The last part of this trailer show’s his briefcase suit. That’s what I’m talkin’ about.

He may not have superpowers, but, you’ve got to admit that Tony Stark has some awesome toys. He built three incredible suits in “Iron Man,” but by the looks of the brand-new trailer for this summer’s “Iron Man 2,” the technology in the sequel will top the first.

Star Robert Downey Jr. unveiled the trailer on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Sunday night after the Oscars, and it gives a better look at both a new villain and Tony’s latest high-tech armor in the next movie.

The trailer gives us a better look at Ivan Vanko, aka Whiplash (played by Mickey Rourke), at work developing his own arc reactor — the same technology Tony Stark uses to power his Iron Man suit. Vanko builds his own mechanized weapon, and we get to see the power of his electrical whips when he slices Stark’s F-1 racer in two.

With pressure building on Tony from both Vanko and the U.S. government, we see him at work as well. In his laboratory, he aims a laser at a new, triangular-shaped arc reactor, and apparently almost blowing himself up in the process. But judging from shots of the updated Iron Man suit later in the trailer, he does get the triangle reactor to work.

Vanko is subsequently recruited by Justin Hammer (played by Sam Rockwell), a villainous weapons manufacturer out to destroy Tony Stark. In the comics, Hammer is depicted as an older, white-haired Brit, but the casting of Rockwell makes him more of a contemporary for Robert Downey Jr. Hammer enlists Vanko to help him build an army of fully robotic warriors, saying, “I want to make Iron Man look like an antique.”

In the trailer’s biggest action moment, Tony teams up with his old friend James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle, replacing Terrence Howard from the first movie) to take on Hammer’s bots. Rhodes dons a refitted version of one of Tony’s old suits — dubbed “War Machine” — and the two friends are attacked on all sides. Apparently, the drones can fly as well, and we see them chasing after Iron Man across the skies.

But the trailer saves the coolest bit of new tech for the very end. After Whiplash destroys Tony’s car, he deploys a metallic briefcase that pops open and starts to unfold. The case transforms around Tony until he is completely encased in a red-and-silver version of the Iron Man armor. Besides just being an amazing effect to watch, this scene is also a tribute to the comic books. In the early “Iron Man” stories from the ’60s, Tony carried around his armor in a briefcase so it would always be at the ready. In the books, though, the pieces just fit inside the case and didn’t actually turn into the suit.

To see the other technological toys that Tony Stark and his foes will use in their battles, you’ll have to check out “Iron Man 2,” when it opens on May 7.

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Well, that record didn’t last long.

Just three days after a Superman book became the first comic to sell for $1 million, a Batman comic book sold Thursday at auction for about $75,000 more.

Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas reports that a rare copy of Detective Comics No. 27 from 1939 — in which “The Batman” made his debut — sold for a record-setting $1,075,500.

The consignor and the buyer — who purchased the comic online via a “click bid” — chose to shield their identities (how apropos). And holy deja vu, Batman: Like the Superman comic that sold Monday in New York, the Caped Crusader comic is graded to be in “8.0″ condition on the industry’s 10-point scale.

“It really has an amazing appearance,” says Lon Allen, sales director for Heritage’s comic books division. “The bright yellows with Batman swooping in — you can really tell it was stored properly from the beginning.”

There are only between 100 and 200 copies of Detective Comics No. 27 in existence, Allen says, and perhaps none in such “very fine” condition. In 1939, the comic sold for 10 cents; the consignor bought the book in the ’60s for $100.

Before Monday, the record for a comic book sale was $317,000 (in 2009, for another copy of the 1938 Superman-debut issue).

“I think this is ushering in a whole new ballgame” in sale prices, Allen says. “This is going to give a boost to the . . . highest-grade of all comics.”

Someone did a real version of Buzz Lightyear, just in time for Toy Story 3. And to spook me once again, like Real Mario and Untooned Homer. Christ. Why don’t they stick to folder art? [Raoninery - Thanks David Keyes!]

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – John Krasinski as Captain America?

It could happen as Marvel conducts screen tests this week in its search for the actor to play Steve Rogers, the alter ego of the title character in its “Captain America” movie.

The company’s latest superhero movie is being directed by Joe Johnston (“Wolfman”) and tells the story of the young infirm man rejected from enlisting who becomes America’s symbol of liberty during World War II and eventually a member of Marvel’s superhero team the Avengers.

About seven actors have moved to the front of the super soldier serum testing line and have either tested or are expected to screen test this week and next at Marvel’s Manhattan Beach, Calif., headquarters.

Those known to be on the list with Krasinski include Michael Cassidy (who appeared in “Smallvile” and who tested for the Superman movie when McG was going to direct it), Patrick Flueger (one of the stars of ” The 4400 ” who most recently appeared in the Tobey Maguire movie ” Brothers “), Scott Porter (TV’s ” Friday Night Lights “), Wilson Bethel (” Generation Kill “) and Mike Vogel (” Cloverfield “).

Chace Crawford is also in talks to screen test, though no deal has been made.

Garret Hedlund, already starring in Disney’s “Tron,” was also on the list to test but has fallen off, at least for now, because of scheduling conflicts. Insiders say he may still make the testing round. Jensen Ackles is another actor who had scheduling conflicts.

The studio has put the actors on 30-day holds during the testing process.

Sources on both sides caution that an actor may not be found from the tests, which happened during Marvel’s search for the man who would be “Thor.” For that movie, currently shooting in Manhattan Beach, the studio conducted several rounds of testing but found its star, Chris Hemsworth, late in the game, after initially passing on his audition reel.

While Marvel is looking for someone on the youngish side and who can play rugged, one key ingredient emerging is that the actor be American, according to insiders. So far, no British or Australian actors have been seriously considered though the search could widen if no suitable candidates are found.

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Deadline Hollywood got a chance to look at a script done by William Wisher for Terminator 5 and 6 and it seems it goes right back to the roots of the franchise. William Wisher helped write the first two Terminator movies but chose to not be a part of Terminator 3 out of respect for James Cameron. You gotta respect a guy who takes food off his own plate to respect a filmmaker.

In his vision of Terminator 5 and 6 William Wisher would continue the war from Terminator 3 but also incorporate some of Terminator Salvation. The key element would be Sarah Conner’s character returning and the time travel element being brought back in so that Conner and Reese get to spend more time then just their own fated visit together.

William Wisher’s take on the films would also introduce new Terminators including a terminator that can morph by merging with other Terminators to become a larger one. there is also apparently a shocking role laid into the script for Arnold which according to Deadline is as shocking as his return in Terminator 2 as a body guard and not a hunter-killer. It all sounds quite interesting but at the end of the day after how bad Terminator 4 was the only way I am getting interested in Terminator 5 and 6 is if they say the magic words… James Cameron directing!

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Originally from Bristol, Tennessee, Skottie moved to Chicago soon before working for Marvel Comics. He now hosts a podcast ‘The Devil and Me’ with his long term girlfriend Casey McCauley, they have moved to a Ranch in Illinois, after living with her parents for a period. They own a St Bernard puppy called Emma.

Young has penciled several Marvel titles including New Warriors, Human Torch, Spider-Man Legend of the Spider Clan and New X-Men. He’s done covers for Cable & Deadpool and Marvel Adventures Iron Man as well. Until recently, he was a regular on the Around Comics podcast and he’s currently working on an adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz for Marvel Illustrated.

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Bravo, James Cameron. You’ve beaten … yourself.

I wonder how good it must feel to be operating the giant, blue alien arm responsible for raking in nearly $2 billion. Like you’re the, oh I don’t know, king of the world? (Couldn’t resist, sorry.)

The official numbers were released today, after last night’s recognition that 3D smash hit Avatar had surpassed film-phenom Titanic in a raw dollar amount, $1.86 billion vs. $1.83 billion. Yikes. Are we surprised? No, not really.

Given that the amount has not been adjusted for inflation, or the pure fact that folks are shelling out – what? – $17.50 per 3D-IMAX screening, this is in no way a clean victory, but I’d have to bet that 20th Century will gladly take this win, dirty or not.

Still, we can’t ignore that Avatar has only been on screens for six weeks. Let me repeat: Nearly $2 billion in only six weeks. Titanic was in theaters for 41 weeks.

By Allie Townsend on January 26, 2010

Columbia has scrapped “Spider-Man 4″ and is rebooting its Spider-Man film franchise.

The studio is parting ways with director Sam Raimi and “Spider-Man” stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst and is taking the webslinger’s alter ego, Peter Parker, back to high school.

The new movie, which will still be produced by Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin and Marvel Studios, is eyeing a release in summer 2012.

The news of the reboot follows weeks of script problems in which the studio was at loggerheads with Raimi over which villains to use in the movie. The clashes were kept mostly under radar but last week erupted into the public when it became clear that the studio was not going to meet its start date and subsequently its May 6, 2011, release date.

Columbia and Raimi put on a unified front Monday when making the announcement they were parting.

“A decade ago we set out on this journey with Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire, and together we made three Spider-Man films that set a new bar for the genre. When we began, no one ever imagined that we would make history at the boxoffice, and now we have a rare opportunity to make history once again with this franchise.

“Peter Parker as an ordinary young adult grappling with extraordinary powers has always been the foundation that has made this character so timeless and compelling for generations of fans. We’re very excited about the creative possibilities that come from returning to Peter’s roots and we look forward to working once again with Marvel Studios, Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin on this new beginning,” Sony Pictures co-chairman Amy Pascal said in a statement.

Said Raimi: “Working on the Spider-Man movies was the experience of a lifetime for me. While we were looking forward to doing a fourth one together, the studio and Marvel have a unique opportunity to take the franchise in a new direction, and I know they will do a terrific job.”

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