During a career portraying some 75 film and TV characters, actor Tobin Bell has kept extensive journals detailing the on and off-camera minutiae in every one of his characters’ lives. While some might see this as obsessive; to Bell, it's simply the proper way to do his job. Now, with the release of "Saw IV," the star of the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time is revealing his Jigsaw journals for the first time, exclusively to MTV.

TODAY'S ENTRY: This past weekend, "Saw IV" gave the series' die-hard fans some eye-opening details about Jigsaw's origins, which have since fueled further speculation online. Now, Tobin Bell's journals continue to feed the fire by giving us an inside look at his thoughts regarding John Kramer's attire during those early "engineer days." First drafts of the script described Bell's character as wearing khaki pants, a knit golf-type shirt and loafers - to Bell, a too-conservative depiction that reeked "country club." Fearful of the cheese factor, this raised his eyebrow.

Click here to see the actual entry, hand-written by "Jigsaw." Translation and commentary from Bell follow. Read more...

During a career portraying some 75 film and TV characters, actor Tobin Bell has kept extensive journals detailing the on and off-camera minutiae in every one of his characters’ lives. While some might see this as obsessive; to Bell, it's simply the proper way to do his job. Now, with the release of "Saw IV," the star of the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time is revealing his Jigsaw journals for the first time, exclusively to MTV.

TODAY'S ENTRY: This past weekend, millions of people lined up for "Saw IV." Now, Bell's "Saw IV" journal reveals even more about the failed pregnancy that fueled his vendetta with the world at large. The notes reveal details about the baby's name, never-seen nursery and gravestone. In addition, there are some early ideas on the game that claims the life of Jigsaw's first victim, Cecil.

Click here to see the actual entry, hand-written by "Jigsaw." Translation and commentary from Bell follow. Read more...

During a career portraying some 75 film and TV characters, actor Tobin Bell has kept extensive journals detailing the on and off-camera minutiae in every one of his characters’ lives. While some might see this as obsessive; to Bell, it's simply the proper way to do his job. Now, on the eve of this month's "Saw IV" release, the star of the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time is revealing his Jigsaw journals for the first time, exclusively to MTV.

TODAY'S ENTRY: Preparing to film the script he'd just received for "Saw III," Tobin Bell saw one of his greatest challenges as a scene where Jigsaw suffered a violent seizure. For help, he turned to his friend Dr. M. David Lewis - and with these notes found stuffed in the pages of Bell's "Saw III" journal, we get a rare glimpse at an actor's research.

Click here to see the actual entry, hand-written by "Jigsaw." Translation and commentary from Bell follow. Read more...

During a career portraying some 75 film and TV characters, actor Tobin Bell has kept extensive journals detailing the on and off-camera minutiae in every one of his characters’ lives. While some might see this as obsessive; to Bell, it's simply the proper way to do his job. Now, on the eve of this month's "Saw IV" release, the star of the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time is revealing his Jigsaw journals for the first time, exclusively to MTV.

TODAY'S ENTRY: From Bell's "Saw III" journal, notable quotations that have inspired Jigsaw, alongside his very own "words of wisdom".

Click here to see the actual entry, hand-written by "Jigsaw." Translation and commentary from Bell follow. Read more...

During a career portraying some 75 film and TV characters, actor Tobin Bell has kept extensive journals detailing the on and off-camera minutiae in every one of his characters’ lives. While some might see this as obsessive; to Bell, it's simply the proper way to do his job. Now, on the eve of this month's "Saw IV" release, the star of the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time is revealing his Jigsaw journals for the first time, exclusively to MTV.

TODAY'S ENTRY: From Bell's "Saw III" journal, his preparations for being bed-ridden in most of the film.

Click here to see the actual entry, hand-written by "Jigsaw." Translation and commentary from Bell follow. Read more...

During a career portraying some 75 film and TV characters, actor Tobin Bell has kept extensive journals detailing the on and off-camera minutiae in every one of his characters’ lives. While some might see this as obsessive; to Bell, it's simply the proper way to do his job. Now, on the eve of this month's "Saw IV" release, the star of the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time is revealing his Jigsaw journals for the first time, exclusively to MTV.
TODAY'S ENTRY: From Bell's "Saw II" journal, a powerful speech that was discussed with director Darren Lynn Bousman, but ultimately never shot.

Click here to see the actual entry, hand-written by "Jigsaw." Translation and commentary from Bell follow. Read more...

During a career portraying some 75 film and TV characters, actor Tobin Bell has kept extensive journals detailing the on and off-camera minutiae in every one of his characters' lives. While some might see this as obsessive; to Bell, it's simply the proper way to do his job. Now, on the eve of this month's "Saw IV" release, the star of the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time is revealing his Jigsaw journals for the first time, exclusively to MTV.

TODAY'S ENTRY: From Bell's "Saw II" journal, titled "Room set up"

Click here to see the actual entry, hand-written by "Jigsaw." Translation and commentary from Bell follow. Read more...

During a career portraying some 75 film and TV characters, actor Tobin Bell has kept extensive journals detailing the off-camera minutiae in every one of their lives. Some might see it as obsessive; to him, it's simply the proper way to do his job. Now, on the eve of this month's "Saw IV" release, the star of the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time is revealing his Jigsaw journals for the first time, exclusively to MTV News.

TODAY'S ENTRY: From Bell's "Saw II" journal, titled "What's on John's Mind"

Click here to see the actual entry, hand-written by "Jigsaw." Translation and commentary from Bell follow.

(enclosed in a circle that represents what John detests): Liars, Hypocrites

(surrounding the circle): Afraid to die Read more...

Frank Castle may have a new boss, Pixar reveals its future, "Saw" rolls on and more, in today's issue of "The Dailies."

- "Hooligans" director Lexi Alexander rumored to helm "Punisher 2." (JoBlo)

- Jennifer Connelly teams with real-life hubby Paul Bettany for Guillermo del Toro/Clive Barker-produced "Born," a psychological thriller about a claymation artist whose characters do horrible things. (Variety)

- Christina Applegate joins Teddy Geiger for music-themed comedy, "The Rocker." (Hollywood Reporter)

- "Monsters Inc." director leads Pixar's '09 slate with "Up," about 70-year-old man fighting beasts alongside park ranger. 2008 sees "Wall*E" story of futuristic robots falling in love, with '10 seeing "Toy Story 3” release. (Variety)

- "Saw 4” one-sheet revealed. (MovieWeb)

- Jesse Bradford to play a cursed ex-con in "The Echo." (Hollywood Reporter)