The odds are ever in "The Hunger Games'" favor as the photos from the movie get better and better.
MTV's Hollywood Crush has a look at the latest image, which features Liam Hemsworth's character Gale waiting at The Reaping to find out who from his district will be sent to that year's Hunger Games. Earlier this week, new photos featuring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta also hit the web.
Check out the rest of today's film news after the jump!
Posted 12/14/10 12:22 pm EST by Josh Wigler in News
Eminem is a rapper by trade, but don't forget about his critically acclaimed feature film debut in "8 Mile" some years ago. Almost a full decade later, it appears that the artist himself is remembering just how talented he is in front of the camera.
Deadline reports that Marshall Mathers is teaming up with "Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter and DreamWorks for "Southpaw," a new drama starring Eminem as "a fast-rising welterweight boxer who brawls his way to the title, only to see his world crash down around him due to tragedy."
Sutter, who is writing the screenplay, said that he's approaching "Southpaw" as a metaphorical biography of the second chapter of Eminem's life. Read More...
Posted 9/13/10 11:30 am EST by Adam Rosenberg in Video, Video Music Awards
The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards kicked off in fine fashion last night with an opening performance that ranks among -- if not at the top of -- the night's highlights. Eminem took to the stage in a much-publicized performance, starting the festivities off with the one-two punch of "Not Afraid" and "Love the Way You Lie," complete with a surprise appearance by "Lie" collaborator Rihanna. The overall production was stellar, but the appearance kicked off with Em in the tight confines of a club-like space not which bore a striking resemblance to the one featured in his big screen debut, "8 Mile." It was a nice nod to the superstar rapper's roots, and led to a pretty brilliant reveal of the show's main stage. Check it out below.
Posted 12/23/09 1:30 pm EST by Eric Ditzian in Interviews
FROM MTV.COM: Brittany Murphy may be best remembered as one of cinema's most memorable makeovers, going from frumpy to fabulous as Tai Fraiser in "Clueless," but her turn alongside Eminem in "8 Mile" was something entirely different: a chance to play the love interest of one of the biggest stars on the planet in a film that grossed a ton of money and became one of 2002's cultural touchstones.
The role of Alex, an aspiring model hanging out in Detroit's shady back alleys, garnered Murphy some of the finest reviews of her career. In a 2006 interview with MTV News, the actress, who died on Sunday at the age of 32, looked back at the experience and how it combined two of her great loves — acting and music.
Continue reading Brittany Murphy, In Her Own Words: '8 Mile' And Eminem
Posted 12/11/09 1:00 pm EST by Larry Carroll in Video
When Eminem decided that his status as a superstar musician gave him the credentials to become an actor, the result was “8 Mile,” an Oscar-nominated instant classic; Mariah Carey’s 2001 bomb “Glitter” might just be the worst movie ever made. Somewhere in between, we’ve had Britney’s “Crossroads,” Whitney Houston’s “The Bodyguard,” 50 Cent’s “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” and dozens of other boundary-defying debuts. Now, it’s time for Christina Aguilera to finally make the move – and one of her famous co-stars thinks Xtina has what it takes.
“I hear she’s wonderful,” explained Stanley Tucci, the accomplished veteran actor/writer/director of more than 80 movies and TV shows, who has been cast alongside Aguilera in “Burlesque,” also starring Cher, Kristen Bell and Cam Gigandet. “I’ve been talking to some of the people at the studio, and everyone is thrilled with her.” Read More...
Posted 11/6/09 6:00 pm EST by Adam Rosenberg in News
In 2002, hip hop star Eminem impressed a helluva lot of people with his work in the sort-of-biographical drama, "8 Mile." He's been relatively quiet on the Hollywood front since then, other than a few publicity stunts. All that is about to change however, as Eminem is preparing to return to the silver screen.
Next up for Slim Shady is "Shady Talez," a 3-D horror anthology described as "'Twilight Zone' meets 'Creepshow'" by ScreenDaily, which broke the news. The project is a collaboration between "I, Robot" producer John Davis and writer/producer Dallas Jackson, under the D.J. Classicz/Davis Entertainment label. Jackson will co-write the story with "Underworld" creator Kevin Grevioux; the duo will also produce a four-issue comic book miniseries based on the movie under the Marvel Icons label, for a 2010 release. Read More...
Posted 7/2/09 6:39 pm EST by Brian Jacks in Hot Stuff, Photos
You may know that director Judd Apatow has wrangled a laundry list of stars for his forthcoming "Funny People," that includes -- along with leads Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann and Eric Bana -- Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, Norm MacDonald, Sarah Silverman, Aziz Ansari, RZA, Dave Attell and others. But did you know a certain Detroit rapper will also be joining the crew?
That's right: Marshall Mathers himself will be making an appearance in the film. You'll have to wait until July 31 to see exactly why, but we've got the very first look at Eminem's tableside chat with Sandler's character, a dying stand-up comedian named George Simmons. Take a gander below, and don't forget to read the first of Judd Apatow's exclusive blogs for MTV, wherein he answers a bevy of questions you haven't even asked.
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MTV Hollywood Crush Reflects On Favorite Brittany Murphy Roles
Posted 12/21/09 11:30 am EST by Adam Rosenberg in Commentary
1. "Clueless," 1995 (Tai)
In this seminal 1995 teen comedy, Brittany charmed as Tai, a delightfully naive New York teen transplanted into the ritzy world of Beverly Hills. A fish out of water at first — complete with Kool Aid-dyed hair, a penchant for Marvin the Martian drawings and ever-so-hip overalls ("She could be a farmer in those clothes," quipped a catty rival) — post-makeover, she became a plaid skirt-wearing, slang-spouting member of her high school's elite group (which included Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash). Repeat after us: "Rolling with the homies..."
Continue reading Brittany Murphy's Legacy: From 'Clueless' To '8 Mile,' We Reflect On Her Best Roles
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