A new, fully fleshed out trailer for The Avengers was released earlier today! Even if you haven’t been excited about the upcoming superhero film, I feel like this would have to change your mind. It’s action-packed and crisp, with highlights for nearly all of the assembled Avengers crew. Watch for the very last scene featuring Iron Man whirling around a corner — truly exciting! The Avengers comes out May 4th in the US, although be sure to check when it’ll hit theaters for your country as many are getting it before the States.

Additionally, ET had a special feature on the movie just yesterday. You can check out some behind the scenes footage (and some comments from Robert and Mark Ruffalo) in the featurette right here.

Another new poster for The Avengers was released yesterday, showcasing each of the Marvel superheroes in one action-packed still. It seems like Iron Man is a bit of a focus, no? Entertainment Weekly also published a new article in which Robert talks about returning to Tony and working as part of a large team. Read an excerpt below, and then head over to the source to read what his Avengers co-stars had to say about their characters:

“I’m still trying to, without moving backwards, remember the character that [Iron Man and Iron Man 2 director] Jon Favreau and I created, and be true to that,” Downey tells EW.

It’s also important to be true to the original Marvel Comics history, but Downey acknowledges that they’ve had to streamline their vision over the years as the possibility of this movie loomed.

“Avengers has always been this kind of hovering [thing]. Is it really possible? I just think that it was an incredibly ambitious notion, and looking back at Marvel and their fledgling years, they always had a vision of this … although not entirely accurately.”

Downey laughs: “In one teaser I say, ‘I’m putting a team together,’ and in the other one I’m like, ‘What do you mean I can’t join the team?’ But aside from that, it kind of really tracks through.”

Robert Downey Jr. presented Best Documentary at the 2012 Oscars earlier this evening, complete with some fun banter with Iron Man co-star, Gwyneth Paltrow. Onstage, Robert pretended to be part of a documentary and upped the arrogance for laughs. You can watch a video at this Tumblr. In the meantime, check out some backstage anecdotes before he presented his award category:

6:28 p.m. — Robert Downey Jr. chewed away on his gum and danced along to the music as he waited in the wings to present an award during the Oscar show’s Cirque du Soleil performance. When his cue came he quickly deposited the gum in a napkin and stepped on stage.

6:42 p.m. — Stage manager Dency Nelson has discovered Downey’s discarded gum. “Robert Downey Jr. chewing gum! We could sell it on eBay,” Nelson jokes before tossing it in the trash.

6:50 p.m. — Wait a minute, this isn’t a beauty contest. “How do you feel about relinquishing your title?” Robert Downey Jr. asks last year’s supporting actress winner Melissa Leo after Octavia Spencer wins this year’s award. “Oh, I’m not,” she says. “”I thought you had to give them yours,” Downey replies.” I don’t know how this works.”

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Although never officially announced to attend, it seems Robert Downey Jr will be at this year’s Oscar ceremony! Earlier today, February 25th, he was spotted in rehearsals for the prestigious award show. No word yet on what category he will be presenting, but I’ll edit the post if I happen to find out before the show airs. Speaking of which, you can catch the 84th Academy Awards live tomorrow, February 26th, at 7pm EST/4pm PST only on ABC.

Wear It My Way recently visited the Downey ranch to style the couple for a photo shoot. They were kind enough to share some “behind the scenes” pictures on their site, showing Robert in a room full of clothes (sadly, no Susan). No additional information for the shoot – like photographer, potential magazine publisher – was provided. Maybe fans can expect pictures of baby Exton?

Here’s what the stylists had to say on their blog:

We just styled a shoot with Robert Downey Jr. and his lovely wife, Susan at their ranch. It was a warm breezy day with the sun shining and ocean winds blowing. They have acres of land looking over the ocean filled with grazing alpacas, horses, goats and chickens. The ranch was calm and peaceful and was the perfect location for the vibe of this shoot. Robert is such an endearing character and Susan kept him at ease with her sweet natured personality. We shot about 6 looks on each of them and the pictures turned out incredible. Stay tuned to see photos from the shoot.”

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Screenwriter Marc Guggenheim (Green Lantern, “Law & Order”) has been offered to pen the script for Team Downey’s upcoming reboot, Perry Mason; he is currently in negotiations. Robert Downey Jr and wife Susan will produce the film for Warner Brothers. Courtesy of Hollywood Reporter, he’s a summary of what to expect with the new film:

Mason is a defense attorney character at the center of a series of books by Erle Stanley Gardner that were first adapted as films and radio plays in the 1930s. The books were hugely popular but the character’s appeal reached new heights with the TV series that starred Raymond Burr and ran from 1957 to 1966.

Guggenheim is writing a script based off an original story by Downey and Team Downey president David Gambino, bringing the character back to Los Angeles of the 1930s.

Several film stills for the upcoming Avengers have finally been added to the gallery; a total of three pictures. I’ll try to get them untagged in the very near future, but I wanted fans to have access to these in the meantime. Remember: The Avengers is due to hit theaters on May 4th!

Congratulations to both Robert and Susan for welcoming the newest addition to the Downey family! Exton Elias was delivered at 7:24 early this morning, weighing in at 7 lbs, 5 oz. People reported the following about the exciting news:

Wife Susan delivered son Exton Elias Downey at 7:24 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Los Angeles, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.

“Everyone is healthy and they couldn’t be happier,” a friend of the couple says.

Baby boy weighs in at 7 lbs., 5 oz., is 20 inches long and joins big brother Indio, 18, Downey’s son from his previous marriage.