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Iron Man (video Game)
''Iron Man'' is an action-adventure video game based on the 2008 movie of the same name as well as the classic iterations of the character. It was released by Sega on May 2, 2008 to coincide with the release of the movie in cinemas for Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, and Microsoft Windows. The game features Advanced Idea Mechanics, the Maggia and the Ten Rings terrorist group. The supervillains in the game includes Blacklash, Controller, Titanium Man, Melter, and Iron Monger. Robert Downey Jr. (only as Tony Stark), Terrence Howard and Shaun Toub reprise their roles from the movie. Plot During a business trip to Afghanistan to demonstrate Stark Industries' new weapon, Tony Stark is suddenly kidnapped by the terrorist group gang Ten Rings, ordering him to build a missile for them. Instead, he and fellow captive Yinsen secretly build a powered suit of armor. During this time, Yinsen also acts as Stark's mentor, showing him hum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artificial Mind & Movement
Behaviour Interactive Inc. (stylized as "bEHAVIOUR", sometimes shortened to "BHVR") is a Canadian video game developer and publisher based in Montreal. The studio is best known for the multiplayer horror game ''Dead by Daylight''. History The company was founded in 1992 in Quebec City as Megatoon. Two years later, the company's current CEO and executive producer, Rémi Racine, co-founded the Montreal-based Multimedia Interactive (MMI) to develop interactive entertainment software for CD-ROM. Both companies were sold to Malofilm Communications in 1996, and a year later, they were merged into Behaviour Interactive with Racine as general manager. In 1997, the studio released '' Jersey Devil'' on PlayStation and later Windows. The 3D platformer was the first console game made entirely in Quebec. Distributed by Sony, ''Jersey Devil'' caught the eye of Infogrames Entertainment, which approached Behaviour to produce what would become '' Bugs Bunny: Lost in Time'', released in 1999. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supervillain
A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary adversary of a superhero in the same story. Description Supervillains are often used as foil (literature), foils to present a daunting challenge to a superhero. In instances where the supervillain does not have superhuman, mystical, or alien powers, the supervillain may possess a genius intellect or a skill set that allows them to draft complex schemes or commit crimes in a way normal humans cannot. Other traits may include wiktionary:megalomania, megalomania and possession of considerable resources to further their aims. Many supervillains share some typical characteristics of real-world dictators, gangsters, mad scientists, trophy hunting, trophy hunters, corrupt businesspeople, serial killers, and terrorism, terrorists, often having an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kidnapping
Kidnapping or abduction is the unlawful abduction and confinement of a person against their will, and is a crime in many jurisdictions. Kidnapping may be accomplished by use of force or fear, or a victim may be enticed into confinement by fraud or deception. Kidnapping is distinguished from false imprisonment by the intentional movement of the victim to a different location. Kidnapping may be done to demand a ransom in exchange for releasing the victim, or for other illegal purposes. Kidnapping can be accompanied by bodily injury, which in some jurisdictions elevates the crime to aggravated kidnapping. Kidnapping of a child may be a distinct crime, depending on jurisdiction. Motives Kidnapping can occur for a variety of reasons, with motivations for the crime varying particularly based on the perpetrator. Ransom The kidnapping of a person, most often an adult, for ransom is a common motivation behind kidnapping. This method is primarily utilized by larger organizations, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Anthony Edward Stark is a fictional character primarily portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, of the same name—commonly known by his Pseudonym, alias, Iron Man. Stark is initially depicted as an industrialist, genius inventor, and former Playboy lifestyle, playboy who is CEO of Stark Industries (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Stark Industries. Initially the chief weapons manufacturer for the U.S. military, he has a change of heart and redirects his technical knowledge into creating Iron Man's armor (Marvel Cinematic Universe), mechanized suits of armor, which he uses to defend Earth. Stark becomes a founding member and eventual leader of the Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Avengers. Following his failed Ultron (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Ultron Program, the internal conflict within the Avengers due to the Sokovia Accords, and Thanos (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Thanos successf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stark Industries
Stark Industries, later also known as Stark International, Stark Innovations, Stark Enterprises and Stark Resilient, is a fictional multi-national conglomerate appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Frans Robert Bernstein, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby, the company first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #39 (April 1962). Stark Industries is depicted as being owned and run by businessman and namesake Tony Stark, who is also known as Iron Man, and was founded by Tony's father, Howard Stark, from whom he inherited the company. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stark Industries has a logo modeled after the defense contractor Lockheed Martin and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as SIA. During the press conference scene, Stark is seen entering a building that resembles the entrance to Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility. An airplane similar to the Lockheed YF-22 stood as a statue in front of the Stark Industries facility, much like the pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afghanistan
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the Durand Line, east and south, Iran to the Afghanistan–Iran border, west, Turkmenistan to the Afghanistan–Turkmenistan border, northwest, Uzbekistan to the Afghanistan–Uzbekistan border, north, Tajikistan to the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border, northeast, and China to the Afghanistan–China border, northeast and east. Occupying of land, the country is predominantly mountainous with plains Afghan Turkestan, in the north and Sistan Basin, the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Kabul is the country's capital and largest city. Demographics of Afghanistan, Afghanistan's population is estimated to be between 36 and 50 million. Ancient history of Afghanistan, Human habitation in Afghanistan dates to the Middle Paleolithic era. Popularly referred to as the graveyard of empire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Business Trip
Business travel is travel undertaken for work or business purposes, as opposed to other types of travel such as leisure trips or daily commuting between one’s home and workplace. It typically involves travelling - often by air, rail, or road - to attend meetings, conferences, trade shows, or other professional events that require in-person interactions. Historically, in-person meetings have been viewed as critical for activities such as closing deals, networking, and conducting negotiations. However, advances in digital communication tools over the last few decades have started to reshape this landscape. The rise of videotelephony and other virtual collaboration technologies has made it increasingly feasible to hold effective meetings without requiring employees to travel, causing a recent reduction in business travel. More recently, widespread adoption of remote work and virtual meeting solutions has further contributed to a reduction in business travel. Despite these shi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaun Toub
Shaun Toub (born February 15, 1958) is an American actor. He has played the character Yinsen in ''Iron Man'' (2008) and ''Iron Man 3'' (2013); Farhad in '' Crash'' (2004); Rahim Khan in '' The Kite Runner'' (2007); Majid Javadi in the Showtime television series ''Homeland;'' and Faraz Kamali in the Apple TV+ Israeli series ''Tehran'' (2020). Early life Toub was born to an Iranian Jewish family, in Tehran, Imperial State of Iran. His parents were both podiatrists. At age 2, he moved to Manchester, England, where his mother attended podiatry school. He returned to Iran, where he lived until he was 13, before moving to Switzerland. He moved to Nashua, New Hampshire to finish his last year of high school. He decided at age five to become an actor. He received the Cinema Sepharad award at the 2022 Los Angeles Sephardic Film Festival. Career His filmography includes his performance in Michael Bay's '' Bad Boys'' with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, John Woo's '' Broken Arrow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrence Howard
Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an American actor performing on film and television. He has received a Screen Actors Guild Awards, Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for an Academy Awards, Academy Award, a Golden Globe Awards, Golden Globe Award, and two Independent Spirit Awards. Howard made his film debut in a minor role in the buddy comedy ''Who's the Man?'' (1993). In 1995 he had a minor role in ''Mr. Holland's Opus''. He later was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as a pimp and drug dealer in ''Hustle & Flow'' (2005). He played James Rhodes (Marvel Cinematic Universe), James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Iron Man (2008 film), Iron Man'' (2008). He played Quentin Spivey in the films ''The Best Man (1999 film), The Best Man'' (1999) and ''The Best Man Holiday'' (2013) and the miniseries ''The Best Man: The Final Chapters'' (2022). On television, he portrayed Jackie Jackson in ''The Jacks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Downey Jr
Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965), also known as RDJ, is an American actor. One of the highest-grossing actors of all time, his films as a leading actor have grossed over $14 billion worldwide. In 2008, Downey was named by ''Time'' magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and from 2013 to 2015, he was listed by ''Forbes'' as Hollywood's highest-paid actor. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. At the age of five, Downey made his acting debut in his father Robert Downey Sr.'s 1970 film '' Pound''. He subsequently worked with the Brat Pack in the teen films '' Weird Science'' (1985) and '' Less than Zero'' (1987). Downey's portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 biopic ''Chaplin'' garnered him a BAFTA Award for Best Actor and his first Academy Award nomination. Following a stint at the Corcoran Substance Ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Monger
Iron Monger is an alias used by multiple fictional characters, supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The most well-known version, Obadiah Stane, first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #163 (Oct. 1982), and the Iron Monger armor first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #200 (Nov. 1985). Jeff Bridges portrayed Obadiah Stane in the 2008 Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Iron Man'', and Kiff VandenHeuvel voiced him in the animated series '' What If...?''. Publication history Created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Luke McDonnell, Obadiah Stane debuted in ''Iron Man'' #163 ( Oct. 1982). The original Iron Monger armor makes its first appearance in ''Iron Man'' #200 ( Nov. 1985), created by O'Neil and artist Mark Bright. Fictional character biography Obadiah Stane Obadiah Stane was the original Iron Monger. When he was a child, his father was a degenerate gambler and Obadiah's mother had already died. One day, his father considered himself on a "lucky streak" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melter
The Melter is the name of three fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The original Melter, Bruno Horgan, first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #47 (Nov. 1963). He was both an enemy to Iron Man and a founding member of the Masters of Evil. Publication history The character debuted in ''Tales of Suspense'' #47 (November 1963) and was created by Stan Lee and Sam Rosen. He was an industrialist who specializes in providing munitions to the United States government. After an initial encounter with hero Iron Man, the character reappears in '' The Avengers'' #6 (Jul. 1964) as part of supervillain team the Masters of Evil. A version of the Masters of Evil return in ''The Avengers'' #15-16 (Apr.-May 1965), with the Melter being jailed. The Melter reappears to battle Iron Man in ''Tales of Suspense'' 89-90 (May-Jun. 1967), and then ''The Avengers'' #54-55 (Jul.-Aug. 1968) as part of the next version of the Masters of Evil (formed without the vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
