Stories tagged with "robert downey jr"

DJ AM service attendees recreate 12-step meeting by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Attendees at a service for DJ AM say hundreds of friends gathered at the... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:07 PM in Entertainment

New on DVD: 'The Class,' 'I Love You, Man' by USA Today

A French Oscar nominee set in a modern, multi-racial Parisian classroom and a retrospective on James Dean's early career are among this week's top selections on DVD. Also notable:... – Aug 13, 2009 at 10:07 PM in Entertainment

Bam! Pow! Ginormous Comic-Con is a wrap until next year by USA Today

SAN DIEGO — Denzel Washington knew the moment he stepped through the doors of his first Comic-Con that this is unlike other festivals."People are actually having fun," said... – Jul 26, 2009 at 9:36 PM in Entertainment

Fans get a few clues at Comic-Con by USA Today

Comic-Con 2009, which ended Sunday in San Diego, drew 125,000 fans, who traveled many miles and waited in line for hours just for glimpses of favorite stars and sneak peeks at... – Jul 26, 2009 at 9:36 PM in Entertainment

Films, actors, thousands of fans ready to roll at Comic-Con by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — Mickey Rourke's screams fill the empty basin of the Los Angeles River and spill into the midnight air.He's having trouble with his Russian accent, which is... – Jul 21, 2009 at 9:44 PM in Entertainment

First look: Mickey Rourke suits up as Whiplash for 'Iron Man 2' by USA Today

In Iron Man 2, the scarlet and golden-metaled hero must face an adversary with some amazing gadgets of his own.Whiplash (Mickey Rourke) sports a power pack on his chest that looks... – Jun 10, 2009 at 2:19 AM in Entertainment

'Soloist' strikes right note by indystar

Sometimes Hollywood does more than entertain. “The Soloist,” in telling the story of a Los Angeles homeless man, stays close enough to the real story to challenge some... – May 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Russ Pulliam

Downey is a shabbier Sherlock for a new century by USA Today

Compact of build (at a smidge over 5-foot-8). Contemporary of attitude. And — blimey — he's a Yank!Even after his image-altering triumph in last summer's Iron Man,... – May 05, 2009 at 9:21 PM in Entertainment

Early look: Downey/Law are elementary to new 'Sherlock' by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The renowned London residence at 221B Baker Street has temporarily... – May 05, 2009 at 9:21 PM in Entertainment

'Soloist' thrives on duo of stellar actors by USA Today

The cello's evocative, often melancholy sound envelops The Soloist, highlighting the poignant appeal of this heartfelt film. It also is the instrument that the movie's title... – Apr 23, 2009 at 8:48 PM in Entertainment

Movies still dig reporters by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — This just in: Journalists are hot again in Hollywood.Despite a dramatic drop-off in newspaper readership and network-news viewers, a spate of new movies centers... – Apr 14, 2009 at 9:52 PM in Entertainment

Downey suits up as 'Iron Man 2' starts filming by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. is officially back in the superhero business.Production started Wednesday on Iron Man 2, the sequel to his 2008 blockbuster about the... – Apr 08, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Entertainment

Downey gives Sherlock Holmes an action update by USA Today

LAS VEGAS — Leave it to Robert Downey Jr. to turn Sherlock Holmes into a wisecracking action hero who ends up handcuffed naked to a bed.Downey offered a sneak peek Tuesday of... – Mar 31, 2009 at 9:34 PM in Entertainment

At ShoWest, Hollywood is looking like the comeback kid by USA Today

LAS VEGAS — When they gathered here at ShoWest last year, theater owners wondered whether they'd soon be out of business because of piracy, home entertainment systems and... – Mar 29, 2009 at 10:17 PM in Entertainment

Hollywood will be watching 'Watchmen' closely by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWMidway through the graphic novel Watchmen, someone spray-paints a message on a New York wall about the... – Mar 03, 2009 at 10:02 PM in Entertainment

Hollywood will be watching 'The Watchmen' closely by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWMidway through the graphic novel Watchmen, someone spray-paints a message on a New York wall about the... – Mar 03, 2009 at 9:47 PM in Entertainment

It's the year of the actor at the 81st Academy Awards by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWThe poster for the 81st edition of the Academy Awards proclaims Sunday night's telecast (ABC, 8 p.m. ET/5... – Feb 15, 2009 at 10:01 PM in Entertainment

AP Exclusive: US orchestras to help feed needy by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- "The Soloist," the upcoming movie about a cellist who became homeless, has struck a chord with American orchestras. They are mobilizing to help feed the... – Feb 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Entertainment

Oscar nominees be warned: Surprises lay ahead by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Fans of this month's Academy Awards - and nominees themselves - are in for something new at Hollywood's biggest party, the show's overseers... – Feb 02, 2009 at 7:01 PM in Entertainment

A view from the table: Oscars luncheon under way by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Oscar nominees by the dozen are doing lunch.The Academy Awards luncheon was under way Monday in Beverly Hills, an annual event that draws a... – Feb 02, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Entertainment