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- Bill Murray Gets Some Color In Dailies!
Some kids grow up admiring the residents of Sesame Street, and other, cooler kids look up to one Bill Murray. That being the case, they also deserve an appropriate coloring book.
Also, "Taxi Driver" heads to modern day Time Square, and Black Dynamite heads to TV in today's Dailies!
» Ever wonder where those dumb "Prometheus" scientists learned it all? Here's your answer. [/Film]
» We here at MTV News have a sense of humor about the programming on our network, so here is "32 and Pregnant." [Vulture]
» A very young Judd Apatow once wrote a letter to Steve Martin. This was the response. [Twitter]
» "Black Dynamite" is becoming an animated TV series. [EW.com]
» A new study shows that internet buzz is more powerful than traditional publicity. Now you will all listen to me! [/Film]
» Pixar released some concept art for "Monsters University." [/Film]
» Want to see a clip from "The Watch"? [ComingSoon.net]
» "Dexter" is coming back, and there are big questions to be answered. [Collider]
» This is what "Taxi Driver" would look like if it had been made this year. [Vulture]
» Bill Murray: The Coloring Book. [IndieWire]
Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn't know you were hungry for.
Переслать - Maya Rudolph, Steve Carell And More Head 'Way, Way Back'
Jim Rash, the man better known as Dean Pelton on "Community" and his writing partner, Nat Faxon, have been at work crafting their directorial debut, "The Way, Way Back." The duo are hot off their Oscar win for the screenplay for "The Descendants," so it should come as no surprise that actors are flocking to their upcoming film. But as the casting news flows in, it sort of feels like Rash and Faxon have read our diary entries about our fantasy comedy casts and sought to make our dreams come true.
Deadline is reporting that Maya Rudolph, Rob Corddry and Amanda Peet have joined the cast of "The Way, Way Back." In addition, Sam Rockwell, Liam James, Allison Janney and "Little Miss Sunshine" costars Steve Carell and Toni Collette have come on board the project. Faxon and Rash also star in the movie as a pair of waterpark employees. This is seriously a movie cast made in indie heaven.
From what we know of the plot, it follows a teen (James) who "comes into his own" while working at a water park over the summer. He becomes close with the park's manager (Rockwell), who helps him deal with the drama caused by his uninvolved mother (Collette) and cheating, jerk step-dad (Carell). Apparently Carell's character likes to "drink, do drugs and carouse with other women," so it will be fun seeing the typically goofy actor get to stretch his acting muscles.
In a way, this sounds a bit like "Adventureland," except it will likely have more of a dramatic focus. Deadline is describing the movie as a "comedic drama," which sounds a bit like the approach "The Descendants" took to deal with its serious issues. The movie starts shooting in Massachusetts on Monday, and we can't wait to hear more about the flick once we get closer to its (unannounced) release date.
Are you as excited about this cast as we are? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!
Переслать - Jeff Daniels Says 'Dumb And Dumber To' May Still Happen
When Jeff Daniels told MTV News that "Dumb and Dumber To," the sequel to his 1994 comedy, would never happen without Jim Carrey, we feared that it may mean the end for the project. Carrey abruptly left the follow-up this week due to disputes with New Line and Warner Bros.
Carrey left "Dumb and Dumber To" when he grew angry that the studios did not share his enthusiasm for the sequel to the Farrelly Brothers film that helped launch his career in the early 90s.
But when Jeff Daniels appears in the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," he indicated that the sequel is not quite dead yet.
See the video after the jump!
Daniels explained to Ferguson that Carrey's people are currently working on rectifying the situation in a very scary-sounding way. "Well, Jim's upset. He's got a pretty good reason to be, so my hope is that it will [happen]," he said. "There's a list of names, and he's got his people working on them one-by-one. That's all I'm going to say. He wants to do it. The Farrelly's want to do it. I want to do it. I think America needs it."
The actor seems enthusiastic about the idea of a sequel and shared some memories from the original. "We haven't had a God's honest dumbing down of America in a long time. When we came out with 'Dumb and Dumber,' I remember reading in the New York Times, 'The Dumbing Down of America.' We were blamed for so much. It's probably time for that again," he said.
You can check out MTV New's original interview with Daniels below.
Do you want to see a "Dumb and Dumber" sequel? Let us know what you think in the comments below and on Twitter!
Переслать - 'Need For Speed' Movie Picked Up By DreamWorks
DreamWorks has got a need. A need for a "Need For Speed" movie.
The studio has announced that they're going to be adapting the popular video game franchise into a feature length filmed with "Act of Valor" director Scott Waugh at the helm.
Screenwriting brothers George and John Gatins have come up with an original premise based on the EA series' tried-and-true gaming formula and are going to pen the script. Apparently the flick is being fast-tracked at Dreamworks and is being planned for a 2014 release date. Oh, and Steven Spielberg is pumped about the idea.
"I'm excited about getting back into the creative trenches with John and George Gatins and my partners at EA to bring to life an exhilarating script based on an epic video game that seems to have been made for the movies," he said in a press release. "This is a big piece of business for DreamWorks and we are grateful to Frank Gibeau, Pat O'Brien, Kevin Maher and John and George for choosing us to deliver their goods."
"Need For Speed" is a well-known title in pop culture, but it's not a franchise that's especially known for its story. We're hoping this flick will be along the lines of "The Fast and the Furious" series, with the emphasis on cool cars and crazy driving stunts over plot, characters or anything else. Of course, those elements would be an added bonus, but "Need For Speed" is a series that's perfect for a big blockbuster action flick. We hope DreamWorks doesn't try to make it anything but that.
Would you be interested in seeing a "Need For Speed" movie? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!
Переслать - Keanu Reeves Reveals Concept For 'Man Of Tai Chi' Fights
Since leaving him The Matrix, Keanu Reeves has worked sparingly, pouring his biggest ambitions into two martial arts-themed projects, next year's "47 Ronin" and his directorial debut "Man of Tai Chi."
The latter went into production a few months ago, and now a proof of concept video (via The Playlist) has surfaced showing off some of the technology that Reeves will be using in order to capture some serious martial arts action.
Check out the video after the jump!
The rig Reeves is using for "Man of Tai Chi" is known as Bot & Dolly. The system is made of a highly controllable robotic arm that can maneuver a camera up and around the fight on the ground.
With the new rig, Reeves hopes to create what modern action films do with CGI by using old-school technique mixed with the high-tech. "The ambition for me was trying to get what I've seen done before with CGI and putting the camera in places where you couldn't get and have the flesh and blood elements there," he said.
What did you think of the proof of concept from "Man of Tai Chi"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!
Переслать - Casey Afflect To Write And Direct Josh Hamilton Biopic
Baseball player Josh Hamilton's life certainly has all the trappings of a biopic. He was a talented, successful athlete early in his characters, fell victim to addiction, lost it all, only to fight his way back to the top.
It's no wonder that studios would target Hamilton's life for a possible biopic. Deadline is reporting that Casey Affleck will both write and direct a retelling of Hamilton's rise, fall and redemption inside the world of Major League Baseball.
The film would be Affleck's second directorial effort. In 2010, he helmed the faux-documentary with his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix "I'm Still Here."
Learn more after the jump!
Producer Basil Iwanyk spoke about the inspiration inherent in the story of Hamilton's early career. "It's also tailor-made for a movie: it has the mythic quality of 'The Natural,' the faith-based angle of 'The Blind Side,' and faith is a major part of our story, and the romance of 'Walk the Line,'" he said. "Casey has totally captured those elements in his take for the movie. It is an extraordinary odyssey that took him from the depths of drug addiction, estrangement from his family, and suspension from baseball to a spectacular rebirth of his life, faith, marriage and major league career."
After making it to the Major Leagues as a relatively young ball player, Hamilton hit a very rough patch, which led him to an alcohol and cocaine addiction. He hit his low after he was suspended from the league and ended up cleaning toilets. He eventually found religion and went clean, leading to his triumphant return to the MLB.
Would you see a film based on the life of Josh Hamilton? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!
Переслать - Johnny Depp's 'The Thin Man' Shelved At Warner Bros.
It seems as though Johnny Depp is ready to take a break from his busy few years, and Warner Bros. is willing to comply. The studio has put his upcoming project "The Thin Man" on hold, reportedly so Depp can take some time off in between his films.
Deadline has the news, saying that "The Thin Man" was still in its early stages of production. The film had not yet been greenlit, and director Rob Marshall hadn't yet cast a female lead to act opposite Depp. The budget for "The Thin Man" had recently been submitted, but Deadline reports that there "isn't a big rush" to get the film to the big screen.
Deadline is also reporting that WB wasn't too happy with the lukewarm performance of "Dark Shadows" in theaters, and that that might have had something to do with "The Thin Man's" delay. The film's budget is reportedly over $100 million, which does seem a bit bloated for what the movie is about. "The Thin Man" was supposed to go into production in November.
This is actually good news for Marshall fans, as it will give the director time to get his planned "Into The Woods" adaptation to the big screen. It's no guarantee that that's where he will head next, but Deadline thinks it's likely that Disney will push him forward on that project since he's been working on it for a while.
Depp has had a busy few years, and has most recently been working on Gore Verbinski's "The Lone Ranger." Before that there was "Dark Shadows" and his quick cameo in "21 Jump Street," and then "The Rum Diary" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" and voice work on "Rango." We understand his need for a vacation, and would rather have a well-rested, vivacious Depp in a movie than one who's exhausted and potentially phoning it in.
"The Thin Man" is based on the Dashiell Hammett novel of the same name. It follows a private detective and his clever young wife who are drawn into investigating a murder. The novel and its subsequent film adaptation were known for the witty banter between their main characters, so we're thrilled to see who eventually ends up being cast as Depp's onscreen wife.
Are you disappointed "The Thin Man" adaptation has been put on hold? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!
Переслать - 'Brave,' 'Abraham Lincoln,' And More: Double Feature Friday!
This week on Double Feature Friday, there are courageous, redheaded warriors and their realistic counterparts, two fictional movies about two very real presidents, and two very different looks at the end of the world.
Check out all your week's pairings on Double Feature Friday!
"Brave" & "Braveheart"
In the pantheon of cinematic Scottish heroes, none is as highly recognized as William Wallace, aka Braveheart. Mel Gibson's blood and guts epic may be on the far opposite side of the spectrum from the latest offering from Pixar, but it offers an opportunity to pair some harsh reality and quartering with the whimsical take on Scottish lore. Plus, revisiting "Braveheart" will also give you an opportunity to remember a time when Gibson used his crazy for good instead of channeling into really breathy, rage-filled audio recordings."Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" & "JFK"
Of all largely fictionalized films about the life of a president, none comes close to touching Oliver Stone's paranoid masterpiece, "JFK." An exercise in time travel, you'll watch three hours fly by as you dissect the Kennedy assassination layer by conspiratorial layer. Additionally, Kevin Costner reminds us that there is absolutely no reason why he isn't working constantly these days, and Gary Oldman turns in a crazy-as-ever performance as Lee Harvey Oswalt that will remind you exactly why he is one of the greats. Instead of a double feature, take in one movie this weekend that packs in the runtime and entertainment of two."Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" & "Last Night"
Several of the reviews for "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" mention the similarities to Don McKellar's 1998 indie drama "Last Night." The film—which stars Sandra Oh, Sarah Polley, and David Cronenberg, among others—takes a talky look at the final hours before the world comes to an end at midnight through the lives of several intertwining characters."To Rome with Love" & "Gladiator"
The obvious choice for a double feature here would undoubtedly be Woody Allen's similar, travelogue-y look at the city of lights, "Midnight in Paris," but we're not about the obvious here on Double Feature Friday. We're taking all the way back to the reign of Marcus Aurelius and the gladiator who defied an emperor. While it may be an unworthy winner of Best Picture, it's always on TV and compulsively watchable. You'll probably end up seeing it this weekend without even trying.What are you watching this weekend? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!
If one movie is never enough for you and you're looking for a flick to get you in the mood for this week's new release, Double Feature Friday is here to help. Every week we break down the new releases and pair them with older movies that you should catch before heading out to the theater. Or just skip the new movie and check out the classic we recommend.
Переслать - The Secret Butt-Kicking Lives Of Other World Leaders
By Jessica Marshall
The vampire-slaying exploits of America's 16th president are getting major press this week with the release of the big-screen adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's bestselling, pseudo-historical novel "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter."
Timur Bekmambetov directs and Benjamin Walker stars in the film, which paints a surprisingly convincing picture of how the President's quest for vengeance against vampires could have shaped our country's history.
All things being equal, Honest Abe couldn't possibly be the only world leader to have supernatural beings (other than skeletons) in his closet. Surely the weird hobbies and strange experiences that others have notoriously had could translate to equally compelling books and films.
Here are five more world leaders and their experiences that lend themselves quite nicely to a tale of fantastical historical fiction.
Theodore Roosevelt – Demon Hunter
The 26th president of the United States would never just sit back and let anything in life defeat him. After he lost his final bid for the presidency to William Howard Taft in 1912, he set off on an expedition to explore hitherto unexplored regions of the Amazon River. He and his son Kermit (yes, his name really was Kermit) went where no civilized man had ever gone before to chart a dangerous pass of the river. Much of what happened there is undocumented and many mysteries about his journeys remain. Though Roosevelt survived the harrowing trek, he ended up dying of illnesses he contracted along the way. What if his journeys led him deep into the heart of the Amazonian spirit world, where he had to fight for his life against powerful South American spirits like El Tunchi, La Lupuna, and El Chullanchaqui? The butt-kicking Bull Moose president would surely have put up a glorious fight, rife with special effects that would translate very well on film.
John Quincy Adams – Mythbuster
While you may not ever have an inkling to watch this on a big screen—our nation's sixth president wasn't known to have been a handsome guy—JQA made a habit of swimming naked in the Potomac around 5 a.m. every morning. But what seems like a creepy pastime could actually have been a vital part of his famous foreign policy and fiscal strategies. It's not implausible that back in the 1820s, deep beneath the rolling current of the mighty Potomac, John Quincy Adams discovered the lost city of Atlantis. Did he broker a deal for regular trade with the Atlanteans—possibly the fabled city's precious metals for hardy American crops—in order to famously pay off a good chunk of the national debt? But why do this naked? Perhaps clothing offended Atlantean customs. We'll never know the truth.
Margaret Thatcher – Ghost Hunter
The Iron Lady made no secret of her love for opera, and frequently attended performances. But what if she didn't just sit back and enjoy the show? Everyone knows old opera houses are hotbeds for supernatural activity, so while a body double pretended to watch the show each night, maybe the Prime Minister crept backstage to vanquish evil phantoms and ghosts who threatened her beloved productions. And perhaps she would combine her ghost-busting chops with her background as a trained chemist to cook up potions and spells to fight all kinds of specters, "Supernatural" style.
Jimmy Carter - X-Filer
One night in Leary, Georgia, in 1969, President Carter claimed he saw a U.F.O. Whether it was really a U.F.O. or refracted light from the planet Venus, no one can confirm, and Carter has since denied that he thought it was actually an alien ship. But what if it was? And what if that wasn't the first one he'd seen? If so, it's not out of the question that the former president's family peanut farm in rural Georgia was beset by crop circles and U.F.O. sightings during his youth, which increased in frequency until he came of age and had first contact. But when they didn't come in peace, Jimmy wasn't about to let them invade the world—so he fought them off and stole their technology. Perhaps that's why he ultimately established the first Department of Energy as president—to study it and use it for the good of the American people.
Mikhail Gorbachev – Werewolf Slayer
The former world leader famous for helping to dissolve the Soviet Union (and for the gigantic birthmark on his head) could conceivably have spent his childhood in a small Russian village fighting werewolves. In 1933, he claims that an intense famine took the lives of half his village. What if it wasn't famine at all, but werewolves—and they were killing his fellow citizens? When Mikhail lost several relatives, including his sisters, he vowed to see every last werewolf wiped from this earth. With the help of a few loyal comrades, Mikhail took out the werewolf clan terrorizing his village, suffering only a gash to the head (which he claims is only a birthmark). Then he took the fight all the way to the top many years later, where a faction of high-powered werewolves masked as politicians were trying to keep the Soviet Union intact as a means to gather power and influence to take over the world.
Bonus: Kim Jong Il – Mutant Zapper
What if the popular "Kim Jong Il Looking at Things" blog is on to something? What if Kim Jong Il had the power to see evil, and vanquish it with a single glare, much like "X-Men" hero Cyclops? Since there's so much we don't know about what went on in North Korea while the Dear Leader was alive, there's precious little proof that this wasn't true. It's a good explanation for why he constantly wore sunglasses, and in Kim Jong Il's untold story, he single-handedly protected his country from mutant produce, textiles, technology, and livestock (among other dangerous, mutant elements). Yes, one look and the mutant threats were extinguished.
Переслать - 'Brave' Heroine Merida And 5 Other Great Animated Redheads
You know what is extra awesome about Pixar's latest animated epic "Brave"? Our adorable and endearing protagonist is a feisty, fiery ginger. Now because I am a proud carrier of a mutated MC1R protein (I'm a redhead), I'm only slightly inclined to prefer red haired leading characters to those of the blonde or brunette variety. And while "Brave" leading lady Merida is entirely likable for plenty of other reasons, she's reminded me of several other equally memorable animated redheads. Here are a few of my favorites, in no particular order:
Ariel, "The Little Mermaid"
Who didn't want to be a mermaid princess like Ariel when Disney's award-winning film was released back in 1989? She's independent, smart, talented, such a total package. There's probably some complaint to be issued about how her desire to be a human is anti-feminist or something, but I know that Eric totally would have changed himself into a mermaid for Ariel if the situation was reversed.
Chuckie Finster "Rugrats"
Just thinking about Chuckie brings back warm fuzzy memories of this excellent Nickelodeon show. No, I was not a toddler or a child when it aired, but I was still totally charmed by the series nonetheless – in large part because the kids I babysat would sit still for a half hour when it was on. Anyway! Chuckie was the series' moral compass, always there to provide the less mischievous option in any given scenario with his trademark complaint: "Maybe this isn't such a good idea, Tommy."
Jessica Rabbit, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
Jessica Rabbit is the sexiest animated redhead of them all, no question. That perfectly curvy body, her sultry voice (thanks to Kathleen Turner), her love for Roger, what a total babe. I have spent considerable time wondering how her dress always stayed up, but that's not important, right? I'd really like that filmmaking team to think about making a sequel to that groundbreaking film so we can find out if Jessica and Roger stayed happily ever after.
Strawberry Shortcake, "Strawberry Shortcake"
Sweet little Shortcake might have gotten her start on greeting cards, but the animated show and corresponding toy line from the '80s was a prominent figure in my childhood. Strawberry was just so cheerful and optimistic, the perfect role model for my still-idealistic 5-year-old self. Not to mention the fact that all the toys smelled like their character names: Strawberry Shortcake, Custard, Huckleberry Pie, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Merengue, Apple Dumplin', etc. And let's not forget the awesome Peculiar Purple Pieman of Porcupine Peak, who has the best "villain dance" of them all.
Kyle Broflovski, "South Park"
Shoutout to "South Park" star Kyle Broflovski for being the "smart one" of the group and the brunt of all the jokes about Jewish people. Kyle is also the most family-oriented of the bunch. He is at his best when he's defending his overbearing mother against Cartman's potty mouthed complaints and when he's not punting his baby brother Ike. Remember when he tried to get the police to arrest Ike's much older teacher girlfriend and no one wanted to do anything except congratulate the preschooler? "Niiiiice." Slightly unrelated: that "Ginger Kids" episode is hilarious and mean. You don't know what it's like!
Are there any we left off the list? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!
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