Dylan performed ‘Blind Willie McTell,’ a song used in Scorsese’s PBS documentary series ‘The Blues.’ By Eric Ditzian Bob Dylan performs at the 16th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Any excuse to hear Bob Dylan play live is a pleasure. The experience is made all the more pleasurable when it’s in the service of honoring filmmaker Martin Scorsese . Such was the case at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards on Thursday (January 12) when Scorsese was selected as the Music + Film honoree. After a scorching montage that touched on not only his feature films but his excellent work in musical documentaries — from the Band’s “Last Waltz” to the Rolling Stones’ “Shine a Light” — Dylan took the stage to perform “Blind Willie McTell,” a tune included in Scorsese’s PBS documentary series “The Blues.” The two artists’ connection goes back further though, back to the 2005 doc “No Direction Home,” which follows Dylan through his musical and cultural development in the 1960s. After an introduction by Leonardo DiCaprio, Scorsese took the stage to deliver a heartfelt speech about how music first impacted his life and how it has influenced his cinematic work. “Such a great honor and an amazing performance by the great one, Bob Dylan,” he began. “This award has a very special significance to me, so I’d like to begin with a special thank-you to Django Reinhardt, St
Comic actors’ names might not be familiar to viewers, but their faces most likely are. By Kara Warner Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer host the 16th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images For those who might not be familiar with the names Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel, this year’s hosts of the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards , you’ve very likely seen their faces and comedic stylings in a variety of roles in TV and film. Scheer is one of our illustrious MTV alumni, having co-created and starred in the sketch comedy series “Human Giant,” and can currently be seen in FX’s fantasy football-themed bro comedy “The League.” You also probably recognize him from a multitude of guest-starring roles in shows and movies like “Parks and Recreation,” “30 Rock,” “Reno 911,” “Party Down,” “Piranha,” “Happy Endings” and “Children’s Hospital.” Huebel’s r
‘The bitch brought it!’ she tells MTV News at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards about ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ rival. By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Charlize Theron attends the 2012 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Photo: Getty Images It’s no secret that we are very excited about Kristen Stewart’s first big non-“Twilight” movie, “Snow White and the Huntsman,” which made it through to the Sweet 16 in the MTV Movie Brawl 2012 . We’re excited not only because Stewart is the star, but because she is playing an action-star version of Snow White and faces off against a very formidable Evil Queen in Charlize Theron. The last time we caught up with Theron, she hadn’t yet filmed the big fight sequence with Stewart but admitted that she hoped her Evil Queen might get the best of Stewart’s Snow White. “I’m just really, really, really hoping I get to kill her,” she said with a smile. “That is how the story ends up, right?” We’re pretty sure that isn’t how the story ends — especially since we happened to bump into Theron again at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards on Thursday (January 12), and she seemed to be changing her previous tune. When we asked the Oscar winner and Best Actress CCMA nominee for “Young Adult” if she’d filmed the epic fight sequence, she didn’t seem too keen to divulge any details. “Yeah,” she admitted, “but I don’t want to talk about it.” Why didn’t Theron want to talk about it? Did the fight not end in her favor? “I don’t want to talk about it. No! No, it’s going to be a surprise,” she said, resisting our probing questions. “Dammit, I give you way too much. People have to pay money to go see the movie to see what happens.” Theron finally relented a bit and revealed that Stewart’s Snow White does, indeed, kick some ass. “She was a good fight,” Theron said. “She was a good fight. The bitch brought it! There you go. Now you have something.” Stick with MTV News all night for the 2012 Critics’ Choice Awards winners , and don’t miss all the fashion from the red carpet ! Check out everything we’ve got on “Snow White and the Huntsman.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos 2012 Critics’ Choice Awards Rep Carpet Highlights MTV Rough Cut: Charlize Theron Related Photos Backstage At The 2012 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards
‘iCarly’ star tells MTV News about first lady’s cameo, airing Monday on Nickelodeon. By Jocelyn Vena Jennette McCurdy, Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor and Michelle Obama in “iCarly: iMeet the First Lady” Photo: Lisa Rose/Nickelodeon Miranda Cosgrove is welcoming her biggest and most political guest star to date on Monday’s episode of “iCarly.” The teen star will be joined by first lady Michelle Obama in a very special episode of the series aptly called “iMeet the First Lady.” The episode, which airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Nickelodeon, will follow Carly as she prepares to welcome her military dad home for his birthday. When he’s unable to come back from his deployment, the First Lady meets with Carly to thank her for her family’s sacrifice and service. Cosgrove said the idea for the episode came courtesy of Mrs. O herself after watching the show with her daughters. “It was one of the most exciting days in the entire time we’ve been filming the series in the last five years,” she said. “Because there was Secret Service everywhere and there’s just so much preparation for her coming and everybody was so excited to meet her. And then she came to the set and she was really down to earth and fun.” Given that Mrs. Obama is such a rookie when it comes to acting, the young Hollywood heavyweight weighed in on the first lady’s skills, giving her two thumbs up. “In real life she’s really funny, so I think that helped a lot because she just has a really good sense of humor,” she said. “So, she has good comic timing.” While the episode is about Carly’s experience in a military family, the episode really pays homage to all the military families out there. “This is really the best thing we could have done because it’s all about celebrating military families, just really letting all these kids know how important their parents are and how great they are for supporting them,” Cosgrove said. In fact, just to show how much support the show has for these families, the cast has been hosting special screenings of the episode at military bases throughout the country. The last will be held Friday (January 13) near Washington, D.C., at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Virginia. “It’s been really fun going to all the different military bases and meeting all the families and kids,” Cosgrove said. “They’re the first ones who get to see it … The response has been really good.” And at this last screening, Cosgrave will be joined by her super special co-star. “Mrs. Obama is going to be there and we’re going to get to see her again,” she teased. “And maybe we’ll randomly dance.” Are you excited for the presidential episode of “iCarly”? Let us know below!
In the latest Hobnobbing, we ask experts about Lionsgate’s style-centric marketing efforts. By Amy Wilkinson Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket on Capitol Couture Photo: Capitol Couture “The Hunger Games is the most public, prestigious event of the year in Panem. Cleanliness, dress and comportment offer an opportunity to affirm District pride and Capitol loyalty.” This according to teal-tressed Panem talk-show host Caesar Flickerman, whose sound bite appears on the new “Hunger Games” Tumblr Capitol Couture , which saw its soft launch Wednesday. (Use the password “#lookyourbest” to login.) The site is touted as the “one place to turn for all the tips, tricks and trends you need to look your best” and features a fresh image of Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) flaunting her trademark, flamboyant style — purple lips, pink hair and all. And though the page is a bit barren at the moment, we expect it to brim with fanciful headlines like “Cinna’s 10 Tips for Fiery Eyes” and “Effie’s Favorite Capitol Colour” very soon. Of course, District 12’s tight-lipped mentor isn’t just the face of the new Web property; she’s also the “spokeswoman” for the aforementioned Capitol Colours, a new line of District-themed nail polishes launched by China Glaze , and yet another entry in Lionsgate’s style-centric marketing campaign, which has raised a few eyebrows (perfectly plucked and otherwise) among ardent fans. At first blush, it seems a bit of an odd pairing, considering we are talking about a book series focusing on teens fighting to the death in front of a live television audience. Who cares about your manicure when you may die tomorrow from a tracker jacker sting? Not to mention, the story’s protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, is more than a little cynical of the Capitol’s lust for beauty and perfection. As such, we decided to check in with a few “Hunger Games” fans/experts to see what they think of Lionsgate’s sleek campaign. “I’ll admit to being a little confused at first,” said The Hob admin Michelle Andreani. “It did seem to feed into the book’s criticism of superficiality and elitism, and after reading about Katniss struggling in District 12, it’s hard to find the Capitol’s luxury, well, luxurious. But that doesn’t make the Capitol’s citizens, and especially their fashion, any less intriguing. And taking a deeper look into that world is sure to be very cool. So, as the marketing campaign starts unfolding, I’m totally onboard. After all, you can look great and still have heart. Cinna and Effie prove that much, right?” “Hunger Games” Examiner ‘s Sara Gundell agreed, noting that other campaigns have used seemingly incongruous advertising efforts to positive effect. “I know some fans have complained that it doesn’t fit with the book’s message or Katniss’ feelings on the lavish style of the Capitol. However, a marketing campaign for the movies isn’t about conveying the film’s message (we wouldn’t have bounties of toys and merchandise available for ‘WALL-E’ if that were the case). It’s about promoting the movie and selling tickets. The folks at Lionsgate are doing their job, and they’re being very clever and creative about it.” And even though he doesn’t wear brightly hued lacquers himself, Hunger Games Fireside Chat host Adam Spunberg said he can see the logic in appealing to the pretty side of things. “As Frances Burney said in the novel ‘Evelina’: ‘It has been long and justly remarked, that folly has ever sought alliance with beauty.’ I can really relate to Katniss here, since she and I have about the same interest in nail polish, Capitol Couture and all the rest (my kind of girl),” he said. “Still, we have to realize that the people seeing this movie are not fashion-deprived District 12 citizens or cosmetically inept people like me. In actuality, it’s a bunch of nice fans from the Capitol dressing up, wearing makeup and eating popcorn, which makes this marketing strategy anything but folly!” What do you think about the style-centric marketing for “The Hunger Games”? Sound off in the comments below and tweet me @amymwilk with your thoughts and suggestions for future columns! Check out everything we’ve got on “The Hunger Games.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos The ‘Hunger Games’ Cast Answer Your Burning Twitter Questions Related Photos The Hunger Games ‘Hunger Games’ District Seals ‘Hunger Games’ Character Posters
What’s your pick for the must-see movie of 2012? Cast your vote now! By Eric Ditzian Jennifer Lawrence in “Hunger Games” Tim Tebow ain’t got nothing on the MTV Movie Brawl 2012 . Sure, the granter of all-American dreams and thrower of game-winning touchdowns showed some playoff heroics last weekend, but the action in MTV’s cinematic tournament had movie groupies alternately sweating, cursing and celebrating just as much as Denver Bronco fans. To wit, two of Robert Pattinson ‘s upcoming films, “Bel Ami” and “Cosmopolis,” faced off in a Sweet Sixteen matchup that was decided by three votes. Tens of thousands of votes were cast, and three clicks launched “Cosmopolis” to victory. On the other side of the bracket, #7 seed “The Woman in Black,” an indie horror flick, looked like it didn’t have a chance against Universal’s big-budget “Snow White and the Huntsman.” But Daniel Radcliffe fans came out in force to support the boy wizard’s first post-“Harry Potter” flick, showing up Kristen Stewart devotees with a healthy serving of get the hell out of this tournament! When the final tally came in, more than 250,000 votes had been cast, and KStew’s fairy tale was headed home with a lot of explaining to do. Vote For Your Favorite Upcoming Flick In MTV’s Movie Brawl 2012! As least she’s still alive in the Brawl, as “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” came through with a commanding victory over “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” despite the nefarious meddling of “Hunger Games” fans, who were furiously voting for “Phantom Menace” in an attempt to send the vampires to a humiliating defeat. It didn’t work. “HG” fans, though, weren’t the only ones trying to pull off a bit of bracket-based strategery . “Breaking Dawn” voters came out in force to support “Prometheus” in its fight with “Hunger Games.” Once again, the gambit didn’t work. But it showed just how merciless this competition is going to be as we inch toward the finals. Let’s take a look at where we stand as the Elite Eight kicks into high gear. Upper West Region It’s all Pattinson, all the time, as “Breaking Dawn” faces off against “Cosmopolis.” The key question here for Twi-fans is whether they’re going to vote for RPattz as he’s been or RPattz as he’s going to be. Will it be out with the old and in with the new, or will the sparkly vampires reign supreme? If you ask us, “Breaking Dawn” ain’t going nowhere, but this tourney isn’t up to us. Lower West Region It’s getting dark up in here! “The Dark Knight Rises” limped into the Sweet Sixteen after a disappointing first-round showing, and we were fearful Christopher Nolan’s film would face an early ouster at the hands of “Marvel’s The Avengers.” That didn’t happen, and now “Dark Knight” faces a weakened “Dark Shadows” in the Elite Eight. Johnny Depp’s upcoming film surprised us all with an outstanding opening-round performance, leading to a #2 seed. But “Shadows” struggled in its matchup, needing up until the final hours of play to put the match away. Momentum is everything in the playoffs, so we have to say “Dark Knight” is in the driver’s seat in this game. Upper East Region Were it not for the savvy scheming of “Twilight” fans, “Hunger Games” might have walked away from the Sweet Sixteen with the greatest margin of victory in the entire tournament. As it stands, “HG” heads into the Elite Eight with perhaps the easiest matchup of all. “John Carter” and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” fought back and forth for days, with leads changing hands and the ultimate victor too close to call until an eleventh-hour surge sent “G.I. Joe” ahead. That leaves us wondering if the sequel has enough left in the gas tank to pull off a win. Actually, we’re not wondering at all: shut off the lights and put the kids to bed: “Hunger Games” has this in the bag. Lower East Region Voters in this region are still reeling from the unexpected departure of “Snow White.” There’s no time to rest, though. “Woman in Black” has established itself as a dark horse in the Brawl — one that could threaten “Hunger Games” in the Final Four. Before then, however, Radcliffe’s flick will have to battle a resurgent “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.” Peter Jackson’s film waged a hard-fought war with Emma Watson’s “Perks of Being a Wallflower” and came out with a narrow 3 percent victory. That’s some impressive stuff. Can “Hobbit” keep it going? Is there anything that can keep “Woman in Black” from a trip to the Final Four? We’ve got until January 16 to decide. That’s when voting in the Elite Eight ends. There are no excuses in the Movie Brawl. Get busy voting! What are you waiting for? Your must-see movie needs your support. It’s time to show character, poise and heart. Vote for your picks now at MTV Movie Brawl 2012! Related Videos MTV Movie Brawl 2012! Talk Nerdy To Me
Christian Bale is suited up on cover of latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. By Kevin P. Sullivan Christian Bale as Batman on the cover of EW Weekly Photo: EW Batman is suited up and raring to go on the “Dark Knight Rises” cover of the new Entertainment Weekly. Christian Bale stands front and center on the magazine’s cover as part of EW ‘s 2012 movie preview, showing off a slightly updated batsuit for the first time. It’s a nice introduction to the version of the Dark Knight that we’ll see onscreen in a little more than six months. Inside the issue, we’re treated to three additional photos , two of which give us great looks at Tom Hardy in full Bane regalia. The pictures come from scenes briefly touched on in the first theatrical trailer, including one of a very scared-looking Commissioner Gordon. In one of the Bane photos, he’s looking just off-camera at an unmasked Bruce Wayne, taken from the scene in the trailer when the “You have my permission to die” line is spoken. The other photo of Hardy shows him at the large-scale brawl between Batman and police and Bane and his minions. We see Bane and Batman locked in hand-to-hand combat, something that has been teased about this film and something we haven’t really seen since “Batman Begins.” For better or worse, Bane has been at the center of controversy since the world first heard his voice. In the EW preview, Christopher Nolan addresses the issue of the distorted dialogue, asking for his audience’s faith. “I think when people see the film, things will come into focus,” he said “Bane is very complex and very interesting and when people see the finished film people will be very entertained by him.” The preview also features an interview with Bale, who opened up about the pressures of bringing the trilogy to a close. “I can tell you the truth because I’m done with it: I felt immense pressure,” Bale said. “And I think it’s a good pressure, because you owe it to the films — and the people’s expectations — to make great work.” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Dark Knight Rises.” For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com .
Pop star nabbed trophies for Favorite Song, Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Music Video. By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry Photo: Steve Granitz/ FilmMagic Katy Perry may not have been in the house for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday night, but the five-time winner certainly appreciated all the trophies from afar. Perry had been up for seven awards and managed to take home five of them at the fan-voted awards show, hosted by “The Big Bang Theory” leading lady Kaley Cuoco. So, what did Perry win? She nabbed Favorite TV Guest Star for her cameo on “How I Met Your Mother,” Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Song of the Year for “E.T” featuring Kanye West, Favorite Music Video for “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” and Favorite Tour Headliner. “THANK U to every1 who voted for me for the @peopleschoice tonight! We won so many!” she tweeted . “Now I need to get more books 2 successfully display them!” After her divorce from Russell Brand had been confirmed, Perry later revealed that she’d skip the awards show . She has been lying low since the New Year’s announcement that she and her husband of one year would be parting ways. But she wasn’t the only absent winner excited for all the love from her fans. Taylor Swift was home in Music Town when she nabbed the prize for Favorite Country Artist. “Thank you so much for my People’s Choice Award! Favorite Country Artist! PARTY!!!” she tweeted from her home in Nashville. “Seriously- thank you for voting.” Other big winners of the night included Emma Stone, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” and Demi Lovato, who not only took home the trophy for Favorite Pop Artist but also performed her song “Give Your Heart a Break” during the show. What did you think of the People’s Choice Awards? Sound off below! Related Artists Katy Perry
Pop star nabbed trophies for Favorite Song, Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Music Video. By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry Photo: Steve Granitz/ FilmMagic Katy Perry may not have been in the house for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday night, but the five-time winner certainly appreciated all the trophies from afar. Perry had been up for seven awards and managed to take home five of them at the fan-voted awards show, hosted by “The Big Bang Theory” leading lady Kaley Cuoco. So, what did Perry win? She nabbed Favorite TV Guest Star for her cameo on “How I Met Your Mother,” Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Song of the Year for “E.T” featuring Kanye West, Favorite Music Video for “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” and Favorite Tour Headliner. “THANK U to every1 who voted for me for the @peopleschoice tonight! We won so many!” she tweeted . “Now I need to get more books 2 successfully display them!” After her divorce from Russell Brand had been confirmed, Perry later revealed that she’d skip the awards show . She has been lying low since the New Year’s announcement that she and her husband of one year would be parting ways. But she wasn’t the only absent winner excited for all the love from her fans. Taylor Swift was home in Music Town when she nabbed the prize for Favorite Country Artist. “Thank you so much for my People’s Choice Award! Favorite Country Artist! PARTY!!!” she tweeted from her home in Nashville. “Seriously- thank you for voting.” Other big winners of the night included Emma Stone, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” and Demi Lovato, who not only took home the trophy for Favorite Pop Artist but also performed her song “Give Your Heart a Break” during the show. What did you think of the People’s Choice Awards? Sound off below! Related Artists Katy Perry
Breaking Sports Video
