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Catherine Hardwicke Eager To Return For ‘Twilight’ Sequel - What Do You Think Of Her Plans?

Posted on 01 December 2008

Now that the smoke is finally beginning to clear on “Twilight,” its recently green-lit sequel, “New Moon” is slowly coming into view. We’ve just published a brand-new interview with director Catherine Hardwicke where she reveals the big plans she has in store, and our extensive talk with the filmmaker also yielded some additional info on […]

‘Twilight’ star Edi Gathegi Talks Breaking Records, ‘New Moon’

Posted on 26 November 2008

It’s always nice when good things happen to good people – so, after spending much of the past year following the cast of “Twilight,” we can’t help but be happy for hard-working Hollywood talents like Catherine Hardwicke, Peter Facinelli and the others who recently enjoyed the greatest success of their careers with the record-setting opening […]

‘Twilight’ Reaches $70.55M, Fans Comment As Edward And Bella Send E-Mails

Posted on 23 November 2008

It’s been a huge but often conflicted weekend for Twilighters, as the movie they spent more than a year reading about, screaming about and standing in lines for finally hit theaters. Critics attacked the film right out of the gate, but fans still poured out to give “Twilight” an enormous $70.55 million opening, and a […]

Tim Blake Nelson To Return As Villain In ‘Incredible Hulk 2’

Posted on 21 November 2008

FROM SPLASH PAGE: Fans of this past summer’s “The Incredible Hulk” had a smile put on their faces recently when producer Gale Anne Hurd revealed to MTV News that a proper sequel for the big green guy was very much in the works. As it turns out, they weren’t the only ones.
“I know Gale Ann […]

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Twilight’ Stars Kristen Stewart & Nikki Reed To Reunite, Play Men In Prison Film ‘K-11’

Posted on 21 November 2008

In just a few more days, “Twilight” fans will come out by the millions to see beautiful young actresses Kristen Stewart and Nikki Reed star in the feature film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s beloved vampire book. Now, MTV has the scoop on the out-of-left-field concept that will reunite the real-life friends just a few weeks […]

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Soundtrack Revealed

Posted on 20 November 2008

It’s one of the most buzzed-about films of the season, and a surefire Oscar contender. She’s an accomplished musician who made a commercial breakthrough with “Paper Planes,” one of the year’s biggest sleeper hits. Now, MTV has the exclusive scoop on the soundtrack that will bring M.I.A. and “Slumdog Millionaire” together for your listening enjoyment.
Renowned […]

Just How Huge Will ‘Twilight’ Be This Weekend?

Posted on 18 November 2008

One of the most interesting phenomena of the past few years has been the rise in Hollywood’s box-office prognosticators, people who make a living predicting how much a film like “Quantum of Solace” will make during its opening weekend. And in this time of perceived predictability, there are few pleasures as great for a movie […]

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Twilight’ Clip Features Bad-Driving, Bad Excuses, And A Very Good Romance

Posted on 14 November 2008

It’s the moment that saves Bella’s life - well, for the first time, anyway. It’s the pivotal event that forces Edward (Rob “OME” Pattinson) to reveal his true self to his love (Kristen Stewart). It’s the world-famous “Tyler Crowley’s Runaway Van” scene, and now it can finally be seen for the first time in its […]

Tim Blake Nelson Unveils ‘Leaves of Grass,’ Doubles Our Edward Norton Pleasure

Posted on 14 November 2008

They’re two of the most talented and admired artists working today in Hollywood, and both Edward Norton and Tim Blake Nelson have impressed with their ability to write, direct and act while moving effortlessly from big-budget blockbusters to passion projects. Now, mere months after the duo joined forces on “The Incredible Hulk,” they have […]

EXCLUSIVE: Emma Thompson Chooses ‘Nanny McPhee’ Sequel Over Harry Potter

Posted on 11 November 2008

If you’re a fantasy film fan, or if you simply have any children in your life, you might want to brace yourself for some good news and some bad news: Emma Thompson has been forced to choose between the “Harry Potter” and “Nanny McPhee” franchises. And in her mind, the choice was always obvious.
“No, no, […]