Trailer for 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'

Just a few days ago we got a first look at the posters for Guy Ritchie's upcoming sequel "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," and now, we've got the first trailer to share with you, so check it out after the jump. It actually looks pretty entertaining...

This sequel to the 2009 Robert Downey Jr. vehicle will find Holmes and his sidekick Watson, played by Jude Law, joining forces to bring down their most vicious adversary yet, Professor Moriarty, played by Jared Harris. Noomi Rapace co-stars as Sim.

"Sherlock Holmes 2" opens Dec. 16, 2011. Although I did not absolutely love the first film, I enjoyed it, and this trailer promises just as much action and dry humor as its predecessor. Strangely enough, it feels kind of good to see Downey Jr. and Law back in action.

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Jared Harris to play Moriarty in 'Holmes 2'

Lots of casting news regarding Guy Ritchie's upcoming sequel "Sherlock Holmes 2," and the latest to join the gang is Jared Harris, who will play Holmes' villain Moriarty. No more wild guessing then, right?

Latino Review broke the news, saying this comes from solid sources. Stephen Fry recently joined the cast as Holmes' brother Mycroft, and Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law will return for their roles in the sequel.

"Sherlock Holmes" heads into production later this year. As for Harris, his credits include "Mad Men" (Lane Pryce), "Extraordinary Measures," "The Ward," "Fringe" and "Resident Evil: Apocalypse."

Stephen Fry to play brother of 'Sherlock Holmes'

Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes 2" is still casting, and the latest to join the sequel is Stephen Fry, who will play Holmes' brother Mycroft. Fry recently confirmed the gig on BBC's The Danny Baker Show.

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law will return in the flick, which also stars "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" actress Noomi Rapace. Warner Bros. is developing the sequel, which starts production this year.

In the sequel, Holmes will face off against Moriarty. Fry recently did the voice of Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland." Fry also directed "Bright Young Things" back in 2003. (via The Hollywood News)

Noomi Rapace to star in 'Sherlock Holmes 2'

Actress Noomi Rapace, who starred in the original "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" film, has scored the female lead role in "Sherlock Holmes 2." Warner Bros. is developing the sequel Guy Ritchie will direct.

Details about Rapace's role are still unknown, according to Heat Vision. Robert Downey Jr. will return as Holmes and Jude Law is back as Dr. Watson. "Sherlock Holmes" will kick off production later this year.

In the sequel, Holmes will face off against Moriarty, and Mycroft, Holmes' brother, will appear as well. Rapace also starred in "The Girl Who Played with Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest."

'Avatar' collects another $18M Tuesday!

James Cameron's sci-fi epic "Avatar" is continuing to blow up the North American box office. The film picked up another $18.2 million Tuesday, bringing its domestic total gross to a stunning $250 million.

"Avatar" has only been playing for 12 days, and it's still bagging the big bucks. On Tuesday, it scored an average of $5,292 per theater at 3,456 locations. The hit movie grabbed $19.4 million Monday.

"Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" also performed well Tuesday, collecting $12.5 million for a cumulative gross of $100.2 million. Released by Fox also, the sequel is playing at 3,700 locations.

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Movie Review: “Sherlock Holmes”

Seen on: December 21, 2009

The players: Director: Guy Ritchie, Writers: Michael Robert Johnson, Simon Kinberg, Anthony Peckham, Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan

Facts of interest: Ritchie's first PG-13 film.

The plot: Sherlock Holmes heads out to hunt down and arrest Blackwood, who plans to murder all of London's politicians.

Our thoughts: Although far from a cinematic masterpiece, Guy Ritchie’s reimagining of “Sherlock Holmes” boasts a lot of big-screen fun. It’s a relatively fast-paced crime adventure stuffed with decent humor, and while the amusing story certainly helps boost the film’s entertainment value, the real reason this thing works so well is Robert Downey Jr.

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This week's new movie releases - Dec. 25, 2009

Opening this week are "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" with Robert Downey Jr., and Nancy Meyers' "It's Complicated" with Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin.

SHERLOCK HOLMES (with Robert Downey Jr.)

Synopsis: In a dynamic new portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, “Sherlock Holmes” sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.

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Cool new 'Sherlock Holmes' trailer delivers!

The more I see of Guy Ritchie's upcoming "Sherlock Holmes" adventure, the more I'm excited to see this film. A brand-new trailer just exploded onto the Web, and you can watch it after the jump.

As you can see below, this new trailer features a whole bunch of new footage, most of which looks really cool. It's a visually interesting and action-packed preview that works for me on several levels.

The focus of this preview is obviously the particular relationship between Holmes and Watson, and it looks like Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law really have what it takes to pull this off.

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'Sherlock Holmes' sequel already in development

Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" won't open in theaters until Dec. 25, 2009, but Warner Bros. is already developing a sequel to the upcoming action adventure starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.

Launching sequels before the release of a film is the new thing in Hollywood, and I guess Warner strongly believes this one has franchise potential. Responses to footage shown at Comic-Con has been positive.

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Guy Ritchie will direct 'Lobo' adaptation next

Guy Ritchie is keeping himself busy, as the "Sherlock Holmes" helmer has already set his next directing gig: the big-screen adaptation of DC Comics' character "Lobo" for Warner Bros. Production is set to kick off early next year already.

Don Payne ("4: Rise of the Silver Surfer") wrote the script, and Joel Silver is on board as one of the project's producers. Don't expect the usual Ritchie violence though, because Warner is aiming for a PG-13 rating on this one.

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