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FROM SPLASH PAGE: Courtesy of Viz Pictures and our pals over at MTV Iggy, we're happy to present the the first 10 minutes of "Death Note: L, Change The World" -- the latest film based on the popular "Death Note" anime/manga series.

In case you're not up to speed with "Death Note," the saga chronicles the cat-and-mouse pursuit of a brilliant killer empowered by a "death god" to snuff out the lives of anyone whose name he knows -- and the bizarre, yet equally cunning figure tasked with bringing the murderer to justice.

For more on "Death Note: L, Change The World," head over to SplashPage.MTV.com.

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You may know of Eric Bana, the acclaimed actor who starred in such big-budget movies as "Troy," "Hulk" and "Munich." And, you'll see him in "Star Trek" and "Funny People" this summer. But at the Tribeca Film Festival you'll also see his directorial debut: Eric Bana directs and co-stars in "Love the Beast" with, well, the Beast, Bana's life-long friend.

So who is this mysterious Beast? A 1974 Ford XB Falcon Coupe. Read more...

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A few weeks ago we gave you a first look at the "Terminator Salvation" trading cards and now we've got another biggie: an exclusive preview of "The Art Of Terminator Salvation" from Titan Books, out April 28.

You may have heard about the Harvester, a massive bot with a zillion weapons that scoops up human survivors. Well, we've got the first early production design of it. So if you've been wondering just how huge some of these robots are, just click on the photo for our full gallery. Trust me, you don't want to miss it.

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Fans of Linkin Park received some great news last Friday when it was announced the rock band would be collaborating with Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer on the film score to “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” Word came directly from co-frontman Mike Shinoda, via his blog, who revealed that the new song he had been writing about on his site for the past month was actually for the soundtrack for Michael Bay’s blockbuster sequel. And then he shared further information about how that tune will be used in the movie:

“In addition--and probably ever cooler--we have been offered the unique opportunity to help score the film. The song we wrote is being used as one of the themes, and we will be writing various interpolations on that theme, and trying out some other thematic ideas as part of the (very large) team scoring the film.” Read more...

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Graduating from college nowadays is a scarier thought than usual given the current state of the economy and its depleted job market. But that's exactly what "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" star Alexis Bledel is doing in her new mature comedy, "Post Grad."

In the film, Bledel is forced to move back with her parents (featuring Michael Keaton as her dad!) while hitting the interview circuit looking for work. Along the way, of course, romance beckons. "Post Grad" will hit theaters August 14.

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By now, anybody with a pulse and a bookshelf knows that the “Twilight” movie was a big hit, and that sequels “New Moon,” “Eclipse” and most likely “Breaking Dawn” will be following it in the years to come. But even the biggest Twilighters might not be aware of one additional, secret “Twilight” flick that could be coming to a theater near you, courtesy of a few of the film’s stars.

“My brother goes to UCLA, and he’s making a documentary right now called ‘The Glorification of Celebrities’,” revealed Nikki Reed when we spoke with her a little while ago, explaining a small film that will feature herself, Kristen Stewart and other young stars commenting on the newfound power and pressure bestowed on them practically overnight. “’Twilight’ will play a role in it, but it is just about [exploring]: What is the definition of being a celebrity now? Read more...

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Another day, another remake. Today, the honor goes to David Cronenberg as his gory and terrifying film "Videodrome" is being eyed for a remake. According to Variety, Ehren Kruger ("The Ring") is set to write and co-produce a new "Videodrome" for Universal Studios.

The original 1983 film is a cult classic, and starred James Woods as a sleazy television president who is always on the lookout for shocking programming to boost the ratings of his Toronto station. Through some creepy and sinister maneuvering, he begins broadcasting "Videodrome," a program of mindless murder and torture. Of course, even that isn't as it seems, and Cronenberg spins a rather gory tale of bodily horror, self-mutilation, and mind control. Read more...

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FROM SPLASH PAGE: "30 Days of Night," the 2007 film adapted from Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith's tale of vampires invading a secluded Alaskan town, will indeed have a sequel -- but it might not be headed for theaters.

In a conversation with Niles, the author confirmed to MTV News that rumors of a "30 Days of Night" sequel in the works were not only true, but a screenplay has already been completed for the film. According to Niles, the movie sequel will be based on the sequel to the original "30 Days of Night" comic book, a story titled "Dark Days."

Continue reading about Steve Niles' plans for the "30 Days of Night" sequel over at SplashPage.MTV.com.

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One of the biggest movies of the summer won't have explosions or gunshots (that we know of, anyway), it'll be a low-budget comedy about a flamboyant Austrian fashionista. That's right, Sasha Baron Cohen is coming back to America with "Bruno," his follow-up to his wildly successful "Borat."

We won't see the full extent of his hijinx until July 10, but you can get a taste of what's to come in the first official one-sheet. Check it out in its full glory after the jump. Read more...

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Never pigeonhole an actor. They’re out there writing, producing and directing, creating clothing lines, volunteering on political campaigns and charitable organizations. Yet it’s rare that actors—especially established ones—reverse roles with the pesky journalists who are always sticking microphones in their faces, trying to dig for the next big scoop.

Enter Natalie Portman to do just that. Along with her friend and business partner Christine Aylward, the “Star Wars” actress has launched MakingOf.com, a website that seeks to give people an inside look at the process of making movies through interviews with the insiders themselves: actors, directors, cinematographers, editors, makeup artists and more. Read more...

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