Robert Downey Jr.

15 ‘Avengers’ Facts You May Have Totally Missed
15 ‘Avengers’ Facts You May Have Totally Missed
15 ‘Avengers’ Facts You May Have Totally Missed
How well do you think you know Marvel's 'The Avengers'? Did you catch the earlier appearance of that shawarma joint before the team had a celebratory chow down? Did you know the movie was initially three hours and 10 minutes? Well, we cover that and more in ScreenCrush's latest edition of 'You Think You Know Movies?'
Even Robert Downey Jr. Says Scarlett Johansson Deserves a ‘Black Widow’ Movie
Even Robert Downey Jr. Says Scarlett Johansson Deserves a ‘Black Widow’ Movie
Even Robert Downey Jr. Says Scarlett Johansson Deserves a ‘Black Widow’ Movie
As the unofficial mascot of the Marvel cinematic universe (he's pretty much Mickey Mouse to this corner of the Disney empire), Downey Jr.'s words and opinions feel like they carry a lot of weight. So when he chimes in with a comment that's essentially "Yeah, there really should be a female-led superhero movie, huh?", we can't help but feel slightly vindicated for wondering where the heck a 'Black Widow' or even a 'Captain Marvel' movie is.
Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is the Best Marvel Movie Yet
Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is the Best Marvel Movie Yet
Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is the Best Marvel Movie Yet
Marvel Studios and the character of Tony Stark/Iron Man transformed Robert Downey Jr. from a has-been into one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, so it's not surprising that he'll sing their praises outside the context of the movies he stars in. However, he recently took it a big step further, declaring 'Guardians of the Galaxy' to be the best Marvel movie yet. Yep, even the ones that he's not in.
What Would ‘The Avengers’ Look Like as a 70s TV Cop Show?
What Would ‘The Avengers’ Look Like as a 70s TV Cop Show?
What Would ‘The Avengers’ Look Like as a 70s TV Cop Show?
It's inevitable: one day there will be an 'Avengers' reboot. It's hard to think of now, as 'Avengers 2' hasn't even hit theaters and Phase 3 of Marvel's Cinematic Universe hasn't even begun yet. But, once Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner all play through their contracts, Marvel is going to have to start over. Now, we don't think Marvel would ever reboot 'The Avengers' as a 70s detective TV series, but if they did? It'd look a lot like this...
Watch Marvel Movie Stars Complete the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Watch Marvel Movie Stars Complete the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Watch Marvel Movie Stars Complete the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
By now, everyone is familiar with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, where people heed the call to throw buckets of ice water on themselves to spread awareness of ALS and raise donations to support The ALS Association. Everyone, from your many Facebook friends to A-list celebs have been participating, but, for us, there's nothing like seeing the likes of Thor, Iron Man and Star-Lord step up to the plate.
‘The Judge’ Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Must Defend His Dad
‘The Judge’ Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Must Defend His Dad
‘The Judge’ Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Must Defend His Dad
We've grown used to seeing Robert Downey Jr. in the Iron Man suit over the past couple years, and it's been a while since he's done any serious dramatic acting, so can the once and future Tony Stark win an Oscar? Perhaps he'll finally get the golden statue for 'The Judge,' as it seems he's chasing one going by the film's first trailer.
Will ‘Avengers 2′ and ‘Iron Man 4′ Lose Robert Downey, Jr. Because of Money?
Will ‘Avengers 2′ and ‘Iron Man 4′ Lose Robert Downey, Jr. Because of Money?
Will ‘Avengers 2′ and ‘Iron Man 4′ Lose Robert Downey, Jr. Because of Money?
In one of the most public contract negotiations of the modern era, Robert Downey Jr. has let it be known that he finished his contractual obligations to Marvel and to playing Tony Stark and Iron Man. Which means his future involvement with both 'The Avengers' and 'Iron Man' will depend on how much Marvel is willing to pony up.