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Sherlock's movie success harkens back to Brett's glory days
7 hours ago | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »
The new action-oriented reboot of Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey, Jr. is making a killing at the box office -- and rightfully so. It stays true enough to its source material while injecting just enough quirky energy into Holmes' world to update the franchise.
But, here's hoping the movie's success leads some folks back to rediscover the single greatest production of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short stories -- the Granada and PBS Sherlock Holmes series of the 80s.
To most Holmes fans, Jeremy Brett (right) was the perfect actor playing the role he was born to fill. He had the look, the voice and the mannerisms most readers envisioned when reading "The Red Headed League" or "The Speckled Band."
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- John Scott Lewinski
Celebrating Sherlock Holmes' Birthday With Our Favorite Crossovers
6 January 2010 1:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
by Alan Kistler
The new film "Sherlock Holmes," starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law, has been entertaining many. And today, January 6th, is Holmes' actual birthday (as established in the original books).
Even after his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stopped writing fiction, Sherlock Holmes continued to appear in new stories for several decades, in all sorts of media. And sometimes he's been teamed up with other famous characters, fictional creations with their own worlds and fans. Here are some of the wilder crossovers featuring England's greatest detective.
The title may seem silly, but "Sherlock Holmes Vs Dracula" by Loren D. Estleman is a fantastic story that takes place parallel to the original "Dracula" novel by Bram Stoker. Remember how Stoker's book was made up of journal entries, letters and newspaper articles? Here, we see Holmes and Watson investigating those same news stories, leading them »
- MTV Movies Team
A case of Holmesophobia?
6 January 2010 5:35 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
The chemistry between Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson is no mystery, yet there seems to be no end to the outrage over the film's homosexual overtones
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle famously had a soft spot for fairies. The same cannot, it seems, be said of the keepers of his literary flame – not, at least, of Andrea Plunket, who lays claim to the remaining Us copyrights relating to Conan Doyle's most iconic creation.
According to IMDb, Plunket has reacted with fury to Robert Downey Jr's suggestion on The Late Show with David Letterman that Sherlock Holmes, whom he plays in Guy Ritchie's film, could be perceived as "a very butch homosexual". Introducing a clip in which Holmes lets off some steam bare-knuckle boxing after offending Watson, Downey also floated the possibility that Rachel McAdams's character, with whom the detective is apparently besotted, "could be a beard. »
- Ben Walters
Dr. Watson – Didn’t Know Anything About Sherlock Holmes
5 January 2010 9:42 AM, PST | Gossipvita | See recent Gossipvita news »
The actor plays the fictional English detective’s sidekick Dr. Watson in the new film of the same name but confesses he was unaware of the literary character created by Arthur Conan Doyle before agreeing to the role.
He said: “Yes, I'm English, but I never really read the ‘Sherlock’ books as a boy. This was a new literary discovery for me, but a great one because as an adult I was able to sit down and love the source material. Believe me when I say it's a good thing to grab a mug of tea and curl up with a great ‘Sherlock Holmes’ book."
As well as being impressed with the books, Jude was also blown away by how the film’s director Guy Ritchie and the production team were able to recreate 19th Century England.
The 37-year-old star said: “The production designers did an amazing job embellishing historic England. »
- Alice
Jude Law discovers Holmes
5 January 2010 7:36 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Jude Law didn't know anything about Sherlock Holmes. The actor plays the fictional English detective's sidekick Dr. Watson in the new film of the same name but confesses he was unaware of the literary character created by Arthur Conan Doyle before agreeing to the role. He said: "Yes, I'm English, but I never really read the 'Sherlock' books as a boy. This was a new literary discovery for me, but a great one because as an adult I was able to sit down and love the source material. Believe me when I say it's a good thing to grab a mug of tea and curl up with a great 'Sherlock Holmes' book." As well as being impressed with »
Stay in the Closet, Sherlock Holmes!
5 January 2010 6:45 AM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
If you enjoyed the unabashed bromance of Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, and pondered whether Irene Adler and Mary Morstan were there just to make them seem less gay, keep those naughty thoughts to yourself, especially if you want to see a sequel. Because if Holmes gets any more homoerotic, then Holmes' copyright holder will prevent another film from ever being made.
It all started with Robert Downey Jr.'s quips to David Letterman. EW had the transcript, which I'll post in full so we have the proper context:
Letterman: "Now, from what I recall, there was always the suggestion that there was a different level of relationship between Sherlock and Dr. Watson."
Downey: "You mean that they were homos ..."
Letterman: [Laughs.] "Well ..."
Downey: "That is what you're saying?"
Letterman: "In a manner of speaking, yes ... that they were closer than just out solving crimes. It's sort of touched on in the film, »
- Elisabeth Rappe
Jude Law discovers Holmes
5 January 2010 6:00 AM, PST | Virgin Media - Movies | See recent Virgin Media - Movies news »
Jude Law didn't know anything about Sherlock Holmes. The actor plays the fictional English detective's sidekick Dr. Watson in the new film of the same name but confesses he was unaware of the literary character created by Arthur Conan Doyle before agreeing to the role. He said: ''Yes, I'm English, but I never really read the 'Sherlock' books as a boy. This was a new literary discovery for me, but a great one because as an adult I was able to sit down and love the source material. Believe me when I say it's a good thing to grab a mug of tea .. »
Sherlock Holmes sequel 'will be blocked if gay storyline introduced'
5 January 2010 4:47 AM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Before the new Sherlock Holmes movie came out, star Robert Downey Jr joked about the close friendship between the detective and his sidekick Watson, played by Jude Law.
He said: "I think the word bromance is so passé. We are two men who happen to be roommates who wrestle a lot and share a bed!"
Now he's taken the comments further and the executors of the literary estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle aren't too happy, saying a sequel will be halted if any gay storylines are introduced.
Andréa Plunket, who controls the remaining Us copyrights in the Holmes stories, was not amused when Robert Downey Jnr told the David Letterman talk show that he felt the two residents of 221B Baker Street were an item.
He introduced a clip from the film showing him wrestling with Law, with an invitation to the audience to decide whether he was the more "butch" of the two. »
- David Bentley
Jude Law Didn't Know Anything About Sherlock Holmes
5 January 2010 3:20 AM, PST | Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news »
Jude Law stars in the one of the hottest movies of the season, Sherlock Holmes, but he admits he didn't know anything about the movie, books, or his character until shooting started. Jude plays the fictional English detective’s sidekick Dr. Watson in the movie but was completely clueless about the character created by Arthur Conan Doyle before agreeing to the role. He said: “Yes, I'm English, but I never really read the ‘Sherlock’ books as a boy. This was a new literary discovery for me, but a great one because as an adult I was able to »
The Alimentary Possibilities of a Gay Sherlock Holmes
4 January 2010 9:20 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Could a potential Sherlock Holmes sequel feature a gay subplot? Not if the executors of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s estate have any say in the matter.
Recently, actor Robert Downey Jr., who plays the titular detective of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes, made comments implying the character might be gay to talk show host David Letterman. About Holmes and sidekick Watson, Downey had said: "I think the word bromance is so passé. We are two men who happen to be roommates who wrestle a lot and share a bed!"
Prior to screening a clip of himself and actor Jude Law wrestling, Downey went on to have the following exchange with Letterman and co-host Paul Shaffer, transcribed by Entertainment Weekly:
Letterman: "Now, from what I recall, there was always the suggestion that there was a different level of relationship between Sherlock and Dr. Watson."
Downey: "You mean that they were homos. »
Conan Doyle's Estate Will Not Allow A Gay Sherlock Holmes
4 January 2010 1:37 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
I was immensely entertained by the homoerotic subtext of Sherlock Holmes, in which Watson and Holmes frequently gazed into one anothers' eyes, got jealous over each others' girlfriends, and stood a little too close together while on missions. I would probably be the first in line to see an actually gay version of Sherlock Holmes, but even I don't think it's really a good idea. But even though a Holmes-on-Watson makeout is probably never going to happen, the owner of the U.S. copyright to Arthur Conan Doyle's work wants you to know that if Guy Ritchie is ever tempted to make that a reality, she will totally lose it. Responding to Robert Downey Jr.'s joke on Letterman that Holmes might be a "butch homosexual," Plunket said, "I hope this is just an example of Mr Downey's black sense of humour. It would be drastic, but I would »
'Sherlock Holmes 2' plans in jeopardy?
4 January 2010 12:12 PM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Guy Ritchie's plans for a Sherlock Holmes sequel have reportedly been thrown into doubt after Robert Downey Jr claimed that the lead character could be portrayed as gay. Andrea Plunket, who owns the Us copyright to author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary creations, is believed to be unhappy with comments made by Downey Jr that Holmes and his accomplice Dr Watson have a homoerotic relationship. Plunkett went on to say that if director Ritchie wants to pursue ambitions to turn the movie into a franchise, he will not be authorised to follow such a storyline. She said: "I hope this is just (more) »
- By Oli Simpson
Sherlock Holmes 2 in jeopardy
4 January 2010 6:04 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Guy Ritchie's plans for a 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel are in jeopardy after Robert Downey Jr. claimed the character could be portrayed as gay. Andrea Plunket, who holds the Us copyright to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary creation, is unhappy with comments made by Downey that Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson could be lovers. And Plunkett says if Ritchie and the screenwriters want to take the character - who is played by Downey in the current movie - in that direction she will not allow a follow-up film. She said: "I hope this is just an example of Mr. Downey's black sense of humour. It would be drastic, but I would withdraw permission for more films to be made if »
Sherlock Holmes 2 in jeopardy
4 January 2010 6:00 AM, PST | Virgin Media - Movies | See recent Virgin Media - Movies news »
Guy Ritchie's plans for a 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel are in jeopardy after Robert Downey Jr. claimed the character could be portrayed as gay. Andrea Plunket, who holds the Us copyright to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary creation, is unhappy with comments made by Downey that Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson could be lovers. And Plunkett says if Ritchie and the screenwriters want to take the character - who is played by Downey in the current movie - in that direction she will not allow a follow-up film. She said: ''I hope this is just an example of Mr. Downey's black sense of humour. .. »
Avatar ushers in 2010 as fourth biggest all-time movie | Jeremy Kay
4 January 2010 5:02 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
James Cameron's blue-peopled behemoth has amassed more than $1bn after only three weekends and may well overtake Titanic as the undisputed champion of the modern box office
The winner
James Cameron's sci-fi extravaganza stayed atop the Us charts after holding on to the box-office crown thanks to an estimated $68.3m (£42m) haul. Avatar has now amassed $352.1m (£217m) in North America after only three weekends and, combined with the $670.2m international run, stands at a jaw-dropping $1.018bn worldwide. In so doing it became only the fifth movie in history to cross $1bn and ranks as the fourth highest global release of all time. Of course, we're not dealing with an exact science here because this box-office data is based on numbers that haven't been adjusted for inflation, so try not to get all self-righteous about it. (I'm talking to you, Gone with the Wind fans.)
The only other »
- Jeremy Kay
The queer case of Sherlock Holmes
4 January 2010 4:45 AM, PST | Hindustan Times - Cinema | See recent Hindustan Times - Cinema news »
Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr’s comments that his character in the latest movie Sherlock Holmes, could be shown as a gay, and involved with sidekick Dr. Watson, in the movie’s sequel has caused a controversy. Andrea Plunket, who controls the Us copyrights to the Holmes stories on behalf of the character’s creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has threatened to withdraw permission for a follow-up if the film’s director Guy Ritchie suggests any kind of homosexual angle to the super slueth’s character. Downey Jr, during an appearance on a Us talk show by David Letterman, asked »
'Sherlock Holmes' Sequel Under Threat for Homosexual Hints
4 January 2010 12:03 AM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Plan to make "Sherlock Holmes" sequel has been put under fire due to homosexual hints. According to several sites, the executors of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary estate have threatened to withdraw Guy Ritchie's rights to the Sherlock Holmes story if the director suggests that there is romantic relationship between the lead characters in his upcoming movie.
Recently, Robert Downey Jr. appeared in "Late Show with David Letterman" and hinted at a homo erotic subtext in the relationship between his detective character and Jude Law's Dr. Watson. During the interview, the 44-year-old let the audience to determine whether Holmes is "a very butch homosexual."
Infuriated by Downey Jr.'s statement, Andrea Plunket who controls the remaining U.S. copyrights to the Holmes story responded, "I hope this is just an example of Mr. Downey's black sense of humor. It would be drastic, but I would withdraw permission »
- AceShowbiz.com
Homosexual Holmes, Watson in sequel?
3 January 2010 9:04 PM, PST | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
Hollywood actor Robert Downey, Jr., who plays the lead in British filmmaker Ritchie’s new movie adaption, has hinted at a homo erotic twist between his character and sidekick Dr. Watson in a seqeul to the movie.
The executors of the character’ creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s literary estate are however miffed at the plan and have threatened to withdraw Ritchie’s rights to the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ story if the director hints at a homosexual relationship between the lead characters in his sequel, reports contactmusic.com.
Downey, Jr., who plays the super sleuth in the new movie adaption, recently appeared on David Letterman’s Us talk show and hinted at a same sex subtext in the relationship between his character and. »
- realbollywood
Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Sherlock Holmes' Under Threat for Gay Hints
3 January 2010 8:46 PM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
The future of "Sherlock Holmes" sequel is placed in jeopardy due to homosexual hints. According to reports, the executors of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary estate have threatened to withdraw director Guy Ritchie's rights to the supersleuth story if he continues to hint on the homosexual relationship between Robert Downey Jr.'s Holmes and Jude Law's Watson.
The executors were infuriated over Downey Jr.'s homoerotic subtext comment when he appeared on David Letterman's talk show to promote the movie. At the time, the actor best known for his role in "Iron Man" asked the audience to decide whether Holmes is "a very butch homosexual".
Responding to Downey Jr.'s remark, Andrea Plunket, who controls the remaining U.S. copyrights to the Holmes story, said, "I hope this is just an example of Mr Downey's black sense of humor." She then added, "It would be drastic, »
- celebrity-mania.com
Box Office Beat Down: Avatar Sets Records with an Additional $68 Million Totaling $1 Billion Worldwide!
3 January 2010 2:13 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Weekend Box Office 1) Avatar - $68 million 2) Sherlock Holmes - $38 million 3) Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakuel - $36 million 4) It's Complicated - $18 million 5) The Blind Side - $12 million 6) Up In The Air - $11 million 7) The Princess and the Frog - $10 million 8) Did You Hear About The Morgans? - $5 million 9) Nine - $4.2 million 10) Invictus - $4.1 million James Cameron had much to celebrate this New Year's weekend as his 3D outer-space epic Avatar continues to set records and earns another $68 million at the box office. The film, which was seen in 3,461 theaters made an average of $19,734 per theater for a weekend total of $68 million bringing its total gross over three weeks just north of $350 million. Much like Cameron's last feature film, Titanic did over a decade ago, Avatar crossed the $350 million mark in just 17 days and has now made $1 billion worldwide. The movie also set a new Near Year's Day weekend box »
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