TV Shannara TV series is a go, new director is hired
Jon Favreau-produced Shannara TV show gets full series and a new director
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Cinema Steven Spielberg turns down Star Wars: Episode 7
JJ Abrams, Jon Favreau, and Steven Spielberg comment on Star Wars: Episode 7
Theatrical review: Iron Man 2
The first major blockbuster of the summer season… and the first major disappointment
Jon Favreau says no to The Avengers
The Iron Man 2 director sets the record straight. But what does this mean for The Avengers?
Gambit goes to Mars
The cast for Andrew Stanton’s adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ sci-fi novel, John Carter Of Mars, has found its lead in Taylor Kitsch. Off the back of his turn in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Kitsch will take the lead as the film’s titular space traveller.
First look at Rourke As Whiplash
USA Today has posted a first look image of Mickey Rourke as new Iron Man baddie Whiplash.
Favreau will be executive producer on Avengers
In an extensive interview with AICN, Jon Favreau has confirmed that he will be an executive producer on the upcoming Avengers film, due for release in 2011. “So, we were really paying attention [to Iron Man 2’s details], of course now it becomes more and more difficult because… it has to culminate in The Avengers. … Continued
Mandarin in Iron Man 2?
Jon Favreau, director of the upcoming sequel to this year’s summer blockbuster Iron Man, has revealed that the villain Mandarin will be in the film. The actor/director spoke to Coming Soon about the project, which is slated for a release in 2010, when he revealed that the villain will be appearing, although he may be … Continued
Jon Favreau returns for Iron Man 2
Jon Favreau has reportedly been signed on to direct the sequel to May’s superhero blockbuster Iron Man. Nikki Finke and The IESB have the (strongly worded) scoop on the story, which has been a long time coming following very public and vitriolic disputes between Marvel and the actor/director. The studio has set a 2010 release … Continued
Avengers, Assemble!
Jon Favreau has given indication as to what superheroes will be in the cinematic version of the Avengers, according to USA Today. Speaking to the newspaper, the actor/director had the following to say: “[Marvel’s plan is] to team up the heroes for The Avengers, which is made up of all of the Marvel heroes they … Continued
