In case you haven't figured it out yet, Kate Beckinsale is kinda hot. So, when we ask whether she'll ever slip into her leather costume from "Underworld" again, we don't necessarily need the excuse of a sequel.
"I just go around my house in it," the blushing Beckinsale grinned with a tease. "Nothing's wrong about putting on the outfit; it's about making the whole movie."
At this moment, "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" is filming in New Zealand, telling a prequel story that will lead into Beckinsale's tale of vampire/werewolf love alongside Scott Speedman. But the actress insists that although the butt-kicking character of Selene made her famous, she's resisting the temptation to film even a cameo. Read more...
Don't let the middle of the week doldrums get you down. Cheer up with our links of the day, which include news on "Bond," "Batman," and Howard Stern.
- From India with Love: Shilpa Shetty to be next "Bond" girl? (Metro UK)
- Len Wiseman to helm "Escape From New York." (Hollywood Reporter)
- Michael Cera is a "Youth in Revolt." To star in movie adaptation as the titular Nick Twisp. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Howard Stern's "Porky's" a go? Bababooie (Slash Film)
- Your tax dollars at work: Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Pressing) to cameo in "The Dark Knight." (Superhero Hype)
Tags bond girl, doldrums, howard stern, len wiseman, michael cera, nick twisp, patrick leahy, porky, shilpa shetty, the dark knight, youth in revolt
The week ends, but the news rolls on. Today, headlines from "The Spirit," "Dark Knight," "Harry Potter," "Avatar" and more.
- What made Hermione cry? Emma Watson gives her thoughts on "Deathly Hallows." (Emma Watson)
- The "Spirit" is willing. Gabriel Macht to lead Frank Miller's comic adaptation as the masked avenger himself. (Variety)
- The Batpod in action! (Latino Review)
- Len Wiseman to helm "Escape from New York" and "Gears of War"? (AICN)
- Under new "Management." Jennifer Aniston and Steve Zahn to headline romantic comedy about traveling saleswoman. (Variety)
- Michelle Rodriguez joins Cameron's "Avatar." (Variety)
- Gervais NOT set for "Early Retirement." (CanMag)
Tags avatar, early retirement, emma watson, escape from new york, frank miller, gabriel macht, gears of war, harry potter, jennifer aniston, len wiseman, michelle rodriguez, ricky gervais, steve zahn
MTV's "Inside the Action" takes you inside the hottest action flicks by re-creating their most explosive stunts. On deck this week is "Live Free or Die Hard," (the show premieres on MTV Sunday night at 11:30pm) and we brought together co-stars Bruce Willis and Justin Long and director Len Wiseman to witness our fiery carnage first-hand. Watch a segment below -- or see the entire show here -- and then keep reading after the jump for the full behind-the-scenes report from the show's writer.
I've been going on MTV shoots for 8 years now (wow, that freaks me out), but this "Inside the Action" was certainly unusual. I mean, I'd never blown up a car before. Read more...
