The upcoming Paramount Pictures/Marvel Entertainment feature "Iron Man", based on the Marvel Comics superhero, is now scheduled to open May 2, 2008.
Directed by Jon "Elf" Favreau, the project marks the first motion picture to be produced by Marvel under its alliance with the Viacom Inc.-owned studio.
"Iron Man", based on the best-selling comic book character, is the first feature film to be produced independently by Marvel Entertainment and the first film project under Avi Arad's Avi Arad Prods.
The film is expected to be financed through Marvel's $525 million revolving film-financing facility.
Director Favreau said the film will introduce 'Tony Stark' and his alter-ego, the original 'gray' Iron Man.
