easy D
05-27-2006, 01:20 PM
Hey, y'all, just so you know, Jon Favreau has started an Iron Man Movie forum in Myspace and answering some questions...
Here are some FAQs...
1. Did you read any of the earlier scripts written for this project?
No.
2. Tony's father, Howard Stark, was the antagonist in the earlier drafts, do you think he still will be a villain in your movie?
No.
3. Do you have a particular favorite artist rendition, or armor variation for Iron Man?
Granov
4. Will you be approaching this from the realm of reality (like Warren Ellis' run on the title, or from the realm of fantasy (like just about everyone else who's ever written the title)?
Reality.
5. In the context of the comic book, which era should we expect to see?
Present Day.
6. Do you prefer the circle or diamond shape on the chest?
I prefer the circle (the way he looked when I was a kid), but the diamond might look cooler. Dunno yet.
7. You made a point of saying that the villian in Iron Man wouldn't be magic based or mutated. Would you still be willing in a future film to use a character like Mandarin, who is considered Iron Mans greatest arch-enemy?
I can't imagine ever presenting Mandarin in the way he first appeared in Tales of Suspense in the sixties. I think it would blow the reality of the movie. That isn't to say, however, that we would not draw from these characters. I just think we have to make choices in tone as well as overcome the inconsistencies of the forty years of the books.
8. Do you favour making Iron Man's suit practically, out of CG, or a combination of both?
A combo. The suit in action could lend itself quite well to CG. Metal sells better than flesh in CG. We would do a build as well, but much CGI in this movie.
9. Do you think this movie is signalling a new direction in your career as a director?
I know that the effects thing is definitely a new club in my golf bag. We'll see how it goes. I may be sick of it in two years.
10. Have you got anybody in mind for specific parts right now? (no need to say who, just yes or no :-) )
Not yet.
11. Can we expect to see war machine in this movie?
Not yet. It's a fun thought for sequels. Especially if we get someone cool for Rhodes.
12. Of all the infamous iron man villains, who do you favor? and also who do you think would suit the movie well?
Not at liberty yet...
13. Jim Rhodes or no Jim Rhodes ?
Jim Rhodes
14. When do you plan on releasing the film? Summer of '07? Fall of '07? Or sometime in 2008?
2008
15. Goatee or mustashe what's your choice ?
Dunno yet.
16. Will Stark be a tech-fiend or just a guy in a suit? To my way of thinking the suit is just an aspect of Ironman, but Ironman is a guy obsessed with gadgets. We going to see crazy add ons to his car, house, er... pets? :P
Tech fiend guy in a suit.
17. Weapons Manufacturer or do-good philanthropist?
Weapons Manufacturer
18. Are you signed for a 3 pic deal?
No.
19. Is there any film that you'd like to remake? There are so many cool ones coming out like Posedion, Clash of the Titans, etc...
Must Love Dogs.
20. Do you have a favorite design for the armor?
I like the look of the Extremis armor.
21. Will we only be seeing one Ironman suit in the movie or a variety of them? Will the suit go through an evolution during the movie or is that for sequels?
We plan on more than one look.
22. Would you prefer a well known actor or an unknown for IM?
Still discussing it. Not sure yet. There are a lot of good well known actors. We are by no means required to use a star to get this movie made. We'll do what's best for the film.
23. Does a darker tone seem more likely for this picture (ie Daredevil or Batman Begins) or will it be more of a lighter super hero movie? (ie Fantastic Four or Spider-Man)?
In between.
24. Have u kissed Vince Vaughn? (and if you have, did u like it?)
Just his ass. Tasted like chicken.
25. Will there only be one villain in the movie or more than one?
Not sure yet.
26. Will we get to see some form of his classic original gray clunky suit?
Yes.
27. Jon, one thing that can cause problems in superhero movies is when you can't see the hero's face. You lose the expressions. This was evident in Spiderman with the Goblin. Dr. Doom was a little troublesome, also. Any thoughts to altering the facemask or helmet? Maybe something that would disguise his features but allow for detail of some kind?
You've identified an issue that I also feel is extremely important to address. I have some ideas about how to overcome the "Power Rangers" issue without sacrificing the traditional look of the character and costume. I don't think it wise to go into these ideas which are pure specultion at this point. Know that we share the same concerns.
28. Just checked out Adi Granovs MySpace Page. I've always been a big fan of his stuff. Is he gonna be involved with iron man?
I'm a fan as well. I think you will be pleased in the direction we are going.
29. Are you planning on using a lot of CGA, and it's only my personal view, but i really think peple over the years have gotten to CGA happy.
I agree that CGA(CGI?) is overused. It's funny that you give Spiderman as an example of a film that showed proper restraint in its use of CGI. It has more CG than any film I could think of.
30. Are we looking at doing this movie from the "first suspense" comic book where ironman made his first appearance?
Yes. We will tell the origin story that keeps with the Tales of Suspense mythology. I prefer, however, the Extremis flashback's take on it.
31. With a most likely PG13 rating, how much of stark's drinking and other less than heroic characteristics will be shown? For example, we lossed druggie harry osborn in spidey 2 and only got him sipping 1 drink and acting drunk, and he was the villian in a sense. will we see the hero drink? Ironman's faults make him the man, the sit makes him iron.
Alcoholism didn't play a huge role until later in his career and should not become too much of a factor in the first film. This has nothing to do with the rating.
32. If you could choose the superpower of a horrendous, numbing stench or a blinding sun-like penis, which would you choose?
Could I turn the penis off, or is it like Cyclops where I would need to wear some sort of visor over it?
33. Simple question: Lots of flying, especially in the fight scenes?
There will be plenty of flying. Was that question really a nail-biter?
34. Will Ironman have his repulser technology?
Yes.
35. What movies are you watching to help you prepare for the film?
Robocop, The Golem, Appleseed, Ghost in the Shell, Rocketeer, Batman Begins.
36. What are the possibilities of Stark getting injured while over at Iraq, kind of like a nod to him getting injured in Vietnam in the comic?
Afghanistan, most likely.
Here are some FAQs...
1. Did you read any of the earlier scripts written for this project?
No.
2. Tony's father, Howard Stark, was the antagonist in the earlier drafts, do you think he still will be a villain in your movie?
No.
3. Do you have a particular favorite artist rendition, or armor variation for Iron Man?
Granov
4. Will you be approaching this from the realm of reality (like Warren Ellis' run on the title, or from the realm of fantasy (like just about everyone else who's ever written the title)?
Reality.
5. In the context of the comic book, which era should we expect to see?
Present Day.
6. Do you prefer the circle or diamond shape on the chest?
I prefer the circle (the way he looked when I was a kid), but the diamond might look cooler. Dunno yet.
7. You made a point of saying that the villian in Iron Man wouldn't be magic based or mutated. Would you still be willing in a future film to use a character like Mandarin, who is considered Iron Mans greatest arch-enemy?
I can't imagine ever presenting Mandarin in the way he first appeared in Tales of Suspense in the sixties. I think it would blow the reality of the movie. That isn't to say, however, that we would not draw from these characters. I just think we have to make choices in tone as well as overcome the inconsistencies of the forty years of the books.
8. Do you favour making Iron Man's suit practically, out of CG, or a combination of both?
A combo. The suit in action could lend itself quite well to CG. Metal sells better than flesh in CG. We would do a build as well, but much CGI in this movie.
9. Do you think this movie is signalling a new direction in your career as a director?
I know that the effects thing is definitely a new club in my golf bag. We'll see how it goes. I may be sick of it in two years.
10. Have you got anybody in mind for specific parts right now? (no need to say who, just yes or no :-) )
Not yet.
11. Can we expect to see war machine in this movie?
Not yet. It's a fun thought for sequels. Especially if we get someone cool for Rhodes.
12. Of all the infamous iron man villains, who do you favor? and also who do you think would suit the movie well?
Not at liberty yet...
13. Jim Rhodes or no Jim Rhodes ?
Jim Rhodes
14. When do you plan on releasing the film? Summer of '07? Fall of '07? Or sometime in 2008?
2008
15. Goatee or mustashe what's your choice ?
Dunno yet.
16. Will Stark be a tech-fiend or just a guy in a suit? To my way of thinking the suit is just an aspect of Ironman, but Ironman is a guy obsessed with gadgets. We going to see crazy add ons to his car, house, er... pets? :P
Tech fiend guy in a suit.
17. Weapons Manufacturer or do-good philanthropist?
Weapons Manufacturer
18. Are you signed for a 3 pic deal?
No.
19. Is there any film that you'd like to remake? There are so many cool ones coming out like Posedion, Clash of the Titans, etc...
Must Love Dogs.
20. Do you have a favorite design for the armor?
I like the look of the Extremis armor.
21. Will we only be seeing one Ironman suit in the movie or a variety of them? Will the suit go through an evolution during the movie or is that for sequels?
We plan on more than one look.
22. Would you prefer a well known actor or an unknown for IM?
Still discussing it. Not sure yet. There are a lot of good well known actors. We are by no means required to use a star to get this movie made. We'll do what's best for the film.
23. Does a darker tone seem more likely for this picture (ie Daredevil or Batman Begins) or will it be more of a lighter super hero movie? (ie Fantastic Four or Spider-Man)?
In between.
24. Have u kissed Vince Vaughn? (and if you have, did u like it?)
Just his ass. Tasted like chicken.
25. Will there only be one villain in the movie or more than one?
Not sure yet.
26. Will we get to see some form of his classic original gray clunky suit?
Yes.
27. Jon, one thing that can cause problems in superhero movies is when you can't see the hero's face. You lose the expressions. This was evident in Spiderman with the Goblin. Dr. Doom was a little troublesome, also. Any thoughts to altering the facemask or helmet? Maybe something that would disguise his features but allow for detail of some kind?
You've identified an issue that I also feel is extremely important to address. I have some ideas about how to overcome the "Power Rangers" issue without sacrificing the traditional look of the character and costume. I don't think it wise to go into these ideas which are pure specultion at this point. Know that we share the same concerns.
28. Just checked out Adi Granovs MySpace Page. I've always been a big fan of his stuff. Is he gonna be involved with iron man?
I'm a fan as well. I think you will be pleased in the direction we are going.
29. Are you planning on using a lot of CGA, and it's only my personal view, but i really think peple over the years have gotten to CGA happy.
I agree that CGA(CGI?) is overused. It's funny that you give Spiderman as an example of a film that showed proper restraint in its use of CGI. It has more CG than any film I could think of.
30. Are we looking at doing this movie from the "first suspense" comic book where ironman made his first appearance?
Yes. We will tell the origin story that keeps with the Tales of Suspense mythology. I prefer, however, the Extremis flashback's take on it.
31. With a most likely PG13 rating, how much of stark's drinking and other less than heroic characteristics will be shown? For example, we lossed druggie harry osborn in spidey 2 and only got him sipping 1 drink and acting drunk, and he was the villian in a sense. will we see the hero drink? Ironman's faults make him the man, the sit makes him iron.
Alcoholism didn't play a huge role until later in his career and should not become too much of a factor in the first film. This has nothing to do with the rating.
32. If you could choose the superpower of a horrendous, numbing stench or a blinding sun-like penis, which would you choose?
Could I turn the penis off, or is it like Cyclops where I would need to wear some sort of visor over it?
33. Simple question: Lots of flying, especially in the fight scenes?
There will be plenty of flying. Was that question really a nail-biter?
34. Will Ironman have his repulser technology?
Yes.
35. What movies are you watching to help you prepare for the film?
Robocop, The Golem, Appleseed, Ghost in the Shell, Rocketeer, Batman Begins.
36. What are the possibilities of Stark getting injured while over at Iraq, kind of like a nod to him getting injured in Vietnam in the comic?
Afghanistan, most likely.