The man loves "G.I. Joe," so when MTV News caught up with him at Toy Fair, we just had to ask which Joe was his favorite. Naturally, two of "Retaliation"'s main badasses are at the top for Chu.

"I loved Snake Eyes, of course, and I love Road Block. Those two to me were the coolest duo out there," Chu said. "To me, it was Roadblock and Snake Eyes together that was the kickass team."

Putting two of his favorite Joes front-and-center in a brand new movie was obviously a big deal for the director, and when it came time to cast Roadblock, it wasn't a tough decision. "It was a dream to be like, 'All right, now we really get to make Roadblock the guy. Who would be the perfect Roadblock?'" he said. "Of course, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and being able to have Ray Park return as Snake Eyes and have them be on two different adventures all across the world is awesome."

When speaking with MTV News at Toy Fair, Chu went into a little detail about the scope and scale of his "Joe" movie, and from the sounds of it, it falls in line with the tradition of the cartoons. "As any 'Joe' adventure is, it spans the world, and it's an adventure that ranges from you're in Pakistan one second to Japan the next second and Korea another one, Washington, D.C.," he said. "You're definitely jumping around and it also collides at a certain point."

One of the big welcome changes to the sequel comes in the form of Cobra Commander. While Joseph Gordon-Levitt's surprising turn in "Rise of Cobra" was appreciated, it wasn't the Cobra that Chu knew growing up. He wanted to change that.

"There are a couple things I really wanted to do in this movie. One of those things was reinvent Cobra Commander, to do it the way I remember him and take him to the next level," Chu said. "To me, Cobra is one of the most iconic villains of all time. I just wanted to know that was him. I wanted to make him more badass than ever."

Part of making Cobra "more badass than ever" involved starting from scratch with him. "We got to design him from the ground up. Creating the mask, we went through 35 revisions and how his voice was going to be, how reflective it was going to be," Chu said. "He's definitely a huge presence, and I can't wait. I'm sort of trying to hide a little bit, so people when they come don't know what to expect from Cobra, which is sort of the fun part of it."

Tell us what you think in the comments section and on Twitter!

The script for a spin-off movie for the "Friday Night Lights" TV series is close to being finished, but director Peter Berg said that his cast might be too busy with their other gigs to commit to it right now. In other parts of the web, Jaden Smith posted a new image from the Costa Rica set of "After Earth," Andrew Stanton is already working on a "John Carter" sequel and director Brian Taylor has been tapped to helm a "Twisted Metal" feature adaptation.

It's February 15, and you're checking in for today's daily news round up.

Peter Berg Promises "Friday Night Lights" Movie Still On Its Way
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose. At least that seems to be the mentality director Peter Berg and showrunner Jason Katims are having when it comes to creating a "Friday Night Lights" movie. Berg told MTV News that Katims is close to finishing the script for a second "Friday Night Lights" movie that parallels the real-life story of Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach. The problem with bringing the movie together, though, is that the majority of "Friday Night Lights'" stars have moved on to bigger things and now have pretty busy schedules.

Jaden Smith Shows Off "After Earth" Costume
Ah, the wonders of social networking. Jaden Smith took to his Who Say account to post a new image from his upcoming M. Night Shyamalan-directed sci-fi film "After Earth." In it, he can be seen wearing a futuristic one-piece outfit that seems to be an armor of some sort, and potentially wearing a weapon on his back. Despite our Shyamalan skepticism (sorry, "The Last Airbender"), this actually looks pretty cool.

Director Andrew Stanton Already Outlining "John Carter" Sequel
Ain't It Cool News conducted a lengthy interview with "John Carter" director Andrew Stanton in which he touched upon many elements of the upcoming movie "John Carter" and its prospective sequel. The interview is too long to summarize in this one blip, so I encourage you to read its entirety there. But one of the major points Stanton talked about was that he is already hard at work planning a "John Carter" sequel even though he's waiting to see how successful the first film is before he gets the go-ahead from Disney. Like most franchises in Hollywood nowadays, the "John Carter" films were conceptualized as a trilogy.

"Ghost Rider" Co-Director To Helm "Twisted Metal" Adaptation
Hot off this Friday's release of "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance," co-director Brian Taylor has been tapped to direct the upcoming adaptation of video game "Twisted Metal." Deadline has the news about Taylor's first solo directing effort. Taylor will both write and direct the film.

"Game Of Thrones" Production Trailer Released
Hungry for more "Game of Thrones"? Well you're in luck, because HBO just released a new production trailer about the show filming in Iceland. If you've missed Jon Snow, Samwell Tarly and Commander Mormont as much as I have, then you should be thrilled.

Tell us your thoughts on today's Dailies in the comments section below or on Twitter!

Nine films are nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards this year, begging the question: who deserved a tenth spot on that list? "Oscars 2012: 10 Spot" answers that question, as the MTV Movies team highlights some of 2011's greatest films and argues why they deserved a nod as the tenth Best Picture nominee.

"The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" specifically points out what's wrong with the Best Picture race this year. Of the films in the conversation, David Fincher's adaptation of Stieg Larsson's best-selling novel did deserve a nomination for the Oscar top prize in 2011, but in almost any other year, I think the snub would have been justified.

That is because "Dragon Tattoo" has one thing that all of the Best Picture nominees, with the exception of "Tree of Life," severely lack: an edge.

With the field almost entirely filled with nostalgia movies ("Hugo," "The Artist," "Midnight in Paris," "War Horse," "The Help"), a lack of variety bogs down the race, leaving it without a real sense of drama. The films, while enjoyable, don't represent the gamut of subjects the medium can touch and result in a fairly one-note race.

"Dragon Tattoo" went dark and stayed dark, and did so without apologizing. With an essentially incompetent male protagonist, a female rape-victim has to use her intellect to serve justice, and when the murderer is cornered, he dies because of his inability to drive with a shattered jaw. Though its formulaic thriller plot ultimately lessens the story's impact, a nomination for "Dragon Tattoo" would have added spice to the race and shown some daring on the part of the Academy.

Even ignoring the subject matter and the story, Fincher made a technically masterful film, as he tends to do, and reaffirmed his place as one of the genre's best directors, always ready to innovate. At this level, the snub seems particularly insulting when you consider that Tate Taylor's by-the-numbers "The Help" earned a spot on the list. Also consider that Fincher's loss to the undeserving Tom Hooper at last year's ceremony should have qualified for the Academy's love of payback.

Then again, my whole argument comes with a caveat: I don't think "Dragon Tattoo" is all that great, and it wouldn't deserve a nomination if the other nominees had been of a higher caliber. The snub exists based on the merits of comparison and not solely on the film itself. That being the case, however, adding "Dragon Tattoo" to the tenth spot would have lent a little more respect to a category that I think sorely needs it.

The MTV Movies team has the 2012 Oscars covered! Stick with us for everything you need to know leading up to the awards show, and on Sunday, February 25, tune into MTV.com at 5:30 p.m. ET for our three-hour red-carpet live stream and updates on the night's big winners.

While promoting "Ghost Rider," MTV News was able to chat with Elba and ask him about "Pacific Rim," a film that we're very excited about here but don't know too much about. Del Toro previously teased that the movie will involve "top-notch monsters," and Elba confirmed that will be the case. That being said, these baddies will be big, but not similar specifically to Godzilla, as was once rumored.

"It's hard to say. Godzilla would throw out the wrong sort of image, I think. We are talking about some big MF-ers," Elba teased.

That being said, the film is going to have a lot of realism to it. Like previous del Toro films "Hellboy" and "Pan's Labyrinth," "Pacific Rim" is being shot on big sets that allow the Mexican director to keep the CGI somewhat to a minimum. Elba said that distinction will come across in the movie.

"There's a lot of actuality in this one because he's created huge sets. I mean, we've taken over four sets in Pinewood in Toronto and built a lot of the stuff that you might see. Yes, there is huge CGI I'm sure, but we built a lot of stuff too," he said.

After "Pacific Rim" and "Thor 2" wrap, it was rumored that Elba might team up with his "Ghost Rider" directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor to star in the third installment of their "Crank" series. He clarified that there is a chance that film might get made, but it's not set in stone yet.

"It was fun talk," Elba said. "The boys and I really want to work together. We've been sort of aiming to get Jason Statham in mind to do something. Maybe that would work out, maybe it could be 'Crank 3,' who knows."

So what is next for Elba? According to him, he'll next be shooting a movie called "Deed" in Atlanta that is a "good old-fashioned thriller," and will then star in a second season of his hit show "Luther." And, of course, reprise his role as Heimdall in "Thor 2."

Are you intrigued by the monsters del Toro is creating in "Pacific Rim"? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

by Ryan Rigley

Get up, stand up! It's finally here! Bob Marley fans have been eagerly awaiting a film that truly represents the music legend for who he was and what he stood for. Well, we here at MTV News have an exclusive first look at the poster for "Marley," the upcoming documentary about the life and times of the highly acclaimed musician.

Check it out past the jump!

This poster reassures us that "every little thing is gonna be alright." With the movie, that is. Also, the knitted texture is a nice touch. Looks like it would make an excellent beach towel.

Here's a brief synopsis of the film:

"Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best."

Sounds quite promising. "Marley" opens in theaters and premieres on VOD April 20th. For more information about the movie, you can head over to Facebook.

The last we saw of Hannibal Lecter, he was disappointing critics and audiences in 2006’s "Hannibal Rising." Managers of the brand would be excited to get past that unfortunate stage, which just might happen now that NBC has ordered 13 episodes of Bryan Fuller’s "Hannibal," a show that will supposedly explore Lecter’s nascent mentoring relationship with FBI agent Will Graham, the original protagonist of the "Hannibal" franchise.

Appropriate for NBC's ever-active search to capture the zeitgeist, it will be a contemporary take. But who should the Peacock Network cast to play the iconic cannibal? We came up with a list of five actors who we’d like to see in the role.

Benedict Cumberbatch
Fine, fine, we will recommend Cumberbatch for everything. But come on! It would be a perfect fit -- he’s shown enough charm and suave to pull off Lecter’s insidious swagger, and he’s trained enough to embody the full facets of the cannibalistic psyche. With roles in the "Star Trek" sequel and "The Hobbit" set to break him stateside, this would be a big leap forward and sure to collect him a bunch of Golden Globes. If everyone loved Michael C. Hall’s performance on "Dexter," couldn’t Cumberbatch reasonably appropriate the same effect for a network audience?

Michael Emerson
Since finishing "Lost" in 2010, Emerson's been stalking new unwitting civilians on "Person of Interest." We'd like to steal him away from that show for "Hannibal." The detached creepiness of Benjamin Linus isn’t too far from the detached creepiness of Lecter, though of course Ben never ate people -- he just kidnapped and tortured them in his intense game of psychological warfare. Tomato, to-mah-to, it’s all there, and we’d love to see him get his shine as the horror icon.

Giancarlo Esposito
Fresh off his stint as the diabolical mastermind Gus Fring in "Breaking Bad," Esposito probably wouldn’t want to return to another ascetically cold-hearted character so soon. But after a career of playing excellent supporting characters, he could just decide to go for the money and the acclaim with a role that, in all honesty, he would knock out of the park. The color change would be controversial to some, but you know, get over it.

Jared Harris
Harris is devilishly sly as Lane Pryce in "Mad Men" and Moriarty in "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," balancing British whimsy with a more reserved darkness that doesn’t always manifest itself in the most obvious ways. In the role of the chilling Lecter, he would entertain us with his wryness while keeping us guessing about his real motivations. And how good does he look in those tailored suits? Such a proper dandy.

Ben Foster
The TV show may go younger and hotter, because it’s television. In that case, casting executives should look to Ben Foster, who’s previously dazzled with a number of supporting roles in movies like "3:10 to Yuma," "The Messenger," and the recently released "Rampart." The jump to television could be the perfect vehicle to break his brand of crazy and collected cool. With his physique, they could easily market to the tween crowd eager to cheer for a sexy cannibal, because that’s where America is these days. God help us all.

Tell us who you would cast as Hannibal in the comments section and on Twitter!

MTV News caught up with Johnson while he was promoting another movie series he joined late in the game -- "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" -- and asked him about his involvement in the next two "Fast" movies. From what we knew here at MTV headquarters, "Fast 6" and "Fast 7" were going to shoot back-to-back, but Johnson explained that plan has since been scrapped.

"I don't think we're going to shoot them back-to-back," he said.

He explained, "We were going to try that because it wouldn't make sense to have the same crew and have everybody there in one place, but I think we're dealing with some weather issues, so from what I know we're going to shoot 'Fast 6' first and then worry about 'Fast 7' a little later."

It will be interesting to see how that affects the continuity of the latest two films. And apparently the "Fast" gang is going to be headed overseas in the upcoming movies. Johnson teased two locations where "Fast 6" and "Fast 7" were going to be filming, but wouldn't clarify which location was for which film.

"We're going to be in the U.K., we're going to be in Germany, from what I know. That's the early talks," he said. "And we're going to start shooting in May."

Are you looking forward to "Fast 6" and "7"? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

by Ryan Rigley

Kate Upton seems to be popping up everywhere as of late, from the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to the "Three Stooges" trailer. There's no getting around the fact that this blonde bombshell is a potential rising talent in the movie industry. With her recent stint in "Tower Heist" as Mr. Hightower's mistress, people all across the country have been practically begging to see more of the American model/actress.

Ms. Upton will, without a doubt, be cast in many of Hollywood's up and coming blockbusters because of her strikingly good looks and sense of humor. Why, she might even be the next Megan Fox! (But don't tell Megan Fox that.) Here's a list of movies that we think Kate Upton would be great in.

"Transformers 4: Rise of the Robots"
Michael Bay confirmed a new "Transformers" movie just a few days ago. And who better to cast as Sam Witwicky's newest hot girlfriend than Kate Upton? No one, that's who!

"Battleship 2"
When "Battleship" comes out in May, it will undoubtedly make millions of dollars warranting a sequel. Typically, a sequel to a summer blockbuster means two things: twice the action and twice the babes. But if that doesn't pan out, she could always just take over for Brooklyn Decker.

"Cowboys Vs. Aliens Vs. Mummies"
The first movie might not have done as well as expected, but since when has that stopped Hollywood from making an unnecessary sequel before? I'm thinking she could play Nefertiti, the mysterious Egyptian queen who also happens to be a mysterious alien with the hots for Daniel Craig.

"Supergirl"
Clearly, DC Comics has been working on creating a movie universe as extensive as that of Marvel's movie universe. When "Man of Steel" comes out next year, fans all over the world will be left wanting more super hero hijinks. Well, what more could you ask for than Kate Upton flying around in a miniskirt and beating up hoodlums as Kal-el's cousin, Supergirl?

"Candy Land"
Hasbro has long been working on a "Candy Land" movie, based on the board game of the same name. Adam Sandler is already attached. And I don't know about you guys, but I'm dying to see Kate Upton dressed as Princess Lolly.

Which movies do you want to see Kate Upton in? Tell us in the comments and on Twitter!

Heavy metal fans, this one's for you. We've got an exclusive first look at the poster for "Last Days Here," a new documentary from Don Argott and Demian Fenton about the life and times of Bobby Liebling, front man of the cult metal band Pentagram.

Check out the poster beyond the break!

"Last Days Here" is described as "a raw yet unexpectedly touching portrait of cult metal legend Bobby Liebling, chronicling his bid to resurrect his life and career after decades wasting away in his parents’ basement. Liebling made his mark in the ‘70s as the outrageous frontman of Pentagram, a 'street' Black Sabbath whose heavy metal riffs once blew audiences’ minds. But various acts of self-destruction, multiple band break-ups and botched record deals eventually condemned his music to obscurity. Now in his 50's, wasted by hardcore drug use and living on the charity of his ever-patient mother and father (a former Nixon advisor), Bobby's music is finally discovered by the heavy metal underground. For over three years filmmakers (and metal musicians) Argott and Fenton are witnesses to his unbelievable journey, following the triumphs and downfalls of this underground icon at the crossroads of life and death."

The documentary opens in select cities on March 2.

Nine films are nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards this year, begging the question: who deserved a tenth spot on that list? Oscars 2012: 10 Spot answers that question, as the MTV Movies team highlights some of 2011's greatest films and argues why they deserved a nod as the tenth Best Picture nominee.

Director Jonathan Levine's affecting "50/50" would be worthy of recognition if, for no other reason, than transcending an unfortunate shorthand (It's a cancer comedy!) to earn its place as a well-regarded piece of cinema. But what makes the dramedy truly Oscar-worthy (and a decided snub on the part of the Academy) is that it's a film greater than the sum of its (very good) parts, touching on a buffet of themes (life, death, love) without the oft-requisite side of stinky cheese.

Inspired by his real-life battle with a rare form of spinal cancer, screenwriter Will Reiser introduces us to 27-year-old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who's facing his own diagnosis and 50/50 odds. And the young man's support system is a motley crew to say the least—well-meaning best friend Kyle (Seth Rogen), high-strung mom Diane (Anjelica Huston) and therapist-in-training (and potential love interest) Katherine (Anna Kendrick).

Though Kendrick delivers an earnest performance reminiscent of her Oscar-nominated turn in "Up in the Air," it's Gordon-Levitt who's the tortured force behind "50/50." The actor is so much everyman Adam that it's sometimes hard to remember he isn't actually Adam. Even when improvising—like he and Rogen did for the memorable head-shaving scene—he wears Adam's strife like it's a bespoke suit.

And it's no wonder considering the well-measured material he has to work with. Reiser provides a script that expertly toes the line between comedy and tragedy (and what a thin line it can be). Whether it's a light-hearted scene in which Adam tries to use his diagnosis to pick up a woman or a morose moment in which a fellow cancer patient's seat in treatment is tragically empty, Reiser knows when to employ humor and when to let the emotion of the moment carry a scene.

For many, "50/50"'s Adam serves as a sort of surrogate for the cancer patient in their own life, providing a level of empathy and catharsis few films can. "The Descendants" is another such film that hurts so good and it deservedly earned a nod from the Academy. So where is "50/50"'s?

The MTV Movies team has the 2012 Oscars covered! Stick with us for everything you need to know leading up to the awards show, and on Sunday, February 25, we'll put you on the red carpet and bring you all the winners.