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Monday, October 31, 2011
Kelly Ripa went as happily married Kim Kardashian
At around the exact same time that the story broke about Kim Kardashian filing for divorce from Kris Humphries, Kelly Ripa and Nick Lachey were on TV dressed up as Kim and Kris at their wedding. Hopefully the crowd turned on them and yelled ?too soon!”, “boooo”, “you suck!” What an unexpected [...]
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Kris Humphries Gets Scammed by Wedding Guest
It's safe to say this was not the wedding gift Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries wanted.
The New Jersey Nets baller believes that one of the couple's wedding guests, Andrey C....Source: http://feeds.eonline.com/~r/eonline/ca/topstories/~3/ooSUUf4-P0A/272388
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Piven teams on docu, TV pilot
TV News: Bert Marcus feature documentary to explore reality TV -- Jeremy Piven is teaming with documaker Bert Marcus on a pair of projects -- a feature documentary on the world of reality TV and a pilot titled "What I Really Want to Do Is..." 
Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118045278?categoryid=13&cs=1&cmpid=RSS|News|LatestNews
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Who Would You Rather Date: Justin Timberlake or Drake?
Every woman loves a man who can serenade her -- and Justin Timberlake and Drake can both pull off a love song with sexiness and swagger.
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Kico Kids Launches Capsule Collection at Anthropolgie
The chic kids brand debuts a whimsical, boho-worthy collection for girls at Anthropologie.
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Michael Myers: From 'Halloween' To MTV's Killer Halloween
Horror-movie icon ushered in the modern era of slasher films — but is he the best cinematic killer of all time?
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Michael Myers in "Halloween"
Photo: Dimension Films
We're just about halfway through MTV's Killer Halloween, and the competition is just heating up in the battle to find out which movie murderer tops them all.
So far, we've profiled Freddy, Jason, Leatherface, Chucky and Ghostface, but now we look at the man who ushered in the modern era of slashers.
Which horror-movie baddie has the best personality? Make your pick in our MTV Movies Blog poll!
Michael Myers
Occupation: Homicidal boy, homicidal adult
Weapons: Knife, inability to ever freaking die
Archenemy: His family, his psychiatrist, anyone who gets in the way of him killing his family and his psychiatrist
Profile: Michael Myers was a bit of a prodigy in the ways of serial killing, changing the game even as a young boy. Pre-teen Michael may have been the first to don a mask — a creepy clown one for his first murder — and go after the babysitter, his sister Judith. He spent the remainder of his youth in an institution for the mentally disturbed under the close observation of Dr. Sam Loomis. After Michael escaped, stealing a mask, jumpsuit and knife from a hardware store, movie serials have never been the same.
The target of most of Michael's deadly attention has been his surviving sister, Laurie, the lead played by Jamie Lee Curtis in the first two films and "Halloween: H20" and Scout Taylor-Compton in the Rob Zombie remakes. The early films simply focused on Michael's obsession with finding his long-lost baby sister, but later in the series, the true origin of Michael as an embodiment of pure evil added a supernatural element to the villain.
There has never been too much to Michael Myers' tactics. He stalks. He walks. He kills. His style of murder will be remembered for a number of reasons. His mask, an old William Shatner "Star Trek" mask painted white, has become a horror icon. His slow gait and silent disposition directly inspired dozens of imitators — Jason Voorhees, most famously. Modern slasher films owe a debt to Michael Myers and his creator John Carpenter, whose work has affected the genre for generations.
Where do you think Michael Myers falls in the scope of horror-movie psychopaths? Let us know in the comments!
Check out everything we've got on "Halloween."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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'Anonymous' Star Rhys Ifans On Playing the Man Behind Shakespeare's Works
Several aspects of this week's new release "Anonymous" are unexpected. From the controversial plot to Roland Emmerich turning away from big-budget action to tell a story about Shakespeare, much of it should surprise audiences, but one of the most interesting choices made by the creators of the film was the actor in the lead role, [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/10/28/rhys-ifans-anonymous/
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Beavis And Butt-Head 'Taking Shots' At Reality Shows, Mike Judge Promises
Duo return to MTV with new episodes tonight.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Beavis and Butt-Head
Photo: MTV
It's been almost 14 years since the slackest slackers of a generation, Beavis and Butt-head, filled the airwaves with their shenanigans, but when the duo return to television with new episodes Thursday (October 27), the MTV they return to is quite a different one.
Creator Mike Judge had to address the changes to the channel when deciding which direction to take the show in. Without music videos playing as regularly on MTV, there is less of an opportunity for Beavis and Butt-head to sit around and comment on them as they did during the show's original run. Reality shows like "Jersey Shore" and "16 and Pregnant" have replaced what were formerly blocks of music videos, and Judge said he wanted the new "Beavis and Butt-head" episodes to reflect that shift.
According to Judge, MTV reality shows comprise 60 percent of the content Beavis and Butt-head sit and watch now. The transition from music videos to reality programming has been an easy one for Judge. "I think it is easier taking shots at the reality shows than music videos," Judge said.
But Beavis and Butt-head didn't just make fun of the videos they watched. "In the beginning of the first run, I did a lot of what I would call taking shots at the videos," Judge said. "But then a lot of times I would just have them talk about whatever, and it didn't necessarily have that much to do about saying anything one way or another about the video."
Reality TV, on the other hand, is a different story. Judge has found that with the new crop of shows, the material is too ripe for ridicule to ignore. "With the reality shows, it just feels like pay dirt to me," Judge said. "Those shows have just been really fun to have Beavis and Butt-head watch."
Don't miss "Beavis and Butt-head" when it returns to TV Thursday at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
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Friday, October 28, 2011
'Breaking Dawn' Stars Gush About Each Other
We look back at our favorite Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner quotes before Thursday's 'MTV First,' at 7:56 p.m. ET on MTV.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Robert Pattinson Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner in "Breaking Dawn - Part 1"
Photo: Summit
It's hard to escape what everyone else is saying about the stars of "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" — whether it's fans gossiping about Rob and Kristen or teen girls fawning over Taylor's abs — but what do the three biggest stars from "Twilight" have to say about one another?
We've looked through stories from our years of "Twilight" coverage and compiled our 10 favorite quotes that Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner have said about each other in advance of our "MTV First" with the cast of "Breaking Dawn" on Thursday, November 3 at 7:56 p.m. ET on MTV.
Here is what the stars had to say:
» "She's more stubborn than me in a lot of ways. She really stands up for what she thinks is right. It's generally on the same page with what I think is right, but I never have the balls to do it." — Rob on Kristen during "New Moon"
» "She looked amazing. I really didn't do anything much but just stand there." — Rob on Kristen in her "Breaking Dawn" wedding dress
» "I didn't see Taylor until just a little bit before we started shooting ['New Moon']. When he came back, I had the same reaction as everybody else. I was like, 'Jeez, now I have to go to the gym!' " — Rob on Taylor's "New Moon" abs
» "It's fun to watch with [Taylor Lautner], because we actually sit and watch it. Me and Taylor are actual 'Twilight' fans, so we can sit there and be totally into it! Whereas I sit there with Rob ... he likes it, but he has just such a different energy." — Kristen on watching "Twilight" with Taylor
» "You're so cute." — Taylor on Kristen
» "I don't feel like kissing you!" — Rob to Kristen at the MTV Movie Awards
» "It was really fun to see Kristen try and act all tough, and she's a vampire and she's chucking me across the yard into trees. It was funny." — Taylor on Kristen throwing him around in "Breaking Dawn"
» "It's not tough when you're working with someone like this. She's extremely talented, and we get along really, really well." — Taylor on working with Kristen during "Breaking Dawn"
» "He's really buff! He definitely is. It took him a lot of time." — Kristen on Taylor
» "It's just totally false ... Rob and I are good friends." — Kristen on rumored relationship with Rob
Don't miss "MTV First" with Rob, Kristen and Taylor on Thursday, November 3, at 7:56 pm ET on MTV, when the stars will introduce a never-before-seen clip from "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" and answer your questions afterward on MTV.com.
Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1."
For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.
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Breaking Dawn Television Trailer: Go Team Jacob!
Step aside for a moment, Edward.
While Robert Pattinson's beloved Twilight Saga is featured in a pair of new Breaking Dawn clips - hoisting his new wife into his arms HERE and reacting to her wild, unexpected news HERE - the following teaser is all about Jacob Black.
Oh, yes, it's all Taylor Lautner all the time, as we see Jacob respond to Bella's pregnancy, standing up for her and staring down Edward. Enjoy now!
Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/10/breaking-dawn-television-trailer-go-team-jacob/
Ohio Woman Arrested Wearing Nothing But A G-String
Because who needs clothes when you're breaking the law!
Earlier this morning, a woman from Ohio was arrested after she led police on a high speed chase on the freeway. When she finally surrendered, she came out of the car wearing nothing but fishnet stockings, a g-string and sneakers.
Perhaps she was on her way to an [...]
Earlier this morning, a woman from Ohio was arrested after she led police on a high speed chase on the freeway. When she finally surrendered, she came out of the car wearing nothing but fishnet stockings, a g-string and sneakers.
Perhaps she was on her way to an [...]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-10-28-ohio-woman-arrested-wearing-nothing-but-a-g-string
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Variance, Acappella team for 'Addiction'
Film News: Variance Films has partnered with Acappella Pictures for the theatrical release of Charles Evans Jr.'s documentary "Addiction Incorporated."
Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118045172?categoryid=13&cs=1&cmpid=RSS|News|LatestNews
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The Top-Earning Dead Celebs!
According to Forbes, these celebs made A LOT of money in the past year…even though they're no longer with us.
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Joss Whedon Talks To ?Entertainment Weekly? About ?Much Ado About Nothing?
Yesterday we learned that director Joss Whedon has secretly filmed his own movie version of the William Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing and today we get to hear from Whedon himself about the project. Joss sat down to chat with Entertainment Weekly magazine about his secret Shakespeare film (which, he says, is due out [...]
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
'Paranormal Activity 3' Seizes Box-Office Record
'Found footage' sequel beats out 'Footloose' and 'Real Steel' and breaks record previously held by 'Jackass 3D.'
By Ryan J. Downey
Katie Featherston and Sprague Grayden in "Paranormal Activity 3"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Moviegoers were feeling the Halloween "spirit" over the weekend. "Paranormal Activity 3" broke the box-office record for the biggest fall opening with an estimated $54 million debut, passing "Jackass 3D" to become the highest-grossing September/October opening ever. Meanwhile, "The Three Musketeers," "Johnny English Reborn" and "The Mighty Macs" all underperformed.
Both "Real Steel" and the remake of "Footloose" held strong over the weekend. Hugh Jackman's robot action adventure was #2 with $11.3 million for a $67.2 million total, with "Footloose" right behind at #3 with $10.9 million for a $30.9 million total.
Roughly 55 percent of "The Three Musketeers" $8.8 million debut, which landed the film at #4 at the box office, can be attributed to its more expensive 3-D screening ticket prices. Co-star Milla Jovovich made entertainment news headlines with a flurry of tweets questioning the promotion effort behind the flick on the part of distributor Summit Entertainment, which also handles the "Twilight" franchise.
"I think 'summit' have swept '3 Musketeers', a grt family adventure film, under the rug in the US. Shame on them," the actress declared in one of several tweets unleashed on Friday. The film, directed by Jovovich's husband, Paul W.S. Anderson, was dismissed by most film critics. "An editorial mess, an atonal wreck, and a huge waste of cash from inception to release," Scott Weinberg at Twitch wrote.
"The Ides of March" rounded out the top five with $4.9 million. The George Clooney-directed political feature has earned $29.2 million to date.
While the comedy "Johnny English Reborn" has done respectable business internationally, it made just $3.8 million during its first weekend in North American theaters. "The Mighty Macs" made just over $1 million, although it played in less than a third of the locations as "Paranormal Activity 3." Elizabeth Olsen's "Martha Marcy May Marlene" got off to a strong start at just four locations in New York and Los Angeles, taking in a respectable per-theater average of $34,385. Elizabeth is the sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Next weekend's new releases include Johnny Depp's "The Rum Diary," "Shrek" spin-off "Puss in Boots," Justin Timberlake's "In Time" and director Roland Emmerich's "Anonymous."
Check out everything we've got on "Paranormal Activity 3" and "Footloose."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Britney Spears - Break the Ice
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
- Director: Robert Hales
- Album: Blackout
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Martin Sheen Calls Son Charlie "Emotionally Crippled"
Charlie Sheen is not going to be happy about this! His father, Martin Sheen, is speaking out about the Two and A Half Men star's public meltdown.
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Eminem's 'Southpaw' Boxing Movie Back On Track
Sony Pictures picks up film, pegged to start production early next year.
By Gil Kaufman
Eminem
Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images
Talk about an epic battle. Eminem has been circling the gritty boxing drama "Southpaw" for more than a year now. But it seemed like the rapper's second feature film was down for the count when its original distributor, DreamWorks, shelved it in August.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the scrappy tale of a welterweight boxer who becomes a champ despite being a lefty has gotten off the mat and is back in contention.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has picked up the flick, which would be Marshall Mathers' first major movie role since his acclaimed debut in the semi-autobiographical 2002 drama "8 Mile." The movie is expected to start production early next year and will be directed by Antoine Fuqua ("Training Day"), from a script written by Em and "Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter.
Like "8 Mile," Eminem says the tale is a parallel to his own life: the story of a boxer who rises to the top only to see tragedy strike, forcing him to mount a personal and professional comeback. Em famously reached the pinnacle of rap fame in the early 2000s, only to fall into a nearly fatal spiral of drug addiction, which he later snapped, getting clean and releasing a triumphant comeback album, Recovery, in 2010.
Eminem has done a few cameos since "8 Mile," including the Adam Sandler movie "Funny People" and HBO's "Entourage," but has not headlined a movie since his screen debut.
He was recently named a "God of Rock' by GQ magazine, which put him on the cover alongside Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and Lil Wayne.
"I've realized that the way I am helps with the music," he said about the natural personality quirks that fuel his music. "Sporadic thoughts will pop into my head, and I'll have to go write something down, and the next thing you know, I've written a whole song in an hour. But sometimes it sucks, and I wish I was wired like a regular person and could go have a f---in' drink. But that's the biggest thing about addiction: When you realize that you cannot — for f---'s sake, you cannot — f--- around with nothing ever again."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
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Britney Spears - If U Seek Amy
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive, Zomba Label Group
- Director: Jake Nava
- Album: Circus
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Lindsay Lohan Fires Manager
Her career hasn?t exactly been stellar over the past few years, and it seems Lindsay Lohan is in the market for a new manager.
According to TMZ, the troubled ?Georgia Rule? actress sent her business manager Lou Taylor packing, as she felt he wasn?t devoting enough time to her.
And given that Taylor is also managing Britney Spears, it stands to reason that he was more interested in his more lucrative clientele.
Furthermore, LiLo complained that her balances were not being handled well and feared that her finances were slipping through the cracks.
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/lindsay-lohan/lindsay-lohan-fires-manager-555230
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Former ?Top Chef: Just Desserts? Contestant Indicted For Child Pornography
Ugh … here’s a pretty disgusting bit of info to pass along. Top Chef: Just Desserts season 1 contestant Morgan Wilson (who, if memory recalls, had a history of bullying others — women in particular — on the show) was recently indicted on charges of child pornography from an arrest that occured in 2010 … [...]
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Cate Edwards and Trevor Upham: Married!
Cate Edwards, the daughter of former presidential candidate John Edwards and the late Elizabeth Edwards, married college sweetheart Trevor Upham yesterday.
The couple wed beside an altar candle lit in her mother's memory.
After the ceremony, they welcomed friends and family into the sprawling Edwards home in Chapel Hill, N.C., where they mourned Elizabeth's death from breast cancer 10 months ago. John Edwards hosted the reception on the lawn.
"We want this to be really happy and joyous; that's what my mother would want," Cate Edwards said before the wedding at the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
"There are a lot of sort of small ways that she's infused into the day," added Cate, 29, who got engaged to Upham, 30, her boyfriend at Princeton, late last year.
For Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Upham, the day was one they will never forget, and came as a welcome respite from the turmoil her life has seen over the past few years.
First, her mother's breast cancer returned and spread, and then her father was forced to admit an affair with Rielle Hunter that produced a daughter, Quinn, now 3.
The cover-up of that affair with campaign money during John Edwards' presidential run led to criminal charges; he has pleaded not guilty in federal court.
But Saturday was for celebration and Cate's young siblings - Emma, 13, and Jack, 11, who still live with their father - were given prominent roles in the event.
Emma was maid of honor, while Jack, in a tux his father took him to rent, was a groomsman. "They had a tough year, but they're doing well," says Cate.
Cate's brother Wade died in an accident at age 16 in 1996.
Meanwhile, close friend Jennifer Palmieri said the whimsical and sentimental Elizabeth could be felt everywhere in her elder daughter's and Trevor's shining day:
"It's like every song is Elizabeth's song, every flower is Elizabeth's flower."
A licensed attorney, Cate left her Washington, D.C., law firm earlier this year to launch an educational nonprofit, the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation.
Trevor is a surgical oncology fellow at the National Cancer Institute. After a two-week tropical honeymoon, they will continue to reside in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to the happy couple!!
Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/10/cate-edwards-and-trevor-upham-married/
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'Paranormal Activity 3': 10 Secrets Revealed
Directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman tease some things to look out for in the horror threequel.
By Eric Ditzian
"Paranormal Activity 3"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Last October, on the day "Paranormal Activity 2" hit theaters, director Tod Williams stopped by the MTV Newsroom to reveal five secrets about the horror sequel -- everything from the best way to break a person's leg to why the baby in the film is possibly the greatest actor in all of Hollywood.
Another year, another "PA" flick -- and even more secrets revealed. The morning after a raucous screening in New York City, "Paranormal Activity 3" directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman paid us a visit and gave up the goods. Read on for 10 "Paranormal" secrets, then check back on Monday for their answers to a ton of our burning questions -- queries that were simply too spoiler-filled to reveal before fans have had a chance to see the film for themselves (be aware, though, that there are mild spoilers below).
The Fan Camera
A key issue in any found-footage movie is finding creative ways for characters to film the action. That issue becomes especially thorny three pictures into a franchise. How do you keep things fresh in a "Paranormal" flick, a series that largely confines each story to one house, the demon-haunting action captured with camcorders set up in various rooms? Joost and Schulman, along with screenwriter Christopher B. Landon, came up with a new technique that opens up an entirely new way of viewing events that is at once simple and totally scare-inducing: a camera mounted on the base of a swiveling fan.
The idea was one Joost and Schulman used when they first discussed the gig with Paramount. "It's like, 'How would we do it if there were a ghost in our office and we only had one camera? How would we capture the whole thing?' " explained Joost. "We were like, 'Would we put it on a model train and have it go around the house?' We would put up mirrors to see stuff, or this fan idea. It turned out Chris Landon, the writer of the movie, had basically the same idea, independently of us. So when we got together for this first time, it was like, 'Oh great, you want to do that too!' "
The Sex Tape
For "PA3," it wasn't just about new ways of capturing the action, but of new action to capture. That's why you'll see the making of the first-ever sex tape in the new "Paranormal," one between the two central adults in the film, mother Julie (Lauren Bittner) and live-in boyfriend Dennis (Christopher Nicholas Smith).
"The president of Paramount [Adam Goodman] was like, 'I want to do a sex tape this time,' " Schulman said. "They always tease it in the 'Paranormal' movies, and at this point, everyone's inclined to think they're not going to do it. [Dennis] is going to ask her to film it and she's going to say no and they're going to turn the camera off, or she'll say yes and they'll turn it off right away. [Goodman] was like, 'I want to take it there.' It gets pretty uncomfortable. It's like a real sex tape, which is awkward."
The Filmmaker Cameos
Though they spent the great majority of their time behind the scenes, Joost and Schulman actually make cameos in the film -- though you'd never be able to tell unless they hadn't revealed the secret to us. Without diving too much into spoilers, let's just say that at one point you see what might be a young girl or a demon hiding under a white sheet -- that old clichéd Halloween costume. In actuality, it was neither a demon nor a young girl, but Schulman. Why'd he choose that role for himself? "Catlike reflexes," he cracked. "Very agile."
Joost's cameo is similarly mysterious, though at least part of his body is visible -- even if you can't tell it's his. "I operated [the camera] for a bunch of awesome shots," he said, adding that in one climactic scene that we won't spoil, "My hand is in the film. I just slammed the stuntwoman with the camera. It was fun. She was like, 'Hit me as hard as you can!' I was like, 'I don't want to hurt you!' "
The First Scare
Now, we're not going to ruin the first big scare moment for you (what'd be the fun in that?), but Joost and Schulman did explain their thinking about that all-important initial jump-out-of-your-seat moment and why it occurs exactly when it does.
"We have to get a lot of exposition across first, because once the scare happens, the rollercoaster ride really sets in and it's hard to move the plot forward," Schulman said. "So we need time to establish the characters and what the heck is going on."
Added Joost: "I think there is also a moment in the movie where it wins you over. Prior to that, everyone's sitting there with their arms crossed and they're like, 'OK, let's see if this is any good.' And you need a moment like that, early in a movie, just to let all the tension out of the room and let people relax and settle in."
The Teddy Ruxpin
Set in the fall of 1988, "PA3" incorporates all sorts of pop-culture references from that era, the most prominent of which is Teddy Ruxpin, the talking bear that was a favorite toy of so many kids back in the day. Again, we won't tell you exactly how Ruxpin fits into the story, only that the filmmakers had some other ideas for the toy that they couldn't quite pull off.
"Teddy Ruxpin was on our original list of ideas," Schulman said. "We had a bunch of crazy ideas for Teddy Ruxpin but had legal issues. He plays audio cassettes and you can put other ones in there, like a Metallica tape, and just have him rage, which is really creepy. You can also set him to record, so we wanted him to record the demon at night if the camera turned off. Lot of legal issues with Teddy Ruxpin!"
The Pop Culture References
Keep your eyes and ears peeled throughout (if you can), because the film is littered with other '80s callbacks. There's a reference to "Back to the Future" at one point, but as Schulman let us know, "You can't say 'Back to the Future,' so instead [Dennis and his friend are] just having an argument about what it should have been called. 'Back to the Present.' 'Back to the Past.' "
"Dennis also wears one of my old Swatches from 1984," he added. "There's a Lite Brite in the kids' room. And one of the kids calls out [former NBA dunk-contest champion] Spud Webb. Kids love Spud Webb because he's small."
The Famous Katie Photo
It's no spoiler to say "PA3" takes place before the events of the first two films, following two sisters Katie and Julie from adulthood back into childhood. In both of the original films, there's one important photo of Katie as a child displayed at certain times. In "PA3," we see the moment that photo was taken.
"We were thinking about the hard-core fans on every decision. So we thought, 'What's the coolest way to bring back that famous photo?' " Schulman said. "Well, how about the taking of the photo?
"There are a lot of [references to the earlier films] you'll pick up on the second viewing," Joost added. "Why that scene is there, lines of dialogue, things like that."
The Timeline
The film takes place in September 1988, with certain dates highlighted graphically. One highlighted date is 9/10/88, but then the events skip ahead past 9/11, a storytelling decision that was very important to the filmmakers. "Out of respect," Joost said. "Never gonna do that."
The Demon's Name
The demon that has been haunting Katie and Julie finally gets a name in "PA3": He is Toby, Julie's supposedly imaginary friend. So why that name?
"Toby is the name of our [assistant director's] dog," Joost said.
"No, the writer's neighbor's dog," Schulman corrected.
"And our A.D.'s dog," Joost laughed.
The Loose Tooth
Early on in the film, young Julie shows off a gruesomely loose tooth -- a simple, creepy scene that hints at the violence to come. So was this some fancy special effect? Hardly. More like the luck of having a young actress on set.
"Little girl shows up on set and says that she's got a loose tooth," Schulman said. "We say, 'Film it, work it into the scene.' Can't fake that."
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Michael Jackson Doctor Acted With 'Gross Negligence'
Fellow doctors take Conrad Murray to task for his treatment of late pop star.
By Gil Kaufman
Dr. Nader Kamangar
Photo: Pool/ Getty Images
A day after the pathologist who did the autopsy on Michael Jackson said in court that evidence did not support the argument that the pop icon self-administered a fatal dose of the surgical anesthetic propofol, the defense team for Dr. Conrad Murray appeared to be shifting its strategy.
Lawyers for Murray, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jackson at age 50 in June 2009, seemed set on their plan to convince jurors that Jackson self-administered a dose of the drug while Murray was out of the room. Let's take a look at what went down in court.
Day 12
The Witnesses
» Dr. Alon Steinberg, cardiologist
» Dr. Nadar Kamangar, pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist
Testimony Highlights
» According to TMZ, one of Murray's lawyers, Michael Flanagan, announced in court that an independent study conducted by the defense found that swallowing propofol could not be fatal. And while lead attorney Ed Chernoff said in his opening statements that the defense would show that MJ self-administered a fatal dose of the drug, the site pointed out that Chernoff could still claim that the singer injected himself with the killer dose after waking up from a fitful sleep.
» Cardiologist Dr. Alon Steinberg said fellow cardiologist Murray displayed an "extreme deviation" from standard practices in his treatment of Jackson based on his review of the case from transcripts of a police interview. He pointed to six distinct deviations from standard care procedures, dubbing each one "gross negligence."
» As independent experts have claimed to MTV News, Steinberg said propofol should only be used for surgical procedures in a hospital setting and never used to induce sleep, something he'd never heard of. Jackson, a chronic insomniac, reportedly used propofol as a sleep aid. In addition, Steinberg said Murray appeared to lack the basic emergency equipment needed and assistance in case something went wrong and that he took the wrong measures when Jackson was in trouble, including not giving the star an antidote — Flumazenil — instead of chest compressions, which were unnecessary. He also faulted Murray for not immediately calling 911, which might have saved Jackson's life, but instead waiting 20 minutes as he summoned the singer's entourage. "Every minute counts," he testified.
» Steinberg had plenty more criticisms, among them shock that Murray did not take explicit notes, another huge deviation from procedure. He said that even if MJ had self-administered the fatal dose, Murray was at fault for leaving his patient alone. "When you monitor a patient, you never leave their side, especially after giving propofol. It's like leaving a baby that's sleeping on your kitchen countertop," he said.
» Pulmonary and critical care physician Dr. Nadar Kamangar later took the stand and agreed with Steinberg's comments that Murray exhibited "gross negligence" with his treatment of Jackson. The sleep medicine specialist told the court that while insomnia is a common condition and that he administers propofol on a daily basis, the dosage must be monitored very carefully — with an automated pump — as its effects can be unpredictable, particularly when mixed with other sedatives. Kamangar also stated that Murray's failure to call 911 immediately was an "unconscionable deviation of care" and that his choosing to ignore Jackson's "clear signs" of drug abuse were completely unethical.
Murray has pleaded not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter. He faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical license. With just a few more witnesses to go, the prosecution could wrap up its case by Thursday.
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'Avengers' Action Is 'Ginormous,' Tom Hiddleston Promises
Actor who plays Loki tells MTV News that director Joss Whedon 'has his own artistic fingerprint.'
By Kevin P. Sullivan
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Photo: MTV News
With the release of "The Avengers" this May, Marvel will finally succeed in bringing together all of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But few anticipated that in the wake of the first "Avengers" trailer and the panel at New York Comic Con so much of the fan attention would focus on one man: Tom Hiddleston and his character, the villainous Loki.
Hiddleston sat down with MTV News the day before his appearance at NYCC and talked about what we can expect from what is arguably the most anticipated film of 2012.
As you more than likely saw in the most downloaded trailer in history, Loki arrives on Earth in a big way, and we finally get to see not only our heroes but their rival in action for the first time since this summer's "Thor." Hiddleston said he was excited "just to see the camera in motion because, of course, my memory of the film is it's all fairly static because the world tends to be quite static."
Hiddleston explained that when he finally did see footage, he realized just how "dynamic" director Joss Whedon's work behind the camera had been. "Joss absolutely has his own artistic fingerprint. Clearly, the action in this film is going to be ginormous and spectacular," the actor said.
The camera work isn't the only element of "The Avengers" that is getting ratcheted up from "Thor." Hiddleston promises a renewed, focused and ultimately more dangerous Loki. "If the Loki in 'Thor' was about a spiritual confusion — 'Who am I? How do I belong in this world?' --— the Loki in 'Avengers' is, 'I know exactly who I am, and I'm going to make this world belong to me,' " Hiddleston said.
The actor was less eager to comment on the rumors circulating about who Loki turns to for help when fighting the Avengers. "Where are the snipers? Which window are they aiming at?" he jokingly asked MTV News.
Hiddleston has been steadfast in his reluctance to drop any hints and remained tight-lipped about Loki's so-called "army." The important piece of information that Hiddleston did give away about the secret bad guys, however, is that when they are finally revealed this spring, they will ultimately please fans.
Let us know what you think of a new, more dangerous Loki in the comments below and on Twitter!
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Michael Jackson Doctor Acted With 'Gross Negligence'
Fellow doctors take Conrad Murray to task for his treatment of late pop star.
By Gil Kaufman
Dr. Nader Kamangar
Photo: Pool/ Getty Images
A day after the pathologist who did the autopsy on Michael Jackson said in court that evidence did not support the argument that the pop icon self-administered a fatal dose of the surgical anesthetic propofol, the defense team for Dr. Conrad Murray appeared to be shifting its strategy.
Lawyers for Murray, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jackson at age 50 in June 2009, seemed set on their plan to convince jurors that Jackson self-administered a dose of the drug while Murray was out of the room. Let's take a look at what went down in court.
Day 12
The Witnesses
» Dr. Alon Steinberg, cardiologist
» Dr. Nadar Kamangar, pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist
Testimony Highlights
» According to TMZ, one of Murray's lawyers, Michael Flanagan, announced in court that an independent study conducted by the defense found that swallowing propofol could not be fatal. And while lead attorney Ed Chernoff said in his opening statements that the defense would show that MJ self-administered a fatal dose of the drug, the site pointed out that Chernoff could still claim that the singer injected himself with the killer dose after waking up from a fitful sleep.
» Cardiologist Dr. Alon Steinberg said fellow cardiologist Murray displayed an "extreme deviation" from standard practices in his treatment of Jackson based on his review of the case from transcripts of a police interview. He pointed to six distinct deviations from standard care procedures, dubbing each one "gross negligence."
» As independent experts have claimed to MTV News, Steinberg said propofol should only be used for surgical procedures in a hospital setting and never used to induce sleep, something he'd never heard of. Jackson, a chronic insomniac, reportedly used propofol as a sleep aid. In addition, Steinberg said Murray appeared to lack the basic emergency equipment needed and assistance in case something went wrong and that he took the wrong measures when Jackson was in trouble, including not giving the star an antidote — Flumazenil — instead of chest compressions, which were unnecessary. He also faulted Murray for not immediately calling 911, which might have saved Jackson's life, but instead waiting 20 minutes as he summoned the singer's entourage. "Every minute counts," he testified.
» Steinberg had plenty more criticisms, among them shock that Murray did not take explicit notes, another huge deviation from procedure. He said that even if MJ had self-administered the fatal dose, Murray was at fault for leaving his patient alone. "When you monitor a patient, you never leave their side, especially after giving propofol. It's like leaving a baby that's sleeping on your kitchen countertop," he said.
» Pulmonary and critical care physician Dr. Nadar Kamangar later took the stand and agreed with Steinberg's comments that Murray exhibited "gross negligence" with his treatment of Jackson. The sleep medicine specialist told the court that while insomnia is a common condition and that he administers propofol on a daily basis, the dosage must be monitored very carefully — with an automated pump — as its effects can be unpredictable, particularly when mixed with other sedatives. Kamangar also stated that Murray's failure to call 911 immediately was an "unconscionable deviation of care" and that his choosing to ignore Jackson's "clear signs" of drug abuse were completely unethical.
Murray has pleaded not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter. He faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical license. With just a few more witnesses to go, the prosecution could wrap up its case by Thursday.
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Taylor Lautner Gay Question Spurs GQ Australia Apology
'The point we were actually trying to push was that Taylor is irresistible to virtually everyone,' mag says in a statement.
By Jocelyn Vena
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In a recent interview with GQ Australia, the subject of Taylor Lautner's sexuality came up and, despite his publicist telling him not to answer personal questions, the "Twilight" star set the record very much straight.
The writer asked Lautner if his recent dinner companions — director Gus Van Sant and "Milk" writer Dustin Lance Black, both gay — had hit on him during the meal. "It's not a coincidence that there was a writer, a director and an actor at dinner," he explained, as reported by E! News. "No, definitely not. I think they know I'm straight. But they're great guys. They're a lot of fun."
Days after the interview made its way online; Black took to his blog to weigh in on the magazine's line of questioning. "Really Mr. GQ writer? I'm curious, will you be asking all of the handsome actors I've ever had the privilege of working with or meeting if I made passes at them as well?" he wrote. "I'd love to be there when you ask Sean Penn that same question. Or, Mr. GQ writer, were you projecting your own unprofessional desires onto me and Gus? Perhaps? Or worse still, are you a homophobe?
"Above and beyond this clear attack on my character, I'm shocked that GQ would allow their writer to lean on the scurrilous, outdated stereotype that gay men are by nature sexual predators," he continued. "I mean, would you have asked this same question if it were Diablo Cody and Kathryn Bigelow at dinner with Mr. Lautner? Leaning on lies, myths and stereotypes about gay people is hateful, harmful and outdated."
It seemed the backlash from Black, as well as Internet commenters, was enough for the magazine to issue an apology on its Facebook page.
"We've seen some of the comments floating around regarding our recent interview with Taylor Lautner and apologise if anyone was offended by anything in the article. It certainly wasn't our intention to paint anyone in the story as a sexual predator," the statement reads. "The point we were actually trying to push was that Taylor is irresistible to virtually everyone — regardless of sexuality or gender. Hence the film crew cheering at his shirtless scenes while shooting 'Twilight,' and Mark Wahlberg deeming him better looking than Leonardo DiCaprio."
The statement argues that they initially wanted to include Lautner as their cover boy because he defines the GQ man and meant no harm. "Taylor is an extraordinary young gentleman, and we can't wait to see him achieve even greater success in the future. That's why he's on our cover — because GQ Australia prides itself on offering readers the best possible advice and insights that help you be modern, successful gentlemen," it reads. "Whether you're into fashion, food, fitness, pop culture, politics, travel, technology or cars, GQ Australia strives to provide you with top-quality editorial content that allows you to make your own discerning choices."
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Britney Spears Joins Twitter Elite With 10 Million Followers
Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Barack Obama, Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian are only others who've reached milestone.
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Britney Spears has become the sixth person in Twitter history to break the 10 million mark. The Femme Fatale singer currently has 10,132,860 followers on the social networking site.
Spears is an active tweeter, using the site to send out personal greetings to her followers and to keep fans up-to-date on what's going on in her career and in her life. As of press time, she had sent out 1,095 tweets and was following 419,481 people.
Currently on tour in Europe, the singer frequently sends out tour updates on the site, leaving messages for her fans about the shows and posting video and pictures.
So who beat Britney to the 10 million mark? Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, President Barack Obama, Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian all reached the milestone before Spears.
Mediabistro.com reports that Shakira will likely be the next celeb to reach 10 million, assuming her followers keep growing at their current pace. Ashton Kutcher, who was the first celebrity to reach 1 million followers, may soon be knocked out of the top 10 with folks like Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey and Selena Gomez all gaining on him.
Here are the current followings for the top 10 Twitter celebs: Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) with 14,381,470; Bieber (@justinbieber) with 13,309,185; President Obama (@barackobama) with 10,675,468; Perry (@katyperry) with 10,481,994; Kardashian (@kimkardashian) with 10,307,959; Spears (@britneyspears) with 10,132,860; Shakira (@shakira) with 9,088,877; Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) with 8,415,223; Rihanna (@rihanna) with 8,223,280; and Ashton Kutcher (@aplusk) with 7,908,888.
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