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Preparing for Tarantino: Spaghetti Western Compañeros Features Star of Original Django Before He Was Unchained

Before there was  Django Unchained , there was  Django , and the star of that 1966 spaghetti western, Franco Nero, can be found in the 1970 surreal comedy  Compañeros, which also inspired Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming anti-slavery opus. The Film:  Compañeros   (1970) Why It’s an Inessential Essential: With Django Unchained on the way, it’s a good time to revisit the films that inspired Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming pastiche. The winningly surreal action comedy  Compañeros   is the third installment of a trilogy that  spaghetti-western director Sergio Corbucci’s shot with Franco Nero, the star of the original Django (1966) and the mysterious man  who makes a prominent cameo at the end of the Django Unchained trailer. Like most spaghetti westerns, Compañeros  is a mish-mosh of narrative tropes that takes the kind of mercenary outsider made popular in the genre by A Fistful of Dollars (1964) and  Django  and places him in the political, revolutionary-centric context of “Zapata westerns” like Tepepa (1969) and Duck, You Sucker! (1971). Compañeros  stars Nero as “The Penguin,” a Swedish mercenary who blows into town and is instantly plied with requests to join two warring factions: the current political regime and the revolutionaries. Soon enough, he bumps into the effusive Vasco, played by spaghetti-western staple Tomas Milian, a shoe-shine man who accidentally becomes a captain in the revolutionary cause. Through a series of convoluted events that inevitably involve double- and triple-crosses, Vasco and the Penguin team-up to help protect a scientist (Fernando Rey!) who knows the combination to a hulking bank vault that everyone suspects houses a huge bounty. But to get to the safe, the trio has to avoid Jack Palance’s mustachioed, pot-smoking baddy. (Did we mention that his character keeps a pet falcon? ) Almost everyone betrays everyone else along the way, making the film’s uplifting finale a welcome one. How the DVD Makes the Case for the Film : Blue Underground has re-released Compañeros  in a very tempting box set with three other spaghetti westerns starring Milian: the middling Lucio Fulci’s Four of the Apocalypse (1975) and the manic Sergio Sollima’s Run, Man, Run (1968). The box set is basically a re-issue of their previous editions of the films, but there are some worthwhile special features, including commemorative featurettes on the films, that nicely complement the collection. The 17-minute documentary included on the Run, Man, Run  DVD boasts some entertaining soundbites — such as when Milian proudly exclaims, “If there’s one thing in this life I’m sure of: I am fucking talented.” The “In the Company of Compañeros ”  featurette is especially informative. In it, Nero and Milian look back at their work in the film and even music composer Ennio Morricone talks a little about the main theme he composed (“a kind of joyful requiem, but also dramaticit was a kind of reggae with a Gregorian theme.”). Milian’s anecdotes are the juiciest of this bunch. He explains that the way he he wore his beret in any given scene indicated how his character was feeling in that sequence. He also hilariously describes Jack Palance: “The way you see him behave in the movie? That’s the way he behaved on the set. He knows he has a scary face and he uses it.” Other Trivia: Milian and Nero joke about their rivalry during the production of  Compañeros  and how they went on to become great friends. Milian has an especially funny anecdote about the time he showed up to the set of Compañeros  an hour and a half before filming started, only to discover that Nero had already been there two hours prior to his arrival! According to Milian, Nero would get to set early so that he could have crow’s feet applied to his face to make him look older. When a younger Milian asked Nero why he did this, Nero supposedly replied, “30 years from now, people are going to say: he never ages.”

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Kim vs. Khloe vs. Kourtney: Klash of the Kardashians!

All three Kardashian sisters are feeling very Lucky this month. The magazine has published three different covers of its November 2011 issue, each featuring a different, talent-free sibling from this money-hungry family. We can only imagine how this will stoke the rivalry that reportedly already exists between Khloe and Kim . Actually, let’s not imagine: stoke away, readers! Compare the sisters below and then cast a vote on your favorite look.

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New Era Takes Red Sox/Yankees Rivalry To Facebook

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As more and more companies feel secure diverting traffic from their .com site to Facebook as means of promotion, we’ll see more stuff like this latest offering from New Era. Making use of John Krasinski and all-of-a-sudden prominent Alec Baldwin, … Continue reading → Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : WebPro News Discovery Date : 08/04/2011 19:15 Number of articles : 2

New Era Takes Red Sox/Yankees Rivalry To Facebook

Lisa Vanderpump: Camille Grammer "Doing Better"

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills cast member Lisa Vanderpump was in court today as a witness in a criminal case involving her friend, Robert Kovacik. That dude was allegedly punched by Roger Telavera in a bloody restaurant melee last year. But mostly, peeps just want an update on Camille Grammer. Fortunately, she offered one to Radar Online . “(Camille) is doing better,” Vanderpump said of her fellow Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-star: “The only way is up after what she has been through.” So true. Vanderpump, who runs Villa Blanca in Beverly Hills, also had words for Charlie Sheen and his self-proclaimed “Odyssey” and “media tsunami.” “It’s very sad… when you are a father with young children, I think ultimately you want to set an example for society,” Vanderpump said. Now there’s a torpedo of truth for you. [Photos: Fame Pictures]

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NeNe Leakes, Star Jones Call Truce

Headstrong Celebrity Apprentice stars NeNe Leakes and Star Jones are trying to mend fences after a feud between them erupted earlier this week. Star went off on Nene and Lisa Rinna earlier this week amid reports that the divas actually came to physical blows on Donald Trump’s show. But even they realize the danger of this getting out of hand. “Both NeNe and Star are trying to get along better off set,” a source said. “It was really only when taping started that their competitiveness kicked in.” “NeNe felt slighted by Star, calling her a back stabber and thought was not showing her enough respect – while Star believed NeNe was a phony.” “NeNe believed Star was trying to boss the other contestants around and on top of that they were feuding over hair, wardrobe and make-up too.” “But they’re trying to be more accepting of their differences now, although producers want to ramp-up their rivalry when the cameras are rolling.” Sounds like they’re both taking the high road … but ratings losing out to respect, manners and sound judgment? We’ll believe it when we see it. [Photos: Fame Pictures]

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Christina Aguilera’s ‘Burlesque’ Trailer Debuts

Trailer features Cher and shows Aguilera’s character’s struggle to make it as an entertainer. By Eric Ditzian Christina Aguilera in “Burlesque” Photo: Screen Gems It’s been a while since Christina Aguilera was an up-and-coming artist on the pop music scene, and even back then, she didn’t struggle for long. Her debut album hit the #1 Billboard spot and went platinum eight times. But Aguilera’s starring turn in “Burlesque” thrusts the 29-year-old back into the role of aspiring artist, and as the movie’s first trailer shows, Aguilera has taken to the portrayal quite well. Our first glimpse of Xtina comes as she books a one-way bus ticket out of her small town and toward the bright lights and skimpy outfits of Los Angeles. She lands at a nightclub run by none other than Cher and fights her way onto the stage and in front of an audience as a burlesque performer. “When you are putting on your makeup, it’s like you’re an artist, but instead of painting a canvas, you’re painting a face,” Cher explains. The trailer gives us a glimpse at Aguilera’s attempts to convince Cher to give her a shot to perform, her burgeoning relationship with Cam Gigandet, her rivalry with Kristen Bell and, of course, her crazy vocal abilities. “It’s sexy, it’s sensual,” Aguilera said of the film last month. “The whole idea of burlesque has always intrigued me . The art of the tease, the dance, beautiful women — need I say more?” Though “Burlesque” marks Xtina’s feature film debut, director Steven Antin revealed she didn’t have any trouble getting the hang of a movie set. “She figured out how it works within weeks,” he said. “She is a little bit of a freak of nature and a perfectionist. This girl is a movie star.” Check out everything we’ve got on “Burlesque.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Christina Aguilera Related Photos The Evolution Of: Christina Aguilera Related Artists Christina Aguilera Cher

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Entourage Casting Bombshell: Seth Rogen Could Have Been Turtle

Just last summer, Seth Rogen found himself in a bizarre public feud with Entourage creator Doug Ellen after an episode of the HBO series in which characters called Rogen’s “ugliness… oddly fascinating” and debated whether a man of Rogen’s looks could actually score a beauty like Katherine Heigl in real life. Shortly after those remarks, Rogen responded by calling Ellin a “moron” and an “a**hole.” Months passed and the feud died down — until this week, when Ellin revisited the rivalry just in time for the show’s seventh season premiere.

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‘Lost’ Star Says Series Hurtling ‘Full Throttle Toward Resolution’

‘Ben finds notes of tenderness in his life,’ Michael Emerson says of his character in penultimate episode airing tonight. By Josh Wigler Michael Emerson Photo: MTV News Benjamin Linus is many things: a liar, a manipulator, a mass-murderer and, most recently, a pawn. What he isn’t, however, is lucky in romance. But that’s all about to change on tonight’s penultimate episode of “Lost,” titled “What They Died For.” Speaking with MTV News, actor Michael Emerson revealed that his character, Ben, the onetime leader of the mysterious Others, will finally have some chance at love on “Lost” — in his flash-sideways life, that is. “I guess there might be [romance], yeah,” he told us when asked about rumors of a romantic interest for Ben’s sideways counterpart. “You could take it that way. Teacher Ben finds, at long last, notes of tenderness in his life.” Emerson admitted that love has been “tough for Island Ben — he doesn’t have that. But why shouldn’t Teacher Ben? Maybe that’s one of the morals of the flash-sideways: that [a] quieter life does sometimes allow for kinds of sweetness that are unavailable when you’re chasing the big game on the Island.” Speaking of chasing big game on the Island, Emerson promised that tonight’s episode gets back into the thick of the end game, following last week’s divisive and mythology-heavy episode, “Across the Sea.” Emerson teased: “This is full throttle, main line ‘Lost’ island mythology . We’re hurtling towards a resolution. It’s strong.” Fans who’ve noticed Ben’s absence in recent episodes will be happy to hear he’s back in the spotlight in tonight’s outing. The actor himself acknowledges that Ben has plenty of issues to resolve before the series concludes on Sunday. In fact, Emerson promised resolution on two issues: Ben’s relationship with Locke (“Yes, that’s by no means finished,” he said) and his rivalry with Charles Widmore. “Oh yes, those characters will meet again,” Emerson cryptically revealed of Ben and Widmore’s shared future, one that might not be revealed until “The End.” Are you excited for these last two episodes of “Lost”? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Michael Emerson On The Penultimate Episode Of ‘Lost’ Related Photos Spin-Offs For The Characters Of ‘Lost’

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Kanye West Gets Into Animated Rap Battle On ‘The Cleveland Show’

‘Ye voices ‘Kenny West’ character, trading disses with Cleveland Jr. By Jayson Rodriguez Kanye West and Cleveland Jr. on “The Cleveland Show” Photo: FOX Even in cartoon form, Kanye West remains a complicated artist, a talented wordsmith with an over-passionate public persona. On Sunday, the rapper voiced the “Kenny West” character in a highly anticipated episode of Fox’s “Family Guy” spinoff “The Cleveland Show.” In the episode, titled “Brotherly Love,” mainstay Cleveland Jr. is vying for the affection of a female classmate named Chanel, who, unbeknown to him is actually Kenny’s girl. The two battle for her love, eventually taking it to the stage to traded dis rhymes; Cleveland Jr. falls behind quickly. “It’s Kenny sippin’ Henny/ Rhymes slicker than Teflon,” West boasts, in Air Yeezy-like kicks, white sunglasses and a cardigan adorned with the letter K. “The school been high, I’m the black Zac Efron/ And when I meet a shorty, you know we going backwards/ Pulling more tail than my man John Edwards/ Lumpy, chunky, boogie-eating chump, B/ Acting out of place like Hootie singing country/ Leave my girl alone and get your own tenderoni/ Come on, who are we kidding?/ You’re used to being lonely.” Junior fires back, though, with a takedown rap of his own. “Mess with me, homeboy, you don’t wanna risk it,” he spits. “I run you like Mrs. Freemon’s god awful brisket.” In trademark fashion,

Conan Vs. Jay Looks A Lot Like ’90s Leno/Letterman Feud

Back in 1992, David Letterman was poised to assume ‘Tonight Show’ throne. By Kyle Anderson David Letterman on NBC’s “Late Night” in 1992 Photo: Paul Natkin/WireImage The current struggle over the late-night airwaves — which pits “The Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien against predecessor Jay Leno and NBC, the network that houses both of them — is beginning to feel awfully familiar. Back in 1992, there was another battle over “Tonight” that also happened to involve Jay Leno

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