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Dwayne Johnson And Billy Bob Thornton Talk Turkey: Their Tips On Basting, Frying And Killing Fowl

Posted 11/23/10 1:58 pm EST by in After Hours, Hot Stuff, Humor, Video


Fresh off the viral sensation "American Talk With Josh Horowitz," which saw "Harry Potter" stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton try out their best American accents, Josh is back with another hilarious and illuminating -- and this time holiday-themed -- "After Hours" special: "Turkey Talk."

Need some last minute tips on how to cook your bird for Thanksgiving? Fear not! In "Turkey Talk," "Faster" stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton generously share their infinite wealth of poultry knowledge with the world.

The duo weighs in on the controversial topics of hands-free basting, what to watch on TV while you're cooking (hint: Billy Bob prefers something a tad more violent than the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade), deep-frying vs. roasting a turkey, and the surprise benefit of killing your bird with your bare hands. Gobble gobble (indeed)! Read More...

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Dwayne Johnson's 'Faster' Trailer: Does It Reveal Too Much, Too Quick?

Posted 10/12/10 3:16 pm EST by in Trailers, Video


Some movie trailers, like the first for this summer's hit "Inception," reveal absolutely nothing about the film but leave viewers with an unquenchable thirst to see it. Other trailers, like the one just released for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's action-thriller "Faster," basically leave viewers feeling like they've just watched the entire movie in the span of two-and-a-half minutes. But, as the "Faster" trailer illustrates, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

The clip shows Johnson's character Driver -- who's fresh off a 10-year prison sentence and looking to avenge his brother's murder -- methodically blowing away most of his bro's killers (there are like 10) while being pursued by a soon-to-be-retired cop (Billy Bob Thornton), a young Abercrombie-model-looking hitman (Oliver Jackson-­Cohen) and Shannon from "Lost" (Maggie Grace).

Sure, the trailer probably shouldn't have shown (or implied) some of those killings, but we're going to go out on a limb and say that the feature film will contain a few great death scenes, as well as some twists, not depicted in the clip. Read More...

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'Faster' Star Dwayne Johnson Thoughtfully Ponders Kicking Some Ass In MTV's Fall Preview

Posted 8/31/10 3:51 pm EST by in Fall Preview, Photos


MTV's Fall Preview week of exclusives continues today with a look at the hottest upcoming movies of the next four months. We know what you should see and why you should see it, and we've got it all right here. Keep it locked to MTV News and MTV Movies Blog for continued updates throughout the week!

What It's Called: "Faster"

What It's About: Two brothers are in on a heist gone wrong: one is killed, the other ends up in jail. Years later, the surviving bro is released back into the world with nothing but vengeance on his mind. Standing in his way are a cop and a hitman.

Who's In It: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Jennifer Carpenter, Maggie Grace, Moon Bloodgood, Billy Bob Thornton and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Directed by "Notorious" helmer George Tillman Jr.

Why You Should Care: C'mon folks, I don't need to spell this one out. It's Dwayne Johnson -- wrestling's The Rock -- kicking ass and probably not taking names. If you're not a fan of Johnson then you have no soul. No action hero is more lovable.

When You Can See It: November 24

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'Faster' Trailer Has Dwayne Johnson Waving A Mighty Large Gun In Your Face

Posted 7/19/10 3:44 pm EST by in Trailers


I am a Dwayne Johnson fan. Never been much for professional wrestling, but as soon as he transitioned to serious film acting, I was game. "The Rundown" is great fun. "Walking Tall" is too, in the way that Steven Seagal's '90s efforts were. "Be Cool"... well... it wasn't very good. But Johnson at least made it bearable to sit through!

Now we have "Faster," opening on November 24. The trailer lays out the story in the broadest of strokes -- Johnson is going to need to put down that nasty-looking revolver and forgive -- but that's all. We know from previous coverage that he wants vengeance for the death of his brother, killed years earlier in a double-cross. Don't expect Oscar material, but this one looks like a whole lot of fun for a late-fall action flick. Enjoy the new trailer.

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Dexter' Star Jennifer Carpenter Is 'The Woman' In 'Faster'

Posted 3/31/10 3:28 pm EST by in News


Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is pretty great. Really. I've never been much of a wrestling fan, but I've definitely enjoyed his work as an actor. "The Rundown" and "Walking Tall" are both pure entertainment. And his presence in both "Be Cool" and "Southland Tales" elevated those two relative disasters. He's been in a couple movies since those which I haven't seen, but I'm really looking forward to his next one, "Faster," featuring an ensemble cast that includes Billy Bob Thornton, Carla Gugino, Moon Bloodgood, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Maggie Grace.

Johnson told MTV's Larry Carroll at ShoWest recently that there's one other notable name in the cast, someone who hasn't come up yet in previous announcements: "Dexter" star Jennifer Carpenter. "['Faster' is] like a mix between 'The Good, the Bad & the Ugly' [and] 'Bullitt.' It has an old-school texture to it where no one has names. There's the Driver, the Killer, the Cop, the Evangelist, the Woman," he said. Larry asked, is "The Woman" Gugino? "She's actually a cop too," Johnson replied. "Jennifer Carpenter." Neat! Read More...

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