Video Vault: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

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In 2005, Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer were an unlikely pair to be headlining a film together. Downey Jr. was in the early stages of his comeback from years struggling with drug addiction, and Kilmer’s casting as a camp private eye seemed at odds with his reputation as a difficult and intense presence on [...]

Michelle Monaghan Heads to Fort Bliss

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Michelle Monaghan, arguably the most underrated actress in Hollywood, has signed on to star in indie drama Fort Bliss. Monaghan, known most for her roles in Source Code, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Gone Baby Gone, will stars as female soldier who, after being transferred home after a long tour in Afghanistan, struggles to bond [...]

Downey Jr Sort Of Talks “Iron Man 3″

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We seem to find ourselves further and further off into the distance when it comes to discussing comic book properties these days. The sequel to The Amazing Spiderman has announced its release date, Man of Steel has shifted to 24 months hence for its release date and although The Avengers is still filming, Robert Downey [...]

Shane Black Confirmed to Direct Iron Man 3

Deadline has just announced the news that the man responsible for writing the Lethal Weapon movies will direct Iron Man 3. The news broke a few weeks ago that he was rumoured to direct and this evening, Deadline have confirmed that he will indeed helm the third installment of the franchise after Jon Favreau who [...]

Shane Black to Tackle Iron Man 3?

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Just when you thought any news regarding developments on the third installment of Iron Man would be greeted with a less than enthusiastic reception, a name enters the frame which immediately brings an air of excitement and intrigue. Eighties action scriptwriting maestro Shane Black is being considered for the job of director and writer, having [...]

Warner Bros Sets Sights On Lethal Weapon Reboot

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Given its lucrative past, it stands to reason that Warner Bros would be keen to see what more they could extract from the Lethal Weapon cash cow. Shane Black (who wrote the script for the original and has more recently excelled with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) had drafted a treatment for LW5, using the original cast, [...]

Warner Bros. Hire Shane Black To Direct Live Action Death Note Film

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Warner Bros. have hired Shane Black, director of the cult-classic Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, to direct a new live action adaptation of the hugely successful Japanese manga series Death Note. Anthony Bagarozzi and Charles Mondry are currently in the process of writing the adapted screenplay. Death Note was created by writer Tsugumi Ohba and manga artist Takeshi Obata. [...]

Quick Top Five: Robert Downey Jr.

Day is now breaking in America over the 44th birthday of Robert Downey Jr. An actor, musician and part-time mad man, Downey has fitted a lot of living into four decades of life. In honour of this, I present to you my Quick Top Five RDJ performances. 5. Weird Science: His contribution to 80′s smart/casual fashion has [...]