The tumultuous life of Robert Downey Jr has been well documented in the press, but the wild tabloid headlines of the past are firmly behind the accomplished actor who is slated to appear in four movies this year. First up is the title role in the big-budget action flick Iron Man, which sees Downey star as Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist who becomes the technologically-advanced superhero. But exactly how difficult was it to act in a huge iron suit? What’s it like to play a superhero? And who did Downey turn to for advice on the role? The actor explains all to Adam Tanswell exclusively for MSN Movies UK…

The film line-up for Cannes Film Festival has been unveiled in all its glittering glory. But among the initial excitement of the much-hyped new Indiana Jones movie being unveiled at the prestigious cinematic event this year, many Brits have been quick to point out there is a distinct absence of British films from the list.

Whether or not you’ve seen the Bourne Ultimatum, you will have heard about it. From Tangiers to Madrid to London’s Waterloo, the third part of the Bourne series has blasted across screens, breaking box offices as fast as Bourne breaks jaws.

Daniel Craig is two weeks into the shoot of Quantum Of Solace when we meet him on set at Pinewood Studios. He’s back into the non-stop schedule of a Bond movie. But today he is composed and comfortable. He even smiles as he dons his latest Italian silk.

In shock over his sudden death, we pay tribute to Heath Ledger and his spectacular contributions to the industry.

I don’t understand the appeal of the Saw films. Jigsaw, the masked killer who has slaughtered, slashed and sliced three movies’ worth of victims in hideous death traps, recently returned. The fourth entry went straight in at number 2 in the UK box-office chart. Blood makes bucks...

With the Golden Globes reduced to a sombre press conference and the Oscars threatened by the Hollywood writers' strike, the BAFTAs will receive more attention than ever this year. Check out all the nominations from the key categories below.

George Clooney's absence was the final nail in the picketed Golden Globes’ coffin. “I belong to six unions,” stated Clooney. “I won’t cross a picket line.” With the year’s second biggest ceremony replaced by a sober press conference, the Oscars are under threat.