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Sherlock Holmes 2 in jeopardy
1 hour ago | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Guy Ritchie's plans for a 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel are in jeopardy after Robert Downey Jr. claimed the character could be portrayed as gay. Andrea Plunket, who holds the Us copyright to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary creation, is unhappy with comments made by Downey that Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson could be lovers. And Plunkett says if Ritchie and the screenwriters want to take the character - who is played by Downey in the current movie - in that direction she will not allow a follow-up film. She said: "I hope this is just an example of Mr. Downey's black sense of humour. It would be drastic, but I would withdraw permission for more films to be made if »
Sherlock Holmes 2 in jeopardy
1 hour ago | Virgin Media - Movies | See recent Virgin Media - Movies news »
Guy Ritchie's plans for a 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel are in jeopardy after Robert Downey Jr. claimed the character could be portrayed as gay. Andrea Plunket, who holds the Us copyright to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary creation, is unhappy with comments made by Downey that Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson could be lovers. And Plunkett says if Ritchie and the screenwriters want to take the character - who is played by Downey in the current movie - in that direction she will not allow a follow-up film. She said: ''I hope this is just an example of Mr. Downey's black sense of humour. .. »
The queer case of Sherlock Holmes
2 hours ago | Hindustan Times - Cinema | See recent Hindustan Times - Cinema news »
Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr’s comments that his character in the latest movie Sherlock Holmes, could be shown as a gay, and involved with sidekick Dr. Watson, in the movie’s sequel has caused a controversy. Andrea Plunket, who controls the Us copyrights to the Holmes stories on behalf of the character’s creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has threatened to withdraw permission for a follow-up if the film’s director Guy Ritchie suggests any kind of homosexual angle to the super slueth’s character. Downey Jr, during an appearance on a Us talk show by David Letterman, asked »
Avatar Joins Exclusive Club: $1 Billion-Plus Box Office Movies
2 hours ago | TheImproper.com | See recent TheImproper.com news »
“Avatar” the James Cameron 3-D sci-fi epic is showing unusual staying power at the box office, finishing No. 1 over the three-day New Year’s weekend, pushing its box office over $1.02 billion worldwide. The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver and some of the most advanced 3-D, CGI effects. Only three other films make up the exclusive billion dollar plus box office club. The 10-day total for the Guy Ritchie directed, Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law action-adventure film Sherlock Holmes is $140.7 million. The Universal Pictures comedy “It’s Complicated,” in its second week of release scored $18.7 million. The Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin vehicle, has earned $59.1 million. »
- kgirard@theimproper.com (Keith Girard)
No Holmes 2 for Ritchie?
6 hours ago | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Guy Ritchie’s reimagining of Sherlock Holmes may be doing well at the box office both sides of the Atlantic, snapping from the number two spot at Avatar’s stripy tail. But a sequel could be strictly off limits if the creative team behind this new version decide to take the lead character into even more homoerotic territory. In a recent interview with David Letterman, Robert Downey Jr played up the possibilities of a rather more literal bromance between Holmes and Jude Law’s Watson, pondering aloud...
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- Josh Winning
'Sherlock Holmes' Sequel Under Threat for Homosexual Hints
7 hours ago | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Plan to make "Sherlock Holmes" sequel has been put under fire due to homosexual hints. According to several sites, the executors of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary estate have threatened to withdraw Guy Ritchie's rights to the Sherlock Holmes story if the director suggests that there is romantic relationship between the lead characters in his upcoming movie.
Recently, Robert Downey Jr. appeared in "Late Show with David Letterman" and hinted at a homo erotic subtext in the relationship between his detective character and Jude Law's Dr. Watson. During the interview, the 44-year-old let the audience to determine whether Holmes is "a very butch homosexual."
Infuriated by Downey Jr.'s statement, Andrea Plunket who controls the remaining U.S. copyrights to the Holmes story responded, "I hope this is just an example of Mr. Downey's black sense of humor. It would be drastic, but I would withdraw permission »
- AceShowbiz.com
Robert Downey Jr.'s Jude bromance
7 hours ago | Virgin Media - Movies | See recent Virgin Media - Movies news »
Robert Downey Jr. is surprised at how great a chemistry he developed with Jude Law. The 44-year-old actor - who stars in Guy Ritchie's 'Sherlock Holmes' as the fictional title character opposite Jude as sidekick Watson - said it was almost like they were doing a romantic comedy together because they got on so well. He said: ''We just really put in the effort and, you know, it's this whole thing of like... it's so funny to me, because usually I'm used to people saying, 'Well you and so and so, this female, had this great chemistry', and they're talking about Jude .. »
Homosexual Holmes, Watson in sequel?
10 hours ago | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
Hollywood actor Robert Downey, Jr., who plays the lead in British filmmaker Ritchie’s new movie adaption, has hinted at a homo erotic twist between his character and sidekick Dr. Watson in a seqeul to the movie.
The executors of the character’ creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s literary estate are however miffed at the plan and have threatened to withdraw Ritchie’s rights to the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ story if the director hints at a homosexual relationship between the lead characters in his sequel, reports contactmusic.com.
Downey, Jr., who plays the super sleuth in the new movie adaption, recently appeared on David Letterman’s Us talk show and hinted at a same sex subtext in the relationship between his character and. »
- realbollywood
Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Sherlock Holmes' Under Threat for Gay Hints
10 hours ago | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
The future of "Sherlock Holmes" sequel is placed in jeopardy due to homosexual hints. According to reports, the executors of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary estate have threatened to withdraw director Guy Ritchie's rights to the supersleuth story if he continues to hint on the homosexual relationship between Robert Downey Jr.'s Holmes and Jude Law's Watson.
The executors were infuriated over Downey Jr.'s homoerotic subtext comment when he appeared on David Letterman's talk show to promote the movie. At the time, the actor best known for his role in "Iron Man" asked the audience to decide whether Holmes is "a very butch homosexual".
Responding to Downey Jr.'s remark, Andrea Plunket, who controls the remaining U.S. copyrights to the Holmes story, said, "I hope this is just an example of Mr Downey's black sense of humor." She then added, "It would be drastic, »
- celebrity-mania.com
Sherlock Holmes: Does it survive Guy Ritchie's action-hero reinvention?
11 hours ago | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Guy Ritchie is probably best known for gangster flicks so he might not be the first filmmaker who comes to mind for directing the new version of Sherlock Holmes.
The film, released on December 26, stars Robert Downey Jr as the detective and Jude Law as his sidekick Dr John Watson.
Ritchie said: "My original pitch to Warner was that I wanted something more along the lines of Butch and Sundance than the traditional, stodgy Holmes and Watson.
"I wanted a more equal couple. They're both very physical, which fits well with me. I had always read that Holmes is an action man, and he Is an action man. As is Watson - he's a war hero.
"So it made sense to have two physical guys shown in a contemporary light, as opposed to a silly 40s British movie kind of light, where they wouldn't be as buff as they'd need to be, »
- David Bentley
'Avatar' Remains Atop on Box Office, Hits One Billion Mark
12 hours ago | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
At the beginning of 2010, "Avatar" has ruled the North American Box Office for the third straight weekend. The James Cameron's big budget film raked in an estimated $68.3 million, for a total of $352.1 million after being released in U.S. theaters 17 days ago.
Internationally, the sci-fi movie has taken in an approximately $670.2 million which brought its worldwide total to $1.02 billion. The amount has surpassed the worldwide gross for "The Dark Knight" and made "Avatar" the fourth-highest grossing movie worldwide ever, behind "Titanic" ($1.84 billion), "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of The King" ($1.12 billion) and "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" ($1.07 billion)."
Meanwhile, highly-anticipated movie "Sherlock Holmes" still sat on the second spot with an estimated $38.4 million haul on its second weekend. The movie has dropped 38.5% in ticket sales and earned $140.7 million domestically since its debut on last Christmas. Following the Robert Downey Jr.-starring film was "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel »
- AceShowbiz.com
10 Reasons Why 2010 Looks To Be A Great Year
13 hours ago | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Wow, 2010 is finally here! The last decade went by incredibly fast. Or at least it seems like it. So much in the entertainment industry has advanced, but there's been several setbacks as well. Superhero and 3D movies appear to be in full swing as well as undesirable remakes and no talents like the Hiltons and Kardashians are famous for absolutely no reason. I think that as the first year of this new decade begins, there's much to look forward to. Well at least for me there is. Despite the many setbacks in the quality of entertainment, I think we're now in an exciting time. Young minds with original and fresh ideas are starting to get their chance to step out and revolutionize things, while the return of the old guard and the familiar can be nostalgic and also bring back a more simplistic time. For 2010 there are many things I look forward to, »
'Avatar' marches over $1 billion worldwide. 'Titanic' beware?
15 hours ago | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
James Cameron's sensational science fiction fantasy adventure 'Avatar' topped the box office for a third weekend in a row with a huge $68.3 million. 20th Century Fox's box office giant showed a mere 10% change in weekend comparisons, bringing its total U.S. gross to over $352.1 million thus far. In comparison to Cameron's "Titanic," the highest grossing film of all time, "Avatar" has pulled in over $1,018 billion vs. $1,842 billion with over $666 million coming from overseas, making the Sam Worthington starrer the only real competitor for the number one spot in worldwide earnings. Second placed "Sherlock Holmes" also impressed in its sophomore weekend at play with $38.3 million earned. Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams and Mark Strong starrer showed a mediocre 41% change and has managed to pocket over $140 million in U.S. sales under the direction of Guy Ritchie. »
Bullock Has Biggest Star Power At Box Office
16 hours ago | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Hollywood star Sandra Bullock was the biggest draw at the U.S. box office in 2009, according to a new survey.
The actress appeared in three movies in the past 12 months - romantic comedy The Proposal, American football drama The Blind Side and comedy All About Steve.
The films proved to be most popular with theatregoers, with The Blind Side taking $193 million (£120.6 million) to date in North America alone.
Bullock's popularity put her ahead of actors like Johnny Depp and George Clooney in the annual list by Quigley Publishing Company, which collates various pieces of information from cinema owners across the U.S.
The news tops a stellar year for the actress - she was also recently named Entertainment Weekly magazine's Entertainer of the Year, beating stars including Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift to the top spot.
The top 10 actors with star power in 2009 is as follows:
2) Johnny Depp
3) Matt Damon
5) Robert Downey, Jr.
6) Tom Hanks
7) Meryl Streep
8) Brad Pitt
9) Shia Labeouf
10) Denzel Washington. »
Box Office Beat Down: Avatar Sets Records with an Additional $68 Million Totaling $1 Billion Worldwide!
17 hours ago | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Weekend Box Office 1) Avatar - $68 million 2) Sherlock Holmes - $38 million 3) Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakuel - $36 million 4) It's Complicated - $18 million 5) The Blind Side - $12 million 6) Up In The Air - $11 million 7) The Princess and the Frog - $10 million 8) Did You Hear About The Morgans? - $5 million 9) Nine - $4.2 million 10) Invictus - $4.1 million James Cameron had much to celebrate this New Year's weekend as his 3D outer-space epic Avatar continues to set records and earns another $68 million at the box office. The film, which was seen in 3,461 theaters made an average of $19,734 per theater for a weekend total of $68 million bringing its total gross over three weeks just north of $350 million. Much like Cameron's last feature film, Titanic did over a decade ago, Avatar crossed the $350 million mark in just 17 days and has now made $1 billion worldwide. The movie also set a new Near Year's Day weekend box »
Box Office: 'Avatar' welcomes 2010 with $68M!
18 hours ago | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »
Weekend of January 1 – 3, 2010: "Avatar" races past $1 billion worldwide; 'Holmes' still strong
James Cameron’s “Avatar” has done it! The sci-fi action adventure raced past $1 billion worldwide this weekend after earning another stunning $68.3 million domestically and reaching a total of $670.2 million on the international circuit.
Domestically, “Avatar” lifted its total gross to $352.1 million after only 17 days in release. The film scored a solid average of $19,724 per theater at 3,461 locations, easily beating its competition at the North American box office.
At No. 2, Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes” bagged $38.3 million, reaching a cume of $140.6 million after a superb two-week run. The film starring Robert Downey Jr. finished with an average of $10,586 per theater at 3,626 locations.
Also performing well was “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” which picked up another $36.6 million and brought is domestic total to $157.3 million at No. 3. To compare, the first film finished its domestic run with $217.3 million. »
- Franck Tabouring
'Avatar' rules with $68.3M, tops $1B worldwide
18 hours ago | Filmicafe | See recent Filmicafe news »
<div><div>James Cameron's science-fiction epic "Avatar" had another stellar weekend with $68.3 million domestically, shooting past $1 billion worldwide, only the fifth movie ever to hit that mark.</div><div></div><div>No. 1 for the third-straight weekend, 20th Century Fox's "Avatar" raised its domestic total to $352.1 million after just 17 days. The film added $133 million overseas to lift its international haul to $670 million, for a worldwide gross of $1.02 billion.</div><div></div><div>"Avatar" opened two weekends earlier with $77 million, a strong start but far below dozens of other blockbusters that debuted as high as $158 million. But business for other blockbusters usually tumbles in following weekends, while "Avatar" revenues barely dropped over the busy Christmas and New Year's weekends.</div><div></div><div>"It's like a runaway freight train. It just keeps doing business," said Fox distribution executive Bert Livingston. "Here's what's happening: I think everybody has to see `Avatar' once. Even people who »
Sandra Bullock Voted Top Star of 2009! See the Complete Top 10 List!
18 hours ago | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Quigley Publishing Company has released its 78th Annual Poll of Exhibitors and Sandra Bullock has been voted the Top Money-Making Star of 2009.
Bullock is the first female to win since Julia Roberts in 1999. She appeared in two of the biggest films of 2009 namely "The Blind Side" and "The Proposal." Okay, we already forgave her for the abysmal "All About Steve."
(Check out my fun interview with Bullock for "The Proposal" right here)
The Quigley Poll, conducted each year since 1932, is an annual survey of motion picture theatre owners and film buyers, which asks them to vote for the ten stars that they believe generated the most box-office revenue for their theatres during the year. It has been long regarded as one of the most reliable indicators of a Star.s real box-office draw because the selections are done by people whose livelihood depends on choosing the films that will bring audiences to their theatres. »
- Manny
Movie News Wrap Up: January 03, 2010
18 hours ago | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Welcome to the first Wrap Up of 2010. It’s been a quiet week movie news wise, so there isn’t a great deal to report except:
Avatar is still number one at the box office; Mel Gibson is involved in Mad Max 4; Whitaker, Winstone and Li visit St Vincent with Mickey Rourke.
Box Office
James Cameron must be a very happy man. Avatar has now crossed the $300 million marker at the U.S. box office – with $350 million now in the bank. The film now has $1 billion in global ticket sales and even with the budget for the film and marketing being mooted as high as $500 million it has now sailed into the waters marked profit on the map.
Sherlock Holmes was number 2 again with a respectable $38 million gross, giving the Robert Downey Jr adventure film an impressive $140 million total.
Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel banked another $37 million for a huge $158 million total. »
- Niall Browne
Sandra Bullock top Hollywood money maker
19 hours ago | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Sandra Bullock has been named Hollywood's top-earning star of 2009. The Speed actress helped rake in more than $500 million at the box office thanks to roles in romantic comedy The Proposal and American football drama The Blind Side. She also appeared in and produced comedy All About Steve, after a two-year absence from screens. Bullock, 45, is the eighth woman to hit number one on the annual list, released by Quigley Publishing Company, in their survey of cinema owners and Hollywood execs. Johnny Depp was second on the list, which seeks to measure both box office success and audience appeal. He was followed by Matt Damon, George Clooney and Robert Downey Jr. »
- Gavin Wilson
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