Posted 2/11/09 5:27 pm EST by Brian Jacks in News, Video
In the annals of teen girl fandom, could there be any more of a perfect storm than "Twilight" and the Jonas Brothers coming together? I think not, which is why we're happy to report that the JoBros would totally be down with contributing on the soundtrack for "New Moon," provided they're asked.
Check out their comments in the video below, and then tell us if your head would explode from the merger.
Posted 2/11/09 3:49 pm EST by Rick Marshall in News
FROM SPLASH PAGE: It's been a few months since we last heard anything about "X-Men: First Class," the film that looks to explore the younger days of some of Marvel Comics' popular mutants. In fact, the last news that surfaced about the project was the attachment of "Gossip Girl" and "Chuck" executive producer/writer Josh Schwartz as the film's writer -- an announcement that prompted much debate over whether he'd make the film his directorial debut (or if he'd even been offered the chance).
During an interview with MTV News at last weekend's New York Comic Con (appropriately enough), Schwartz cleared up at least one question surrounding the film... and created a few more in the process.
"No, that's not true," Schwartz told MTV News when asked if he passed on directing "X-Men: First Class," as some rumors suggested. "But I would be terrified to have the first thing I direct be a giant franchise movie."
Read more about Josh Schwartz and "X-Men: First Class" at SplashPage.MTV.com.
Posted 2/11/09 3:44 pm EST by Brian Jacks in Video
In "Two Lovers" -- out in limited release 2/13 and wider on 2/27 -- Joaquin Phoenix plays Leonard, a depressed younger man who falls for his neighbor Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow). Of course it's never that easy...she's seeing a wealthy older man that's providing her apartment. Watch their awkward dinner together in the below exclusive clue, and then click here to find out more about "Two Lovers." And for those who aren't able to catch the film in theaters, the entire thing is being made available on HDNet Ultra Video-on-Demand.
Posted 2/11/09 2:59 pm EST by Eric Ditzian in News
“Children of Men” told a haunting apocalyptic tale of a world in which all women are infertile and mankind is slowly dying off. Clive Owen and Julianne Moore gave admirably restrained performances. Beautifully shot, combining the best elements of the sci-fi and thriller genres, “Children” was one of the finest films of 2006—and no one went to see it (the US gross didn’t even cover half its $76 million budget).
Yet rumors of another “Children” installment have persisted, so writer/director Alfonso Cuarón spoke with MTV News to shoot down those rumors (as well as rumors he’ll be directing an adaptation of emo comic series, “The Umbrella Academy”). Or rather, he spoke with us to mock the very idea of picking up the “Children” story where he left it, with both Owen and Moore’s characters dead and the first baby born in years stowed away on a secret humanity-saving ship. Read More...
Posted 2/11/09 12:16 pm EST by Brian Warmoth in Hot Stuff, Photos
GM rolled out its new Autobots for ‘Transformer: Revenge of the Fallen” this morning at the Chicago Auto Show, including their new yellow Camaro whose redesign will play a key roll in the story for the new film. Following the events of Michael Bay’s first “Transformers” movie, the Camaro-shaped Autobot Bumblee will be rebuilt in the form of GM’s latest design (Click here or on the photo below to see the entire "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" gallery live from the Chicago Auto Show!).
“The actual Autobot is from the first one,” GM Vice President of Global Design Ed Welburn told MTV News. “The car that’s on display is the new car for the sequel.” Read More...
Posted 2/11/09 10:56 am EST by Elisabeth Rappe in News
There must be a rule that if you star on an NBC comedy, you have to play second-fiddle to CG chipmunks -- or maybe it's a rule that if Jason Lee does it, every guy should. One or the other has Zachary Levi ("Chuck") joining Lee and Cameron Richardson in "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel." The sequel will be directed by Betty Thomas, who replaced Tim Hill in December.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Levi will play cousin of Lee's character, Dave, who somehow gets tangled up in singing chipmunk hijinks. Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney return to act as the chipmunks' voices. Read More...
Posted 2/11/09 10:01 am EST by Elisabeth Rappe in News
Last month, we brought you the news that Minnie Driver and Hilary Swank were starring together in "Betty Anne Waters," the true story of one woman's legal battle to rescue her brother from prison. Now, Swank finally has someone to rescue. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Rockwell has joined the cast, and will play Waters' wrongfully imprisoned brother. Tony Goldwyn is directing the film, and Swank is executive producer.
While Oscar-winner Swank hasn't been a big name at the box office lately, Rockwell is becoming one of those actors that everyone loves. His presence might be just the thing that tips this film into solid "Million Dollar Baby" territory for Swank, who really deserves to have her popular credibility rise again. Read More...
Posted 2/10/09 4:40 pm EST by Larry Carroll in News
We’ve all spent the last few months, the last few years -- hell, the last few decades -- counting down to a “Watchmen” movie. More often than not, it seemed like a dream to simply hope that one would ever hit theaters. Well, now MTV News is going to make some people’s dreams come true a few weeks early.
Remember that huge, crazy “Twilight” bash we held a few months ago, the one we called “Spoilers”? Well, the good news is that it was a huge success, and “Spoilers” is coming back later this month with an edition focusing on “Watchmen” and several other upcoming movies.
And if you’re a die-hard fan of Rorschach, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and the others, we want you in the audience that will meet the cast and see the film some three weeks before its March 6th release.
Posted 2/10/09 3:04 pm EST by Brian Jacks in Photos
You've got to hand it to Dreamworks...just when you've thought we've seen every possible battle scenario, Hollywood throws another one in the mix. This time it's "Monsters Vs. Aliens," which has been gaining buzz amongst sci-fi fans for its fun, simple concept and witty humorous trailer (which you can watch after the jump).
Featuring the voices of Seth Rogen, Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd and a handful of other celebs, "Monsters vs. Aliens" will hit theaters on March 27. Below, check out the film's IMAX poster exclusively here on MTV.com.
Posted 2/10/09 1:57 pm EST by Eric Ditzian in News
Brett Ratner wants everyone to be clear about one thing: he is not about to screw up the first “Beverly Hills Cop” in over 15 years—so everybody just chill out.
“It’s a hard R,” the director promised MTV News in an exclusive interview, rebutting web gossip that he’ll be helming a watered-down PG-13 reboot of the beloved action comedy franchise staring Eddie Murphy as foul-mouthed, wise-cracking Detroit cop Axel Foley.
The remake will not only maintain the original movie’s rating and star, it will also carry the same title. “We’re not going to call it ‘4,’ he said. “It will be a new ‘Beverly Hills Cop.’” Read More...
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