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Javier Bardem In Final Negotiations For 'The Dark Tower' In Today's Casting Call

Posted 4/7/11 11:00 am EST by in Casting Call, News


Javier BardemJavier Bardem, you have reached "The Dark Tower."

After months of casting rumors that eventually squared firmly on the "psychologically" locked Spanish actor, it now appears all but certain that Bardem will step into the role of gunslinger Roland Deschain. Deadline has the news (and we say thankya) that Bardem is close enough to completing his deal that director Ron Howard is already meeting with other actors to cast roles based on Bardem's commitment to a trilogy of films and a limited television run between each movie.

Bardem's nearly-sealed deal isn't the only casting news in the movies world today. After the jump, learn who's been cast as the villain opposite Jonah Hill in "21 Jump Street," who's playing a femme fatale in "The Three Stooges" and much more!

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'Goon' Update! Jay Baruchel Promises 'Best Hockey Ever Captured On Film'

Posted 3/16/11 3:30 pm EST by in Interviews, Video


In addition to the anticipation for "How To Train Your Dragon 2," which star Jay Baruchel called a "Chapter 2," not a straight sequel, another one of the actor's buzzworthy projects is his upcoming bloody hockey comedy "Goon."

MTV News recently caught up with Baruchel at the PaleyFest reunion for his TV show, "Undeclared," wherein we asked him for an update on his pet project.

"I saw a rough cut of it last week and it's phenomenal," Baruchel said. "It's easily the best hockey that's ever been captured on film, it has the most legit fighting that I've seen in movies in a decade, it's damn funny and my fiancee [Alison Pill] is beautiful and amazing in it so yeah, life is great!"

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'How To Train Your Dragon 2' Isn't A Sequel But 'A Chapter Two,' Says Jay Baruchel

Posted 3/15/11 12:15 pm EST by in Interviews, Video


Perhaps you already know "How to Train Your Dragon," but that doesn't mean there isn't room for further instructions.

That's what DreamWorks Animation is hoping you're feeling, at least, as the studio has gone on the record with plans for at least one sequel to the Oscar-nominated animated adventure, if not more. Still, it's a long wait before we'll see more of Hiccup, Toothless and the other Vikings and dragons populating the island of Berk — according to a recent press release, "Dragon 2" doesn't arrive in theaters until June 20, 2014.

But the far-off release date doesn't mean DreamWorks is slouching on this one. Far from it, it seems, as not only is there a script in the works, but actual voice-over work is set to begin very shortly, according to leading man Jay Baruchel.

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Jay Baruchel's Bloody Hockey Comedy 'Goon' Packs Quite A Punch: Exclusive First-Look Photos!

Posted 11/3/10 2:00 pm EST by in Interviews, News, Photos


Jay BaruchelThis has been a big year for Jay Baruchel, what with him headlining three movies and all: "She's Out of My League," "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and the hugely successful "How to Train Your Dragon." He's not finished yet, though, as we've been hearing major buzz about Baruchel's hockey-themed passion project, "Goon," a film he co-wrote with "Superbad" scribe Evan Goldberg that is currently in production and rumored to be a potential darling at the American Film Market this week.

Seann William Scott stars as Doug, a small town bouncer who, after physically defending his best friend (Baruchel) at a hockey game, is recruited to play the enforcer for a minor league team, despite initial misgivings. Liev Schreiber and Alison Pill also star, with Michael Dowse directing.

MTV News chatted with Baruchel about the film and who'll be starring, and scored some exclusive photos from the flick, which you can check out by clicking on the image below. Read More...

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'Hitch' TV Show Heads To Fox: Which Other Movies Would Make For Must-See TV?

Posted 10/6/10 12:59 pm EST by in News, TV


Will SmithIf you were one of the millions who fell for the Will Smith rom-com "Hitch" back in 2005, we've got some good news for you: Following a bidding war with multiple networks Fox has landed the rights to adapt "Hitch" into an hour-long small-screen series, Deadline reports.

"Hitch" is just the latest film to get the television treatment. Last year, "10 Things I Hate About You" made its short-lived television debut, it was announced that "The Time Traveler's Wife" would be hitting the small screen soon (though it looks as though nothing ever came of that), and more recently "Goodfellas" was optioned following the success of "Boardwalk Empire."

So what does "Hitch" have that those other projects don't? A formulaic plot, for one, that could easily be turned into an hour-long sitcom lasting several seasons. For those of you who need a refresher, the film followed Smith as date doctor who makes all his own mistakes when falling for Eva Mendes. But there are plenty of other great films out there that could probably do just as well -- if not better -- than the four previously announced adaptations. After the jump, check out our picks for a few recent flicks we'd love to see on the boob tube. Read More...

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'Harry Potter' Star Daniel Radcliffe Might Join Rogen & Baruchel In 'Jay And Seth Vs. The Apocalypse'?!

Posted 8/17/10 3:42 pm EST by in News


This is a truly bizarre, yet potentially awesome, turn of events. Remember how "Zombieland" had that fantastically awesome cameo that I won't spoil here for the two or three of you left who don't know about it? Well Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and Jay Baruchel have something similar in mind for their planned post-apocalyptic comedy, "Jay and Seth Vs. the Apocalypse." A caveat first though: the original source for this news is not a well-known outlet and the news itself is of the "maybe so, maybe not" variety... so take this with the appropriate helping of salt grains.

I read this morning on The Playlist that showbiz news site Entertainment Biz! is reporting that "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe isn't just sought after for one of the movie's roles, he's also "keen to get involved," an unnamed source said.

I don't quite buy this news as fact (yet), but that doesn't mean I don't think it would be awesome to see Radcliffe in a movie with the likes of Rogen and Baruchel. Will Radcliffe be one of the dead celebrity cameos that Baruchel told us he wanted for the movie or do you think the part he's reportedly been approached for is more substantial?

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EXCLUSIVE: Seth Rogen To Direct 'Jay And Seth Vs. The Apocalypse' With Evan Goldberg

Posted 7/24/10 11:34 pm EST by in Comic-Con, Comic-Con 2010, News


The last we heard on the "Jay and Seth Vs. The Apocalypse" front was back in April from Jay Baruchel, when he said that he and Seth Rogen were too busy at the moment to focus on bringing "Jay and Seth" to the big screen. Fortunately, a lot can happen in three months, and when MTV caught up with Rogen at "The Green Hornet" Comic-Con party, he was a bit more forthcoming about the project.

"Me and Evan [Goldberg] are writing it right now, actually, and it's come along way and it will probably be one of the next movies that we make, I would imagine," Rogen said.

As we've learned from "Arrested Development," there's a big difference between writing a movie and having written a movie, but Rogen elaborated that he and Goldberg are actually almost done with the writing process. Read More...

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'Goon' Will Star A 'Bona Fide American Movie Star,' Says Jay Baruchel

Posted 7/23/10 4:56 pm EST by in News, Video


Last summer, while Jay Baruchel was slinging magic plasma bolts on the New York City set of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," the actor's mind was still very much involved with slapping hockey pucks. The Canadian-born Baruchel was hard at work putting together a cast for "Goon," a hockey movie he wrote with Evan Goldberg ("Pineapple Express") and which he has described as a "Raging Bull"-style take on the sport.

More than a year later, Baruchel hit the "Sorcerer's" red carpet and had a tantalizing update for us on "Goon." The budget is in place, they're gearing up to shoot in late August or early September and the starring role has been cast.

"We have a bona fide American movie star in the lead," he said. While he wouldn't go so far as to drop the name of the actor, he did drop some hints about the characteristics of his ideal hockey goon. Read More...

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Lindsay Sloane Has Trouble Finding The Right Words In These EXCLUSIVE Outtakes From 'She's Out Of My League'

Posted 6/23/10 4:09 pm EST by in Video


"She's Out of My League" arrived on DVD/Blu-ray yesterday. Jay Baruchel stars as an everyday schmo who meets the perfect girl, only to start screwing things up when his family, friends and his own lack of confidence get in the way. Lindsay Sloane, seen in the outtake reel below, doesn't play that woman; instead, she plays the ex-girlfriend of Baruchel's Kirk. And as you can see in the clip, which comes on the home video release, she had some trouble finding the right words to say.

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Snoop Dogg With A Lightsaber? Jay Baruchel Shoots First? 'Star Wars' And Adidas Promote The World Cup!

Posted 6/4/10 5:19 pm EST by in Humor, Video


Sometimes I see things that make my brain melt a little. This is one of those things. The 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off on July 11. And Adidas recently released a kickass line of "Star Wars"-branded sneakers. How do these two seemingly unrelated elements fit together, you ask? Simple: mash-up!

The folks at Adidas Originals have cooked up a pretty amazing, star-studded revisionist look at the Mos Eisley cantina scene in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope." Snoop Dogg does indeed wield a lightsaber. And Jay Baruchel replaces Greedo in shooting first... with a little help from Noel Gallagher. Naturally. Really, this is one of the slickest, most well-put-together mash-ups I've ever seen. Sure, I'm a rabid "Star Wars" fan and am pretty much in love with anything bearing that logo. But this is different. See for yourself after the jump. I challenge you not to be amazed when Snoop says "Well I don't like you either" and then proceeds to chop the arm off of an angry Aqualish. Read More...

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