On the heels of the new international version , Sony Pictures has released a full domestic trailer for Rian Johnson's futurist action thriller Looper which you can watch using the player below. Opening in theaters on September 28, the film stars Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Noah Segan, Piper Perabo and Jeff Daniels.
In Looper , time travel will be invented � but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past, where a �looper� � a hired gun, like Joe (Gordon-Levitt) � is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good� until the day the mob decides to �close the loop,� sending back Joe�s future self (Willis) for assassination.
Saturday, 30 June 2012
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Nora Ephron: Justin Timberlake, Steve Martin Pay Tribute
Bette Midler, Kirstie Alley, Albert Brooks, Ron Howard and more also remember the late writer/director.
By Kara Warner
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Nora Ephron's untimely death Tuesday continues to dominate entertainment news via countless tributes and love letters posted online. There has also been an emotionally charged outpouring of love and respect from celebrities whose lives were influenced and affected by the late Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, director and playwright.
"She was the one you wanted to read, to listen to, to be in the company of. Nora Ephron. Incomparable wit; delightful friend. Sadness reigns," tweeted Steve Martin, who worked with Ephron on "Mixed Nuts."
"R.I.P. Nora Ephron... Funny, charming, witty, full of heart, and one of the greatest who put it all down in timeless, quotable classics," singer/actor Justin Timberlake added.
Timberlake's fiancée, Jessica Biel, tweeted: "Nora Ephron...thank you for your ground breaking contributions for women in the film industry. You have truly paved the way. With respect..."
"Nora Ephron was devastatingly funny, extremely witty, and was ALWAYS one of the kindest people I have ever met," wrote Colin Hanks, whose father, Tom Hanks, appeared in two of Ephron's most famous films, "Sleepless in Seattle" and "You've Got Mail."
"Nora Ephron. The Hostess with the Mostest on the Ball," Bette Midler wrote. "A brilliant soul, and we will all miss her so...."
Ephron's fellow writers/directors, Albert Brooks and Ron Howard, shared their memories of the late legend. "R.I.P Nora Ephron. A witty, charming, lovely person," Brooks tweeted, while Howard added: "RIP Nora Ephron brilliant gracious and FUNNY."
"You can settle for reality, or you can go off, like a fool, and dream another dream. ... Oh Jeez... you will be missed..RIP XO," Kirstie Alley wrote. "Auditioned for Nora Ephron 20 yrs ago," Kevin Nealon chimed in. "Didn't get the part but she sent me a thank you note. I'll always remember that and you, Nora."
Share your condolences for Ephron's family and friends in the comments below.
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'Twilight' Heads To 'Family Guy' And Comic-Con
Kellan Lutz is voicing a 'Family Guy' character, 'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' is opening Comic-Con and more, in 'Twilight' Tuesday.
By Kara Warner
Kellan Lutz and Kristen Stewart in "Breaking Dawn - Part 2"
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There is never a dull moment in the world of "Twilight." The fact that we dedicated fans still have a few months to wait before the release of "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" does not mean that our favorite subject and the actors associated with it are not making headlines elsewhere.
This week's "Twilight" Tuesday is dedicated to our favorite bits of "Twilight" news percolating around the Internets:
"Breaking Dawn - Part 2" To Open Comic-Con
As was expected, Summit announced that "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" will once again take San Diego Comic-Con by storm. The film will kick off the festivities in the convention center's massive Hall H as the very first panel on Thursday, July 12. As many of us remember fondly, Hall H was the site of the franchise's first-ever Comic-Con appearance back in 2008, when thousands of excited fans made the pilgrimage to San Diego to see the cast assembled together for the first time. No word yet on which castmembers will be making the trip to the Con, but because it's in support of their last "Twilight" movie, we're betting on seeing most, if not all, of our favorites.
Kellan Lutz Gets Animated
Kellan Lutz is lending his voice to Seth MacFarlane and the cast of "Family Guy." According to Entertainment Weekly, Lutz will appear on an upcoming episode as a love interest for Meg Griffin (voiced by Mila Kunis) as a hunky high school football player Meg fantasizes about. The show's executive producer Mark Hentemann told EW that although Meg convinces him to go on a date with her, Lutz's character has ulterior motives — an interest in one of the other Griffins. Lutz reportedly made a great impression on everyone when he recorded his part. "[He] got into the role and walked that line perfectly," Hentemann said. "He was great. He was very handsome."
Teaser Trailer Postmortem
Have you stopped watching that expertly crafted new "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" teaser trailer yet? Last week's preview not only featured the anticipated first look at several new vampires, but thanks to the enthusiasm and support from the franchise's millions of fans, the trailer broke the record for the most downloads (7 million!) in 24 hours.
Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2."
For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.
Monday, 25 June 2012
Olympus Has Fallen Adds Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett has signed on for the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen , Variety reports. She'll play the head of the Secret Service in the action thriller.
Set up at Nu Image/Millennium Films, the Antoine Fuqua film also has Gerard Butler attached to play an ex-Secret Service agent who must defend the White House and the President (Aaron Eckhart) from terrorists.
Written by newcomers Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt, production on Olympus was previously reported to begin in September, but it's being fast-tracked to race against the similarly-themed White House Down , set up at Sony Pictures.
Bassett appeared earlier this year in McG's This Means War .
(Photo Credit: Nector Marmolejos / WENN.com)
Set up at Nu Image/Millennium Films, the Antoine Fuqua film also has Gerard Butler attached to play an ex-Secret Service agent who must defend the White House and the President (Aaron Eckhart) from terrorists.
Written by newcomers Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt, production on Olympus was previously reported to begin in September, but it's being fast-tracked to race against the similarly-themed White House Down , set up at Sony Pictures.
Bassett appeared earlier this year in McG's This Means War .
(Photo Credit: Nector Marmolejos / WENN.com)
Kim Kardashian, Beyonce Bond At Watch The Throne Concert
Kanye West and Jay-Z's lady loves look chummy while dancing together at Birmingham, England, show.
By Jocelyn Vena
Kim Kardashian and Beyonc� at a Watch the Throne concert
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Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé got chummy while watching their men perform at a Kanye West/ Jay-Z gig in Birmingham, England, on Friday.
The women were photographed giggling with one another among the Watch the Throne tour concertgoers. Usmagazine.com reports that the ladies, dressed rather casually, had a full-on ladies' night. "Kim and Beyoncé were dancing all night!" a source said. "They even went into the mosh pit! It was the most hectic thing ever!"
In another photo taken Friday night, Kim looked like she was singing along while Queen B rested her head on the reality star's shoulder. It's the first time Jay and Yeezy's lady loves have been photographed together. There had been previous reports that B was shunning K even though Kim had been scrambling to make a connection to the pop star. A source adds that it was just a rumor. "Kim and Beyoncé have always been cool," the insider said. "Beyoncé and Jay love Kim and think she's a good match for Kanye."
On Sunday night, the second half of Oprah Winfrey's interview with the Kardashian family aired. In this installment Kim opened up about being friends with the rapper for years before they took a chance on love.
"We met maybe almost a decade ago. I've known him for a really long time — we've been friends for like six or seven years — so it's very comforting to have someone that knows everything about you that respects you, understands, has gone through similar things," the "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star said. "I can really relate to his mother passing, he can really relate to my father passing. I mean, there's so many similarities in our life that I feel like I'm at a really happy, good space.
"I don't know why it took so long for us to kind of get together," she added. "But I think I needed to go through all my experiences and some that he's gone through."
The Dark Knight Rises Viral Campaign Moves Forward
Earlier this week, SuperHeroHype revealed a look at the signing of "The Dent Act," part of the viral marketing campaign for this summer's The Dark Knight Rises . Today, the promotional site DewGothamCity has posted three pages from "The Gotham Observer," filled with story tidbits from the much-anticipated Christopher Nolan bat-finale.
The newspaper also featured an advertisement for "Rykin Data" along with a URL, rykindata.com , that appears to be an extension of the ARG. The Rykin site claims to be coming soon, though the main page features a somewhat cryptic Patent Application which you can check out at the very bottom of this page.
Opening in theaters and IMAX on July 20, The Dark Knight Rises stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Anne...
The newspaper also featured an advertisement for "Rykin Data" along with a URL, rykindata.com , that appears to be an extension of the ARG. The Rykin site claims to be coming soon, though the main page features a somewhat cryptic Patent Application which you can check out at the very bottom of this page.
Opening in theaters and IMAX on July 20, The Dark Knight Rises stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Anne...
Michael Bay on Transformers 4 's Plot, Cast and Budget
With "Transformers: The Ride-3D" now open at Universal Studios Hollywood, film franchise director Michael Bay stopped by the ride and spoke with The LA Times about his plans for his fourth -- and, as he stated recently final -- Transformers film, set to hit theaters on June 27, 2014.
�It�s not a reboot," Bay said, reiterating that the new film will have an all-new cast. "That�s maybe the wrong word. I don�t want to say 'reboot' because then people will think we�re doing a 'Spider-Man' and starting from the beginning. We�re not. We�re taking the story that you�ve seen � the story we�ve told in three movies already � and we�re taking it in a new direction. But we�re leaving those three as the history. It all still counts... We�re moving on to something...
�It�s not a reboot," Bay said, reiterating that the new film will have an all-new cast. "That�s maybe the wrong word. I don�t want to say 'reboot' because then people will think we�re doing a 'Spider-Man' and starting from the beginning. We�re not. We�re taking the story that you�ve seen � the story we�ve told in three movies already � and we�re taking it in a new direction. But we�re leaving those three as the history. It all still counts... We�re moving on to something...
Listen To This: Born To Die
This is purdy!!!!
It reminds us a lot of Lana Del Rey. And we mean that as a compliment!
Moody. Lush. And what a voice!
Check out Walk On By by Noosa (above)!
We just bought their self-released EP and we love it!
CLICK HERE to listen to more music from Noosa!
It reminds us a lot of Lana Del Rey. And we mean that as a compliment!
Moody. Lush. And what a voice!
Check out Walk On By by Noosa (above)!
We just bought their self-released EP and we love it!
CLICK HERE to listen to more music from Noosa!
Dylan O'Brien Finds The Internship
Dylan O'Brien, the star of MTV's "Teen Wolf," is set to join Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in the 20th Century Fox comedy The Internship , Variety reports.
The film, to be directed by Shawn Levy, has Vaughn and Wilson portraying two old school salesmen who, finding themselves suddenly unemployed and passed-by in the digital world, try to reinvent themselves by becoming interns at a major tech company.
O'Brien will play a much younger intern at the same company.
Levy's 21 Laps Entertainment and Vaughn's Wild West Picture Show Productions will produce the film, based on Vaughn's original script.
Filming is slated to begin on June 25.
(Photo Credit: Brian To / WENN.com)
The film, to be directed by Shawn Levy, has Vaughn and Wilson portraying two old school salesmen who, finding themselves suddenly unemployed and passed-by in the digital world, try to reinvent themselves by becoming interns at a major tech company.
O'Brien will play a much younger intern at the same company.
Levy's 21 Laps Entertainment and Vaughn's Wild West Picture Show Productions will produce the film, based on Vaughn's original script.
Filming is slated to begin on June 25.
(Photo Credit: Brian To / WENN.com)
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Comic-Con: Cartoon Network Announces Full Panels and Events Lineup
Cartoon Network has revealed their full panels and events lineup for this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Read their full schedule below, showcasing properties like "Adventure Time," "Star Wars: Clone Wars," "DreamWorks Dragons" and more!
Thursday, July 12
DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk: (Room 6A) Picking up where the critically-acclaimed feature film, How to Train Your Dragon, left off, this weekly animated series follows the continuing adventures of master dragon trainer Hiccup, his faithful dragon Toothless and his friends on the island of Berk. Dragon training reaches new heights as our heroes unlock secrets about their dragons, explore wild frontiers and discover new dragon species, all while battling against fierce enemies they never...
Thursday, July 12
DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk: (Room 6A) Picking up where the critically-acclaimed feature film, How to Train Your Dragon, left off, this weekly animated series follows the continuing adventures of master dragon trainer Hiccup, his faithful dragon Toothless and his friends on the island of Berk. Dragon training reaches new heights as our heroes unlock secrets about their dragons, explore wild frontiers and discover new dragon species, all while battling against fierce enemies they never...
Marcia Gay Harden to Play The Librarian
Variety is reporting that Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden has booked a role headlining Juan Feldman's indie drama The Librarian , playing a mild-mannered librarian trying to start a new life for herself while touring Costa Rica.
Scripted by Joel Silverman and produced by Classic Films with Mano a Mano Films, the film which involves Harden's character suffering a midlife crisis as she explores Costa Rica with a "lothario and dime-store philosopher" she hired to take her around, will begin shooting in Costa Rica in July.
Feldman previously directed the short film "Keepsake" and the play "Accepting the Pale," as well as worked as an assistant director. He had this to say about the country where he'll be shooting his first feature-length film...
Scripted by Joel Silverman and produced by Classic Films with Mano a Mano Films, the film which involves Harden's character suffering a midlife crisis as she explores Costa Rica with a "lothario and dime-store philosopher" she hired to take her around, will begin shooting in Costa Rica in July.
Feldman previously directed the short film "Keepsake" and the play "Accepting the Pale," as well as worked as an assistant director. He had this to say about the country where he'll be shooting his first feature-length film...
Adam Levine, Jessica Lange 'American Horror Story' Details Revealed
In 'AHS' season two, Lange is 'a bride of Christ,' writer tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tami Katzoff
Jessica Lange in "American Horror Story"
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While there have been scant details regarding the second season of "American Horror Story" floating around since it was announced it would be rebooted in a new time and place with spanking-new characters, what fans have been most clamoring to know about is how season one bad girl Jessica Lange will be re-imagined for the series.
"She's not playing this kind of ersatz Tennessee Williams character this time," "AHS" writer Tim Minear told MTV News about Lange in season two. "She's playing something that's a little more East Coast, a little more patrician."
While she was a bit of a darkly motivated, self-involved floozy in season one, her new backstory seems to paint a different picture for the character. "She's playing a nun," he said. "She's playing an administrator of a facility. It's different. In this instance, she's a bride of Christ."
Season one of the FX horror series took place in sunny Los Angeles, which served as the backdrop to Murder House and its disturbed inhabitants, both living and dead. But, season two will take place in the 1960s on the East Coast with a mental institution as the locale for all the creepiness. Lange will call the shots, which is sort of what she did in season one as well, but it seems she'll be motivated in a whole new set of ways.
"We thought it would be cool. I mean, the truth is, when I first met with [creators] Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk about the show, I came in, I read the pilot script, and I'm like, 'OK guys, this is all very well and good — I don't know how you make this into a TV show. I don't know how you sustain this,' " Minear recalled.
"And Ryan immediately had the answer, and that was, 'Oh, the way we sustain it is by the end of the season, we have killed off every character.' And I'm like, 'I'm in!' And then you revamp it. Basically, in season two, you have a whole new story, a whole new location, a whole new time frame. You just do something different," he added. "The reason we're doing it in the 1960s is because that fits the story that we want to tell."
Given that anything is possible in the "AHS" world, there's a chance that the infamous Murder House just might make a cameo. "I wouldn't rule anything out," Minear shared.
Sure, everyone has been salivating over details about Lange and her newly learned good-girl character, but there's another casting that has everyone intrigued: Maroon 5 leading man Adam Levine has been cast as one of "The Lovers." "Let's say that Adam's character is kind of a nod to contemporary sensibilities, as opposed to something from the mid-century," Minear noted.
Levine joins other returning castmembers Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Lily Rabe as well as Lange.
Levine and his bandmates will drop Overexposed on Tuesday. They will sit down with MTV News for an "MTV First" on Monday to discuss the new album, and perhaps Levine will share more details about his "AHS" role.
Don't miss the premiere of Maroon 5's "One More Night" video during "MTV First: Maroon 5" on Monday, June 25, at 7:53 p.m. on MTV, followed by a 30-minute Q&A with the band on MTV.com.
Related ArtistsReese Witherspoon to Headline Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
Following their What to Expect When You're Expecting feature film earlier this year, Lionsgate's Summit has plans to adapt another bestselling self-help book. Deadline reports that the studio is developing Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus with Reese Witherspoon attached to headline. Commercials director Bryan Buckley will make his big screen debut by helming the project.
"This book is the essential tool for couples who want to develop more satisfying relationships with their partners," it says on author John Gray's official site. "Throughout the book, he provides a practical and proven way for men and women to communicate better by acknowledging the differences between them. Based on years of counseling couples and research, he gives advice on how...
"This book is the essential tool for couples who want to develop more satisfying relationships with their partners," it says on author John Gray's official site. "Throughout the book, he provides a practical and proven way for men and women to communicate better by acknowledging the differences between them. Based on years of counseling couples and research, he gives advice on how...
Listen To This: New Kid On The Block!
If you like Chris Brown, then you will love this song!
Not only does it sound like a great Chris Brown song, but it also features him!
Check out Time Of Your Life by Kid Ink featuring Chris Brown and Tyga (above).
Super hot!!!
Not only does it sound like a great Chris Brown song, but it also features him!
Check out Time Of Your Life by Kid Ink featuring Chris Brown and Tyga (above).
Super hot!!!
Saturday, 23 June 2012
Wiz Khalifa And SpaceGhostPurrp 'Definitely Cool'
'Wiz is a positive dude,' SGP tells Mixtape Daily, denying any beef in wake of his Taylor Gang dis track.
By Rob Markman
SpaceGhostPurrp
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Behind the Beats: SpaceGhostPurrp
SpaceGhostPurrp may currently be at odds with A$AP Rocky, but the Miami rapper/producer doesn't exactly come off as a troublemaker. Many thought that SpaceGhost and Wiz Khalifa had a problem after Purrp released a track called "F--- Taylor Gang," but together they proved a little conversation can go a long way.
"Me and Wiz, we definitely cool, and the song that I made last year about the Taylor Gang thing, it was basically about me saying F the neighborhood," SGP told Mixtape Daily during a May interview.
Khalifa's reach is wide, and his passionate Taylor Gang fanbase doesn't just reside in Wiz's native Pittsburgh. "It's a neighborhood where there were a bunch of kids reppin' Taylor Gang and they were disrespecting my Raider Klan, so we had a feud back then, so I made that towards them," SpaceGhost said of the dis track that he aimed at the unaffiliated Taylors.
After hearing A$AP Rocky's "Pretty Flacko," a track that Purrp produced, Wiz reached out to the rising rap talent. "I love that beat. I'm like, 'Man, that beat is hard as hell,' " Wiz said when he appeared on "RapFix Live" back in April. "After that he sent me that crazy beat, and me and Juicy [J] went in."
The two were quickly able to hash out any misunderstandings and get to work. The beat that SpaceGhost sent would eventually become "T.A.P.," one of Khalifa's favorite songs from his Taylor Allderdice mixtape.
"Wiz is a positive dude — the Taylors that was down in Miami, they were ruthless," Purrp said. "I just wanted him to know that song wasn't directed to him; it was for the negative people who support his movement in my neighborhood."
Purrp is looking to keep the positive vibes rolling. He recently released his independent debut album, Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles of SpaceGhostPurrp, a collection of his best mixtape tracks over the past year.
For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines.
Related ArtistsHotel Transylvania Reveals a Full Trailer
Sony Pictures Animation has revealed, via Yahoo! Movies , the full trailer for Hotel Transylvania , opening in theaters on September 28 and featuring the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Cee-Lo Green, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon and Jon Lovitz. You can watch the trailer below the synopsis!
Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free from meddling from the human world. But here's a little known fact about Dracula: he is not only the Prince of Darkness; he is also a dad. Over-protective of his teenage daughter, Mavis, Dracula fabricates tales of elaborate dangers to dissuade her adventurous spirit. As a haven for Mavis, he opens the Hotel...
Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free from meddling from the human world. But here's a little known fact about Dracula: he is not only the Prince of Darkness; he is also a dad. Over-protective of his teenage daughter, Mavis, Dracula fabricates tales of elaborate dangers to dissuade her adventurous spirit. As a haven for Mavis, he opens the Hotel...
Tony Parker Files $20 Million Suit Over Drake/Chris Brown Club Brawl
Suit against W.i.P. club was filed on Monday in connection with injuries NBA star suffered in the melee.
By Gil Kaufman
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One of the most high-profile victims to emerge from the shattered glass wreckage of the nightclub brawl between members of Chris Brown and Drake's crews at New York nightclub W.i.P. has filed a multimillion-dollar suit against the SoHo night spot.
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, claims in a $20 million lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court earlier this week that the club's owners are responsible for the "corneal laceration of the left eye and other injuries," according to the New York Post.
A spokesperson for the club told MTV News on Friday (June 22) that they were unable to comment on the suit because they have not yet been served with any papers. In addition, the club, whose owner, Jonathan Cantor, was arrested on unrelated charges tied to two outstanding warrants, continues to be closed on a temporary basis.
Parker's suit claims that W.i.P.'s owners should have known better than to let the two romantic rivals for Rihanna's affection into the club at the same time. Lawyer David Jaroslawicz added that the extent of Parker's injuries are not yet known, but that eye injuries "certainly don't improve your outside shot." The NBA star and one of the key members of the championship team is slated to play for his native France in this summer's Olympics.
Neither musician is named in the lawsuit, but it does mention them as being the catalyst for the fight. "The defendants were reckless, careless and negligent in permitting Drake's entourage and Brown's entourage to be in the club at the same time despite known tension between the two," the suit reads. "She's been known, like Helen of Troy, to cause trouble," Jaroslawicz said of Rihanna.
According to the suit, Parker wasn't sitting with either party, but has said he was with "my friend Chris Brown" when the troubles started and claimed that he and his friends took some blows before "they started throwing bottles everywhere."
The baller said he's been sidelined for a week as he recuperates from the injury with the help of a "therapeutic" contact lens. While he said his eye felt better at first, it began to hurt when he landed in France to practice with his team for the games, forcing him to visit the ER for more treatment. "I'll be missing the start of the French team because I can't do anything for a week except keep the lens in and then take drops," he told the paper.
Police have not made any arrests over the incident, but they have subpoenaed the security tapes from the club and are reviewing them.
Related ArtistsFirst Look at James Franco in Oz The Great and Powerful
A first look at James Franco in director Sam Raimi's fantasy adventure Oz The Great and Powerful has come online, thanks to James Franco Forever (via Bleeding Cool ).
The March 8, 2013 release imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking-that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who...
The March 8, 2013 release imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking-that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who...
Marcia Gay Harden to Play The Librarian
Variety is reporting that Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden has booked a role headlining Juan Feldman's indie drama The Librarian , playing a mild-mannered librarian trying to start a new life for herself while touring Costa Rica.
Scripted by Joel Silverman and produced by Classic Films with Mano a Mano Films, the film which involves Harden's character suffering a midlife crisis as she explores Costa Rica with a "lothario and dime-store philosopher" she hired to take her around, will begin shooting in Costa Rica in July.
Feldman previously directed the short film "Keepsake" and the play "Accepting the Pale," as well as worked as an assistant director. He had this to say about the country where he'll be shooting his first feature-length film...
Scripted by Joel Silverman and produced by Classic Films with Mano a Mano Films, the film which involves Harden's character suffering a midlife crisis as she explores Costa Rica with a "lothario and dime-store philosopher" she hired to take her around, will begin shooting in Costa Rica in July.
Feldman previously directed the short film "Keepsake" and the play "Accepting the Pale," as well as worked as an assistant director. He had this to say about the country where he'll be shooting his first feature-length film...
Friday, 22 June 2012
'Brave,' 'Hunger Games' And The History Of Lady Archers
As Princess Merida joins the big-screen leagues of Katniss Everdeen, we look at the sport's storied past, in Hobnobbing.
By Amy Wilkinson
Jennifer Lawrence in "The Hunger Games"
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A fiery bow-and-arrow-wielding heroine not named Katniss Everdeen? Color us intrigued!
This weekend, Pixar will take aim at the box-office bull's-eye with its first foray into the fairy-tale princess pic. "Brave" follows a young Scottish royal named Merida, who bucks her parents' wishes, insisting on paving her own path — with bow firmly in hand.
Of course, the animated flick is only the latest this year to feature an adept bow-woman (or bowman). There was Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) in "The Avengers," William (Sam Claflin) in "Snow White and the Huntsman" and, our obvious favorite, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) in "The Hunger Games." Unsurprisingly, this slew of big-screen portrayals has helped revive interest in the ancient sport, with more and more amateur archers sizing up their targets.
But let's be clear about one thing: Bow-besotted babes are nothing new. Lady archers have been around practically since the dawn of time. Follow me down their storied path:
Like most grand ideas, the concept of a woman and her bow has roots in Greek mythology. "Amazon" may be a compliment for a leggy lady nowadays, but maybe it shouldn't be, considering the ancient archers were often depicted with their left breast cut off to make wielding their weaponry simpler. The Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis, was also frequently pictured holding a bow and arrow (sans missing mammary glands).
Throughout the Middle Ages, archery served dual purposes: fending off enemies and hunting prey for sustenance. But by the Elizabethan era, it had become a posh pastime, with proper ladies learning the sport — along with dancing and riding — as part of their studies. (P.E. was soooo much cooler back then.) In fact, Queen Elizabeth I herself (daughter of Henry VIII) is said to have been a skilled archer.
A few hundred years later, the sport made its Olympics debut in 1900, with women taking up arms at the 1904 games. The event took a hiatus from the Games between 1920 and 1972, reappearing at the Munich Olympics. And while plenty of Hollywood heavyweights have learned the skill for a movie, one took it upon herself to learn for the sport of it. Actress Geena Davis made it all the way to the semifinal rounds of the Olympic trials in 1999, hoping to compete in the 2000 games in Sydney. The games and a gold medal were not in Davis' future, but she already has one gilded goody (namely, an Oscar) to console herself.
And speaking of actresses and archery, the last few decades have offered up a bumper crop of bow roles, from Gwyneth Paltrow in "Emma" to Saoirse Ronan in "Hannah." And, of course, Lawrence in "The Hunger Games."
All we have so say is, may the odds be ever in your favor, lady archers!
Is Katniss your favorite fictional archer? Do you plan to see "Brave" this weekend? Sound off in the comments below and tweet me @amymwilk with your thoughts and suggestions for future columns!
Earlier "Hunger Games" columns:
» "Catching Fire" In IMAX: Time To Embrace The Big, Big Screen?
» "Hunger Games": Five Things We Learned At Movie Awards
» How "Catching Fire" Could Set Taylor Kitsch's Career Ablaze
» "Hunger Games" At The Movie Awards: Dos And Don'ts
» "Catching Fire" Countdown: What to Watch While You Wait
Check out everything we've got on "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
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Barry Sonnenfeld Attached to The Metal Men Film
"Men in Black" director Barry Sonnenfeld has been looking to adapt another comic book property for the big screen and it turns out he's going way back for the picture.
According to Vulture , he is attached to direct an adaptation of DC's The Metal Men . For those unaware, the series centers on Dr. William Magnus and the six cyborgs that he creates all from a different element - Gold, Tin, Iron, Lead, Mercury, and Platinum. The six robots each have powers corresponing to their namesake too.
No word on a screenwriter or any other details, but keep an eye open here for more info.
According to Vulture , he is attached to direct an adaptation of DC's The Metal Men . For those unaware, the series centers on Dr. William Magnus and the six cyborgs that he creates all from a different element - Gold, Tin, Iron, Lead, Mercury, and Platinum. The six robots each have powers corresponing to their namesake too.
No word on a screenwriter or any other details, but keep an eye open here for more info.
Madonna's Vogue Performed By Kindergarten Class
Meet the most fabulous 5-year-olds in the history of the universe!
Some genius Kindergarden teacher decided that playing Hot Crossed Buns on the recorder was out — and Madonna was in!
So, he had his students play the most appropriate Mage song he could think of… Vogue!
Now, let's get to it! Ch-Ch-Check out the Mr. [...]
Some genius Kindergarden teacher decided that playing Hot Crossed Buns on the recorder was out — and Madonna was in!
So, he had his students play the most appropriate Mage song he could think of… Vogue!
Now, let's get to it! Ch-Ch-Check out the Mr. [...]
Casey Affleck to Direct Josh Hamilton Biopic
Deadline 's Mike Fleming is reporting that Casey Affleck is going to write and direct a movie about baseball player Josh Hamilton, to be produced by Basil Iwanyk and Thunder Road Pictures, who produced Affleck's brother Ben's movie The Town .
The Texas Rangers' outfielder was first drafted into major league baseball in 1999 at the age of 18 but took to alcoholism and drug abuse to help ease the pressures of being in the big league. After being sent to rehab, he's been clean and sober since 2005 and in that time he has become a four-time MLB All-Star as well as being named "Most Valuable Player" for the American League in 2010.
Affleck previously co-directed the faux documentary I'm Still Here , following his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's desire to give up acting...
The Texas Rangers' outfielder was first drafted into major league baseball in 1999 at the age of 18 but took to alcoholism and drug abuse to help ease the pressures of being in the big league. After being sent to rehab, he's been clean and sober since 2005 and in that time he has become a four-time MLB All-Star as well as being named "Most Valuable Player" for the American League in 2010.
Affleck previously co-directed the faux documentary I'm Still Here , following his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's desire to give up acting...
This Rubber Vagina Is Not A Mushroom
No matter how insistent this adorably confused reporter is, that is NOT a new breed of mushroom.
In fact, it's a rubber vagina. Which isn't THAT far off (act like you've never eaten a mushroom that's been wrongly cooked), but still, different enough that nobody would want to consume it!
Or maybe they would, there ARE some [...]
In fact, it's a rubber vagina. Which isn't THAT far off (act like you've never eaten a mushroom that's been wrongly cooked), but still, different enough that nobody would want to consume it!
Or maybe they would, there ARE some [...]
Full Cast Announced for Simon Bolivar Biopic Libertador
Golden Globe and Emmy nominated Venezuelan actor Edgar Ram�rez ( Carlos , Zero Dark Thirty ), Spanish actress Mar�a Valverde ( Melissa P. ), Danny Huston ( Magic City , X-Men Origins: Wolverine ), Imanol Arias ( El Lute ) and Gary Lewis ( Billy Elliot , Gangs of New York ) will topline Libertador , a modern epic about the life of Sim�n Bol�var (1783 � 1830).
Bol�var was instrumental in Latin America�s struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians and emancipators in American history.
Libertador is told from the viewpoint of Bol�var, portrayed by Ram�rez, about his quests and epic military campaigns, which covered twice the territory Alexander the Great conquered, and his vision to unify South America....
Bol�var was instrumental in Latin America�s struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians and emancipators in American history.
Libertador is told from the viewpoint of Bol�var, portrayed by Ram�rez, about his quests and epic military campaigns, which covered twice the territory Alexander the Great conquered, and his vision to unify South America....
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Hotel Transylvania Reveals a Full Trailer
Sony Pictures Animation has revealed, via Yahoo! Movies , the full trailer for Hotel Transylvania , opening in theaters on September 28 and featuring the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Cee-Lo Green, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon and Jon Lovitz. You can watch the trailer below the synopsis!
Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free from meddling from the human world. But here's a little known fact about Dracula: he is not only the Prince of Darkness; he is also a dad. Over-protective of his teenage daughter, Mavis, Dracula fabricates tales of elaborate dangers to dissuade her adventurous spirit. As a haven for Mavis, he opens the Hotel...
Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free from meddling from the human world. But here's a little known fact about Dracula: he is not only the Prince of Darkness; he is also a dad. Over-protective of his teenage daughter, Mavis, Dracula fabricates tales of elaborate dangers to dissuade her adventurous spirit. As a haven for Mavis, he opens the Hotel...
Ween's Former Frontman Addresses Band's Split
'My decision to leave Ween .... was absolutely not made in haste,' Aaron Freeman tells Rolling Stone.
By James Montgomery
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Last month, much to the consternation of those who worship at the altar of the Boognish, Ween's Aaron Freeman announced — rather matter-of-factly — that he was ending Ween, telling Rolling Stone "It was a good run."
That was apparently a surprise to Freeman's longtime musical partner, Mickey "Dean Ween" Melchiondo, who wrote on his Facebook page that the breakup "is news to me, all I can say for now I guess."
But now, in a new statement to Rolling Stone, Freeman addressed the split — and Ween's fans — letting it be known that his decision was not a rash one.
"I want to thank each and every one of you all for your kind words and support. It means a lot. My decision to leave Ween, however interpreted, was absolutely not made in haste," Freeman's statement reads. "It's evolved over a decade's worth of internal and external struggle." Freeman didn't elaborate on those struggles, but did add that he has no bad blood with Melchiondo, whom he founded Ween with more than 25 years ago. And he closed by saying that he'll continue to make music ... minus the Gene Ween moniker.
"Know that I am extremely proud of all that is Ween. And while Mickey and I are going our separate ways, I wish him only the best. I will always have nothing but love and respect for what we created together," the statement reads. "I need to now move on for myself and for my family. I still, as always, look forward to a future filled with music as Aaron Freeman."
Related ArtistsBristol Palin BOMBS! New Show TANKS In The Ratings!!!
Sorry gurl!
Practically NO ONE watched Bristol Palin's new reality series, Bristol Palin: Life?s A Tripp!
The show, which debuted on Lifetime Tuesday night, only managed to scrape up 726,000 total viewers.
You know what might have hurt it? Airing the show in the SAME timeslot at MTV's Teen Moms! Not so smart, television [...]
Practically NO ONE watched Bristol Palin's new reality series, Bristol Palin: Life?s A Tripp!
The show, which debuted on Lifetime Tuesday night, only managed to scrape up 726,000 total viewers.
You know what might have hurt it? Airing the show in the SAME timeslot at MTV's Teen Moms! Not so smart, television [...]
How Laura Jane Grace Came Out To Against Me!
Against Me! speak for the first time since Laura's Rolling Stone interview, remembering the 'simple' way she told them she's transgender.
By James Montgomery
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When Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace announced in Rolling Stone that she was transgender, the majority of the story focused on her life ... with only a few paragraphs dedicated to how she broke the news to her bandmates.
This was understandable, of course, and though the details included in that RS story are scarce, they're also incredibly endearing: On the drive from Laura's St. Augustine, Florida, studio back to their homes in Gainesville, the AM! guys debated whether or not they needed to hit the gym "so that if anyone messed with [her], they'd be able to throw down."
But, when Against Me! sat down with MTV News for their first interview since the Rolling Stone piece shone a spotlight on their band, they revealed that there was another reason the story skimped on particulars about Laura's big revelation: Namely, to them, it wasn't really all that big of a revelation to begin with.
"We went to the studio just to hang out, we weren't even practicing, we were just having a meeting, and talking, and she just told us," longtime bassist Andrew Seward said. "It was kind of simple in a way ... [and then] on the drive back, because it's 80 miles from the studio back to Gainesville, I was just going through past lyrics and stuff going 'God, how did I not think of that?' "
"I didn't want to be melodramatic about it when approaching friends ... for me, it is a non-issue. It's something that's always been there for me, I've just never verbalized it before," Laura added. "I didn't really plan on it, I forget what exactly we were talking about, but I got to this point where I felt really frustrated that I wasn't making the point I wanted to make, and I realized I wasn't making it because I wasn't fully explaining myself, and the part I was leaving out was this big integral piece of myself. So it just came out of my mouth, you know, and we were just sitting there and it was like, 'So this is the way it is.' "
Still, Laura admitted she had no idea how her bandmates would take the news, or even if they'd still be her bandmates after she told them. All she knew was that, both personally and professionally, she was tired of keeping secrets ... she wanted everyone to know she was transgender, repercussions be damned.
"I reached a point for myself where writing, I couldn't focus on anything else but writing from a trans perspective or writing about trans issues, and as the album we're working on came together, it became more and more apparent to me that, at some point, I was going to have to say something to the rest of the band," she said. "Otherwise, if you're taking the lyrics to these songs out of context [they're] going to be misinterpreted ... so we kind of reached that point where once we started getting in to doing vocals and you're hearing the lyrics I was like, 'OK, this is the deal. ... There are going to be things that are going to be happening for me that, if I don't tell you this right now will probably look more like I'm insane as opposed to this is what I'm doing.' "
And yet, no one did. And, after being assured by her bandmates that Against Me! wasn't going anywhere — "It was just kind of like, 'Let's still do the band; let's still do everything we normally do.' That's pretty much the extent of it," drummer Jay Weinberg said — they're hard at work on their new album; a conceptual record they're calling Transgender Dysphoria Blues. It represents Laura's most personal work to date, an exploration of her battles with shame and depression, and the freedom of her new life. And, with her band backing her, she can't wait to bring the music to the masses.
"For me, the fear was, if I don't do this and I don't come out with this now, that the band can't go on. It was just feeling like this is what I need in order to continue to be doing this," she said. "Feeling like you're stereotyped into this role of an angry young male, especially in the punk rock scene, was just suffocating to me ... And feeling like so many of the things I was trying to express in my lyrics were being lost on people because it wasn't being framed in the right context, I didn't even want to do it anymore. ... But now, I do."
Related Videos Related Artists98 Degrees Reuniting For MixTape Festival Because 'It Just Felt Right'
'We all miss the rush of being onstage together,' Nick Lachey tells Ryan Seacrest.
By Jocelyn Vena
98 Degrees
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Back in April, Nick Lachey had the message "#neversaynever" for his fans after he shot down rumors that 98 Degrees would be hitting the road this summer.
The excitement over a possible 98 Degrees reunion began to spread in late March after the band's website was spruced up, leading fans to speculate that something greater was coming. Now, a few months later, the rumors seem to finally be coming true — in part, at least.
The band just announced they will be reuniting for one show this summer. On Wednesday, Nick Lachey opened up to Ryan Seacrest about their plans to take the stage at the MixTape Festival in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in August.
"I think we've all been lucky in the 11 years since we last performed together to go on and do stuff individually. Drew [Lachey] was the winner of 'Dancing With the Stars' season 2, and I've gone and done some solo stuff. But there really is nothing like coming together as a unit, as a group, as a band, on the stage, and I think we all miss that. We all miss the rush of being onstage together, performing together, and certainly the fans have kind of been clamoring for it, so it just felt right," he said. "We always said we were not broken up, we were just taking a break, and now it just seemed like the right time to put everything back together."
He also clarified his previous declaration that the band would not be getting together at all, despite the original spate of rumors. "I didn't say we weren't going to do it, but there was some speculation about a full tour happening this summer and our fans have been kind of eager to see us get back together," he said. "I just wanted to make sure that they understood that a full tour wasn't happening this summer, but obviously [I'm] very excited to announce that we're doing this big festival in Hershey in August. So that will be our one and only appearance."
While brother Drew notes that they would have to be able to shuffle around their schedules in the right way to make dates outside of the MixTape Festival work, he added that this particular date felt like the right event to test out the waters for something bigger in the future.
"We're very excited about the opportunity, and we've been toying around with the idea for a couple years of 'if we got back together, when would be the right scenario?' " he said. "And this music festival right here just kind of seemed like the right time to get back together and do a show and kick the tires and see how it feels."
Other boy bands on the lineup for the MixTape Festival include the Wanted, New Kids on the Block and New Kids/ Backstreet Boys mega-band NKOTBSB.
Related ArtistsWednesday, 20 June 2012
Mac Miller Reunites, Shares Secrets With His 'First Date'
MTV's Rya Backer also has a few chance encounters with 'exes' like Kendrick Lamar and Young the Giant at Bonnaroo '12.
By Rya Backer
Mac Miller on a "First Date"
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Bonnaroo, you seem so far away already. Earlier this month, I caught some amazing performances — Battles, Feist and Ludacris were just some of my favorites. But between sets, I found myself fighting to maintain my composure as I encountered something many men and women face daily: bumping into an ex.
Granted, they were rapper and rocker exes of the fictionalized "First Date" variety, but still: We'd gone on a date. And yes, there were cameras involved and I'm very much in a real-life relationship (which is to say nothing of the statuses of the many artists I've gone out with), but still — connections were made.
So, on a plot of land somewhere between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee, I ran into upwards of seven "exes." Over a fairly wide expanse, I had chance run-ins with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and Young the Giant.
And then there was Mac Miller.
A perennial fave around the MTV newsroom (and a favorite "First Date" episode among rabid followers of the series such as my mother and father), Mac and I caught up with each other to talk about what he's been up to since we first went out late last year for a kosher lunch at New York's Katz's Deli.
"I made history," he deadpanned, referring to his debut, Blue Slide Park, which became the first independent album to hit #1 in well over a decade. In addition to that small feat, Mac toured the world and dropped an acclaimed mixtape, Macadelic. A follow-up mixtape with Pharrell is on deck, and there's even more music to be heard.
"I've been making my own beats, which I've done forever but, like, I'm really gonna start taking it seriously now," Mac told me. "I've been making beats forever, but no one had known ... I kept it secret."
Hopefully, we won't have to wait until a third date — which Mac suggested we do at a NASCAR race — to hear them.
Who should go on the next "First Date"? Share your suggestions in the comments!
Related Videos Related ArtistsRihanna & Big Bang Star Lend Voices To DreamWorks Feature
Rihanna can't get enough of the silver screen!!
RiRi is set to pair up with Emmy-winner Jim Parsons of The Big Bang Theory to voice an upcoming animated feature, Happy Smekday!
DreamWorks will adapt the film from a popular Adam Rex children's book called The True Meaning of Smekday, which tells the story of an alien visitor [...]
RiRi is set to pair up with Emmy-winner Jim Parsons of The Big Bang Theory to voice an upcoming animated feature, Happy Smekday!
DreamWorks will adapt the film from a popular Adam Rex children's book called The True Meaning of Smekday, which tells the story of an alien visitor [...]
A Sesame Street Feature Film is on the Way
20th Century Fox has plans to bring Sesame Street to the big screen, says a story at The Hollywood Reporter . Shawn Levy will produce through 21 Laps alongside Michael Aguilar, Guymon Cassidy and Mark Gordon. Joey Mazzarino, who has written for the series since 1998, will provide the screenplay.
Created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morriset in 1969, the educational children's program features iconic characters like Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie and many, many more.
Sesame Street has come to the big screen twice before: in 1985 with Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird and in 1999 with Elmo in Grouchland .
Levy, the director of films like Night at the Museum , Date Night and Real Steel , recently became attached to produce Paramount Pictures'...
Created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morriset in 1969, the educational children's program features iconic characters like Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie and many, many more.
Sesame Street has come to the big screen twice before: in 1985 with Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird and in 1999 with Elmo in Grouchland .
Levy, the director of films like Night at the Museum , Date Night and Real Steel , recently became attached to produce Paramount Pictures'...
Jim Carrey Exits 'Dumb And Dumber' Sequel
Actor is reportedly in dispute with studios, New Line and Warner Bros.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
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After Peter Farrelly, one half of the Farrelly Brothers, confirmed plans for a follow-up to "Dumb and Dumber" in April of this year, it looked like fans of the original Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels comedy would finally get what they wanted: a true sequel.
Plans to start filming with Carrey and Daniels this year now seem to be derailed, however. "Entertainment Tonight" is reporting that Carrey has left the project, which was supposedly titled "Dumb and Dumber To," due to a dispute with the studios, New Line and Warner Bros.
The "ET" website offered the following insight into why Carrey left the film: "According to sources, Carrey grew increasingly frustrated by New Line and Warner Brothers, who he felt showed a lack of enthusiasm regarding the project."
Carrey's representatives passed along this official statement from the actor. "I would have thought 'Dumb and Dumber To' was a no-brainer," he said. "After all, it's implied in the title."
If the conflict with Carrey is not resolved, his exit would surely jeopardize any hope for an official sequel to the 1994 comedy. A prequel, "Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd," released in 2003 without Carrey or Daniels, was never sanctioned by the Farrelly Brothers and bombed at the box office, debuting in the sixth spot in its opening weekend.
While promoting "The Three Stooges," Farrelly had confirmed that both leads would reprise their roles and that shooting would hopefully begin in September.
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager's Ken Baumann Gets Hitched!
The Secret Life of the American Teenager's Ken Baumann is officially off the market!
He and his gal, who you might remember from the movie Superbad as McLovin's McLover, Aviva Farber, married this past Saturday in Malibu!
The private ceremony resulted them in becoming "very happy," according to a rep who loves to be obvious.
Age be damned, [...]
He and his gal, who you might remember from the movie Superbad as McLovin's McLover, Aviva Farber, married this past Saturday in Malibu!
The private ceremony resulted them in becoming "very happy," according to a rep who loves to be obvious.
Age be damned, [...]
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Pedro Almodovar's I'm So Excited
Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all North American rights to Pedro Almod�var's new comedy currently titled I'm So Excited from El Deseo. The film, an ensemble comedy written and directed by Almod�var, is set to begin production in July and will be released next summer.
The cast includes Javier C�mara, Cecilia Roth, Lola Due�as, Raul Ar�valo, Carlos Areces, Antonio de la Torre, Hugo Silva, Willy Toledo, Miguel �ngel Silvestre, Blanca Su�rez, Jos� Luis Torrijo, Jos� Mar�a Yazpik, Laya Mart� with special collaborations from Pen�lope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Paz Vega.
The Sony Pictures Classics team has a long history with Almod�var that began with Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at Orion Classics and has continued with seven films at...
The cast includes Javier C�mara, Cecilia Roth, Lola Due�as, Raul Ar�valo, Carlos Areces, Antonio de la Torre, Hugo Silva, Willy Toledo, Miguel �ngel Silvestre, Blanca Su�rez, Jos� Luis Torrijo, Jos� Mar�a Yazpik, Laya Mart� with special collaborations from Pen�lope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Paz Vega.
The Sony Pictures Classics team has a long history with Almod�var that began with Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at Orion Classics and has continued with seven films at...
Exclusive: Meet Bob and Toshiaki From Tim Burton's Frankenweenie
Meet Bob and Toshiaki, just two of the many characters you'll find in the upcoming Frankenweenie , Tim Burton's latest film opening on October 5th. Disney has provided ComingSoon.net's ShockTillYouDrop.com with an exclusive look at the pair. You can check out images and Facebook covers for both characters by clicking here !
Frankenweenie is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life�with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous.
The film, based on Burton's short...
Frankenweenie is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life�with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous.
The film, based on Burton's short...
Jack Osbourne's Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis: What Does It Mean?
Experts say that Osbourne has a promising range of treatment options.
By Gil Kaufman
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A few tell-tale signs are what clued Jack Osbourne into the fact that something was seriously wrong with his health. The son of hard rock icon Ozzy and "America's Got Talent" judge Sharon Osbourne revealed earlier this week that he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis earlier this spring.
According to the "Today Show," Osbourne, 26, decided to visit a doctor when he noticed tingling in his extremities and suffered a 60 percent loss of vision in one eye.
MS is an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system and which currently has no cure, but is very treatable. It causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord resulting in the loss of myelin, the insulation around nerves. Among the symptoms are: loss of vision, numbness, tingling, excessive fatigue and weakness. The effects can range from mild to debilitating, but experts said that with the right mix of medications and doctors Osbourne has a good chance at leading a fulfilling life.
"The prognosis now is better than it's ever been," neurologist Dr. David Snyder, director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at New York Hospital Queens told the morning show. "We have treatments we just never had before."
The disease can affect any organ system in the body, according to NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman. "Every nerve has insulation around it and MS attacks that insulation so that the electrical impulses from the brain to tips of fingers and toes don't work as well," she said. The key for Osbourne is keeping in tune with any changes to his body and getting on the right mix of medicines to help slow down the progress of flare-ups.
"Now somebody on medication, treated early, we're very hopefully we're interrupting the natural course of the disease," Snyder said. "Patients are leading full lives, with families, jobs and travel."
While some people have not responded well to treatments, he said a large number do and lead full, if slightly modified, lives that may require a cane or other precautions. Around 400,000 people in the U.S. have MS, with 200 new cases diagnosed each week. Like other autoimmune diseases, MS affects more women than men, affecting females two to three times more than men.
Osbourne is right in peak age range in which most cases are diagnosed (late teens, 20s and 30s), which is why his revelation is not a surprise to experts. Snyder said that given Osbourne's age, his prognosis is relatively bright.
'Breaking Dawn' And 'Dark Knight Rises': The Trouble With Trailers
Josh Horowitz takes a stand against the teaser-trailer obsession.
By Josh Horowitz
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in "Breaking Dawn - Part 2"
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This is the actual thing. It's not the preview of the thing. It's not the tease of the preview of the thing. It's not even the glimpse of the tease of the preview of the thing. It's the actual thing. I know — weird, right?
If you're an insatiable consumer of media like me (and if you're not, you're in the wrong place. Go commune with nature, you hippie; I'm juggling an iPad, a laptop and a Blackberry with one hand!), you're probably getting sick of the parsing out of "exclusives" during the last few months. I write the following acknowledging there's some hypocrisy here. I (and MTV News) am after all guilty of exactly what I'm claiming to be tired of: the teaser culture. But I'm taking a stand — I hereby go on record saying I am officially sick of 10-second previews of previews. As I write this Tuesday (June 19) morning, a bunch of new trailers and teases and commercials (figuring out the appropriate terminology is a headache in and of itself) just landed on the Interwebs.
Perhaps most notable in your world is the latest from "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" that came out Tuesday morning. Yes, Summit has released what it calls a "ten-second sneak peek of the teaser trailer" in anticipation of the actual teaser trailer for said movie, which presumably will give way to a non-teaser (er, regular?) trailer in a few months. Still with me? Now don't get me wrong: I love seeing early imagery from films I'm anxiously awaiting, but this is not the way to do it. At least not for me. Mind you, this snippet is still worlds better than the time-honored entertainment-show tradition of showing snippets of an exclusive trailer while a breathless correspondent narrates exactly what you're seeing. "There's Bella! And there's Edward!" Yeah, we see that. Thanks, Billy Bush.
Also out Tuesday morning are two examples of advertisements for upcoming flicks that definitely get things right, in my estimation. In the — let's call it "traditional" — category, there's the brand-new trailer for "The Dark Knight Rises," which frankly doesn't show a ton more than we've seen already. But it does package the material so artfully, with a keen sense of self-serious awesomeness ("This year a fire will rise" — yes!), that I doff my broken cowl in its favor.
And then there's my personal obsession, the latest work from Paul Thomas Anderson, "The Master." The second of what I'm guessing will be a series of shorts (calling these trailers doesn't do them justice) has been released, and each is slowly but surely introducing the upcoming flick's key figures. (Joaquin Phoenix is going to steal the film! Wait, no, I take it back — it's Philip Seymour Hoffman's movie!) Make no mistake, "The Master" is the "Dark Knight Rises" for the Sight & Sound-subscribing crowd this year.
Of course, this assortment of teases/ trailers/ shorts/ whatever doesn't even get into the most interesting area of film advertising going today — let's call it the viral short. "Prometheus" may have divided fanboys, but I think we all can agree that "Happy birthday David" was mesmerizing and creepy in all the right ways. So where is the viral video of the Cullens sitting at home watching a "True Blood" marathon? Oh, the possibilities ...
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
Related Videos Related PhotosAlex Pettyfer Takes The Butler
Alex Pettyfer is set to appear in Lee Daniels' upcoming The Butler , reports Deadline . He joins a cast that already includes Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Alan Rickman, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr, David Oyelowo, Lenny Kravitz, Terrence Howard and Minka Kelly.
Based on Wil Haygood's report "A Butler Well Served by This Election,", The Butler tells the true story of Eugene Allen and his 34 years at the White House. Allen worked for eight presidents, starting with Harry Truman in 1952 and ending in 1986 with Ronald Reagan. Haygood will be an associate producer and researcher on the project. Haygood noted that when Allen started work at the White House, he couldn't even use the public restrooms when he ventured back to his native Virginia.
Pettyfer,...
Based on Wil Haygood's report "A Butler Well Served by This Election,", The Butler tells the true story of Eugene Allen and his 34 years at the White House. Allen worked for eight presidents, starting with Harry Truman in 1952 and ending in 1986 with Ronald Reagan. Haygood will be an associate producer and researcher on the project. Haygood noted that when Allen started work at the White House, he couldn't even use the public restrooms when he ventured back to his native Virginia.
Pettyfer,...
Colin Farrell Joining Hanks and Thompson in Saving Mr. Banks
Total Recall star Colin Farrell is in negotiations to join Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson in the John Lee Hancock-directed Saving Mr. Banks .
The movie focuses on P.L. Travers (Thompson), the woman who wrote the "Mary Poppins" books beginning in 1934 and her fierce apprehension (and later regret) about bringing the character to the screen.
The script is said to shift back and forth between 1961 and 1907 and covers Travers' childhood in rural Queensland and her experience negotiating with Walt Disney (Hanks) and his team for the film. Farrell will play her father, the inspiration for the Mr. Banks character.
Disney is looking to start filming this fall in Los Angeles.
(Photo Credit: Apega/WENN.com)
The movie focuses on P.L. Travers (Thompson), the woman who wrote the "Mary Poppins" books beginning in 1934 and her fierce apprehension (and later regret) about bringing the character to the screen.
The script is said to shift back and forth between 1961 and 1907 and covers Travers' childhood in rural Queensland and her experience negotiating with Walt Disney (Hanks) and his team for the film. Farrell will play her father, the inspiration for the Mr. Banks character.
Disney is looking to start filming this fall in Los Angeles.
(Photo Credit: Apega/WENN.com)
Monday, 18 June 2012
CS Video: Kelly Macdonald and Kevin McKidd on Pixar's Brave
A few weeks back, ComingSoon.net was invited on a very special trip to Edinburgh, Scotland to attend the junket for Disney�Pixar's Brave , and it was quite an event with clan fighting, archery, Scottish highlander marching bands, haggis, and even John Lasseter in a kilt! (You can see pictures of all of these things in our gallery .)
Pixar Animation's 13th feature length animated film features the voice of Kelly Macdonald ("Boardwalk Empire," Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ) as Merida, a headstrong young princess who prefers riding her horse and archery to the pomp and circumstance of being heir to the throne. While her father (voiced by Billy Connolly) supports her decision, her mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson)
At the junket held at Edinburgh's historic...
Pixar Animation's 13th feature length animated film features the voice of Kelly Macdonald ("Boardwalk Empire," Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ) as Merida, a headstrong young princess who prefers riding her horse and archery to the pomp and circumstance of being heir to the throne. While her father (voiced by Billy Connolly) supports her decision, her mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson)
At the junket held at Edinburgh's historic...
The Amazing Spider-Man Debuts a German TV Spot
Sony Pictures International has released a new German TV spot for Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man . Check it out in the player below!
The Amazing Spider-Man tells the story of Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance � leading him directly to Oscorp and...
The Amazing Spider-Man tells the story of Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance � leading him directly to Oscorp and...
Is Ubisoft Planning a Watch Dogs Movie?
With Ubisoft's Watch Dogs being one of the big surprises at E3 a couple of weeks ago, Fusible has learned that the company also may be planning a movie based on the game, if domain name registrations are any indication.
The site says that on June 14th, Ubisoft registered WatchDogsmovie.com, WatchDogsthemovie.com, Watch-Dogsmovie.com and Watch-Dogsthemovie.com.
Watch Dogs will be released in 2013 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. You can watch the 9-minute long demo that Ubisoft revealed at E3 using the player below.
The site says that on June 14th, Ubisoft registered WatchDogsmovie.com, WatchDogsthemovie.com, Watch-Dogsmovie.com and Watch-Dogsthemovie.com.
Watch Dogs will be released in 2013 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. You can watch the 9-minute long demo that Ubisoft revealed at E3 using the player below.
New International TV Spot and Clip From The Amazing Spider-Man
Sony Pictures has released a new international TV spot for The Amazing Spider-Man which you can watch using the player below!
The studio also gave a sneak peek at a clip at Walmart stores last nights and SuperHeroHype Forums member 'VenomSpawn' has posted a recording and a transcription of the clip. You can check it out here .
Also, don't miss our new extend video interview with director Marc Webb which you can watch here .
Opening in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on July 3, the action adventure stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen and Sally Field.
The studio also gave a sneak peek at a clip at Walmart stores last nights and SuperHeroHype Forums member 'VenomSpawn' has posted a recording and a transcription of the clip. You can check it out here .
Also, don't miss our new extend video interview with director Marc Webb which you can watch here .
Opening in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on July 3, the action adventure stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen and Sally Field.
'Prometheus' Dictionary: Translations For Earth-Dwellers
If you're gearing up to see Ridley Scott's sci-fi flick for the first time, make sure you're well-versed in its extraterrestrial lingo.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Michael Fassbender in "Prometheus"
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If you're headed out to theaters this weekend to see Ridley Scott's "Prometheus," there are two likely explanations: You've been hounded by your friends who have already seen it with theories and a need for discussion or you're one of those friends and need to see it again.
Either way, "Prometheus" is a dense movie filled with symbolism, call-backs to the original "Alien," and mysteries with elliptical answers, so it might be best to go into the theater with a bit of a primer for what's about to happen.
Whether you're new to "Prometheus" or you're very familiar with the work of Weyland Industries, here are some things to consider before heading into the theater. There are no major spoilers here, but if you want to go into "Prometheus" completely fresh, you should probably stop reading.
Prometheus: The titan who molded man from clay and gave them fire, which he stole from the gods. As punishment, an eagle repeatedly ate his liver, which regenerated daily.
Weyland Industries: The corporation that funds the mission in "Prometheus," creators of the David 8 android, and antecedent to the Weyland-Yutani Corporation from the "Alien" films.
Peter Weyland: Founder of Weyland Industries, played by Guy Pearce.
David 8: An android programmed to assist human life and understand human emotions. He is played by Michael Fassbender in "Prometheus."
Xenomorph: This classic creature from "Alien" bleeds a corrosive acid. It is "a survivor... unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality." The perfect organism.
Space Jockey: An enormous, dead humanoid found at the beginning of "Alien" with his chest burst open, surrounded by xenomorph eggs.
Facehugger: A developmental stage of the classic "Alien" xenomorph. This creature attaches itself to a host's face and deposits an embryo in his or her stomach.
Chestburster: The phase after facehugger. Once an embryo fully develops, it will exit its host through the abdomen.
"Lawrence of Arabia": The 1962 David Lean film starring Peter O'Toole as T.E. Lawrence. This film appears in "Prometheus" and is the origin of such quotes as "Big things have small beginnings," "There is nothing in the desert and no man needs nothing," and "The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts."
LV223: An Earth-like moon where scientists travel to in "Prometheus" after finding star maps on several prehistoric drawings.
LV426: An inhospitable planetoid where the crew of the Nostromo encounter the Space Jockey and the xenomorph eggs.
Check out everything we've got on "Prometheus."
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Sunday, 17 June 2012
New Images of The Bat in The Dark Knight Rises
We've gotten an early copy of the super cool The Dark Knight Manual: Tools, Weapons, Vehicles & Documents From The Batcave by Brandon T. Snider and the book includes some new images from The Dark Knight Rises , including concept art of The Bat in the Christopher Nolan-directed film as well as the Fusion Reactor. The book is described as follows:
In 2005, filmmaker Christopher Nolan redefined Batman for a new generation with Batman Begins, followed in 2008 by The Dark Knight, and now 2012�s conclusion to the trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. Here, for the first time, is an in-world exploration of Christopher Nolan�s Batman: The Dark Knight Manual, the definitive guide to his tools, vehicles, and technologies.
Following the destruction of Wayne Manor, Bruce Wayne...
In 2005, filmmaker Christopher Nolan redefined Batman for a new generation with Batman Begins, followed in 2008 by The Dark Knight, and now 2012�s conclusion to the trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. Here, for the first time, is an in-world exploration of Christopher Nolan�s Batman: The Dark Knight Manual, the definitive guide to his tools, vehicles, and technologies.
Following the destruction of Wayne Manor, Bruce Wayne...
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Planned for the Big Screen
Ubisoft's best-selling video game franchise, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell , is headed to the big screen, Deadline reports. The project is currently looking for a studio to call home.
The first game was released in 2002 and set in 2004, following the adventures of Sam Fisher, a covert operative assigned to a top-secret National Security Agency branch called the Third Echelon.
The games has had several sequels including, most recently, Tom Clancy's Spint Cell: Conviction , released in 2010. A new game, Blacklist is planned for release early next year.
At the moment, plans for a big screen version of Splinter Cell are relatively nascent, but check back for details as they become available.
The first game was released in 2002 and set in 2004, following the adventures of Sam Fisher, a covert operative assigned to a top-secret National Security Agency branch called the Third Echelon.
The games has had several sequels including, most recently, Tom Clancy's Spint Cell: Conviction , released in 2010. A new game, Blacklist is planned for release early next year.
At the moment, plans for a big screen version of Splinter Cell are relatively nascent, but check back for details as they become available.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Planned for the Big Screen
Ubisoft's best-selling video game franchise, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell , is headed to the big screen, Deadline reports. The project is currently looking for a studio to call home.
The first game was released in 2002 and set in 2004, following the adventures of Sam Fisher, a covert operative assigned to a top-secret National Security Agency branch called the Third Echelon.
The games has had several sequels including, most recently, Tom Clancy's Spint Cell: Conviction , released in 2010. A new game, Blacklist is planned for release early next year.
At the moment, plans for a big screen version of Splinter Cell are relatively nascent, but check back for details as they become available.
The first game was released in 2002 and set in 2004, following the adventures of Sam Fisher, a covert operative assigned to a top-secret National Security Agency branch called the Third Echelon.
The games has had several sequels including, most recently, Tom Clancy's Spint Cell: Conviction , released in 2010. A new game, Blacklist is planned for release early next year.
At the moment, plans for a big screen version of Splinter Cell are relatively nascent, but check back for details as they become available.
Duets: John Legend SURPRISES Kelly Clarkson With Since U Been Gone!
Way to suck up to Kelly Clarkson! ;)
John Legend was just a bundle of handsome on Duets this week!!
Not only did he surprise Miz Independent with a special performance of her smash hit Since U Been Gone, he mystified the audience with an enchanting tribute to Donna Summer too!
Check out Kelly's reaction to [...]
John Legend was just a bundle of handsome on Duets this week!!
Not only did he surprise Miz Independent with a special performance of her smash hit Since U Been Gone, he mystified the audience with an enchanting tribute to Donna Summer too!
Check out Kelly's reaction to [...]
Jean Dujardin Eyes The Wolf of Wall Street
The Artist star Jean Dujardin is in talks to join the cast of Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street , Variety reports. He'd join Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill in the film, based on Jordan Belfort's best-selling memoir.
Terence Winter ("The Sopranos," "Boardwalk Empire") adapted the screenplay, which chronicles Jordan Belfort�s (DiCaprio) dramatic rise and fall on Wall Street, along with his hard-partying lifestyle and tumultuous personal life, which included drug and alcohol addiction.
Dujardin would play a Swiss banker who becomes involved in Belfort's illegal dealings.
Red Granite principals Riza Aziz and Joey McFarland are producing along with DiCaprio (Appian Way), Scorsese and Emma Koskoff (Sikelia Productions) and Alexandra Milchan (EMJAG...
Terence Winter ("The Sopranos," "Boardwalk Empire") adapted the screenplay, which chronicles Jordan Belfort�s (DiCaprio) dramatic rise and fall on Wall Street, along with his hard-partying lifestyle and tumultuous personal life, which included drug and alcohol addiction.
Dujardin would play a Swiss banker who becomes involved in Belfort's illegal dealings.
Red Granite principals Riza Aziz and Joey McFarland are producing along with DiCaprio (Appian Way), Scorsese and Emma Koskoff (Sikelia Productions) and Alexandra Milchan (EMJAG...
Django Unchained Adds Jonah Hill
Already set to team with Leonardo DiCaprio later this year for Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street , Deadline reports that Jonah Hill is now a late addition to the cast of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained , starring DiCaprio as the central villain.
The Weinstein Co. release also stars Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Gerald McRaney, Dennis Christopher, Laura Cayouette, M.C. Gainey, Don Johnson, Kerry Washington, Anthony LaPaglia, RZA, Tom Wopat, James Remar, James Russo and Todd Allen.
In the film, Django (Foxx) is a freed slave, who under the tutelage of a German bounty hunter (Waltz) becomes a badass bounty hunter himself. After assisting Waltz on taking down some bad guys for profit, he is in turn assisted by Waltz in tracking down his slave wife...
The Weinstein Co. release also stars Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Gerald McRaney, Dennis Christopher, Laura Cayouette, M.C. Gainey, Don Johnson, Kerry Washington, Anthony LaPaglia, RZA, Tom Wopat, James Remar, James Russo and Todd Allen.
In the film, Django (Foxx) is a freed slave, who under the tutelage of a German bounty hunter (Waltz) becomes a badass bounty hunter himself. After assisting Waltz on taking down some bad guys for profit, he is in turn assisted by Waltz in tracking down his slave wife...
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Exclusive: Drake Did 'Nothing Wrong' In Club Brawl, Birdman Says
'He's not a reckless guy out there just wildin' out,' Cash Money CEO tells MTV News after Drizzy's altercation with Chris Brown.
By Rob Markman
Birdman in Atlanta on Friday
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ATLANTA — No matter the drama, Cash Money CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams is riding with his artists. Never one to indulge in rap beef, on Friday (June 15) during an interview with MTV News, Stunna made it clear that he is in full support of Drake in the aftermath of Wednesday night's brawl in a New York City nightclub that involved Chris Brown and members of their respective crews.
"Well, to me, I think n---as got Drake twisted. A lot of n---as be playin', pitty-pattin' with Drake. I don't like that sh--, period," Birdman said to us in an exclusive interview. "Drake is one of us, so if you f---in' with Drake, you f---in' with us, period!"
Birdman wasn't in attendance when the fight broke out at W.I.P. in NYC, but firmly believes the Take Care MC did nothing wrong. Drake alleges he wasn't involved in the melee, which left a number of people injured including one of Brown's bodyguards and NBA player Tony Parker. "To me, Drizzy ain't did nothin' wrong, he ain't done nothin' wrong to nobody. He just doin' great music," Bird said in defense of his artist. "He's not a reckless guy out there just wildin' out; he's a humble kid makin' great music."
Drake Vows To Outdo Summer Jam At New York Show
It's no secret that the #1 Stunna is about his money, and to him, beef is bad for business. "We never been a brand to carry ourselves in any foul manner. None of us, none of the acts," he said of his Cash Money roster. "We've been doin' this, we want to do this for another 20 years."
Still, the CM CEO understands how quickly things can get out of hand. He recalls a time where shootings weren't uncommon between warring factions but now sees those types of altercations as a thing of the past. "It's a different era, and we don't promote that, we're not about that, but I think sometimes sh-- get outta hand, and you just gotta be ready for it," he said. "We did enough of that, so these n---as ain't got to do it."
On Saturday (June 16), rumors of an imminent Drake arrest were circulating on the Net but an NYPD official confirmed to MTV News that were "no arrests" looming, adding that an "investigation is ongoing."
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