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Chris Pine Rode With His Idols For ‘Unstoppable’
The ‘Star Trek’ captain describes becoming a train operator for the Denzel Washington/ Tony Scott film. By Kara Warner Chris Pine in “Unstoppable” Photo: 20th Century Fox Any time Tony Scott and Denzel Washington team up on a film, moviegoers can count on blockbuster-scale action sequences, serious acting and a thrilling plot. Their latest effort, and fourth film together overall, is “Unstoppable,” and with “Star Trek” star Chris Pine thrown into the mix, the film has all the makings of a box-office hit when it opens on November 12
Raekwon Co-Directing ‘C.R.E.A.M.’ Movie
Rae teams with Damon Dash for ‘Cash Rules Everything Around Me,’ plans to stay behind the scenes for the film. By Mawuse Ziegbe Raekwon Photo: Roger Kisby/ Getty Images 2010 is turning out to be a major year for Raekwon
‘Catfish’ Filmmakers Respond To ‘Is It Real?’ Debate
‘We’re not that creative,’ Ariel Schulman laughs to MTV News. By Kara Warner Nev Schulman and Ariel Schulman in “Catfish” Photo: Rogue After making a splash at Sundance at the beginning of this year — both for being a hit with audiences and for stirring up a little controversy regarding the is-it-real-or-fake discussion that divided critics — “Catfish” is on its way to theaters September 17. The heavily hyped indie documentary revolves around NYC-based photographer Nev Schulman and the series of curious events that occur when he begins an online friendship with an 8-year-old girl and a romantic relationship with her older sister
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‘Machete’: The Reviews Are In!
Most critics give high marks to Robert Rodriguez’s mix of exaggerated violence and political satire. By Eric Ditzian Danny Trejo in “Machete” Photo: 20th Century Fox “Machete” is everything “The Expendables” could have been but isn’t: vicious, witty, funny, ridiculous, engrossing. The sight of Sly Stallone cavorting with Dolph Lundgren and Jet Li in “Expendables” wears off pretty quickly, and what you’re left with is dull dialogue, explosions-by-numbers action sequences and characters that you never get to know enough to actually care about
‘Camp Rock 2′ Cast Excited For Musical Showdown
Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato return to camp and face off against new rivals.
‘Going The Distance’ Co-Stars Think Romance And Bromance Can Coexist
Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis share their philosophy on male friendships. By Kara Warner Jason Sudeikis Photo: MTV News As a rule, romantic comedies generally follow a pretty standard formula: Boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl’s relationship is put to the test by brief bit of drama (overprotective potential in-laws, nosy friends, etc.), boy and girl live happily ever after.
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‘Machete’: The Reviews Are In!
Most critics give high marks to Robert Rodriguez’s mix of exaggerated violence and political satire. By Eric Ditzian Danny Trejo in “Machete” Photo: 20th Century Fox “Machete” is everything “The Expendables” could have been but isn’t: vicious, witty, funny, ridiculous, engrossing. The sight of Sly Stallone cavorting with Dolph Lundgren and Jet Li in “Expendables” wears off pretty quickly, and what you’re left with is dull dialogue, explosions-by-numbers action sequences and characters that you never get to know enough to actually care about
‘Going The Distance’ Co-Stars Think Romance And Bromance Can Coexist
Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis share their philosophy on male friendships. By Kara Warner Jason Sudeikis Photo: MTV News As a rule, romantic comedies generally follow a pretty standard formula: Boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl’s relationship is put to the test by brief bit of drama (overprotective potential in-laws, nosy friends, etc.), boy and girl live happily ever after.
‘Machete’: Everything You Need To Know
Get all of the bloody facts about Robert Rodriguez’s action-packed Mexploitation flick! By Kara Warner Jessica Alba in “Machete” Photo: Twentieth Century Fox At long last! “Machete” is here and ready to blow your mind with every minute of its bloody, action-packed, sexy, slice-and-dicey good times. In brief, the story revolves around Machete (Danny Trejo), an ex-Federale who gets caught up in an assassination plot for which he is framed and must seek vengeance
Life and Style
Jack Black Calls ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ A ‘Powerful Gem’
Jack Black in “Gulliver’s Travels” Photo: 20th Century Fox If there is one role Jack Black seems perfectly suited for, it is that of Jonathan Swift’s beloved Lemuel Gulliver from “Gulliver’s Travels.” The classic tale has been retold by plenty of television shows and films. But this version, which arrives in theaters December 22, stars Black, Amanda Peet, Emily Blunt and Jason Segel — and, according to Peet, it showcases
Balthazar, Now a New York Classic
When Balthazar first opened in 1997, the wait went around the block of this Parisian-style brasserie full of pretty young thangs. 13 years later, the wait is still there, but the tables are now populated by young families and Euro expats. Nonetheless, this Keith McNally joint never misses a beat. Its kitchen continuously sends out [...]
M. Night Shyamalan Explains Origins Of ‘Devil’
‘Night Chronicles’ trilogy is a world where the ‘worst things happen,’ director tells MTV News.
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Engadget’s back to school guide: Printers
Welcome to Engadget’s Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we’re here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we’ve got printers in our sights — and you can head to the Back to [...]
Chris Pine Rode With His Idols For ‘Unstoppable’
The ‘Star Trek’ captain describes becoming a train operator for the Denzel Washington/ Tony Scott film. By Kara Warner Chris Pine in “Unstoppable” Photo: 20th Century Fox Any time Tony Scott and Denzel Washington team up on a film, moviegoers can count on blockbuster-scale action sequences, serious acting and a thrilling plot. Their latest effort, and fourth film together overall, is “Unstoppable,” and with “Star Trek” star Chris Pine thrown into the mix, the film has all the makings of a box-office hit when it opens on November 12
NVIDIA GTX 470M highlights rollout of 400M mobile GPU series
Not everybody needs the world’s fastest mobile GPU, so NVIDIA is sagely trickling down its Fermi magic to more affordable price points today. The 400M family is being fleshed out with five new midrange parts — GT 445M, GT 435M, GT 425M, GT 420M and GT 415M, to give them their gorgeous names — and [...]
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Juggernaut Index No. 4: The Dallas Cowboys
The Juggernaut Index is a forward-looking series, so let’s begin our Dallas preview with a prediction: Dez Bryant is going to be a consensus top-10 fantasy wide receiver in 2011. That isn’t to say he’ll actually finish among the top-10 scorers at his position as a rookie, but if Bryant is healthy, he’s going to [...]
Now They’re Punching Each Other At The U.S. Open [Brawls]
A fight broke out in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium last night at the U.S. Open, briefly stopping play during an otherwise lackluster match between Novak Djokovic and Philipp Petzschner. Everyone seems to be brawling these days. More » View Source Article
’127 Hours’ Director Danny Boyle On James Franco, Amputation And Darren Aronofsky
Oscar-winner says he’s made story of a man who can’t move into an action movie. By Josh Horowitz Danny Boyle Photo: Jordan Strauss/WireImage At the 81st Academy Awards in early 2008, Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” took home eight awards, including Best Director, while Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler” lost both categories in which it was nominated.