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Robert Downey, Jr. Got Paid $50 Million For 'The Avengers'

Mike Sampson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:07:01 +0000

'The Avengers' made over $1.5 billion (with a b) at the box office, which is enough to make it one of the biggest films of all-time. But Marvel executives weren't the only ones making money off the film. Star Robert Downey, Jr. confirms he made over $50 million to star in 'The Avengers' adding, "Isn't that crazy?" Yeah, pretty much.

Tim Burton and Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Pinocchio' Hires 'X-Men: First Class' Writer

Britt Hayes — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:05 +0000

Tim Burton is still planning on making that ‘Pinocchio’ movie, but before you roll your eyes too hard, at least he’s hired a talented writer for the project: Jane Goldman. According to THR, Warner Bros. and Tim Burton are moving ahead with their take on ‘Pinocchio,’ starring Robert Downey Jr. as Geppetto, the man who [...]

Jack Nicholson Might Be Robert Downey Jr.'s Father in 'The Judge'

Britt Hayes — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:00:00 +0000

Is 'The Judge' the project that will see Jack Nicholson return to the big screen for the first time since 2010's 'How Do You Know'? Director David Dobkin is currently trying to get Nicholson to star as Robert Downey Jr.'s father in the upcoming drama.

Top Ten Movie Characters I Wish I Could Be

Nick Perkins — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:30:24 +0000

When I was young, I always wanted to be Batman. He was absolutely the coolest guy. I realized, very shortly, that it was basically impossible to be Batman. For some reason, however, I still always daydream about being certain movie characters. Whether it’s because they’re super cool, super tough, or get to save super hot girls; anytime I watch a movie I take at least a few minutes to pretend that I’m the main character. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 movie characters I would want to be.