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Robert Downey Jr.‘s Next Big Role: Director?

Robert Downey Jr. is at the top of his acting game with the success of “Iron Man,” it’s planned sequels and the upcoming “Sherlock Holmes,” but is the actor looking to make an exit from the big screen?

Jim Carrey’s Scrooge Rings In Hollywood Holiday Spirit

Hollywood loves money. So does Ebenezer Scrooge. So what better way to launch the holiday season than putting the old money-grubber at the head of the line to separate movie-goers from their cash?

‘Sherlock Holmes’ Steps In As New ‘Family Guy’ Special Sponsor

Fox network says an upcoming movie has stepped in for Microsoft to sponsor next Sunday’s “Family Guy” special.

The upcoming Warner Bros. feature “Sherlock Holmes” will be the sole sponsor of “Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show.” A sneak preview from the December release, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, will air during the broadcast.

Brad Pitt In Talks To Star In ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Sequel?

Robert Downey Jr. is still a few months away from hitting the theaters as “Sherlock Holmes,” but a sequel for the super sleuth is already reportedly in the works – and this time, he might be chasing Brad Pitt.

While there is no deal in place yet, Pitt has been in talks with producers to play Holmes’ nemesis Moriarty in the next installment, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Access’ 2009 Fall/Winter Movie Preview: From ‘New Moon’ To ‘Avatar’

Though the summer blockbuster season is over, that doesn’t mean Hollywood is cooling down with the weather. Access Hollywood has your look at the hottest movies of the 2009 fall and holiday seasons.

Memorial Service For DJ AM In Hollywood Resembles 12-Step Meeting

Attendees at a service for DJ AM say hundreds of friends gathered at the unique memorial fashioned after a 12-step meeting.

Several guests said attendees participated in the open 12-step process used by recovering addicts in programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. They requested anonymity because of the nature of the meeting.

Robert Downey Jr., Lindsay Lohan, John Mayer & More Celebrate DJ AM’s Life At Memorial

Nicole Richie, John Mayer and Lindsay Lohan were among the mourners who came out to celebrate the life of DJ AM, aka Adam Goldstein, at the Palladium in Los Angeles on Thursday night.

Robert Downey Jr. & Jon Favreau Saddle Up For ‘Cowboys & Aliens’

“Iron Man” duo Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau are reportedly teaming up again – this time trading in hi-tech armored suits for western wear in “Cowboys & Aliens.”

Vampires, Werewolves, Liars Lead Fall Film Cast

Hollywood might be telling its own life story this fall, presenting a lineup of liars, phonies, smooth talkers, bloodsuckers and greedy old men.

Jude Law: Fourth Child On The Way

Jude Law has a fourth child on the way this fall, the “Sherlock Holmes” star confirmed in a statement to Entertainment Weekly.

“Jude Law can confirm that, following a relationship last year, he has been advised that he is to be the father of a child due in the fall of this year,” a rep for the actor stated to the mag.

Jon Favreau: Recasting Terrence Howard Was ‘Tough,’ Says Don Cheadle Owning War Machine Role

The cast of “Iron Man” – Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard – helped propel the first installment of the superhero franchise to $585 million in box office takings worldwide. So it should come as no surprise that director Jon Favreau found replacing Howard, “tough.”

Comic-Con: ‘Iron Man 2’ Scenes Revealed, ‘True Blood’ Launching Beverage 

It was another action-packed Saturday at the San Diego Comic-Con, as “Iron Man 2” stars Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle and Sam Rockwell, along with director Jon Favreau, took to Hall H to showcase their super-sequel.