‘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."

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. - Too Old For Sherlock?
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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. 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 Says He’ll Be The Best Sherlock Holmes
Downey Jr. says he is not worried about following in the footsteps of stars like Charlton Heston, Edward Woodward and Rupert Everett because he intends to bring something new to the role and play it ‘better than it’s ever been done before’.    ”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. And clearly I’m going to do it better than it’s ever been done before. Th

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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

'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".

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

REPORTAGE PHOTOS : Les sublimes Rachel McAdams et Kelly Reilly entourent Robert Downey Jr... de leurs charmes !
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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

Guy Ritchie And Robert Downey, Jr. Bring Back Sherlock
Hold on to your smoking pipe! Robert Downey, Jr. has signed up to play the super-sleuth in Guy Ritchie’s 2010 adaptation of Lionel Wigram’s Sherlock Holmes comic book series. Jude Law is slated to play sidekick Dr. Watson and Rachel McAdams will play his love interest (Irene Adler). Can RD, Jr. bring his effortless charm to Detective Holmes? Elementary, we predict. See photos below from last night’s pre-production press conference: Robert Downey, Jr. [Photo: Getty Images] Rach

Jon Favreau Talks 'Iron Man' Sequel: Booze, Villains, and More
Jon Favreau recently held a live online chat moderated by The Los Angeles Times. As you might suspect, those asking questions were less interested in Made and Fav's upcoming bit part in buddy Vince Vaughn's Four Christmases and more interested in the sequel to Iron Man. Refreshingly, Favreau didn't actually dodge the questions. Some of the answers are ambiguous, but some seem to drop fairly strong hints about the direction of the franchise. As for where the story is headed in the second

'Sherlock Holmes': Elementary, My Dear Jude Law
One of the worst kept casting secrets of the movie biz has been confirmed. Asslete Jude Law has officially signed on to play Watson to Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's take on the story. Law will also star alongside Rachel McAdams as Holmes' female arch-nemesis Irene Adler, Kelly Reilly as Jude's love interest, and Mark Strong as someone obviously snuff-snorting and foppish or into duels named Lord Blackwood. This means that Jude gets to wear a bowler hat and allow the audience to conc

Jon Favreau - Favreau Nervous About Iron Man Car Scenes
Actor/moviemaker Jon Favreau had a few nervous moments while he was filming Robert Downey Jr. in IRON MAN - because the CHAPLIN star was actually ripping his classic car apart ...

New Movies On DVD, Sept. 30
Iron Man is an action-packed take on the tale of wealthy philanthropist Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who develops an invulnerable robotic suit to fight the throes of evil. Also on DVD: Forgetting Sarah Marshall. What Do You Think? Login or Register to Post Your Comment! Make it count  Login or Register to comment (Maximum characters: 1500) You have 1500 characters left.