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Natalie Portman Passes On Gravity
Natalie Portman has passed on the chance to take a leading role in 'Gravity'. The 'Black Swan' actress is the latest star to pass on the movie, following Angelina Jolie deciding it wasn't for her...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 October 2010
Sam Raimi To Direct Oz Prequel
Sam Raimi is set to direct the 3D prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz'.The former 'Spider-Man' director has reportedly signed up to make Disney's 'Oz, The Great and Powerful', which is believed to be starring...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 October 2010
Sleeping Dog Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp is in talks to star in 'Sleeping Dogs'.The movie is the first directorial project for Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow since 'The Hurt Locker', and sees her re-teaming with the film's writer Mark Boal....
By Bang Showbiz on 07 October 2010
Natalie Portman Gravitates To New Role
Natalie Portman has been offered the lead role in 'Gravity'.The 'Black Swan' actress would replace Angelina Jolie in the title role of Alfonso Cuaron's sci-fi drama, after she pulled out following a second offer from...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2010
Avengers To Shoot In February
'The Avengers' will begin shooting in February 2011. The Joss Whedon-directed comic book-adaptation - which features an all star cast including Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson and Natalie Portman -...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2010
Day-lewis To Battle Downey, Jr. In Holmes Sequel
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS has signed up to battle ROBERT DOWNEY, JR. in the upcoming SHERLOCK HOLMES sequel, according to a U.K. report.Speculation about who will play the supersleuth's nemesis Professor Moriarty has been rife ever since...
By WENN on 02 August 2010
Daniel Day-lewis Set For Sherlock Sequel
Daniel Day-Lewis is set to star in the upcoming 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel.The 'Nine' actor has reportedly signed on to play villain Professor Moriarty in the upcoming movie about the titular detective and his assistant Dr....
By Bang Showbiz on 02 August 2010
Scarlett Johansson's Downey Gift
Scarlett Johansson thinks Robert Downey Jr. was a "gift" to work with.The actress - who portrays Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2' - admits she enjoyed working alongside the actor, who plays the titular character...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 May 2010
Charlize Theron's Iron Rejection
Charlize Theron walked out of 'Iron Man 2'. The Oscar-winning actress went to Los Angeles' Arclight Theater to catch a showing of the Robert Downey Jr. movie with a male friend, but left before the...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 May 2010
Mtv Movie Awards Get A Hangover
'The Hangover' dominates this year's MTV Movie Awards, with six nominations. The Todd Phillips-directed comedy - which stars Bradley Cooper and Heather Graham - is nominated in a host of categories, including Best Movie, Best...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 May 2010
Downey, Jr. 'Terrified' Of Foxx's Birthday Gift
ROBERT DOWNEY, JR. struggled to accept an extra special birthday gift from JAMIE FOXX - because the horses the RAY star bought for his pal "terrified" the IRON MAN.Downey, Jr. celebrated turning 45 last month...
By WENN on 06 May 2010
Sam Mendes To Direct Oz Prequel?
Sam Mendes is the "front-runner" to direct a 'Wizard of Oz' prequel. The British filmmaker - who has now found himself out of work due to the suspension of 'Bond 23' - is Disney's favourite...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 April 2010
Robert Downey Jr Loves Having On Set Wife
Robert Downey Jr. loves working with his wife.The actor - who married producer Susan Levin in 2005, two years after they met on the set of 'Gothika' - admits he struggles more on movie sets...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2010
Robert Downey Jr Happy With Marriage
Robert Downey Jr. is amazed at how "fantastic" married life is.The 'Iron Man 2' star - who married the movie's producer Susan Levin in 2005 - credits his spouse for helping him turn his back...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 April 2010
Jamie Foxx Writing Laverne And Shirley
Jamie Foxx is writing a movie version of 70s US comedy 'Laverne and Shirley'. The 42-year-old actor is creating a big screen version of the TV series with his 'Valentine's Day' co-stars Jessica Biel and...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 March 2010
Charlize Theron To Present Oscar
Charlize Theron, Kathy Bates and Barbra Streisand are the latest stars to become presenters at the Oscars on Sunday (07.03.10). The three actresses, who have all previously won Academy Awards, will also be joined by...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 March 2010
James Bond To Replace Sherlock Holmes In Cowboys & Aliens?
JAMES BOND DANIEL CRAIG is in talks to replace SHERLOCK HOLMES star ROBERT DOWNEY JR. in new movie COWBOYS & ALIENS.Downey Jr. reportedly quit the project, directed by Iron Man filmmaker Jon Favreau, to concentrate...
By WENN on 14 January 2010
Jude Law Discovers Holmes
Jude Law didn't know anything about Sherlock Holmes.The actor plays the fictional English detective's sidekick Dr. Watson in the new film of the same name but confesses he was unaware of the literary character created...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 January 2010
Sherlock Holmes 2 In Jeopardy
Guy Ritchie's plans for a 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel are in jeopardy after Robert Downey Jr. claimed the character could be portrayed as gay.Andrea Plunket, who holds the US copyright to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 January 2010
Downey, Jr. Helps Re-write Iron Man Sequel
ROBERT DOWNEY, JR. is so determined to make IRON MAN 2 a hit, he's helping rewrite the screenplay to ensure it surpasses the original superhero movie.The actor starred as billionaire entrepreneur Tony Stark in the...
By WENN on 27 November 2009
Family Guy Not Too Iffy For Warner Bros.
Microsoft may have found the upcoming Family Guy special too controversial for it to go ahead with announced plans to be the sole sponsor of the show. But Fox announced over the weekend that a...
By Lew Irwin on 02 November 2009
Scarlett Johansson's Superhero Secret
Scarlett Johansson wants to surprise husband Ryan Reynolds with her "tight" 'Iron Man 2' outfit.The Hollywood actress - who portrays Natasha Romanoff and her sexy alter-ego, Russian spy Black Widow, in the new superhero movie...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 October 2009
Horny Superhero Robert Downey Jr
Robert Downey Jr. says 'Iron Man 2' is "horny".The actor - who plays inventor Tony Stark and his title character alter ego in the comic book film franchise - revealed the sequel has been 'sexed...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 July 2009
Robert Downey Jr's Robot Rescue
Robert Downey Jr. saved a film extra from a rampaging robot.The 44-year-old actor halted shooting on 'Iron Man 2' and rushed to help the man, who had been injured during a scene.A source said: "Robert...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2009
Master Mind Teams Downey Jr, Fey And Stiller For Cartoon
Robert Downey Jr, Tina Fey and Ben Stiller are in talks to voice the lead characters in a new superhero animation entitled Master Mind.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Tropic Thunder co-stars Downey Jr and Stiller,...
By Contributor on 05 February 2009
Mickey Rourke 'In Iron Man 2 Negotiations'
The Wrestler star Mickey Rourke is reportedly in talks to play a villain in the upcoming Iron Man sequel.Director Jon Favreau begins shooting the sequel to the Marvel box office smash this spring and has...
By Contributor on 08 January 2009
Tropic Thunder Storming To Us Box Office Success
Action comedy Tropic Thunder has retained the number one spot at the US box office for the third week in a row.The Dreamworks/Paramount picture, featuring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr and Jack Black among a...
By Contributor on 01 September 2008
Mamma Mia! Leading Field For National Movie Awards
Musical adaptation Mamma Mia! is the frontrunner for the National Movie awards, having earned four nominations.Leading men Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth are both nominated for best male - the latter also receiving a nod...
By Contributor on 01 August 2008
Movie Reviews: Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr., an unlikely choice to play a superhero, is receiving much praise for his performance in the title role of Iron Man, which is opening at 8:00 p.m. in many theaters throughout the...
By Lew Irwin on 01 May 2008
Iron Man To Join The Avengers?
ROBERT DOWNEY JR's IRON MAN will become a member of THE AVENGERS if moviemaker JON FAVREAU has his way. The Swingers star is hoping the acquisition of various superheroes' stories by comic book giants Marvel...
By WENN on 17 April 2008
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