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Entries in Robert Downey Jr. (37)

Thursday
05Nov2009

Cool new 'Sherlock Holmes' trailer delivers!

DateThursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:12AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Sherlock Holmes Trailer delivers the goods

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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Thursday
01Oct2009

Cool! Jamie Foxx joins Todd Phillips' 'Due Date'

DateThursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:31PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is the latest to join the cast of Todd Phillips' upcoming Warner Bros. comedy "Due Date," which also stars Robert Downey Jr., funny guy Zach Galifianakis and Michelle Monaghan.

Downey Jr. slips into the role of a soon-to-be father who embarks on a road trip while trying to reach his destination before his baby is born. He hitches a ride with Galifianakis, who plays a college slacker.

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Monday
21Sep2009

'Sherlock Holmes' sequel already in development

DateMonday, September 21, 2009 at 6:40PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in Sherlock Holmes

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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Tuesday
01Sep2009

Jon Favreau to direct 'Cowboys and Aliens'

DateTuesday, September 1, 2009 at 8:34PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr.

Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. may be tackling another project together after the upcoming "Iron Man 2." As reported by Heat Vision, Favreau has come on board to helm DreamWorks' comic-book adaptation of "Cowboys and Aliens."

Downey Jr. has been attached to the project for more than a year now. Based on a graphic novel by Fred van Lente and Andrew Foley, the film focuses on a battle between the Apache and Western settlers that is interrupted by the crash of a spaceship somewhere in Arizona.

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Thursday
20Aug2009

Sam Rockwell shows up in new 'Iron Man 2' photo

DateThursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:35AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer in Iron Man 2

Fancy a good look at Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer in Jon Favreau's upcoming anticipated sequel "Iron Man 2," which is due to land in theaters May 7, 2010? You got it! Check him out in this photo that recently popped up @Fantasy.fr.

In the film, Hammer is a weapons manufacturer who wants to bring down Stark, his biggest rival. Hammer is not Stark's only enemy this time around. Iron Man will also have to take up with Mickey Rourke's Whiplash, who builds his own version of Stark's cool suit.

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Monday
17Aug2009

Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell & Jonah Hill join 'Oobermind'

DateMonday, August 17, 2009 at 12:06AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Oobermind gets Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill have joined and Robert Downey Jr. has left the voice cast of DreamWorks Animation's upcoming comedy project "Oobermind," which was written by Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons.

Variety says the film follows a supervillain (Ferrell) who slips into a deep crisis after he finally defeats his rival Metro Man (Pitt). As a result, he creates a new hero (Hill) who has evil intentions himself.

Also on-board of "Oobermind" is Tina Fey, who will be voicing a reporter assigned to provide coverage of the whole situation. The film, which was originally known as "Master Mind," is set for release in November 2010.

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Saturday
15Aug2009

Hear! Hear! Robert Downey Jr. as Lestat?

DateSaturday, August 15, 2009 at 5:07AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Updated on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 7:54PM by Registered CommenterFranck Tabouring

Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man

If we keep going at this rate, we will soon see more vampire flicks than 3D films on the big-screen. This blood-sucker boom is really spinning out of control, and every day we hear or read about a new vampire movie hitting development. Thanks, "Twilight."

Okay, according to BloodyDisgusting.com, Universal Pictures is apparently considering relaunching "The Vampire Chronicles," based on the novels by Anne Rice. The stories follow Lestat de Lioncourt, a nobleman who's turned into a vampire. And tada, here's the guy who's also apparently attached to star as Lestat:

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Monday
03Aug2009

Brand-new 'Iron Man 2' photo surfaces online

DateMonday, August 3, 2009 at 12:25PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Kevin Feige and Robert Downey Jr.

Can't wait for the May 7, 2010 release of Jon Favreau's "Iron Man 2"? How about a brand-new image from the set of the anticipated sequel to "Iron Man"? You got it below!

Marvel has just posted this new still online. In the pic, you get to see producer and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige together with Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.

Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Kate Mara, Clark Gregg, Sam Rockwell and Gwyneth Paltrow co-star in the sequel, which recently wrapped principal photography.

In case you missed the other recently released "Iron Man 2" photos, go right here and enjoy!

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Saturday
25Jul2009

Rachel McAdams on new 'Sherlock Holmes' poster

DateSaturday, July 25, 2009 at 11:53PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

The folks at IGN just posted a brand-new one-sheet for Guy Ritchie's upcoming "Sherlock Holmes." This character poster entirely belongs to Rachel McAdams, who plays Irene Adler in the flick.

Robert Downey Jr. stars as Holmes, while Jude Law is on board as Watson. McAdams obviously plays his love interest, and Mark Strong will portray the villain.

"Sherlock" will make his way to the big screen Dec. 25, 2009. For the sake of it, I also posted the two previous character posters below. Enjoy!

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Saturday
25Jul2009

Robert Downey Jr. joins Phillips' 'Due Date'

DateSaturday, July 25, 2009 at 1:02AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. is apparently set to join Todd Phillips' upcoming comedy "Due Date," which also stars Zach Galifianakis, who's currently onscreen in "The Hangover."

Michael Fleming over at Variety reported the news about the deal, which has Downey Jr. slip into the role of a soon-to-be father who finds himself embark on a road trip while trying to reach his destination before his baby is born.

Galifianakis plays the other guy, a slacker. Further details are kept under wraps at this point. Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland wrote the script, with Adam Sztykiel doing some revisions.

Downey Jr., who recently starred in "The Soloist," will soon be seen in "Sherlock Holmes." He just wrapped filming for Jon Favreau's upcoming "Iron Man 2."

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