Comments on: IRON MAN: come for Marvel Studios, stay for the credits http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:05:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: rich http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1486890 Tue, 06 May 2008 15:08:07 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1486890 Hmm ... how do you feel about Adam West as Batman? Did he sully the role, for all time? Nah. Hasslehoff was ok ... he seemed more the part when he wasn't trying to sound "tough" and just spoke in his normal voice. Good acting on Hoff's part, good production values. Terrible script, though. Hmm … how do you feel about Adam West as Batman? Did he sully the role, for all time? Nah. Hasslehoff was ok … he seemed more the part when he wasn’t trying to sound “tough” and just spoke in his normal voice. Good acting on Hoff’s part, good production values. Terrible script, though.

]]> by: luvtosurf http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1485811 Tue, 06 May 2008 13:39:09 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1485811 I saw Iron Man on Sunday, May 4 (my b'day). I really liked the movie. Robert Downey Jr was believable as Tony Stark and Jeff Bridges did a great job. We did not sit through the credits for Samuel L Jackson's cameo as Nick Fury. I'll try to find it on YouTube. I saw Iron Man on Sunday, May 4 (my b’day). I really liked the movie. Robert Downey Jr was believable as Tony Stark and Jeff Bridges did a great job. We did not sit through the credits for Samuel L Jackson’s cameo as Nick Fury. I’ll try to find it on YouTube.

]]> by: Cary Coatney http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1460423 Sun, 04 May 2008 23:27:51 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1460423 Awww, Francis - why did you have to say that about Hasselhoff? That movie (and Generation X) would've worked if it hadn't been shot on a Canadian budget - and at least Hasselhoff looked the part. ~ Coat Awww, Francis - why did you have to say that about Hasselhoff? That movie (and Generation X) would’ve worked if it hadn’t been shot on a Canadian budget - and at least Hasselhoff looked the part.

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Coat

]]> by:   “Iron Man” Box Office Soaring and “Iron Man” after Credits (Video) - Shallow Nation http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1453718 Sun, 04 May 2008 11:57:06 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1453718 [...] IRON MAN: come for Marvel Studios, stay for the credits [...] […] IRON MAN: come for Marvel Studios, stay for the credits […]

]]> by: Francis Sandow http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1437060 Sat, 03 May 2008 06:08:35 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1437060 Rich: As Marvel's Ultimate line continues to gain new readers Samuel L. is more and more a perfect Nick Fury. Also: ever since Hasselhoff sullied the 616 Fury it's Sam or bust. Rich: As Marvel’s Ultimate line continues to gain new readers Samuel L. is more and more a perfect Nick Fury.

Also: ever since Hasselhoff sullied the 616 Fury it’s Sam or bust.

]]> by: Mark Coale http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1433558 Fri, 02 May 2008 23:52:52 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1433558 The joy of working nights is being able to go to matinees. That's how I will likely see most of the blockbusters this season. The joy of working nights is being able to go to matinees.

That’s how I will likely see most of the blockbusters this season.

]]> by: Kat Kan http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1433287 Fri, 02 May 2008 23:16:24 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1433287 I'm too old to deal with crowds, I don't bother to go to opening weekends. Heck, I don't go to any movies on weekends if I can help it. The last movie I attended on opening day was Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. I got sunburned from waiting in line for almost 3 hours. I was also much younger back then. As much as I want to see this movie, I'll be waiting a while. I’m too old to deal with crowds, I don’t bother to go to opening weekends. Heck, I don’t go to any movies on weekends if I can help it. The last movie I attended on opening day was Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. I got sunburned from waiting in line for almost 3 hours. I was also much younger back then. As much as I want to see this movie, I’ll be waiting a while.

]]> by: Mark Coale http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1432249 Fri, 02 May 2008 21:28:27 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1432249 I think GTA4 would be a factor for box office on most movies, but not something "nerd-centric" like a superhero movie. I think gamers could spare the 2.5 hours for the movie. I think GTA4 would be a factor for box office on most movies, but not something “nerd-centric” like a superhero movie.

I think gamers could spare the 2.5 hours for the movie.

]]> by: Sean B http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1430870 Fri, 02 May 2008 19:38:45 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1430870 Well, that 95% positive rating on RT doesn't mean the critics thought it was the next There Will be Blood or No Country for Old Men, either. It just means that 95% of them thought it was worth seeing. And I thought it was worth seeing - no qualifiers about keeping expectations low or anything, just go in expecting to see a good Iron Man origin film and you'll be pleased. It does the property justice. Well, that 95% positive rating on RT doesn’t mean the critics thought it was the next There Will be Blood or No Country for Old Men, either. It just means that 95% of them thought it was worth seeing.

And I thought it was worth seeing - no qualifiers about keeping expectations low or anything, just go in expecting to see a good Iron Man origin film and you’ll be pleased. It does the property justice.

]]> by: Sphinx Magoo http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1430687 Fri, 02 May 2008 19:27:44 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1430687 The other day I heard a story where some studio insiders were expecting lower-than-normal returns this week because the intended demographic for "Iron Man" might be at home playing the new release of "Grand Theft Auto". Looking forward to Iron Man going after the Hulk, but I'd really love it if the FF had a first crack at ol' Greenskin. Unlikely, I know. The other day I heard a story where some studio insiders were expecting lower-than-normal returns this week because the intended demographic for “Iron Man” might be at home playing the new release of “Grand Theft Auto”.

Looking forward to Iron Man going after the Hulk, but I’d really love it if the FF had a first crack at ol’ Greenskin. Unlikely, I know.

]]> by: rich http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1428841 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:12:37 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1428841 There's a bunch of super-hero movies from last year that I didn't (and won't) see, because super-hero movies generally aren't very good. No plans to see the DARK KNIGHT. But last night, I figured what the hell? Paid my ten bucks and saw the movie at 10pm ... pretty big crowd, and the midnight showing was sold-out. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. Ditto on Nick Fury. I stayed to the end and saw the last scene, but most people had bolted. The ones who remained --- many (guys and girls alike) gasped when Fury spoke of the Avengers Initiative. Applause followed. Samuel L. Jackson — I was hoping they'd get a white guy to play Nick Fury, but I'll take him as a black guy if I must. But something about Jackson doesn't click. Fury may crack wise, but he's a pretty serious guy. Nothing about Jackson says "military" or "secret organization" to me. Cop, crook, father, doctor, sure ... but not secret agent. Maybe Denzel Washington would have been a better casting choice? There’s a bunch of super-hero movies from last year that I didn’t (and won’t) see, because super-hero movies generally aren’t very good. No plans to see the DARK KNIGHT. But last night, I figured what the hell? Paid my ten bucks and saw the movie at 10pm … pretty big crowd, and the midnight showing was sold-out. Everyone seemed to enjoy it.

Ditto on Nick Fury. I stayed to the end and saw the last scene, but most people had bolted. The ones who remained — many (guys and girls alike) gasped when Fury spoke of the Avengers Initiative. Applause followed.

Samuel L. Jackson — I was hoping they’d get a white guy to play Nick Fury, but I’ll take him as a black guy if I must. But something about Jackson doesn’t click. Fury may crack wise, but he’s a pretty serious guy. Nothing about Jackson says “military” or “secret organization” to me. Cop, crook, father, doctor, sure … but not secret agent. Maybe Denzel Washington would have been a better casting choice?

]]> by: Torsten Adair http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1428150 Fri, 02 May 2008 16:22:25 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1428150 I always wait until the MPAA rating. Partly to scan the credits for interesting tidbits (especially the music credits, but also cameos), partly to catch any "easter eggs", but mostly to let the huge crowds exit the theater (and to exit the bathrooms). As to the effect on stock price, a blockbuster Marvel movie historically causes the stock price to drop. Unless a movie is a complete dud, the profit can sometimes be gained with DVD sales, pay-per-view, and overseas markets. I always wait until the MPAA rating. Partly to scan the credits for interesting tidbits (especially the music credits, but also cameos), partly to catch any “easter eggs”, but mostly to let the huge crowds exit the theater (and to exit the bathrooms).

As to the effect on stock price, a blockbuster Marvel movie historically causes the stock price to drop. Unless a movie is a complete dud, the profit can sometimes be gained with DVD sales, pay-per-view, and overseas markets.

]]> by: Steve Flack http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1428127 Fri, 02 May 2008 16:20:08 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1428127 I'm kinda surprised that they put the Nick Fury cameo at the end of the entire credits, rather then in the middle of the credits. There are the first set of credits, where the use the instrumental from Sabbath's Iron Man, and is filled with 3D graphics, and then there are the standard scrolling credits. The scene probably would have fit better in between the two sets of credits, especially since the last graphic you see is a SHIELD logo. -Steve! I’m kinda surprised that they put the Nick Fury cameo at the end of the entire credits, rather then in the middle of the credits. There are the first set of credits, where the use the instrumental from Sabbath’s Iron Man, and is filled with 3D graphics, and then there are the standard scrolling credits. The scene probably would have fit better in between the two sets of credits, especially since the last graphic you see is a SHIELD logo.

-Steve!

]]> by: fancastfan http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1428046 Fri, 02 May 2008 16:12:15 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1428046 I cant wait to see "Iron man" and if you really want to get your geek on, check out this great rundown of the upcoming comic book movies, with clips and trailers. A lot of fun! http://bigpicture.fancast.com/2008/04/video_comicbook_movies_in_the.html I cant wait to see “Iron man” and if you really want to get your geek on, check out this great rundown of the upcoming comic book movies, with clips and trailers. A lot of fun!
http://bigpicture.fancast.com/2008/04/video_comicbook_movies_in_the.html

]]> by: Andrew Wickliffe http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1427958 Fri, 02 May 2008 16:05:25 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1427958 " so as not to spoil the um.. surprise… bugger." I figured they left it out because the New York Times might not think it was cool. ” so as not to spoil the um.. surprise… bugger.”

I figured they left it out because the New York Times might not think it was cool.

]]> by: thefreakytiki http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1427857 Fri, 02 May 2008 15:59:17 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/02/iron-man-come-for-marvel-studios-stay-for-the-credits/#comment-1427857 It seems like Iron Man will be the darling of Hollywood for a week or two. But what I want to know is, if the Hulk lays a financial egg, how will this affect Hollywood's view of Marvel studios? I hope it stays favorable. It seems like Iron Man will be the darling of Hollywood for a week or two. But what I want to know is, if the Hulk lays a financial egg, how will this affect Hollywood’s view of Marvel studios? I hope it stays favorable.

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