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Namaste. I was born in Nepal and am 100% Nepalese. I like to read, observe, sketch and write. I can't consider myself a writer or poet of any sort. I might not know all the technical terms and techniques, or have the skills whatsoever, but these are my interests. Music is very important to me and i incorporate it into every aspect of my life. Nothing much left to say about myself, my routines are..dull. May good things always come your way.
Inner Workings Of A Transparent Mind.This series is inspired by NicuaShamira and her original series entitled " Of Thoughts and Dreams. " While viewing her work, I decided I wa... read more
Poetry By A Misfit Puzzle Piece.Hey, I can't write poetry. Does rhyming words count? Cause I can't rhyme either.
Nirvana.Be at peace with yourself, be at peace with the world.
Morphine.Something short and simple. Perceive what you will ;)
Prison Is Not A Building.A simple poem with simple words. Have a look into my 'civilized' society.
Eyes Don't See When The Mind Resists.Something I thought about when I came across a comment.
Once you're done reading, you'll judge me.First one I've done.
You Are Endless To Me.A short poem. I could go on and on about you...
Tendencies.something short. was meant to be lyrics but it's here anyways.
My Star.Another haiku. He and I both have a fondness for the stars and the moon. I guess only he and I will understand this. For long distance love and the stars and moon.


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Matthias Schneider obtained his basic education in Physics at the University of Gottingen. His thesis was on Membrane biophysics at the Max Planck Institute of biological Chemistry. He received his PhD in Physics from the Technical University of Munich in 2003, where he wrote his thesis in Biophysics under one of the pioneers in the field, Professor Erich Sackmann. After obtaining his PhD, he was a faculty member in the University of Augsburg where he headed the Biological Physics Group. He is a member of the Center of Nanoscience in Munich, the Nano Initiative Munich and Head of the Membrane Section of the German Biophysical society.
Journal Articles
6.) S. Niland, C. Westerhausen, S. W. Schneider, B. Eckes, M. Schneider, and J. A. Eble, "Biofunctionalization of a generic collagenous triple helix with the alpha-2-beta-1 integrin binding site allows molecular force measurements," The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Vol. 43, 22 January 2011, pp. 721-731
5.) J. Neumann, M. Hennig, A. Wixforth, S. Manus, J. O. Radler, and M. Schneider, "Transport, Separation, and Accumulation of Proteins on Supported Lipid Bilayers," Nano Letters, Vol. 10, No. 8, 22 July 2010, pp. 29032908
4.) M. Sikor, J. Sabin, A. Keyvanloo, M. Schneider, J. L. Thewalt, A. E. Bailey, and B. J. Frisken, "Interaction of a charged polymer with zwitterionic lipid vesicles," Langmuir, Vol. 26, No. 6, 17 February 2010, pp. 4095-4102
3.) C. E. Sing, L. Schmid, M. Schneider, T. Franke, and A. Alexander-Katz, "Controlled surface-induced flows from the motion of self-assembled colloidal walkers," Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, Vol. 107, No. 2, 12 January 2010, pp. 535-540
2.) M. A. Fallah, V. M. Myles, T. Kruger, K. Sritharan, A. Wixforth, F. Varnik, S. W. Schneider, and M. Schneider, "Acoustic driven flow and lattice Boltzmann simulations
to study cell adhesion in biofunctionalized microfluidic
channels with complex geometry," Biomicrofluidics, Vol. 4, No. 024106, 2010
1.) T. Franke, C. T. Leirer, A. Wixforth, N. Dan, and M. Schneider, "Phase- transition- and dissipation-driven budding in lipid vesicles," ChemPhysChem, Vol. 10, 2009, pp. 2852-2857
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Definition of marsh gas in English:
marsh gasSyllabification: marsh gas
Methane, especially as generated by decaying matter in marshes. Also called swamp gas.
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- Occasionally a hiss of marsh gas would sound, like a snake's venomous warning.
- The smell of sulfurous marsh gas drifted over the stockade to mix with the smell of disease and spoiling food.
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Pronunciation: fēˌôriˈto͝orə
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Weight Loss & Diet Plans
The Worst Diets Ever: Diets That Don't Work
Finding a Diet That Works
There is no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to diet plans, and it's key to find one that fits your lifestyle. The best diet is one you can safely and realistically stick with for the long term, plain and simple.
"It should be flexible enough to fit into your real life and should encourage healthier eating by focusing on balance, variety, and moderation" says May. "I encourage my patients to enjoy eating the foods they love every day, mindfully and in moderation."
In fact, the best "diet" may not be a diet at all, says Katz.
"Forget about 'dieting' and instead, think about strategies to satisfy your hunger for fewer calories," he says. "Eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help manage your appetite."
Blatner recommends using diet books as a loose template for tips, strategies, and behavioral ideas. Or save your money and follow the three-step approach she uses with her own weight loss clients:
- Take inventory of what you're doing now and identify your "weakest link." "Most people know immediately where they are vulnerable -- 3 p.m. snacking, monster portions, too much alcohol, (an) insatiable sweet tooth, or snacking all day long," she says. Katz suggests trying to identify what led to your weight gain and address it. For example, if you overeat because of stress, consider a stress management course. Develop a strategy to address areas where you're vulnerable so you can set yourself up for success.
- Identify one to three small changes you can make right now in your diet and exercise habits. "Even though they want quick results, this method has proven to be safe, effective, and sustainable long term," Blatner says.
- Reassess in a few weeks to see whether your changes are working; then make a few more small changes. "It takes about 12 weeks for you to see progress, and that is about the time you should incorporate a few more changes so you keep pushing the bar," Blatner says.


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The Ethics Committee of the Israeli Knesset decided to register a remark against MK Michael Ben Ari (Strong Israel) for remarks constituting incitement. Ben Ari called out, amongst other things, "good evening good Jews and treacherous leftists", "leftists out" and "leftists to Gaza" near a 15 November demonstration in Tel Aviv against Israel's Gaza attacks. MK Ben Ari: I don't take back my words.
"Enough! (in Arabic) Let the IDF kick ass (a Hebrew-language play on 'left the IDF win')" - demonstration of MK Ben Ari's Strong Israel party (Photo: MK Ben Ari Facebook)
In its decision from 31 December, the ethics committee wrote that whilst the vast majority of complaints it received during the recently concluded 18th session of Knesset related to statements by Knesset members, the committee almost never exercised its authorities so as not to harm the freedom of expression by Knesset members. In the case of Ben Ari, however, the committee stated that "the fundamental principle of freedom of expression cannot protect everything said by a Knesset member, and the committee believes that this is one of the instances in which it must intervene and express its opinion that the border was crossed between a legitimate expression, no matter how difficult and outrageous, and incitement. Calls such as "leftists out", "leftists to Gaza" and "treacherous leftists" are not calls within the framework of the wide political freedom of political expression awarded to Knesset members and are inconsistent with the manner of expected and appropriate behaviour of a Knesset member and with the ethical rules which obligate a Knesset member to act in a manner appropriate to his position and to refrain from inappropriate use of his immunity and rights."
MK Ben Ari formed the new party Strong Israel through which he is running in the 22 January Israeli elections. Ben Ari is a former member of the Kach party, banned in Israel for being a terrorist group, and was denied entry to the US at least twice under the State Department's prerogative "to ban terrorists" from entering the country. Ben Ari lives in the West Bank settlement of Karnei Shomron and has been accused of attempting to import racist and violent tactics from the West Bank into southern Tel Aviv by exploiting the intentional marginalization of this impoverished area and the distress of its numerous residents who are migrant workers and asylum seekers.
MK Ben Ari responded that he does not take back his words. The settler-affiliated media source Arutz 7 reports that Ben Ari added that "one who demonstrates against IDF soldiers during war is a traitor, while soldiers are giving up their lives, is committing a treacherous act against the people of Israel, one who identifies with the aggression of the enemy should go to Gaza."


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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > who walks among the famous living dead?
im okay, trust me - part one2 Reviews
frank is starting to question his sexuality! is he really gay?
Franks p.o.v.
I don't wanna stay in this shithole for one minute longer. Voices are piling up in my head and my insides are churning. "oh god!" I whispered loudly to myself. I turned around almost as if it was a reflex, and this morning's breakfast was splattered all over the poor guy stood in front of me. well now I have got something to feel guilty about. I whipped my hair out of my crimson red face ready to apologise for throwing up on this guy. " i am s– GERARD!!!" I suddenly I threw myself at him giving him a warm, tight hug, it was almost as if I had no control over my actions, but I didn't ever want to let him go. He was reluctant at first, then I felt his long thin arms wrap around me to return the hug. I had never felt so safe now that he was holding me tight. Wait…that makes it sound like I'm gay. I can't be gay. Confused by myself I roughly pulled out of the hug and immediately I felt sick again. I looked deep into Gerard's gorgeous hazel eyes and I saw nothing but concern and confusion.
"frank whats going on?" he asked in a concerned tone of voice. Oh crap what do I say.
"urm I was just…a bit worried… because you wernt there. In the medical room." I finally finished and let out a sigh of relief. That has got to be the hardest sentence I have ever had to say in my life.
"so you threw up on me…then hugged me?"
"oh im really sorry about that!" I almost forgot about throwing up. I was just filled with so much relief and happiness to see gerard I didn't think about that. Wait I threw up on him and I hugged him…
"OH SHIT!" I looked down at my misfits hoodie and sure enough there was my mushy, lumpy, orange sick all up my chest. This would be interesting to explain to the next teacher we see.
"hey frank, would you mind sitting in the medical room with me? I get soooo bored in there by myself and to be honest you're not in great shape yourself." He said pointing to the mess all down my front
I blushed the colour of beetroot and agreed to stay with him.
i am soooooooooooo sorry for the shortness of this chapter i have a bit of writers block and i have a lot goin on at the moment. as soon as i feel i can do more i will finish the second part of this chapter and before anyone points it out i know my writing has gone downhill. the worse i feel the worse my writing is. i hope its okayish :/


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Yeah, quiet life always gives their stuff to other stores before they release it on their website. That's why that site already has the cosmos pocket tee, and the hat website had the die dye and cosmos 5 panels. It doesn't make much sense from their standpoint, but they always save a few things to only sell on their website.
Where is this?
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Working in the online industry, it's easy to forget how new this internet thing is. Five years ago, the amount of online shopping was a fraction of what it is today.
Ten years ago, Amazon was far from being a household name – and Google was being run out of a garage by two guys in San Francisco.
Go back even further – say 15 years – and people would probably have chuckled if you'd explained that they'd soon be able to substitute their weekly visit to the supermarket by going online with a credit card.
This massive online economy – the one that so many of us now rely on for our income – just didn't exist.
Advertising is changing
We're not particularly prone to these outbursts of nostalgia, but what's set us off today is news that the amount spent on online advertising has overtaken the amount spent on TV advertising.
That's pretty impressive. Television advertising is used by massive brands to of reach huge numbers of people through glossy ads. And it's expensive – even short slots to advertise on small TV channels can be too pricey for smaller businesses.
On the other hand, online advertising encompasses lots of different things, from banner ads to email and classifieds. But it's been overwhelmingly driven by the sort of pay per click adverts you see next to Google search results.
Advertisers like these for lots of reasons. First, you can get started cheaply and it's really easy to measure the response. You know exactly how many new customers you end up with as a result.
Things are changing … fast
Now, nobody's arguing that TV advertising is going to disappear overnight. But this news should serve as a bit of a warning to companies who rely on it to make money.
Their income has dropped considerably over the last year (some of it recession related, admittedly), and it's likely to continue to suffer.
The reason is simple: the amount of time people spend online is still increasing. Advertisers are going to want to follow those people, so they can continue to get in front of them effectively.
That means internet ads are only likely to grow, at the expense of other types of advertising. Good news for Google. Perhaps not such good news for commercial TV companies.


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Movie News
I Am Iron Man... duh-duh-da-da-da... Check out the Grey Suit!!!
Harry here -- well it seems official - this is the first look anywhere of Grey IRON MAN!!! Fucking Cool!!! Would have been up 20 minutes earlier - but had to run it by Quint to make sure it was what I thought it was. Love the 1940s potboiler robot look. Just kicks ass! Numbers on chest - awesome... glowy circle. Can't wait for it to roast terrorists in caves... mmmmmm.... roasted rebels!
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. Strange thing was, I was just on my way to Austin Books to pick up my new batch of comics when Harry called me, asking if I'd seen the scoop that came in. He knew I saw the designs for the Grey Suit in my preproduction office visit a few months ago and wanted me to confirm. I wasn't too far out, so I turned right around, checked the old email (thanks for the scoop "Clint") and within a second I said, "Yep. That's it." So, here you go. The first look at the Grey Suit. I'll be back after with some thoughts.
Now - click play on the below video... let it get going.... then scan down the countdown to see this - the way DIO & OZZY intended...
I love that it's easily something that would be built out of weapon parts, thrown together with whatever was handy and made to look, in pieces, like it could be part of whatever weapons Tony Stark is being forced to build as a POW. I love the flame thrower. I love it all... It's big, it's badass! Can't wait to see it moving, shooting flames at the bad guys!!! What do you folks think?
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April 11, 2007, 4:15 p.m. CST
by THE WALLACE
April 11, 2007, 4:16 p.m. CST
by Zwanster
crap, allmost first
April 11, 2007, 4:17 p.m. CST
by MemBirdman
Yep, that's Iron Man
April 11, 2007, 4:18 p.m. CST
Looks to good to hate it, but too "meh" to bee excited.
by DerLanghaarige
Maybe the Iron Man-fans like it more?
April 11, 2007, 4:19 p.m. CST
BE, not BEE
by DerLanghaarige
One letter.
April 11, 2007, 4:19 p.m. CST
That suit looks like....
by soundknight
how hard my johnson was when I hung out with your mother last night.
April 11, 2007, 4:20 p.m. CST
not bad
by mr.cancerstix
the iron giant live action is starting to look cool....meh
April 11, 2007, 4:20 p.m. CST
Our little Tony is all growns up...
by Dr Gregory House
Dig that! Cause you're growns up and you're growns up and you're growns up!
April 11, 2007, 4:20 p.m. CST
I just wish it had flames and nipples.
by Cameron1
Nah, I quite like it really, it looks cartoony but serious.
April 11, 2007, 4:21 p.m. CST
its good...
by goku_z
theyre stablishing the back story, so the costume might change over time (in sequels).
April 11, 2007, 4:21 p.m. CST
this is how I imagine him to look in the Sabbath song.
by Minots59
Whenever I hear Iron Man I imagine this machine made of a ton of differnet parts to make one badass bot. So this looks pretty cool to me.
April 11, 2007, 4:21 p.m. CST
i just came a lil bit in my levis
by JeanLuc Dickhard
holy shit
April 11, 2007, 4:21 p.m. CST
by gride9000
It was actually shot in germany in 33'
April 11, 2007, 4:23 p.m. CST
What I don't get...
by 'Cholera's Ghost
is why "Iron Man"? I know it's a figure of speech, but I mean, Iron? Are you kidding me? Newsflash: The Iron Age was over with eighteen thousand years ago.
April 11, 2007, 4:24 p.m. CST
Isn't that funny.
by ELGordo
The first faithful adaption of a superhero suit since Sups and Spidey and people hate it. There's just no pleasing these fuckers. It looks perfect to me.
April 11, 2007, 4:24 p.m. CST
Downey Jr. is a legend
by gob_bluth
looks pretty cool - can't wait to see the final suit.
April 11, 2007, 4:27 p.m. CST
by godzillasushi
Some of you are just impossible to impress. I like it a lot.
April 11, 2007, 4:27 p.m. CST
by FrancoNeroLuv
Definitely Cool Beans. Looks like a slightly modernized version of the original Iron Man suit from Tales of Suspense in the 60's... i mean come on you really think a POW has the time and resources to make it shiny Red and Gold? I know the iron suit I made as a POW didn't look half as good as this one.
April 11, 2007, 4:29 p.m. CST
Looks like the Rocketeer
by purplemonkeydw
April 11, 2007, 4:30 p.m. CST
'Cholera's Ghost
by Quin the Eskimo
'Cause Iron Man sounds way the fuck better then Aluminum Man.
April 11, 2007, 4:30 p.m. CST
by Pennsy
First! to say that. Somebody was going to.
April 11, 2007, 4:31 p.m. CST
by Pennsy
April 11, 2007, 4:34 p.m. CST
I've come for the bitches and the beer
by KISON
Nice early Iron-Man suit, looks like Gort's bastard son. But this movie should be entertaining.
April 11, 2007, 4:37 p.m. CST
looks good
by luckylindy
thats all i have to say about that.
April 11, 2007, 4:38 p.m. CST
If you don't like this design...
by Drexl Spivey
...you don't know your Iron Man funnybook history. It's perfect. Even manages to update it a bit without losing the old skool clunkiness.
April 11, 2007, 4:40 p.m. CST
he's planning his vengeance
by luckylindy
that he soon will unfurl
April 11, 2007, 4:42 p.m. CST
by Err
right on....right on...
April 11, 2007, 4:42 p.m. CST
I'm so downey for this one
by ImJustSaying
Ok, that suit kicks some ass, but people... will it be able to make all the flamboyant hand gestures necessary when piloted by Robert Downey Jr.? I didn't think I could be more excited for a movie than I was for Zathura, but I guess I'm wrong. Just kidding, I'm loving this shit.
April 11, 2007, 4:43 p.m. CST
Dude, that IS what the grey suit looked like!!
by jojo-pimp
Why are people saying that looks gay or cheesy or silly....do they even remember what the original Iron Man suit looked like? See...people bitch when comic movies arent faithful to the comics, but when they are TOO faithful, its like oh shit....gotta change that now! whatever..i will be there!
April 11, 2007, 4:43 p.m. CST
Spot On
by Boba Fat
April 11, 2007, 4:46 p.m. CST
Shaq is pissing himself right now...
by Err
He wishes Steel only looked this good.
April 11, 2007, 4:49 p.m. CST
The Rocke-Who???
by Frijole
Looks great.
April 11, 2007, 4:50 p.m. CST
Looks cool to me...
by KillDozer
I really dig the way Favreau is more into practical effects than CGI. I'm definitely not anti-CGI, but it'll be cool to see this thing really kicking some ass.
April 11, 2007, 4:51 p.m. CST
Cubic Zirconium Boy
by 'Cholera's Ghost
Or Molybdenum Man. Two perfectly good names.
April 11, 2007, 4:52 p.m. CST
by THE KNIGHT
April 11, 2007, 4:58 p.m. CST
I just don't know if it's Iron enough?
by antonphd
sorry, had to. looks fucking awesome! can't wait to see what crazy cool shit this movie turns out to be.
April 11, 2007, 4:58 p.m. CST
If you're going to bitch...DON'T!
by Triumph poops!
Wow, that looks SUPERB. It totally captures the feel of the first comic and Stark's "first suit" as a POW. I still hate that Paltrow is in this -- just not a fan of hers AT ALL and she's HARDLY the actress I would've picked to be sexy Pepper -- but Downey will kick ass, and seeing this gives me great hope that they're going to knock it out of the park with the final Red Suit. So, so far, so good.<p>Well, except for Paltrow!
April 11, 2007, 5 p.m. CST
Jack Kirby & Don Heck
by banbury
Won't see a penny from this.
April 11, 2007, 5:01 p.m. CST
This Will Be A Great Movie
by dancinggopher01
And you know that this suit is probably only in the first half, then bust out ol' red and yellow.
April 11, 2007, 5:03 p.m. CST
That looks excellent
by kevred
But where are the Bryan Singer black leather jumpsuits and Tim Burton molded ab muscles? Seriously, it's nice to see something translated so well from page to screen. Not exactly the same, but with the right vibe, the right spirit, that just looks *right*, right away. Now if only Stilt-Man and the Porcupine could be in this... :)
April 11, 2007, 5:04 p.m. CST
This movie
by QuinnTheEskimo
keeps looking better and better. Every single thing that comes out about this has been fantastic. Cannot wait.
April 11, 2007, 5:11 p.m. CST
Very pleased...
by decfx
from a fan of Iron Man all the way back to the mid-70's.
April 11, 2007, 5:13 p.m. CST
Why Iron?
by jimmy_009
In this day and age, why make a suit out of Iron? It's extremely heavy and not as durable as steel. Whatever, this will be stupid regardless.
April 11, 2007, 5:15 p.m. CST
Most Impressive...
by Ribbons
...I love the way the little chest light looks. That was probably Favreau's one aesthetic indulgence with this particular design, but it does look pretty cool, so I gotta give him that.
April 11, 2007, 5:16 p.m. CST
Very cool
by modlight
Where is he supposed to be a POW though in this day and age?
April 11, 2007, 5:16 p.m. CST
looks dope!
by mr. brownstone
just hope Favs can direct big action.
April 11, 2007, 5:17 p.m. CST
That is flippin' sweet looking.
by rev_skarekroe
That's about the best first look at a superhero movie costume yet.
April 11, 2007, 5:18 p.m. CST
I've got an Iron Chub.
by zombieslayer
so yeah, I like it.
April 11, 2007, 5:20 p.m. CST
But does it have...
by Dave Bowman
...roller skates?
April 11, 2007, 5:30 p.m. CST
yeah looks like from game
by flipster
marvel ultimate alliance
April 11, 2007, 5:30 p.m. CST
I guess I never read much Ironman
by IJUSTLIKEMOVIES
I expected to see red and yellow. So when is Ultraboy getting made?
April 11, 2007, 5:37 p.m. CST
This is perfect!
by Acappellaman
Exactly as I imagined the first suit to look like - very much like the comic with a couple slight alterations (eye shape is improved, some additional angles & decorations on it, etc). Now let's see the good ole red & gold!
April 11, 2007, 5:38 p.m. CST
My interest is piqued...
by tmifune78
but stills from Zathura looked great too and that turned out to be disappointing IMHO...great cast, but the director has yet to be proven in this genre - I hope his enthusiasm is enough..
April 11, 2007, 5:39 p.m. CST
Favereau kicks ass
by corvette63
If you watch the making of Zathura you will get an idea of how Favereau is going to pull off Iron Man.
April 11, 2007, 5:45 p.m. CST
i have the utmost faith
by audioboxer
in favreau. he knows his shit, and from seeing this kick-ass picture of the first suit, 2008 is too far away. and to answer where he's being held captured, i believe it was afghanistan, if my memory serves me correctly!?!?
April 11, 2007, 5:45 p.m. CST
Shia: Seeing the suit I was like (makes ray gun sounds)
by Err
God damn you, Mr. LaBeouf
April 11, 2007, 5:46 p.m. CST
That looks awesome...
by Tarl_Cabot
I thought this was gonna be a disaster but now '08 looks really good. Bond 22, The Dark Knight and now Iron man. Sweet.
April 11, 2007, 5:46 p.m. CST
by hallmitchell
Now I want the black sabbath song introducing it.
April 11, 2007, 5:47 p.m. CST
Favreau did his research apparently...
by IvelNoslo
...looks too sweet! For anyone who doesn't know why the suit is gray, just hit a search engine and search for 'Iron Man' comic gray suit. Besides, this will only be on the first part of the movie until he busts out the yellow and red colors!
April 11, 2007, 5:49 p.m. CST
Why Iron Man?
by davywankenobi
Cause a man made of iron just sounds so much cooler and rolls off the tongue better than most tougher metals. Man of Steel works, but Steel Man? Stupid. Titanium Man sounds ok, but he is the bad guy in the Iron Man mythos soooo.. deal with it. Name sounds good and suit looks GREAT!! Can't wait to see more.
April 11, 2007, 5:51 p.m. CST
Bad ass
by Lucasblows
Can't wait.
April 11, 2007, 5:51 p.m. CST
by JonBlizzard
Well..it is... Looks perfect, exactly how the first suit should look can't wait for this movie!!
April 11, 2007, 5:52 p.m. CST
by Turd Furgusen
It looks like it was pulled from the comic book. Nice addition of the flame thrower. <p> This project keeps looking better and bette. <p> I hope Favs can make it something special in the comic movie genre.
April 11, 2007, 5:53 p.m. CST
Why is anyone assuming that anyone
by Frijole
on this site, does not know Iron Man's grey suit origins? I mean, c'mon. Hello? Geeks over here.
April 11, 2007, 5:54 p.m. CST
Nice touch....
by Turd Furgusen
making it from scrape airplane metal.<p> Ironic?<p> I think not!
April 11, 2007, 5:56 p.m. CST
Looks amazing!!!
by andrew coleman
Flip63Hole must not be an Ironman fan but that pic gives me faith that this film will rock. If the craptastic Ghost Rider can make over 100 million this for sure can.
April 11, 2007, 5:56 p.m. CST
biggest flop of '07?
by audioboxer
April 11, 2007, 5:56 p.m. CST
How long will this be up?
by kinanswer
Looks good! Lets hope it's better than the animated 'film' a couple of months ago.
April 11, 2007, 6:01 p.m. CST
by KongMonkey
Looks like Stark was tortured by his captors by being barraged with nonstop repetitive viewing of the Iron Giant.
April 11, 2007, 6:02 p.m. CST
Dude, I'm hearing Sabbath in my head now!
by -=Shin=-
I'm an old comic purist, and this design rocks in just the right way for me - Youtube is going to be crawling with home made music videos of clips of this early suit and Sabbath's Iron Man.
April 11, 2007, 6:03 p.m. CST
by audioboxer
thats exactly how the grey suit looked when iron man was first introduced....
April 11, 2007, 6:03 p.m. CST
by Archive
There's a review of the script up at LatinoReview.com, if that'll help to tide you over.
April 11, 2007, 6:05 p.m. CST
by BloodStaind
it needs a little more pizazz. rainbows or sparkles would be great. "Bring It On Again One More Time: POW Cheerleading"
April 11, 2007, 6:07 p.m. CST
thats too fucking cool for school
by the_shogun_gunslinger
please let this be good!!!! fucking love this suit
April 11, 2007, 6:08 p.m. CST
why is everyone
by audioboxer
bitching that this suit needs more "pizazz," not to pick on you bloodstaind. this is how tony starks first suit looks. he later "upgrades" to the ol yellow n red, which we will see later in the film
April 11, 2007, 6:09 p.m. CST
by I Cant Believe I Actually Registered
looks pretty good but im going to have to wait and see what kurt russel thinks
April 11, 2007, 6:10 p.m. CST
So some Iron Man nut
by fluffybunnywhiskers
What is the conjecture among geeks - the grey suit is built while Stark is in captivity, he uses the suit to free himself from captivity, goes back to old America, builds a shiny red and gold suit and fights bad guys in the first movie? Or could possibly this grey suit be the main suit of the first movie, with red and gold in sequel? The grey suit looks good, definitely, but I'd be a little disappointed if there was no red/gold suit in this.
April 11, 2007, 6:12 p.m. CST
Looks FATTER than Bryce Howard in Spiderman
by Dorothys Taint Again
What a metallic porker.
April 11, 2007, 6:13 p.m. CST
by BloodStaind
i was just joking, i think the suit looks fucking amazing. i just want me some fucking War Machine.
April 11, 2007, 6:15 p.m. CST
by jalfredprufrock
Perfect. I'm officially more hyped for this than Spidey 2.
April 11, 2007, 6:16 p.m. CST
war machine!?
by audioboxer
we can only pray. if it does happen, it wont be till a sequel im betting
April 11, 2007, 6:17 p.m. CST
WHOA...it looks great!
by jrbarker
my hopes are on the rise
April 11, 2007, 6:18 p.m. CST
Looks fantastic!
by foreverguardian
How perfect is that? Marvellous. I love it :) Here's hoping the red and gold suit is just as cool! :)
April 11, 2007, 6:18 p.m. CST
I can see its metallic TAINT. And the view is good
by Dorothys Taint Again
Besides my sarcastic previous post, this suit looks pretty good. Bay could sure learn a thing or two about FAITHFUL adaptations from Favs.
April 11, 2007, 6:23 p.m. CST
fuckin brilliant!!!
by WolfmanNards
That's like DEAD out of the books. It couldn't have been done any better, or realistically. WOW. A plus! I cant wait to see the red and yellow gear.
April 11, 2007, 6:25 p.m. CST
The love child of Galactus and Silver Surfer.
by thelivingdoll
I just hope Norrin wasn't the one taking it.
April 11, 2007, 6:27 p.m. CST
by jrbarker
Original suit... This suit looks perfect.
April 11, 2007, 6:28 p.m. CST
OH MY!!! They fucking NAILED it!! PERFECT!!
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
This could be the greatest comic book movie ever. I have HIGH HIGH hopes for this.
April 11, 2007, 6:30 p.m. CST
Shouldn't Krang be in that stomach?
by thelivingdoll
Seriously, add a few splashes of pink and yellow paint to that robot and you'd have the most famous character out of Dimension X! Shreddaaaaaar!!!!
April 11, 2007, 6:31 p.m. CST
Nearly brings a tear to my eye... in a good way
by odysseus
After his awesome and underappreciated Zathura, I have faith in Favreau.
April 11, 2007, 6:31 p.m. CST
Nearly brings a tear to my eye... in a good way
by odysseus
After his awesome and underappreciated Zathura, I have faith in Favreau.
April 11, 2007, 6:35 p.m. CST
Very Promising
by Mad-Maximus
The suit looks great, no amount of CGI, I love the look of it and it gives me more confidence in this movie.
April 11, 2007, 6:37 p.m. CST
by tile_mcgillus
Looks like we might have a really faithful and stylized comic book movie coming! An actually interesting origin story! YES! I'm a little excited.....
April 11, 2007, 6:37 p.m. CST
by JusticeSabre
That round clunky 60's style just doesn't work onscreen. JON FAVREAU FUCKING LOST.
April 11, 2007, 6:40 p.m. CST
According to the script review
by pjdon
Both armours and War Machine are in there.
April 11, 2007, 6:40 p.m. CST
I'd hit it...
by Alonzo Mosely
April 11, 2007, 6:41 p.m. CST
looks good to me - attack of the cybermen!
by Mr_X
i hope it doenst hang on too much on his orgin in the first movie, too many orgin superhero movies of late, id ratehr get smack bang into the middle of things. the suit has to be clunky, he has to be clumsy in it, so he can build the red and gold armour. totally money baby, good stuff.
April 11, 2007, 6:47 p.m. CST
He should talk like Bender in this
by pjdon
That would make my mouth laugh
April 11, 2007, 6:49 p.m. CST
At least his captors let him have all that equipment
by jimmy_009
If only John McCain had so much technology at his disposal when he was a POW. I don't know the Iron Man lore, but it seems to make a bunch of sense. Sure.
April 11, 2007, 6:55 p.m. CST
by torontoxic
very lame. Zathura was painful to watch and it was due entirely to the direction. Sorry dude, you're not money anymore.
April 11, 2007, 6:57 p.m. CST
the suit looks too small and stumpy
by Cedar_Room
I have no idea what Iron Man is, or why there is a torch in this guys chest, but I'm judging this purely from my own ignorance which is that "Iron Man" is some kind of superhero. And that being the case, isn't RDJr just far too small to be convincing as a super hero? He's the super hero's nerdy friend, not the main ass kicking supremo. And thats what translates into this suit - sure it looks OK but if it was worn by someone 6 foot 5 and physically imposing, you'd just be thinking "Run...Dear God run for your lives from the metallic monster sent from Hades to serve his vengeance". As it is, and this is all very early - it looks slightly ridiculous for someone so short. Happy to be proven wrong as I generally like comic book films and all that. Anyone who knows more about Iron Bloke be sure to correct me.
April 11, 2007, 6:57 p.m. CST
John McCain
by Quin the Eskimo
would have single handedly one that war. And would now be predsident of the world.
April 11, 2007, 7:01 p.m. CST
Hey Robert Downey...
by Mr. Nice Gaius
...it's not too late, dude. Just walk off the set.
April 11, 2007, 7:01 p.m. CST
Oh HELL yes. Iron MF Man Lives!
by Atomica
Man that looks awesome for the initial suit. Can't wait to see the others!!!
April 11, 2007, 7:03 p.m. CST
that looks FANtastic
by CornsilkSW
If the plot and acting don't suck, this might just redeem marvel after the Ghost Rider fiasco. Let's pray to god that they actually hire a comic book writer for the screenplay this time.
April 11, 2007, 7:06 p.m. CST
by sokitome
That image looks awsome, this movie looks better and better the more it progresses. To MODLIGHT: are u fucking serious with that question? u don't know where in this day and age he could be a POW? we've only been at war in the middle east for almost 6 fucking years now... please get a clue. To FLIP63HOLE: i'll bet u any amount of money this will not be the bigggest flop of the year and it won't go straight to video. so if u have the balls step up and make that bet let me know
April 11, 2007, 7:12 p.m. CST
direct to video
by CornsilkSW
the direct market animated Invincible Iron Man was actually a watchable flick. Easily on par with the X-men cartoons. -------------------------- Marvel is doing this SAFELY. The first film they made to usher in this new era of comic flicks was Blade. They tested the waters carefully with moves like that and prospered. This time they tested the water with a direct market animated film, and are proceeding from there. The pool is warm and the people inviting. Iron Man is gonna rock the deep end in some marco polo.
April 11, 2007, 7:14 p.m. CST
dont even know why but i love it
by pipergates
suddenly im looking forward a lot more to this thing....
April 11, 2007, 7:15 p.m. CST
that has me
by sHapesHiftinLizard
fuckin excited as in soul feelin not just a body but an endless energy shooting out of my goddam chest plate, i cannot wait to see this..AAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
April 11, 2007, 7:16 p.m. CST
by audioboxer
quite a hilarious way of putting it, but i very much agree. MAKE WAY FOR THE IRON MAN BEEEOOTCHES
April 11, 2007, 7:16 p.m. CST
I read an interesting interview with Downey
by pjdon
the other day where he said he was only interested in making films that are in essence about the psychology of the character. <p>That sounds like this is definately going to be in the Batman Begins/Spiderman camp rather than Fantastic Four souless bullshit.
April 11, 2007, 7:18 p.m. CST
A Little Less 'RoboCop' And A Little More Nazi Tank
by georges garvaren
then you got something: box office poison. But, it would look great.
April 11, 2007, 7:18 p.m. CST
Thanks for adding Black Sabbath and...
by Gandalf the redwhiteandblue
That costume looks awesome. For those bitcging there is no pleasing you so go away!
April 11, 2007, 7:19 p.m. CST
it is perfect
by sHapesHiftinLizard
just like the original from the 60's , holy shit, it is just right.
April 11, 2007, 7:23 p.m. CST
its the newest
by audioboxer
thing in afghanistanimation
April 11, 2007, 7:35 p.m. CST
Attention Michael Bay...
by Hairy Nutsack
...this is how you develop someone else'e intellectual property, make it fucking look like the intellectual property in question.<p> I'm still not sold on Robert Downey Jr., but this armor is perfect. Betcha the assholes complaining about this picture are the same assholes complaining that the Silver Surfer is...wait for it...SILVER in the new movie.
April 11, 2007, 7:37 p.m. CST
by Keo
Simply cannot wait.
April 11, 2007, 7:40 p.m. CST
by Cedar_Room
I said I generally like comic book films. Not comic books themselves. I prefer reading actual books. You obviously find the concept of reading rather difficult "dumbass".
April 11, 2007, 7:41 p.m. CST
Hairy Nutsack
by photoboy
Couldn't agree more. That suit is awesome, and just shows what a completely clueless hack that Bay is.
April 11, 2007, 7:41 p.m. CST
Barenaked DOOM!
by tomthumbstallywhacker
huh? Iron who?
April 11, 2007, 7:42 p.m. CST
ohh please cedarroom
by audioboxer
jon favreau is so on the right track with this film its not even funny. let me guess, you were one of the people who bitched that the silver surfer was silver!! (nice one Nutsack!)
April 11, 2007, 7:45 p.m. CST
Looks good. But where is his iron?
by Bronx Cheer
I am still waiting for my slacks to get pressed.
April 11, 2007, 7:47 p.m. CST
Quint, if you have time to double back to verify pix
by Bronx Cheer
then you certainly have time to bring your contests to conclusion. Harry, can you have a talk with the man?
April 11, 2007, 7:51 p.m. CST
Cedar_Room you say
by pjdon
"I prefer reading actual books. You obviously find the concept of reading rather difficult "dumbass"."<p>Why?<p>Do books as a rule have harder to read text than comic books?<p>Both require reading words so why does it make someone stupid if they read comic books?
April 11, 2007, 7:55 p.m. CST
by audioboxer
WHYYY THANK YOU. couldnta said it better myself.
April 11, 2007, 7:55 p.m. CST
Its Gray then Gold & Then the final Red & Gold
by Norm3
Get your history right!
April 11, 2007, 7:57 p.m. CST
My God.
by SylarTheCylon
They got it completely right. Completely fantastic, my interest in this movie has reached a new high. The words "flawless design" spring to mind. It looks metal, it looks heavy and hardcore like an unstoppable tank, realistic, raw, gritty. I can't wait to see it in action. Props to all involved, you hit a homerun with this one.
April 11, 2007, 7:58 p.m. CST
Yeah, Cedar Room, I'm an elitist pseudointellectual
by Bronx Cheer
and I even think there's nothing wrong with comic books. The people are still reading, and that's a worthwhile endeavor. Many kids start with comic books and make their way to books without pictures. Anything that keeps their brains churning is a good thing. Beats the hell out of watching television.
April 11, 2007, 7:58 p.m. CST
Yeah, great if Iron Man was Hannibal from the A-Team
by SantiagoAtez
It looks ridiculous! I mean, it's tough to take a man dressed up like a bat seriously....but this is even crazier! It looks like he made the suit with scrap iron and a blow torch....isn't he supposed to be a weapon tech. developer? This looks like a bad ep. of the A-Team!
April 11, 2007, 8:06 p.m. CST
The Could Fraggin' Rock!
by MachinaMan
'nuff Said.
April 11, 2007, 8:06 p.m. CST
In fact, here's a quick list of intellectual feats
by Bronx Cheer
...in order of difficulty. 1)Understanding one of Harry Knowles' reviews. 2)Reading a book 3)Reading a comic book 4)Mastering spoken English 5)Tying shoelaces 6)Unzipping one's fly 7)Peeing AFTER taking one's johnson out of the pants 8)Counting to two 9)Besting President George W. Bush in intellectual debate So don't knock comic books. It's tacky.
April 11, 2007, 8:07 p.m. CST
Apparently, you kids have never seen Iron Man before...
by ZeroCorpse
Or you never saw anything about his humble beginning in a big, grey hunk of iron like this one. (And for you Spider-Man fans, just think: Aunt May wore that Iron Man suit recently, too!)
April 11, 2007, 8:08 p.m. CST
SantiagoAtez he makes it as a POW
by pjdon
He has to secretly make it from bits and pieces under the nose of his captors. <p>Then he flames them.<p> 'Agghhh!' They will scream.<p>'Give me beer stupid rag-heads or i'll flame you again.' he says. <p>Then him and Fry escape.
April 11, 2007, 8:10 p.m. CST
Remember people, the dictionary is your friend.
by Ktak
From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: [iron n. (definition 2): something made of metal and esp. iron (definition 4): STRENGTH, HARDNESS] -- So given the fact that Iron Man's suit is indeed made of metal and is both strong and tough, it's an altogether appropriate name for the character. C'mon folks. If you're going to bitch about something, at least try to do it intelligently.
April 11, 2007, 8:14 p.m. CST
This looks really stupid.
by Cotton McKnight
I mean really, when was the last time a "period" movie like this was any good? Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow? Nope. The Rocketeer, etc. etc. All crap.
April 11, 2007, 8:18 p.m. CST
Speaking for the over 40's who like slumming the TB's:
by Dark Knight Lite
That's spot on. But feel free to whine on, you pre-teen haters. Dark Knight Out.
April 11, 2007, 8:18 p.m. CST
Bronx Cheer you still
by pjdon
put comic books behind books. I'm sure something like Watchmen takes more brain power to read than a Dan Brown book. They shouldn't really be separated, both require you to read text it's just that one has you look at pictures aswell. So surely you are doing more with you brain than a normal book as you are studying asthetic images as well as reading text.
April 11, 2007, 8:21 p.m. CST
Iron Man armor!!!
by waites
it is totally awesome!! Favreau is genius! this movie will be better than anyone can imagine! and Downey will make believers out of all of the people who don't like the casting! he will be fantastic. This is going to be huge!!!!!!!!!I only wish it was opening this summer! does anyone think there could be a trailer at the comic con this summer??? or a teaser trailer??? I hope so!
April 11, 2007, 8:22 p.m. CST
More tips from the dictionary
by Bronx Cheer
From the Oxford Big Book of Hard Words:</p> <p>Venomy; adj, having the characteristics of Venom:</p> <p>Grindhousey: adj, reminiscent of films that appeared in ramshackle movie theaters commonly referred to as grindhouses.</p> <p>Douchebag; 1) noun, a person who feels it necessary to cite a dictionary as an explanation for why Iron Man is called Iron Man; 2)anyone who complains about a motion picture adaptation of a comic book wherein the filmmakers actually refer to the source material as the basis for the design of the titular character's costume; 3)noun, AICN TBer known as "Bronx Cheer," for using the word "douchebag" in reference to people he does not know</p> <p>COSMPIC POWERS; noun, the various and sundry powers attributed to the Silver Surfer
April 11, 2007, 8:26 p.m. CST
by garyploski
floor. This movie is exciting me more and more and more with each tidbit that is released out the door. Verily happy with the suit.
April 11, 2007, 8:26 p.m. CST
Cotton, it's not a period movie at all
by Ktak
Granted, it looks like it from the photo above, but it actually take place in the present. It looks retro because billionare industrialist/inventor Tony Stark (who, as a POW is being forced by his captors to build a super weapon for them) essentially has to cobble the suit together from scrap. After he escapes and returns to the U.S., he uses his the vast resources of his company to build a sleek, super high-tech red and gold version of the suit which is even more powerful.
April 11, 2007, 8:28 p.m. CST
pjdon, placing comic books behind books w/no pix
by Bronx Cheer
reflects a belief on my part that the visuals in a comic book help some readers understand the flow of the story, whereas in a book with no pictures, there is more effort required to visualize characters, places etc. It's about the decoding aspect of reading. There is absolutely no argument that there are comic books that are more challenging than many books with no pictures, but generally speaking, I think most people would agree that reading books with no pictures is more challenging. This does not mean that the experience is any better, or that reading comic books requires less intelligence.
April 11, 2007, 8:28 p.m. CST
Stealth Armor
by chavee
Does anyone remember the stealth suit from back in the 80's? It was like a prototype of what would later be War Machine. That all black suit was pretty cool.
April 11, 2007, 8:29 p.m. CST
It's going to be like The Explorers...
by pjdon
except instead of a little Ethan Hawke it RDJ and instead of a spaceship it's a suit and there will be no aliens at the end. But the main elements are there.
April 11, 2007, 8:30 p.m. CST
To those who are complaining,did u ever read the comic?
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
This suit is dead on old school Iron Man. It makes sense because his suit changes over time. This is a real tribute to the source material. What you are calling "lame" is actually incorrect. What would be "lame" is if the suit did not look like Iron Man at all. Sort of the way the Batman suit looked in Batman and Robin. It was fucking terrible. That movie in general sucked. But the point here is that JF actually did his homework and is paying a real homage to the roots of the comic book. This is far from being lame it's perfect. <BR> <BR> Also I read the script review and there was a mention that this movie is heading in the direction of Ang Lee's The Hulk. Well I am one of those in the minority that thinks Ang Lee's The Hulk is one of the best comic book movies ever put on film. It was mature and had a real sense of emotion behind it but it did not connect with the average moron because of that reason. So if Iron Man is headed in that direction then I have very high hopes for this movie being a quality and mature piece of work. So stoked.
April 11, 2007, 8:33 p.m. CST
Meant to say "correct"
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
Fuck I hate when the brain does not work right. <BR> <BR> *shakes fist in air* When are you going to get an edit button Harry so us fanboys can correct our mistakes?
April 11, 2007, 8:34 p.m. CST
Bronx Cheer i think that while
by pjdon
the pictures do take away from some of the decoding they present a new kind of decoding. Much like watching a film. You brain has to look at the image and try and work out what is happening in the story often without the help of words. <p>It's swings and round-a-bouts really.<p>There are some things that would take a million words to describe that could be summed up in a single image. <p>There are some things a million images couldn't show that could be summed up in a few sentences.
April 11, 2007, 8:37 p.m. CST
by dr.bulber
April 11, 2007, 8:44 p.m. CST
too fullmetal
by bat-kyo
the suit looks cool...but i cant help thinking that it looks like alphonse elric armor from fullmetal alchemist...
April 11, 2007, 8:53 p.m. CST
Thanks PJDON
by SantiagoAtez
I didn't know that he actually did make it from bits and pieces as a POW...I thought it just looked that way. Oh well, I still look forward to his more futuristic looking suit....you know, the red and yellow one. Or War Machine....oh yeah, looking forward to War Machine.
April 11, 2007, 8:55 p.m. CST
The red and yellow
by pjdon
suit will look good even if they directly copy the comic. The one in the teaser poster looks cool.<p>I do worry that it may look a little strange in reality though. It's the way that no matter how well they do the Spidey suit it still looks a little off compared to the CGI scenes.
April 11, 2007, 8:58 p.m. CST
i bet this has been said
by isildur29
but this suit needs some nipples
April 11, 2007, 8:59 p.m. CST
New Spidey Trailer!
by pjdon
look, more venom! Check out that pic! Thought the last one was the final one. <p>http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=20602
April 11, 2007, 9:05 p.m. CST
Bronx Cheer, as someone who reveres books so much...
by Ktak
... you should be commending me for actually using a dictionary for its intended purpose. BTW, I prefer "anal-retentive asswipe" to "douchebag" if you don't mind.
April 11, 2007, 9:06 p.m. CST
well put, pjdon
by Bronx Cheer
My amended list has them tied. A pleasure having a civilized discussion.
April 11, 2007, 9:12 p.m. CST
by corvette63
Check it out...all of the various Iron Man armors in one pic
April 11, 2007, 9:13 p.m. CST
If it feels a bit weird Bronx Cheer
by pjdon
I could just call you gay and say books are crap cuz they have flames on them or star Tom Cruise.
April 11, 2007, 9:14 p.m. CST
Anal-retentive asswipe? No, Ktak. I can't go there.
by Bronx Cheer
Too much about the butt. Besides, by calling myself a douchebag, that canceled out any other douchebag taunts.
April 11, 2007, 9:18 p.m. CST
Now, that's more like it, pjdon!
by Bronx Cheer
Damn, you hit the trifecta.
April 11, 2007, 9:27 p.m. CST
I know, I was just kidding too.
by Ktak
And speaking of the red and gold armor, I'm really curious to see how Downey (or his stunt doubles) "fills it out" so to speak. In the comics, Iron man has very sleek proportions which will be difficult if not impossible to recreate with an actual man-in-suit practical effect. I hope it doesn't come off as too "chunky" like Robocop. The teaser poster image seemed like a good compromise between the comic art and the realities of a practical suit.
April 11, 2007, 9:44 p.m. CST
This looks like the source material is being respected.
by BRUTICUS
unlike another story being turned into a movie I know of.... <p><p> http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/456066482_9a44ef0f79.jpg
April 11, 2007, 9:45 p.m. CST
Hey Bay?
by BRUTICUS
April 11, 2007, 9:53 p.m. CST
You know, I never really liked "Iron Man," but...
by Gozu
This is looking more promising by the second. I'm so glad this is a practical effect and not CGI, although I'm sure there will be plenty of that too.
April 11, 2007, 9:55 p.m. CST
Unfair comparison BRUTICUS
by pjdon
Not saying Bay got it right by any means but the original Megatron is blocky, shrinks into a gun and has a humans face on a robot. Even just the face part alone! How are they supposed to put that on screen? Cgi human like faces on giant robots?
April 11, 2007, 10:04 p.m. CST
Wow ...
by Darth Chode
the tin man with a headlight poking out of his chest. i'm logging off now so i can go start waiting in line.
April 11, 2007, 10:04 p.m. CST
by BRUTICUS
you're right, it makes far more sense to put windshield wipers over megatrons eyes and then have mechanical algorythms to andle them in certain ways in order to portray the emotion the character is feeling. turn the eyeshield inwards = angry, turn them outwards = sad...<p><p><p>My point is, you got two eyes, you got a mouthm you sorta have a nose, you have 2 legs, 2 arms and a head, your bipedal.... why not have liquid metal or liquid sludge/nanomaterial charged faces?<p><p><p>look at the design and MAKE IT WORK.
April 11, 2007, 10:05 p.m. CST
hey its the robot from Zathura!
by pipergates
ha ha ha ha ha ha
April 11, 2007, 10:11 p.m. CST
BRUTICUS i'm just not
by pjdon
sure liquid metal faces would look any good. But you are right in that they could have got it a bit closer. Anyway I'm not going to get into a TF debate on this talkback, it's really starting to get boring.
April 11, 2007, 10:16 p.m. CST
Iron Man Extremis
by waites
Someone mentioned this book.. do you think the movie is going to be based on this? Help!!!
April 11, 2007, 10:32 p.m. CST
mr ahole ramirez, the reason you pay money for
by Bronx Cheer
intellectual property instead of downloading it for free is because unauthorized downloading of bootlegged material is theft, and it's unethical and demonstrates a tremendous lack of integrity.
April 11, 2007, 10:36 p.m. CST
by Evil Chicken
That's cool. Spot on the money.
April 11, 2007, 10:50 p.m. CST
It's The Day The Earth Stood Still !
by Logan_1973
Whoops. Wrong movie. PS Dio sucks. Ozzy-era Sabbath owns.
April 11, 2007, 11:04 p.m. CST
by ewokstew
I love it.
April 11, 2007, 11:16 p.m. CST
Mr ahole ramirez
by pjdon
Surely the reason not to download it is the quality will be crap and you don't get to see it on the big screen. <p>Although if you download movies then obviously your not a fan of films like most of us so wouldn't be able to notice how good the quality is anyway. <p>Idiot
April 11, 2007, 11:16 p.m. CST
by Playhouse
I really didn't expect to be wowed when I opened the article. I'm actually impressed with this. It looks cobbled together and much more like a suit of armor than the tech outfit Stark will eventually don. Nice work, Favs.
April 11, 2007, 11:19 p.m. CST
A-W-E-S-O-M-E... love that it's almost B&W
by Calico Pete
except for the foreground and the very left of the background, this almost looks like it's shot in beautiful B/W! absolutely gorgeous.
April 11, 2007, 11:20 p.m. CST
more on decoding (bronx cheer, pdjon)
by oisin5199
I agree that visual decoding of a comic book is a different skill (but not necessarily easier) than reading straight text. I think it's harder for some people. My wife asked me a very good question once: "when you read a comic book, how do you process all the information? Do you look at the picture and then read the words?" I think it is a different skill set. Anyone who thinks that reading a comic is 'easier' than a book has obviously never read something like Promethea. Especially the last issue. <p> btw, this suit looks fucking perfect! My confidence in this film grows by the day. Thanks, Jon!
April 11, 2007, 11:27 p.m. CST
Why would Harry like this?
by TheRevengeOfBayouWilly
It's being used by a right-wing weapons maker. He should like the suit if it was made of flowers and voted for Kerry.
April 11, 2007, 11:30 p.m. CST
by Trancer
Now let's hope they nail the red and gold.
April 11, 2007, 11:34 p.m. CST
oisin5199 we take visual decoding for granted
by pjdon
Even with something like film. You see a series of images often without any dialouge but yet you can obtain a ton of information.
April 11, 2007, 11:42 p.m. CST
No me gusta.
by thebearovingian
Por que? Porque.
April 11, 2007, 11:52 p.m. CST
ROCK and FUCKING ROLL!
by IndustryKiller!
Brilliant! this continues to be the comic book film in production (yes even over dark knight) that has the potential to do the most justice to it's actual source material. I can't ever remember being this excited for a comic flick in my life. I've been so disappointed in the last ten years. Will you end the hurt Mr. Favreau?
April 11, 2007, 11:57 p.m. CST
Hah, that's great! I'm glad they didn't shy
by superninja
away from the bulkiness or cartooniness of it, although it's hard to tell how big it is given the wearer is practially a midget. ;)
April 11, 2007, 11:58 p.m. CST
Of course the first suit isn't hot, they're going to
by superninja
wow you a little more with each suit.
April 12, 2007, 12:14 a.m. CST
mr ahole ramirez you are an idiot!
by pjdon
People spend money to make films.<p>If no one paid to see them then there would be no such thing as film. <p>Why should the rest of us pay your share. <p>If you like a film then surely you are insulting the people who made it by not paying for it. <p>People like you are the reason less risks are taken in hollywood. <p>You drain the industry of money, causing lots of people in the lower end distribution side of things to lose jobs and money.<p>Surely we'd all like to just walk into shops and just take things without paying but we don't. And don't say it's not the same just because it is not a physical item. <p>The effects in Spiderman are fine, they are the best that could be done in the small time given to create them in my opinion. But obviously you are one of these people who know nothing about CGI and think it is an easy process. <p>As a film fan I feel it is my responsibility to spend some of my hard earned money on the industry I rely on. <p>As a film fan I want to see a film in a format and enviroment which compliments it. Not with crap sound and picture on my monitor sitting at my desk. <p>You are an absolute IDIOT.
April 12, 2007, 12:17 a.m. CST
by Vadakin
Seriously, taken from the Latino Review script review.... <p> SPOILERS AHEAD!!! <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> I'm not sure if the review was of a real script or not, but if it is, I'm a little worried. For one thing, according to the review, the main villain is not the Mandarin, but Howard Stark...Tony Stark's father...maybe he's a bad guy in the comics, I dunno, but it doesn't sit well with me, too much like Hulk...which I liked by the way, I just don't want to see a rehash of the story with a different superhero. E.G. Spidey films being remakes of the Reeve Superman films. <p> Also, the review says that the climax involves Iron Man and War Machine fighting each other...aren't Stark and Rhodes supposed to be best friends? I know Stark has fallen out with everyone he knows pretty much over the course of comic book history, but surely it's too early for Stark and Rhodey to be fighting each other...should be in a sequel that focusses more on Stark's drinking. <p> ANyways, I have a feeling that the script they reviewed may have been fake, or at most an early draft...hope so anyway. <p> y the way, anyone remember the Iron Man cartoon series from the 80's/90's that had Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch (I think) and Spider-girl (or woman...or something) in it? If there's a sequel to Iron Man...screw the canon, bring in Hawkeye :P <p> Oh and the suit in the pic looks cool.
April 12, 2007, 12:30 a.m. CST
I wouldn't be surprised. Of course, Tony couldn't
by superninja
actually fight EVIL, that is, after all, just based on a collection of preconceptions. So he has to fight his evil American corporate father, because that's personal. And an easy target.
April 12, 2007, 12:31 a.m. CST
When you say "shoot his flame thrower at the bad guys"
by s00p3rm4n
You sound like either Peter Griffin or a 5 year old. Or both. But that's obviously the mindset that gets movies made today, so good for you girl. Sorry I'm externalizing. I'm just pissed that smart people like Kurt Vonnegut die, and the morons running major Hollywood studios aren't stripped of their mortal coil in the same or greater numbers.
April 12, 2007, 12:37 a.m. CST
I like the bit in Casino Royale
by pjdon
Where Daniel Craig shoots bullets at the bad guys and they fly through the air and hit them and go inside them and kill them. <p>It was AWESOME!
April 12, 2007, 12:43 a.m. CST
I like the bit in Pulp Fiction
by Forestal
Where John Travolta shoots bullets at that guy in the back seat of the car and his brains fly out of his head and don't stay inside!
April 12, 2007, 12:49 a.m. CST
The only nipples...
by DarthMusashi2112
I want to see are the ones on Eva Mendes' boobies...and the suit fucking rocks by the way, very old school, very cool.
April 12, 2007, 12:49 a.m. CST
I like the bit in the Matrix
by pjdon
where Neo swings his leg and his foot is on the end and it hits agent smith in the face and his head gets hurt.
April 12, 2007, 1:10 a.m. CST
Looks very good
by Phategod1
I can't wait to see the Red and Gold suit.
April 12, 2007, 1:10 a.m. CST
Is That...? Is That Really...?
by MarkoOhNo
Is that really a supersoaker attached to his arm...? lol Check it out! What is that?!
April 12, 2007, 1:12 a.m. CST
Otherwise, Yeah...
by MarkoOhNo
Looks hella cool. (On 2nd look, I think maybe it's a flamethrower. Still. Would've been cool if it were really a supersoaker. lol)
April 12, 2007, 1:15 a.m. CST
Well he is being held captive in the middle east
by pjdon
somewhere so water would have an effect because people there are made out of sand.
April 12, 2007, 1:29 a.m. CST
I'm not even that big a fan of RDJ
by pjdon
But i honestly can't think of anyone who would be better for the role. He'll bring so much humour to the role without making it cheesy
April 12, 2007, 1:42 a.m. CST
by MarkoOhNo
I don't see what the big deal is. I can imagine him pulling it off. Doesn't anyone remember his bit part in Bowfinger? If he can pull off the role of a movie producer, surely he can be a believable multi-millionaire with an alter ego. :) And Natural Born Killers? I thought he did well there too. Seriously though I see no problem with the casting.
April 12, 2007, 1:53 a.m. CST
LatinoReview's script...
by SpencerTrilby
is an old, old draft, completely unrelated to the Favreau movie. That old script looked like shit.
April 12, 2007, 1:59 a.m. CST
ARe you Kidding me?
by xhah
That suit looks absolutely bad ass!!! It looks exactly they way it should... it looks better than anyone should ever deserve to see. I think it is important to see how the creators first imagined him. plus it LOOKS BAD ASS
April 12, 2007, 2:13 a.m. CST
Shaquille O'Neal IS Steel! Coming soon!
by Reelheed
oops sorry wrong film.
April 12, 2007, 2:28 a.m. CST
Hey, has anyone mentioned the flames/nipples issue?
by Laserbrain
Because I just want to say....
April 12, 2007, 2:40 a.m. CST
and in the end, lightning strikes his grave...
by ArcadianDS
...because Africa will not let Tony Stark die.
April 12, 2007, 2:52 a.m. CST
This is not a Don Murphy production Arcadian
by Phategod1
And did anyone notice how much Tori Amos looks like a man now. lust saying thats all.
April 12, 2007, 4:02 a.m. CST
One nice thing about this suit
by Trader Groucho 2
Never needs ironing.
April 12, 2007, 4:04 a.m. CST
Looks like Frankenstein in VAN HELSING
by SpencerTrilby
...just kidding! Seriously now, I'll try to play the devil's advocate and show some intelligent bitching. As a long time fan of shellhead, I've been pleased by most of the Favreau's choices so far. But this suit is really annoying me: looks like they're trying sooo hard to pump up the fans with retro designs, but eventually only the script counts. Looks like a G1 TF design: fans are happy on a short sighted view, but I think the gigantic laughter from the non-fans (i.e 95% of the audience) will fuck up our viewing pleasure, ultimately. I don't care about the proto armor: like said John August "sometimes, old stuff sucks" and face it: the first ToS are a little lame by now. I know it sounds like blasphemy, but again I'm a big fan and I only want one armor to kick ass: the Ditko/Granov hybrid, or whatever armor will show up in the second act. I'm starting to wonder if the whole "we're big fans too! Faithful to the source True Believers! Word!" is not another MSJ-ish joke. I still give Fav's the benefit of the doubt of course, but that so many fans are indulgent toward this laughing stock of a design... I hope Downey leaves Kabul real fast.
April 12, 2007, 4:08 a.m. CST
by Evil Hobbit
looks sweet
April 12, 2007, 4:25 a.m. CST
Looks fucking great
by Steve Rogers
Very true to the original look, kudos to Favreau (although with Marvel actually being the studio in charge, it damn well ought to be faithful in appearance!). Excellent work Favs, keep it up with the later generations of armour. I had little to no hopes for this movie a year ago but the casting - especially of RDJ - and everything I have seen since has me really excited for it.
April 12, 2007, 5:15 a.m. CST
Needs more cowbell...
by Green Arrow
Just kidding, the suit looks awesome. Can't wait for this one.
April 12, 2007, 5:28 a.m. CST
It does look Great!!
by Redfive!
Im glad there incorporating the old school suit in this because it is a great suit.I just think this film is gonna be Ghost Rider-ish,where it was cool but not Spiderman Great.
April 12, 2007, 5:45 a.m. CST
Another song for a comic hero
by hallmitchell
For Thor Movie. Play Kiss " God of Thunder ".
April 12, 2007, 5:54 a.m. CST
Like it.
by fireclown
They might pull this off.
April 12, 2007, 6:12 a.m. CST
he looks like the robots from Zathura
by Kloipy
Where's Vince Vaughn? J/k looks badass
April 12, 2007, 6:25 a.m. CST
yeah that looks sweet
by misnomer
never read Iron Man in my life, but that looks pretty cool. Dont know why people are expecting the red and yellow design though...I think this is the suit youre gettting.
April 12, 2007, 6:38 a.m. CST
nailed it - looks perfect..
by just pillow talk
one suit down, one more to go. I have faith that the red and gold suit will look just as cool.<p>misnomer, the red suit will be coming, I'm thinking halfway through or so. Perhaps they'll have the gray suit destroyed or he'll get his ass handed to him and therefor he has to come up with a more advanced suit.
April 12, 2007, 6:46 a.m. CST
by Pound Sand
April 12, 2007, 6:51 a.m. CST
Nicely done
by ByTor
Someone cut the designer a bonus check, because the grey suit is *nailed*. (I like the Fritz Lang comment someone made above; the original Iron Man suit definitely should have some Fritz Lang about it.) Can't wait to see the red and gold now. Way to go, Favreau.
April 12, 2007, 7:16 a.m. CST
by Cedar_Room
It seems that reading too many wonder gimp in the 5th dimension comics has addled your brain also. The point I was making was that jfp2006 said I was a dumbass for saying I liked comic books but had no idea what Iron Man was about. Infact, I did not write that I liked comic books, but rather comic book films. That was why I criticised his reading abilities. It was not meant as a derogatory comment on comic book readers/reading - but since you started that debate I think its rather sad that comic people always have to justify what they are doing. For me, comics are for children and should remain for them. Its like those people who wear Thundercats T-shirts, or buy the whole first series of He-Man on dvd - hey wasn't it great? Well...maybe when I was 9, but I've grown up now. I prefer watching the Wire. And I don't consider myself an intellectual snob, but generally speaking I think it takes more effort to read a book WITHOUT pictures than with - thats why children start with the hungry caterpillar rather than James Joyce.
April 12, 2007, 7:30 a.m. CST
Holy crap!!!
by grendel69
Looks great!!!!!!!!!!
April 12, 2007, 7:41 a.m. CST
Suit: AWESOME, Helmet: LAME,
by BetaSword
Suit: AWESOME, Helmet: LAME, I hope there will be a new Helmet, or is this only for the first 1-2 Battles, like the Spider-Suit in Spiderman1
April 12, 2007, 7:46 a.m. CST
Yo Cedar
by SpencerTrilby
your arguments and the examples you associate with them are irrelevant: He-man DVDs or Thundercats T-shirts are stuff created out of nostalgia, to cash in on purposedly kiddies TV shows. James Joyce refers to The Count of Monte Cristo in his autobiography but in some countries Dumas is also labeled as kids' litterature... I believe it's intellectually similar to write (and to read - and understand) a Joyce's short story, a French classic 1500 pages novel, ans Alan Moore's Watchmen. Once you read those three, come back here and prove me wrong.
April 12, 2007, 7:55 a.m. CST
how many suits will be used in Iron Man?
by waites
ok.. so we have this very cool one and we know we will get the red and gold one. Is that it?? how many suits of armor do you think will be used?? imagine the excitement when we see the red and gold one! holy Iron Man!!!!!
April 12, 2007, 8:02 a.m. CST
That's amazing...
by Childe Roland
...like they went inside my head and grabbed the vision I've always had of how origin Iron Man would look in a live-action rendering.<p>As far as superhero looks translating flawlessly to the screen, this one goes right up there with Reeve's Superman.
April 12, 2007, 8:05 a.m. CST
Just about perfect!
by PackyMcCracken
For those who have no idea what they're talking about, here is the first appearance of Iron Man. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/ToS39.jpg/394px-ToS39.jpg This suit is very nice. Makes sense. Is a tribute to the original designs, but more complicated and realistic. I really want to see the red and gold version, but feel pretty darn confident they'll do the right thing now.
April 12, 2007, 8:20 a.m. CST
Look Ma..No Flames!
by Samuel Fulmer
Someone in Hollyweird knows how to get it right!
April 12, 2007, 8:25 a.m. CST
Now THAT was a fucking introduction.
by Zarles
Well done, Harry.
April 12, 2007, 8:36 a.m. CST
Damn it looks sweet
by kilik777
As good as I was hoping it would look. Lets hope it moves as cool as it looks. http://tinyurl.com/pv8do
April 12, 2007, 8:39 a.m. CST
You don't like the "mean eyes"?
by Sloppo
It looks almost EXACTLY like the original... http://www.chezcomics.com/comics-resources-information-pages/marvel-comics-information-resources/marvel-comics-classic-covers/tales-of-suspense-39.jpg I think it's perfect... \m/
April 12, 2007, 8:43 a.m. CST
Looks great
by isispop
Passes my crit in the two main areas/concerns. Looks great both as being loyal to the original comic design...and also has that look that someone actually put it together out of practical things/weapons lyin around. Thumbs up!
April 12, 2007, 8:47 a.m. CST
It pains me to say it... but great job on the 1st suit.
by JDanielP
Now, ...let's see them do as well, if not better, on the all important 2nd suit, ...the red and gold. And if they manage to give me goosebumps with the next (all important) trademark IRON-MAN suit, ...well, I'll be floored. Maybe I won't give a damn that I disagree with the casting of Tony Stark, since I won't be able to see RDJ within. Give me some killer effects worthy of the new TRANSFORMERS flick, and I'll have to check this out after all. And again, allow me to say that I don't have an issue against Robert Downey, Jr. I just don't find him to be right for Tony Stark, in my eyes. (I'm an IRON-MAN fan. I care.) But in the end, maybe I'll accept this interpretation after all. If it's a good flick, what can anyone say against it, ...other than (perhaps) "I would've rather seen so-and-so play Tony Strark."
April 12, 2007, 9 a.m. CST
Looks like
by Fecal Debris
you could bake muffins and cornbread in his tummy and brew tea in his helmet. Can't tell from this photo, but the suit probably has a huge metal schlong.
April 12, 2007, 9:07 a.m. CST
Gray Iron Man
by Cobbio
I know who Iron Man is, but I've never read the comics. The group of screenwriters and production people Favreau put together for this film gave me goosebumps, though, and that shot of Stark's first Iron Man suit looks intense. It's got a threatening, don't fuck with me look to it, and the tech isn't polished or silly looking.<p> This film is creeping nicely onto the scene. Can't wait.
April 12, 2007, 9:15 a.m. CST
Somebody call the nitwits behind "Fantastic Four"
by Movietool
and shame them with this image. If only Dr. Doom could have been one half as faithful.
April 12, 2007, 9:18 a.m. CST
This gray prototype suit looks sweet as hell.
by SpyGuy
The big and clunky prototype suit makes sense for Act One, then the more streamlined '70s red and gold armor would work for Act Two, and then the current red and gold version for Act Three. Don't let me down, Foggy!
April 12, 2007, 9:32 a.m. CST
I think I'm going to cry
by YO MOM'S GOAT
That is so beautiful. Anyone remember that ephisode of Entourage where the guys were opening Aquaman and hoping against all hope that it could beat Spiderman's box office and it didn't seem possible and they couldn't do it but then they did?<p> Did anyone else have this crazy sense of accomplishment for Vinnie and the guys when that happened? That's the way I'll be following this one... hoping against all hope that someone actually understands the greatest Super Hero of my childhood, tells a story about him that's worth telling, doesn't muck up his charactirization and make him a hippie liberal socialist and that everyone and their moms and grandmas shows up opening day to watch him in action.<p> That is my dream. Gosh I love that picture.
April 12, 2007, 9:34 a.m. CST
Uh... Not impressed!
by Kid Z
Take off the lower part of the faceplate... and you've got... Shaquille O'Neal as Steel!
April 12, 2007, 9:35 a.m. CST
Major IM fan
by toadkillerdog
I just love the suit. Repeating what has been said in earlier posts - it gives me goosebumps. Yes. RDJ casting caught me off-guard, and since I have been a lifelong fan of ol iron britches - although I truly can not stand the newer fascistic IM, and refuse to buy or read them, still I remember when 25 years ago, Tom Selleck would have been the perfect casting. David Michelinie and Bob Layton created the definitive look and personality of the golden avenger. I still pull those late 70's early eighties books out a re-read them. Just classic. IM 128 (if you do not know what that mean, you are not a fan) is the greatest of them all. I just can't wait to see the golden avenger on the big screen. Here's hoping they nail the classic armor too.
April 12, 2007, 9:51 a.m. CST
especially considering the lack of enthusiasm
by just pillow talk
when Favreau got his hands on it. I can see his ballsack however, and it's too gray.
April 12, 2007, 9:55 a.m. CST
Not bad; no talkback for Roscoe Lee Browne?
by Mr Incredible
I need to see more footage for Iron Man, but come on...just something on Roscoe. You may not have seen him in much, but he left an impression in LOGAN'S RUN.
April 12, 2007, 9:59 a.m. CST
Not universal lauding of casting
by toadkillerdog
I am reserving judgment on RDJ. Not because he is not physically imposing - the armor will take care of that, and he is a tremendous actor who will nail the psychological aspects of the role, but Tony Stark is a handsome, suave, sophicated ladykiller. Taht is also integral to his personality. I will wait and see how RDJ does with that. Could care less about Paltrow. I like Terrence Howard. Truly hate the character Obadiah Stane (a low water mark in the series). Once agin, will reserve judgement until I see finished product. But can nothelp but get excited over the direction it has taken.
April 12, 2007, 10 a.m. CST
Suit looks sweet
by indyjonez100
I have to agree, it looks cool. Now what about the classic suit, red and yellow, what will it look like?
April 12, 2007, 10:11 a.m. CST
by SkidMarkedUndies
Simply amazing. I love it.
April 12, 2007, 11:25 a.m. CST
Unfucking believable! This looks PERFECT!
by Datascream
That is EXACTLY what the gray suit looks like, of course with more details but it's exactly what it should be. Great Jorb Favreau!
April 12, 2007, 11:31 a.m. CST
Senator, love the suit.
by Bubba Gillman
Has the same sort of retro look that Favreau used in Zathura. Wasn't crazy about that movie, but liked the look of it (rivets in the spaceships, etc.). I just wish Robert Downey wasn't underneath it. I like him as an actor, but this role doesn't seem to suit him. See what I did there?!
April 12, 2007, 12:39 p.m. CST
Looks alright
by kingoflight
Not a huge iron man fan but you guys seam to genrally like it, its got a hint of new design kind of like the cyber men from doctor who. I just got a wierd feeling because its so stactic this picture that this thing will not move. i'll hold myself for not going to harshly on something over looks just yet, at least till i see it in an action pose.
April 12, 2007, 12:44 p.m. CST
Great looking original suit...
by iron pills
Like someone said "waay" before me in the talkback, it looks like they got the grey armor "perfect", and yet people still bitch! I'm telling you, sometimes there's just no pleasing some of you. It seems cooler these days to tear a movie down before it's even given a chance. Favreau and Iron Man could be a great team-up. As successful as Raimi and Spiderman? Who can say? But of course we're talking about two different Marvel characters. One that's universally recognized, and one that's a little less known, though I love both characters. I'm holding out hope for this movie, seems like all the right steps are being taken. But then again, I thought they nailed the look of Ghost Rider, and the flick was "ehhh"..
April 12, 2007, 12:53 p.m. CST
DAMN, good point iron pills....
by Hairy Nutsack
They definitely got Ghost Rider's look perfect, too bad he was in such an awful, awful movie.<p> That really fucking depresses me now, even with this fantastic looking armor, Marvel has sucked hind tit with most of their movies.<p> Please, please, please Mr. Favreau, give us Spiderman and not Ghost Rider!!
April 12, 2007, 12:56 p.m. CST
Question about the song...
by Hairy Nutsack
Can anyone tell me who the hell Ozzy is talking about in that song?
April 12, 2007, 12:58 p.m. CST
What the hell is...
by Somerichs
Paul Shaffer's mug doin in that psychedelic background behing Sabbath? Talk about a bad trip, man! :)
April 12, 2007, 12:59 p.m. CST
What's with nobody wanting him?
by Jackie Boy
Now he'll have his revenge!
April 12, 2007, 1:11 p.m. CST
Looks good...
by Gatack
Still not sure about Downey playing Tony... not that I doubt his talent but I'm just not seeing it. Hopefully I'll be proven wrong. http://tinyurl.com/2jfv4d
April 12, 2007, 1:13 p.m. CST
The suit looks great now....
by Rumple Tumskin
they just need a title like "Iron Man Xtreme" cause all titles with an X in them get higher ratings
April 12, 2007, 1:16 p.m. CST
nice that it's right out of the book, but...
by samsquanch
the eyes/mouth look ...weird... off center? I can't imagine how you'd be able to see in that thing.
April 12, 2007, 1:19 p.m. CST
Looks like threepio's alcoholic abusive dad
by ltdillah12
April 12, 2007, 1:24 p.m. CST
It's Power Cosmic, Bronx Cheer, not Cosmic Powers...
by MechaTruffautMk2
Anyway, this suit looks awesome...Jesus, I can't even find a single thing to complain about. You might as well close down the talkbacks as soon as possible.
April 12, 2007, 1:37 p.m. CST
Original "Tales od Suspense" cover
by Snookeroo
March, 1963: http://tinyurl.com/2ao7ho
April 12, 2007, 1:37 p.m. CST
Original "Tales ofSuspense" cover
by Snookeroo
March, 1963: http://tinyurl.com/2ao7ho
April 12, 2007, 1:37 p.m. CST
Which is very similar to the "Tales OF Suspense" cover
by Snookeroo
April 12, 2007, 1:43 p.m. CST
Too Irony!!
by boba_rob
Looks good, like an Iron Man should. Hope he does Gwenyth from behind in the suit using a retractable iron dong. That would be better than anything in Spiderman 2 or Batman Begins.
April 12, 2007, 2:02 p.m. CST
by heyscot
Thanks Favreau & Co.! Can't wait to see the movie and can't WAIT to see Downey Jr. as TONY "IRON MAN" STARK!!!! WOOHOO YOU GUYS NAILED THE SUIT!
April 12, 2007, 2:05 p.m. CST
"Don't touch his Master Cylnder, Mr. Felix!"
by TimBenzedrine
Just trying to get some attention here. Actually,it looks pretty good.
April 12, 2007, 2:18 p.m. CST
by WILPOWER
I don't think a superhero film has ever had such positive feedback. Right from the beginning. People originally hated the thought of Keaton as Batman, Maguire as Spidey and Jackman as Wolvie. But when Downey was announced - it was perfect casting in mosts eyes (maybe only Jean Luc Picard as Xavier was so warmly received) The rest of the iron cast (save maybe Paltrow) has also been heralded as great. Then finally we see the first costume. SPOT ON. My only hope is the final product lives up to what has preceded it. All I can say to favreau is "VERY MONEY BABY!"
April 12, 2007, 2:28 p.m. CST
I can't believe I'm starting to like Iron Man
by trombone
I never liked it as a kid. But this past year (actually since the beginning of Invincible Iron Man with Warren Ellis) he's been growing on my slowly--like mold. And as I've been hearing things about this movie I get more and more (slowly) excited. I just saw Zodiac and Downey Jr was GREAT. That scene in his boathome where he just gives up is great. I REALLY wanted him to turn it around, to become the journalist hero. He's a fanTAStic choice and will bring a lot of depth to Iron Man. The man who wears a shell because he's too vulnerable to be there himself. The industrialist who secretly hates himself so he hides behind technology. Wow. I'm getting excited.
April 12, 2007, 2:29 p.m. CST
Going to Midnight showing of Spider-Man in NYC
by trombone
Anyone going?
April 12, 2007, 2:47 p.m. CST
Oh....my....GOD !!!
by RobinP
I'm writing this before reading the other tb comments, so as to ensure a clear, unfettered train of thought. I saw this on my monitor at work today, but couldn't respond due to the fun police. Having come home and seen it again - I just can't wait to see this movie. It looks to me that they're getting it right. This is exactly the kind of makeshift armor that I'd hope to see if Stark is a POW. The headpiece looks exactly like the original creation, and the glowing chest piece is exactly right. This looks as clunky and practically unmaneuverable as it should. (This is NOT a criticism. I'm a huge fan of Marvel comics and grew up reading them. Over the past couple of years, I've been collecting reprints on the form of the Marvel Essential collections, which are probably my best, most affordable means of reliving childhood memories and re-owing those classics I had as a kid, which an overzealous mother threw away claiming they'd rot my brain. Maybe they did - look where I ended up - here on AICN talkback. Anyhow, that damned woman cost me a freakin' fortune over the years and if she were still alive - I'd sue her. Back to the point, I have several of those Marvel Legends figurines, including the first appearance Iron Man and it didn't really occur to me until I took a good look at it how cumbersome the costume would be in reality - perfectly reflected here.)Okay (breathe, Rob...breathe)now here's hoping they've also got the classic red & gold equally nailed. My fingers are crossed, my hopes are high.
April 12, 2007, 3:01 p.m. CST
by quadrupletree
So far so good Favrau! Keep it up.
April 12, 2007, 3:17 p.m. CST
flame on!
by DarkCable
i believe this is what certain talk backers want to see... http://tinyurl.com/ytyalm
April 12, 2007, 3:23 p.m. CST
Blackberry Pearl Trackball
by toadkillerdog
Ok - I just had to say it. His chest beam looks the trackball on my blackberry pearl. If this is the only 'negative' thing, well this wil be a helluva movie.
April 12, 2007, 3:34 p.m. CST
by Watkins
very cool- kind of has a MARK I feel to it though-with the numbers and visible welds. Perhaps we're seeing a suit that appears in the film- just not the final version.
April 12, 2007, 3:43 p.m. CST
Dio has nothing to do with Sabbath's Iron Man
by BEARison Ford
April 12, 2007, 3:47 p.m. CST
by knifeandfork
Looking good! I like how cobbled together and industrial it looks. What i'd like to know though , is wether its the only armour we'll see in the film or not. Anybody know?
April 12, 2007, 3:47 p.m. CST
by knifeandfork
Looking good! I like how cobbled together and industrial it looks. What i'd like to know though , is wether its the only armour we'll see in the film or not. Anybody know?
April 12, 2007, 3:56 p.m. CST
by Datascream
we'll be seeing the traditional red and gold armor as well as War Machine (I think) so yeah, we WILL be getting all the above.
April 12, 2007, 4:02 p.m. CST
Is this Iron Man or STEEL 2?
by My Ass Smells
looks retarded
April 12, 2007, 4:27 p.m. CST
by knifeandfork
Thanks for clearing that up for me.
April 12, 2007, 5:24 p.m. CST
grey vs red & gold
by FrancoNeroLuv
I 'm sure he'll have they grey suit through most of the film with the reveal of the modernized version towards the(or at the very)end, setting up all Red & Gold sequels (let's hope). This is why geek movies should be made by geeks. In fact, any filmaker making comic/videogame movies should be required to take a geek IQ test before being hired.
April 12, 2007, 5:35 p.m. CST
do you know why
by Napoleon Park
Do you know why Stark gold plated the armor? No, not to show off how rich he was, it was because the original gray iron suit scared children. Really.
April 12, 2007, 5:50 p.m. CST
Yeah, I am not thrilled with RDJ at all and even
by superninja
less so at Paltrow. But I like Bridges and think Howard would've been a great Stark.
April 12, 2007, 6:01 p.m. CST
by WONKABAR
just sweet...that is all
April 12, 2007, 6:13 p.m. CST
to Trombone
by waites
Hey.. love your comments about Downey jr. in Zodiac! yes that boathouse scene was so damn good! " yes someone should write a book". loved it. I think Downey will be awesome in this movie. The unbelievers should see him in Zodiac. He was awesome. The man can flat out act. And one more time.. this armor is so freaking good!! just totally what I wanted to see. Thankyou Jon!!!
April 12, 2007, 7:26 p.m. CST
My Opinion...
by DuncanDisorderly
This film will take everyone by surprise. With Jon Favreau directing and the albeit flawed genius Robert Downey in the title role this film looks extremely promising. Iron Man will be up there with all the great comic book movies i.e. anything not directed by either Mark Stephen Johnson, Tim Story or Joel Schumacher...
April 12, 2007, 8:02 p.m. CST
youtube: A cool exec with a glockenspiel
by ETI
April 12, 2007, 9:50 p.m. CST
MechaTruffautMk2, it's COSMPIC POWERS!!1!
by Bronx Cheer
Not too long ago in a talkback about Spider-Man or something similar, DHAMAKA2007 was ranting about the superiority of Krrish and the Silver Surfer, and in his all-caps tirade, he made a typo and thus gave the world COSMPIC POWERS. I think superninja thinks I am off my rocker for having found DHAMAKA2007 as funny as I did, but sometimes something just hits you the right way. So that's why it's COSMPIC POWERS, and why it will always be.
April 12, 2007, 9:56 p.m. CST
He's got flames!!!!
by decfx
sorry, but I couldn't resist. It took me about 5 minutes to do so sorry for the sloppy job.www.particlebox.com/im.html
April 12, 2007, 9:56 p.m. CST
sorry for the sloppy typing, too
by decfx
April 12, 2007, 10:01 p.m. CST
"Spidey films being remakes of Superman"
by NHRonin
Are you shitting me? Spiderman I and II were faithful adaptions of the Spidey comics. Well, other than organic webshooter (which worked so well in the movie it's been written in the comic continuity) and the dreadful casting of Bucky Dunst as supermodel Mary Jane.
April 12, 2007, 10:21 p.m. CST
"I am not a gun!"
by Jonah Echo
Seriously though, this image looks great. Perfect design, and with Downey Jr. on board as well as Favreau, I think this has great potential to be one of the best superhero films thus far. Alot of it will no doubt rest upon the tone. The Hulk wasnt really a failure because it dared to be thoughtful or audacious it was that it tried to be a big summer, bang things to pieces flick, languid humanist art piece and brooding David Mamet play all in the same movie. I enjoyed it for many of its moments, and those big Hulk sequences were great, but having abstract visuals and endings contemplating ruptured families in the same scene where a big green dude in ripped shorts fights a big mutant poodle in a pine tree is a little scattershot to feel terribly cohesive. In Iron Man, most of the human factor and character shadings are already built into the story, and dont need to be awkwardly shoehorned in.My only question is if the Dragon, Fin-Fang Foom or something(forgive me, its been years since I read Iron Man) will make an appearance in the movie. As cool as Iron Man fighting a dragon would be, only a very specific tone would fit it. And if you achieved that tone, brilliance! Anyone who has seen Zathura knows though that Jon could pull this off.
April 13, 2007, 12:26 a.m. CST
by captainkrk
April 13, 2007, 12:50 a.m. CST
Let's not forget the weakness of the source material
by Krinkle
and the fact that Favreau, while well-liked, has not proven he has much knack for filmmaking. Being that IRON MAN is so, so, so pathetically similar to BATMAN in inspiration... how will unhappy 15-year-olds sweat the inevitable (and Earth-shaking, of course) comparisons to BATMAN BEGINS (which is just about the worst title that any good movie is saddled with)
April 13, 2007, 1:14 a.m. CST
by Yamato
Just perfect! That's all I can say. If you've read Iron Man, as I did throughout the 80's this is just perfect as Tony's first suit. I wish they were doing the Obadiah Stane arc, with the "Iron Monger" suit vs Iron Man.
April 13, 2007, 7:54 a.m. CST
"the way DIO & OZZY intended..."???
by kadath
Surely you know that Dio REPLACED Ozzy as lead singer of Black Sabbath (in 1979). Dio wasn't a member of Sabbath when 'Iron Man' was written or released (in 1971). I think you mean 'Tony Iommi and Ozzy...'
April 13, 2007, 8:01 a.m. CST
by kadath
"Weakness of the source material"? What, in your opinion, is strong source material for a comic book film? Iron Man's origin, the 'Demon in a Bottle' issues, Stark's fall and eventual return - this is classic stuff. And how is Iron Man at all similar to Batman? Because they both inherited money?
April 13, 2007, 9:11 a.m. CST
You beat me to punch Kadath about Krinkle
by toadkillerdog
Krinkle, dude or dudette, you really need to do some research before setting forth with your thoughts. The late 70's early eighties source material is some of the finest writing and drawing that has ever graced comics. The great Michelinie/Layton team took the Golden Avenger to heights undreamed of. It really should be Justin Hammer, not Obadiah Stane that is the villain, but nevertheless, IM has nothing to do with Batman other than having money. Tony Stark is a fully realized character. Bruce Wayne, has been for the most part, just an alter-ego (although this has gotten better in the past 20 years or so).if the stick to the above mentioned source material, it will be a truly great flick.
April 13, 2007, 9:20 a.m. CST
I'm looking forward to this
by liljuniorbrown
Fav's has done his homework.
April 13, 2007, 9:40 a.m. CST
Is that a squirt bottle on his forearm?
by Dammit Knowles
April 13, 2007, 10:22 a.m. CST
The headlight in his chest
by TimBenzedrine
The headlight in his chest makes him look like he was designed by Preston Tucker.(for the movie "Tucker, the Man and His Iron Suit")
April 13, 2007, 1:34 p.m. CST
by tHeGRinGoGenTiLE
Wait I...uh...nothing, nothing.
April 13, 2007, 1:57 p.m. CST
I am geeked!
by vittala23
Looks great! I always loved Iron Man when I read comics as a kid. If suit version 1 looks this good I cant wait to see the modern ones.
April 13, 2007, 5:32 p.m. CST
Looks Lame
by warghost
And I NEVER complain when they modernize comic characters. This suit looks lame, but that's because I was expecting so much more considering Stan Winston designed this suit.
April 13, 2007, 7:15 p.m. CST
ROM ... that's hilarious!
by Lamerz
We always mocked the ROM comic as kids....<P> The suit looks hawt. Can't wait for this one. I wonder if Stark's hair is nappy when he gets out of the suit?
April 13, 2007, 7:15 p.m. CST
by Lamerz
Hell yeah!
April 13, 2007, 9:41 p.m. CST
I loved ROM as a kid
by HeWhoCannotBeNamed
not so much now. This suit is freaking awesome. I am totally on board with this. I love RDJr. Great actor. I'll give Paltrow a chance. Howard is brilliant. Hope they do it up right and proper. So far so good.
April 14, 2007, 2:20 p.m. CST
Look good but. . . . . . .
by skydog
Jon Favwrong is still directing.
April 14, 2007, 6:06 p.m. CST
The seamed helmet reminds me of "Big Guy & Rusty",
by Otter
but all in all, it looks great, like it just stepped out of "Tales of Suspense". For all of you chimps that don't think the suit looks like much, reference those issues, then you'll have a better understanding of the genesis of the suit.
April 14, 2007, 10 p.m. CST
It's the Michelin Man
by Doctor_Sin
But, looks fucking sweet.
April 14, 2007, 10:20 p.m. CST
LOOK OUT it's IRON MAN!
by Anino
He's going to press the creases out of my slacks! Don't kill me.
April 15, 2007, 9:28 a.m. CST
Anybody remember
by SpencerTrilby
...that flame-throwing armored dude in Lethal Weapon 4? Looks the same. I totally agree with warghost. I think modernized designs (if handled correctly) are better to suspend disbelief. And I know my ToS back issues by heart. My concern is not: "the suit looks lame" because it's a brilliant recreation of the original. My concern is: Why did they chose to stick SO close to the original in the first place? Why not create some cool, RELEVANT new design entirely? Does the crowd really screams for steampunk designs? Or G1 Transformers looks?
April 15, 2007, 12:34 p.m. CST
It's not the metal it's the brains behind it.
by lettersoftransit
The reason it looks like it cost 10 million even though "it's supposed to be made of a few hundred bucks worth of scraps" is that it's not the metal that makes a machine, it's the brains that put it together. The material that makes up your computer and your Ipod has been there all along; nobody knew what to do with them until recently. Just like the keys to all the machines and medicines and cures for global warming et al are right beneath our feet; we just don't know yet what to do with them.
April 16, 2007, 11:26 p.m. CST
by kevinwillis.net
I am definitely first. Without question. No question mark, no doubt. I am first to post on this talkback. First, first, first.<Br><br>Today.
April 16, 2007, 11:30 p.m. CST
Jonah Echo . . .
by kevinwillis.net
"I enjoyed it for many of its moments, and those big Hulk sequences were great, but having abstract visuals and endings contemplating ruptured families in the same scene where a big green dude in ripped shorts fights a big mutant poodle in a pine tree is a little scattershot to feel terribly cohesive."<br><br>This is a perfect description of what was wrong with The Hulk.
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Posted by GreysRcksMyWorld on Apr 18, 2013 in Blogger: GreysRcksMyWorld, Grey's Seasons, Season 9, Shonda Rhimes | 1 comment
Hey Gabblers!
Shonda is on TIME's list of 100 Most Influential People! Check out her write up done by the amazing Oprah Winfrey!
Joe Pugliese /August
I grew up at a time when it was an anomaly to see people who looked like me on TV.
When you don't feel seen or heard, you don't feel validated or valued. That was the ultimate lesson and prevailing thread of truth from 25 years of Oprah shows.
Shonda Rhimes, creator of the must-see TV thriller Scandal, validates our story — the human story of faults and fears, loneliness and loss, triumphs and often short-lived joys. She gets us — all of us!
Shonda is a storyteller for our times. Courageous in her approach to the work, she's never played by other people's rules. Eight years ago, she introduced us to Grey's Anatomy with an African-American chief of surgery and an Asian character with leading plotlines. Gay, straight, single, divorced, lost, searching — everybody gets a seat at Shonda's table.
She creates an assemblage of worldly foibles and aspirations. She understands that every dream is valuable and every identity deserves inspection through the looking glass of television.
"She knows the power of reflection and wields that power with grace and generosity," Scandal star Kerry Washington told me. "Shonda allows for more people than ever before to see themselves and feel as though the world sees them too."
Congrats to Shonda!
Where would you rank Shonda on your list of 100 Most Influential people?! Hit the comments section!
xoxo !Rolling On! xoxo GreysRcksMyWorld
Awesome! Shonda Rhimes would rank rather high on my 100 list since my MOST favorite show of my favorite shows is "Grey's Anatomy." So, thank you, Shonda Rhimes. I began watching "Scandal" in season 2 and definitely understand the excitement surrounding that show.