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| | runtime = 131 minutes<ref name="BBFC" /> | |||
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| | budget = $200 million<ref name="FilmLA" /> | |||
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| '''''Iron Man 3''''' (titled onscreen as '''''Iron Man Three''''')<ref name="VarietyReview" /><ref name="USCopyright" /> is a 2013 American<!--Supported by the "ChineseMaterial" source - http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/iron-man-3-china-scenes-450184 -: "Jointly produced by the Disney-owned Marvel Pictures and the Beijing-based DMG Entertainment, Iron Man 3 is not classified as a Sino-US co-production" --> ] based on the ] character ], produced by ] and distributed by<!-- DO NOT INCLUDE PARAMOUNT PICTURES! SEE FOOTNOTE--> ].{{efn|name=Paramount|As part of the deal transferring the distribution rights of '']'' (2012) and ''Iron Man 3'' from ] to the ],<ref name="VarietyOct2011" /> Paramount's logo appears in the films' opening titles, promotional materials, and merchandise.<ref name="VarietyMay2013" /> Nevertheless, ] is credited at the end of the film.}} It is the sequel to '']'' (2008) and '']'' (2010), and ] in the ] (MCU). The film was directed by ] from a screenplay he co-wrote with ], and stars ] as ] alongside ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. In the film, Stark grapples with the consequences of the events of '']'' (2012) during a national terrorism campaign on the United States led by the mysterious ]. | |||
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| |runtime = 130 minutes<ref name="BBFC"/> | |||
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| |budget = $200 million<ref>{{cite web| url=http://screenrant.com/iron-man-3-production-budget-sandy-174058/| title='Iron Man 3' Begins Production; Secures Increased Budget| work=Screen Rant| last=Schaefer| first=Sandy| accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| |gross = $1.2 billion<ref name="BOM">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=ironman3.htm | title= Iron Man 3 (2013) | work=] | publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
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| '''''Iron Man 3''''' (stylized onscreen as '''''Iron Man Three''''') is a 2013 ] featuring the ] character ], produced by ] and distributed by<!-- DO NOT INCLUDE PARAMOUNT PICTURES! SEE FOOTNOTE--> ].{{ref|1|1}} It is the sequel to 2008's '']'' and 2010's '']'', and the seventh installment in the ]. ] directed a screenplay he co-wrote with ], which uses concepts from the "]" story arc by ]. The film stars ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. In ''Iron Man 3'', Tony Stark tries to recover from ] caused by the events of '']'', while investigating a terrorist organization led by the mysterious ]. | |||
| After the release of ''Iron Man 2'' in May 2010, Favreau |
After the release of ''Iron Man 2'' in May 2010, director Jon Favreau chose not to return for a third film. Black was hired to write and direct the sequel in February 2011, working with Pearce to make the script more character-centric, focus on thriller elements, and use concepts from ]'s "]" comic book story arc. The film's supporting cast, including Kingsley, Pearce, and Hall, were brought on throughout April and May 2012. Filming took place from May 23 to December 17, 2012, primarily at ] Studios in ]. Additional filming took place around ] as well as in ], ], and ]; an extended version of the film specifically for Chinese audiences was created. Seventeen companies provided the film's visual effects. | ||
| ''Iron Man 3'' premiered at ] in Paris on April 14, 2013 |
''Iron Man 3'' premiered at the ] in Paris on April 14, 2013, and was released in the United States on May 3, as the first film in ] of the MCU. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences, Black's direction, and Downey's performance, though there was criticism for the portrayal of the Mandarin. The film was a box office success, grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide, making it the ] and the sixteenth film to gross over $1 billion. It finished its theatrical run as the ], while its opening weekend was the ]. The film received Best Visual Effects nominations at the ] and the ]. | ||
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| ==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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At a ] ], ] meets scientist ], the inventor of ], an experimental regenerative treatment that allows recovery from crippling injuries. Disabled scientist ] offers them a place in his company ] (A.I.M.), but Stark rejects him. Thirteen years later, Stark is suffering from ] and has frequent ]s due to his experiences during the alien invasion of New York.{{efn|As depicted in '']'' (2012)<ref name="CapTWSSynopsis1" />}} He has built dozens of new ] to cope with his ], creating friction with his girlfriend ]. | ||
| Meanwhile, a string of bombings is claimed by a terrorist known as the ]. Stark's security chief ] is badly injured in one such attack and is put into a coma, prompting Stark to issue a televised threat to the Mandarin, revealing his home address in the process. The Mandarin sends gunship helicopters to destroy Stark's home. Hansen, who came to warn Stark, survives the attack with Potts. Stark escapes in an experimental new Iron Man suit, which his ] ] pilots to rural ], following a flight plan from Stark's investigation into the Mandarin. Stark's new armor is not fully functional and lacks sufficient power to return to ], leading the world to believe that he died. | |||
| Teaming with Harley, a precocious young boy, Stark investigates the site of a local explosion bearing the hallmarks of a Mandarin attack. He discovers the "bombings" were triggered by soldiers subjected to Extremis, which at this stage of development can cause certain subjects to explosively reject it. After veterans started exploding, these explosions were falsely attributed to a terrorist plot in order to cover up Extremis' flaws. Stark witnesses Extremis firsthand when Mandarin agents ] and ] attack him, trying to recover an incriminating file. Stark kills Brandt, but Savin recovers from his injuries. Stark traces the Mandarin to ] and infiltrates his headquarters using improvised weapons. Inside he discovers the Mandarin is actually an actor named Trevor Slattery, who claims he is oblivious to the actions carried out in his name. Killian, who appropriated Hansen's Extremis research as a cure for his own disability and expanded the program to include injured war veterans, reveals he is the real Mandarin, using Slattery as a cover. After capturing Stark, Killian kidnaps Potts and subjects her to Extremis to gain Stark's aid in fixing Extremis' flaws and thereby saving Potts. Killian kills Hansen when she has a change of heart about the plan. | |||
| With the help of Harley Keener, a local boy, Stark investigates the remains of a local explosion bearing the hallmarks of a Mandarin attack, although it occurred years before any known attack by the terrorist. He discovers the "bombings" were triggered by soldiers subjected to Extremis whose bodies explosively rejected the treatment, and were falsely attributed by A.I.M. as a terrorist plot to cover up Extremis' flaws. Stark witnesses Extremis firsthand when Mandarin agents ] and ] attack him. Stark kills Brandt and incapacitates Savin. Meanwhile, Killian resurfaces and kidnaps Potts with assistance from Hansen. American intelligence agencies continue to search for the Mandarin, with ]—the former War Machine, now re-branded as the ]—lured into a trap to steal his armor. | |||
| Killian has manipulated American intelligence agencies regarding the Mandarin's location, luring ] – the former War Machine, now re-branded as the ] – into a trap to steal the armor. Stark escapes and reunites with Rhodes, discovering that Killian intends to attack President Ellis aboard ]. Stark kills Savin, and saves some surviving passengers and crew but cannot stop Killian from abducting Ellis. They trace Killian to an impounded oil tanker where Killian intends to kill Ellis on live television. Vice president Rodriguez will take Ellis' place, helping Killian in exchange for Extremis to cure his young daughter's<!--credited as "Vice President's daughter"--> disability. On the platform, Stark goes to save Potts, as Rhodes saves the president. Stark summons his Iron Man suits, controlled remotely by J.A.R.V.I.S., to provide air support. Rhodes secures the president and takes him to safety, while Stark discovers Potts has survived the Extremis procedure. However, before he can save her, a rig collapses around them and she falls to her apparent death. Stark confronts Killian and traps him in an Iron Man suit that self-destructs, but fails to kill him. Potts, whose Extremis powers allowed her to survive her fall, intervenes and kills Killian. After the battle, Stark orders J.A.R.V.I.S. to remotely destroy each Iron Man suit as a sign of his devotion to Potts, while the vice president and Slattery are arrested. With Stark's help, Potts' Extremis effects are stabilized, and Stark undergoes surgery to remove the shrapnel embedded near his heart. He pitches his obsolete chest arc reactor into the sea, musing he will always be Iron Man. | |||
| Tracing the Mandarin to ], Stark infiltrates his headquarters using improvised weapons. Inside, he discovers the Mandarin is an English actor named ], who is oblivious to the actions carried out in his image. Killian then captures Stark. He reveals he has subjected Potts to Extremis in the hope Stark will help fix Extremis' flaws while trying to save her. When Hansen betrays Killian by threatening to jeopardize his operations, Killian kills her. | |||
| In a present day post-credits scene, Stark wakes up ], who fell asleep listening to Stark's story. | |||
| Stark escapes and reunites with Rhodes, discovering that Killian intends to attack ] Ellis aboard ], using the Iron Patriot armor, controlled by Savin. Stark kills Savin, saving the passengers and crew, but cannot stop Killian from abducting Ellis. At an impounded damaged oil tanker, Killian intends to kill Ellis on live television. The ] would then become a puppet leader, following Killian's orders, in exchange for Extremis curing his young daughter's<!--credited as "Vice President's daughter"--> disability. Stark and Rhodes infiltrate the platform, aided by the Iron Man suits, remotely controlled by J.A.R.V.I.S.. Rhodes secures the President and takes him to safety, while Stark discovers Potts has survived the Extremis procedure. Before he can save her, a rig collapses around them, and she falls to the platform to her apparent death. Stark fights Killian but finds himself cornered. Killian, who appropriated Hansen's Extremis research as a cure for his own disability and expanded the program to include injured war veterans, reveals he is the real Mandarin behind Slattery's cover. Potts, whose Extremis powers allowed her to survive the fall, kills Killian to save Stark. | |||
| ==Cast== | |||
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| * ] as ]: | |||
| :A self-described genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist with ] of his own invention. Stark now struggles to come to terms with his near-death experience in '']'',<ref name="PrincipalPhotog"/><ref name="IM3Characters"/> suffering from anxiety attacks. On making a third ''Iron Man'' film, Downey said, "My sense of it is that we need to leave it all on the field—whatever that means in the end. You can pick several different points of departure for that."<ref name="DowneyAug2011" /> On following up ''The Avengers'', Downey said they "tried to be practical, in a post-''Avengers'' world. What are his challenges now? What are some limitations that might be placed on him? And what sort of threat would have him, as usual, ignore those limitations?"<ref name="ComicCon12Interview" /> Screenwriter Drew Pearce compared Tony to an American ] for both being "heroes with a sense of danger to them, and unpredictability" even if Stark was a "free agent" instead of an authority figure like Bond. He also likened Tony to the protagonists of 1970s films such as '']'', where "the idiosyncrasies of the heroes is what made them exciting."<ref name=wc/> | |||
| * ] as ]: | |||
| :Stark's girlfriend, longtime associate, and CEO of ].<ref name="PrincipalPhotog"/><ref name="Feige" /> Paltrow says of her character's relationship to Tony, " adores Tony, but she absolutely gets fed up with him. He gets caught in a feedback loop."<ref name="ScreenRant"/> Kevin Feige comments on Pepper's role in the film: "The love triangle in this movie is really between Tony, Pepper and the suits. Tony, Pepper and his obsession with those suits, and the obsession with technology." Feige also states that the film uses the character to play with the ] trope, and posits the question, "Is Pepper in danger or is Pepper the savior?"<ref name="About.com" /> | |||
| * ] as ] ] / ]: | |||
| :Stark's best friend, the liaison between Stark Industries and the U.S. Air Force in the department of acquisitions. Rhodes operates the redesigned/upgraded ] armor, taking on an ]-inspired color scheme similar to the ] armor from the comics.<ref name="IM3Characters" /> Feige said of Rhodes and the armor, "The notion in the movie is that a red, white and blue suit is a bold statement, and it's meant to be. With Rhodey, he's very much the foil to Tony's eccentricities, and in this one you get to see this and be reminded of the trust and friendship between them in that great ] ] fashion."<ref name="Collider" /> In the film, the president asks Rhodey to take up the moniker "Iron Patriot," and don the red, white, and blue suit, in order to be the government's "American hero" in response to the events in ''The Avengers''.<ref name="IronPatriot3"/> | |||
| * ] as ]: | |||
| :The creator of the ] virus<ref name="Pearce" /> and the founder of ],<ref name="Pearce3" /> who adopts the mantle of the ] as his own.<ref name="EWPage3" /><ref name="PearceTotalFilm" /> Killian develops Extremis to cure his own debilitating disability; in addition to his regenerative healing qualities, he has superhuman strength and the ability to generate extreme heat. Prolonged exposure to Extremis also grants him the ability to breathe fire. On taking the role, Pearce said, "I feel a little more experimental in what I'll take on these days, but I still don't know that I would want to play the superhero myself, since I'm playing a different kind of character in this film... The main difference was that, when I did '']'', I was pretty much in all of it, so it was a really grueling experience. '']'' and ''Iron Man'' are really kind of cameo stuff, so the experience of shooting them... I mean, on some level, it's tricky because you feel like a bit of an outsider. You don't really live the experience that you do when you're there all day every day with everybody. But at the same time, it can be more fun sometimes because you're just working in concentrated spurts."<ref name="Pearce2" /> | |||
| As a gesture of his devotion to Potts, Stark orders J.A.R.V.I.S. to destroy all the Iron Man suits. The Vice President and Slattery are arrested, and Happy awakens from his coma. With Stark's help, Potts's Extremis effects are stabilized. Stark promises to scale back his life as Iron Man, undergoing surgery to remove the shrapnel near his heart and throwing his obsolete chest arc reactor into the sea. He muses that, even without the technology, he will always be Iron Man.<!-- | |||
| :Pearce described his character as a man "who came into this world with a number of physical disabilities. He's never been able to accept those limitations though and has spent most of his life trying to overcome them in any way he can. His tenacity and blind determination in fighting for a better life are seen by some as irritating, as he often comes across as obnoxious. He just won't accept the cards he was dealt, and being as intelligent as he is, has real drive to change and become a different person."<ref name="Pearce3" /> Shane Black specified, "Ultimately we do give you the Mandarin, the real guy, but it's Guy Pearce in the end with the big dragon tattooed on his chest."<ref name="EWPage3" /> He elaborated, "Do they hand me a blank check and say, 'Go break something!' Or, 'Go violate some long-standing comic book treaty that fans have supported for years?' No, but they'll say: 'Let's break something together.' So it's okay to come up with these crazy things, these far out ideas … and they'll fly. It's just that the Marvel guys have to be in the room."<ref name="EWPage4" /> | |||
| * ] as Dr. ]: | |||
| :A botanist whose work helped create Extremis.<ref name="IM3Characters"/><ref name="Hall" /><ref name="Hall2" /> Hall said Hansen would be a "strong female character," and described her decision to take the role, saying, "I decided to do ''Iron Man 3'' because I've never done the ']' movie before. Even the studio movies I've done have been small studio movies, or indie films that we made on a wing and a prayer. I love those, but ''Iron Man'' is refreshing in a way because it's something out of my realm of experiences."<ref name="Hall3" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: | |||
| :A war veteran who becomes an assassin after her exposure to Extremis.<ref name="IM3Characters"/><ref name="IM3ProductionPDF" /> Describing Brandt, Szostak says, "... was a second chance at life. We talked about what you feel like and I think it almost makes you a fuller version of who you are, all your weakness and your qualities{{spaced ndash}}just everything gets enhanced. I saw it as very freeing, almost you become your true-self and your fantasy-self all at once."<ref name="Szostak2"/> The writers originally envisioned Brandt as Killian's main henchman, which would return throughout the movie to fight Tony, but eventually that role was reassigned to Eric Savin.<ref name=comm/> | |||
| * ] as ]: | |||
| :Killian's Extremis-powered henchman.<ref name="IM3Characters"/><ref name="JamesBadgeDale" /> Dale stated that his character in the film was "loosely based on" the comic version of the character.<ref name="JamesBadgeDale2" /> According to Dale, "] is the mouthpiece. ] is the brain. I'm the muscle."<ref name="JamesBadgeDale3" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: | |||
| :Tony Stark's former bodyguard and chauffeur, now Stark Industries head of security.<!--per film plot--> Favreau, who served as both actor and director on the previous two ''Iron Man'' films, said participating in the new film was "like a proud grandfather who doesn't have to change the diapers but gets to play with the baby."<ref name="ComicConPanel" /> | |||
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| :A British actor with substance-abuse problems whom Killian hired to portray the ], a terrorist persona in jammed television broadcasts, in which he is depicted as a leader of the international terrorist organization The Ten Rings.<ref name="IM3Characters"/><ref name="Kingsley" /><ref name="Kingsley3" /> Kingsley was filming '']'' when he was cast, and said that, "Quite soon I'll be with everybody and we'll be discussing the look and the feel and the direction of the character. It's very early days yet, but I'm so thrilled to be on board."<ref name="Kingsley2" /> On his performance, Kingsley stated: "I wanted a voice that would disconcert a Western audience. I wanted a voice that would sound far more homegrown and familiar—a familiarity like a teacher's voice or a preacher's voice. The rhythms and tones of an earnest, almost benign, teacher—trying to educate people for their own good."<ref name="Kingsley4" /> The Mandarin was initially set to appear in the first ''Iron Man'' film, but he was put off for a sequel as the filmmakers felt that he was "too ambitious for a first ."<ref name="April2008Mandarin" /> | |||
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| :On the character, Feige stated, "The Mandarin is most famous foe in the comics mainly because he's been around the longest. If you look, there's not necessarily a definitive Mandarin storyline in the comics. So it was really about having an idea."<ref name="Collider" /> Shane Black explains that Ben Kingsley's Mandarin is not Chinese in the film as he is in the comics in order to avoid the ] stereotype: "We're not saying he's Chinese, we're saying he, in fact, draws a cloak around him of Chinese symbols and dragons because it represents his obsessions with ] in various ancient arts of warfare that he studied." The filmmakers also cited ] from '']'' as an influence for the character.<ref name="Yahoo" /> The videos where the Mandarin give historical background to the attacks expressed how it emerged as the product of "a ] of people trying to create a modern terrorist."<ref name=comm/> Thus the Mandarin "represents every terrorist in a way," from South American ] to the ] ].<ref name="Yahoo" /> | |||
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| ] reprises his role from previous films as ], Stark's ] system.<ref name="IM3ProductionPDF"/> ] plays ] Ellis,<ref name="IM3ProductionPDF"/><ref name="Sadler"/> (named after Warren Ellis, who wrote the "Extremis" comics arc that primary influenced the film's story)<ref name="FiOS" /> and ] plays ] Rodriguez. ] portrays Harley Keener,<ref name="IM3ProductionPDF" /> a troubled boy living with his mother, who must work all hours since Harley's father left them before the events of the film. After Stark arrives in his town, Harley becomes his sidekick<ref name="Reuters" /> and helps to repair his suit and track down the Mandarin. Simpkins has a three-picture deal with Marvel Studios.<ref name="SimpkinsDeal" /> ] portrays ], one of the Extremis soldiers.<ref name="Hamilton"/> ] plays Gary, a ] who helps Stark.<ref name="Pally" /> ] reprises his role as ] from the first ''Iron Man'' film in a brief cameo, and ] makes a cameo appearance as a beauty pageant judge.<ref name="FiOS"/> ] plays Mrs. Davis, mother of an Extremis subject that is framed as a terrorist.<ref name="DaleDickey" /> ] briefly plays Dr. Wu in the general release version of the film.<ref name="Wang2"/> A cut of the film produced for release exclusively in China includes additional scenes featuring Wang and an appearance by ] as one of his assistants.<ref name="Bingbing" /><ref name="ChineseRelease" /> ] makes an uncredited ], reprising his role as ] from '']'', in a ]. Comedians ] and ] and '']'' co-host ] have cameo appearances as themselves on their respective real-world television programs, as do newscasters ], ], ], and ]. | |||
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| * ] as ]: <br />An ] and a self-described genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist with ] of his own invention. Stark now struggles to come to terms with his near-death experience in '']'' (2012),<ref name="ProductionBegin" /><ref name="IM3Characters" /> suffering from ] attacks. On making a third ''Iron Man'' film, Downey said, "My sense of it is that we need to leave it all on the field—whatever that means in the end. You can pick several different points of departure for that."<ref name="DowneyAug2011" /> On following up ''The Avengers'', Downey said they "tried to be practical, in a post-''Avengers'' world. What are his challenges now? What are some limitations that might be placed on him? And what sort of threat would have him, as usual, ignore those limitations?"<ref name="ComicCon12Interview" /> Screenwriter Drew Pearce compared Tony to an American ] for both being "heroes with a sense of danger to them, and unpredictab" even if Stark was a "free agent" instead of an authority figure like Bond. He also likened Tony to the protagonists of 1970s films such as '']'' (1971), where "the idiosyncrasies of the heroes is what made them exciting."<ref name="WhatCulture" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: <br />Stark's girlfriend, longtime associate, and the current CEO of ].<ref name="ProductionBegin" /><ref name="Feige" /> Paltrow says of her character's relationship to Tony, " adores Tony, but she absolutely gets fed up with him. He gets caught in a feedback loop."<ref name="ScreenRantFeb2013" /> Kevin Feige commented on Pepper's role in the film: "The love triangle in this movie is really between Tony, Pepper and the suits. Tony, Pepper and his obsession with those suits, and the obsession with technology." Feige also stated the film uses the character to play with the ] trope, and posits the question, "Is Pepper in danger or is Pepper the savior?"<ref name="FeigeAbout" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: <br />Stark's best friend and the liaison between Stark Industries and the U.S. Air Force in the department of acquisitions. Rhodes operates the redesigned/upgraded ] armor, taking on an ]-inspired color scheme similar to the ] armor from the comics.<ref name="IM3Characters" /> Feige said of Rhodes and the armor, "The notion in the movie is that a red, white and blue suit is a bold statement, and it's meant to be. With Rhodey, he's very much the foil to Tony's eccentricities, and in this one you get to see this and be reminded of the trust and friendship between them in that great ] ] fashion."<ref name="FeigeColliderNov2012" /> In the film, the president asks Rhodey to take up the moniker "Iron Patriot," and don the red, white, and blue suit, in order to be the government's "American hero" in response to the events in ''The Avengers''.<ref name="ScreenRantMar2013" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: <br />The creator of the ] virus<ref name="PearceVariety" /> and the founder and owner of the science and development organization ]<ref name="Pearce" /> who adopts the mantle of the ] as his own.<ref name="MandarinEW" /><ref name="PearceTotalFilm" /> Killian develops Extremis to cure his own debilitating disability; in addition to his regenerative healing qualities, he has superhuman strength and the ability to generate extreme heat. Prolonged exposure to Extremis also grants him the ability to breathe fire. Pearce felt he was "a little more experimental" in the roles he was taking in his career, and was not keen on appearing in a superhero film, but felt his role in this film was "] stuff" which was a more enjoyable experience because he was "working in concentrated spurts".<ref name="Pearce2" /> Pearce described Killian as a man with physical disabilities who has "never been able to accept those limitations" and works to overcome them, continuing, "His tenacity and blind determination in fighting for a better life are seen by some as irritating, as he often comes across as obnoxious."<ref name="Pearce" /> Black felt that Pearce ultimately is the Mandarin in the film, and that Marvel worked with him "to come up with these crazy things, these far out ideas" that divert from established expectations from the comics.<ref name="MandarinEW" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: <br />A geneticist whose work helped Killian create Extremis.<ref name="IM3Characters" /><ref name="HallTHR" /><ref name="HallVariety" /> Hall said Hansen would be a "strong female character," and described her decision to take the role, saying, "I decided to do ''Iron Man 3'' because I've never done the ']' movie before. Even the studio movies I've done have been small studio movies, or indie films that we made on a wing and a prayer. I love those, but ''Iron Man'' is refreshing in a way because it's something out of my realm of experiences."<ref name="HallETOnline" /> Hall confirmed her character's role was greatly reduced in the final film, saying, "I signed on to do something that was a substantial role. She wasn't entirely the villain—there have been several phases of this—but I signed on to do something very different to what I ended up doing."<ref name="HallTorontoSun" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: <br />A war veteran who becomes an assassin after her exposure to Extremis.<ref name="IM3Characters" /><ref name="IM3ProductionPDF" /> Describing Brandt, Szostak says, "... was a second chance at life. We talked about what you feel like and I think it almost makes you a fuller version of who you are, all your weakness and your qualities—just everything gets enhanced. I saw it as very freeing, almost you become your true-self and your fantasy-self all at once."<ref name="SzostakInterview" /> The writers originally envisioned Brandt as Killian's main henchman, who would return throughout the film to fight Tony, but eventually, that role was reassigned to Eric Savin.<ref name="Commentary" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: <br />Killian's Extremis-powered henchman.<ref name="IM3Characters" /><ref name="BadgeDaleDeadline" /> Dale stated that his character in the film was "loosely based on" the comic version of the character.<ref name="BadgeDaleVulture" /> According to Dale, "] is the mouthpiece. ] is the brain. I'm the muscle."<ref name="BadgeDaleMTV" /> | |||
| * ] as ]:<ref name="IM3ProductionPDF" /><ref name="SadlerEmpire" /> The ], named after Warren Ellis, who wrote the "Extremis" comics arc that primarily influenced the film's story.<ref name="FiOS" /> | |||
| * ] as Rodriguez: The ].<ref name="Ferrer" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: <br />Tony Stark's former bodyguard and chauffeur who now serves as Stark Industries' head of security department. Favreau, who served as both actor and director on the previous two ''Iron Man'' films, said participating in the new film was "like a proud grandfather who doesn't have to change the diapers but gets to play with the baby."<ref name="ComicConPanel" /> | |||
| * ] as ]: <br />A British actor whom Killian hired to portray the ], a terrorist persona in jammed television broadcasts in which he is depicted as the leader of the international terrorist organization the ].<ref name="KingsleyBusInsider" /> Kingsley was filming '']'' (2013) when he was cast, and said that, "Quite soon I'll be with everybody and we'll be discussing the look and the feel and the direction of the character. It's very early days yet, but I'm so thrilled to be on board."<ref name="KingsleySHH" /> On his performance, Kingsley stated: "I wanted a voice that would disconcert a Western audience. I wanted a voice that would sound far more homegrown and familiar—a familiarity like a teacher's voice or a preacher's voice. The rhythms and tones of an earnest, almost benign, teacher—trying to educate people for their own good."<ref name="KingsleyHuffPost" /> The Mandarin was initially set to appear in the first ''Iron Man'' film, but he was put off for a sequel as the filmmakers felt that he was "too ambitious for a first ."<ref name="FavreauSHH" /> On the character, Feige stated, "The Mandarin is most famous foe in the comics mainly because he's been around the longest. If you look, there's not necessarily a definitive Mandarin storyline in the comics. So it was really about having an idea."<ref name="FeigeColliderNov2012" /> Shane Black explains Ben Kingsley's Mandarin is not Chinese in the film as he is in the comics in order to avoid the ] stereotype: "We're not saying he's Chinese, we're saying he, in fact, draws a cloak around him of Chinese symbols and dragons because it represents his obsessions with ] in various ancient arts of warfare that he studied". The filmmakers also cited ] from '']'' (1979) as an influence for the character.<ref name="MandarinYahoo" /> The videos where the Mandarin gives historical background to the attacks expressed how it emerged as the product of "a ] of people trying to create a modern terrorist".<ref name="Commentary" /> Thus the Mandarin "represents every terrorist in a way", from South American ] to the ] ].<ref name="MandarinYahoo" /> | |||
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| ] reprises his role from previous films as ], Stark's ] system.<ref name="IM3ProductionPDF" /> ] portrays ], a child who lives in Rose Hill, Tennessee, who assists Stark when the latter breaks into his garage in order to repair his suit. He later helps Stark investigate various incidents associated with the Extremis project, and afterwards he is rewarded by Stark with a garage-full of modern engineering tools and equipment.<ref name="SimpkinsVulture" /><ref name="IM3ProductionPDF" /> Simpkins reprises his role as Harley in a cameo appearance in '']'' (2019). Simpkins has stated that he has a three-picture deal with Marvel Studios.<ref name="SimpkinsDeal" /> ] portrays ], one of the Extremis soldiers.<ref name="HamiltonVariety" /> ] plays Gary, a ] who helps Stark.<ref name="Pally" /> ] reprises his role as ] from the first '']'' (2008) film in a brief cameo,<ref name="Toub" /> and ] makes a ] as a beauty pageant judge.<ref name="LeeCameo" /> ] plays Mrs. Davis, mother of an Extremis subject that is framed as a terrorist.<ref name="DaleDickey" /> ] briefly plays Dr. Wu in the general release version of the film.<ref name="WangDeadline" /> A cut of the film produced for release exclusively in China includes additional scenes featuring Wang and an appearance by ] as one of his assistants.<ref name="Bingbing" /><ref name="ChineseRelease" /> ] plays the vice president's daughter.<ref name="Ortega" /> ] makes an uncredited cameo appearance, reprising his role as ] from ''The Avengers'', in a ].<ref name="Ruffalo" /> Comedians ] and ],<ref name="MaherCameo" /><ref name="RiversCameo" /> and '']'' (2010-2017) co-host ] have cameo appearances as themselves on their respective real-world television programs,<ref name="KotsiopoulosCameo" /> as do newscasters ],<ref name="ElliottCameo" /> Megan Henderson,<ref name="HendersonCameo" /> ],<ref name="KiernanCameo" /> and ].<ref name="RobertsCameo" /> | |||
| ==Production== | |||
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| ===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
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{{quote box|width=33%|align=right|quote=Truthfully, the way to go about doing a part 3, if you're ever in that position, as I'm lucky enough to be, is to find a way that the first two weren't done yet. You have to find a way to make sure that the story that's emerging is still ongoing and, by the time you've finished 3, will be something resembling the culmination of a trilogy. It's about, 'How has the story not yet been completely told?,' and I think we're getting there. 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.|source=—], director of ''Iron Man 3'', on the film.<ref name="ComicCon12Interview" />}} | ||
| Following the release of ''Iron Man 2'', a conflict between ], which had distribution rights to certain Marvel properties, and ], Marvel Entertainment's new corporate parent, clouded the timing and the distribution arrangement of a possible third film.<ref name="DistribDispute" /> On October 18, 2010, ] agreed to pay Paramount at least $115 million for the worldwide distribution rights to ''Iron Man 3'' and ''The Avengers''.<ref name="DistribDisney" /> Disney, Marvel, and Paramount announced a May 3, 2013 release date for ''Iron Man 3''.<ref name="ReleaseDate" /> | |||
| Following the release of '']'' (2010), a conflict between ], which had distribution rights to certain ] properties, and ], ]'s then new corporate parent, clouded the timing and the distribution arrangement of a possible third film.<ref name="DistribDispute" /> On October 18, 2010, ] agreed to pay Paramount at least $115 million for the worldwide distribution rights to ''Iron Man 3'',<ref name="DistribDisney" /> with Disney, Marvel, and Paramount announcing a May 3, 2013, release date for the film.<ref name="ReleaseDate" /> | |||
| ''Iron Man'' and ''Iron Man 2'' director ] said in December 2010 that he would not direct ''Iron Man 3'', opting to direct '']'' instead. He remained an executive producer of director ]'s crossover film '']'' and also served as an executive producer of ''Iron Man 3''.<ref name="FavreauProducer"/><ref name="FavreauNotDirecting" /> In February 2011 ] entered final negotiations to direct<ref name="BlackDirecting" /> and write the screenplay.<ref name="BlackWriting" /> In March it was announced that Black would have co-writer ], who Marvel had originally hired for a '']'' script, work with him.<ref name="DrewPearce" /> Downey, who had previously starred in Black's film '']'', said, "Bringing in Shane Black to write and direct ''Iron Man 3'' to me is basically the only transition from Favreau to a 'next thing' that Favreau and the audience and Marvel and I could ever actually sign off on."<ref name="DowneyAug2011" /> | |||
| '']'' (2008) and ''Iron Man 2'' director ] said in December 2010 that he would not direct ''Iron Man 3'', opting to direct '']'' instead. He remained an executive producer of director ]'s crossover film '']'' (2012) and also served as an executive producer of ''Iron Man 3''.<ref name="FavreauProducer" /><ref name="FavreauNotDirecting" /> Also in 2010, Downey reached out to ], who directed him in '']'' (2005), to write and direct the film.<ref name="BlackTHRMar2016" /> In February 2011, Black entered final negotiations to join the project,<ref name="BlackDirecting" /><ref name="BlackWriting" /> and in March it was announced that ], who Marvel had originally hired for a '']'' script, would work with Black on the script.<ref name="DrewPearce" /> Downey said, "Bringing in Shane Black to write and direct ''Iron Man 3'' to me is basically the only transition from Favreau to a 'next thing' that Favreau and the audience and Marvel and I could ever actually sign off on."<ref name="DowneyAug2011" /> Black was initially hesitant to work with Pearce on the film, preferring to work with a writing partner of his own, but after a week of discussing the film and getting to know one another, agreed to write the film with Pearce.<ref name="MCUReignOfMarvelStudios" />{{rp|207}} | |||
| ====Writing==== | ====Writing==== | ||
| Black described his take on the film as not being "two men in iron suits fighting each other," and more like a "] thriller", with Iron Man fighting real-world type villains.<ref name="BlackWriting" /> 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.<ref name="WhatCulture" /> While writing, the focus was to avoid scenes of pure ], making every moment propel other narrative points forward. Some elements from the comics were used even if in different connotations, such as making Rhodes wear ]'s ] armor and naming some characters with names from unrelated people in the Marvel Universe, such as Eric Savin and Jack Taggart.<ref name="Commentary" /> | |||
| The film's plot is influenced primarily by the "]" (2005-2006) comics storyline, written by ].<ref name="FiOS" /> The first two acts would remain character-centric, albeit in Black's words "more hectic, frenetic, and large scale" to fulfill its sequel obligations, with the third act going for more over-the-top action to what Pearce described as "giving a sense of opera". The middle act was compared to '']'' (1941) in having Tony meeting various people on his journey, and the writers made sure to not make the characters too similar. The initial draft had Maya Hansen herself leading the villainous operation, with the Mandarin and Killian emerging as antagonists in later versions of the script. During one of the writing sessions, Pearce suggested that the Mandarin was a fake, and Black agreed by going with making him an actor, which in turn Pearce detailed as an overacting British stage performer. Black explained: "Who would be fool enough to declare that he is an international terrorist? If you're smart, whatever regime you're part of, you'd put a ] and remain your house". In turn Killian would hide ] in "his own ], in kind of a drug-related ]" to keep the secret alive.<ref name="Commentary" /> | |||
| According to Black, the reveal of the actual villain being Hansen was "like '']'' (1982-1987), you think it's the man but at the end, the woman has been running the whole show." The role was eventually shifted to Killian because of objections by Marvel Entertainment executives, who were concerned with apparent merchandising losses that could come with having a female villain. The roles of several other major female characters were also made smaller in the final film compared to earlier drafts.<ref name="BlackMay2016" /> | |||
| The film's plot is influenced primarily from "Extremis," the 2005-2006 ''Iron Man'' comics storyline written by ].<ref name=FiOS/> The first two acts would remain character-centric, albeit in Shane Black's words "more hectic, frenetic, and large scale" to fulfill its sequel obligations, with the third act going for more over-the-top action to what Drew Pearce described as "giving a sense of opera." The middle act was compared to '']'' in having Tony meeting various people on his journey, and the writers made sure to not make the characters too similar. The initial draft had Maya Hansen herself leading the villainous operation, with the Mandarin and Killian emerging as antagonists in later versions of the script. During one of the writing sessions, Pearce suggested that the Mandarin was a fake, and Black agreed by going with making him an actor, which in turn Pearce detailed as an overacting British stage performer. Black explained: "Who would be fool enough to declare that is an international terrorist? If you're smart, whatever regime you're part of, you'd put a ] and remain your house." In turn Killian would hide Slattery in "his own ], in kind of a drug-related ]" to keep the secret alive.<ref name=comm/> | |||
| Both the opening and the ending of the film were reworked in various ways. First it would begin with a flashback to Tony's childhood. Then like ''Iron Man'' it would begin ], with Tony crashing in Tennessee before a |
Both the opening and the ending of the film were reworked in various ways. First it would begin with a flashback to Tony's childhood. Then like ''Iron Man'' it would begin ], with Tony crashing in Tennessee before a voice-over that would lead to how he got there, until it got changed to the final version. For the climactic tanker battle, it was originally considered that Brandt would show up in the '']'' tradition of the henchman coming back for the heroes. Instead they chose to use Killian himself, and have Pepper, whom he abused earlier, cause his downfall as a way of poetic justice. The final dialogue was originally written as "I am Tony Stark" to be a response to the first film's ending, but eventually it changed to "I am Iron Man" to enhance the mythical qualities.<ref name="Commentary" /> On setting the film around ], Black said "I think it's a sense of if you're doing something on an interesting scale that involves an entire universe of characters, one way to unite them is to have them all undergo a common experience. There's something at Christmas that unites everybody and it already sets a stage within the stage, that wherever you are, you're experiencing this world together. I think that also there's something just pleasing about it to me." Pearce added that he would have wanted to see a third ''Iron Man'' film set at Christmas, adding that "when you're telling a story about taking characters apart, it almost has more resonance if you put it at Christmas and if you're also telling a story about lonelier characters as well. That loneliness is heightened at Christmas". Black also felt the character ] embodied the ] for Stark.<ref name="ChristmasSetting" /> | ||
| ===Pre-production=== | ===Pre-production=== | ||
| In September 2011, Marvel Studios reached an agreement to shoot the film primarily out of ] Studios in ]. Michigan was also in contention to land the production, but the Michigan Film Office could not match North Carolina's tax incentives.<ref name=" |
In September 2011, Marvel Studios reached an agreement to shoot the film primarily out of ] Studios in ]. ] was also in contention to land the production, but the Michigan Film Office could not match ]'s tax incentives.<ref name="MichiganSHH" /> In April 2012, ] entered into negotiations to play a villain in ''Iron Man 3'',<ref name="KingsleyTHR" /> a part which ], who would later portray ] in the MCU, also auditioned for.<ref name="MackieAudition" /> The following week, producer Kevin Feige revealed that ''Iron Man 3'' would begin shooting in North Carolina "in five weeks," and said that it "is a full-on Tony Stark-centric movie ... very much inspired by the first half of ''Iron Man'' ... e's stripped of everything, he's backed up against a wall, and he's gotta use his intelligence to get out of it. He can't call ], he can't call ], he can't call ], and he can't look for the ] in the sky."<ref name="FeigeApril2012" /> A few days later, ], ], and ] announced an agreement to co-produce ''Iron Man 3'' in China. DMG partly financed, produced in China with Marvel, and handled co-production matters. DMG also distributed the film in China in tandem with Disney.<ref name="DMGChina" /><ref name="VarietyProduction" /> DMG had been pitching Marvel Studios on collaboration opportunities to enhance the film for the Chinese market. Initially, they suggested that Harley Keener be a Chinese exchange student, something Marvel Studios co-president ] shot down since they did not want the film to feature "] from ''</nowiki>]]''" (1984). Instead, Feige suggested a doctor named Doctor Wu (in reference to the ] ]) who could remove the shrapnel from Stark's chest.<ref name="MCUReignOfMarvelStudios" />{{rp|210}} Chinese star ] became involved in negotiations to join the film in that role<!--, as a Chinese scientist and old friend of Stark's who comes to his aid-->.<ref name="LauMovieWeb" /> Lau would later turn down the role, and ] was cast instead.<ref name="LauIndieWire" /><ref name="WangDeadline" /> | ||
| The next week, ] entered into final talks to play ], a character who is featured in the "Extremis" comic book story arc.<ref name="Pearce |
The next week, ] entered into final talks to play ], a character who is featured in the "Extremis" comic book story arc.<ref name="Pearce" /> ] entered into discussions for a role in the film,<ref name="Chastain" /> but bowed out due to scheduling conflicts.<ref name="HallTHR" /> In May, ] was cast in her place,<ref name="HallTHR" /> and her role was described as "a scientist who plays a pivotal role in the creation of a nanotechnology, known as Extremis".<ref name="HallVariety" /> Over the next few weeks, ] was cast as ],<ref name="BadgeDaleDeadline" /> ] was cast as ],<ref name="HamiltonVariety" /> and Favreau returned to reprise his role as ] from the first two films.<ref name="FavreauHogan" /> ] and ] were also cast in the film, with Sadler playing the President of the United States.<ref name="SadlerEmpire" /><ref name="SzostakDeadline" /> Despite erroneous early reports that ] would reprise her role as ] from ''The Avengers'' in the film,<ref name="SmuldersE!Online" /> Smulders wrote on her verified ] page that this was not so.<ref name="SmuldersTwitter" /> According to Drew Pearce, ] was initially cast for an unknown role, before the script was changed.<ref name="Clarke" /> | ||
| ===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
| Filming began in ], on May 23, 2012, at EUE/Screen Gems Studios,<ref name="WilmingtonStarNews" /> with the ] ''Caged Heat''.<ref name="CagedHeat" /> Cinematographer ] opted to work with ]s for the first time in his career, as he found them more convenient for a visual effects-heavy production. Toll shot the film primarily on the ] camera.<ref name="TollCodex" /> From June 4 through June 6, 2012, filming took place in ], at the ] headquarters<ref name="CaryFilmingNBC" /> and ],<ref name="FilmingLocationsWRAL" /> with a large ] set up on the front lawn.<ref name="CaryFilmingWRAL" /> A scene was also shot at the ].<ref name="WilmingtonStarNews" /> The Port of Wilmington served as a location for the oil tanker in the climactic battle, along with a soundstage recreation of the dock.<ref name="Commentary" /> The crumbling house itself was filmed in a ] ] platform that could bend and split into two pieces. All the interior footage had ], including debris and explosions, with computer graphics used only to add exteriors and ].<ref name="FXGuide" /><ref name="Unmasked" /> | |||
| ] served as the location for the climactic oil tanker battle.]] | |||
| Filming began in ] on May 23, 2012 at EUE/Screen Gems Studios.<ref name="CaryFilming2"/> Cinematographer ] opted to for the first time in his career work with ]s, as he found them more convenient for a visual effects-heavy production. Toll shot the film primarily on the ] camera.<ref name="TollCodex" /> From June 4 through June 6, 2012, filming took place in ] at the ] headquarters<ref name="CaryFilming" /> and ],<ref name="WRALFilmingLocations" /> with a large ] set up on the front lawn.<ref name="CaryFilming3" /> A scene was also shot at the ].<ref name="CaryFilming2" /> The Port of Wilmington served as a location for the oil tanker in the climactic battle, along with a soundstage recreation of the dock.<ref name="comm" /> The crumbling house itself was filmed in a ] ] platform that could bend and split into two pieces. All the interior footage had ], including debris and explosions, with computer graphics used only to add exteriors and Iron Man's armor.<ref name="FXGuide" /><ref name="unmasked" /> | |||
| From July 19 to August 1, 2012, filming took place on ], to "film aerial drops over the Atlantic Ocean."<ref name="OakIslandFilming" /> 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 ] ] team. Computer graphics were |
From July 19 to August 1, 2012, filming took place on ], to "film aerial drops over the Atlantic Ocean."<ref name="OakIslandFilming" /> 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 ] knew the ] ] team. Computer graphics were employed only to add clouds, the destroyed plane and matte paintings of the Florida coastline in the background, replace a stand-in with the Iron Man armor, and some ] to combine different takes of the skydivers together.<ref name="DeconstructingAF1" /> Filming took place in ], in early August 2012,<ref name="RoseHillFilming" /> and the town's name was incorporated into the script as the ] city Stark visits.<ref name="Unmasked" /> On August 14, actress ] said she had been cast in the film, and was currently shooting her scenes.<ref name="DaleDickey" /> The following day, production was halted when Downey suffered an ankle injury.<ref name="RDJInjuryETAug2012" /> During the break, Black and Pearce made more script revisions before shooting resumed by August 24.<ref name="RDJInjury/Film" /><ref name="RDJInjuryETApr2013" /> | ||
| Cast and crew began arriving in ] on October 1, to shoot scenes on ] and around South Florida.<ref name="DaniaFilming" /> That same day, Downey returned to the set after his ankle injury.<ref name=" |
Cast and crew began arriving in ] on October 1, to shoot scenes on ] and around South Florida.<ref name="DaniaFilming" /> That same day, Downey returned to the set after his ankle injury.<ref name="RDJInjuryHypable" /> In early October, scenes were shot at a replica of the Malibu restaurant ],<ref name="NeptunesNet" /> and filming took place on location at the ].<ref name="Vizcaya" /> Scenes were shot during the daytime inside the Miami Beach Resort at ] on October 10 and 11.<ref name="MiamiBeach" /> The production returned to Wilmington in mid-October for additional filming.<ref name="WilmingtonReturn" /> On November 1, scenes were shot at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.<ref name="NovemberWrap" /> Filming in the United States wrapped on November 7 in Wilmington.<ref name="FilmingNC" /> | ||
| Filming began in ] on December 10. Filming was scheduled to wrap a week later on December 17, 2012.<ref name=" |
Filming began in ] on December 10. Filming was scheduled to wrap a week later on December 17, 2012.<ref name="WangDeadline" /> The China filming did not include the main cast and crew.<ref name="FilmingNC" /> In January 2013, it was reported that a film crew led by Shane Black would begin location scouting in ] and ], ] between January 20 and 24.<ref name="IndiaScouting" /> Also in January, Cheadle confirmed that re-shooting was taking place in ].<ref name="ReshootsCollider" /> Shooting also took place on the week of January 23, 2013, at ] in Hollywood.<ref name="VarietyChinese" /> 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 the real world, mostly because he was just looking down a lens and threatening the world."<ref name="WhatCulture" /> A report on actual production costs for films from FilmL.A. Inc., indicated a gross budget of $200 million, with a net of $178.4 million for ''Iron Man 3'' after tax incentives from North Carolina and Florida.<ref name="FilmLA" /> | ||
| ===Post-production=== | ===Post-production=== | ||
| ] of the ] (top) and the completed shot (bottom)]] | ] of the ] (top) and the completed shot (bottom)]] | ||
| Chris Townsend served as visual effects supervisor for the film, which featured over 2,000 visual effects shots and was worked on by 17 studios, including ], ], ], Trixter, ], ], Fuel VFX, Cantina Creative, ], ], Lola, Capital T, Prologue and Rise FX.<ref name="FXGuide" /> Townsend said that from January 2013 through the end of filming in April, the collective crew had one day of downtime, otherwise working seven days a week and 14 to 18 hours a day.<ref name="CGSociety"/> | Chris Townsend served as visual effects supervisor for the film, which featured over 2,000 visual effects shots and was worked on by 17 studios, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Capital T, Prologue and ].<ref name="FXGuide" /> Townsend said that from January 2013 through the end of filming in April, the collective crew had one day of downtime, otherwise working seven days a week and 14 to 18 hours a day.<ref name="CGSociety" /> | ||
| Digital Domain, Scanline VFX and Trixter each worked on separate shots featuring the Mark 42 armor, working with different digital models. The studios shared some of their files to ensure consistency between the shots. For the Mark 42 and Iron Patriot armors, ] constructed partial suits that were worn on set. Townsend explained that "Invariably we'd shoot a soft-suit with Robert then we'd also put ] on his trousers. 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". During shooting we used multiple witness cams, ] |
Digital Domain, Scanline VFX and Trixter each worked on separate shots featuring the Mark 42 armor, working with different digital models. The studios shared some of their files to ensure consistency between the shots. For the Mark 42 and Iron Patriot armors, ] constructed partial suits that were worn on set. Townsend explained that "Invariably we'd shoot a soft-suit with Robert then we'd also put ] on his trousers. 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". During shooting we used multiple witness cams, ], and we had two or three running whenever there was an Iron Man or Extremis character." The artists studied time lapse photography of decaying fruit and vegetables and actual phenomena such as the ] as reference for the effect of the glowing Extremis characters.<ref name="FXGuide" /> The heads-up display features of the helmet were inspired by visualization techniques from MRI diagnostic pattern recognition and graph theory, particularly by the ], a circular graph that maps all of the white-matter connections of the human brain.<ref name="BarbasMRI" /> | ||
| The film's production was delayed following Downey's leg injury, and for certain shots they were forced to create a double for Downey. Townsend explained that "The collective VFX and unit leads ran into a room as soon as the incident happened to try to ascertain what sequences could they shoot." Certain shots were filmed with a body double on set, and Weta Digital created a digital body double for others.<ref name="CGSociety"/> | The film's production was delayed following Downey's leg injury, and for certain shots they were forced to create a double for Downey. Townsend explained that "The collective VFX and unit leads ran into a room as soon as the incident happened to try to ascertain what sequences could they shoot." Certain shots were filmed with a body double on set, and Weta Digital created a digital body double for others.<ref name="CGSociety" /> | ||
| A total of three hours and 15 minutes of footage were shot before editing, where it was brought down to 130 minutes (119 without the credits),<ref name= |
A total of three hours and 15 minutes of footage were shot before editing, where it was brought down to 130 minutes (119 without the credits),<ref name="Commentary" /> marking the longest stand-alone ''Iron Man'' film.<ref name="FiOS" /> Post-production also had a ] conversion<ref name="3DConversion" /> and a digital remaster for the ] release.<ref name="IMAX" /> ] mixed the sound in ] to enhance the immersive experience.<ref name="DolbyAtmos" /> Trevor Slattery was originally meant to die in the film, appearing during the climatic oil rig battle with an Extremis injector and promptly blowing up after taking it. Pearce said that was "the most '']'' of all of the beats" in the film. During the editing process, it was determined to keep Slattery alive, with new material shot during the reshoots to accommodate this.<ref name="PearceAHTKCollider" /> | ||
| ==Music== | ==Music== | ||
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| The film is scored by ], who signed on in October 2012.<ref name="TylerFMR" /> According to Tyler, he was approached more for his "thematic" scores such as '']'', '']'', and '']'' rather than his "modern" action scores such as '']'' films, with Kevin Feige asking for a theme that was recognizable and featured those dramatic tones.<ref name="TylerPodcast" /> To employ the "deeply thematic component with a strong melody," the score employs mostly orchestra sounds. The main theme for Iron Man focuses on horns and trumpets,<ref name="ScorePR" /> to be "both a march and anthem." Tyler mentioned that ]' work on '']'' was the first thing he thought of as an influence, and the cue for the Well of Souls in ''Raiders'' influenced the Extremis motif, as Tyler felt it should enhance a spiritual side for having a "technology so advanced that nears magic." 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."<ref name="TylerPodcast" /> The score was recorded with the ] at ].<ref name="ScorePR" /> | |||
| Along with Tyler's ], ] released a ] inspired by the film, ''Heroes Fall''. It features twelve original ] and ] songs, with only one appearing in the film itself, ]'s "Some Kind of Joke."<ref name="HeroesFall" /> | Along with Tyler's ], ] released a ] inspired by the film, ''Heroes Fall''. It features twelve original ] and ] songs, with only one appearing in the film itself, ]'s "Some Kind of Joke."<ref name="HeroesFall" /> | ||
| ==Marketing== | |||
| In July 2012, at ], a new Iron Man armor from the film, the Mark XLII, was on display on the convention floor, along with the Marks I-VII from the first two ''Iron Man'' films and ''The Avengers''.<ref name="ComicConNewArmor" /> 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.<ref name="ComicConPanel" /> The first television advertisement aired during ] on the ] network in the United States.<ref name="SuperBowl" /> 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.<ref name="ArmorComingSoon" /> In January 2013, Marvel Comics released a two-issue comic book prelude by writers ] and Will Corona Pilgrim with art by Steve Kurth and Drew Geraci. The story set between the second and third ''Iron Man'' films centers on War Machine, revealing why he was absent during the battle in New York of ''The Avengers''.<ref name="PreludeCBR" /> | |||
| Like with the first two films, ] again provided ] with various vehicles.<ref name="Audi" /> ] also returned from ''Iron Man 2'', showcasing both the Oracle Cloud and the ] server.<ref name="Oracle" /> ] and ]'s flat panel televisions and ] smartphones are also featured in the film,<ref name="Investors" /> and the Chinese cut also shows a ] crane and ] milk.<ref name="ChineseMaterial" /> Promotional deals were arranged with ] and the ],<ref name="Investors" /> and tie-ins included ] sets,<ref name="Lego" /> ] action figures,<ref name="Hasbro" /> and ] by ].<ref name="Gameloft" /> | |||
| Disney also promoted the film at its domestic theme parks. ]'s ] attraction received a ] exhibit beginning April 13, and Monorail Black of the ] was given an exterior ''Iron Man'' scheme.<ref name="DisneyParks" /><ref name="Monorail" /> 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. In addition, there is a simulator game, titled "Become Iron Man," that uses ]-like technology to allow the viewer to be encased in an animated Mark XLII armor and take part in a series of "tests," in which you fire repulsor rays and fly through Tony Stark's workshop. The game is guided by J.A.R.V.I.S., who is voiced again by Paul Bettany. The exhibit also has smaller displays that include helmets and chest pieces from the earlier films and the gauntlet and boot from an action sequence in ''Iron Man 3''.<ref name="DisneylandTech" /> All-in-all, Disney spent $131 million marketing the film worldwide.<ref name="DeadlineNetProfit" /> | |||
| ==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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| ''Iron Man 3'' was distributed worldwide by ]{{ref|1|1}} with the exception of ], where it was released by ], and ] and ], where it was released by Tele München Group.<ref name="DMGChina" /> The Chinese version of the film offers specially prepared bonus footage made exclusively for the Chinese audience.<ref name="ChineseRelease" /> This version features a four-minute longer cut of the film, with a scene showing Dr. Wu on the phone with Iron Man visible on a television screen behind him, as well as a longer scene of Dr. Wu operating on Stark. The extra material also features ] of different Chinese products.<ref name="ChineseMaterial" /> | |||
| ''Iron Man 3'' was distributed worldwide by ]{{efn|name=Paramount}} with the exception of ], where it was released by ], and ] and ], where it was released by Tele München Group.<ref name="DMGChina" /> The Chinese version of the film offers specially prepared bonus footage made exclusively for the Chinese audience.<ref name="ChineseRelease" /> This version features a four-minute longer cut of the film, featuring ] for various Chinese products, as well as an extended scene of Dr. Wu preparing to operate on Stark with his unnamed assistant played by ].<ref name="ChineseMaterial" /><ref name="ChineseMaterialSR" /> | |||
| The film's premiere happened at ] in Paris, on April 14, 2013, with Robert Downey, Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow in attendance.<ref name="ParisPremiere" /> While the UK premiere of the film was originally set for April 17, the funeral of former British Prime Minister ] taking place in that date made the event be pushed to the following day.<ref name="UKRelease" /> Downey, Ben Kingsley and Rebecca Hall were present for the advance screening at London's ].<ref name="LondonPremiere" /> The ] in Los Angeles hosted the United States premiere of ''Iron Man 3'' on April 24.<ref name="PremiereElCapitan" /> The film opened in 46 countries through April 22–24,<ref name="46countriesapril" /> with the United States release, in 4,253 screens, happening one week later.<ref name="BOM-lateThurs" /> ], ] and ] put presale tickets on hold, two weeks before the US premiere. 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. Carmike was the first to come to terms with Disney.<ref name="DisneyTheaterDispute" /> It was later reported that ] had also stopped selling presale tickets, and Regal Cinemas had removed all marketing material for the film from its locations.<ref name="DisputeCinemark" /> On April 25, 2013, Regal, AMC and Disney ended their dispute, which allowed Regal and AMC to proceed with selling presale tickets again.<ref name="AMCDisputeEnds" /><ref name="RegalDisputeEnds" /> | |||
| The film's premiere happened at the ] in Paris, on April 14, 2013, with Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow in attendance.<ref name="ParisPremiere" /><ref name="ParisPremiere2" /> While the UK premiere of the film was originally set for April 17, the funeral of former British Prime Minister ] taking place in that date made the event be pushed to the following day.<ref name="UKRelease" /> Downey, Ben Kingsley and Rebecca Hall were present for the advance screening at London's ].<ref name="LondonPremiere" /> The ] in Los Angeles hosted the United States premiere of ''Iron Man 3'' on April 24.<ref name="PremiereElCapitan" /> The film opened in 46 countries through April 22–24,<ref name="46countriesapril" /> with the United States release, on 4,253 screens, happening one week later.<ref name="BOM-lateThurs" /> ], ] and ] put presale tickets on hold, two weeks before the US premiere. 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. Carmike was the first to come to terms with Disney.<ref name="DisneyTheaterDispute" /> It was later reported that ] had also stopped selling presale tickets, and Regal Cinemas had removed all marketing material for the film from its locations.<ref name="DisputeCinemark" /> On April 25, 2013, Regal, AMC and Disney ended their dispute, which allowed Regal and AMC to proceed with selling presale tickets again.<ref name="AMCDisputeEnds" /><ref name="RegalDisputeEnds" /> | |||
| IMAX screenings began on April 25, 2013 internationally and May 3 in the United States.<ref name="IMAX" /> The film was shown in the ] format, featuring strobe lights, tilting seats, blowing wind and fog and odor effects in selected countries.<ref name="4dx1" /><ref name="4dx2" /> In ], the technology opened its first room at the Korona World theatre in ], Japan with the release of the film.<ref name="4DX" /> | |||
| IMAX screenings began on April 25, 2013, internationally and May 3 in the United States.<ref name="IMAX" /> The film was shown in the ] format, featuring strobe lights, tilting seats, blowing wind and fog and odor effects in selected countries.<ref name="4dx1" /><ref name="4dx2" /> In ], the technology opened its first room at the Korona World theater in ], Japan with the release of the film.<ref name="4DX" /> ''Iron Man 3'' was the first film released in ] of the MCU.<ref name="PhaseTwo" /> | |||
| ===Marketing=== | |||
| In July 2012, at the ], a new ] from the movie, the Mark XLII, was on display on the convention floor, along with the Marks I-VII from the first two ''Iron Man'' movies and ''The Avengers''.<ref name="ComicConNewArmor" /> 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 movie were shown.<ref name="ComicConPanel" /> The first television advertisement aired during ] on the ] network in the United States.<ref name="SuperBowl" /> 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.<ref name="ArmorReveal" /> In January 2013, Marvel Comics released a two-issue comic book prelude by writers ] and Will Corona Pilgrim with art by Steve Kurth and Drew Geraci. The story set between the second and third ''Iron Man'' films centers on War Machine, revealing why he was absent during the battle in New York of ''The Avengers''.<ref name="Hunt2013-02-02" /> | |||
| ===Home media=== | |||
| Like with the first two films, ] again provided ] with various vehicles.<ref name="Audi" /> ] also returned from ''Iron Man 2'', showcasing both the Oracle Cloud and the ] server.<ref name="Oracle" /> ] and ]'s flat panel televisions and ] smartphones are also featured in the film,<ref name="investors" /> and the Chinese cut also shows a ] crane and ] milk.<ref name="globaltimes" /> Promotional deals were arranged with ] and the ],<ref name="investors" /> and tie-ins included ] sets,<ref name="lego" /> ] action figures,<ref name="hasbro" /> and ] by ].<ref name="mobilegame" /> | |||
| ''Iron Man 3'' was released by ] in ] form on September 3, 2013. This was followed by the film's release on ], ], ], ], and ] on September 24, 2013.<ref name="HomeMedia" /> The home video release includes a ] short film titled '']'' starring ] as ] from '']''.<ref name="AgentCarter" /> It debuted atop the DVD and Blu-ray charts in the United States, and second in the rental charts behind '']''.<ref name="HomeMediaDebut" /> ''Iron Man 3'' has earned more than $82 million in home media sales in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man 3 gross |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Iron-Man-3#tab=video-sales |access-date=April 14, 2019 |website=the-numbers.com}}</ref> | |||
| The film was also collected in a 13-disc ] titled "]", which includes all of the Phase Two films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was released on December 8, 2015.<ref name="Boxset" /> | |||
| Disney also promoted the film at its domestic theme parks. ]'s ] attraction received a ] exhibit beginning April 13, and Monorail Black of the ] was given an exterior ''Iron Man'' scheme.<ref name="disneyparks" /><ref name="monorail" /> 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. In addition, there is a simulator game, titled "Become Iron Man," that uses ]-like technology to allow the viewer to be encased in an animated Mark XLII armor and take part in a series of "tests,” in which you fire repulsor rays and fly through Tony Stark's workshop. The game is guided by J.A.R.V.I.S., who is voiced again by Paul Bettany. The exhibit also has smaller displays that include helmets and chest pieces from the earlier films and the gauntlet and boot from an action sequence in ''Iron Man 3''.<ref name="disneylandtech" /> | |||
| ===Home media=== | |||
| ''Iron Man 3'' was released by ] in ] form on September 3, 2013. This was followed by the film's release on ], ], ], ] and ] on September 24, 2013.<ref name="HomeMedia"/> The home video release includes a ] short film titled ''Agent Carter'' starring ] as ] from '']''.<ref name="AgentCarter" /> ''Iron Man 3'' debuted atop the DVD and Blu-ray charts in the United States, and second in the rental charts behind '']''.<ref name="HomeMediaDebut" /> It wound up being the eighth best-selling DVD of 2013.<ref name="DVDSalesNumbers" /> | |||
| ==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
| ===Box office=== | ===Box office=== | ||
| ''Iron Man 3'' grossed $409 million in North America and $ |
''Iron Man 3'' grossed $409 million in North America and $805.8 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $1.215 billion, outgrossing both of its predecessors combined. Worldwide, it became the ], the ],<ref name="BOM-2013-ww" /> the second-highest-grossing film of the ] (behind '']''),<ref name="Marvel-comps" /> and the highest-grossing film of the ],<ref name="Iron-Man-series" /> as well as the fourth-highest-grossing comic-book and superhero film overall.<ref name="BOM-comicbook" /><ref name="BOM-superhero" /> It achieved the sixth-largest worldwide opening weekend with $372.5 million.<ref name="BOM-world-opngs" /> On the weekend of May 3–5, 2013, the film set a record for the largest worldwide weekend in IMAX with $28.6 million.<ref name="bxff-IMAX-rcrd" /> On its 23rd day in theaters, ''Iron Man 3'' became the sixth Disney film and the 16th film overall to reach $1 billion.<ref name="ddl-billion" /> It is the first ''Iron Man'' film to gross over $1 billion, becoming the second Marvel film to do so after ''The Avengers'',<ref name=FiOS/> and was the fourth-fastest film to reach the milestone. As part of the earlier distribution agreement made with Disney in 2010, ] received 9% of the box office gross generated by ''Iron Man 3''.<ref name="boonparamount" /> '']'' calculated the film's net profit as $391.8 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues for the film.<ref name="DeadlineNetProfit" /> | ||
| By the end of its opening day, ''Iron Man 3'' made $68.9 million (including $15.6 million from late Thursday shows),<ref name="BOM-lateThurs" /> achieving the seventh-highest-grossing opening day.<ref name="BOM-opng-day" /> By the end of its opening weekend, the film earned $174.1 million, making it the second-highest opening weekend of all time, behind ''The Avengers''. Of the opening-weekend audience, 55% was over 25 years old, and 61% were males, while only 45% of the gross originated from 3-D screenings. Opening-weekend earnings from IMAX amounted to $16.5 million.<ref name="BOM-dom-opng-wknd" /> It topped the box office during two consecutive weekends and achieved the fourth-largest second-weekend gross with $72.5 million.<ref name="BOM-scnd-wknds" /> | |||
| ;North America | |||
| ''Iron Man 3'' is the ], the second highest-grossing 2013 film,<ref name="BOM-2013-dom"/> as well as the fourth-highest-grossing comic-book and superhero film.<ref name="BOM-comicbook"/><ref name="BOM-superhero"/> By the end of its opening day, ''Iron Man 3'' made $68.9 million (including $15.6 million from late Thursday shows),<ref name="BOM-lateThurs"/> achieving the seventh-highest-grossing opening day.<ref name="BOM-opng-day"/> By the end of its opening weekend, the film earned $174.1 million, scoring the second-highest opening weekend of all time (behind ''The Avengers''). Of the opening-weekend audience, 55% was over 25 years old and 61% were males, while only 45% of the gross originated from 3-D screenings. Opening-weekend earnings from IMAX amounted to $16.5 million.<ref name="BOM-dom-opng-wknd"/> It topped the box office during two consecutive weekends and achieved the fifth-largest second-weekend gross with $72.5 million.<ref name="BOM-scnd-wknds"/> | |||
| The film earned $13.2 million on its opening day (Wednesday, April 24, 2013) from 12 countries.<ref name="THR-ovrs-opng-day" /> Through Sunday, April 28, it earned a five-day opening weekend of $198.4 million from 42 countries.<ref name="THR-ovrs-opng-wknd" /> The film's opening-weekend gross included $7.1 million from IMAX venues.<ref name="bxff-IMAX-opng" /> It set opening-day records in the Philippines (surpassed by '']''), Taiwan,<ref name="THR-ovrs-opng-day" /> Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia,<ref name="ddl-ovrs-opng-day" /> China,<ref name="bxff-china-opng-day" /> Ukraine,<ref name="bxff-ovrs-scnd-wknd" /> Russia and the CIS,<ref name="THR-Russia-rcrd" /> both single- and opening-day records in Thailand and South Africa,<ref name="bxff-ovrs-early" /> as well as a single-day record in Hong Kong.<ref name="THR-HongKong" /> It also scored the second-biggest opening day in Argentina, only behind '']''.<ref name="THR-ovrs-early" /> The film set opening-weekend records in the Asia Pacific region, in Latin America, and in individual countries including Argentina (first surpassed by '']'', when including weekday previews),<ref name="BOINT1" /> Ecuador,<ref name="bo-ecuador" /> Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore,<ref name="THR-ovrs-opng-wknd" /> Thailand, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.<ref name="bxff-ovrs-scnd-wknd" /> It also achieved the second-largest opening weekend in Mexico,<ref name="bxff-ovrs-opng-wknd" /> Brazil,<ref name="bxff-brazil-opng" /> and Russia and the CIS.<ref name="THR-Russia-rcrd" /> In India, it had the second-best opening weekend for a Hollywood film, after '']''.<ref name="India-opng" /> IMAX opening-weekend records were set in Taiwan, the Netherlands, Brazil, and the Philippines.<ref name="bxff-IMAX-opng" /> It is the highest-grossing film in Indonesia, Malaysia,<ref name="bxff-thrd-ovrs-wknd" /> and Vietnam<ref name="ltms-billion" /> and the second-highest-grossing film in Singapore and the Philippines, behind ''The Avengers''.<ref name="Disney-record" /> It topped the weekend box office outside North America three consecutive times.<ref name="BOM-3rd-wknd" /> | |||
| ;Outside North America | |||
| ''Iron Man 3'' is the sixth-highest-grossing film, the second highest-grossing 2013 film, the second-highest-grossing superhero and comic-book film, and the third-highest-grossing film distributed by ].<ref name="BOM-ovrs"/> The film earned $13.2 million on its opening day (Wednesday, April 24, 2013) from 12 countries.<ref name="THR-ovrs-opng-day"/> Through Sunday, April 28, it earned a five-day opening weekend of $198.4 million from 42 countries.<ref name="THR-ovrs-opng-wknd"/> The film's opening-weekend gross included $7.1 million from IMAX venues.<ref name="bxff-IMAX-opng"/> It set opening-day records in the Philippines (surpassed by '']''), Taiwan,<ref name="THR-ovrs-opng-day"/> Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia,<ref name="ddl-ovrs-opng-day"/> China,<ref name="bxff-china-opng-day"/> Ukraine,<ref name="bxff-ovrs-scnd-wknd"/> Russia and the CIS,<ref name="THR-Russia-rcrd"/> both single- and opening-day records in Thailand and South Africa,<ref name="bxff-ovrs-early"/> as well as a single-day record in Hong Kong.<ref name="THR-HongKong"/> It also scored the second-biggest opening day in Argentina (only behind '']'').<ref name="THR-ovrs-early"/> The film set opening-weekend records in the Asia Pacific region, in Latin America, and in individual countries including Argentina (first surpassed by '']'', when including weekday previews),<ref name="BOINT1"/> Ecuador,<ref name="bo-ecuador" /> Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore,<ref name="THR-ovrs-opng-wknd"/> Thailand, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.<ref name="bxff-ovrs-scnd-wknd"/> It also achieved the second-largest opening weekend in Mexico,<ref name="bxff-ovrs-opng-wknd"/> in Brazil,<ref name="bxff-brazil-opng"/> and in Russia and the CIS.<ref name="THR-Russia-rcrd"/> In India, it had the second-best opening weekend for a Hollywood film after '']''.<ref name="India-opng"/> IMAX opening-weekend records were set in Taiwan, the Netherlands, Brazil and the Philippines.<ref name="bxff-IMAX-opng"/> It is the highest-grossing film in Indonesia, Malaysia<ref name="bxff-thrd-ovrs-wknd"/> and Vietnam<ref name="ltms-billion"/> and the second highest-grossing film in Singapore and the Philippines (behind ''The Avengers'').<ref name="Disney-record"/> It topped the weekend box office outside North America three consecutive times.<ref name="BOM-3rd-wknd"/> | |||
| In China, where part of the production took place, the film set a midnight-showings record with $2.1 million, as well as single-day and opening-day records with $21.5 million (on its opening day).<ref name="bxff-china-opng-day"/> Through its first Sunday, the film earned an opening-weekend total of $64.1 million,<ref name="bxff-Chins-opng"/> making China's opening the largest for the film, followed by a $23.1 million opening in Russia and the CIS, and a $21.2 million opening in the UK, Ireland and Malta.<ref name="BOM-foreign"/> With total earnings reaching $124 million,<ref name="bo-china-total" /> 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).<ref name="ltms-billion"/><ref name="BOM-foreign"/> | In China, where part of the production took place, the film set a midnight-showings record with $2.1 million, as well as single-day and opening-day records with $21.5 million (on its opening day).<ref name="bxff-china-opng-day" /> Through its first Sunday, the film earned an opening-weekend total of $64.1 million,<ref name="bxff-Chins-opng" /> making China's opening the largest for the film, followed by a $23.1 million opening in Russia and the CIS, and a $21.2 million opening in the UK, Ireland and Malta.<ref name="BOM-foreign" /> With total earnings reaching $124 million,<ref name="bo-china-total" /> 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).<ref name="ltms-billion" /><ref name="BOM-foreign" /> | ||
| ===Critical response=== | ===Critical response=== | ||
| The ] ] reported an approval rating of {{RT data|score}}, with an average score of {{RT data|average}}, based on {{RT data|count}} reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "With the help of its charismatic lead, some impressive action sequences, and even a few surprises, ''Iron Man 3'' is a witty, entertaining adventure and a strong addition to the Marvel canon."<ref>{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id=iron_man_3 |type=m |title=Iron Man 3 |access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}{{RT data|edit}}</ref> ] gave a weighted average score of 62 out of 100, based on 44 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref name="meta">{{cite Metacritic|id=iron-man-3|type=movie|title=Iron Man 3 |access-date=March 5, 2018}}</ref> Audiences polled by ] gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, the same score as both its predecessors.<ref name="CinemaScore" /> | |||
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| In an early review by the ] '']'', ] said that, "After nearly crashing and burning on his last solo flight in 2010, Iron Man returns refreshed and ready for action in this spirited third installment... benefits immeasurably from the irreverent quicksilver humor of co-writer and director Shane Black.<ref name="McCarthyReview" /> Calling the film "darker and more serious than its predecessors," ] of the '']'' credited Black for "chang this billion-dollar-plus franchise's tone for the better while keeping the same actor as Tony Stark. ... 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 '']'' and a goofy character who has Tony Stark's likeness tattooed on his forearm. Black and company throw all kinds of stuff at the audience, and though it doesn't all work, a lot of it does and the attempt to be different and create unguessable twists is always appreciated."<ref name="TuranReview" /> Rafer Guzman of '']'' characterized Iron Man as "the anti-Batman, all zip and zingers. He's also, suddenly, rather family-friendly. Some of the movie's best moments are shared by Stark and latchkey kid Harley (Ty Simpkins), who mock their budding father-son relationship while acting it out."<ref name="GuzmanReview" /> '']'' concluded that the film presented an accurate portrayal of Tony Stark's ] symptoms.<ref name="PsychologyToday" /> | In an early review by the ] '']'', ] said that, "After nearly crashing and burning on his last solo flight in 2010, Iron Man returns refreshed and ready for action in this spirited third installment ... benefits immeasurably from the irreverent quicksilver humor of co-writer and director Shane Black.<ref name="McCarthyReview" /> Calling the film "darker and more serious than its predecessors," ] of the '']'' credited Black for "chang this billion-dollar-plus franchise's tone for the better while keeping the same actor as Tony Stark. ... 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 '']'' and a goofy character who has Tony Stark's likeness tattooed on his forearm. Black and company throw all kinds of stuff at the audience, and though it doesn't all work, a lot of it does and the attempt to be different and create unguessable twists is always appreciated."<ref name="TuranReview" /> Rafer Guzman of '']'' characterized Iron Man as "the anti-Batman, all zip and zingers. He's also, suddenly, rather family-friendly. Some of the movie's best moments are shared by Stark and latchkey kid Harley (Ty Simpkins), who mock their budding father-son relationship while acting it out."<ref name="GuzmanReview" /> '']'' concluded that the film presented an accurate portrayal of Tony Stark's ] symptoms.<ref name="PsychologyToday" /> Michael Arbeiter of ] 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?!)."<ref name="Arbeiter">{{Cite news |last=Arbeiter |first=Michael |title=''Iron Man 3'' Is Marvel's First True Action-Comedy |work=] |url=http://www.hollywood.com/movies/iron-man-3-robert-downey-jr-marvel-first-action-comedy-57391771/ |access-date=November 27, 2017}}</ref> | ||
| Nick De Semlyen of the ] film magazine '']'' had criticisms, even while giving the film four of five stars. Finding it "a swinging caper with wit, balls, heart and exploding baubles," he said the villainous "super-soldiers who can regenerate body parts and survive astounding damage visually interesting ... but their motivation is murky and unconvincing."<ref name="EmpireReview" /> Likewise Joshua Rothkopf of |
Nick De Semlyen of the ] film magazine '']'' had criticisms, even while giving the film four of five stars. Finding it "a swinging caper with wit, balls, heart and exploding baubles," he said the villainous "super-soldiers who can regenerate body parts and survive astounding damage visually interesting ... but their motivation is murky and unconvincing."<ref name="EmpireReview" /> Likewise Joshua Rothkopf of ] bestowed 3 of 5 stars, saying, "Black has massively upped the verbal sparring and kept the broad inventiveness of comic-book malleability in mind. ... The most wonderful of Black's surprises harkens back to his '80s reputation for character revision and is simply too good to ruin here." But, he asked, "hy, finally, are we down at the docks—in the dark, no less—for one of those lumbering climaxes involving swinging shipping cranes? The energy bleeds out of the film; it's as if the producers were scared the crowd would riot over ''not enough'' digital fakeness."<ref name="TONYReview" /> | ||
| Reacting more negatively, Stephen Whitty of '']'' found the film "slickly enjoyable" for the visual effects, but said, "here's something empty about the film. Like Tony's suits, it's shiny and polished. But this time, there's nobody inside... 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. A supposedly cute kid sidekick—a true sign of authorial desperation—is introduced, and then dropped."<ref name="StarLedgerReview" /> ] of the '']'' echoed this, saying, "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 |
Reacting more negatively, Stephen Whitty of '']'' found the film "slickly enjoyable" for the visual effects, but said, "here's something empty about the film. Like Tony's suits, it's shiny and polished. But this time, there's nobody inside ... 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. A supposedly cute kid sidekick—a true sign of authorial desperation—is introduced, and then dropped."<ref name="StarLedgerReview" /> ] of the '']'' echoed this, saying, "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. He's able to operate the thing remotely when needed. The movie's like that too. It's decent superhero blockbustering, but rather remote and vaguely secondhand. At this point, even with Black's flashes of black humor, the machinery is more or less taking care of itself, offering roughly half of the genial wit and enjoyment of the first ''Iron Man''."<ref name="ChicagoTribuneReview" /> | ||
| ===Accolades=== | ===Accolades=== | ||
| {| class="wikitable sortable" |
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="width: 99%" | ||
| |+ {{sronly|Accolades received by ''Iron Man 3''}} | |||
| |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" | |||
| ! colspan="6" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Awards | |||
| |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" | |||
| ! Association | |||
| ! Date of ceremony | |||
| ! Category | |||
| ! Recipients and nominees | |||
| ! Result | |||
| ! class="unsortable" | Ref. | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="col" style="width:22%;"| Award | |||
| | rowspan="5" | ] | |||
| ! scope="col"| Date of ceremony | |||
| ! scope="col"| Category | |||
| | Best in Show | |||
| ! scope="col"| Recipient(s) | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' "Not Afraid" | |||
| ! scope="col"| Result | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Refh}} | |||
| | rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="GoldenTrailerAwards" /> | |||
| |- | |||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Townsend, Christopher; Williams, Guy; Nash, Erik; and Sudick, Dan" | ], ], ], and ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Oscars" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | Summer 2013 Blockbuster Trailer | |||
| | May 15, 2013 | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' "Not Afraid" | |||
| | BMI Film Music Awards | |||
| | data-sort-value="Tyler, Brian" | ]{{efn|Also for '']'' (2012) and the television series '']''<ref name="BMIAwards" />}} | |||
| | {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="BMIAwards" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | Best Action | |||
| | November 24, 2013 | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' "Not Afraid" | |||
| | Kid's Vote — Film | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="BAFTAChildrenAwardsNom" /><br /><ref name="BAFTAChildrenAwardsWon" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | Best Sound Editing | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' "Not Afraid" | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Grill, Bryan; Townsend, Christopher; Williams, Guy; and Sudick, Dan" | ], ], ], and ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="BAFTAFilmAwards" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | Best Summer Blockbuster 2013 TV Spot | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' "Escape" | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Garcia, Jose Antonio; Smith, Michael Prestwood; Keller, Michael; Iwataki, Joel; Steele, Gergory; and Ashwill, James" | Jose Antonio Garcia, Michael Prestwood Smith, Michael Keller, Joel Iwataki, Gregory Steele, and James Ashwill | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="CASANom" /><br /><ref name="CASAWon" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="rowgroup" rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | rowspan=" |
| rowspan="4"| ] | ||
| | ] | |||
| | Film Music | |||
| | ] | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="bmiawardswin" /> | |||
| |- | |||
| | rowspan="8"| ] | |||
| | rowspan="8"| August 11, 2013 | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | | ''Iron Man 3'' | ||
| | {{ |
| {{nom}} | ||
| | |
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="4"|<ref name="CriticsChoice" /> | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | | ] | ||
| | Robert Downey |
| data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr." | ] | ||
| | {{ |
| {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | | ] | ||
| | Gwyneth Paltrow | | data-sort-value="Paltrow, Gwyneth" | ] | ||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | | ] | ||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | | ''Iron Man 3'' | ||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | |
| January 20, 2014 | ||
| | Most Successful Foreign Film | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="ETCBBAwards" /> | |||
| |- | |||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | February 16, 2014 | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Stoeckinger, Mark and DeCristofaro, Andrew" | ] and ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="GoldenReelAwardsNom" /><br /><ref name="GoldenReelAwardsWon" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! rowspan="4" scope="rowgroup" style="text-align:center;" |] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | rowspan="4" | May 3, 2013 | |||
| | Gwyneth Paltrow | |||
| | Best Action | |||
| | data-sort-value="Not Afraid" | "Not Afraid" (]) | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| | rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="GoldenTrailerAwards" /> | |||
| |- | |||
| | Best Fantasy Adventure Poster | |||
| | data-sort-value="Not Afraid" | "Not Afraid" (]) | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | Best Sound Editing | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Not Afraid" | "Not Afraid" (]) | |||
| | Ben Kingsley | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | Best Summer Blockbuster 2013 TV Spot | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Escape" | "Escape" (MOCEAN) | |||
| | Don Cheadle and Robert Downey, Jr. | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | rowspan=6|] | |||
| | February 26, 2014 | |||
| | rowspan=6|] | |||
| | Best Film Studio Music Department | |||
| |Favorite Movie | |||
| | ]{{efn|Also for the studio's 2013 films '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''<ref name="GMSAwardsNom" />}} | |||
| |''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| |{{ |
| {{nom}} | ||
| | |
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="GMSAwardsNom" /><br /><ref name="GMSAwardsWon" /> | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| |Favorite Movie Actor | |||
| | ] | |||
| |Robert Downey, Jr. | |||
| | Hollywood Movie Award | |||
| |{{nom}} | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| |- | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| |Favorite Movie Actress | |||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="HFANom" /><br /><ref name="HFAWon" /> | |||
| |Gwyneth Paltrow | |||
| |{{nom}} | |||
| |- | |||
| |Favorite Movie Duo | |||
| |Robert Downey, Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow | |||
| |{{nom}} | |||
| |- | |||
| |Favorite Action Movie | |||
| |''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| |{{won}} | |||
| |- | |||
| |Favorite Action Movie Star | |||
| |Robert Downey, Jr. | |||
| |{{won}} | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="rowgroup" rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | rowspan="3" | November 7, 2013 | |||
| | January 9, 2014 | |||
| | ] | |||
| | Best Comic Book Film | |||
| | data-sort-value="Scott, Steven J." | Steven J. Scott | |||
| | | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="goldentomato" /> | |||
| |- | |||
| | rowspan="4" | ]s | |||
| | rowspan="4" | January 16, 2014 | |||
| | ] | |||
| | | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| | |
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3"|<ref name="HPAAwards" /> | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | | ] | ||
| | data-sort-value="Stoeckinger, Mark; Keller, Michael; Smith, Michael Prestwood; and DeCristofaro, Andrew" | ], Michael Keller, Mike Prestwood Smith, and ] | |||
| | | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Williams, Guy; Gilman, Aaron; Aitken, Matt; Macarin, Dan; and Shadbolt, Thrain" | ], Aaron Gilman, Matt Aitken, Dan Macarin, and Thrain Shadbolt | |||
| | Robert Downey Jr. | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | August 17, 2014 | |||
| | Gwyneth Paltrow | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Pearce, Drew and Black, Shane" | ] and ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="HugoAwardsNom" /><br /><ref name="HugoAwardsWon" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| |rowspan=5|] | |||
| | February 20, 2014 | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Tyler, Brian" | ] | |||
| | Christopher Townsend, Mark Soper, Guy Williams and Bryan Grill | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| | |
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="IFMCAAwardsNom" /><br /><ref name="IFMCAAwardsWon" /> | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| |Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture | |||
| | March 29, 2014 | |||
| |John Stevenson‐Galvin, Greg Notzelman, Paul Harris and Justin Stockton <small> (for Shipyard)</small> | |||
| | Outstanding Achievement by a Location Professional – Feature Film | |||
| |{{nom}} | |||
| | data-sort-value="Jones, Ilt" | Ilt Jones | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="LMGANom" /><br /><ref name="LMGAWon" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="rowgroup" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| |Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture | |||
| | rowspan="2" |] | |||
| |Mark Smith, Aaron Gilman, Thelvin Cabezas and Gerardo Ramirez | |||
| | ] | |||
| |{{nom}} | |||
| | data-sort-value="Rivers, Rivers" | ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|<ref name="MTVMovieAwards" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | |||
| |Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture | |||
| | data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr." | ] | |||
| |Michael Maloney, Francis Puthanangadi,Justin Van Der Lek, Howard Cabalfin <small>(for Barrel of Monkeys sequence)</small> | |||
| |{{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="rowgroup" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| |Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture | |||
| | rowspan="2" |February 7, 2014 | |||
| |Darren Poe, Stefano Trivelli, Josiah Howison and Zach Zaubi <small>(for House Attack sequence) </small> | |||
| | Best Movie for Mature Audiences | |||
| |{{nom}} | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|<ref name="MovieguideAwardsNom" /><br /><ref name="MovieguideAwardsWon" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | Faith and Freedom Award (Film) | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| |February 16, 2014 | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| |Best Sound Editing: Sound Effects & Foley in a Feature Film | |||
| |], Andrew DeCristofaro | |||
| |{{nom}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="goldenreel1" /><br /><ref name="goldenreel2" /> | |||
| |- | |||
| |] | |||
| |February 22, 2014 | |||
| |Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing - Motion Picture - Live Action | |||
| |Jose Antonio Garcia, Michael Prestwood Smith, Michael Keller, Joel Iwataki, Gregory Steele and James Ashwill | |||
| |{{nom}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="casnom" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="rowgroup" rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | Awards Circuit Community Awards | |||
| | rowspan="3"| ] | |||
| | February 28, 2014 | |||
| | ] | |||
| | Best Visual Effects | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams, Erik Nash and Dan Sudick | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=" |
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3" |<ref name="KCA" /> | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | Favorite Buttkicker | |||
| | rowspan="1" | ]s | |||
| | data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr." | ] | |||
| | rowspan="1" | ] | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ], ], ] and ] | |||
| |{{nom}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="oscarnom" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | Favorite Movie Actor | |||
| | rowspan="3"| ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr." | ] | |||
| | rowspan="3"| ] | |||
| | Favorite Movie | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="kidschoicenom" /><br /><ref name="kidschoicewinners" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="rowgroup" rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | Favorite Male Buttkicker | |||
| | rowspan="6"| ] | |||
| | Robert Downey, Jr. | |||
| | Favorite Movie | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="6" |<ref name="PCA" /> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | Favorite Movie Actor | | Favorite Movie Actor | ||
| | Robert Downey |
| data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr." | ] | ||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | Favorite Movie Actress | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Paltrow, Gwyneth" | ] | |||
| | March 29, 2014 | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| | Outstanding Achievement by a Location Professional – Feature Film | |||
| |- | |||
| | Ilt Jones | |||
| | Favorite Movie Duo | |||
| | data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr. and Paltrow, Gwyneth" | ] and ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | Favorite Action Movie | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="locationmngrnom" /><br/><ref name=lmgwin/> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | Favorite Action Movie Star | |||
| |rowspan=5|] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr." | ] | |||
| |rowspan=5|] | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| | Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture | |||
| |- | |||
| ! scope="rowgroup" rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;"|] | |||
| | rowspan="5"|] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | | ''Iron Man 3'' | ||
| | {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
| | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="5"|<ref name="SaturnNoms" /><br /><ref name="SaturnWins" /> | |||
| |rowspan=5|<ref></ref> | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | | ] | ||
| | Robert Downey |
| data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr." | ] | ||
| | {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | | ] | ||
| | Ben Kingsley | | data-sort-value="Kingsley, Ben" | ] | ||
| | {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | | ] | ||
| | ] | | data-sort-value="Simpkins, Ty" | ] | ||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ] | | ] | ||
| | Brian Tyler | | data-sort-value="Tyler, Brian" | ] | ||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| |- | |||
| ! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | Best Visual Effects | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="STLFCAAwardsNom" /><br /><ref name="STLFCAAwardsWon" /> | |||
| |- | |||
| ! scope="rowgroup" rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;"| ] | |||
| | rowspan="8"| ] | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="8" |<ref name="TeenChoiceDSNoms" /><br /><ref name="TeenChoiceWrapNoms" /><br /><ref name="TeenChoiceWinners" /> | |||
| |- | |||
| | Choice Movie Actor: Action | |||
| | data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr." | ] | |||
| | {{won}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | Choice Movie Actress: Action | |||
| | data-sort-value="Paltrow, Gwyneth" | ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | ] | |||
| | ''Iron Man 3'' | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Downey, Robert Jr." | ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Paltrow, Gwyneth" | ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | ] | |||
| | data-sort-value="Kingsley, Ben" | ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | Choice Movie: Chemistry | |||
| | data-sort-value="Cheadle, Don and Downey, Robert Jr." | ] and ] | |||
| | {{nom}} | |||
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| | data-sort-value="Townsend, Christopher; Soper, Mark; Williams, Guy; and Grill, Bryan" | ], Mark Soper, ], and ] | |||
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| | data-sort-value="Stevenson-Galvin, John; Notzelman, Greg; Harris, Paul; and Stockton, Justin" | John Stevenson-Galvin, Greg Notzelman, Paul Harris, and Justin Stockton for "Shipyard" | |||
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| | data-sort-value="Smith, Mark; Gilman, Aaron; Cabezas, Thelvin; and Ramirez, Gerardo" | Mark Smith, Aaron Gilman, Thelvin Cabezas, and Gerardo Ramirez | |||
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| | data-sort-value="Maloney, Michael; Puthanangadi, Francis; Van Der Lek, Justin; and Cabalfin, Howard" | Michael Maloney, Francis Puthanangadi, Justin Van Der Lek, and Howard Cabalfin for "Barrel of Monkeys" | |||
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| | data-sort-value="Poe, Darren; Trivelli, Stefano; Howison, Josiah; and Zaubi, Zach" | Darren Poe, Stefano Trivelli, Josiah Howison, and Zach Zaubi for "House Attack" | |||
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| == Themes and analysis == | |||
| ==Future== | |||
| ''Iron Man 3'' focuses on contemporary ] and its consequences.<ref name="Rekdal2013" /> Like the first ''Iron Man'' film, it is about the ]. The main antagonist, Killian, tries to take over the US government and capitalize on the ] with a decoy villain actor, the Mandarin; the supposed looming menace distracts the public from Killian's actions with a narrative of the constant threat that also makes the war profitable.<ref name="Rekdal2013" /> Using Stark as a metaphor of American society, Charlie Jane Anders of '']'' notes that the film differs in the portrayal of the country from the previous two entries; whereas the previous films were about the guilt of ruining areas in foreign countries, ''Iron Man 3'' is about the feeling of powerlessness, in that a trusted, wealthy and individualistic celebrity like Stark is unable to find a powerful terrorist such as the Mandarian.<ref name="JaneAnders2013" /> | |||
| ===Potential sequel=== | |||
| In March 2013, Black stated that Downey's original contract with ], which expired after the release of ''Iron Man 3'', may be extended in order for the actor to appear in a second ''Avengers'' film and at least one more ''Iron Man'' film. He said: "There has been a lot of discussion about it: 'Is this the last ''Iron Man'' for Robert ?' Something tells me that it will not be the case, and will be seen in a fourth, or fifth." Also in the month, Feige said that the character of Tony Stark will continue to be featured in the ] regardless of Downey's involvement,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://screenrant.com/iron-man-4-5-robert-downey-jr/| title=Shane Black Teases Robert Downey Jr.'s Return For Iron Man 4 & 5| last=Keyes| first=Rob| accessdate=March 10, 2013| work=Screen Rant}}</ref> while Downey said he was open to extending his contract, stating he feels "there's a couple other things we've gotta do" with the character.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://screenrant.com/robert-downey-jr-avengers-2-iron-man-4-interviews/| title=Robert Downey Jr. Likely Returning for 'Avengers 2'; Likes Being 'Company Man'| work=Screen Rant| last=Nicholson| first=Amy| date=March 6, 2013| accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| The Mandarin, a cover-up adversary that is otherwise non-threatening, is a take on Americans' ] towards ]s,<ref name="Rekdal2013" /> and how people's fear is taken advantage of to create and pass harmful policies.<ref name="Conversation2014" /> The Mandarin's characteristics are what the population expects from a terrorist, such as a large beard, army pants, and comments he gives to the media that condemn the US. The twist that the Mandarin is fake also plays on audiences' ]s that make them think if someone is a danger or not.<ref name="Rekdal2013" /> | |||
| 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. I know there was talk of making sure we did this one right, and if it worked it could be the last one. There's room for more to be done with these characters. We're getting to a sweet spot with Tony and Rhodey, anyway."<ref name="Cheadle2" /> On June 20, 2013, Marvel announced that Downey had signed a two-picture deal to appear in '']'' and a third ''Avengers'' film.<ref name="Avengers2" /> | |||
| ''Iron Man 3'' is part of a trend in ] superhero films consisting of vulnerable, weak superheroes and complex antagonists with realistic motivations.<ref name="Conversation2014" /> Psychologist and author Dr. Travis Langley believed Stark meets all of the ]'s criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder, and Stark, like those with PTSD in real-life, denies he could have it.<ref name="LangleyPhd2013" /> Stark enacts its symptoms, such as ]s, ], ], and an inability to be in the public;<ref name="Rekdal2013" /><ref name="LangleyPhd2013" /> this deviates from most portrayals of not only superheroes but also strong male leads in general, where they are not traumatized from perilous situations.<ref name="Rekdal2013" /> | |||
| In September 2014, in regards to a fourth film, Downey said, "There isn't one in the pipe," and "No, there's no plan for a fourth ''Iron Man''."<ref name="VarietySept2014" /> In October 2014, it was confirmed that Downey would reprise his role as Iron Man in '']'', set to be released in 2016.<ref name="Cap3" /> '']'' noted that Marvel initially wanted Downey's part to be smaller, however "Downey wanted Stark to have a more substantial role in the film’s plot." They also noted that Downey would receive $40 million plus backend for his participation, as well as an additional payout if the film outperforms '']'', as the studio would feel the success of the third film would be attributed to Downey.<ref name="VarietyCap3" /> | |||
| ==Future== | |||
| ===Potential sequel=== | |||
| {{further|List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films}} | |||
| In March 2013, Black stated that Downey's original contract with ], which expired after the release of ''Iron Man 3'', might be extended in order for the actor to appear in a second ''Avengers'' film and at least one more ''Iron Man'' film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keyes |first=Rob |date=March 2, 2013 |title=Shane Black Teases Robert Downey Jr.'s Return For Iron Man 4 & 5 |url=https://screenrant.com/iron-man-4-5-robert-downey-jr/ |access-date=March 10, 2013 |website=]}}</ref> That April, Cheadle said that ''Iron Man 3'' could be the final film in the series, but acknowledged that he was open to reprise in further ''Iron Man'' or other MCU projects.<ref name="Cheadle2" /> Although Downey said in 2014 that there was no plan for a fourth ''Iron Man'' film,<ref name="VarietySept2014" /> he later stated that he was open to reprise his role.<ref name="I Could Do One More" /><ref name="DowneyJan2020" /> After the death of Tony Stark in '']'' (2019), co-screenwriter ] said, "You would've already had ''Iron Man 4'' if it was any other studio", remarking that it was a bold move by Marvel to kill off the character.<ref name="VanityFairNov2019" /> | |||
| ===Marvel One-Shot=== | ===Marvel One-Shot=== | ||
| {{ |
{{main|All Hail the King}} | ||
| In February 2014, Marvel released |
In February 2014, Marvel released the ] film, ''All Hail the King'', on '']''{{'}}s (2013) home media, featuring Kingsley reprising his role as Trevor Slattery. It continues Slattery's story from the end of the film, revealing that the ] actually exists in the MCU.<ref name="AHTK" /> | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| ==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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| # {{note|1}} As part of the deal transferring the distribution rights of '']'' and ''Iron Man 3'' from ] to the ],<ref name="Variety4">{{cite news |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118044282 |title=Why Par, not Disney, gets 'Avengers' credit |first=Marc |last=Graser |work=] |date=October 11, 2011 |accessdate=October 12, 2011 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/62NajSZYC |archivedate=October 12, 2011 |deadurl=no}}</ref> Paramount's logo appears in the films' promotional materials and merchandise.<ref>{{cite news|last=Stewart|first=Andrew|title=Paramount's Super Payoff for 'Iron Man 3'|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/news/iron-man-3-paramount-disney-1200479325/|accessdate=July 27, 2013|newspaper=Variety|date=May 10, 2013}}</ref> Nevertheless, ] is credited at the end of the film. | |||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| <ref name="WhatCulture">{{Cite web |last=Harding |first=Oscar |date=May 30, 2013 |title=Iron Man 3 Exclusive Interview: Screenwriter Drew Pearce Talks The Mandarin Controversy, Mission Impossible 5, Sherlock Holmes 3 & More! |url=https://whatculture.com/film/iron-man-3-exclusive-interview-screenwriter-drew-pearce-talks-the-mandarin-controversy-mission-impossible-5-sherlock-holmes-3-more |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505194935/https://whatculture.com/film/iron-man-3-exclusive-interview-screenwriter-drew-pearce-talks-the-mandarin-controversy-mission-impossible-5-sherlock-holmes-3-more |archive-date=May 5, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="bxff-brazil-opng">{{cite news|title='Iron Man 3' Scores Second-Highest Ever Opening Weekend in Brazil|url=http://www.boxoffice.com/brazil/2013-05-01-iron-man-3-scores-second-highest-ever-opening-weekend-in-brazil|accessdate=May 2, 2013|publisher=Boxoffice.com|date=May 1, 2013}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="bxff-IMAX-opng">{{cite news|title=Marvel's 'Iron Man 3' Opens at $7.1 Million in 113 International IMAX Theatres |url=http://www.boxoffice.com/latest-news/2013-04-29-marvels-iron-man-3-opens-at-71-million-in-113-international-imaxr-theatres|accessdate=May 2, 2013|publisher=Boxoffice.com|date=April 29, 2013}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="BOM-foreign">, Box Office Mojo</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="THR-Russia-rcrd">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/iron-man-3-sets-box-519419|title='Iron Man 3' Sets Box Office Records in Russia|first=Vladimi|last=Kozlov|date=May 8, 2013|accessdate=May 8, 2013|work=The Hollywood Reporter|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GSrNKN4u|archivedate=May 8, 2013|deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="MandarinEW">{{Cite magazine |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=May 4, 2013 |title='Iron Man 3' does WHAT to The Mandarin? – Spoiler Talk |magazine=] |url=https://ew.com/article/2013/05/04/iron-man-3-mandarin-spoiler/ |url-status=live |access-date=April 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428085832/https://ew.com/article/2013/05/04/iron-man-3-mandarin-spoiler/ |archive-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="Bingbing">{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2013 |title=Fan Bingbing joins 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2013-01/05/content_27592607.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411204033/http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2013-01/05/content_27592607.htm |archive-date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=October 18, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="MichiganLosesOut">{{cite web| date=September 27, 2011 |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/168484-michigan-loses-iron-man-3-to-north-carolina |title=Michigan Loses Iron Man 3 to North Carolina |publisher=Superherohype.com |accessdate=September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APLPou5b |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ChineseRelease">{{Cite web |last=Zakarin |first=Jordan |date=March 29, 2013 |title=Marvel to Release Special Chinese Cut of 'Iron Man 3' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chinese-iron-man-3-cut-431747 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402074439/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chinese-iron-man-3-cut-431747 |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |access-date=March 30, 2013 |website=] |quote=Marvel announced Friday that the third film in its Iron Man franchise, a joint production of the Disney-owned Marvel Pictures and Beijing-based DMG Entertainment, will be tailor-made for Chinese audiences. All versions of the film will feature scenes shot in Beijing, product placement for Chinese electronics manufacturer TCL and co-star Wang Xueqi, but a version cut for the world's most populous nation also will boast "specially prepared bonus footage" and an appearance by megastar Fan Bingbing}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Kingsley">{{cite news |date=April 9, 2012 |first=Borys |last=Kit |title=Ben Kingsley in Talks to Join 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ben-kingsley-iron-man-3-robert-downey-jr-jon-favreau-309693 |accessdate=April 10, 2012 |work=] |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APHEz9cb |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Ruffalo">{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2013 |title=IAR Exclusive: Mark Ruffalo Talks Marvel Cameos and the Future of The Hulk |url=http://www.iamrogue.com/news/movie-news/item/8867-iar-exclusive-mark-ruffalo-talks-the-future-of-the-hulk.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301031413/http://www.iamrogue.com/news/movie-news/item/8867-iar-exclusive-mark-ruffalo-talks-the-future-of-the-hulk.html |archive-date=March 1, 2020 |access-date=May 13, 2013 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="CagedHeat">{{cite news |date=April 12, 2012 |first=Cassie |last=Foss |title=Casting calls set up for 'Caged Heat' film |url=http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20120412/ARTICLES/120419888 |accessdate=September 3, 2012 | work = ] | location = ] | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APLyTgru |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="MaherCameo">{{Cite web |last=Schwerdtfeger |first=Conner |date=January 17, 2018 |title=Shaq Would Love To Join The MCU, And He Already Knows What He Wants To Do |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2284472/shaq-would-love-to-join-the-mcu-and-he-already-knows-what-he-wants-to-do |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411220946/https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2284472/shaq-would-love-to-join-the-mcu-and-he-already-knows-what-he-wants-to-do |archive-date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=August 14, 2018 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="FeigeApril2012">{{cite web| date=April 12, 2012 |url=http://collider.com/kevin-feige-thor-2-iron-man-3-avengers-sequel-interview/158942/ |title=Kevin Feige Talks 'Thor 2', 'Captain America 2', 'Iron Man 3', the 'Avengers' Sequel, 2014 and 2015 Releases, Another 'Hulk' Sequel, and a Lot More! |first=Steve |last= Weintraub |publisher=Collider.com |accessdate=April 12, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/66sl3oEjB |archivedate= April 12, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RiversCameo">{{Cite web |date=May 30, 2018 |title=The best ever cameos in a Marvel film |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/best-marvel-cameos-2319088 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704091012/https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/best-marvel-cameos-2319088 |archive-date=July 4, 2019 |access-date=August 14, 2018 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="DMGChina">{{cite press release |date=April 16, 2012 |title=Marvel's 'Iron Man 3' to Be Co-Produced in China | url = http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120416005439/en/Marvel%E2%80%99s-IRON-MAN-3-Co-Produced-China |publisher=The Walt Disney Company Chin via ] |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/66y8zOsLQ |archivedate=April 16, 2012 |accessdate=April 16, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="KotsiopoulosCameo">{{Cite web |last=Thangevelo |first=Debashine |date=April 10, 2014 |title=Exclusive: Fashion Police's George |url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/exclusive-fashion-polices-george-1673998 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411220945/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/exclusive-fashion-polices-george-1673998 |archive-date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=August 14, 2018 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Pearce">{{cite news |date=April 20, 2012 |first1=Marc |last1=Graser |first2=Justin |last2=Kroll |title=Guy Pearce bonds with 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118052904 |work=] |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APHN98XU |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |accessdate=April 20, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ElliottCameo">{{Cite web |last=Bobbin |first=Jay |date=June 5, 2019 |title=Josh Elliott follows 'First Responders Live' |url=https://ontvtoday.com/josh-elliott-follows-first-responders-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724012009/https://ontvtoday.com/josh-elliott-follows-first-responders-live |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=On TV Today}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Chastain">{{cite news |date=April 23, 2012 |first=Borys |last=Kit |title=Jessica Chastain in Talks to Join 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jessica-chastain-iron-man-3-315188 |work=] |accessdate=April 24, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APHTJtSY |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="HendersonCameo">{{Cite web |title="Iron Man 3" Star Megan Henderson |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/75637689-157.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411220947/https://www.chicagotribune.com/75637689-157.html |archive-date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=August 14, 2018 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="AndyLau">{{cite news |date=April 24, 2012 |title=Is Andy Lau Going to be Cast as The Mandarin in "Iron Man 3?" EDIT: NOT The Mandarin but Tony Stark's Friend | url = http://www.neonpunch.com/is-andy-lau-going-to-be-cast-as-the-mandarin-in-iron-man-3/ | publisher = Neonpunch.com | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6APOHmeom |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |accessdate=April 20, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="KiernanCameo">{{Cite web |last=Zalben |first=Alex |date=May 1, 2014 |title=Meet the Guy Who Links 'Spider-Man' and 'The Avengers' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1818641/pat-kiernan-amazing-spider-man-2/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725235155/http://www.mtv.com/news/1818641/pat-kiernan-amazing-spider-man-2/ |archive-date=July 25, 2016 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Kingsley2">{{cite news |date=May 6, 2012 |first=Edward |last=Douglas |title=Exclusive: Sir Ben Kingsley's Iron Man 3 Character Still Being Developed |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/170511-exclusive-sir-ben-kingsleys-character-still-in-qearly-stagesq |publisher=Superherohype.com |accessdate=September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APOiFbWv |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RobertsCameo">{{Cite web |last=D'Addario |first=Daniel |date=July 23, 2014 |title=When it comes to gay characters, TV's not that much better than movies |url=https://www.salon.com/2014/07/23/when_it_comes_to_gay_characters_tvs_not_that_much_better_than_movies/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727121716/https://www.salon.com/2014/07/23/when_it_comes_to_gay_characters_tvs_not_that_much_better_than_movies/ |archive-date=July 27, 2020 |access-date=August 14, 2018 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Hall">{{cite news |date=May 8, 2012 |first=Borys |last=Kit |title=Rebecca Hall in Talks to Join 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/iron-man-3-rebecca-hall-321727 |work=] |accessdate=May 10, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APHXtR3J |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <!-- DEVELOPMENT --> | |||
| <ref name="Hall2">{{cite news |date=May 8, 2012 |first1=Marc |last1=Graser |first2=Jeff |last2=Sneider |title=Rebecca Hall nabs female lead in 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118053703 |work=] |accessdate=September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APNqEX6X |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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<ref name="DistribDispute">{{Cite web |last=Frankel |first=Daniel |date=May 10, 2010 |title=Will There Be an 'Iron Man 3' — and Whose Will It Be? |url=https://www.thewrap.com/will-there-be-iron-man-3-and-whose-will-it-be-17187/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808213640/https://www.thewrap.com/will-there-be-iron-man-3-and-whose-will-it-be-17187/ |archive-date=August 8, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name=" |
<ref name="DistribDisney">{{Cite web |last=Frankel |first=Daniel |date=October 18, 2010 |title=Disney to Distribute 'Iron Man 3,' 'Avengers'; Sets Release Dates (Updated) |url=https://www.thewrap.com/disney-distribute-iron-man-3-and-avengers-21795/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924083530/https://www.thewrap.com/disney-distribute-iron-man-3-and-avengers-21795/ |archive-date=September 24, 2019 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="ReleaseDate">{{Cite magazine |last=Ward |first=Kate |date=October 18, 2010 |title='Iron Man 3' to come to theaters in 2013; Disney picks up marketing rights |url=https://ew.com/article/2010/10/18/iron-man-3-to-come-to-theaters-2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602032936/https://ew.com/article/2010/10/18/iron-man-3-to-come-to-theaters-2013/ |archive-date=June 2, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |magazine=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Hamilton">{{cite news |date=May 24, 2012 |first1=Jeff |last1=Sneider |first2=Marc |last2=Graser |title=Ashley Hamilton in talks for 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118054630 |work=] |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APHdufH5 |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |accessdate=May 25, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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<ref name="FavreauProducer">{{Cite news |last=Zakarin |first=Jordan |date=May 14, 2012 |title=Jon Favreau Talks 'Iron Man 3,' Praises Joss Whedon for Avengers and Leads 'Revolution' |work=] |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jon-favreau-talks-iron-man-3-revolution-324003 |url-status=live |access-date=October 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108074738/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jon-favreau-talks-iron-man-3-revolution-324003 |archive-date=January 8, 2020}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="FavreauNotDirecting">{{Cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=December 14, 2010 |title=No Favreau? 10 Directors Who Could Take Over 'Iron Man 3' |url=https://www.thewrap.com/no-favreau-10-directors-who-could-take-over-iron-man-3-23244/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805043536/https://www.thewrap.com/no-favreau-10-directors-who-could-take-over-iron-man-3-23244/ |archive-date=August 5, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="PrincipalPhotog">{{cite press release |date=June 4, 2012 |title=Marvel Studios Begins Production on Iron Man 3 |publisher=Marvel Studios |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=90979 |publisher=Comingsoon.net |accessdate=July 3, 2012 | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6APSts3fx |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="BlackTHRMar2016">{{Cite web |last=Svetkey |first=Benjamin |date=May 13, 2016 |title='Lethal Weapon' Wunderkind (and Former Party Boy) Shane Black Is Back ... and Still Looking for Action |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/lethal-weapon-wunderkind-party-boy-892186 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="CaryFilming">{{cite news |date=June 4, 2012 |first=Jonathan |last=Carlson |title='Iron Man 3' shoot comes to Epic Games in Cary |url=http://www2.nbc17.com/entertainment/2012/jun/04/6/iron-man-3-filming-cary-week-ar-2330290/ |publisher=NBC-17 |accessdate=September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APUPYSXW |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="BlackDirecting">{{Cite web |last1=Fleming |first1=Mike Jr. |last2=Finke |first2=Nikki |author-link2=Nikki Finke |date=February 17, 2011 |title=Shane Black To Direct Marvel's 'Iron Man 3' |url=https://deadline.com/2011/02/shane-black-to-direct-marvels-iron-man-3-107290/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918201008/https://deadline.com/2011/02/shane-black-to-direct-marvels-iron-man-3-107290/ |archive-date=September 18, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="CaryFilming2">{{cite news |date=June 4, 2012 |first=Cassie |last=Foss |title=Fans get a sneak peek from the set of 'Iron Man 3' | url = http://wilmonfilm.blogs.starnewsonline.com/10602/fans-get-a-sneak-peak-from-the-set-of-iron-man-3/ | work = ] | location = ] |accessdate=September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APUadPjb |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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<ref name="BlackWriting">{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2011 |title=Shane Black talks direction of Iron Man 3 and whether or not to expect more Marvel cameos! |url=https://www.aintitcool.com/node/48768 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919050841/http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/48768 |archive-date=September 19, 2020 |access-date=September 3, 2012 |publisher=]}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="DrewPearce">{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=March 31, 2011 |title=Marvel Taps Its 'Runaways' Scribe Drew Pearce To Write 'Iron Man 3' Script |url=https://deadline.com/2011/03/marvel-taps-its-runaways-scribe-drew-pearce-to-write-iron-man-3-script-119199/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803162738/https://deadline.com/2011/03/marvel-taps-its-runaways-scribe-drew-pearce-to-write-iron-man-3-script-119199/ |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="LauTurnsDown">{{cite news |date=June 22, 2012 |title=Stark rejection: Andy Lau turns down role in Iron Man 3 |url=http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120622000010&cid=1104 |work=] |accessdate=September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APXEQF31 |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <!-- WRITING --> | |||
| <ref name="SmuldersYes">{{cite news |date=June 28, 2012 |title=New Hero Cameo? Villain Reveal? Which Iron Man 3 Secrets Will Be Revealed at Comic-Con?! |first=Natalie |last=Finn |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/new_hero_cameo_villain_reveal_which/326792 |publisher=] |accessdate=July 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APT0en2R |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name=" |
<ref name="BlackMay2016">{{Cite web |last=Ryan |first=Mike |date=May 16, 2016 |title=Shane Black On 'The Nice Guys,' Mel Gibson, And Why A Female 'Iron Man 3' Villain's Gender Changed |url=http://uproxx.com/movies/shane-black-the-nice-guys-iron-man-3/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516164518/http://uproxx.com/movies/shane-black-the-nice-guys-iron-man-3/ |archive-date=May 16, 2016 |access-date=May 16, 2016 |website=]}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="ChristmasSetting">{{Cite web |last=Sciretta |first=Peter |date=April 30, 2013 |title=Why 'Iron Man 3' is a Christmas Movie |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/why-iron-man-3-is-a-christmas-movie/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916215848/https://www.slashfilm.com/why-iron-man-3-is-a-christmas-movie/ |archive-date=September 16, 2020 |access-date=March 4, 2018 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ComicConNewArmor">{{cite web| date=July 14, 2012 |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/171773-comic-con-see-the-all-new-iron-man-3-armor |title=Comic-Con: See the All New Iron Man 3 Armor! |accessdate=September 11, 2012 |last=Perry |first=Spencer |publisher=Superherohype.com |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6AbbUH6yb |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <!-- PRE-PRODUCTION --> | |||
| <ref name="ComicConPanel">{{cite web| date=July 14, 2012 |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/comic-con-robert-downey-jr-charms-the-marvel-universe/ |title=Marvel at Comic-Con: Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Feige, Shane Black, Jon Favreau, Don Cheadle, Edgar Wright |accessdate=September 11, 2012 |publisher=] |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Abc4kqeQ |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="MichiganSHH">{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2011 |title=Michigan Loses Iron Man 3 to North Carolina |url=https://www.superherohype.com/news/168484-michigan-loses-iron-man-3-to-north-carolina |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412031158/https://www.superherohype.com/news/168484-michigan-loses-iron-man-3-to-north-carolina |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ComicCon12Interview">{{cite web |date=July 15, 2012 |first=Christina |last=Radish |title=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 |url=http://collider.com/robert-downey-jr-shane-black-iron-man-3-interview/180720/ |publisher=Collider |accessdate=September 4, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6AQnYeHIj |archivedate=September 4, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="KingsleyTHR">{{Cite news |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=April 9, 2012 |title=Ben Kingsley in Talks to Join 'Iron Man 3' |work=] |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ben-kingsley-iron-man-3-robert-downey-jr-jon-favreau-309693 |url-status=live |access-date=April 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212113315/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ben-kingsley-iron-man-3-robert-downey-jr-jon-favreau-309693 |archive-date=December 12, 2019}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="OakIslandFilming">{{cite news |date=July 20, 2012 |first=Cassie |last=Foss |title='Iron Man 3' skydivers, crew filming aerial drops over ocean |url=http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20120720/ent/120729962 | work = ] | location = ] |accessdate=September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APVQipu9 |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="FeigeApril2012">{{Cite web |last=Weintraub |first=Steve |date=April 12, 2012 |title=Kevin Feige Talks Thor 2, Iron Man 3, Captain America 2, the Avengers Sequel, 2014/2015 Releases, and More! |url=https://collider.com/kevin-feige-thor-2-iron-man-3-avengers-sequel-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906132409/https://collider.com/kevin-feige-thor-2-iron-man-3-avengers-sequel-interview/ |archive-date=September 6, 2020 |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RoseHillFilming">{{cite web |date=July 31, 2012 |title='Iron Man 3' filming locations in Rose Hill and Wilmington N.C. through September 7, 2012 |url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2012/07/31/iron-man-3-filming-locations-in-rose-hill-and-wilmington-n-c-through-september-7-2012/ |publisher=On Location Vacations |accessdate=September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APVirVQC |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="DMGChina">{{Cite press release |title=Marvel's Iron Man 3 to Be Co-Produced in China |date=April 16, 2012 |publisher=The Walt Disney Company Chin |url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120416005439/en/Marvel%E2%80%99s-IRON-MAN-3-Co-Produced-China |access-date=April 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412031210/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120416005439/en/Marvel%E2%80%99s-IRON-MAN-3-Co-Produced-China |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |agency=] |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="SmuldersNo">{{cite web | date=August 5, 2012 |url=https://twitter.com/CobieSmulders/status/232169874577817600 | title= All though... |publisher=] verified ] page |accessdate=August 5, 2012 |quote=All though it would be fun I'm not in IM3, I think there was some confusion because I'm shooting the movie Safe Haven right next door in NC. |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APT8ml9t |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="VarietyProduction">{{Cite web |last=Coonan |first=Clifford |date=April 16, 2012 |title='Iron Man 3' to be a Chinese co-production |url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/iron-man-3-to-be-a-chinese-co-production-1118052675/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806015057/https://variety.com/2012/film/news/iron-man-3-to-be-a-chinese-co-production-1118052675/ |archive-date=August 6, 2020 |access-date=April 29, 2013 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="DaleDickey">{{cite news |date=August 14, 2012 |first=Terry |last=Morrow |title=Bearden native plugs into 'Iron Man 3' role |url=http://blogs.knoxnews.com/telebuddy/archives/2012/07/knoxville-celebrities-dale-dickey-iron-man-3-robert-downey-jr.shtml |publisher=Knoxville.com | accessdate = September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APZS9sDA |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="LauMovieWeb">{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2012 |title=Iron Man 3 Eyeing Andy Lau |url=https://movieweb.com/iron-man-3-eyeing-andy-lau/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023215224/https://movieweb.com/iron-man-3-eyeing-andy-lau/ |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RDJAnkleInjury">{{cite web|date=August 15, 2012 |url=http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=750987 |title=Robert Downey Jr. Injured on Set of 'Iron Man 3' |publisher=] |accessdate=August 16, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APTDbJWZ |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="FavreauHogan">{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Brent |date=May 25, 2012 |title=Jon Favreau Won't Direct 'Iron Man 3,' But He Will Play Happy Hogan Again |url=https://www.thewrap.com/jon-favreau-wont-direct-iron-man-3-he-will-play-happy-hogan-again-41656/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808062557/https://www.thewrap.com/jon-favreau-wont-direct-iron-man-3-he-will-play-happy-hogan-again-41656/ |archive-date=August 8, 2020 |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Pearce2">{{cite news |date=August 30, 2012 |first=Kyle |last=Buchanan |title=Guy Pearce on Lawless, Prometheus, and Finely Calibrated Camp |url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/guy-pearce-prometheus-and-camp.html |publisher= '']'' / Vulture.com | accessdate=September 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6APR6KGUq |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="SzostakDeadline">{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=July 14, 2012 |title=Stephanie Szostak Joins Cast Of 'Iron Man 3': Comic-Con |url=https://deadline.com/2012/07/stephanie-szostak-joins-cast-of-iron-man-3-comic-con-301256/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412031157/https://deadline.com/2012/07/stephanie-szostak-joins-cast-of-iron-man-3-comic-con-301256/ |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Wang1">{{cite news |date=September 3, 2012 |first=Liu |last=Shuai |title=Wang Xueqi Confirmed for 'Iron Man 3' | url = http://www.chinesefilms.cn/141/2012/09/03/141s11732.htm |publisher=Chinesefilms.cn |accessdate=September 3, 2012 | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6APZwWWc3 |archivedate=September 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="SmuldersE!Online">{{Cite web |last=Finn |first=Natalie |date=June 28, 2012 |title=New Hero Cameo? Villain Reveal? Which ''Iron Man 3'' Secrets Will Be Revealed at Comic-Con?! |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/326792/new_hero_cameo_villain_reveal_which |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023220744/https://www.eonline.com/news/326792/new_hero_cameo_villain_reveal_which |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=October 23, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="DaniaFilming">{{cite news |date=September 11, 2012 |first=Arlene |last=Satchell |title=Iron Man 3 to film in Dania, nearby areas |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-iron-man-3-broward-filming-20120911,0,6699676.story |work=] | location = South Florida |accessdate=September 11, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6G7kJnnaM |archivedate=April 24, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="SmuldersTwitter">{{Cite tweet |number=232169874577817600 |user=CobieSmulders |title=All though it would be fun I'm not in IM3, I think there was some confusion because I'm shooting the movie Safe Haven right next door in NC. |author-link=Cobie Smulders |date=August 5, 2012 |access-date=October 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216002302/https://twitter.com/CobieSmulders/status/232169874577817600 |archive-date=February 16, 2017 |url-status=live |last=Smulders |first=Cobie}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="MiamiBeach">{{cite news |format=PDF |date=September 21, 2012 |first=Kathy |last=Brooks |title=Miami Beach No. LTC #240–2012{{spaced ndash}}Upcoming Filming in Miami Beach |publisher=] Government |accessdate=February 20, 2013 |url=http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=72026 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Ea5IZv4x |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Clarke">{{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=May 24, 2019 |title=Iron Man 3 Writer Reveals Emilia Clarke Originally Appeared Before Script Changes |url=https://screenrant.com/iron-man-3-emilia-clarke-cast-script-changes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525033325/https://screenrant.com/iron-man-3-emilia-clarke-cast-script-changes/ |archive-date=May 25, 2019 |access-date=May 25, 2019 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="NeptunesNet">{{cite news |date=October 2, 2012 |first=Anthony |last=Breznican |title='Iron Man 3' back underway after Robert Downey Jr. injury |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/10/02/iron-man-3-back-underway/ |work=] |accessdate=October 4, 2012 | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6BApQkG6K |archivedate=October 4, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="TylerScoring">{{cite news |date=October 11, 2012 |title=Brian Tyler to Score 'Iron Man 3' |work=Film Music Reporter |accessdate=October 11, 2012 |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2012/10/11/brian-tyler-to-score-iron-man-3/ |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6BLUYKL12 |archivedate=October 11, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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<ref name="TollCodex">{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2013 |title=John Toll, ASC Relies on Codex for Iron Man 3 |url=https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/the-wire/357229 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201023225231/https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/the-wire/357229 |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=October 23, 2020 |publisher=Creative Planet Network}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="CaryFilmingNBC">{{Cite news |last=Carlson |first=Jonathan |date=June 4, 2012 |title='Iron Man 3' shoot comes to Epic Games in Cary |publisher=] |url=http://www2.nbc17.com/entertainment/2012/jun/04/6/iron-man-3-filming-cary-week-ar-2330290/ |url-status=dead |access-date=September 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903031130/http://www2.nbc17.com/entertainment/2012/jun/04/16/iron-man-3-filming-cary-week-ar-2330290/ |archive-date=September 3, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="PostPro3d">{{cite web |date=October 15, 2012 |url=http://collider.com/ant-man-release-date/203130/ |title='Ant Man' Set for November 6, 2015; 'Iron Man 3' and 'Thor: The Dark World' Confirmed for 3D; Disney Announces More Release Dates and Changes |last=Goldberg |first=Matt |publisher=Collider.com |accessdate=November 8, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6EaENaY4l |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="FXGuide">{{Cite web |last=Failes |first=Ian |date=May 6, 2013 |title='Iron Man 3': more suits to play with |url=https://www.fxguide.com/fxfeatured/iron-man-3-more-suits-to-play-with/ |access-date=October 27, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Kingsley3">{{cite web| date=October 26, 2012 |url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2012/10/26/ben-kingsley-the-mandarin-iron-man-3-movie/1658593/ |title=Ben Kingsley makes for a scary Mandarin in 'Iron Man 3'|first=Brian |last= Truitt | work=] | accessdate=October 26, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Bi9F8VMS |archivedate=October 26, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="Kingsley4">{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/29/ben-kingsley-iron-man-3_n_3177754.html|title=Ben Kingsley, 'Iron Man 3' Star, On The Challenges of Playing The Mandarin|last=Ryan|first=Mark|work=Huffington Post|date=April 29, 2013|accessdate=April 30, 2013 |archivedate=November 27, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LRDeUkmw |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="OakIslandFilming">{{Cite news |last=Foss |first=Carrie |date=July 20, 2012 |title='Iron Man 3' skydivers, crew filming aerial drops over ocean |work=] |url=https://www.starnewsonline.com/article/NC/20120720/News/605047228/WM |url-status=live |access-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412234325/https://www.starnewsonline.com/article/NC/20120720/News/605047228/WM/ |archive-date=April 12, 2019}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="NovemberWrap1">{{cite web |date=November 1, 2012 |first=Kara |last=Franker |title='Iron Man 3' Wraps Filming at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens | url = http://www.visitflorida.com/mobile/insiders/entertainment_and_luxury/action.blog/7884-iron-man-3-wraps-filming-at-vizcaya-museum-and-gardens/ |publisher=VisitFlorida.com |accessdate=November 7, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6C0j8yPLd |archivedate=November 7, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="DeconstructingAF1">{{Cite AV media |section=Deconstructing The Scene: Attack On Air Force One |publisher=] |year=2013 |title=Iron Man 3 |medium=Blu-Ray}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="FilmingNC">{{cite web | date = November 7, 2012 | url=http://www.wwaytv3.com/2012/11/07/filming-for-iron-man-3-wraps-hollywood-east |title = Filming for 'Iron Man 3' wraps in Hollywood East | first = Cacky | last = Catlett | publisher = ] | location = ] | accessdate = December 14, 2012 | archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/6Cv5ggd3k | archivedate = December 14, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RoseHillFilming">{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2012 |title='Iron Man 3' filming locations in Rose Hill and Wilmington N.C. through September 7, 2012 |url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2012/07/31/iron-man-3-filming-locations-in-rose-hill-and-wilmington-n-c-through-september-7-2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811095218/https://onlocationvacations.com/2012/07/31/iron-man-3-filming-locations-in-rose-hill-and-wilmington-n-c-through-september-7-2012/ |archive-date=August 11, 2020 |access-date=September 3, 2012 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Collider">{{cite news |date=November 26, 2012 |title=Producer Kevin Feige Talks 'Iron Man 3', How It Relates to 'The Avengers', The Mandarin, Iron Patriot, and More | url=http://collider.com/iron-man-3-avengers-mandarin-iron-patriot/213638/ | publisher='']'' via Collider | accessdate = November 27, 2012 | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6Cv8N9mCH | archivedate = December 14, 2012 | deadurl = no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RDJInjuryETAug2012">{{Cite web |date=August 15, 2012 |title=Robert Downey Jr. Injured on Set of 'Iron Man 3' |url=https://www.etonline.com/movies/124245_Robert_Downey_Jr_Sustains_Ankle_Injury_on_Iron_Man_3_Set |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027033050/https://www.etonline.com/movies/124245_Robert_Downey_Jr_Sustains_Ankle_Injury_on_Iron_Man_3_Set |archive-date=October 27, 2020 |access-date=October 27, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="JamesBadgeDale3">{{cite news |date=December 1, 2012 |title=James Badge Dale Will Play Lee Harvey Oswald's Brother |url=http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/12/01/james-badge-dale-will-play-lee-harvey-oswalds-brother |last=Friedman |first=Roger |publisher=Showbiz411 |accessdate=December 3, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6EaETp85Y |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RDJInjury/Film">{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Angie |date=August 21, 2012 |title=Sequel Bits: 'Avengers 2', 'Iron Man 3', 'Dumb and Dumber 2', 'Machete Kills', 'Fast Six', 'Evil Dead', 'The Hobbit' |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/sequel-bits-avengers-2-iron-man-3-dumb-and-dumber-2-machete-kills-fast-six-evil-dead-the-hobbit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810164058/https://www.slashfilm.com/sequel-bits-avengers-2-iron-man-3-dumb-and-dumber-2-machete-kills-fast-six-evil-dead-the-hobbit/ |archive-date=August 10, 2020 |access-date=September 3, 2012 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Wang2">{{cite news |date=December 9, 2012 |first=Nikki |last=Finke |title='Iron Man 3' Casts China's Wang Xuequi As New 'Dr Wu': Beijing Filming Starts Monday |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/12/iron-man-3-casts-chinese-actor-wang-xuequi-as-new-dr-wu-character-filming-in-beijing-starts-monday/ |publisher=]|accessdate=December 9, 2012 |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6EaE9FktD |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RDJInjuryETApr2013">{{Cite web |last=Weiner |first=David |date=April 24, 2013 |title=Broken Ankle No Big Thing for Downey as 'Iron Man' |url=https://www.etonline.com/movies/133254_Robert_Downey_Jr_Iron_Man_3_Interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412234317/https://www.etonline.com/movies/133254_Robert_Downey_Jr_Iron_Man_3_Interview |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=February 22, 2014 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Bingbing">{{cite web |date=January 5, 2013 |title=Fan Bingbing joins 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2013-01/05/content_27592607.htm |publisher=] |accessdate=January 7, 2013 |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Ea78BXda |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="DaniaFilming">{{Cite news |last=Satchell |first=Arlene |date=September 11, 2012 |title=Iron Man 3 to film in Dania, nearby areas |work=] |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-xpm-2012-09-11-fl-iron-man-3-broward-filming-20120911-story.html |url-status=live |access-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413003953/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-xpm-2012-09-11-fl-iron-man-3-broward-filming-20120911-story.html |archive-date=April 13, 2019}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="India">{{cite news |date=January 7, 2013 |title=Indian techies to rescue Iron Man? |first=Dibyojyoti |last=Baksi |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Hollywood/Indian-techies-to-rescue-Iron-Man/Article1-986141.aspx|work=] |accessdate=January 7, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6EaEcN0Oq |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RDJInjuryHypable">{{Cite web |last=Nealey |first=Joshua |date=October 1, 2012 |title=Robert Downey Jr. returns to 'Iron Man 3' set after injury |url=https://www.hypable.com/robert-downey-jr-returns-to-iron-man-3-set-after-injury/ |access-date=October 27, 2020 |website=Hypable |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413003954/https://www.hypable.com/robert-downey-jr-returns-to-iron-man-3-set-after-injury/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Collider2">{{cite news |date=January 12, 2013 |title=Don Cheadle Talks HOUSE OF LIES Season 2, IRON MAN 3, Shane Black, the Success of FLIGHT, and More |url=http://collider.com/don-cheadle-house-of-lies-season-2-iron-man-3/223806/ |first=Christina |last=Radish |publisher=Collider.com |accessdate=January 13, 2013 |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6EaEkf42T |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="NeptunesNet">{{Cite magazine |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=October 2, 2012 |title='Iron Man 3' back underway after Robert Downey Jr. injury |magazine=] |url=https://ew.com/article/2012/10/02/iron-man-3-back-underway/ |url-status=live |access-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803110528/https://ew.com/article/2012/10/02/iron-man-3-back-underway/ |archive-date=August 3, 2020}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="IMAX">{{cite news |date=January 22, 2013 |title=Marvel's 'Iron Man 3' to Get Imax Release | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/marvel-s-iron-man-3-414238 |first=Etan |last=Vlessing |work=] |accessdate=January 22, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6EaEpNP5J |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Vizcaya">{{Cite news |last=Sentenac |first=Hannah |date=October 4, 2012 |title=''Iron Man 3'': Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, and Guy Pearce On Location in Miami |work=] |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/iron-man-3-robert-downey-jr-don-cheadle-and-guy-pearce-on-location-in-miami-6487020 |url-status=live |access-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807152546/https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/iron-man-3-robert-downey-jr-don-cheadle-and-guy-pearce-on-location-in-miami-6487020 |archive-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="VarietyChinese">{{cite news |date=January 22, 2013 |title='Iron Man 3' shoots at Chinese Theater |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118064992/ |last=McNary |first=Dave |work=] | accessdate = January 24, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Ea7Mb58E |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="MiamiBeach">{{Cite news |last=Brooks |first=Kathy |date=September 21, 2012 |title=Miami Beach No. LTC #240–2012 – Upcoming Filming in Miami Beach |publisher=] Government |format=PDF |url=http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=72026 |url-status=dead |access-date=February 20, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408111008/http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=72026 |archive-date=April 8, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="SuperBowl">{{cite web |date=January 28, 2013 |last=Patten |first=Dominic |url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/super-bowl-xlvii-movie-ads-iron-man-3-star-trek-into-darkness-fast-and-furious-six-the-lone-ranger-world-war-z |title=Super Bowl XLVII To Air 6 Studio Film Ads |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=February 27, 2013 |archivedate=April 24, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6G7pnC65D |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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<ref name="WilmingtonReturn">{{Cite news |last=Foss |first=Cassie |date=October 27, 2012 |title='Iron Man 3' villain tours the Battleship |work=] |url=https://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20121027/iron-man-3-villain-tours-the-battleship |url-status=live |access-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027035510/https://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20121027/iron-man-3-villain-tours-the-battleship |archive-date=October 27, 2020}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="NovemberWrap">{{Cite web |last=Franker |first=Kara |date=November 1, 2012 |title='Iron Man 3' Wraps Filming at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens |url=http://www.visitflorida.com/mobile/insiders/entertainment_and_luxury/action.blog/7884-iron-man-3-wraps-filming-at-vizcaya-museum-and-gardens/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130209013328/http://www.visitflorida.com/mobile/insiders/entertainment_and_luxury/action.blog/7884-iron-man-3-wraps-filming-at-vizcaya-museum-and-gardens/ |archive-date=February 9, 2013 |access-date=November 7, 2012 |website=VisitFlorida.com}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Yahoo">{{cite news |date=March 5, 2013 |first=Meriah |last=Doty |title='Iron Man 3': The Mandarin's origins explained! | url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/iron-man-3-mandarin-origins-explained-164713346.html | publisher=] | accessdate =March 6, 2013 | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6G7kTeCSl |archivedate=April 24, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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<ref name="FilmingNC">{{Cite web |last=Catlett |first=Cacky |date=November 8, 2012 |title=Filming for 'Iron Man 3' wraps in Hollywood East |url=http://www.wwaytv3.com/2012/11/07/filming-for-iron-man-3-wraps-hollywood-east |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413024050/https://www.wwaytv3.com/2012/11/08/filming-for-iron-man-3-wraps-hollywood-east/ |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=October 27, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="IndiaScouting">{{Cite news |last=Dibyojyoti |first=Baksi |date=January 7, 2013 |title=Indian techies to rescue Iron Man? |work=] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/hollywood/indian-techies-to-rescue-iron-man/story-S4jJmmq6aL2QrT5EsekQFO.html |url-status=live |access-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413024049/https://www.hindustantimes.com/hollywood/indian-techies-to-rescue-iron-man/story-S4jJmmq6aL2QrT5EsekQFO.html |archive-date=April 13, 2019}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="About.com">{{cite news |date=March 14, 2013 |first=Carey |last=Bryson |title=Kevin Feige: On Iron Man 3, Pepper Potts, and Marvel's Family Appeal | url=http://kidstvmovies.about.com/od/IronMan3/a/Kevin-Feige-On-Iron-Man-3-Pepper-Potts-And-Marvels-Family-Appeal.htm | publisher= About.com | accessdate =March 14, 2013 | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6G7kXDjMk |archivedate=April 24, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ReshootsCollider">{{Cite web |last=Radish |first=Christina |date=January 12, 2013 |title=Don Cheadle Talks House of Lies Season 2, Iron Man 3, Shane Black, the Success of Flight, and More |url=https://collider.com/don-cheadle-house-of-lies-season-2-iron-man-3/223806/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108120222/https://collider.com/don-cheadle-house-of-lies-season-2-iron-man-3/ |archive-date=January 8, 2020 |access-date=January 13, 2013 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="IM3ProductionPDF">{{cite news |title=Iron Man 3 Notes |publisher=] |format=PDF |url=http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/avengersmovie/ironman3/fullsite1/pdf/Iron_Man_3_Notes.pdf |accessdate=March 18, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FDaeOvSA |archivedate=March 18, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="VarietyChinese">{{Cite news |last=McNary |first=Dave |author-link=Dave McNary |date=January 22, 2013 |title='Iron Man 3' shoots at Chinese Theater |work=] |url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/iron-man-3-shoots-at-chinese-theater-1118064992/ |url-status=live |access-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815135958/https://variety.com/2013/film/news/iron-man-3-shoots-at-chinese-theater-1118064992/ |archive-date=August 15, 2020}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Pearce3">{{cite news |date=March 22, 2013 |title=Iron Man 3: Under the Armor with Guy Pearce |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/20330/iron_man_3_under_the_armor_with_guy_pearce |publisher=Marvel.com |accessdate=March 23, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FKyoT3FD |archivedate=March 23, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <!-- POST-PRODUCTION --> | |||
| <ref name="IronPatriot3">{{cite web |url=http://screenrant.com/iron-man-3-iron-patriot-war-machine-spoilers/ |title=Iron Man 3: The Story Behind Rhodey & The Iron Patriot Armor |last=Keyes |first=Rob |date=March 23, 2013 |accessdate=March 27, 2013 |archivedate=November 27, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LRD7RF2S |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name=" |
<ref name="CGSociety">{{Cite web |last=Hellard |first=Paul |date=May 7, 2013 |title='Iron Man 3' – Production Focus |url=http://www.cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/iron_man_3 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620101422/http://www.cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/iron_man_3 |archive-date=June 20, 2018 |access-date=May 22, 2013 |website=CG Society}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="BarbasMRI">{{Cite conference |last=Barbas |first=Helen |date=October 2017 |editor-last=Goncalves |editor-first=Paulo J.S. |title=VR, AR, MR Simulations and Inspirations from 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://helenabarbas.net/papers/2017_VR_AR_MR_Simulation_IronMan_H_Barbas.pdf |conference=European Simulation and Modelling Conference |page=26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213011305/http://helenabarbas.net/papers/2017_VR_AR_MR_Simulation_IronMan_H_Barbas.pdf |archive-date=December 13, 2017 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |quote=According to the VRX creators (Cantina.co), the design work was inspired by medical MRI diagnostic pattern-recognition and graph theory ... |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ChineseRelease">{{cite web |date=March 29, 2013 |title=Marvel to Release Special Chinese Cut of 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chinese-iron-man-3-cut-431747 |first=Jordan |last=Zakarin |work=] |accessdate=March 30, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6G7kioPuV |archivedate=April 24, 2013 |deadurl=no|quote=Marvel announced Friday that the third film in its Iron Man franchise, a joint production of the Disney-owned Marvel Pictures and Beijing-based DMG Entertainment, will be tailor-made for Chinese audiences. All versions of the film will feature scenes shot in Beijing, product placement for Chinese electronics manufacturer TCL and co-star Wang Xueqi, but a version cut for the world's most populous nation also will boast "specially prepared bonus footage" and an appearance by megastar Fan Bingbing.}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="3DConversion">{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Matt |date=October 15, 2012 |title=Ant-Man Set for November 6, 2015; Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World Confirmed for 3D; Disney Announces More Release Dates and Changes |url=https://collider.com/ant-man-release-date/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728073650/https://collider.com/ant-man-release-date/ |archive-date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=October 27, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="BBFC">{{cite web |title=Iron Man 3 |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/iron-man-3-2013-0 |publisher=] |accessdate=April 11, 2013 |archivedate=November 27, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LRDD8qKc |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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<ref name="IMAX">{{Cite web |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |date=January 22, 2013 |title=Marvel's 'Iron Man 3' to Get Imax Release |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/marvel-s-iron-man-3-414238 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728073650/https://collider.com/ant-man-release-date/ |archive-date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=October 27, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="DolbyAtmos">{{Cite web |last=Giardina |first=Carolyn |date=February 14, 2013 |title='Oblivion,' 'The Croods,' 'Monsters University,' 'Iron Man 3' Will Get Atmos Treatment |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oblivion-croods-monsters-university-iron-421414 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808073744/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oblivion-croods-monsters-university-iron-421414 |archive-date=August 8, 2020 |access-date=August 8, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ParisPremiere">{{cite web |date=April 14, 2013 |title=Gwyneth Paltrow at The 'Iron Man 3' Red Carpet Premiere: Pepper Potts Goes Floral (PHOTOS)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/04/15/gwyneth-paltrow-iron-man-3-red-carpet_n_3084339.html |magazine=] |accessdate=April 16, 2013 |archivedate=April 24, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6G7mJdU7e |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="PearceAHTKCollider">{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Matt |date=February 8, 2014 |title=Drew Pearce Talks about His Marvel One-Shot All Hail the King, Working with Marvel, No Heroics, the Runaways Movie, and More |url=https://collider.com/drew-pearce-all-hail-the-king-runaways-movie-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105200438/https://collider.com/drew-pearce-all-hail-the-king-runaways-movie-interview/ |archive-date=January 5, 2020 |access-date=September 1, 2021 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Hunt2013-02-02">{{cite web |date=January 2, 2013 |title=Iron Man 3 Prelude No. 1 |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=5544 |first=James |last=Hunt |publisher=] |accessdate=April 16, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <!-- MUSIC --> | |||
| <ref name="DisneyTheaterDispute">{{cite web |date=April 16, 2013 |url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/iron-man-3-tickets-not-on-sale-yet-at-theater-chains-in-dispute-with-disney/ |title='Iron Man 3' Tickets Not on Sale Yet By Some Theater Chains Because of Dispute With Disney: Movie Due May 3rd |last=Finke |first=Nikki |publisher=] |accessdate=April 18, 2013 |archivedate=April 24, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6G7piuQHM |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="TylerFMR">{{Cite web |date=October 11, 2012 |title=Brian Tyler to Score 'Iron Man 3' |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2012/10/11/brian-tyler-to-score-iron-man-3/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413213722/http://filmmusicreporter.com/2012/10/11/brian-tyler-to-score-iron-man-3/ |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=October 11, 2012 |website=Film Music Reporter}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="4DX">{{cite web |date=April 16, 2013 |title='Iron Man 3' to Become First Film to Play in 4DX Format in Japan |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/iron-man-3-become-first-440359 |first=Gavin |last=Blair |work=] |accessdate=April 16, 2013 |archivedate=April 24, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6G7mNLlc2 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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<ref name="TylerPodcast">{{Cite podcast |url=http://www.filmmusicmag.com/audio/fmr/ots/OTS205-Brian_Tyler.mp3 |title=Audio: On The Score With Bryan Tyler |website=Film Music Magazine |last=Schweiger |first=Daniel |date=April 29, 2013 |access-date=June 12, 2016}}</ref> | ||
| <ref name="ScorePR">{{Cite press release |title=Marvel Music/Hollywood Records Presents Marvel's Iron Man 3 Original Motion Picture Score Soundtrack Available on April 30th |date=April 4, 2013 |publisher=] |url=http://www.moviemotion.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109:marvel-music-hollywood-records-presents-marvel's-iron-man-3-original-motion-picture-score-soundtrack-available-on-april-30th&catid=9:buzz&Itemid=179 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233248/http://www.moviemotion.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109:marvel-music-hollywood-records-presents-marvel%E2%80%99s-iron-man-3-original-motion-picture-score-soundtrack-available-on-april-30th&catid=9:buzz&Itemid=179 |archive-date=December 2, 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Szostak2">{{cite web |date=April 18, 2013 |title=Stephanie Szostak Iron Man 3 'Brandt' |url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xz4ga0_stephanie-szostak-iron-man-3-brandt_shortfilms#.UXKsJZWo4uY |publisher=]|accessdate=April 20, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="HeroesFall">{{Cite press release |title=Heroes Fall Album of Music Inspired By Marvel's "Iron Man 3" Set For Release April 30 |date=March 28, 2013 |publisher=] |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/heroes-fall-album-of-music-inspired-by-marvels-iron-man-3-set-for-release-april-30-200398531.html |access-date=February 23, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413155653/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/heroes-fall-album-of-music-inspired-by-marvels-iron-man-3-set-for-release-april-30-200398531.html |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |agency=] |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Reuters">{{cite web |date=April 23, 2013 |last=Kit |first=Zorianna |title="Iron Man 3" goes back to basics in a quest to save the U.S. |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/23/entertainment-us-ironman-idUSBRE93M0Z520130423 |agency=Reuters |accessdate=April 26, 2013 |archivedate=April 27, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GCTYhAoe |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <!-- MARKETING --> | |||
| <ref name="Cheadle2">{{cite news |date=April 24, 2013 |title=Don Cheadle Talks Iron Man 3 |first=Chris |last=Hewitt |url=http://www.empireonline.com/interviews/interview.asp?IID=1672 |work=] |accessdate=April 24, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GCThACLK |archivedate=April 27, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ComicConNewArmor">{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Spencer |date=July 14, 2012 |title=Comic-Con: See the All New Iron Man 3 Armor! |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/171773-comic-con-see-the-all-new-iron-man-3-armor |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414043504/https://www.superherohype.com/news/171773-comic-con-see-the-all-new-iron-man-3-armor |archive-date=April 14, 2019 |access-date=September 11, 2012 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="PremiereElCapitan">{{cite web |date=April 24, 2013 |last=Clark |first=Noelene |title='Iron Man 3' Hollywood red carpet premiere: Watch it live |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/iron-man-3-hollywood-red-carpet-premiere-watch-it-live-at-6-p-m/ |accessdate=April 25, 2013 |work=] |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GCTvWRGH |archivedate=April 27, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="SuperBowl">{{Cite web |last=Patten |first=Dominic |date=January 28, 2013 |title=Super Bowl XLVII To Air 6 Studio Film Ads |url=https://deadline.com/2013/01/super-bowl-xlvii-movie-ads-iron-man-3-star-trek-into-darkness-fast-and-furious-six-the-lone-ranger-world-war-z-415214/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906212815/https://deadline.com/2013/01/super-bowl-xlvii-movie-ads-iron-man-3-star-trek-into-darkness-fast-and-furious-six-the-lone-ranger-world-war-z-415214/ |archive-date=September 6, 2020 |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="DisputeCinemark">{{cite web |date=April 24, 2013 |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-regal-iron-man-fight-20130423,0,2841925.story |title=Regal pulls marketing materials for 'Iron Man 3' |last=Verrier |first=Richard |work=] |accessdate=April 24, 2013 |archivedate=April 27, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GCU6JejS |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ArmorComingSoon">{{Cite web |last=Lesnick |first=Silas |date=March 26, 2013 |title=Iron Man 3 Reveals Mark XXXIII and XL Armors |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/101971-iron-man-3-reveals-mark-xxxiii-and-xl-armors |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812010649/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/101971-iron-man-3-reveals-mark-xxxiii-and-xl-armors |archive-date=August 12, 2020 |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="AMCDisputeEnds">{{cite web |date=April 25, 2013 |url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/amc-and-disney-end-renegotiation-dispute-advance-ticket-sales-for-iron-man-3-begin-today/ |title=AMC And Disney End Renegotiation Dispute: Advance Ticket Sales For ‘Iron Man 3′ Begin |last=Finke |first=Nikki |publisher=] |accessdate=April 25, 2013 |archivedate=April 27, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GCUGaTno |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="PreludeCBR">{{Cite web |last=Hunt |first=James |date=January 7, 2013 |title=Iron Man 3 Prelude #1 |url=https://www.cbr.com/iron-man-3-prelude-1/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419161844/https://www.cbr.com/iron-man-3-prelude-1/ |archive-date=April 19, 2019 |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="RegalDisputeEnds">{{cite web |date=April 25, 2013 |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-regal-ironman3-20130425,0,7603264.story |title=Regal makes peace with Disney on 'Iron Man 3' |last=Verrier |first=Richard |work=] |accessdate=April 27, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GCUOVu2w |archivedate=April 27, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Audi">{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2013 |title=Audi Celebrates the U.S. Premiere of Iron Man 3 |url=http://www.audiusanews.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=D7735AF6C68D103D8372624A16E4B524?&id=3383&allImage=1&teaser=audi-celebrates-u.s-premiere-iron-man-3&mid= |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603230348/http://www.audiusanews.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=D7735AF6C68D103D8372624A16E4B524?&id=3383&allImage=1&teaser=audi-celebrates-u.s-premiere-iron-man-3&mid= |archive-date=June 3, 2022 |access-date=February 23, 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="FXGuide">{{cite web |date=May 6, 2013 |url=http://www.fxguide.com/featured/iron-man-3-more-suits-to-play-with/ |title='Iron Man 3': more suits to play with |last=Failes |first=Ian |work=] |accessdate=May 7, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GRjhXoAy |archivedate=May 7, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Oracle">{{Cite web |last=Beyers |first=Tim |date=May 10, 2013 |title=2 Reasons to Believe Tony Stark Would Buy Oracle Stock |url=http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/05/10/2-reasons-to-believe-tony-stark-would-buy-oracle-s.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414043502/https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/05/10/2-reasons-to-believe-tony-stark-would-buy-oracle-s.aspx |archive-date=April 14, 2019 |access-date=April 14, 2019 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="CGSociety">{{cite web |date=May 7, 2013 |last=Hellard |first=Paul |title='Iron Man 3' – Production Focus |url=http://www.cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/iron_man_3 |work=CG Society |accessdate=May 22, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GoX9T01f |archivedate=May 22, 2013 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="Investors">{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Patrick |date=May 3, 2013 |title=Iron Man swoops in to help Verizon, Audi, Subway, TCL |url=http://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read/24103509/Iron_Man_swoops_in_to_help_Verizon |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226171214/http://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read/24103509/Iron_Man_swoops_in_to_help_Verizon |archive-date=February 26, 2014 |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="GoldenTrailerAwards">{{cite web |date=May 5, 2013 |url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/2013-golden-trailer-awards-winners-iron-man-3/ |title=Disney, 'Iron Man 3' Dominate 2013 Golden Trailer Awards |publisher=] |accessdate=May 10, 2013 |archivedate=May 10, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6GVbLCof5 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
| <ref name="ChineseMaterial">{{Cite web |last=Tsui |first=Clarence |date=May 1, 2013 |title='Iron Man 3' China-Only Scenes Draw Mixed Response |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/iron-man-3-china-scenes-450184 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200422045319/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/iron-man-3-china-scenes-450184 |archive-date=April 22, 2020 |access-date=May 3, 2013 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name=fmmg>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=11162 |title=Audio: On The Score With Bryan Tyler |first=Daniel |last=Schweiger |date=April 29, 2013 |publisher=Film Music Magazine |accessdate=November 27, 2013 |archivedate=November 27, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LR8LN8CB |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="bxff-brazil-opng">{{Cite news |date=May 1, 2013 |title='Iron Man 3' Scores Second-Highest Ever Opening Weekend in Brazil |publisher=Boxoffice.com |url=http://www.boxoffice.com/brazil/2013-05-01-iron-man-3-scores-second-highest-ever-opening-weekend-in-brazil |url-status=dead |access-date=May 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615074852/http://www.boxoffice.com/brazil/2013-05-01-iron-man-3-scores-second-highest-ever-opening-weekend-in-brazil |archive-date=June 15, 2013}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="bxff-IMAX-opng">{{Cite news |date=April 29, 2013 |title=Marvel's 'Iron Man 3' Opens at $7.1 Million in 113 International IMAX Theatres |publisher=Boxoffice.com |url=http://www.boxoffice.com/latest-news/2013-04-29-marvels-iron-man-3-opens-at-71-million-in-113-international-imaxr-theatres |url-status=dead |access-date=May 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501170624/http://www.boxoffice.com/latest-news/2013-04-29-marvels-iron-man-3-opens-at-71-million-in-113-international-imaxr-theatres |archive-date=May 1, 2013}}</ref> | |||
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| <ref name="disneyparks">{{cite web|last=Glover|first=Erin|title=Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries Coming to Innoventions at Disneyland Park|url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/03/iron-man-tech-presented-by-stark-industries-coming-to-innoventions-at-disneyland-park/|publisher=The Disney Parks Blog|accessdate=March 28, 2013|date=March 28, 2013|archivedate=February 23, 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6NbwGPmeM|deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
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2013 Marvel Studios film
| Iron Man 3 | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shane Black |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | Iron Man by |
| Produced by | Kevin Feige |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | John Toll |
| Edited by |
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| Music by | Brian Tyler |
| Production company | Marvel Studios |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release dates |
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| Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $200 million |
| Box office | $1.216 billion |
Iron Man 3 (titled onscreen as Iron Man Three) is a 2013 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010), and the seventh film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Shane Black from a screenplay he co-wrote with Drew Pearce, and stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stéphanie Szostak, James Badge Dale, William Sadler, Miguel Ferrer, Jon Favreau, and Ben Kingsley. In the film, Stark grapples with the consequences of the events of The Avengers (2012) during a national terrorism campaign on the United States led by the mysterious Mandarin.
After the release of Iron Man 2 in May 2010, director Jon Favreau chose not to return for a third film. Black was hired to write and direct the sequel in February 2011, working with Pearce to make the script more character-centric, focus on thriller elements, and use concepts from Warren Ellis's "Extremis" comic book story arc. The film's supporting cast, including Kingsley, Pearce, and Hall, were brought on throughout April and May 2012. Filming took place from May 23 to December 17, 2012, primarily at EUE/Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington, North Carolina. Additional filming took place around North Carolina as well as in Florida, Los Angeles, and China; an extended version of the film specifically for Chinese audiences was created. Seventeen companies provided the film's visual effects.
Iron Man 3 premiered at the Grand Rex in Paris on April 14, 2013, and was released in the United States on May 3, as the first film in Phase Two of the MCU. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences, Black's direction, and Downey's performance, though there was criticism for the portrayal of the Mandarin. The film was a box office success, grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 2013 and the sixteenth film to gross over $1 billion. It finished its theatrical run as the fifth-highest-grossing film of all time, while its opening weekend was the sixth-highest of all time. The film received Best Visual Effects nominations at the Academy Awards and the BAFTA Awards.
Plot
At a New Year's Eve party in 1999, Tony Stark meets scientist Maya Hansen, the inventor of Extremis, an experimental regenerative treatment that allows recovery from crippling injuries. Disabled scientist Aldrich Killian offers them a place in his company Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.), but Stark rejects him. Thirteen years later, Stark is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and has frequent panic attacks due to his experiences during the alien invasion of New York. He has built dozens of new Iron Man suits to cope with his insomnia, creating friction with his girlfriend Pepper Potts.
Meanwhile, a string of bombings is claimed by a terrorist known as the Mandarin. Stark's security chief Happy Hogan is badly injured in one such attack and is put into a coma, prompting Stark to issue a televised threat to the Mandarin, revealing his home address in the process. The Mandarin sends gunship helicopters to destroy Stark's home. Hansen, who came to warn Stark, survives the attack with Potts. Stark escapes in an experimental new Iron Man suit, which his artificial intelligence J.A.R.V.I.S. pilots to rural Tennessee, following a flight plan from Stark's investigation into the Mandarin. Stark's new armor is not fully functional and lacks sufficient power to return to Malibu, leading the world to believe that he died.
With the help of Harley Keener, a local boy, Stark investigates the remains of a local explosion bearing the hallmarks of a Mandarin attack, although it occurred years before any known attack by the terrorist. He discovers the "bombings" were triggered by soldiers subjected to Extremis whose bodies explosively rejected the treatment, and were falsely attributed by A.I.M. as a terrorist plot to cover up Extremis' flaws. Stark witnesses Extremis firsthand when Mandarin agents Savin and Brandt attack him. Stark kills Brandt and incapacitates Savin. Meanwhile, Killian resurfaces and kidnaps Potts with assistance from Hansen. American intelligence agencies continue to search for the Mandarin, with James Rhodes—the former War Machine, now re-branded as the Iron Patriot—lured into a trap to steal his armor.
Tracing the Mandarin to Miami, Stark infiltrates his headquarters using improvised weapons. Inside, he discovers the Mandarin is an English actor named Trevor Slattery, who is oblivious to the actions carried out in his image. Killian then captures Stark. He reveals he has subjected Potts to Extremis in the hope Stark will help fix Extremis' flaws while trying to save her. When Hansen betrays Killian by threatening to jeopardize his operations, Killian kills her.
Stark escapes and reunites with Rhodes, discovering that Killian intends to attack President Ellis aboard Air Force One, using the Iron Patriot armor, controlled by Savin. Stark kills Savin, saving the passengers and crew, but cannot stop Killian from abducting Ellis. At an impounded damaged oil tanker, Killian intends to kill Ellis on live television. The Vice President would then become a puppet leader, following Killian's orders, in exchange for Extremis curing his young daughter's disability. Stark and Rhodes infiltrate the platform, aided by the Iron Man suits, remotely controlled by J.A.R.V.I.S.. Rhodes secures the President and takes him to safety, while Stark discovers Potts has survived the Extremis procedure. Before he can save her, a rig collapses around them, and she falls to the platform to her apparent death. Stark fights Killian but finds himself cornered. Killian, who appropriated Hansen's Extremis research as a cure for his own disability and expanded the program to include injured war veterans, reveals he is the real Mandarin behind Slattery's cover. Potts, whose Extremis powers allowed her to survive the fall, kills Killian to save Stark.
As a gesture of his devotion to Potts, Stark orders J.A.R.V.I.S. to destroy all the Iron Man suits. The Vice President and Slattery are arrested, and Happy awakens from his coma. With Stark's help, Potts's Extremis effects are stabilized. Stark promises to scale back his life as Iron Man, undergoing surgery to remove the shrapnel near his heart and throwing his obsolete chest arc reactor into the sea. He muses that, even without the technology, he will always be Iron Man.
Cast
- Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man:
An Avenger and a self-described genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist with mechanical suits of armor of his own invention. Stark now struggles to come to terms with his near-death experience in The Avengers (2012), suffering from anxiety attacks. On making a third Iron Man film, Downey said, "My sense of it is that we need to leave it all on the field—whatever that means in the end. You can pick several different points of departure for that." On following up The Avengers, Downey said they "tried to be practical, in a post-Avengers world. What are his challenges now? What are some limitations that might be placed on him? And what sort of threat would have him, as usual, ignore those limitations?" Screenwriter Drew Pearce compared Tony to an American James Bond for both being "heroes with a sense of danger to them, and unpredictab" even if Stark was a "free agent" instead of an authority figure like Bond. He also likened Tony to the protagonists of 1970s films such as The French Connection (1971), where "the idiosyncrasies of the heroes is what made them exciting." - Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts:
Stark's girlfriend, longtime associate, and the current CEO of Stark Industries. Paltrow says of her character's relationship to Tony, " adores Tony, but she absolutely gets fed up with him. He gets caught in a feedback loop." Kevin Feige commented on Pepper's role in the film: "The love triangle in this movie is really between Tony, Pepper and the suits. Tony, Pepper and his obsession with those suits, and the obsession with technology." Feige also stated the film uses the character to play with the damsel in distress trope, and posits the question, "Is Pepper in danger or is Pepper the savior?" - Don Cheadle as James "Rhodey" Rhodes / Iron Patriot:
Stark's best friend and the liaison between Stark Industries and the U.S. Air Force in the department of acquisitions. Rhodes operates the redesigned/upgraded War Machine armor, taking on an American flag-inspired color scheme similar to the Iron Patriot armor from the comics. Feige said of Rhodes and the armor, "The notion in the movie is that a red, white and blue suit is a bold statement, and it's meant to be. With Rhodey, he's very much the foil to Tony's eccentricities, and in this one you get to see this and be reminded of the trust and friendship between them in that great Shane Black buddy-cop fashion." In the film, the president asks Rhodey to take up the moniker "Iron Patriot," and don the red, white, and blue suit, in order to be the government's "American hero" in response to the events in The Avengers. - Guy Pearce as Aldrich Killian:
The creator of the Extremis virus and the founder and owner of the science and development organization Advanced Idea Mechanics who adopts the mantle of the Mandarin as his own. Killian develops Extremis to cure his own debilitating disability; in addition to his regenerative healing qualities, he has superhuman strength and the ability to generate extreme heat. Prolonged exposure to Extremis also grants him the ability to breathe fire. Pearce felt he was "a little more experimental" in the roles he was taking in his career, and was not keen on appearing in a superhero film, but felt his role in this film was "cameo stuff" which was a more enjoyable experience because he was "working in concentrated spurts". Pearce described Killian as a man with physical disabilities who has "never been able to accept those limitations" and works to overcome them, continuing, "His tenacity and blind determination in fighting for a better life are seen by some as irritating, as he often comes across as obnoxious." Black felt that Pearce ultimately is the Mandarin in the film, and that Marvel worked with him "to come up with these crazy things, these far out ideas" that divert from established expectations from the comics. - Rebecca Hall as Maya Hansen:
A geneticist whose work helped Killian create Extremis. Hall said Hansen would be a "strong female character," and described her decision to take the role, saying, "I decided to do Iron Man 3 because I've never done the 'hurry up and wait' movie before. Even the studio movies I've done have been small studio movies, or indie films that we made on a wing and a prayer. I love those, but Iron Man is refreshing in a way because it's something out of my realm of experiences." Hall confirmed her character's role was greatly reduced in the final film, saying, "I signed on to do something that was a substantial role. She wasn't entirely the villain—there have been several phases of this—but I signed on to do something very different to what I ended up doing." - Stéphanie Szostak as Ellen Brandt:
A war veteran who becomes an assassin after her exposure to Extremis. Describing Brandt, Szostak says, "... was a second chance at life. We talked about what you feel like and I think it almost makes you a fuller version of who you are, all your weakness and your qualities—just everything gets enhanced. I saw it as very freeing, almost you become your true-self and your fantasy-self all at once." The writers originally envisioned Brandt as Killian's main henchman, who would return throughout the film to fight Tony, but eventually, that role was reassigned to Eric Savin. - James Badge Dale as Eric Savin:
Killian's Extremis-powered henchman. Dale stated that his character in the film was "loosely based on" the comic version of the character. According to Dale, "Ben Kingsley is the mouthpiece. Guy Pearce is the brain. I'm the muscle." - William Sadler as Matthew Ellis: The President of the United States, named after Warren Ellis, who wrote the "Extremis" comics arc that primarily influenced the film's story.
- Miguel Ferrer as Rodriguez: The Vice President of the United States.
- Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan:
Tony Stark's former bodyguard and chauffeur who now serves as Stark Industries' head of security department. Favreau, who served as both actor and director on the previous two Iron Man films, said participating in the new film was "like a proud grandfather who doesn't have to change the diapers but gets to play with the baby." - Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery:
A British actor whom Killian hired to portray the Mandarin, a terrorist persona in jammed television broadcasts in which he is depicted as the leader of the international terrorist organization the Ten Rings. Kingsley was filming Ender's Game (2013) when he was cast, and said that, "Quite soon I'll be with everybody and we'll be discussing the look and the feel and the direction of the character. It's very early days yet, but I'm so thrilled to be on board." On his performance, Kingsley stated: "I wanted a voice that would disconcert a Western audience. I wanted a voice that would sound far more homegrown and familiar—a familiarity like a teacher's voice or a preacher's voice. The rhythms and tones of an earnest, almost benign, teacher—trying to educate people for their own good." The Mandarin was initially set to appear in the first Iron Man film, but he was put off for a sequel as the filmmakers felt that he was "too ambitious for a first ." On the character, Feige stated, "The Mandarin is most famous foe in the comics mainly because he's been around the longest. If you look, there's not necessarily a definitive Mandarin storyline in the comics. So it was really about having an idea." Shane Black explains Ben Kingsley's Mandarin is not Chinese in the film as he is in the comics in order to avoid the Fu Manchu stereotype: "We're not saying he's Chinese, we're saying he, in fact, draws a cloak around him of Chinese symbols and dragons because it represents his obsessions with Sun Tzu in various ancient arts of warfare that he studied". The filmmakers also cited Colonel Kurtz from Apocalypse Now (1979) as an influence for the character. The videos where the Mandarin gives historical background to the attacks expressed how it emerged as the product of "a think tank of people trying to create a modern terrorist". Thus the Mandarin "represents every terrorist in a way", from South American insurgency tactics to the videos of Osama bin Laden.
Paul Bettany reprises his role from previous films as J.A.R.V.I.S., Stark's AI system. Ty Simpkins portrays Harley Keener, a child who lives in Rose Hill, Tennessee, who assists Stark when the latter breaks into his garage in order to repair his suit. He later helps Stark investigate various incidents associated with the Extremis project, and afterwards he is rewarded by Stark with a garage-full of modern engineering tools and equipment. Simpkins reprises his role as Harley in a cameo appearance in Avengers: Endgame (2019). Simpkins has stated that he has a three-picture deal with Marvel Studios. Ashley Hamilton portrays Taggart, one of the Extremis soldiers. Adam Pally plays Gary, a cameraman who helps Stark. Shaun Toub reprises his role as Yinsen from the first Iron Man (2008) film in a brief cameo, and Stan Lee makes a cameo appearance as a beauty pageant judge. Dale Dickey plays Mrs. Davis, mother of an Extremis subject that is framed as a terrorist. Wang Xueqi briefly plays Dr. Wu in the general release version of the film. 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. Jenna Ortega plays the vice president's daughter. Mark Ruffalo makes an uncredited cameo appearance, reprising his role as Bruce Banner from The Avengers, in a post-credits scene. Comedians Bill Maher and Joan Rivers, and Fashion Police (2010-2017) co-host George Kotsiopoulos have cameo appearances as themselves on their respective real-world television programs, as do newscasters Josh Elliott, Megan Henderson, Pat Kiernan, and Thomas Roberts.
Production
Development
—Shane Black, director of Iron Man 3, on the film.Truthfully, the way to go about doing a part 3, if you're ever in that position, as I'm lucky enough to be, is to find a way that the first two weren't done yet. You have to find a way to make sure that the story that's emerging is still ongoing and, by the time you've finished 3, will be something resembling the culmination of a trilogy. It's about, 'How has the story not yet been completely told?,' and I think we're getting there. 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.
Following the release of Iron Man 2 (2010), a conflict between Paramount Pictures, which had distribution rights to certain Marvel Comics 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. On October 18, 2010, Walt Disney Studios agreed to pay Paramount at least $115 million for the worldwide distribution rights to Iron Man 3, with Disney, Marvel, and Paramount announcing a May 3, 2013, release date for the film.
Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 director Jon Favreau said in December 2010 that he would not direct Iron Man 3, opting to direct Magic Kingdom instead. He remained an executive producer of director Joss Whedon's crossover film The Avengers (2012) and also served as an executive producer of Iron Man 3. Also in 2010, Downey reached out to Shane Black, who directed him in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), to write and direct the film. In February 2011, Black entered final negotiations to join the project, 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. Downey said, "Bringing in Shane Black to write and direct Iron Man 3 to me is basically the only transition from Favreau to a 'next thing' that Favreau and the audience and Marvel and I could ever actually sign off on." Black was initially hesitant to work with Pearce on the film, preferring to work with a writing partner of his own, but after a week of discussing the film and getting to know one another, agreed to write the film with Pearce.
Writing
Black described his take on the film as not being "two men in iron suits fighting each other," and more like a "Tom Clancy thriller", with Iron Man fighting real-world type villains. 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. While writing, the focus was to avoid scenes of pure exposition, making every moment propel other narrative points forward. 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.
The film's plot is influenced primarily by the "Extremis" (2005-2006) comics storyline, written by Warren Ellis. The first two acts would remain character-centric, albeit in Black's words "more hectic, frenetic, and large scale" to fulfill its sequel obligations, with the third act going for more over-the-top action to what Pearce described as "giving a sense of opera". The middle act was compared to Sullivan's Travels (1941) in having Tony meeting various people on his journey, and the writers made sure to not make the characters too similar. The initial draft had Maya Hansen herself leading the villainous operation, with the Mandarin and Killian emerging as antagonists in later versions of the script. During one of the writing sessions, Pearce suggested that the Mandarin was a fake, and Black agreed by going with making him an actor, which in turn Pearce detailed as an overacting British stage performer. Black explained: "Who would be fool enough to declare that he is an international terrorist? If you're smart, whatever regime you're part of, you'd put a puppet committee and remain your house". In turn Killian would hide Trevor Slattery in "his own frat house, in kind of a drug-related house arrest" to keep the secret alive.
According to Black, the reveal of the actual villain being Hansen was "like Remington Steele (1982-1987), you think it's the man but at the end, the woman has been running the whole show." The role was eventually shifted to Killian because of objections by Marvel Entertainment executives, who were concerned with apparent merchandising losses that could come with having a female villain. The roles of several other major female characters were also made smaller in the final film compared to earlier drafts.
Both the opening and the ending of the film were reworked in various ways. First it would begin with a flashback to Tony's childhood. Then like Iron Man it would begin in medias res, with Tony crashing in Tennessee before a voice-over that would lead to how he got there, until it got changed to the final version. 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. Instead they chose to use Killian himself, and have Pepper, whom he abused earlier, cause his downfall as a way of poetic justice. The final dialogue was originally written as "I am Tony Stark" to be a response to the first film's ending, but eventually it changed to "I am Iron Man" to enhance the mythical qualities. On setting the film around Christmas, Black said "I think it's a sense of if you're doing something on an interesting scale that involves an entire universe of characters, one way to unite them is to have them all undergo a common experience. There's something at Christmas that unites everybody and it already sets a stage within the stage, that wherever you are, you're experiencing this world together. I think that also there's something just pleasing about it to me." Pearce added that he would have wanted to see a third Iron Man film set at Christmas, adding that "when you're telling a story about taking characters apart, it almost has more resonance if you put it at Christmas and if you're also telling a story about lonelier characters as well. That loneliness is heightened at Christmas". Black also felt the character Harley Keener embodied the Ghost of Christmas Past for Stark.
Pre-production
In September 2011, Marvel Studios reached an agreement to shoot the film primarily out of EUE/Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington, North Carolina. Michigan was also in contention to land the production, but the Michigan Film Office could not match North Carolina's tax incentives. In April 2012, Ben Kingsley entered into negotiations to play a villain in Iron Man 3, a part which Anthony Mackie, who would later portray Sam Wilson in the MCU, also auditioned for. The following week, producer Kevin Feige revealed that Iron Man 3 would begin shooting in North Carolina "in five weeks," and said that it "is a full-on Tony Stark-centric movie ... very much inspired by the first half of Iron Man ... e's stripped of everything, he's backed up against a wall, and he's gotta use his intelligence to get out of it. 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." A few days later, The Walt Disney Company China, Marvel Studios, and DMG Entertainment announced an agreement to co-produce Iron Man 3 in China. DMG partly financed, produced in China with Marvel, and handled co-production matters. DMG also distributed the film in China in tandem with Disney. DMG had been pitching Marvel Studios on collaboration opportunities to enhance the film for the Chinese market. Initially, they suggested that Harley Keener be a Chinese exchange student, something Marvel Studios co-president Louis D'Esposito shot down since they did not want the film to feature "the sidekick from Indiana Jones " (1984). Instead, Feige suggested a doctor named Doctor Wu (in reference to the Steely Dan song) who could remove the shrapnel from Stark's chest. Chinese star Andy Lau became involved in negotiations to join the film in that role. Lau would later turn down the role, and Wang Xueqi was cast instead.
The next week, Guy Pearce entered into final talks to play Aldrich Killian, a character who is featured in the "Extremis" comic book story arc. Jessica Chastain entered into discussions for a role in the film, but bowed out due to scheduling conflicts. In May, Rebecca Hall was cast in her place, and her role was described as "a scientist who plays a pivotal role in the creation of a nanotechnology, known as Extremis". Over the next few weeks, James Badge Dale was cast as Eric Savin, Ashley Hamilton was cast as Firepower, and Favreau returned to reprise his role as Happy Hogan from the first two films. Stéphanie Szostak and William Sadler were also cast in the film, with Sadler playing the President of the United States. Despite erroneous early reports that Cobie Smulders would reprise her role as Maria Hill from The Avengers in the film, Smulders wrote on her verified Twitter page that this was not so. According to Drew Pearce, Emilia Clarke was initially cast for an unknown role, before the script was changed.
Filming
Filming began in Wilmington, North Carolina, on May 23, 2012, at EUE/Screen Gems Studios, with the working title Caged Heat. Cinematographer John Toll opted to work with digital cameras for the first time in his career, as he found them more convenient for a visual effects-heavy production. Toll shot the film primarily on the Arri Alexa camera. From June 4 through June 6, 2012, filming took place in Cary, North Carolina, at the Epic Games headquarters and SAS Institute, with a large Christmas tree set up on the front lawn. A scene was also shot at the Wilmington International Airport. The Port of Wilmington served as a location for the oil tanker in the climactic battle, along with a soundstage recreation of the dock. The crumbling house itself was filmed in a hydraulic-powered giubo platform that could bend and split into two pieces. All the interior footage had practical effects, including debris and explosions, with computer graphics used only to add exteriors and Iron Man's armor.
From July 19 to August 1, 2012, filming took place on Oak Island, North Carolina, to "film aerial drops over the Atlantic Ocean." 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. Computer graphics were employed only to add clouds, the destroyed plane and matte paintings of the Florida coastline in the background, replace a stand-in with the Iron Man armor, and some digital compositing to combine different takes of the skydivers together. Filming took place in Rose Hill, North Carolina, in early August 2012, and the town's name was incorporated into the script as the Tennessee city Stark visits. On August 14, actress Dale Dickey said she had been cast in the film, and was currently shooting her scenes. The following day, production was halted when Downey suffered an ankle injury. During the break, Black and Pearce made more script revisions before shooting resumed by August 24.
Cast and crew began arriving in Florida on October 1, to shoot scenes on Dania Beach and around South Florida. That same day, Downey returned to the set after his ankle injury. In early October, scenes were shot at a replica of the Malibu restaurant Neptune's Net, and filming took place on location at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Scenes were shot during the daytime inside the Miami Beach Resort at Miami Beach on October 10 and 11. The production returned to Wilmington in mid-October for additional filming. On November 1, scenes were shot at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Filming in the United States wrapped on November 7 in Wilmington.
Filming began in Beijing, China on December 10. Filming was scheduled to wrap a week later on December 17, 2012. The China filming did not include the main cast and crew. In January 2013, it was reported that a film crew led by Shane Black would begin location scouting in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, India between January 20 and 24. Also in January, Cheadle confirmed that re-shooting was taking place in Manhattan Beach. Shooting also took place on the week of January 23, 2013, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. 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 the real world, mostly because he was just looking down a lens and threatening the world." A report on actual production costs for films from FilmL.A. Inc., indicated a gross budget of $200 million, with a net of $178.4 million for Iron Man 3 after tax incentives from North Carolina and Florida.
Post-production
Chris Townsend served as visual effects supervisor for the film, which featured over 2,000 visual effects shots and was worked on by 17 studios, including Weta Digital, Digital Domain, Scanline VFX, Trixter, Framestore, Luma Pictures, Fuel VFX, Cantina Creative, Cinesite, The Embassy Visual Effects, Lola Visual Effects, Capital T, Prologue and Rise FX. Townsend said that from January 2013 through the end of filming in April, the collective crew had one day of downtime, otherwise working seven days a week and 14 to 18 hours a day.
Digital Domain, Scanline VFX and Trixter each worked on separate shots featuring the Mark 42 armor, working with different digital models. The studios shared some of their files to ensure consistency between the shots. For the Mark 42 and Iron Patriot armors, Legacy Effects constructed partial suits that were worn on set. Townsend explained that "Invariably we'd shoot a soft-suit with Robert then we'd also put tracking markers on his trousers. 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". During shooting we used multiple witness cams, Canon C300s, and we had two or three running whenever there was an Iron Man or Extremis character." The artists studied time lapse photography of decaying fruit and vegetables and actual phenomena such as the aurora borealis as reference for the effect of the glowing Extremis characters. The heads-up display features of the helmet were inspired by visualization techniques from MRI diagnostic pattern recognition and graph theory, particularly by the connectogram, a circular graph that maps all of the white-matter connections of the human brain.
The film's production was delayed following Downey's leg injury, and for certain shots they were forced to create a double for Downey. Townsend explained that "The collective VFX and unit leads ran into a room as soon as the incident happened to try to ascertain what sequences could they shoot." Certain shots were filmed with a body double on set, and Weta Digital created a digital body double for others.
A total of three hours and 15 minutes of footage were shot before editing, where it was brought down to 130 minutes (119 without the credits), marking the longest stand-alone Iron Man film. Post-production also had a 3D conversion and a digital remaster for the IMAX release. Todd-AO mixed the sound in Dolby Atmos to enhance the immersive experience. Trevor Slattery was originally meant to die in the film, appearing during the climatic oil rig battle with an Extremis injector and promptly blowing up after taking it. Pearce said that was "the most Monty Python of all of the beats" in the film. During the editing process, it was determined to keep Slattery alive, with new material shot during the reshoots to accommodate this.
Music
Further information: Iron Man 3 (soundtrack)The film is scored by Brian Tyler, who signed on in October 2012. According to Tyler, he was approached more for his "thematic" scores such as The Greatest Game Ever Played, Annapolis, and Partition rather than his "modern" action scores such as The Fast and Furious films, with Kevin Feige asking for a theme that was recognizable and featured those dramatic tones. To employ the "deeply thematic component with a strong melody," the score employs mostly orchestra sounds. The main theme for Iron Man focuses on horns and trumpets, to be "both a march and anthem." Tyler mentioned that John Williams' work on Raiders of the Lost Ark was the first thing he thought of as an influence, and the cue for the Well of Souls in Raiders influenced the Extremis motif, as Tyler felt it should enhance a spiritual side for having a "technology so advanced that nears magic." 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." The score was recorded with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios.
Along with Tyler's soundtrack album, Hollywood Records released a concept album inspired by the film, Heroes Fall. It features twelve original alternative rock and indie rock songs, with only one appearing in the film itself, Awolnation's "Some Kind of Joke."
Marketing
In July 2012, at San Diego Comic-Con, a new Iron Man armor from the film, the Mark XLII, was on display on the convention floor, along with the Marks I-VII from the first two Iron Man films and The Avengers. 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. The first television advertisement aired during Super Bowl XLVII on the CBS network in the United States. 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. 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. The story set between the second and third Iron Man films centers on War Machine, revealing why he was absent during the battle in New York of The Avengers.
Like with the first two films, Audi again provided product placement with various vehicles. Oracle also returned from Iron Man 2, showcasing both the Oracle Cloud and the Oracle Exadata server. Verizon FiOS and TCL's flat panel televisions and Alcatel One Touch smartphones are also featured in the film, and the Chinese cut also shows a Zoomlion crane and Yili milk. Promotional deals were arranged with Subway and the Schwan Food Company, and tie-ins included Lego sets, Hasbro action figures, and a mobile phone game by Gameloft.
Disney also promoted the film at its domestic theme parks. 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. 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. In addition, there is a simulator game, titled "Become Iron Man," that uses Kinect-like technology to allow the viewer to be encased in an animated Mark XLII armor and take part in a series of "tests," in which you fire repulsor rays and fly through Tony Stark's workshop. The game is guided by J.A.R.V.I.S., who is voiced again by Paul Bettany. The exhibit also has smaller displays that include helmets and chest pieces from the earlier films and the gauntlet and boot from an action sequence in Iron Man 3. All-in-all, Disney spent $131 million marketing the film worldwide.
Release
Theatrical
Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow in Paris at the film's French premiere at the Grand Rex, April 2013
Iron Man 3 was distributed worldwide by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures with the exception of China, where it was released by DMG Entertainment, and Germany and Austria, where it was released by Tele München Group. The Chinese version of the film offers specially prepared bonus footage made exclusively for the Chinese audience. This version features a four-minute longer cut of the film, featuring product placement for various Chinese products, as well as an extended scene of Dr. Wu preparing to operate on Stark with his unnamed assistant played by Fan Bingbing.
The film's premiere happened at the Grand Rex in Paris, on April 14, 2013, with Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow in attendance. While the UK premiere of the film was originally set for April 17, the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher taking place in that date made the event be pushed to the following day. Downey, Ben Kingsley and Rebecca Hall were present for the advance screening at London's Odeon Leicester Square. The El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles hosted the United States premiere of Iron Man 3 on April 24. The film opened in 46 countries through April 22–24, with the United States release, on 4,253 screens, happening one week later. Regal Cinemas, AMC Theatres and Carmike Cinemas put presale tickets on hold, two weeks before the US premiere. 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. Carmike was the first to come to terms with Disney. It was later reported that Cinemark Theatres had also stopped selling presale tickets, and Regal Cinemas had removed all marketing material for the film from its locations. On April 25, 2013, Regal, AMC and Disney ended their dispute, which allowed Regal and AMC to proceed with selling presale tickets again.
IMAX screenings began on April 25, 2013, internationally and May 3 in the United States. The film was shown in the 4DX format, featuring strobe lights, tilting seats, blowing wind and fog and odor effects in selected countries. In Japan, the technology opened its first room at the Korona World theater in Nagoya, Japan with the release of the film. Iron Man 3 was the first film released in Phase Two of the MCU.
Home media
Iron Man 3 was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment in digital download form on September 3, 2013. This was followed by the film's release on Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, DVD, digital copy, and on demand on September 24, 2013. The home video release includes a Marvel One-Shot short film titled Agent Carter starring Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter from Captain America: The First Avenger. It debuted atop the DVD and Blu-ray charts in the United States, and second in the rental charts behind World War Z. Iron Man 3 has earned more than $82 million in home media sales in the U.S.
The film was also collected in a 13-disc box set titled "Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection", which includes all of the Phase Two films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was released on December 8, 2015.
Reception
Box office
Iron Man 3 grossed $409 million in North America and $805.8 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $1.215 billion, outgrossing both of its predecessors combined. Worldwide, it became the fifth-highest-grossing film, the second-highest-grossing film of 2013, the second-highest-grossing film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (behind Marvel's The Avengers), and the highest-grossing film of the Iron Man film series, as well as the fourth-highest-grossing comic-book and superhero film overall. It achieved the sixth-largest worldwide opening weekend with $372.5 million. On the weekend of May 3–5, 2013, the film set a record for the largest worldwide weekend in IMAX with $28.6 million. On its 23rd day in theaters, Iron Man 3 became the sixth Disney film and the 16th film overall to reach $1 billion. It is the first Iron Man film to gross over $1 billion, becoming the second Marvel film to do so after The Avengers, and was the fourth-fastest film to reach the milestone. As part of the earlier distribution agreement made with Disney in 2010, Paramount Pictures received 9% of the box office gross generated by Iron Man 3. Deadline Hollywood calculated the film's net profit as $391.8 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues for the film.
By the end of its opening day, Iron Man 3 made $68.9 million (including $15.6 million from late Thursday shows), achieving the seventh-highest-grossing opening day. By the end of its opening weekend, the film earned $174.1 million, making it the second-highest opening weekend of all time, behind The Avengers. Of the opening-weekend audience, 55% was over 25 years old, and 61% were males, while only 45% of the gross originated from 3-D screenings. Opening-weekend earnings from IMAX amounted to $16.5 million. It topped the box office during two consecutive weekends and achieved the fourth-largest second-weekend gross with $72.5 million.
The film earned $13.2 million on its opening day (Wednesday, April 24, 2013) from 12 countries. Through Sunday, April 28, it earned a five-day opening weekend of $198.4 million from 42 countries. The film's opening-weekend gross included $7.1 million from IMAX venues. It set opening-day records in the Philippines (surpassed by Man of Steel), Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Ukraine, Russia and the CIS, both single- and opening-day records in Thailand and South Africa, as well as a single-day record in Hong Kong. It also scored the second-biggest opening day in Argentina, only behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. The film set opening-weekend records in the Asia Pacific region, in Latin America, and in individual countries including Argentina (first surpassed by Fast & Furious 6, when including weekday previews), Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. It also achieved the second-largest opening weekend in Mexico, Brazil, and Russia and the CIS. In India, it had the second-best opening weekend for a Hollywood film, after The Amazing Spider-Man. IMAX opening-weekend records were set in Taiwan, the Netherlands, Brazil, and the Philippines. It is the highest-grossing film in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam and the second-highest-grossing film in Singapore and the Philippines, behind The Avengers. It topped the weekend box office outside North America three consecutive times.
In China, where part of the production took place, the film set a midnight-showings record with $2.1 million, as well as single-day and opening-day records with $21.5 million (on its opening day). Through its first Sunday, the film earned an opening-weekend total of $64.1 million, making China's opening the largest for the film, followed by a $23.1 million opening in Russia and the CIS, and a $21.2 million opening in the UK, Ireland and Malta. With total earnings reaching $124 million, 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).
Critical response
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 79%, with an average score of 7/10, based on 331 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "With the help of its charismatic lead, some impressive action sequences, and even a few surprises, Iron Man 3 is a witty, entertaining adventure and a strong addition to the Marvel canon." Metacritic gave a weighted average score of 62 out of 100, based on 44 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". 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.
In an early review by the trade magazine The Hollywood Reporter, Todd McCarthy said that, "After nearly crashing and burning on his last solo flight in 2010, Iron Man returns refreshed and ready for action in this spirited third installment ... benefits immeasurably from the irreverent quicksilver humor of co-writer and director Shane Black. Calling the film "darker and more serious than its predecessors," Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times credited Black for "chang this billion-dollar-plus franchise's tone for the better while keeping the same actor as Tony Stark. ... 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. Black and company throw all kinds of stuff at the audience, and though it doesn't all work, a lot of it does and the attempt to be different and create unguessable twists is always appreciated." Rafer Guzman of Newsday characterized Iron Man as "the anti-Batman, all zip and zingers. He's also, suddenly, rather family-friendly. Some of the movie's best moments are shared by Stark and latchkey kid Harley (Ty Simpkins), who mock their budding father-son relationship while acting it out." Psychology Today concluded that the film presented an accurate portrayal of Tony Stark's posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. 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?!)."
Nick De Semlyen of the UK film magazine Empire had criticisms, even while giving the film four of five stars. Finding it "a swinging caper with wit, balls, heart and exploding baubles," he said the villainous "super-soldiers who can regenerate body parts and survive astounding damage visually interesting ... but their motivation is murky and unconvincing." Likewise Joshua Rothkopf of Time Out New York bestowed 3 of 5 stars, saying, "Black has massively upped the verbal sparring and kept the broad inventiveness of comic-book malleability in mind. ... The most wonderful of Black's surprises harkens back to his '80s reputation for character revision and is simply too good to ruin here." But, he asked, "hy, finally, are we down at the docks—in the dark, no less—for one of those lumbering climaxes involving swinging shipping cranes? The energy bleeds out of the film; it's as if the producers were scared the crowd would riot over not enough digital fakeness."
Reacting more negatively, Stephen Whitty of The Star-Ledger found the film "slickly enjoyable" for the visual effects, but said, "here's something empty about the film. Like Tony's suits, it's shiny and polished. But this time, there's nobody inside ... 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. A supposedly cute kid sidekick—a true sign of authorial desperation—is introduced, and then dropped." Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune echoed this, saying, "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. He's able to operate the thing remotely when needed. The movie's like that too. It's decent superhero blockbustering, but rather remote and vaguely secondhand. At this point, even with Black's flashes of black humor, the machinery is more or less taking care of itself, offering roughly half of the genial wit and enjoyment of the first Iron Man."
Accolades
Themes and analysis
Iron Man 3 focuses on contemporary U.S. foreign policy and its consequences. Like the first Iron Man film, it is about the military industrial complex. The main antagonist, Killian, tries to take over the US government and capitalize on the War on Terror with a decoy villain actor, the Mandarin; the supposed looming menace distracts the public from Killian's actions with a narrative of the constant threat that also makes the war profitable. Using Stark as a metaphor of American society, Charlie Jane Anders of Gizmodo notes that the film differs in the portrayal of the country from the previous two entries; whereas the previous films were about the guilt of ruining areas in foreign countries, Iron Man 3 is about the feeling of powerlessness, in that a trusted, wealthy and individualistic celebrity like Stark is unable to find a powerful terrorist such as the Mandarian.
The Mandarin, a cover-up adversary that is otherwise non-threatening, is a take on Americans' xenophobia towards Middle Easterns, and how people's fear is taken advantage of to create and pass harmful policies. The Mandarin's characteristics are what the population expects from a terrorist, such as a large beard, army pants, and comments he gives to the media that condemn the US. The twist that the Mandarin is fake also plays on audiences' availability heuristics that make them think if someone is a danger or not.
Iron Man 3 is part of a trend in post-9/11 superhero films consisting of vulnerable, weak superheroes and complex antagonists with realistic motivations. Psychologist and author Dr. Travis Langley believed Stark meets all of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders's criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder, and Stark, like those with PTSD in real-life, denies he could have it. Stark enacts its symptoms, such as anxiety attacks, hypervigilance, frequent nightmares, and an inability to be in the public; this deviates from most portrayals of not only superheroes but also strong male leads in general, where they are not traumatized from perilous situations.
Future
Potential sequel
Further information: List of Marvel Cinematic Universe filmsIn March 2013, Black stated that Downey's original contract with Marvel Studios, which expired after the release of Iron Man 3, might be extended in order for the actor to appear in a second Avengers film and at least one more Iron Man film. That April, Cheadle said that Iron Man 3 could be the final film in the series, but acknowledged that he was open to reprise in further Iron Man or other MCU projects. Although Downey said in 2014 that there was no plan for a fourth Iron Man film, he later stated that he was open to reprise his role. After the death of Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame (2019), co-screenwriter Stephen McFeely said, "You would've already had Iron Man 4 if it was any other studio", remarking that it was a bold move by Marvel to kill off the character.
Marvel One-Shot
Main article: All Hail the KingIn February 2014, Marvel released the One-Shot film, All Hail the King, on Thor: The Dark World's (2013) home media, featuring Kingsley reprising his role as Trevor Slattery. It continues Slattery's story from the end of the film, revealing that the real Mandarin actually exists in the MCU.
See also
Notes
- ^ As part of the deal transferring the distribution rights of The Avengers (2012) and Iron Man 3 from Paramount Pictures to the Walt Disney Studios, Paramount's logo appears in the films' opening titles, promotional materials, and merchandise. Nevertheless, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is credited at the end of the film.
- As depicted in The Avengers (2012)
- Also for The Expendables 2 (2012) and the television series Hawaii Five-0
- Also for the studio's 2013 films Frozen, The Lone Ranger, Monsters University, Oz the Great and Powerful, Saving Mr. Banks, and Thor: The Dark World
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