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'Breaking Dawn' Before 'Hunger Games': Five Other Big Trailer Debuts

Posted 2/10/12 5:35 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Trailers

Arguably the biggest news of the day was Lionsgate's announcement that the studio would be premiering the "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2" trailer in front of "The Hunger Games" in theaters on March 23. Though this is definitely a match made in young-adult heaven, it's far from the first time trailers for highly anticipated films have premiered before similarly big new releases.

We've decided to go back and pick our five favorite examples of big trailer premieres from the past couple decades. The movies haven’t always matched the hype (we're looking at you, "Phantom Menace"), but they certainly gave us good reason to get excited.

"Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace" before "Meet Joe Black"
Come with me back to a time long, long ago (1998) in a galaxy far, far away (where Brad Pitt was still playing romantic leads). "Meet Joe Black" was just hitting theaters, but fans weren't necessarily flocking to theaters opening night to catch Pitt playing the Death. Instead, many fans were anxiously awaiting the first trailer of George Lucas's highly anticipated "Star Wars" prequel, "The Phantom Menace." Considering the public's changed opinion on the movie as "The Phantom Menace" launches its 3-D rerelease today, it's hard to believe people were once so excited about the movie. But they were — seriously.

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MTV Movie Brawl 2012: 'Dark Knight Rises' Vs. 'Avengers'

Posted 1/9/12 2:30 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in News, Poll

Dark Knight Rises The MTV Movie Brawl 2012 is officially on! After the initial play-in and wild card rounds, 16 films have been selected to compete in a series of head-to-head single elimination matches in our March Madness-style bracket. In the end, only one of these flicks can be crowned the can't-miss movie of the year, and the choice is entirely up to YOU. Which movie will win the brawl for it all? Vote at MTV Movies Blog and make your choice known!

Two of the most important comic book movies of 2012 — heck, of all time — are about to enter the arena in a head-to-head match-up that many would agree is a long time coming. In one corner, the hero that Gotham needs. In the other, Earth's Mightiest Heroes. How can one superpower-less crime-fighter defeat a veritable army of superheroes?

Well… you do know he's Batman, right?

(3) "The Dark Knight Rises" vs. (6) "Marvel's The Avengers"
Christopher Nolan's conclusion to his Batman trilogy, "The Dark Knight Rises," is easily one of the most anticipated movies of the year. But the exact same could be said for "The Avengers," Marvel's answer to DC's biggest effort of 2012. Two rival universes are about to collide as the Caped Crusader charges headfirst at Iron Man, Thor, Cap and their allies in this first round battle. Both movies performed well beneath our expectations in round one, so our guess is as good as yours. We do know this, though: whoever wins, it's going to be one hell of an epic fight.

Watch our MTV Movie Brawl 2012 analysis!

Tags MTV Movie Brawl 2012, the avengers, the dark knight rises

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'Hunger Games,' 'Avengers' Slug It Out At MTV Movie Brawl 2012

Posted 1/5/12 4:59 pm EST by MTV Movies Team in Commentary

Hunger Games

Three days in and five new competitors later, MTV Movie Brawl 2012 still rages strong. "Hunger Games" and "Twilight" fans continue slugging it out to give their champion of choice the most steam heading into next week's March Madness-style bracket tournament, but there's fierce competition between many of the other movies as well.

Our preview of the tournament continues today with a look at one of the Brawl's clearest front-runners, a glimpse at Taylor Kitsch and some other hot models, and a salute to Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

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'Breaking Dawn,' More: What's The Most Anticipated Movie Of 2012?

Posted 12/16/11 11:49 am EST by Kevin P. Sullivan in Poll

Next year will be a great one for films. The blockbusters alone have us with too many movies to be looking forward to. With epic superhero flicks, returns to old franchises and the ending of others, we are in for a real treat next year.

But we need your help. We want to know what movie you can't wait to see next year. Vote in the poll below to help decide which is the film to beat next year.

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'Dark Knight Rises,' More: Best Set-Stalking Of 2011

Posted 12/13/11 5:00 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Poll

Plenty of great movies came our way in 2011, and even more awesome ones are on the horizon for 2012. But even though some of these films feel far away, we've gotten plenty of advanced looks at some of the upcoming year's hottest projects through trailers, posters and even the considerably more shady set-stalking.

From leaked set photos to leaked set videos, here are five of the movies most worthy of set-stalking in 2011. Vote for which one was your favorite beyond the break!

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'Dark Knight Rises' On Wall Street, 'Avengers' Scores Composer

Posted 11/8/11 11:12 am EST by Josh Wigler in News, splash page

"The Dark Knight Rises" is almost finished with its New York City rampage, and oh, what a rampage indeed. MTV News was on hand for some of the NYC-shooting of Christopher Nolan's final Batman movie, and we've got all the details for you in our new weekly column, The Weekly Rising. Check out footage from the NYC set below!

There's more comic book movie news beyond the break.

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'Avengers' Director Joss Whedon's Stunt Work, 'Dark Knight Rises' In Manhattan

Posted 10/28/11 10:27 am EST by Josh Wigler in News, splash page

"Avengers" director Joss Whedon isn't content with simply overseeing Earth's Mightiest Heroes -- apparently, he wants to get in on the action himself. Tom Hiddleston, who plays the film's villain Loki, recently shared an anecdote from his time on the "Avengers" set when Whedon fully acted out a stunt-heavy moment, earning the filmmaker serious kudos points in Hiddleston's eyes. See what he had to say over here.

Get more of the latest comic book movie news beyond the break!

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'Avengers' Trailer Features Loki's Arrival On Earth, Teases Tom Hiddleston

Posted 10/25/11 11:49 am EST by Josh Wigler in News, splash page

Have you been thinking about Loki's first appearance in the "Avengers" trailer, wondering whether or not that's the Asgardian villain's first arrival on Earth in the film? Wonder no more: Tom Hiddleston confirmed to MTV News that, yes, you are indeed looking at Loki's grand entrance, though the particular how's and why's remain unclear. See what he had to say in the video below.

Check out more comic book movie news past the jump!

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'Spider-Man' Villain Rhys Ifans Demonstrates His Lizard Voice

Posted 10/24/11 12:10 pm EST by Josh Wigler in News, splash page

If you haven't heard this one creeping around the 'net by now, you're in for a treat. Last week, "Anonymous" actor Rhys Ifans swung by MTV News HQ to chat about his new Roland Emmerich movie, but didn't leave without offering up some serious goods on "The Amazing Spider-Man." Ifans stars in the superhero movie as the villainous Lizard, and he offered us a terrifying taste of what his scaly creature might sound like when the movie hits in 2012.

We've got more comic book movie news after the jump courtesy of Splash Page!

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'Dark Knight Rises' Prologue On Its Way?

Posted 10/20/11 11:24 am EST by Josh Wigler in News

The Dark Knight Rises

Hoping to see "The Dark Knight Rises" a little bit early? Hang on for another two months and you just might get your chance.

The latest Batman buzz is that a six-minute "Dark Knight Rises" prologue will be attached to copies of the IMAX release of "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" in December, just like the Joker-driven opening scene of "The Dark Knight" was attached to "I Am Legend" ahead of its release. Warner Bros. declined to comment on the story, so take this one as a rumor for now. We'll bring you official word when we get it.

Beyond the break, check out more comic book movie news courtesy of Splash Page!

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