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Sigourney Weaver On 'Alien' Sequel: 'Let Ripley Rest'

Posted 4/18/08 1:42 pm EST by in News


Sigourney WeaverThe other day, we asked Sigourney Weaver to comment on any similarities that might exist between Ellen Ripley, the butt-kicking heroin from "Alien" and its sequels, and Dr. Grace Augustine, her new character from "Avatar."

But while we're geared up for Sigourney's newest, we couldn't help but wonder more about her first big-screen role, especially given recent rumors that director Ridley Scott had an idea for another "Alien" film. So, will we ever see Ripley again?

"The last time [Ridley and I] saw each other we talked about it. The character is still interesting [and] I'd love to work with Ridley again," Weaver said, raising our hopes to their absolute apex before immediately dashing them against the rocks of reality. "But Fox has effectively killed it because of ‘Alien vs. Predator.' What else can you do with the creature? You can take the situation, you can go back to where they came from. Read More...

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The Dailies: April 17, 2008

Posted 4/17/08 3:04 pm EST by in Dailies


Steven Spielberg- “It’s not the mileage, it’s the years?” Steven Spielberg and George Lucas discuss “Kingdom of the Crustal Skull.” (Entertainment Weekly)

- While their star discusses the possibility of Indy 5…in twenty years. (USA Today)

- This is where the magic happens: Jon Favreau takes us on a tour of Tony Stark’s pad. (Yahoo)

- Ashley Tisdale in negotiations for “Teen Witch,” a fantasy musical. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Ridley Scott taps Casey Affleck for “The Kind One,” the story of an amnesiac who winds up working for a mobster. (Variety)

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The Dailies: March 21, 2008

Posted 3/21/08 5:06 pm EST by in Dailies


Shia LaBeouf- Shia's got his groove back in this video from the set of "Indiana Jones." (Indiana Jones)

- Leonardo DiCaprio reteams with Ridley Scott for dark thriller "The Low Dweller," about an ex-con trying to assimilate back into society. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Have Spielberg and Jackson found their Tintin? Thomas Sangster reportedly signed on for role. (Daily Mail)

- First look at Snake Eyes from "G.I. Joe." (/film)

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The Dailies: November 13, 2007

Posted 11/13/07 4:01 pm EST by in Dailies


'Star Trek'Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on "Star Trek," "Spider-Man," "Goonies," and more.

- Zachary Quinto returns from the City on the Edge of Forever – manages to get his picture taken as Spock on the set of the new "Star Trek." (JFX Online)

- Speaking of "Star Trek," Jennifer Morrison takes a break from the greatest show on TV (That would be "House" by the way) to join Abrams' flick. (TV Guide)

- Ridley Scott has got some huge "Stones." Director will helm supernatural thriller revolving around the destruction of ancient sites around the world. (Variety)

- Sam Raimi wants to catch a "character director" in his "Spider-Man" web. (Wizard)

- Someone said "die." Josh Brolin indicates "Goonies 2" is unlikely. (Reelz Channel)

- Timothy Olyphant to star in comic caper "High Life." (Variety)

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'American Gangster': The Next 'Scarface'?

Posted 11/2/07 10:35 am EST by in Video


That's the question on the streets as Ridley Scott's retro gangbanger epic hits theaters today. In the video below, "American Gangster" castmembers Denzel Washington, Common, RZA and Russell Crowe explain why the flick isn't your average rags-to-riches story. When you're done watching that, click here to read about our report on the "American Gangster" DVD bootlegs flooding the country.

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Exclusive Clip: T.I. In 'American Gangster'

Posted 10/30/07 12:14 pm EST by in Video


All Tip's character Steve wants to do when he grows up is be just like his Uncle Frank (Denzel Washington), the drug kingpin. Watch the scene below in this exclusive clip from "American Gangster," opening this Friday.

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Grazer Calls Scott's 'Nottingham' The 'Gladiator' of Robin Hood Movies

Posted 10/22/07 6:59 pm EST by in News


Russell Crowe, star of 'Robin Hood'Ask any 5-year-old – never mind which 5-year-old, never mind which country - and it's likely he can give you the rundown on Robin Hood, Maid Marion, Little John, and the Sheriff of Nottingham, so familiar is the story to almost anyone in the Western Hemisphere. So how do you take one of history's most popular folk tales and make it fresh?

By putting it in the hands of Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe.

"'Nottingham' is the 'Gladiator' version of Robin Hood," super-producer Brian Grazer told MTV News about the upcoming twisted tale from the "American Gangster" tag team. "I think it will have the same propulsion that 'Gladiator' had - the same adrenaline hits."

Told from the Sheriff's point of view, the new movie centers around a familiar - yet very different - set of characters, director Ridley Scott said, revealing that his story begins when a legend first walks into history. Read More...

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Comic-Con: Ridley Scott Wants His MTV

Posted 7/29/07 12:49 pm EST by in Video


We don't like to pat ourselves on the back here at MTV, but when one of the the industry's most legendary filmmakers tells you that he decided to go back and re-edit his film because of you, well that's when you begin to feel a little special. That was the case with Ridley Scott, who told our MTV News crew that seeing "Blade Runner"-ish music videos on our channel caused him to move forward with his "Final Cut" DVD edition. But we'll let him tell the story. Watch below.

Check out all of our exclusive Comic-Con interviews right here.

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The Dailies: July 20, 2007

Posted 7/20/07 11:05 am EST by in Dailies


Seth RogenTwo big comics-to-film announcements highlight today's links, as Marvel's first "X-Men" spin-off snags a chief and a Freak gets another job.

- Seth Rogen attached to write and possibly star in long-awaited "Green Hornet" pick. Say what? (Variety)

- "Wolverine" finally gets a director. South Africa's Gavin Hood tapped to helm the November '08 pic. (Variety)

- Biopic of every hipster's favorite Cuban revolutionary, Ernesto "Che" Guevara, moves forward with Benicio del Toro tapped to play the lead. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Fox pays big bucks for Ridley Scott to produce "The Passage," a postapocalyptic vampire story set in the future. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited" gets a quirky poster. Go figure. (CHUD)

- "Entourage" aside, the real Pablo Escobar story is still in Hollywood's sights. (Premiere)

- "30 Days of Night" star Melissa George signs up for "Captive" duty in upcoming thriller. (Moviehole)

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The Dailies: June 28, 2007

Posted 6/28/07 11:09 am EST by in Dailies


The Hollywood news wagon rolls on as Mos goes lead, Leo snags Crowe, New Line eyes "Conan" and more.

- Oscar-nom Ryan Gosling signs for Peter Jackson's "Lovely Bones" alongside Rachel Weisz. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Indy rumored to interrupt football game this Saturday. The nerve. (ReelzChannel)

- Mos Def turns romantic, will produce/star in "Bobby Zero." (Variety)

- New Line inches towards "Conan" option. (Variety)

- "24” beauty Elisha Cuthbert joins Tim Allen's "Six Wives of Henry LeFay." (Cinematical)

- Crowe to reteam with Leo for Ridley Scott's spy yarn "Body of Lies." (Hollywood Reporter)

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