Posted 10/27/11 10:13 am EST by Josh Wigler in News, splash page
Batman protects the 99% from the plentiful crazies Gotham City has to offer, but he won't stand beside them on Wall Street. Despite rumors to the contrary, "The Dark Knight Rises" won't be shooting in New York's Zuccotti Park, so you can kiss those Bruce Wayne-meets-Wall Street protestors mashup fantasies goodbye, unfortunately.
Get more of the latest comic book movie news after the jump!
Posted 5/16/11 10:31 am EST by MTV Movies Team in Box Office
FROM MTV MOVIES: "Thor" held on to the top spot at the box office over the weekend while runner-up "Bridesmaids" surpassed industry expectations with an impressive $24.4 million debut, according to studio estimates.
Meanwhile, the new post-apocalyptic vampire film "Priest" floundered and a pair of indie flicks in limited release, "Everything Must Go" and "Hesher," posted up low per-screen averages.
Based on the Marvel Comics hero drawn from Norse mythology, "Thor" earned $34.5 million in its second weekend of release for a total take of $119.2 million. The action flick, starring Chris Hemsworth in the title role, helps set the stage for this summer's "The Avengers." It has earned $225 million worldwide.
Ninety percent of critics loved "Bridesmaids," according to Rotten Tomatoes, and the positive word of mouth generated since the film's South by Southwest festival screenings contributed to its number two placement. "Saturday Night Live" veterans Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph lead an ensemble cast in the Judd Apatow-produced R-rated comedy, whose drawing power was underestimated by most industry analysts.
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.
Posted 5/9/11 11:50 am EST by MTV Movies Team in Box Office
FROM MTV MOVIES: The "god of thunder" stormed the box office over the weekend as comic book fans and other moviegoers rained $66 million upon theaters to see "Thor." The latest big-screen adaptation of a beloved Marvel Comics superhero, this one drawn from Norse mythology, kicked off the summer movie season as the #1 movie in America, according to studio estimates.
Alas, a pair of romantic comedies proved to be no match against Thor's power. "Jumping the Broom" opened at #3 with $13.7 million, while "Something Borrowed," based on Emily Giffin's best-selling novel, is in fourth place with $13.1 million. Co-starring rom-com veteran Kate Hudson, "Borrowed" was far behind the $21.1 million her "Bride Wars" took in when it opened in 2009, or the similar numbers generated by "Fool's Gold" the year before.
"Thor" launches a potential franchise for Disney-owned Marvel Studios and serves as yet another piece of the comic-book-like continuity tapestry leading to 2012's "The Avengers." That ambitious movie recently started shooting and will unite Thor with Marvel heroes like Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Captain America (Chris Evans), whose own movie arrives on July 22. "Thor" benefited greatly from the critic-approved charisma of newcomer Chris Hemsworth in the title role and the Shakespearean sensibilities of director Kenneth Branagh. Technology didn't hurt, either, as roughly 60 percent of the film's business came courtesy of 3-D.
Posted 5/6/11 1:31 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Twitter-Wood
Whosoever holds this movie ticket, if he be worthy, shall see the power of "Thor." Moviegoers nationwide are getting ready for Marvel Studios' next big superhero endeavor, out in theaters today, and the fans lurking about Hollywood are coming out of the woodwork as well.
In other news, last night's episode of "Community" thrust the gang back into the middle of paintball warfare, though one "Lost" star is taking the game a bit too seriously. In case you missed the ep, one of the show's actresses has you covered. Plus, find out how some of your favorite stars partied down on Cinco de Mayo yesterday!
I'm @roundhoward and this is Twitter-Wood for May 6, 2011.
Posted 5/4/11 10:18 am EST by Kara Warner in Interviews, News
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know what Sir Anthony Hopkins has been up to lately -- ruling the universe as Asgardian overloard Odin in "Thor."
Naturally, being the esteemed thespian and Oscar-winner that he is, Hopkins is no stranger to portraying important and imposing figures. He is always in-demand and busy on a variety of upcoming projects. When MTV News caught up with him during the "Thor" press day over the weekend, he revealed that he is in talks with Angelina Jolie about playing Winston Churchill in a film she's developing.
"I might work with Angelina Jolie on 'Churchill and Roosevelt,'" he said. "She’s got a thing about Churchill. Angelina sent me a synopsis of the script yesterday, so that’s in the offering as well."
When asked what his thoughts are about the synopsis and the project as a whole, Hopkins said he hadn't made a decision yet, and joked that he worries he'd have to gain weight in the process.
Posted 4/27/11 1:45 pm EST by Travis Helwig in Twitter-Wood
After months of promotion (it felt like years), "The Voice" finally premiered last night to huge numbers. During the show, the twitter-verse exploded, and tweet-shrapnel came from every which way, including Hollywood.
Meanwhile, the opening of "Thor" mightily approaches, and actress/singer Miley Cyrus wants in. While she's not billed for the film, Miley posted her own addition to the superhero epic. We have a feeling it's not going to make the final cut, but hey, here's hoping. All this and "Fast Five" is already receiving rave reviews -- and one outlet just doesn't get it.
I'm @TravisHelwig and this is Twitter-Wood for April 27th, 2011.
Posted 4/22/11 3:45 pm EST by Travis Helwig in Twitter-Wood
It's Good Friday, and not just because Robert Pattinson has a new movie out. The Easter weekend has officially kicked off and the tweets are alive with celebratory glee. You don't want to miss how Hollywood's funniest comedians are celebrating the good-est Friday of them all!
While a ton of big name films are opening today, only one has been trending for the past 24 hours. "Madea's Big Happy Family" has taken over the Internet but not everyone is excited. One TV personality has a complaint to file with the concept of justice.
I'm @TravisHelwig and this is Twitter-Wood for April 22nd, 2011.
Posted 4/21/11 3:00 pm EST by Travis Helwig in Twitter-Wood
The day of the norseman is nigh! The release of "Thor" is just two weeks away and if you're like us, you're seeing advertisements everywhere. We thought the poster was just plain ol' intense, but one actor had a different interpretation of Thor's icy gaze.
Meanwhile, if you follow anyone under 60 on Twitter, you're already well-aware that yesterday was 4/20. National Weed Day has drifted away from us like a puff of smoke in the breeze, but at least the internet lasts forever -- and as actors toked up, they also tweeted out. Plus, a "G.I. Joe" cast member is officially back for the sequel.
I'm @TravisHelwig and this is Twitter-Wood for April 21st, 2011.
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'Thor' Star Chris Hemsworth: Where He's Been And Where He's Going
Posted 5/6/11 4:11 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Casting Call, Commentary, Origin Story
"Thor" lands in theaters today, bringing movie fans one step closer towards next summer's superhero extravaganza, "The Avengers." That's not all that the new Marvel movie brings, however: it also boasts a thunderous star-making turn from Chris Hemsworth, who stars in the film as the hammer-wielding warrior.
This isn't the only place you've seen Hemsworth before, and it certainly won't be the last. After the jump, find out everything you need to know about the past, present and future of Chris Hemsworth's movie career.
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