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EXCLUSIVE JUDD APATOW BLOG: 'Funny People' Director Unearths Some Cutting Room Clips

Posted 7/16/09 12:00 pm EST by in Guest Bloggers, Video

Judd Apatowby Judd Apatow

As arguably the biggest comedy director working in Hollywood today, Judd Apatow is a funny guy and almost as importantly, he’s been a longtime friend to the MTV Movies Blog, acting as one of our first guest contributors way back when “Knocked Up” was coming out. Well, the big guy is back. Apatow’s next project, of course, is “Funny People.” And lucky for us Judd’s re-joining the MTV Movies Blog gang with a series of exclusive columns hitting every single Thursday between now and the film’s release. So without further ado, here’s Judd…

How to Make A Fake Movie

"Funny People" is the story of a famous comedian having a life crisis. Basically, George Simmons finds out he is ill and then wonders what the hell he did with his life. Was it all worth it? In order to make this character feel real we had to create the story of his career. In order to do this we combined real clips from Adam [Sandler]’s early stand-up days, some very old home videos of him and a bunch of fake movie clips which we created. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE JUDD APATOW BLOG: 'Funny People' Director Answers Questions You Haven't Asked

Posted 7/2/09 10:00 am EST by in Guest Bloggers, Hot Stuff

Judd Apatowby Judd Apatow

As arguably the biggest comedy director working in Hollywood today, Judd Apatow is a funny guy and almost as importantly, he's been a longtime friend to the MTV Movies Blog, acting as one of our first guest contributors way back when "Knocked Up" was coming out. Well, the big guy is back. Apatow's next project, of course, is "Funny People." And lucky for us Judd's re-joining the MTV Movies Blog gang with a series of exclusive columns hitting every single Thursday between now and the film's release. So without further ado, here's Judd...

Judd Apatow's Answers to Questions You Haven’t Asked About "Funny People"

Will I like "Funny People" more than any other movie I see this summer including the kick ass Star Trek?

You definitely will. You will like it way more than every movie that comes out this summer, and it will be a tie with "Star Trek."

What is the movie about? Read More...

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Remembering Michael Jackson: The 'Captain' Was Surreal

Posted 6/29/09 3:00 pm EST by in Guest Bloggers

Captain EOHere are a few words on Michael Jackson from Diane Fredel-Weis, a Los Angeles-based writer. Diane worked on the marketing for Jackson's "Captain EO," a 3-D sci-fi short featured as an attraction at Disney theme parks. The film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, produced by George Lucas and starred Jackson alongside Anjelica Huston and Dick Shawn. Diane, who met the late pop star while working on "EO," was kind enough to detail some of her experiences for MTV readers.

by Diane Fredel-Weis

When I walked onto the Culver City soundstage of "Captain EO" in early 1986, it was a thrill on many levels. The sets were mind-blowing. Dark, complex, coiled metal environments. Actors walking around in alien costumes. Dozens of people busy with the production. And of course, the star of the film, Michael Jackson, was there. Read More...

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'Repo the Genetic Opera' Director Darren Lynn Bousman Reveals Rock N' Roll Fantasies

Posted 9/26/08 3:24 pm EST by in Guest Bloggers

Darren Lynn BousmanFROM HEADBANGER'S BLOG:What could Paris Hilton possibly have in common with Filter’s frontman Richard Patrick, Slipknot percussionist Clown and Ozzy Osbourne bassist Blasko — besides a taste for Paris’ homemade porn, that is? They’ve all contributed to the wacko horror film songfest “Repo! The Genetic Opera,” the soundtrack of which comes out September 30. The opera also features Broadway star Sarah Brightman, Paul Sorvino, “House of 1000 Corpses” actor Bill Mosely, ex-From First to Last singer Sonny Moore, Skinny Puppy screamer Nivek Ogre and more.

Now our demented breathren over at Headbanger's Blog have a brand-new guest blog from director Darren Lynn Bousman in which he reveals his music-laden fantasies, along with offering up eight songs from the offbeat production, which is best described as a cross between “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Blade Runner.” Click here to read more on the Headbanger's Blog...

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Our Guest Blogger Reflects On Her Star-Filled MTV Movie Awards Experience

Posted 6/2/08 12:37 pm EST by in Behind The Scenes, Guest Bloggers, MTV Movie Awards

Our guest blogger Laura Culpepper was selected to help us cover the Movie Awards and all its preshow events (and giving her some surprises as well). She was a great addition to the team, and with the 2008 show concluded, we asked her to reflect on her last day and what the experience meant.

Well, it's all over now. This afternoon I will be flying back to Alabama to resume my very uneventful life until the fall. It will be a bit strange not seeing celebrities everyday or hanging out with everybody here at MTV News, but all good things must come to an end.

Will Smith, Jaden Smith and The Rock

I started the day yesterday pretty early to once again stand-in on some rehearsals for the preshow. After that it was a bit of a "hurry up and wait" situation, but once the stars started walking it went by extremely fast. Read More...

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Our Guest Blogger Hangs With 'Panda' Star Jack Black, Meets Seth Rogen And James Franco For 'Pineapple'

Posted 5/31/08 3:23 pm EST by in Guest Bloggers, MTV Movie Awards

Our guest blogger Laura Culpepper will be covering the highlights from now through the big show on Sunday, so check in daily as she live-blogs her Movie Awards experience!

Hey everyone! Yesterday was crazy, but I've rested up now and I'm getting ready for the big awards tomorrow. There were two screenings yesterday: "Kung Fu Panda" starring Jack Black and "Pineapple Express" starring Seth Rogen and James Franco.

First stop was to Paramount for the "Kung Fu Panda" screening. I'm usually not a big fan of animation, but this one was surprisingly good! There were some pretty awesome action scenes, and Jack Black did a great job of giving Po, the main character, a voice. The Q&A after was great, and we even got to see Jack show off some Kung Fu moves of his own.

MTV News' Kim Stolz also interviewed Jack, dressed in a Panda costume, no less. Read More...

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Our Guest Blogger Arrives In L.A., Hangs With Steve Carell For MTV Sneak Peek Week

Posted 5/30/08 3:56 am EST by in Guest Bloggers, MTV Movie Awards

MTV Movie Awards Guest Blogger Laura CulpepperOur guest blogger will be covering the highlights from now through the big show on Sunday, so check in daily as she live-blogs her Movie Awards experience!

Hey everyone! I touched down in L.A. earlier today, and I've been pretty much on the go ever since! Today has been crazy, but so much fun. I've never visited L.A. before, so it's been amazing to just ride around and see some of the famous sights the city holds such as Sunset Strip, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, etcetera. I also had my first celebrity "encounter": "7th Heaven" castmember Tyler Hoechlin passed by us in his car.

After a little cruising around it was time to head to the Arclight Theatre for the MTV Sneak Peek Week screening of "Get Smart," starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway. Read More...

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'Run, Fat Boy, Run' Director David Schwimmer Answers Your Questions: Part II

Posted 3/26/08 6:19 pm EST by in Guest Bloggers, Interviews

David SchwimmerYes, THAT David Schwimmer. The ex-"Friend" and current "Run, Fat Boy, Run" helmer has partnered with the MTV Movies Blog to answer questions from our readers about his latest theatrical project. See below for the last installment and click here to read the first round of answers from the man behind the "large" comedy that stars Simon Pegg of "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz." You can catch the film in theaters this Friday (watch the trailer here).

ANNA K Asks:
If you could choose anyone to direct (living or dead), who would you pick and why?

DAVID Says:
Wow. That's a hell of a question...I think living, I'd love to work with Tom Hanks and Philip Seymour Hoffman. As for those who've passed, the first guys I think of are Jack Lemmon, Peter Sellers, Gregory Peck and Cary Grant. I think the why is obvious, no? Read More...

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'Run, Fat Boy, Run' Director David Schwimmer Answers Your Questions: Part I

Posted 3/24/08 12:15 pm EST by in Guest Bloggers, Hot Stuff, Interviews

David SchwimmerYes, THAT David Schwimmer. The ex-"Friend" and current "Run, Fat Boy, Run" helmer has partnered with the MTV Movies Blog to answer questions from our readers about his latest theatrical project. Read the first of two installments below from the man behind the "large" comedy that stars Simon Pegg of "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz," and then catch the film in theaters this Friday (watch the trailer here).

SARA Asks:
I love Simon Pegg so I'm excited to see him in the lead for this. How did you think of him? Did you ever consider acting in it yourself?

DAVID Says:
I love Simon, too. He's brilliant. We worked together in a few things and have been friends for a while, so he was my first choice. And no, I really didn't think about acting in it -- I just wanted to focus all my energy on one thing: directing. Read More...

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Oscars Fashion: A Live Blog By Sweet P Of 'Project Runway'

Posted 2/24/08 7:40 pm EST by in Guest Bloggers, Oscars

Sweet PShe may have left "Project Runway" but we believe in Sweet P here, so tonight we're turning over our live Oscar fashion blog to the designer. Plus, don't miss Ms. P's post-Oscars fashion analysis on TRL tomorrow where she'll be dishing it all up live with our own Tim Kash. But enough about that. Here is Sweet P with her live red carpet commentary (plus check out our red carpet fashion flipbook here)! Take it away, P!

Hi, everyone! This is my first time blogging my opinions about fashion. Yippee! Finally someone will listen to me! You know my dream job is to be a Fashion Officer. I want to write tickets for some much needed makeovers. Read More...

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