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    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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    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
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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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    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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    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 See All Videos

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

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

    3:58 pm PST 11/9/2011
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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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    It's Official: CBS Orders Jon Favreau Comedy to Pilot

    It's Official: CBS Orders Jon Favreau Comedy to Pilot

    6:00 pm PDT 10/21/2011
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The "Iron Man" director will write and exec produce "Tweaked," which chronicles life and dating among single parents in Santa Monica. Read More

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    White House Drama From 'Cowboys & Aliens,' 'Robot Chicken' Teams Lands at ABC

    White House Drama From 'Cowboys & Aliens,' 'Robot Chicken' Teams Lands at ABC

    10:19 am PDT 10/5/2011
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    The hourlong procedural follows a newly-elected president and his "secret Cabinet." Read More

  10. DreamWorks' Stacey Snider Addresses Studio's Money Issues (Exclusive)

    DreamWorks' Stacey Snider Addresses Studio's Money Issues (Exclusive)

    11:00 am PDT 9/28/2011
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    UPDATED: "'The Help' went a long way towards helping us" after "Cowboys & Aliens" hurt the studio's bottom line, the executive admits to THR, adding that any talk of financial problems or a lack of support from its Indian backers is untrue. Read More

  11. Box Office Report: 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' Still Tops Overseas, Sets Warner Bros. Record

    Box Office Report: 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' Still Tops Overseas, Sets Warner Bros. Record

    1:47 pm PDT 7/31/2011
    • Frank Segers
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    'Harry' breaks billion-dollar worldwide mark; "Smurfs" debuts demurely while 'Cowboys' is due offshore in two weeks. Read More

  12. 'Smurfs' Vs. 'Cowboys and Aliens': Moviegoers React to Opening Night Upset

    'Smurfs' Vs. 'Cowboys and Aliens': Moviegoers React to Opening Night Upset

    5:56 pm PDT 7/30/2011
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    Friday’s box office results surprised many. Read More

  13. Daniel Craig in 'Cowboys & Aliens': What Fans Thought

    Daniel Craig in 'Cowboys & Aliens': What Fans Thought

    3:35 pm PDT 7/30/2011
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    "Daniel Craig's granite chin should get an Oscar nom," one moviegoer said of the British actor's performance in the film. Read More

  14. Box Office Upset: 'Smurfs' Beats 'Cowboys & Aliens' on Friday

    Box Office Upset: 'Smurfs' Beats 'Cowboys & Aliens' on Friday

    9:04 am PDT 7/30/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The 3D toon grosses better-than-expected $13.3 million, while "Cowboys" grosses a meek $13 million; Steve Carell-Ryan Gosling comedy "Crazy Stupid Love" off to a solid start. Read More

  15. Box Office Update: 'Cowboys & Aliens' Gaining Strength

    Box Office Update: 'Cowboys & Aliens' Gaining Strength

    5:41 pm PDT 7/29/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The big-budget pic headed for a $40 million-plus debut; Sony's "Smurfs" and Warner Bros.' Steve Carell comedy off to strong start. Read More

  16. 'Cowboys & Aliens' Director Jon Favreau: I Discovered 'Magic' of Movies as Theater Usher

    'Cowboys & Aliens' Director Jon Favreau: I Discovered 'Magic' of Movies as Theater Usher

    4:16 pm PDT 7/29/2011
    • Jay A. Fernandez
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    The actor-director tells THR about the teenage job that opened his eyes to Hollywood. Read More

  17. Box Office Report: Jon Favreau's 'Cowboys & Aliens' Eyeing $36-$43 Million Opening

    Box Office Report: Jon Favreau's 'Cowboys & Aliens' Eyeing $36-$43 Million Opening

    1:49 pm PDT 7/29/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The high-concept pic, starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, comes from DreamWorks and Universal. Read More

  18. Box Office Preview: 'Cowboys & Aliens' Gallops Into Theaters

    Box Office Preview: 'Cowboys & Aliens' Gallops Into Theaters

    6:06 pm PDT 7/28/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and kids pic "The Smurfs" also open nationwide. Read More

  19. Daniel Craig in 'Cowboys & Aliens': What the Reviewers Think

    Daniel Craig in 'Cowboys & Aliens': What the Reviewers Think

    1:29 pm PDT 7/28/2011
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    The actor's sci-fi-meets-western flick, co-staring Harrison Ford, hits theaters Friday. Read More

  20. Win a Jon Favreau Signed Copy of THR's Special Comic-Con Issue

    1:14 pm PDT 7/28/2011
    • David Simpson
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    We are giving away 20 copies of our Comic-Con issue signed by "Cowboys & Aliens" director Jon Favreau. Read More

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