Marvel’s ANT-MAN Coming July 17, 2015

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.  Marvel’s ANT-MAN is scheduled for July 17, 2015.

Update July 19, 2015

Printable activity pack for Marvel’s ANT-MAN with coloring sheets, matching game, ANT-MAN mask, and much more.  Click on the link below to open the pack in a separate tab, but be patient, the file is large and may take a few seconds to load.

Printable ANT-MAN Activity Pack

Update July 17, 2015

Click here for Mark Oguschewitz’s spoiler-free ANT-MAN review - one of best films in the Marvel Universe.

Marvel's Ant-Man Ant-Man/Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) riding Antony Photo Credit: Film Frame © Marvel 2015

Ant-Man/Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) riding Antony © Marvel 2015

 

Update July 15, 2015

Click here to read how the cast and crew of Marvel’s ANT-MAN discuss making of the film, and how, at its core, the story is a father/daughter tale, by Mark Oguschewitz.

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L to R: Director Peyton Reed and actress Abby Ryder Fortson (Cassie) on set, photo by Zade Rosenthal © Marvel 2014

 

Update July 2, 2015

In anticipation of the release of Marvel’s ANT-MAN in theaters July 17, 2015, Paul Rudd received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, July 1st, in front of Hollywood Boulevard’s El Capitan Theater.  His ANT-MAN Director Peyton Reed and co-star Michael Douglas were both on hand for the celebration.

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Michael Douglas (L) honors actor Paul Rudd with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney.

Actor Paul Rudd honored with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney,

Actor Paul Rudd honored with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney,

 

Update June 15, 2015

Marvel’s banking on the fact that if you’re a fan of AVENGERS, you’ll trust them to see Marvel’s ANT-MAN.  Check out the new ANT-MAN posters with the not-too subtle reference to THE AVENGERS. No shield? No hammer? No armor? No problem…

Update June 4, 2015

First television spot released for Marvel’s ANT-MAN shows off the suit and humor.

Update May 29, 2015

Alternate poster released for Marvel’s ANT-MAN.  I’m not sure what I like more the fact that Ant-Man dodges bullets, or the Ant-Man saddle on the flying ant.  It’s gotta be the saddle…

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Update May 6, 2015

Full poster released for Marvel’s ANT-MAN, and Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is standing tall.

Update April 13, 2015

First, full trailer released for Marvel’s ANT-MAN, watch Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) train ants and battle Yellowjacket (Corey Stoll).

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L to R: Darren Cross/Yellowjacket (Corey Stoll) & Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) © Marvel 2015

Update January 14, 2015

Additional concept art, stills, and behind-the-scenes images released for Marvel’s ANT-MAN, including our best look at chief villain “Yellowjacket” played by Corey Stoll.

Marvel's Ant-Man

Conceptual Artwork of Yellowjacket by Jackson Sze © Marvel 2014

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Conceptual Artwork of Scott Lang/Ant-Man by Rodney Fuentebella © Marvel 2014

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Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) photo by Zade Rosenthal © Marvel 2014

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R to L: Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and Hank Pym/Ant-Man (Michael Douglas) Photo by Zade Rosenthal © Marvel 2014

Marvel's Ant-Man

L to R: Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and Hank Pym/Ant-Man (Michael Douglas) Photo by Zade Rosenthal © Marvel 2014

Marvel's Ant-Man

Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) Photo by Zade Rosenthal © Marvel 2014

Marvel's Ant-Man

Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) Photo by Zade Rosenthal © Marvel 2014

Marvel's Ant-Man

Conceptual Artwork of Scott Lang/Ant-Man by Rodney Fuentebella © Marvel 2014

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Marvel’s Ant-Man © Marvel 2014

Marvel's Ant-Man

Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) Photo by Zade Rosenthal © Marvel 2014

 

Update January 6, 2015

First poster released for Marvel’s ANT-MAN, and teaser trailer debuted during “Marvel’s Agent Carter” television series premiere.

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Update August 19, 2014

Marvel announced the start of production for ANT-MAN, with principal photography beginning in San Francisco, California. They also shared this first look at Paul Rudd as ANT-MAN.

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Paul Rudd as Scott Lang AKA Ant-Man, photo by Frank Masi © Marvel 2014

 

Marvel Studios began principal photography today in San Francisco, California, on its newest Super Hero franchise Marvel’s “Ant-Man.”  The film brings one of Marvel comics’ original founding members of The Avengers into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  The production also shoots on location in Atlanta, Georgia, which serves as the base for the film’s production.

Set for release in the United States on July 17, 2015, the film is directed by Peyton Reed (“Bring it On,” “The Break-Up”) and stars Paul Rudd (“I Love You Man,” “Role Models”) as Scott Lang aka Ant-Man, and Michael Douglas (“Behind The Candelabra,” “Wall Street”) as his mentor Dr. Hank Pym and Evangeline Lilly (“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” “Lost”) as Hope Van Dyne, daughter of Hank Pym.

The film also includes outstanding additional cast including Corey Stoll (“House of Cards,” “The Bourne Legacy”), Bobby Cannavale (“Danny Collins,” “Annie,” “HBO’s “The Long Play”), Michael Peña (“End of Watch,” “American Hustle”), Abby Ryder Fortson (“Togetherness”), Judy Greer (“13 Going on 30,” “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”), David Dastmalchian (“The Dark Knight,” “Prisoners”), Wood Harris (“Remember the Titans,” “The Wire”), John Slattery (“Mad Men,” Marvel’s “Iron Man 2”) and Gregg Turkington (“The Comedy,” “On Cinema”) and multi-hyphenate T.I. (“American Gangster,” “Takers”).

Marvel’s “Ant-Man” is produced by Marvel Studios’ president, Kevin Feige, with Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee serving as executive producers.

Director Peyton Reed’s creative team also includes Oscar winning cinematographer Russell Carpenter (“Titanic,” “21”), production designer Sheppard Frankel (“Identity Thief,” “Horrible Bosses”) costume designer Sammy Sheldon Differ (“X-Men: First Class,” “Kick Ass”), visual effects supervisor Jake Morrison (Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World,” “The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers”), stunt coordinator Jeff Habberstad (Marvel’s “Iron Man 3,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) and six-time Oscar nominee, special effects supervisor Dan Sudik (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”). The editors include Dan Lebental, ACE (Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World,” Marvel’s “Iron Man”) and Colby Parker Jr. (“Lone Survivor,” “Hancock”).

Original post from July 27, 2014 follows below…

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Exclusive Ant-Man concept art was released at San Diego Comic Con 2014 featuring Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas.

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Also at San Diego Comic Con 2014 it was announced that Evangeline Lilly will play Hope Pym (also Hope Van Dyne), the daughter of Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and the female lead for the film.  Corey Stoll portrays Darren Cross, a.k.a. Yellowjacket, the antagonist. Darren Cross was mentored by Dr. Hank Pym until the relationship went awry.

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(L-R) Actors Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Paul Rudd, Corey Stoll and director Peyton Reed attend Marvel’s Hall H Panel for “Ant-Man” during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney.

Early conceptual test stills for Marvel’s ANT-MAN.

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©Marvel 2015

Marvel's Ant-Man

©Marvel 2015

Marvel's Ant-Man

©Marvel 2015

Marvel's Ant-Man

©Marvel 2015

 

Marvel’s ANT-MAN has had an uncharacteristic rocky road.  Originally announced during the 2013 San Diego Comic Con directed by Edgar Wright.  Marvel Studios cut ties with Edgar Wright in May 2014 dismissing the director over artistic differences.  Peyton Reed was brought on to direct the film with Adam McKay hired to re-write the script.

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(L-R) Producer Kevin Feige and writer/director Edgar Wright. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez

 

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