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Win Some Celebrity Swag! We’re Giving Away The Gift Bag From The BET Awards

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

You too can be a star!  Win the same bag given to celebrities like  Samuel L Jackson, Faith Evans, LaLa Anthony and Kevin Hart  at the  2012   BET Awards  with items including: A Thousand Words  DVD –  A heartwarming and hilarious comedy starring Eddie Murphy,  A Thousand Words  is   available on DVD with deleted scenes, as well as on Blu-ray with deleted and extended scenes and an alternate ending.  www.thousandwordsmovie.com     BowensBergeron  was created with the vision to bridge the gap between fashion and art by creating hand-crafted, eco-friendly, limited edition handbags using the most exotic and visually stunning woods from around the globe.  True wearable art in its most evolved sense, BowensBergeron is classic, contemporary, and collectible.  As such, BowensBergeron seamlessly sits at the intersection of art, fashion, and design. www.bowensbergeron.com 46664 Fashion-  Built on Nelson Mandela’s legacy — 466 is Nelson prison # and 64 is the year– this line Africa’s first aspirational global apparel brand to partner with 46664, a humanitarian organization helping people in need.  This luxury brand is new to the U.S.; being debuted at the BET Awards.   www.46664fashion.com Hairfinity  is a natural supplement to promote healthy hair growth.   www.hairfinity.com   iiJin – Fashion forward luxury sneaker brand worn by the biggest stars in Asia!  www.iijin.com   Miss Jessie’s-  hair care  www.missjessies.com PureGear Mobile Accessories – The PureBoom Premium Sounds buds include a high-grade mic for hands-free calls, an answer/end/play/pause button, and a tangle-resistant triangle cord design. They also come equipped with a protective storage case and a pair of multiple custom fit ear bud cushions – to provide you with the best listening experience possible whether you’re rocking out or making a call. Available in black/gray  and  white/gray  and are compatible with most devices that have a 3.5mm audio port.  www.pure-gear.com     red line & a_line by The SWI Group-      A unique blend of contemporary and classic style. Manufactured to the highest of standards, red line & a_line watches symbolize the individuality in its owner. Recently founded, these timepieces were made to complement one another in a stylish, statement-making way.  www.redlinewatches.com   Silvano – Wood watches and sunglasses in various colors and designs.  www.silvanoapparel.com   Trident Case – Kraken A.M.S.-  Kraken Adaptive Modular System (A.M.S.), by Trident Case, is an upgradable and adaptable protective case for mobile devices. It is available in up to 81 color combinations and includes a media stand that may be replaced with a variety of lifestyle accessories, such as a tripod or bike mount. Kraken A.M.S. provides your mobile device up to three layers of protection to support casual and rugged environments.    www.TridentCase.com      Vote t-shirts       Leave a comment and tells us your favorite item out of this giftbag. We will select a winner at random on 7/18 *Must have a valid US address and winner must respond within 48 hours. Giftpack courtesy of  Backstage Creations .

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The Hunger Games Earns Third-Biggest Opening of All-Time

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The world was most definitely watching. Following astounding takes at both midnight showings and overall on opening day , The Hunger Games has shocked even its most ardent followers by earning $155 million between Friday and Sunday, the third biggest opening of all-time in Hollywood. “It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amazing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross,” said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen. Last year, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 set the mark for best debut with $169.2 million; while The Dark Knigh t took in $158.4 million in 2008. But The Hunger Games is now the record-holder for opening weekends in terms of non-summer films and non-sequels. It shot past Spider-Man 3 ($151.1 million in 2007), The Twilight Saga: New Moon ($142.8 million in 2009) and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 ($138.1 million last year) late on Saturday. Yes, Katniss Everdeen may be The Girl on Fire. But she’s also starring in The Movie on Fire, that’s for sure. Here’s a look at the top 10 box office results from an incredible weekend: The Hunger Games : $155 million. 21 Jump Street : $21.3 million. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax : $13.1 million John Carter : $5 million

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SXSW Surprise: Mark Wahlberg Sits In On Seth MacFarlane Panel

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

MacFarlane and Wahlberg discuss their forthcoming live-action collaboration ‘Ted’ at the SXSW Film Festival. By Kara Warner Mark Wahlberg at “A Conversation with Seth MacFarlane” during SXSW Photo: Getty Images The talent booked for the “A Conversation With” panels at this year’s annual South by Southwest Film Festival were big enough draws to warrant very long lines of fans and hopeful attendees eager to spend an hour and a half with the likes of Joss Whedon and Seth MacFarlane. Whedon’s panel delivered a few fun newsy bites about “Marvel’s The Avengers” and his surprise adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” MacFarlane’s panel took the surprise element to the next level in presenting the enthusiastic audience with eight minutes of footage from his upcoming live-action directorial debut, “Ted,” as well as the very raunchy red band and the very special guest appearance of star Mark Wahlberg . The “Family Guy” mastermind and “Fighter” star spoke enthusiastically about their shared experiences making the R-rated buddy/ semi-romantic comedy, which revolves around the friendship between a grown man (Wahlberg) and his childhood best friend, a magical talking teddy bear (voiced by MacFarlane), and how that gets in the way of his romantic relationship with girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis). MTV News was lucky enough to chat with MacFarlane and surprise guest Wahlberg after their very well-received panel on Sunday, during which their mutual admiration for each other along with their genuine love for the film were obvious. “He was a huge pain in the ass, man, he asked for $70 million, the bastard,” MacFarlane joked about the difficulties in getting the actor/producer to sign on. “I only got $65 [million],” Wahlberg countered. “Sometimes you gotta make compromises in this economy.” “This was a natural fit from the get-go,” MacFarlane said about their partnership, before being interrupted by a noisy bird squawking in the tree overhead. “What the f— kind of animal was that?” Wahlberg asked, causing MacFarlane to bust out in laughter. “First I thought it was Henry. I’ve never heard that kind of squeak … it’s up there somewhere.” “Do you all have spider monkeys here in Austin?” MacFarlane joked, before getting back to explaining why Wahlberg was the perfect choice for the lead role. “It was a good fit from the get-go. It’s a balance tonally for the script, it had to be funny and at the same time it had to be real,” he said. “It was kind of a comedic tightrope. It was a very contemporary style of comedy and on top of all that, the actor was going to have to interact with empty space most of the time. “The thespian,” Wahlberg corrected. “Yeah, the thespian,” MacFarlane said with a smile. “This guy just knocked it out of the park.” “I just fell in love with the script,” Wahlberg admitted about what interested him in playing opposite a CG teddy bear to begin with. “I read the script before I had the opportunity to meet with Seth and before, I think, there was any interest from him in me playing the role. Even the premise, it all depends on who’s telling you the premise because it could sound really great or really ridiculous. As soon as I read the script, literally 30 pages in, I forgot that it was a teddy bear. I loved the relationship between these two guys and also the relationship with the female character, Mila’s character.” And while there are plenty of sweet, warm, fuzzy moments between the two best friends, this is a Seth MacFarlane movie, so there are just as many outrageous moments that will have audiences rolling in the aisles. “Mark gets into a pretty full-on ‘Bourne Identity’-esque fistfight with his teddy bear, which is definitely something I don’t think people have seen before,” MacFarlane revealed. “I think what’s pretty outrageous as well is that the teddy bear is having sex with the checkout girl at the back of the supermarket on top of a bunch of fresh produce, and instead of getting terminated, he gets a promotion because of it,” Wahlberg added. “It does happen.” Wahlberg and MacFarlane’s live-action collaboration “Ted” opens in theaters nationwide on July 13. For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos South by Southwest 2012 Related Photos SXSW 2012

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‘John Carter’ Stumbles As ‘Lorax’ Takes Box-Office Crown

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Dr. Seuss film is highest-grossing movie of the year so far. By Ryan J. Downey A scene from Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” Photo: Universal Studios “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” was the #1 movie at the box office for a second consecutive weekend, but the bigger story was the film that came in at #2. “John Carter,” which Disney hoped would kick off a franchise based on the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs stories that inspired generations of sci-fi, opened with $30.6 million. In an article bearing the headline ” ‘Ishtar’ on Mars,” the New York Times reported that “John Carter” cost about $350 million to market and produce. Even with its $71 million overseas total, “Carter” is a long way from an estimated break-even point of $600 million. “Ishtar” is a 1987 film famous for how hard it flopped despite the presence of two A-list stars (Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman) and huge marketing. The tale of a Civil War veteran who finds himself in the middle of a local conflict on Mars, “Carter” is the first live-action film directed by Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL-E”) and stars “Friday Night Lights” alum Taylor Kitsch in the title role. Reviews were decidedly mixed ; Rotten Tomatoes had assigned it a “Tomatometer” rating of 49 percent at press time. “Lifeless on Mars,” proclaimed TheWrap.com’s Alonso Duralde. “For all its efforts and intentions, and despite the occasional minor thrill, ‘John Carter’ winds up being as generic and forgettable as its title.” The folks behind “The Lorax,” meanwhile, had plenty to celebrate. The animated Dr. Seuss adaptation made $39.1 million in its second weekend in theaters, putting it past “The Vow” to become 2012’s highest-grossing film thus far with its estimated total of nearly $122 million. The second-week 44 percent decline of “The Lorax” was about on par with “Horton Hears a Who!,” which made $154 million during its domestic theatrical run in 2008. Found-footage party film “Project X” was #3 at the box office with $11.5 million for a $40.1 million total. Horror flick “Silent House” was a dud, opening at #4 with $7 million. The top five was rounded out by another box-office disappointment, “A Thousand Words,” which debuted with $6.3 million, barely more than the opening-weekend numbers for fairly recent Eddie Murphy flops “Meet Dave” ($5.25 million) and “Imagine That” ($5.5 million). Neither “A Thousand Words” nor “John Carter” suffered as badly as Eddie Murhpy’s sci-fi comedy “The Adventures of Pluto Nash,” which made $4.4 million during its entire theatrical run in 2002 against a production budget estimated to be more than $100 million. The comedy “Friends With Kids” opened at #13 with $2.1 million but played at only 374 theaters. By comparison, “John Carter” was at 3,749. This weekend’s new releases include the comedic big-screen version of “21 Jump Street,” the ’90s cop show that launched Johnny Depp. The reboot co-stars and was produced by Jonah Hill. Also coming up: Will Ferrell’s Spanish-language comedy “Casa de mi Padre,” the Jason Segel/ Ed Helms comedy “Jeff, Who Lives at Home,” the Adrien Brody drama “Detachment” and the latest in a string of poorly reviewed Nicolas Cage films, “Seeking Justice.” Check out everything we’ve got on “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” and “John Carter.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV First: John Carter Related Photos Taylor Kitsch As ‘John Carter’

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REVIEW: Eddie Murphy Mugs, Flails and Fails in A Thousand Words

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The troubles marring the relationship between fast-talking literary agent Jack McCall (Eddie Murphy) and his wife and the mother of his baby Caroline (Kerry Washington) are nothing next to the issues A Thousand Words  has in marrying wacky physical comedy and a new age exploration of absentee fathers. The film, which is directed by Norbit ‘s Brian Robbins and written by   Bruce Almighty ‘s Steve Koren, is being slung at audiences as a broad family laffer of the Jim Carrey school, but spends just as much time trying to be a serious tale about letting go of childhood resentments and accepting mortality. The “deep” bits aren’t, despite a climactic shot in which Murphy actually frolics with his childhood self through a Terrence Malick-style dreamy field of wheat, and the parts that aim to be funny rarely succeed at that either, telegraphing their punchlines so far in advance that they don’t really need to follow through on them. Murphy’s journey into the lucrative and yet so often awful world of family-friendly comedies is one that’s been taken by plenty of comics, but he wears it worse than most, his edges sanded off and a too calculated look in his eyes as he prepares for the soggy reconciliations with which these stories always end. It doesn’t help that even the pratfalls in A Thousand Words  look tired and recycled. McCall climbs a tree to rescue a cat only to have it attack him, making him fall. McCall bluffs his way to the front of a long line at Starbucks by pretending his wife’s in labor. (I realize this is really  not the type of film at which to nitpick, but beyond the vaudeville-era mustiness of the gag, why would anyone believe that someone in a wild rush to the hospital would still stop for coffee?) McCall causes multiple car accidents trying to help a blind man cross the street without being able to speak to him. The central conceit in A Thousand Words  is that, thanks to a deal he’s made with Dr. Sinja (Cliff Curtis), “the most popular nondenominational religious leader on the planet,” McCall finds that a mystical tree has suddenly grown in the backyard of his swank house of a hill. For every word he says or writes, a leaf falls off, and presumably when they’re all gone both he and the tree will die. (The tree raises some mystical copyediting issues — “dickhead” merits two leaves, but so does “sorta classy.”) McCall obviously has some issues to work through, including the usual ones of working too hard and being emotionally unavailable, factors the film links back to his dad leaving his mom (Ruby Dee) when he was young. Caroline is so upset by his apparent lack of commitment (he refuses to sell his bachelor pad in order to move them into a more child-appropriate house and neighborhood) and unwillingness to communicate (something stepped up by the arrival of the tree) that she leaves him, though not before a laugh-free scene in which she tries to reinvigorate their relationship by wearing vinyl lingerie and breaking out furry handcuffs. That sequence, like most of the other comedic set-pieces, has the feel of something that went from brainstorming board right to the screen, as the film strains its way through every possible scenario that would be awkward when you’re not supposed to talk — ordering coffee, making an international call via an operator, making a deal over the phone, having a business meeting. When the film actually stumbles on a laugh, it seems almost an accident, as when Murphy’s character, high because of pesticides (don’t ask), inserts a breadstick up Allison Janney’s nose. Murphy rolls his eyes and mugs ferociously at the camera — A Thousand Words  is the miming showcase the world never asked for — but it’s  Hot Tub Time Machine’s  Clark Duke, playing McCall’s assistant Aaron Wiseberger, who walks away with the film’s best scene when he’s forced to fill in for his boss at a high-powered dinner during which McCall can’t speak. The only way he knows how to handle a business deal is by channelling his boss, and the entire joke is that he’s a scrawny white kid offering fist bumps and telling someone “Sit your ass down!” But it’s mostly funny because he’s trying to pull off a decent Eddie Murphy. Remember Eddie Murphy? He used to be hilarious. Follow Alison Willmore on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .

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Happy 110th Birthday to the Inimitable Marlene Dietrich! What’s Her Best Work?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Marlene Dietrich is one of the most talented, intelligent, and iconic actors of all time, and not just because everyone from Madeline Kahn to Madonna and Suzanne Vega has invoked her image with staggering results. The ferocious screen icon and cabaret star is the very definition of a vision , a cutting and defiant actress with gusto and guts galore. On the occasion of her 110th birthday, let’s commemorate her finest work. Though she garnered an Oscar nod for her turn in 1930′s Morocco , there can be no mistaking Dietrich’s amazing, beguiling work in 1957′s Witness for the Prosecution . As the mysterious wife of an accused murderer (Tyrone Power, in his last role), Dietrich tears up the screen with dramatic testimonies, cryptic declarations, and the icy conviction of a Teutonic high priestess. Here’s the climactic scene, wherein she reveals her entire plans to the dumbfounded Wilfred Robards (Charles Laughton). What’s your favorite Marlene moment? Follow Louis Virtel on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .

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The 20 Most Anticipated Moviegoing Dates of 2012

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Who’s excited for 2012? I said, Who’s excited for 2012? Oh. Well, it’s coming whether you want it or not, and Mayan doomsday predictions and a U.S. presidential election aside, there is stuff to look forward to. Get your calendars ready and read on for 20 dates worth saving at the movies alone. Jan. 6 : The Devil Inside becomes the millionth exorcist movie to open in theaters, thus netting a $3 million cash prize and earning the producers and 20 of their closest friends a free party and Dave and Buster’s. Jan. 15 : In a craven, ruinous grab for ratings, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association invites a suicide bomber to host the Golden Globe Awards. Jan. 20 : Coriolanus makes its official post-Oscar-qualifying debut in theaters. Take Stephanie and Louis and my words for it: You really should see it. Feb. 10 : Watch a Michael Caine paycheck role come alive as you’ve never seen it before — in the eye-popping 3-D family adventure Journey 2: The Mysterious Island . Feb. 26 : “Ziss ees for you, Uggie”: Jean Dujardin dedicates his Best Actor prize at the 84th Academy Awards to his criminally underrecognized canine co-star . March 2 : Holy shit, they really made Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters ? With Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton and Famke Janssen? Wow. OK. Anyway, this opens today. March 9 : Disney commences counting how much money it lost on the ultra expensive, roundly buzzless John Carter . March 23 : Fangirl civil war erupts as The Hunger Games makes its first incursion against the creaky, sparkly Twilight empire. The rest of us, faced only with the sad counterprogramming spectacle of A Thousand Words , flee to art-house refugee camps nationwide. April 27 : The crackerjack comic duo of Jason Segel and Emily Blunt Alison Brie and Jacki Weaver co-star in The Five-Year Engagement June 22 — Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter winds up a distressing month of predatorily-titled blockbusters including Snow White and the Huntsman , Jack the Giant Killer and Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted . Which is fine, because you’re going to be watching the awesome-looking , June 8-opening Prometheus for the fifth time this weekend, anyway. July 20 — The Dark Knight Rises opens! To quote Bane, the film’s excited villain: “ Fghrlkdjhafskdfbldkbsj .” July 27 : Tyler Perry’s The Marriage Counselor reaches theaters, finally exposing audiences everywhere to the subtle dramatic charms of Kim Kardashian. I smell a Verge ! Or maybe it’s just Valtrex. Aug. 17 : Boldly leaping to the front of the Oscar-season line, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association moves up its awards-voting date to Aug. 20 after seeing The Expendables 2 . Sept. 28 : The year of Taylor Kitsch — previously comprising John Carter and Battleship — concludes with the only one of his films any grown-ass adult wants to actually see: The Oliver Stone pot-cartel thriller Savages , co-starring Beinicio Del Toro, Salma Hayek, Uma Thurman, John Travolta, Blake Lively and Emile Hirsch. Oct. 12 : From Kevin James and his Zookeeper director Frank Coraci comes the teacher-turned-MMA moonlighter comedy Here Comes the Boom . I only bring it up because Jesus will weep so copiously that you might start filling and stacking sandbags now . Oct. 19 : Ryan Gosling. Emma Stone. Josh Brolin. Sean Penn. Gangster Squad . That is all. Nov. 16 : The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 concludes the billion-dollar franchise, instantly prompting millions of prodigious sobbing binges. But enough about Taylor Lautner’s management team. Nov. 21 : The visionary filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron returns with Gravity , which draws a robust opening-weekend crowd with its promise of showing Sandra Bullock shot into space. Dec. 19 : Kathryn Bigelow’s as-yet-unnamed Osama bin Laden movie — working title: Banned in Pakistan — reaches theaters. Dec. 25 : A very DiCaprio Christmas gets underway with Django Unchained and The Great Gatsby . Enjoy 2012, everyone! Follow S.T. VanAirsdale on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .

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Eddie Murphy Ready To Pick Up The Crack Pipe

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Eddie Murphy is prepping to play former Washington, DC mayor Marion Barry in a drama to be directed by Spike Lee . Barry had two runs as mayor of DC from 1979-1991 and from 1995-1999, and made national news when he was caught smoking crack cocaine in 1990. Despite the scandal, Barry was able to get reelected after running with the slogan, “He May Not Be Perfect, But He’s Perfect for D.C.” The forthcoming biopic starring Eddie Murphy will air on HBO, but the exact date has not yet been revealed. Get more info about the life of Marion Barry and this project at HuffPost . RELATED POSTS: Is Eddie Murphy Still Funny? [VIDEO] Eddie Murphy’s “A Thousand Words” [VIDEO] Eddie Murphy Will NOT Host The Academy Awards

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Is Eddie Murphy Still Funny? [VIDEO]

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Eddie Murphy stars in Tower Heist with Ben Stiller, but is he as funny as he used to be? Take a look at TV One and TheUrbanDaily ‘s “ Coming Attactions ,” and let us know if you think Eddie can still make you laugh. RELATED POSTS: TRAILER: Eddie Murphy’s “A Thousand Words” [VIDEO] Eddie Murphy Will NOT Host The Academy Awards

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Eddie Murphy is Back Already in A Thousand Words Trailer

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So this whole Eddie Murphy dropping out of the Academy Awards thing has to be good for someone, right? Maybe even for Eddie Murphy and DreamWorks, who have cleverly unveiled a trailer for the long-postponed Murphy comedy A Thousand Words today, hoping that a little publicity will go a long way for what appears to be a knock-off of one of your favorite Jim Carrey titles.

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