Remember when Anne Hathaway took to the Oscars stage to great acclaim? No, the entirety of her hosting gig wasn't a success, but when she sang "On My Own" opposite Hugh Jackman at this year's show, she impressed everyone with her Broadway-ready vocals and moves.
Well, Anne is ready to reunite with her Oscar partner (Jackman, not Franco) as Deadline reports that the star has signed on as Fantine in an upcoming big screen adaptation of "Les Miserables," with Jackman appearing as Jean Valjean.
Posted 10/10/11 10:51 am EST by Josh Wigler in Interviews, News, Video
"Real Steel" stepped into the box office ring this weekend and knocked out the competition with all of the fight and fury one would expect from a future-set robot boxing sports drama… which is to say, a surprising amount of success. The Shawn Levy and Hugh Jackman collaboration roped in an estimated $27.3 million this weekend, beating its next closest competitor — George Clooney and Ryan Gosling's political drama, "The Ides of March" — by almost $17 million.
It's a strong result for a movie that's practically designed to raise eyebrows: a big budget blockbuster set in a world where human boxers have been replaced with cybernetic gladiators, all with a central focus on an estranged father and son coming together for a greater goal? Not the easiest sell on paper. But the numbers are in, and based on what we've already seen reported, Fox is very much interested in pursuing "Real Steel" sequels… something that Levy and his pals are certainly quite happy about, no doubt.
Posted 10/7/11 5:50 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in After Hours, Humor, Interviews, Video
You can put the Aussie in the city, but can you put the city in the Aussie? "Real Steel" star Hugh Jackman has lived in New York City for some time now, but can he pass a rigorous test from After Hours host and life-long New Yorker, Josh Horowitz?
Check out the latest episode of After Hours to see Jackman name the girls from "Sex and the City" (who the heck is Caitlin?), identify where Spidey lives and show off his best Woody Allen impersonation.
Let us know how Hugh did in the comment section and on Twitter.
Posted 10/7/11 11:51 am EST by Tami Katzoff in Interviews, News
Hugh Jackman is, quite possibly, the perfect man. He sings, he dances, he can do comedy and drama and action and romance, he’s easy on the eyes. But most importantly, he’s a nice guy. So what’s this all-around good bloke doing playing bad dad Charlie Kenton in “Real Steel”? Or Drover in “Australia”? Or Wolverine?
Jackman told MTV News that he was brought up “to be polite to people, be nice, kind, respectful.” Because of his natural gentlemanly state, he’s attracted to characters that are considerably less than perfect.
“I think I’m pretty boring,” Jackman said. “I much prefer the rebellious, slightly wilder people.” He pointed out that his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, “was expelled from 12 schools or something.”
Posted 6/16/11 4:33 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Casting Call
Move over Liam Neeson, because Hugh Jackman is slated to be the next man to bring Jean Valjean to the big screen.
Universal and "The King's Speech" director Tom Hooper are planning on making a musical adaptation of "Les Miserables," and they're squared away on wanting Jackman to play Prisoner 24601. Deadline also reports that Paul Bettany is the top choice to play Javert, the police officer desperate to capture Jean Valjean.
Check out the rest of today's casting news past the jump!
Posted 5/10/11 3:17 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Trailers
Consider us pumped up for Hugh Jackman training robots to box.
The second trailer for "Real Steel" has hit the web, and if the first trailer showed us just how action packed the movie will be, then this one proves to us that the flick will also have heart. And, honestly, when you have a movie centered on boxing robots, a little bit of heart is a very good thing.
Posted 5/4/11 1:05 pm EST by Aly Semigran in Casting Call
Director Shawn Levy wants to take a "Fantastic Voyage" with Hugh Jackman. Really, who doesn't?
Deadline reports that the director wants the actor to star in his James Cameron-produced 3D update of the 1966 sci-fi flick about a rescue mission into the body. Still, the modern take on "Fantastic Voyage," which Deadline says has become a "dramatic love story," doesn't have a green light yet. But if the film does get the go-ahead it would certainly give the star something to do while the kinks for "The Wolverine" get worked out.
Check out the rest of today's biggest casting news in Hollywood, including Rachel Weisz possibly bewitching "Oz: The Great and Powerful" and a set of "Bones" stars headed to the big screen.
Posted 5/3/11 1:44 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Twitter-Wood
Two days have passed since the world learned that Osama bin Laden has been killed, but the conversation rages on within the Hollywood community -- on Twitter, at least. One star gave some thoughts to the terrorist leader's final regrets, while another comedian wants to deploy the team that killed bin Laden on a different but no less dangerous mission.
Meanwhile, the Tony nominations were announced and "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone's "The Book of Mormon" leads the pack, making one filmmaker a very happy camper. And it turns out that "Fast Five" is capable of more than making money -- it also kills boredom.
I'm @roundhoward and this is Twitter-Wood for May 3, 2011.
Posted 4/14/11 12:15 pm EST by Aly Semigran in Casting Call
Wanted: An actress willing to rock out with Tom Cruise and an actor hoping to have a fairy tale experience with Kristen Stewart.
Hollywood could have very well posted a sign for that today, as two huge roles opened up yet again. After rumors that Hugh Jackman would be stepping in to play the Huntsman in "Snow White and the Huntsman" after Viggo Mortensen dropped out, The Wrap put the kibosh on that reporting that the star won't take the part. Kristen Stewart is still in negotiations to play Snow White in the film.
Meanwhile, "Rock of Ages" may have picked up Russell Brand, they lost Amy Adams, according to Deadline. The actress, who already has a bevy of projects lined up, including the "Superman" and "Muppets" reboots, would have played Cruise's love interest in the 80's music Broadway extravaganza.
Check out the rest of Thursday's (April 14) biggest casting news, including Ellen Page signing on for Woody Allen's latest.
Posted 4/6/11 4:57 pm EST by Aly Semigran in Dailies
With two "Snow White" movies coming out that feature two increasingly appealing casts it's going to be really difficult to decide which is the fairest of them all.
Case in point: Hugh Jackman is being eyed for "Snow White and the Huntsman" (if you're keeping tabs, that's the one with Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron, not the "Brothers Grimm" one starring Julia Roberts and Lily Collins.)
According to Deadline, Universal Pictures has made an offer to Jackman for the Huntsman in question. The part was once intended for Viggo Mortensen, but he has since dropped out. Plus, since Jackman looks like, as Liz Lemon would put it, "a damn Disney prince," this casting would be nothing short of inspired. But will the star actually sign on? As Deadline noted not only would the star get a hefty paycheck, but he's also pretty busy trying to find a replacement director for "The Wolverine."
After the jump check out the rest of today's most notable news from the movie world, including the MPAA pulling "The Hangover: Part II" trailer from theaters, "Tron Legacy 2" gets a green light, "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" gets a director, "When Harry Met Sally" meets the undead for Funny Or Die, and Meg Ryan is set to make her directorial debut.
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