• Four Great Marvel Movie Audio Commentaries

    In these four exceptional Marvel commentaries, hear some words of wisdom about blockbuster filmmaking from Shane Black (Iron Man 3), Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange), Sir Kenneth Branagh (Thor), Peyton Reed (Ant-Man), and more!

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  • Rumor: 'Ghostbusters' Plans Include Shared Universe And A Prequel

    Today's announcement of a second new Ghostbusters film, scripted by Drew Pearce, possibly directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, and with Channing Tatum anchoring a supposedly "guy-centric" cast, threw a lot of people for a loop. Sony doesn't even have Paul Feig's new Ghostbusters film out yet, so wouldn't this overshadow that upcoming movie? But…

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  • 'All Hail The King' Clip: Prying Into The Mandarin's Character And Reputation

    This first clip for the next Marvel one-shot, All Hail the King, positions the tone of the short as a midpoint between the comedic underpinnings of Iron Man 3 and the political thriller aspirations of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. (Makes sense, as Iron Man 3 co-writer Drew Pearce wrote and directed the short.) In…

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  • 'Iron Man 3' Review: Risks Pay Off As Marvel Studios Moves Beyond 'The Avengers'

    Iron Man 3 is a bundle of contradictions. It is light and genuinely funny, yet a vein of deep cynicism acts as the movie's spine. At times it is gleefully silly, but it indulges ideas that are merely goofy. It wants to reconcile real-world violence into larger-than-life escapism. Yet the contradictions don't quite break the…

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  • Why 'Iron Man 3' Is A Christmas Movie

    Going into the junket for Iron Man 3, one of the things I wanted to talk to writer/director Shane Black about is the film's Christmas setting. Many of the films Black has been involved with have been set during Christmas: Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, The Long Kiss Goodnight and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Someone beat…

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  • Jason Segel And 'Iron Man 3' Writer Drew Pearce Team For 'The Other F Word'

    Andrea Blaugrund Nevins's 2011 documentary The Other F Word explored the awkward, and often hilarious transition from famous rock star to fatherhood. It followed musicians like Blink-182's Mark Hoppus, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea and Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath as they went from drink-all-day, party-all-night rock stars to fathers with responsibilities. And if you think…

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  • Drew Pearce Hired To "Age Up" Characters In 'Godzilla' Rewrite

    Briefly: Back in July at Comic Con, Warner Bros. and Legendar Pictures ran a sizzle reel for the new Godzilla film to be directed by Gareth Edwards (Monsters). The reel, featuring the aftereffect of Godzilla stomping through a city, was complete enough that a few people wondered if WB and Legendary had actually shot footage…

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  • Sequel Bits: '300: Battle Of Artemisia' Update, Shane Black Talks 'Iron Man 3,' James Mangold Talks 'The Wolverine,' Two More 'Cabin Fever' Movies Announced

    We here at /Film aim to please. So, instead of making you click on four different articles for your sequel themed updates, all you have to do is read this one. After the jump we've got news on the following: Producers Mark Canton and Gianni Nunnari update us on the latest regarding the sequel to…

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  • Sequel Bits: Drew Pearce Hired To Write 'Sherlock Holmes 3;' Fourth 'Paranormal Activity' Very Likely; 'Sin City 2' Has New Nancy Callahan Story

    Can we assume that Robert Downey Jr. has become a fan of Iron Man 3 screenwriter Drew Pearce? Months before Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows opens, Pearce has been hired to write the provisional  Sherlock Holmes 3 for Warner Bros. (Just as the studio hired A Game of Shadows screenwriters Kieran and Michele Mulroney…

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