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While I do like that these are all tying together, I don't want them to just end either. Like EF said, it probably means Reboots. And why? I mean they can't replace RDJr anytime soon. Its like trying to recast the Joker right now. Just too soon.
shiveringmelody
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According to New York Magazine's Vulture blog, it seems Jon Favreau, loyal directing of the Iron Man franchise, has parted ways with Marvel Studios in directing the much-anticipated third installment.
"Insiders tell Vulture that Favreau has just informed Marvel Studios that he won't direct a third Iron Man film. [Some] industry insiders look at Favreau's growing price tag and speculate that he was getting too expensive for the equally frugal Marvel and its parent company, Disney. In fact, one Hollywood player familiar with Marvel's playbook theorizes that the company had been pushing a confusing and packed vision of the third film as a tactic to provoke Favreau into leaving the project.
Receiving $10 million for the Iron Man sequel, it's unclear what he'd be seeking for a third film, but reps familiar with these sorts of gross participation deals tell Vulture that he likely would command $12 million to $15 million up front, plus a 15 percent percent of the gross after the film recouped. Regardless of why, we’re told that Marvel quietly began the process of finding a director to replace Favreau last night. But Marvel’s task is complicated by the fact that Downey Jr. has both contractually negotiated director approval and is currently the hottest leading man in Hollywood with first pick of dozens of "go" movies around town."
"Insiders tell Vulture that Favreau has just informed Marvel Studios that he won't direct a third Iron Man film. [Some] industry insiders look at Favreau's growing price tag and speculate that he was getting too expensive for the equally frugal Marvel and its parent company, Disney. In fact, one Hollywood player familiar with Marvel's playbook theorizes that the company had been pushing a confusing and packed vision of the third film as a tactic to provoke Favreau into leaving the project.
Receiving $10 million for the Iron Man sequel, it's unclear what he'd be seeking for a third film, but reps familiar with these sorts of gross participation deals tell Vulture that he likely would command $12 million to $15 million up front, plus a 15 percent percent of the gross after the film recouped. Regardless of why, we’re told that Marvel quietly began the process of finding a director to replace Favreau last night. But Marvel’s task is complicated by the fact that Downey Jr. has both contractually negotiated director approval and is currently the hottest leading man in Hollywood with first pick of dozens of "go" movies around town."
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Interesting. I knew that RDJ could contractually veto a director but I'm more interested in who Marvel sees taking his spot. Marvel/Disney will not delay this thing especially if it still has so much tied to it like its supposed to. I wonder if RDJ will lobby someone that he has worked with recently, could we see a Guy Richie Iron Man?
shiveringmelody
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The Mike.....the guy to put a positive spin on bad news! Way to make me feel optimistic after terrible heartache. If Downey leaves, then.......
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Downey is contracted for 3 while I believe Favreau was contracted for one, he had to redeal with Marvel Studios for IM2 because I remember a ton of people worried he wouldn't be back for it. Remember that back then RDJ wasn't the comeback kid yet, in fact Terrence Howard was actually cast before him so there were some safeguards that wouldn't be in play today. Norton for example had a film to film deal where he went back to the table after each one while a lot of his castmates were already contracted for three.
I'm not too worried. IM2 while fun was visually a mess with things occurring the week before premiering. I'm okay with a fresh director. If they are good and work well with the established cast who knows maybe RDJ will sign on for an IM4.
I'm not too worried. IM2 while fun was visually a mess with things occurring the week before premiering. I'm okay with a fresh director. If they are good and work well with the established cast who knows maybe RDJ will sign on for an IM4.
shiveringmelody
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Downey is Stark! No better casting out there imo. I just loved the direction Favreau was taking things with Mandarin and was curious as to how it would pay off. While nothing tops Avengers for me and I am SO happy to see Whedon get the opportunity, I was wondering how each solo movie would do after. Now with a new director, I hope it doesn't mess with what Favreau has helped set in place.
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Favreau NOT Directing Iron Man 3
Thought you might be interested in this tidbit...
https://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/12/jon_favreau_iron_man_3.html?_r=true
Is this good news or bad news for the franchise? IM2 was a little weak, but it certainly could have been worse.
Thought you might be interested in this tidbit...
https://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/12/jon_favreau_iron_man_3.html?_r=true
Is this good news or bad news for the franchise? IM2 was a little weak, but it certainly could have been worse.
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Re: Favreau NOT Directing Iron Man 3
It doesnt matter -- it's not like their Academy Award type films. Their driven by effects and other things that are out of the hands (overseen many times) of the director. Favreau is overrated anyway, just hyped by fan-boys.
IM3 will be good if there's a decent script with a nice story, and the return of the cast that's needed.
It doesnt matter -- it's not like their Academy Award type films. Their driven by effects and other things that are out of the hands (overseen many times) of the director. Favreau is overrated anyway, just hyped by fan-boys.
IM3 will be good if there's a decent script with a nice story, and the return of the cast that's needed.
Deckard
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Re: Favreau NOT Directing Iron Man 3
If its true I'll never watch another Marvel film. No stake in The Avengers if the only character I personally care about is going to be destroyed. And IM 3 will feel differant and likely go a differant direction ruining everything Jon set up in the first 2.
If its true I'll never watch another Marvel film. No stake in The Avengers if the only character I personally care about is going to be destroyed. And IM 3 will feel differant and likely go a differant direction ruining everything Jon set up in the first 2.
plasmid303
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Re: Favreau NOT Directing Iron Man 3
Seems speculative, still. Apparently they have an insider source, though.
EDIT:
Nevermind, Favreau confirmed it himself on his Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau/status/14838249365176320
"It's true, I'm directing Magic Kingdom, not Iron Man 3. I've had a great run with Marvel and wish them the best."
Seems speculative, still. Apparently they have an insider source, though.
EDIT:
Nevermind, Favreau confirmed it himself on his Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau/status/14838249365176320
"It's true, I'm directing Magic Kingdom, not Iron Man 3. I've had a great run with Marvel and wish them the best."
rushmore223
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Re: Favreau NOT Directing Iron Man 3
If this is in the wrong place, I apologize, but people seem to be free to discuss films in the Star Wars, lord of the Rings and Disney sections, so I figured it was appropriate here as well.
There's a movie section
If this is in the wrong place, I apologize, but people seem to be free to discuss films in the Star Wars, lord of the Rings and Disney sections, so I figured it was appropriate here as well.
plasmid303
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Deckard
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Re: Favreau NOT Directing Iron Man 3
1. Hire Joe Johnston
2. Fire Ed Norton
3. Fire Jon Favreua
Marvel, Three strikes and your ____ing out.
How do repay the man who gave you your two biggest movies and crafted a universe that would apply to and tie all your other films togeather? You tell him to take a walk? You done goofed.
1. Hire Joe Johnston
2. Fire Ed Norton
3. Fire Jon Favreua
Marvel, Three strikes and your ____ing out.
How do repay the man who gave you your two biggest movies and crafted a universe that would apply to and tie all your other films togeather? You tell him to take a walk? You done goofed.
noisetrigger
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Re: Favreau NOT Directing Iron Man 3
That's a good thing to me. Let the third movie have some fresh eyes. The second movie really seems like they are running out of ideas.
Does this also means it's the end of Happy Hogan? Cause I hate that character in the second movie. He was a decent comic relief in the first movie but he really has too much screen time in the second one. I mean, he is in almost every single scene.
Feels like Favreau is more interesting in acting than actually directing that movie.
That's a good thing to me. Let the third movie have some fresh eyes. The second movie really seems like they are running out of ideas.
Does this also means it's the end of Happy Hogan? Cause I hate that character in the second movie. He was a decent comic relief in the first movie but he really has too much screen time in the second one. I mean, he is in almost every single scene.
Feels like Favreau is more interesting in acting than actually directing that movie.
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