundation with with Mandarin as the villain in 2 and Rhodes/War Machine as the villain in 3. End part 2 on a bit of a downer ala Empire Strikes Back and you've got it made. Also I believe comic films can lead to great sequels, they just have to resist the urge to up the ante on everything. One of the things I loved about Iron Man is how “adult” it felt. I wonder though if an Avengers movie can maintain that same vibe. The whole “superteam” thing just seems really juvenile and over the top.

Oh and Favs will be back, for sure. Marvel would be stupid not to use the same creative team. What I would like to see is parts 2 and 3 done back to back with one main story arc. They should use ‘Demon In A Bottle’ as the foundation with with Mandarin as the villain in 2 and Rhodes/War Machine as the villain in 3. End part 2 on a bit of a downer ala Empire Strikes Back and you’ve got it made.

Also I believe comic films can lead to great sequels, they just have to resist the urge to up the ante on everything.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-324019 Anonymous Wed, 07 May 2008 04:56:08 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-324019 1. I think Favreau certainly brought a lot to Iron Man in terms of dealing with the characters, etc. but his action direction was definitely the weakest part of the movie. 2. I think /Film should wait a year or two before calling Iron Man the best reviewed comic book movie of all time. And even then, the measures used to come up with such a title are specious at best and really just silly. 1. I think Favreau certainly brought a lot to Iron Man in terms of dealing with the characters, etc. but his action direction was definitely the weakest part of the movie.

2. I think /Film should wait a year or two before calling Iron Man the best reviewed comic book movie of all time. And even then, the measures used to come up with such a title are specious at best and really just silly.

]]> By: Potato http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323849 Potato Wed, 07 May 2008 02:33:49 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323849 No, he's gotta stay and Tony Stark should battle with alchoholism it makes the character more beliveable, same way Spidey's been made believable as a nerdy teenage kid. No, he’s gotta stay and Tony Stark should battle with alchoholism it makes the character more beliveable, same way Spidey’s been made believable as a nerdy teenage kid.

]]> By: Scott Perry http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323836 Scott Perry Wed, 07 May 2008 02:24:11 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323836 Jon Farveau is the reason I had interest to see Iron Man. His films are great. Without Farveau (or Downey) I have no interest in "Iron Man 2". Marvel shouldn't be stupid. Unless they want the pile of junk that is Superman 2. Jon Farveau is the reason I had interest to see Iron Man. His films are great. Without Farveau (or Downey) I have no interest in “Iron Man 2″.

Marvel shouldn’t be stupid. Unless they want the pile of junk that is Superman 2.

]]> By: GregoryV http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323802 GregoryV Wed, 07 May 2008 01:51:01 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323802 Jon Farveau + Robert Downey Jr + Ironman 2 = SUCCESS! marvel would be damn crazy if they dont bring farveau back! Jon Farveau + Robert Downey Jr + Ironman 2 = SUCCESS!

marvel would be damn crazy if they dont bring farveau back!

]]> By: Pixel Pusher http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323724 Pixel Pusher Wed, 07 May 2008 00:45:23 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323724 I loved Iron Man. I think Jon Favreau and his crew have mastered the craft of condensing a hundred issues of a comic series into a movie that fanboys and general audiences alike will love. If Marvel wants to continue dominating the movie industry with summer blockbusters of American mythology for the next 20 years, it will start with convincing Favreau to continue his work with these characters and stories. The studios should retain him for these projects at any cost. I loved Iron Man. I think Jon Favreau and his crew have mastered the craft of condensing a hundred issues of a comic series into a movie that fanboys and general audiences alike will love.

If Marvel wants to continue dominating the movie industry with summer blockbusters of American mythology for the next 20 years, it will start with convincing Favreau to continue his work with these characters and stories. The studios should retain him for these projects at any cost.

]]> By: gocitizen http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323676 gocitizen Wed, 07 May 2008 00:03:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323676 I love that Marvel is somehow infallible now in the movie biz. I can only imagine how fast that worm might turn. I love that Marvel is somehow infallible now in the movie biz. I can only imagine how fast that worm might turn.

]]> By: gocitizen http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323665 gocitizen Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:07 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323665 I really love watching directors' diiferent takes with the Mission Impossible franchise. Sure, most people just want story arc and continuity, but at the end of the day, what they really want is a cool movie that brings a lot of kickass to the table. I'd guess that Favreau and the studio will bang out a contract, but if it doesn't happen, it's sure not a total loss (assuming they can sign on someone that brings something to the table). I really love watching directors’ diiferent takes with the Mission Impossible franchise. Sure, most people just want story arc and continuity, but at the end of the day, what they really want is a cool movie that brings a lot of kickass to the table. I’d guess that Favreau and the studio will bang out a contract, but if it doesn’t happen, it’s sure not a total loss (assuming they can sign on someone that brings something to the table).

]]> By: AnthonyWC http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323651 AnthonyWC Tue, 06 May 2008 23:52:56 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323651 Lol, anyone here that believes that Fav will not be back is seriously mistaken. Marvel has established there first sell here. He is what really made Iron Man, it was his visions that did so. He is not going anywhere. Marvel will do whatever it takes to keep him in the Marvel Universe. Hell he might even end up directing other heroes for them and probably Avengers. He isnt going anywhere. I also so that people were referencing Spiderman and X-Men above. Um, they are not completely owned movie wise by Marvel you all. Those movies are a collaberation with other studios everyone. So they will go wityh whoever they want to direct them, please quit referencing what Marvel will do with there movies compared to those. Marvel has there own Production studio now. They will not mess it up at least that fast, they will build off of what works so far, and that has only been Iron Man. The pieces are laid in place now, look for this company to be a major player for years to come....... Anthony Lol, anyone here that believes that Fav will not be back is seriously mistaken. Marvel has established there first sell here. He is what really made Iron Man, it was his visions that did so. He is not going anywhere. Marvel will do whatever it takes to keep him in the Marvel Universe. Hell he might even end up directing other heroes for them and probably Avengers. He isnt going anywhere. I also so that people were referencing Spiderman and X-Men above. Um, they are not completely owned movie wise by Marvel you all. Those movies are a collaberation with other studios everyone. So they will go wityh whoever they want to direct them, please quit referencing what Marvel will do with there movies compared to those. Marvel has there own Production studio now. They will not mess it up at least that fast, they will build off of what works so far, and that has only been Iron Man. The pieces are laid in place now, look for this company to be a major player for years to come……. Anthony

]]> By: Kip Mooney http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323558 Kip Mooney Tue, 06 May 2008 22:53:58 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323558 I think I'd say no. Looking at the track record (on a purely cinematic standpoint) for comic-book sequels, there's been bad (Burton and Schumacher's second cracks at Batman), but there's also been vast improvement (Singer and Raimi took X-Men and Spider-Man, respectively, to tremendous heights). So I'd say Favreau pretty much has to stay on board for it to succeed. And firing the dude who was integral in getting your movie great reviews and even better box office would be completely idiotic, but not the first time. I think I’d say no.

Looking at the track record (on a purely cinematic standpoint) for comic-book sequels, there’s been bad (Burton and Schumacher’s second cracks at Batman), but there’s also been vast improvement (Singer and Raimi took X-Men and Spider-Man, respectively, to tremendous heights). So I’d say Favreau pretty much has to stay on board for it to succeed. And firing the dude who was integral in getting your movie great reviews and even better box office would be completely idiotic, but not the first time.

]]> By: Floppy http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323555 Floppy Tue, 06 May 2008 22:51:29 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323555 @ JP Dyno There is a problem like that here in America as well but the only problem is that there are groups that believe the only proper video to address the issue would be a silent local church produced video of Jesus beating a 50 foot bottle of Jack Daniels with a cross. Not a fancy pants Hollywood talking picture. @ JP Dyno

There is a problem like that here in America as well but the only problem is that there are groups that believe the only proper video to address the issue would be a silent local church produced video of Jesus beating a 50 foot bottle of Jack Daniels with a cross. Not a fancy pants Hollywood talking picture.

]]> By: JP Dyno http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323540 JP Dyno Tue, 06 May 2008 22:41:20 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323540 I dont see why the demon-in-a-bottle storyline couldnt be reasonably kid-friendly. infact, in australia at the moment there is a big media frenzy on underage and binge drinking, and i think a blockbuster sequel with a storyline like that would be greeted favourably by parents. I dont see why the demon-in-a-bottle storyline couldnt be reasonably kid-friendly. infact, in australia at the moment there is a big media frenzy on underage and binge drinking, and i think a blockbuster sequel with a storyline like that would be greeted favourably by parents.

]]> By: giantman http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323512 giantman Tue, 06 May 2008 22:28:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323512 Captain Awesome, yes and I get your point, but remember this is Marvel now in control of their own franchise. They have a lot more at stake in this game financially and a lot more control over the final product. I honestly don't believe they'll hire anyone else to direct number two. In fact, from what I've heard, it's almost a lock. They're working on details. Captain Awesome, yes and I get your point, but remember this is Marvel now in control of their own franchise. They have a lot more at stake in this game financially and a lot more control over the final product. I honestly don’t believe they’ll hire anyone else to direct number two. In fact, from what I’ve heard, it’s almost a lock. They’re working on details.

]]> By: scifi.nu » Blog Archive » “Iron Man” http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323502 scifi.nu » Blog Archive » “Iron Man” Tue, 06 May 2008 22:23:47 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323502 [...] Iron Man currently has a 8.4 rating on IMDb, and I’ve seen quite a few positive reviews and blog posts. Wil Wheaton thinks it’s awesome and there’s a really nice review at io9. Other blog reviews or opions can be found at SF Signal and The Movie Blog, and here’s some info on the sequel. [...] [...] Iron Man currently has a 8.4 rating on IMDb, and I’ve seen quite a few positive reviews and blog posts. Wil Wheaton thinks it’s awesome and there’s a really nice review at io9. Other blog reviews or opions can be found at SF Signal and The Movie Blog, and here’s some info on the sequel. [...]

]]> By: Captain Awesome http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323436 Captain Awesome Tue, 06 May 2008 21:48:26 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323436 "This is a HUGE hit for the brand-new studio, they won’t mess with the chemistry that is making them rich." Did you see Spider-man 3 and X-Men 3? “This is a HUGE hit for the brand-new studio, they won’t mess with the chemistry that is making them rich.”

Did you see Spider-man 3 and X-Men 3?

]]> By: Floppy http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323397 Floppy Tue, 06 May 2008 21:24:53 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/06/iron-man-2-will-jon-favreau-return-for-the-sequel/#comment-323397 @ Captain Awesome And bring Uwe Boll in as producer and screenwriter. @ Captain Awesome

And bring Uwe Boll in as producer and screenwriter.

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