MTV News' Kim Stolz has already made a name for herself in the City That Never Sleeps. But now that she's in L.A. for this weekend's Movie Awards, she needed a few lessons on adapting to the Town of Hangin' Around.
"I need some advice," the newly brown-haired correspondent pleaded, hunting for stars at L.A.'s swank Le Montrose hotel. "What sort of things does a big star like yourself do all day?"
"You're looking at it," grinned diminutive funnyman Verne Troyer, lying in the sun poolside.
On Tuesday, Stolz and Troyer met up for an afternoon of living large with Hollywood's smallest star. The always-affable Troyer, who once again teams with his "Austin Powers" cohort Mike Myers for June 20th's "The Love Guru," took to Kim so quickly that Stolz might just have her very own Mini-She. Read more...
In our MTV Rough Cut interview with Mike Myers, the "Love Guru" writer/director/lead complains about his perfect co-star, who he describes as "99 percent ham, 1 percent water." For more from the chat, in which we talk about how his "Guru" character differs from Austin Powers and more, click here.
Best known as Mini-Me in the "Austin Powers" trilogy, pint-sized player Verne Troyer stars as a member of a traveling theater group in Terry Gilliam's "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," otherwise known as the film that tragically features Heath Ledger's final performance.
When we caught up with Troyer -- who is currently starring in Uwe Boll's "Postal" and will soon be seen in Mike Myer's "Love Guru" -- the actor became visibly emotional when discussing his work with Ledger, thanking his Aussie colleague for "letting him be part of his life." Watch the poignant moment below, and then click here for more of Troyer's tribute to his fallen friend.
Our links of the day begin and end with a pair of supers, Wonder Woman and Superman (sort of.) In between, news on Mike Myers, Jerry Bruckheimer, and more.
- She passed up Wonder Woman for this? Jessica Biel to "Die a Little" in modern-day thriller. (Variety)
- The doctor is in. First picture of Mike Myers as "The Love Guru" surfaces online. (USA Today)
- "Hi-Ho Silver!" Jerry Bruckheimer developing "Lone Ranger" franchise with "Pirates" writers Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio. (Entertainment Weekly)
- Mrs. Judd Apatow set to play Mrs. Zac Efron, as Leslie Mann hitches up to "17," the story of a grown man who suddenly becomes seventeen. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Ok, now this is getting ridiculous. Rupert Evans as Superman? (Dark Horizons)
Tags 17, ac efron, die a little, jerry bruckheimer, jessica biel, leslie mann, mike myers, rupert evans, the lone ranger, the love guru, wonder woman
Jessica Alba's no stranger to dangerous foes -- the Silver Surfer, the Yellow Bastard, that SOB Dane Cook (we kid!) -- but Alba's biggest ever cinematic enemy might very well wind up being the smallest. "Me and Verne [Troyer] go at it a lot!" Alba said of her upcoming "The Love Guru" co-star. "We're going to be very mean to each other. We've had some combative words." Check out our full Jessica Alba interview here.
Alba and Troyer square off in Mike Myers' "The Love Guru," which the 26-year-old Alba began filming last week. Verne plays the coach of a Toronto hockey team while Jessica laces up as the owner. "Basically my family is cursed," she explained. "Ever since we've owned this hockey team they can't win a Stanley Cup. They all blame me." (After the jump, video of Alba discussing her date with Troyer.) Read more...
There's news today regarding Jessica Alba, and boy is it contagious! Spread the word about her, Kevin Smith, Russell Crowe, Christopher Walken, and Jack Black in our links of the day.
- Mr. Smith goes to MTV. Red Bank's favorite son responds to our reportage on Rosario Dawson. (Silent Bob Speaks)
- Jessica Alba joins cast of "The Love Guru" alongside Mike Meyers. (Variety)
- Russell Crowe boldly going where Richardo Montalban went before? Oscar winner wanted as "Star Trek" baddie. (IGN)
- Edgar Wright interviews Michael Cera and Jonah Hill in this hilarious clip. (Collider)
- Colin Hanks is a "House Bunny." Joins cast of Anna Farris comedy. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Welcome Back Frank! Punisher sequel gets a title. (Superhero Hype)
- Trailer for Jack Black/Michel Gondry comedy "Be Kind, Rewind" (Yahoo)
- Christopher Walken worth "Five Dollars a Day"? Veteran thesp hops on Nic Cage road movie. (Variety)
Tags anna farris, be kind rewind, christopher walken, colin hanks, edgar wright, house bunny, jack black, jessica alba, kevin smith, mike meyers, punisher 2, rosario dawson, russell crowe, superbad, the love guru
