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Iron Man is being slated for a May 2, 2008 release, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment announced today.
Based on the Marvel comic character, the film will follow the story of billionaire weapons manufacturer Tony Stark, who sets off on a crusade against the evils of the world when he is injured by one of his own creations. Jon Favreau will direct.
Kevin Feige, president of production for Marvel Studios, said of the announcement: "We're thrilled to be launching the summer 2008 movie season with Iron Man. Marvel has had great success with the first Friday in May - Spider-Man broke records on that first Friday and X2 debuted at the top of the box office charts as well.
"We're looking forward to extending that track record with Iron Man and are extremely pleased with the progress of the script, the production team we are forming and the initial production designs."
Based on the Marvel comic character, the film will follow the story of billionaire weapons manufacturer Tony Stark, who sets off on a crusade against the evils of the world when he is injured by one of his own creations. Jon Favreau will direct.
Kevin Feige, president of production for Marvel Studios, said of the announcement: "We're thrilled to be launching the summer 2008 movie season with Iron Man. Marvel has had great success with the first Friday in May - Spider-Man broke records on that first Friday and X2 debuted at the top of the box office charts as well.
"We're looking forward to extending that track record with Iron Man and are extremely pleased with the progress of the script, the production team we are forming and the initial production designs."
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