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The Dailies: May 19, 2008

Posted 5/19/08 6:55 pm EST by in Dailies


Optimus Prime- "Transformers 2” to feature a more science-fictiony plot, Soundwave. (IGN)

- How princely: Ben "Prince Caspian" Barnes to go from saving Narnia to saving his soul as the titular character in "The Picture of Dorian Gray." (ComingSoon)

- Mark Ruffalo and Amy Adams join "Greenberg," the next project from "Squid and the Whale" mastermind Noah Baumbach. (Cinematical)

- First trailer for "Australia" starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman surfaces online. (Apple)

- Laurence Fishburne to pull triple duty as director, star, and producer of "The Alchemist," an international best seller about following your dreams. (Hollywood Elsewhere)

- Blockbuster, Calculator, Gemini, and Icicle among villains set to appear in Green Arrow movie "Super-Max." Oh yeah, and the Joker, Lex Luthor, and the Riddler. (Latino Review)

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We Go Dress Shopping With 'Narnia' Beauty Anna Popplewell

Posted 5/16/08 10:36 am EST by in Video


We did it last year with "World's Sexiest Woman" Megan Fox, and now we're scouting the local shopping scene with another up-and-coming actress. This time we saddled up with "Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" star Anna Popplewell, who's reprising her role of older sister Susan for a second time as the film opens today. In the video below, the young star takes us along as she searches for the right dress for the "Prince Caspian" premiere. See the hotness that resulted and then click here to watch all of our "Narnia" video coverage.

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'The Chronicles of Naria': The Problem of Susan Pevensie - Discuss!

Posted 5/14/08 6:33 pm EST by in Commentary


Susan PevensieIt seems clear that whether or not you view Susan Pevensie as a victim or a fool, chances are you don't take a middle-ground approach -- not when she's been alternately called a manifestation of author C.S. Lewis's misogynic beliefs, and a representation of the Narnian Judas (as in, you know, THE Biblical traitor).

But however you view Susan's ultimate exclusion from Aslan's Country (which we'll just go ahead and call heaven from here on out) -- whether you stand with author Philip Pullman and say it's because of sexist reasons ("She's interested in nothing now-a-days except nylons and lipstick and invitations") or whether you side with close readers and more mainstream scholars, who say it's because she was in too much of a hurry to adopt a materialistic mentality ("She's always a jolly sight too keen on being grown up.") -- you're going to wind up with a headache after watching "Prince Caspian." Read More...

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'Narnia' Director Prepares To Take A Back Seat For 'Dawn Treader' Threequel

Posted 5/8/08 3:02 pm EST by in News


'The Chronicles of Narnia'There are thirteen directors in history whose films have grossed over $1 billion domestically. James Cameron and Michael Bay were able to do it in seven movies. Peter Jackson took eight.

Andrew Adamson, meanwhile, did it in three.

So after two "Shreks" and two "Narnias," who's gonna begrudge him a little well earned vacation?

"I want to do as much as I can from somewhere on a nice beach," he laughing, telling MTV that his involvement in the third Narnia, "Voyage of the Dawn Treader," will be largely scaled back. "I am a director, I know what it's like to have someone watching over your shoulder. I don't want to be that person to Michael Apted, and I'm really intrigued to see what he brings to the movie." Read More...

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'Narnia' Star William Moseley Reflects On Nearly Becoming Harry Potter

Posted 5/2/08 11:53 am EST by in News


William MoseleyThere was a time when everything was "Star Wars" vs. "Star Trek." If you wanted to be a knowledgeable geek, you studied up on your Boba Fetts and your Nyota Uhuras, knew the difference between a Stormtrooper and a Klingon, and you were good to go.

Then the next generation of geekdom came along, and made life good for young actors like William Moseley. "I was up for Harry Potter way, way back," remembered the 20-year-old. "But I don't quite fit the bill, I think."

Instead, Moseley would later land the role of Peter Pevensie, one of the British children who were transported to a magical land in 2005's "The Chronicles of Narnia," and returned home with $300 million in domestic box-office money. And although Moseley will return to Narnia again next month with the sequel "Prince Caspian," he admitted to us that he'll always wonder what life would've been like behind eyeglasses and a lightning-bolt scar. Read More...

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Countdown To 'Narnia: Prince Caspian': MTV Wants To Know What Do You Want To See?

Posted 4/30/08 8:00 am EST by in Uncategorized


Ben Barnes as Prince CaspianForget superheroes...for a summer treat, many of you will find their thrills in something a little more mythical...namely the fantastical world of Narnia. On May 16th, the second book in C.S. Lewis' bestselling children's fantasy series, "Chronicles of Narnia" comes to theaters, and we want to hear from fans.

What does this film need to win your support? Whether it's keeping the cynicism of Trumpkin or making sure a particular subplot doesn't wind up on the cutting room floor, tell us what you, as fans, require from the movie version of "Prince Caspian."

So chime in. We'll be posing the best directly to the cast and maybe even put your comment on TV! Speak your mind below.

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The Dailies: April 23, 2008

Posted 4/23/08 3:48 pm EST by in Dailies


Brandon Routh- Brandon Routh says he hopes to shoot next "Superman" early next year. Meanwhile, film company president says it will follow a more "angry god" like Man of Steel. (Collider and Hamilton College)

- Where's your God now? "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" gets a second, darker trailer. (Myspace)

- Al Gore to make a sequel to his Oscar winning documentary? How convenient. (The Hindu Sun)

- Jonah Hill and Russell Brand join "FSM" director Nick Stoller for "Get Him to the Greek." Hilarity sure to ensue. (Variety)

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'Narnia' Producer Has List Of Directors For Fourth Film, 'The Silver Chair'

Posted 4/23/08 11:13 am EST by in News


Ben BarnesIt's a question that we can't help but think would please the old theologian himself: Is C.S. Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia" film series dead or isn't it? First, Disney announced in grand fashion that they would film all seven of Lewis's books, with a new one coming out each May. Then the rumors started to swirl like the White Witch: Disney wanted to concentrate elsewhere, they wouldn't commit to any Narnia films after "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," which would mean three films and no more. Producer Mark Johnson himself recently told a packed crowd at New York Comic-Con that "Treader" would, in fact, be the last voyage.

Cue the Great Aslan. No, better yet, cue one of his patented resurrections.

"There is a list," Johnson revealed to MTV News of a group of dream directors being eyed to bring the fourth Narnia book, "The Silver Chair," to the big-screen. "We have an eye on who might direct." Read More...

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The Dailies: March 19, 2008

Posted 3/19/08 1:41 pm EST by in Dailies


raimi.jpg- Sam Raimi to revive Jack Ryan as director and producer on a series of films. Has anyone called Ben Affleck? (Variety)

- Hasta la vista, credibility. Anton Yelchin in talks to star as Kyle Reese in "Terminator 4." (Hollywood Reporter)

- "Scott Pilgrim's Little Life" gets a lead, as Michael Cera hops onboard the Edgar Wright laugher. (Hollywood Reporter)

- So much for the Flash? Adam Brody jumps onto "Jennifer's Body." (Hollywood Reporter)

- Reports on the death of "Narnia" greatly exaggerated, say representatives from Disney Studios. (Narnia Web)

- Just for fun: "Jewno," a Hebrew spoof of America's favorite pregnant teen. (/film)

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Tilda Swinton Insists She's Not In 'Narnia' Sequel

Posted 3/14/08 1:40 pm EST by in News


Tilda SwintonSharp-eyed viewers of the new trailer for "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" may notice a familiar face where it doesn't belong – namely, in the damn trailer at all, joked recent Oscar winner Tilda Swinton, whose character, the White Witch, can be seen in clips for the film but not in the film itself.

She thinks.

"I'm dead! I don't know what they're doing there," she laughed. "What are they playing at? Isn't she dead? I [certainly] thought so!" Read More...

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