Marvel Studios are gearing up for a massive couple of years, with Thor and Captain America scheduled for 2011, and The Avengers arriving in 2012.

The studio has already announced plans for Iron Man 3 for 2013, and if reports circling Hollywood are to be believed, they are also planning a spin-off for Iron Man sidekick War Machine.

Pajiba are reporting that a pitch has gone out to writers today, and to expect the official announcement to follow shortly.

In the comics, the War Machine is the nickname of a heavily weaponised suit of armour created by Tony Stark, but used by his colleague, Air Force Colonel James 'Rhodey' Rhodes.

Don Cheadle wore the War Machine suit in Iron Man 2 and is expected to reprise his role in The Avengers, so with news of a spin-off it would seem Marvel have the star locked in to a multi-picture deal.

Expect more single character spin-off news as Marvel look to fill their post-Avengers schedule.

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Tic tock baby, Tick Tock! May 7th, 2010 can't come soon enough!  This...trailer...rocks!! 'nuff said

Tags: Don Cheadle, Gwyneth Paltrow, Iron Man 2, Jon Favreau, Marvel Studios, Mickey Rourke, Nick Fury, Robert Downey Jr, Samuel L. Jackson, Whiplash

Just in case there aren't enough reasons to line up to see 'The Suit' again, check out this music vid/ trailer featuring one of the MOST UNDERRATED AC/DC songs ever - Shoot to Thrill.  And in case there is any doubt, AC/DC are the undisputed raging Kings of 70's-rock-bands-that-still-kick-ass. Long live the Kings!

What makes this all the more goosebumpy (yeah, I said it) is the cut scenes from the movie.  Now as any obsessed AC/DC fan will point out, this is the album version of the song synched over live footage but frankly, it has more impact that way. Get over it.

Check it out (thanks to Marvel.com)!

"AC/DC:  Iron Man 2" Track Listing:

1.    Shoot to Thrill
2.    Rock 'N' Roll Damnation
3.    Guns for Hire
4.    Cold Hearted Man
5.    Back in Black
6.    Thunderstruck
7.    If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
8.    Evil Walks
9.    T.N.T.
10.    Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be
11.    Have a Drink on Me
12.    The Razor's Edge
13.    Let There Be Rock
14.    War Machine
15.    Highway to Hell

The film opens internationally beginning on April 28, 2010.  In the U.S., the film will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and is scheduled for release on May 7, 2010.

Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, aka the super hero Iron Man in this sequel to the 2008 blockbuster. RDJ, Paltrow, Cheadle and Rockwell are joined by Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Mickey Rourke as Whiplash. Jon Favreau once again takes up the directorial reins for Marvel's armored avenger.

"Iron Man 2" is one of a continuing slate of films being produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel characters, including "Thor" on May 6, 2011, "The First Avenger: Captain America" on July 22, 2011 and "The Avengers" on May 4, 2012.

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OK, so my Christmas is officially complete! Here is the first trailer for the eagerly anticipated Iron Man II. Mickey Rourke's re-invention continues which goes to show that bad plastic surgery doesn't have to stand in the way of a movie career.  Truth be told, he does bring something special to most roles he plays so, go Mickey!

"Iron Man 2" hits theaters May 7. 2010. Robert Downey Jr. is back as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, aka the super hero Iron Man in this sequel to the 2008 blockbuster. RDJ, Paltrow, Cheadle and Rockwell are joined by Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Mickey Rourke as Whiplash. Jon Favreau once again takes up the directorial reins for Marvel's armored avenger.

"Iron Man 2" is one of a continuing slate of films being produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel characters, including "Thor" on May 20, 2011, "The First Avenger: Captain America" on July 22, 2011 and "The Avengers" on May 4, 2012.

All my faves are here - Jackson, Cheadle, Paltrow, Downey and of course, The Suit(s)! Forget Christmas, I can't wait for May 2010!

Tags: gweneth paltrow, Iron Man, Iron Man 2, marvel, Mickey Rourke, Nick Fury, Robert Downey, Samuel L. Jackson

For my money there is no cooler hero in the Marvel Universe right now than Iron Man. I am positively giddy about be able to cheer for Robert Downey Jr. again. Iron Man 2 is arguably the most anticipated sequel for 2010 and I for one CANNOT WAIT. In the meantime, I will have to satisfy myself with every and any image and trailer I can get my hands on.

That said, Empire has an exclusive new image of Tony Stark in the famous red and gold suit as the centerpiece of their January 2010 cover. Too Cool! IM2 features Mickey Rourke as the baddie Whiplash and Scarlet Johansson as the Black Widow. (Please god, don't let Scarlet sing in the Movie).

Iron Man is due for release May 7, 2010.

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I have GOT to get one of these! If you've ever played Battlefield 2142, then you are going to love the Amp suit featured in Avatar. I just love how special effects continue to evolve. Check out the trailer for the inside story on the coolest suit going - at least until Iron Man 2 comes out next year!

 

And if your budget allows it, you can own your very own Amp sit!!

Tags: Avatar, avatar movie, Iron Man 2, Zoe Saldana

Turns out the directing god behind Iron Man and the upcoming action-heavy Iron Man 2 won't have time to direct The Avengers.  After how well he pulled off Iron Man, and the promise that Iron Man 2 will be even better, that is definitely in the "crap news of the day" basket.

But, whilst we cry Favreau-less tears the good news is a new behind-the-scenes video on Iron Man 2 has been posted online.  Check it out (yes, it does end up being in English):

Tags: Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Avengers