Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins Split

Actors Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins have officially separated after spending over two decades together. Sarandon's rep went on the record, claiming: "Actress Susan Sarandon and her partner of 23 years, actor Tim Robbins have announced that they separated over the summer. No further comments will be made."

This news comes as a surprise to many fans, who, while not officially married, had maintained a relationship much longer than would normally be expected for a Hollywood couple. The two began dating in 1998 after meeting while filming Bull Durham. They have two sons together and were well known in recent years for their political activism. No reason for the unexpected split has been given as of now.

The Comic Book Rumor Mill Rolls On

Yesterday we reported that the rumor mill of comic book character possibilities were Rachel Weisz as Catwoman, Eddie Murphy as Riddler and Shia LaBeouf as Robin. Rumors.

Today it's Marvell Universe's turn. How about recasting Tim Robbins as Howard Stark, Tony Stark's father. How do you do Ironman's father when you are literally only 7 years older than what the comic book character is now. The answer? Flashbacks. Those flashbacks apparently will involve Howard Stark in the Captain America project as well as building the A bomb in World War II. In addition, solid information indicates Hawkeye and Black Widow will play large roles in the next installment.

Geard Sanders played Howard Stark in the first Ironman movie. However director Jon Favreau (Lead role in Swingers and directed Elf) has decided he needed an actor that can carry this part in the next film.

The only real news is that Ironman's Downey is on board for the Avengers if it is made.