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Brian Jacks on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 6:39 pm.
You may know that director Judd Apatow has wrangled a laundry list of stars for his forthcoming “Funny People,” that includes — along with leads Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann and Eric Bana — Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, Norm MacDonald, Sarah Silverman, Aziz Ansari, RZA, Dave Attell and others. But did you know a certain Detroit rapper will also be joining the crew?
That’s right: Marshall Mathers himself will be making an appearance in the film. You’ll have to wait until July 31 to see exactly why, but we’ve got the very first look at Eminem’s tableside chat with Sandler’s character, a dying stand-up comedian named George Simmons. Take a gander below, and don’t forget to read the first of Judd Apatow’s exclusive blogs for MTV, wherein he answers a bevy of questions you haven’t even asked.

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Brian Jacks on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 4:44 pm.
The folks behind the last three “Saw” films have another thriller in store for you, and it’s coming down the pike July 31. “The Collector” follows a handyman and ex-con who aims to dig up some scratch for his ex-wife by robbing his employer’s country home.
Naturally, things don’t go according to plan and our anti-hero finds himself trapped by a masked “Collector” who sets a series of traps that the studio describes as “the Spanish Inquisition as imagined by Rube Goldberg,” all while trying to rescue the very family he came to rob. Check out the poster below.

Published by
Brian Jacks on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11:30 am.
FROM HOLLYWOOD CRUSH: What happens when a super nerdy high school valedictorian professes his love for the most popular girl in class? That’s the question at the heart of the upcoming romantic teen comedy, “I Love You, Beth Cooper.” The flick, starring “Heroes” hottie Hayden Panettiere as Beth Cooper and Paul Rust as the wannabe lover, doesn’t hit theaters until July 10, but we’ve got a first look with five exclusive clips.
One other thing worth noting: The film is directed by Chris Columbus, who’s directed such prior fare as two “Harry Potter” movies, both “Home Alone” flicks and seminal ’80s teen film “Adventures in Babysitting.” Take a gander at one of the clips below and then click here to watch the rest. And if you’re interested in submitting your own real-life confessions, you can do so over here.
Continue reading Head To Class With Five EXCLUSIVE Clips From Hayden Panettiere’s ‘I Love You, Beth Cooper’ and check out the rest of our exclusive “Beth Cooper” clips at MTV.com.
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Brian Jacks on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 8:33 pm.
It’s one of our most highly-anticipated movies, and now we’ve got another first look for the gloomy animated flick “9.” Following nine ragdolls in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, we’ve already given you an exclusive two minute scene from the film. Now we’re back with a brand new poster which you can see below. “9” stars Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover, Martin Landau and Christopher Plummer,” and hits theaters 9/9/09.

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Brian Jacks on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 5:38 pm.
Anyone who calls themselves a fan of the seminal 1984 supernatural comedy should immediately know what I’m talking about. After getting their first big break, the ghost-busting trio appear on television to advertise their wares in what’s become one of the most classic parts of the iconic film.
Now fans can hear the commercial’s backstory with a brand new extra on the Blu-ray edition of “Ghostbusters,” which hit store this week. Check it out below as director Ivan Reitman and his colleagues take you inside the scene.
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Brian Jacks on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11:00 am.
Blu-ray ain’t afraid of no ghosts. The budding hi-def format has scored one of the most anticipated releases of the year in “Ghostbusters,” and fans of the 1984 supernatural comedy couldn’t be happier to plunk down cash this Tuesday when the new special edition hits store shelves.
You can add another voice to the cheerful chorus: Ivan Reitman, who directed the iconic film and its 1989 sequel. MTV’s Josh Horowitz recently caught up with Reitman to discuss his film’s arrival on Blu-ray, how “Ghostbusters” was originally slated to be a space-faring epic, and the latest on plans for a third outing. Read on, and be sure to head after the jump for more of this week’s releases. Read more…
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Brian Jacks on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 11:00 am.
She may be heading for “The Hills,” but before she does that Kristin Cavallari will be getting some higher education for the direct-to-video movie, “Van Wilder: Freshman Year.”
The original — starring Ryan Reynolds and Tara Reid — was a surprise hit when it premiered back in 2002, and since then we’ve seen a steady stream of sequels. “Freshman Year” takes us back to when Van was a newbie to the campus, and features Cavallari at the center of a love triangle. Watch her dish on her role as well as seeing footage from the flick in the video below; “Van Wilder: Freshman Year” will hit store shelves on July 14.
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Brian Jacks on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 4:29 am.
Well folks, it’s been one heck of a Movie Awards this year, with host Andy Samberg knocking it out of the park and dozens of the hottest celebs around going in front of our cameras. As we wind down today’s coverage, here’s a handy one-stop shop guide for what you check out.
- We rolled out a bevy of movie exclusives, including “New Moon,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and “G.I. Joe.”
- We hit the red carpet and chatted up everyone from Zac Efron and Taylor Lautner to Paris Hilton and Brüno.
- We spoke to a ton of stars backstage, including Robert Pattinson and the “Twilight” cast, Ashley Tisdale, Denzel Washington and Miley Cyrus.
- After the show, we caught up with Lil Wayne, Andy Samberg, Zac Efron and everyone’s favorite hound, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
- And that’s not including the dozens of articles we have over on MTVNews.com. That’s it for tonight, folks. Keep checking back as we roll out more behind-the-scenes moments!
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Brian Jacks on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 2:27 am.
Sure, “New Moon” has a script and all, but director Chris Weitz apparently trusts his young cast enough to let them go improv where it counts. That was the reaction budding hulk Taylor Lautner received when it came to his werewolf-fueled fight scenes. It also led to a new unlikely title for Lautner: action hero.
“A lot of things I had fun with was the action,” Lautner told us on the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards. “I was always finding cool ways to put some action in Jacob’s role.”
Watch his entire chat in the video below, and don’t forget to head over to MTV.com for more red carpet highlights.
Published by
Brian Jacks on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 1:21 am.
The MTV Movie Awards are nothing if not irreverent, and even more so when you’re dealing with live television. It’s that feeling of anything could happen that separates it from stuffy affairs like the Oscars or Golden Globes.
When you combine that with the flamboyantly gay fashion reporter Brüno, it’s…well, explosive. Such was the case when Brüno was slated to announce the Best Male Performance nominees. Suspended high above the audience, Brüno flew towards the stage, only to get tangled in wires and dropped squarely in the lap of Marshall Mathers himself, Eminem. A short scuffle and some cursing transpired, followed by an angry stampede from the building. Watch the moment in the video below.