Renny Harlin ( Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, 12 Rounds ) is not the first director — or the second or third or heck, the 20th — you’d expect to direct a serious movie about a recent political conflict that resulted in numerous human rights violations, civilian deaths, and tenuous relations between Russia and neighboring Georgia. But that’s just what the genre veteran did in the Aug. 19 pic 5 Days of War , telling The New York Times he “wanted to shift to films that he said would ‘allow me to look at myself in the mirror’ in the morning.” Congrats, Renny! You’re that much closer to making up for Cutthroat Island . [ NYT ]
It’s been ten years since Mike Myers last donned international man of mystery Austin Powers’s teeth swingin’ ‘tude, perhaps for good reason — by the time Myers rolled around the 1970s with Beyonce’s Foxxy Cleopatra in 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember , the series had lost some of its driving mojo. But after a taking a decade to recharge, the franchise is said to be headed back to the spotlight with a new sequel, according to a report by HitFix’s Drew McWeeny.
Forget Mayor of New York City . Camille Grammer says her ex-husband has his political sights set much higher. “He told me when I first met him that he wanted to run for president. This has been a lifelong dream for him,” the reality star told The New York Post this week. But if the actor really does run for office, he won’t be able to count on at least a few votes. “He’s got to learn how to run a family first before he can run a city,” Kyle Richards told People , referring to Kelsey’s ongoing custody struggle with Camille. Added Lisa Vanderpump: “He’s such a good example of great morals and family value. I’ll be voting for him with a kick up the ass.” Would you vote for Kelsey Grammer for President of the United States?
Vienna Girardi goes up against ex Jake Pavelka on the season premiere of Bachelor Pad next week. But this won’t be the same old Vienna Girardi, folks. Oh, she’ll still be an attention-starved whack job. But she’ll look a bit different, as Girardi says in the latest issue of Us Weekly , which features her first post-nose job photo. “I always felt like I had this little face with, like, a Mr. Potato Head nose!” Vienna says. “In school, they called me Pinocchio. After The Bachelor , bloggers called me ‘horse face.’ Evil names. I even went blonde because my dark hair made my nose look bigger!” Vienna says the procedure was painful, but worthwhile. Do you like the new look? Which Vienna Girardi do you prefer?
We’re less than two months away from the premiere of The X Factor . On September 21, Fox will finally air this much-hyped singing competition, which reunites Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, while introducing L.A. Reid to viewers and also letting us drool over Nicole Scherzinger. In anticipation of the monumental television event, the series has released the following, skyscraper-themed promotional photo of the show’s cast: Are you excited for The X Factor?
Web Series of the Day: SNL writer Mike O’Brien invites the eminently adorable Elijah Wood to join him in the closet for some furry talk and Hobbit spoilers in the first episode of his new web series 7 Minutes in Heaven (Which is more like 4-and-a-half Minutes in Heaven if we’re being honest). [ 7mih / thanks simone! ] See Also: Andy Cohen ; Kristen Wiig . Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 29/07/2011 20:46 Number of articles : 2
By now, you most likely know that James Franco is an unabashed fan of Twilight , so much so that he extolled the series’ virtues to Esquire and confessed to petitioning for a role in Breaking Dawn while visiting Jimmy Kimmel Live! What you probably don’t know is that the Oscar-nominated actor/serial multi-tasker could have actually snagged a part in the franchise if he was willing to make a few movie star concessions.
Who knew Justin Bieber was a closet “Vampire Diaries” fan? During the series' Comic-Con panel, Nina Dobrev and her co-stars were asked which celebs they'd love to see stop by Mystic Falls. And the answer that Ms. Dobrev … Originally posted here: Justin Bieber On 'Vampire Diaries'? Here's What It Could Look Like …
‘For those who have been so involved and grown up with the series, it feels like a chapter of your life has closed,’ one expert says. By Josh Wigler Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” has been in theaters for a week, kicking magical tail at the box office and basking in the glow of rave reviews from critics. All good things, to be sure, except for one not-so-tiny wound: “Harry Potter” is officially over. “Wait … there’s no ‘Part 3’?” joked a wistful Micah Tannenbaum of MuggleNet , commenting to MTV News on the fact that the “Potter” series is finally ending. “It’s a bittersweet feeling. For those who have been so involved and grown up with the series, it feels like a chapter of your life has closed, but at the same time, you’re eager to see what’s next. J.K. Rowling always has something up her sleeve.” MTV’s very own “Potter” expert Terri Schwartz, who was one of our main commentators during the “Harry Potter” World Cup , is one such reader to have grown up alongside the Boy Who Lived, giving her a unique perspective on the cinematic ending of Jo Rowling’s magical franchise. “It is fair to say that I grew up with ‘Harry Potter,’ so now that the movie series is over, there is an overriding sense of finality to the era that wasn’t there when the last book came out,” she said. “I definitely feel like I will never experience another pop-culture phenomenon quite like this again in my lifetime.” Indeed, it’s a popular sentiment. For many fans, the end of “Potter” marks not just the end of a franchise, but the completion of a massive zeitgeist-defining tale the likes of which won’t be repeated anytime soon. There’s a sense of pride among “Potter” fans for having been around to witness such a narrative gift, but it doesn’t come without a bittersweet cost. “I think the fans are experiencing mixed emotions,” Tannenbaum said. “It’s a bit different than when ‘Deathly Hallows’ the book was released in 2007, because you still had several movies to look forward to. Now what?” Thankfully, there is a place to turn: Pottermore , Ms. Rowling’s online haven where muggles across the world can rediscover the majesty of “Potter” all over again. “It’s a good thing [she] decided to announce Pottermore just before the last film hit theaters,” Tannenbaum said. “I have a feeling it will cure any lingering post-Potter depression and provide fans the ultimate online experience. With all the books being re-released over time with new content, fans can experience the series all over again.” Pottermore is still several months away, of course, but fans aren’t without options: “Deathly Hallows, Part 2″ is still in theaters, of course, and judging by last weekend’s record-breaking box-office numbers, it’s a sure bet that many Potterheads will be heading back to Hogwarts this weekend. ” ‘Part 2’ is definitely the strongest of the ‘Potter’ films, so it is exciting to see that this last movie is holding steady to be the strongest of the bunch,” Schwartz said. “It just solidifies the fact that this is the most successful movie franchise in cinematic history, which is a title it well-deserves.” “The box-office results are impressive,” Tannenbaum added. “I think the fact that ‘Part 2′ shattered midnight, opening-day and opening-weekend records here in the U.S. as well as records overseas shows the series’ reach. It’s the fastest film ever to the half-billion mark, and it has only been in theaters for a week! Plus, it just passed ‘Star Wars’ as the highest-grossing franchise of all-time. Definitely going out with a bang.” Check out everything we’ve got on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 2’ Related Photos ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’ Opening-Night Madness ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows’ Premieres In NYC
As a PC gamer, you ache to play Battlefield 3. This series is your heritage. It’s in your blood . Fortunately, there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel: September. That’s when the Battlefield 3 beta’s starting, according to an email sent out to owners of Medal of Honor: Limited Edition. Unfortunately, this is the part where the wait – small and easily defeated by Father Time’s unfaltering… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Maximum PC all RSS Feed Discovery Date : 22/07/2011 07:36 Number of articles : 2
