For Chinese Eyes Only - Iron Man 3 Gets Separate Version in China

Back in its heyday, this would result in a three-disc DVD set. In today's environment focused less on Special Features and more on Instant Access, it's a montage some kid with editing software will cut together and post on YouTube.

Marvel is preparing a Chinese version of Iron Man 3. For the best to please our future Masters once the US dollar bottoms out and they bail our asses out. We're getting the same basic film courtesy of Marvel and director Shane Black. Just adjusted for the Chinese market. You know, minor things like the Mandarin being the hero. Nothing major, kids.

Here's the press release:

"Marvel Studios and DMG announced that a Chinese version of Iron Man 3 will be released in China on a date to be announced in the near future. DMG, a Chinese media and entertainment company, collaborated with Marvel Studios on the Chinese elements in the film, and is marketing and distributing the film in China. While Marvel and DMG have decided not to apply for co-production status in China, the film includes significant Chinese elements. Renowned Chinese actor Wang Xueqi will appear in both the studio’s Chinese version of the film and in its international and domestic US version. Both versions of the film include Iron Man 3 footage filmed in Beijing in December. The Chinese version of the film will also feature a special appearance of China’s top actress, Fan Bingbing, and will offer specially prepared bonus footage made exclusively for the Chinese audience. Marvel Studios’ experience working on this film with Fan Bingbing and Wang Xueqi and in shooting in China has been very positive and has created a springboard for future collaboration with China’s talented stars and its growing film and television industry. The Iron Man cast and filmmakers look forward to bringing Iron Man back to China."