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Jon Favreau Directs 'Destiny' Ad For Bungie

4 hours 45 min ago

Jon Favreau directed a partially live-action ad for Bungie's follow-up to the "Halo" series, "Destiny." It's really cool, and we haven't even mentioned the cameo from Giancarlo "Gus Fring" Esposito.

Also, lots and lots of "Return of the Jedi" stuff in today's Dailies!

» Check out these early "Return of the Jedi" returns from a 1980s fan magazine. [Huffington Post]

» Jon Favreau directs live-action "Destiny" ad [Variety]

» "Return of the Jedi" documentary [Entertainment Weekly]

» 4-year-old knows her Marvel trivia! [CBR]

» "Rush" trailer [/Film]

Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn't know you were hungry for.

LEGO Made A Full Scale X-Wing!

7 hours 57 min ago

FROM MTV GEEK

There are only a handful of ways to experience the world of "Star Wars" for yourself, but most of them are pretty lame. You could buy a replica lightsaber, but it won't actually work. You could go to Disney World, but that Darth Vader is someone's nephew and will probably break into dance before long.

But for the 30th anniversary of the folks over at LEGO gave MTV Geek a chance to get close to an X-Wing that's as big of as the real thing... but you know, made out of LEGOs.

Fun fact: The entire thing took more than 5.3 million individual bricks to build and weighs (internal steel skeleton included) 46,000 pounds.

Head over to MTV Geek for more photos!

Elijah Wood's First-Person 'Maniac' Gets A Creepy New Trailer

8 hours 15 min ago

With the release Elijah Wood's first-person horror film "Maniac" only a month away, a new trailer for the project has premiered. It sets the mood of the story without giving too much of the plot away, and teases the type of scares the movie will deliver.

"Maniac" follows Wood as the "withdrawn owner of a mannequin store" whose urge to kill increases when he meets a young artist named Anna, played by Nora Arnezeder. The remake of the 1980 film of the same name already premiered at Cannes in 2012 and made the rounds in Europe earlier this year. It's earned generally positive reviews, and will be given a limited release in the US on June 21 and will also be released via VOD.

When MTV News caught up with Wood at the Sundance Film Festival, he teased how the first person perspective of the movie will work. "You only ever see me in reflections and occasionally there are out-of-body experiences where you see more of me," he said.

As for the fact it's a remake, Wood explained, "I normally don't love the notion of remakes. I've said that I'm averse to it, especially in horror films. But the approach was so different and so unique that I was really intrigued. It was fun."

Do you plan on checking out "Maniac" when it gets released? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter.

Ewok Infographic: Learn All About The Creatures For 'Return Of The Jedi' Anniversary

9 hours 15 min ago

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of "Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi" (May 25th), we are celebrating all things Ewok. For those readers new to the "Star Wars" universe, the Ewoks are tiny tree-dwelling creatures who assist in the film's climactic battle between the good guys (the Rebel Alliance) and bad guys (the Empire) — on the good side, of course.

As a part of our celebration, the folks at Next Movie put together a handy infographic that can function as your quick guide to Ewoks.

Check it out after the jump!

The most prominent Ewok in "Jedi" is Wicket W. Warrick, played by a then-eleven-year-old Warwick Davis. Davis, who has also appeared in the "Harry Potter" films as Griphook and Professor Flitwick, worked with "Star Wars" creator George Lucas again on the 1988 film "Willow" and spoke with MTV News earlier this year, before the Blu-ray release of that film.

"[Lucas] has always been really good to me as far as my career goes," Davis said. "I mean he gave me my big break in 1981 – I wouldn't have a career, I wouldn'’t be talking to you, if it hadn't been for him."

This summer, Davis will host Star Wars Celebration Europe in Essen, Germany. "These events are huge," said the actor. "Never underestimate the power of the Force."

Stick with MTV News throughout the weekend for all of our coverage of the "Return of the Jedi" anniversary.

Seven Things You Didn't Know About Dwayne Johnson

10 hours 19 min ago

By Tara Fowler

This weekend sees the sixth (sixth!) installment of the "Fast & Furious" franchise hit theaters (and it's not the last — a seventh is set for next summer). The action series received a blast of adrenaline in the form of Dwayne Johnson with 2011's "Fast Five," and "Fast & Furious 6" promises to be just as, well, fast and furious thanks to the big guy's return (and that's saying something, since there are quite a few "big guys" — sorry Vin Diesel!). Here are seven things you may or may not have known about Johnson and his 18-inch biceps below:

1) He has a degree in criminology: And a criminal record. In fact, Johnson elected to get a degree in the field partly due to his shady past. "I struggled to stay on the right path," he told the Examiner. "I had multiple arrests by the time that I was 17. The last time I was arrested, my parents came down to the police station to get me. My parents were struggling at that time, even to put food on the table. That was a lot of stress at that time and I was adding to it. "

2) He made his acting debut on "That '70s Show": Though "The Mummy Returns" was Johnson's entrance onto the big screen, he previously played Rocky Johnson (that is, his own father) on a 1999 episode of "That '70s Show" and also appeared on an episode of "Star Trek: Voyager" as "The Champion."

3) He became a pro wrestler only after he was rejected by the Canadian Football League: Johnson was actually a stellar football player in high school, earning a scholarship to the University of Miami, only to be sidelined by a shoulder injury. After playing a short while in the CFL, he was cut from the team and decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become a wrestler.

4) He still holds the rights to his nickname, "The Rock," but prefers to be called by his real name now that he's an actor: "I no longer am a wrestler," he told Entertainment Magazine in 2006. "I am now pursuing a future as an actor and someday as a director. I am not The Rock. I am Dwayne Johnson."

5) He holds a Guinness World Record: Thanks to "The Scorpion King." Johnson was paid $5.5 million to appear in the film, the most any actor has ever received in their first starring role.

6) His grandfather was a Bond villain: And Johnson hopes to play one someday as well. Peter Fanene Maivia appeared as a ne'er-do-well car driver in "You Only Live Twice." Here's hoping Johnson gets a more high-profile role. YOLO!

Will you check out Fast & Furious 6 this weekend?

Jennifer Aniston Strips To Save Her Fake Family In 'We're The Millers' NSFW Trailer

10 hours 58 min ago

Sometimes it takes an enormous drug deal to bring a family together.That's the premise of "We're The Millers," a new comedy starring Jason Sudeikis and Jennifer Aniston as the patriarch and matriarch of a fake family assembled to smuggle a large amount of marijuana back into the United States.

The first NSFW red band trailer for the "We're the Millers" just dropped, and it already looks like one of the more promising comedies scheduled to hit theaters this summer. Sudeikis and Aniston are likely looking to repeat their suggest from "Horrible Bosses," and the raunchy trailer looks like it should please audiences craving some R-rated fun.

Take a look at the full NSFW red band trailer after the jump!

"We're The Millers" opens in theaters on August 9.

What did you think of the red band trailer for "We're The Millers"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Knows What Matters In 'Don Jon' Trailer

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 03:12

A few months after it first tore things up at Sundance, the first trailer for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut, "Don Jon" has debuted.

Also, get your first look at the Cannes performance everyone is talking about in today's Dailies!

» Watch the first trailer for "Don Jon." [The Playlist]

» The Green Latern Corps actually kind of suck as the protectors of the universe. [io9]

» The first clip from "All Is Lost" starring Robert Redford, in a performance that has wowed critics at Cannes [The Playlist]

» First teaser for "Delivery Man" [Fandango]

» NSFW clip from "Only God Forgives" [ComingSoon]

Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn't know you were hungry for.

'Return Of The Jedi' 1981 Story Conference Teases Prequel Storylines, Suggests Yoda Shouldn't Fight

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 23:22

A new book, "The Making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" by J.W. Rinzler, is hitting shelves just in time for the 30th anniversary of "Episode VI," and in the lead-up to the book's release, the Huffington Post has posted a fascinating excerpt.

The passage comes from a transcript taken from a 1981 story meeting held by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, director Richard Marquand and producer Howard Kazanjian. During the conversation, Lucas fills in the backstory of Darth Vader in order to help the rest of the team craft an appropriate ending for the fallen Jedi.

What's so interesting about the conversation is how closely it matches the story from the prequel films, decades before they reached theaters, and how Lucas' explanation differs in other respect. For example, Lucas breaks down the relationship between the Emperor and Vader, essentially beat-for-beat from the prequels, but he explains how Yoda is more of a guru and a teacher and less of a full fledged Jedi knight, who is not ever supposed to fight.

This little factoid about non-fighting Yoda catches Kasdan completely off-guard, and you might be just as surprised to see that back in 1981, George Lucas hadn't besmirched the sanctity of the Force by basing its potency within a person on a midi-chlorian count. The "Star Wars" creator compares the Force to yoga, saying that anyone can tap into its power if they take the time to practice, like the Jedi. And to think, we were that close to never hearing about midi-chlorians.

Head over to the Huffington Post to check out the transcript from the "Return of the Jedi" story meeting.

Ryan Gosling's 'Only God Forgives' Earns Boos And Cheers At Cannes

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 22:00

The last time Ryan Gosling and director Nicolas Winding Refn went to Cannes together, they brought "Drive," the movie that won the director's prize at the festival and found a avid fan base in the states—and one person who was expecting a "Fast and Furious" rip-off.

They returned this year with the similarly stylish and violent "Only God Forgives." The trailers and clips have had "Drive" fans eager to see what would come next from the star and director duo, but the early reviews out of Cannes aren't as kind as they were for their last effort. While, "Only God Forgives" certainly has its fans, this may not be the movie that "Drive" fans were hoping for.

Read what the critics are saying after the jump!

"While many will surely argue that this is all at the expense of story, there is enough of one here to keep things moving, even if barely, and Kristin Scott Thomas is everything she's advertised to be. Get ready, the most badass art film ever is coming your way." —Ryland Aldrich, Twitch

"The wallpaper emotes more than Ryan Gosling does in 'Only God Forgives,' an exercise in supreme style and minimal substance from “Drive” director Nicolas Winding Refn.... As hyper-aggressive revenge fantasies go, it’s curious to see one so devoid of feeling, a veniality even 'Drive' fans likely won’t be inclined to forgive." —Peter Debruge, Variety

"A mesmerisingly moody and stylishly violent crime drama, Nicolas Winding Refn's film fairly drips with tangible menace and a pervading sense of dread, and while perhaps too bloody to attract substantial mainstream audiences (or young fans of star Ryan Gosling) its sheer sense of cinematic control, gripping sound design and its artistic look will find willing viewers who buy into its sheer elegance and razor-edge drama." —Mark Adams, Screen Daily

"The skeletal narrative mixes martial arts action with sexually loaded mother-son conflict that makes superficial nods to Shakespeare and Greek tragedy. Even more than the Danish director's previous film, this one has way more style than subtext, not that it’s likely to diminish its cultish allure for avid genre fans." —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

em>"If one wants to root around for depth it is there, I suppose. Gosling, the Son, is a redeemer through his shred of dignity. But Chang, ruthless and all powerful, is perhaps on the side of right. But just as only God may forgive, only stoners who are blown away by gruesome violence and Cliff Martinez scores will have any interest in parsing this tale. The rest won't be quite so forgiving." —Jordan Hoffman, Film.com

"Only God Forgives" hits theaters and VOD on July 19.

'Pacific Rim' Featurette Explains What Makes Monster Beat-Downs Possible

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 21:00

The unfortunate souls that didn't make it into Hall H for the big unveiling of Guillermo del Toro's monsters-versus-robots battle royale, "Pacific Rim," missed out on an explanation of a key detail that is sure to give the movie a lot of its emotional heft.

Trailers for "Pacific Rim" show two suited pilots at the controls of the skyscraper-tall jaegers that battle the invading kaiju, which caused some people to ask why there needed to be more than one and even some accusations of cheap plot devices. In reality, the two-person team exists because of the enormity of the machine they're controlling.

As a new featurette (via IGN) explains, the neural bridge made to pilot the jaeger reveals the entire content of one person's brain to the other, in order to completely synchronize the two. We see in some footage that early experiments with one pilot ended badly, thus the two-pilot system was born.

"Pacific Rim" opens in theaters on July 12.

'The World's End' Trailer: See How The 'Shaun Of The Dead'-'Hot Fuzz' Trilogy Ends

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 19:52

The first US trailer for Edgar Wright's "The World's End" fills us in a little more on what to expect from the final installment in the Three Flavour Cornetto Trilogy, which also included "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz." And that is robots, apparently.

The new preview (via Yahoo! Movies) plays out like the several we've seen from the UK. A group of friends reunite after years apart to complete the 12-bar pub crawl that they couldn't finish in their younger years. The group is led by a greasy-looking Simon Pegg, and includes Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, and Eddy Marsan.

The biggest revelation from this new trailer is that it's robots that have taken over the gang's hometown. Earlier trailers have shown the invaders with light pouring from their eyes and mouths, but what at first looked like aliens are identified as robots in the US trailer.

Take a look at the first US trailer for "The World's End" after the jump!

"The World's End" opens in theaters on August 23.

What did you think of the trailer for "The World's End"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

'The Hangover' With Kids: Substance Abuse Has Never Been So Cute

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 19:10

With the premiere of "Part III" in theaters tomorrow, the epic saga of "The Hangover" will come to a close. The comedy franchise launched the careers of Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis and countless in-jokes about Wolfpacks and questions about why they're called ruffies.

The "Hangover" movies have also inspired their fair share of spoof videos, including this latest one from the folks over at Next Movie. What would happen if a group of toddlers had one wild night and did whatever they wanted? The answer is pretty adorable.

Check out the video above!

"The Hangover Part III" opens in theaters tomorrow, May 23.

'Lone Ranger' Rides Through A Train In New Trailer

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 02:31

The new trailer for Disney's "The Lone Ranger" packs in even more CGI action than the previous previews. How is everyone feeling about this one? Is it a new "Pirates" or are we looking at "John Carter 2"?

Also, can you find the hidden Tobias Funke in today's Dailies?!

» Can you find Tobias in this "Arrested Development"-style Where's Waldo? puzzle. [Vulture]

» A sequel to "The Trip," entitled "The Trip to Italy," starts filming this week, so brush up on your Michael Caine accent. [Twitch]

» ZOMBIE PARKOUR [io9]

» Sam Neill has an idea of what "Jurassic Park 4" will be like. [Collider]

» New trailer for "The Lone Ranger" [iTunes]

Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn't know you were hungry for.

'Halo' Television Series: Microsoft Announces Steven Spielberg-Produced Project

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 23:45

The entire gaming community was anticipating today's big announcement from Microsoft, which unveiled its new Xbox One gaming console, but the project that has everyone talking was one that no one saw coming.

As a part of their big presentation, Microsoft announced a "Halo" television series that will be produced by Steven Spielberg. The sci-fi action franchise has seemed poised for live-action adaptation since it first hit shelves in 2001, but this is the first time fans will get to see the Spartans outside of a few well-produced ads.

Learn more after the jump!

There's no word on how this series will be brought to your screen. One of the biggest aspects of the Xbox One that Microsoft touted during its hour-long press conference today was the easy of switching between gaming and live television with the use of your voice and Kinnect.

It's possible that Xbox One will offer original video content similar to Netflix, meaning that you would have to be an Xbox Live subscriber in order to watch the "Halo" television series.

The series is being described a "premium" programming, which essentially means that they're going to spend some money making. This isn't exactly surprising to anyone familiar with the games, since the action takes place on other worlds and includes battle against alien species.

This is the second highest profile "Halo" project to date. The first, Peter Jackson's feature film that would have been directed by future "District 9" helmer Neill Blomkamp, failed to get off the ground due to studio turmoil.

Are excited for a "Halo" television series? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

How Will 'Nymphomaniac' Make Explicit Shia LaBeouf Sex Scene Safe For Theaters?

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 22:30

Lars von Trier had his actors get down and dirty in his new sexually charged movie "Nymphomaniac." Fans can expect to see the film's stars like Shia LaBeouf, Uma Thurman and Stellan Skarsgard take part in graphic sex scenes with one another when the film finally hits theaters.

Except they won't actually be having sex, as it turns out. The Hollywood Reporter learned from the film's producer, Louise Vesth, that von Trier actually shot two separate versions of the sex scenes: one featuring the actors, and the other featuring body doubles actually having sex. The director now plans to "use digital technology to combine the actors' non-explicit displays with the pornographic performance of the doubles," THR reports.

"We shot the actors pretending to have sex and then had the body doubles, who really did have sex, and in post we will digital-impose the two," Vesth said. "So above the waist it will be the star and the below the waist it will be the doubles."

This is the reason why "Nymphomaniac" wasn't ready to be presented at the Cannes Film Festival or any other festival on the circuit. It's an interesting move to have the sex scenes be composites, but at least we can be sure that there will be some crazy ridiculous lovemaking in this upcoming movie.

Are you intrigued by von Trier's plan to make the sex scenes seem real? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

Exclusive 'Last Stand' Featurette With Arnold, Plus An Interview With Jaimie Alexander

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 21:30

"The Last Stand," Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to his role as a leading man action star, hits Blu-ray and DVD today, so we're bringing you this exclusive look at a featurette from the disc. If you've ever seen how Schwarzenegger talks about his movies, especially the "Total Recall" audio commentary, you know how fun it can be.

Also, to celebrate the release, we spoke with Schwarzenegger's co-star Jaimie Alexander, who explained what it was like to watch herself in an action movie alongside the legend.

Check out our interview with Jaimie Alexander after the jump!

How has it been looking back at "The Last Stand"?
I've said it before, but this probably the most fun I've ever had on a set. We all would eat lunch together every day. We just had such a great crew and cast. I wish there could be a sequel.

Is it different watching yourself in an action movie?
With me in action films, I feel like the focus isn't directly on me as an actress. It's more about what's going on around me. When I watch it, I'm not as critical of myself. I'm more like, "Whoa, that was crazy." When I see something that I've done, like a drama or a comedy, it's like crickets. I get nervous because I'm front and center. I only watch myself when I have to go to the premiere. I don't own any of my own movie or anything. I don't know if that's weird or very Johnny Depp of me to say, but that's the truth.

How about watching yourself next to Arnold Schwarzenegger?
It was pretty cool. I have four brothers, and seeing it through them and seeing how excited they were. We all grew up watching Arnold's movies. He's very much a hero to us and an idol. I couldn't believe when I signed onto this. I just thought, "Holy crap. I'm doing an action film with Arnold Schwarzenegger." I have all of his movies from when I was a kid. It was one of those moments when I first met him. I was thinking, "Don't say anything dumb. Don't do anything weird." I was kind of nervous, and he's just a really nice guy. He's got a crazy sense of humor, and he's genuinely himself. I just appreciated that so much.

Was there anything in the movie that made you think "I can't believe I did that"?
There's a scene that was kind of cut together where you couldn't quite see what happened or how I got into the Suburban, but he spins the Suburban in a 360, and I have to literally jump into the Suburban, hanging onto Zach Gilford's leg. I thought, "Schwarzenegger's driving this, and I'm jumping in, and this is really epic." I did all of my own stunts on that movie. I think it was more of an ego thing because I wanted to show Schwarzenegger that I could do it. The man jumped off a building and when through three awnings. That was him. He's 65. If he can do that, I'm jumping in this Suburban.

"The Last Stand" hits Blu-ray and DVD today!

'Bling Ring' Clip Explains What We Love About Angelina Jolie

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 20:30

It's pretty safe to say that the people portrayed in the true-life drama, "The Bling Ring," don't exactly have their priorities in line. The movie, which is tearing it up in Cannes right now, tells the story of a group of L.A.-based teens who want to live the life of a celebrity, so they do the next best thing by breaking into their homes.

A new clip from "The Bling Ring" gives us a unique look inside the psyches of these criminally dubious teens via their dream board.

Check out the clip and find out what the girls like about Angelina Jolie after the jump!

"The Bling Ring" opens in theaters on June 14.

What did you think of the new clip from "The Bling Ring"? Are you excited to see Emma Watson go bad? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

'Arrested Development': Where Are The Bluths Now?

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 19:27

In the seven years that "Arrested Development" has been off the air, a lot must have happened to the hilarious and perpetually destructive Bluth family. Or not. The show is called "Arrested Development" after all.

But since seven years is a long time regardless of how arrested the development of the Bluth is, MTV News sat down with the cast of the cult TV show to see what everyone has been up to since the last time that we visited with the family.

"Arrested Development" returns on Netflix this coming Sunday, May 26.

Boba Fett Lives In Animated Version Of Patton Oswalt's 'Star Wars' Filibuster'

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 03:21

You no doubt remember Patton Oswalt's moment of internet glory when he pitched his take on "Episode VII" for a recent episode of "Parks and Recreation." It has now been animated, so you can watch your dreams on a computer screen.

Also, donate to a documentary from the producer of "King of Kong" in today's Dailies!

» Help fund "Finders Keepers," a stranger-than-fiction documentary of a man who lost his foot, the man who found it, and the fight for its ownership. (You read that correctly.) [Kickstarter]

» This interactive "Arrested Development" joke map charts the insanely complex system of inside gags throughout the series. [NPR]

» Cartoon character reimagined as horrific creatures [io9]

» Damon Lindelof spills on making "Star Trek Into Darkness" in long interview. [Grantland]

» Patton Oswalt stars in "They Surf" [Funny or Die]

» Speaking of Patton Oswalt, here's his "Parks & Rec" filibuster animated. [/Film]

Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn't know you were hungry for.

'Star Wars' Casting Rumors Begin With 'Mission: Impossible' Alum

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:28

There had to come a day when "Star Wars" casting rumors would concern someone besides Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher eventually, and it looks like today is that day.

The usually trustworthy folks over at Latino Review have taken the first crack at reporting which actor will be some of the new blood on J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: Episode VII," and it's somebody that the director has previously worked with.

Jonathan Rhys Meyer had a memorable role in Abrams' "Mission: Impossible 3," but didn't make the jump to "Ghost Protocol" with director Brad Bird, and he, according to Latino Review, is the first actor in talks for the new "Star Wars."

So what does this mean for "Star Wars"? There's no information in the Latino Review story other than Meyers' name, so take it with a grain of salt for now. The reliability of Latino Review has never been tested on "Star Wars," other than when they "confirmed" a Harrison Ford deal, despite his interest in returning being on the books since right after deal with Disney was made public.

All that we know so far about the movie is Abrams involved, Michael Arndt as screenwriter, and the likely reprisals from Hamill, Ford, and Fisher. There have been some whispers over Twitter and buried in other news stories about a young female lead for the film, but there has been no official word on that front.

Expect to hear more casting news about "Star Wars: Episode VII" in the coming months.

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