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10 Things You Didn't Know About Iron Man

Donald Deane — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:57 +0000

Ever since the release of the first 'Iron Man' film in 2008, the Marvel character has become a certified cultural icon, with his likeness appearing on everything from children's backpacks to Burger King meals to boxes of frozen pizza. And with the release of 'Iron Man 3' this Friday, Iron Man's world domination seems almost complete.

'Iron Man 3′ Trailer Promises Dark Turn for Tony Stark

Donald Deane — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:00:57 +0000

If you’re as excited as we are about ‘Iron Man 3,’ then you’ll love this new trailer which was released today. Cool new armor? Check. A hero in peril? You bet. A new baddie to rival all others? Ben Kingsley! Prepare to feast your eyes. The trailer gives us a glimpse of the new Iron [...]

Robert Downey Jr. Gets Really (Really!) Into the Comic-Con 2012 Spirit

Nick Romano — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:00:04 +0000

All your favorite celebs came out to Comic-Con 2012 last week to showcase their latest movie and TV projects to the fans. Though, first and foremost, Comic-Con has always been and will always be the place to let you geek flag wave in the air, and some celebs got into the spirit of the convention a little more so than others. Those who actually got to attend Comic-Con this year will know we're talking, of course, about Robert Downey Jr.

New Trailer for 'The Avengers' Will Make You Wish It Was Summer

Mike Sampson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:15:19 +0000

The ultimate superhero crossover movie is almost here. Marvel released the full trailer for 'The Avengers' today, which shows Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Nick Fury in action. While the teaser trailer hinted at the action to come, this new trailer lays it all out there for you (including plenty of shots of a rampaging Hulk).

What Is Robert Downey Jr.'s Son's Connection to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:16:52 +0000

Robert Downey, Jr. and his wife Susan just had the actor’s second child, a son they named Exton Elias. Odd as the name may sound, it could be part of a trend — and have geographical origins. According to star-watchers, “X” names are hot. All three of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s sons — Maddox, [...]

New 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' Trailer Features Explosions, Robert Downey Jr. in Drag [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:25:04 +0000

If the latest trailer for ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ is any indication, the sequel to the 2009 hit will be this year’s the must see holiday movie. At the very least, it’ll be the only place you can see Robert Downey Jr. in drag. Sherlock Holmes is having something of a renaissance lately. [...]

First Full-Length 'Avengers' Trailer Is an Action-Packed Blast [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:05:11 +0000

Marvel Studios released a full-length trailer for ‘The Avengers’ Tuesday, giving fans their first look at Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and the rest of the all-star superhero team battling evil. In the new trailer, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow and Hawkeye team up to fight the villainous Loki from ‘Thor.’ While the trailer [...]