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'Thor' Soars, 'The Beaver' Bombs And Mother's Day Celebration In Today's Twitter-Wood

Posted 5/9/11 2:05 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Twitter-Wood

"Thor" brought all of its signature lightning to bear upon moviegoers this weekend, lighting up the box office with an impressive $66 million debut. Though some had their issues with Marvel's latest superhero release, many of the actors and writers lurking about Twitter-Wood expressed their overall satisfaction with the Asgardian adventure.

While it was "Thor" that dominated the box office, Mother's Day took plenty of deserved attention for itself. Several Hollywood players were celebrating the holiday for themselves, while others offered some dirty (but good-natured) jokes instead of well-wishes.

Plus, who didn't much care for "The Beaver"? The answer to that and more rests past the jump.

I'm @roundhoward and this is Twitter-Wood for May 9, 2011.

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'The Beaver' Star And Director Jodie Foster Cautions Against Occupying Two Jobs At Once

Posted 5/6/11 3:04 pm EST by Kara Warner in Interviews, News, Video

After release date changes and some other unrelated misfortunes, "The Beaver" is finally bowing in theaters (In NYC and LA today, elsewhere May 20). There is a lot to admire about this film, to be perfectly honest. The performances, the uniquely-crafted story of a man battling mental illness, and puppets. Also, Hollywood veteran Jodie Foster starred in and directed the film.

When MTV News caught up with Foster during the press day for "The Beaver," we asked her to walk us through the challenges of acting and directing at the same time.

"Acting and directing at the same time is a very bad idea, don’t do it at home. My first movie I acted and directed in [1994's tear-jerker 'Little Man Tate'] I remember saying to myself, 'Hmm, I’m not gonna do this again.' It’s – it’s tiring!" she admitted. "But at the same time, you do manage to get the performance you were hoping for. Sometimes you wish you had more choices because very often you don’t surprise yourself, you just bring to the table what you were anticipating and you don’t surprise yourself enough."

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'James Bond 23' Secures Financing And Another 007 Flick Is Already Developing In Today's Dailies

Posted 4/14/11 5:30 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Dailies

Finally, James Bond is actually coming to a theater near you some day soon, thanks to an agreement reached by Sony and MGM.

Deadline was the first to post a press release announcing that Sony is distributing "James Bond 23" alongside MGM, and that they're already looking at "Bond 24" as well. We're hoping this means we'll be seeing MGM's "Red Dawn" and "Cabin In The Woods" through Sony as well, though nothing is official yet. In exchange, MGM will co-finance several Sony pictures, including David Fincher's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."

After the jump, find out which unreleased robot movie already has a sequel in the works, the line-up for Cannes and what "Fast Five" director Justin Lin has to say about his "Terminator" plans.

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Mel Gibson Seeks Redemption From Depression In Three New Clips From 'The Beaver'

Posted 3/16/11 4:10 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Video

Between Jodie Foster, Jennifer Lawrence and Anton Yelchin, there's more than a few reasons to keep an eye out on "The Beaver." But there's perhaps no bigger reason to tune in than its leading man, Mel Gibson.

In what can be seen as an eerie instance of art imitating life, Gibson stars in the Foster-directed drama as Walter Black, the CEO of a toy company who embarks on a downward spiral of depression, completely isolating himself from the people he loves in the process. But possible redemption presents itself in an unusual form: Walter comes into contact with a beaver hand-puppet that he uses to communicate on his behalf, a decision that could either widen the distance between himself and his family or bring all of them closer together.

It's no secret that Gibson has been making headlines for the wrong reasons in recent weeks, months and years, but could "The Beaver" turn the tides for the troubled actor? Hard to say without seeing footage from the film, but thankfully, we've got three new clips from the movie that give you a great idea of what "The Beaver" has in store for you. Let us know what you think of the footage in the comments section and on Twitter!

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'The Beaver' Release Date Change Puts Mel Gibson In The Summer Season

Posted 2/8/11 10:38 am EST by Josh Wigler in News

Oh, "The Beaver." It would already be one of the most intriguing films on our to-watch list without all of the controversy surrounding leading man Mel Gibson.

But, of course, that elevates things: this is a story about a depressed man who has to rediscover and redeem himself through an imaginary friend, a beaver puppet that does all of the talking for him. It's certainly an interesting and timely premise given what Gibson has been going through lately, though it makes one pause: is the film doomed for failure before it even launches? Are audiences ready to forgive Mel, particularly through this unintentionally timely lens?

They'll have some more time to decide, as the release date for "The Beaver" has been pushed back once again. Originally slated for release in 2010, and then again on March 28 of this year, The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop that "The Beaver" will now open on May 6 in limited release before expanding later in the month – in the thick of the summer season, in other words.

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'The Beaver' Trailer Debuts, But Can Mel Gibson's Latest Find Its Voice?

Posted 12/6/10 2:23 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Commentary, News, Trailers

It's no secret that Mel Gibson isn't exactly the most liked person in show business these days. After several controversial comments and allegations of domestic abuse, among other similar difficulties, Gibson's public image could certainly use a helping hand — the kind that a cameo role in "The Hangover 2" won't fix, apparently.

But maybe he'll find redemption through his latest starring role in "The Beaver." The first official trailer for Jodie Foster's first directorial effort in 15 years arrived online over the weekend, and based on the story information we're treated to in the trailer, it appears that "The Beaver" hits rather close to home for Gibson. Read More...

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Mel Gibson Moves From The 'Edge Of Darkness' To Telling Us 'How I Spent My Summer Vacation'

Posted 2/1/10 9:00 am EST by Larry Carroll in News

Now that Mel Gibson is finally back in action with last weekend's “Edge of Darkness,” some fans might be wondering why the dude took seven years off after his last starring role in 2002’s “Signs.” Others might be asking if we’re going to see Mel in front of the camera again before the year 2016.

According to the “Lethal Weapon” legend, the answer will be on the big screen before too long – as he’s about to begin work on a new film.

“Yeah, it’s called ‘How I Spent My Summer Vacation,’” he explained to us recently. “It’s about a Gringo, and a Mexican prison.” Read More...

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Mel Gibson Wears 'The Beaver' For Jodie Foster

Posted 7/10/09 10:00 am EST by Elisabeth Rappe in News

Mel Gibson What a strange and winding road films take! When I first reported on "The Beaver" it was a blurb on Steve Carell's pre-production slate. The story of a depressed man and his beaver puppet seemed like a natural fit for the actor, who often veers into tragi-comedy in his movie and television roles.

The plot thickened when Jim Carrey expressed interest. In addition, rumors put Jodie Foster behind the camera. We've now reached "stranger in a strange land" territory, as Mel Gibson appears to be stepping into the leading role. Read More...

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Jim Carrey May Become The Puppet Master For 'The Beaver'

Posted 5/1/09 10:13 am EST by Elisabeth Rappe in News, Uncategorized

Jim Carrey has definitely suffered some setbacks in recent years, but it's a strange thing to see him having to complete with another comedic actor, or possibly be a second choice when it comes to casting. But that's what's going on with "The Beaver," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Kyle Killen's script for "The Beaver" has been one of the most buzzed about scripts this year. Centered around a man whose constant companion is a beaver puppet, it's drawing a lot of comparisons to "Lars and the Real Girl" and "Being John Malkovich." Killen's script even topped "The Black List," a collection of the best unproduced work kicking around Hollywood. Late last year, it attracted interest from Steve Carell and Jay Roach. Roach was loosely attached to direct Carell in the lead. Read More...

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