Is blackface the new black? Oct 9, 2009
And last year, Robert Downey Jr. struck the first blow for bringing blackface back with his brilliant turn as a misguided method actor in "Tropic Thunder." And as for the Jackson Jive themselves, it s certainly fair to say that Michael and his brothers were famous enough to earn a little good-natured ribbing ... But why is no one complaining that Robert Downey Jr. is playing a black man. (Salon)
Fall films 2009: From sci-fi to horror to family-friendly, Hollywood promises something for everyone this autumn Oct 9, 2009
Why I want to see it: Robert Downey Jr. has been on a roll the past couple of years, and I have faith he ll bring his unique personality to the legendary detective. He s joined by Jude Law, who plays his trustworthy sidekick Watson. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Oscar Nominated Actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard Join Forces to Host 'CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS' Show with First Network Premiere on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 PM* Oct 8, 2009
Terrence most recently starred in Dito Montiel's Fighting with Channing Tatum and in Paramount's Iron Man opposite Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges, which is based off of the famed comic-book series. He will next be seen in LucasFilms' Red Tails and Little Murder and can be heard in Disney's animated The Princess and the Frog. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Highway 70 Closed For Movie Shoot Oct 7, 2009
The film is called "Due Date" and it's a comedy starring actor Robert Downey Jr. with a major scene being shot in Las Cruces on Highway 70 using about 100 extras and their automobiles. As exciting as it may be for some to have a film be shot in Las Cruces, not everyone is happy about it. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Two films, one TV production headed to NM Oct 7, 2009
comedy starring Robert Downey Jr., who most recently starred in Iron Man and The Soloist, and Zach Galiafinakis from The Hangover. Also cast are Michelle Monaghan from Made of Honor and Jamie Foxx, who starred with Downey in The Soloist. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Las Cruces Road Closures During Movie Filming Oct 6, 2009
Crews will be filming the movie "Due Date" staring Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifiankis. Tuesday, October 6: Closures will begin at 6:30 a.m. starting on the westbound lanes and will move over onto the eastbound lanes with traffic diverted to Sonoma Ranch Boulevard onto Northrise Drive over to Roadrunner Parkway back up to U.S.70. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Oscar Watch: George Clooney, The Coen Brothers And More Oct 3, 2009
In case you haven't heard, Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams star in the flick that hopes to bring the magnifying-glass-wielding super-sleuth back as a modern-day franchise. Could Downey's Sherlock be the next offbeat character to get a Jack Sparrow-like Oscar nomination. (VHI.com -- Music News)
WCHS drama dept. to present "Harvey" Sep 30, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Winchester Community High School will present it's first play in at least 15 years when it stages a production of "Harvey," Nov. 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. Admission is 3. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Scarlett Johansson never thought she'd marry Sep 30, 2009
Scarlett Johansson never thought she'd get married - CNN.com. Scarlett Johansson never thought she'd get married. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Down but not out Sep 24, 2009
Page last updated at 09:28 GMT, Wednesday, 23 September 2009 10:28 UK. Director adds fresh string to bow. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Casting Director Looking For 100 Extras Sep 20, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- Producers of the new comedy "Due Date" starring Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis will be coming to Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico. Production crews will hire local extras and will lease property brining economic benefits to the area. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Status Report: Marvel's Movie Slate Sep 20, 2009
stars Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle have already signed on to reprise their roles as Tony Stark and Jim Rhodes, respectively. In turn, the recently-cast Chris Hemsworth will return as Thor. (IGN FilmForce)
On Demand picks Sep 19, 2009
Cybill Shepherd and Robert Downey Jr. are more than OK as the leads, but the film s benevolence is undermined by its heavy-handed reliance on coincidence. (PG; runs through Oct. 6). (Boston Globe)
Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School Sep 17, 2009
UMASS ATHLETICS Ice Hockey - University of Massachusetts Official Athletic Site. Meyers Movie Picks Blog #7 - Back To School Special. (Umassathletics.com)
Spielberg and the Lincoln derby Sep 15, 2009
Spielberg is presently focusing on his re-imagining of Harvey, with Robert Downey Jr. possibly playing the man who sees rabbits. Meanwhile, Redfords film will mark his first directing gig since the disastrous Lions for Lambs, which helped sink United Artists comeback in 2007. (Variety)
The Fall Films: Safe for Grown-Ups Sep 14, 2009
Director Guy Ritchie is updating a classic in "Sherlock Holmes," played by Robert Downey Jr. Jude Law is his dear friend Watson. "Sherlock Holmes is one of the great characters," said Turan. (CBS News)
Faces to Remember from True Blood Sep 14, 2009
Nelsan Ellis appeared in 2008 s The Express with Rob Brown, and in 2009 s The Soloist with Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx. He is also an award winning playwright, and had his play Ugly produced at Julliard. (Suite101.com)
Daily television listings Sep 12, 2009
Robert Downey Jr. R (1999). Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 10 p.m. (TBS). (Boston Globe)
'D9' star for the 'A-Team'? Sep 12, 2009
Last Upd: 12:39pm 11 Sep 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
To the Moon: Elon Musk's High-Powered Visions Sep 12, 2009
needed a corporate executive for actor Robert Downey Jr. to use as a role model for the flick's hero Tony Stark, he sought out Elon Musk. Like the fictional Stark, an engineering genius who runs a weaponry company and designs many of its armaments, the 38-year-old Musk is the CEO of a company two, in fact while serving as the top technologist for both. (BusinessWeek)
Fall Movie Preview: Studios save best films for fall Sep 11, 2009
"Sherlock Holmes" (not yet rated): Guy Ritchie's take on the Holmes story, with Robert Downey Jr. in the title role and Jude Law as the faithful Dr. Watson. Certainly sounds good, though the trailers have been. (Florida Today)
Celeb Rehab Success Sep 8, 2009
Celebrity Rehab Success Stories. Friday, September 04, 2009 By Amy Harrington. (Fox News)
Celebrity Rehab Success Stories Sep 7, 2009
Friday, September 04, 2009 By Amy Harrington. Maureen McCormick detailed her struggle with cocaine and eating disorders in her memoir. (Fox News)
Plenty of fare for geeks among autumn films Sep 7, 2009
25), starring Robert Downey Jr. as the storied detective who uses his fists as well as his wits. sbox. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
200 '9 fall film preview Sep 6, 2009
Robert Downey Jr. goes from superhero to sleuther hero, teaming with Jude Law in Guy Ritchie s reboot of the iconic detective ... Robert Downey Jr. goes from superhero to sleuther hero, teaming with Jude Law in Guy Ritchie s reboot of the iconic detective. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Fall movie preview Sep 5, 2009
Recapping the season, from 'The Hangover' to 'Transformers' 10 great films from the first seven months of the year Megan Fox is a demon hottie with an insatiable appetite High drama at everyone's favorite performing arts high school More vampire love as the 'Twilight' series continues Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams put a new spin on the classic character. What other people are saying. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The best seats in the house - VIP or not Sep 4, 2009
On a recent visit to San Francisco, actor Robert Downey Jr. had to settle for leftovers. "The host recognized him right away," Frank Klein says about the time the movie star walked into Klein's restaurant Fish "But there weren't any power tables left. So she gave him a regular table.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vampires, Liars Lead Fall Film Casts Sep 4, 2009
" (Warner Bros.) Photo Robert Downey Jr., right, and Jude Law in a scene from "Sherlock Holmes. " (Warner Bros.) Photo Essay Sherlock Holmes, vampires and "Wild Things" are among the characters filling theaters this season (AP) Hollywood might be telling its own life story this fall, presenting a lineup of liars, phonies, smooth talkers, bloodsuckers and greedy old men. Granted, there are heroes in the mix, including Robert Downey Jr. as the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes" and Morgan... (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Iron Man team to take on Cowboys Sep 3, 2009
Page last updated at 13:04 GMT, Wednesday, 2 September 2009 14:04 UK. Downey Jr has signed up for a third Iron Man film. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ritchie locked for 'Lobo' Sep 3, 2009
Ritchie will make the film his follow-up to Sherlock Holmes, the Silver-produced film that stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams, which Warner Bros. opens Christmas Day. (Variety)
Favreau circles 'Cowboys & Aliens' Sep 2, 2009
Iron Man 2 is in the can, and now director Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. might want to play Cowboys & Aliens. . (Variety)
Movies and more at ISU Sep 2, 2009
"The Soloist," starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx will play tonight and tomorrow, September 2 and 3, at 8 p.m. in the Bengal Theater at ISU. This timely return engagement is courtesy of a miscommunication between the Student Involvement Center and the Alternative Cinema Circle, who showed the movie on August 19 and 20. But not all errors are a bad thing, it seems, as judging by the turnout and positive response from the audiences "The Soloist" deserves a return engagement for those who... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Marvel Animated By Deal Sep 1, 2009
Marvel has had some dramatic successes in recent years, proving in 2008 that it could be a treasure trove of content when global ticket sales of the first installment of Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr., reached 585 million. But one of the company's biggest challenges has been that it lacked the capital to fully exploit its catalogue of characters. (New York Post -- Business)
Vampires, Toys Take To The Screen This Fall Aug 31, 2009
Granted, there are heroes in the mix, including Robert Downey Jr. as the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes" and Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela in Clint Eastwood's post-apartheid drama "Invictus.". Beloved literature and storybook adventures come to the screen with Maurice Sendak's children's classic "Where the Wild Things Are," Disney's animated fairy tale "The Princess and the Frog" and "Lord of the Rings" filmmaker Peter Jackson's adaptation of modern favorite "The Lovely Bones.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Hollywoods best actors for the buck Aug 27, 2009
Batman (Bale) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) both make our list. For every dollar Bale was paid his last three films, including The Dark Knight, the studio grossed an average $55, ranking him eighth on our list. (MSNBC -- Movies)
'Iron Man 2': What We Know So Far Aug 25, 2009
Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man 2" ( Paramount Pictures ) ... The Heroes: While star Robert Downey Jr. has insisted that in the popular "Demon in a Bottle" comic book story line won't factor into the "Iron Man 2" plot, he did hint at some inner demons for the film's hero ... in their efforts to take down Robert Downey Jr.'s superhero industrialist Tony Stark, who they both have a grudge against for very different reasons. (VHI.com -- Music News)
MSU's Version of Iron Man Aug 15, 2009
By Publisher-Gene's PageDate: Aug 14, 2009 While the actor Robert Downey, Jr. earned the lead role in the Iron Man movie, Mississippi State redshirt freshman Sylvester Hemphill has earned the lead role of Iron Man when it comes to lifting the iron in the MSU weight room. to read the rest of this story. (GenesPage.com)
New on DVD: 'The Class,' 'I Love You, Man' Aug 14, 2009
L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) bonds with mentally disturbed street cellist and onetime musical prodigy Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx) in a fair fact-based drama that at one time had apparent Oscar ambitions. Then, its year-end release got tabled to "prestige" no-man's-land (read: April) the more deserved fate of a film that tries too hard to affect and even to be funny (do we really need Downey slipping on his own urine. (USA Today -- Life)
Daily guide to television and radio Aug 8, 2009
Tropic Thunder 8 p.m. (HBO) Six actors (including Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr.) run afoul of real-life drug traders. R (2008). (Boston Globe)
Director John Hughes Dies At 59 Aug 7, 2009
Throughout the decade, he worked with actors and comedians like Matthew Broderick, Steve Martin, Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Bacon, John Candy and Alec Baldwin. Hughes would only direct one more film, 1991's "Curly Sue," choosing instead to concentrate on his career as a screenwriter. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Guy Ritchie Explains The Tender Bromance In 'Sherlock Holmes' Aug 5, 2009
These guys are sort of in love with each other,' director says of Holmes and Watson, played by Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law ... a sinewy Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role, have certainly showed off Holmes' fondness for bare-knuckle brawling and diving headfirst out of windows with daredevil glee. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hollywood Wants Gay Sherlock Holmes Aug 5, 2009
Robert Downey Jr., who plays Holmes, says his character will sleep with Watson, played by Jude Law, in "Sherlock Holmes," according to the New York Post's Page Six column. "We're two men who happen to be roommates, wrestle a lot and share a bed," Downey told Britain's News of the World. (Newsmax)
New Sherlock Holmes Film to Explore Homoerotic Relationship Aug 5, 2009
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, as played by Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law ... Robert Downey Jr., who plays Holmes, has revealed the crimebuster will sleep with and have sweaty grappling scenes with Watson, played 00004000 by Jude Law, in "Sherlock Holmes," due out Christmas Day. (Fox News)
Star's 'Iron Man' ire Aug 4, 2009
Robert Downey Jr. is unhappy with 'Iron Man' bosses because they haven't made him his own superhero costume. The actor who reprises his role as industrialist Tony Stark and his metal-clad alter-ego in 'Iron Man 2' was promised he could have a suit to take home with him, but he is still waiting for his memento. (iAfrica.com)
Chris Morgan signs on for 'Wheel' Aug 4, 2009
Star Wars: Force Unleashed Trailer; Pure Trailer; Street Fighter IV Trailer; Jumper: Griffin's Story Trailer; Trailer for Steven Spielberg's and EA Games BOOM BLOX; Trailer 2 for Lost: ViaDomus; Trailer for Lost The Video Game; When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is forced to create a life support suit to keep him alive after he decides to use the technology in his suit to bring justice to crime. Trailer from video game; Video Game Trailers. (Variety)
Jude Law wants Sherlock sequel Aug 4, 2009
" Jude's co-star Robert Downey Jr. - who plays the title role - is also keen to make another movie but would like a more exotic location for the next shoot. He told Empire magazine: "We definitely agreed to renegotiate for a part two. We feel really strongly about that. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Gay' Sherlock Holmes Could Backfire For Guy Ritchie Aug 4, 2009
Robert Downey Jr., who plays Holmes, has revealed the crimebuster will sleep with and have sweaty grappling scenes with Watson, played by Jude Law, in "Sherlock Holmes," due out Chris 00004000 tmas Day. "We're two men who happen to be roommates, wrestle a lot and share a bed. It's bad-ass," Downey told Britain's News of the World. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Kattan's 'Bollywood Hero' a reality-show tease Aug 4, 2009
In the fact-based drama "The Soloist" (Paramount Home Entertainment, $30 DVD, $40 Blu-ray), Robert Downey Jr. plays Steve Lopez, a Los Angeles Times columnist who discovers former musical prodigy Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx) homeless in the street. Downey and Foxx are outstanding in their roles, bringing a compelling energy to the film, so the movie never once feels like the good-for-you, manipulative drama it appears to be. (Fresno Bee)
Best bets: Julie & Julia heats up theaters Aug 3, 2009
With Foxx as Ayers and Robert Downey Jr. as Lopez, the film soars. Salon. (MSNBC -- News)
Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week Aug 3, 2009
Robert Downey Jr. is a cold newspaper columnist who grows a heart after meeting a homeless classical-music virtuoso (Jamie Foxx). No offense to the folks who inspired it, but "The Soloist" is manipulative hooey. (CNN -- Showbiz)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Aug. 2) Aug 2, 2009
Robert Downey Jr. is a Los Angeles Times columnist who finds a story, then a mission, in the difficult circumstances of Jamie Foxx, a cello virtuoso and homeless schizophrenic, in this adaptation of the nonfiction book by the Times Steve Lopez. Director Joe Wright ( Atonement ) allows the proceedings to drift toward sentiment at various points, but stylized glimpses inside Foxx s head are effective, and Downey is convincingly conflicted about his new, unsought responsibility: shades of the... (Boston Globe)
Florida model expecting Jude Laws baby Aug 1, 2009
Law, 36, next will appear in "Hamlet" on Broadway in October, and will star with Robert Downey Jr. in the film "Sherlock Holmes" opening on Christmas Day. More from People. (MSNBC -- News)
Jude Law to be a father for the fourth time Jul 30, 2009
He will appear on Broadway in Hamlet, which opens in October, and will star opposite Robert Downey Jr. in the movie Sherlock Holmes, opening Dec. 25. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
'Iron Man 2' Set Visit Reveals Tony Stark's Next Move Jul 30, 2009
Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau discuss superhero's 'energy crisis' and how his father is involved ... Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man 2" ( Paramount Pictures ) ... So when MTV News recently visited the set of the eagerly anticipated sequel, Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. were determined to prove that the first flick was no fluke and explore the repercussions of a hero exposed. (VHI.com -- Music News)
People: Jude Law to Have Fourth Child Jul 30, 2009
Law, 36, next will appear in Hamlet on Broadway in October, and will star with Robert Downey Jr. in the film Sherlock Holmes opening on Christmas Day. The news was first reported by. (Time.com)
Law to star in Ritchie's Sherlock Jul 30, 2009
Page last updated at 16:10 GMT, Wednesday, 1 October 2008 17:10 UK. Jude Law will star alongside Robert Downey Jr in the film. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jude Law to become a dad again Jul 30, 2009
He is scheduled to appear in "Hamlet" on Broadway in October and will star opposite Robert Downey Jr. in the movie "Sherlock Holmes" slated to open Christmas Day. Share this on. (CNN -- Showbiz)
IGN Enters the World of Iron Man 2 Jul 30, 2009
Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) looks over a model of the 1974 Stark Expo; click for more images from Iron Man 2. The next scene we observed had Tony interacting with his A.I. servant Jarvis. (IGN FilmForce)
Madoff Spills to Plaintiff's Lawyer Jul 29, 2009
Convicted Con Man Said There Were Several Times He met with SEC and Thought 'They Got Me. Bernard Madoff's mugh shot (U.S. Marshals Service). (CBS News)
Click to read:The Struggle to Recruit Family Doctors Jul 29, 2009
The Struggle to Recruit Family Doctors - CBS Evening News - CBS News. PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2009. (CBS News)
Click to read: Not Your Average Pie: Pizza Upgraded! Jul 29, 2009
Not Your Average Pie: Pizza Upgraded. - The Early Show - CBS News. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Fans Get First Peek At 'Iron Man 2' Jul 29, 2009
Cheadle's character addresses the change in a few quick lines to Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). "It's me. I'm here. Deal with it. Let's move on," Cheadle's Rhodes says. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Obama to Meet with Gates and Crowley Jul 29, 2009
President will Bring Black Professor, White Officer to White House. The 911 dispatcher asked the caller about the race of the men saw entering the Gates home, adding to race controversy, reports Bianca Solorzano. (CBS News)
3 Debit Card Scams to Avoid Jul 29, 2009
com: The Three Most Common Ways Information Is Stolen and How to Protect Yourself. com) This story by Alice Garbarini Hurley originally appeared on CBS. (CBS News)
Small Banks at Center of Overhaul Debate Jul 29, 2009
Washington Post: Local Banks Could Emerge as Key Allies to Bigger Financial Institutions in Limiting Regulatory Reform. From Our Partner: (Washington Post) This story was written by Brady Dennis. (CBS News -- Politics)
