He is the clue finder, the web-cutter, the stinging fly. He was chosen for the lucky number. He comes from the end of a bag, but no bag goes over him. He is the Barrel-rider.
Bilbo Baggins goes by many names in "The Hobbit," but one that he will never be known as is Jack Black, MTV News has learned.
Three days ago, The Daily Express wrote that Scottish actor James McAvoy was in "pole" position to claim the coveted role of Bilbo in Guillermo del Toro's two prequel films, but that Del Toro and producer Peter Jackson were also looking at Daniel Radcliffe and Jack Black for the part previously played in "Lord of the Rings" by Ian Holm.
That's news to Black, the actor told MTV News during a Q&A for his new film, "Kung Fu Panda." Read more...
Before the big show on Sunday, we'll be airing our official Movie Awards preshow beginning live at 7:30pm ET. Beyond talking with the biggest stars around, we'll also be unveiling a gaggle of exclusive clips from some of the hottest upcoming flicks. We're thrilled to say that one of these will be a high-powered action scene from "Wanted," Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy's super-stylized assassin yarn. Get a sneak peek at the festivities in the video and pics below, and then tune in at 7:30pm ET for the full awesomeness.
(After the jump, see photos from the clip!) Read more...
- Ellen Page to Sam Raimi: "Drag Me to Hell." "Juno" star joins horror effort from "Spider-Man" director. (Variety)
- Guillermo del Toro wants to make "Dr. Strange"? (Empire)
- James McAvoy in talks to board "Perrier's Bounty," the story of three fugitives on the run from a big-time gangster. (Variety)
- The more you know: Dennis Quaid talks "G.I. Joe," says he's signed on for three films. (Collider)
- Travel through the looking glass with the first picture from "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus." (Coming Soon)
- Harry takes off his bad hat in respect. "Jaws" actor Roy Scheider dead at 75. (NY Times)
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The cast and crew of the acclaimed wartime romance give props to their leading man. "Atonement," co-starring Keira Knightley and Vanessa Redgrave, is now playing in limited release.
By now, you've probably heard -- and lamented -- the rumors that James McAvoy, he of Mr. Tumnus fame, had been cast to play Kurt Cobain in an upcoming bio-pic, one based on Charles Cross' ultra-morose 2001 tome "Heavier Than Heaven" and executive-produced by the late Nirvana frontman's Widow, Courtney Love. But could the rumors be trusted? We finally got the definitive answer this week. Read more...
It's already generating Oscar buzz for everyone involved, and now "Atonement," starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, has an official trailer. Based on the acclaimed novel, the film -- opening December 7 -- tells the story of a young writer who changes the course of several lives when she falsely accuses her sister's lover of a crime. For more of the week's brand new trailers, including "Iron Man" and "One Missed Call," click here.
Any day that the Dailies can feature two bits of "Star Trek" news is fine by me. Check it out below along with casting news and ideas for Barbarella and Jenna Jameson?!?
- Is Rose McGowan the new "Barbarella"? (JoBlo)
- 11 injured on set of Tom Cruise film, "Valkyrie." (CNN)
- James McAvoy reportedly signs on for "Star Trek." Our phasers are set on dubious. (The Daily Mirror)
- The two Spocks speak. Watch Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy here. (USA Today)
- Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson go to the dogs for "Marley & Me." (Variety)
- File this under couples we feel like we've seen on screen before but haven't: Nicole Kidman and Ralph Fiennes. (Variety)
- Who should play Jenna Jameson? Five suggestions here. (IGN)
