Iron Man 3 will be shot in China and co-produced by DMG Entertainment
Iron Man 3 will be the third movie in the billion-dollar plus franchise from Marvel and stars a returning cast including Robert Downey Jr. (as billionaire inventor Tony Stark) Gwyneth Paltrow (as Pepper Potts) and Don Cheadle (as James "Rhodey" Rhodes). Iron Man 3 is produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Louis D'Esposito, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard and Dan Mintz. The film is being directed by Shane Black who is working on the script with Drew Pearce. The film releases in the United States on May 3, 2013, and is being distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in all territories worldwide other than in China (which is being distributed by DMG Entertainment) and Germany/Austria (which is being distributed by the Tele München Group).
"The popularity of the Marvel franchise globally creates a huge opportunity to deliver fans yet another action packed film," said Stanley Cheung, Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company, Greater China. "The co-production of Iron Man 3 in China is testimony to the importance of this audience to Disney and the local industry capability to deliver a blockbuster title," he added.
"We look forward to working alongside DMG to bring Iron Man 3 to the Chinese marketplace in a significant way. We are confident that Marvel's stories will continue to be enjoyed by Chinese audiences, and adding a local flavor, and working with our new local partner, will enhance the appeal and relevance of our characters in China's fast-growing film marketplace" said Rob Steffens, General Manager of Operations and Finance for Marvel Studios
"Our collaboration with Disney and Marvel marks a milestone in the global entertainment landscape, as this signifies the first multi-billion dollar franchise to be produced between Hollywood and China," said Dan Mintz, CEO of DMG Entertainment. "The Iron Man franchise has been a major success worldwide, and we look forward to pushing the series to new heights with Iron Man 3. The movie will further build upon its compelling storyline, and feature the hottest A-list stars, and spectacular action, which will resonate well both globally and in China, the second largest box office market in the world."
The first installment of Iron Man lifted off with high-speed, high-flying action when jet-setting industrialist Tony Stark survives an unexpected attack and escapes by building a high-tech robotic suit of armor. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. Straight from the pages of the legendary comic book, Iron Man is a hero who is built-not born-to be unlike any other and made $581 million at the global box office when released in 2008. Based on Marvel's iconic Super Hero, Iron Man 2 continued the story of the 2008 summer box office blockbuster Iron Man, and made $624 million at the global box office when released in 2010 Now, Iron Man 3 continues the story with a new chapter that will deliver more heart-pounding action than ever before. Marvel Studios' Iron Man 3 will find Tony Stark with his back against the wall, facing his most fearsome foes yet.
Shooting is expected to commence in May in the United States and begin location filming in China in late summer 2012.
Iron Man 3 was released May 3rd, 2013 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Jon Favreau, Ben Kingsley, James Badge Dale. The film is directed by Shane Black.
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Andrew Thompson
Isnt Radioactive man Chinese ?
1 year agoby @andrew-thompsonFlag
Ghostman
Interesting news, could possibly mean Mandarin might show up, who knows.
1 year agoby @ghostmanFlag
Sean
@felipe-11 Yes, probably.
1 year agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
felipe-11
Interesting. Maybe they'll have an even larger budget now.
1 year agoby @felipe-11Flag
ROFLitschristian
1 billion people are in danger.
1 year agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
Saints18
Now that the Avengers have assembled, a world where it is just Iron Man to save the day does not seem to fit. You have other super heores in that world to help so why would there just be Iron Man alone dealing witht he worlds issues? Just saying. There has to be some mention about the other super heor folk.
1 year agoby @saints18Flag
Zeeman1
This means they will be filming communist friendly "alternate scenes" for the Chinese market so that the film can be shown in China without restriction for even greater profit.
1 year agoby @zeeman1Flag
ejk1
So the chances of Mandarin's appearance just rose greatly.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag
jasdjqs
And add Jet Li into the cast, lol
1 year agoby @jasdjqsFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Well then, we know the first foreign release as of now
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
joelseph
Great! Now maybe the can afford to hire back Jon Favreau
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