Posted 7/24/12 3:00 pm EST by Kevin P. Sullivan in News
In the past two years, Jeremy Renner has gone from well-respect, but relatively unknown indie player to an A-list action hero, but for his latest project, the actor is eying a rather dramatic role.
According to Deadline, Renner and "Breaking Dawn" director Bill Condon are considering joining DreamWorks' proposed WikiLeaks film. Renner would take on the role of the site's infamous leader Julian Assange.
Read more about the project after the jump!
Posted 7/18/12 4:35 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in News
Sorry, Francis Lawrence, but it looks like you won't be helming the last two "Hunger Games" films. The folks over at Summit are reportedly pushing the movies through production so quickly that he won't be able start pre-production on the first "Mockingjay" movie because he'll still be working on "Catching Fire."
It sounds like "The Hunger Games" series is going the same route as the "Harry Potter" series and "The Twilight Saga" before it by having a different director film each installment. Thompson on Hollywood is reporting that Summit's Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger, producer Nina Jacobson and author Suzanne Collins are looking to find the right person to helm each "Mockingjay" film.
Posted 7/18/12 3:02 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in News
By Meg Malone
If the recent July 4 holiday left you with a desire to delve further into American history, then this bit of movie news may be up your alley. According to Deadline, an announcement from Disney has put forth the dates when moviegoers will be able to see the Steven Spielberg directed film "Lincoln" in theaters. Viewers can get transported back to the 19th century first when it makes its exclusive release on November 9, followed by a widespread opening a week later on November 16.
As Deadline pointed out, the November 16 wide release will pit the film against the premiere of fan behemoth "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2." However, it's probably safe to say that the teenage-vampire franchise and historical biopic fans may not have too much demographic overlap for either to be too concerned about the other stealing potential audience members opening weekend.
Posted 7/14/12 1:00 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Comic-Con
"The Twilight Saga" has such a huge presence at San Diego Comic-Con because of its passionate fans, and the actors in it know it.
When MTV News caught up with the cast on the "Breaking Dawn: Part 2" press line, they couldn't stop talking about how much the fan support means for them. This is "Twilight's" fourth and final Comic-Con, and their fans have only become more and more fervent as the years have passed.
"Being able to share with these guys, the fans, [they] are an ever-present, motivating, reassuring thing," Kristen Stewart said. "It's really nice, but when they're actually physically in front of you, if you can get over the blast of energy that's thrown at you, it's the most amazing shared energy thing. They're just as invested in it as I am, and to see that is mind-blowing. I love it."
Posted 7/13/12 1:14 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in Comic-Con
If you joined us yesterday for the "Twilight" edition of our San Diego Comic-Con live stream, you know that we have everything you need for this year's panels, surprises, and debuts.
For our second day, Josh Horowitz is looking back on the "Twilight" events from yesterday, as well as the panel for "Expendables 2" and reactions from the first screening of "Dredd."
Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT for our final edition of the live stream with special co-host Damon Lindelof!
Posted 7/13/12 12:45 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in Comic-Con
By Ryan Gowland
Disney's panel at the SDCC got off to a late start - the flood of tears and other bodily fluids had to be cleaned up after the "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2" panel finished up. Once it commenced, all in attendance at Hall H were treated to clips, trailers or footage from "Frankenweenie," "Oz The Great and Powerful," "Wreck-it-Ralph" and, in a closing surprise, "The Lone Ranger."
Here's everything we learned.
1. "The Lone Ranger" trailer stole the show
Despite all the recent news of budget overruns and other set issues, the trailer for "The Lone Ranger" owned in Hall H. Given no introduction, the crowd were treated to images of trains with a voice-over discussing that the technological marvel offered great power to whomever controls it. Once Johnny Depp was shown from behind and his voice was heard, the crowd lost their collective minds. The pace was fast and frenetic, with trains falling off its rails, people getting shot and a little boy tossing a lone silver bullet into the air. Though it's been some time since the Lone Ranger rode into cinemas, it looks like audiences will be ready.
Posted 7/13/12 12:30 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Comic-Con, News
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 2" started Comic-Con off with a bang Thursday, and we were there to capture most of it.
The stars of the film stopped by MTV News headquarters in full force for our two hour live stream, and they dished plenty of fun teases for the upcoming movie. Kristen Stewart in particular said that she was most excited to finally be playing a vampire, and Robert Pattinson agreed that she did a great job in her role.
"You're used to vampires behaving a certain way, [but] it feels fresh for her," he said. "And just seeing the little differences, what she decided to do with the transformation [is interesting]."
Posted 7/12/12 12:50 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in Comic-Con
With the start of San Diego Comic-Con today, MTV News is starting its massive series of live streams, and we are kicking off the festivities in an epic way.
The cast of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" will be sitting down with MTV News' Josh Horowitz for an extensive look at everything happening for the series' final trip to San Diego. Rob, Kristen, Taylor, and the rest of the cast will be coming to you live.
It all starts right here at at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, and we'll be back every day for the next three days at the same time.
Posted 7/12/12 12:02 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Trailers
At long last, a US theatrical trailer for "Cosmopolis" has hit the web. While the movie looks as trippy as ever, this teaser gives us a better sense of the shape of the movie than anything that has come before.
And boy does Robert Pattinson look comfortable in such a bizarre, edgy movie. We're used to seeing him as our favorite sparkly vampire, Edward Cullen, but it looks as though his portrayal of Eric Packer might be our favorite performance of his yet.
'Harry Potter': One Year After The End
Posted 7/16/12 3:00 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in Commentary
By Meg Malone
Yesterday, marked the one-year anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2," which I also mark the unofficial end of my childhood. Yes, we're coming up on the five-year anniversary of the final book which is a milestone in itself, but with the release of the final movie installment, it really felt like the Harry Potter chapter of my life had closed. Having literally grown up with the magical story — reading the first two books right before middle school, the last book right after my high school graduation and the final movie after my college graduation — I was pretty distressed after exiting the theater. I may or may not have cried at a Borders when I walked past a Harry Potter themed display the next day.
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