Entertainment | News, Reviews, Listings & Features

Robert Downey Jr - The longtime Iron Man actor was unveiled to huge applause at an MCU panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday night

Robert Downey Jr set for Marvel return - as Doctor Doom

Robert Downey Jr has announced his shock return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), stunning fans when he was dramatically unmasked as the villainous Doctor Doom.

Movies • 28 Jul 24

Cillian Murphy with his awards for Best Actor in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Oppenheimer

Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor at SAG Awards

Cillian Murphy picked up the award for Best Actor for his role in Oppenheimer during the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, while the film won Best Cast in a Motion Picture.

Sag Awards • 25 Feb 24

Cillian Murphy as J Robert Oppenheimer - The biggest lead role of his film career to date and his finest performance on the big screen

Cillian Murphy is in the Oscars race as Oppenheimer

This is not a film to leave you feeling any safer about life as we know it, but it's one we all should see.

Movie Review • 21 Jul 23

Oppenheimer is due for release on Friday 21 July

Cillian Murphy goes behind the scenes on Oppenheimer

One of the most anticipated films and performances of 2023, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy as 'father of the atomic bomb' J Robert Oppenheimer.

Movies • 13 Jun 23

Robert Downey Sr and Robert Downey Jr at an event in New York in May 2008

Director and actor Robert Downey Sr dies aged 85

The death has been announced of the director and actor Robert Downey Sr at the age of 85.

Movies • 07 Jul 21

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Saturday October 17

There's the Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show, Little Mix The Search has its first performance episode, more Sicilian snooping with Inspector Montalbano, and some cracking movies for a Saturday night at home at the cinema . . .

Television • 17 Oct 20

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Saturday

It's semi-final time on The Voice Kids, there's Sean Connery, Jason Manford, a couple of cracking documentaries, and some marvellous movies . . .

Television • 22 Aug 20

Dwayne Johnson is the world's highest-earning film star

He's back at the top again! Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has been named the highest-paid actor in the world, after trousering a hefty $73.7 million over a year.

Movies • 21 Aug 19

Chris Evans in The Avengers: Endgame trailer

Superheroes set for fight of their lives in Avengers

Marvel has released the first trailer for Avengers: Endgame and it looks like viewers are in for an emotional rollercoaster.

Movies • 08 Dec 18

Avengers star Jeremy Renner injured while filming stunt

Avengers star Jeremy Renner has said he is "doing everything he can to heal faster" after injuring both of his arms while filming a stunt.

Avengers • 10 Jul 17

The suit is a great fit - for nerds and newcomers alike

Spider-Man: Homecoming a wonderful welcome back

Tom Holland's star-making turn as the Webbed Wonder trades adolescent angst for hit-the-spot humour and throws in some surprises.

Spider-Man: Homecoming • 07 Jul 17

Scarlett Johansson: exceptionally steady earner throughout 2016

Scarlett Johansson is 2016's highest-grossing actress

Scarlett Johansson's 2016 films brought in $1.2bn at the global box office over the past 12 months, with movies such as Captain America: Civil War and Hollywood satire Hail, Caesar!

Entertainment • 28 Dec 16

Downey Jr named highest-paid actor for third time

Iron Man and Avengers star Robert Downey Jr has topped Forbes magazine's highest-paid actor salary list for the third time after Avengers: Age of Ultron took more than $1 billion at the global box office.

Entertainment • 04 Aug 15

Look! Downey Jr shares first snap of baby girl

Robert Downey Jr has shared the first photo of his adorable five-month-old daughter Avri Roel.

Entertainment • 28 Apr 15

Downey Jr walks out of Channel 4 interview

Robert Downey Jr walked out of a Channel 4 interview after being questioned about his drug-taking past.

Entertainment • 25 Apr 15

Robert Downey Jr "grateful" on turning 50

Actor Robert Downey Jr has shared his feelings about turning 50 earlier this month, saying that it has made him "more reflective".

Entertainment • 13 Apr 15

Watch! Robert Downey Jr's film debut, aged five

Robert Downey Jr celebrated his director father's work in a fundraiser for non-profit organisation The Friends of Cinefamily in Los Angeles at the weekend - here's your chance to see the Iron Man star's very funny debut in Downey Sr's 1970 film Pound.

Entertainment • 09 Dec 14