While promoting his turn as L.A. Times Columnist Steve Lopez in April 24th’s “The Soloist,” Robert Downey Jr revealed that he’s already making long term plans for a sequel to the upcoming “Sherlock Holmes”.

“I feel like there’s going to be a ‘Sherlock Holmes 2,’” says Downey, obviously quite pleased with his experiences during production. Not long ago, Downey spoke to MTV News directly from the set where the general vibe looked like a lot of fun.)

Downey also revealed that it was his own wish that the film not delve too deeply into Holmes’ addiction to opium, keeping the overall tone fairly family friendly. Read more...

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot steaming cup of our links of the day, with news on Oliver Stone, Robert Downey Jr., "Cloverfield," "Harry Potter," and more.

- "The hills are alive with the sound of…thestrals?" A "Harry Potter" musical in the works? (Color us dubious) (Sunday Mirror)

- Enough with the mystery. "Cloverfield" site now roars. I yawn. (1-18-08)

- John Ridley is George Lucas's man, will write long in development Tuskegee-themed WWII pic "Red Tails." (AICN)

- Could your movie about a murdering, sociopath barber have, I dunno, less murdering? Burton told to tone down the gore in "Sweeney Todd." (CHUD)

- Good Morning, Vietnam! Oliver Stone making fourth trip to war well, to direct "Pinkville" with Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum. (Variety)

- "Soloist" becomes Duet: Robert Downey Jr. joins Jamie Foxx in musical biopic. (Variety)

Last, but certainly not least – our Friday links of the day provide news on Jamie Foxx, Scarlett Johansson, George Lucas, James Bond, and more.

- Scarlett Johansson joins Frank Miller's "The Spirit." (Hollywood Reporter)

- "Shine" on? Jamie Foxx tackles "The Soloist," musical biopic about prodigy who develops schizophrenia. (Variety)

- The return of Neil Patrick Harris! "Harold and Kumar" sequel gets a teaser trailer. (Myspace)

- Chris Evans, Djimon Hounsou, and Dakota Fanning join supernatural thriller "Push." (Hollywood Reporter)

- For your eyes only: First image of James Bond from "Bond 22." (USA Today via Coming Soon)

- Lucas Land heading to Disney World? (Jim Hill Media)