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Is J.K. Rowling Serious About More 'Harry Potter'? We Look At Past Interviews For Answers

Posted 4/9/10 12:51 pm EST by in News


"Harry Potter" fans all across the Internet have been buzzing this week over the news that series creator J.K. Rowling said she'd be game to write more stories in that universe "maybe 10 years from now." The final book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," came out in summer 2007 and the two-part film adaptation hits theaters in November 2010 for part one and July 2011 for part two. After that, "Potter" fans had pretty much resigned themselves to getting their fix from fan fiction and re-reading/re-watching the books/movies.

Rowling's recent statement gives fans hope though. We already considered yesterday where the series might go. Today, we look back at some of Rowling's past statements: on where the main characters end up after the "Deathly Hallows" epilogue, what her thoughts are on continuing the series and what she might write if she does return to it. None of this should be taken as confirmation of what Rowling will or won't do; better to consider this as a guideline, a glimpse into the author's thinking on the series and where it's going. Needless to say, there are spoilers ahead; tread carefully if you haven't read all of the books! Read More...

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The Masters Continue Today, And Here Are Some Golf Movies To Pass The Time With!

Posted 4/9/10 11:52 am EST by in Commentary


"Golf... golf... what kinda name is golf anyway? Sounds like a sound you make when you've got something caught in your throat."
--Randy Quaid, "Caddyshack II"

Leave it to "Caddyshack II" star Randy Quaid to sum up one of the all-time great sports in such an eloquent fashion. Joking aside, it's a wonderful time for golf enthusiasts everywhere as the 2010 Masters Tournament is currently underway. The leaderboard is filling up, Tiger Woods is back on the course and viewers at home are wondering exactly how everything is going to play out.

Luckily, there are some golf tournaments out there that don't require weeks of waiting to determine the final outcome — as long as you have a video player and two hours to spare, you can devour these five fictional competitions from the comfort of your own home! Read More...

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'Kick-Ass' Star Nicolas Cage Calls Comic Books 'Jungian Archetypes For The Modern Age'

Posted 4/9/10 10:43 am EST by in News


Carl Jung (1875-1961): A Swiss psychiatrist who posited the theory that people hold within them a set of archetypes which are each defined by a repeating set of thoughts and actions.

That's an admittedly Psych 101 definition, and it's probably missing some components, but that's what Cage means when he calls comic books "Jungian archetypes for the modern age" in the video below. The "Kick-Ass" star also describes how his vigilante character draws influences from the Adam West-era "Batman." Hear the explanation in the video below, then head over to MTV Splash Page for the full story.

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Video Games Invade New York City In 'Pixels' Short Film

Posted 4/9/10 9:09 am EST by in News


I think this one was making the rounds yesterday. As big a gamer as I am, I'm ashamed to say that I missed it. The short film comes from Patrick Jean, for French studio One More Production. I count multiple classic arcade references here as New York City is invaded and ultimately transformed by relics of the 8-bit age. There's "Space Invaders," "Pac-Man," "Frogger," "Donkey Kong," "Tetris," "Arkanoid"(!!!) and... I think that's "Kaboom!" Neat stuff, especially with the chiptunes-complemented 8-bit credits sequence.


PIXELS by PATRICK JEAN.
Uploaded by onemoreprod. - Arts and animation videos.

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FRINGE: Episode 2.16, 'Olivia. In The Lab. With A Revolver'

Posted 4/8/10 10:30 pm EST by in Commentary, Reviews, TV


FringeEpisode Title: "Olivia. In the Lab. With a Revolver."

Written By: Matthew Pitts

Story: A man dying of cancer is going around intentionally exposing specific victims to his disease — but cancer isn't supposed to be contagious, and it's certainly not supposed to kill an infected host mere minutes after exposure! Cue the Fringe team, as Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) begins to realize that this isn't just any man, but one of her former Cortexiphan classmates from Jacksonville.

But the sick man is just one pressing matter on Olivia's plate, as the tightly wound special agent debates whether or not to betray Walter (John Noble) by telling Peter (Joshua Jackson) the truth about his alternate reality origins. Read More...

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FLASHFORWARD: Episode 1.15, 'Queen Sacrifice'

Posted 4/8/10 9:23 pm EST by in Commentary, Reviews, TV


FlashForwardEpisode Title: "Queen Sacrifice"

Written By: Byron Balasco & Timothy J. Lea

Story: Agent Mark Benford (Joseph Fiennes) and Miles Vogel (Michael Ealy) begin to suspect that a mole has infiltrated the FBI. The two of them put their differences aside and bring the rest of the agency under federal investigation, unveiling one traitor in the process while at least one other stays hidden in the shadows.

Meanwhile, Keiko Arahida (Yuko Takeuchi) and Bryce Varley (Zachary Knighton) continue their star-crossed search for one another in Los Angeles, though the law interferes with Keiko while Bryce has to confront his feelings towards Nicole Kirby (Peyton List). Read More...

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Malcolm McLaren's Death, The 'Toxic Avenger' Remake And John Cusack Vs. Trolls In Today's Twitter-Wood

Posted 4/8/10 4:30 pm EST by in Twitter-Wood


The passing of former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren saddened some Twitter-Wood posts today, and Edgar Wright was among those thinking about a proper tribute to him. Elsewhere, David Lynch called out one of his own life's accomplishments, pointing out the 20th anniversary of "Twin Peaks" premiering on TV.

Lloyd Kaufman, meanwhile, stepped up in defense of a remake of one of his classics, "The Toxic Avenger," which is being backed by Akiva Goldsman. You can find those retweets after the jump along with John Cusack's fighting words for Internet trolls and Chris Kattan's thoughts on Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy's breakup in Twitter-Wood for April 8th, 2010. Read More...

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Aziz Ansari In '30 Minutes Or Less,' Taylor Kitsch To 'Battleship' In Today's Dailies -- 4/8/10

Posted 4/8/10 4:00 pm EST by in Dailies


Aziz Ansari-- Aziz Ansari is in talks to star in "30 Minutes or Less," an upcoming comedy directed by "Zombieland" helmer Ruben Fleischer. Danny McBride is reportedly in negotiations to co-star. In the movie, Ansari's character is forced to rob a bank after he and his buddy come into unfortunate contact with a bomb vest. [The Hollywood Reporter]

-- Happy birthday to Taylor Kitsch, indeed! The "John Carter of Mars" actor has snagged the leading role in director Peter Berg's "Battleship," on his birthday no less! [Heat Vision]

-- Remember the high profile New York City car crash that occurred during filming for "The Sorcerer's Apprentice?" It sounds as though the crash was for a good cause, as co-star Jay Baruchel explains: "No one expects there to be Ferrari chases or whatever in this movie, but we have the sickest car chase this year, for sure." [MTV.com] Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Real Steel' Director Shawn Levy Says No To 3-D, Cites 'Rocky' And 'Paper Moon' As Influences

Posted 4/8/10 3:38 pm EST by in News


Shawn Levy's been hitting big over the past few years, what with the success of his two "Night at the Museum" movies and now, tomorrow's "Date Night," starring Tina Fey and Steve Carell. He hasn't always done straight comedies, but most of his work to this point has had a humorous bent. That's going to change with "Real Steel," a robot boxing movie that promises to deliver more than just boxing robots. MTV's Josh Horowitz spoke to Levy on the "Date Night" record carpet earlier this week, and it's clear that the director is excited about doing something a little different with this project.

"That's a kickass movie. My first non-comedy, starring Hugh Jackman," he said. I got a call from Steven Spielberg and he said 'Hey, there's this Richard Matheson short story, I've been developing it for 8, 9 years.'" The call led to a meeting, and the veteran filmmaker was sold on Levy's pitch. Read More...

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J.K. Rowling Isn't Done With The 'Harry Potter' Universe, But Where Could The Series Go?

Posted 4/8/10 3:09 pm EST by in Commentary


Yesterday brought huge news for "Harry Potter" fans. Nuclear news. Comparable to "The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner"-scale news.

"Potter" creator J.K. Rowling revealed that she'd like to return to the "Harry Potter" universe, "maybe in the next 10 years." Harry's boy wizard story ends pretty decisively in the last book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," but an epilogue suggests there's more to the tale for Harry Potter the man wizard. There's also this incredibly rich, detailed universe that Rowling created; who's to say future "Potter" spun stories have to deal with Harry directly? After the jump, I run through a few possible directions that Rowling could potentially go in with future books. Read More...

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