With "Iron Man 3" breaking box-office records, Robert Downey Jr. is emerging as the go-to blockbuster man. But is he big enough to beat world box-office champ Johnny Depp?

Downey has taken on the role of a superhero, playing Tony Stark in the "Iron Man" franchise. The first movie made more than $500 million worldwide, with its sequel raking in more than $600 million. "Iron Man 3" has made more than  $1 billion so far and will go on to surpass the totals of both previous movies put together. His character also appeared in “The Avengers,” which made a little over $1.5 billion...

Sony Corp. is "considering evaluating" a spinoff of its entertainment arm that is being advocated by the hedge fund and Sony shareholder Third Point, according to Japan's Nikkei newspaper.

The news comes a day before a much-anticipated Sony corporate strategy meeting in Tokyo and a week after Third Point proposed that the electronics and media giant make an initial public stock offering of up to 20% of its entertainment arm. 

That unit, Sony Entertainment Inc., includes film and television studio Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Sony Music Entertainment. Third Point,...

Prima Cinema and its $35,000 price tag for first-run movies is so two weeks ago. If you really want to flaunt your cash, IMAX is where it's at.

For a mere $2 million, you can have your very own giant screen system in the comfort of your home. IMAX Corp. is in the process of unveiling IMAX Private Theatre, a 2-D and 3-D system complete with a floor-to-ceiling screen and a state-of-the art sound system. All you need is a room big enough to hold it.

The first two installations for the product, which is essentially the same one found in your local multiplex, are expected to be completed by July...

The Human Centipede is back.

After some delays in filming last year, the third installment of the controversial cult horror franchise in which human victims are sewn together is starting up production in Los Angeles.

Six Entertainment Co. is scheduled to shoot a scene for "The Human Centipede III" on Friday in the Monterey Park area, according to a permit filed with FilmL.A. Inc., which handles film permits for the city and the county.

The production of the movie, to be distributed by IFC Films, had been held up last year by a dispute over script issues between Six Entertainment Co. and German...

Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg will executive produce an original "Halo" television series based on the popular video games. It will have exclusive interactive Xbox One content.

The blockbuster game franchise inspired a 90-minute Web series, "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn," that put the video game's protagonist, Master Chief, at the center of the cinematic action.  The fall release helped drive sales of the "Halo 4" game.  The games have sold more than 50 million titles.

Now, Spielberg will continue exploring the space marine's narrative in a live-action TV series based on "Halo's"...

With Microsoft’s new Xbox, the next time you yell at your TV it will actually be able to respond.

The Xbox One, which the software giant unveiled Tuesday, is a next-generation console that aspires to be more than just a plaything. Not only will Xbox One let users to watch live TV, rent a movie, listen to music and play games, viewers can use their voice and gestures to control the device too. Want to change the channel? Just tell the Xbox One to turn on a baseball game on ESPN or to check out HBO or to launch an on-demand service such as Netflix.

Users can also even video chat with...

Just one week after touting its strength to advertisers and declaring it wasn't worried about new competition from Fox Sports, ESPN is cutting its staff.

The moves are part of an overall cost-cutting effort by ESPN parent Walt Disney Co. Earlier this year, Disney trimmed jobs in its movie and consumer products divisions. It also made cuts in its video game unit and shut down LucasArts.

Deborah Turness, who on Monday was named president of NBC News, will make the rounds at the unit Tuesday and Wednesday to meet with other top network executives as well as key producers and talent.

It will probably be the first of many visits for Turness before she officially take the reins of NBC News on Aug. 5. The almost three-month wait for Turness to start was part of the network's agreement with her current employer -- Britain's ITV News. Turness, who is editor of ITV News, will help choose her successor there before relocating to New York.

In the meantime, although she'll be an ocean...

After the coffee. Before going out to vote for next mayor of Los Angeles.

The Skinny: It's election day here so do your civic duty and remember to take nothing for granted. Tuesday's stories include a new president at NBC News, Seth MacFarlane says no -- again -- to hosting the Oscars, and "The X Factor" has locked in its new judges.

Daily Dose: Now that the upfronts are done, the big TV production companies have rolled out the red carpet for top television executives from around the globe who come here every May for a shopping spree. Screenings are going on throughout the week and then the...

The numbers on United Talent Agency's new 130,000-square-foot Beverly Hills digs are notable.

The Civic Center Drive property includes a 158-piece art collection, 11 conference rooms and a private plaza that can accommodate as many as 500 people.

But the standout figure is 275. That's the number of screenings UTA has held at its new screening room since the company's new headquarters opened last September.

The new theater was christened with a showing of longtime client Judd Apatow's "This Is 40," which was screened for the filmmaker's friends and family, along with UTA agents.

PHOTOS: United...