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'Catching Fire' Director Search: Lionsgate's Short List

Posted 4/12/12 3:49 pm EST by Kat Rosenfield in Movie News, Movies

We might have bid a fond farewell to Gary Ross this week, but that didn't stop fans everywhere from jumping right into the debate about which available auteur might be brave, bold, and capable enough to take up the "Hunger Games" mantle for films two and three. And now, the L.A. Times is reporting on Lionsgate's list of maybes—a list which, and we are not kidding, should make even the most staunch Gary Ross loyalist squee in their fan-pants a little.

The short list of names being tossed around includes such biggies as David Cronenberg (pictured; otherwise known as the man behind the best movie ever to feature Jeff Goldblum turning into a housefly), Alejandro González Iñárritu (the master behind the darkness-embracing delights of "21 Grams" and "Babel"), and even Alfonso Cuaron, who made what is arguably one of the best films in the entirety of the Harry Potter franchise when he helmed "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."

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Which Witch? Our Picks For 'Sabrina The Teenage Witch' Movie

Posted 4/12/12 12:39 pm EST by Kat Rosenfield in HC Casting Couch, Movie News, Movies

Vampires? So over. Zombies? So almost-over. But witches! Ah, WITCHES: now there's a supernatural group that's due for its day in the sun, and it looks like Sony Pictures agrees.

Deadline reports that the studio is getting ready to move forward on a cinematic reboot of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," the magically-abled young lady who first cast her spell as a character in mid-century Archie comics but, who most of us know best as the titular gal played by Melissa Joan Hart (who rivaled the human stars of "Sesame Street" in her abilities to act convincingly opposite a talking puppet.)

Among the updates made to the new "Sabrina" film: a more romantic backstory (and, please God, some better visual effects) for the talking black cat, a superhero-style take on Sabrina herself and, of course, a brand-new teenage actress to take on the witchy starring role. (But tell us this: Will they include an '80s-style rap-off between a guy in pegged jeans and his spellbound crush? Because if not, WE WANT NO PART OF IT.) So, which leading lady might be best-suited to carry the broomstick when this film goes into production? We've got three promising picks!

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Alden Ehrenreich To Replace Jack O'Connell In 'Beautiful Creatures'

Posted 4/11/12 4:08 pm EST by Fallon Prinzivalli in Casting News, Movie News, Movies

Alden Ehrenreich We previously reported that Jack O'Connell was cast as Ethan Wate in the movie adaptation of the supernatural novel "Beautiful Creatures." And while we were excited to see the English actor take on a Southern accent for the role, he unfortunately won't have the opportunity.

The novel's authors, Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, wrote on their blog that "due to a scheduling conflict, Jack will be unable to play the role of Ethan." Before we could even ask, "What?! Who'll replace him?!" they announced that the part will be taken over by Alden Ehrenreich!

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Miley Cyrus' Life Spirals Out Of Control In New 'LOL' Trailer

Posted 4/11/12 12:32 pm EST by Fallon Prinzivalli in Movie News, Movies

When the first trailer for Miley Cyrus' "LOL" debuted earlier this year, it had us laughing along with her crazy high school antics. But with the release of the second clip, it's clear the film is not just a teen comedy.

The peek is filled with tons of drama, following Lola (Miley) and her ever-changing status as a new school year begins. It's clear she navigates her crazy life with a care-free attitude as her voiceover says, "Every year it's weird going back to school, but here we are just going with the flow, trying to love and laugh out loud." But as the laughing turns to crying, the trailer shows Lola's life slowly spinning out of her control.

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'The Host' Poster First Look -- Plus Send Us Your Cast Questions!

Posted 4/11/12 10:02 am EST by Kat Rosenfield in Hot Stuff, Movie News, Movies

Psssssst! Hey, you guys! Ask us what we're doing this Friday.

No, really, just ask us.

Hmm? What's that? Oh, y'know, nothing much. Just making a visit to the set of "The Host" and putting your Twitter-submitted questions to Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, and YA celebrity Stephenie Meyer herself! Oh, and what's this in our pocket? Hey, look at that: It's the EXCLUSIVE FIRST EVER teaser poster for the movie! Yep! Just a typical, totally average day at the officeeeeeeeeeeaaaaahhhh OHMIGOD THE EXCITEMENT WE CANNOT STAND IT.

Yep, you read correctly: This Friday, MTV News will be headed to the seeeeecret secret location where alien parasite love story "The Host" is being filmed, where we'll be delivering an exclusive behind-the-scenes missive from the set of this hotly anticipated sci-fi romance. And while we're there, we'll be chatting it up with Saoirse, Max and Stephenie—getting all the dirty details about how production is going so far, and asking them all your most burning-est questions about the film! Which means that now is your moment to run—RUN!—in the direction of Twitter, and tell us what you want to know using the @mtvnews handle and #MTVHost hashtag!

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'Hunger' Pains: A Fond Farewell To Gary Ross

Posted 4/11/12 9:10 am EST by Kat Rosenfield in Movie News, Movies

Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to mourn Gary Ross' passing...on directing the sequel to "The Hunger Games." Despite having taken on the first film in the series and turned it into a wild success, Gary issued a statement last night explaining that a tight production schedule and other pressing concerns would prevent him from helming the sequel "Catching Fire." And to that, we say...PFFFFFT.

Oops, sorry—that just slipped out! But really, we want to say THANKS. As in:

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'Hunger Games' Tributes: What's Next?

Posted 4/10/12 3:26 pm EST by Fallon Prinzivalli in Casting News, Movie News, Movies

"The Hunger Games" is the box-office champion right now with its third consecutive weekend at No. 1. It continues to be a record-breaking success as the best spring-opener film and No. 3 on the list of best-opening-weekend films of all time. And if casting directors weren't taking notice of the film's actors before, they sure are now.

Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson are in high demand. All three are only in the beginning phases of their huge careers, not to mention the success that's sure to come with "Hunger Games" sequels "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay." But what about the cast members who won't be returning to Panem—the unfortunate tributes who didn't make it out of the arena? Those actors are enjoying the success of the film by working hard on other projects! Here's what you have to look forward to from Glimmer, Thresh and Clove.

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Kristen Stewart's 'Snow White And The Huntsman' Wardrobe: A Behind-The-Scenes Look

Posted 4/9/12 5:33 pm EST by MTV News in Fashion & Style, Movie News, Movies, Videos

"Snow White and the Huntsman" doesn't hit theaters until June 1, but MTV News is giving you an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek at the wondrous wardrobe in the fairy-tale re-imagining, courtesy of Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood!

"I've seen actors find their characters in so many different ways in my life. I think they don't realize they've already found it, but the moment when they put on hair and makeup and the costume, they're there, they've arrived," said Colleen, who's worked on a number of high-profile projects including "Chicago," "Memoirs of a Geisha" and "Alice in Wonderland." "Sometimes because the costume goes on last after hair and makeup and everything, that feels like the hero, but it's really the [actor]."

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The Evolution Of Kate Winslet: Track The 'Titanic' Star's Career In Photos

Posted 4/6/12 5:49 pm EST by Fallon Prinzivalli in Evolution Of, Movies, Photos

Before she played the eccentric Clementine in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" or journalist Iris Simpkins in one of our fave chick flicks "The Holiday," Kate Winslet was the sensitive yet spunky Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron's "Titanic." With the re-release of "Titanic" in 3-D this week, Kate returns as the first-class socialite smothered by her mother and trapped in a boring life of dinner parties and tight corsets. Let's take a look back at her career before and after the revolutionary film.

Born in Reading, England, on October 5, 1975, Kate grew up in a household of thespians. Her parents were stage actors, her grandparents founded the Reading Repertory Theatre, and her uncle was in the original production of "Oliver!" in London's West End. Destined for a career in the same industry, she began studying drama at the Redroof's Theatre school at the young age of 11. When she was 12, she landed her first role in a commercial for Sugar Puffs cereal and according to the director, her talent was "there from the start."

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'Damsels In Distress' Star Analeigh Tipton Is 'Going To Be Huge,' Predicts Tyra Banks

Posted 4/6/12 4:46 pm EST by Amy Wilkinson in Movie News, Movies, Rom Coms, Videos

If you were able to tear your eyes away from "Crazy, Stupid, Love"'s Abs That Shall Not Be Named, you may have recognized a familiar reality T.V. face among the film's leads Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Julianne Moore. Namely, "America's Next Top Model" cycle 11 contestant Analeigh Tipton, who played a lovesick babysitter in the romantic comedy. Analeigh isn't the first Top Model to make the jump to acting (remember CariDee English's cameo on "One Tree Hill"?), but she may be the strutter with the most star potential. The beauty is back in theaters this weekend with "Damsels in Distress," about three college girls who set out to change the mores at their college.

Analeigh's growing fame is no surprise to "ANTM" creator and judge Tyra Banks, who noticed the model's acting chops years ago.

"She was third runner-up, I think. When the judges said it was time for her to go home, I told her she had an acting gift," Tyra told MTV News last year.

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