‘Iron Man’ Screenwriters On Status Of ‘Cowboys And Aliens’ And Robert Downey Jr. Casting
Published just over a year ago but pitched around Hollywood for nearly a decade beforehand, Platinum Studios’ “Cowboys and Aliens” comic has been the subject of considerable discussion ever since it was optioned well in advance of its first issue hitting shelves — and even moreso when it was announced in June that “Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr. was attached to star in the film. The timeline of this big-screen deal ushered in much of the modern debate over comics̵

Robert Downey Jr. Promises Loads of Action in ‘Sherlock Holmes’
ET was in London to speak to the stars of the highly anticipated blockbuster ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ starring Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams.  The Guy Ritchie-directed film, due to begin shooting this month, will feature Downey Jr. as famed detective Sherlock Holmes in a mystery that promises a fresh take on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle character. The movie will present Holmes as more adventurous and less formal than previous screen incarnations and Downey Jr. says he is excite

Robert Downey Jr. wants to be the best Sherlock Holmes….ever.
“In case you aren’t aware I had a hell of a summer, and it’s made me much more viable to play a lead role than I might have (been) in the past. Clearly I’m going to do it better than it’s ever been done.” Director Guy Ritchie said Sherlock Holmes will be his biggest movie “by a long shot” in terms of budget. Image via WENN Related Post Guy Ritchie knows why “Swept Away” got swept away.

Tony Stark Revolutionizes Home Entertainment, One Dell At A Time [Robert Downey Jr Is The New John Hodgman]
It's time for prepare yourself for a rash of "Hello, I'm a PC, I'm a Mac, and I'm Iron Man" parodies, as Marvel's movie franchise-friendly hero steps into the format wars for home computers with the announcement that Dell are offering customers the chance to buy new computers with Robert Downey Jr.'s summer blockbuster already preloaded on there for near-immediate gratification. Because, sometimes, even Netflix and iTunes require too much effort. But what does this move actually mean? The Hollywood

Robert Downey Jr. Says He Is Going To Play "Sherlock Holmes" Better Than It's Ever Been Done Before
Robert Downey Jr. says he will play Sherlock Holmes "better than it's ever been done before."

‘Sherlock Holmes’ Starting Production
Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes’ trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson’s love interest, Mary. This one is

Robert Downey Jr. Promises Loads of Action in 'Sherlock Holmes'
ET was in London to speak to the stars of the highly anticipated blockbuster 'Sherlock Holmes,' starring Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams.  The Guy Ritchie-directed film, due to begin shooting this month, will feature Downey Jr. as famed detective Sherlock Holmes in a mystery that promises a fresh take on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle character. The movie will present Holmes as more adventurous and less formal than previous screen incarnations and Downey Jr. says he is excited to

Robert Downey JR. - Too Old For Sherlock?
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‘Sherlock Holmes’ Starting Production
Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes’ trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson’s love interest, Mary. This one is

Robert Downey Jr. Says He Is Going To Play "Sherlock Holmes" Better Than It's Ever Been Done Before
Robert Downey Jr. says he will play Sherlock Holmes "better than it's ever been done before." The 43-year-old actor - who will portray the fictional British detective in Guy Ritchie's new movie "Sherlock Holmes" - is not worried about following in the footsteps of stars including Charlton Heston, Edward Woodward and Rupert Everett because he intends to bring something new to the role. He said: "In case you aren't aware I had a hell of a summer, and it's made me much more viable to play a lead role than I mi

Robert Downey Jr. Promises Loads of Action in 'Sherlock Holmes'
The Guy Ritchie-directed film, due to begin shooting this month, will feature Downey Jr. as famed detective Sherlock Holmes in a mystery that promises a fresh take on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle character. The movie will present Holmes as more adventurous and less formal than previous screen incarnations and Downey Jr. says he is excited to take on the new action-packed challenge, saying it promises to be "big and fun." He also reveals he'll have a lot of intense fight scenes in the

Robert Downey Jr’s Holmes vow
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Robert Downey Jr. vows to be best Sherlock ever
Robert Downey Jr. posed with Rachel McAdams today in London at a press conference to talk about Sherlock Holmes, which is about to begin filming. "In case you aren't aware I had a hell of a summer, and it's made me much more viable to play a lead role than I might have (been) in the past," Downey Jr. said. When asked what he could bring to a character portrayed countless times on film and television, he joked: "Clearly I'm going to do it better than it's ever been done." Director Gu

Robert Downey Jr. Dishes on Sherlock Holmes Movie
With Tropic Thunder still making money in theaters, and Iron Man released this week on DVD, life is great for Robert Downey Jr.This actor, who plays the title character in the upcoming feature film Sherlock Holmes, talked to reporters yesterday at the film’s pre-production press conference at Freemasons Hall on Wednesday in London. He sounds excited about the project.“I think me and [director Guy Ritchie] are well-suited to working together,” Downey Jr. said. “The more I look into th

Robert Downey Jr. On What Keeps Him Going
Parade Magazine recently asked seven celebrities what keeps them going. Robert Downey, Jr.’s answer was, I thought, pretty inspirational - especially given his history of addiction.

Robert Downey Jr on Sherlock Holmes
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'I'll be the best Sherlock Holmes ever'
Robert Downey Jr.says he will play Sherlock Holmes "better than it's ever been done before".

Robert, Rachel, and Guy Are Ready to Take the Case
Future co-stars Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams were joined by Guy Ritchie yesterday for a press conference in London for Sherlock Holmes. We're so excited to see so much talent joining forces for the project, and it sounds like Robert Downey Jr. is feeling equally confident about the film, saying, "In case you aren't aware I had a hell of a summer, and it's made me much more viable to play a lead role than I might have (been) in the past. Clearly I'm going to do it better than it's ever been done. T

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Downey to play Sherlock Holmes as studio eyes series
LONDON (Reuters) - Robert Downey Jr. is to play Victorian super sleuth Sherlock Holmes in an upcoming blockbuster that studio Warner Bros. hopes will become a lucrative new franchise. The 43-year-old said one reason he was chosen for the role may have been his involvement in action movie "Iron Man," which earned over $570 million in global ticket sales this year, and he promised his Holmes would be the best screen portrayal ever. "In case you aren't aware I had a hell of a summer, and it's m

Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes

Sherlock Holmes cast confirmed
Over the last few months we've heard slow trickles of casting news for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes. Now all the bits and bobs have been confirmed. Not only that but the film already has a rating, no villain yet though... A mass press conference was held to unveil Guy Ritchie's cast for Sherlock Holmes. And it confirmed much of what we already knew. It was June when we first told you about Ritchie's plan to make a Sherlock Holmes film, and soon after Robert Downey Jr.s nam

REPORTAGE PHOTOS : Les sublimes Rachel McAdams et Kelly Reilly entourent Robert Downey Jr... de leurs charmes !
Quelle belle photo de famille ! A trois semaines du début du tournage des nouvelles aventures...

Guy Ritchie’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Cast Confirmed, But More Surprises Likely
Guy Ritchie held a press conference in London yesterday, confirming all the casting bits we have heard over the last few weeks, and cementing just how sexy and action-packed his take on Sherlock Holmes is going to be. Joining Robert Downey Jr. as the title character will be Jude Law as the able sidekick Dr. Watson — a suave and posh alternative to the doddery Watsons that we normally see onscreen. It won’t be all testosterone though. Rachel McAdams has been confirmed as Irene Adler, a femme

Rachel McAdams Joins Guy Ritchie’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’
Access Hollywood has learned that Guy Ritchie has cast Rachel McAdams in the main female role for his version of Arthur Conan Doyle’s world of Sherlock Holmes. For Sherlock Holmes, McAdams will be joining a great cast including Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, Jude Law as Watson, and Mark Strong (Stardust, Syriana) as Lord Blackwood. Though Access Hollywood didn’t give a specific character, it’s assumed that McAdams will be playing Mrs. Irene Adler, the most popular female character in the