What’s worse then standing on line all night in the cold with a rowdy crowd of teenagers, sneaker-heads and moms? Waking up the next morning to those same $180 sneakers burnt to a crisp! A young woman on Twitter, whose boyfriend apparently cheated on her–took fire to the coveted kicks then twitpic’d it with this message: Waiting To Exhale really has transcended through the ages! Spotted @ MissJia.com Are Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 2′s The Hottest Kicks Of 2012? 25 Reasons We Love Michael Jordan
On the day of release of his debut EP, J.U.I.C.E., Roscoe Dash chopped it up with Skoob of Hip-Hop Wired. Dash gave insight into his new project, talked about being contender a for 2012′s XXL Magazine Freshman Class, his involvement in Watch The Throne, and much more. Click Here To Watch the Interview On HipHopWired.com
Ninjas boy…SMH A shouting match erupted outside the Staten Island Mall around 10:30 p.m. Thursday between two men waiting for shoes, police said. Shoppers started lining up behind police barricades around 9 a.m. and about 1,000 had amassed by 10 p.m. Mayhem broke out when Vincenzo Gavrity, 19, “squared up” to another man baring his fists, screaming and cursing, police said. The second man piped down when cops moved in, but police say it took several officers to restrain the flailing Gavrity. “F–k you, I’m getting my shoes,” said Gavrity, whose jacket blew off in the dust up as he attempted to avoid handcuffs, according to the criminal complaint. Gavrity was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration. In another incident… Police pepper-sprayed about 20 people in Tukwila, Wash., after a fight broke out in the line for the new shoes, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported. Police said the incident began after more than 1,000 people began lining up around midnight to get a chance at purchasing the Air Jordan XI Retro Concords, which retail for $180 a pop. By Friday afternoon, pairs were going for $510 on eBay. We get it, people love Air Jordans, but damn is it REALLY that serious?!?! SMH Source Flip the page to peep some of the fawkery that was going on around the release of these shoes…
Ninjas boy…SMH A shouting match erupted outside the Staten Island Mall around 10:30 p.m. Thursday between two men waiting for shoes, police said. Shoppers started lining up behind police barricades around 9 a.m. and about 1,000 had amassed by 10 p.m. Mayhem broke out when Vincenzo Gavrity, 19, “squared up” to another man baring his fists, screaming and cursing, police said. The second man piped down when cops moved in, but police say it took several officers to restrain the flailing Gavrity. “F–k you, I’m getting my shoes,” said Gavrity, whose jacket blew off in the dust up as he attempted to avoid handcuffs, according to the criminal complaint. Gavrity was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration. In another incident… Police pepper-sprayed about 20 people in Tukwila, Wash., after a fight broke out in the line for the new shoes, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported. Police said the incident began after more than 1,000 people began lining up around midnight to get a chance at purchasing the Air Jordan XI Retro Concords, which retail for $180 a pop. By Friday afternoon, pairs were going for $510 on eBay. We get it, people love Air Jordans, but damn is it REALLY that serious?!?! SMH Source Flip the page to peep some of the fawkery that was going on around the release of these shoes…
Much-anticipated return to Middle-earth appeals to loyal ‘Lord of the Rings’ fans. By Kevin P. Sullivan Martin Freeman in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Just days after the 10th anniversary of the release of “The Fellowship of the Ring,” we have our first look at director Peter Jackson’s return to Middle-earth. The first trailer for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” packs in a ton of action and gives fans a peek at what they can expect when the first of the two films opens next December. We took some time off from watching the trailer on repeat to give you the rundown on the five key things you should pay attention to in the trailer. The Hobbit(s) It wouldn’t be “The Hobbit” without a strong member of the Shire folk to rally behind. Martin Freeman is Bilbo Baggins, and he jumps right into Jackson’s Middle-earth and feels right at home. He also fits in with the two returning hobbits, Elijah Wood and Ian Holm . Both make welcome returns in the trailer and draw in fans of the original films almost effortlessly. The Dwarves Almost as important as Bilbo in “The Hobbit,” all 13 dwarves play key roles in the story. Fans who feared that the dwarves would look too cartoonish should find some peace of mind with the trailer. They completely worked (especially Richard Armitage as Thorin), with a balance between the child-oriented aspects of the book and the grittier look of the “Lord of the Rings” movies. The Song Nothing shows off that balance better than the dwarves’ song. J.R.R. Tolkien featured many songs in the novel, and Jackson and co. incorporated this one in a natural way. It’s a cool and ominous part of the trailer that sets the tone and shows the film’s close adherence to the novel. However, the films do diverge from the novel to cover new material in a few instances. The White Council Because the book does not offer enough action for two complete movies, the films have been padded out with tales from the appendixes and other Tolkien books. The main addition is the story of the White Council. For those unfamiliar with the books, during the journey to Lonely Mountain, Gandalf leaves Bilbo and the dwarves to fight a mysterious enemy alongside Galadriel and Elrond. Jackson confirmed the story line’s presence in the movie, but Cate Blanchett ‘s appearance in the trailer is our only hint of what’s to come. Gollum The trailer’s big reveal comes at the end as the camera cranes down to the One Ring in the foreground. Next thing we know, Bilbo is chatting up Gollum in the dark, and Andy Serkis crawls down to make his welcome return to the character. The ring and Gollum are the two biggest connections between “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” so their presence here is a near guarantee to rope in any fans of the first films. Check out everything we’ve got on “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos ‘The Hobbit’ Trailer: Experts React
Film has been wildly successful overseas, but critics wonder if it’s worth the hype. By Kevin P. Sullivan “The Adventures of Tintin” Photo: Paramount It has already made a killing overseas, but now it’s time for “The Adventure of Tintin” to make a splash in the States. Though not as widely known in the U.S., Tintin has the help of two of today’s most popular filmmakers, director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson . The reviews are generally positive for “The Adventures of Tintin,” with 75 percent of critics’ approval, according to RottenTomatoes.com . We’ve taken our own sampling of the critical response, so here’s a rundown on what they have to say. The Story ” ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ derives mainly from three World War II-era books, ‘The Crab With the Golden Claws,’ ‘The Secret of the Unicorn’ and ‘Red Rackham’s Treasure.’ These titles mean a great deal to Tintin’s European fan base — the film has already made close to a quarter-billion dollars overseas — and less so to the average American multiplex visitor. The script, by Steven Moffat and the team of Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish follows Tintin (who looks either 12, 22 or somewhere in between) and his faithful dog Snowy as they come into possession of a model sailing ship, the Unicorn, containing a clue to the whereabouts of a vast treasure. Kidnapped and bundled on board a steamship commanded by the career alcoholic Capt. Haddock, our boy-man hero becomes the pawn in an age-old duel between Haddock, a good old sot, and the sinister Sakharine.” — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune The Performance Capture “I’m not one of those people with a knee-jerk disdain for motion capture (I enjoyed ‘The Polar Express’ and loved Jim Carrey in ‘A Christmas Carol’), but in ‘Tintin,’ the technique that renders all that movement so flowing and frictionless also makes the characters come off as if their souls were made of sponge. Is this the ‘uncanny valley’ — the much-discussed phenomenon whereby motion-capture characters look just human enough so that what’s missing from their eyes is subtly disquieting?” — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly The 3-D “I was surprised by how much I enjoyed myself. Spielberg not only uses 3-D but bases his story on one of Europe’s most beloved comic characters. The 3-D he pulls off, just as Scorsese did in ‘Hugo,’ because he employs it as an enhancement to 2-D instead of an attention-grabbing gimmick.” — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times The Actors “If the mocap technique falls somewhere between live-action and animated moviemaking, the same goes for the performances, which are altogether fluid yet sometimes (especially in certain dialogue-heavy sequences) give the impression of watching a very realistic video game with the sound turned up a few thousand notches. [Andy] Serkis (‘King Kong,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’) nonetheless manages to turn Haddock into what will surely be the trilogy’s most memorable personage, while [Jamie] Bell (‘Billy Elliot’) makes Tintin about as interesting as he can be, which is to say sometimes less so than his dog.” — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter The Final Word “Though the acting is uniformly strong, the story just isn’t engrossing, particularly for those not familiar with Tintin comics. There are a few spectacular scenes, such as a biplane flying into a lightning storm and a crash-landing in the Sahara, but the thrills are sporadic. Chases abound but none is breathtaking. … The much-publicized collaboration between producer Peter Jackson and Spielberg sets high expectations. But while the technical artistry is there, the film lacks a sense of magic, intrigue and mystery.” — Claudia Puig, USA Today Check out everything we’ve got on “The Adventure of Tintin.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘The Adventures Of Tintin’
This week on Teen Mom 2 … not a lot happened. At all. Pure filler. Is baby Ali going to be alright? Where is Kieffer? Can Jenelle act like a civilized human being? Will Chelsea’s baby daddy man up? Does Kailyn ever smile? If only the MTV reality hit would have actually advanced any of these plot lines. Alas. Find out who was dealing with what issue in THG’s +/- recap below! The results of Ali’s brain MRI have us on pins and needles. The little girl became sedated while her mama sang to her – and worried. Leah’s being a good mama. Plus 5 . Corey even managed to take a day off work to join her. “I don’t like it,” he says. “I get all nervous and scared …it’s tough. I’m here for you and Ali.” Swoon! Plus 13 . Watching this heartwarming display quickly gets depressing since we know they’re divorced, but Minus only 10 because they were still sincere and mature here. Minus 6 more for MTV stringing us along. Is Ali okay or what?! Jenelle Evans recalls that she pressed charges against Kieffer Delp for domestic abuse: “He pushed me right here that resulted to me laying on the ground.” Plus 8 . Kieffer was MIA in this episode. Let’s make that permanent! Plus 4 . Jenelle and her mom make up, with Barbara welcoming her back into the house. Given what we saw in last week’s episode , it’s a step forward a least. Plus 2 . Similar to the Leah and Corey situation, it’s hard to stomach, knowing Jenelle drops the charges and supposedly doesn’t even want her kid . Minus 27 . Kailyn Lowry tells BF Jordan the big news, that she got her own apartment. Now he can crash with his baby mama instead of his regular mama. Life is good! Plus 6 . She decides to move out of her mom’s house without telling her … and a couple of dudes who look like bouncers do all the heavy lifting. Real normal. Plus 4 . Hilariously, they take the giant TV that wasn’t even hers. Plus 10 . More hilariously, Kailyn’s story ends with a parking lot meeting … and the return of the remote to her mom, its rightful owner. Like an Old West standoff! Plus 9 . Did you hear she wants Jo to impregnate her again supposedly? Wow. Minus 5 . Ooh, a segment on Chelsea’s elective knee surgery. Her stress and complaints really hit close to home after what we’ve seen Leah and Corey endure. Minus 8 . Chelsea’s dad: “You’ll probably have to cut down on your jogging.” Tragic! Plus 4 . Adam proved Randy wrong by sort of caring for baby Aubree by himself. Plus 7 . So he drops his “little bastard” daughter on the floor … he’s trying, right? Minus 13 . Chelsea and Adam cooing at each other in those baby voices? UGH. Minus 21 . The 30-second preview for next week was the highlight of the night. Corey and Leah finally get answers about Ali? Kailyn gets birth control for five YEARS? Adam apparently kidnaps Aubree? Kieffer gets a haircut? Insanity! Plus 10 . EPISODE TOTAL: -11! SEASON TOTAL: -55!
Owen Wilson, Elton John, Zooey Deschanel and more react to nominations. By Kara Warner Leonardo DiCaprio Photo: Kiyoshi Ota/ Getty Images Setting aside the Golden Globe snubs and shockers for a moment, there’s a lot of love flowing from the grateful chosen parties. MTV News has gotten very gracious and thrilled reactions from Globe nominees in film and television, including Leonardo DiCaprio , Elton John and David Duchovny. “I’m honored to be nominated by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association today,” DiCaprio said in a statement after his nomination for Best Actor in a Drama for “J. Edgar.” “I was extremely humbled to work alongside [director] Clint [Eastwood] and the entire cast of ‘J. Edgar,’ and am very excited to be recognized for my work on the film. Thank you.” “I’m thrilled to be included in this beautiful group of actors and actresses,” 25-time nominee Meryl Streep said of her Best Actress in a Drama nomination for “The Iron Lady.” “I’m very proud of our movie and look forward to seeing everyone at the party in January.” “It is an absolute honor to be nominated,” said Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical nominee Owen Wilson in a statement, who also picked up a SAG nomination for his work in Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris.” “It was a great movie to work on, and I couldn’t be happier to be recognized by the HFPA.” “I’m very touched by the HFPA’s recognition of ‘The Descendants’ among so many other fine films this year, and I’m particularly gratified by the inclusion of Shailene Woodley along with George Clooney for acting honors,” writer/director Alexander Payne said in a statement of his Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay nominations for “The Descendants.” “I’m looking forward to the Golden Globes dinner and hope they provide a low-sodium option.” Elton John received his second nomination for Best Original Song for “Hello Hello,” which he wrote with longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin for Disney’s animated feature “Gnomeo & Juliet”: “I am just thrilled that Bernie and I have been nominated for a Golden Globe. What a great end to a fantastic year!” John won the award in 1995 for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from “The Lion King.” Spanish director Pedro Almod
Katie Price is in LA. The glamour girl is in town for business but managed to get some shopping in. She was shopping at Rock & Peace this afternoon to the delight of all the paparazzi. Love the boots!!!
