Screenwriter Justin Theroux and director Jon Favreau have a major dick tease for comic-nerds and RDJ fanboys everywhere: they have decided on a villain for the “Iron Man” sequel. Unfortunately Theroux was vague on the information of when the name would be released, and stated simply, “At some comic-con or something.” [IGN.com] Apparently the working production title of the film is “Rasputin.”
Guy Ritchie has a lead in mind for his live-action adaption of “Sgt. Rock” but he isn’t planning on telling anyone, but did drop a hint by saying he wanted the star to be “a new person.” Though the project is looking like it could be in jeopardy at the moment since according to Ritchie “people are slightly intimidated by the size of the budget.” [MTV.com Splash Page]
“The Dark Knight” writer David Goyer has been surprisingly upbeat about the snubbing of ‘TDK’ at the golden Globes, and was optimistic about the films Oscar Chances. “”I think it’s going to get some Academy Award nominations. And not just for Heath [Ledger] and not just for technical. I hope Chris [Nolan] gets a nomination. You look at it and it’s actually one of the best reviewed films of the year. I think it would be cool to see a comic book movie make some headway in the Academy,” said Goyer while causally lighting cigars with $100 dollar bills. [Superhero hype]
Image from Alex Proyas’ “Knowing” are online. [AICN]
Ryan Reynolds says his Deadpool character in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” might find life after that film. Really? They’re going to do an entire film about that minor character?? [MTV]
Heath Ledger’s family are appreciative of his Golden Globe nomination as the Joker in “The Dark Knight.” [MTV]