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‘Real Steel’ Stars, Director Knock Out Misconceptions

‘It’s more ‘Rocky’ than it is Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em [Robots],’ director Shawn Levy tells MTV News of early skeptics. By Kara Warner Hugh Jackman in “Real Steal” Photo: DreamWorks For those who’ve been following the comings and goings of “Real Steel,” it’s a pretty well-known fact that when the project was first announced back in late 2009, the Internets lit up with comments and rants against the studio for green-lighting a Rock ‘Em Sock Em Robots movie. And while everyone is entitled to their own opinion, the problem with that perception, according to the stars and director themselves, is that it’s incorrect. “A lot people [say], ‘What is it, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots?’ But it’s got a lot of heart,” Hugh Jackman told MTV News at the film’s premiere. “This movie is really about the relationships of everyone involved, and I think it’s going to surprise people. I saw it with my mother-in-law, my wife and my kids at the same screening, and they all were crying at one point, laughing, and they really got into it.” Director Shawn Levy admitted that he wasn’t bothered so much by the quick critiques as he was amused, because they were analyzing elements of the film they hadn’t seen and a script they obviously hadn’t read. “It’s more ‘Rocky’ than it is Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em. It’s all about the heart, it’s all about the characters,” Levy explained. “The action is great, and if you’re a young guy and you just want to come and watch robots wail on each other, great, you’re going to love it. But if you’re looking for more of an emotional experience, the movie is very much that.” Evangeline Lilly took the emotional aspect of the plot one step further and explained the film’s overall message. “I think the moral message here is: Never give up on yourself. Never sell out. Selling out is such a big thing nowadays, because our culture is so materialistic and money is everything, and in this film, this beautiful little boy played by Dakota [Goyo] will not sell out, and his father wants to, because his father, Hugh Jackman, is kind of pathetic compared to his son,” she explained. “His son is like, ‘Dude, I’m not giving up on myself, I’m not giving up on my robot, I’m not giving up on you.’ It’s beautiful, because it’s supposed to be the inverse; the father is supposed to say that to the son. So it kind of breaks your heart to see a son redeem his father.” Check out everything we’ve got on “Real Steel.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .

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LL Cool J Proud To Pave The Way For Drake, Others

‘It’s pretty obvious that what Dr. Dre and N.W.A did for gangsta rap music, I did for romantic music,’ LL tells MTV News. By Rob Markman LL Cool J Photo: MTV News When it comes to hip-hop lotharios, LL Cool J pretty much set the blueprint for romantic rap when he dropped “I Need Love” in 1987. Now, nearly every rap release includes at least one song that pulls on the heart strings of women, and artists like Ja Rule, Fabolous and Drake have dedicated much of their catalog to the fairer sex. For an artist like Drake , his ability to speak to women on songs like “Best I Ever Had,” “Find Your Love,” “Fancy” and “Marvins Room” has earned him an adoring and dedicated female fanbase. The “Mama Said Knock You Out” MC admitted that he enjoyed DJ Khaled’s Drake-featuring “I’m on One,” but outside of that, no one in rap’s newest generation has really caught his attention. “It’s pretty obvious that what Dr. Dre and N.W.A did for gangsta rap music, I did for romantic music and music with females,” Uncle L told MTV News on the black carpet for the BET Hip Hop Awards , where he will be rewarded with the I Am Hip Hop lifetime-achievement award when the show airs next Tuesday. “I basically started a section of a genre and created it and put it out there, and now lots of people are doing it. I think it’s great. The more, the better. It’s better than downing them and telling [women] they ain’t nothing,” LL said before speaking of Drizzy’s catalog specifically. “So I’m happy for him and I’m glad he decided to go that lane, and I wish everybody the best.” Who does romantic rap best? Let us know your picks in the comments! Related Artists Drake LL Cool J

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Mid-Day Discussion: Water-Cooler Games

Since it’s the day after an episode of Lost , it’s got me thinking about, well, what happens the day after an episode of Lost . Throughout the day, various people at G4 will crowd around someone’s desk as a theory about the show is laid out and dissected by those who agree, disagree or wish everybody around their desk would stop talking about Lost for once. But the water-cooler effect of Lost , which occurs regularly very week, isn’t something I’ve experienced with games all that often. Heavy Rain was the most recent water-cooler video game that I can remember. As different people started finishing the game, they’d scuttle off to corners of the office to talk about what did and didn’t happen to them, vainly attempting to avoid spoiling what happens for everyone else. Besides Heavy Rain , what video games have really gotten you and your friends talking? [image credit: flickr / minor9th ] Have something to share? Sitting on a news tip? E-mail me . You can also follow me on Twitter .

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