Robert Downey, Jr. a big fan of therapy

May 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, May 7 (ANI): Robert Downey, Jr. has become a big advocate of therapy, because counselling has changed his life for good.

He says, “I”m a pain in the a**. I don”t think I”m hard to deal with… I”m just a bit of a hard a** about things.

“Therapy is great, therapy just works. You just go in and… sit down and you go, ”His fault!” And then start from there… I fell apart like 10 years ago and now everything is fine.”

Meanwhile, the Iron Man star recently said that he had a tough time shooting for its sequel Iron Man 2, reports The Daily Express.

He said that shooting for the first film was an intuitive process and it was important to have things right for the second. He added that, he hopes the hard work everyone has put into the project comes across on-screen. (ANI)

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Downey Jnr made movies while high on crack cocaine, heroin

April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, Apr 29 (ANI): Hollywood star Robert Downey Jnr has confessed to making movies while high on crack cocaine and heroin.

He said: “It used to be that you could throw me out of the back of a party van on to the set, give me a tuna melt, and I could function.”

In a mag interview, the Iron Man 2 star also explained how he was arrested in 1996 after a cocaine binge lasting at least two days. He was later bailed by his dealer”s boyfriend in Malibu, California, reports The Sun.

The 45-year-old said he then went home and took drugs he retrieved from a dustbin. (ANI)

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Hefner wants Downey, Jr. for his biopic

April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, Apr 28 (ANI): Playboy boss Hugh Hefner is convinced that Robert Downey, Jr. is the only actor who can play him on the big screen.

And the tycoon told the Hollywood star just that when they met on the red carpet at the Iron Man 2 premiere in Los Angeles, reports The Daily Express.

Hefner says, “I told him, ”I couldn”t do better”.”

Meanwhile, Hefner admitted he”s still waiting for the right screenplay. (ANI)

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Paltrow felt awkward during Iron Man 2 kiss scene: Robert Downey Jr

April 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Sydney, April 26 (ANI): Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr has confessed that his co-star Gwyneth Paltrow felt awkward when they shared an on-screen kiss in new film Iron Man 2.

Downey Jr plays Iron Man for the second time in the sequel to the 2008 flick.

The 45-year-old actor admitted that Paltrow felt uneasy during the lip-lock, reports People magazine.

“She said I didn”t know what I was doing, like, ”It didn”t feel good.” And I said ‘You know what? First of all, we’re all friends, so what would be creepy is if I was coming off all sexy to you while we were shooting – which by the way, I”ve done that in movies and it creeps them out! So why would I creep you out,” the Daily Telegraph quoted Downey Jr as saying. (ANI)

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Paltrow felt awkward during Iron Man 2 kiss scene: Robert Downey Jr

April 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Sydney, April 26 (ANI): Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr has confessed that his co-star Gwyneth Paltrow felt awkward when they shared an on-screen kiss in new film Iron Man 2.

Downey Jr plays Iron Man for the second time in the sequel to the 2008 flick.

The 45-year-old actor admitted that Paltrow felt uneasy during the lip-lock, reports People magazine.

“She said I didn”t know what I was doing, like, ”It didn”t feel good.” And I said ‘You know what? First of all, we’re all friends, so what would be creepy is if I was coming off all sexy to you while we were shooting – which by the way, I”ve done that in movies and it creeps them out! So why would I creep you out,” the Daily Telegraph quoted Downey Jr as saying. (ANI)

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Scarlett Johansson’s sexy ‘Black Widow’ dress to leave tongues hanging!

April 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Washington, April 24(ANI): Actor Samuel L. Jackson has said Scarlett Johansson will leave tongues hanging when fans watch her wearing a tight superhero outfit in ‘Iron Man 2’.

The hottie plays the role of Black Widow, for which she has worn a skin-hugging bodysuit, in the film.

“Scarlett has this fantastic following anyway, but I think Black Widow”s gonna bring, like, tongues hanging, drooling toward her. Plus, she”s kicking so much ass.” Fox News quoted her co-star Jackson, as saying.

Also, Johansson has admitted the dress is sexy.

She told ET: “I don”t think I”ve ever worn anything like it before. I mean, it”s a unitard … a sexy unitard.”

Robert Downey Jr, who stars as Iron Man in the super hero flick, added: “I saw the costume when we were doing wardrobe tests, and I was just like, ”Oh my god, this is just not fair.”” (ANI)

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‘Iron Man 2’ will be bigger, brighter, louder, sexier, stronger, claims director

April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Sydney, Apr 21 (ANI): ‘Iron Man 2’ will not be preaching peace, but will be a far bigger action-adventure than its prequel, promises the film’s director.

Jon Favreau has claimed that with the inclusion of actors like Mickey Rourke and Scarlett Johansson, ‘Iron Man 2’ will be bigger, brighter, louder, sexier, stronger and more explosive than its 2008 predecessor.

‘‘Peace is great in real life, but when you go to the movies you want to see things blow up. So we get around to that, and that’s where Mickey Rourke comes in,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Favreau as saying.

Rourke plays Whiplash, a Russian underworld character who takes on Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man.

Also added to the sequel are Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury, Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer, and Don Cheadle replacing Terrence Howard as War Machine.

Favreau said that his priority was to out do the first Iron Man when he took on the film.

‘‘I think you’ve got to outdo the first one because you’re not going to get by on the charm of being your first time out,’’ he said.

‘‘Nobody expected anything from us the first time, so we got a bit of a free pass. This time they’ll be comparing us to the first one, and in this particular genre often times the second film is as good as, if not better than the first.

‘‘I wanted the battle to be bigger and a lot more fun, because now Iron Man is a full-on superhero … he’s the guy who flies all around the world wherever he’s needed. It’s a big, big, big story,” he added. (ANI)

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Iron Man 2 | Iron Man 2 Movie | Iron Man 2 Movie Promo Video | Iron Man 2 Movie Trailer Video

December 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Iron Man 2 | Iron Man 2 Movie | Iron Man 2 Movie Promo Video | Iron Man 2 Movie Trailer Video

Starcast :Robert Downey J., Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke
Director: Jon Favreau
Release Date :7 May 2010

Iron Man 2 Movie:

Iron Man 2 is the upcoming 2010 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics fictional character Iron Man. The film is directed by Jon Favreau, with Robert Downey, Jr. reprising the title role. The film is to be released on April 28 (Belgium, Sweden and France), April 30 (UK & AU) and May 7 (North America), 2010.

Iron Man 2 Movie Promo / Trailer Video :

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Scarlett Johansson wants to star in Iron Man spin-off

August 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Aug 19 (ANI): Actress Scarlett Johansson had so much fun starring in her upcoming new flick ‘Iron Man 2′ that she’s keeping her fingers crossed producers will ask her to reprise her role in a spin-off movie.

The 24-year-old actress, who plays the Black Widow in the Marvel action adventure, loved high-kicking her way on to the big screen in her first action-girl role.

Johansson is hoping that her performance alongside Robert Downey Jr will land her a role in a spin-off film, although she admits she will have to wait to see how the audience reacts to her new image.

“I hope I get to do it again,” the Daily Express quoted her as saying.

“The character certainly comes back. We see that she does in the comics and she is a part of The Avengers.

“I hope the fans like the character,” she added. (ANI)

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Pitt takes on new superhero role

August 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): Brad Pitt will voice the character of a superhero in a new animated movie Oobermind.

“It’s something [my kids] will enjoy and think dad is cool,” Us magazine quoted him as telling Ann Curry On Tuesday’s Today show.

When questioned if his character is autobiographical, Pitt laughed and replied, “It’s really not, but it sounded good….”

The Dreamworks Animation will make the film, which may also star Robert Downey Jr. and Tina Fey.

Pitt has six kids with partner Angelina Jolie. (ANI)

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Downey Jr. turns real life hero, saves film extra from a rampaging robot

June 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Jun 28 (ANI): American actor Robert Downey Jr. is said to have stopped shooting on the ‘Iron Man 2′ and rushed to the aid of a movie extra after he was injured by a rampaging robot.

The extra had been involved in a sequence which saw a group of people running away from a group of robotic villains, when he was accidentally hit by a stuntman in an iron costume.

Nobody noticed that the man had been hurt and filming continued, but when Downey Jr., 44, who was not in the scene, saw the man writhing in pain, he rushed to help him.

“Cameras kept cranking until Robert, who wasn’t in the scene, suddenly noticed one extra twisting in pain and moaning, ‘Help, I’ve broken something’,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling National Enquirer magazine.

“Robert charged into a live scene yelling, ‘Cut! Cut!’ The extra was writhing on the ground in agony after a rampaging evil robot smashed him flat,” the source added.

The actor called for paramedics and comforted the man until they arrived, and at the hospital the injured extra was diagnosed with a broken hip. (ANI)

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Dark Knight adds five more trophies in its kitty

June 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, June 26 (ANI): The Dark Knight is continuing to add to its list of film awards as it recently lifted five trophies at the Annual Saturn Awards.

The film was named Best Action-Adventure Thriller, while late star Heath Ledger was honoured posthumously as Best Supporting Actor.

The batman flick starring Christian Bale also took prizes for its script, special effects and score, The Daily Express reports.

The Dark Knight garnered over 150 nominations in different award ceremonies at last year’s end, winning for various aspects of the film.

Most notably, however, was Ledger’s almost complete sweep of over twenty awards for acting, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Among other prizes, comic book action movie Iron Man triumphed in three categories, including Best Science Fiction Film, Best Director for Jon Favreau, and Best Actor for Robert Downey Jr.

Angelina Jolie bagged the award for Best Actress for her performance in The Changeling.

Will Smith’s son, Jaden Christopher Smith, recieved the Best Performance by a Younger Actor award for his turn in The Day the Earth Stood Still.

Also, Wall-E took the Best Animated film award. (ANI)

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Robert Downey Jr. plays matchmaker for Guy Ritchie

June 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, June 19 : If sources are to be believed, actor Robert Downey Jr. is trying his best to get Guy Ritchie hooked up with someone.

The Oscar winning actor became friends with the director while shooting for his film ”Sherlock Holmes”.

“Robert and Guy became close friends during the filming of ”Sherlock Holmes” while Guy was going through his painful divorce from Madonna,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling National Enquirer magazine.

“Robert kept telling Guy that what he needed was a new girlfriend to help him forget his troubles. But Guy wasn”t ready then,” the source added.

The two friends often go for night-outs together in U. S and U. K. where Downey lets no opportunity go to introduce Guy to women.

“When Guy and Robert see an attractive woman, Robert introduces himself and follows up with, ”Have you met my friend Guy? He is wonderful!” ” the source revealed.

The `Chaplin’ star with the help of his wife has also made a list of women his friend can date – apparently, Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz top the list.

The 40-year-old helmer has been linked to a few women after his break-up with Madonna, including, Elle Macpherson and Jemima Khan.

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Sean Penn, wife party together after calling off separation bid

May 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, May 29 (ANI): Just days after calling off their legal separation, Sean Penn and wife Robin Wright were spotted at a Memorial Day bash.

Initially, Sean had filed papers for a “legal separation with minor children” in April, reports Contactmusic.

Apparently, the Oscar winner dismissed the bid after spotting his partner enjoying life as a single woman at the Cannes Film Festival.

And now, it seems that the star pair is giving the relationship another chance.

They turned up to a party at Hollywood producer Joel Silver’s house in Malibu, and spent the evening enjoying drinks with Tom Hanks and Robert Downey, Jr. (ANI)

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Scarlett Johansson to become new face of Mango

May 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, May 28 (ANI): Actress Scarlett Johansson is set to replace Penelope Cruz as the new face of Spanish clothing line Mango.

The ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ star will be seen promoting firm’s 2009 Fall/Winter campaign.

Fashion bosses insist that Johansson embodies the “chic, independent, and cosmopolitan” qualities of the Mango woman, reports Contactmusic.

Meanwhile, Gwyneth Paltrow is said to be furious with Johansson for hogging the limelight on the sets of ‘Iron Man 2′.

Paltrow, 36, is once again playing the part of Pepper Potts, assistant to comic book hero Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jnr, in the second sequel.

“Gwyneth has become very frustrated with Scarlett,” said a source.

“They come from different worlds and have completely different styles.

“Gwyneth has found Scarlett very demanding of the attention of the crew. It’s not a happy set,” the source added. (ANI)

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Cops probing Playboy Mansion gunshots incident visit Hefner

May 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Founder of Playboy Enterprises Hugh Hefner received an unexpected visit from the Los Angeles police after gunshots at the Playboy Mansion were reported.

According to TMZ.com, the incident took place on May 21.

Hefner, 83, was enjoying his weekly game of backgammon with his son Marston when the police pulled up to the gates, reports Contactmusic.

But officers failed to find any evidence of gunfire and the incident turned out to be a false alarm.

Meanwhile, the business mogul has given actor Robert Downey, Jr. approval to portray him in a planned biopic. (ANI)

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Paltrow furious with Johansson for hogging limelight on ‘Iron Man 2′ sets

May 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, May 19 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow is said to be furious with her ‘Iron Man 2′ co-star Scarlett Johansson for hogging the limelight on the sets of ‘Iron Man 2′.

Paltrow, 36, is once again playing the part of Pepper Potts, assistant to comic book hero Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jnr, in the second sequel.

“Gwyneth has become very frustrated with Scarlett,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.

“They come from different worlds and have completely different styles.

“Gwyneth has found Scarlett very demanding of the attention of the crew. It’s not a happy set.

“Gwyneth and Scarlett have never been particularly close.

“Gwyneth was looking forward to working with Emily Blunt, who was originally in line for the part, but it ended up being Scarlett.

“Gwyneth’s had to live with that and she has been very professional, but she and Scarlett haven’t developed a friendship on the shoot, which is almost at the half way point.

“In fact, it’s quite the opposite,” the source added.

Johansson, 24, has been given the role of Natasha Romanoff, a sexy former spy known as the Black Widow. (ANI)

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Jude Law talks about Sherlock Holmes

May 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): According to Jude Law, foul language, homoerotic overtones and bare-knuckle fighting are Sherlock Holmes’ “quintessential parts.”

The 36-year-old actor plays Holmes’ faithful sidekick Dr. Watson in Guy Ritchie’s new adaptation of the classic detective tale.

Law doesn’t believe writers sexed up the script, reports The China Daily.

He said: “The physicality, the bare-knuckle fighting, the martial arts are all hinted at in the books. We just hold a magnifying glass over them.

“A word that author Arthur Conan Doyle uses an awful lot is ‘apprehended’. As in, ‘Holmes and Watson apprehend the villain.’ We get to show the apprehension.”

He explained: “There are many duos we wanted to draw from. Something as eccentric as ‘The Odd Couple’ to ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’, ‘Withnail and I’ and ‘Laurel and Hardy’.

“The friendship between Holmes and Watson is the kind of friendship you can only have with someone of the same sex, a person you adore but who infuriates you.”

Robert Downey Jr., who plays Holmes, found his inspiration in Arthur Conan Doyle’s original text.

He added to the USA Today newspaper: “Initially, we were just infusing the dialogue with Doyle-isms. Now we tend to speak a little more on his behalf. Truth be told, we have been working our butts off. We’ve been at it for a long, long, long time.” (ANI)

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Hugh Hefner allows Robert Downey, Jr. to play him in biopic

May 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, May 6 (ANI): Hugh Hefner has given Robert Downey, Jr. his stamp of approval to portray the Playboy mogul in a planned biopic.

Earlier, the ‘Iron Man’ star had expressed his desire to play the octogenarian in his life story.

And, now, the Hollywood actor has been got the green light from Hefner himself.

“Downey and I have talked about it and it is a very real possibility,” the Daily Express quoted Hefner as telling Hollyscoop.com.

He added: “He’s a marvellous actor and I would be honoured if he decided to do it.” (ANI)

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‘Slumdog Millionaire’, ‘Twilight’ lead MTV movie awards nominations

May 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): ‘Twilight’ and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ will lead the charge at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.

The vampire blockbuster took the lead with seven nominations and the Oscar-winning Indian romance received six, reports the China Daily.

‘Twilight’, based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, will compete for prizes including Best Movie, Best Female Performance for Kristen Stewart, and Breakthrough Performance Male for both Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ stars Freida Pinto and Dev Patel are also up for the Breakthrough Performance accolades, while the film will go up against ‘Twilight’, ‘The Dark Knight’, ‘Iron Man’ and ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’ in the Best Movie category.

Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway (Bride Wars), Angelina Jolie (Wanted) and Kate Winslet (The Reader) join Stewart in the Best Female Performance line-up, and Zac Efron (High School Musical 3), Shia LaBeouf (Eagle Eye) and Robert Downey, Jr. (Tropic Thunder) will fight it out for the Best Male Performance title.

Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana: The Movie) and Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical 3) will go head-to-head for the Breakthrough Performance Female award, while Cyrus is also nominated for Best Song From a Movie for Hannah Montana.

Mark Burnett, who produces the freewheeling ceremony, said either film has a great chance of winning best picture.

“”Twilight” has “certainly touched a part of America and young girls are totally in love with what the movie stands for and (with) romance,” Burnett said.

“On the other hand, I have to say, all of my kids loved `Slumdog Millionaire.’ There’s just something so uplifting about what that movie stands for,” he added. (ANI)

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