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Here’s the New ‘Iron Man 3′ Trailer (And, Yes, It Looks Awesome)

Oct. 23, 2012 11:45am Becket Adams

Perhaps feeling that we could all use a two-minute break from the U.S. presidential election, Paramount Pictures on Monday released the first full-length trailer for the new “Iron Man 3.”

Everyone knows who Iron Man is, right?

And, yes, it looks awesome.

Well, okay, let us clarify: As is the case with most movie trailers, we really have no idea what’s going on here. We just feel that, based on the following images, “Iron Man 3″ will be every bit as fun and enjoyable as its predecessors (and if it’s not, then we’ll feel pretty stupid for this sentence):

A battered-looking Robert Downey Jr. (Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang, The Avengers, Sherlock Holmes) will reprise his role as Marvel Comics’ Tony Stark (i.e. Iron Man).

Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda, Crash, Ocean’s [Insert Number]) will return to play Lt. Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes, Stark’s loyal friend.

We’re not sure what role Guy Pearce (Memento, Rules of Engagement, L.A. Confidential) will play in “Iron Man 3” (and we refuse to look it up because of potential spoilers), but we’re pretty sure he’s not one of the good guys (just look at that face!).

Gwyneth Paltrow (The Royal Tenenbaums, Emma, Se7en) as Pepper Potts being, um, I guess kidnapped by someone dressed in an Iron Man suit.

A various assortment of things blowing up.

A red, white, and blue (i.e. awesome) version of the Iron Man suit.

Ha! Told you Guy Pearce was up to no good.

We have no idea what’s going on here (but it looks exciting).

Finally, a look at the villain. Wait, is that Gandhi? That is Gandhi!

Sir Ben Kingsley [Schindler’s List, Rules of Engagement, and, of course, Gandhi]) will be playing the Mandarin, one of the least intimidating-sounding villains ever. But, you know, whatever. At least he’s properly accessorized:

See it all below:

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(H/T: Gizmodo). All photos via YouTube. This story has been updated.

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OhSnappage
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 11:46pm
Taking a risk on using the Mandarin as the villain. Granted he was a key arch villain. But his abilities were always somewhat cheesy. He was a Chinese dictator during the cold war, Communism vs. Capitilism, villain that had the characteristics of Flash Gordon’s villain Ming the Merciless. But the rings of power were more supernatural in nature.

Still excited to see this film. =)

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grimmjsb
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 8:37pm
Red White and blue suit is Iron patriot originally worn by the Norman Osborn aka green goblin Though they have no rights for Osborn in this film sooo probably a different character probably a villain.

http://www.amctheatres.com/movie-news/2012/05/iron-man3-picture-of-the-red-white-and-blue-iron-patriot-suit

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- Goji
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 12:12am
  Yes bu they are cangeing it or the movie. You are correct its not Osborn, its Rhodey
  
  http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/6/8/iron-man-3-the-iron-patriot-is-actually-war-machine.html
  
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- takurax
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:45pm
  @grimmjsb: love your avatar, loved that series.
  
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Goji
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 8:10pm
Im really digging War-Machine’s new look.

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ImChiquita
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 7:59pm
By the time I saw the trailer on YouTube, it’s up to two million views.

The trailer looks epic! As someone already mentioned, maybe IM3′s going the Christopher Nolan route with the darker character development. And don’t forget Frank Miller’s touch to Marvel comics in the 1980s, opening up such story lines.

As for comic book geeks/nerds being dumb, well, I don’t know about that. I thought I’ve been quite intelligent all 43 of my years, but since MissAnne couldn’t comprehend AlexegZ30′s excellent post, maybe I’m missing something.

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Black Manta
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 4:26pm
Well…Illuminati is bringing out something else to pacify the walking dead…sleeping sheep…zombies….

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- dont_drive_slow_in_the_left_lane_obliviot
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 5:05pm
  then stay home with that stick up your rear. you can enjoy a good movie for a few hours without being a sheep.
  
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- Lion420
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 9:56pm
  Wanting to have a good time…to be entertained does not make all of us sheep or zombies. I just heard about who will be counting our votes, and sending them via email. A company, based in Spain that’s been hacked by college students. Thanks for wrecking my buzz, dick.
  
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- TG360
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 10:02pm
  I get the feeling you don’t get invited to go anywhere outside do you?
  
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Stormy1948
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 3:22pm
First, considering that I am 65, and have read comic books since I was a kid. I think I can qualify myself as fan of the genre and say that R. Downy Jr.is a fiine actor. I mostly do not give a crap about actors or actresses cause they are all ding dongs. However, I do like his movies, and Ironman is a really good film and the sequals are as well. What I most admire about him is the fact he really did beat the drugs and alcohol demons he had and cacme back a better actor and human being.
In this current place we are in, what with wars, rumors of wars. Crime, drugs weapons , people running amok in the sleazy world in which we live. The comic book heroes are most welcome as a diversion of this crapola we are in. I love them all. Good conquers evil. The good guy wins. I love it! Bring on more of them. They give me a break in watching the news and crappy TV. So let the heroes (even though they are make believe) win. We need it. I love Ironman and I love the Avengers, and all the rest! Anything is better than some of the real live junk we have now.

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- zorro
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 4:52pm
  Good post, Stormy. I agree.
  
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- Mannax
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 6:54pm
  He is just method acting. If you remember the old story lines, Stark was an alcoholic.
  
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- In the O.C.
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 7:05pm
  You said it. Actors and actresses really ARE ding dongs. So apt. So succinct. I like that.
  
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- LastAmerican
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 7:13pm
  Hulk is strongest! HULK SMASH!!!
  
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Infant Nation
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 2:59pm
“Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda, Crash, Ocean’s [Insert Number]) will return to play Lt. Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes, Stark’s loyal friend.”

In the picture he has an eagle which means he is a full Colonel not a Lt. Colonel.

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- Cmack22
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 5:25pm
  Looks Epic and it appears the Iron Man films might be getting better not worse. RDjr is the perfect fit as Tony Stark!!
  
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TelepromoterNChief
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 2:53pm
Now that is a MUST SEE movie.

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Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 2:18pm
They didn’t make this, and Stark didn’t make that suit…. Why even roll the credits?

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- Livefreeordieforever
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 3:13pm
  Thanks for your comment. You made my day.!
  
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alexegz30
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:57pm
Comic fans will know much of what is happening. First, the bad guy is no joker-type character. It’s the Mandarin. His “rings of power” are shown in one of the cut scenes. The suit with red white and blue appears to be a modified version of War Machine, which was just grey last movie. Lastly, the Iron Man armor attacking Pepper and Tony might have someone in it, but likely will be empty and under someone else’s control. The cartoon illustrated this not long ago.

It looks as if they are following some of the Batman formula with adding drama to the character’s lives. It makes them more real and makes for larger action scenes. Unfortunately, it also has a large portion of the movie set up for dialogue and personal struggles. Let’s hope they keep a good balance between superhero action and dramatic moments.

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- Miss Anne
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 2:13pm
  What the hell are you talking about?
  
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- sta
  Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:05am
  OMG! I love comic geeks! Thanks so much for the insight to the story, Alex!
  I’m so excited about IM3. I can’t wait until May.
  
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Miss Anne
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:44pm
I just can’t understand why Robert Downey JR. keeps on getting so many movie roles. He’s not talented like his father, and even comic book nerds can’t stand the guy.

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- MittensKittens
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:52pm
  Sweet, don’t like R Downey, but IronMan is as cool as ****
  
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- Attila_the_Hunney
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 2:35pm
  He gets the roles because he can act. And because comic book nerds are dumb. And because he is drop dead gorgeous.
  
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- black9897
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 3:01pm
  He’s actually pretty awesome. So is Ironman. Can’t wait!
  
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- steelpanther
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 3:20pm
  Don’t know about any of his other movies, but he fits Tony Stark well I think.
  
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- LastAmerican
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 7:18pm
  Steelpanther? Are you giving props to the band Steelpanther? And if any of you google them don’t have your kids around when you listen.
  
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- smokie
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 11:52pm
  He shows up on time, knows his lines, and doesn’t bump into the furniture. What more do you want?
  
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Marvin
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:43pm
Tony didnt build that anyway! Someone else did!

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Gonzo
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:32pm
Don Cheadle looks like he’s been sick.

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- Rogue
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 2:34pm
  I am so bummed out. Don Cheadle is on my boycott list due to his shameless pandering for the Obama campaign. I saw the first Iron Man in the theater, but only recently saw Iron Man 2, once it was free to watch (refuse to let Cheadle see a dime of my money). Looks like I’ll have a loooong wait before I see #3.
  
  And, yes, I LOVE Marvel Comics – still have boxes of them from when I was a kid – but I still have not seen The Avengers either. Johannsen and Jackson in the same movie? I may not ever see that one.
  
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- steelpanther
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 3:21pm
  Wonder what happened to Cuda Gooding JR. Better actor anyway.
  
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Seabird
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:19pm
Let’s hope Hollyweird doesn’t ruin the Hero! They so want us not to have any hope for good!

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Kael Hyun
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:11pm
FYI Blaze the Red White and Blue Iron Man Suit is Iron Patriot and he’s a pritty big Bad guy in the Comics

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- Kael Hyun
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:14pm
  Also (I meant to add this but No edit button *shrugs*) That’s the Mandarin a HUGE Bad guy in the Iron man Comics
  
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- Darkstar58
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 5:49pm
  The movie will already be introducing:
  
  The Mandarin (Kingsley) – main villain
  Aldrich Killian (Pearce) and Maya Hansen (Rebecca Hall) – creators of Extremis virus
  Chen Lu/”Radioactive Man” (Wang Xuegi)
  Eric Savin/”Coldblood” (James Badge Dale)
  Jack Taggert/”Firepower” (Ashley Hamilton)
  
  and War Machine (Cheadle) will return as well
  
  …thats already pushing too many introductions and characters, and I highly doubt they will also introduce “Iron Patriot” (who would actually call for the introduction of Osborn Corp as well; and thats a huge can of worms to be opening)
  
  I imagine the suit is either going to be their playing extremely loose on the Savin/Coldblood “cyborg” aspects (least likely), is the suit of Taggert/”Firepower” (also probably unlikely as we already saw the “Firepower” prototypes in the second movie) or a new paint-job for War Machine which highlights his military connection (I think this is probably the case – and really, the cannon on the shoulder is probably a good giveaway anyway)
  
  I do want to add that the addition of “Radioactive Man” is really interesting and can work well with the second Captain America villain (Crossbone) to point to a Baron Zemo connection. I’m beginning to think the Thanos tease might have just been that (at least for now), and instead we could very well see the Masters of Evil in the 2nd Avengers movie (Thor 2 will be back on Asgard against Malekith, which could always allow a brief Enchantress and/or
  
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Angel_light
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:03pm
So Awsome!!! I have the first and second movies, now I can’t wait to see the third!

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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:02pm
More than likely, the red, white, and blue suit is Detroit Steel. They look to be using a current/recent story-line from the comic book.

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- Goji
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 8:09pm
  Its actually War-Machine
  
  http://splashpage.mtv.com/2012/10/22/iron-man-3-photos-war-machine/
  
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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:00pm
Ben Kingsley looks like he will be playing the Mandarin. Of couse, Don Cheadle is War Machine, and Guy Pearce is probably Ezekiel Stane, son of Obidiah. Not sure about Paltrow. i’m sure they just threw here in there to get the prepubescents tosee the movie. I don’t really care about her. Hollyweird sure knows how to ruin comic book movies, but they have done a semi-decent job on Iron Man.

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- bloomytoad
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:10pm
  Paltrow is playing Pepper Potts, as she did in both 1 & 2 and the Avengers. I’m not linking that they are making her Stark’s love interests, in the comic books she marries Happy, but I didn’t even see him in the trailer.
  
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Berbel73
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 12:52pm
The Mandarin is one of Ironman’s main archenemies in the comic books, and he is a total bad ass regardless of what the above article claims about his name.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_(comics)

I only hope that they remain faithful to the comic book story lines.

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KeithOlberdink
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 12:28pm
The only problem with this series is Gweneth Paltrow, she’s terrible.

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ChrisDiamond
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 12:11pm
I am a shameless fan of the Marvel movies, but it looks like this one is going to kick some serious gluteus maximus. What a story of redemption we find in Robert Downey, Jr. His comeback and resounding success with the Sherlock Holmes and IronMan characters is awesome. Could anyone else play Tony Stark? Methinks not.

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- OniKaze
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 12:27pm
  Agreed…. Mr. Downey is PERFECT for this role.. And Like or hate “Tropic Thunder” (for as stupid as it was) he was great in that movie as well…
  
  He does really well in Comedy… He comes off as quick-witted, and that blends well with his characters as of late…
  
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mdalton_5117
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 12:07pm
We only hear a little dialog from the bad guy, but it sounds like he is trying to imitate Heath Ledger as the joker. If he is doing that through the whole movie, it’s going to be really annoying. Yes, we aren’t supposed to like the bad guy, but it shouldn’t be because of his acting.

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Sheriff Joe Rocks
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 12:05pm
Looks pretty cool.
Have a couple of questions, what is that weird looking naked doll thingy at the bottom of the stairs when Downey and his girlfriend are blown up?
Why at the end of the trailer is Downey walking in the snow with no jacket, but has a sled full of stuff that he could put on to keep warm?
Just a couple of questions. Dont’ get mad.

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- Rijjka
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:07pm
  Can’t answer the doll question, but I’d assume it would be one of his other suits.
  
  As for the sled full of stuff, that would be a iron man suit. In the start of the trailer you see him laying in snow with the suit on, but his chest piece starting to lose its light. Considering that indicates the power status of the suit, I think it’s safe to assume the suit was no longer working. Since it’s essentialist powered armour, if it stops moving, it would be much harder to move with it on. So he took it off and put it on the sled he made so he could move. That’s my guess anyway.
  
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- westfayetteville
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:57pm
  I don’t think its a doll, It look’s to me like a big stuffed rabbit, like you would win at a fair.
  
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 11:57am
Wow, Robert Downey Jr has come a long way since he portrayed Derek Lutz complete with a streak of blue **** in Rodney Dangerfield’s Back To School!

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- hauschild
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 12:02pm
  He’s a strange dude, but I thought his finest work was Less Than Zero. Anybody that can get ME to pull for a bottom-feeding doper, is doing some fine acting.
  
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DarkJello
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 11:55am
Well shizzle my nizzle! Looks evil donkey and such.

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