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What's After 'Spider-Man' For Kirsten Dunst?

Posted 1/13/10 11:30 am EST by in Commentary


FROM MTV.COM: Monday's announcement that "Spider-Man 4" was as dead as the Green Goblin reportedly came as a shock not only to fans, but also to the series' stars, who were at least entertaining the possibility of returning. Few, however, have had as much riding on the sequel as Kirsten Dunst.

Undoubtedly the most divisive of the series' leads (whereas you'd have a hard time finding any Spidey fans who hate on Tobey Maguire or James Franco), it's been a long time since Dunst has had a hit. Aside from the little-seen "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People," Dunst's last non-Spidey films were the back-to-back-to-back duds "Elizabethtown," "Wimbledon" and "Marie Antoinette" nearly a half-decade ago.

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Following The Life Of 'Spider-Man 4': A Timeline

Posted 1/13/10 10:30 am EST by in News


FROM MTV.COM: Monday's shocking announcement that one of the decade's most successful film franchises has thrown in the towel on a fourth installment hit fans as hard as a Sandman punch to the face. Now, Raimi and Tobey and Kirsten and everyone else are going to move on to other projects, and all we can do is miss them — and, of course, look back on the better days.

Remembering back to the 2001 press conference in a wrestling ring that started it all — yep, I was there! — all the way up to Monday's sad goodbye, it somehow seems like "Spider-Man 4" was the most dramatic movie in the series, simply through its production twists and turns. And so, it is with great affection that we look back on the roller-coaster ride of the Spidey movie we'll never see.

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Brendan Fraser Says Gung-Ho Can't Be In 'G.I. Joe' Movies, Didn't Know Who He Was Playing

Posted 1/12/10 5:00 pm EST by in News


As a “G.I. Joe” nut, I was intrigued by the long-simmering rumors that Brendan Fraser was going to pop up for a cameo in the “Rise of Cobra” film as macho Marine Gung-Ho. Sure enough, the movie comes along, but the “Mummy” star instead seemed to be some generic drill sergeant who trained the other Joes in hand-to-hand combat. So I couldn’t help but wonder: Who is he supposed to be?

The interesting thing is this: Fraser has no idea, either.

“I want to say that I know the answer to that,” the star said with a laugh when we caught up with him recently. “Who exactly was I? I did not know until I saw the credit crawl when I saw the movie!” Read More...

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The Rock Promises 'The Other Guys' Will... Well... Rock

Posted 1/12/10 1:00 pm EST by in News


As far as 2010 comedies go, it’s hard to imagine one that sounds more promising than “The Other Guys.” I mean, it’s got Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Steve Coogan, Michael Keaton, Eva Mendes and Paris Hilton in it, it’s directed by “Anchorman” genius Adam McKay – and it even has a scene when Derek Jeter gets gunned down! I mean, what's not to like?

The film also features Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – who told me recently that he saw his first clips from the film and it looks as hilarious as you’d expect. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Harrison Ford Is 'Done' With Han Solo

Posted 1/12/10 12:00 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News


In all my life, I’ve probably seen tens of thousands of movies. But if you catch me on a certain day and pin me in the corner, I might just say that my favorite cinematic creation of all time is Han Solo.

Honestly, has any character meant more to the '70s/'80s generation than the cool, smirking scoundrel at the helm of the Millennium Falcon? If so, it’s hard to imagine who it could be.

Recently, after 10 years in this crazy business of asking movie people questions, I finally managed to get an interview with the reportedly elusive, somewhat gruff Harrison Ford. And I’m proud to report that in real life, he struck me as neither. But since he recently returned to Indiana Jones after 20 years without the whip, I had to ask a question that means a great deal to me and many people in my generation: Will he ever play Han Solo again? Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Dune' Adaptation Will Be 'Very Respectful To The Original Novel,' Pierre Morel Says

Posted 1/11/10 7:08 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News


Ever since he landed the role of “Dune” director last week all eyes have been on high-octane “Taken” filmmaker Pierre Morel. On Monday, the red-hot filmmaker called us from Paris and filled MTV News in on his plans for a spice-filled reinvention.

“As a David Lynch movie, I loved it,” he said of the 1984 “Dune” adaptation by the famously trippy “Twin Peaks” filmmaker. “As a ‘Dune’ fan, I was not such a big fan.”

Instead, Morel plans on taking his movie in a very different direction – and back to the roots of the groundbreaking 1965 book that is reportedly the best-selling sci-fi novel of all time. Read More...

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'Up In The Air' Songwriter Kevin Renick Amazed By His Real-Life, Feel-Good Tune

Posted 1/8/10 10:00 am EST by in Uncategorized


Every year, it seems, awards season gives us some sort of feel-good Cinderella story. We all remember the “Slumdog” kids, or Keisha Castle-Hughes… hell, heartwarming awards season tales go all the way back to folks like Harold Russell in 1946’s “The Best Years of Our Lives.” Well, the tradition is continuing this year with one of the greatest real-life success stories we’ve heard in a awhile, and it involves Jason Reitman, a tape recorder and an unemployed musician who was in the right place at the right time.

“At that point I was telling myself ‘This is all I can do’,” St. Louis native Kevin Renick remembers of the fateful day he attended a lecture hosted by the “Juno” director in February 2008 and, out of sheer desperation, snuck him a cassette tape of a demo he had recorded. “I thought ‘This is not going to work. He’s probably going to throw the thing in the trash.’ But I thought I’d try it anyway.” Read More...

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Jackie Chan Unsure of 'Karate Kid' Remake Title, Reveals Fate Of 'Wax On, Wax Off,' The Crane Kick

Posted 1/7/10 5:00 pm EST by in News


Ever since the project was announced, movie fans have been clamoring for information about Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s remake of an Eighties classic. Now, we’ve seen the first trailer and only five months remain until release, but even the film’s new Mr. Miyagi isn’t quite sure what to call it.

“We just finished the movie, ‘Karate Kid,’” Jackie Chan told me Wednesday at the People’s Choice Awards. “Um, the ‘Kung Fu Kid.’” Read More...

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'Avatar' Continues A Proud Hollywood Tradition Of Corporate Paranoia

Posted 1/7/10 4:00 pm EST by in News


With “Avatar” ruling the worldwide box-office, moviegoers are discovering a massive, conglomerate force even more fearful than our banks. It’s the RDA corporation, a mining concern looking to invade lush, beautiful Pandora and use its minerals for financial gain.

But you don’t need to look to 2154 to find morally bankrupt corporate executives destroying the hearts and minds of the common man. In fact, Hollywood has a long, proud tradition of corporate paranoia, dating all the way back to Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times,” which depicted the Silent Era star's boss as a Big Brother-like overlord. Forget the Wall Street Journal – for examples of corporate culture run amok, look no further than these evil corporations: Read More...

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From 'The Terminator' To 'Avatar': These Are James Cameron's Favorite Motifs

Posted 1/7/10 10:30 am EST by in Commentary


FROM MTV.COM: If you were setting out to make the biggest film in the history of movies, you'd be wise to take a close look at the brilliant work of the best filmmakers who'd come before you. It's no surprise, then, that many key elements of "Avatar" have James Cameron paying tribute to one of the most important directors of all time: himself.

From characters to plot points to several overarching themes, the world's #1 movie is leaving audiences with both a sense of awe and one of déjà vu. Not that there's anything wrong with that. After "Aliens," "The Abyss," "True Lies," "Titanic" and the "Terminator" films, he's certainly earned the right to stick with what works. Keeping that in mind, here are five recurring Cameron themes we've loved before and are loving again:

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