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Johnny Depp Honored With MTV Generation Award At Movie Awards

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Before accepting the award, Depp joined the Black Keys onstage to perform ‘Gold on the Ceiling.’ By Terri Schwartz Johnny Depp Photo: Getty Images UNIVERSAL CITY, California — Talk about a grand entrance. Aerosmith rock gods Steven Tyler and Joe Perry walked onto the MTV Movie Awards stage to congratulate a “truly revolutionary artist,” an actor who has become a rock star in his own right. Johnny Depp was the recipient of the MTV Generation Award , joining the prestigious ranks of Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood and Godzilla. Depp joined the Black Keys on stage to perform a rousing rendition of “Gold on the Ceiling” before going on to accept his award. “I’ve got to thank MTV for this. This is quite an amazing honor, truly. It’s like the Get-Out-Of-The-Business Award, ‘All right, you’ve done too much.’ Clearly, based on the clips, there’s nothing wrong with me,” Depp said when he received his Golden Popcorn. “I just thank you very much. And it’s an honor to be presented by these two legends, Steve and Joe, and these up and coming legends, [The Black Keys], so thank you very much.” This has been a big year for Depp. “21 Jump Street” was nominated for six MTV Movie Awards, including one for Depp himself. In addition, he reunited on the big screen with Tim Burton to create their passion project, “Dark Shadows.” But the Generation Award is less about Depp’s last year and more about his legacy. From when we first saw him die brutally in “A Nightmare on Elm Street” to when he won us over as Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” we’ve known he was a star worthy of our attention. Next year will be big for the three-time Golden Popcorn winner as well. We’re excited to see him transform onscreen yet again, but this time as sidekick Tonto in Gore Verbinski’s take on “The Lone Ranger.” And there’s always the planned fifth “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie and inevitable reunion with Burton to look forward to in the future. The 2012 MTV Movie Awards are officially under way! Stick with MTV News for minute-by-minute coverage, and don’t forget to go to MovieAwards.MTV.com to cast your vote for Best Movie! Related Videos 2012 Movie Awards: Most Talked-About Moments Behind The Scenes At The 2012 MTV Movie Awards Related Photos 2012 Movie Awards: Full Fashion Recap

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George Clooney to Be Feted at Charity Bash, Michael Mann Heads to Venice Jury: Biz Break

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Also in Monday morning’s brief roundup, the American Black Film Festival will celebrate Think Like a Man , Moonrise Kingdom and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel reign in the specialty box office, while The Avengers passes a new milestone. And the team behind 21 Jump Street take on resuscitating a floundering project. American Black Film Festival to Fete Think Like a Man Think Like a Man opened to $33.6 million on just over 2,000 screens and became Screen Gems’ highest opener ever targeting African-American audiences. On Friday, June 22, the 16th Annual American Black Festival in Miami Beach, FL, ABFF will celebrate the success of the hit film in an event that will include the film’s producer Will Packer, his business partner Rob Hardy, the film’s director, Tim Story as well as select cast members.  Around the ‘net… Specialty Box Office: Moonrise Kingdom and Marigold Hotel Shine as Newcomers Fizzle Among specialty releases, holdovers held the spotlight the first weekend of June. Memorial Day weekend’s record-breaking opener Moonrise Kingdom retained its crown atop the box office in the specialty arena, averaging just over $53K per theater in 16 locations, Deadline reports . Carousel of Hope to Throw George Clooney Bash The group which fights childhood diabetes will host an October gala featuring George Clooney. The biennial fundraiser is the “glitziest, most elaborate event on Hollywood’s charity calendar.” The 26th Carousel of Hope ball, set for Oct. 20 at the Beverly Hilton, Variety reports . The Avengers No. 3 Film of All Time Disney said its latest superhero blockbuster is now the third largest grossing film domestically, surpassing The Dark Knight ‘s $533M. The Avengers passed $538.1M domestically and over $793M internationally making its total over $1.3 billion, Deadline reports . Michael Mann to Lead Venice Jury The director/producer will serve as the leader of the main jury at the 69th Venice Film Festival taking place August 29 – September 8. Also a TV producer ( Miami Vice he directed Manhunter, Heat and Collateral, among others, Variety reports . 21 Jump Street Directors in Negotiations for Carter Beats the Devil Phil Lord and Chris Miller are trying to get Carter Beats the Devil off the ground. Based on the historical mystery novel revolving around magician Charles Carter and written by Glen David Gold, the project has been on Hollywood’s hit list since it was published back in 2001, but it has nevertheless floundered despite heavy-hitters efforts, THR reports .

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MTV Movie Awards: Johnny Depp Plays Guitar and Hunger Games Reigns

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Movies reigned where once music videos played… MTV hosted its annual Movie Awards in L.A. over the weekend from the Gibson Amphitheatre, morphing the venue into a futuristic drive-in of sorts. Russell Brand MC’d the show, which featured four “Golden Popcorn” wins for The Hunger Games , an on-stage performance by Johnny Depp and a roasting for Trailblazer award-winner Emma Stone. Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry introduced Dark Shadows star Johnny Depp who received the Generation Award during the show. He then went rock n’ roll, taking a guitar and playing with The Black Keys for a version of the band’s “Gold on the Ceiling.” Later, Christopher Nolan introduced a sneak peek of The Dark Knight Rises along with cast members Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gary Oldman. But the night belonged to The Hunger Games , which won four prizes including Best Female and Best Male. The pic also picked up Best Fight and “Best On-screen Transformation.” Bridesmaids , meanwhile won two nods. Emma Watson accepted the Best Cast prize as well as the first-ever socially voted Best Hero Golden Popcorn for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 . First-time Movie Awards winner Shailene Woodley was chosen by a group of film directors as this year’s Best Breakthrough Performance winner for The Descendants and Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson took home a fourth-straight win in the Best Kiss category for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 . Emma Stone was honored with the inaugural MTV Trailblazer Award. The presentation turned into a joke-filled roast featuring Octavia Spencer, Jim Carrey, Mila Kunis, Anna Faris, Steve Carell and Jason Sudeikis. Not to be outdone, Charlie Sheen took to the stage to fete the greatest party films of all time (naturally), naming Project X as the “next in line to become an Instant Cult Classic.” Closing out the night, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 took the final award of the evening, winning Movie of the Year. Winners of the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” are as follows (*denotes new category/**voted on by an “Academy of Directors”):   MOVIE OF THE YEAR (voting stays live throughout the 2012 Movie Awards ceremony) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Director: Bill Condon, Producers: Karen Rosenfelt, Wyck Godfrey, Stephenie Meyer (Summit Entertainment)   BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE Jennifer Lawrence – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)   BEST MALE PERFORMANCE Josh Hutcherson – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)   BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE** Shailene Woodley – The Descendants (Fox Searchlight)   BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE Melissa McCarthy – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)   BEST CAST* Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures) – Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton   BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION* Elizabeth Banks – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)   BEST FIGHT Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)   BEST KISS Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (Summit Entertainment)   BEST GUT-WRENCHING PERFORMANCE* Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures) – Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper, “Food poisoning turns the girls’ dress fitting into a disaster”   BEST ON-SCREEN DIRTBAG* Jennifer Aniston – Horrible Bosses (Warner Bros. Pictures)   BEST MUSIC* “ Party Rock Anthem ,” LMFAO – 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures) “House dance party”

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A Lil Positivity: 17-Year-Old Michaela DePrince Survived Civil War In Sierra Leone To Become Ballet Star In U.S.

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We love stories like these, about young black folks overcoming serious challenges in life! Teen Vogue Profiles “First Position” Black Ballerina Michaela DePrince We thought this was a great profile and HAD to share it with you! Pick an afternoon on any day of the week, and chances are you’ll find Michaela DePrince in front of a wall of mirrors. It’s not a vanity thing. “I personally hate them,” says the seventeen-year-old rising ballerina, “but they help me focus on every detail when I’m working on technique.” Whether she’s gliding across the floor en pointe in class at American Ballet Theatre’s prestigious Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School in New York City or rehearsing for an upcoming gala performance, she perfects each movement through the looking glass. Michaela landed a coveted spot in ABT’s preprofessional division in 2010 after making an appearance at the annual Youth America Grand Prix, the world’s largest student ballet competition—and a camera crew trailed her for an entire year leading up to the big event. She’s one of the stars of the new documentary First Position, which has won multiple awards on the film festival circuit. (For more information on the movie, visit balletdocumentary.com.) Released in select theaters in May, it follows six gifted young dancers who face immense pressure and fierce competition as they vie for a place in an elite ballet company or school. For Michaela, however, the journey to becoming a ballerina at the JKO School is about much more than just hard work and sacrifice; hers is truly an against-all-odds story. Just wait until you read what she had to overcome to get where she has! Hit the flip to continue.

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The Side-Eye: Miss Ohio Says That Whore-er Movies Like “Pretty Woman” Depict Women In A Positive Light…

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Look ma, no brains! Miss Ohio Audry Bolte Says “Pretty Woman” Paints Women In Positive Light During Sunday evening’s Miss USA contest on NBC, top five finalist Miss Ohio Audrey Bolte told the judges that Julia Roberts’ character in the 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman is an example of a positive portrayal of women in film. Judge Marilu Henner asked Bolte: “Do you think women are depicted in movies and on television in an accurate and positive way? And please give us an example.” Bolte responded: I think it depends on the movie. I think there are some movies that depict women in a very positive role, and then some movies that put them in a little bit more of negative role. But by the end of the movie, they show that woman power that I know we all have. Such as movie Pretty Woman. We had a wonderful, beautiful woman, Julia Roberts, and she was having a rough time, but, you know what, she came out on top and she didn’t let anybody stand in her path. *sigh* Here sweetheart, have a seat and relax. SMDH Image via AP Source

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‘Hunger Games’ Stars Try To Cast Finnick Odair

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MTV Movie Award winners Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks and Alexander Ludwig say whoever is cast has to have ‘a lot of charisma.’ By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Eric Ditzian Josh Hutcherson arrives at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images UNIVERSAL CITY, California — Robert Pattinson won’t be playing him. Neither will Taylor Kitsch . But there are still plenty of other actors, like Armie Hammer , who could possibly fill the role of dreamy District 4 tribute Finnick Odair in “Catching Fire.” Josh Hutcherson certainly couldn’t pick when MTV News caught up with him after the 2012 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday. “I mean, honestly, I have no idea. I definitely need to re-read the second book,” he said. “I haven’t read it since I first read them, before the first one. So I think I kind of need to read it again to get a better grasp.” His fellow MTV Movie Award winner for Best Fight , Alexander Ludwig, had one person he’d love to see tackle the charming and sexy Finnick. “Whenever I read the books, I always thought Ryan Reynolds would be a great Finnick.” he said. “Ryan Reynolds is just how I pictured.” When asked what characteristics Reynolds or any actor must possess to play the part, he broke it down for us. “I think he’s just got a charisma about him. Whenever I read the books, I was like ‘If I don’t get a [role] in the first one, [then I’d be interested].’ Finnick had always been something I was interested in as a character because he reminds me a little of myself.” “He’s got a really good charisma about him,” he added. “He’s also got that bit of an egotistical edge to him which isn’t like me but I love it as character. It’s hilarious and he’s a really strong character too and he’s a really big part of the second book. He’s the most anticipated character in my mind as well. I can’t wait to see who they cast for him.” Best On-Screen Transformation winner and fellow “HG” star Elizabeth Banks was pretty stumped to have to play casting director for the part. “I don’t [know], honestly,” she said. “Everybody that’s ever been mentioned seems fantastic. I’m sure they’ll find the right fit. I think the cast has come together in such an amazing way so far and I know that their goal is to keep adding the best people and the people that its gonna be great.” So, what does she hope Finn will be like? “You know, just charisma, just a lot of charisma,” she said. “And he’s a looker.” Hutcherson added, “Physically strong, I think that’s a big important thing. I think somebody who’s kind of similar to Peeta in the sense that he knows sort of how to work the situation a little bit. I think the physicality would be really important for Finnick because he’s such an imposing character, for sure.” Jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, gut-busting moments galore. See what just happened at the 21st annual MTV Movie Awards ! Related Videos 2012 Movie Awards: Most Talked-About Moments 2012 Movie Awards: Pre-Show Highlights Behind The Scenes At The 2012 MTV Movie Awards Related Photos 2012 Movie Awards: Backstage Moments

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Kristen Stewart Makes Out with Self at MTV Movie Awards

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Kristen Stewart. Who knew she had it in her?!? At last night’s MTV Movie Awards , the Twilight Saga star won Best Kiss along with co-star and real-life boyfriend Robert Pattinson. It was the latter’s third consecutive time taking home this trophy, only in this case Pattinson and Stewart did not make out, nor did Rob kiss Taylor Lautner , because he was not in attendance. So, what was a lonely Stewart to do on stage? Actually be funny! She called out for Chris Hemsworth as a make-out partner… then Charlize Theron… and finally Lautner (“Taylor, old friend. Help an old friend. Come on!”). When no one showed up, Kristen was forced to rely on her own lips. Watch the video now and see what we mean: Kristen Stewart Wins Best Kiss

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Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor: First Look!

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Lindsay Lohan famously posed as Elizabeth Taylor in Interview magazine in 2006. Now she’s all dressed up and ready to take on the role of a lifetime … on Lifetime. TMZ, which obtained the first of photo of LiLo in full wardrobe, reveals that she’s already gotten her hair and cut and dyed to look just like Taylor’s classic ‘do. The photo below is all Lindsay – no wig – and the resemblance is uncanny: In addition to physical similarities, sources say LiLo’s troubled history, and ability to match Taylor’s vulnerability and beauty, helped win her the role in the Lifetime film. Shooting on the movie, called Liz & Dick and chronicling her turbulent marriage, starts this week with Grant Bowler from True Blood co-starring as Richard Burton. According to the producer, Larry Thompson, there’ll be many a steamy scene between the couple, whose 18-year age difference mirrors that of Liz and Dick. [Photo: TMZ]

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Audrey Bolte, Miss USA Runner-Up, Cites Pretty Woman as "Accurate, Positive" Portrayal of Women

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Miss USA 2012 Olivia Culpo should thank Audrey Bolte. The 23-year-old Miss Ohio was the second runner-up at last night’s pageant – not a poor showing, but Bolte’s title hopes were likely undone by one answer. She was asked by judge Marilu Henner, “Do you think women are depicted in movies and TV in an accurate and positive way and please give us an example.” Miss Ohio’s amazing response: “I think it depends on the movie. I think there are some movies that depict women in a very positive role and some movies that put them in a little bit more of a negative role, but by the end of the movie they show that woman power that I know we all have.” “Such as the movie Pretty Woman .” “We had a wonderful, beautiful woman, Julia Roberts, and she was having a rough time. But you know what? She came out on top and she didn’t let anyone stay in her path.” Yeah. We sort of see Audrey’s point about the character’s perseverance and strength, but still … saying a hooker is a positive depiction of women on screen? Ouch. Roberts’ Vivian Ward was a likable woman, but she come out on top when a rich man hired her for sex for a week and then rescued her from a life of prostitution. Probably not what the judges were looking for.

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