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'The Princess And The Frog' Rule Supreme In The Sunday Box Office Report

Posted 12/13/09 5:09 pm EST by in Box Office


The Princess and the Frog1. "The Princess and the Frog" ($25 million)
2. "The Blind Side" ($15.5 million)
3. "Invictus" ($9.1 million)
4. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" ($8 million)
5. "A Christmas Carol" ($6.9 million)

There's no scientific proof that kissing a frog can turn the creature into a prince, but the exchange of cold-hard cash for theater admission can certainly turn a frog-centric film into a royal hit. Such was the case with "The Princess and the Frog," Disney's animated picture that easily won first place at the box office this past weekend. Read More...

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'Dollhouse' Episode 2.07 & 2.08 Recaps: 'Meet Jane Doe' & 'A Love Supreme'

Posted 12/12/09 2:40 pm EST by in Commentary, Reviews


Episode Title: "Meet Jane Doe" & "A Love Supreme"

Written By: Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon & Andrew Chambliss / Jenny DeArmitt

Synopsis: It's been three months since Echo (Eliza Dushku) went AWOL. In that time, she has increased her self-awareness to the point of having a full-fledged personality, thanks to the companionship and training provided by her handler-turned-friend Paul Ballard (Tahmoh Penikett). At the Dollhouse, Topher (Fran Kranz) discovers a deadly secret about the Rossum Corporation, providing Adelle DeWitt (Olivia Williams) with an opportunity to regain control over daily operations and proving once and for all just how cutthroat she truly is.

But even more dangerous is the renegade Alpha (Alan Tudyk), who resurfaces with a bloodthirsty vendetta towards every man and woman that ever fell in love with Echo. Now back at the Dollhouse, Paul and Boyd Langton (Harry Lennix) assist the secretly self-aware Echo in finding and stopping Alpha, but the deadly sociopath already has plans of his own to make himself known. Read More...

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Moviegoers Kiss 'The Princess And The Frog' In The Saturday Box Office Report

Posted 12/12/09 1:37 pm EST by in Box Office


DESC1. "The Princess and the Frog" ($7 million)
2. "The Blind Side" ($4.7 million)
3. "Invictus" ($2.9 million)
4. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" ($2.4 million)
5. "A Christmas Carol" ($1.7 million)

Neither the global crush on Robert Pattinson nor the surprising success of Sandra Bullock could measure up to Disney's epic return to hand-drawn animation in "The Princess and the Frog." The Disney picture easily won first place at the box office on Friday with $7.5 million, combining with earlier sales for a cumulative domestic total of just under $10 million. Read More...

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'Avatar' Reviewed On MTV Movies Blog

Posted 12/11/09 7:00 pm EST by in Reviews


24 hours have passed since I caught "Avatar" in London. And I suppose it's sunk in enough for what I'd call a still instinctual/gut review.

In a nutshell? This is the one you've been waiting for. Not since "The Dark Knight" has a Hollywood film been poised to take hold of popular culture like this one. Let the haters have at it. History will be kind. The dialogue may be trite at times. The cynic in you may urge you to roll your eyes at the sight of a blue alien or a snarling company man but then you're just going to miss out on the jaw-dropping adventure of the year.

So if you haven't bailed out yet... know this: you need to see this movie. Read More...

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Bill O'Reilly, 'Eclipse' And Denise Richards' Tattoo In Today's Twitter-Wood

Posted 12/11/09 6:30 pm EST by in Twitter-Wood


Ice-T had some harsh words for Bill O'Reilly today in his Twitter feed following O'Reilly's displeasure on FOX News regarding this week's episode of "Law & Order: SVU." In addition to dropping an F-bomb a few hours ago, the actor expressed his full support for writer Dick Wolf, who O'Reilly lashed out at for using his name in an unflattering manner on the show.

Elsewhere in Twitter-Wood, "Eclipse" director David Slade came out of hiding with an update on how the film is coming along. In addition to revealing a composer will be selected shortly, he characterized the way he wants Edward, Bella and Jacob to appear. Check out those posts after the jump along with Andy Milonakis' favorite new Android app and shot of Denise Richards' tattoo. I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for December 11, 2009. Read More...

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After 'The Lovely Bones,' Here Are Five Novels Peter Jackson Should Consider

Posted 12/11/09 3:00 pm EST by in Commentary


There's no denying it. Peter Jackson knows his way around an adaptation. "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy was stellar, as we all know. And "King Kong," for all of it's issues, carried with it the spirit of the original. Now he's on to "The Lovely Bones," Alice Sebold's beautiful-yet-disturbing story of a young girl's trip through the afterlife following her murder at the hands of a sadistic serial killer. He had his work cut out for him there. Making that story something an audience can stomach without succumbing to overblown emotion is nigh on impossible.

I suppose that’s why it’s so strange that Jackson came to direct an adaptation of the massively successful novel in the first place. “The Lovely Bones” is a quiet book, a narrative crushed underneath the weight of trauma and loss, it’s only release in the eventual comeuppance visited upon its villains and the emotional catharsis offered to its leads. Jackson, for all of his talent in breathing new life into old ideas, makes big movies. They are loud, long, brash beasts of creation. Everything “The Lovely Bones” isn’t, really. Read More...

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'Avatar' Early Reviews Are Starting To Flood In... And The Prognosis Is Excellent!

Posted 12/11/09 2:30 pm EST by in Reviews


FROM MTV.COM: "Avatar" won't come out for another week, but advance screenings have already taken place on both sides of the Atlantic and early reviews are streaming in. The consensus is staggering, from near-universal praise from bloggers on Twitter to a 100 percent approval rating on the movie aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes as of Friday morning (December 11).

Yup, the Web has a lot of love for James Cameron's big blue alien love story. Taking place about 140 years in the future, the film follows crippled ex-Marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) as he lands in a mining colony on the planet of Pandora, populated by a race of aliens called the Na'vi. Given the opportunity to scout the land via a mind-controlled Na'vi avatar, Sully ends up falling for a native named Neytiri (Zoe Saldana).

Continue reading 'Avatar': The Early Reviews Are In!

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In Honor Of 'The Slammin' Salmon,' Here Are Five Of Broken Lizard's Most Underrated Moments

Posted 12/11/09 2:00 pm EST by in Commentary


It's hard to believe that Broken Lizard — the comedy troupe responsible for "Super Troopers," "Club Dread" and "Beerfest" — hasn't released a movie since 2006. Luckily, that all changes today with "The Slammin' Salmon," the newest comedy from Broken Lizard regulars Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske.

I haven't seen the film yet, but considering my affinity for Broken Lizard's previous efforts, I'm sure I'll be delighted by this latest film. Broken Lizard tends to deliver movies that require multiple viewings — the jokes get funnier and funnier every time you start the film over.

From the "Super Troopers" opening to the various death scenes in "Club Dread," the highlights of Broken Lizard's career are well documented — but let's not forget some of the more underrated moments from this ragtag group of comedians. Here are some of my favorite less appreciated Broken Lizard scenes. Read More...

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'The Lovely Bones' Star Stanley Tucci Praises Christina Aguilera's Acting Debut In 'Burlesque'

Posted 12/11/09 1:00 pm EST by in Video


When Eminem decided that his status as a superstar musician gave him the credentials to become an actor, the result was “8 Mile,” an Oscar-nominated instant classic; Mariah Carey’s 2001 bomb “Glitter” might just be the worst movie ever made. Somewhere in between, we’ve had Britney’s “Crossroads,” Whitney Houston’s “The Bodyguard,” 50 Cent’s “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” and dozens of other boundary-defying debuts. Now, it’s time for Christina Aguilera to finally make the move – and one of her famous co-stars thinks Xtina has what it takes.

“I hear she’s wonderful,” explained Stanley Tucci, the accomplished veteran actor/writer/director of more than 80 movies and TV shows, who has been cast alongside Aguilera in “Burlesque,” also starring Cher, Kristen Bell and Cam Gigandet. “I’ve been talking to some of the people at the studio, and everyone is thrilled with her.” Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Gossip Girl' In Comic Book Form, From MTV Splash Page

Posted 12/11/09 12:30 pm EST by in News


FROM SPLASH PAGE: Earlier this week, we told you about the upcoming "Gossip Girl: For Your Eyes Only" manga based on the bestselling novels by Cecily von Ziegesar (which were subsequently adapted into the hit CW television series).

Published by Yen Press, the "Gossip Girl" manga is written and illustrated by HyeKyung Baek and will be serialized monthly in "Yen Plus" magazine. The series kicks off in the upcoming January issue, which should hit shelves in the next week or so.

Yen Press has given Splash Page readers the first, exclusive preview of the "Gossip Girl" manga with a four-page peek at "For Your Eyes Only."

Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: 'Gossip Girl: For Your Eyes Only' Manga Preview

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