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Brad Pitt Might Face Off With RDJ in Sherlock Holmes Sequel

BuzzSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:30:33 -0700

Warner Brothers is already developing a sequel to the not-yet-released Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, and early gossip suggests that Brad Pitt has been in talks to join the cast as Moriarity, Holmes's rival.

Please let this be true! Not only would adding Pitt to the Downey-Law lineup help keep the Holmes franchise afloat, but Downey and Pitt in the same film is pretty much my dream - both guys have that wise-cracking persona, good looks, and it would be so much fun to see them spar.

The downside: Pitt's character Moriarity is supposedly only shown in shadow according to the script, making him impossible to actually see. Not a single shot of Pitt's face? Bummer.

No word yet if Pitt will be affecting a British accent or using his Inglorious Basterds hillbilly.

Jude Celebrates Peace and Possible Sherlock Holmes Sequel

PopSugarUK — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Jude Law took time out from Hamlet to attend Ben & Jerry's 10th Anniversary Celebration Of Peace Day in New York City yesterday. The event gave Jude another opportunity to hang out with his pal Jonny Lee Miller, who is also performing on stage in the city. Jude is the Ambassador of Peace One Day, and he joined founder Jeremy Gilley at the celebration, having also supported him at last year's Cannes Film Festival. We'll get to see Jude on our big screens in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus next month, and in Sherlock Holmes in December, and if rumours are to be believed we could also see Jude in a Sherlock Holmes sequel. The next installment is apparently already being developed, and those Brad Pitt rumours are resurfacing, as he is reportedly in talks to star as Moriarty in the second film.

To see more pictures of Jude, Jonny and fellow partygoer Emilia Fox, just read more.

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Robert's Sherlock Won't Be Battling Brad

PopSugarUK — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Robert Downey Jr left Claridge's Hotel in London with his suitcase last night, having been staying in the city this week reshooting key scenes for Guy Ritchie's new Sherlock Holmes movie alongside Rachel McAdams and Jude Law. Despite rumours that Brad Pitt was joining the movie as Sherlock's nemesis Moriarty, a studio spokesman denied it, saying:

“Brad Pitt is not joining the cast of Sherlock Holmes and we’re extremely pleased with the production of the film. In order to complete the movie, we’ve scheduled a few days on set to shoot a couple of additional scenes, obtain pick-up shots, and perfect some of the visual effects elements, all of which is standard film-making practice.”

Thanks to the cast and the trailer, I'm really looking forward to seeing Robert as Sherlock - are you?

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Rachel, Jude and Robert Return For Sherlock Reshoots

PopSugarUK — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:15:31 -0700

Robert Downey Jr, Rachel McAdams and Jude Law are in London at the moment reshooting and filming some additional scenes for Guy Ritchie's upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie. While Rachel's moved on to promoting The Time Traveler's Wife, which had its New York premiere at the end of last week, Jude Law has been working on Hamlet in the West End. After it finishes its run in the UK, the play is headed to New York city where Jude will be treading the boards on an opening night that happens to be the same night that his fourth child is due to be born. It's shaping up to be a busy year for the Sherlock cast!

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The Sherlock Holmes Cast Investigates More Without Brad Pitt

PopSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:30:00 -0700

Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams were both in suspenders earlier today as they reported back to the London set of Sherlock Holmes. Jude Law was also on hand to continue work on the film, after studio bosses requested that additional scenes be added. These late changes will not, however, affect the release date of the film which is still slated to come out at the end of this year. Rumors that Brad Pitt was to join the cast were quickly shot down yesterday, leaving the original actors to finish up on their own.

To see more photos of the cast plus Guy Ritchie just read more.

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Morning Links - Brad Pitt Not Joining Sherlock Holmes Movie

PopSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:32:12 -0700

Despite rumors, Brad Pitt will not be a last minute addition to the Sherlock Holmes cast after Guy Ritchie was unsatisfied with the first round of edits - Us Weekly
District 9 tops the box office, with GI Joe in second place and The Time Traveler's Wife in third - BuzzSugar
Lily Allen cries on stage over her back pain - PopSugarUK
The Office's Amy Ryan is pregnant - lilsugar
Mary J. Blige is the next American Idol guest judge - Lifeline Live
Michael Phelps had a beer before his car accident - TMZ
Alyssa Milano gets married to CAA agent David Bugliari in New Jersey - Celebitchy
Did Tony Romo dump Jessica Simpson because she partied too much? - Fox Pop Tarts
George Michael gets arrested on suspicion of DUI; he claims he was sober - Wonderwall
Zac and Vanessa clear up engagement rumors yet again - I'm Not Obsessed

2009 Comic-Con: Sherlock, Wild Things, The Box, and More!

BuzzSugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:35:29 -0700

Today at Comic-Con, Warner Bros. provided a closer look at some of its most-anticipated upcoming films. In a packed 90 minutes, we got sneak peeks at Where the Wild Things Are, The Book of Eli, The Box, Jonah Hex, and Sherlock Holmes. The panels were chock-full of celebs, which made for a lot of fan excitement and some interesting questions (including multiple marriage proposals for Megan Fox and Cameron Diaz). Here are my thoughts:

Where the Wild Things Are: We didn't get a full panel and Q&A for this one, but the clips were more than enough to satisfy fans who have been dying to see more of Spike Jonze's newest project. I was so excited to find that the scenes were just as touching and mesmerizing as as the film's trailer. Basically, I can't wait for Oct. 16!
The Book of Eli: This morning I showed you all the trailer for the movie, but having the cast on hand was even better. Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman seemed to have a great relationship - the perfect balance of mutual respect mixed with a lot of goofing around. When asked what it was like to work together, they quipped:

Washington: "It was like good sex. We had a ball together. Sometimes we do the scene as English gentlemen . . ."
Oldman: "Sometimes you do it with the slang African-American, sometimes it's the English gentleman, sometimes it's the thespian . . . like good sex."

It should be awesome to see these two duke it out on the big screen. Oh, and Oldman also revealed that he'll start filming the next Batman next year - adding "But you didn't hear it from me."

Want to hear about The Box, Jonah Hex, and Sherlock Holmes? Of course! Just read more.

The Box: Cameron Diaz and James Marsden came out along with director Richard Kelly to answer questions about the upcoming creepy sci-fi flick. We got the first taste of the film's eerie score, which is done by The Arcade Fire, and Frank Langella's scarred face was even more haunting than I remembered it from the trailer. Diaz isn't exactly known for supernatural thrillers, but she talked a bit about why she loves the genre. She said:

"What I really love about sci-fi is that it comes from the creative, artistic intellectual who is trying to answer all of these existential questions that we have. When I read Richard's script, I thought, 'There's so much about humanity in this script and so much we're trying to understand about ourselves just pushing a button'. . . It was just so big. . . I loved that about it, and that's what I love about sci-fi. I grew up on sci-fi. My dad was a sci-fi reader. It's always been something I've really enjoyed."
Jonah Hex: This creepy-looking Western doesn't hit theaters until next Summer, but I'm not surprised that it's already garnering interest. Josh Brolin stars as the title character, an intimidating cowboy with swagger, a bad attitude, and a mysterious scar (a hole, really) on the side of his face. Megan Fox plays his prostitute love interest, and while the trailer made me a bit squeamish, I have to admit that I was intrigued. Brolin seemed effusively proud of the project - almost to the point of arrogance - while Fox sat pretty on the panel and tried to dodge questions from drooling fanboys.
Sherlock Holmes: Robert Downey Jr. needed no introduction, and he ate up all the cheers and applause with the charm and charisma that makes him so great. The movie footage was really just an extended version of the trailer, but the panel was more than enough to reaffirm my enthusiasm. RDJ, along with the film's producers (including his wife, Susan Downey) and Rachel McAdams, reiterated again and again how hard they worked on the film. They cited the biggest challenge as staying true to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original portrayal of the characters, but not before Downey joked, "This is how sick I am: I don't think there's anything that can be too challenging for me. I have an illness of confidence."

Stay tuned for more from San Diego all weekend!

Sherlock Holmes - See It or Skip It?

PopSugarUK — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

We've seen the photos, but finally we get our first proper look at Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes in this trailer, and it looks like a lot of fun! Robert Downey Jr stars as the British detective, with Jude Law as his right hand man Watson, plus Rachel McAdams as the sassy Irene Adler. From the trailer, Guy's movie seems to promise plenty of action, a lot of laughs, and Robert Downey Jr handcuffed naked to a bed, so I've added it to my must-see list when it comes out on December 26! But what about you - will you see it or skip it? Let me know!

Movie Preview: Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes

BuzzSugar — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:00:04 -0700

It would be an understatement indeed to say that we haven't seen Sherlock Holmes quite like this before. As this new trailer shows, Guy Ritchie's big screen Holmes story is full of action, violence, and good-looking people. There are quippy lines a-plenty (it is Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role and Guy Ritchie in the director's chair, after all) and elements of silliness - all of which rounds out to be quite a funny and heart-poundingly tense mystery.

As you'll see in the preview, this Holmes is more of a roguish fighter than a contemplative guy chewing on his pipe. Together with his partner Watson (Jude Law), the detective engages "in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England." Sherlock Holmes opens Dec. 25. To check out the trailer, read more.

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Jude Law and Guy Ritchie Get Giddy in the Punch Bowl

PopSugarUK — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:00:00 -0800

Sherlock Holmes buddies Jude Law and Guy Ritchie enjoyed a night out at Guy's pub, the Punch Bowl, in London last night. A smiling Guy played the genial landlord with aplomb, while a wide-eyed Jude was convincing as the inebriated customer. With such intensity on his face, perhaps Jude is already getting into character for his upcoming stage role as Hamlet in London this summer. It's nice to see his top lip again, even though his moustache was particularly popular, and I certainly prefer his new clean-shaven appearance to the transvestite look. Here in the UK we'll get Sherlock Holmes first, on 13 November: do you plan to see it?

To see all the pictures of Guy and Jude, just read more.

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