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MTV’s ‘DISconnected’ Is ‘Important,’ Pete Wentz Says

Movie about digital drama and its consequences premieres Monday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. By Kara Warner Pete Wentz Photo: MTV News LOS ANGELES — With the positive influence technology has had on our busy lives, there is a negative side, with those who abuse technology to hurt themselves and others. MTV has started to raise awareness and fight cyberbullying head-on with the creation of A Thin Lin and the new TV movie “DISconnected.” “DISconnected” revolves around four technology-dependent characters who all endure different types of digital drama and suffer consequences because of it. The film held a screening Wednesday night, and MTV News was lucky enough to catch up with a few star supporters to find out how they deal with the topic of digital drama and cyberbullying in their own lives. “It’s important to me, because having become an artist in the digital age, you get to see all the aspects of how being so connected works,” Pete Wentz said. “It’s such an amazing idea, but at the same time I think it allows people who are cowardly or anonymous, it gives them a lot of voice. Being a dad, knowing my son is going to grow up only knowing this [digital age], it’s really important for him to see that people do stand up and not everybody is hiding behind a computer screen. I want him to know that.” Actor Jordan Calloway, who plays one of the four main characters in the film, agreed with the importance of the film’s serious subject matter. “To be a part of this movement was really important to me, because it drives home a strong message that kids in society need to hear,” he said. “The fact that [director] Leslie [Libman] took it upon herself to get this message out to kids and all of us who use technology, it was really important for me, as a college student myself, to be a part of this, to be able to drive the point across. My character, Isaiah, is based on a true story, which is that of Abraham Biggs; he was a 19-year-old kid in Florida who actually did commit suicide.” Be sure to tune in to “DISconnected” on Monday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, and check out the movie’s Facebook page. Related Videos DISconnected | Trailer

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‘Ides Of March’ Stars Vote George Clooney As Their VP

But Evan Rachel Wood might pick Justin Bieber as her running mate because he knows ‘how to work a crowd.’ By Kevin Sullivan, with reporting by Eric Ditzian George Clooney at the “Ides of March” premiere Photo: Theo Wargo/ Getty Images “The Ides of March” has lots of people talking politics, so we thought we’d ask a political question of our own. When we hit the red carpet Wednesday night for the film’s New York premiere, we asked the celebs who they would choose as their running mate. The political drama, which hits theaters Friday, follows Ryan Gosling as one of the main men behind the campaign of presidential hopeful Governor Mike Morris, played by George Clooney — so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Gosling and Clooney were among the early front-runners for vice president. Marisa Tomei, who plays a New York Times political reporter, gave the nod to Clooney because of his politic savvy and for a second, much more private reason. “He’s astute on all the issues,” Tomei says. “And he’s got balls.” Gosling may or may not be the right man for the job, according to Clooney, who jokingly sees a downward trend in his co-star’s career. “I think he’s going to go south pretty soon if you look at him. He seems to be on his last leg,” said the ever-sarcastic Clooney. “I think he’s almost, like, 30 years old.” Judah Friedlander from “30 Rock” took his answer in an entirely different direction. “No vice president. You need a leader,” Friedlander said. “If you’re a really good president, you don’t need a vice president.” For her running mate, Evan Rachel Wood let her true colors as a hard-core Belieber show: “Ryan or George — or Justin Bieber!” she suggested, saying they “all know how to work a crowd.” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Ides of March.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .

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