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  1. Cannes: Rival 'Chef' Projects Pit Bradley Cooper Against Jon Favreau

    Cannes: Rival 'Chef' Projects Pit Bradley Cooper Against Jon Favreau

    9:01 am PDT 5/15/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The high-profile projects are both being shopped at the Cannes Film Market. READ MORE

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  2. Robert Downey Jr. Reuniting With Jon Favreau for Indie 'Chef'

    Robert Downey Jr. Reuniting With Jon Favreau for Indie 'Chef'

    4:18 pm PDT 5/10/2013
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    Favreau wrote the script and will direct and star in the character-driven comedy. READ MORE

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  3. Jon Favreau Going Indie Route For His Next Directing Project

    Jon Favreau Going Indie Route For His Next Directing Project

    10:10 pm PDT 4/25/2013
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    Favreau wrote the script and will direct and star in "Chef" and is lining up actors Sofia Vergara and Bobby Cannavale to join him. READ MORE

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  4. PaleyFest 2013: 'American Horror Story,' '2 Broke Girls,' 'Big Bang Theory,' 'New Girl,' 'Dallas,' 'Arrow,' 'Once Upon a Time' and 'Walking Dead'

    PaleyFest 2013: 'American Horror Story,' '2 Broke Girls,' 'Big Bang Theory,' 'New Girl,' 'Dallas,' 'Arrow,' 'Once Upon a Time' and 'Walking Dead'

    10:44 pm PST 3/5/2013
    • Philiana Ng
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The stars and producers at the 30th annual TV festival. READ MORE

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  5. Live Feed
    'Revolution' at PaleyFest: Season's Mysteries, Including the Blackout, Will Be Answered

    'Revolution' at PaleyFest: Season's Mysteries, Including the Blackout, Will Be Answered

    11:39 pm PST 3/2/2013
    • Philiana Ng
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    Four months will have passed when NBC's post-apocalyptic drama returns to TV. Executive producer Eric Kripke, joined by J.J. Abrams, Jon Favreau and castmembers, said the break gave them the chance "to re-attack" the show. READ MORE

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  6. 15 Potential Directors for the New 'Star Wars' Films

    15 Potential Directors for the New 'Star Wars' Films

    8:15 am PDT 10/31/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    Could it be J.J. Abrams? Matthew Vaughn? "Harry Potter" helmer David Yates? With all of Hollywood likely to want the job, here are some real choice options. READ MORE

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  7. Heat Vision
    Watch Video 'Iron Man 3' Teaser Shows Glimpse of Ben Kingsley as Villain the Mandarin (Video)

    'Iron Man 3' Teaser Shows Glimpse of Ben Kingsley as Villain the Mandarin (Video)

    8:23 pm PDT 10/21/2012
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    The movie, which also stars Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow, hits theaters May 3. READ MORE

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  8. 'Jersey Boys' Moves to Warner Bros. as Producer Graham King Inks Short One-Year Deal

    'Jersey Boys' Moves to Warner Bros. as Producer Graham King Inks Short One-Year Deal

    8:12 pm PDT 9/13/2012
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    Jon Favreau is attached to direct the Tony-winning musical, which moved from Sony to Warners. READ MORE

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  9. Review
    Revolution: TV Review

    Revolution: TV Review

    6:00 am PDT 9/12/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    NBC's new drama -- executive produced by J.J. Abrams and with a pilot directed by Jon Favreau -- presents a puzzling future, part "Hunger Games," part "Lost," where electricity has vanished. READ MORE

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  10. 'The Office' Producers, Jon Favreau Sell Divorce Comedy to NBC

    9:00 am PDT 9/7/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    Warren Lieberstein and Halsted Sullivan will pen the project for Universal Television. READ MORE

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  11. Live Feed
    TCA 2012: 'Revolution' Team Assures Scientific Justification for Power Outage Premise

    TCA 2012: 'Revolution' Team Assures Scientific Justification for Power Outage Premise

    3:37 pm PDT 7/24/2012
    • Michael O'Connell
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    Creator Eric Kripke, joined by director Jon Favreau and the cast, tells skeptics that the series' underlying mystery has been deemed plausible by physicists. READ MORE

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  12. Heat Vision
    Comic-Con 2012: Marvel Names 'Avengers' Follow-Ups; Robert Downey Jr. Makes Surprise Appearance

    Comic-Con 2012: Marvel Names 'Avengers' Follow-Ups; Robert Downey Jr. Makes Surprise Appearance

    7:17 pm PDT 7/14/2012
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    The studio revealed the titles and teaser posters for its "Thor" and "Captain America" sequels, while the "Iron Man 3" star pitched director Shane Black to the fans. READ MORE

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  13. Heat Vision
    'Iron Man 3' Image Released as Shooting Begins (Photo)

    'Iron Man 3' Image Released as Shooting Begins (Photo)

    1:47 pm PDT 6/4/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
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    Director Shane Black reunites cast members Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Jon Favreau for the series’ third installment. READ MORE

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  14. Heat Vision
    Jon Favreau Returning to 'Iron Man 3' -- as an Actor (Exclusive)

    Jon Favreau Returning to 'Iron Man 3' -- as an Actor (Exclusive)

    5:41 pm PDT 5/24/2012
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    The director of the first two Iron Man movies closed a deal to reprise his role of Happy Hogan, the bodyguard-sidekick to Tony Stark/Iron Man READ MORE

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  15. Heat Vision
    Jon Favreau Talks 'Iron Man 3,' Praises Joss Whedon for Avengers and Leads 'Revolution'

    Jon Favreau Talks 'Iron Man 3,' Praises Joss Whedon for Avengers and Leads 'Revolution'

    12:49 pm PDT 5/14/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The producer-director gives insight on his sci-fi ventures on screens both big and small. READ MORE

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  16. Heat Vision
    Ben Kingsley in Talks to Join 'Iron Man 3'

    Ben Kingsley in Talks to Join 'Iron Man 3'

    3:16 pm PDT 4/9/2012
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    Robert Downey Jr. also returns for the latest installment of the Marvel franchise, which will be directed by Shane Black and executive produced by Jon Favreau. READ MORE

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  17. Heat Vision
    Watch Video Jon Favreau-Directed Commercial Hits the Web (Video)

    Jon Favreau-Directed Commercial Hits the Web (Video)

    5:42 pm PST 2/2/2012
    • Philiana Ng
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    The filmmaker tweeted the ad to his 1.2 million Twitter followers on Thursday evening. READ MORE

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  18. Google's New Venice Beach Office Poised to Jumpstart Real Estate Market

    Google's New Venice Beach Office Poised to Jumpstart Real Estate Market

    10:35 am PST 12/5/2011
    • Daniel Miller
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    The opening of offices by the Internet giant (and some recent high-end sales) have many hoping for a Silicon Valley-style upswing. READ MORE

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  19. THR, Esq.
    'Cowboys & Aliens' Comic Book Author Sues Universal, DreamWorks for Copyright Infringement

    'Cowboys & Aliens' Comic Book Author Sues Universal, DreamWorks for Copyright Infringement

    12:32 pm PST 12/1/2011
    • Matthew Belloni
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    Steven John Busti claims his story was ripped off to create the Jon Favreau-directed film. READ MORE

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  20. 'Immortals'' Mickey Rourke Blasts Marvel Over 'Iron Man 2'

    3:58 pm PST 11/9/2011
    • Michael O'Connell
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    "If they want to make mindless comic book movies, then I don’t want to be a part of that," he says. READ MORE

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