Just about every woman alive is in love with Jon Hamm, and I'm certainly no exception to that rule. The wait between "Mad Men" seasons is very long, so it's wonderful to see him getting steady feature film work, developing into a leading man in his own right. But to put Hamm in a romance? Well that's just every woman's dream come true, right?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hamm is set to star alongside Ben Affleck and Rebecca Hall ("Frost/Nixon") in "The Town," a romantic thriller to be directed by Affleck himself. "The Town" is based on Chuck Hogan's novel "Prince of Thieves," but don't look for any Kevin Costner antics here. This isn't Hogan's first time making news in recent months. The vampire book that he co-wrote with "The Hobbit" director Guillermo del Toro hit shelves at the beginning of June, to a positive reception from critics and average Joe/Jane readers alike. Read more...
Ah, Mike Judge. Thank you for "Beavis & Butthead." And for "Office Space." And for this exclusive clip from your next movie, "Extract." In a sort of reversal on his 1999 abused employee comedy, "Extract" tells the story of an abused factory owner named Joel (Jason Bateman). The dude just can't seem to catch a break: his less-than-competent workers walk all over him and his apparently unfaithful wife does the same.
In this exclusive clip, Joel meets Cindy (Mila Kunis), a new temp at his plant. Is that some chemistry I'm detecting there? Or maybe just some gold-digging? Before we can find out, Joel's entrepreneur/spiritualist pal Dean (Ben Affleck, looking mighty Savior-like) shows up to spoil the fun with his crass comments. Awesome. If you're at San Diego Comic-Con this week, make sure you check out the "Extract" panel on Saturday. MTV's Josh Horowitz will moderate as Judge, Bateman, Kunis and fellow star Kristen Wiig reveal new footage and field questions!
I have big news to share for you Mike Judge fans out there. The man who gave us "Office Space" will be sitting down with MTV's Josh Horowitz at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25. Judge's next project "Extract" will be the topic of the day, and he will be joined by stars Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis and Kristen Wiig. Judge will be screening exclusive footage from the upcoming film as part of the panel.
Those of you who won't be making the trip to San Diego can take heart, as MTV.com will premiere exclusive "Extract" footage to coincide with the Comic-Con panel. Expect plenty of laughs at the panel though. Judge, in a recent interview with MTV, expects "a lot of smart ass answers from the actors. [The 'Extract' cast and crew is] a happy bunch. We all really had fun making this. It came together nicely." Read more...
When Kevin Smith stopped by the MTV News offices recently and we asked if he had any advice for upcoming Movie Awards host Andy Samberg, I was thinking Smith would say something along the lines of, “Dude, remember to brush your teeth!”
See, back in 1999 Smith and buddy Ben Affleck took to the Movie Awards stage to present the Golden Popcorn statue for Best New Filmmaker to “Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels” director Guy Ritchie. And, well, one thing led to another, and suddenly Smith and Affleck were making out on stage until Affleck broke the embrace and announced that Smith needed to work on his oral hygiene.
A decade later, Kevin has only fond memories of his time playing kissy face with Ben on national TV. Check out the video below to see the real advice the director has for Samberg before the Movie Awards show (this Sunday, May 31 at 9 p.m. ET), including the possibility of the “SNL” funnyman flashing a nipple and marrying "Motherlover" digital short co-star Justin Timberlake.
FROM SPLASH PAGE: Once upon a time, Ben Affleck was thrilled to play Daredevil, one of Marvel’s most complex superheroes. These days, the newly-rebirthed star of the political drama “State of Play” isn’t so eager to discuss his days spent in red latex.
“Uh, no,” he replied recently, shifting his energetic tempo to a methodical, disapproving downbeat when I mentioned the “D” word.
Read more about Ben Affleck's look back at his comic book movie experience at SplashPage.MTV.com.
We may be able to prop up our failing economy purely by the amount of films being made about it. The latest is John Wells' independent drama "The Company Men," which has just attracted Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones. They're joining Ben Affleck, who has been attached since last fall and can say he was doing economy-themed films before anyone else.
According to Variety, the film's theme is something we can all relate to -- the effect corporate downsizing has on those who are fired, and those left behind to keep it all running.
Affleck will play a corporate hotshot who loses everything (his Porsche, his enormous six figure salary, probably his friends and penthouse apartment too) after he's fired. Costner will play his brother-in-law, an ordinary guy who installs drywall, and gives his brother a construction job. Read more...
It's been reassuring to see Ben Affleck making a comeback, and doing so with a return to his film making roots. He made his directorial debut last year with the Oscar nominated "Gone Baby Gone," and he's now eying the director's chair for another Miramax drama. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he's in negotiations to direct "Arizona," a project he pitched to the studio with producer Sean Baily and writer Sheldon Turner.
The movie will be based on the true story of Don Bolles, an investigative reporter for the Arizona Republic newspaper. In 1976, he launched an investigation into local political corruption, and the relocation of mobsters from New York, Chicago, and Detroit to Phoenix. The same year, Bolles was killed in a car bomb explosion after being lured downtown by a source. Read more...
- Ben Affleck in negotiations to write, direct, and star in “The Town,” a dark heist movie based on the novel “Prince of Thieves.” (THR)
- Details of Tobey Maguire’s “Spider-Man” deal revealed. Perks include half days and no early mornings in order to spend more time with his family. (Times Online)
- Harry Potter love interest Bonnie Wright joins "A Great and Terrible Beauty," a film which Mel Gibson's production company is adapting from bestselling novel. (PR-Inside)
- Universal Studios Hollywood to offer park guests a first look at the trailer for “The Wolfman.” (ComingSoon)
- Just for fun: Eight classic movies ruined by gaping plot holes. (Cracked)
- Keep your ear to the grindstone! Ben Affleck joins Mike Judge comedy “Extract,” the story of a factory owner (Jason Batemen) dealing with workplace problems. (Variety)
- First hi-res image of an ax-wielding Jason from “Friday the 13th” hits net. (Bloody Disgusting)
- “Child’s Play” remake moving forward with Brad Dourif back as the voice of Chucky. (AICN)
- Kick-ass fan made art of Kristen Bell as Harley Quinn pops-up, gives me nightmares. (Deviant Art)
- Speaking of Bell, the “Veronica Mars” movie inching closer to becoming a reality. (EW)
