“Do you want an empty life, or a meaningful death?” That’s the super-fun question posed in the just-released theatrical trailer for Iron Man 3, which gives us our first full look at the third installment in Robert Downey Jr.‘s robo-suited thrillogy.

The trailer also gives us an extended look at Ben Kingsley as über villain The Mandarin, including the lengths he’s willing to go to destroy his enemies.

Meanwhile, Tony Stark is really stressed out. He can’t sleep, he can’t fight — he can barely even fire off those zippy one-liners he’s become so famous for. More than anything, he wants to protect Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), who appears in her bra for some reason.

More Observations From The ‘Iron Man 3′ Trailer

Here’s a play-by-play of what went through my head the first time I watched the trailer:

0:20 — Tony star faces his greatest enemy yet: insomnia!

0:40 — EXPLOSION!

0:47 — “You’ll… neverrrr… see… meeeee… coming.” (Is this guy having a stroke?)

0:51 — This is why I don’t fly. (Bye, falling people!)

1:01 — Oh my God, it’s 2013. Why is that reporter carrying a tiny little flip phone?

1:17 — “Today is the last day of what’s left of your miserable life.” (The Mandarin should speak at graduations.)

1:25 — MORE EXPLOSIONS!

1:43 — “Do you want en empty life, or a meaningful death?” (Who invited The Mandarin to our slumber party? Truth or Dare isn’t supposed to be this heavy.)

1:48 — EXPLOSION #3!

2:00 — Gwyneth BRA-ltrow?

HollywoodLifers, watch the brand new Iron Man 3 trailer below, then drop a comment with your instant review:

— Andy Swift

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Iron Man 3 promises to be the most explosive installment yet in Robert Downey Jr.‘s high flying trilogy, so it’s only fitting that its latest trailer should premiere during the biggest televised event of the year: The Super Bowl!

New footage from the movie — hitting theaters in May 2013 — will be broadcast Feb. 3 during Super Bowl XLVII; and based on in this sneak-peek video, we’re going to see Iron Man and company at their lowest points.

In this preview clip for Sunday’s new trailer, we see Tony and Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) blown to smithereens by Ben Kingsley‘s The Mandarin. We also see Don Cheadle‘s Rhody Rhodes in full War Machine garb — so maybe help is on the way!

Of course, Iron Man 3 is just one of the many movies getting the Super Bowl treatment this weekend.

Full List Of Trailer Being Shown During Super Bowl XLVII

1. Oz: The Great And Powerful — starring James Franco, Michelle Williams and Mila Kunis
2. The Lone Ranger — starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer
3. World War Z — starring Brad Pitt
4. Star Trek Into Darkness — starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch
5. Fast Five — Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster

Watch the sneak-peek video of Iron Man 3‘s Super Bowl trailer below:

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— Andy Swift

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The official trailer for Iron Man 3 has been released, and along with everything you’d expect — flying, explosions, etc. — there’s also one major surprise: The complete absence of the cocky, wisecracking Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) we know and love. In his place is a fragile, self-conscious shell of Tony Stark, who doubts that he can keep Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) safe against the threat of pseudo-terrorist The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley).

Watch the Iron Man 3 trailer below, then drop a comment with your instant review: Are you excited to see what’s in store for Tony on his darkest journey yet?

— Andy Swift

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3. ‘The Avengers’ Is The Best Superhero Movie Ever

I’m hardly the biggest comic book fan, but you can bet I was foaming at the mouth for The Avengers, which hits theaters May 4. Though anticipation for the superhero extravaganza has been building for years — in fact, more than 42% of fans polled on the Marvel’s The Avengers Facebook page said they planned on seeing the movie “more than twice” — I have to admit, I was a little skeptical it could be pulled off. Yet, I knew if anyone could prove me wrong, it was screenwriter/director Joss Whedon. And boy, did he deliver!

Here are my top five reasons why The Avengers was everything I was hoping it would be (and more!):

#1) It has a script that actually makes sense: All too often, producers think audiences will ignore gaping plot holes if they throw enough special effects in our faces. Can anyone say, Iron Man 2?  But The Avengers is different. The movie has a well thought-out plot that’s easy to follow, a great villain in Thor’s brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), and a satisfying resolution. I really have to hand it to Joss for not sacrificing substance for style.

#2) It gives everyone in the ensemble their due: Like you, I can’t get enough of Robert Downey Jr. as “billionaire playboy philanthropist” — and smart-ass — Robert Stark/Iron Man. (Not surprisingly, 37% of fans chose Iron Man as the superhero they would most like to be.) Nevertheless, I was going in to see an ensemble film, not Iron Man 3. Thankfully, every character in The Avengers has a clear purpose and gets plenty of screen time. Even more importantly, the six leads — Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr. — have amazing chemistry.

#3) It’s action-packed: The Avengers boasts some of the best action sequences I’ve seen in years. The epic final battle between the Avengers and Loki’s army of alien invaders that takes place smack in the middle of New York City will literally have you on the edge of your seats!

#4) It has heart: The Avengers might not be as gritty or as philosophical as Christopher Nolan‘s The Dark Knight, but its message is one that will resonate strongly with audiences of all ages. Watching a ragtag team of superheroes put aside their differences and overcome seemingly insurmountable odds reminds you what we can accomplish if we work together — not to mention what’s worth fighting for.

#5) It’s funny: Sure, Robert Downey Jr. is hilarious, but he’s hardly the only member of the cast who had me cracking up. In fact, several times throughout the movie, the whole audience burst out into laughter.

Bottom line: You have GOT to see Marvel’s The Avengers opening weekend. Run — don’t walk — to your local theater. I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Now that you’ve read my list, HollywoodLifers, I want to hear your first impressions of the The Avengers. Leave a comment below letting me know what YOU think of the film!

– Josh Rosenblatt

What’s a cooler feeling, a smash box office hit with The Avengers or having a new adorable baby to fawn over? 

We couldn’t help but squeal when Robert Downey Jr. revealed two pics of his 8-week-old boy Exton Elias, on The Tonight Show on May 3.

“He’s so darn cute, isn’t he?” Robert, 47, bragged to Jay Leno about his child with wife, Susan Downey, 38.

The proud papa then showed a second shot of Exton in bright orange bottoms and a striped hoodie. Aww!

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Is baby Exton the cutest baby ever?

– Lorraine Chow

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Attention, all guys! After your girlfriends have forced you to go see The Lucky One or The Vow, it is time to payback the favor and take your girl to The Avengers. But here is the hook: they will love it too! Whether you have seen the other Marvel films like Iron Man, Thor, Captain America or not, this film puts the best of all those films in one great superhero package!

The best thing about The Avengers is not that it’s fun, funny and action packed — but it’s all of that combined and mixed with originality, in a sea of movies that are often cookie cutter and the same boring blockbuster. Stars like Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo seem to be genuinely having a blast playing Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk. Joss Wheedon‘s script and direction of Hollywood’s heavyweights is amazing, as we never get a shortage of the stars we came to see.

And we never get tired of caring about how they all deal with saving the world from the evil Loki (Tom Hiddleston). Speaking of Tom Hiddleston, he may have the best and most important part in the film, since he is the sole bad guy. He irks all The Avengers in his own certain way, which also allows every one to have a different reason to kill him or keep him alive. The main reason: he is Thor’s brother, who obviously wants to reason with what his brother is trying to do in killing Earth as we know it.

Now I know I haven’t really addressed any spoilers, and I will not because everyone should go into the theater expecting an amazingly good time. Most likely what you will get when you leave the theater is a ticket to the next showing. This film is for everyone and everyone should go see it.

So HollywoodLifers, If you don’t have tickets to The Avengers this weekend you are simply doing the wrong thing. I can’t stress enough how awesome this movie was to watch. I can’t wait to see it again multiple more times. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!

Russ Weakland

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Better start calling Robert Downey Jr. Iron Dad! The star of blockbuster films Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes and his wife, Susan Downey, are proud new parents to son Exton Elias. Susan, a movie producer, gave birth to bouncing baby boy Exton on Feb. 7. This is the couple’s first child.

“Everyone is healthy and they couldn’t be happier,” a friend of the couple told People.

Robert, 46, and Susan, 38, met on the 2003 set of Gothika. They were married in 2005.

Downey, who will next star in the highly-anticipated big-budget adaptation of The Avengers, also has another son, Indio, 18, from a previous marriage.

– Josh Rosenblatt

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He’s said he wasn’t supposed to reveal the secret, but he did anyway!

Robert Downey Jr. told Jay Leno on The Tonight Show on Dec. 5 that he was “not permitted to discuss” the sex of the baby-to-be, but he blurted out the answer anyway: It’s a boy!

“S—, I did it,” he joked as he put his head in his hands. The 46-year-old is expecting his new son with wife Susan in late February, and he says he suspects he’ll be a very involved father.

“I think actually it’s been tougher on me,” the Iron Man actor joked about the pregnancy. “Just the hormones and the moods stuff and the nausea, and the whole thing.”

Jay even gave him a prosthetic breastfeeding device! “Who’s first?” he asked the audience as they cheered. “I need some practice!”

Congrats on the good news!

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