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Emma Watson Prepares For More 'American Talk'

Posted 6/13/11 6:27 pm EST by in Dailies


Emma Watson already spoke in "American Talk" once to hilarious results, so how will she fare when she has to do it again in the upcoming "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"?

"It's good. Having been out in Pittsburgh for four weeks — it's OK," the "Harry Potter" actress tells MTV News of how her American accent's developing for the role. "It's good. I'm hopeful about it." Just don't ask her to start switching accents in the middle of a conversation—she's still practicing, folks!

Check out the rest of today's big Hollywood news past the jump, including some "Breaking Dawn" Comic-Con plans and news on the long-gestating "Star Wars" television project.

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'True Grit' Behind The Scenes: Hailee Steinfeld On Working With The Coen Brothers

Posted 6/13/11 5:59 pm EST by in DVD


Even if she didn't win an Oscar, there's no doubt that Hailee Steinfeld is a winner all the same thanks to her breath-taking and star-making big-screen debut in "True Grit," the Joel and Ethan Coen-directed Western about young but driven Mattie Ross' quest to avenge her father's death.

Steinfeld's turn as Mattie was an unexpected but welcome breath of fresh air for moviegoers who, of course, were expecting a strong performance — but perhaps not that strong. The young actress' success in the role owes no small amount to her very own talents, but as Steinfeld herself explains in this behind-the-scenes clip from the recently-released "True Grit" Blu-ray and DVD, her directors had quite a large role to play as well.

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'Game Of Thrones' Producers And Star Weigh In On Last Night's Game-Changer

Posted 6/13/11 2:47 pm EST by in Commentary, Interviews, TV


Game of Thrones"Game of Thrones" took a serious turn for the unexpected with this week's installment, titled "Baelor." Speaking about last night's shocking events is close to impossible without diving into spoiler territory — which we'll do after the jump — but for now, it's enough to say that bad stuff happened. And make no mistake: bad stuff will continue to happen.

But that doesn't mean bad stuff can't be awesome stuff to behold, right? "Game of Thrones" showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss certainly hope you're still along for the ride (though the results from our "Thrones" poll indicates that you're not all entirely on board with the latest twist), as they explain in this behind-the-scenes video just released on HBO.com. Benioff and Weiss explain the reasoning behind the show's most severe curve ball to date, and discuss their own reactions to reading the scene in George R.R. Martin's novels for the very first time. Definitely worth checking out if (and only if) you already know what happened in the most recent episode of "Thrones."

With that out of the way, it's time to return to spoiler territory. Join us past the jump if you want some additional insight into last night's "Thrones" shocker.

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'Super 8': 5 Classic Spielbergian Moments

Posted 6/13/11 1:45 pm EST by in Commentary


Though "Super 8" is a J.J. Abrams-directed production, it's hard to miss the influence of producer Steven Spielberg. If you've been keeping up on any of the buzz following the film coming out of its premiere weekend, you've most likely heard the movie being likened to an amalgamation of "The Goonies," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "E.T.," and for good reason.

The stamp of Spielberg is all over "Super 8," cutting through even Abrams' own proclivities such as the mystery-driven narrative ("Lost") and, of course, the Big Monster Movie ("Cloverfield"). But it's those very same callbacks to Spielberg in his heyday that have us loving this movie, flaws and all.

After the jump, we detail some of the strongest Spielbergian moments from "Super 8." Be warned, spoilers lie ahead!

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'Mission: Impossible' Director Brad Bird Describes Tom Cruise's 'Crazy' Stunts

Posted 6/13/11 12:40 pm EST by in Uncategorized


With the dynamic duo of "Incredibles" director Brad Bird and A-list action man Tom Cruise bringing us a new chapter of Ethan Hunt's impossible missions, it's safe to assume that the fourth installment of this blockbuster franchise will be bigger and badder than the first three.

When MTV News caught up with Bird at the "Super 8" premiere, we asked the Oscar winner just how crazy the film will be, in terms of stunts and action sequences - especially given the photos that surfaced online of Cruise atop Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.

"It's big and it is crazy," Bird said. "I think the craziest thing is that they're real they're not digital. That's Tom Cruise on the tallest building in the world, he's doing all that stuff," Bird said of Cruise's death-defying stunts. "People won't believe it, but we shot it in IMAX so it's there for everyone to see."

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'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Star Joins 'G.I. Joe' Sequel

Posted 6/13/11 11:19 am EST by in Casting Call


Elodie YungThe "G.I. Joe" sequel has already gotten rocked, and now it's about to get jinxed.

Despite the fact that most of the original "Rise of Cobra" actors are not returning for the developing "G.I. Joe 2," it looks like the ranks are filling out quite nicely all the same: on the heels of Dwayne Johnson's casting as Roadblock comes news from Heat Vision that Elodie Yung is playing the ninja Jinx. She'll next be seen as Rooney Mara's lesbian lover in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."

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'Super 8' Is Number One At The Weekend Box Office

Posted 6/13/11 10:43 am EST by in Box Office


Super 8FROM MTV MOVIES: "Super 8" took the #1 spot at the box office over the weekend. The film's $37 million opening isn't on par with recent summer blockbusters, but it did beat studio expectations, according to reports. And "Super 8" bears the distinction of being the only non-sequel in the weekend's top five.

The "Super 8" marketing campaign employed many of the tactics used to promote 2008's "Cloverfield," which was produced by "Super 8" writer/ director J.J. Abrams. The movie stars a cast of relative unknowns and features a plot that was largely kept hidden in the trailers. Abrams devised "Super 8" as something of an homage to the work of Steven Spielberg, who served as producer.

Reviews have been largely positive. "For all its obvious touches of Spielbergia, 'Super 8' feels a whole lot like 'The Iron Giant' meets 'Stand by Me,' " wrote FEARnet's Scott Weinberg.

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'Game Of Thrones' Recap: Episode 9, 'Baelor'

Posted 6/13/11 10:06 am EST by in Commentary, Reviews, TV


Game of ThronesEpisode Title: "Baelor"

Story: Big moves are afoot in Westeros and across the Narrow Sea. Robb Stark and his mother Catelyn have to barter with Walder Frey to cross the Trident and continue their march towards the Lannisters, but the cost is more than they bargained for. Khal Drogo's wound suffered in last week's "The Pointy End" begins to fester, and Dany seeks out blood magic to save his life.

Ned Stark, meanwhile, opens up to the idea of declaring himself a traitor against Robert Baratheon to spare his family, but getting off the hook easy isn't what the new King Joffrey has in mind. And as we warned you last night -- SPOILERS ahead!

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'Game Of Thrones': About Tonight's Big Spoiler...

Posted 6/12/11 10:25 pm EST by in Poll, Reviews, TV


Game of ThronesSo… that happened.

Unless you've already read the novels that HBO's "Game of Thrones" is based upon, I'm guessing that a whole bunch of you are rivaling Justin Bieber for Best Jaw-Dropping Moment right now. But pick those jaws up off the floor, folks — it happened. And, believe it or not, it's going to be okay.

If you haven't seen the most recent episode of "Game of Thrones," let me warn you now — watch it before reading the rest of this post, unless you want to ruin the biggest twist of the season for yourself. One last time, louder and clearer now: MAJOR SPOILERS LIE AHEAD. You have been warned.

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'Super 8': Eight Life Lessons You'll Take Away

Posted 6/10/11 6:00 pm EST by in Commentary


The wait is finally over – after all the casting news, teaser trailers and mysterious hints, "Super 8" arrives in theaters today. The action vehicle delivers all the heart, tension and explosive-laden sequences you’d expect from a J.J. Abrams-helmed, Steven Spielberg-produced flick, but the most potent takeaway is the group of misfit kids at the center of the narrative.

In the vein of "The Goonies," "E.T." and "Stand By Me," "Super 8" catapults us into the lives of small-town youngsters in 1979. All the archetypes are accounted for: the overachieving (overweight) aspiring director, the braces-clad pyromaniac, the vomit-prone worrywart, the awkward-yet-sweet-natured protagonist, the unattainable and alluring popular girl.

Picking up the pieces from familial upheaval and one epic train wreck, the kids will charm their way into your nostalgia-swelled heart – heck, even the movie’s much-mused-about monster can’t overshadow their chemistry. Which is why we’re willing to bet that you’ll find yourself pining for a piece of the clan’s know-how long after the credits roll. So, without further ado, a handy link-laden guide to eight lessons revealed in "Super 8."

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