I haven't always been a fan of George Clooney's. I first came across him during his "ER" days, at an age when it was cool to mock such things. The bias I harbored after that continued all the way up through and beyond "Batman & Robin." Then Clooney started taking on smart projects, like "Three Kings" and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" I found myself liking the guy and his work despite myself.
So I feel a bit sorry for old George at the news that he and Smokehouse Pictures partner Grant Heslov have been traded away from Warner Bros to Sony. Which isn't to say that Sony is a bad outfit. Clooney and Heslov have almost a decade of history with WB though. Smokehouse hasn't exactly performed to expectations, but it's a shame to see their long partnership end. Nikke Finke at Deadline Hollywood has some less than complimentary things to say about the split and the future prospects for Smokehouse, but I'm maintaining my faith in Clooney's ability to keep being awesome. Read on for a rundown of Smokehouse's in-production projects, straight from the press release. Read More...
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'Alvin And The Chimpunks: The Squeakquel' Needs A Hot Opening Number
Posted 6/30/09 3:00 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in Commentary
As three of the world’s most beloved chipmunks — Alvin, Simon and Theodore — prepare to take the big stage again for "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," set to premiere on Christmas day, the MTV intern newsroom is swirling with ideas for the opening song in their second outing. The 2007 original drew viewers in when the pint-sized mammals laid down some high-pitched harmonizing to Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” while gathering nuts for the winter season.
It's a tough opening to beat. Powter’s #1 hit has echoed across radios and televisions internationally since its release in 2005. Some might even argue that season five of Fox’s "American Idol" overused the song. Well now we have a few suggestions of our own to share. Take a look at what we came up with... Read More...
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