Robert Downey Jr. News
Joss Whedon Says Without Robert Downey Jr., He Won't Make 'The Avengers 2'
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It was about a month ago when something a little bit ugly came out from behind the smiling, mega-successful Marvel -- their talent weren't quite happy. Specifically, the talent they need for "The Avengers 2" were beginning to bite. With Robert Downey Jr.'s contract up for Marvel, and with the news he bagged a cool $50 million from "The Avengers" thanks to a nice little back-end arrangement, the cast members on the superhero sequel have begun to ask for more than the peanuts Marvel usually shells out, and even more, RDJ is supporting his colleagues in getting what's owed to them.
2 weeks 14 hours ago via theothersenhman
Cannes: Scarlett Johansson Joins 'Chef' (EXCLUSIVE)
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Scarlett Johansson has joined the cast of Jon Favreau’s “Chef,” which production and financing shingle Aldamisa is repping at Cannes. Pic stars Robert Downey Jr., Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo and Bobby Cannavale and is based on an original idea and screenplay by Favreau. Karen Gilchrist and Aldamisa co-chairman Sergei Bespalov will produce, while Aldamisa and...
5 weeks 1 day ago via jetli
Iron Man 3 Reaches $949 Million Worldwide!
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Marvel's Iron Man 3 added $72.5 million domestically its second weekend and $89.3 million internationally its third weekend! The third installment has now earned $284.9 million in North America and $664.1 million overseas for a worldwide total of $949 million.
5 weeks 3 days ago via jackiechan
Cannes: Jon Favreau's 'Chef' Adds Robert Downey Jr.; Aldamisa Selling International
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Robert Downey Jr. has joined ensemble comedy Chef, reteaming with his Iron Man I & II director and co-star Jon Favreau. Favreau wrote and is helming the film. Also on board are Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo and Bobby Cannavale. Aldamisa International will start pre-sales in Cannes on the movie that’s based on an original idea from Favreau about a man who loses his job as a chef and starts a food truck to reclaim his artistic promise.
5 weeks 5 days ago via jackiechan
Cut Chinese Iron Man Scenes Made Into Short Film
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The scenes involving Dr. Wu cut from Iron Man 3 will be collected and released in a short feature, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The feature is currently titled 'The Prologue' and will consist of footage shot during the production of Iron Man 3, with events taking place before the narrative of the first movie in the series.
6 weeks 2 hours ago via brucelee
Robert Downey Jr And 'Avengers' Cast Ready To Rumble With Stingy Marvel Over Sequel Money And Strong-Arming
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EXCLUSIVE: Robert Downey Jr is set for another huge payday from a mega-hit Marvel movie, this time Iron Man 3. I’ve learned he’s already made $35 million from the actioner which grossed $680 million worldwide in its first 12 days. He should exceed his biggest payday to date — that $50M from The Avengers which I’ve learned was more like $70M-$80M now that the film is all in.
6 weeks 1 day ago via donnieyen
'Iron Man 3' Review: What's Under the Shell?
7:38 PM 5/3/2013 by Jeff Giles
If first acts counted for everything, then Iron Man 3 would be a flawless five-star extravaganza of comic book fun: A sequel that starts off by accentuating its franchise's ruthlessly charming star, a fleet-footed action flick that drives the viewer around the world and sets up the stakes before the first 10 minutes have elapsed, and a tightly scripted, quip-laden techno-farce with loads of physical comedy, no shortage of off-handedly funny pop culture references, and even a little thought-provoking subtext in the bargain.
New in Theaters; ‘Iron Man 3’
3:29 PM 5/3/2013 by Logan Falk
This is the big one, ladies and gents—the movie that will determine if Marvel’s latest stream of interconnected films peaked with The Avengers, or if they have more surprises in store for their devoted audience of fans old and new. This is Iron Man 3, long-awaited and highly anticipated.
Kevin Feige Says "Iron Man Is A Big Part Of The Avengers 2"
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Iron Man 3 is now on general release in North America and I expect that there will be those reading this story who caught a midnight screening. I certainly hope it’s going down as well over there as it is over here in the UK. On the occasion of this big release, Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige shared a call with Superhero Hype.
6 weeks 6 days ago via brucelee
Ben Stiller in Talks to Direct Robert Downey, Jr.'s 'Pinocchio'
4:17 PM 5/2/2013 by Jeff Giles
Ben Stiller and Robert Downey, Jr. must have had some fun together on the set of Tropic Thunder: Stiller's reportedly in talks to take the reins of Downey's long-gestating Pinocchio adaptation.



