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The Dailies: July 16, 2008

Posted 7/16/08 2:48 pm EST by in Dailies


Miley Cyrus- Sign of the apocalypse watch: Miley Cyrus wants to remake a younger, cleaner version of “Sex and the City.” (Just Jared)

- Drinks on this guy, eh Mr. Stark? “Tropic Thunder” scribe Justin Theroux to write “Iron Man 2.” (Variety)

- Those bastards! Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio lining up to star in Quentin Tarantino’s latest. (Variety)

- Hearts of darkness on display as “Tropic Thunder” viral sites go online. (Rain of Madness)

- “Mummy III” director (and special effects stickler) Rob Cohen to produce a remake of “Monster Squad.” (Bloody Disgusting)

- Phasers set to stunned: J.J. Abrams dishes a little on “Star Trek” reboot. (Coming Soon)

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The Movie Awards Short You MUST Watch Again: Robert Downey Jr. Kicks Jack Black's Ass

Posted 6/1/08 11:22 pm EST by in MTV Movie Awards, Video


Want to watch Robert Downey Jr. ride a panda and kick the living crap out of Jack Black? Then I hope you were watching the MTV Movie Awards tonight and caught my favorite new piece of depraved comedy. If not, no worries. We've got the whole video below -- four glorious minutes that will give you a sense of how awesome "Tropic Thunder" is (trust us, we've seen it). And then click here to watch our other Movie Awards shorts.

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Ben Stiller And Robert Downey Jr. Have A 'Tropic Thunder' Meltdown

Posted 5/30/08 9:56 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, MTV Movie Awards, Video


Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. sat down for a simple promo meeting for their upcoming action comedy "Tropic Thunder" — and then it all fell apart in a moment of pure hilarity. Find out why in the Movie Awards short below.

The MTV Movie Awards will air live on MTV on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, with MTV News' "Coming Attractions" preshow kicking the evening off at 7:30 p.m. ET! Meanwhile, stay tuned to the MTV Movies Blog and MovieAwards.MTV.com.

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Robert Downey Jr. Performance Gets Thumb's Up From 'Tropic Thunder' Castmate

Posted 5/12/08 1:12 pm EST by in News


Robert Downey Jr in 'Tropic Thunder'When talking about upcoming films, most actors will tell you that they hope it makes waves, wows critics, or at least scores tons of money.

Brandon T. Jackson, meanwhile, just hopes "Tropic Thunder" doesn't send him to Hell.

"Hopefully everybody doesn't get too pissed off and we all can have a good time and laugh together," he laughed.

What has Jackson anxious isn't the film itself, but his co-star Robert Downey Jr. who portrays a white actor who becomes a black man for a movie. Not a white actor in black face, mind you, but a "black man," Jackson insisted at the red carpet for "Iron Man." Read More...

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The Dailies: April 14, 2008

Posted 4/14/08 2:23 pm EST by in Dailies


Shia LaBeouf- Shia LaBeouf joins "The Dark Fields," the story of a loser who gets his hands on a drug that makes you smarter. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Zack Snyder gets animated, prepares to direct "Guardians of Ga-Hoole," based on a series of children's books. (Variety)

- Jabba the Hutt's kid? Really? I mean, REALLY? Sigh. First trailer for "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" hits web. (StarWars.com)

- "Tropic Thunder" to feature fake trailers a la "Grindhouse." (/film)

- Groovy, baby. Fourth "Austin Powers" rumored to be targeting Gisele Bundchen for female lead. (Boston.com)

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Tom Cruise May Appear in 'Tropic Thunder' But Downey Jr. Steals The Show

Posted 4/3/08 12:08 pm EST by in Commentary, News


Robert Downey Jr in 'Tropic Thunder'Much to Ben Stiller's chagrin, the cat is now officially out of the bag about Tom Cruise's cameo in "Tropic Thunder" (check out our new Ben Stiller interview here). This morning, the New York Times reported at length about Cruise's performance in Stiller's upcoming big summer comedy. So the surprise is gone. Oh, well. But I am here to tell you that it will do nothing to detract from your enjoyment of "Tropic Thunder" when it opens August 15. And it all comes down to one man. No, not Cruise. Robert Downey Jr.

I've seen "Tropic Thunder" and as I've been telling anyone who will listen since, Robert Downey Jr.'s performance is absolutely one of the funniest I have seen in years. Read More...

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The Dailies: March 18, 2008

Posted 3/18/08 3:00 pm EST by in Dailies


narnia- Could Disney be ditching "Narnia" for a trip to Mars instead? Insiders claim "John Carter of Mars" moving forward quickly, with "Finding Nemo" director Andrew Stanton at the helm. (Jim Hill Media)

- We're on board already, no lie. Ricky Gervais video blogs from the set of his new film, "This Side of the Truth." (Gervais)

- Could this be "High School Musical 4"? Steven Antin tapped to write a new song and dance flick for the Mouse. (Variety)

- Hilarious new trailer for Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder." (Yahoo)

- "The Boondock Saints: All Saints Day" to begin shooting this summer? Happy St. Patrick's Day indeed. (/film)

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The Dailies: March 5, 2008

Posted 3/5/08 12:33 pm EST by in Dailies


- Djimon Hounsou goes crazy over a comic book trilogy, and it could be…Conan? (CHUD)

- Protego! Daniel Radcliffe reportedly under constant protection after death threats. (Metro UK)

- A slew of pictures from the set of "X-Men Origins" pop up online. (Just Jared)

- Alternate ending for "I Am Legend" gets leaked. (/film)

- First look at Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and (holy crap) Robert Downey Jr. from "Tropic Thunder." (EW)

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Stiller: 'Tropic Thunder' Will Be A Funny 'Apocalypse Now'

Posted 11/5/07 12:50 pm EST by in News


Ben StillerReporting by Noelle Neuhart

What would it be like if Matthew McConaughey really got caught up in a hostage situation? Would Brad Pitt really be able to de-activate a bomb when the clock has ticked down to the last few seconds? Or would he just wet himself?

These are the humorous questions behind "Tropic Thunder," the high-profile 2008 action/comedy flick currently in its final days of filming. With a cast including Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, and Matthew McConaughey (subbing in for Owen Wilson), it certainly has the pedigree to become a thunderous success. And if a rumored cameo comes together, the film could just cruise to classic status.

"It's about a bunch of movies stars, and a rapper/actor, who get cast in this Vietnam War movie and get sent over to Vietnam to make this film," grinned box-office heavyweight Ben Stiller, who directs and stars in the flick. Read More...

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The Dailies: June 18, 2007

Posted 6/18/07 2:11 pm EST by in Dailies


Batman keeps getting new gadgets, Indy keeps getting new friends, and Owen Wilson keeps working with Ben Stiller. That and more in our links of the day.

- The Batcycle! Click source link for full-size image. (L.A. Times)

- Jim Broadbent cast in "Indy 4”? (AICN)

- Eli Roth lashes out at pirates for box office failure of "Hostel: Part II." (Myspace)

- Alas, John Cusack. Patrick Wilson more or less confirms he's cast as Nite Owl in Zack Snyder's "Watchmen." (ComingSoon)

- Tuesdays with Adam. Sports columnist and best-selling author Mitch Albom writing baseball script for Adam Sandler. (Variety)

- Owen Wilson and Nick Nolte join Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder." (Variety)

- "The Cat Burglars" and "Operation Rudolph" among upcoming films from "Wallace and Gromit" studio Aardman Features. (Variety)

- Forest Whitaker and Jude Law set for "The Repossession Mambo," morality tale about seizing black market organs. (Variety)

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