Robert was at Spike TV’s 2nd Annual Guys Choice Awards yesterday! Pictures are now in the gallery.

I have added pictures of Robert at the Iron Man Press Conference on 27th April.

Move over, Johnny Depp!

It sounds like the next big male star to come to Chicago could be Robert Downey Jr., if he lands the role of Hugh Hefner in a big-screen biopic now in the works.

It’s not a 100 percent done deal, but sources say Hefner has signed off on Downey to play him in the movie, with the working title “Playboy.”

He took a liking to the actor after seeing “Iron Man” and admiring his humor and skill in showing his vulnerability.

Chicago is expected to be used for the shooting of scenes focusing on the early years of Playboy magazine. A Chicago native, Hefner grew up in Galewood and launched Playboy here before moving the California.

No word yet on when the cameras actually will begin rolling, but it could happen as soon as next summer — depending on Downey’s “Iron Man 2″ filming and the finalization of the Hefner script.

With “Iron Man” a box-office smash, Downey is very much in demand. A representative for the actor said he’s interested in the Hefner project but is unlikely to commit to it until a script is done and a director is named.

Brett Ratner (”Rush Hour”), announced last year as the “Playboy” director, is no longer attached to the project but may return to it. Brian Grazer is among the film’s producers.

Who will make the TV headlines this year on Sunday, June 1st at 8PM/7c?

MTV brings the biggest names of this summer’s most anticipated films together to give fans more spontaneous and shocking moments.

MTV will have Steve Carell, Jack Black, Lindsay Lohan, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Seth Rogen, Rumer Willis, Megan Fox, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hathaway, James Franco, Brendan Fraser and Danny McBride in the growing list of stars presenting at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards.” 

They join previously revealed performers Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls who will take the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited live performances. 

The 17th annual awards show will be executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Mark Burnett. 

Hosted by Mike Myers, the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” will be broadcast LIVE from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on Sunday, June 1st at 8pm/7c.

Up for the coveted golden popcorn at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” are “Superbad,” leading the way with five nominations, and “Juno,” receiving four nominations. 

Also vying for an award are “Enchanted,” “Transformers,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Knocked Up” with 3 nominations each.  MTV has also partnered with some of the most popular UGC video sites, including Photobucket, MySpace, Daily Motion, Break, Buzznet, Heavy and FunnyorDie to give anyone and everyone with a creative vision their chance to shine in a celeb-filled arena. 

Finalists for the “BEST MOVIE SPOOF” will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” where one will be crowned the winner. 

The destiny of the coveted golden popcorn lies in the hands of the viewers.  Fans can vote by visiting link before May 23rd to support their favorite nominees in each category.  

This could be the Hollywood comeback story of the year. “Iron Man” is this summer’s first blockbuster and critics agree that it largely has to do with its star Robert Downey Jr. Things weren’t always this great for Downey Jr. For years he was Hollywood’s tragic tale of drug addiction and immense talent going to waste. The acclaimed Woody Allen couldn’t even afford to hire him for his movie because Downey’s insurance would cost too much. Downey Jr. along with Sean Penn and Nicolas Cage is considered one of the best actors of his generation, and if he hadn’t wasted away the past decade, he could have surpassed them to become the undisputed best actor of his generation. He first showed his true potential in the Richard Attenborough directed “Chaplin” in 1992, and it has taken him almost 15 years to return to delivering on that promise of greatness again. He started out in comedies like “Weird Science” (1985) and “Back To School” (1986). But it was his performance in “Less Than Zero” (87) playing a rich drug addict resorting to prostitution that made everyone take notice. But he followed this up with more comedies like “Soapdish (91), “Heart and Souls” (93), and “Only You” (94). (more…)

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