Posted 2/9/12 9:58 am EST by Terri Schwartz in Casting Call
Natalie Portman is marking her big return to acting following her "Black Swan" Oscar win with not one but two Terrence Malick flicks. Meanwhile, Naomi Watts has landed the much-coveted role of Princess Diana in a new movie, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep could star in a movie about the making of "Mary Poppins" and John Goodman joins "Trouble with the Curve."
It's February 9, and you're tuning in for today's casting call.
Posted 1/5/12 1:40 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in News
It sounds like a Natalie Portman/Wachowski siblings reunion could be in the cards after all.
The three first worked together on 2006's "V for Vendetta," Portman's first big post-"Star Wars" film. Then when the Wachowskis started casting for their latest, "Cloud Atlas," Portman's was one of the first names that popped up in association with the project. She ultimately passed, but now reports are saying that Lana and Andy Wachowski are courting Portman again to star in their upcoming sci-fi, "Jupiter Ascending."
A source close to the project told The Los Angeles Times blog 24 Frames that Portman is "seriously weighing taking the part." This would be her first role since "Thor," and her first new film since she won her Oscar last year for "Black Swan."
Posted 6/6/11 5:39 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in MTV Movie Awards
by Matt Goodhue
With the MTV Movie Awards wrapped up and the winners basking in the glory of their golden popcorn, we couldn't help but wonder about all the talented actors, filmmakers, and musicians who shared success in this year of movies — even if they didn't score at the big show last night.
Looking at past Movie Awards and the category changes that have emerged, it's interesting to wonder who might have left the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles last night with an award to their name. What if Best On-Screen Duo still existed, for example? Would that have been an instant victory for Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis? That's the question we're tackling after the jump as we get into full-on daydreaming mode about the Movie Awards categories of yesteryear and the stars of 2011.
Best On-Screen Duo (1992-2006)
Mila and Natalie showed some real intense chemistry on screen in "Black Swan." While the on-going competition and jealously between the two dancers may make them seem like candidates for worst enemies, how can anyone forget their awesome hook up scene after a night of crazy drugs, dancing, and booze? They might've lost Best Kiss, but they'd definitely get our vote for best duo!
Posted 6/4/11 8:34 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in MTV Movie Awards
There are so many talented ladies around Hollywood, it would be near impossible to pick only five to nominate for the MTV Movie Awards' Best Female Performance. That's why we had you do all the heavy lifting for us, and we're darn impressed by the five lovely ladies you selected.
But the hard work isn't over, because as always, only one of these fine actresses can win the golden popcorn. Read on for a full list of the Best Female Performance nominees, then cast your vote for the winner today!
Kristen Stewart, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
Did you ever have any doubts that Stewart would make it to this list? Well, you shouldn't have. The lady better known as Bella Swan continues her tear through MTV Movie Awards nominations for the third year in a row with her Best Female Performance nod.
Posted 6/1/11 5:14 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in MTV Movie Awards
It's not always easy getting the audience's jaws to drop over the course of a movie, but some of this year's outings really kicked things up a notch or twelve. Really, cutting off one's own arm in order to survive? Completely rearranging reality with just the simplest of thoughts? Flying through the air in a porta-potty filled with you-know-what?
Yeah, it's been a weird year for Jaw Dropping Moments, and we're putting the incredibly difficult task to you, the 2011 MTV Movie Awards voters: which moment was the best? Read on for all of the contenders, then make sure to place your vote for Best Jaw Dropping Moment today!
Natalie Portman, "Black Swan"
If you thought that Nina Sayers was extreme during her steamy kiss with dancing colleague Lilly, you have no idea how intense she can get: and it all starts with one seemingly innocent hangnail.
Posted 4/18/11 2:15 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Video
Sometimes life give you the finger, and sometimes it gives you an exclusive clip from "Hesher," the upcoming indie dramedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman.
We've got a first look at a scene from the movie for you right here on Movies Blog, but be warned that it falls under the red-band, not-so-safe-for-work category. Watch under the right circumstances!
Posted 3/28/11 1:20 pm EST by Aly Semigran in News, Poll
Now here's an accusation that definitely would have sent Nina Sayers over the edge.
Over the weekend, Entertainment Weekly reported that dancer Sarah Lane, the ballerina who worked as Natalie Portman's double in "Black Swan," claimed the Oscar-winning actress only did five percent "of the full body shots ... all the other shots are me." Lane, who was credited as “Hand Model,” “Stunt Double,” and “Lady in the Lane,” went on to claim that producer Ari Handel told her not to speak to the press about what she did in the movie.
"They wanted to create this idea in people’s minds that Natalie was some kind of prodigy or so gifted in dance and really worked so hard to make herself a ballerina in a year and a half for the movie, basically because of the Oscar," Lane told EW.
Posted 2/25/11 10:43 am EST by Josh Wigler in Oscars, Poll
The Oscars are just three days away now, and as the race draws to a close, it feels like it's getting tighter than ever.
In the Best Supporting categories, "The Fighter" co-stars Christian Bale and Melissa Leo were long considered the frontrunners for their categories. Lately, however, some potential spoilers have emerged. And it's like that for a lot of this year's categories — like Best Actress, an award that many believed belonged to Natalie Portman months ago.
But is she really a shoe-in for the top prize? Can someone stand in Portman's way? We're fielding that question past the jump, and asking you to join us by voting on YOUR pick for Best Actress!
Posted 2/14/11 11:10 am EST by Terri Schwartz in News
To the surprise of few, "The King's Speech" came out of Sunday night's BAFTA awards show with seven of its 16 eligible awards in hand, including Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Original Screenplay, Leading Actor, Supporting Actor and Actress and Original Music.
These big wins certainly shorten the gap between "The King's Speech" and "The Social Network" for the Best Picture race as we head toward the Oscars. Though "The Social Network" originally struck many as the favorite -- and it did land a few big awards at the BAFTAs, including Best Director, Adapted Screenplay and Editing -- "The King's Speech" has picked up speed in recent weeks, with the string of BAFTA wins only furthering its momentum.
For those of you still upset about the slights at "Inception" for Oscar nominations you'll be happy to know that Tom Hardy was awarded the Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Award. It's an obvious recognition of the talent he displayed in "Inception" last year, and the film was also awarded for Production Design, Sound and Special Visual Effects.
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'Your Highness': Meet The Cast Of James Franco, Danny McBride And Natalie Portman's Fantasy Comedy
Posted 4/8/11 12:20 pm EST by Katie Calautti in Casting Call, Commentary, Humor
Danny McBride fans, stand up! Your favorite “Foot Fist Way” and “Eastbound & Down” star and co-writer karate chops the big screen today in “Your Highness.”
McBride brings his trademark stoner slacker style to the medieval fantasy genre as Thadeous, a prince comfortably living in the shadow of his heroic and accomplished older brother Fabious (James Franco). When Fabious’ bride-to-be Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel) is kidnapped by the villainous, power-hungry Leezar (Justin Theroux), the duo forgoes their sibling rivalry and teams up on a quest to defeat their enemy and save Fabious’ betrothed, meeting vigilante Isabel (Natalie Portman) along the way.
“At the end of the day, when you’re involved with a movie like this, you want the audience to kind of let go and be able to follow,” McBride recently told MTV News of the "Your Highness" cast. “Even finding humor in a guy who has to fulfill his prophecy and he has all these pressures put upon him by his parental figures, we were just trying to find the humanity in the comedy.”
Indeed, there are some A-list players involved in the side-splitting, traditional medieval archetype-busting “Your Highness,” and they bring their respective smarts to the table. Here are five of the key reasons you should worship “Your Highness.”
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Tags Danny McBride, james franco, justin theroux, natalie portman, your highness, zooey deschanel