Filming was scheduled to wrap a week later on December 17, 2012. The most wonderful of Black's surprises harkens back to his '80s reputation for character revision and is simply too good to ruin here." "[212] In April 2013, Cheadle stated that Iron Man 3 could be the final film in the series, saying, "The door is always left open in these kinds of movies especially when they do as well as they have done. Obadiah made a similar transformation into Iron Monger in the comics, only to perish in battle against Iron Man. This movie has neither the emotionalism of the first film, nor the flashy villains of the second ... Tony's relationship with girlfriend Pepper Potts is in inexplicable jeopardy—and then simply fixes itself. The Vice President will become a puppet leader, following Killian's orders, in exchange for Extremis to cure his young daughter's disability. Townsend explained that "Invariably we'd shoot a soft-suit with Robert then we'd also put tracking markers on his trousers. I think we've really found ways to make this feel organic and new, based on what's come before, and that's what I'm happy about. [128][129] The exhibit, entitled Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries, features the same armor display that was shown at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, with the Marks I-VII and the new Mark XLII. Stark escapes in an experimental new Iron Man suit, which his artificial intelligence J.A.R.V.I.S. [48] A cut of the film produced for release exclusively in China includes additional scenes featuring Wang and an appearance by Fan Bingbing as one of his assistants. [30] The crumbling house itself was filmed in a hydraulic-powered giubo platform that could bend and split into two pieces. [120], Like with the first two films, Audi again provided product placement with various vehicles. We encourage you to read our updated PRIVACY POLICY and COOKIE POLICY. He would also wear lifts in his shoes or be up in a box so he'd be the correct height—Iron Man is 6'5". When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Stark fights Killian, but finds himself cornered. Firepower: Suited villain who initially defeats Iron Man in the Armor Wars storyline. It continues Slattery's story from the end of the film. "[193], Nick De Semlyen of the UK film magazine Empire had criticisms, even while giving the film four of five stars. Aldrich Killian was originally a scientist with several disabilities impeding him in life, which he grew up determined to one day overpower them. [114] To employ the "deeply thematic component with a strong melody," the score employs mostly orchestra sounds. [83] The Port of Wilmington served as a location for the oil tanker in the climactic battle, along with a soundstage recreation of the dock. It features twelve original alternative rock and indie rock songs, with only one appearing in the film itself, Awolnation's "Some Kind of Joke. The cinemas were in a contract dispute with Disney, who wished to receive more of the ticket sale profit than they currently did, largely based on the projected premiere-weekend intake Iron Man 3 was expected to have. "[91] They were done for the scene where Iron Man rescues the people falling from the Air Force One over Miami, which were originally envisioned done with green screen effects, but were changed to using actual skydivers as second unit director Brian Smrz knew the Red Bull skydiving team. Black also felt the character Harley Keener embodied the Ghost of Christmas Past for Stark. However, Stane grew jealous of Tony, even the latter became a much more competent businessman in person. [118] On March 25, 2013, Marvel and Disney revealed on the official Iron Man Facebook page, "Iron Man 3: Armor Unlock," to reveal suits Stark has made before the events of the film. An old Iron Man movie villain would love to get another shot at causing trouble in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [50] This version features a four-minute longer cut of the film, with a longer scene of Tony meeting Dr. Wu, a scene showing Dr. Wu on the phone with Jarvis as Iron Man is visible on a television screen in front of him, as well as a scene of Dr. Wu preparing to operate on Stark with Fan Bingbing. [66] Drew Pearce added that they would avoid magic and space, with Iron Man 3 being "a techno-thriller set in a more real world than even The Avengers." The duo spent some time discussing themes and images and ideas before starting the script. Hansen, who came to warn Stark, survives the attack with Potts. [109], The film's production was delayed following Downey's leg injury, and for certain shots they were forced to create a double for Downey. Disneyland's Innoventions attraction received a Stark Industries exhibit beginning April 13, and Monorail Black of the Walt Disney World Monorail System was given an exterior Iron Man scheme. These explosions were falsely attributed to a terrorist plot in order to cover up Extremis's flaws. If you're smart, whatever regime you're part of, you'd put a puppet committee and remain your house." [117] A panel was held, during which Shane Black, Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige discussed making the film, and several minutes of footage from the film were shown. 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[111] Todd-AO mixed the sound in Dolby Atmos to enhance the immersive experience. [82], Filming began in Wilmington, North Carolina on May 23, 2012 at EUE/Screen Gems Studios,[83] with the working title Caged Heat. [108], Digital Domain, Scanline VFX and Trixter each worked on separate shots featuring the Mark 42 armor, working with different digital models. [122] Verizon FiOS and TCL's flat panel televisions and Alcatel One Touch smartphones are also featured in the film,[123] and the Chinese cut also shows a Zoomlion crane and Yili milk. [147], Iron Man 3 was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment in digital download form on September 3, 2013. [18] Chinese star Andy Lau became involved in negotiations to join the film, as a Chinese scientist and old friend of Stark's who comes to his aid. [185] With total earnings reaching $124 million,[186] it was the highest-grossing American film in China in 2013, and the country is the film's highest-grossing market after North America, followed by South Korea ($64.2 million) and the UK, Ireland, and Malta ($57.1 million). The main theme for Iron Man focuses on horns and trumpets,[115] to be "both a march and anthem." [161] Deadline Hollywood calculated the net profit of the film to be $391.8 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues for the film. He muses that, even without the technology, he will always be Iron Man. [179] IMAX opening-weekend records were set in Taiwan, the Netherlands, Brazil, and the Philippines. Worldwide, it became the fifth-highest-grossing film, the second-highest-grossing film of 2013,[153] the second-highest-grossing film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (behind Marvel's The Avengers),[154] and the highest-grossing film of the Iron Man film series,[155] as well as the fourth-highest-grossing comic-book and superhero film overall. Iron Man 3 will be more about a clash of technology, Feige says and those who have been paying close attention to the previous two films know that The Ten Rings is a term for the terrorist … [107] A major part of the content filmed in the reshoots regarded the Mandarin, with Drew Pearce saying that in early cuts, the character "didn't feel real enough—there wasn't a sense of him being [part of] the real world, mostly because he was just looking down a lens and threatening the world. 3. At the time it also became the fifth-highest-grossing film of all time while its opening weekend became the sixth-highest of all time. In Iron Man 3, Tony Stark wrestles with the ramifications of the events of The Avengers during a national terrorism campaign on the United States led by the mysterious Mandarin. Paul Bettany reprises his role from previous films as J.A.R.V.I.S., Stark's AI system. Featured Characters: 1. In turn Killian would hide Slattery in "his own frat house, in kind of a drug-related house arrest" to keep the secret alive. [136] The El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles hosted the United States premiere of Iron Man 3 on April 24. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. ", "Iron Man 3: Under the Armor with Kevin Feige Pt. Iron Man 3 villain was supposed to be female, says Shane Black. [22] In May, Rebecca Hall was cast in her place,[22] and her role was described as "a scientist who plays a pivotal role in the creation of a nanotechnology, known as Extremis. The roles of several other major female characters were also made smaller in the final film compared to earlier drafts. Potts, whose Extremis powers allowed her to survive her fall, intervenes and kills Killian to save Stark. With Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle. [81] According to Drew Pearce, Emilia Clarke was initially cast for an unknown role, before the script was changed. Disabled scientist Aldrich Killian offers them a place in his company Advanced Idea Mechanics, but Stark rejects him. [48] The China filming did not include the main cast and crew. There is quite a bit of Black's trademark attitude and humor here as well, things like a throwaway reference to the sci-fi classic Westworld and a goofy character who has Tony Stark's likeness tattooed on his forearm. [158] On the weekend of May 3–5, 2013, the film set a record for the largest worldwide weekend in IMAX with $28.6 million. [43] Adam Pally plays Gary, a cameraman who helps Stark. For the climactic tanker battle, it was originally considered that Brandt would show up in the James Bond tradition of the henchman coming back for the heroes. However, upon discovering who Tony really was, Raza and his men decided to kidnap him instead and hold him for rans… [76][48] Jessica Chastain entered into discussions for a role in the film,[77] but bowed out due to scheduling conflicts. [64] In February 2011, Black entered final negotiations to join the project,[65][66] and in March it was announced that Drew Pearce, who Marvel had originally hired for a Runaways script, would work with Black on the script. [139] Regal Cinemas, AMC Theatres and Carmike Cinemas put presale tickets on hold, two weeks before the US premiere. He has golden brown hair, and has tattoo's resembling that of Fin Fang Foom, which is a reference to the character in the comics. WandaVision Theory: SWORD Is Really Iron Man 3's Forgotten Villains WandaVision has brought SWORD to the MCU, but there are some clues that the agency might actually be secretly run by Iron Man 3's villains, AIM. A string of bombings claimed by a terrorist known as the Mandarin has left intelligence agencies bewildered by a lack of forensic evidence. Ezekiel is the son of Obadiah Stane, the villain in the first Iron Man movie. [106] Shooting also took place on the week of January 23, 2013 at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. In the Iron Man 3 audio commentary, Shane Black and Drew Pearce revealed that she was meant to be the original villain. The Mandarin sends gunship helicopters to destroy Stark's home. It was released on December 8, 2015. The film's supporting cast, including Kingsley, Pearce, and Hall, were brought on throughout April and May 2012. As part of the deal transferring the distribution rights of, People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie, Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards, List of films featuring powered exoskeletons, "Why Par, not Disney, gets 'Avengers' credit", "Paramount's Super Payoff for 'Iron Man 3, "Marvel Studios Begins Production on Iron Man 3", "Comic-Con: Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Shane Black and Kevin Feige Talk Iron Man 3, How The Avengers Impacts the Film, Iron Patriot and More", "Iron Man 3 Exclusive Interview: Screenwriter Drew Pearce Talks The Mandarin Controversy, Mission Impossible 5, Sherlock Holmes 3 & More! [119] In January 2013, Marvel Comics released a two-issue comic book prelude by writers Christos Gage and Will Corona Pilgrim with art by Steve Kurth and Drew Geraci. Stark investigates the remains of a local explosion bearing the hallmarks of a Mandarin attack. pilots to rural Tennessee, following a flight plan from Stark's investigation into the Mandarin. Stark summons his remaining Iron Man suits, controlled remotely by J.A.R.V.I.S., to provide air support. [146] Iron Man 3 was the first film released in Phase Two of the MCU. Echoing the Mandarin's amalgamated personality, his theme was religious music "that borrows from many cultures," from "Monastic, Gothic, and Christian chants to music from the Middle-East. Filming took place from May 23 to December 17, 2012, primarily at EUE/Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington, North Carolina. "[196] Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune echoed this, saying, "[I]n a gleefully cynical bid for a preteen audience (a few years too young for the violence in Iron Man 3, I'd say), Stark befriends a bullied 8-year-old [sic] (Ty Simpkins) who becomes his tag-along and sometime savior ... Stark no longer needs to be in the Iron Man suit. [137] The film opened in 46 countries through April 22–24,[138] with the United States release, in 4,253 screens, happening one week later. Instead, Mandarin from the comics was the polar opposite of Tony Stark. They trace Killian to an impounded damaged oil tanker where Killian intends to kill Ellis on live television. Stark Industries 1.1. The game is guided by J.A.R.V.I.S., who is voiced again by Paul Bettany. It's hard to project. [188] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, the same score as both its predecessors. Following the release of Iron Man 2, a conflict between Paramount Pictures, which had distribution rights to certain Marvel properties, and The Walt Disney Company, Marvel Entertainment's then new corporate parent, clouded the timing and the distribution arrangement of a possible third film. Like Tony's suits, it's shiny and polished. By Rick Stevenson Published Feb 16, 2021 "[187] Metacritic gave a weighted average score of 62 out of 100, based on 44 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [192] Michael Arbeiter of Hollywood.com praised the film as "Marvel's First True Action-Comedy", commenting that "Tony's camaraderie with preteen tech geek Harley Keener is one gigantic superhero/'90s-kid-sidekick laugh riot (the friggin' kid's name is Harley Keener ... is there anything more '90s-kid-sidekick-sounding than that?!). Some elements from the comics were used even if in different connotations, such as making Rhodes wear Norman Osborn's Iron Patriot armor, and naming some characters with names from unrelated people in the Marvel Universe, such as Eric Savin and Jack Taggart. In 1999, Killian initially asked for Tony Stark's support for his project under Advanced Idea Mechanics, only to be shunned and ignored by the latter. He can't call Thor, he can't call Cap, he can't call Nick Fury, and he can't look for the Helicarrier in the sky. 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