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Animal Eyes, Up Close and Personal (Slideshow)

Photo via Furryscaly @ Flickr In people, they say the eyes are the windows to the soul — and perhaps that is also true for animals. From the rainbow-colored compact lens of a horsefly and the gentle eyes of a giraffe to the tiny beads on an elephant and the thoughtful look of an owl, these closeups offer a rare look at the personality of animals all over the world. Here’s looking at you, kid.

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On DVD: Get Your Swoon on With Ava Gardner, Flying Dutchman

Barely heralded today among the midcentury Hollywood auteurs, Albert Lewin was as distinct in his personality as Alfred Hitchcock or Fritz Lang or Sam Fuller, and just as much of a terrarium-maker. His micro-worlds, including the new-to-disc 1951 classic Pandora and the Flying Dutchman , had a particularly dreamy vibe. His most-seen film, the 1945 version of The Picture of Dorian Gray , is unforgettable not for its fidelity to Wilde’s morality play but for its very strange, doomed-romantic bell-jar effect, a movie seemingly made up entirely from Hurd Hatfield’s cheekbones, Angela Lansbury’s round eyes, a single Victorian tavern set, and mist.

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On DVD: Get Your Swoon on With Ava Gardner, Flying Dutchman

Kristen Stewart Says ‘Breaking Dawn’ In 3-D Would Be ‘Awesome’

‘What if she opens her eyes to this extraordinary world?’ actress says of soon-to-be vampire Bella. By Jocelyn Vena Kristen Stewart Photo: MTV News Will “Breaking Dawn” be in 3-D ? That’s the question Twilighters have been tossing around, particularly since news broke that the final chapter of the vampire saga would be split into two films . When MTV News asked Kristen Stewart back in February how she’d feel about seeing, say Bella Swan give birth “Avatar”-style, in 3-D , the star was a bit squeamish. But now, it seems Stewart may be warming up to the idea. “I’m probably speaking out of line or whatever, but I think it would be awesome,” she told MTV News about the prospect of “Breaking Dawn” director Bill Condon going three-dimensional. “Nobody knows what it’s like to look through the eyes of a vampire. What if [Bella] opens her eyes to this extraordinary world? It could be cool.” Of course, there’s still the issue of whether the gory birthing sequence that would bring Renesmee Cullen into the world should get the 3-D treatment — or any onscreen treatment at all. “I mean, the baby part, it’s easy to joke [about] how weird it would be, but it wouldn’t be the whole thing,” Stewart speculated of what might make it to film. “It would be parts.” For now, those details are still up in the air and the decisions will ultimately rest with Condon and screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg. As for what we do know, Stewart is thrilled that the “Breaking Dawn” story will be told in two parts . “I’m really excited,” Stewart said when we spoke with her as she promoted the June 30 opening of “Eclipse.” “I didn’t want to read the script that was just one [movie]. It would have lacked so much because you just couldn’t cram the story into one. At least that was my opinion, so I’m really excited.” Should “Breaking Dawn” hit theaters in 3-D? Let us know what you think in the comments! Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: Kristen Stewart Related Photos Kristen Stewart’s 20 Best Looks

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Miley Cyrus Fans Loved Seeing Her ‘Edgier’ At Live-Stream Show

‘It’s really showing her personality break from Disney,’ fan says after Can’t Be Tamed concert. By Joel Hanek Miley Cyrus performs during her Live-Stream on Monday Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Miley Cyrus took over the Internet on Monday night, when MTV live-streamed her live performance of six songs from her new album, Can’t Be Tamed. And though the 17-year-old has been showing off her edgier look and sound, the crowd at Los Angeles’ House of Blues remain stalwart in their fandom. Kelly Rindonde, a fan who traveled all the way from Philadelphia for the show, is enjoying the new Cyrus. “She’s all grown up,” she told MTV News after the show. “She definitely gave us a new side of Miley that was really exciting.” “I like all her new music; it’s really a bit edgier,” Steven Mango agreed. “It’s really showing her personality break from Disney and everything.” Many fans think that her evolution from Disney princess to pop star is indicative that Miley is isn’t going anywhere soon — and her performance even drew comparisons to other established legends. “Her dancing [is] something Michael Jackson would probably be impressed by,” Alex Satlan observed. Tetris Kelly said Cyrus’ performance was reminiscent of another contemporary artist, particularly during a cover that wasn’t aired in the live stream. “By far my favorite moment of the show tonight was when she did ‘I Love Rock ‘n Roll,’ because, to me, it was a tip off to Britney … and that’s why I like Miley. She’s like the new age Britney.” While Miley may be following in Britney’s footsteps by sharing onstage kisses with her fellow female and male dancers, other fans were pleasantly surprised that the singer was not completely uninhibited. “We expected something that was going to be raunchy,” Pam Giannino said. “Everybody’s been putting the hype up, ‘Don’t go to this because she’s going to be provocative.’ It wasn’t. It was pretty awesome. She did a really good job.” What did you think of Miley’s performance on Monday? Share your reviews in the comments. Related Videos Miley Cyrus Can’t Be Tamed World Album Premiere Live Related Photos Miley Cyrus’ MTV Live-Stream Show The Evolution Of: Miley Cyrus Related Artists Miley Cyrus

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Charlie Sheen 911 — ‘Car Went … Over the Cliff’

Filed under: Charlie Sheen , Celebrity Justice TMZ has obtained the 911 call made right after someone saw Charlie Sheen ‘s Mercedes-Benz go rolling into a ditch earlier this week. Charlie did not make the 911 call — it was made by a guy who claims he witnessed the car drive off the cliff early… Read more

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Katy Perry’s ‘California Gurls’ Video: Check Out Exclusive Sketches!

Director Mathew Cullen reveals eye-popping artwork used to create Katy Perry’s Candyfornia. By James Montgomery Concept art for Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” Photo: Matthew Cullen In the past, Mathew Cullen has run into some problems when it came to directing big-budget videos … namely, too many voices, too many people trying to tell him what he could (or couldn’t) do. Suffice to say, he didn’t have that problem on the set of Katy Perry’s “California Gurls.” “I definitely can say that was not the case with this one,” Cullen laughed. “It was very collaborative, no one said no to anything. And Katy, well, she was great. I’ve never met anyone who worked harder or was more committed to making a great video.” But make no mistake about it: Cullen was prepared to push Perry. As these exclusive concept sketches prove — Cullen emailed a batch to MTV News on Wednesday — he was bursting with ideas for the “Gurls” video, from wild costumes to eye-popping candy-colored sets. Not only was KP game to try them all, but the entire “Gurls” team was too. “Her main stylist coordinated a huge team of people to help make the costumes. Diesel was a part of it, designers in New York too. Every single piece of clothing was custom,” the director said. “And then we had [the painter] Will Cotton, whose work was a big inspiration on the look of the video, working as the artistic director. Everyone came together and worked very hard, because we all wanted to create something that captured her voice as an artist and celebrated her personality.” Perry was so committed to the project that she threw some ideas of her own into the mix — the whole “chest-mounted frosting cannons” thing was all her. And she put in overtime to ensure the clip would be impressive. In fact, the entire thing worked so well that Cullen only wishes the video could’ve been longer. After all, some of his clever ideas didn’t even make the final cut. “[Perry] worked 19 to 20 hour days, and only slept four to five hours in between. So, over 48 hours, she was awake for nearly 40. And it was amazing, really,” Cullen said. “She was ready to work, and wanted the video to be great. It’s too bad we had to edit it down though. We had a lot of ideas, and what’s in the video is only a fraction of them.” What’s your favorite part of the “California Gurls” video? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Katy Perry’s ‘California Gurls’: Frame By Frame MTV News Extended Play: Katy Perry Related Photos Concept Art For Katy Perry’s ‘California Gurls’ The Evolution Of: Katy Perry Related Artists Katy Perry

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Diddy Lends Energy to Uninspired Comedy ‘Greek’

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Having swiped the spotlight from top-billed castmates on more than one occasion, Jonah Hill and Russell Brand are rewarded with lead status in “Get Him to the Greek,” only to see the show stolen by others, notably the artist formerly known as P. Diddy. A reunion with Forgetting Sarah Marshall director Nicholas Stoller that pays far fewer comic dividends, the stop-start R-rated excursion never achieves the propulsive traction and outrageous/endearing balance that made The Hangover such a smash this time last year. Lacking a sturdier venue, the fat boy and the bad boy are at best opening acts in a moviegoing season powered by headliners. As such, the Universal release, which opens Friday (June 4), will not likely prove to be a sizable draw, though the scarcity of bawdy, male-skewing comedies in the marketplace could work in its favor. Reprising his foppish British rocker character from the Jason Segel -penned Sarah Marshall , Brand plays Aldous Snow, who has since been in a career free fall. Reeling from a disastrous concept single/video (the reviled “African Child”) and a split from girlfriend Jackie Q (a terrific Rose Byrne), Aldous has taken a potentially irreparable plunge off the wagon. Enter Hill’s Aaron Green, an ambitious record company executive in the employ of the certifiably nutty Sergio Roma (Sean Combs), who thinks that the upcoming 10th anniversary of Snow’s triumphant concert at Los Angeles’ famed Greek Theater could make for a lucrative comeback gig. Liking what he hears, Sergio gives Aaron three days to fetch Snow from London and personally escort him to the Greek, with the caveat that he will be dealing with “the worst person on Earth.” Needless to say, there will be a lot of rerouting on the trip back, but despite the occasional onscreen appearance of a digital countdown clock, writer-director Stoller never seems to be in any hurry to move the characters and plot along. Although Brand, who makes for credible damaged rock ‘n’ roll goods with a singing voice to match, and a subdued Hill manage to lay down a few scattered, genuinely funny riffs, the larger laughs are provided by the supporting players. Combs doesn’t so much deliver his lines as announce them, and every time he pops up, he lends the listless proceedings a gonzo boost; and Byrne’s bubbly Brit pop star hits the inspired mark. Detours to New York and Las Vegas provide for a slew of cameos, including Lars Ulrich, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Rick Schroder and, in a show of NBC Universal corporate solidarity, “Today’s” Meredith Vieira and a green-room guest, noted economist Paul Krugman. But even with the personality parade, “Greek” never really finds its comic bearings.

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Diddy Lends Energy to Uninspired Comedy ‘Greek’

Diddy Lends Energy to Uninspired Comedy ‘Greek’

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Having swiped the spotlight from top-billed castmates on more than one occasion, Jonah Hill and Russell Brand are rewarded with lead status in “Get Him to the Greek,” only to see the show stolen by others, notably the artist formerly known as P. Diddy. A reunion with Forgetting Sarah Marshall director Nicholas Stoller that pays far fewer comic dividends, the stop-start R-rated excursion never achieves the propulsive traction and outrageous/endearing balance that made The Hangover such a smash this time last year. Lacking a sturdier venue, the fat boy and the bad boy are at best opening acts in a moviegoing season powered by headliners. As such, the Universal release, which opens Friday (June 4), will not likely prove to be a sizable draw, though the scarcity of bawdy, male-skewing comedies in the marketplace could work in its favor. Reprising his foppish British rocker character from the Jason Segel -penned Sarah Marshall , Brand plays Aldous Snow, who has since been in a career free fall. Reeling from a disastrous concept single/video (the reviled “African Child”) and a split from girlfriend Jackie Q (a terrific Rose Byrne), Aldous has taken a potentially irreparable plunge off the wagon. Enter Hill's Aaron Green, an ambitious record company executive in the employ of the certifiably nutty Sergio Roma (Sean Combs), who thinks that the upcoming 10th anniversary of Snow's triumphant concert at Los Angeles' famed Greek Theater could make for a lucrative comeback gig. Liking what he hears, Sergio gives Aaron three days to fetch Snow from London and personally escort him to the Greek, with the caveat that he will be dealing with “the worst person on Earth.” Needless to say, there will be a lot of rerouting on the trip back, but despite the occasional onscreen appearance of a digital countdown clock, writer-director Stoller never seems to be in any hurry to move the characters and plot along. Although Brand, who makes for credible damaged rock 'n' roll goods with a singing voice to match, and a subdued Hill manage to lay down a few scattered, genuinely funny riffs, the larger laughs are provided by the supporting players. Combs doesn't so much deliver his lines as announce them, and every time he pops up, he lends the listless proceedings a gonzo boost; and Byrne's bubbly Brit pop star hits the inspired mark. Detours to New York and Las Vegas provide for a slew of cameos, including Lars Ulrich, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Rick Schroder and, in a show of NBC Universal corporate solidarity, “Today's” Meredith Vieira and a green-room guest, noted economist Paul Krugman. But even with the personality parade, “Greek” never really finds its comic bearings.

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Russell Brand Exposes Himself on ‘Today’

Actors Russell Brand and Rose Byrne make an appearence on NBC's “Today” show at Rockefeller Center on June 3, 2010 in New York City. (Getty Images) more pics

‘Get Him to the Greek’

Talking dogs, an out of control rock star, bizarre genetically engineered creatures, and a super-spy masquerading as a normal guy…yes, there’s a little something for everyone in this weekend’s new release. Get Him to the Greek is the funniest film of 2010 by a long-shot. Delivering the most fun I’ve had in a theater this year, this R-rated raunchy, wacky spin-off from 2008’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall is loaded with jokes that connect, it’s fast-paced, and even has a bit of heart to it (it is a Judd Apatow production, after all). The R-rating is rightfully deserved as Get Him to the Greek pushes the limits in its attempts to elicit laughs. It’s not for everyone, taking the whole sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll theme to the absolute extremes, but if you’re not easily offended and ready to laugh, Get Him to the Greek doesn’t disappoint. The Story Russell Brand and Jonah Hill reunite, with Brand playing the character he created in Forgetting Sarah Marshall while Hill’s a completely different character from FSM . Confused? Don’t be…just go with it and move on. This time around Hill plays Aaron Green, a record company employee who loves rock and roll and is committed to his job and his live-in girlfriend. When his boss, Sergio (Sean Combs), asks for suggestions on how to perk up sales, Aaron chimes in with the idea of a 10 year anniversary concert by Aldous Snow at the Greek Theatre. Snow used to be a rock god, but after committing career suicide with the horrible “African Child” song/music video, an absolutely disastrous attempt at displaying an awareness and empathy for those in need, he’s in desperate need of a career resurrection. When none of his other minions come up with a better suggestion, Sergio commands Aaron to go to London, pick up Aldous and get him to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in time for the concert that’s now just a few days away. Russell Brand as Aldous Snow in ‘Get Him to the Greek.’ © Universal Pictures What follows is one of the most twisted road trips ever in a feature film. Aaron’s on a tight timeline but Aldous doesn’t operate that way and so getting him from Point A (London) to Point B (New York for interviews) to Point C (Los Angeles for the concert) involves everything from Aaron stuffing drugs up his butt to sex with total strangers to the rubbing of furry walls in an effort to gain inner peace. There’s fighting and fleeing and much debauchery going on as Aaron tries his best to deliver the wild man on time and in one piece, while trying not to get swept up into Aldous’ hard-partying, ‘looks glamourous from the outside but doesn’t hold up on close inspection’ ways.

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