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There was a time when Activision decided to bring in a popular Hollywood writer to write a Call of Duty game and the result was 2013’s Call of Duty: Ghosts, an underrated gem of the Call of Duty franchise. Not many will agree with that statement. However, every fan will agree that the game featured some innovative ideas that were ahead of their time. In fact, many elements of modern Call of Duty games originated from that game.

Stephen Gaghan wrote the campaign of Call of Duty: Ghosts (Image via Activision)

What’s crazy is that the same writer who wrote the campaign of Ghosts is the one who wrote and directed actor Robert Downey Jr.’s first movie after he left the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 2020’s Dolittle was expected to be another Stephen Gaghan’s hit, however, it turned out to be a box-office bomb.

Stephen Gaghan wrote the...

Remember when Natasha Romanoff sacrificed herself for the Soul Stone and made entire theatres cry? It was the end of an era, especially for those who have been loving the badass Avenger since her first appearance in Iron Man 2. Even though Scarlett Johansson “returned” to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Black Widow, it was melancholic for her fans to watch knowing that the film was set before the events of Avengers: Endgame.

Black Widow’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame (2019) | Credits: Marvel Studios

Scarlett Johansson sure played the hell out of Natasha all these years, so much so that it is impossible for us to imagine another actress in her shoes. However, her career outside of the MCU is equally impressive, if not more. Her upcoming Wes Anderson project proves that the actress has juicy roles all lined up and ready to go!

Scarlett Johansson ready to shine bright post-mcu...

Was Matt Damon depressed due to the failure of a movie he worked hard on? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

On Jake’s Takes, Matt Damon opened up about the struggles of powering through a production when you already know things aren’t going as planned. “Sometimes you find yourself in a movie that you know, perhaps, might not be what you had hoped it would be,” Damon admitted. “And I remember halfway through production, knowing I still had months to go.”

He recalled the emotional toll it took on him and his family, sharing that his wife, Luciana Barroso, had to pull him out of his slump. “I remember my wife pulling me up because I fell into a depression about like, what have I done?” he said. Despite the uncertainty, Damon pushed through, embracing the professional mindset: giving everything on set, no matter the outcome. He credited Barroso with reminding...

Children’s author and illustrator John Patrick Green is has inked a first-look deal with Sycamore Studios, an upstart animation studio based out of Los Angeles and Austin.

Under the deal, Green will adapt Sycamore’s upcoming Doctor Dolittle movie as a graphic novel. The feature is in development with Paw Patrol scribes Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen. The animation studio will also get a first look at Green’s future graphic novels.

Green is known for the InvestiGators middle-grade graphic novel series, which centers on a duo of alligator spies. He also is behind the early reader graphic novels Hippopotamister and the Kitten Construction Company duology. Along with titles such as Teen Boat! and Agents of S.U.I.T., his books have topped three million in sales and been translated into more than 18 languages.

Sycamore was launched last year by former Participant executive Christian McGuigan and filmmaker Timothy Reckart,...

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"At that point I was bulletproof. I was the guru of all genre movies." Those are the words of Robert Downey Jr. in 2023 as "Oppenheimer" was making its way to theaters. That film went on to win "Best Picture" and made nearly $1 billion worldwide. It also won Rdj an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The point in time he was talking about? Around 2017 when he was cast in a film called "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle," later shortened to just "Dolittle."

The resounding success of "Oppenheimer" cemented Downey as an unquestioned A-lister, even outside of the confines of "Iron Man" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His turn as Tony Stark for more than a decade revived his career beyond even wildest expectations.

The Costume Designers Guild has fashioned its 2025 lifetime honorees. Three-time Oscar winner Jenny Beavan is set for its Career Achievement Award, and former guild president and longtime board member Salvador Perez will receive the Distinguished Service Award.

Both will be feted during the 27th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards hosted by Jackie Tohn on February 6 at The Ebell of Los Angeles. CDG said last month that Emilia Pérez co-star and Lioness lead Zoe Saldaña is set for its 2025 Spotlight Award.

The Career Achievement award recognizes an individual whose career in costume design has left an indelible mark on film and television. Beavan won Costume Design Academy Awards for 2021’s Cruella, 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road and 1986’s A Room with a View and has amassed seven other Academy noms during a career that spans six decades. The London native also won BAFTA Awards for those three films and another for...

Robert Downey Jr.’s rise to fame is the ultimate Hollywood glow-up. In his early career, of course, he was the charming, talented actor in films like Less Than Zero and Chaplin, but his personal life was a bit of a mess. His struggles with addiction and legal issues kept him in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, and his paycheck didn’t match his potential.

Yes, he wasn’t exactly swimming in cash before Iron Man, making decent money but nothing that screamed “superstar.”

A still from Robert Downey Jr. in Avengers: Endgame (Credits- Marvel)

Then came Iron Man in 2008, and that’s when everything changed. Downey Jr. didn’t just play Tony Stark, he literally became Tony Stark. His snarky, charismatic performance turned him into a box-office magnet, and suddenly, he was Hollywood’s golden boy. The salary that once barely scraped the surface? Gone.

After Iron Man,...

Tom Holland is a huge name in the industry right now. Though he has been acting since he was a child, he has shot up in fame since making his debut as everyone's favorite webslinger in Spider-Man: Homecoming back in 2017. Since then, the MCU has become the pinnacle of Holland's career. Three of these movies have made it into the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time at the worldwide box office, including Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Despite his success in the MCU, Holland's other films have often struggled to gain significant traction. His YA adaptation series attempt with Chaos Walking, for example, was a massive flop and did not get a sequel. He also teamed up with Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr. in the 2020 film Dolittle, which underperformed at the box office, making $251.4 million on an estimated $175 million budget. Now, another one of...

For movie goers, it's an inevitable fate that there will always be movies like Joker: Folie á Deux and Dolittle that initially appear to be worth seeing only to disappoint or fail miserably to meet audiences expectations. Even though its obvious that there will always be bad movies, there are some recent titles like Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and The Emoji Movie that seem like a fever dream coming to furition on the big screen.

Stephen Gaghan's 2020 film "Dolittle," based on Hugh Lofting's "Doctor Dolittle" novels published in the 1920s and 1930s, was notable in that it was Robert Downey Jr.'s first major acting job in five years that wasn't part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Downey's five previous credits were for Avengers movies, wherein he played the inimitable Iron Man. The MCU, as well as Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" movies, made Downey a wealthy worldwide superstar and a widely recognized household name. His 2010s fame, however, didn't seem to lead to other notable acting gigs. In 2009, Downey appeared in "The Soloist," and 2010 saw the release of the road comedy "Due Date," but neither of those were huge smashes. Downey starred in and produced "The Judge" in 2014, but that film attracted more attention for his co-star Robert Duvall than for his own performance. 

In 2020, when "Dolittle" was released, it seemed to many that Downey was adrift.

Not many billionaires are like Elon Musk, except maybe Tony Stark/Iron Man, but then he’s fictional. The multi-billionaire has often drawn comparisons with the popular Marvel character for a long time and has even attempted to cosplay him in real life a few times. Fyi, he even had a brief cameo on ‘Iron Man 2.’

Now the man who played the iconic Iron Man character has some few words for him that anyone can easily interpret as “grow up.”

Robert Downey Jr. Expresses Disappointment Over Elon Musk’s Behavior

Maybe this isn’t even a political thing – Elon Musk has made it clear he’s mightily team Republican – but Robert Downey Jr. isn’t amused by Musk’s eccentric billionaire behavior anymore.

These days, any little time you find Musk not being political or trying to be funny, you’ll find him promoting his ultra-futuristic brands Tesla and SpaceX.

Fantasy movies of the 1960s are a time capsule of an age of imagination that has gone on to inspire some of the best fantasy movies and performances of all time. While these films blend a variety of genres and story types, many of the most prominent fantasy movies of the decade were produced by Walt Disney Studios. Both animated and live-action films garnered great success for Disney during the '60s, but this family-friendly fare isn't all the decade has to offer. Darker and more adult fantasy films drew older audiences to theaters and are great projects to rewatch today.

One of the reasons it's so fun to look back on works of speculative fiction from the 1960s is because the filmmakers had to be so creative with the use of visual effects. These projects use miniatures and beautifully constructed practical sets and make early forays into the use of animation in live-action projects.

Tom Hollands movies outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been very hit-and-miss, but his casting in the lead role of Christopher Nolans latest project all but guarantees him a critical and commercial hit. Nolan is reteaming with Universal, the studio that scored him Oscar wins and box office success for Oppenheimer, for his next movie. Plot details are being kept under wraps Nolan hasnt even revealed the genre of his new project but Nolans involvement alone is enough to make this one exciting. Its been set for an IMAX release on July 17, 2026.

When Nolans new movie was first announced, the only actor attached to the project was Matt Damon, who previously worked with Nolan on Oppenheimer and Interstellar. Now, Holland has joined Damon in the cast. Having just worked with Robert Downey, Jr. on his last movie, Nolan is now collaborating with Downeys Marvel protg. Just as Spider-Man followed Iron Man into the Avengers,...

As per multiple reports, the Tom Holland (Spider-Man: No Way Home; Avengers: Endgame) has landed the lead role in Christopher Nolan's next epic movie, which is scheduled to begin shooting in early 2025, with an eye on a prime Summer 2026 release date. 

The fan-favorite actor was reportedly at the top of Nolan's wish list for this project and will now co-star with Academy Award-winner Matt Damon (Jason Bourne; Ford v Ferrari), who is set to reunite with Nolan for the third time in his career, after the sci-fi thriller Interstellar and last year's Best Picture winner Oppenheimer. 

Plot details on Nolan's latest film are being kept under wraps, but the film is rumored to be an action film and The Hollywood Reporter claims the setting is not present day. However, whether the film is set in the past or in the future remains a mystery. 

According to the trades, Nolan...

Tom Holland is set to return as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the coming years, but his new role in Christopher Nolan's next movie is even more exciting. Since breaking out with the life-changing superhero casting and his debut as Peter Parker in 2016, Holland's career has primarily been defined by playing the web-slinger. This is set to continue with him returning for Spider-Man 4 with Marvel Studios and Sony. While that film and his expected appearances in the two upcoming Avengers movies are highly anticipated, news that Holland will star in Christopher Nolan's new film is massive.

Nolan's Oppenheimer follow-up is shrouded in mystery, per usual for the director, so there is not much information about what role Holland will play. Still, with a 2026 release date and Matt Damon's involvement, the announcement of Holland's casting is incredibly exciting. It officially pairs the British star with...

Iconic singer and actress Selena Gomez has done some work with stars from the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the years. The actress has also continued her work in the iconic 2021 series Only Murders in the Building.

Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building | Credits: Hulu

With the 4th season on the verge of release, it seems that the show will go on and Selena Gomez has a particular demand. One of the cast members of Only Murders in the Building stated that he would like to work with Deadpool fame Ryan Reynolds.

Selena Gomez Might Just Star With One More MCU Actor

In 2020, Gomez worked alongside veteran actor Robert Downey Jr. and MCU star Tom Holland in the film Dolittle. Although Gomez and Holland provided the voices for their on-screen characters, the trio worked together for several months for the film.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine...

Robert Downey Jr. is one of the biggest stars of our generation, one of the greatest actors of all time, given one of the greatest superhero portrayals, and is now slated to play one of the greatest superhero villains in Marvel comics. The previous statement would seem absolutely crazy if we were talking about any other actor but everything immediately falls into place and makes perfect sense knowing it is Rdj we are talking about.

Robert Downey Jr.’s Dr. Doom casting sent shockwaves among fans | Credits: Instagram- @marvelstudios

Slated to play Doctor Doom, we’ll be honest that we all have doubts about how successful his second run in the MCU will be. While Downey is worried, he seems to already have a backup plan of ‘remaking’ a classic if everything goes down the ditch.

Robert Downey Jr.’s Backup Plan if His Doctor Doom Run Fails

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Nearly ten years after director George Miller returned to the post-apocalyptic wasteland and redefined the action genre with Mad Max: Fury Road, the Australian auteur returned to replace Charlize Theron with Anya Taylor Joy to tell the origin story of the warrior who helped Mad Max cross that fury road in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. And regardless of how underwhelming its box office may be, this high octane prequel will surely stand the test of time alongside the rest of the Mad Max saga, certainly more so than another follow-up from Warner Bros. to a car racing franchise way back in 1984, when the late great Burt Reynolds bid farewell to the formula comedy genre that made him a superstar alongside an all-star cast (Jackie Chan! Frank Sinatra! Tony Danza!) with Cannonball Run II.

The original Cannonball Run was just one of many hit movies between Burt and his stuntman...

Sherlock Holmes is the only non-mcu franchise Rdj starred in, with two successful entries. The delay in Sherlock Holmes 3 is due to Rdj's busy schedule with the MCU. Rdj's performance as Holmes was praised, adding charm to the character and his chemistry with Jude Law.

For an actor as prolific as Robert Downey Jr., he has only appeared in one franchise outside the MCU, which has yet to release its third entry, Sherlock Holmes. In 2009, Rdj had just starred in the 2008 mega-hit, Iron Man, which launched the world's largest and most profitable franchise to date, the MCU. However, this period was also early in Rdj's climb back to the top after having a tough number of years in Hollywood where he struggled with addiction and legal troubles.

The actor was always incredibly talented, and considering his career began when he was a child, he had already appeared in numerous projects.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of witty one-liners and classic banter from our favorite heroes. Still, there’s one small detail about Tom Holland’s Spider-Man that the audience might have missed in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War.

Avengers: Infinity War / Marvel Studios

It was the time the Avengers finally met Thanos, which also meant they had met the cast of the Guardians of the Galaxy. With this encounter, it’s expected that there will be some collision. In true Marvel fashion, these clashes always inject a little bit of humor.

Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord Wasn’t Impressed By Thor’s Handsome Looks

In the scene where Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord meets Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, he asks them where Zoe Saldaña’s Gamora is. While grabbing Spider-Man by the neck, he said: “Tell me where the girl...

It’s hard to think of an actor managing his career after leaving a franchise better than has Robert Downey Jr. And that makes his announced return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — in which he’ll be playing the villainous character Dr. Doom in forthcoming “Avengers” sequels, as announced this weekend — come as a surprise.

Downey’s “Iron Man” kicked off of the MCU in 2008, and his character Tony Stark’s death, in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” was a climax of sorts. “Endgame” represented a culmination of all Marvel storytelling to that point: Downey’s definitive departure meant that this particular set of stories, in which wisecracking defense contractor sat at the emotional center, was done.

What immediately followed his departure was a major hiccup, with his film “Dolittle” bombing critically and commercially in early 2020. It was an attempted franchise-starter, and a cynical one: Downey has said since that he was...

Hugh Jackman’s Last 5 Films At The Worldwide Box Office. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Hugh Jackman is one of the prominent Hollywood names, especially because of his portrayal of Wolverine. He will be back in that role for the upcoming MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine, which is expected to be one of the top-grossers of 2024. But ahead of its release, let us take a quick look at Hugh’s last five films at the worldwide box office.

As a leading man, Hugh has reportedly appeared in about twenty-nine movies. He has been featured as Logan in seven films, excluding his cameos in X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Apocalypse. Three of them are his stand-alone movies, and he retired from the role in 2017 with Logan. Besides the X-Men movies, he has also appeared in other critically acclaimed films, such as Les Miserables.

His movie, The Greatest Showman, was also praised for its performances,...

The Bold & The Beautiful Matriarch Susan Flannery Said She Did Not “Miss” The Show. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Bold & The Beautiful’s always fashionable, headstrong matriarch, Stephanie Forrester, aka Susan Flannery, shocked fans after her abrupt departure from the longest-running soap opera. The daytime television icon was part of the main cast for 25 years until her character, Stephanie Forrester, died in 2012. Given that death is not definitive in the soap opera world, with many characters returning from the grave, fans still held onto the hope that Susasn Flannery might make a fashionable comeback.

Fans will remember Susan Flannery, aka Stephanie Forrester, is known to fake her death to get her former TV son Ridge Forrester (Ronn Moss) to surrender to her will. She even faked a heart attack in hopes that her son would get back with his psychiatrist wife, Taylor Hayes.

So when Susan Flannery announced her exit alongside Ron Moss,...

Selena Gomez Movies Ranked From Worst To Best. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Selena Gomez is arguably one of the biggest stars on the planet, boasting over 400 million Instagram followers. However, the actress, singer, and entrepreneur who began as a child star failed to parley her fame into box officer earnings.

Selena Gomez made her first on-screen appearance in the popular series Barney and Friends before making multiple guest appearances in a several Disney shows, including Hannah Montanna and The Sweet Life of Zack & Cody. Gomez broke into mainstream fame after joining the cast of the highly successful series Wizards of Waverly Place, which paved the way for her to launch a successful music career and transition into a movie actress.

The “Love On” Singer has since appeared in over a dozen mainstream cinemas. Despite starring in big franchise flicks such as Hotel Transylvania and Dolittle, the most successful amongst all her...

Robert Downey Jr.’s career has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. The Oppenheimer star has seen it all – the highs and the lows. From his early rise to fame, that was stunted by a crippling drug addiction and was at once threatened to stunt his career as well. But he bounced back in style. Since then, there has been no turning back for him. And he’s played numerous interesting roles. But on the top of his list would be a series which saw him take on the mantle of playing 4 roles.

Robert Downey Jr.’s rise (and return) to fame

Robert Downey Jr. has not taken a step back after the turn of the millennium l l Author: Georges Biard Credits: Wikimedia Commons

Ever since Robert Downey Jr. came out of rehab, it’s been about going from strength to strength for him. The 59-year-old was always known for his acting prowess.

It’s not news that Robert Downey Jr.’s iconic character Tony Stark is widely considered one of the most powerful and, well, egoistic characters in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

While his extraordinary smarts are what set him apart from every other superhero, the lifestyle he leads and the personality he sports — especially at the beginning of his tenure — further contributed to it.

Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 3. | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

However, while he manages to turn into a softie in the later events of his story arc in the Cinematic Universe, especially around Peter Parker aka Spider-Man, he does set his ego aside for one other Marvel character as well.

In fact, not only this but on closer observation, one would realize that he actually even breaks his rule for this very character too: Howard Stark, i.e. Tony’s dad.

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Despite delays, Susan Downey assures fans that Sherlock Holmes 3 is still alive in their hearts, and they're working on the right approach. Robert Downey Jr.'s recent Oscar win and exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe make now the perfect time for his return as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic private detective. In addition to the third movie, Downey Jr. is said to be working with Max to develop two in-universe Sherlock Holmes spinoff shows.

While Prime Video forges ahead with their own take on the classic character, Susan Downey offers an encouraging update for Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes 3. The Oscar winner first brought his take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic private detective to life with the 2009 movie, for which he won the Golden Globe for Best Actor. The movie's success led to a sequel in 2011, which similarly proved a commercial hit, though...

Of all the titles credited to Robert Downey Jr.’s name to date, perhaps the one that perfectly aligns with his real-life personality is that of Tony Stark in his Iron Man saga. But while that is still regarded as one of his best performances to date despite him last playing it almost half a decade ago, his iconic portrayal of the fan-favorite character wouldn’t have been possible due to one movie.

Robert Downey Jr. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.

This one movie was none other than his 2005 masterpiece Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which pretty much brought his career back on track. But his success through the film wasn’t the only thing that made Downey Jr.’s superhero debut possible, because what seems to have further added to his star-studded portrayal of Stark must have been the genius performance by Val Kilmer in the 2005 film!

Val Kilmer Left Robert Downey Jr.

Fantastic Four: Ralph Ineson Roped In As Galactus In the Upcoming MCU(Photo Credit –Instagram/IMDb)

The Fantastic Four reboot finally found its villain, Galactus, in British actor Ralph Ineson. Earlier this year, the movie had already announced its main cast, comprising four team members. Ineson has been part of several popular projects, and today, we brought a detailed article about the seasoned actor’s works and achievements. Keep scrolling for more.

About the actor-

Ralph Michael Ineson was born in Leeds and studied at Woodleigh School and Pocklington School. He studied theatre at Lancaster University’s Furness College and worked as a teacher and cricket coach at York Sixth Form College.

Ralph Ineson is widely acknowledged for his deep voice and heavy Yorkshire accent. From Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, he has been part of famous shows and movies. Marvel is known to catapult actors into a different level of stardom,...

Following the unveiling of the starring cast members of The Fantastic Four, it's now been revealed who will be playing the villain. It's also been confirmed that Galactus will serve as the villain of the film, though this had been expected by many fans.

Per THR, actor Ralph Ineson has officially been cast to play Galactus in The Fantastic Four. Ineson will reportedly play Galactus, a supervillain created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby who's derived from Marvel comic books. He was previously featured as a CGI cloud in the 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. There had been rumors that Javier Bardem and Antonio Banderas were in consideration to play the supervillain for the new Fantastic Four movie before Ineson's casting.

Related 10 Fantastic Four Comics Ebon Moss-Bachrach Should Read For His Role As The Thing The huge library of Fantastic Four comics can help Ebon Moss-Bachrach better...

With Robert Downey Jr. finally winning an Oscar for Oppenheimer and co-starring in the acclaimed HBO miniseries The Sympathizer, Awfully Good Movies is looking back at Rdj’s first and failed attempt at a post-Marvel franchise in the failed family fantasy Dolittle!

Right after Tony Stark’s epic exit from the MCU, Downey hopped on to star in and co-produce alongside his wife Susan a new adaptation of Hugh Lofting’s children’s book series about the veterinarian who can talk all the languages of his animal patients, this time without any overlong musical numbers from Rex Harrison or silly mugging from Eddie Murphy. However, much like the 1998 version, Dolittle’s animals would be voiced by a huge array of talented actors, including Rdj’s former Avengers co-star Tom Holland and future Oppenheimer co-star Rami Malek, and the long-awaited teaming of Dame Emma Thompson and John Cena that we’ve...

Robert Downey Jr. stars as not one, but four characters in HBO’s newest thriller series, “The Sympathizer.”

The limited series, which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel of the same name, follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy as he hides his identity from a refugee community in Los Angeles during the final days of the Vietnam War.

Keep on reading for the full breakdown of all the characters in “The Sympathizer,” and where you’ve seen each actor before.

Hoa Xuande in “The Sympathizer.” (Hopper Stone/HBO)

Hoa Xuande as The Captain

Hoa Xuande stars as the Captain, a spy for North Vietnam who becomes embedded in a refugee community in Los Angeles. His dual identities prompt him to get caught between his conflicting loyalties and contradicting desires.

Xuande has been featured in “Last King of the Cross,” “A Stitch in Time,” “Cowboy Bebop” and “Hungry Ghosts.

Imagine your past dark moments in life being used as a joke in front of thousands of people while you sit in the audience unable to do anything.

That’s exactly what happened last month March 10 at the 2024 Oscars which took place at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

At the 96th Academy Awards, the host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Jimmy Kimmel had the honor to host the event but during his opening monologue, Jimmy dropped some very uncomfortable comments about the “Iron Man” Robert Downey Junior’s well-known substance abuse past.

While the actor who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding performance as Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer” didn’t say anything concerning Jimmy’s jokes, he finally broke his silence in a recent interview with “Esquire” published April 8.

It turns out that although Robert looked uncomfortable at the Oscars during Jimmy’s jokes, he didn’t take it to heart.

The Sympathizer miniseries has debuted to 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. The series stars Robert Downey Jr. in multiple rolls and follows a North Vietnamese spy living in America. The miniseries continues Downey Jr.'s strong Rotten Tomatoes streak after the failure of Dolittle in 2020.

The Sympathizer's Rotten Tomatoes score is in, and it continues Robert Downey Jr.'s hot streak. Adapted from a novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer miniseries is created by Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar. The series, which features Downey Jr. in multiple roles and takes place toward the end of the Vietnam War, follows a North Vietnamese spy who travels to the United States and continues to report his findings back to the Viet Cong.

Now, just ahead of the series' premiere, The Sympathizer has debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 89% with 29 reviews, as of this writing. It's possible that...

Embodying the role of the iconic superhero Iron Man for over a decade, Robert Downey Jr. has solidified himself as one of the most beloved stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His remarkable journey as the MCU’s beloved superhero reached its conclusion with the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame, leaving fans devastated.

Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man

There has been eager anticipation for his possible return to the franchise, especially as it delves into the multiversal realm. While the studio is yet to officially confirm his potential comeback as Iron Man, the Academy Award-winning actor has subtly hinted at his return to the MCU, as he expressed that he would gladly return to the cinematic universe.

Robert Downey Jr. is Open to Returning to the MCU as Iron Man

Since his departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. has ventured into acclaimed projects such as starring in the...

Marvel is witnessing how big of a hole Robert Downey Jr. left in the MCU when his character heroically died in Avengers: Endgame. Most of the projects post-Endgame show a declining trend in audience interest in the films.

While this is a universal trend across Cbm films now, returning superheroes notably get a more positive reception. Fans have been suggesting that Marvel bring back Downey Jr. as Iron Man for the same reason.

Fans got back their hope after Robert Downey Jr.’s recent tease about Iron Man (credits: The Avengers)

While it was largely believed that the Oppenheimer actor wouldn’t return to the role, especially after his Oscar win, it appears that Downey Jr. would happily accept the Iron Man suit any day. His Avengers co-star has already laid out a plan for the same.

Robert Downey Jr. Just Teased His Iron Man Return

Robert Downey Jr. hints...

David Barrington Holt, longtime manager of the Jim Henson Company’s Creature Shop in L.A., died March 13 of complications from cancer, his son, Chris Holt, announced. He was 78.

After receiving a BA in industry design with honors from London’s University of the Arts in 1963, Holt began his illustrious 30-year career as a creator, quickly building his reputation as a skilled photographer, designer, engineer and model maker.

In 1986, Holt began collaborating with the Jim Henson Company, a partnership that would span over two decades. He started in the U.K. as deputy supervisor of the Creature Shop before being moved up to creative supervisor. In 1993, he moved across the world to Los Angeles to assist in starting the Henson Company’s first creature shop on the West Coast in preparation to produce the characters for Disney’s 1991 jurassic sitcom “Dinosaurs.” At the Creature Factory, Holt oversaw creative oversight of shop operations,...

Tom Holland gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making his debut in Captain America: Civil War in 2016. His interpretation of both Spider-Man and Peter Parker struck a chord with fans, effectively capturing the essence of the iconic character from the comics.

While Holland’s career may be facing some challenges at the moment, there are rumors circulating that he needs to be part of a major Paramount film. If these rumors hold true, it could potentially provide a significant boost to his career, which is somewhat floundering right now.

Spider-Man in action

Since Tom Holland’s initial involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the franchise has undergone changes, and some MCU fans believe that it has lost its initial charm. Criticism often revolves around the view that Marvel relies on the same tired tropes and formulae that just do not stick the landing...

Taking on the iconic role of one of the most popular superheroes in the MCU, Tom Holland has swiftly ascended to the ranks of Hollywood’s most coveted actors. His breakout portrayal as Spider-Man has opened doors for him to exhibit his versatility beyond the superhero genre. However, his journey hasn’t been devoid of setbacks, both commercially and critically.

Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Despite the fame, success, and critical acclaim, the 27-year-old English actor has encountered instances where his films failed to resonate at the box office and faced critical scrutiny for various aspects.

Tom Holland’s Historical Drama That Failed to Generate Sparks at the Box Office

Following his debut as Spider-Man in the 2016 MCU film Captain America: Civil War and the success of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Tom Holland took on the role of Samuel Insull, an innovator and investor, in the 2017 historical drama The Current War.

Dolittle brings to life a classic children's tale with a stellar voice cast and live-action allure, marking Rdj's return to the screen. While it bombed at the box office, the film's true magic lies in its enchanting cadre of CGI animals and an all-star voice cast. A celebration of conversing with animals, Dolittle injects a family-oriented zest with a diverse and talented vocal ensemble.

Starring the charismatic Robert Downey Jr. as the titular character, Dolittle marries a stellar voice cast with its live-action allure. Helmed by Stephen Gaghan and drawing inspiration from Hugh Lofting's classic 1922 children's tale, The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, this live-action/CGI spectacle marks Downey Jr.'s much-anticipated return to the silver screen following his epic swan song in the previous year's cinematic titan, Avengers: Endgame.

While Dolittle boasts on-screen talents such as Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, and Jessie Buckley, the film's true magic...

Robert Downey Jr.'s next role in The Sympathizer, a dark comedy spy thriller with all-star talent, could be his best comedy since Tropic Thunder. Downey's multi-faceted role in The Sympathizer will showcase his acting range and comedic chops, promising an unforgettable performance. The Sympathizer offers a mind-bending, complex story where Downey's character changes will add layers to the dark comedic tone.

Robert Downey Jr.'s upcoming show The Sympathizer is poised to be a success, and it could be his most interesting role since Tropic Thunder. The Sympathizer is a dark comedy spy thriller set during the end of the Vietnam war and based on the Pulitzer-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen. The trailer for The Sympathizer has shown that it has many positive aspects working in its favor, with stars like Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. bringing their acting skills and the legendary Park Chan-wook lending his directorial skills to The Sympathizer.

Robert Downey Jr. has been receiving congratulations for winning his first Oscar at the 96th Academy Award. His long-time friend and fellow actor Johnny Depp also extended his congratulatory remarks to the Oppenheimer star. But a slightly awkward moment occurred after he shared a photoshopped picture with Downey Jr. The Pirates of the Caribbean star, however, promptly rectified the error and joined in celebrating Downey Jr.’s triumph at the 2024 Oscars.

Robert Downey Jr. in Oppenheimer

Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Oppenheimer. While he has previously been nominated two times, for his 1992 film Chaplin and the 2008 film Tropic Thunder, this marks his first ever Academy Award.

Johnny Depp Congratulates Robert Downey Jr. With a Photoshopped Throwback Picture

Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. share a special bond that has endured for over three decades in the film industry. The Hollywood duo is known to be very close friends,...

John Cena's recent Rotten Tomatoes streak has been disappointing, including his most recent film, Ricky Stanicky Notably, Cena's critics' scores are low, but his audience scores' are high, meaning he needs a really well-made movie to break his streak With upcoming projects like Grand Death Lotto and Heads of State, Cena has a chance to redeem himself on Rotten Tomatoes.

Although John Cena is a well-known and appreciated name among Hollywood actors, his most recent performances have led to a pretty dismal streak on Rotten Tomatoes that, hopefully, can be fixed via his next two releases. In the late 1990s, John Cena moved to California to start a career in bodybuilding, and then, wrestling. For more than a decade, Cena held a spot of acclaim among professional wrestlers, winning countless championships and perfecting his rapper-turned-superhero character. In the early 2000s, Cena became a notable wrestler-turned-actor, but only in the...

Robert Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer. It was Downey Jr.’s third Oscar nomination after being previously nominated for Chaplin in 1993 and Tropic Thunder in 2009. As the actor finally won his much-deserved Oscar after three decades since his first nomination, fans look back at the 1993 Oscar nominees.

Robert Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer

Downey Jr. put forth an incredible performance as Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 film, Chaplin. In any other year, the Iron Man actor could have easily won the Best Actor Award for his role. However, 1992 was a year that produced several gems of performances in cinema history.

Robert Downey Jr.’s Contenders At 1993 Oscars Show Why He Had To Wait 3 Decades To Win Al Pacino won the 1993 Best Actor Oscar...

Exclusive: Here’s a big one that multiple studios are bidding on right now from Platinum Dunes: Wolf Night.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles filmmaker Jonathan Liebesman is attached to direct on a screenplay that’s being billed as District 9 by way of The Purge — but with werewolves. Will Honley and April Maguire wrote Wolf Night.

Liebesman is a South African filmmaker whose movies have grossed $1.3 billion at the global box office; his titles include Platinum Dunes’ 2014 live-action reboot of Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Warner Bros’ Wrath of the Titans, Sony’s Battle Los Angeles, New Line’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning and Revolution Studios/Sony’s Darkness Falls. He’s an EP on the MTV series The Shannara Chronicles and directed four episodes of Paramount+’s Halo series. Liebesman also executive produced the Universal Robert Downey Jr. family movie Dolittle.

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It’s a fairly big month on Prime Video in March, at least compared to the other streaming service offerings! There are are two major films arriving on Amazon’s streamer. The first is a remake of the Patrick Swayze action classic Road House. Stepping into the late Swayze’s shoes? A crazy-jacked Jake Gyllenhaal, who really seemed to want to go the extra mile for this project.

The other big film coming to Prime Video is Ricky Stanicky, and the plot sounds really fun! It follows three friends who have always blamed their mistakes on an imaginary guy called Ricky Stanicky. When they have to finally introduce people to Stanicky, they decide to hire a washed-up actor (John Cena) to impersonate him. Hilarity ensues, maybe? But if neither of those make your watchlist, there’s also the return of the animated hit series Invincible.

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February may be over, but Freevee is far from done! Despite rumors Amazon would be shutting the door on its free streamer, the service will instead open the gates to 15 new Fast channels and plenty of new titles this coming month, including 2020’s psychological thriller “The Invisible Man,” the heist comedy “Ocean's 8,” and more.

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what to watch on Freevee in March, and continue below to see all the titles and channels getting added to the streamer in March!

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Anya Taylor-Joy stars as the restless Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and elegant young woman without rivals living with her father in Regency-era England who entertains herself by meddling in the romantic lives of those closest to her as an amateur matchmaker. The film,...

Starting out as an adaptation of a theme park ride of the same name, Pirates of the Caribbean soon went on to become one of the most popular franchises, featuring a beloved character, Captain Jack Sparrow, largely shaped by the actor portraying him, Johnny Depp. However, amid uncertainties regarding Depp’s reprisal of the role, there have been discussions surrounding which actor can potentially replace him as Jack Sparrow in future installments.

Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean

And based on a theory surrounding the character, the Oscar-nominated actor Robert Downey Jr. could be the perfect actor to further bring the iconic character to life in the next Pirates of the Caribbean installment.

Why Robert Downey Jr. Could Take Over as Jack Sparrow in the next Pirates of the Caribbean?

A compelling theory surrounding the iconic character Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series has emerged,...

Whenever Robert Downey Jr comes up in a conversation, we often think of his iconic portrayal of Tony Stark/ Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that had made the superhero franchise a multibillion-dollar franchise. Rdj is no doubt a charismatic and phenomenal actor, whose career has spanned four decades. During this period, the actor has done a plethora of films such as Sherlock Holmes, Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man, Oppenheimer, and many more which have set a major record in the box office.

Robert Downey Jr. as Admiral Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer

There’s no doubt that Robert Downey Jr is one of the most successful and one of the most decorated film stars that this generation has witnessed. However, even the biggest of stars have made wrong decisions in their career that leave a black spot, that couldn’t get rid of. Downey Jr was no exception, as in his career,...

Robert Downey Jr. believes his performance as Tony Stark aka Iron Man is some of his best work. Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Tony Stark captivated audiences of all ages and brought joy, comfort, and inspiration. The success of the MCU and the impact of Robert Downey Jr.'s work will touch generations to come.

While appearing on fellow Brat Packer Rob Lowe's podcast, Robert Downey Jr. casually mentioned he believed his performance as Tony Stark is some of his best work. It was part of a discussion about the failure of his first post-Marvel project, Dolittle, and how he bounced back from that with Oppenheimer. While some scoffed at this notion, considering how Marvel Studios films dominated the box office for its first decade of existence, Downey Jr. is absolutely correct. Rob Lowe had some choice words about the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while...