[laughter] robert downey jr., with a beautiful assistant played by gwyneth paltrow. and in "sherlock holmes" he's a crime fighter with a beautiful assistant with jude law. jude law is sherlock's special friend. you know? you know, dr. watson, his long time companion, you know that man who stuff's his pipes? are you insinuating that gray and holmes are gay? no, shut up! they're just like better -- bert and ernie -- all right that's a bad example. do we have a picture of jude law? there it is. [laughter] that's nice. let me see that again. yeah. ♪ i can feel it in the air tonight ♪ [laughter] it couldn't have been easy for detectives back in the days of sherlock holmes because the c.s.i. black light hadn't been detected if sherlock holmes would have to identify a stain, he would have to, you know, he would have to smell it. watson, i do believe this is ass. [laughter] the character of sherlock holmes created by sir author conan doyle. looks like we've solved the case of woolford brimley. diabetes. no he was from ed

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robert downey jr. today.d the developing stories. >> hi, good morning to you. and good morning to all of you. we're going to begin with the moving ceremony at baghdad airport, marking the formal end to the war in iraq. ♪ a time-honored tradition, at the end of a mission, the flag of the u.s. forces in iraq, officially retired. 1 million troops served there during the nine-year war. some 4,500 were killed. some 32,000 were injured. defense secretary leon panetta says their efforts were not in vain. >> your sacrifice has helped the iraqi people begin a new chapter in history. free from tyranny. and full of hope for prosperity and peace. >> 4,000 troops remain in iraq. but they will be gone by month's end. >>> we're following another breaking story overseas. powerful images right now of a massive fire you can see burning inside two skyscrapers in hanoi, vietnam. some 3,000 people have been trapped inside. rescue crews were able to rescue the people trapped. what appears to be a massive burning inside two skyscra

. >>> tomorrow, robert downey jr. and jude law return to the big screen for the latest installment of sherlock holmes! >> bigad shaban has a preview. >> hollywood's newest it girl is stepping into her next big role in the latest sherlock holmes movie, a game of shadows. >> this is for you. >> she captured the attention when she starred as elizabeth salander in the swedish version of the girl with the dragon tattoo. >> so many people expect me to be like this -- to come in and be really aggressive and punky and just a very then they meet me. you're actually smiling. it is like yeah. i'm an actress. >> reporter: her latest big screen character is a gypsy named sim who gives detective holmes valuable clues. it is first english-speaking role for the actress. >> how long ago did you learn english? >> almost three years ago. i dreamt it english. it is like my brain kind of switched from swedish to english. >> robert downey jr. is back as sherlock holmes. jude law plays watson. >> i really like friendships that are born out

. >> rose: he you and downey come out of this with a friendship? >>ery much so. yeah. i've been very fortunate so far in my life in that i've worked with a lot of people who have been pleasant, enjoyae work companions and downey and i really hit it off and we've continued a friendship outside of work where possible. he lives in los angeles, i live in london. but i love working with him. i really enjoy the experience. he's incredibly imaginative and demanding. he loves changing. he loves playing and we are very much a due know who that this so that raises my game, i feel. >> rose: how does watson see sherlock? >> he... watson, i suppose, sees him as the friend one can't resist but knows one should resist. he's the temptation. but he's also theey to a side ofimself that is... the adnture he can't put to bed, the adventure he can't ignore. in himself. i think he's also in awe of him. he's in awe of this alternative way of living. >> rose: with genius? >> his genius. his process. his viewf humanity. >> rose: and guy richie? >> guy w... guy is the most extrrdinary gent on s

robert downey jr. made a film in 2009 called sherlock holmes. now, this week a new film featuring robert downey jr. sits is coming out. how does this sherlock holmes stack up with a real sherlock holmes? this is one of the experts on if sherlock holmes. she wrote an entire series of books about sherlock holmes and his companion mary russell. thank you for joining us. >> how are you going to object to the idea on if there is a sherlock holmes. that amount obviously there is. carbamide le a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a r a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a uh uh uh uh a unassigned hall health >>stanley: blah or sell a genial, and this is interesting, this of this is a martial arts. we always think sherlock holmes is those a little, but it is actually more than that. >> it is interesting to come to the stories themselves and look at them and say, who is this your third? the studies and a red suit. >> it is an obscure martial arts. he also studies is singlestick and boxing. you think of him as being physically and he certa

robert downey jr. is back as sherlock holmes, joining forces with his trusty sidekick, dr. with a kings. >> tom cruise returns as ethan hunt in the latest "mission: impossible" film. for the g-rated crowd, alvin and the chipmunks get chipwrecked. here's a box office preview. >> what do you see? >> everything. awe robert downey jr. is an international man of mystery in sherlock holmes: game of shadows. the sequel to the 2009 smash reteams downey with jude law to investigate the suicide of an austrian prince. not only do they find his own death was not by his own hand, but that he was murdered by a criminal mastermind who is the intellectual equal of the famous detective. "sherlock holmes: game of shadows" is rated pg-13. >> they will hang the bombing on and you your team, unless you were to escape after assaulting us. >> tom cruise escapes after assaulting brant and the other guy in "mission impossible: ghost protocol." the president has disavowed ethan hunt and his unit after a bombing in russia, so he wants to clear his name and take out the real terrorists before they str

>> i love robert downey jr. >> me, too. reviewing "mission c impossible." too? >> i pity you. from neutrogena® naturals. removes 99% of dirt and toxins without dyes, parabens or harsh sulfates. so skin feels pure and healthy. [ female announcer ] from neutrogena® naturals. [ knock on door ] cool. you found it. wow. nice place. yeah. [ chuckles ] the family thinks i'm out shipping these. smooth move. you used priority mail flat rate boxes. if it fits, it ships for a low, flat rate. paid for postage online and arranged a free pickup. and i'm gonna track them online, too. nice. between those boxes and this place, i'm totally staying sane this year. do i smell snickerdoodles? maybe. [ timer dings ] got to go. priority mail flat rate shipping at usps.com. a simpler way to ship. >>> so if you're planning to go to the movies this weekend, perhaps a couple flicks you want to see. movie critic with rotten tomatoes dotcom joining us from los angeles. happy holiday. good to see you. >> thank you. you, too. >> begin with "sherlock holmes" game of shadows. set it up and we'l

big weekend robert downey jr sherlock holmes sequel game of shadows continuation of robert downey jr scientist dr. watson played by jude law conspiracy to set off a work-for military industrialist will prosper interested enough well acted by it to be actors but just like the first movie i find a director guy ritchie over use of special effects and quick cuts distracting takes heart out of the movie for me still above average dean's list b and finally a programming note if you loved gospel music culmination of a nationwide search for the best that america verizon experience how sweet the sound one-hour explanation greatest voices and gospel church music including some of chicago's anze this sunday at 5 wgn television always take a look at current and past three years along with interviews with the stars on my page of the website if you like to send it weekly text message with dean's list review greats text the word and deed toan to 97999 >> tom skilling with the forecast >> ever heard and a + on the dean's list right kids. have to check that out. north and west we think this will star

downey. >>> a toddler comes from the store with just a few bruises. what the child suffered after being thrown out the window. >>> the most recent murder victims. and better late than never, ballers are back. making up for lost time in the nba season. cbs news is next.

. >> it's the return of robert downey, jr., as sherlock holmes. nemesis. >> that's jude law, right? >> no, that's played by jared harris. jude law is his long-suffering side kick. >> have you noticed i haven't seen the series yet? let's take a peek. let's look. >> oh, by the way, they're not pursuing my. they're escorting me. instead of three, there seems to be four. >> steady hands with that. >> i don't think it's my hands you have to worry about. now, be careful with the face, boys. we have a dinner date tonight. don't fill up on bread. >> okay. so what do you think? is it witty and charming as the previous one was said to be? >> yes. i really enjoyed this movie. it's a lot of fun. i have to say there, those people who don't like what director guy richie has done with "sherlock holmes," a lot of people don't like they've turned him into an action hero. i, for one, think it's a great idea. i really like the first movie. i really like this one. if you like the first movie, chances are you're going to like this one because it's basically the same f

the film reunite be robert downey jr. and jude law sold $40 million worth of tickets. the chipmonks pulled in $130 million. i saw mission impossible, it made $13 million over the weekend. it opens tuesday. >>> does it live up to the commercial? because the commercial is sensational. >> oh, yes it does. >>> steven spielberg talks about his new movie. >>> fans of the beach boys can look forward to getting good vibrations. the group announced it is getting back together with brian wilson for a tour and album. the tour kicks off in april at jazz fest in new orleans. the adventures of tin tin opens later this week. the animated film is the latest from director steven spielberg. he first heard of tin tin while promoting raiders of the lost ark. spielberg's the drama war horse opens on christmas. >> you could totally tell you didn't want to go. >> they are your friends. >> reporter: new on dvd this week, midnight in paris. woody allen directed starring rachael mcadams and owen wilson. dolphin tale is also coming out on dvd based on the true story of winter the dolphin who los

robert downey iron man, for example, here is a movie that blew me away.y elevated the johnna -- genre. "the descendents" or "hugo," "tin tin," this is like the best indiana jones movie. it is as good as "raiders." and here is a cross section. you walk into a movie theater and it takes you on a journey. i do not like to take you on the expected journey. there is nothing worse and saying a movie is predictable. it is like you watch the movie and five minutes and you know they're going to get together with a hero. i'd like to dabble in the unexpected. and also the offbeat and trying to do something different. tavis: this movie is not out of people are talking, and i cannot wait to see it. anything meryl streep is and, i'm going to see it. "the iron lady" -- tell me about this and when it is dropping. >> this movie is going to go across the united states. this is a transformation. you know, the opening scene of the movie is your draw is going to drop. i know minded. playing 80, 70, 60, incredibly seem less and visible -- seemless and invisible. when somebody

she's here with me now, roma downey, the star of "touched by an angel."merry christmas and happy holidays. >> now listen, you are best known i guess in america for the angel moniker of course from "touched by an angel." let's get a little clip on this for the few of you out there who don't remember you from this. >> people have been out there painting pictures and writing songs and making movies about heaven and all ever since they could breathe, and they never come close. >> poor love. he gets so dusty up here. >> i mean, you couldn't get a kind of more peaceful vignette could you, and and yet the irony is that you come from northern ireland, a very war-torn place when you grew up. i think you went back recently and were stunned on how it transformed itself. tell me about that. >> yeah, i grew up in the city of derry, also known as londonderry. i went back there this summer and it's just a place transformed and restored. you know, that we finally have peace there, which is just fantastic what can happen when both sides agree to get together to sit down a

. >>> robert downey jr. will welcome a little iron man of his own next year.ctor and his wife, susan, revealed they're expecting a baby boy. >>> reports say jennifer lopez has bought film rights to the video game franchise carmen san diego and plays to play the thief in a new action movie. >>> and bradley cooper is not excited to be "people's" world sexest man. he told graham norton, quote, it's the worst. it's just so awful. don't you feel bad for him, bill? cooper joked at age 36 he really doesn't care about stuff like that anymore but after being awarded the title, now he realizes just how unsexy he is. maybe it was the protests in favor of ryan gosselin. >>> this comes to us from washington, d.c. where in a year where things haven't worked out quite so well for congress, even capitol hill's annual holiday celebration hit a glitch. with the help from a 7-year-old boy, house speaker john boehner lit the capitol tree. unfortunately, a techial mishap caused the light to go out on the tree unintended comic symbolism, you might say, of a year of short-circuits i

happy to see sherlock holmes on the case, the follow-up to 2009's hugely successful debut of robert downey jr. and jude law as crime-fighting pair of holmes and watson is expected to take in over $60 million. the new family won't do bad either. second place with around $35 million should go to "alvin and the chipmunks: chipwrecked." third installment in that franchise. very cute. elsewhere the silent film "the artist" led the golden globe nominations with six, best musical or comedy, best screenplay, best actor and best supporting actress. everyone is l.a. is shaking their heads about that. >>> and howard stern signed on as judge to "america's got talent." already the parents television council complained about the shock jock's appointment but simon cowell says he thinks stern is way too smart to cross the line saying, quote, he's not stupid. >> i am going with the instant quick fix over the silent movie. >> you don't want a throwback to the old days, when it was simple. >>> well, this comes to us from wcau philadelphia, pennsylvania, where in nearby new jersey two acts of kindness came at

. >>> robert downey jr. will baghdady. they revealed they are expecting a baby boy. >>> reports say jennifer lopez has bought film rights to the video game franchise carmen san and plans to play the thief in the new action movie. >>> and bradley cooper is not excited to be "people's" world's sexiest man. he told graham norton, quote, it's the worst. it's just so awful. cry me a river. cooper joked at age 36 he really doesn't care about stuff like that anymore but after being awarded the title, now he realizes just how unsexy he is. >> once you reached perfection, once you are that elite, where do you go from there? >> once your eyes are so crisp blue -- >> i deal with that every day. i try to figure out how to get better when i'm already -- >> it is quite the cross to bear. >>> this comes to us from washington, d.c. where in a year where things haven't worked out quite so well for congress, even capitol hill's annual holiday celebration hit a glitch. with the help from a 7-year-old boy, house speaker john boehner lit the c

now, robert downey jr. is a great actor, he does a great job in the movie.not. [ laughter ] why not? >> rob is a frustrated director anyway. but also he's a powerhouse of creativity and hates the word "no," so -- and i'm the guy that has to say no. so, you know, we're like brothers, and we wrestle and we're both passionate. >> jimmy: have you actually wrestled with robert? >> yeah, i have. >> jimmy: you have. really? why? >> he likes to wrestle. >> jimmy: i see. >> he likes to dress up as a woman. he likes to wrestle. >> jimmy: do you like to wrestle and do you wrestle while he's dressed up as a woman? [ laughter ] >> getting quite uncomfortable in here. >> jimmy: yes. does he require validation or is he a guy that goes, i know i'm great? i don't need -- >> jimmy, he is an actor. >> jimmy: he's an actor. they all do? >> you know, we need -- i mean to a degree that's what a director is there for, to confirm you are doing something that is worthwhile. so i'd be in trouble if he didn't need some affirmation. >> jimmy: you started out directing low budget movies

plus, robert downey jr. and jude law.hat cameras caught on the set of the new "sherlock holmes." >> everything's fine. >>> now, in depth on the biggest entertainment stories from around the world. >>> hello and welcome to "entertainment tonight." i'm mark steines. nancy o'dell is on assignment. >>> jennifer lopez, kissing and cuddling with her much younger man. the pictures are surprising, but not just because of their age difference. just why is j.lo parading her new romance in front of the cameras so soon after her split? and what

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just before this raucous scene is caught on camera, the pico rivera dons are playing the downey razorbacks football. the pico rivera quarterback drops back for a long pass, but a downey razorback makes a nice play, intercepting the ball and racing down the sideline. and after the play, a little extracurricular activity. watch as a very upset pico player says something to his coach and points toward the stands. then seconds later, an unbelievable brawl breaks out between parents. spilling out of the bleachers and onto the field. rene gamboa is the mother of the boy who just said something to his coach. she thinks a parent of a player on the opposing team pushed her son, and she's mad. >> so i turned around to the people in the bleachers, and i said, i want to know what parent pushed my kid. and the man with the blue jersey stood up and said, i f'ing pushed your kid. what are you going to do about it? >> the man in the blue jersey is this guy, who after the exchange with gamboa, is being viciously kicked and beaten. his name, dessie tubbs. tubbs said he never made the threatening comments to

reporters a unique opportunity to finds out what it is all about firsthand robert downey on has more. the japanese martial arts are for tito he's in to keep one it means way of her more in the spirit and doesn't involve any offensive moves at all and teaches you to use your opponent's aggression and power against him without causing injuries leaving many delton it can be really effective might be probably one of the reasons why russian leading i keep instructors held the muscle class court t.v. correspondents in moscow and promptly showed some specific i.q. did petitions. now what if somebody tries to take your microphone away don't resist get inside and it's still in your hands. it's all the same if you need to take it away from somebody else. just get inside like this and take the microphone however it only looks that easy in the hands of a skilled i.q. the prosecution or if it's different when it comes to one man who was maybe just a bit overconfident off to war now we're a long lesson. here is the way to get you through as a fool who is bigger and stronger than you. who are seekin

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the film reunites robert downey jr. ended june block. it sold $40 million worth of tickets. another franchise, out and and the chipmunks cold and 23.5 million. mission impossible if goes protocol made $13 million of the weekend. >>vicki: coming up, a new gaming device with features never before offered in a hand-held system. the countdown to 2012 into the kron4 new year's live party is under way. this is the bay area's favorite way to bring in the new year. new year's live brings home a spectacular fireworks show and takes you to the best and biggest artists around. the party starts new year's eve at 11:30 p.m.. >>gabe: the the dow has a big 5 in. screen. yoli the technology is the best on the market for sharp, bright images. it is like holding a miniature police station three. it brings augmented reality to gaming blending the real world around you with the game you're playing in real time. it does this using a front and rear camera. it is touchscreen. he can play games that way and it has doled joysticks. it is the first hand-held dimming system to offer 3d cell phone serv

robert downey jr. reprising his role. jude law, his role as watson his partner.d by guy ritchie. and the sequel to the 2009 film. let's take a listen. >> are you happy? >> are you here for another reason? i think we are. can we get on with it? >> simple question. >> will we wait for them to come back around? >> what time is it? >> 3:15. >> over there should be a telegraph office. send this. be back here on the hour. >> so if you like sherlock holmes, one, you will like two. got very good reviews. saying it is better than the first one. production design fantastic, costume design, supposedly fantastic. "los angeles times" says it is something you should go see. >> robert downey jr. is such a good actor. good guy. >> made it his own like johnny dent and jack sparrow, "pirate of the caribbean." >> good holiday movies. more coming up next. fdfdfdfdfdfd >>> this morning on "world news now"-- the final stand. candidates for the republican nomination went toe to toe thursday night in the last debate before the all-important iowa caucuses. >> could the other presidential

champions team russia hoping their home advantage can propel them to the top of the podium robert downey reports. girling is not yet a popular sport in russia although these girls have all the attributes to provide a boon for the sport the terming is perfect for the european curling jumper ship gets underway in moscow on surly with the russian women's team among the favorites the hosts already face a victory at the khan didn't stop a band in two thousand and six although it is the first time they will perform in front of a home crowd. there will be a lot of their friends and relatives among the crowd supporting and who knows how that will affect their performance i believe they will manage to handle that emotional pressure and fulfill our task we want to win and we are ready to make this come true i have always tried to do more than just coach them i've been guiding them bringing them out and i'm very pleased with the way they are now they have grown up become wiser their talent and skills are now backed up with vast experience now they have patience in mental stability which is extremel