Jon Favreau

Hiring Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man was 'one of the greatest decisions in the history of Hollywood': Marvel boss Kevin Feige

May 26, 2023 10:59 am

Released in 2008, the first Iron Man movie went on to become a surprise blockbuster, established the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and made Robert Downey Jr a star.

On Iron Man's 15th anniversary, here's how the MCU impacted filmmaking not just in Hollywood, but also in India

May 02, 2023 8:28 am

As the first Iron Man movie and the Marvel Cinematic Universe jointly celebrate their 15th anniversary, here's how the film, and the franchise, impacted moviemaking across the world.

Jon Favreau on father-son bond in The Mandalorian: 'It comes from being a father'

March 10, 2023 8:18 pm

Jon Favreau said the season two finale of The Mandalorian, involving the classic Star Wars character Luke Skywalker, was also inspired by his experience as a father.

When Iron Man director Jon Favreau said Marvel wasn't sure about Robert Downey Jr film: 'It was Batman's world'

October 19, 2022 8:26 am

While Iron Man was trying to get made within the Marvel company since 1990s, it was in 2006 that the Studios signed Jon Favreau to direct the first movie starring Robert Downey Jr. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins had released in 2005 and was already a huge success.

Prehistoric Planet review: Jon Favreau, David Attenborough's lavish Apple series is a perfect primer for Jurassic World Dominion

May 24, 2022 8:36 am

Prehistoric Planet review: Apple's lavish nature documentary is a little difficult to follow, but breathtaking to behold. The series will stream across five days beginning May 23.

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 4, The Gathering Storm review: Star Wars show regains composure, concludes with tantalising tease

January 20, 2022 8:32 am

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 4, The Gathering Storm review: With a handful of thrilling action scenes and a genuinely pivotal character introduction, the latest episode of the floundering Star Wars show hurls it in the right direction.

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 2, The Tribes of Tatooine review: Low-stakes Star Wars show lumbers along

January 05, 2022 6:14 pm

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine is a longer, more action-packed episode than the season premiere. But the new Star Wars show is still struggling to justify its existence.

The Book of Boba Fett, Episode 1, Stranger in a Strange Land review: Robert Rodriguez plays it safe in ordinary opening chapter

December 29, 2021 4:36 pm

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land is an unremarkable half-hour of Star Wars storytelling that restricts its protagonist to having nightmares and taking long walks.

The Book of Boba Fett is separate from The Mandalorian: Jon Favreau

December 22, 2020 3:42 pm

Jon Favreau said The Book of Boba Fett will take place within the timeline of The Mandalorian, whose third season will start production after the premiere of the new show.

Jon Favreau confirms The Mandalorian Season 2 premiere date

June 07, 2020 8:25 am

The Mandalorian season 2 is on track for an October release.