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Jessica Biel Says No To 'Justice League'

Posted 9/28/07 5:06 pm EST by in News


Jessica BielWhat do Hercules and Alexander the Great have in common with Jessica Biel? They're all strong-willed individuals who throughout history have found it in themselves to turn down an Amazonian Princess.

Three days after reporting that Biel was in talks to star as Wonder in George Miller's upcoming "Justice League" movie, Entertainment Weekly reports today that the 25-year-old "Illusionist" star has passed on the project. She would have been the first thesp to officially sign onto the ensemble film; in addition to Wonder Woman, "JLA" is still lacking actors for the roles of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, and Aquaman (and his fish). Read More...

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Simon Pegg Still Waiting For 'Harry Potter' Role

Posted 9/28/07 1:02 pm EST by in News


Simon PeggWith news last week that Jim Broadbent had signed on as Hogwarts Potions Master Horace Slughorn, one of Harry Potter-dom's last, great roles was officially filled.

Fans aren't crying any tears over the casting -- although we wouldn't have chosen him, we have to admit he's spot on -- but consider the plight of poor Simon Pegg, the man who would love to be in "Harry Potter"...if only they would let him.

"I haven't done my stint yet. I feel like I've been left out of a massive club," he sighed. "It's like every actor in Britain worth their salt has played a wizard or a muggle." Read More...

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The Dailies: September 28, 2007

Posted 9/28/07 1:01 pm EST by in Dailies


'The Karate Kid'We end the week with "Indy 4," Will Smith, and David Goyer highlighting our links of the day. Enjoy!

- Will Smith crane kicks your childhood. Wax on about his plans to make a "Karate Kid" remake. (IGN)

- No time for love Dr. Jones! You're filming in the warehouse from "Raiders." (AICN)

- Another "Vampire" bites David Goyer. "Batman Begins" scribe to direct "Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire." (Variety)

- Tom Shadyac acquires spec script "Dr. Sensitive," with an eye towards directing. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Ben Kingsley to star as emperor who built the Taj Mahal. (Reuters)

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Exclusive Clip: 'Full Of It'

Posted 9/28/07 12:57 pm EST by in Video


Ryan Pinkston is more than just that guy from "Punk'd" (and the brother of our own associate producer Aaron Pinkston), he's also a bonafide movie star! Watch Ryan in his first leading role in "Full of It," a story about a teenaged compulsive liar whose tall tales suddenly become reality. The DVD hits stores on October 2, but you can watch an exclusive clip right now.

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Josh Hartnett Pictures Himself in '30 Days of Night'

Posted 9/28/07 10:42 am EST by in News


Josh HartnettI recently caught one of the first-ever screenings of "30 Days of Night" (so new, in fact, that writer Steve Niles was seeing it for the first time), and it's a top contender for bloodiest movie of the year. Whether it's bloody good or bloody mediocre is an argument for another day - but after the screening Niles and director David Slade had some bloody interesting things to say about the Josh Hartnett flick.

"Every year, I'd check the paper just about the time [northern Alaska] goes dark, and there was always a little human interest piece about it," Niles said of the inspiration behind the comic-turned-movie. "[I read that] alcohol wasn't legal -- you could bring it into town, but they couldn't sell it there because of the increased suicide rate -- and I was like 'God, what kind of people live in this place?' So I tore it out -- this is like 12 years ago -- and I wrote 'Vampires' on the corner." Read More...

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Movie Trailer: 'Run, Fat Boy, Run'

Posted 9/28/07 10:38 am EST by in Video


So "Run, Fat Boy, Run" may have gotten pushed to next March, but David Schwimmer’s feature directorial debut has gotten a second trailer. See Simon Pegg doing his thing below, and then check out more of the week's newest trailers right here.

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Casting Call: 'Justice League' By Larry Carroll

Posted 9/27/07 5:18 pm EST by in Casting Call


Justice LeagueEditor's Note: This is the first of two "Casting Call" articles on "Justice League," each offering up casting suggestions from an MTV Movies Blog writer. Larry Carroll kicks us off...

I honestly don't think it's an exaggeration to say that, in the entire history of motion pictures, there has never been a greater casting opportunity than the soon-to-film "Justice League of America" movie. Think about it: normally, people like us burn through thousands of words discussing the actor who'll star in a single superhero movie. Now, we have a half-dozen iconic characters, many of whom have never before been embodied on-screen, all of whom will become forever linked with the actor who'll portray them.

As the leaks continue to flow, and the casting sessions continue, here's a brief list of my own personal "Justice" dream team - just in case director George Miller is looking for some inspiration: Read More...

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'Bottle Rocket' To Get The Criterion DVD Treatment At Last

Posted 9/27/07 4:03 pm EST by in News


'Bottle Rocket'More Wes Anderson goodness for you today, my fellow Max Fischer fanatics. Yesterday I filled you in Anderson's plans for "The Fantastic Mr. Fox." Today I'll make your day if you're a fan of old school Wes, as in the adventures of Dignan, Anthony, and Mr. Henry.

For years, Anderson fans have grumbled about the crappy treatment his first film has received on DVD. The bare bones presentation of "Bottle Rocket" has been all the more galling considering the loving care his subsequent films have gotted as part of the Criterion Collection.

Well, grumble no more. Wes told me, "We've just begun work with the Criterion Collection to do 'Bottle Rocket' on a new DVD that’s going to have all kinds of stuff. There's a lot of 'Bottle Rocket' that was on the cutting room floor, so we have a lot to work with on that one."

The cutting room floor, you say? What has Wes been keeping to himself all these years? Are you pre-ordering your "Bottle Rocket" DVD right now? How do you think it stacks up in the Anderson oeuvre?

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The Dailies: September 27, 2007

Posted 9/27/07 3:45 pm EST by in Dailies


'Star Trek'It's back to the future at MTV, with news on "Star Trek" highlighting our links of the day.

- Beam them up? Paul McGillon and Mike Vogel to join "Star Trek"? (Trek Movie and IESB)

- Tigers beware: Steve-O says third "Jackass" film will start filming in January. (Slashfilm)

- My Sweet Lord: Martin Scorsese to direct a documentary on Beatle George Harrison. (Variety)

- Robert Redford to go "Against All Enemies," direct political adaptation. (Hollywood Reporter)

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Video Exclusive: Jennifer Hudson On The 'Sex And The City' Set

Posted 9/27/07 10:49 am EST by in Hot Stuff, Video


It was only recently that New Line announced that Jennifer Hudson was joining the high-profile "Sex and the City" flick as Carrie's assistant, and now we have some of the first video of the "Dreamgirls" star doing her acting thing. Our own Kim Stolz managed to finagle her way onto the set to capture a scene where Hudson was walking into a Starbucks to meet Sarah Jessica Parker. Watch our exclusive video below.

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