Sherlock Holmes 2

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as the snarky British detective in the sequel to 2009's Sherlock Holmes. This time, Holmes leaves London when his quest to solve the murder of a royal and capture evil villain Dr. Moriarty (Jared Harris) takes him and trusty Watson (Jude Law) on a European tour of France, Switzerland, and Germany. DVD extras include featurettes "Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: A Perfect Chemistry," "Holmesavision on Steroids," and "Moriarty's Master Plan Unleashed."

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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Nicolas Cage is back as the motorcycle-driving Johnny Blaze in the supernatural action flick Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Unhappy that he is strapped with the curse of being the Ghost Rider, Blaze is hiding out in Eastern Europe until he is called on by a French monk (Idris Elba) to save an innocent boy from the devil. A battle (and over-the-top action sequences) ensues when the devil attempts to reclaim the boy, who is actually his son. Extras include the featurette "The Path to Vengeance," commentary from the filmmakers, and deleted scenes.

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Audiences were looking for action in the theater this weekend, as the Mark Wahlberg-led new release Contraband won first place at the box office with $24.1 million. Following behind was the re-release of Beauty and the Beast in 3D, which earned $18.5 million, and was also a brand new entrant into theaters. In third place was the sequel Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, which added $11.5 million to its haul, while Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah's Joyful Noise was hot on its heels with $11.3 million. Rounding out the top five was Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows with $8.4 million.

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Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law were in costume yesterday to work on the sequel to Sherlock Holmes in Oxfordshire, England, under the watchful eye of director Guy Ritchie. The boys are back together and focusing on their blockbuster while Robert continues to fill his calendar for 2011 — in addition to starring as an astronaut in Gravity and an underwater treasure hunter in Yucatan, he's signed on for a role as a survivalist in an adaptation of Emergency! This Book Will Save Your Life. Jude, meanwhile, is rumored to be looking forward to a wedding. At the opening of Esquire House, Sienna Miller confirmed that they already had a special blessing ceremony from a monk.

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Things may be looking down for Lane Pryce and Pete Campbell on Mad Men, but the careers of their real-life alter egos are definitely on the upswing!

Jared Harris has signed on for the highly coveted role of villain Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes 2, a part that was previously rumored for big names like Daniel Day-Lewis and Brad Pitt. While it's surprising to see the lesser-known Harris beat out such heavyweights, can't you see him in the sinister part?

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More casting gossip making the rounds! According to one website, Guy Ritchie is eyeing Daniel Day-Lewis to play villain Professor Moriarty in the Sherlock Holmes sequel (hmm, I guess this means that Brad Pitt is no longer in the running).

Day-Lewis is a pro at creating chills (see: There Will Be Blood or Gangs of New York), so is it any wonder that he's at the top of Ritchie's list? Of course, he isn't the only one with a penchant for men with a murderous streak. Just think of Willem Dafoe, Mark Strong, or Gary Oldman — all three are often cast as evil types. So, let's brainstorm: which actors or actresses are best when they're playing bad?