79TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

Actor Robert Downey Jr. poses for photos at the 79th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 25, 2007. (UPI Photo/Phil McCarten)

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'Knight,' 'Indiana' lead Choice film nods

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- "The Dark Knight," "Iron Man" and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" led the field when People's Choice Award nominees were announced Monday.

Downey to play Iron Man three more times

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. has signed on to play Tony Stark in two "Iron Man" sequels, as well as in the superhero ensemble film "The Avengers."

Paramount delays 'Soloist,' 'Defiance'

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Paramount Pictures has delayed the theatrical release dates of two high-profile films -- "The Soloist" and "Defiance."

Law signs up for 'Holmes' role

LONDON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- British actor Jude Law has signed on to play Dr. John Watson in the upcoming movie "Sherlock Holmes," director Guy Ritchie said at a London news conference.

Studio moves up 'Harvey' film release

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- The new Hollywood movie "Last Chance Harvey," starring actor Dustin Hoffman, will be released earlier than planned to potentially win an Oscar, a studio says.

McAdams joins 'Sherlock' cast

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Canadian actress Rachel McAdams reportedly has signed up for a role in Guy Ritchie's star-studded movie "Sherlock Holmes."

Law in talks to play Watson in 'Sherlock'

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- British actor Jude Law is in talks to play Watson in Guy Ritchie's upcoming film "Sherlock Holmes," starring Robert Downey Jr. as the titular sleuth.

'Iron Man' set for Sept. DVD release

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The Hollywood superhero flick "Iron Man" is set for home video release in September, Paramount Home Entertainment announced Friday.

'Thunder' stars visit Camp Pendleton

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. attended a screening of "Tropic Thunder" at the Camp Pendleton U.S. Marines Corps base, Paramount Pictures said.

Downey praised for playing black actor

LOS ANGELES, July 22 (UPI) -- Robert Downey Jr. is earning praise for his portrayal of a white actor who plays an African-American character in the movie within a movie in "Tropic Thunder."