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'X-Men: First Class' Powers Up To MTV's #6 Movie Of 2011

Posted 12/16/11 7:30 am EST by in Commentary, Video


I'd say 2011 was the year of the superhero if 2012 wasn't also set to gift us with a staggering array of caped and non-caped crusaders. Let's just say the last 12 months have delivered the world, to varying degrees of success, "The Green Hornet," "Green Lantern," "Captain America: The First Avenger," and "Thor."

The best of the bunch, however, is without a doubt "X-Men: First Class." What separates the mutants from their comic-book brethren is not story or visual effects or dope fight sequences — though "X-Men" has all of those things in spades — but something much rarer in this genre: characters you actually care about.

And so we honor "X-Men: First Class" as our #6 pick in MTV's best movies of 2011 list. Listen, I enjoyed "Thor" but never for a second did I buy the love story between the God of Thunder and Natalie Portman's earthy scientist. Though "Green Hornet" was a hoot, I never felt invested in Seth Rogen's bad-boy-gone-good arc. "X-Men," by contrast, gave us a level of character development you simply don't see often in superhero flicks, regardless of the year.

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'X-Men: First Class' 101: Get To Know Professor X, Magneto And The Other Mutants!

Posted 6/3/11 12:52 pm EST by in Commentary, News


FROM MTV SPLASH PAGE: "X-Men: First Class" hits theaters this weekend, introducing a new group of Marvel mutants to the live-action "X-Men" universe. While you're probably familiar with the heavy-hitters of the mutant world like Professor X and Magneto, there are one or two members of this teenage team that might require an introduction.

In order to bring everyone up to speed, MTV News asked the "X-Men: First Class" cast to explain their characters' powers and place in the live-action X-Men movie universe.

"Professor Charles Xavier when we meet him is actually Dr. Charles Xavier but he becomes a professor during the course of the movie," revealed James McAvoy.

Read the full story at MTV Splash Page!

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New 'X-Men: First Class' Character Trailers And The 'Home Alone' House Up For Sale In Today's Dailies

Posted 5/5/11 4:56 pm EST by in Dailies


Roll call, folks: it's time to get to know your fellow classmates at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.

MTV Splash Page has the awesome exclusive on three brand-new character trailers from "X-Men: First Class," giving you your best look yet at scenes from next month's mutant-studded prequel. In the videos, you'll find out all you need to know about Alex "Havok" Summers, Hank "Beast" McCoy and Sean "Banshee" Cassidy.

Check out what else is going on in the movies world after the jump, including your first look at Zoe Saldana's new thriller and the chance to defend Kevin McCallister's home for yourself!

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New 'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Photos Reveal A Mysterious Villain In Today's Dailies

Posted 4/27/11 4:10 pm EST by in Dailies


Okay, so we know that this is Shockwave, but… who the frak is this guy?!

Some more new photos from Michael Bay's "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" have arrived online courtesy of Apple, including a good look at Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as Carly and… well, this guy. Perhaps I need to brush up my "Transformers" Shakespeare, but I can't place this new villain. He sort of looks like the floating Megatron head-fortress from "Beast Machines," but that would be a pretty obscure reference. Who or whatever this new machine is, one thing is pretty clear: he's not on our side.

There's more news after the jump, including brand-new trailers for "X-Men: First Class" and "Bridesmaids," plus a new take on "Zorro" that sends the masked swordsman into… the future?!

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DAILIES: Watch The First Five Minutes Of 'Source Code' And A Wild 'Sucker Punch' Mash-Up

Posted 3/15/11 5:08 pm EST by in Dailies


Not unlike Jake Gyllenhaal in "Source Code," you can relive the first five minutes of Duncan Jones' new film over and over again.

Yahoo Movies got the first look at "Source Code," the trippy sci-fi thriller that forces leading man Gyllenhaal to relive the last eight minutes of another man's life to try to stop a threat that will kill millions of people in downtown Chicago. Needless to say, these first minutes of the movie end with a bang.

There's more news out there today beyond "Source Code." After the jump, find out what the hold up is on "Ghostbusters III," which cast members are returning for "Silent Hill: Revelation 3D" and what the Westboro Baptist Church thought of "Red State."

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'X-Men: First Class' Star Nicholas Hoult Is 'Jack The Giant Killer'

Posted 2/11/11 2:20 pm EST by in News, Video


Nicholas HoultAnd just like that, the giants have met their match.

We brought you the news two days ago that "Jack the Giant Killer" had found three of its villainous leads in the form of Stanley Tucci, Bill Nighy and John Kassir. Now, Bryan Singer's next directorial effort has a leading man as well: none other than "X-Men: First Class" actor Nicholas Hoult.

Deadline reports that Hoult has been offered the role, and although negotiations are ongoing, the deal should close quickly. It's a big step forward for Hoult, who counts "About a Boy" as his most prominent movie role to date. Yes, he was the titular boy, and now he's a 6'3" giant slayer. The times, they are a-changing indeed!

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The 'X-Men: First Class' Trailer Is Here!

Posted 2/10/11 7:30 pm EST by in News


X-Men: First ClassFROM SPLASH PAGE: You've been waiting all day for it and now it's here.

As promised yesterday, the debut trailer for "X-Men: First Class" arrived on Facebook today.

This is no brief tease, either. You get almost a full two minutes of footage, most of it highlighting the complicated relationship between Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender) that lies at the heart of the story. The preview unfolds while archival audio of former President John F. Kennedy plays, establishing the film's place in history at the dawn of the atomic age.

Read more about the "X-Men: First Class" trailer on Splash Page!

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The 30 Most Exciting Movies Of 2011, Part 2: 'Thor,' 'Harry Potter,' 'The Hangover 2' And More!

Posted 1/4/11 1:28 pm EST by in Commentary


Most Exciting Movies of 2011

It was an excellent year for theatergoers in 2010, and by all accounts, 2011 is shaping up to be just as exciting. From high octane action thrillers and comic-book adaptations to gut-busting comedies and family fare, there's no shortage of highly anticipated films coming our way in the New Year.

We're offering a detailed look at 30 of the most exciting movies that 2011 has to offer, starting chronologically with this January's slate of flicks and culminating with next December's holiday releases. Yesterday, we revealed the first 10 must-see movies of 2011, today we're unleashing the next 10, and tomorrow we'll unveil the final 10 flicks on our list. So hit the jump to see today's 10 movies -- including summer blockbusters like "Thor," "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" and "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" -- as well as a gallery of photos from the eagerly anticipated flicks. Read More...

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'X-Men: First Class' Star James McAvoy Discusses Relationship Between Xavier And Magneto

Posted 9/27/10 4:08 pm EST by in Video


FROM SPLASH PAGE: James McAvoy has already revealed that he won't attempt to imitate Patrick Stewart when he steps into the role of Professor Charles Xavier for "X-Men: First Class." Indeed, he wants to bury Stewart's performance entirely. But McAvoy's approach begs an important question: how will his Xavier interact with Michael Fassbender's Magneto?

"I think there's a lot of room there for a real connection," McAvoy told us of his hopes for the relationship between the two "First Class" protagonists. "By the end of that relationship, there's still a kind of affection for each other. You see that in the stuff that Patrick and [Sir Ian McKellen] did together. There's a lot of love there, strangely, I think."

Continue reading 'X-Men: First Class' Actor James McAvoy Sees 'A Lot Of Love' Between Xavier And Magneto at SplashPage.MTV.com.

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'Rambo' Is Dead, 'Anchorman' And 'Zoolander' Sequel Updates In Today's Dailies -- 5/3/10

Posted 5/3/10 5:00 pm EST by in Dailies


Rambo -- Rambo won't be fighting monsters in the franchise's previously discussed fifth installment, because that fifth installment is no longer happening. Sylvester Stallone says that he's "99% sure" that "Rambo V: The Savage Hunt" won't see the light of day, as he doesn't want another sequel if it's "not necessary." [Empire Online]

-- What do Ron Burgundy and Derek Zoolander have in common? Both the news man and the former male model could well be jobless, as Ben Stiller recently hinted at financial troubles for "Zoolander 2." Meanwhile, "Anchorman 2" is still fighting for survival, but the film has to overcome a reported budget gap of $30 million first. [RedHourBen and Deadline]

-- Swedish director Daniel Espinosa has drawn some attention for his crime thriller "Snabba Cash." A report suggests that Espinosa is a favorite to direct Fox's "X-Men: First Class," with other rumored projects including "Prisoners" with Leonardo DiCaprio and "Making Jack Falcone" with Benicio Del Toro. [Heat Vision] Read More...

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