Robert Downey Jr. has officially departed Alfonso Cuarón’s long-gestating sci-fi Gravity.

The ambitious but troubled movie, which has bagged Sandra Bullock for its female lead after Angelina Jolie dropped out, will be moving ahead without Downey Jr.

The actor's busy schedule is being blamed, with both Sherlock Holmes 2 and The Avengers on the horizon - but that’s not stopping other studios from attempting to lure the actor in to other roles.

20th Century Fox are currently prepping How To Talk To Girls, which is being described as a Big-style comedy about a nine-year-old boy who attempts to unravel the mysteries of the opposite sex.

Given that a script hasn’t been written yet (nay, a writer hasn’t even been hired), this could be a possible for Downey Jr if the shoot comes after his other commitments.

Meanwhile, the search for a Downey replacement on Gravity begins. Poor Alfonso Cuarón...

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Just in case there aren't enough reasons to line up to see 'The Suit' again, check out this music vid/ trailer featuring one of the MOST UNDERRATED AC/DC songs ever - Shoot to Thrill.  And in case there is any doubt, AC/DC are the undisputed raging Kings of 70's-rock-bands-that-still-kick-ass. Long live the Kings!

What makes this all the more goosebumpy (yeah, I said it) is the cut scenes from the movie.  Now as any obsessed AC/DC fan will point out, this is the album version of the song synched over live footage but frankly, it has more impact that way. Get over it.

Check it out (thanks to Marvel.com)!

"AC/DC:  Iron Man 2" Track Listing:

1.    Shoot to Thrill
2.    Rock 'N' Roll Damnation
3.    Guns for Hire
4.    Cold Hearted Man
5.    Back in Black
6.    Thunderstruck
7.    If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
8.    Evil Walks
9.    T.N.T.
10.    Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be
11.    Have a Drink on Me
12.    The Razor's Edge
13.    Let There Be Rock
14.    War Machine
15.    Highway to Hell

The film opens internationally beginning on April 28, 2010.  In the U.S., the film will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and is scheduled for release on May 7, 2010.

Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, aka the super hero Iron Man in this sequel to the 2008 blockbuster. RDJ, Paltrow, Cheadle and Rockwell are joined by Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Mickey Rourke as Whiplash. Jon Favreau once again takes up the directorial reins for Marvel's armored avenger.

"Iron Man 2" is one of a continuing slate of films being produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel characters, including "Thor" on May 6, 2011, "The First Avenger: Captain America" on July 22, 2011 and "The Avengers" on May 4, 2012.

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OK, so my Christmas is officially complete! Here is the first trailer for the eagerly anticipated Iron Man II. Mickey Rourke's re-invention continues which goes to show that bad plastic surgery doesn't have to stand in the way of a movie career.  Truth be told, he does bring something special to most roles he plays so, go Mickey!

"Iron Man 2" hits theaters May 7. 2010. Robert Downey Jr. is back as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, aka the super hero Iron Man in this sequel to the 2008 blockbuster. RDJ, Paltrow, Cheadle and Rockwell are joined by Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Mickey Rourke as Whiplash. Jon Favreau once again takes up the directorial reins for Marvel's armored avenger.

"Iron Man 2" is one of a continuing slate of films being produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel characters, including "Thor" on May 20, 2011, "The First Avenger: Captain America" on July 22, 2011 and "The Avengers" on May 4, 2012.

All my faves are here - Jackson, Cheadle, Paltrow, Downey and of course, The Suit(s)! Forget Christmas, I can't wait for May 2010!

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For my money there is no cooler hero in the Marvel Universe right now than Iron Man. I am positively giddy about be able to cheer for Robert Downey Jr. again. Iron Man 2 is arguably the most anticipated sequel for 2010 and I for one CANNOT WAIT. In the meantime, I will have to satisfy myself with every and any image and trailer I can get my hands on.

That said, Empire has an exclusive new image of Tony Stark in the famous red and gold suit as the centerpiece of their January 2010 cover. Too Cool! IM2 features Mickey Rourke as the baddie Whiplash and Scarlet Johansson as the Black Widow. (Please god, don't let Scarlet sing in the Movie).

Iron Man is due for release May 7, 2010.

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