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25 July 2008 12:08 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Filmmaker Guy Ritchie has broken his silence over reports his marriage to Madonna is in trouble, insisting everything's fine.

The showbiz couple's union has been under intense media scrutiny in recent weeks, amid rumours they are on the verge of a divorce.

Pop superstar Madonna has also come under fire for her close friendship with baseball star Alex Rodriguez, with the sportsman's estranged wife alleging she had an "affair of the heart" with Rodriguez.

However, appearing at the San Diego International Comic-Con event in California on Thursday, director Ritchie appeared happy and content, reports People.com.

When asked by reporters whether things are going well in his marriage, he replied, "As far as I'm aware of."

Ritchie is currently busy promoting his upcoming action film RocknRolla, which was filmed in his hometown of London.

And he openly chatted about viewing the British capital through the eyes of Madonna, who moved from the U.S. to the U.K. when the pair wed in 2000.

He said, "I was born there and I've seen it change and I know a great deal about it, I'm invested. I live vicariously through my wife, so I was once a spy and now I've become a tourist, and it's much more fun to live in London as a tourist than it is as a spy.

"Someone told me the definition was a spy always looks for the bad stuff, and a tourist always looks for the good stuff. So that makes it easy, being married to an American."

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25 July 2008 10:15 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

Stars Gerard Butler, Jeremy Piven, Idris Elba and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges joined director Guy Ritchie for yesterday's presentation on "RocknRolla," Ritchie's first film since infamous bomb "Revolver," which took two years to reach U.S. shores. "RocknRolla," which is about the Russian mob in London, is the film that everyone's hoping represents a return to form for the director who first made a splash with snappy urban crime films like "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch."

Mostly, though, all eyes were on Butler, who offered chocolates to the crowd of adoring female fans and answered questions on the nature of his role and whether it was as physically challenging as his part in "300." Piven, in turn, offered his own fan service, saying "I'm completely overwhelmed by everyone's focus and their dedication. I'm in honor of all of you and I celebrate each and everyone one of you --

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24 July 2008 12:02 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

British actor Toby Kebbell was pleasantly surprised by director Guy Ritchie's kindhearted personality when they teamed up to shoot new movie Rocknrolla - because he expected the filmmaker to be egotistical and hot-tempered.

Kebbell, who stars alongside Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton and Jeremy Piven in the upcoming action movie, was terrified about working under Ritchie's guidance because of what he'd heard about the star and his wife Madonna in the tabloids.

But he admits Ritchie was nothing like what he expected.

He says, "I'm not a big one for reading up on the lives of others in magazines, but you sometimes form an idea and I have to say when I turned up in London, I really didn't expect to become friends with Guy Ritchie. But I did; he's a really funny, great personality, but no ego. It was never about, 'Just because I say so.'

"He was incredibly open to other ideas as long as they were right for the film. And very even-tempered, you know - he never spoke a bad or a harsh word to anybody. I really like that."

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23 July 2008 3:29 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Christopher Ciccone has blamed Guy Ritchie for the disintegration of his relationship with Madonna. The TV chef admitted to Metro that he became estranged from his sister when she met Snatch filmmaker Ritchie. He said: "Guy Ritchie pushed it over the edge. My relationship with her was threatening to Guy. I suppose he felt insecure and wanted to push me out. It wasn’t necessary. He's also very uncomfortable with gay people." Ciccone added that he (more)

By Simon Reynolds

21 July 2008 6:50 PM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

It's our first look at Jason from Friday the 13th, but what's he looking at? Click to find out.

Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Why wouldn't I post all those tiny images Entertainment Weekly previewed on their site? Well, because obviously only a couple of days later we would have them in versions you could actually see, and they are here today. Warner Bros. has just sent over a bunch of new images from the likes of Watchmen, Ninja Assassin, RocknRolla, Star Wars: The Clone Wars as well as our first look at Jason from the Friday the 13th remake. You can check out any of the images by clicking on their titles above or on the teaser pics in this article, or even easier, all of them are in one gallery by clicking on any of the thumbnails at the end of this article. Rain plays Raizo in Ninja Assassin,

Brad Brevet

21 July 2008 2:40 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Madonna and Guy Ritchie have vowed to silence British press speculation about the state of their marriage, according to a report. The couple have made a number of public appearances together in New York recently, following persistent rumours that they are planning to divorce. Despite their efforts, newspapers have continued to report that the pair will make an official split announcement in November. Madonna, who starts her Sticky and Sweet world tour next month, has now decided to show her commitment to Guy by attending his forthcoming RocknRolla film premiere in London. They will also appear in public together for Guy's (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

21 July 2008 2:32 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

A cameraman has attempted to sell a sex tape allegedly featuring Madonna and Alex Rodriguez. Madonna, who is married to director Guy Ritchie, was romantically linked to the basketball star earlier this month. However, the singer has repeatedly denied rumours of an affair. According to the Daily Star, Madonna's legal team is aware of the cameraman's allegations. The video, which was reportedly filmed by a hidden camera, apparently features the veteran popstar sleeping with Rodriguez. (more)

By Alex Fletcher

20 July 2008 4:20 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Guy Ritchie plans to concentrate on his career - and has vowed to be "very busy" over the next five years.

The Snatch director, who is reportedly experiencing marriage difficulties with wife Madonna, signed on to write and direct a new movie about fictional detective Sherlock Holmes last month.

And that is one of many projects the director has in the pipeline.

He tells British newspaper the Daily Express, "It's my intention to be very busy over the next five years.

"(And) I think we probably have five or six projects that we're pretty sure we're going to make. I kind of fancy myself at making films quite quickly."

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18 July 2008 11:02 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Christopher Ciccone has suggested that his sister's marriage to Guy Ritchie may have hit problems because they are too competitive. Appearing on GMTV to promote his book Life With My Sister Madonna, Ciccone said: "They are two very ambitious and creative people competing. On some level they are going to be competing with each other and if one's doing better... " He claimed that Ritchie seeing his directing career stall coupled (more)

By Simon Reynolds

15 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Madonna has fuelled reports she's manipulating the media's attention toward her controversial relationship with Alex Rodriguez only to generate press for her upcoming tour - after reportedly making plans to attend his baseball game on Tuesday.

The singer - who is currently in New York rehearsing for her upcoming Sticky and Sweet tour - has been under intense media scrutiny amid rumours she is courting the media to speculate about her alleged affair with the baseball star.

According to the New York Post, the Sorry hitmaker is "loving" the attention she's received from the scandal, and has been planning to cheer on Rodriguez on Tuesday night's game at Yankee Stadium.

A source tells the newspaper, "She (Madonna), (manager) Guy Oseary and some friends have tickets and are planning on going. She doesn't care about the press it will get - she loves it. It just gets her more publicity for her upcoming Sticky and Sweet tour."

Madonna and Rodriguez were alleged to have had an "affair of the heart," according to his estranged wife, Cynthia, who filed for divorce from the Yankee player earlier this month.

Meanwhile, Madonna has denied having an affair with the baseball star, insisting rumours of a split between her and director husband Guy Ritchie are untrue.

The source adds, "Cynthia's (Rodriguez) claims don't bother Guy (Ritchie). He and Madonna have an unconventional marriage and are fine with it. He is obsessed with his work and so is she. They are not planning on divorcing."

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15 July 2008 6:06 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Madonna has devised a five-step plan to help save her marriage to Guy Ritchie, say reports. According to the Daily Mail, the couple have agreed a series of rules to ensure their relationship has a chance of surviving. The first agreement is that they can't spend any longer than a week away from each other. The pair also apparently want to now educate their children in Britain near their family home. Madonna (more)

By Alex Fletcher

15 July 2008 1:22 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Madonna's brother has claimed that the Queen of Pop will fight to save her marriage to Guy Ritchie. Christopher Ciccone commented on the pair's relationship as he made an appearance on Us TV show Good Morning America to promote his new tell-all book, titled Life With My Sister Madonna. Ciccone told the ABC programme that he does not believe Madonna is secretly planning to divorce Ritchie at the end of this year, despite recent press speculation. "I believe that she will do what's best for her family and her kids, and I think that she'll do her best to maintain the marriage and keep it going," he explained. "She's not the type (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

14 July 2008 7:31 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Madonna and Guy Ritchie's devotion to the Kabbalah religion has become the only thing the couple have in common, according to the Queen of Pop's brother. In his new book Life With My Sister Madonna, Christopher Ciccone has claimed that the pair only ever talk to each other about their faith. "The press may report that Guy isn't as involved in Kabbalah as Madonna, but that isn't true," Ciccone writes. "Guy's world and his conversations nowadays revolve around Kabbalah. "According to our sister Melanie, who still sees Madonna and Guy, they often come over (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

11 July 2008 3:38 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Confirmation came earlier this week that Robert Downey Jr. will play Sherlock Holmes in a long-overdue rebirth of the famous detective. With Guy Ritchie at the helm as director, I can only imagine that it will be quite a bit different from the Sherlock Holmes of Arthur Conan Doyle's novels. We had heard when all this talk started that we'll see a little more physicality out of Holmes in the new version, more a physical hero than an intellectual one.

All of this raises a few questions: Will they keep it in Victorian England at all? After all, Holmes is fictional. Will the cases be new or will it come from some of his many previously published adventures? Will it be more of a Guy Ritchie film than a Sherlock Holmes film? And who will play Dr. Watson?

John Watson was Holmes' biographer, confidante, and roommate. In a certain light,

Colin Boyd

10 July 2008 10:34 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Robert Downey Jr. is in talks to star in Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes,” a new take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional super detective, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Not much is known about the plot at this stage, but the film is expected to portray the titular character as more modern and adventurous. Downey Jr. would star in the lead role.

Apparently, Downey Jr. got involved with the project through his wife Susan, who worked with producer Joel Silver on Ritchie’s upcoming crime drama “RocknRolla.”

Downey Jr. was last seen in Jon Favreau’s success hit “Iron Man.” He has two other projects due in theaters this year: Ben Stiller’s action comedy “Tropic Thunder,” which opens Aug. 15, and Joe Wright’s drama “The Soloist, “ which hits Nov. 21.

Downey Jr. is one of 25 artists to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009, and

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10 July 2008 5:20 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Fresh from this summer's success in Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. is in final talks to star as the great English detective in Sherlock Holmes – to be directed by Guy Ritchie, whose been making headlines himself lately, concerning the status of his marriage to Madonna. The Warner Bros. release, due to start shooting this fall, will show Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's hero in a less stuffy vein than in his previous incarnations, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Not that Downey will be the only versatile actor to don Holmes's stalking cap and coat cape. Columbia Pictures recently announced that

10 July 2008 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Robert Downey Jr. is reportedly close to signing a deal to play Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's forthcoming movie about the fictional detective.

The Iron Man star was drawn to the iconic role after he was shown the British filmmaker's vision of the new Holmes by Warner Bros bosses.

Downey Jr. was initially introduced to the project by his wife Susan Downey, who is working on it as a producer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The reformed hellraiser will go head to head with comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who is also set to play the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle crimebuster on the big screen.

Warner Bros studio executives reportedly plan to have the Ritchie film in cinemas by 2010.

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10 July 2008 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone is set to give an insight into the state of the singer's marriage to Guy Ritchie in his forthcoming tell-all book.

According to publishing sources, the pop superstar's estranged brother reveals the pair do love each other - but not as much as the Queen of Pop loves herself and her career.

However, Ciccone insists the couple, who have recently been dogged by split rumours, are "passionately committed" to staying together.

In the expose, Ciccone writes about how he hopes his sister's Kabbalah faith will help her overcome her own ego, adding: "I hope that it is Kabbalah's lesson that she is not the center of the universe."

The book, Life With My Sister Madonna, also allegedly lifts the lid on the Material Girl star's celebrity pals, with excerpts about the lifestyles of Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Madonna's former lover Warren Beatty, according to online reports.

But some of Ciccone's alleged stories have already been thrown into doubt - his revelations of Madonna enjoying a same-sex smooch with best pal Gwyneth Paltrow at a New Year bash was dismissed by a fellow partygoer on Wednesday.

The book, which is slated for release next week is set to officially cut all ties Ciccone once had to his superstar sister.

Madonna's publicist Liz Rosenberg says, "I would have to assume she (Madonna) has come to terms with the fact that they do not have a close and loving relationship. And with the book coming out, I assume that will remove the chances of that ever happening."

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10 July 2008 12:19 AM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

Now that Robert Downey Jr. is officially "fanboy cool" after starring in Iron Man and introducing them to yet another real actor you can almost hear them rejoicing as Variety breaks the news that Downey will star as Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's follow-up to RocknRolla opening later this year. Sherlock Holmes will be written and directed by Ritchie and will be Downey's first signing since Iron Man's release and will begin shooting in October. The original draft was penned by Anthony Peckham before Ritchie gave it a polish. The story will surely be adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original tale, but it is also said that the "Sherlock Holmes" comicbook played a part in the creation of the new story. The best thing about Downey being signed and the production getting an October start is that it is now sure to be completed prior to

Brad Brevet

9 July 2008 10:44 PM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news

Robert Downey Jr. has quickly become one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood hot off the heels of Iron Man (and soon Tropic Thunder). In addition to starring in the upcoming Cowboys & Aliens as Zeke Jackson, Playboy as Hugh Hefner, and Iron Man 2, he is also in final negotiations to play Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's adaptation. We already announced the project a month back and in between then and now, another Sherlock Holmes film starring Sacha Baron Cohen as Holmes and Will Ferrell as his sidekick Watson was also announced. I don't think the two films are going to battle to completion, as Warner Brothers is hoping to release Ritchie's film by October of 2009, while Ferrell's is probably not due until 2010. I never thought it would come to this: Downey Jr. and Baron Cohen both as Sherlock Holmes. Ritchie's version of the British super ...

Alex Billington

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