Marvel Releases Trailer for 'Ant-Man'

Marvel just released the first full trailer for "Ant-Man" and yes, Scott, it's too late to change the name. The film stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang and Michael Douglas as his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym. Is Rudd superhero material? Check out the footage and let us know if you'll be heading to theaters when it's released on July 17.

The film also stars Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Judy Greer, John Slattery, Abby Ryder Fortson, David Dastmalchian, Wood Harris, Gregg Turkington, and T.I.

Synopsis:
Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.



-Larissa Mrykalo

Marvel and Edgar Wright Part Ways on 'Ant-Man'

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The Wrap broke the news that Marvel and Edgar Wright have parted ways on the Ant-Man movie project slated for release next July. Both parties state the split, due to differences in vision, is an amicable one.

What makes this especially baffling is that Wright has been involved with bringing Ant-Man to the big screen since 2006, first as a writer and then director. Marvel states that an as yet unnamed person has already been hired to take Wright's place so release date will not be changed.

Ant-Man is slated to kick off phase three of Marvel's Cinematic Universe project. Also slated for phase three according to the MCU wikia and Den of Geek is Captain America 3, Thor 3, Doctor Strange (did you miss that little easter egg in Winter Soldier?), and Avengers 3. Further speculation has included Black Panther, The Runaways, and even a Black Widow solo movie. Strangely enough, there's been no peep about a Hulk movie with Mark Ruffalo as of yet. TV shows for Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and a Defenders miniseries have also been confirmed and will be released on Netflix.

The expected release date of July 17, 2015 is not supposed to be affected by this news.

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Michael Douglas to Play Hank Pym in Marvel's 'Ant-Man'

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We learned last month that Paul Rudd would portray Scott Lang in the Edgar Wright-directed 'Ant-Man' and now Marvel Studios has announced that Michael Douglas will play Hank Pym. Pym, also known as Giant-Man (and was previously Ant-Man and the creator of the size altering Pym particles) first appeared in the comic in 1962 and plays a part in inventing the technology that allowed Lang, himself and Eric O'Grady to transform.

According to Marvel's announcement from the studio's president, Kevin Feige, "With Hank Pym’s rich history in the Marvel Universe, we knew we needed an actor capable of bringing the weight and stature to the role that the character deserves. We felt incredibly relieved when Michael Douglas agreed to step into the part with the charm and fortitude he brings to every character he inhabits, and couldn’t be more excited to see what he will do to bring Hank Pym to life.”

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The film's plot and relationship between Lang and Pym is not known at this point in development but we'll keep you posted. Over at IMDB, the description reads, "Biochemist Dr. Hank Pym uses his latest discovery, a group of subatomic particles, to create a size-altering formula. Though his first self-test goes awry, he develops an instrument that helps him communicate with and control insects."

The film is scheduled to be released on July 31, 2015.

-Larissa Mrykalo

Will Paul Rudd Be Marvel's Ant-Man in Edgar Wright's New Film?

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Is Paul Rudd going to be Marvel's next superhero? The 44-year-old comedian and one of the stars of the just-released, "Anchorman 2" is reportedly close to signing on as Ant-Man in the Edgar Wright-directed and co-written film. Variety is reporting that Marvel had no comment on the casting but that he's in negotiations for the role.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's name was rumored to be up for this role but the actor denied it. Besides, he's too busy producing and potentially directing and starring in a movie adaptation of Vertigo Comics’ “Sandman” comic series. But is an "Ant-Man" role completely off the picnic table?

According to Variety, "In the comics, the character’s alter-ego is Henry Pym, a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that allowed him to change his size and communicate with insects. One scenario that was rumored when Wright first came on is that he would focus on the later years of Ant-Man and add the character Scott Lang, a crook who steals Pym’s technology and becomes the new Ant-Man. This may hint at the idea that both Rudd and Gordon Levitt could potentially become involved in the film, although the idea seems unlikely."

Will Rudd make a good Ant-Man? He's mostly known for his comedic roles but so was Robert Downey Jr. and he made a kick ass Iron Man. We'll keep you posted on any new developments but it looks like a deal is imminent.

The film already has a release date of July 31, 2015.

-Larissa Mrykalo