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- 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 2' Trailer Debuts
- Tom Felton Reveals 'Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes' Character Details
- Scotty McCreery Croons, James Durbin Swoons On 'American Idol'
- Jason Sudeikis To Host 2011 MTV Movie Awards
- Miley Cyrus Surprises Lauren Alaina On 'American Idol'
- Celebrate 'Moulin Rouge' 10 Years Later With MTV Live Stream
- Ja Rule Talks About How Prison Bid Will Affect His Family
- Exclusive: Kris Allen And Matthew Morrison Talk 'Still Got Tonight' Collabo
- Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester Say 'Monte Carlo' Is 'Like A Fairy Tale'
- 'Cowboys And Aliens' Co-Writer Says Flick's 'Originality' Sets It Apart
- 'American Idol' Preview: How Will Scotty McCreery Do On Carole King Night?
- MTV Movie Awards Host Jason Sudeikis: Everything You Need To Know!
- Seth Meyers 'Excited' By Lady Gaga/ Justin Timberlake 'SNL' Prospects
- Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift Nab CMT Music Awards Nods
- Killer Mike Talks Reconciling With Big Boi
- Joe Jonas Talks Working With 'Talented Dude' Chris Brown
- Dominic Cooper Talks Playing Saddam's Son In 'Devil's Double'
- Lady Gaga To Donate $1 Million For Homeless Youth
- My Chemical Romance Unsure If Killjoys Will Return In 'Bulletproof Heart' Video
| 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 2' Trailer Debuts Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:25 AM PDT Highly anticipated clip shows mysterious Snape, Harry's mother, Lily, and several other key scenes.
There's been a lot of build up to the first trailer for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2," from the sneak peeks at new footage to a whole slew of new photos to the opening scene being posted online. Fortunately, the trailer that premiered Wednesday (April 27) on ABC Family made good on all of the hype and surpassed our expectations.
The most exciting and perhaps most surprising thing about the scenes featured in the new trailer is the focus on Snape and his significant flashback sequence. In the opening moments, not only is Snape shown in the now-recognizable scene outside of the Potters' home in Godric's Hollow. But there are also several other key moments included here, including one of Harry's mother, Lily, growing a lily in her palm (a reference to a story Horace Slughorn told in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"). With the majority of "Deathly Hallows, Part 2" set to focus on the final showdown between Harry and his nemesis, Voldemort, it comes as no shock that most of the trailer showcases plenty of new sequences from the epic last battle. It definitely looks like "Part 2" will have the best fight scenes to date from the series, be it when hundreds of wizards hurtle spells at Hogwarts' defenses, when the statues in Hogwarts come to life to defend the castle, or when Voldemort walks through a room of dead wizards. But some of the scenes are more poignant than others. Ron weeping over his brother's dead body, Narcissa Malfoy looking troubled (maybe because of a decision she makes in regard to Harry?), Tonks in the midst of fighting and Molly Weasley throwing an attack spell are moments that should resonate with fans of the series or just heighten the excitement for those who've only seen the movies and don't know what's coming next. Harry's line, "I never wanted any of you to die for me," should tug at plenty of heart strings. There are other extended sequences of previously seen scenes too. Several sequences showing the dragon at the Gringott's breakout have been added into the mix and a longer look at the destruction of the Room of Requirements blends in nicely with the action from the final battle. But the shots of Snape will likely be considered to be some of the most thrilling in the trailer. It's nice that Warner Bros. is recognizing just how significant a character he is in "Deathly Hallows, Part 2," and using the mystery surrounding him — Is Snape good or is Snape evil? — as the primary vehicle for heightening anticipation for the film. Check out everything we've got on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. |
| Tom Felton Reveals 'Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes' Character Details Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:03 AM PDT 'People aren't going to be cheering for me in this film,' he tells MTV News of his role in the prequel.
On Wednesday morning, Tom Felton walked us through "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" as part of MTV News' Summer Movie Preview. Now, Felton continues the season's blockbuster sneak peeks with his insights into "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," the new franchise film in which he stars, which both reboots the mythology and provides a prequel to the story first introduced in the late 1960s. The new, Rupert Wyatt-directed film features James Franco as a scientist testing an Alzheimer's cure on our simian friends. But an unexpected mutation leads to a super-smart ape population, which spells trouble for the human race. Felton plays the son of the owner of a facility in which the apes — CGI creations based on motion-capture technology from the digital effects house behind "Avatar" — are kept. Calling us up from his home in the U.K., Felton discussed his favorite scenes in the film, what it's like to work with actors in mo-cap suits playing apes and how his character fits into the overall story.
MTV: There'd been basically radio silence on "Apes," and then photos and video started to roll out a few weeks ago, followed by the trailer, which got a very positive reaction. Tom Felton: Yeah, through Twitter I could tell the reactions were good. And just my own reaction as a fan, when I see a trailer like that, I get very excited. I watched it a hundred times. The special effects are ridiculous. The first question when I showed it to my friends was, "Wow, how did they get the monkeys so well trained?" I'm like, "None of them were real!" It's quite weird to see so much CG effects in the real world, not some computer-generated world like "Avatar." MTV: It was also nice to see the tone wasn't jokey but rather dark and serious. Felton: It was quite dark. I love that. A lot of people, when you say "Apes," they think of Tim Burton's one and [think] that is what this one is going to be like. It couldn't be further from the truth. This movie is set in the world that we know, rather than some alien-like planet. It's not that it's scary, but it is so much more realistic. There's a real sense that it could actually happen MTV: This is what would happen if you put James Franco in charge of a lab of apes. Felton: Oh, you know it. You know it! All hell would break loose. MTV: It must also be nice to see yourself in a movie without Draco Malfoy's bleached-blond hair. Felton: It's funny you say that, because the first time we went out to Vancouver for the screen tests, they had me there in the outfit and [director] Rupert was like, "I like it, but you need blond hair. I need you to look Californian." I was like, "Seriously? Really?" He was like, "Yes!" And I was like, "OK, if that's what you want." Then he digged me in the ribs and [said] he was just winding me up. So we got off to a good start, me and Rupert. But he was the first one to say we want you looking as different as possible. That was nice, because he wanted me based on what he'd seen previously in "Potter" but also something completely different. MTV: Is there one scene that you're particularly excited about? Felton: There were so many. You know, I'm used to "Potter" secrecy, but this is even more so. They've got me under lock and key on this one. There's no book, so no one knows the story. I had some great one-on-one scenes with Andy Serkis, who plays the lead ape, Caesar. Those were amazing, because not only was he doing the body movements flawlessly, but also facial expressions and sounds. MTV: Was it always guys in motion-capture suits or did you ever have to act opposite a tennis ball or the thin air? Felton: It's such a strange system. They film it all with the stunt performers who have learned for six months how to move like an ape. It's actually quite scary, watching a dozen men bouncing around the room like apes. They'd film that three times, then we'd film one blank where it's just the humans, then they match up stuff. They have an army of guys with notepads marking all sorts of numbers and graphs and stuff. I don't know how they pull it all off in the end. It's crazy! MTV: Tell us about your character. You play Brian Cox's son? Felton: Yeah, when Caesar, our lead ape, gets too big for James Franco's character to look after anymore, they have to put him into a facility. Brian Cox, who plays my dad, owns it, and I work there. Needless to say, I'm supposed to be looking after the apes, but I really don't do that job very well. I don't get on well with them and I'm not that friendly with them. I'm kind of what instigates Caesar's revolt against humans. Before that, he only knew James Franco's character. He thought all humans were going to be friendly and nice. It's through my father and my character that he learns the perils of humanity and how bad we really are. MTV: So, after Draco, you play another bad guy? Felton: Well, he's not a good guy. People aren't going to be cheering for me in this film, either. It's villainy, but on a different level. It's Summer Movie Preview Week, and MTV News will be bringing you exclusive interviews, clips and photos for the most anticipated films of the coming months. Get ready to gorge on inside looks at "Captain America," "The Hangover Part II," "X-Men: First Class," "Cowboys & Aliens" and more. Check out everything we've got on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Scotty McCreery Croons, James Durbin Swoons On 'American Idol' Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:13 AM PDT Plus, Miley Cyrus visits Lauren Alaina during Carole King episode after mentor Jimmy Iovine compared the teen singers.
It's a well-worn cliché, yes, but this is the point in the "American Idol" season where the men (and the few remaining women) are separated from the boys. It's do-or-die time and if there was any artist whose oeuvre was going to challenge and force the top six to step up their game, it was Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Carole King.
It's safe to say most of the remaining half-dozen "Idol" contestants had either never heard of King, were sorely unfamiliar with her work or, in the case of Scotty McCreery, likely to face an uphill battle finding their groove in her Brill Building pop stylings. Bouncing back from the bottom three, Jacob Lusk was first out of the gate with "Oh No, Not My Baby" and from the looks of his rehearsals, he struggled to nail it. Wearing a bizarrely colorful ensemble that include a blue-and-white checked jacket, electric blue vest, yellow shirt and purple bowtie, Lusk put his gospel stank on the song and threw in one of his power falsetto wails, not to mention some funky scat runs for a spirited performance that he seemed happy with. "We all knew you could sing, it's just about time you shook your tail feathers," enthused perpetually cheerful and positive Steven Tyler. Admiring his decision to stick with a difficult song, Jennifer Lopez said there were a few sharp spots, but felt his vocals won out. Mentor Jimmy Iovine has gone on record saying he thinks teen Lauren Alaina sings Miley Cyrus better than Miley does so he brought "Hannah Montana" herself in to give Lauren a pep talk about not listening to haters and believing in yourself. Pumped up, Lauren happily bopped through the "Gilmore Girls" theme song "Where You Lead (I Will Follow)," pushing into her upper range and working the audience with her usual confidence and sass. Lopez encouraged the audience to clap and said she was proud of Alaina for pushing through. "Those barriers are hard to break for performers," she said. "You have your insecurities, you have people in your ear, you have everybody telling you ... you only take the negative sometimes." Randy Jackson didn't love the song — which he deemed safe and boring — but definitely sensed the extra swagger and the hard push to win from the slight break in Lauren's voice as she gave it that extra something. "Lauren, continue to go hard for it!" he yelped. "Idol" producers clearly sense a special chemistry between bearded growler Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart. In an un-judged performance, the pair hooked up for the classic "I Feel the Earth Move." To quote ex-judge Simon Cowell, it was very karaoke and safe, with Abrams bringing out all his twitchy quirks and both employing unnatural-looking, cheesy walk-and-sing stage moves. Steven loved it, of course, praising the clear chemistry between them, while suggesting they were more than just musical mates. After one of the first weeks in which he got tepid remarks, country kid Scotty McCreery picked the soft rock staple "You've Got a Friend," which Iovine said needed a subtlety and poignancy to come across. Singing along to trite Spanish guitar and string section accompaniment, McCreery veered into Glen Campbell/ John Denver territory with smarmy vocals and a seated performance that had a touch of (manufactured) emotion, but lacked star-quality spark. Jackson was feeling the "tender moment thing" and liked how the song opened with a buttery tenor, but counseled McC not to not fall off the high notes so quickly. "Scotty wants to win it!" he yelled. Tyler said McCreery never sang better and Lopez thought he told the story of the song beautifully. He's shown us his bombastic side, but rocker James Durbin decided to go with the Shirelles' girl-group smash "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" to give another side of his personality. Strapping on his electric guitar and opening mostly a cappella, Durbin revved up the crowd with his keening doo-wop falsetto and got J.Lo shaking when the band kicked in and he turned the tune into a yearning surf-rock tour de force and another high point in his "Idol" journey. "You hear that?" Steven asked amid the crowd's screams. "You had me sold on it from the beginning ... it was so beautiful." While he didn't love the rock part at first, Tyler said it grew on him, and J.Lo dubbed it "totally magical" from the beginning and predicted JD would be the night's star. The important thing James did, according to Randy, was that he proved he's not just a great rock singer, but a great singer, period. He went further, predicting that James might just win the whole thing. The night's other time-filling duet was the third vocal hookup between teens McCreery and Alaina, though the pair awkwardly denied host Ryan Seacrest's suggestions that they were more than singing partners. They did look comfortable singing the swaying "Up on the Roof," giving the airy tune a country twang. Jennifer thought they were in perfect harmony and complimented each other well. Abrams chose an obscure, hard-to-sing tune, "Hi-De-Ho," with a melody Iovine said was not ambitious, requiring Casey to really bring it. Wearing a jazz-cat porkpie hat and doing his best bluesy scat man act, Abrams grunted and growled through the horn-heavy blues arrangement while displaying all his signature off-putting stage moves and barely finding a melody to grab hold of. The judges, however, continued to shower praise on him. Randy loved how Casey always keeps it fresh and said he brings something entertaining every week and the effort was apparently so great it made Tyler's scalp itch. Lopez liked seeing Casey interact with the musicians and work the stage, but she suggested he needed to loosen his legs up a bit and move more fluidly. Taking the all-important pimp spot, Haley Reinhart picked the Beatles-esque ballad "Beautiful." And after a bit of a technical glitch, she offered up another solid, if unspectacular performance that had some emotional range and bounce, but not many vocal fireworks. "Haley, you are as beautiful as all that song is," Steven gushed, adding, "I just saw God, I heard God in your voice ... you nailed it just now!" For J.Lo, it was simply beautiful, with an added note that she thinks Reinhart has one of the best voices in the competition. The show ended with an awkward duet on "I'm Into Something Good" between Durbin and Lusk, who were as skeptical as the rest of us about how it might turn out. And, well, it was very "Glee" and not that great, down to the white pants and goofy local theater production stagecraft. Thursday night's elimination show will feature performances from Bruno Mars and last year's runner-up, Crystal Bowersox. 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. Related Photos |
| Jason Sudeikis To Host 2011 MTV Movie Awards Posted: 26 Apr 2011 10:04 PM PDT 'SNL' star will take the stage when the show airs live June 5 at 9 p.m. ET.
When the 2011 MTV Movie Awards swoop into the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, on June 5, "Saturday Night Live" star Jason Sudeikis will be front and center to take on hosting duties for the 20th annual ceremony. "I'm sincerely flattered that the folks from the Mostly Teenage Viewers network have invited me to host this year, and I look forward to keeping the streak of flawless and critically lauded movie awards show hosting in 2011 alive," Sudeikis said. In addition to his exploits on "SNL" — where over six seasons Sudeikis has portrayed everyone from Vice President Joe Biden to "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks — the comedian and actor stars in this summer's "Horrible Bosses" opposite Jason Bateman and Charlie Day. "Smart and funny is the new rock and roll for our audience — and that combo pretty much sums up Jason. He is a smartass and a gentleman who never goes for the easy or obvious joke," said Stephen Friedman, president of MTV. "Because of that, he is the ideal Movie Awards host, and we are confident with him anchoring the show, our audience is in store for unexpected and crazy moments with Hollywood's biggest stars and musicians." The MTV Movie Awards nominees — based on your votes at MovieAwards.MTV.com — will be announced on May 3, at which point you'll be able to vote for your favorite films and stars in categories like Best Fight, Best Kiss, Biggest Badass Star, Best Villain and, of course, Best Movie. Voting will continue through June 4, though Best Movie will remain open throughout the live ceremony on June 5 — meaning you'll have a chance to affect the night's biggest prize until the very last minute. The 20th annual MTV Movie Awards air live Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET. For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Photos |
| Miley Cyrus Surprises Lauren Alaina On 'American Idol' Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:36 AM PDT Teen finalist met her real-life idol during mentoring session on Wednesday night's episode.
Superstars swing through the hallways of "American Idol" on a weekly basis, but on Wednesday (April 27), Lauren Alaina was greeted by one of her very own idols. Miley Cyrus surprised the finalist with an impromptu visit during her mentoring session.
With the assistance of Babyface and Jimmy Iovine, Alaina's weekly training session was running smoothly as she rehearsed her cover of Carole King's "Where You Lead." "About halfway through my meeting with Jimmy, he had a big surprise for me," Alaina gushed to viewers in a pre-taped segment on the show. "Miley Cyrus walks in. I was like [jaw drops open] ... she was so nice and she gave me such great advice." With her long curly locks and dressed in an all-black ensemble, Cyrus offered a hug to the aspiring songstress and shared a few friendly words of advice. "I listen to your music all the time. You're awesome," the "Hannah Montana" star told the 16-year-old. "The most important thing you can do is just do it for yourself because you will always have mean comments. People will always talk about you and that's never going to change." Alaina's impromptu visit from Miley seemed to have boosted her confidence for Wednesday night's performance. From those high-hitting notes to her inviting a male audience member onstage, the contestant playfully strutted, ending her performance with a chuckle. News of Cyrus' surprise appearance on "Idol" hit the Internet early Wednesday morning when E! Online reported that Iovine asked the superstar to be a mentor as a result of a remark he'd made earlier in the competition. A few weeks back, Alaina chose to sing Cyrus' hit song "The Climb," which led Iovine to tell the contestant she was "a much stronger singer than Miley Cyrus." What did you think of Miley's mentoring advice? Sound off below! 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. Related Photos Related Artists |
| Celebrate 'Moulin Rouge' 10 Years Later With MTV Live Stream Posted: 27 Apr 2011 12:34 AM PDT Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor and Baz Luhrmann will remember the influential film live on MTV.com.
Ten years ago, Baz Luhrmann brought us into the world of the "Moulin Rouge," a sexy, musical take on the subculture of turn-of-the-century Paris based on the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. It starred Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman and featured over-the-top costumes and reinventions of modern songs from "Lady Marmalade" to "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
To commemorate that movie's 10th anniversary, MTV News reunites Luhrmann, Kidman and McGregor to celebrate "Moulin Rouge at 10: A Spectacular Spectacular MTV News Event" on Monday, May 2, at 3 p.m. ET on MTV.com. The director and stars will be joined by co-star John Leguizamo, who played artist Toulouse-Lautrec, and Catherine Martin, who won the Oscar for costume design and art direction. Hosted by MTV News' Josh Horowitz, the live stream will include special appearances and live interviews while looking back at how the film came to be and how its legacy continues to grow. To get in on the fun, fans can submit questions for the "Moulin Rouge" director and talent via the @MTVNews Twitter handle with the hashtag #AskMoulin. The film premiered in 2001, quickly permeated pop culture and reinvented the modern movie musical. Its influence can still be seen today with the success of musical television shows like "Glee" and "American Idol." It's also had an impact on fashion, graphic design and style. The film was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Nicole Kidman, and it won two, for art direction and costume design. It was the first musical nominated for Best Picture in 22 years. "Moulin Rouge" also took home two MTV Movie Awards for Best Musical Sequence (Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor) and Best Female Performance (Nicole Kidman). Check out everything we've got on "Moulin Rouge." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Ja Rule Talks About How Prison Bid Will Affect His Family Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:36 AM PDT 'I'm mad at myself,' multiplatinum rapper says during MTV News' 'RapFix Live.'
Ja Rule is set to turn himself in for a two-year prison bid in June but still found the time to visit MTV News' "Rap Fix Live." Rule, who pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon after a 2007 gun bust in NYC, sat with Sway and expressed regret, feeling like he let his wife and kids down. "I'm disappointed," the multiplatinum rapper said. "I'm mad at myself."
Rule spoke specifically on his 15-year-old daughter Brittany, but expressed concern about his two sons as well. "My daughter, she's 15 right now," Rule explained. "These are her last couple of years. She's about to graduate from high school, and she's going to college. She needs her father. My boys really need me right now too, as well as my wife. They need Daddy, and Daddy f---ed up." Still, despite his upcoming jail stint, Ja was remarkably upbeat and looked for the positive in the situation, hoping youngsters will use him as an example and leave guns alone. "This is something that's bad, but there's gotta be some good that comes out of it," he said. "Even if there are other kids that look at me and say, 'Let me put my burner down.' Even if it's that, then there is something learned from my mistakes." His upcoming jail stay will mark the first that the former Murder Inc. star has been incarcerated, but he has already received advice from an old friend and reputed drug lord Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, who is currently serving life behind bars." I spoke to Preme two weeks ago," Ja said. "He let me know about my bid goin' in; how to bid. I never bidded, so you gotta know how to bid." Rule — who also plans to release his new album Pain Is Love 2 on June 7, the day before he is scheduled to start his two-year prison term — hopes he can be out in as little as 16 months with good behavior. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Exclusive: Kris Allen And Matthew Morrison Talk 'Still Got Tonight' Collabo Posted: 27 Apr 2011 02:25 AM PDT 'Glee' star tells MTV News he didn't know the 'American Idol' champ co-wrote the pop/rock tune when he received it.
We knew from his team-ups with Elton John and Gwyneth Paltrow that Matthew Morrison was intent on making his debut solo album one to remember. Now, the "Glee" actor has one more surprise up his sleeve for the May 10 release: a collaboration with "American Idol" winner Kris Allen.
On Wednesday (April 27), MTV News' Jim Cantiello was busy chatting it up with the "Idol" alum via Skype when the singer surprised us with a special appearance from Morrison. "I am in a special place that only one person can tell you where I'm at," the singer teased from inside a trailer before a smiling Morrison popped in front of the webcam, decked out in his traditional Mr. Schuester getup. Sitting side-by-side, the singers discussed how the Allen-penned tune Still Got Tonight" found its way into Morrison's lap. "It's actually a funny story. I got my hands on the song. It was an amazing song, and I didn't find out until a little later on that Kris was a writer on it," Morrison said, adding, "It was kind of strange, 'cause he didn't know either that I had done it." Allen, who co-wrote the tune with Andrew Frampton and Stephen Allen Kipner, shared a similar story. "I had no idea," the singer admitted. "I got an email from the other writers saying 'Urgent, urgent,' and then I read it, and it said that Matthew Morrison was going to sing the song, and I was pretty stoked about it. That's why we're here today. We thought we'd hang out." While the two did not collaborate in the studio on the track, Morrison revealed that they shared nothing but cool vibes with each other upon their first meeting. "We thought we'd hang out and actually meet each other and say, 'Hey, you're cool,' and he said, 'I'm cool,' so we're cool with each other," Morrison said. Asked why he wasn't with his fellow "Glee" castmates filming an upcoming episode in New York, Morrison, assured fans that he'll be there later in the week. "Well, I'm actually shooting all day today, and then I fly on the red eye tonight and I start shooting there tomorrow morning," he said. 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. Related Artists |
| Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester Say 'Monte Carlo' Is 'Like A Fairy Tale' Posted: 27 Apr 2011 02:31 AM PDT Meester tells MTV News the pair, along with Katie Cassidy, travel 'to the glitz and glamour of Paris and Europe.'
This July, Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy will find themselves swept up in the magic of France for the comedic caper "Monte Carlo." The film was shot last summer in the very scenic world of Paris and Monte Carlo, and the cast was eager to talk about the many misadventures of the flick.
" 'Monte Carlo' is a tale of stolen gems and teenage high jinks — not teenage high jinks, really; young-adult high jinks," "Glee" star and the film's leading man, Cory Monteith, told MTV News last summer when we were on the set of the film in Monte Carlo. "Gossip Girl" star Meester explained that crazy things happen when three small-town American girls finally get the vacation of their dreams — well, it's more of a case of "be careful what you wish for." " 'Monte Carlo' is about three young women from Texas who go to Paris together on a trip," she explained. "There's a big case of mistaken identity in a really nice hotel in Paris that they end up in, and they're whisked away to Monte Carlo." At the center of that mistaken identity is Gomez, who also plays a famous British heiress as well as the small-town girl. "It's a fun movie about three girls who try to go on a vacation," Gomez said. "And it ends up being horrible and my character gets mistaken for a British heiress, and they figure, 'What better way to make a horrible vacation amazing than to be a British heiress?' " Well, craziness ensues, and, as Cassidy put it, it's not all that bad. "It's kind of like a fairy tale, in a sense. The three of us go on this adventure from a lower class in Texas to the glitz and glamour of Paris and Europe," she said. "I think fans can expect a wonderful, fun adventure that they get to go on with these adventures, full-circle, seeing all different sides of the glitz and glamour and also being able to relate to these girls in a different way." It's Summer Movie Preview Week, and MTV News will be bringing you exclusive interviews, clips and photos for the most anticipated films of the coming months. Get ready to gorge on inside looks at "Captain America," "The Hangover Part II," "X-Men: First Class," "Cowboys & Aliens" and more. Check out everything we've got on "Monte Carlo." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Cowboys And Aliens' Co-Writer Says Flick's 'Originality' Sets It Apart Posted: 27 Apr 2011 04:01 AM PDT Roberto Orci gives up details on Jon Favreau-directed sci-fi Western mash-up as part of our Summer Movie Preview Week.
It's safe to say that no one quite knew what to expect the last few years as pieces fell into place for "Cowboys & Aliens," Jon Favreau's upcoming sci-fi Western mash-up that features an impressive cast of celebrated Hollywood notables.
Scripted by the "Star Trek" and "Transformers" duo of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman and based on a Platinum Studios comic book, "Cowboys & Aliens" follows mysterious loner Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig), who rides into town with no memory of his past and a piece of strange technology attached to his wrist. Things quickly go from bad to worse as strange invaders from the sky lay siege to the town, forcing Lonergan to join forces with Col. Woodrow Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford), the equally mysterious Ella (Olivia Wilde) and the rest of the area's inhabitants to fend off the alien army. With "Cowboys & Aliens" firmly entrenched as one of this summer's most-anticipated blockbusters, MTV News spoke to one-half of the film's writing team to get some insight into the genre-bending world of "Cowboys & Aliens." MTV: Ever since this film was first announced, no one knew what to make of "Cowboys & Aliens" from the title. Was it a comedy? Was it supposed to be a serious genre film? Did you ever consider changing the title? Roberto Orci: No, the reason we jumped on this project originally was because we saw the title. So, once we were deep into the project, the idea of changing it seemed strange to us, even though a few people did question it because they thought it might be misleading. In a way, we tend to like things like that, because we think of the movie's release as sort of a campaign. When we did "Transformers," people said, "Well, is that a cartoon? Is that the Power Rangers? What is that?" And then as they become educated, they're actually forced to think about it and it sticks in their mind even more because they have to reassess what the title means. It actually ends up being a dialogue with the audience as they start to see what we're doing with it. So for us, we always thought we could never change that title. It's a kick-ass title. MTV: How much of the film have you seen so far? Is it finished? Orci: I've seen everything multiple times, but we're not locked yet. We've just been in post-production for months now, so I know every foot of it very well. MTV: When it comes to actors like Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, there's a certain amount of writing for the actors more so than the characters, because they can both make a role their own. Did you find yourself doing that with "Cowboys & Aliens," even though the story had existed prior to either of them joining the cast? Orci: Absolutely. When we found out that we might get interest from both of them, it already started affecting how we were finishing our rewrites. Then before shooting, we spent a couple of weeks with each of them separately and together and Olivia [Wilde] as well, to kind of refine what we had there. When you have actors who are that specific and that talented, you can find things that you can't find working in a vacuum simply by sitting in a room and discussing the parts and what words fit better in their mouths. In the case of Harrison Ford, we realized we had someone who could play an infinitely more complicated character than we originally imagined, and that manifested in more complicated lines and more complicated dialogue. In the case of Daniel [Craig], who is so amazing physically and just so amazing technically as an actor, we realized there are some lines he didn't actually need — he could just do it with his eyes and with his body. It's storytelling like that which tended to fit the Western a little more. MTV: I read that Steven Spielberg sat a few of you down for a screening session early on in the process, showing you "The Searchers" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" as prime examples of the two genres ... Orci: Yes, he got a brand new print of "The Searchers" and he sat me and Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman and Jon Favreau down in a theater and, as we watched it, he had a running commentary. He was like, "Now look at where the horizon line is in this shot. Why do you think John Ford did that?" It was insane. It was unreal. I mean, I would've paid for that class. MTV: This summer is pretty crowded with comic book movies, but as we've discussed, "Cowboys & Aliens" is a little different from the rest. In your words, how does this film differ from the rest of 2011's big blockbusters? What sets it apart? Orci: Its originality. It's not a superhero movie and it's not a sequel or a prequel or whatever. That's mostly what you're seeing this summer. In terms of seeing something you haven't seen before, that's "Cowboys & Aliens." I also think it's going to have a broader appeal. It's a great ensemble cast, so there's a representative of everyone in the audience up there on screen going through this. We're all a little jaded by how much we've seen as moviegoers, so the idea of people in the 18th century who don't even have electricity yet seeing lights in the sky and aliens and how they process that ... It gives it a fresh feeling and a kind of newness that I think is going to translate. Head over to MTV Splash page for more from Orci about the film's comic book source material, the as-yet-unseen aliens and more! It's Summer Movie Preview Week, and MTV News will be bringing you exclusive interviews, clips and photos for the most anticipated films of the coming months. Get ready to gorge on inside looks at "Captain America," "The Hangover Part II," "X-Men: First Class," "Cowboys & Aliens" and more. For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'American Idol' Preview: How Will Scotty McCreery Do On Carole King Night? Posted: 26 Apr 2011 11:05 PM PDT King's lesser-known catalog presents a challenge for the top six.
So much for contemporary tuneage! A week after "American Idol" embraced songs from the 21st century, the show is headed back into the familiarity of the previous millennium with the songbook of Carole King. It's a rather odd choice at this point in the competition, as much fun as it would be to see James Durbin attempt to pull off a heavy-metal take on "It's Too Late." It's not just that King's songs will be an uneasy fit for many of the singers, but that her songbook doesn't contain near the number of recognizable tunes that even Elton John's does (and just you forget about Lennon/McCartney). Considering the top six will also be singing duets of King's work (hey, producers have got to find some way of filling up 90 minutes of air time), it's going to be a challenge for them to find recognizable solo performances that connect with home viewers. Perhaps more so than at any point this season, the arrangements of Jimmy Iovine's producers are going to be of the utmost importance. Here's what we'll be looking for from the kids headed into Wednesday's show: Casey Abrams Haley Reinhart Jacob Lusk James Durbin Lauren Alaina Scotty McCreery 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. Related Videos |
| MTV Movie Awards Host Jason Sudeikis: Everything You Need To Know! Posted: 27 Apr 2011 01:05 AM PDT 'Saturday Night Live' regular and star of 'Horrible Bosses' has bona fide comedic chops.
Congrats are in order for "Saturday Night Live" star Jason Sudeikis, who has just been announced as our newest MTV Movie Awards host. Sudeikis will be hosting the consistently star-studded and unpredictable event live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, on June 5. So for those who haven't been following the comedic actor's every move since he began his successful career, here's a few handy Sudeikis facts and figures to help explain why he's the perfect choice to lead our 20th annual Movie Awards. Before getting his big break on "SNL," Sudeikis performed in several improv troupes in Kansas City, Chicago and Las Vegas. In fact, he was a founding member of Second City Las Vegas, where he was eventually snatched up by "SNL" to be a sketch writer in 2003. He became a full-fledged castmember in 2006 and had memorable turns impersonating the likes of "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks and Vice President Joe Biden. In recent years, Sudeikis has been carving a name for himself outside of the comforts of his "SNL" family. In addition to a guest appearance on "30 Rock" as ("SNL" alum) Tina Fey's love interest Floyd, Sudeikis has appeared in a slew of feature films: "What Happens in Vegas," "The Bounty Hunter," "Going the Distance," "Hall Pass" and the upcoming flicks "Horrible Bosses" and "A Good Old-Fashioned Orgy." He also currently lends his voice to "The Cleveland Show," as Holt Richter and Terry Kimple. With all these eclectic acting tricks in his bag, Sudeikis is guaranteed to keep the MTV audience entertained come June 5. "I'm sincerely flattered that the folks from the Mostly Teenage Viewers network have invited me to host this year, and I look forward to keeping the streak of flawless and critically lauded Movie Awards show hosting in 2011 alive," Sudeikis said about the gig. The MTV Movie Awards nominees — based on your votes at MovieAwards.MTV.com — will be announced on May 3, at which point you'll be able to vote for your favorite films and stars in categories like Best Fight, Best Kiss, Biggest Badass Star, Best Villain and, of course, Best Movie. Voting will continue through June 4, though Best Movie will remain open throughout the live ceremony on June 5 — meaning you'll have a chance to affect the night's biggest prize until the very last minute. The 20th annual MTV Movie Awards air live Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET. For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Photos |
| Seth Meyers 'Excited' By Lady Gaga/ Justin Timberlake 'SNL' Prospects Posted: 27 Apr 2011 02:41 AM PDT 'Saturday Night Live' writer tells MTV News he has yet to start working on May 21 episode.
When "Saturday Night Live" wraps up its season on May 21, it will have two of the biggest names in the entertainment world on hand to keep everyone buzzing through Monday morning. "SNL" darling and Hollywood A-lister Justin Timberlake has been tapped to host with pop music superstar Lady Gaga onboard to delight fans as the night's musical guest.
It's a pairing that has "SNL" writer/ "Weekend Update" host Seth Meyers very excited. "Timberlake and Gaga! [I've got] nothing. It's a month out!" he told MTV News at the Time 100 gala in New York City about his plans for the twosome. "I'm not even thinking about it! I have two shows before then. I can't believe how I'm slacking," he joked, adding, "Mostly, I'm just taking care of the business ahead of me, like athletes taking it a game at a time." Fans would probably love to see Justin and Gaga pair up for a sketch, and the "SNL" head writer said he isn't against that idea. "I would love it," Meyers said. "[Lady Gaga] was great. She was one of the best musical acts we've ever had. Obviously, when it comes to being a performer, she's without peer, so I'm really excited to have both of them there together." As for Timberlake, who has won two Emmys for his work on the late-night comedy staple, Meyers admitted, "Basically, he owns it!" The multitalented pop stars will appear on the show in time to promote some of their latest projects. Timberlake's flick "Bad Teacher" opens on June 24 and Gaga's Born This Way drops May 23. Would you like to see Gaga and Justin do an "SNL" skit together? Share your ideas in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift Nab CMT Music Awards Nods Posted: 27 Apr 2011 12:20 AM PDT Bieber recognized for 'That Should Be Me' featuring Rascal Flatts.
The nominees for the 2011 CMT Music Awards are out, and it seems that there's no awards show Justin Bieber won't be nominated for. The Canadian superstar managed to nab a CMT nod for his collaboration with Rascal Flatts on the reworked version of "That Should Be Me." He's up against Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson for "Don't You Wanna Stay," Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow for "Collide," Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels for "Country Boy" and Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow for "Coal Miner's Daughter" in the Collaborative Video of the Year category. Taylor Swift got three nods for her video for "Mine": She's up for Best Web Video of the Year (for her performance at her Speak Now album-release party), Female Video of the Year and Video of the Year. Carrie Underwood is up for two prizes, facing off against Swift in the Female Video of the Year and Video of the Year categories with her video for "Undo It." Other Female Video of the Year nominees include Sara Evans ("A Little Bit Stronger"), Miranda Lambert ("The House That Built Me") and Reba McEntire ("Turn On the Radio"). A number of other crossover acts such as Sugarland, Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert are up for the night's big award, Video of the Year. Other nominees in the category include Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band and The Band Perry. Fans can vote for the winners on the CMT website. The show takes place June 8 in the home of country music: Nashville, Tennessee. Tell us your predictions for the CMT Music Awards in the comments below! Related Artists |
| Killer Mike Talks Reconciling With Big Boi Posted: 27 Apr 2011 01:21 AM PDT Mike describes relationship with Outkast MC as 'a brotherhood.'
Thinking back to his past beef with Outkast's Big Boi, Killer Mike (also known as Mike Bigga) admitted to MTV News that the tiff was sad for him, but now that the two have buried the hatchet, fans can expect more collaborations and a new group.
"It's a brotherhood more than a friendship," Mike said. The feud, stemming back to 2006, began after Killer, who was signed to Big Boi's Purple Ribbon label, became disenfranchised with the business side of things. The road to repairing the friendship began in 2008, and according to Mike, transpired over three phases. Now that things are completely patched up, Mike and Big Boi announced in February that they will be forming a new group, rounding out a trio with Atlanta rapper and Maybach Music signee Pill. Phase one of their reconciliation took place when Big Boi's son Cross encouraged his dad to patch things up with his former friend. "My children love him, his children love me, so it's kinda hard to stay an a--hole when my children are telling me, 'Don't be an a--hole, dad,' and his kids was telling him that," Mike explained. He credits the second phase of the patch-up to Atlanta-based hip-hop journalist Maurice Garland. "He got [Big Boi and I] together, and we started listening to each other's album, and I was like, 'Sh--, I gotta step it up,' " Mike recalled. "That's when I went back in to record PL3DGE." It was Twitter that would ultimately get the two friends back in a comfortable place, where they could eventually work together. "He just hit me out on Twitter like six, seven months ago — just outta nowhere like, 'Call me,' " Mike said. Questioning the authenticity of the tweet, Killer reached out to the Outkast MC's cousin, who later confirmed that it was in fact Big Boi who sent the online olive branch. A couple of days later, Killer Mike and Big Boi were at Club Obsessions in Atlanta performing their 2005 hit "Kryptonite." Big Boi has since appeared on Mike's "Ready Set Go (Remix)" in March. "We've been in the studio knocking sh-- out, talking every few days," Killer Mike said. Still, little is known about the group, and while Mike does confirm that they have a name, he is reluctant to announce it just yet, saving that honor for his longtime friend. "Big has a name, but he's holding on to it," Mike said. "I've assigned him group leader." Are you excited to hear Killer Mike and Big Boi's new project with Pill? Tell us below! Related Artists |
| Joe Jonas Talks Working With 'Talented Dude' Chris Brown Posted: 26 Apr 2011 11:29 PM PDT 'The vibe in the studio was really chill,' Jonas tells MTV News of teaming up with Brown.
Joe Jonas isn't playing games for his solo album. Having already hooked up with songwriter Claude Kelly and producer Danja, Jonas is also adding some pop&b flavor to his forthcoming project with an assist from Chris Brown. The two made headlines earlier this month when a photo of them in the studio together hit the Internet. It was tweeted out by producer Hit-Boy (Lil Wayne, Eminem, Kanye West, 50 Cent), who also had this message for fans interested in hearing what the two young men were cooking up. "@joejonas @HitBoy_SC @chrisbrown just did a smash! Whooo."
"We wrote a song called 'See No More,' " Joe told MTV News at the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood Style issue party Tuesday night. "It's on the album, and people are going back and forth; we're all trying to figure out singles right now. But it was a great experience. Chris is such a talented dude." While their backgrounds seem very different, Brown and Jonas both started out as teen stars and are now trying to bridge the gap to adulthood. Joe said it was a lot of fun working with his fellow chart-topper. "He's got thousands of songs," Jonas said. "He's always in the studio, and to work with him is really fun. We were able to collaborate really well together, and the vibe in the studio was really chill; just two musicians writing together." No release date has been set for Jonas' solo debut, but Joe has been quick to keep fans abreast of the album's progress on Twitter. "Finished the album photo shoot today. So excited. A dream come true indeed," he wrote April 6. "Can't wait to show you all!" What are you expecting from Jonas and Brown's collabo? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Dominic Cooper Talks Playing Saddam's Son In 'Devil's Double' Posted: 27 Apr 2011 12:03 AM PDT Actor opens up to MTV News about dual roles as murderous Uday Hussein and his hapless body double, in our Summer Movie Preview.
The reign of Saddam Hussein is mostly in the collective rearview mirror, but for Dominic Cooper it's still very much in the present. Cooper stars in this summer's "The Devil's Double," the Lee Tamahori-directed historical gangster flick that tells the story of Saddam's murderous son Uday and his reluctant body double, Latif Yahia. Appropriately enough, Cooper's pulls double-duty as both Uday and Latif, delivering a two-pronged performance that swings between psychotic mania and indescribable tragedy. And as moviegoers will no doubt observe in the just-released trailer, getting into those two divergent headspaces could not have been an easy task. With "The Devil's Double" arriving in theaters on July 29, now's the perfect time to get the inside track on what's sure to be one of the can't-miss movie affairs of the summer. To that end, MTV News spoke with Cooper about playing Uday and Latif as part of our continuing Summer Movie Preview. MTV: What drew you to "The Devil's Double"? Was it the opportunity to tap into these two different roles? The chance to explore this fairly recent period of history? Dominic Cooper: Yeah, you know, it is such an interesting period of time. It seems so apparent to us, so much to do with our recent history, really, that area with regards to the war and that regime. But I didn't know enough. To sort of get inside of it and to see what this was all about and the world in which [the Husseins] existed, for me, was really intriguing. I wanted to know more. And the opportunity to work with [director Lee Tamahori] — once I met him, I was blown away by his energy and his vision of what the piece should be. It wasn't meant to be an accurate historical reference to those people and that period of time; it was very clouded, what the actual truth is. But he saw this incredible dynamic between an evil man and a poor guy who was thrown into a situation he couldn't get out of. That dynamic and that conflict, he found so riveting, as did I. MTV: Just judging by the trailer, this doesn't seem like an easy project to take on. Cooper: It wasn't. It was chaos filming it; there wasn't much time to do it, and with the technology of having to double me up and the speed with which that had to be done and the change of character I had to do in a matter of moments ... it wasn't easy. But I remember thinking, 'This is very special for me. No matter what people think of it and no matter who sees it and no matter how it turns out, these parts come along rarely.' I just absorbed every moment of it really and enjoyed playing out being a kid — because Uday was basically a child gone wrong, but one who had access to everything with no one stopping him. I was running around with golden guns and Ferraris ... it was an odd experience! Playing out this gangster role, knowing that this man did ruin and destroy people's lives and families without any remorse or forward thinking. He was just all-out evil, Uday was. It was very complicated, playing a character that you have no empathy for. MTV: So were you ever able to get yourself to that point, a place where you could empathize with a man like Uday? Cooper: No, not really. [Laughs.] The wonderful thing was having Latif to play as a sympathetic character. After being this monster for days in and days out, it was nice to play something genuine and heartfelt and sort of emotionally raw rather than this savage person. I suppose in terms of strength and understanding, on some level, I had to comprehend what it must have been like for [Uday] as a child, growing up in that regime and having Saddam as a father, not being acknowledged by his father. I don't think he trusted him to take his position, to run a country, with military decisions. All of those things, if you think about them, it's why he killed his father's best friends. He was desperate for attention. He was never given enough. That was a way in for me, to try and comprehend the monstrosities that he took part in. MTV: From a technical standpoint, how did you do this? What was the process of playing these two characters? Cooper: Technically, some of the scenes where both of us were in the shot, we'd have a motion-controlled camera. I'd film a scene dressed as and behaving as Uday, and it would replicate the move exactly so you could double the screen up and put it over the top. I would have to guess or work out where I was standing for the other character, which was sometimes very difficult, because Uday takes up a lot of space; he's very manic, he moves around a lot, and we'd have to try and pinpoint where the eye-lines would be. It's quite complicated, really. I was basically acting to nothing, remembering the performance I was doing as that person. It wasn't easy, but again, it was so creative and in the moment because on-the-spot decisions were being made. I think a lot of the time, instead of too much thinking, you kind of go with your instincts and our wonderful cameraman's instincts, and I think it turned out better for it. MTV: "Devil's Double" hits theaters in July, right in the midst of a very crowded summer-movie season filled with superheroes, robots and what have you. For you, what makes "Devil's Double" stand out in a sea of blockbusters? Cooper: Well, I think it's the fact that this is not a blockbuster, in a way. [Laughs.] They're visually stunning, those films, but ultimately it depends on whether you want complete escapism — to believe that there are green monsters coming down from Mars and superheroes are flying around the sky, which is wonderful and exciting — or whether you want some sort of reality-based reference to a man who actually existed. I think Latif's story is exhilarating. How could anyone have ever lived through that? It's so far from where we are, seeing how Baghdad functioned, this lavish and overwhelming lifestyle that these people led. There's a true horror of what went on within it. But at the same time, Lee's made it action-packed and fast moving and sexy in a way. It has all of those elements. It's a gangster film rather than a historical documentation. You're just amazed that anybody ever went through this. Check out everything we've got on "The Devil's Double." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Photos |
| Lady Gaga To Donate $1 Million For Homeless Youth Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:33 AM PDT Charity will be announced at Robin Hood Foundation benefit concert.
Do you want to help Lady Gaga give away $1 million dollars to charity? Well, little monsters, here's your chance! Mother Monster is hooking up with the Robin Hood Foundation to help homeless youth in New York, her hometown. Fans can go to Gaga's Facebook page to weigh in on which organization — The Door, Hetrick-Martin Institute, Lawyers for Children, Safe Horizon or SCO Family of Services — will be gifted the sum ($500,000 a year over two years). The results will be announced May 9 at a special concert benefiting Robin Hood. "I'm thrilled to be working with the Robin Hood Foundation to distribute funds to help the youth of New York City," Gaga said in a statement. "NYC is my hometown and I think investing in these kids' future will go a long way." Days before Gaga attends the Robin Hood gala, her HBO special will air. While it is a concert special, it also serves as a love letter to the Big Apple. Shot during her time in New York for two tour stops at Madison Square Garden earlier this year, the documentary shows the singer opening up about her love for the city and how it helped shape her as an artist. "There was never a question in my mind that I was gonna make it and that this is my destiny and that we were all gonna make it as the kids of this city, as the New York generation," she says, driving through the streets of New York to MSG. "My faith in my creativity and my artistry has nothing to do with making it," she continued. "We kind of had already made it when we were playing for nothing downtown. ... We still felt like we were superstars." Which organization do you hope Gaga's money goes to? Sound off below! Related Videos Related Artists |
| My Chemical Romance Unsure If Killjoys Will Return In 'Bulletproof Heart' Video Posted: 26 Apr 2011 11:02 PM PDT Gerard Way tells MTV News Danger Days story should have 'a gap.'
When we last left the Killjoys, they were dead — gunned down at the conclusion of My Chemical Romance's video for "Sing." That clip was a continuation of the DayGlo outlaws' assault on the nefarious Better Living Industries, a campaign first launched in the "Na Na Na" video and one that's central to the theme of the band's Danger Days album.
Since the Killjoys met their untimely demise, MCR have released a J-Pop-indebted video for "Planetary (Go!)" and remained mum on plans for just where Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys would go next. Fans have been clamoring for updates, but from the sound of things, they might have to wait a bit longer. Because while My Chemical Romance are already making plans to shoot a video for their next single, "Bulletproof Heart," they're still not sure whether the clip will pick up the story of the Killjoys, or if they're going to keep fans waiting for the next chapter. " 'Bulletproof Heart' we're actually still talking about, and we're not definitely sure yet if it's going to go back to that world," MCR frontman Gerard Way told MTV News. "Actually, I think that's almost cooler to stretch it out as long as we can, because, again, the story is so not important. The things that happened in those videos are really just metaphors for the way we saw the world, or stuff that really happened. Everything from hanging out with this crazy kid to getting shot in the head to all this stuff, it's all metaphorical. "I like a gap [in the story]; I think it should be a gap," he continued. "And then I think that when you do get that final part, when the right song comes along, I don't know that it'll make perfect sense. It's not supposed to." So, yes, Way realizes fans are dying for an update on the Killjoys' condition — he's heard the complaints, after all — but he's still not sure the band will go back to California 2019 for "Bulletproof Heart." Then again, it's still early. And those complaints can be compelling. "[The video concept] is so green right now, and we've gone through so many things," Way said. "It's really weird: People started to get disappointed. They're like, 'Aw, I thought they were making that video!' and it's like, 'Well, no, we never spent the money!' " What would you like to see from My Chemical Romance? Sound off below! Related Artists |
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