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Paul Bettany was shocked with the size and scale of The Avengers: Age of Ultron set. The 43-year-old actor has previously had a role in The Avengers Assemble and the Iron Man trilogy as the voice of Iron Man's computer JARVIS but he plays the villain, The Vision, in the upcoming Avengers film. 

Paul Bettany stars as The Vision in The Avengers: The Age of Ultron.

Read More: Paul Bettany Cast As Vision: What Does It Mean For Avengers: Age of Ultron?

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It's that time of the year when the annual The People's Choice Awards role in, honouring the very best of popular culture in 2014. The 41st iteration of the ceremony saw a number of celebrities making an appearance to give, receive and pose with awards for categories ranging from 'Favourite Movie Actor' to 'Favourite TV Character We Miss Most'. So, yes, the net was cast pretty wide.

The Cast of 'The Big Bang Theory' at the 41st People's Choice Awards (Credit Frazer Harrison - Getty Images)

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Continue reading: 'The Big Bang Theory' And Robert Downey Jr. Sweep Up At People's Choice Awards [Photos]

The 2015 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards saw accolades going to some very well-deserved movies from the last year - with some even more well-deserved individuals picking them up.

[L-R] Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch and J.K. Simmons at Palm Springs Film Festival Awards (Credit: Michael Buckner at Getty Images Entertainment

 Unsurprisingly, the Ensemble Cast Award went to the actors from 'The Imitation Game'; a movie depicting the era-defining career of codebreaker Alan Turing during World War II and his subsequent arrest for being homosexual. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role, with the likes of Allen Leech, Matthew Beard and Alex Lawther - the latter of whom plays Turing's younger self. Directed by the BAFTA nominated Morten Tyldum, the movie has already been nominated for five Golden Globes, and it definitely looks to be in line for an Academy Award.

Continue reading: Biopics Win Big At 2015 Palm Springs Film Festival Awards [Photos]

Heads up, cinephiles: Saturday marked the start of the Palm Springs Film festival and with it, an entire seasons of festivals, award shows and other industry-related goodness. The first event of the season was attended by the likes of Brad Pitt and Robert Downey Jr., both of whom presented awards, but did not receive any. Strange, we know. Although they did add a lot of humour to the stuffy event, according to Variety’s report.

David Oyelowo was this year's Breakthrough Actor.

Continue reading: Palm Springs Film Festival Winners List Spells Success For "Selma", "Gone Girl"

Daniel Bruhl has reportedly been cast in the next Captain America film entitled Captain America: Civil War.

Daniel Bruhl has been cast in Captain America: Civil War.

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Continue reading: Daniel Bruhl Reportedly Cast In 'Captain America: Civil War' In Unspecific Role

Emma Watson and Dame Judi Dench were among the British movie stars to be honoured at the Britannia Awards. The annual ceremony was hosted by BAFTA at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles on Thursday evening.

Dame Judi Dench and Emma Watson were both honoured at the Britannia Awards on Thursday

Dame Judi was given the Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment, a gong named after the legendary James Bond movie producer. Presented with her award by Dustin Hoffman, she said: "I'm rather overwhelmed by [the award], because I didn't ever expect to have a film career at all.”

Continue reading: Emma Watson And Dame Judi Dench Win Britannia Awards

Lake Bell and her husband Scott Campbell have welcomed their first child together. A rep for the 35-year-old actress confirmed Bell had given birth to a baby girl. No further details were given.

Bell and Campbell have been together since 2011 after they met on the set of How to Make It in America. Bell was starring and Campbell, a popular tattoo artist who has worked on such stars as Orlando Bloom and Robert Downey Jr, was guest starring as himself. The couple married in 2013 and announced they were expecting their first child at the Tribeca Film Festival in April. The news of the birth was confirmed to E! on Saturday (25th October).

The news about Lake's baby broke on Saturday 

Continue reading: Lake Bell And Husband Scott Campbell Welcome First Child Together

The first trailer for The Avengers: Age of Ultron - likely to be one of the biggest grossing movies of all time - has been leaked online a week before its intended preview on TV. The clip was supposed to air during the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D television series but made its way online on Wednesday (October 22, 2014).

Is Iron Man sacrificing himself for Paul Bettany's character Vision?

The source of the leak is unclear, though Marvel appeared to do the smart thing and after making light of the situation on Twitter ("Dammit, Hydra), they released a HD version. 

Continue reading: So Who Leaked The 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron' Trailer?

Bono explained why he wears sunglasses seemingly all the time whilst appearing on a British talk show.

Bono spotted in London on Thursday (16th Oct.).

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Continue reading: Bono Reveals Why He Always Wears Sunglasses: "I Have Glaucoma"

It appears that two of the Avengers will be collaborating outside of the rest of their fellow superheroes as Robert Downey Jr. will be reportedly bringing Iron Man to the set of 'Captain America 3.'

Could 'Iron Man' be crossing over to the 'Captain America' franchise?

According to Variety, the 49 year-old actor who has given life to billionaire Tony Stark is in final negotiations to join the cast of the yet-untitled third instalment that follows Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), which is slated for a release date of May 6, 2016.

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Will Reportedly Star In 'Captain America 3'

It looks as though Robert Downey Jr can't resist the megabucks after all. Actually, we already knew that, but for a moment there the actor actually had us believe that he might not make Iron Man 4.

Robert Downey Jr could be back in the saddle as Tony Stark in 'Iron Man 4'

Speaking to Ellen DeGeneres this week as part of a promotional tour for The Judge, Downey Jr said he's "in the middle of negotiations " for another outing as Tony Stark.

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr Officially In Negotiations For 'Iron Man 4'

Whilst Howard Stern - and the rest of us - may have forgotten Robert Downey Jr. went out with Sarah Jessica Parker, Downey still holds a special place in his heart for the Sex and the City actress.

Robert Downey Jr. dated Sarah Jessica Parker for 7 years.

Read More: Robert Downey Jr. Ready For Iron Man 4, If Mel Gibson Directs.

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Marvel should listen closely to one of their 'Avengers'! The star of the 'Iron Man' franchise Robert Downey Jr. recently revealed that he is open to play Tony Starks one more time if his good friend Mel Gibson can direct the fourth instalment.

Downey would rerpise the role of 'Iron Man' if Gibson would direct a fourth film

Gibson has been one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars for the past three decades, but his career took a turn for the worse in 2006 when he shouted anti-Semitic remarks to a police officer who apprehended him during a DUI arrest.

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr. Will Only Star In Fourth 'Iron Man' Movie If Mel Gibson Directs

Any Iron Man fans who might have had an emotional meltdown over the prospect of Robert Downey Jr not returning for a fourth movie can now dry their eyes, as it seems a compromise may have be found. The only problem is, that compromise involves Marvel allowing troubled actor Mel Gibson to step behind the camera.

Robert Downey Jr has said there are no plans for a fourth Iron Man movie

In an interview with Deadline, Downey was asked wether he thought the actor (who directed him in 2003’s The Singing Detective) should be able to star and direct major Hollywood films again. “He’s a fundamentally different guy,” began Downey.

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr Would Do ‘Iron Man’ 4, If Mel Gibson Was Allowed To Direct

Robert Downey Jr has posted a touching tribute to his mother on Facebook following her death earlier this week at the age of 80. Writing that a “generic obit won’t suffice”, Downey spoke at length about Elsie Ann Downey’s life as well as her professional and personal influence on him.

Robert Downey Jr. has paid tribute to his mother Elsie

“As promotion for The Judge kicks off this weekend, I feel the need to run the risk of over sharing…..,” began Downey. “My mom passed away early this week....I wanna say something about her life, and a generic "obit" won't suffice…”

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr Posts Touching Tribute To Late Mother Elsie

Robert Downey Jr. may be one of Hollywood's most likeable personalities today, but there was a time when the 49 year-old actor was anything but the 'Iron Man,' and more worrying it seems his oldest son is following in his footsteps.

Downey struggled with addiction throughout his acting career

Downey's career may appear hugely successful, but the majority of his time in the limelight has been plagued by issues with drug and alcohol abuse, which evenly landed him in Jail, and he opens up about these struggling times in a new Vanity Fair cover story.

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr. Opens Up About Son's Drug Arrest, And His Own Past Issues With Addiction

Given Marvel's recent success with Guardians of the Galaxy, a string of release date announcements and Robert Downey Jr's recent publicity jaunt, it probably comes as a both a surprise and disappointment that - according to Tony Stark himself - the studio has no plans for Iron Man 4.

Robert Downey Jr shooting 'Iron Man 4'

In a new interview with Variety, the actor shot down speculation of a fourth outing for Marvel's most bankable character. 

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr: "There Are No Plans For Iron Man 4"

Marvel fans may be disappointed with Robert Downey Jr.'s recent revelation. It seems Tony Stark will only be seen as one of the 'Avengers' for the foreseeable future as the 49 year-old actor recently claimed a fourth 'Iron Man' film isn't happening.

Downey as Tony Stark in 'Iron Man 3'

"There isn't one in the pipe," he told Variety at the Toronto International Film Festival. "No, there's no plan for a fourth Iron Man."

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr. Denies A Fourth 'Iron Man' Film Is In The Works

Starring Robert Downey Jr and Robert Duvall as a dysfunctional father son duo, The Judge had its premiere at the Toronto Film festival on Friday (September 5th). While the film’s impressive leads might have been enough for some to generate ‘Oscar buzz’, the critics have been left a little underwhelmed by Downey’s latest offering. Could it be that Robert Downey Jr just packs too much punch for a small town family drama?

Robert Downey Jr star in TheJudge alongside Robert Duvall

Since becoming Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr has reinvented himself as the quintessential action hero. We’re now so used to seeing him surrounded by special effects in the sleek environment of Stark Industries, that it’s hard to imagine him in any other setting. But in The Judge Downey is transported to small town Indiana as a big city lawyer who’s forced to return home after the death of his mother. Along with his mother’s passing, Downey’s Hank must also detail with his judge father and their complicated relationship which becomes more strained after his dad is accused of a hit and run.

Continue reading: The Jury Is Left Divided After Robert Downey Jr’s ‘The Judge’ Shows At TIFF

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson and her fiancé Romain Dauriac have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl they have called Rose. A representative for the couple has confirmed that mother and baby are doing well but that the new parents are seeking privacy and wish to raise their daughter away from the spotlight.

Hollywood actress, Scarlett Johansson, has given birth to a daughter

Johansson, well-known for her roles in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Lucy, in which she takes on the titular role, and her betrothed, French former journalist Dauriac, have been together since 2012.

Continue reading: Baby On Board! Scarlett Johansson And French Fiancé Welcome A Baby Girl

Just when we thought the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge couldn't get any better (we honestly thought the swearing toddler topped them all!), an unlikely group of people have decided to take it on over in Ireland; they would be none other than Redemptoristine Sisters of Dublin.

Nuns can have fun too!

In the latest viral Ice Bucket Challenge to hit the web, a group of six nuns dressed in their traditional habits and red robes drench each other in icy water after hearing about the hugely popular charity internet craze which was set up to raise money for the ALS Association. Now it seems LITERALLY everybody has done it.

Continue reading: No-One Is Safe! The Redemptoristine Sisters Of Dublin Accept Their ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Nomination [Video]

David Dobkin, the filmmaker best known for his classic comedy Wedding Crashers, brings an altogether different film to the Toronto Film Festival this week. His legal drama The Judge, starring Robert Downey Jr and Robert Duvall, opens this year's festival on Thursday (August 4, 2014).

Robert Downey Jr [L] and Robert Duvall [R] in 'The Judge'

"I hadn't had an opportunity to really dig in and do something like this in 20 years," Dobkin told the Canadian Press of his foray into drama. "There are a lot of intense scenes in the movie. You would think that comedies are more fun to work on and they're not always as fun as they come out. This movie was strangely cathartic."

Continue reading: Downey Jr And 'The Judge' Set To Open Toronto Film Festival

And so it's official. It must be. Iron Man said it. Yep, that's right: Robert Downey Jr himself has proclaimed Guardians of the Galaxy to be the finest Marvel movie of them all. The actor was speaking at the world premiere of his new movie The Judge, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Robert Downey Jr [L] stars in 'The Judge'

Downey pretty much single-handedly injected some dynamism into the Marvel movie brand, playing Tony Stark/Iron Man so effortlessly and there's likely to be further movies on the horizon (not to mention Avengers 2). However, the 49-year-old has the upmost admiration for Guardians, which will undoubtedly become its own mega-franchise. 

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr: "Guardians Of The Galaxy Is The Best Marvel Movie Ever"

The results of Forbes annual celebrity rich list are in and it is with a certain amount of surprise thatSandra Bullockwas the highest paid film star of the past year. Bullock raked in over $51 million (that just over £30 million) and it seems that the 50 year-old has made some very shrewd decisions over the past years over which films she attached her name to, and not all of them looked like sure-fire box-office smashes, on paper at least.

Sandra's box-office success has exerted a gravitational pull on all cash in her vicinity.

Gravity, directed by Alfonso Cuaron and also starring George Clooney, cost a whopping $100 million to produce thanks to its almost exclusive reliance on extensive special effects. Yet the film excelled with audiences and critics alike, scooping seven Oscars as well as a host of BAFTA’s. Bullock also duly received an Oscar nomination for her role as the astronaut caught in a potentially catastrophic disaster in Earth’s orbit. Gravity drew $716 million in global box-office takings, awarding Bullock and co-star Clooney a tidy sum for their efforts which included a gruelling shooting experience whereupon the leading duo were suspended from wires and trapped in claustrophobic space suits.

Continue reading: How Sandra Bullock Became The Highest Paid Actress In Hollywood

With Robert Downey Jr fitting so perfectly as likeable irritant Tony Stark, Christian Bale slipping so easily into the tortured billionaire psyche of Bruce Wayne and Daniel Day-Lewis transforming himself into the epitome of Abraham Lincoln, it's hard to believe that for all of the above roles, there were some serious previous contenders. But contenders there were and some of the not entirely savoury.

Tom Cruise as Iron Man

The pint-sized action hero made it his mission impossible to kick ass as IMF agent, Ethan Hunt, but could he have romanced Pepper Potts in quite the same way as Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man? It seems like we very nearly found out with Cruise at one point in serious contention to play the arrogant but entertaining genius.

Continue reading: Lead Film Roles That Could Have Looked Very Different

No one is surprised that Marvel had big things prepared for their Comic-Con panel, after all it’s the biggest industry event of the year. Those, who missed out on a seat in Hall H, however, won’t have to wait long for the recaps and news leaks to start pouring in, not including (unfortunately) the long awaited announcement of the actor cast to play Dr. Strange in the upcoming film, HitFix reports.

RDJ won't be the (only) star of the show this time.

The panel, which featured the longest superhero lineup of any event ever (we’re guessing here) included Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Cobie Smulders (Maria Hill), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Quicksilver), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Paul Bettany (Vision), James Spader, who will be introduced as Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Josh Brolin, who was announced as the voice of Thanos. And breathe.

Continue reading: Marvel's Comic-Con Panel Was Packed With "Ultron" Stars And "Guardians" Footage

Rumors are abound that seminal Iron Man actor, Robert Downey Jr, will not be returning for a fourth instalment as the man in the super strong suit. Whether this is Downey Jr related because he’s become too expensive for the role or Tony Stark related and the character is actually killed off in Avengers: Age of Ultron is uncertain.

Colin Farrell as Tony Stark? [Getty/Frazer Harrison]

Whatever the reason, Colin Farrell’s name has been put in the replacement frame and it seems Iron Man as a rolling character with different actors is not a new thought to the studios.

Continue reading: Those Colin Farrell For 'Iron Man 4' Rumors Refuse To Die

Last week Marvel studios took the unusual step of announcing five upcoming movie release dates stretching into 2019 without actually announcing what movies they would be. Now they’ve added another date for that schedule: May 4th 2018.

Robert Downey Jr, pictured here with wife Susan, is unsure of his future role with the Iron Man films

Presumably this has been made possible because of the recent news that Sony has pushed back the release date of The Amazing Spiderman 3. The projected Amazing Spiderman 4 movie had been due to be released on May 4th 2018, but obviously that date has now become available.

Continue reading: Marvel Announces Release Date For Unknown Movie - What Could It Be?

We've been reporting on the chances of Robert Downey Jr returning for Iron Man 4 all week, and, despite some speculation that Colin Farrell is waiting in the wings to take up the role of Tony Stark, it seems Downey Jr is going nowhere - providing Marvel has (a) a decent script and (b) a fat wallet. We know it has at least one of these.

Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man

The actor hinted at the necessity for both during an interview with Entertainment Weekly this week (but mainly money).

Continue reading: This Is Why Robert Downey Jr Is So Rich

You know who he is. Robert Downey Jr.’s involvement in the Iron Man franchise has been kept tightly under wraps ever since speculation first started that he may not be returning for the fourth movie. Iron Man without RDJ? Impossible! Preposterous! And not completely out of the question. If Downey knows anything for sure, he didn’t let it slip during his chat with Entertainment Weekly on the set of Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Tony Stark is Iron Man. But what about RDJ?

“It’s down to Kevin [Feige, Marvel Studios president] and Ike [Perlmutter, CEO of Marvel Entertainment] and Disney to come to us with what the proposal is, and that’s on us to agree or disagree,” Downey said. “When things are going great, there’s a lot of agreement.”

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr.IS Iron Man... But For How Long?

If you can be sure of one thing, it’s that Marvel will keep putting out Iron Man films until we stop paying to see them. You can also be sure that Robert Downey Jr. will be demanding lucrative pay structure to return to the franchise.

Robert Downey Jr. shooting Iron Man 3

The actor, who played Tony Stark and his iron-clad alter-ego for the first three films to both critical acclaim and fiscal success, was named as the highest earning actor working in Hollywood by Forbes for the second year running, and a huge part of that was down to his work on Iron Man 3, which grossed $1.2b from the global box office.

Continue reading: What's Happening With 'Iron Man 4'? Robert Downey Jr. Too Pricey? Colin Farrell To Step In?

Robert Downey Jr. is the highest paid actor in Hollywood for a second year running, Forbes has announced, putting Iron Man star top of the list with earnings totalling around $75 million. It is his involvement with the Marvel franchise that boosts his position to pole – the movie bagged around $1.2b when it was released last May and comprises the bulk of his counted earnings.

Robert Downey Jr is a rich, rich man [Getty/Jason Merritt]

Given Iron Man’s heavy involvement with the Avengers team – the highest grossing single film in the entirety of the company’s output – Downey Jr. presence in the upcoming instalment, Age of Ultron, means he’ll be ‘there or there abouts’ for a few years to come, we’d predict. 

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr Is The Biggest Earner In Hollywood, Again

With an estimated income of $75 million between June 2013 and June 2014, Downey Jr. shows that he's somewhat similar to his onscreen counterpart, billionaire superhero Tony Stark. 2014 has actually been a fairly quiet year for Downey Jr. considering there is no Marvel blockbuster hitting our screens (featuring him, at any rate) but he still managed to maintain his spot at the top.

It's been another great year for Robert Downey Jr.

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Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr Crowned King Of The Box Office

As the production for 2015’s most anticipated movie, ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ rumbles on, some on set pictures have arrived from the North London leg of filming. 

The film was written and is being directed by Joss Whedon and features an all star cast, including: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, and James Spader.

The film has big boots to fill: Marvel’s Avengers was a breakthrough success for the franchise’s move to cinema, culminating in brilliant reviews and an even better box office gross, pulling in $1.5b from the worldwide market. 

Continue reading: On Set Pictures From The Filming Of 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron' [Photos]

Robert Downey Jr. is going to become a father once again.

The Hollywood star and his wife of nearly nine years, Susan, are expecting a baby daughter together.

Downey announced the exciting news via Twitter on Wednesday (July 9th), in a post addressed to his longtime love.

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr. And Wife Susan Expecting First Baby Daughter Together

The 20 year-old son of Robert Downey Jr, Indio Falconer Downey, has now been released on bail after being arrested for cocaine possession on Sunday (June 29th).

He was apprehended by local authorities in West Hollywood, California, around 2 p.m. after he was spotted smoking a pipe, TMZ reports.

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department have since given an update on the situation to LA's KNBC, telling the news network that Indio was the only person in the vehicle who was under the influence of drugs when the police approached him.

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr Addresses Son's Arrest For Cocaine Possession

Robert Downey Jr. has issued a sensible and understanding public statement after his son, Indio Falconer Downey, was arrested for cocaine possession. The 20 year-old was apprehended from a car after a traffic stop where he was spotted smoking a pipe, according to TMZ.

Sgt. Arballo of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department confirms that police officers pulled the car and arrested Indio then charged him with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia around 2pm on Sunday afternoon (29th June). Indio was taken to jail but was released shortly after midnight after posting $10,000 bail.

Downey Jr. has struggled with heroin and cocaine addiction in the past but has reportedly been clean since successfully completing a court-ordered stint in rehab in 2002. Instead of refusing to speak to press on the matter as many embarrassed parents might, the actor issued a statement that illustrates his solidarity with his son as well as his understanding of drug abuse.

Continue reading: Robert Downey Jr Reacts Calmly After Son, Indio, Arrested For Cocaine Possession