Topic: Iron Man (Movie)

'Iron Man 3' villain: Is it the Mandarin?

'Iron Man 3' villain rumors swirl, with some saying actor Ben Kingsley is portraying the Mandarin.

Obama event at George Clooney's house: Bad to be 'celebrity in chief'? (+video)

The Hollywood glitterati will be out in force for the sold-out fundraiser at George Clooney's place. The event will be a lucrative one for Obama's campaign, but the GOP is hoping to cash in too.

Women and 3D help 'The Avengers' set box office record (+video)

Women bought 40 percent of all tickets to 'The Avengers.' The action movie beat 'Harry Potter' in setting a first weekend box office record with $200 million in  ticket sales.

Free Comic Book Day: See 'The Avengers,' then read it for free (+video)

Free Comic Book Day, celebrating its 10th year, usually coincides with the release of a big budget superhero movie. This year, Free Comic Book Day falls on the same weekend as the premiere of the much-anticipated 'Avengers' adaptation.

'Avengers' stars shoot new scene weeks before film's premiere

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige shares thoughts on 'Spider-Man' and future superhero sequels.

'The Avengers' trailer shows invading aliens and the Hulk in action (+video)

'The Avengers' trailer shows more of the film's plot of the superheroes facing off against Thor's brother Loki.

Apple creates comics and graphic novels category for iBookstore

Apple added a comics and graphic novels category to the iBookstore catalog on Wednesday. The section includes classics such as Marvel's Captain America and Spider-Man.

Robert Downey Jr. returns in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'

Robert Downey Jr. recaps his leading role in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' the franchises second installment. 

Mark Twain and 29 other great pseudonyms

Wednesday's special Google doodle wished a happy birthday to Mark Twain. The American writer was born 176 years ago. Well, Twain wasn't born then. A fellow named Samuel Clemens was. The pen name "Mark Twain" came many years later.

Twain stands among many great pseudonyms. Some are obviously fake – Vin Diesel and Sting. But others might surprise you – John Wayne and Alan Alda. Here are 30 of the best from books, movies, TV, and music.

'Breaking Dawn' screenwriter addresses controversy over the film's story

'Breaking Dawn' screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg counters charges that heroine Bella is anti-feminist and that the movie is pro-life.

Stan Lee Media sues for 'Conan' rights

Stan Lee Media, the company founded by, but no longer affiliated with, comic book maestro Stan Lee, claims that ownership of the sword-wielding barbarian was illegally transferred to another company in 2002.

The wild west side: 'Cowboys & Aliens' and 'Attack the Block' face off

Two summer blockbusters ask us how we like our alien invasions.

Thor 2: Kenneth Branagh not directing, release set for July 26, 2013

‘Thor 2′ is scheduled for theatrical release in Summer 2013. However, Kenneth Branagh will not be returning as director.

Schwarzenegger to voice animated superhero, 'The Governator'

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced his first entertainment job since leaving office – an animated TV show in which The Governator will battle G.I.R.L.I.E. Men.

The Human Torch extinguished: Will the Fantastic Four replace him?

In the latest issue of Marvel Comics' the 'Fantastic Four,' Johnny Storm - aka the Human Torch - is doused for the last time. Is this the end of Marvel's original series?

Superman, Spider-Man respond to a message of hope

For DC and Marvel comic book characters, "Blackest Night" is giving way to "Brightest Day"

Sherlock Holmes: movie review

As the famous detective, Robert Downey Jr. puts a grubby, fighting twist on the new ‘Sherlock Holmes’ franchise.

2009 Gift Guide

Monitor picks for TV, movies, music, and games.

Can Marvel 's superheroes rescue Disney?

By the numbers: No. 1 for every medium

Review: 'Wanted'

Latest comic-book hero movie is a luridly violent film about an assassin in training.

Review: 'The Incredible Hulk'

Latest version of the comic book hero takes the more traditional smash-and-slash approach.

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An iron-clad hero lands with a thud

A poignant performance by Robert Downey Jr. can't quite save 'Iron Man.'

On film: An iron-clad hero (thud); a charming childhood tale

Not even Robert Downey Jr. can quite save 'Iron Man.' But the weekend offers more, including 'Son of Rambow,' 'Made of Honor,' and 'Redbelt.'