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Is Taylor Lautner 'Expendable,' Too?

Posted 8/26/11 2:25 pm EST by in Casting Call


Taylor LautnerIs Taylor Lautner about to become expendable? That's certainly what the latest casting rumor for "The Expendables 2" would have us believe.

The folks over at Moviehole report that Lautner is one of several action stars that is being looked at to star in the upcoming sequel. Apparently the offer hasn't gone out to the "Abduction" star yet, but he is allegedly high up on the list of actors that Lionsgate wants for the film.

Also on the list are Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Cage and Christian Slater, as well as the previously rumored John Travolta, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris. It certainly would be interesting to see up-and-coming action hero Lautner facing off against some of the baddest dudes around.

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New 'Fright Night' Trailer Digs Teeth Into This Week's Horror Bites

Posted 7/28/11 3:28 pm EST by in Horror Bites


Hardcore "Fright Night" fans have had mixed reactions since the new trailer for the vampire remake debuted earlier this year. The horror comedy's original cast has some big shoes to fill – especially where the roles of fanged fiend Jerry Dandridge and vampire killer extraordinaire Peter Vincent are concerned. DreamWorks' new international trailer has arrived and gives us a better look at some of our principal players – namely Charlie's (Anton Yelchin) idol and partner in staking, the new Peter Vincent ("Dr. Who's" David Tennant) who is now a Las Vegas magician instead of a horror TV host.

The trailer also delivers more on the horror front – opening like a snarky comedy before it digs into the dark stuff. Colin Farrell seems to fit the bill as the sexy and scary vamp that retaliates against Charlie for being a nosy neighbor. When the high schooler and his horror-obsessed pal Evil Ed (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) start to spy on the undead activity happening next door, Jerry goes after Charlie's family (Toni Collette), his girlfriend (Imogen Poots), and eventually the teenager himself.

Check out the trailer and let us know if you think the remake can stand up to the original. Take a bite out of the rest of this week's horror news after the jump.

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'Drive Angry' Director And Writer On The DVD/Blu-Ray Release And Sequel Possibilities

Posted 5/31/11 3:54 pm EST by in Interviews, News


Rev your engines, because "Drive Angry" is headed to a video store near you today, and there's nothing you can do to stop it — so it's best to just strap in and enjoy one hell of an awesome ride.

MTV News spoke with director Patrick Lussier and writer Todd Farmer in a recent phone conversation about today's release. For those of you who need a quick recap, "Drive Angry" followed Nicolas Cage as a man who escaped from hell to save the life of his murdered daughter's child, and the badass lady, played by Amber Heard, who becomes his trusty sidekick. The film arrives on DVD, Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray today, so all your home video options are covered.

After the jump, find out about the special features on the "Drive Angry" release, the chances of a "Drive Angry" sequel, and much more!

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Drive Angry' Director Patrick Lussier Highlights The Best Of His 3-D Scenes

Posted 2/28/11 1:15 pm EST by in Interviews, News


"Drive Angry 3D" hit theaters last Friday, and let's make one thing clear right now: you need to see this movie.

You'll have to be a fan of action naturally, and an undying love for star Nic Cage certainly helps as well, but director/co-writer Patrick Lussier proves in the space of two hours that 3-D is still a valuable commodity in its more gimmicky form, the one that throws severed limbs and balls of fire at your face with abandon.

"Drive Angry" isn't just about the gimmick of course, but it is used to great effect in a number of scenes. Lussier took some time out recently to chat with MTV News about designing the film's 3-D effect as a whole as well as singling out some of his favorite moments. Needless to say, there are spoilers ahead.

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Nicolas Cage Says 'Drive Angry' Is Made For Midnight Audiences

Posted 2/25/11 5:10 pm EST by in Video


Anyone who has been following the campaign for Nicolas Cage's new action-adrenaline thriller "Drive Angry" should know by now that while the film is not a likely awards contender, the trailers give enough away for filmgoers to know what they're getting themselves into.

This is Cage at his absolute "Cage-iest," supported by pretty Amber Heard and favorite character actor William Fichtner stealing every scene he's in. The death scenes are creative and crazy violent, coupled with "car porn" by way of stunt sequences that feature gorgeous and classic muscle cars.

But this is not a film for everyone, of course. According to Cage himself, "Drive Angry" is a film for the "midnight audiences." When MTV News caught up with the actor at a recent press event for the film, I asked him to define the late night moviegoers.

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'Season Of The Witch' Inspires Us To Rank The 10 BEST MOVIE WITCHES EVER

Posted 1/7/11 10:00 am EST by in Commentary, Hot Stuff, Photos


Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman's "Season of the Witch" arrives in theaters today, offering moviegoers the chance to travel to a faraway land filled with knights, crazed wolves and, as you may have surmised from the title, witches. But if the witches you'll see in this latest fantastic flick rub you the wrong way, don't worry: There are plenty of other witches out in the brew.

From goodhearted spellcasters with the best of intentions to nefarious necromancers with the darkest of designs, we've picked out the best movie witches of all time. Click here or on the pic below for a photo countdown of the top 10, or hit the jump for the plain old text version!

Best Movie Witches of All Time

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Exclusive 'Season Of The Witch' Photos: Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman Open A Can Of Medieval Butt-Whippin'

Posted 11/30/10 11:15 am EST by in Photos


Season of the Witch exclusive photosEven in these precarious times, there are a few precious certainties in the movie world: "Harry Potter" flicks will always do well, Robert Downey Jr. will at one point be attached to star in just about everything... and movies starring a long-haired Nicolas Cage in ape-s*** violent mode will undoubtedly be awesome. That's why we here at MTV Movies Blog are itching to see the actor's latest flick, "Season of the Witch."

In the film, Cage and Ron Perlman play 14-century knights who return home from the Crusades to find their homeland ravaged by the Black Plague. Deeming witchcraft the culprit, the Church commands our war-weary heroes to lead a small group charged with transporting a suspected witch through some seriously dangerous country to a remote monastery. There, monks will perform a ritual aimed at exercising that there witch's demons, hopefully thereby ending the Plague. We're betting things don't work out so well for the monks.

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Nicolas Cage Describes 'Drive Angry' Car Chases And Working In 3-D

Posted 8/5/10 4:00 pm EST by in Interviews, News, Video


Nicolas Cage is no stranger to car chases. From the epic climax of "Con Air" to the grand theft auto on full display in "Gone in Sixty Seconds," Cage has engaged in several high-octane road races in his time as an actor. Now, he's about to drive angry in... well, "Drive Angry."

Speaking with MTV News, Cage described car chases as "part of the iconography of film," something that he finds himself drawn to time and again. And even though he's gotten behind the wheel for several movie stunts in the past, Cage's driving work in director Patrick Lussier's 3-D revenge flick is unlike anything he's done before. Read More...

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'Drive Angry 3-D' Preview Emerges Unscathed From San Diego Comic-Con

Posted 7/26/10 12:50 pm EST by in Trailers


There should be a law about Nicolas Cage movies. I don't want to see limits placed on them, mind you. Rather, I want to see a law on the books which dictates that there need to be a certain number of films a year starring the multi-talented actor. Cage has proven himself time and again as a guy who can handle both serious acting and over-the-top scenery consumption. "Drive Angry 3-D" looks like the latter in the best way possible.

How do I know this? The footage that premiered at San Diego Comic-Con last week is now safely online for everyone's enjoyment. There's gunfire, crashing cars and a very, very pissed off Cage. Not that he isn't justified. "Drive Angry" is a revenge flick in which the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" star is out hunting for the folks responsible for the death of his daughter. Do you really need to know any more than that? Hit the jump for the trailer. Read More...

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Nic Cage And His Magic Mushroom-Loving Talking Cat, Louis

Posted 7/13/10 11:15 am EST by in Humor


Nic Cage never ceases to entertain. Every time the man opens his mouth, something amazing comes out of it. Take this anecdote that he shared last night with David Letterman, a story about his drug-hungry cat and the psychedelic journey they took together...

This particular clip takes me back to a memorable interview Cage gave to MTV's Josh Horowitz during the "G-Force" press junket last summer. He recalls a sober moment when his cat talked to him in the above video. After the jump you can hear him talk about conversing with all animals, as well as New Age-y talk about auras. Read More...

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