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Robert Downey Jr. Says He Wants to “Leave It All on the Field” in IRON MAN 3

by Jason Barr    Posted: August 18th, 2011 at 3:51 pm

With the film not set to open until May 3rd, 2013, Robert Downey Jr. is going to have a hard time talking about anything other than Iron Man 3 (or The Avengers) for the foreseeable future. With most of his work on set of The Avengers completed, the actor took some time to briefly discuss his approach towards Iron Man 3 saying:

“My sense of it is that we need to leave it all on the field — whatever that means in the end. You can pick several different points of departure for that.”

While nothing here can be considered a groundbreaking revelation regarding the project, you can hit the jump for more on what Downey Jr. had to say about Iron Man and reuniting with co-writer/director Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang).

So Shane Black Is Writing IRON MAN 3 After All?

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 24th, 2011 at 8:21 pm

Ever since Shane Black (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang) signed on to direct Iron Man 3 last February, there’s been some confusion on whether or not he would write the script.  It seemed like a no-brainer that Black, who broke into Hollywood with his screenplays for films such as Lethal Weapon and The Last Boy Scout, would also get to handle the script for IM3.  But then we learned that Marvel had hired Drew Pearce (the British TV series No Heroics, the upcoming Marvel movie Runaways) to handle the screenplay, but would also “work closely with Black”.  Now CinemaBlend is reporting that Black is co-writing the script with Pearce.  CinemaBlend also reports that Pearce was brought in to keep the script family-friendly since Black is known for his R-rated work.  I find that slightly difficult to believe since I’m pretty sure Black is talented enough to write a PG-13 script.

The real question in all of this isn’t about how the credits will shake out, but Black’s level of involvement.  If he’s heavily involved with the screenplay, that’s terrific, but I seriously doubt he would be shut out of the process.  Iron Man 3, starring Robert Downey Jr., is set to open May 3, 2013.

Michelle Monaghan Video Interview SOURCE CODE; Also Talks About KISS KISS BANG BANG & IRON MAN 3

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 31st, 2011 at 7:37 pm

Opening this weekend is Summit Entertainment’s sci-fi thriller Source Code.  Directed by Duncan Jones (who previously made the incredible Moon), the film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, and Jeffrey Wright.   If you aren’t familiar with the plot, Gyllenhaal stars as a soldier who wakes up in the body of a stranger on a Chicago commuter train and “learns he’s part of a government experiment called the ‘Source Code,’ a program that enables him to cross over into another man’s identity in the last 8 minutes of his life.”  If you’re nervous that Jones was a one hit wonder, don’t be.  Source Code is an intelligent thriller that’s definitely worth your time.  You can read Scott’s review here. I also definitely recommend it.

A few days ago I covered the Los Angeles press day and after the jump you can watch my conversation with Monaghan. We talked about doing press, what’s her karaoke song, did she immediately say yes when approached for the movie, did she watch Groundhog Day before filming, Quantum leap and the Easter Egg for fans of the show in Source Code, improv, and I mention my love of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and how she needs to be in Iron Man 3 (as that would reunite her with Shane Black and Robert Downey Jr.)

Drew Pearce to Write IRON MAN 3

by Jason Barr    Posted: March 31st, 2011 at 5:59 pm

On second thought, Shane Black isn’t writing Iron Man 3. Black, the writer/director behind Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, is still on board to helm Marvel’s third installment, however, Deadline is reporting that scribe Drew Pearce has been brought on to pen the script. Pearce has experience working with Marvel material as he wrote the script for Runaways based on Brian K. Vaughan’s imprint favorite revolving around super-powered adolescents who attempt to take down their parents’ crime ring. Additionally, Pearce was the creator of the UK television series No Heroics.

Per the report, Pearce will “start from scratch and work closely with Black” on the Iron Man 3 screenplay. This is perhaps comforting news for those who were excited about the prospect of Black handling the writing duties as well as directing. Regardless, I’m looking forward to seeing what the Black/Pearce team can come up with to reignite my interest in the franchise. Iron Man 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on May 3, 2013.

Shane Black Talks IRON MAN 3; Confirms He’ll Write the Script

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 7th, 2011 at 7:39 am

Last month we learned that Shane Black (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang) had been hired to direct Iron Man 3.  However, Marvel “hadn’t figured out” if Black would also write the script.  Now it looks like they’ve solved that problem and come to the correct answer: Black will direct and write Iron Man 3.  Black, whose previous screenplays include Lethal Weapon and The Last Boy Scout, confirmed he would write Iron Man 3‘s screenplay to an audience at the Omaha Film Festival.  He also revealed other interesting aspects about the film, which you can find out after the jump.

Shane Black to Direct IRON MAN 3!

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 17th, 2011 at 1:43 pm

Last week, we reported the exciting news that Shane Black (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang) might write and direct Iron Man 3 now that Jon Favreau was off the project and directing Magic Kingdom instead.  Now, Deadline is reporting that Shane Black will re-team with Robert Downey Jr. and direct Iron Man 3.  As to whether or not he’ll write the flick, a source tells Deadline “That’s not figured out.” I say let Black write it. There–I just figured it out.  You’re welcome, Marvel.

This is terrific news for a variety of reasons.  First off, it means that we most likely won’t have to wait past 2013 for a new Shane Black film (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang came out in 2005 and Iron Man 3 is set for May 3, 2013). Secondly, while Kiss Kiss was Black’s directorial debut, it showed a sharp eye for comic-timing, striking visuals, and mood, and while the stakes and the technical issues become much larger with a movie like Iron Man 3, Black isn’t a rookie to this business and I know he’ll have the confidence to handle the production.  Finally, a successful Iron Man 3 could help Black get other projects off the ground.  He’s also attached to direct an adaptation of pulp hero Doc Savage and the manga Death Note, but I don’t know if he’ll be able to squeeze one of those in before heading to work on Iron Man 3.  However his schedule shakes out, I’m overjoyed that a phenomenal screenwriter and incredibly promising director like Black is coming on board the Iron Man franchise.

Shane Black Might Write and Direct IRON MAN 3

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 9th, 2011 at 6:14 pm

Well, Marvel certainly wasted no time in starting their search for a replacement once Jon Favreau announced he wouldn’t be returning to the Iron Man franchise to direct the third installment. Marvel is meeting with a number of directors to find their man, but one of those directors in contention is now known: Shane Black. Black is the screenwriter behind Lethal Weapon 1 and 2, and most recently wrote and directed the fantastic Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, starring Iron Man himself Robert Downey Jr.

With Black being in contention, this shows that Marvel is certainly thinking outside the box. His rapport with RDJ definitely helps his chances, but he’s never really tackled anything this large-scale before (then again, neither had Favreau). I’m willing to bet Black would make one hell of an entertaining film, so I’m all for it. THR is quick to point out that this does not mean that Black is a sure thing to helm Iron Man 3, but he has met with the studio and given them his take on the third film. Iron Man 2 definitely had its problems, and felt much more like a trailer for The Avengers than a film all its own. Here’s hoping Marvel finds someone who can put their own spin on the flick while also making it a great stand-alone effort. Iron Man 3 is set to be released on May 3, 2013.

Shane Black to Direct Adaptation of Japanese Manga DEATH NOTE

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 13th, 2011 at 10:02 am

Shane Black (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang) has signed on to helm an adaptation of the Japanese manga Death Note for Warner Bros.  Deadline reports that Black, who was once one of Hollywood’s highest-paid screenwriters (and rightly so), will oversee a script written by Anthony Bagarozzi and Charles Mondry.  Bagarozzi and Mondry are also writing the script for Black’s adaptation of Doc Savage for Sony.  Black says he’s uncertain about which project he’ll do next.

Hit the jump for what he had to say about Death Note along with a brief synopsis of the project.

PREDATOR Ultimate Hunter Edition Blu-ray Review

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: August 8th, 2010 at 9:12 am

“You’re ghostin’ us, motherfucker. I don’t care who you are back in the world, you give away our position one more time, I’ll bleed ya, real quiet. Leave ya here. Got that?” Watching Predator again it’s always amazing how much of the film is intensely quotable. But perhaps it’s that if you were alive and near a playground, twelve year old boys ate this film up, and watched it repeatedly on HBO. The film is about  a bunch of tough hombres (including Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Shane Black, Sonny Landham, and Carl Weathers) headed up by Arnold Schwarzenegger who are sent into the Latin America jungles to rescue some hostages, but end up being targeted by an alien who’s come to the jungle to hunt men. It’s a simple premise, precisely executed by John McTiernan, and has become an action classic since release. My review of the new and controversial Blu-ray edition of Predator (labeled the Ultimate Hunter Edition) after the jump.

The Full and Unedited Interview with Producer Neal H. Moritz – Read or Listen Here

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 11th, 2010 at 7:06 pm

About two weeks ago, I sat down with producer Neal H. Moritz for an awesome interview where we talked about everything he has in development and how he got into making movies.  Due to how long the interview was, I ran many articles under the headline “Seven Days With Neal Moritz”, and broke up each part by what movies we covered.

Due to how successful the articles were, I figured some of you might want to read the entire interview as it actually happened.  Also, I’m a huge fan of listening to what people have to say and not reading it as a transcript, so besides the full interview, after the jump you can also get the audio.

During the interview we talked about 3D, R.I.P.D., the Highlander reboot, Fast and the Furious 5/6, Shane Black’s Doc Savage, his remake of Total Recall, Flash Gordon, Battle: Los Angeles, Green Hornet, Jack the Giant Killer, Preacher, S.W.A.T. 2, the remake of Escape From New York, Man-Witch, The Boys, Sinbad, and so much more.  It’s an awesome interview and one I cannot recommend enough:

Exclusive: Producer Neal Moritz on Shane Black’s DOC SAVAGE, the Remake of TOTAL RECALL, and FLASH GORDON

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 6th, 2010 at 7:09 pm

While some of you might have thought I was done with “Seven Days with Producer Neal Moritz,” trust me, I’m just getting warmed up.  Last week I posted what he said about R.I.P.D., Fast and the Furious 5/6 and his remake of Highlander, and tonight’s it’s an update on Shane Black’s Doc Savage, his remake of Total Recall, and what’s up with Flash Gordon.

The quick update is he’s waiting on scripts for all three projects but says he’s about to get Doc Savage and Total Recall.  He went on to say that Shane Black did some work on the Battle: Los Angeles script and while he’s tried to attach him to many projects, it was his love for Doc Savage that finally reeled him in.

And regarding the remake of Total Recall, Moritz said Kurt Wimmer is writing the script and it’s going to be closer to the Philip K. Dick story, We Can Remember It for You Wholesale, than a remake of the Schwarzenegger movie.  He also says they’re not going to Mars but I forgot to ask  if Quato is in the movie.  I hope he is.  Hit the jump for his exact quotes:

Columbia Pictures Picks Up Shane Black’s DOC SAVAGE

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 22nd, 2010 at 10:23 pm

Columbia Pictures will bring pulp hero Doc Savage back to the big screen with Shane Black co-writing and directing.  For those unfamiliar with the character, Doc Savage was a 1930s and 40s pulp fiction hero who was described by writer Lester Dent as “a mix of Sherlock Holmes’ deductive abilities, Tarzan’s outstanding physical abilities, Craig Kennedy’s scientific education, and Abraham Lincoln’s goodness.”

As we reported back in October, Neil Moritz and Ori Marmur would produce and while Shane Black was confirmed to write the film, it would only rumored he would direct.  Now, Variety confirms that Black will be getting in the director’s chair and make Doc Savage his first film since 2005′s brilliant Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.  Black is co-writing the script with Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry.  Presumably, they’ll still be setting the film in the 1930s rather than attempt to “modernize” the character, as tempting as that may be after the success of Sherlock Holmes.

Hit the jump to read what Columbia co-president Matt Tolmach had to say about jumping on board the Doc Savage bandwagon.

Mel Gibson Is Director Shane Black’s COLD WARRIOR

by Matt Currie    Posted: January 27th, 2010 at 10:17 pm

Heat Vision reports that Mel Gibson, continuing his quest to earn back America’s love, has signed on to kick some Russian ass in Cold Warrior, the sophomore directorial effort from Lethal Weapon writer Shane Black. The film will see Gibson play a retired Cold War operative who is called back into action when a threat against America arises from within the former Soviet Union. It was written by Charles Mondry and will be produced by Michelle Manning, David Greenblatt, and Anthony Bagarozzi.

Shane Black’s first go-round in the helmer’s chair, the quirky neo-noir Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, is one of my all-time favorite films. And naturally, I love the Lethal Weapon flicks…or at least the ones that Black was directly involved in. The guy just has a gift for balancing action with great dialogue and endearing characters, which is no easy feat. Of course, Black didn’t write the script for Cold Warrior and, based on the synopsis, I think he might be planning to make something that’s a bit more serious in tone than most of his previous work, but I’ve still got faith. Can’t wait for this one.

Exclusive: Producing Duo Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci NOT Producing DOC SAVAGE

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

This past Saturday, Ain’t It Cool News reported that the amazing Shane Black (he used to be Shane Black the Great but now he’s amazing) will be writing and possibly directing the adaptation of the pulp fiction hero “Doc Savage”.  AintItCool also noted that power producers/screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci would be producing the film.  Contrary to popular opinion, Kurtzman & Orci do not produce every upcoming genre property passing through Hollywood.  It’s an honest mistake on AICN’s part but we know the film’s real producers.  Hit the jump to find out.

Exclusive: Producer Joel Silver talks Shane Black, Wachowski Brothers, SGT. ROCK, DIRTY DOZEN, THE LOSERS and GREYSKULL

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: July 19th, 2009 at 8:24 am

Anytime you sit down with producer Joel Silver you’re going to learn about a lot of upcoming films. That’s because as the producer of over 90 movies, the guys is always making them and he has his hand in many projects fandom cares about. So when I got the chance to speak with him at yesterday’s “Orphan” junket, towards the end of the interview I asked about many of his upcoming projects.

After the jump you can either read or watch Joel talk about what’s up with Shane Black, The Wachowski Brothers, “Sgt. Rock”, “The Dirty Dozen” and “Greyskull”.

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