Posted 1/12/12 1:37 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Casting Call
"The Expendables" costars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone could be reteaming in an upcoming action film, according to new reports. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez might be joining up with Mark Wahlberg in "Cocaine Cowboys," two more actors join "Lovelace" and CollegeHumor has managed to mash "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Eastbound & Down" and "Parks and Recreation" with Josh Groban. Because why not.
Today is January 12, and you're tuning into today's casting call.
Posted 12/29/11 1:22 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Video
When "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" hit theaters earlier this year, fans and critics were quick to compare it to another "Apes" reboot: the Tim Burton-directed 2001 flick "Planet of the Apes." Both sought to bring new life to the "Apes" franchise, but while "Rise" was met with glowing reviews, Burton's faced a bit more skepticism.
MTV News recently caught up with Mark Wahlberg as he was promoting his new film, "Contraband," and asked if he had seen "Rise" yet. It turned out he hasn't, but the movie is definitely on his radar.
"I haven't seen it yet, but I heard it was pretty damn good. Well, ours wasn't. It is what it is. Ours wasn't," he said.
Posted 12/28/11 11:57 am EST by Kevin P. Sullivan in Interviews, News, Video
Not everyone can make the transition from early '90s rapper/underwear model to Academy Award-nominated actor. Over the years, Mark Wahlberg proved he could break the mold, and he's hoping to do that again with Michael Bay for "Pain and Gain," the director's small true-life passion project about Miami bodybuilders turned kidnappers.
Wahlberg spoke with MTV News while promoting his new crime thriller "Contraband" and opened up about making the move to comedy with Bay at the helm.
"We're talking about ['Pain and Gain']," Wahlberg said. "We've got to figure it out, scheduling and all that stuff. It's a possibility. It's a great script. [Bay has] got a great take on it and how he wants to do it."
Posted 11/2/11 3:58 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Casting Call
Taylor Lautner wasn't able to work with Gus Van Sant on "Breaking Dawn," so now he's created his own project for the director to helm.
MTV News reports that Lautner optioned a nonfiction article from The New Yorker, and has convinced Van Sant to direct it for him. "Milk" scribe Dustin Lance Black will pen the project, with Lautner in the lead role. Little more is known about the film, but it will be Lautner's first dramatic role to date.
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Posted 8/25/11 5:13 pm EST by Amy Wilkinson in Humor
Say hi to your mother freakin' quarter pounder for me!
In today's mouth-watering news you can use, actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg are teaming with chef brother Paul Wahlberg to open the eponymous Wahlburgers restaurant, which will serve—you guessed it!—hot-off-the-grill hamburgers.
The news comes from the Boston Herald, who report that the brothers had to secure naming rights from a Rochester, N.Y.-based restaurant that already sold something called the "Wahlburger." (Who knew?!) The 4,300 square-foot restaurant is set to open "soon," across from the brother's Italian restaurant, Alma Nove, in Hingham, Mass.
We, for one, can't wait to hang tough with a juicy Wahlburger, but why stop there? Plenty of celebrities have food-friendly names that we could see printed on those little paper placemats. Check out our epicurean suggestions after the jump!
Posted 8/8/11 5:30 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Casting Call
The casting announcements are coming as surely as winter for season two of "Game of Thrones."
The latest two additions are Hannah Murray and Roy Dotrice, Winter Is Coming is reporting. Murray will play Gilly, a young woman encountered north of the Wall, while Dotrice plays Pyromancer Hallyne, a man who will work alongside Tyrion Lannister. Fans will recognize Dotrice as the narrator for the first three "Song of Ice and Fire" audiobooks. Production on "Game of Thrones" season two begins this month in Belfast and Malta.
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Posted 8/5/11 7:00 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Dailies
Winter is coming again, and so are the casting updates for "Game of Thrones" season two.
Winter Is Coming adds the latest name to the list: Kerr Logan will be playing Matthos Seaworth. In his first television appearance, the young Irish actor will play the son of recently cast Davos Seaworth, who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming season. Though Matthos doesn't have that much page-time in the books, his role will likely be beefed up for the show, considering how significant his father's storyline is.
Check out the rest of today's film news after the jump!
Posted 7/8/11 12:59 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Casting Call
If you've ever seen an episode of "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" or have caught even a glimpse of today's "Horrible Bosses," then you already know that Charlie Day personifies the term "scene stealer." And fortunately for us, Guillermo Del Toro has deigned to channel Day's nervous "doofus" energy in the most unlikely of ways: as a scientist in his upcoming alien movie, "Pacific Rim."
"This role isn’t comedic,” Day told The Los Angeles Times about his character. “It’s just quirky. I’m really excited about it because it’s something very different for me. I play a scientist, so this guy can read and write. Unlike my other characters, this guy’s not an idiot. He’s a scientist who has knowledge of these creatures."
In the casting news after the jump, Mark Wahlberg and Jonah Hill team up, an actor from "Modern Family" joins "The To Do List," and Melissa McCarthy and Ryan Lee jump on board Judd Apatow's latest comedy.
Posted 6/28/11 11:15 am EST by Terri Schwartz in Casting Call
"G.I. Joe" fans, it's official: you're about to get rocked.
A sequel to "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" is currently in the works with "Never Say Never" director Jon M. Chu behind the camera, and while Channing Tatum and Ray Park are already more or less confirmed for a return, there are some notable new names in the mix as well. For one, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has confirmed that he'll be in the flick.
Additionally, THR reports that RZA and D.J. Cotrona are in negotiations to join "Cobra Strikes" as Blind Master (Snake-Eyes' former trainer) and fan-favorite Flint, respectively. Elodie Yung was previously cast as the Joe ninja Jinx.
There's plenty more casting news after the jump, including word of a potential Leonardo DiCaprio-Beyonce team-up (what??) and some new "Game of Thrones" rumors.
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The Five Things In All Mark Wahlberg Movies
Posted 1/13/12 5:29 pm EST by Kevin P. Sullivan in Commentary
You kind of have to love Mark Wahlberg. While he's certainly capable of surprising audiences by breaking type (and doing it spectacularly), the man knows what he likes and doesn't apologize for any of it.
Over the years, Wahlberg has carved out his own corner of the crime genre, which we'll call the "Wahlberg Picture." There are clear variations in the several Wahlberg Pictures that Mark Wahlberg has made, but at their core, they're the same enjoyable flick. His newest movie, "Contraband," is no exception to this rule.
If you're unfamiliar, here is a helpful guide to the key characteristics of a Wahlberg Picture.
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