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Old Doctor Who to Play John Lennon
30 November 2009 5:01 PM, PST
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It looks like The Beatles are going to get a good dose of Doctor Who in the coming year. Variety reports that in a rather nice twist, the man who kicked off the Who revitalization, Christopher Eccleston, is slated to star as John Lennon for an upcoming BBC Four biopic called Naked Lennon. The story will focus on the big turning point for Lennon between 1967 and 1971 -- the dissolution of the band, death of manager Brian Epstein, the end of his first marriage, and then, of course, the entry of Yoko Ono into his life.
Naoko Mori, who played Toshiko in Torchwood, will play Yoko Ono. (For Hackers buffs out there, she also played the Tokyo Hacker back in the 1995 movie.) Rounding out the cast is Rory Kinnear as Epstein, Claudie Blakley as Cynthia, and Andrew Scott as Paul McCartney.
Now this is a BBC movie, but considering the reach of Red Riding,
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- Monika Bartyzel
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A Conversation with Katt Shea
20 October 2009 2:07 AM, PDT
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As a director, Katt Shea helped to launch the careers of such actors as Drew Barrymore, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mena Suvari, Alison Lohman, Christina Applegate, and Angelina Jolie. As a writer, she has helped create scripts for Roger Corman, and has even been the recipient of the Peabody Award for her first television movie for CBS.
Jason Anders recently caught up with Shea to discuss her career both in front of, and behind the camera - starting with Psycho III...
Ja/Fangoria: Let's start with your acting career, specifically with your role in the 1986 film Psycho III; what was it like to work with the legendary Anthony Perkins, not only on screen as an actor, but being under his direction for the film as well?
Ks: Anthony was under a lot of pressure as he was starring in and directing his first feature film, not only that, it was for a
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- no-reply@fangoria.com (Jason Anders)
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Red Band Trailer for ‘I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell’
17 September 2009 11:00 AM, PDT
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The title is a bit of a mouthful, the premise is something we’ve seen this year, and there aren’t any recognizable names in the film, yet I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell is looking more and more like the sleeper comedy of the year. Based on what one could only call a “testimony” by writer Tucker Max about his exploits during his best friend’s bachelor party, this movie may just get that title.
Matt Czuchry gets the inglorious honor of playing the main character, Tucker Max, as a loudmouth, womanizing player — which pretty much describes Max. Czuchry is probably best known for his role as Logan Huntzberger, the rebel boyfriend on Gilmore Girls, which he played for five years. Alongside Matt is Jesse Bradford, who is probably best known for his roles in films such as Hackers, Bring it On and Swimf@n.
For now, check
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- Sebastian Suchecki
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Angelina Jolie Is Today's Kickass Lady For The Ridley Scott 'Alien' Prequel
6 August 2009 1:30 PM, PDT
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All of us here at MTV are excited for Ridley Scott's "Alien" prequel. The director hasn't had anything to do with the series since the 1979 original, which is a bonafide classic. To honor Scott and his lasting contribution to badass women in film, we've paired up the lovely duo of MTV contributor Jenni Miller and Photoshop ninja/digital producer Sohyung Kang to produce a magical list of five leading ladies who could rock Ripley.
Although there aren't any hard and fast deets out there concerning Ridley Scott's prequel to "Alien," I've got my fingers crossed for a female badass to rival Sigourney Weaver's iconic Ripley. Since Weaver has stated publicly she doesn't think Ripley could be part of an "Alien" prequel, I have a few suggestions as to who could fulfill the role of cinema's favorite alien-killing, kitty-saving, space-feminist.
Remember when Angelina Jolie wasn't the second coming of Mother Theresa?
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- Jenni Miller
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How The 'New Moon' Soundtrack Stacks Up Against Our Favorites: The Newsroom Poll
23 July 2009 1:03 PM, PDT
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Welcome to the weekly Newsroom Poll, where we will give you a sneak peek into the lives and minds of some of the correspondents, writers, editors and producers here at MTVNews.com. Every week, they'll answer a poll question that will reveal some of what we talk about behind the scenes here in the newsroom. Enjoy!
This week, details surfaced about one of the most hotly anticipated albums of the fall. No, not Jay-z's The Blueprint 3 or Lil Wayne's Rebirth. We're talking about the soundtrack to "New Moon," which will likely feature contributions from Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Muse, Kings of Leon and Death Cab for Cutie. There was also the announcement of the soundtrack to "Jennifer's Body," the new Diablo Cody-penned horror film. With that, combined with the quarter-century anniversary of one of the finest film soundtracks ever constructed (that being Prince's Purple Rain), this week's question is:
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- MTV News
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Discuss: In Love of Past Decades
17 July 2009 10:02 AM, PDT
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I have this problem. I have really sensitive triggers to the '90s. Dazed and Confused. Cameron Crowe. Sheryl Lee. Grunge music. Pirate DJs and Christian Slater. Kevin Smith. Plaid. Hackers.
Get started on one train of thought and in no time, many parts of that decade flash through my mind. When I see that perfectly coiffed teen movie, I think back to Empire Records, Dazed, Pump Up the Volume, and the other films that didn't look like fashion ads. Movies about relationships lead me back to the days of Singles and Chasing Amy. And the music. Oh, the music. Sure, there was bubble-gum mainstream fare, but there was also so much that was fresh and unexplored.
One of the main reasons that I adore the '90s is because many of the films were just a little different, a little less polished, and all the better for it. I
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- Monika Bartyzel
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Blendcast: Three Men And A Racist Robot
30 June 2009 9:45 PM, PDT
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We.re trying something exciting, fresh, and just a little bit sexy here at Cinema Blend. Welcome to the first ever episode of Blendcast, our new weekly podcast which may not be suitable for anyone. It.s a little different from what you may have heard on the site before, so jump in and let us know what you think. Want more? You can e-mail us any time blendcast(At)cinemablend(Dot)com.
The Blendcast is our weekly discussion of what.s happening right now in entertainment. In our maiden voyage Trevor Clippert, Brian Carraher, and Mack Rawden discuss what every man, woman, and child has on their minds...Transformers and dead celebrities! We tackle the most recent movie news and Box Office summer slams as well the shocking events of the past week. Hackers is obsessed over, Penn Jillette is stalked, and we get listener mail even though we
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Celebrity Biography: Angelina Jolie
17 May 2009 2:12 PM, PDT
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Angelina Jolie is the second daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand; her older brother is James Haven. She is of Slovak and German decent, on her father’s side, and of French Canadian on her mother’s side. After their parents separation in 1976 Angelina and James were raised by their mother. Her professional career didn’t begin until 1993 in an independent low-budget film called Cyborg 2. During her first Hollywood film, Hackers, she met her first husband, Johnny Lee Miller. During the next four years, she continued to develop her career with small but significant roles. Her breakthrough came in 1997, when she portrayed Cornelia Wallace in the biographical film George Wallace. This performance won her a Golden Globe Award. The next year she proved again her acting skills in Gia, which not only won her a Golden Globe Award but also her first Screen Actors Guild Award. That
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- gabbysway@gmail.com (Gabriela Avendano)
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Hackers Director to Helm Bond 23?
3 April 2009 4:00 PM, PDT
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Even though Bond series producer Michael G Wilson recently revealed at the Bradford International Film Festival that "there had been no significant work done on the next entry," the rumors have nevertheless been popping up about the 23rd Bond installment. First, there were reports that the Bond producers wanted Oscar winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) to direct the sequel, a rumor that Boyle himself quashed. Now MI6 points out a Wikipedia entry that lists "Inkheart" helmer Iain Softley as the director of Bond 23. While you're shouldn't believe everything you read on Wikipedia, Softley seems in line with the type of directors the franchise has previously hired. His resume includes such films as "The Skeleton Key," "K-pax" and "Hackers." We're going to have to wait to see whether Softley is really in talks to direct the new film. But with such a recognizable franchise, I wish they would entice Boyle some more,
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Angelina Jolie is a money-maker
16 February 2009 11:30 AM, PST
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Angelina Jolie may have peaked for most of us years ago, but according to Forbes magazine, she’s still a “crucial” moneymaker in the movie industry. And with all those babies to support, she needs to be.
Jolie was the only woman to make it into the top ten list Forbes compiled to show who is bringing in the big money in Hollywood. Will Smith was the number one sure thing at the box office, and Angelina tied with Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and boyfriend Brad Pitt for a close second. Talk about a power couple.
“It's an all-star cast that shows consistent muscle in attracting financing and generating global box office revenues,” according to Forbes. “They also have hefty celebrity personas that grab press attention, creating valuable awareness for their projects. There's a considerable amount of acting talent there, too.”
Forbes sent a list of 1,400 working actors to “industry
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- jen sabella
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