Prediction: Iron Man 2 Will Be Highest Grossing Movie Of 2010
We’re still a couple weeks away from reaching 2010, but Comicbook.com is ready to make a bold prediction. (Well, maybe not so bold, because I imagine a lot of people will be making similar predictions, once the movie release date grows closer). We predict that Iron Man 2 will be the highest grossing movie of 2010.
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Marvel Hath No Fury: Who Should Replace Samuel L. Jackson?
With the highly likely prospect that Samuel L. Jackson will not be returning to the much-ballyhooed role of Nick Fury in various Marvel movies, it’s now time to cast that wide net of speculation as to who could replace him in future representations. With the Ultimate Marvel version of Nick Fury having a basis in Samuel L. Jackson’s appearance and swagger, a recasting process will be interesting, as it could be a case of the tail wagging the dog. Would Marvel reconfigure Nick Fury for the Ultimate universe, based on what happens with casting, or would they simply continue on? Will Marvel films revert to the Nick Fury of the Marvel 616 Universe? Who can say, but after all, isn’t that the fun of speculation?
Speaking of speculation, let’s move on to possible and plausible suggestions for replacements for the great bald one.
Sam Rockwell Confirms His Role In Iron Man 2
Actor Sam Rockwell has confirmed the rumor to MTV’s Splash Page that he will star in the upcoming Iron Man sequel. The 39 year-old star of such films as Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, will play Stark Industries rival, Justin Hammer.
While Rockwell does admit to being cast, he didn’t reveal very many specifics about Hammer’s role in the film. “Yeah, he’s a rival,” Rockwell said, “He takes over all the weapons stuff … I don’t know if he takes over Stark Industries.”
Should Robert Downey, Jr. Get Best Actor Nomination For Iron Man?
When Iron Man first hit movie theaters this past summer, there was much buzz about the possibility of Robert Downey, Jr. getting an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The argument was that it was about time that the Academy Award recognized a comic book movie, and Robert Downey, Jr. had just given the best performance by an actor in a comic book movie ever.
Then, The Dark Knight premiered in movie theaters and instantly took over all the comic book movie Oscar buzz. Robert Downey, Jr.’s time as the best actor ever in a comic book movie had been a short reign, as Heath Ledger quickly became the new king. Now, with Ledger almost certain to get a posthumous nod for Best Supporting Actor for his riveting performance as The Joker, it’s almost as if he has filled the quota for comic book movie actors.
Top 10 Most Memorable Comic Book Movie Trailers
For big screen comic book adaptations, fanboy word of mouth can be a double-edged sword. Everything is speculated on, from the possible casting of big-name celebs to play seminal villains or heroes right up to the possibilities of what might happen in the sequel. If there’s a hint of bad casting, constant script revisions or even the dreaded delay, a project can be dead in the water before the viral campaign can even begin.
With this much scrutiny on a project, the trailer for the film is key. An effective trailer piques interest, has great visuals, doesn’t give too much away and gives fans and those curious about the film just enough to make them talk about what they’ve just seen with others. With that in mind, please consider the following ten great trailers, all of which were able to do what they were designed to do; get you to care about seeing this film, whether or not the film was a turkey or a soaring eagle!
