i wouldnt call it devotion more than i would hatred of all things ben stiller

Again, kidding. I hate it when they fuck up comics too.

But come on, even Reality Bites?

i have never watched a ben stiller movie...ever....same goes for that guy who is doing taladega nights

Go rent Permanent Midnight.

go to hell

Why so angry?

Terrence Howard has been offered the role of James Rhodes in the IRON MAN film.

AICN EXCLUSIVE!! IRON MAN Has Found Its Tony Stark!!

Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here.

Just got off the phone with Harry. It seems that the spies are out in force this year at Fantastic Fest, and one guy in particular sidled up to Knowles to tell him that there’s a lead actor now for IRON MAN. THE FOUNTAIN was about to start. Harry was about to go up onstage to do the intro. Then the guy told Harry what he told him, and Harry decided to call me before he started the proceedings.

“Is your guy that sure, Harry?” I asked.

“I hear there will be a trade break tomorrow,” Harry said. He told me a few other things the spy said off-the-record, and it certainly sounds like this guy’s the real deal. “Now I have to go because 250 people are staring at me wondering what I’m talking on my phone about.”

Brace yourselves for what happens when someone makes the right choice for once.

Tony Stark will be played by Robert Downey, Jr.

I can’t even express how much I love that choice. First of all, congratulations to Paramount and Marvel for having the nerve to pin their franchise on Downey. He’s had some rough years, but if I’ve ever seen anyone aggressively work to rehab their career, it’s Downey. Even in his darkest days, he was doing good work, but lately he seems more in touch than ever with what makes him great as a performer. He’s excellent with comedy, and he can break an audience’s heart with ease. Rare combination.

And when the franchise finally gets into some of Tony Stark’s darkest hours, when he faces down his own demons in the second film or the third, can you imagine how much soul Downey can bring to it? If handled right, that’s some of the most potent dramatic material in any Marvel movie, and now they’ve got the right actor to make it all work.

Congratulation, Favreau and Paramount and Marvel. Can’t wait.

And thanks for the call, Harry. Hope THE FOUNTAIN screening is going well.

“Moriarty” out.

Holy shit. That is perfect casting.

Holy shit. That is perfect casting.

i just hope they dont use the dickhead tony stark thats in the comics now

I was thinking the same thing.

dont get me wrong, the story just totally kicks major ass so far, both IM and Cap are being seen in a whole different light, but i think tonys being the bigger dick

Paltrow to star in 'Iron Man'
Actress joining Downey Jr. in Marvel film
By MICHAEL FLEMING

Gwyneth Paltrow will join Robert Downey Jr. and Terrence Howard in "Iron Man," the Jon Favreau-directed film that is being financed by Marvel Studios and released by Paramount Pictures in May 2008.

Paltrow will play Virginia "Pepper" Potts, personal assistant to an industrialist who develops an armored suit to battle bad guys. Production begins in March in Los Angeles.

"These are popcorn films designed for broad audiences, but there are multidimensional characters that have brought us the best luck with actors," Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige said.

"Iron Man" is the first film in which Marvel provides the financing through its arrangement with Merrill Lynch.