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First poster for Dolittle featuring Robert Downey Jr. and his animal pals

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With the first trailer set to drop later today for Dolittle, Universal Pictures has released the first poster for the upcoming adventure featuring Robert Downey Jr.’s titular eccentric veterinarian surrounded by a menagerie of animals; check it out here… Robert Downey Jr. electrifies one of literature’s most enduring characters in a vivid reimagining of the […]

Robert Downey Jr. responds to Martin Scorsese’s Marvel criticism

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Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese didn’t exactly endear himself to Marvel fans this past week, the Oscar-winning director stating that he avoids Marvel Cinematic Universe movies as “that’s not cinema”. We’ve already heard responses from directors James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Joss Whedon (The Avengers), and now Robert Downey Jr. has weighed in with […]

UPDATE: Robert Downey Jr. returning as Tony Stark in Marvel’s Black Widow via deleted Captain America: Civil War scene

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Despite his sacrifice this summer in Avengers: Endgame, we may not have seen the last of Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark, as Deadline is reporting that he will be reprising his role for an appearance in next year’s Phase Four-launching Black Widow movie. The trade offers no details as to how big of a role […]

Avengers: Endgame co-director thinks Robert Downey Jr. deserves the Best Actor Oscar

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Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a handful of superhero movies getting some recognition from Oscar voters outside of the usual technical categories (see the likes of Logan and Black Panther), and given its success at Venice, it seems that DC Films’ Joker could find itself right in the mix come awards season. Marvel’s […]

Robert Downey Jr. on his Marvel Cinematic Universe exit

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As promised by Marvel in the build up to the release of Avengers: Endgame, the superhero blockbuster marked the end of several characters’ time in the MCU – most notably Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark and Chris Evans’ Captain America. Downey, who was integral to the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2008’s Iron […]

Blu-ray Review – Avengers: Endgame (2019)

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Avengers: Endgame, 2019. Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Josh Brolin, and Chris Pratt. SYNOPSIS: This phase of […]

Blu-ray Review – Weird Science (1985)

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Weird Science, 1985. Directed by John Hughes. Starring Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Rusler, Michael Berryman, Vernon Wells, and Judie Aronson. SYNOPSIS: A pair of high school nerds create a ‘perfect’ woman using their computer but chaos ensues as she tries to teach them the error of […]

Kevin Feige wanted the Avengers: Endgame finale to be as impactful as Logan

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President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige has claimed he wanted the Avengers: Endgame finale to be as impactful as the ending of Logan. During the final battle in Endgame, Tony Stark tragically met his demise after channelling the power of the Infinity Stones to defeat Thanos and his army. While speaking about Tony’s death (via: Cinema […]

Hot Toys’ Avengers: Endgame Battle Damaged Iron Man Movie Masterpiece Series figure revealed

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Hot Toys has unveiled its 1:6 scale Movie Masterpiece Series battle damaged Iron Man Mark LXXXV collectible figure which is based on the likeness of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in the Marvel sequel Avengers: Endgame; take a look at the official promotional images for the figure here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles […]

Dexter Fletcher to direct Sherlock Holmes 3 with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law

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Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. has enlisted Dexter Fletcher (Eddie the Eagle, Rocketman) to succeed Guy Ritchie in the director’s chair for Sherlock Holmes 3. The film will see Robert Downey Jr. reprising the role of the world’s greatest detective, with Jude Law also expected to return as Dr. John Watson. Chris Brancato is […]