2011 June - Part 18

Justin Bieber & Mark Wahlberg Reveal Their Basketball Drama's Origins

Posted 6/7/11 3:36 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Interviews, Video

Justin Bieber taught the world to never say never, and for good reason, because his planned basketball movie where he costars opposite Mark Wahlberg is actually, legitimately happening.

MTV News caught up with Bieber backstage at the MTV Movie Awards after he made his surprise appearance to accept his Best Jaw-Dropping Moment Golden Popcorn, and though he wasn't able to share too much information about the project (read: any), he did tease that it was something we should look forward to.

"You'll have to see," he teased. "I can't really reveal too much about it."

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Aziz Ansari Gets 'Olympic' With Danny McBride

Posted 6/7/11 1:31 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Interviews, Video

Ladies and gentlemen, Aziz Ansari's headed to space.

Not literally, of course — that would require one heck of a production budget — but the "30 Minutes or Less" and "Parks & Recreation" comedian is preparing to launch into outer orbit for a new comedy, he revealed to MTV News during Sneak Peek Week.

"[Director Jason Woliner and I] are actually writing this idea about me and another guy playing two disgraced astronauts that have to go back to the moon to clear their names," teased Ansari. Casting for the other role remains unannounced — though I'm casting my vote for Ben Schwartz, aka Jean-Ralphio on "Parks & Rec," to play Ansari's buddy-spaceman — but Ansari says that development is "going really well" so far.

Beyond the space comedy, Ansari's working on another big project called "Olympic-Sized A—hole," co-starring his fellow "30 Minutes of Less" star Danny McBride.

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'Harry Potter' Fans Shocked By New 'Deathly Hallows' Scene

Posted 6/7/11 12:09 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Hot Stuff, MTV Movie Awards, Video

In just over a month, it all ends — and in some ways, that ending has already begun.

The first full clip from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" aired during the MTV Movie Awards over the weekend, and in case you missed it, you can check it out right here. It's a powerful scene ripped straight out of the climax of not just "Deathly Hallows," but of the entire "Potter" series; indeed, in many respects, this encounter between Harry and Voldemort represents the entire message of J.K. Rowling's epic tale of witchcraft and wizardry.

Frankly, we were kind of surprised to see this "Potter" clip in full, given the fact that it's such a monumental moment and very, very spoilery, especially taken out of context. To get a better read on how the HP fan community is reacting to the full scene, we reached out to some "Potter" experts for their take on the clip.

"What WB has been promoting a lot is that 'it ends here,'" explained Andrew Sims of Muggle Net. "And I think that this is that moment they're talking about. It does end here."

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Angelina Jolie Breaks Out 'Salt' For Sequel

Posted 6/7/11 11:18 am EST by Josh Wigler in Casting Call

Salt Get ready for another pinch of "Salt."

Angelina Jolie's spy-on-the-run action flick is on the cusp of churning out a sequel, as Deadline reports that Sony Pictures has tasked Kurt Wimmer with writing a new outing for rogue agent Evelyn Salt. For her own part, Jolie reportedly "wants to do the 'Salt' sequel if it comes together right." Are you guys up for another helping of "Salt," or would you rather see Jolie try something else on for size?

Get the rest of today's biggest casting news after the jump, including word on the Rock that's about to hit the "G.I. Joe" sequel and new projects for Sam Worthington and Denzel Washington.

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'30 Minutes Or Less' Cast: Jesse Eisenberg Is 'A Great Improviser'

Posted 6/7/11 10:47 am EST by Terri Schwartz in Interviews, News, Video

While Jesse Eisenberg might be the odd comedian out of the "30 Minutes Or Less" cast, his co-stars and director told MTV News during Sneak Peek Week that he definitely wasn't left in the dust during their quick-fire improvisations.

"Jesse, to his credit, is a great improviser," said director Ruben Fleischer. "Both in 'Zombieland' and in this movie, he is responsible for so many funny lines, and he can kind of roll. I don’t think that’s his most comfortable gear, but when it's pushed up, he can give back as good as anybody."

Co-stars Aziz Ansari and Nick Swardson, both well-known for their stand-up routines, were both equally impressed with Eisenberg's ability to roll with the punches.

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How Mila Kunis & Natalie Portman Could Have Won At The Movie Awards

Posted 6/6/11 5:39 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in MTV Movie Awards

by Matt Goodhue

With the MTV Movie Awards wrapped up and the winners basking in the glory of their golden popcorn, we couldn't help but wonder about all the talented actors, filmmakers, and musicians who shared success in this year of movies — even if they didn't score at the big show last night.

Looking at past Movie Awards and the category changes that have emerged, it's interesting to wonder who might have left the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles last night with an award to their name. What if Best On-Screen Duo still existed, for example? Would that have been an instant victory for Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis? That's the question we're tackling after the jump as we get into full-on daydreaming mode about the Movie Awards categories of yesteryear and the stars of 2011.

Best On-Screen Duo (1992-2006)
Mila and Natalie showed some real intense chemistry on screen in "Black Swan." While the on-going competition and jealously between the two dancers may make them seem like candidates for worst enemies, how can anyone forget their awesome hook up scene after a night of crazy drugs, dancing, and booze? They might've lost Best Kiss, but they'd definitely get our vote for best duo!

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'Harry Potter' Fans 'Disappointed' By Movie Awards Results

Posted 6/6/11 3:51 pm EST by Josh Wigler in MTV Movie Awards, Video

In the war between vampires and werewolves versus wizards, it appears that the spell-casting crowd lost the battle at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Despite being nominated for six awards, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" walked away from last night's proceedings with only one to its name — Tom Felton, who won Best Villain for the second year in a row — while "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" managed to win five out of eight nominations, including three directly involving Robert Pattinson (and one category in which the movie beat itself).

To get a sense for how "Harry Potter" fans are feeling about the franchise's latest Movie Awards showing, we reached out to some of the most noted experts in the "Potter" community and found out that, yes, disappointment is sadly in the air.

"I was really disappointed," said Julia Hodges of DanRadcliffe.com and RupertGrint.net. "The 'Harry Potter' films are not only amazing for the people who love 'Harry Potter,' they're amazing films. They've been nominated for so many Oscars and have actually won a few. They were recognized at the most recent BAFTA Awards for Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema. So the quality of the 'Potter' films alone — it's incredible."

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Did Justin Bieber Deserve To Win Best Jaw Dropping Moment?

Posted 6/6/11 2:07 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in MTV Movie Awards, Poll

When Justin Bieber won the award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment, the newest category to be added to the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, the real jaw dropping moment for some viewers was the fact that the performer won the title at all. Not to discredit Justin's efforts, mind you, but there's no doubt about it: he was facing some very stiff competition.

From Natalie Portman's cringe-worthy "Black Swan" hangnail to James Franco's self-dismemberment in "127 Hours" and the destruction of a dream world in "Inception" — not to mention that oh-so horrific cocktail Steve-O endured during "Jackass 3-D" — there's no denying that there were some serious contenders for Best Jaw Dropping Moment this year.

For Bieber himself, at least, his jaw was absolutely on the floor during the "Never Say Never" performance that earned him the Golden Popcorn. The star told MTV News after his victory: "It was great. It was my first time performing at Madison Square Garden and just being there and having that experience, I'm glad that I got to just have that experience. It was great."

We're sure the debate will rage on for quite some time, but for now, let us know what you think – did Justin deserve to win Best Jaw Dropping Moment? If not, who do you think the award belonged to? Cast your vote in the poll below and take the conversation to the comments section and Twitter!

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'Super 8' Trailer: 5 Secrets Revealed

Posted 6/6/11 1:16 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Trailers, Video

"Super 8" has arrived — well, almost. With just days to go before the film's June 10 release date, we proudly premiered a brand new "Super 8" teaser at the MTV Movie Awards last night, casting light on the darkest corners of J.J. Abrams' sci-fi suspense thriller.

There's a lot to keep track of in the new "Super 8" trailer, but there are a few Easter Eggs and hidden twists you won't want to miss. After the jump, we've got the lowdown on five secrets that the new footage has to offer — but beware, some minor spoilers may lie ahead.

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Mila Kunis & Justin Timberlake: The Most Inappropriate Award-Show Touches

Posted 6/6/11 11:39 am EST by James Montgomery in MTV Movie Awards

During Sunday night's MTV Movie Awards, Justin Timberlake proved just how "totally platonic" his relationship with Mila Kunis was when he groped her like a crowdsurfer at Ozzfest.

Of course, Kunis was all too happy to return the favor, going low and grabbing JT's junk while the two — who, it should be noted, star in the upcoming comedy "Friends With Benefits" (and whose relationship has been the subject of much speculation in the past) — announced the nominees for "Best Male Performance."

Not surprisingly, in the hours following the Awards, Kunis and Timberlake's rather, uh, unique embrace became the most-searched thing on the Internet, and since the zeitgeist clearly loves some good old fashioned genital-groping, we'd be remiss if we didn't point out the fact that, over the years, MTV's award shows have basically set the standard for inappropriate touching ... we're sort of pioneers in that regard.

So, with Mila's and Justin's pawing still fresh on everyone's mind, here's a look back at some of the most inappropriate touches in MTV award-show history.

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