A press conference on a Sunday morning can be a little out of the blue, but for Ironman, Dr. Strange and Nebula, the press can be forgiving – after all, how often do you get Hollywood stars Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Karen Gillian alongside director Joe Russo and executive producer Trinh Tran in Singapore? After last year’s massive fan turnout for Chris Evans, Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan for the promotion of ‘Civil War’, Marvel does it again with the inclusion of the franchise’s biggest names.
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At the press conference, a few tidbits stood out – American actor Robert Downey Jr., despite suffering from jetlag, is very much himself and as his character Tony Stark. Think charisma, wit and suave. When someone in the crowd asked him why his character was holding an old flip phone, despite being equipped with new suit and weaponry, director Joe Russo jumped to the question to say if she was a fan of the film, she’d know his character was given the phone by Steve Rogers. Robert’s retort? “Burn!” You can’t help but agree with him.
Having released two Marvel films in a year for the past decades, the studio isn’t resting on their laurels – in fact, another 14 more are in the works. Benedict quipped: “The director and the producers are the ones with super powers. The line producers who worked out all of our schedules to do the film – it’s all a small miracle.” Joe chimed in too, “Logistically, this was the most complicated movie to put together in history. We shut down Hollywood for a year, because we had every actor working in the business scheduled somewhere in the movie.”
Scroll through the gallery to see photos from the press conference as well as the red carpet at Marina Bay Sands.
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The Avenger's Infinity War red carpet and press conference
Fans excitedly wait at the red carpet
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Thousands of Marvel fans could barely contain their excitement as they waited patiently at the red carpet event held at at Marina Bay Sands.
Director Joe Russo interacts with fans
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Fans got to take pictures with Infinity War’s director Joe Russo, who also signed autographs. Joe Russo had also previously directed Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Civil War with his brother, Anthony Russo.
Robert Downey Jr. makes his way down the red carpet
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Robert Downey Jr. greeted fans and signed autographs with much excitement despite still feeling jet lagged.
Benedict Cumberbatch takes as many selfies with fans as he can
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Benedict Cumberbatch did not waste a single moment on the red carpet, immediately greeting fans and taking pictures with them.
Beneficiaries from the Make a Wish foundation also walked the red carpet
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Children from the Make a Wish foundation got to walk the red carpet and Robert Downey Jr. surprised them at a games event later on.
A glow in the dark
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The ArtScience Museum had the Avengers logo imprinted on its lotus-like shape on the day of the press conference.
The Avengers: Infinity War Press Conference
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From left: Joe Russo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Karen Gillan, Robert Downey Jr. along with Trinh Tran at Marina Bay Sands.
Karen Gillan arrives in a comfortable ensemble
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Scottish actress, Karen Gillan, plays Nebula in the Guardians of the Galaxy films and will be starring in the widely-anticipated Avengers film.
The Hollywood stars answer questions
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Benedict quipped: “The director and the producers are the ones with super powers. The line producers who worked out all of our schedules to do the film – it’s all a small miracle.”
The Avengers: Infinity War will be released on 25th April
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Fans can expect to see a ton of action and all their favourite Marvel superheroes in one film when Infinity War opens in Singapore on 25th April.
Avengers: Infinity War opens 25th April 2018.
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