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- Eminem Will 'Really Give A Show' At Lollapalooza, Perry Farrell Says
- 'X-Men: First Class' Star Zoe Kravitz Talks 'Sexy' Audition
- Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay Top Lollapalooza 2011 Lineup
- Andy Grammer Wins O Music Awards' Most Innovative Video
- Stefano Langone Says He Has The 'Swag' To Sing Hip-Hop Hooks
- Orlando Bloom Says It's A Good 'Bet' He'll Be In 'The Hobbit'
- Britney Spears Drops Official 'Till The World Ends' Remix
- Ja Rule Will Visit 'RapFix Live' On Wednesday
- Help President Obama Decide Where To Speak On Graduation Day!
- Chris Evans 'Can't Believe' He Almost Passed On 'Captain America'
- 'Magic Valley' Stars Talk 'Strange, Wonderful' Film At Tribeca Festival
- Does 'Water For Elephants' Prove Robert Pattinson's Box-Office Draw?
- Eminem And Royce Da 5'9" To Drop Bad Meets Evil EP
- Lady Gaga's 'Judas' Video To Premiere On 'American Idol'
- Audrina Patridge Rooting For Kirstie Alley On 'Dancing With The Stars'
- Paula Abdul And Cheryl Cole To Judge 'X Factor,' Simon Cowell Says
- Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer And Anthrax Make Big 4 History
- 'Rio' Continues To Dance At #1 Over Holiday Weekend
| Eminem Will 'Really Give A Show' At Lollapalooza, Perry Farrell Says Posted: 26 Apr 2011 03:52 AM PDT Festival founder also tells MTV News he expects 'blood, sweat, guts [and] hair' from Lolla first-timers the Foo Fighters.
In anticipation of this year's Lollapalooza announcement, many hoped Perry Farrell was planning something extra special to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary. Farrell came through with a solid lineup, including Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse, My Morning Jacket, deadmau5, A Perfect Circle, Cee Lo Green, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley & Nas and the Cars. No doubt Eminem will be the big draw this year in Chicago's Grant Park, and the festival founder has high hopes for the Detroit MC.
"He's always put together great productions for his shows, and this is something that we look for at Lollapalooza — not just to go out there and perform, but to really give a show," Farrell told MTV News. Also on the bill is Eminem and Dr. Dre collaborator Skylar Grey. One might hope Eminem plans to invite her and Dre to perform "I Need a Doctor," along with some other high profile guests. "I can't say for sure, because I'm not Eminem," Farrell told MTV News. "But I can tell you one thing: I'm going to put a call in right after this." Not only will Eminem be making his first-ever Lollapalooza appearance, but, surprisingly, Foo Fighters have never played a Lolla before. Farrell is also expecting big things from the Foos — specifically "blood, sweat, guts [and] hair." Adapting to the ever-growing popularity of dance music, Perry has something in store for those looking beyond rock and hip-hop. "I'd say the biggest evolution, shall we say, in Grant Park this year is going to be the 'Perry's Area.' I kind of smile, because they have previously called it 'Perry's Lounge.' I don't know where they got this 'lounge' tag to it. It's the dance tent, and it will house 15,000 people. So 15,000 fist-pumping people in a lounge there to see people like Steve Angello and Joachim Garraud — that's a place you're going to want to hang out throughout the weekend." Lollapalooza runs August 5-7 and tickets are available through Lollapalooza's website, where you can also view an interactive time capsule from Lolla's past 20 years. What do you think of this year's lineup? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos |
| 'X-Men: First Class' Star Zoe Kravitz Talks 'Sexy' Audition Posted: 26 Apr 2011 03:52 AM PDT Cast as mutant Angel, Kravitz chats with MTV News about doing dangerous stunts, donning CGI wings and more.
MTV News' Summer Movie Preview roars ahead today, following up Monday's "Captain America" exclusive with even more comic-book movie goodness in the guise of "X-Men: First Class." Our exclusive photo captures many of the core mutants — James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and others — looking very suspiciously at ... well, something. (We'll have to wait until the film hits theaters on June 3 to find out for sure.) Additionally, "X-Men" star Zoë Kravitz, who plays the insect-winged mutant Angel, called up MTV News to chat about the film's devoted fanbase, her less-than-sexy audition, and what it's like to be strung up on wires over a freezing cold beach for a week — all in the name of movie magic. MTV: Have you gotten a sense yet about how passionate people are about comic book properties like "X-Men"? Zoe Kravitz: Yes, it's crazy! I've never been into comic books, so I was never in that world. When the trailer came out, I looked at it on YouTube and there were pages and pages and pages of comments. People were getting heated. And all the blogs — it's crazy! This is really near and dear to a lot of people, so I hope we don't disappoint them! MTV: Well, the reaction so far has been very positive, but was there that added pressure on set to get it right, based on how intense the fanbase is? Kravitz: When we were filming it, we didn't have that sort of energy. We were just focused on what we were doing. We tried to focus on the drama in the material and approach everything as actors. Now that we're done, we're seeing that people are reacting strongly to what they've seen. MTV: What was your audition process like? Kravitz: I was actually one of the last people cast. It happened really quickly. They were being really secretive about the script and the characters that were going to be in the film, so I didn't even know who I was auditioning for. I didn't think I had a shot. I didn't even take it seriously. It wasn't with [director] Matthew [Vaughn]. It was with the casting director in New York. I got the call at the last minute and I'd gone out the night before and I was hungover and tired and not the prepared person that I usually am. I was wearing a big hat and totally not being a sexy "X-Men" character. I went in and had a good time with it. They called back and said, "Matthew really responded to your tape, but can you come back and maybe wear something a little more sexy?" I didn't know until later the character was a go-go dancer. I went back in and in the next two weeks, I was on plane to London. MTV: So you didn't have to strap on the insect wings? Kravitz: Nope! They flew me out and there was a full month of preproduction of making decisions about the wings — and putting them on — and the different shapes and colors. And there was a lot of training. I did do a lot of wire work, so I had to get pretty strong. MTV: Angel isn't one of these super well-known characters, but she's got a cool backstory where she runs away from home and discovers her mutation. Do we get any of those origins in the movie? Kravitz: She has such a cool background, but that is not in the film. You meet her later when they're recruiting these mutants to form the first group of X-Men. But it was really helpful for me to know all that information to form the character. But who knows what will happen in the future. Hopefully, they'll continue with her. MTV: What's going on with that shot of you, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender in the trailer? You've got your top off in some kind of red, velvet-covered room. Kravitz: It's really funny. They come to find me, knowing about my mutation, and I'm working at a go-go club. I don't know what they're there for, so I take them in back for a private dance and then we show each other our powers. MTV News: Are the wings totally CGI? Kravitz: Yeah. The tattoos are really there and they make them come out of the tattoos with CGI. Kravitz: Was there was one stunt or scene that was particularly difficult or that you're proud of? MTV: I never got hurt, so nothing was too scary. There is this big scene on the beach at the end, and they shot it in Georgia. They had me wired up and really high in the air and zooming around the beach. It was really cold and I was wearing these leather shorts and this backless top. I was up there for a week, zooming around and freezing my ass off. And then there was this one stunt I didn't get to do. They hung my stunt double out of this helicopter over the ocean. I was like, "Why can I do that?" And they were like, "Um, no." Check out everything we've got on "X-Men: First Class." For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay Top Lollapalooza 2011 Lineup Posted: 25 Apr 2011 10:02 PM PDT Muse, My Morning Jacket, deadmau5 and more confirmed for Lolla 2011, set for August 5-7 in Chicago.
Lollapalooza turns 20 in 2011, and when the granddaddy of all American summer festivals decides to throw a birthday party, the biggest acts on the planet are invited to help celebrate. Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse, My Morning Jacket and deadmau5 top the Lolla 2011 lineup, which was revealed early Tuesday morning (April 26). Joining them is an appropriately eclectic mix of talent, including A Perfect Circle, Cee Lo Green, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and Nas, the Cars and Ween. The announcement confirmed a Chicago Tribune report that surfaced in early February and cited "reliable industry sources" as saying Em, the Foos and Muse would headline this year's edition of the fest. Speaking of this year, Bright Eyes, Arctic Monkeys, Big Audio Dynamite, Deftones, Explosions in the Sky, Crystal Castles, Lykke Li, Foster the People, Two Door Cinema Club, Best Coast and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals are also on the bill. Lollapalooza co-founder Perry Farrell will once again curate a dance and electronic music tent, which will feature performances from Girl Talk, Kid Cudi, Skrillex, Afrojack and more. All in all, Lollapalooza 2011 features more than 130 bands. As in previous years, the fest will once again take place in Chicago's Grant Park, on August 5-7. Early-bird tickets to the three-day event went on sale in late March and have since sold out. Regular-priced three-day passes are currently on sale through Lollapalooza.com and cost $215. VIP passes and travel packages are also available, and single-day passes are set to go on sale June 7. For the full Lollapalooza 2011 lineup, check out the festival's website. What do you think of this year's lineup? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos |
| Andy Grammer Wins O Music Awards' Most Innovative Video Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:05 AM PDT 'Keep Your Head Up' tops Robyn's 'Killing Me'; O Music Awards stream live Thursday at 11 p.m. ET on OMusicAwards.com and MTV.com.
What is innovation? That was the question facing a panel of experts Monday (April 25) during the O Music Awards' Most Innovative Music Video live debate presented by FUZE®, in which the merits of the five finalists were debated and such icons as music-video director Wayne Isham ('NSYNC, Metallica) and music executive/ Global14.com founder Jermaine Dupri attempted to pick a winner. Among the nominees were video mavens OK Go's "Back From Kathmandu," a flash-mob-style piece in which the band led a parade through the streets of Los Angeles. "That's what's nice about videos today period, they don't have to be traditional videos. ... They can be hybrids of a couple of different things if you want them to be," said bandmember Tim Nordwind. The video was a mash-up documentary of OK Go getting together with friends to play their songs as they walked down the streets (and are tracked by a GPS system that followed them for eight hours as they spelled out the band's name) as well as a traditional clip with a narrative.
For Isham, who traveled around Los Angeles himself for Mötley Crüe's "Girls, Girls, Girls" clip, the OK Go effort didn't feel so innovative, while Mashable's Brenna Ehrlich said it wasn't memorable enough to warrant the prize, admitting she didn't even remember what song it was for. Au Revoir Simone's interactive coloring-book effort for the $500 "Knight of Wands" clip took a simplistic approach, with an unseen hand moving a cursor to add color to a simple image of three women standing inside a mansion. Fans could make their own version and a Flickr page allowed them to upload their own takes on the effort. Isham was shocked to hear that the band was able to pull off such a low-dough video, but he did like that they could do it on a shoestring and appreciated the ability of fans to get involved. "What's innovative: the budget, the film technique, the thought process?" asked Isham, speaking on behalf of directors, while Dupri said if you can make something for three figures that is seen as much as a video made for seven figures, that's innovative. Ehrlich loved that the video was made in flash and went viral, judging it to be innovative for that reason. "It didn't get popular because it cost $500," she said. "It's not the price, it's the name. His videos mean something," Dupri said about the enduring mystique of having someone like fellow panelist Isham or Hype Williams helm your video. When it came to the Arcade Fire's "We Used to Wait," a Chris Milk joint that was filmed and edited over three months, the director used a series of Google maps, satellite images and HTML videos to create what Google's Aaron Copeland called "an interactive HTML short." Because it uses the Google Maps app, the video is personalized for each user, bringing their location into the mix. Ehrlich said the clip was the epitome of using a new technology to create something fresh. "It's beyond a music video; it's an interactive music experience," she said. Isham loved the imagery in the video, but would have been more immersed in the emotion of the music if he'd been able to find a Google spot near his hometown that was more resonant than a local gas station. "If it can only be seen and appreciated by techno nerds, is it art for art's sake?," Isham asked, after discussing with Dupri what the point was of a clip that looks great but is hard to find or you might not be able to watch on your computer if you don't have the technology. "I think this is the future of the world," Dupri said. "This is what people actually want. The world wants to be involved in the things that we do ... all of these videos have that type of interaction." When it came to the choose-your-own-adventure video for "Keep Your Head Up" from Andy Grammer, the most traditional performance-based "story" clip featuring the ability to customize by picking one of two choices on the screen, the panel was split. Dupri loved the song and felt the video was "crazy" creative but once again lamented that you can't "play" with it when it's on TV, which for decades was the traditional place to see videos. Ehrlich didn't love the song, so it was hard for her to click through multiple times to see all the iterations. Isham said he's been intrigued by the idea of choose-your-own for years, having tried it with Metallica's live show with the San Francisco Symphony but was impressed with how seamless Grammer's effort video was. Via Skype, Grammer explained that a company in Israel called Interlude came up with the technology that allows you to change direction based on what story line you want to go with. "It's just never been done before to this degree," Grammer said of why he thought his video belonged in the mix with the other artists. Finally, they took on Robyn's "Killing Me," a 3-D, text-driven assault of words, phrases and geometric shapes that used Twitter to encourage fans to provide their own commentary. The singer said her idea with the album was to use her website to communicate in an interactive way with her fans. "We wanted to do something that felt real," she said of the decision to give the video (in which she doesn't appear) its own Twitter feed. "I wanted to invite people into this complaining orgy that I'm doing." Moderator and MTV News rock editor James Montgomery wondered if this one was Robyn's most innovative video or even a video at all. Caryn Ganz from Yahoo!'s The Amplifier loved that you can still tweet in text to the clip all these months later, which to her made it feel very contemporary. Isham, though smitten with Robyn, said the tension in the video got to him, while Ehrlich said she was over 3-D effects and didn't think the concept was that special. "It's repetitive. ... I wouldn't watch this over and over again just to watch different hashtags," she said. Dupri was concerned about whether "Killing Me" is global enough and can reach people all over the world and not just those who have access to the technology. The fans voted for Robyn, and the panel picked Grammer and Robyn as their other top two finalists. "I like both of the videos as far as innovation and the concept of what they were trying to bring to light," said Dupri, with Montgomery noting that they couldn't be more different, though both used the Internet to achieve their end goal. In the end, Isham, Dupri and Ehrlich went with Grammer, while the fans and Ganz chose Robyn, giving the award to Grammer, who will pick up his magical cube during Thursday night's inaugural O Music Awards event. The inaugural O Music Awards will stream live from Las Vegas on Thursday at 11 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. PT on OMusicAwards.com. Tune in to see who will reign supreme in categories like Most Viral Dance, Funniest Music Short and NSFW Music Video! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Stefano Langone Says He Has The 'Swag' To Sing Hip-Hop Hooks Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:40 AM PDT 'I'm up for anything,' he tells MTV News of his post-'American Idol' path.
They say old habits die hard, and nobody knows that more than recently eliminated "American Idol" contestant Stefano Langone. His time on "Idol" was plagued by a pesky penchant for singing with his eyes closed, which prevented viewers from completely connecting with his emotional performances (and, let's face it, his boyish good looks). "When Jimmy Iovine told me, 'You gotta be sexy,' I'm sitting there like, 'Why haven't I been sexy on the show yet?' " Stefano told MTV News on Monday (April 25).
So when it came time to sing Ne-Yo's "Closer," Stefano knew he'd crash and burn without upping the flirt factor. Luckily, Langone had a secret weapon during rehearsals that ultimately helped him perfect his sizzling open-eyes smolder: estrogen. Vocal coach Debra Byrd whipped Stefano into shape thanks to what she called her "estrogen meter." "If [Byrd's] estrogen meter was high enough, then I passed. If it wasn't, [she'd say] 'No, that wasn't right. The estrogen meter was saying that was lower. You need to go higher. We need more on that line.' So it works out," Langone laughed. But don't expect to see Stefano's lady-killer side in real life. "Women for me right now — before, maybe not, but right now, it's definitely second to all the music stuff and my family," Langone said, adding, "I'm on a mission right now, man. And ain't nothin' gettin' in the way of my mission." The hyper-focused singer is determined to go the Bruno Mars route by getting a prime spot on an MC's record, citing Jay-Z and Ludacris as dream collaborators (alongside John Legend and Usher). "I got the soul, I got the swag to get on those kinds of hooks and choruses. I'm up for anything. Anybody who wants to work, I'm gonna be down for it and I'm gonna be working for it," Langone said. In the meantime, you'll be able to catch Stefano on the American Idols Live! Tour this summer. Don't miss "Idol Party Live" every Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, celebrity guests and even some karaoke — get in the conversation by tweeting with the hashtag #idolparty! In the meantime, get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. |
| Orlando Bloom Says It's A Good 'Bet' He'll Be In 'The Hobbit' Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:47 AM PDT 'I would love to go back to work with Peter Jackson,' the 'Lord of the Rings' alum tells MTV News.
With a movie as big and highly anticipated as Peter Jackson's two-picture take on "The Hobbit," virtually every word uttered about the project in public is newsworthy in some shape or form. It has been an exciting couple of months for the Jackson and Tolkien-obsessed, with production finally in full swing, the announcement of additional cast members and updates from Jackson sent directly to fans via his Facebook page and video blogs.
On Monday (April 25), we learned of the possibility of yet another new cast member, one Orlando Bloom, who you may know from his time spent in a long, white-blonde wig and pointy ears as Legolas in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. When MTV News caught up with Bloom as he did press for his upcoming film "Sympathy for Delicious," we asked if we could bet on him joining his "LOTR" castmates Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett in the production. "I'm going to bet on it," he said. "But I can't really talk too much about it because it's still sort of in the ether. But I would love to go back to work with Peter Jackson. It would be an honor." When asked if he's ready to get back into that famous wig and those prosthetic ears, Bloom said he's happy to put on anything and everything Jackson requires. "I'll do anything for him," he told us. And what about that script? Is Bloom one of the privileged few who've read it? "It's wonderful," he said with a knowing smile. For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Britney Spears Drops Official 'Till The World Ends' Remix Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:23 PM PDT New track with Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha follows leaked version, plus Brit tweets single's cover art.
Just days after it was leaked on Friday, Britney Spears and her femme fatales, Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha, dropped their official remix of "Till the World Ends." The new version of the song was produced by Dr. Luke and Dream Machine. Brit half-whispers " 'Till the World Ends' remix" before the beat kicks in and Nicki hits her verse hard. She spits fierce lines like, "Sniff, sniff, cries/ I done slayed your whole entire f---ing life."
Then Britney's sex-kitten vocals kick in for the song's first verse. "That's Britney, bitch! I'm Nicki Minaj and that's Ke$ha," the Queens MC declares before K sings the chorus. The beat is harder, the loops are sassier and the song is grimier than the original version, which was the second single from Femme Fatale. The newly added dubstep portion takes the one from "Hold It Against Me" to a new level by adding in bass-heavy synths. Ke$ha, of course, wrote the track for Britney, and the ladies certainly don't seem to mind sharing the spotlight with each other. The official track isn't much different than the version that leaked over the weekend, though Spears did have something brand-new to share with her fans just as the song dropped on iTunes and streamed on her website. Spears tweeted the artwork for the single, which features the original press photo of Spears along with separate photos of Nicki on the left and Ke$ha on the right. Spears wrote, "@NickiMinaj @Keshasuxx Too much fierceness for one cover! Thanks for lending your voices girls... #TTWEREMIX — Brit" Spears and Minaj have been hanging out a lot in the lead-up to their summer tour. They hung out at the Factory nightclub on Friday night after Minaj's show in Los Angeles. Spears later wrote, "Early rehearsal after a late night with my girl @NickiMinaj. Can't WAIT to get out on the road with you." What do you think of the "Till the World Ends" remix? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| Ja Rule Will Visit 'RapFix Live' On Wednesday Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:26 AM PDT Pain Is Love 2 rapper will take questions from fans during interview.
It's Murder! Ja Rule is mounting a comeback in the form of his new album, Pain Is Love 2, and will be joining MTV News' Sway Calloway for an in-depth interview on "RapFix Live" Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.
In the early aughts, Queens rapper Ja Rule was a hip-hop juggernaut. As the face of Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, Ja combined melody with hard rap bars to create fan favorites such as "Put It On Me," "Always On Time" and "Holla, Holla," selling millions of records along the way. His beef with rapper 50 Cent, as well as the federal money-laundering case against Murder Inc. proved to be too much for the multi-platinum rap star to overcome, and eventually Rule faded away from the spotlight. In 2007, things went from bad to worse when Ja was hit with charges stemming from a gun bust outside New York's Beacon Theater after a show he co-billed with Lil Wayne. In December, he pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon; he was sentenced to 16 months in February and will begin his prison bid in June. Before he turns himself in, Ja will release Pain Is Love 2. Last week, he debuted its first single, "Real Life Fantasy," which he performed in New York as a surprise guest on Diddy-Dirty Money's Coming Home Tour. Tune in Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET to watch Ja Rule on "RapFix Live." Related Artists |
| Help President Obama Decide Where To Speak On Graduation Day! Posted: 24 Apr 2011 11:25 PM PDT Voters have until Thursday to score the six high schools in the 'Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.'
Voting is under way in the White House's "Race to the Top Commencement Challenge," and you have until this Thursday to weigh in on which school will win the honor and distinction of having President Obama deliver the commencement address at their graduation. Last year Michigan's Kalamazoo Central High School won and now there are six new schools looking to take the prize in 2011. With the help of the White House, the Department of Education and Viacom's Get Schooled foundation, each school made a video that represents why it deserves to win. At WhiteHouse.gov/Commencement, you can view and score the videos from Bridgeport High School (Bridgeport, Washington); Wayne Early Middle College High School (Goldsboro, North Carolina); Booker T. Washington High School (Memphis, Tennessee); Science Park High School (Newark, New Jersey); Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, School for Creative and Performing Arts (Pittsburgh); and High Tech High International (San Diego). Science Park High School's video features stories from its students about the acceptance they feel from their peers, the tough classes they take and the social causes that the students are participating in to better the world around them. Bridgeport High School's video gives outsiders on a tour of their school, where 90 percent of students are Latino, and features students' testimonials about the teachers that have given them the special attention they need to become the first in their families to graduate. Wayne Early/Middle College High School's video focuses on the school's innovative curriculum, which gives students the opportunity to earn an associates degree while still in high school. Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, School for Creative and Performing Arts' video shows off the school's "mosaic" curriculum. Booker T. Washington High School's video shares how its students have overcome adversity in a region of Memphis known for its high rates of crime and poverty, so that now it has a graduation rate of 82 percent (up from less than 60 percent). As High Tech High International's name implies, its students are always using advance technology in the class room, but their video also emphasizes how they learn to work in a collaborative environment that reflects the real world. "I'm looking for a school that understands the number one priority is making sure that our kids are learning what they need to succeed in this 21st century economy," President Obama said in a recent statement. And once voters choose the top two schools from this field of six, he'll select the one school he feels fulfills that requirement. Stay tuned to see who wins! |
| Chris Evans 'Can't Believe' He Almost Passed On 'Captain America' Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:30 AM PDT 'Captain America just changes things and there's no 'off' switch,' he tells MTV News about playing Marvel war hero.
Last year, in the run-up to casting the lead role in "Captain America: The First Avenger," actors rumored to be competing to play the Captain included Garrett Hedlund ("Tron: Legacy"), Wilson Bethel ("Generation Kill"), John Krasinski ("The Office"), Mike Vogel ("Cloverfield") and Chris Evans.
The part eventually went to Evans, despite serious trepidations he had about jumping into another superhero franchise following his turn as the Human Torch in two "Fantastic Four" films. "I look back now and I can't believe I almost didn't do it," Evans told MTV News recently. "I can't believe I almost didn't do it! For better or worse, no matter what happens with the film, whether it's a good film or not, it was the right thing to do and I'm glad I did it." And he's still doing it. Over the weekend, Evans was on location in Times Square putting the finishing touches on the production ahead of the flick's July 22 release date. As part of our ongoing Summer Movie Preview Week, we're debuting an exclusive photo of Evans in character as the World War II-era hero and we sat down for a chat with the star to discuss his thoughts about the Marvel film. "I was pretty nervous. I remember the first time I went to a fitting and I put on the suit and I just was so terrified, so focused on the negatives, still," he said. "I'm not quite sure when it turned. I bet when I was at that Comic-Con [in August], I was probably still terrified, probably still apprehensive about whether or not this was right." Indeed he was. Back at the Con in San Diego, he said of taking on the project, "It wasn't an easy 'yes.' I get nervous in things like this and Captain America just means a lot of this. I was in a really happy place in my life; kind of in a happy medium place in my career, and Captain America just changes things and there's no 'off' switch once you walk down that road." Now, though, the production is nearly complete and the 29-year-old actor couldn't be happier with what he's seen of the Joe Johnston-directed movie. "I've seen quite a bit, but I haven't seen a full cut," Evans said. "Everything I've seen, I really like. I don't like jinxing things because I've made some films in the past that I've seen bits and pieces of that I liked and then you see the full film and get the full experience and the full pace and the journey and it might not be the same thing. Individual scenes in a vacuum can be misleading. I will say this: Every single individual scene that I've seen I've loved." What do think of the latest look at Chris Evans as Captain America? Tell us in the comments! Check out everything we've got on "Captain America: The First Avenger." For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Magic Valley' Stars Talk 'Strange, Wonderful' Film At Tribeca Festival Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:19 AM PDT 'If I could do anything, I would do zero-budget movies forever,' Matthew Gray Gubler says of movie set in small-town Idaho.
The Tribeca Film Festival is well under way and that means there are a slew of small films looking to get their shine at the annual celebration. One of those flicks is the eerie "Magic Valley."
MTV News caught up with the film's stars Matthew Gray Gubler, Scott Glenn ("Sucker Punch") and Kyle Gallner at Tribeca to chat about the movie. "I think [the director] Jaffe [Zinn] pulled off something very unique and special, and I think I speak for all of us when I say I think we're very proud to have been a part of such a strange and wonderful film," Gubler said. "I sort of prefer this format to everything. Also, the guy that directed it is one of my best friends, so that alone was a great pleasure to work with him on something." Gubler went on to say that going from his work on the hit network series "Criminal Minds" to a small film was a welcome change of pace. "I find that these movies — while they might not appeal to a giant audience — typically are the ones that touch me the most and mean the most," he explained. "So I would rather, if I could do anything, I would do zero-budget movies forever." Like his co-star, Gallner said being a part of something that seems so small in the Hollywood world of blockbusters is sort of "exhilarating." "It's one of those things [about] indie films [that] are interesting in a way that they're brave stories that people don't want to tell and, like you said, there's not going to be the appeal to," he said. "It isn't going to be for everybody, but it's more you can get really emotionally connected and a lot of times it's very interesting characters and very interesting stories." Check out everything we've got on "Magic Valley." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Does 'Water For Elephants' Prove Robert Pattinson's Box-Office Draw? Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:35 AM PDT Experts discuss what film's $17.5 million debut means for the 'Twilight' star.
After the "Twilight" franchise made him a household name (at least among families' more junior members), Robert Pattinson's first cinematic outing outside the vampire franchise didn't go so well. "Remember Me" received largely negative reviews last year and stumbled at the box office, ultimately grossing less than $20 million domestically. "Water for Elephants," by contrast, largely performed up to expectations this week, reeling in $17.5 million. The sweeping romantic drama was a big test for Pattinson — a major studio flick aimed not at his teen base, but an adult audience. Would this be the project that launched the 24-year-old Brit from Twi-hunk to broadly accepted Hollywood leading man? Perhaps not yet, owing to the respectable but not astounding debut, though industry insiders are calling "Water for Elephants" a much-needed step toward that goal. "Pattinson has yet to prove he is an evergreen box-office draw, outside of vamping it up in the 'Twilight' series," said Jeff Bock, box-office analyst for Exhibitor Relations. " 'WFE' was the right choice as it wasn't too much of a stretch and is in the general wheelhouse of his core fanbase: women. A lot of times, up-and-coming actors turn 180 degrees and play a drug dealer or pathological killer just to shed their public persona, and oftentimes that backfires, as they turn their back on their true fans." "WFE" certainly succeeded at targeting older female moviegoers. According to Fox, the film's audience was 70 percent female and 70 percent over the age of 25. That age demographic gives us a good clue why "WFE" didn't cross the $20 million mark. Channing Tatum's "Dear John," for example, targeted a teen audience and debuted with $30.5 million domestically on its way to an $80 million total. The takeaway is not that Tatum is a bigger box-office draw than Pattinson, but that teens come out early for films that interest them. As Phil Contrino, editor of BoxOffice.com explained, "The key thing to understand is that this type of film has a large appeal among moviegoers aged 35 and up, and that group doesn't feel the need to rush out opening weekend. It will hold up quite well in the weeks to come." But the question remains whether Pattinson will be able to capitalize on his "Twilight" celebrity and become one of those ever-more-rare actors who can drive ticket sales. Some experts aren't convinced he ever will. "There is no reason to believe that Robert Pattinson or anyone from the 'Twilight' franchise can open a movie," said Movie City News' David Poland. "Some of those actors are very talented. Some not. But Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, etc., are the natural template. But what of Harrison Ford? I don't see any of that swashbuckler in the gentle actor in Pattinson." Perhaps, though action blockbusters like "Indiana Jones" aren't the projects that Pattinson will be pursuing in the future. Many insiders suggest his best bet is to follow the path of other young heartthrobs before him. "Take a page from Tom Cruise's book and only work with great directors," Contrino suggested. "After skyrocketing to fame, Cruise wisely worked with the likes of Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese and Barry Levinson." At least with his next project, Pattinson is making those kinds of decisions, signing up for David Cronenberg's adaptation of "Cosmopolis." Where he goes from there, however — and whether he's able to bridge the divide between teen idol and Hollywood icon — is anybody's guess. "If Pattinson's films can consistently make money at the box office, major studios will continue to take a chance on him," Bock said. "In the near future, expect him to be attached to high-profile directors in smaller, meaty roles. That way he can diversify and not lose the core audience that follows his every move. And, if that doesn't work out, there are about a zillion Harlequin novels ripe for adaptation that he and Fabio can star in." Check out everything we've got on "Water for Elephants." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Eminem And Royce Da 5'9" To Drop Bad Meets Evil EP Posted: 25 Apr 2011 09:32 AM PDT Shady Records will release project in June.
Bad and Evil will once again team up, as rap stars Eminem and Royce da 5'9" announced Monday (April 25) that they will be dropping an EP this June on Em's Shady Records division of Interscope. The duo, who record under the alias Bad Meets Evil, first traded bars on Eminem's 1999 major-label debut, The Slim Shady LP, and then went on to release an independent single (with "Nuttin' to Do," "Scary Movies" and "I'm the King") on Game Records later that year. A subsequent feud between Em and Royce halted any collaborations between the two, but the duo has since made peace and began recording together. In January, it was announced that Eminem signed Royce's group, Slaughterhouse, to Shady, but before that project hits, fans will be treated to an as-yet-untitled Bad Meets Evil EP. "Royce and I started hanging out again and inevitably that led us back into the studio," Eminem said in an Interscope press release. "At first, we were just seeing where it went without any real goal in mind, but the songs started to come together crazy, so here we are." Royce added: "I'm excited to see this project come to fruition considering the long lapse in time between when we worked before and now. We had a blast doing it and we just hope everyone enjoys it while we're working on the Monster that will be the Slaughterhouse album." While the name of the Bad Meets Evil EP will be revealed at a later date, it has been confirmed that beatmakers D12's Mr. Porter, Mobb Deep's Havoc, DJ Khalil and Bangladesh will be producing on the project. Are you excited for the new Bad Meets Evil project? Tell us below! Related Artists |
| Lady Gaga's 'Judas' Video To Premiere On 'American Idol' Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:28 AM PDT Interscope Records announces clip coming 'the week of May 2.'
Let the cultural baptism begin, little monsters. Lady Gaga is set to release her "Judas" video the week of May 2 on "American Idol." Interscope Records made the announcement on its Twitter account, adding that more details would be on the way. The video was co-directed by Mother Monster and her creative director, Laurieann Gibson. And, Gibson has made it clear that this video will have everyone talking. "It's a phenomenal video: really powerful, really impactful," Gibson commented. "She's such a strong, committed artist. Her loyalty to me is something I will be forever grateful for. We're spiritually connected. "We need each other ... and 'Judas' is ultimately a representation of our true bond." Gaga will play Mary Magdalene, with Norman Reedus as Judas. "I will tell you now, first off, I'm Christian, and my career is evidence of God in my life," Gibson said. "And I think that most people are already thinking that Gaga and the blasphemy and they're premeditating the approach, and I think they'll be very shocked to find out how huge and really groundbreaking the message is and how freeing the message is for all the right reasons. And it's really going to shock the world." For those who can't wait that long, Gaga is set to perform the track on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Wednesday. It's not the only TV performance Gaga has lined up to get her fans excited for the May 23 release of Born This Way: Last week, it was announced that Gaga would perform on the May 21 episode of "Saturday Night Live," hosted by Justin Timberlake. She'll also make a May 27 appearance on "Good Morning America" that will kick off the show's summer concert series, and the premiere of Gaga's highly anticipated HBO special, which was taped at New York's Madison Square Garden in February, will be May 7. "JUDAS is about forgiveness and perseverance through struggle," Gaga tweeted on Easter Sunday. "Persevere today!" Which of Gaga's upcoming TV appearances are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments below! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Audrina Patridge Rooting For Kirstie Alley On 'Dancing With The Stars' Posted: 25 Apr 2011 09:20 AM PDT 'She's the underdog, but she gets up and she keeps going,' reality star says.
It's been an interesting season for Kirstie Alley on "Dancing With the Stars." She's had several dancing flubs (cue pal John Travolta to lend his support) yet has managed to survive another week as the show's fans bid a fond farewell to supermodel Petra Nemcova on last week's episode.
It seems that Alley keeps getting saved, despite low scores, thanks to some big fans, like former "DWTS" contestant and reality star Audrina Patridge. "I'm watching 'Dancing With the Stars.' I watched the first couple episodes and I'm definitely rooting for Maks and Kirstie. I really think that Kirstie Alley ... she's the underdog," Patridge told MTV News when she stopped by to talk about her new VH1 reality show, "Audrina." "But she gets up and she keeps going and she has such a great personality." Audrina was one of the strongest dancers last season, at least technically (she was criticized for lacking some joie de vivre on the dance floor). She didn't end up winning, but she did walk away with a love of all things strictly ballroom. "I mean, I loved every second of it," she added. "I would do it again in a heartbeat. It's a new passion that I discovered. I love dancing, ballroom dancing." For now, Audrina has danced her final dance and these days will be focused on showing the world another side of herself on her latest reality TV venture. "It's different and similar [to 'The Hills'], and in many ways I feel like it's different because it's really about my life outside of 'The Hills' world," Patridge said about the show. "And so this is really up close and personal. My family's in it, my relationship's in it and my business is in it, my endorsements and everything, like, my dreams and goals and trying to achieve that." Related Photos |
| Paula Abdul And Cheryl Cole To Judge 'X Factor,' Simon Cowell Says Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:28 AM PDT Pair would join L.A. Reid on judging panel of singing competition.
The hype machine for Simon Cowell's upcoming U.S. edition of "The X Factor" has really begun to crank up. But with the exception of announcing that former Island Def Jam chairman L.A. Reid had quit his label gig to join the judging panel of the fall reality singing show, we've heard nothing but rumors about who will fill in the other two chairs next to Cowell and Reid. But in an exclusive interview with Deadline Hollywood, Cowell finally tipped his hand about the laborious process of finding the perfect panel. And wouldn't you know it, he's bringing Paula back: After both took leave of "American Idol," Cowell and good pal Paula Abdul could be reunited on "X Factor." (More on that later.) But it's the fourth choice that may elicit some head-scratching from American fans: Cheryl Cole. Though a major star in England, singer Cole is a virtual unknown in the U.S. (Cowell said negotiations for Abdul's deal haven't started yet and Cole's contract hasn't been completed.) An insider told the site that Cole is "pretty much a shoo-in" for the show and that a formal announcement should come within a week. Fashionista Cole, a former member of the female pop group Girls Aloud, has been a popular judge on the British version of "X Factor" for three seasons, during which she's been a staple of British tabloids thanks to her messy marriage and divorce from former soccer player Ashley Cole. "I never think about it as an American or British audience," Cowell said in support of Cole. "I genuinely don't. I think that's what's happened on a lot of these shows now is it's almost like you've got to hire well-known celebrities to be a judge. And with Cheryl, when I hired her initially, I'd only met her literally once when I offered her the job on [British] 'X Factor.' I thought she was bright, cute, knew what she was talking about, ambitious. And you meet someone special a few times in your life. And this girl is special. She's just got a great ability to communicate. She's a great judge. She's smart. It's just a hunch. If people take to her like the British public did, I think she's going to do really well in America. And Fox was desperate to hire her." He also said that he was very interested in reuniting with Abdul, with whom he had legendary on-screen chemistry on "Idol." "I've always wanted Paula. Always been very vocal about that," he said. "I missed her the second she left the show. Always loved working with her even though she can be a pain. And I've been consistent about this. I don't know what it is about her, but I've always clicked with her. You just have to get that chemistry, and she's right. I've never found anyone better than her." Cowell blanched at the rumors of the celebrities who have reportedly turned him down for the show. "I keep reading about all these people we've approached and have turned us down for the show," he said. He shot down a number of rumors about stars who were reportedly in consideration: Snoop Dogg (Cowell says he never spoke to him about the show), Cee Lo Green (met with him, but talks cooled when he accepted spot on "The Voice"), Jennifer Lopez (talks broke off after she took the "Idol" job), Diddy (never approached because of his reported insistence on owning a part of the show), Gloria Estefan (showed up at Miami "X Factor" auditions, but never in discussions), Mariah Carey (unavailable because of pending birth of her twins). In a strange turn of events, Cowell's own rep denied the very things the "X Factor" boss said in the Deadline interview in a subsequent talk with The Hollywood Reporter. "It's still playing out," the unnamed rep told the entertainment business magazine. "Nothing is set, and Paula is one of many people Simon is talking to. He's said the same thing many times, including on the radio last week. There's nothing new." Related Artists |
| Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer And Anthrax Make Big 4 History Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:44 AM PDT The four thrash founders shared the stage together for the first time in the U.S. on Saturday.
INDIO, California — One week after indie hipsters and pop enthusiasts stood on the same desert ground for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, an estimated 55,000 metal fans watched "The Big 4" of thrash share a U.S. stage together for the first time. "This is history tonight and you're part of it," Metallica frontman James Hetfield told the crowd Saturday at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California. "Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica as one — with you!" As members of all four bands gathered together toward the end of Metallica's set to perform the Diamond Head classic "Am I Evil?," fans roared. The group of friends, sometime rivals and ex-bandmates embraced one another affectionately and shared wide smiles. They've sold millions, popularized the thrash style and have long been hailed as "The Big 4" by the press and fans. They've shared members: Megadeth main man Dave Mustaine was part of Metallica's early lineup; Slayer's Kerry King was once in Megadeth. All of the bands except New York's Anthrax originated in Southern California. The Big 4 played festivals together last year across Europe and the subsequent "Big 4 Live in Sofia, Bulgaria" DVD was certified double platinum. They've joined up in various combinations in the past in the U.S., but Saturday marked the first time that all four played the same show in America. "We just wanna take the time to say 'thank you' to all of you metal fans out there who have supported all the bands — not only the Big 4, but the big however many out there," said Hetfield. "There's a lot of great bands out there and we'd like to celebrate all of them. And especially the Big 4, getting out here and jamming, just saying 'thank you' to the world of metal fans for just giving us your support, giving us your heart and giving us your passion, man, 'cause that's what it is for us." Hetfield, Mustaine and Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian all referred to the event as "history" during the seven-hour concert. The backstage area was packed with members of bands like Alice in Chains, Sum 41, Dream Theater, New Found Glory, Throwdown and Fireball Ministry along with former MTV "Headbanger's Ball" host Riki Rachtman, MMA fighter Josh Barnett, comedian Brian Posehn and all three hosts of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" — Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine. Anthrax kicked off the show in the late afternoon with a set that drew heavily from their classic 1987 album, Among the Living. Singer Joey Belladonna busted out his signature headdress for a rousing "Indians" during which Ian demanded the crowd mosh more enthusiastically for the "war dance" breakdown. Their set included a few songs from their first two albums as well as two covers that have long been staples for them, Joe Jackson's "Got the Time" and Trust's "Anti-Social." Belladonna, Ian, drummer Charlie Benante, bassist Frankie Bello and lead guitarist Rob Caggiano wore black T-shirts featuring Anthrax's pentagram "A" symbol intertwined with an American flag, presumably in tribute to the Big 4's first American appearance together. (Once upon a time, the guys in Anthrax famously took pity on a starving Metallica in New York City and gave them food and drink.) Anthrax didn't touch anything from when John Bush sang for the band, but they did offer a preview of their forthcoming album (their first with Belladonna since 1990) with "Fight 'Em 'Til You Can't," a new song they've been playing live since late last year. Belladonna paused to remember "people that we miss" — the late Ronnie James Dio and Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — and led the crowd in a huge sing-along to their comic book-inspired set-closer, "I Am the Law." Ironically, an airplane flew overhead advertising the upcoming Mötley Crüe and Poison tour — two bands the thrash movement was very much reacting against when it arose in clubs in the early '80s with an emphasis on aggression, speed and musicianship over image, commercial appeal and flashiness. Fans at the Big 4 show wore T-shirts representing all four bands as well as groups like D.R.I., Nuclear Assault and Coroner. Megadeth opened with one of the biggest radio hits of their career, "Trust," which is still harder in sound than most anything the "hair metal" scene ever offered. Brandishing a double-neck guitar, Mustaine led the band into "In My Darkest Hour" (the music of which was inspired by the 1986 death of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton), which was followed by a huge chant of "Megadeth! Megadeth! Megadeth!" Bassist and co-founder David Ellefson was right by Mustaine's side throughout, backed skillfully by drummer Shawn Drover and lead guitarist Chris Broderick. Although Mustaine is famously quotable in interviews, Megadeth let their technically complex but often brazenly melodic take on thrash do most of the talking as the band's leader traded solos with Broderick and the crowd sang along with songs like "Hanger 18" and "Wake Up Dead." The vicious and old-school-sounding "Headcrusher" from the band's most recent album sat alongside catalog hits like "Sweating Bullets," "Symphony of Destruction" and "A Tout le Monde." The opening bass line to "Peace Sells" was used as the intro for MTV News reports for years but it's the song's chorus that really lit a fire with the crowd as band mascot Vic Rattlehead lumbered about the stage and the audience shouted the lyrics. Following "Holy Wars," Mustaine left the stage with his signature closing line: "You guys have been great... And we have been Megadeth." Slayer stormed the stage with the title track from their newest slab of aggressive bleakness, World Painted Blood. Although health problems now prevent frontman Tom Araya from literally headbanging, the physicality on display from guitarist Kerry King and drummer Dave Lombardo was undeniable. The hot desert sun gave way to darkness while the band played; fitting, considering most Slayer lyrics. Araya screamed "War!" as they launched into 1990's "War Ensemble" followed immediately by "Postmortem" and "Raining Blood" from their 1986 thrash masterpiece, Reign in Blood. Slayer dug into their 1983 debut album, Show No Mercy, for the song "Black Magic," and overall, the set spanned their entire career, including "Silent Scream," "Seasons in the Abyss," "Dead Skin Mask" and more. Exodus guitarist Gary Holt has been touring with the band as a fill-in for Jeff Hanneman, who is recovering from surgery on one of his arms. Holt is a thrash legend in his own right but the crowd roared when Hanneman made a surprise appearance for Slayer's last two songs, "South of Heaven" and "Angel of Death," which featured an extended double-bass drum break from Lombardo. Speaking of legends, all four bands have many successes to celebrate, but Metallica clearly have earned their headlining slot. Their 1991 self-titled "Black Album" has sold over 15 million copies in the U.S. alone, and their appearance at the Big 4 event boasted fireworks, fire, a two-story stage and an extra video screen that were all absent during the previous three acts' performances. Composer Ennio Morricone's "The Ecstasy of Gold" from "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" announced Metallica's arrival to the stage as it has consistently for several years. Four of the first five songs of the two-hour set were from 1984's Ride the Lightning: "Creeping Death," "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "Fade to Black" and the title track, which was co-written by Dave Mustaine. There were several solos from lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, whom Hetfield has taken to calling "The Ripper," between songs. Bassist Robert Trujillo had several chances to shine, as well, particularly during the rarely played "Orion," which Hetfield dedicated to late bassist Cliff Burton. With the exception of a couple of songs from the well-received Death Magnetic album, "Fuel" was the only post-"Black Album" song aired, with a heavy emphasis on Lightning and 1986's Master of Puppets. There was, of course, "One" from ... And Justice for All as well as the opening track, "Blackened." The crowd roared their approval of the group's catalog (even singing along with guitar solos) throughout the Metallica set, and their energy never waned. The set included many fireworks, both figuratively and literally. One of Hammett's aforementioned solos transitioned nicely into the ballad "Nothing Else Matters." As Hetfield held out the note from the solo it led right into "Enter Sandman." It was a series of transitions that longtime Metallica fans welcomed with warm familiarity. As the road crew spent some time getting things ready for the Big 4 jam, Hetfield addressed the crowd with a heartfelt speech about the bands' three decades in heavy music. "Can you believe it? Thirty years, man," he said. "I don't know how many of you have been around that long, you know?! It doesn't matter; you're here right now to see the Big 4, and we're getting this prepared for a big jam, all right? It's pretty important." After "Am I Evil?" Metallica jumped back to their 1983 debut, Kill 'Em All, for "Hit the Lights" and "Seek and Destroy," which has been their set closer for the past few years. Giant beach balls emblazoned with the Metallica logo dropped onto the crowd and were kicked back and forth. As Metallica took their bows and said their goodbyes, drummer and band co-founder Lars Ulrich teasingly dubbed the event the "first" of Big 4 shows in America. Related Artists |
| 'Rio' Continues To Dance At #1 Over Holiday Weekend Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:28 AM PDT 'Madea's Big Happy Family,' 'Water for Elephants' can't shake animated flick from the top of the box office.
The box office got a boost from kids over the holiday weekend as "Rio" held on to the top spot with moviegoers and the Easter-themed "Hop" crossed the $100 million mark, according to studio estimates. Overall ticket sales were up 39 percent from the same period last year. Strengthened by 3-D showings, the animated "Rio" earned $26.8 million for a two-week domestic total of $81.2 million. Filmmaker Tyler Perry has released three movies around Easter, and this year's entry, "Madea's Big Happy Family," sat right in the middle of his scorecard, with a $25.7 million debut ("Meet the Browns" opened with $20.1 million in 2008; "Why Did I Get Married Too?" made $29.3 million last year). But it suffered the lowest debut of any of the entries in his poorly reviewed "Madea" series. Still, that was good enough to take the #2 spot for the weekend. Robert Pattinson did double the business of his last non-"Twilight" starring role with "Water for Elephants," which debuted with $17.5 million to land at #3 on the box-office tally. Of course, last year's "Remember Me" didn't have Academy Award winners Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz or best-selling source material from novelist Sara Gruen. The romantic drama opened on par with the similarly themed "The Notebook," adjusted for inflation. "Elephants" has split critics almost down the middle, according to movie review website Rotten Tomatoes. "Hop" jumped 16 percent from last weekend (it is, after all, about the Easter Bunny) with $12.4 million to land at number four. The live-action/animation hybrid has made $100.5 million in four weeks and joined Adam Sandler's "Just Go With It" ($102.6 million) and the year's top-grossing movie "Rango" ($119.5), on the very short list of movies to have earned over $100 million in 2011 thus far. All of the prior entries in the "Scream" franchise grossed over $100 million or close to it ("Scream 3" made $89.1 million in 2000), but "Scream 4" won't come anywhere close to that mark. The self-referential horror sequel dropped 57 percent in its second weekend of release, earning $7.1 million to land at #5 on the chart with $31.1 million total. Meanwhile, the little $1.5 million horror movie "Insidious" from "Saw" director James Wan has made $44.1 million in four weeks. Next week's new releases include "Fast Five" (currently the best-reviewed of the action franchise); the animated "Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil"; Disney's tween-friendly "Prom"; comic-book-based "Dylan Dog: Dead of Night," starring former "Superman" Brandon Routh; and actor Mark Ruffalo's directorial debut, "Sympathy for Delicious." Check out everything we've got on "Rio" and "Water for Elephants." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos |
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