IRON MAN 3 is currently shooting with Shane Black taking over directing chores from Jon Favreau. Thankfully, Favreau is returning as Tony Stark’s right-hand man Happy Hogan, and the previous IRON MAN movie trio of Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle are back as well. Not a whole lot of info in the press release below, just official confirmation that things are underway, and a rather cool behind-the-scenes photo to take a gander at… in super hi-res no less! Check it out and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
MARVEL STUDIOS BEGINS PRODUCTION ON THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE BLOCKBUSTER FRANCHISE “IRON MAN”
Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” Commences Principal Photography In Preparation for May 3, 2013 Film Release
“Iron Man 3” continues the epic, big-screen adventures of the world’s favorite billionaire inventor/Super Hero, Tony Stark aka “Iron Man.” Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing the film. Executive producers on the project include Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard and Dan Mintz.
The creative production team on the film includes two-time Oscar®-winning director of photography John Toll, ASC (“Braveheart,” “Legends of the Fall”), production designer Bill Brzeski (“The Hangover,” “Due Date”), editors Jeffrey Ford, A.C.E. (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”) and Peter S. Elliot (“Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer”), and costume designer Louise Frogley (“Quantum of Solace,” “Contagion”).
Marvel Studios most recently produced the critically acclaimed “Marvel’s The Avengers,” which set the all-time, domestic 3-day weekend box office record at $207.4 million. The film, which is currently in release, continues to shatter box office records and is The Walt Disney Studios’ highest-grossing global and domestic release of all time and marks the studios’ fifth film to gross more than $1 billion worldwide.
BURBANK, Calif. (June 4, 2012) – Following in the footsteps of the record-breaking Marvel Studios’ release “Marvel’s The Avengers,” production on the highly anticipated film “Iron Man 3,” directed by Shane Black, has commenced production in Wilmington, North Carolina. The production schedule will also include locations in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, Miami, Florida and China.
Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1963, “Iron Man 3” returns Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”) as the iconic Super Hero character Tony Stark/Iron Man along with Gwyneth Paltrow (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,”) as Pepper Potts, Don Cheadle (“Iron Man 2”) as James “Rhodey” Rhodes and Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2”) as Happy Hogan. Set for release in the U.S. on May 3, 2013, Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” marks the second feature to be fully owned, marketed and distributed by Disney, which acquired Marvel in 2009.
In the summer of 2011, Marvel successfully launched two new franchises with “Thor,” starring Chris Hemsworth, and “Captain America: The First Avenger,” starring Chris Evans. Both films opened #1 at the box office and have grossed over $800 million worldwide combined. In 2010 “Iron Man 2,” starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke, took the #1 spot in its first weekend with a domestic box office gross of $128.1 million.
In the summer of 2008, Marvel produced the summer blockbuster movies “Iron Man” and “The Incredible Hulk.” “Iron Man,” in which Robert Downey Jr. originally dons the Super Hero’s powerful armor and stars alongside co-stars Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow, was released May 2, 2008, and was an immediate box office success. Garnering the number one position for two weeks in a row, the film brought in over $100 million in its opening weekend. On June 13, 2008, Marvel released “The Incredible Hulk,” marking its second number one opener of that summer.
I’m really surprised i would even mention this but looking at this photo a thought came to mind….Maybe it has been covered before in comic books…His most vulnerable spot-being the ARC reactor in his chest seems to be the most easiest target to see on his suit.-Although it looks awesome as a character compliment in design, wouldn’t you be trying to shield or hide that puppy from your enemy??? BUT hey it’s comics, anything is possible without having to ask why. Maybe he should build a hypnotizing ray to cover on top of it to freeze his adversaries like a deer in headlights— but wheres the challenge in that…..?
IRONMAN 3- I’m ready for ya( didn’t know one was coming-but now that I do–WOOOFRIGGINHOOOOOO!!!
One more thing- This photo would have been better with out the set hand in it-takes away the magic of make-believe. Guess I’ll pretend that he’s shooting a video inside his workshop about himself. LOL! Interesting perspective. wonder what is going through his mind as actor and character with this particular shot of the movie….? Legacy….which outfit do I wear to the Avengers Ball… What have I not thought of yet that would call for another suit build/ how can I improve the design….do I ACTUALLLY have enough room on this wall for another suit or should I build another set of display cases on a different wall….Does that suit on the far left make me look fat? Okay I’ll stop now ;o) Thanks for the pic! good article as well. aNy idea on who the villains will be? I haven’t yet googled info on IM3