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'Scream 4' Secrets: The Extraordinary Lengths The Cast Went Through To Prevent Spoilers

Posted 4/14/11 4:45 pm EST by in Commentary, Interviews, Video


Every movie depends on secrecy to a degree, but the "Scream" franchise hinges upon it entirely. If you go into your first screening knowing who the killer is, there's no question that you're missing out on some of the wonder that Wes Craven and his team have in store for you.

"Scream 4" hits theaters tonight at midnight, and thankfully, the biggest secrets of the film remain largely unspoiled online and elsewhere. It's actually not surprising that Dimension has been able to keep a lid on things for so long — because not even the cast of the movie themselves were allowed to read a full "Scream 4" script in order to prevent any and all possible leaks.

After the jump, hear the enormous lengths that the "Scream" team went through to keep their secrets from the actors themselves.

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New 'Scream 4' Trailer: Hayden Panettiere, Emma Roberts & Some Familiar Faces Battle Ghostface

Posted 1/21/11 10:46 am EST by in Trailers, Video


Scream 4If you're not yet excited for "Scream 4," you should probably started getting pumped right about now. Dimension Films has released a new trailer for the upcoming horror satire, and it definitely gives a better feel for what we can expect than the previous teaser did.

The best parts of the trailer come when it pokes fun at all the horror tropes of the past 10 years. For instance, when Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) won't tell his wife, hard-nosed reporter Gale Weathers-Riley (Courtney Cox), what's going on, she responds that his "classified information" is already all over the Internet. Ghostface challenges newcomer Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere) to name a remake of a classic horror film, and before he can finish his question she starts spouting out a dozen films. Oh, and apparently virgins can die now. Hit the jump to watch the trailer! Read More...

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Tom Cruise Sits Atop The World's Tallest Building, Paul Rudd And Jen Aniston Get Cozy: New On-Set Photos!

Posted 11/19/10 5:17 pm EST by in Photos


A couple weeks back, Tom Cruise dangled from the 124th floor of Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper, a.ka. the world's tallest building ever, for a stunt for "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol." Today, he trumped himself for a new feat of daring that saw him perched at the tip-top of the same building -- a staggering 2,717 feet above the ground -- as a helicopter hovered nearby. Guess they don't pay him the big bucks for nothing. In other on-set photo goodness, Jennifer Aniston got cozy with Paul Rudd on the New York set of their romantic comedy "Wanderlust" (in which Aniston supposedly goes topless), and Hayden Panettiere tried to stay dry while filming in Rome. Click on the image below to see the latest photos from movie sets around the globe.

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Hayden Panettiere, Nikki Reed Go Chicago-Suburb Psycho In Bret Easton Ellis's 'Downers Grove'

Posted 11/8/10 11:33 am EST by in News


Hayden PanettiereHayden Panettiere is 21 and Nikki Reed is 22, but they just can't seem to get enough of high school. According to Variety, the actresses are set to star in the thriller "Downers Grove," based on the Michael Hornburg novel about a cursed high school in a Chicago suburb where each year one senior dies a bizarre death right before graduation.

Here's the truly interesting part: "Less Than Zero," "American Psycho" and "Rules of Attraction" novelist Bret Easton Ellis has adapted the screenplay for the film. Judging by the aforementioned log-line, the movie would seem to be along the lines of the "Final Destination" flicks -- a strange fit for a man like Ellis, who's know for novels generously laden with social commentary, violence, perversity and satire. Read More...

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The OFFICIAL 'Scream 4' Trailer Is Here With Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox And Some New Horror Rules

Posted 10/19/10 2:15 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Trailers, Video


Bootlegs... we don't need no stinkin' bootlegs. One day after a grainy version of the "Scream 4" teaser trailer (shot with a mobile phone at Saturday's taping of Spike's 2010 Scream Awards, where the trailer debuted) hit the Interwebs, a pristine official version has emerged for the world's viewing pleasure. In addition to being astronomically easier on the eyes, the new video offers additional footage not seen in the leaked clip and showcases beloved "Scream" regulars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Ghostface, as well as an eager crop of franchise newbies such as Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin.

Seeing as it's been 10 years since a new "Scream" film graced the silver screen, Culkin's character is kind enough to tell fans how the rules of horror flicks have changed in the interim. For starters, "the kill has to be, like, way more extreme" (cue screaming woman plummeting to her demise atop a news truck). Also, virgins aren't safe (cut to Ghostface chasing scantily clad virgin around her bedroom). And, as the bootleg "Scream 4" trailer proves, everything these days is caught on tape, so the killer should be filming his handiwork (see Courteney Cox discover a camcorder just prior to a run-in with Mr. Ghostface). Read More...

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'Scream 4' Star Hayden Panettiere Thinks The Time Is Right For More 'Scream'

Posted 7/20/10 11:48 am EST by in News


"Scream 4" is a horror movie that's worth getting excited about. While the genre continues to crumble beneath a deluge of excessive, CG-infused gore, "Scream" is the white-armored, blood-spattered knight riding in to rescue us with suspenseful storytelling. Hopefully. With the original trilogy's architects, Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson involved, that is certainly the expectation.

Newcomer star Hayden Panettiere believes it. It's not surprising of course, but it's encouraging to hear her speak about the coming sequel with enthusiasm in her below chat with MTV correspondent Tim Kash.

"I think it's just perfect timing, the amount of time that has passed since the last one came out," she said. "It's a perfect setup, with all of these films ... the [fictional] 'Stab' [movies] and all the things like that. I think with all of the 'Scream' [films], the idea is to throw the audience for a loop every time." Read More...

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New Faces Take Over 'Scream' Franchise; Will The Alum Be Cleared Out In The Opening Scene?

Posted 5/21/10 1:14 pm EST by in Commentary, News


Scream 4 CastingWith the “Scream 4” production's July start date fast approaching, Wes Craven is getting down to business and trying to nab some hot young stars so the “Scream” alum can hand off the franchise to a new generation. As we reported earlier, Lake Bell is currently in negotiations to join the cast and Ashley Greene, Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin have all been offered key parts.

With Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox set to reprise their roles from the original three films, these new characters clearly must have a connection to one, if not all, of our old friends from Woodsboro. If the deals go through, the most direct of the bunch will be Greene’s character, Jill. Not only is she Sidney Prescott’s cousin, but she’ll also be assuming the role of the film’s leading lady. Panettiere’s role is Jill’s best friend, a major movie geek, and Culkin would play Jill’s love interest. The closest to sealing the deal is Bell, who will play a police officer Sidney knows from her high school days. Read More...

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'Heroes' Star Hayden Panettiere Teases Season Four's Carnival

Posted 7/1/09 2:00 pm EST by in Interviews


Hayden PanettiereThough season four of NBC’s “Heroes” won’t start for a few more months, Hayden Panettiere told MTV News that there’s a new mysterious group that fans can look forward to in September: The Carnival.

Panettierre, who plays the title role in July 10th’s “I Love You, Beth Cooper”, is already preparing for more adventures as super-powered cheerleader Claire Bennet.

“The next season of ‘Heroes’ has a lot of characters that are coming in,” says Panettierre, “There’s something called The Carnival... which is kind of the opposite of what The Company was. There’s a lot of new, cool characters.” Read More...

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Hayden Panettiere In Five EXCLUSIVE Clips From 'I Love You, Beth Cooper'

Posted 6/29/09 11:30 am EST by in Video


Hayden Panettiere in 'I Love You, Beth Cooper'FROM HOLLYWOOD CRUSH: What happens when a super nerdy high school valedictorian professes his love for the most popular girl in class? That’s the question at the heart of the upcoming romantic teen comedy, “I Love You, Beth Cooper.” The flick, starring “Heroes” hottie Hayden Panettiere as Beth Cooper and Paul Rust as the wannabe lover, doesn’t hit theaters until July 10, but we’ve got a first look with five exclusive clips.

One other thing worth noting: The film is directed by Chris Columbus, who’s directed such prior fare as two “Harry Potter” movies, both “Home Alone” flicks and seminal ’80s teen film “Adventures in Babysitting.” Take a gander at one of the clips below and then click here to watch the rest. And if you’re interested in submitting your own real-life confessions, you can do so over here.

Continue reading Head To Class With Five EXCLUSIVE Clips From Hayden Panettiere’s ‘I Love You, Beth Cooper’ and check out the rest of our exclusive "Beth Cooper" clips at MTV.com.

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Which Starlet Will Get 'Footloose' With Chace Crawford?

Posted 5/20/09 12:30 pm EST by in News


Miley CyrusWith Zac Efron gone and Chace Crawford confirmed to fill Kevin Bacon's dancing shoes in the coming remake of "Footloose," there have been several rumors about which young Hollywood starlet might play Ariel Moore, the part originally played by Lori Singer in 1984.

It seems like every young woman in Hollywood has had her name tossed in the "Footloose" ring, and who could blame them for wanting to star alongside Chace in the Kenny Ortega-directed flick? Read More...

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