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'Harry Potter' Returning To Home Video In Special Edition Set

Posted 3/2/12 12:18 pm EST by in DVD, Humor


Just as Harry Potter returned from the in-between at the end of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," the "Harry Potter" DVDs and Blu-Rays that we just lost forever for a brief period of time will now be apparating back on to store shelves near you.

Okay, so that might have been a stretch for a metaphor, but the "Harry Potter" films are coming back to store shelves in a brand new collection. This bad boy is replete with the special features and memorabilia absent from last year's complete DVD/Blu-Ray collection, and comes tacked with a $500 price tag. Amazon posted the details about the "Harry Potter Wizards Collection" and even offered a $150 markdown, but didn't have any details about what the boxed set will officially include. Well, that's where I come in.

Since the collection still has a vague "2012" release date, it seems fair to take a crack at puzzling out what could possibly be included that makes the special edition home video release so expensive. Click on after the jump to see my memorabilia and featurette wish list.

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'Hobbit' Production Diary Heads To Mirkwood Forest

Posted 3/1/12 6:00 pm EST by in News, Video


Hot off the news from Benedict Cumberbatch that "The Hobbit" is going to be amazing, Peter Jackson posted a new production diary of the film to its Facebook page. It includes a look at the many locations "The Hobbit" has been shooting at, as well as a look at some of the big scenes in the movie like the dwarves escaping Mirkwood forest in barrels.

The video shows "The Hobbit" set wrapping up at Hobbiton and headed to different parts of New Zealand to film various different parts of the movie. The production diary focused more on the locations being used in the film than what scenes are actually being shot there. To be honest, Jackson, we really didn't need any more reminders of how beautiful New Zealand is while we're stuck over here in the United States.

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Jennifer Lawrence And Josh Hutcherson Open Up In 'The Yes/No Show'

Posted 3/1/12 12:00 pm EST by in After Hours


It's that time again, folks! We're back for another round of After Hours' "The Yes/No Show," and this time it's starring none other than the famous stars of the upcoming film "The Hunger Games." As you fans of "The Yes/No Show" will know, host Josh Horowitz offers fans an insightful look at their favorite stars that they might not have seen otherwise. The latest victims guests are Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, who are arguably more excited about being on the show than anyone else we've ever seen.

So yes, you can call Lawrence "JLau" and Hutcherson "The Hutch." No, JLau doesn't think she can beat up one of "The Twilight Saga's" vampires. And also -- and perhaps most disturbingly -- both of "The Hunger Games" stars agreed that they would kill and eat Horowitz if they were to face off against him in a future Hunger Games. Maybe he should watch his back in future interviews?

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Emma Watson Eyes Sofia Coppola's 'Bling Ring'

Posted 2/29/12 4:48 pm EST by in Casting Call


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Emma Watson adds another major film to her line-up as she signs to Sofia Coppola's next, "The Bling Ring." Meanwhile, Mike Tyson will be back for "The Hangover Part III," three actors are in talks for "Lone Survivor" and Michael Bay hires a supermodel for "Pain and Gain."

It's February 29, and you're tuning in for today's casting call.

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Benedict Cumberbatch On 'Star Trek 2': It's 'Great Fun'

Posted 2/29/12 12:52 pm EST by in Interviews, News


It's easy to see why the cast of "Star Trek 2" is thrilled to have Benedict Cumberbatch join their movies. The "Sherlock" star has made a splash onto the Hollywood scene this year in movies like "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "War Horse," and his presence definitely helped improve both films.

"Star Trek" star Chris Pine recently told MTV News that he loves the "intensity" Cumberbatch brings to the "Star Trek 2" set, something he felt the Brit learned at acting school. So when MTV News caught up with Cumberbatch at Elton John's post-Oscars party, it seemed only fair to ask him about his classic training.

"Well, it's very sweet to say," Cumberbatch replied. "I actually did a year at drama school, so I'm not that trained; I'm not that classical, but I'm flattered."

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Adam Sandler Earns Record-Breaking 11 Razzie Nominations

Posted 2/27/12 1:30 pm EST by in Commentary


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"The Artist," the schmartist. Adam Sandler was the real winner this weekend. Or at least he is if you consider more than doubling the record number of Razzie nominations an individual has ever received in a single year to be an accomplishment.

The actor's three films in 2011 -- "Just Go With It," "Jack & Jill" and "Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star" (which he helped produce) -- earned Sandler a grand total of 11 Razzie nominations this year, including Worst Picture and Worst Actor. That's pretty impressive, considering there are only 10 categories to be nominated in.

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NextMovie's Oscar Picks: Best Picture And Director

Posted 2/24/12 4:05 pm EST by in Oscars


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There are only two days left until the 2012 Academy Awards kick off, which means that the frantic last-minute Oscar predictions have begun. MTV Movies and our friends over at NextMovie have been putting our heads together to talk about who we expect to win big at this year's ceremony, and today the last two videos for our informed guesses for Best Picture and Best Director have been revealed.

Unsurprisingly, it seems like "The Artist" is the front-runner in both categories. The little film that could has been both a critical darling and well-received by the public (at least for a black and white silent movie about a silent film star), and it seems fair to assume that it will take home the major Best Picture and Best Director statues as well.

But that's not to say "The Artist" is the film that most deserves the Oscar gold. Click on after the jump to see what other films MTV Movies' Josh Horowitz and NextMovie's Kevin Polowy have to say about who got snubbed and who might be the dark horse winner.

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Jon Hamm Asks Jennifer Aniston And Paul Rudd How They 'Do It'

Posted 2/24/12 3:28 pm EST by in Humor


"How do you do it? How do you do it?"

That is the one question Jon Hamm had for "Wanderlust" stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd during Wednesday's MTV First. But the real question is what exactly did Hamm -- who had recorded the question in a video while he was in London to present an award at the BAFTAs -- actually mean by "it"? Aniston certainly seemed puzzled by it, but Rudd took the whole thing in stride and actually gave a pretty good (albeit bluffed) answer.

"I've known Jon longer than I've known Jen, and I can tell you it's no surprise he has that kind of time on his hands," Rudd responded. "Well, Jon, how I do it is a heavy diet of laughter, single malt scotch, love, methamphetamines, an arsenal of weaponry and a heavy, heavy dose of hatred for all groups different than myself."

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Jennifer Aniston & Paul Rudd Reveal All In After Hours

Posted 2/24/12 2:33 pm EST by in After Hours


There are many interesting facts about celebrities that won't be learned anywhere other than an MTV After Hours session. The same can be said during the latest "Would You Rather?" edition of MTV's hit segment featuring "Wanderlust" stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd. For instance, did you know that Aniston would totally be down to have sex with Megan Fox? Like, without hesitation. Also, where else are you going to see Rudd do a terrible Oprah Winfrey impression? Yes, these are the joys After Hours can provide for you.

Here's a taste of some of the other hard-hitting questions asked in the above video: Would Aniston rather have Justin Bieber or Robert Pattinson portray her in the biopic of her life? Would Rudd rather have sex with Betty White or George Clooney? And would Aniston rather pee or fart every time she laughs? The answers might surprise you. So what are you waiting for? I'm pretty sure we had you had "Aniston would totally be down to have sex with Megan Fox."

What J.K. Rowling's New Book Can Take From 'Harry Potter'

Posted 2/23/12 12:27 pm EST by in Commentary


Hallelujah, J.K. Rowling is officially releasing a new book. Sure, there's no title yet, it doesn't have a release date, and the tease of "further details will be announced later in the year" could mean a variety of things. But the author whose only legacy right now is the beloved "Harry Potter" books is finally releasing a new novel -- this time for adults -- and I couldn't be more pleased.

Even though this novel is going to skew towards an older audience, there are still many elements from "Harry Potter" that Rowling can bring over into a new series. While I'm guessing this new book probably won't include children as much as "Harry Potter" did, there are still plenty of other components that worked great in that series and will likely work even better in an adult story.

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