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Christopher Mintz-Plasse Crosses His Fingers For 'Kick-Ass 2' In Today's Twitter-Wood

Posted 4/23/12 1:15 pm EST by in Twitter-Wood


Chloe Moretz hinted for months at a "Kick-Ass" sequel. Jane Goldman, who co-wrote the script with Matthew Vaughn, said the duo probably wouldn't pen the next script, but would oversee the project as producers. And now, Christopher Mintz-Plasse says he'd be on board! With all the rumors and waiting it feels like "Arrested Development" and "Anchorman 2" all over again, but it worked out splendidly for those projects!

The "Superbad" actor did say there's "no word yet," but wishing and hoping has worked for us in the past. I mean, "The Avengers" is happening, isn't it? Plus with all the hype Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," "Thor 2," "Iron Man 3," and "Captain America 2," what better year to begin production on a second "Kick-Ass" film?

Also in April 23, 2012's Twitter-Wood, Simon Pegg tweets an exclusive behind-the-scenes photo from the set of "Star Trek 2," Tom Hiddleston geeks out over Kermit the Frog and the stars are loving "Game of Thrones" and "Think Like A Man."

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Happy Shakespeare Day: Five Big-Screen Bard Gems

Posted 4/23/12 1:00 pm EST by in Commentary


On this day way back in 1564, William Shakespeare was born... or not, because apparently his exact birth date isn’t known. But today's the day we celebrate the man!.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Bard, here’s the briefest of introductions: Ol’ Will gave us a lot of pretty poetry as well as some fine plays that are the inspiration for countless TV and movie adaptations. If you’re like me, you may have supplemented your high school English class reading assignments with a few of those filmed adaptations (notice I wrote “supplemented” and not “replaced.” I never did that).

So to celebrate the anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth (and death, which was definitely on April 23rd), here are my five favorite films based on or inspired by works of the Bard.

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'Ender's Game' Will Take To The Stars On NASA Soundstage

Posted 4/23/12 11:40 am EST by in Interviews, News, Video


One of the movies we're most excited about in 2013 is "Ender's Game." The beloved sci-fi novel won us over since its release in 1985, and has been in discussions for a film adaptation ever since. It finally was greenlit last year, and we couldn't be more excited about the people who are going to be making the movie.

Turns out Bobby Cohen, who works with "Ender's Game" producer Roberto Orci, is pretty stoked too. When MTV News recently caught up with him on the "Now You See Me" set, Cohen played mum on details about the film's production, but he did express his excitement for the talent they had come on board.

"I have the great pleasure to work with Alex Kurtzman and Bob Orci, who wrote 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Star Trek,'" he said. "Our other movie is 'Ender's Game,' based on the incredible book that people have been trying to make forever. A lot of directors have tried to do it. We have an amazing script. Gavin Hood is directing, we've got Harrison Ford, Sir Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Hailee Steinfeld from 'True Grit,' Asa Butterfield from 'Hugo.'"

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'Game Of Thrones' Recap: 'Garden Of Bones'

Posted 4/23/12 10:56 am EST by in Game of Thrones, TV, Video


If you watched last night's episode of "Game of Thrones," there are really only two words we need to say: shadow baby. And if you didn't see last night's episode, well, it's as weird as it sounds. Check out our weekly video recap series, "Watching the Thrones," in the player below for more on Melisandre's sorcery, Catelyn Stark's continued grief, some serious changes between the novels and the television series where Robb Stark is concerned, and Daenerys Targaryen's glorious decision to finally do stuff.

Click here for more of our "Game of Thrones" recap!

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We're Playing 'Where's Jason?' And Jennifer Lawrence Shows In Today's Dailies

Posted 4/20/12 6:31 pm EST by in Dailies


Where's Jason?

"Where's Waldo?" would have been a lot easier if Waldo had been a psycho killer bent on killing teenagers. Thankfully, he was just a good with a weird thing for sweaters.

Also, don't doubt Jennifer Lawrence's archery abilities and there's a 14 year-old out there with a voice of gold, all in today's Dailies!

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'The Lucky One', 'Think Like A Man' And More: Double Feature Friday!

Posted 4/20/12 6:08 pm EST by in Double Feature Friday


Lucky One No Country

This week, yet another Nicholas Sparks movie, "The Lucky One," hits theaters, this time with Zac Efron in the lead. But if you're looking for something a little more dangerous, we have just the recommendation for you. Plus, we raise awareness about the impending primate uprising. Do not be fooled by the charms of "Chimpanzee"!

Check out this week's Double Feature Friday!

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'Possession' First Look: Embrace Your Inner Evil

Posted 4/20/12 5:28 pm EST by in Photos


Yard sales are harmless. Normally, anyway. When you're at a yard sale that just so happens to include an antique wooden box containing a horrible evil spirit, that's when you're in trouble. And that kind of trouble is most certainly brewing for young Em, seen below in your very first look at the new horror movie "Possession."

The above photo, part of our Summer Movie Preview week, is our first and best look yet at "Possession," the August-debuting thriller from producer Sam Raimi and stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Kyra Sedgwick. Based on a true story, "Possession" tells the tale of the Brenek family: father Clyde, mother Stephanie, and daughter Em. When Em purchases an ancient box at a nearby yard sale, she becomes obsessed with her new artifact, and with good reason -- lurking inside is a dibbuk, a dislocated spirit that inhabits and ultimately devours its human host. Not pretty.

"Possession" hits theaters on August 31, 2012.

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Jay-Z Got Isla Fisher 'Pumped Up' For 'Great Gatsby'

Posted 4/20/12 4:36 pm EST by in Interviews, News


When you think F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jay-Z totally comes to mind, right? We didn't think so. But that's just one of the things that makes Baz Lurhmann an interesting director. When MTV News caught up with Isla Fisher on the set of "Now You See Me," she told us working on the film was an "incredible luxury" and shared insight into the unique way Lurhmann helped the actors feel comfortable on set.

"I had a great time. I loved it," the Scottish actress told us about her "Gatsby" experience. "It was an incredible luxury. We did a play workshop that was three weeks long. Before we even started rehearsals we were immersed entirely in [the 1920's]. It was just the best experience ever."

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Exclusive 'Contraband' Deleted Scene Features A Dancing Ninja

Posted 4/20/12 4:28 pm EST by in DVD, Video


You know that when it's a movie starring Mark Wahlberg, you can expect a few things. He's probably going to be a tough guy, probably out of Boston. There might be a crime involved and some revenge to be had.

What you never expect is the dancing ninja.

Check out this deleted scene from the upcoming Blu-ray release of "Contraband" above.

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'Magic Mike' Trailer Commentary: The Naked Truth

Posted 4/20/12 2:00 pm EST by in Trailers, Video


Did that "Magic Mike" trailer leave you wondering: where's Alex Pettyfer? It did for us. It also left us with an answer: who cares? As long as that R-rating really does stand for "rock hard abs," the lady folks at MTV News are going to be very happy about this movie, Pettyfer be damned.

MTV's Christina Garibaldi and Amy Wilkinson teamed up with NextMovie's Brooke Tarnoff to dissect the new trailer for "Magic Mike," the Channing Tatum-starring stripper movie from filmmaker Steven Soderbergh. See what they had to say about the new spot in the video above.

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