'Iron Guy 3' Rumor: Robert Downey Junior. Getting Lifts?

The Iron Guy suit might be getting improving: Heels! According to Us Weekly (with the NY Publish), Robert Downey Junior. is adding lifts for 'Iron Guy 3.' "They're concentrating on a distinctive pair just for him," an origin told the celebrity magazine, that the lifts might be hidden in boots. Why over the following Iron Guy movie and not 'The Avengers?' At 5'8", the actor certainly isn't the greatest inside the 'Avengers' cast. That could be mighty Thor, Chris Hemsworth, at 6'3", once we have seen in shots in the stars round the set. No less than Downey appears being taller than Mark Ruffalo, who's also apparently 5'8". Downey formerly told Men's Fitness he'd doubts about as an action hero, partly due to his height. "I've always really loved that genre, however mean, it's pretty outlandish. I'm not particularly tall or strong or fast or aggressive. Yet, I'm not faking it. In my opinion, it's a cosmic chuckle." As they are this complete story, probably. [via NY Publish] [Photo: FilmMagic] The Gloomy of 'The Avengers' Cast Scarlett Johansson, 'The Last Score'Robert Downey Junior, 'Less Than Zero'Chris Evans, 'Puncture'Chris Hemsworth, 'Ollie Klublershturf Versus. the Nazis'Samuel L. Jackson, 'Jungle Fever'Jeremy Renner, 'Dahmer'Mark Ruffalo, 'Reservation Road' See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'Dark Dark evening Rises' Trailer Records, New Photos Arrive

We understood the initial theatrical trailer for Christopher Nolan's Batman finale is a huge hit, while not 12.5 million huge! Inside the week following a trailer's massive debut, anticipation remains high for "The Dark Dark evening Increases." New high quality stills and restored fascination with an unused clip from "The Dark Dark evening" only added fuel for the rising fire. Listed below are the week's finest Batman's tales up to now. "Dark Dark evening Increases" Trailer Tops "Avengers" Inside the 24 several hours that adopted balance anticipated discharge of the extremely first full-length "Dark Dark evening Increases" trailer, over 12.5 million people seen it either round the iTunes Movie Trailer site or using the iTunes Trailers iOS programs. The release from Warner Bros. made certain to express the Batman's preview first demonstrated to more effective amounts than "The Avengers" trailer, beating it by greater than two million sights. New "Dark Dark evening Increases" Stills Reach High Quality We'd seen the images already when Empire featured them inside their large "Increases" problem, however we have to relish these questions much clearer, hi-res quality. Particulars that didn't survive inside the scans, like the more understanding about Bane's costume and problem, stand out inside the new versions. We're also treated to have an epic shot in the guy behind everything, Christopher Nolan, repping the format he loves a great deal, IMAX. Joker Rides riding on the bus in Unused "Dark Dark evening" Footage The alternate originate from the Joker in the chartered bus since it drives in the overflowing hospital has been around for any very long time. However Kevin Cruz tweeted it to his lots of fans, as well as the clip made the models once more. Celebrate you question another unused footage can be obtained in the performance people can't seem to consume an adequate amount of. Reveal everything you considered history week's "Dark Dark evening Increases" news inside the comments below and also on Twitter!

'Magic Mike': Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer Stripper Movie First Look (PHOTO)

Here's one gift from Santa Claus that actually doesn't need very much unwrapping: the first official image from 'Magic Mike,' the studio-proclaimed dramatic comedy from Steven Soderbergh about male strippers. Based on the experiences of Channing Tatum from his days as a dancer, 'Mike' stars a bevy of good-looking leading men (Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer, Adam Rodriguez) and -- judging from the still -- their assets will be firmly displayed upon release on June 29, 2012. Would you believe Matthew McConaughey takes his shirt off in this one? What an opposite of a surprise! [CLICK ABOVE FOR BIGGER] Soderbergh has two films arriving in theaters in 2012: 'Mike' and 'Haywire,' which hits in January. [Photo: Warner Bros.] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Trump Drops Republican Party Registration

First Launched: December 24, 2011 11:31 AM EST Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Jesse Trump and Melania Trump attend the earth premiere of Tower Heist within the Ziegfeld Theatre, New you are able to city, on October 24, 2011Billionaire businessman Jesse Trump has changed his voter registration in NY condition from Republican to unaffiliated. A representative for Trump states the businessman and television host changed his affiliation to preserve his option to seek the presidency in 2012. Special Counsel Michael Cohen mentioned Friday that Trump could enter in the race if Republicans don't nominate a job candidate who is able to defeat Leader Obama. He mentioned Trump probably would use his substantial wealth towards the playing area with Obamas re-election campaign. Cohen mentioned Trumps persistence for hosting Televisions The Apprentice can keep him from doing anything until May, when the shows season systems up. He mentioned Trump filed his voter registration documents Thursday. Copyright 2011 with the Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

FilmFunds buys post house

PARIS -- FilmFunds, a crowdsourcing venture launched at the Toronto Film Festival, has stepped into the 3D conversion biz with the acquisition of Duran Duboi U.S., a California-based post-production and vfx house. Created by Christian Paris in 2002, Duran Duboi U.S. has developed 3D LiveFlix software, which enables real-time 3D conversion of films and toons. Deal allows FilmFunds to poll moviegoers to see what popular library titles they want to see in 3D and offer conversion services to digital players like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, as well as studios. The Los Angeles-based company allows filmmakers to post their synopses and marketing material on FilmFunds' website and mobile app and lets members give feedback on the projects. FilmFunds' online community is currently building, but the goal is to reach the 60 million moviegoers in the U.S., per Carl Freer, co-founder and chairman of FilmFunds.Freer says the idea behind the acquisition of Duran Duboi U.S. is to become a one-stop shop for filmmakers and people in the industry. "We're looking to help content distributors evaluate the market for 3D conversion and decide what movies to convert," Freer said. "Our model is simple: We either have the content owners write the check for the 3D conversion or we fund it inhouse and do a revenue share with pay-per-view websites."Paris, who's now VP of FilmFunds, says the 3D LiveFlix technology, recently used on "Conan the Barbarian," works best to convert homevid titles. "We could convert a catalog of 600 titles in one week," said Paris, a French post-production vet. FilmFunds also is bidding for Quinta Industries' Duran Duboi, the Paris-based vfx and animation shingle that was placed in bankruptcy last week.Paris said the bid has yet to be approved by French authorities. If greenlit, FilmFunds will pursue ongoing productions, such as Luc Besson-produced "The Boy With the Cuckoo-Clock Heart," according to Paris. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Focus World sets film slate

Focus World, the initial digital distribution initiative possessed and operated by Focus Features, has set its slate for that first quarter of 2012. The brand new Focus World choices include James Franco's "The Damaged Tower," which is launched electronically on Jan. 10 Gaukur Ulfarsson's documentary feature "Gnarr," set to bow on February. 7 and Liza Johnson's "Return," which is launched February. 28. Additionally, Focus World and Entertainment You will release several game titles -- all already available electronically -- on DVD through the first quarter of 2012: Alma Har'el's "Bombay Beach" on Jan. 17, Jon Foy's "Resurrect Dead" on Jan. 31 and Toniko Melo's "VIPs" on February. 14. Black-and-whitened pic "The Damaged Tower," which first showed only at that year's La Film Festival, stars author-director Franco as "Lost Generation" poet Hart Crane. "Gnarr," which opened only at that year's Tribeca Film Festival, stories comedian Jon Gnarr's campaign for mayor of Reykjavik. The campaign came from like a joke but grew to become a political statement and accomplished an unpredicted momentum that taken Gnarr into office. Focus World will electronically distribute the documentary throughout the peak of next year's U.S. presidential primary season. "Return," which opened included in the Directors' Week in the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, is really a drama in regards to a U.S. Military reservist (Linda Cardellini) who comes back home following a tour of duty and it has trouble readjusting to small-town existence. Michael Shannon and John Slattery co-star. Released captured, Focus World states it identifies and curates probably the most exciting voices in worldwide and independent cinema. A part of Focus Features' multiplatform strategy, Focus World presents game titles "of genuine vision and originality" as premiere releases on EST, iVOD and VOD, together with DVD along with other formats. The Main Focus World deals were closed by Avy Eschenasy, professional Vice president of proper planning, business matters and purchases, together with Kent Sanderson, manager of digital content. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com

First trailer lands for Jack The Giant Killer

Bryan Singer's fairytale saga Jack The Giant Killer is searching superbly epic, with Warner Siblings delivering an initial trailer and poster with this ultimate underdog story.The film stars Nicholas Hoult as reluctant hero Jack, who unknowingly opens a gateway to an enormous amount of bloodthirsty titans as an astonishing great beanstalk.Tossed in to the role of hero, Jack must fight these fearsomely extra-large beasties to be able to save his kingdom and win one's heart of Eleanor Tomlinson's beautiful princess.Browse the first trailer below... We are quite liking the feel of that one, with Hoult searching a great fit for that everyman hero, and also the visual aesthetic perfectly taking the outlandish essence of the fairy story.The film is going to be launched in three dimensional on 15 June 2012, so expect various big chunks of rock, trees and portions of beanstalk in the future sailing from the screen once the titans obtain fight on...

Showtime stretches MMA deal

Showtime will produce and televise as much as eight live mma occasions within new agreement with Strikeforce. A match between Rockhold and Keith Jardine on Jan. 7 would be the first underneath the new deal, that will also result in undercard fights airing survive Showtime Extreme. "Since its advent on Showtime in 2007, live mma has always carried out well with this customers, especially in the more youthful census," Showtime Sports professional veep and g.m. Stephen Espinoza stated. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Vegas crix say 'The Artist' tops

''The Artist'' continues its winning ways among critics' because the Vegas Film Experts Society 2011 bestows its greatest recognition around the quiet pic. Additionally to winning the Sierra for the best picture, the Michel Hazanavicius flick also required home wins for the best actor for Jean Dujardin, best score for Ludovic Bource, costume design for Mark Bridges and art design for Gregory S. Hooper. Within the other acting groups, Michelle Williams won best actress on her submit ''My Week with Marilyn,'' while Albert Brooks (''Drive'') and Melissa McCarthy (''Bridesmaids'') rounded the supporting nods. Brooks seemed to be honored using the org's William Holden Lifetime Achievement Award. Nicholas Winding Refn won for the best helmer for ''Drive.'' The LVFCS consists of selected print, television and internet film experts within the Vegas area. Contact Erin Maxwell at erin.maxwell@variety.com

'What to Expect When You're Expecting' Trailer: Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez Hit Pregnancy Walls

Getty ImagesRainey Qualley, left, and Andie MacDowell Actress-musician Rainey Qualley has been named Miss Golden Globe 2012 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.our editor recommendsGolden Globes Comedy vs. Drama Category Battle Rages OnGolden Globes TV Predictions from THR's Tim Goodman Qualley, the daughter of Golden Globe-nominated actress Andie MacDowell, will assist at the 69th edition of the awards show, set to air live at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on NBC from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. PHOTOS: Golden Globe Awards' Most Memorable Moments Qualley performed in several productions at Belmont University and went on to study acting at the Maggie Flanigan School. She is awaiting release of her first feature, the indie film Mighty Fine, which stars Chazz Palminteri and MacDowell. She also is pursuing a musical career and is in the midst of writing songs. Miss Golden Globe is traditionally the child of a well-known celebrity. Previous Miss/Mister Golden Globes include Rumer Willis (daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis), Laura Dern (daughter of Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern), Joely Fisher (daughter of Connie Stevens and Eddie Fisher), Melanie Griffith (daughter of Tippi Hedren), Freddie Prinze Jr. (son of Freddie Prinze), Mavis Spencer (daughter of Alfre Woodard and Roderick Spencer) and Gia Mantegna (daughter of Joe Mantegna). PHOTOS:8 Possible Hollywood Targets for Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes The awards show, to be again hosted by Ricky Gervais, will be produced by dick clark productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Golden Globes 2011 Red Carpet Style Golden Globes Andie MacDowell Golden Globes 2012

Actor Thomas Martell Brimm dies

Actor and music performer Thomas Martell Brimm, who made an appearance on Broadway in Eugene O'Neill's "The Iceman Cometh" and onstage around the globe as well as labored to broaden use of the humanities, died from kidney failure in La on November. 30. He was 75. Brimm developed his abilities being an actor with Frederick Papp's Shakespeare Company. He later together with 16 European nations using the Negro Ensemble Company's manufacture of "Events in Dark Old Males." During Europe, he made an appearance in "Once the Chickens Get Home to Roost" so that as Large Dad in "Cat on the Hot Container Roof." In Munich, he directed and created plays compiled by African-American ladies and offered as artistic director for that American Drama Group, Europe. Throughout his career younger crowd carried out in Africa, South america, Haiti and Venezuela. Thomas made an appearance Off Broadway in plays including "Mother Courage and Her Children," "Coriolanus" and "Beclch." Having a grant from Pulitzer Prize champion Charles Larger Junior., he established Theater from the Roads to widen use of the humanities in Greenwich Village. Also, like a.deb. for Cellblock Theater, he directed plays and trained acting in Nj and NY prisons. He directed and oversaw an ensemble in excess of 100 creative artists for any group known as Hospital Audiences, which together with hospitals and nursing facilities. Brimm's television credits include telepics "The Lure" and "Second Chances" and Thurgood Marshall story "Simple Justice" (a part of PBS' "American Experience." When he came back to California, he established a carrying out arts academy, known as A Light Pressure. Younger crowd ongoing to do themself, showing up as Cutler in August Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Brimm carried out with artists for example John Paul Johnson of Brought Zeppelin and Richie Havens, in addition to sang and performed guitar in the band, also known as A Light Pressure. Thomas Martel Brim Junior. was created in Louisiana. He first made an appearance onstage in New Orleans at 9 in minstrel shows written and created by his father, a minister who had been additionally a bandleader. He grew to become enthusiastic about carrying out in senior high school, but his aspirations were deferred when he volunteered for Military service throughout the Korean War. Upon coming back towards the States, he started his acting career in Bay Area. He eventually gone to live in NY to find greater possibilities and transformed the spelling of his title. Children incorporate a boy, a daughter, five siblings four siblings along with a large relatives. Services is going to be held Saturday, 12 ,. 10, at 2 p.m. in the Angelus Funeral Home, 3875 Crenshaw Blvd., La. Donations might be designed to Amazing Sophistication Conservatory, 2401 W. Washington Blvd., La, CA 90018. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

David Guetta Becomes First DJ to be Handprinted at Graumans Chinese Theatre

DJ and producer David Guetta became the first music industry artist to have his handprints put into cement at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood over the weekend, but don't look for his imprint in the famous courtyard in front of the iconic theater.our editor recommendsAMAs 2011: Nicki Minaj Gives Electric Performance with David GuettaHow Electronic Music Moved the Masses in 2011 A native of France, Guetta is the first to be tapped for Handprints Homage, a new program in which music stars, and some DJ's, are immortalized in cement. The resulting imprint is then mounted on the wall of the renovated Grauman's Ballroom, which is the new name of the completely renovated lobby of the Chinese 6 theater complex on the third floor of the theater adjacent to Hollywood-Highland. PHOTOS: 54th Annual Grammy Nominees That lobby, which leads to the six multi-plex theaters, is now a venue for events and parties, complete with a new kitchen. Over the weekend the Chinese Theater kicked off a new program of events in the space with Guetta performing in front of about 800 people who paid to party and dance to his music. The theater plans to do various events about once a month going forward. Guetta, according to a source, is one of the rare DJ's to be so honored. Most of the artists the Chinese will immortalize in cement will be music stars who perform there, or are chosen to be honored there. PHOTOS: The Best (and Worst) Moments of AMAs 2011 Guetta is a hot artist right now with his single "Without You," which has been number one on the top 40-airplay chart for two weeks. He also was nominated for two Grammy awards last week. One is for Best Dance/Electronica Album for Nothing But The Beat, his fifth studio album. The other nomination is for Best Dance Recording for the electronic track "Sunshine," produced with Swedish DJ Avicii. Guetta won Grammys in 2010 and 2011 for Best Remixed Recording. Guetta has also recently partnered with the website Vevo for a sweepstakes that runs through Dec. 26. The prizes include a trip to the Grammys, a trip to Disneyworld and equipment including an Ipad 2 and headphones. Guetta recently was the opening act on the American Music Awards as part of a performance by Nicki Minaj. There are also screenings this month of Guetta's documentary film Nothing But The Beat, about his career and rise from underground house DJ to being a star in his own right. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery The Best (and Worst) Moments of AMAs 2011 Related Topics David Guetta Nicki Minaj

Joss Whedon's Long-Delayed 'The Cabin in the Woods' Gets a New Poster

Patricio Guzman's Nostaligia for the Light, a documentary about Chile's Atacama Desert, where astronomers go to gaze at the sky while women sift through the sand for evidence of loved ones murdered by the Pinochet regime, took top honors at the International Documentary Association's 2011 IDA Documentary Awards on Friday night.our editor recommendsWerner Herzog Explains His First Visit to MIPCOMAnimated, Documentary and Foreign: 3 Key Oscar Categories Analyzed PHOTOS: Gotham Awards 2011 Red Carpet Arrivals At the ceremony held at the DGA Theatre and hosted by filmmakers Tiffany Schlain, Josh Fox and Eddie Schmidt, the prize for best short was given to Sara Nesson's Poster Girl, the portrait of an Iraq War vet. Nesson and producer Mitchell Block accepted the award. Documentarian Les Blank was presented with the IDA's Career Achievement Award, given to him by fellow filmmaker Werner Herzog. The Jacqueline Donnet Emerging Filmmaker Award was given to Danfung Dennis, director of Hell and Back Again. STORY: Animated, Documentary and Foreign: 3 Key Oscar Categories Analyzed The Best Continuing Series Award went to the PBS series POV, the long running showcase for independent non-fiction films, and the Best Limited Series Award went to Planet Green's Boomtown, directed by Rachel Libert. The complete list of winners follows: 2011 IDA DOCUMENTARY AWARDS CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Les Blank JACQUELINE DONNET EMERGING FILMMAKER AWARD Danfung Dennis BEST FEATURE AWARD NOSTALGIA FOR THE LIGHT Director/Writer: Patricio Guzmán Producer: Renate Sachse Atacama Productions (France), Blinker Filmproduction GmbH and WDR (Germany), and Cronomedia Ltda. (Chile), Icarus Films BEST SHORT AWARD POSTER GIRL Director/Producer: Sara Nesson Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins (HBO) Producer: Mitchell Block Supervising Producer: Sara Bernstein (HBO) Consulting Producer: Ross Kauffman Portrayal Films, Inc. in association with HBO Documentary Films BEST LIMITED SERIES AWARD BOOMTOWN Executive Producer/Director: Rachel Libert Executive Producers: Josh Braun, Ken Druckerman, Susannah Ludwig, Banks Tarver Co-Executive Producer: Matthew Galkin Producer: Kevin Vargas Left/Right Inc., Discovery Channel- Planet Green BEST CONTINUING SERIES AWARD POV Executive Producer: Simon Kilmurry Co-Executive Producer: Cynthia López VP of Programming and Production: Chris White Series Producer: Yance Ford Coordinating Producer: Andrew Catauro American Documentary | POV DAVID L. WOLPER STUDENT DOCUMENTARY AWARD GUAÑAPE SUR Director/Executive Producer/Writer: János Richter Executive Producers: Heidi Gronauer, Lorenzo Paccagnella Producer: Georg Zeller ZeLIG- School for Documentary, Andanafilms, Icarus Films HUMANITAS DOCUMENTARY AWARD POSITION AMONG THE STARS (STAND VAN DE STERREN) Director/Writer: Leonard Retel Helmrich Producer/Writer: Hetty Naaijkens - Retel Helmrich Scarabee Films and HUMAN Broadcasting in association with HBO Documentary Films ABCNEWS VIDEOSOURCE AWARD THE PRUITT-IGOE MYTH Director/Producer/Writer: Chad Freidrichs Producers: Jaime Freidrichs, Paul Fehler, Brian Woodman Unicorn Stencil Documentary Films PARE LORENTZ AWARD THE LAST MOUNTAIN Director/Producer/Writer: Bill Haney Executive Producers: Tim Disney, Sarah Johnson Redlich, Tim Rockwood Producers: Clara Bingham, Eric Grunebaum Writer: Peter Rhodes Uncommon Productions, Dada Films, New Video CREATIVE RECOGNITION AWARDS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY IL CASTELLO Cinematography: Massimo D'Anolfi Directors: Massimo D'Anolfi & Martina Parenti BEST EDITING SENNA Editors: Chris King & Gregers Sall Director: Asif Kapadia BEST MUSIC BETTER THIS WORLD Composer: Paul Brill Directors: Katie Galloway and Kelly Duane de la Vega Werner Herzog