Robert Downey Jr

Stiller and Downey Decline Oscar Hosting Gig

Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Stiller and Downey Decline Oscar Hosting Gig

Nikki Finke is reporting today that Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' Oscar telecast producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic approached Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. with the opportunity to host the 2010 Oscars. The Tropic Thunder stars declined, according to Finke. »

Ferrell Replaces Downey in ‘Oobermind’; Pitt, Hill Join Cast

Sunday, August 16, 2009
Ferrell Replaces Downey in ‘Oobermind’; Pitt, Hill Join Cast

The Bad News is Robert Downey Jr has left the Ben Stiller-produced animated film Oobermind. The Good News is he's being replaced by Will Ferrell, and the voiceover cast will also feature Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, joining the previously announced Tina Fey and (possibly?) Stiller himself. »

Downey Jr. Starring in Todd Phillips’ ‘Due Date’

Friday, July 24, 2009
Downey Jr. Starring in Todd Phillips’ ‘Due Date’

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Robert Downey Jr. will be costarring with Zach Galifianakis in Todd Phillips' next film, Due Date. Filming could start as early as this fall, though the film is not officially greenlit according to EW. »

First Look at ‘Oobermind’

Thursday, June 4, 2009
First Look at ‘Oobermind’

What's ahead of Ben Stiller and his Tropic Thunder costar Robert Downey, Jr.? After that satirical look at war films comes an animated movie from Dreamworks that's a... satirical look at superhero films »