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Iron Man 2: Suited Tony Stark and Nick Fury Appear On Set

Iron Man 2: Suited Tony Stark and Nick Fury Appear On Set

The folks at People and On Location News have a few snaps for us today of some semi-interesting things happening on the set of Iron Man 2, including Robert Downey Jr. in a familiar red suit and Samuel L. Jackson in a familiar eye patch.

By Neil Miller on May 7, 2009 | Comments

New Sherlock Holmes Photos And Trailer Announcement

New Sherlock Holmes Photos And Trailer Announcement

USA Today has posted an early look at the upcoming possible blockbuster including new photos, a screen description, and news about the film’s first trailer…

By Rob Hunter on May 6, 2009 | Comments

Gwyneth Paltrow in Leather Should’ve Been the First Iron Man 2 Image

Gwyneth Paltrow in Leather Should’ve Been the First Iron Man 2 Image

Earlier today our cheeky British friend Brendan Connelly over at /Film filed an interesting report about Gwyneth Paltrow and the expansion of her role as Pepper Potts in Iron Man 2.

By Neil Miller on May 4, 2009 | Comments

First Image From ‘Iron Man 2′ is a Disappointment

First Image From ‘Iron Man 2′ is a Disappointment

With Iron Man 2 a full year away, I’m not sure that releasing a teaser image is the right way to try to retain the dark horse status that Jon Favreau claims to want.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 1, 2009 | Comments

A Lesson Learned: We Love Crazy Bitches

A Lesson Learned: We Love Crazy Bitches

Obsessed could have been called Bitch, That’s My Man! and it would have made just as much money, maybe even more.

By Adam Sweeney on April 28, 2009 | Comments

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 04.24.09

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 04.24.09

Kevin Carr reviews this week’s new movies: The Soloist, Earth and Obsessed.

By Kevin Carr on April 24, 2009 | Comments

Review: The Soloist

Review: The Soloist

Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) is a staff reporter for the Los Angeles Times, writing up life experiences. When he meets Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), a schizophrenic, homeless, former Julliard musician, he finds a story that actually changes his life.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 24, 2009 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 112 – Obsessed with Fighting Fat Guys

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 112 – Obsessed with Fighting Fat Guys

Neil leads a protest against the studios by refusing to see any of the movies out this week. Kevin suffers through The Soloist while he takes his kids to work (i.e., gets them out of school to see a movie) on Take Your Child to Work Day.

By Kevin Carr on April 24, 2009 | Comments

Kate Mara, Clark Gregg Join Iron Man 2; And is Mad Men’s John Slattery Playing Tony’s Dad?

Kate Mara, Clark Gregg Join Iron Man 2; And is Mad Men’s John Slattery Playing Tony’s Dad?

Two new cast members sign on to Iron Man 2, Jon Favreau twitters from the set and wait, did we miss the fact that one of our favorite guys from AMC’s Mad Men is playing Tony Stark’s father?

By Neil Miller on April 23, 2009 | Comments

Iron Man 2 Gears Up Production; New Details Emerge

Iron Man 2 Gears Up Production; New Details Emerge

Robert Downey Jr. spills a few little thematic details, talks about the “demon in a bottle” storyline and comments on how hot Scarlett Johansson will look as Black Widow. In related news, this Iron Man 2 movie is happening.

By Neil Miller on April 4, 2009 | Comments

Mickey Rourke Definitely Not Crimson Dynamo

Mickey Rourke Definitely Not Crimson Dynamo

Does that mean that Rourke has turned down a $250,000 check from Marvel? Find out inside.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 3, 2009 | Comments

Rachel McAdams Looking Classically Hot for ‘Sherlock Holmes’

Rachel McAdams Looking Classically Hot for ‘Sherlock Holmes’

We’ve got some first look pictures of Rachel McAdams in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes, as well as Robert Downey Jr. talking about his Oscar nomination for Tropic Thunder.

By Neil Miller on February 3, 2009 | Comments

Samuel L. Jackson No Longer Bringing Fury for ‘Iron Man 2′

Samuel L. Jackson No Longer Bringing Fury for ‘Iron Man 2′

Now we know what happens when you attempt to shaft Shaft.

By Adam Sweeney on January 26, 2009 | Comments

The Honor Roll: 20 People That Made an Impact in 2008

The Honor Roll: 20 People That Made an Impact in 2008

Forget the Best and the Worst of 2008. These are the actors, directors and producers that made the biggest impact on the world of film and how they might impact us in 2009.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on December 30, 2008 | Comments

Victims of Hype: The Biggest Disappointments of 2008

Victims of Hype: The Biggest Disappointments of 2008

How (puke-colored) green was our valley in 2008? I offer ten instances in film that did not live up to a certain amount of hype, didn’t get the credit they deserved, or just flat-out disappointed the general public.

By Josh Radde on December 28, 2008 | Comments

Actor Comebacks and Disasters: The Best and Worst

Actor Comebacks and Disasters: The Best and Worst

It’s been a year of comebacks, so we decided to take a look at a few stars who’ve made it all the way back from the void and a few that haven’t.

By Brian C. Gibson on December 18, 2008 | Comments

First Look: Robert Downey Jr. in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes

First Look: Robert Downey Jr. in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes

Today has brought us tons of preview images from the folks at Warner Bros., including a few striking images from Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. Okay, maybe just one striking image.

By Neil Miller on December 13, 2008 | Comments

Tom Cruise: Les Grossman May Be Ready for His Close-Up

Tom Cruise: Les Grossman May Be Ready for His Close-Up

Its impossible to deny that Tom Cruise’s performance as Les Grossman, the booty dancing, shrewd dealing studio head was anything less than brilliant. And now, Grossman may be making a comeback.

By Neil Miller on December 12, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Beat: Tropic Thunder’s For Your Consideration Ads

Oscar Beat: Tropic Thunder’s For Your Consideration Ads

First order of business is to let you know that we did not make the following Oscar advertisements. They are, however, quite funny.

By Neil Miller on December 7, 2008 | Comments

Mark Strong Talks Sherlock Holmes Villains (Plural)

Mark Strong Talks Sherlock Holmes Villains (Plural)

Mark Strong, the exceptional actor tapped to be the bad guy in the upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie, is spilling beans all over about who else might be making an appearance.

By Neil Miller on December 3, 2008 | Comments