Famke Janssen On Facing Critics With Her Directorial Debut 'Bringing Up Bobby'

Famke Janssen is most well-known for her roles as a femme fatale in Peirce Brosnan's first movie as 007, "GoldenEye," as Jean Grey in the "X-Men" movies, and as Liam Neeson's wife in "Taken," but most recently, she's turned her sights toward writing and directing, something she's been passionate about for 15 years.

Her first film, "Bringing Up Bobby," which stars Milla Jovovich, Bill Pullman, and Marcia Cross, opens in limited release tomorrow, and Janssen spoke with MTV News' Josh Horowitz about the pressures that come with finally revealing her personal work to the public.

"There are many mixed feelings going on because it took about five years from beginning to end, coming up with the idea, writing the story, getting the cast together, the financing, which was the biggest headache, as you can imagine, especially during an economic depression," Janssen said. "Traveling the world to festivals with it and now finally it coming out in New York, which of course is my city. This is where I live. It's fantastic."

The next step for Janssen will be facing what the critics have to say, something she has had trouble with in the past. "I never read reviews, and I stopped that early on, when I was called everything from 'a black hole' to I don't know what else," she said. "I learned my lesson pretty early on, and I should do the same thing now, but everything keeps getting sent to me. I can't help once in a while. I peek at something that's written about it. The reviews haven't come out yet, so who knows? I should know better, and I should stay away."

Back when Janssen was just on the cusp of breaking out as an actress, she considered giving up acting for film school. It just so happened that she got her role in "GoldenEye" shortly after being accepted into AFI for screenwriting. Since then, she's been looking for a way back. "So I wrote a couple of screenplays, got them out of my system. They were terrible," she said. "Thank God, I did that first. Then I wrote 'Bringing Up Bobby, and it took forever to try to get this thing off the ground, but it ended up finally being the one that I finally got made. Hopefully, the next one will be a little less painful, but probably not."

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Jennifer Lawrence Gets Around In New 'Silver Linings Playbook' Trailer

We have to admit that we were largely on the fence about "Silver Linings Playbook," but with this new trailer and the raves coming out of TIFF, we're definitely curious to see what Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper have in store for us.

Also, see Zac Efron schools Elmo and meet the other cinematic Loopers in today's Dailies!

» Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis are just the most recent actors who played the same character at different ages. These are the rest. [Parade]

» This is a Tumblr dedicated to posting "Arrested Development" election mashups. [Tumblr]

Martin Freeman Joins Edgar Wright's 'The World's End'

Edgar Wright is bringing the whole gang back together in his final "Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy" film, "The World's End."

An official press release has gone out announcing that production has started on the movie and offering up the full cast for the flick. In addition to Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, we've learned that Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan and Rosamund Pike have joined the project as well.

Consider us thrilled about this Freeman news. Fans will know that he's been a regular in Wright's trilogy, having a small but memorable part as Declan in "Shaun of the Dead" and playing the Met sergeant who transfers Pegg's character to the country in "Hot Fuzz." We can only imagine what role he'll play here. Hopefully he'll end up getting a little more screentime than he did in the past, considering he's moved up a bit in the world thanks to leading roles in "The Hobbit" and BBC's "Sherlock."

The press release includes an official synopsis of "The World's End," elaborating what we already know about it.

"In 'The World's End,' 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hellbent on trying the drinking marathon again," the synopsis reads. "They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub ' The World's End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realize the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind's. Reaching The World's End is the least of their worries."

What other Wright regulars do you hope make an appearance in "The World's End"? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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'Skyfall' News Roundup: 15 New Images, Bond Doc Clip

At this point, we'd rather hear just 30 seconds of Adele's "Skyfall" theme song than see anything new from the movie, but beggars can't be choosers.

There's just a month and a half to go before the long-awaited 23rd James Bond film hits theaters, and 15 new images from the flick have just hit the web. The pictures come courtesy of The Lebanese Movie Cinema Guide, and give us a good idea of what we can expect from this movie's characters. At the center of more than half the pictures is Daniel Craig's James Bond, but we also get to see the many faces of Javier Bardem's Silva, the dual roles of Naomie Harris's Eve, what a sexy Bond girl Berenice Marlohe makes and Ben Wishaw has our new Q.

In other Bond news, EPIX has released a clip from the special documentary being released called "Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007." The 45-second-long video features Pierce Brosnan talking about his first -- and most memorable -- experience playing James Bond in "GoldenEye." He discusses his difficulties in uttering the iconic words, "The name's Bond, James Bond," and how he finally got them out.

The documentary will honor the 50th anniversary of 007, and ComingSoon.net has a look at two new posters that show the many men of Bond, from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig and everything in between.

"Skyfall" is due in theaters on November 9. "Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007" will premiere on EPIX on October 5.

What are you most looking forward to in "Skyfall"? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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'Jurassic Park 4' Is Still Happening, 'Indy 5' Probably Not

Although Steven Spielberg's movie world is currently revolving around everything "Lincoln," the filmmaking legend always has his hands full with a variety of buzz-worthy projects, one of them being the much-discussed/hyped "Jurassic Park 4."

Thanks to a recent update from Spielberg's longtime producing partner Kathleen Kennedy, we can tell you that the film IS moving forward, we just don't know when we'll see it.

"[We're] writing, writing, writing," Kennedy said of the film's status during a press event pegged to the Oct. 9 Blu-ray release of "E.T." (the first movie Kennedy produced with Spielberg). "It's really hard to keep these things going when there's an expectation and a desire by the public and the audience to keep certain franchises going," she added. "As filmmakers we often sit there going, 'Okay, we have to answer the question, "Why do another one?"' If you can't answer that question, you shouldn't be doing it. It's tough. We're trying to come up with a story that makes sense and isn't going to disappoint people and is hopefully going to get people excited and reinvigorate the franchise. So we'll see, we've got to start with a script and the story."

The story is currently being written by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver ("Rise of the Planet of the Apes") and according to Kennedy, no one wants another one more than the studio.

"[The studio] is just like, 'When?!'" Kennedy laughed. "They don't care about the agony we're going through."

At least we can take comfort in the fact that they seem to be taking their time in developing the project and that it is happening - the same of which cannot be said for the rumors about another "Indiana Jones" movie. When I asked her about all the question marks surrounding a fifth installment of that franchise, Kennedy dodged the question with a shrug of her shoulders, offering up neither a glimmer of hope or kabash on the idea.

In addition to any movement on "Jurassic Park 4," another project we're ready to get behind is an adaptation of Roald Dahl's "The BFG," which is being written by "E.T." scribe Melissa Mathison.

"[It's] live action, [and we're] pretty far along," Kennedy said of the development process.

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This New 'Hobbit' Poster Features Many, Many Dwarves

The latest poster for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" moves away from the "Lord of the Rings"-inspired look and embraces the newest addition, the company of 13 dwarves.

Also, smoking scenes are making a comeback and see the worst dead scene of all time in today's Dailies!

» A collection of film shots taken directly from comic books. [io9]

New 'Arrested Development' Episodes Are 'Out of Control Fun'

Any day is a good day for some "Arrested Development" news, particularly when it comes from Buster Bluth himself (aka Tony Hale). When MTV News caught up with him at HBO's star-studded Emmy bash recently, we had to ask him for an update on filming the series and all the fun the cast has been having together.

"It's so fun and it's just so surreal. We were shooting and looking around going, 'We haven't shot together in eight years' and all of the sudden we're back in the Penthouse, the whole thing is surreal," he said, adding that in addition to seeing the core cast members, he's especially excited to have Liza Minnelli back in the mix.

"Liza Minnelli coming back, what a gift. And she's so great, she's got all these stories and you just sit there going 'Keep talking,' he said. "What I can say is that it's awesome to have Eliza back, Henry Winkler back, Mae Whitman as Ann, the whole thing is just great. It's really a reunion and we're all looking at each other going, 'What the hell are we doing here?'"

And although Hale couldn't give us any specifics about the plot, he did confirm that we'll be seeing plenty of interaction between the brothers Bluth.

"Will Arnett, come on. That man makes me laugh so hard," he said of his onscreen big brother. "Both on 'Veep' and 'Arrested Development,' I'm the one that breaks the most. I can't keep it together it's sad. It's very unprofessional."

Hale went on to say that fans of the series can and should expect anything and everything from its Netflix run, especially since he has no idea what creator Mitch Hurwitz has planned for an ending.

"It's going to be nuts and fun and out of control," he said. "I'm shooting now but I got the scripts four days ago so I have no idea what's happening. You're just kind of along for the ride."

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'Paranormal Activity 4': Never Trust The Neighbor Kid

The "Paranormal Activity" franchise has slowly replaced the "Saw" films during the Halloween season over the past several years, and the supernatural chiller has been haunting us through teasers, grainy images, and shaky cam clips well before its release.

While "PA3" directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman prepare to see their second installment in the series hit theaters on October 19, a lot of speculation about the return of longtime character Katie (Katie Featherston) and abducted baby Hunter (from "Paranormal Activity 2") has been swirling amongst fans.

The new, second trailer for "PA4" reveals that the mysterious child we've been seeing called Robbie could quite possible be Hunter all grown up. He moves next door to a family (perhaps with Katie?) that ends up caring for him after a terrible accident occurs.

All hell breaks loose once he moves in with the do-gooders, of course. Enjoy a few awesomely creepy moments in this clip, including an eerie Xbox Kinect scene, a near-death collision with a chandelier, and levitating bodies. There's also an ancient symbol that might explain a few things: "The Hatlusac symbol of fertility was often present in sacred rituals whereupon a demon would take possession of a male child." That's the sigil several characters are pointing to while huddled around a computer.

Check out the trailer below, and let us know if you have any theories on the supernatural tale so far.

via Dread Central

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Exclusive 'Wreck-It Ralph' Photos Unlock 'Hero's Duty'

In "Wreck-It Ralph," a character from the early days of arcades decides to cast off his role as a villain and look for his place in other video games. One of those games takes Ralph to the much darker present of electronic entertainment, and that game is "Hero's Duty." Explore the world of "Hero's Duty" by clicking the image below.

As a part of the lead-up to "Wreck-It," MTV Movies Blog is pleased to bring you these exclusive photos from Level 3: "Hero's Duty," an arcade shooter that combines familiar sci-fi action elements from games like "HALO" and "Metroid." Suffice it to say, this is a much different game than what Ralph is used to.

In this world, Ralph meets a tough cast of characters, soldiers who have only known this type of game. There's Sergeant Tamor Jean Calhoun, voiced by "Glee"'s Jane Lynch, is a no-nonsense marine, tasked with informing the player how to take down Cy-Bugs, the deadly insect villains of "Hero's Duty."

But since every game needs a goal, in "Hero's Duty," there is the Medal of Heroes. Guarded over by the appropriately named General Hologram, the Medal of Heroes rewards any player who has the grit to make it to the top of a 99-story tower.

"Wreck-It Ralph" opens in theaters on November 2.

What did you think of the photos from "Wreck-It Ralph" and "Hero's Duty"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Which Directors Are On The 'Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes' Shortlist?

When "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" director Rupert Wyatt took the Gary Ross route and stepped down from the follow-up, the immediate question became, well, who's it going to be? The world of "Rise" nicely set up a sci-fi canvas for any ambitious filmmaker to take over and do pretty much anything they wanted for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."

Deadline now claims that 20th Century Fox has a shortlist made up of something of the most exciting up-and-coming directors and one unrealistic vet. Here's our rundown.

Matt Reeves
By most accounts, he's the studio's top choice by a long shot. The "Cloverfield" director had been attached to "The Twilight Zone" before leaving the project earlier this week. The timing sure does seem convenient.

J Blakeson
This British director made a good impression with "The Disappearance of Alice Creed and seems poised for a big-budget opportunity.

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Having successfully taken over one franchise, the "28 Week Later" director could make for a good, qualified replacement. Plus, we know he can handle dystopia.

Jeff Nichols
Consider this our "oh please, oh please, oh please" candidate. Nichols directed last year's criminally under-nominated "Take Shelter," a kind-of-maybe apocalypse movie, and the guy has some serious talent. It's only a matter of time before he moves to something the scale of "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."

Juan Antonio Bayona
Bayona made the jump to larger scale pictures with the TIFF film "The Impossible," and his eye for stunning visuals would match up perfectly with a property like "Apes."

Guillermo del Toro
This will never happen. The man has so many projects and too many original ideas to take on the sequel to a reboot.

Rian Johnson
The dude already said "no."

Who do you want to direct "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"? Let us know what you think in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Here's A Supercut Of Bruce Willis Looking Confused

FROM FILM.COM

We all know that Bruce Willis plays a badass in most of his movies, but did you ever notice how it usually takes him a while to figure out what's going on in the skyscraper besieged by terrorists or in some alternate timeline?

'Dumb And Dumber To' Confirmed

Like you had any doubt that the Farrelly brothers could come up with something cleverer than "Dumb and Dumberer"?

"Dumb and Dumber To" is not just a working title -- it's the official one. The officially endorsed sequel to "Dumb and Dumber" already has its original directors and cast on board, and now is close to having a script as well. The Farrellys seem really excited about the project, and we're really excited that "Dumb and Dumber To" is actually what this flick is going to be called.

"You also might be interested to know that we are almost done with the Dumb and Dumber To (sic) script," Peter and Bobby Farrelly tweeted from their joint Twitter account. "I think you're going to like it."

These two aren't the only directors to come up with clever ways to get around the boring "2." After the jump we've listed off some of our other favorite sequel titles that got a little creative.

"Look Who's Talking Too"
The '90s might not have been a rife with sequels as we are in today's Hollywood, but at least they knew how to deal with them better. Instead of opting for numbers or subtitles like we are nowadays (just look at the names in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two to see what we mean), studios during that time period had some fun with the whole sequel idea. Take "Look Who's Talking Too," which was later followed by "Look Who's Talking Now." Thank you for being clever, Amy Heckerling.

"Beethoven's 2nd"
No, "Beethoven's 2nd" isn't a documentary about the beloved composer's classical music. Instead, it's a kid's movie about a St. Bernard who has puppies. But we give the folks behind the '90s comedy a big thumbs up, because not only is the title funny, it also encourages parents to explain to their children who the actual Beethoven was and why he had a "2nd." Education!

"Piranha 3DD"
The "Piranha 3D" franchise knows what it is, and the title of its second film -- "Piranha 3DD" -- makes that pretty obvious. This is not a movie to be taken seriously; it's a movie meant to be laughed at (and with) as it spoofs films like "Jaws" and shows a lot of naked breasts. Plus it's fun having an excuse to refer to "Piranha 3DD' in the workplace.

"Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel"
We don't have many nice things to say about "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," but we will at least acknowledge that the title is entertaining. Instead of going the boring route, the flick popped in a colon and came up with a twist on the word "sequel." We also would have accepted "Alvin and More Chipmunks."

"2 Fast 2 Furious"
Harder, better, faster, strong. Following the success of "The Fast and the Furious," the franchise started the trend of dropping unnecessary articles and getting to the point. Or rather, we should say getting 2 the point. Though the "Fast & Furious" franchise later started simplifying its movie's names to titles like "Fast Five," "2 Fast 2 Furious" was the first time it started having fun with the names of its sequels. And the idea stuck.

And one for good luck...
"The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear"
Why would you ever want a "Naked Gun 2" when you could have "The Naked Gun 2 1/2"?

What are your favorite clever sequel titles? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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'The Hobbit' Toy Box Reveals First Look At Evangeline Lilly's Character

At long last we have our first look at Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel in "The Hobbit," but it comes from from a rather unlikely source.

Some of the first toys and collectibles from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" have begun to be released, and TheOneRing.net stopped by Toys"R"Us to check them out. Lilly's likeness as Tauriel was one of the images teased on the boxed sets available, and a package featuring figurines of both Tauriel and Orlando Bloom's Legolas implies that the two characters' roles will be entwined.

Like Liv Tyler before her, Lilly seems to be perfectly suited for her Elven garb and look. We have yet to see Tauriel in action in any of "The Hobbit" trailers, but we've been excited about her involvement in the movie ever since the "Lost" actress was first announced as a cast member. The inclusion of Tauriel has sparked some anger in the "Lord of the Rings" fan community because she is a character created by "The Hobbit" screenwriters and isn't from J.R.R. Tolkien's stories.

TheOneRing.net posits that Tauriel and Legolas might not appear in "An Unexpected Journey," even though these toys have been released in conjunction with the movie's release. The site explains that the merchandising line-up was decided before director Peter Jackson announced he would make three "The Hobbit" movies instead of two, and that Tauriel and Legolas's scenes actually might have been bumped back to "The Desolation of Smaug" after they were originally planned to appear in "An Unexpected Journey." If that's the case, these toys could be considered some serious collectibles.

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is due in theaters on December 14, 2012. "The Desolation of Smaug" will hit theaters on December 13, 2013 with "There and Back Again" following on July 18, 2014.

Are you intrigued by Tauriel as a character, or annoyed by her involvement in the movie? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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When Thor Met Catwoman: Anne Hathaway Rumored For 'Robopocalypse' Lead

By Colin Greten

The adaptation of Daniel H. Wilson's science fiction novel, "Robopocalypse" is not set to be released until 2014, but the film is already starting to get attention. Steven Spielberg has already signed on to direct and produce the DreamWorks feature, in which robots take over a computer-dependent society in the near future.

Film executive Tom Rothman has also been announced as a producer by a DreamWorks press release yesterday, after he resigned as Fox Filmed Entertainment's Co-Chairman and CEO last week.

Although Rothman is a big name in the Hollywood ranks, news that has fans excited is the rumor that Anne Hathaway is now the frontrunner to play the female lead alongside the already attached Chris Hemsworth ("Thor").

DreamWorks did not confirm the Hathaway speculation, but it is rumored that she is Spielberg's top choice to play the part. After doing mostly romantic comedies and serious dramas, Hathaway proved her versatility in playing Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, in last summer's action packed "The Dark Knight Rises."

Although "Robopocalypse" promises to be just as action packed, until it is officially announced, Hathaway's involvement is still just speculation at this point. Stay tuned for more developments as the film's production gets closer.

"Robopocalypse" is currently scheduled for a April 25, 2014 release.

Would you like to see Anne Hathaway star opposite Chris Hemsworth in "Robopocalypse"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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'End Of Watch' And 'House At The End Of The Street' Lead Slow Box Office Weekend

This time of the year, the awkward limbo between summer blockbusters and fall award bait, is always particularly slow at the box office with winners taking in significantly less than usual, but this past weekend still managed to confound most analysts.

No clear winner emerged from the pack of three new films at the top of the box office, "End of Watch," "House at the End of the Street," "Trouble with the Curve." By the end of the weekend, "End of Watch" and "House at the End of the Street" pulled ahead in a slight lead over "Trouble with the Curve," but both films ended up with approximately $13 million.

The other newcomer, "Dredd 3D," opened in a disappointing sixth place, taking in $6.3 million.

Head over to MTV Movies for a full rundown of this weekend's box office results.

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Emmy Awards Winners List: 'Homeland'-'Modern Family' Edition

If you are a big fan of either Showtime's "Homeland" or ABC's "Modern Family," last night's Emmy Awards were probably a ball for you. If you're a fan of anything else, it was just another three-hour award show.

Now that all of the winners have been named, you can take a look back and see who cleaned up for television this time around.

Click past the jump for a complete winners list for the 2012 Emmy Awards.

Outstanding Drama
Winner: "Homeland"
"Boardwalk Empire"
"Breaking Bad"
"Downton Abbey"
"Game of Thrones"
"Mad Men"

Outstanding Actress In A Drama
Winner: Claire Danes, "Homeland"
Kathy Bates, "Harry's Law"
Glenn Close, "Damages"
Michelle Dockery, "Downton Abbey"
Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife"
Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men"

Outstanding Actor in a Drama
Winner: Damian Lewis, "Homeland"
Hugh Bonneville, "Downton Abbey"
Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire"
Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad"
Michael C. Hall, "Dexter"
Jon Hamm, "Mad Men"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
?Winner: Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad"
Giancarlo Esposito, "Breaking Bad"
Brendan Coyle, "Downton Abbey"
Jim Carter, "Downton Abbey"
Jared Harris, "Mad Men"
Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
Winner: Maggie Smith, "Downton Abbey"
Archie Panjabi, "The Good Wife"
Anna Gunn, "Breaking Bad"
Joanne Froggatt, "Downton Abbey"
Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men"
Christine Baranski, "The Good Wife"

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama
Jeremy Davies, "Justified"
Mark Margolis, "Breaking Bad"
Dylan Baker, "The Good Wife"
Michael J. Fox, "The Good Wife"
Ben Feldman, "Mad Men"
Jason Ritter, "Parenthood"

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama
Winner: Martha Plimpton, "The Good Wife"
Lorett Devine, "Grey's Anatomy"
Jean Smart, "Harry's Law"
Julia Ormond, "Mad Men"
Joan Cusack, "Shameless"
Uma Thurman, "Smash"

Outstanding Writing for a Drama
Winner: Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff, "Homeland"
Julian Fellowes, "Downton Abbey"
Semi Chellas, Matthew Weiner, "Mad Men"
Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, "Mad Men"
Matthew Weiner, Semi Chellas, "Mad Men"

Outstanding Directing for a Drama
Winner: Tim Van Patten, "Boardwalk Empire"
Vince Gilligan, "Breaking Bad"
Brian Percival, "Downton Abbey"
Phil Abraham, "Mad Men"
Michael Cuesta, "Homeland"

Outstanding Comedy Series
"Modern Family"
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Girls"
"30 Rock"
"Veep"

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Winner: Louis C.K., "Louie"
Chris McKenna, "Community"
Lena Dunham, "Girls"
Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation"
Michael Schur, "Parks and Recreation"

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy
Winner: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep"
Zooey Deschanel, "New Girl"
Lena Dunham, "Girls"
Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"
Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Melissa McCarthy, "Mike & Molly"

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy
Winner: Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men"
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"
Don Cheadle, "House of Lies"
Louis C.K., "Louie"
Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Winner: Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family"
Ed O'Neill, "Modern Family"
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family"
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Bill Hader, "Saturday Night Live"
Max Greenfield, "New Girl"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Winner: Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"
Mayim Bialik, "The Big Bang Theory"
Merritt Wever, "Nurse Jackie"
Kristen Wiig, "Saturday Night Live"
Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"
Kathryn Joosten, "Desperate Housewives"

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy
Jimmy Fallon, "Saturday Night Live"
Michael J. Fox, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Greg Kinnear, "Modern Family"
Bobby Cannavale, "Nurse Jackie"
Will Arnett, "30 Rock"
Jon Hamm, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy
Winner: Kathy Bates, "Two and a Half Men"
Dot Marie Jones, "Glee"
Maya Rudolph, "Saturday Night Live"
Melissa McCarthy, "Saturday Night Live"
Elizabeth Banks, "30 Rock"
Margaret Cho, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Winner: Steve Levitan, "Modern Family"
Robert B. Weide, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Louis C.K., "Louie"
Jason Winer, "Modern Family"
Jake Kasdan, "New Girl"

Outstanding Reality Show Competition
Winner: "The Amazing Race"
"Dancing With the Stars"
"Project Runway"
"So You Think You Can Dance"
"Top Chef"
"The Voice"

Outstanding Reality Show Host
Winner: Tom Bergeron, "Dancing With the Stars"
Phil Keoghan, "The Amazing Race"
Ryan Seacrest, "American Idol"
Betty White, "Betty White's Off Their Rockers"
Cat Deeley, "So You Think You Can Dance"

Outstanding TV Miniseries or Movie
Winner: "Game Change"
"American Horror Story"
"Hatfields & McCoys"
"Hemingway and Gellhorn"
"Luther"
"Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia"

Lead Actor in a TV Miniseries or Movie
Winner: Kevin Costner, "Hatfields & McCoys"
Benedict Cumberbatch, "Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia"
Idris Elba, "Luther"
Woody Harrelson, " Game Change"
Clive Owen, "Hemingway and Gellhorn"
Bill Paxton, "Hatfields & McCoys"

Lead Actress in a TV Miniseries or Movie
Julianne Moore, "Game Change"
Connie Britton, "American Horror Story"
Ashley Judd, "Missing"
Nicole Kidman, "Hemingway and Gellhorn"
Emma Thompson, "The Song of Lunch"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Winner: Tom Berenger, "Hatfields & McCoys"
Denis O'Hare, "American Horror Story"
Ed Harris, "Game Change"
David Strathairn, "Hemingway & Gellhorn"
Martin Freeman, "Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Winner: Jessica Lange, "American Horror Story"
Frances Conroy, "American Horror Story"
Sarah Paulson, "Game Change"
Mare Winningham, "Hatfields & McCoys"
Judy Davis, "Page Eight"

Outstanding Directing for a TV Miniseries or Movie
Winner: Jay Roach, "Game Change"
Philip Kaufman, "Hemingway & Gellhorn"
Paul McGuigan, "Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia"
Sam Miller "Luther"
Kevin Reynolds, "Hatfields & McCoys"

Outstanding Writing for a TV Miniseries or Movie
Winner: Danny Strong, "Game Change"
Ted Mann, Ronald Parker, Bill Kerby, "Hatfields & McCoys: Part 2"
Neil Cross, "Luther"
Steven Moffat, "Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia"
Abi Morgan, "The Hour"

Outstanding Variety Special
Winner: "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"
"The Colbert Report"
"Jimmy Kimmel Live"
"Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
"Real Time With Bill Maher
"Saturday Night Live"

Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
Winner: Glenn Weiss, 65th Annual Tony Awards
Don Mischer, 84th Annual Academy Awrds
Louis J. Horvitz, 54th Annual Grammy Awards
Louis C.K., "Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre"
Alan Skog, New York City Ballet George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker (Live From Lincoln Center)"

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
Winner: Louis C.K. "Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre"
84th Annual Academy Awards
"Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl"
The Kennedy Center Honors
65th Annual Tony Awards

What did you think of this year's winners? Who got robbed? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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New 'Hobbit' Poster And Trailer Create Middle-earth Deja Vu

Could you do us a favor and pause the new trailer for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" just for a second? We have more stuff to show you.

Ok, thanks for that.

After an eventful Tolkien Week, filled with the kind of Middle-earth geekiness that we've been living on in the lead-up to December, director Peter Jackson sprinkled one last morsel on top of the already generous trailer.

A new poster for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" premiered on Jackson's Facebook page, and it features Bilbo Baggins aka Martin Freeman in a pose that should be familiar to "Lord of the Rings" fans, but that shouldn't be the only thing from Tolkien Week that resembled material from the previous trilogy.

The new poster for "The Hobbit" bears a striking resemblance to the teaser poster for "Return of the King," featuring Viggo Mortensen as Aragon, which was modeled off of the very first teaser for "Fellowship of the Ring."

On top of those similarities, Total Film noticed that several shots from the new trailer match those featured in the preview for "Fellowship of the Ring." You can judge for yourself with some composites the site created.

Emma Watson's 'Perks' American Accent: Tip-Top Or Terrible?

In "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," Emma Watson does her best to pull off an American accent, something she first attempted with MTV News' Josh Horowitz during the first installment of "American Talk."

From the first wave of reviews of "Perks," many critics have applauded Watson's accent, and we're certainly proud of her too.

But we want to know what you think. Click past the jump to voice your opinion, and tell us how you feel about Emma Watson's American accent.

'Knight's Tale' Becoming A TV Show From 'Battlestar Galactica' Showrunner

Ron Moore is heading from outer space to medieval times. The "Battlestar Galactica" showrunner will next tackle a television version of "A Knight's Tale" that has been picked up by ABC.

Deadline has the news, reporing that "the series is expected to stay close to the premise and the style of the movie -- it is described as a medieval fantasy incorporating modern music and themes that follows the journey of a young man who starts out impersonating a knight of the realm and ends up becoming one." The 2001 feature film starred Heath Ledger as the titular knight, Shannyn Sossamon as his love interest and Paul Bettany as Geoffrey Chaucer.

As fans of Moore will know, he's more than adept at adapting previously successful projects to the small screen. Though it might seem like a strange choice to have him tackle "A Knight's Tale," we'd argue that this is some of the best television news we've heard in a long time.

First off: if you haven't seen "Battlestar Galactica" already, fix that. Moore managed to take a cult-hit from the '80s and turn it into one of the best television series of the past decade. "Battlestar Galactica" might have taken place on a spaceship after much of the human race was destroyed by a race of sentient robots known as Cylons, but it examined many political and moral issues that are pertinent today. Just watch the abortion or union-centric episodes and tell us it's not great TV.

With that in mind, Moore could do great things for "A Knight's Tale." As long as ABC gives him the right amount of freedom, he could tell the fun, rock 'n' roll story of a man trying to find his place in the world while also offering up a critique of our society. If there's anything that shows like "Breaking Bad," "The Sopranos" and "The Wire" have taught us, it's that the more challenging a TV show is for its audience, the better it likely will be for them as a whole. Also, we just really miss "Battlestar Galactica."

Do you think Moore is a good fit for "A Knight's Tale"? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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'Life Of Pi' International Trailer Already Has Us Tearing Up In Dailies!

A new international trailer for Ang Lee's "Life of Pi" debuted online today, and the preview gives us a great look at the stunning visuals from the film.

Also, find out why Javier Bardem doesn't watch his own movies and which sci-fi flicks have the most accurate science in today's Dailies!

» Top 5 "Science Done Right" Moments in Movies [Smithsonian Magazine]

» The Four Movie Rules of Time Travel just in time for "Looper" [Wall Street Journal]

» "Airplane," scientifically speaking, has the most laughs per minute of any movie. [Forbes]

» Watch the trailer for Tobey Maguire's new film, "The Details." [Yahoo! Movies]

» Javier Bardem won't watch his own movies because he hates his nose. [San Francisco Chronicle]

» Movies don't accurately portray cancer. They make it seem worse than it actually is. [US News & World Report]

» Jack Huston teases a softer side to Richard in the new season of "Boardwalk Empire." [Parade]

» Can you name the sources for these cryptic movie titles? [Sporcle]

» Is "Life of Pi" headed for Oscar night? Probably. [ComingSoon.net]

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.

Tags Boardwalk Empire, Dailies, Jack Huston, Javier Bardem, Life of Pi

Five Reasons To See 'House At The End Of The Street'

This week, we get the pleasure of seeing Jennifer Lawrence wade into unfamiliar territory as the heroine of an old fashioned horror movie. "House at the End of the Street" pits Lawrence against the deranged younger sister of a boy she likes, and the Academy Award-nominated actress shines through as always.

Here are our five reasons to see "House at the End of the Street."

Jennifer Lawrence: Always Great
As she stars in more movies, it's becoming readily apparent that Lawrence will be good in every movie she's in. Whether it's searching for her meth-addicted father in the Ozarks, killing other kids, or running away from a secret basement sister, Lawrence brings life and charm to any role, helping to connect quickly with her character. "House at the End of the Street" is no exception, even when her character, Elissa, makes some poor, "going into the basement"-related decisions.

Max Thieriot: Super Creepy
We know he's misunderstood and everything, but Ryan Jacobson is one creepy neighbor. As the only (supposedly) remaining member of the Jacobson family, Ryan has stayed behind in the house where his little sister murdered their parents. Naturally, Elissa's mom, played by Elizabeth Shue, doesn't want her hanging out with the boy who lives in the house at the end of the street, and that's probably for a good reason.

Jennifer Lawrence Singing'Kinda
Several of the ads for "House at the End of the Street" featured Lawrence strumming on a guitar, singing a song about love, which, for us, would have justified a visit to theater by itself. And we do get plenty of shots of Elissa belting out some tunes by herself and even with a band, but unfortunately, that's not Lawrence singing. The voice actually belongs to a musician named Sarah Rayne, but at the very least, it's fun to pretend it's JLaw.

All Is Not As It Seems
We're going to tread carefully here as to not spoil anything, but suffice it to say that if you've seen the trailers and previews for "House at the End of the Street," there's still a big element of the story that you're missing. When we finally get a look at the bigger picture, it definitely comes as a surprise.

Kick Off Horror Movie Season
Believe it or not, Halloween is just a few weeks away, and "House at the End of the Street" should prepare you for the oncoming onslaught of horror movies that will shortly be coming your way in October. After months and months of superhero antics, it's nice to slip back into Fall movie mode and get a good scare once in a while.

What did you think of "House at the End of the Street"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Jake Gyllenhaal Explains The Art Of Growing Grizzly Man Beards

When it comes to beards, mustaches, goatees, etc., as a woman, I can't say that I can ever fully wrap my head around the mystery, intrigue and artistry involved in growing facial hair. But because so many of the men around me are constantly obsessing over it, I understand that it's an important part of being a man and masculinity and stuff.

Case in point, a recent chat between MTV News' Josh Horowitz and facial hair-growing expert Jake Gyllenhaal during the "End of Watch" press day about how the actor manages to quickly change his look from role to role.

"Right now, I'm doing a play in New York City. This is for a part that I'm doing," Gyllenhaal said of the full beard he's currently sporting. When pressed further for his secrets to getting stubborn hairs to grow to their full potential, Gyllenhaal jokingly admitted that it requires patience and commitment.

"It's a process. It's a long arduous process to grow out your hair," he said. "It's a tough tough thing to grow out your facial hair. It's a lot of sitting alone in a room and waiting and hoping."

So do his whiskers require any special treatment or encouragement?

"Yeah there's a little encouragement involved, not so much anxiety which you just portrayed, but when it does finally start to grow and you see a change, sometimes I give myself a little credit. 'Way to go, Jake, look at how you can do that.'"

What do you think of Jake Gyllenhaal's beard? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Lindsay Lohan And Charlie Sheen Make A Lovely Couple In 'Scary Movie 5'

Here's a nice thought to start off your day: At least you're not in this picture.

Yes, the first image from the upcoming "Scary Movie 5" brings together two of Hollywood's biggest troublemakers, Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan, into one bed.

The movie is due out next April, and Sheen and Lohan will appear in the series' signature opening sequence.

"Scary Movie 5" opens in theaters April 19.

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In Honor Of 'Perks': The Top 50 Coming Of Age Movies

FROM FILM.COM

Most genres have a few key calling cards. Superheroes have capes and/or superpowers. Gangster films have guns and cars. But all a "Coming of Age" film, like this week's new release "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," needs is a young character learning his or her place in the world.

The folks over at Film.com have broken down this ubiquitous genre into an easy-to-manage Top 50, but you'll be surprised how many movies you know and love fall under the category of "Coming of Age." All you need to do is look at the #50 movie to see how far-reaching this genre can be.

Head over to Film.com to see which movie made it to the top.

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'Liz & Dick' Poster: Elizabeth Taylor Or Just Dark-Haired Lindsay Lohan?

Amid more personal troubles for Lindsay Lohan, Lifetime has dropped the poster (via AceShowBiz) for the actress' upcoming TV movie, "Liz & Dick," based on the life of Elizabeth Taylor. And, given how much of a spotlight has been put on both the late actress and Lohan over the years, the casting just might be a mark of genius on Lifetime's part.

On it, Lohan rocks a black bob, black cocktail dress and enough diamonds and rubies to make Liz a bit jealous. While, the look is a pretty spot-on take of the style of Taylor, it's the words splashed across the poster that not only speak to Liz's life, but also Lohan's.

"Controversial," "Tabloid Front Page," "Child Star," "Paparazzi" and "Scandal" are among the terms that not only define the life of Liz, but also Lohan.

New 'Hobbit' Footage Debuts Online As Alternate Trailers

Not to sound ungrateful, but the newest trailer for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" left us wanting more. Not because there wasn't enough epic material in the preview, but because we know they have more.

But four extended scenes were sneakily hidden on the official Warner Bros website for "The Hobbit." (Well, not sneakily. We just didn't know about them right away.)

And they're actually pretty good. One scene in particular gives us another generous look at "Riddles in the Dark," this time focusing on the already conflicted Gollum, who discusses with himself whether to help Bilbo or not.

You can check out all of the alternate endings (via Bleeding Cool) after the jump!

The clips take the place of the hilarious kicker in the theatrical trailer, where the goblin king falls on the already crushed dwarves. For the most part they are short and fairly ordinary moments, but they all have the charm and the humor that we've been seeing so far from this trilogy.

There's also the memorable scene from the book of eternal elven badass Elrond, reading the names off of the swords Gandalf and the dwarves found. Bilbo gets a little disappointed when his tiny dagger, the soon-to-be named "Sting," doesn't get a name.

'Prometheus' Engineer Creates Life Of The Party

Who would have guessed that a party for the video release of "Prometheus" would hold answers to the origin of our species? There is undeniable evidence in the photographs that have surfaced from the event at The Beats Store that the Engineers created mankind in their own image, for they also love dropping sick beats.

We hear from sources inside the part that the Engineer provided the tunes for the event. One brave party guest worked up the courage to request a Ke$ha song, but the Engineer promptly ripped off his head.

Thanks to Super Punch for the tip.

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Fran Kranz Worried 'Cabin In The Woods' Would Ruin His Career

This year has been a good year for Fran Kranz. He starred in "Much Ado About Nothing," one of the most anticipated and well-received movies at the Toronto International Film Festival. He acted alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman and Andrew Garfield in Mike Nichols' Broadway revival of "Death of a Salesman." And "The Cabin in the Woods" finally hit theaters, after a long and frustrating wait (it's now available on DVD and Blu-ray).

Kranz says he had a great time playing wise stoner Marty. "There was something truthful and juicy that you could sink your teeth into and look at him as a three-dimensional, real human being."

But when he first read the script, he had a decidedly negative reaction, but it wasn't that he didn't like it. "It was so funny, far funnier than your typical horror film," he said. "And a lot of horror films have a lot of good humor, but this was like a great comedy on its own."

The problem was imagining what his future would be like if he didn't get the gig. "I knew if I didn't get this role it would haunt me for the rest of my life. It would be on my mind and nagging at me forever," he said. "I remember putting it down and kind of pacing around my living room and walking outside and just being like, 'Oh God, this is terrible, this movie's going to just destroy me.'"

Kranz needn't have worried; Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard were already eyeing him for Marty. "I didn't know that at the time, but they had me in mind from the beginning," he said. "Thankfully it all worked out."

What was your favorite Marty moment in "The Cabin in the Woods"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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New 'Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Trailer: Action-Packed, Surprisingly Funny

It took nine months, but the new trailer for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is now here, and it does not disappoint. The preview focuses more heavily on story than the previous look at the film and clearly outlines what we'll be seeing in the first installment of the trilogy.

For the Tolkien geeks out there, the trailer features a surprising cameo from Radagast, a wizard who appears as only a passing reference in "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," but one that will play a major role in the parallel storyline following him, Gandalf, Saruman, and Galadriel, as they hunt for the Necromancer.

Check out the full trailer after the jump!

'Following' Is A Must-Watch For Christopher Nolan Fans

"Memento" gets most'if not all'of the credit as the starting point for the Christopher Nolan we know today. Sure, the story of Leonard Shelby and his backwards chase to find his wife's killer catapulted Nolan into the realm of the indie darling, but his first film, "Following," marks the real beginning of the man who would bring us the Batman

Since Criterion announced yesterday that they plan to bring "The Following" to Blu-ray in their typical, decked-out style and it's also readily available on Netflix Instant Watch, now is a good a time as any to take a look back.

"Following" tells the story of a nameless young man, played by Jeremy Theobald, who isn't cutting it as a writer, but eventually finds himself under the wing of a charismatic thief, Cobb, a name that would appear later in "Inception."

From there the story grows more complicated, of course, but that isn't the only thing "Following" shares with the rest of Nolan's films. As a stripped down look at the kind of storytelling Nolan enjoys and excels at, "Following" can put his signature elements in the foreground for all to see, not obscured by high concepts like dream heists and superheroes. Nolan has always drifted toward the crime genre and its thievish heroes, and "Following" is no exception.
Like the rest of Nolan's films, it's never a good idea to hand over too much trust to any given character, since they tend to hide more than they show and the director has always looked to Hitchcock for more twisted aspects to character psychology.

At just 70 minutes long, "Following" makes for a quick watch and one that provides an interesting look at the humble beginnings of one of today's biggest directors.

Let us know what you think of "Following"? Share your thoughts in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Jennifer Lawrence Offers Some 'House At The End Of The Street' Dating Advice

In the newest TV spot for "House at the End of the Street," Lawrence shares some tips for avoiding Elissa's terrifying boy troubles.

"House at the End of the Street" tells the story of Elissa, a girl who moves just a few doors over from the site of a horrific crime. The past comes back to haunt her when she takes interest in the boy who still lives there.

"House at the End of the Street" opens this Friday, September 21.

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'Cabin In The Woods' Director Spills On Movie Monsters And His Boys II Men Preferences

"The Cabin in the Woods," the movie that everyone loved but was afraid to talk about, hits Blu-ray and DVD today, and to celebrate, we spoke with the director, Drew Goddard, about his experiences making the meta horror movie and the battle to get it into theaters.

Goddard shared how he looks back on the film nearly half a year after its theatrical release and what he plans for the near future. We also learned which Boyz II Men song he prefers.

Check out the full Q&A with Goddard after the jump!

As a personal question, does the monster named "Kevin" actually appear in the film?
You are not the first person to ask about Kevin, and I never answer. I just say, "He's in the movie, and if you look for him, you'll find him."

With so many monsters and so much freedom, were you able to fit everything in that you wanted?
We get everything that was important to us in the picture. Obviously, with a concept like "Cabin," I could do ten more hours of creatures, but we just felt like at a certain point, we didn't want this movie to be three hours long. It felt like the right amount of creatures. At a certain point, you have to make some hard decisions, but I can honestly say every creature that was important to me is on the screen.

Did that require limiting yourself?
Not really, maybe we did, because the truth is I don't think we really thought that this movie was going to get made. It was more like we were robbing a bank, and it was like, "Let's just get as many monsters as we can before anyone realizes what the hell we're doing and try to get them on screen." It always had that feeling, that guerrilla filmmaking feel. We didn't think too hard about it. It was like a sprint, and we just took off.

The world you and Joss created is enormous. Do you still wonder what else there in it?
It's certainly something that we thought of constantly and continue to think about because it's a fun world. We just like this universe. It does open your imagination up to all sorts of other possibilities. I always say when people ask about doing another one, the answer is I would love to return to it if we could figure out a way that will not step on what we already did.

How was it recording the commentary track for the Blu-ray?
I don't know. To be honest, I don't really remember because we'as you'll hear in the commentary'Joss and I just started drinking, and it gets a little blurry. I've been, quite honestly, a little too mortified to go back and listen to it to make sure at a certain point it's just me crying and singing Boyz II Men songs, as I often do when I get drunk.

Do you have a personal favorite?
Why did I choose Boyz II Men? Now that's going to haunt me. I guess "End of the Road." Doesn't everyone love "End of the Road"?

Learn When A New 'Hobbit' Trailer Will Debut

Happy Tolkien Week, everybody!

The world's most hobbit-friendly director, Peter Jackson, took to his Facebook page to kick off a week of celebrating everything Middle-earth in style.

To honor the 75th anniversary of the publication of "The Hobbit," Jackson and his team will finally release a second theatrical trailer for the first installment in the new trilogy, "An Unexpected Journey."

Check out Jackson's announcement after the jump!

Jennifer Lawrence Should Not Go Down There In 'House At The End Of The Street' Clip

Apparently, no one told Jennifer Lawrence's character in "House at the End of the Street" that you should never go through a hatch in the floor, into the cellar to check out the room with an empty bed equipped with restraints. It always leads to bad news.

As part of the lead-up to "House at the End of the Street," we are bringing you this suspense-filled never-before-seen clip from the film.

Learn more after the jump!

"House at the End of the Street" tells the story of Elissa, a girl who moves down the street from the titular abode. Unfortunately for everyone involved, the house is home to the seemingly kind Ryan (Max Thieriot) and perhaps his not-so-nice little sister.

"House at the End of the Street" opens in theaters on September 21.

What did you think of the clip from "House at the End of the Street"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Freddie Highmore Is Going 'Psycho'

When someone mentions Freddie Highmore, your mind probably goes to young Peter, sitting on a bench, in "Finding Neverland," or Charlie Bucket in Tim Burton's revisionist "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Though he's had a number of more adult roles as he's gotten older, nothing comes close to what Highmore is about to take on next.

TV Guide revealed that Highmore will play a younger version of Norman Bates, the psycho at the heart of "Psycho," and the main character of A&E's new television series. The series, which comes from executive producer Carlton Cuse of "Lost," has been making a number of big casting announcements recently.

Vera Farmiga will play mother and best friend of Norman, Norma Bates, and Max Thieriot will play a new character to the family, Dylan Bates, Norman's older James Dean-like brother.

What do you think of the casting of Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Joss Whedon Knows You Don't Mess With Shakespeare

MTV News had the chance to catch up with Whedon while he was promoting the movie and ask him about his experience directing a project written by the Bard. Since Whedon is so well known for his own unique writing style, we assumed he would have had some difficult working with a script he didn't pen. It turns out that's not entirely the case.

"When you're writing the words, you're looking for something from the audience. You're looking for a reaction. And you're doing the same thing when you're directing, you're doing the same thing when you're directing; you're just trying to connect. To have somebody else write the words is fine."

Whedon cites his experiences on television shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly" as good preparation for tackling Shakespeare. After all, he didn't write every script used for his shows, despite the fact they took place in his world.

"I've run television shows where I had a staff of amazing writers writing the words and was very pleased to have them interpreting the world that I created. I don't need to do it myself," he said. "I chose a really good writer for this one, but taking those words is half the jobs. The visual is half the job. Directing the actors and all that."

With that being said, the "Avengers" director did say that there were challenges in adapting "Much Ado About Nothing" and not being able to tell the movie with his own words. As we've read in reviews about the project, that just meant he had to find other avenues -- like the visual style and his actors -- through which to put his specific Joss Whedon stamp.

"Ceding the control and saying, 'It's your world, not mine. I just have to interpret it. You're not coming to me, I'm coming to you,' it makes you stretch as a director," he said. "Some of the things from Elizabethan times and from his plays, which made perfect sense for the dramatic needs of that theater or that audience that don't make sense now, you've got to figure it out. You can't just go, 'Well I'll just change it.' You can't. You have to make it work. And suddenly, when you try to do that, you find layers in it that you would not have found if you were the person who had written it."

Lionsgate/Roadside recently picked up "Much Ado About Nothing" at TIFF. No word yet on when we can expect to see it in theaters, but hopefully it will happen before the end of the year.

Are you intrigued to see what Whedon's take on Shakespeare will be? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter.

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Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, And Ezra Miller Share 'The Perks Of Being A Wallflower' With MTV First

Fresh off of their very warm reception up at the Toronto International Film Festival, Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, and Ezra Miller will be sitting down with MTV News' Josh Horowitz to fill us in on "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" for MTV First.

The cast will debut a clip from the film on MTV this coming Tuesday, September 18, and then they'll head to MTV.com for a 30-minute interview about the film.

It will all start at 7:56 p.m. ET this Tuesday on MTV.

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" opens in limited release on September 21 and goes wide September 28.

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New 'Skyfall' One Sheet Prompts Look At Bond Poster Past

The new domestic one sheet for "Skyfall," a simple, sleek teaser for the 23rd Bond film, makes for a handsome addition to a series known for its artwork.

While such a minimalistic poster isn't characteristic of Bond ads, which have typically erred on the side of explosive, it's still true to the series and specifically the feel of "Skyfall."

Since a new great Bond poster is as good an excuse as any to take a brief look back some of our favorites of the series, take a look at the full "Skyfall" poster and some oldies after the jump!

James Cameron's 'Jurassic Park': Five Ways It Would've Been Different

Had things gone a little differently in life, James Cameron could have directed "Jurassic Park" instead of Steven Spielberg.

The "Avatar" director let that bomb drop during a conversation with Huffington Post at an event at the recently-opened Titanic Museum in Belfast. Apparently Spielberg had purchased the rights to "Jurassic Park" only hours before Cameron tried to, meaning he had the daunting task of bringing Michael Crichton's novel to the big screen.

The rest, as they say, is history, but we couldn't resist listing off some of the ways Cameron's take on the story would have made the movie very, very different.

It Would Have Been A Monster Movie
Had Cameron nabbed the rights to "Jurassic Park" before Spielberg, he planned to approach the project a bit differently. In fact, his adaptation would have been "'Aliens' with dinosaurs" and, as he noted, "that wouldn't have been fair." "Dinosaurs are for 8-year-olds. We can all enjoy it, too, but kids get dinosaurs and they should not have been excluded for that," Cameron said.

Those Kids Probably Would Have Died
Cameron made it very clear in his HuffPo interview that he would not have made a movie for kids, which means the two grandchildren of John Hammond (the creator of Jurassic Park) probably wouldn't have gotten as much time in the spotlight. Even if they had a role in the movie, our guess is that one of them would have eaten it -- or been eaten.

It Would Have Been More Violent
In Cameron's own words, he would have "gone further, nastier, much nastier" with "Jurassic Park." Know what that means? More violence and gore. We thought some parts of Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" were pretty rough anyways, so we can only imagine how much farther Cameron would have liked to go. A man getting bit in half by a Tyrannosaurus rex while going to the bathroom is pretty brutal as is. In all likelihood, Cameron would have stuck closer to some of the more violent parts of Crichton's novel.

It Wouldn't Have Had John Williams
When we think "Jurassic Park," we think John Williams' score. The beloved composer already had a great working relationship with Spielberg by the time he made "Jurassic Park," having already scored "Jaws," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "Last Crusade" and "Hook." Had Cameron sat in the director's chair, there's a small likelihood Williams would have been tasked with bringing "Jurassic Park's" triumphant theme into existence, and that would have been a real shame.

It Would Have Starred Arnold Schwarzenegger
Okay, we pulled that out of nowhere. But considering the success they had just had from "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," why wouldn't Cameron think about reteaming with Arnold Schwarzenegger? Even if Cameron didn't cast the Governator has his lead, he could have considered having him stand in for the T. rex.

Would you have wanted to see a "Jurassic Park" movie directed by Cameron? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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'Lincoln' Trailer: His Voice Is That High For A Reason

The way the first trailer for Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" is structured, it's easy to assume that Daniel Day-Lewis' Lincoln voice belongs to someone else the first time we hear it. When we finally match the voice to the face, it almost seems a little bizarre to not only associate Lincoln with that higher voice, but to hear it come from Daniel "I Drink Your Milkshake" Day-Lewis.

Yahoo! Movies quoted famed Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer, who explains that Lincoln's voice was probably much higher than history, his stature, and his facial features would have us believe.

"Lincoln's voice, as far as period descriptions go, was a little shriller, a little higher," Holzer told Smithsonian Magazine.

So for future reference, if you're ever thinking about questioning an acting choice made by Day-Lewis, don't.

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Just Who Is Ralph Fiennes Playing In 'Skyfall'?

A new image from the James Bond Facebook page informs us that Ralph Fiennes will be playing a character named Mallory in "Skyfall." Did any notice that both Mallory and M start with the letter "M"? Interesting...

Also, Al Pacino and Christopher Walken are "Stand Up Guys," and there are two Viggo's in today's Dailies!

» Camp Lo reviews "Finding Nemo 3-D" [Next Movie]

Kristen Stewart Doesn't Know What's Next, But That's OK

With "The Twilight Saga" wrapped and "Cali" out of the picture, Hollywood is Kristen Stewart's metaphoric oyster.

The actress has been attached to a couple of projects recently like the potential "Snow White and the Huntsman" sequel and Scott Cooper's take on "Lie Down in the Darkness," but neither project is officially confirmed. MTV News recently caught up with Stewart at the Toronto International Film Festival where she said she's enjoying not knowing what she'll be up to over the next few years.

"It's been a little while since I haven't had stuff mapped out, so it's nice," she said. "I'm in a good place to choose."

When asked whether there's any project that has caught her attention going forward, Stewart admitted that she's not sure what she'll do next. Even "Lie Down in Darkness" is a big question mark (which is good news for Jennifer Lawrence, who has wanted the role for years).

"I don't know yet," Stewart said of her next movie. "I know it's weird to skirt subjects. I think it's been said on the Internet that I'm doing 'Lie Down in Darkness'; it's not happening yet. I don't know when they're [going to officially green-light the film]. I love that thing, I would do anything to get that to go, but it's just not yet. Hopefully it does, but other than that, nothing."

Now Stewart gets to ride the end of 2012 in style. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 2" will hit theaters on November 16, while "On the Road" will get released on December 21.

What type of movie do you think Stewart should make next? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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Best Reunion Movies You Have To See Before '10 Years'

By Jessica Marshall

It's time for another reunion... the big-screen kind.

This time, it's "10 Years," the story of a group of cohorts who return to their hometown for their 10th high school reunion. An all-star cast featuring Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Rosario Dawson, Justin Long and Oscar Isaac gathers to act out one of the most popular American fantasies-- being able to relive all that delicious high school drama in one glorious night by revisiting old flames, rivalries and friendships with ten additional years of life experience.

Much like experiencing a real reunion, however, you can't fully appreciate the value of a good reunion movie until you've seen a few already. Here are ten classic reunion films to get you in a "10 Years" mood:

"Peggy Sue Got Married"
The last thing you probably want to do after you separate from your cheating husband is attend your 25th high school reunion. But Peggy Sue Bodell (Kathleen Turner) sucks it up and goes anyway. And when her no-good, cheatin', soon-to-be-ex high school sweetheart/husband (a baby-faced Nicolas Cage) shows up just as she is being crowned Reunion Queen, the shock and stress of it all sends her fainting back to 1960, affording her the impossible chance to re-live her senior year in high school. The question is, will she make the same mistakes that lead to her sorry fate 25 years later?

"American Reunion"
The original gang from East Great Falls is back together again for a fourth round of antics, but this time, they're all grown up. Jim, Oz, Kevin, Finch and Stifler reconnect after years apart for a high school reunion, and they find out quickly that while their lives have taken them all in different directions, some things never change. Like Stifler's mom and warm apple pie.

"Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion"
Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino show that half the fun of attending your 10th high school reunion can be making up fabulously successful fake lives to impress or intimidate your former classmates. At least that's how they envision it in this wacky 1997 comedy based on a stage play called "Ladies Room."

"Grosse Pointe Blank"
It's natural to wonder what your former classmates do for a living after all these years. It's not so natural, however, to hear that one of them is a professional assassin. But that's the case in this 1997 dark comedy starring John Cusack and Minnie Driver. Cusack plays a contract killer who is given a hit in his hometown that just so happens to coincide with his 10th high school reunion. But things get really complicated when he discovers that his target is the father of the high school girlfriend for whom he still has a thing.

"National Lampoon's Class Reunion"
Let's hope your actual class reunion doesn't happen like the one in this movie. John Hughes penned this 1982 lampoon comedy, starring longtime character actors Gerrit Graham and Michael Lerner, about a disgruntled nerd who exacts murderous revenge on his high school classmates at their 10-year reunion in retaliation for a merciless prank pulled on him during senior year.

"Something Wild"
If you tag along with your significant other to his or her high school reunion, be on alert that things can get awkward if an ex shows up. Especially if that ex is a loose cannon played by Ray Liotta. And in this 1986 comedy by Jonathan Demme, Jeff Daniels plays an uptight banker from New York who finds himself in this very situation, after he impulsively runs off with party girl Lulu (Melanie Griffith) and they wind up in her old hometown.

"Beautiful Girls"
You're supposed to have your life completely figured out by your 10th reunion, right? That's the opposite of true for semi-successful New York pianist Willie Conway (Timothy Hutton) when he returns, directionless and indecisive, to his small hometown in this 1996 dramedy by Ted Demme. Hutton stars alongside Uma Thurman, Matt Dillon, Michael Rapaport, Lauren Holly and a very young but wise-beyond-her-years Natalie Portman, whose characters each help Willie find direction in their own quirky ways.

"Zack & Miri Make a Porno"
On the other hand, if it has been ten years since high school and you still don't have your #&$ together, just start making pornos. That tack works for Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) in this 2008 Kevin Smith comedy. The reunion itself isn't really the focus of the film, but it does play an influential role in shaping the lives of these two star-crossed and comically inept lovers.

"Grown Ups"
This 2010 buddy comedy probes the slightly less mature realm of the junior high reunion. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider play a gang of old junior high teammates who won a basketball championship back in the day. Thirty years later, they reconnect when coach they all loved dies and spend a weekend living it up and completely regressing at an old lake house they'd gone to as kids. Escalating shenanigans ensue, culminating in a rematch against their former nemesis team from that long-ago game.

"The Big Chill"
This 1983 film is often hailed as the poster child of reunion films, though it isn't about a traditional school reunion. The story is about an impromptu gathering of college friends at a vacation house in the wake of the suicide of a mutual friend 15 years after they graduate. The movie is worth watching for it's fabulous 60s and 70s soundtrack alone, but also offers great performances by an all-star cast that includes William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Jeff Goldblum, JoBeth Williams and Glenn Close.

What's your favorite reunion movie? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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'Django Unchained' Infographic: The History Of Killing Folks For Money

The art of bounty hunting is a time-honored tradition and one that will get thrust back into the spotlight with Quentin Tarantino's new film "Django Unchained" coming out this Christmas.

As we get closer to the release date, it's probably worth considering brushing up on your bounty hunting knowledge. You wouldn't want to be inspired by the work of Django and Dr. Schultz and then not know the first thing about the trade.

Thankfully, a new infographic popped up on the "Django Unchained" Facebook page that gives you a brief history lesson on the noble profession.

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TIFF Review Roundup: 'The Master,' 'To The Wonder,' 'Bad 25'

FROM FILM.COM

Another day, another set of reviews from some of the best movies playing up at the Toronto International Film Festival. Below, you'll be have to find takes on "The Master," the highly anticipated new film from Paul Thomas Anderson, and "To the Wonder," the highly anticipated new film from Terrence Malick.

"The Master"
Grade: B-

Still, for all its clever work, "The Master" is highly clinical. It's a movie for students of film history, and for audiences far more patient than average. The themes of "The Master" are relatively clear, and right up there on the surface level for all to note. Can you invent a new way to "help" the troubled out of thin air? How and where does fanaticism form, and what type of person is drawn to the trappings of power, or to follow the newly powerful? These themes get bludgeoned home in a big way throughout the nearly three hours of the film, though not to anyone's benefit. "There Will Be Blood" shared this issue of repetition, but Daniel Day-Lewis was a more lovable scoundrel than Hoffman's Mr. Dodd. There was more room to breathe in each and every one of Paul Thomas Anderson's films, and by comparison "The Master" is oppressive and claustrophobic. Beautifully done, yes, but missing the entire point of "freeing one's mind" while watching a film. "The Master" wants you to do it simply so it can lock you up in its own personal cage. -Laremy Legel

"Imogene"
Grade: D+

Kristen Wiig is a national treasure. Her comic timing is virtually unmatched among her peers. It's the looseness in her own skin. She knows when to go broad and when to underplay, and little reaction shots and bounced moments that add extra color to the story are as much to be celebrated in "Imogene" as anywhere else. Unfortunately, there's a movie surrounding these little bright spots, and that movie is hollow, uninteresting and false. -Jordan Hoffman

"Bad 25"
Grade: A-

Spike Lee's "Bad 25? is, on the face of it, nothing too removed than one of those "Classic Albums" programs that used to air on VH1. Songs are discussed one by one, with tidbits about the recording and writing, and sometimes the mix is finagled so we get to focus on what the bass player is actually doing. "Bad 25," however, is a Spike Lee film. While his off-camera voice is only heard once in a while, and to great effect, the collage of clips and talking head interviews burst with an exuberance worthy for a subject who called himself the King of Pop. -JH

"To The Wonder"
Grade: B-
I conclude with the unenviable task of giving 'To the Wonder' a letter grade. I wish I could give it a 'Q,' because this movie exists far outside of the normal parameters of critique. It is so, so gorgeous, and there are instances that soar (and not solely Bardem's), but it doesn't add up. I'm certainly glad I saw the film, and I recommend it for fans or for anyone who'll get a buzz out of hearing a line like, 'What is this love that loves us' spoken in French. If you aren't in that group, well, you have been warned. -JH

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Eli Roth's 'Aftershock': Like 'Hostel,' But With An Earthquake And Selena Gomez

By Ade Mangum

It seems that our favorite spooky holiday has arrived early the year. The attendees at the Toronto International Film Festival were given an early Halloween treat...and no, it's not the Candy Corn flavored Oreos. They were privileged to be the first audience of the Eli Roth-produced film "Aftershock."

The line outside the Ryerson Theater wrapped around the block with blood thirsty fans. As the clock struck midnight, they were greeted by the man himself, Eli Roth, and he filled us in on his relationship with TIFF. He premiered "Cabin Fever" here years ago. Then he followed up a few years later with the Festivals first digital projected film "Hostel."

He came this year to bring the TIFF attendee's another first, its first Chilean feature-length film, "Aftershock." After he introduced the cast of the film, we met his new, very eager, 29-year-old collaborator, Nicolas Lopez, who riled the crowd up with jokes, and his energy was contagious as he woke up the "Midnight Madness" crowd.

"Aftershock" is set in Chile, and begins with our characters having the time of their lives (as most gory movies do), traveling throughout the country going from party to party. The film quickly takes a turn for the worst after it is met with an earthquake. Madness ensues, and the characters are pushed to their limits, serving as a true test of character. Lopez was able to show us how fast society can take a turn for the worst, as we can revert from civilized society to our primal nature in a matter of seconds.

The film had everything a movie-goer could want. Pretty woman, the guy you feel bad for because he broke up with his girlfriend, and a cameo from a pop star, in this case, Selena Gomez. Much of the film is painted with red and gore, but it becomes almost comedic as the film progresses with each death scene, trying to top the one prior. It's said that there are one hundred ways to die, and Lopez seems to have showcased at least half during this film.

If we have learned anything from films that involve Mr. Roth, it's never to combine the two deadliest ingredients: be an American and travel.

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Someone Should Tell Winona Ryder That A 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Is Happening

Well, our quest for details about a "Beetlejuice" sequel continues, with the most recent stop taking us to Wionna Ryder at the Toronto International Film Festival, where she's promoting her new crime film, "The Iceman" with Michael Shannon.

Unfortunately, the former Lydia Deetz didn't exactly have the deetz on the sequel from Tim Burton and writer Seth Grahame-Smith.

"You tell me ' I don't know!" Ryder said. "I've heard from journalists, that's how I found out, but I'm seeing Tim next week, and I will let you know."

From what Burton has told us, he's waiting on a script, but won't do it without Michael Keaton.

"I'm trying to think about how that would work," Ryder said. "Obviously I'm not [the focal point]; it's got to be Michael. So is it happening?" she wondered. "It's being written, but is it happening? Tim hasn't confirmed it yet [officially]."

Are you on board for a "Beetlejuice" sequel? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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TIFF Review Roundup: 'Much Ado,' 'Pines,' And 'Passion'

FROM FILM.COM

The folks from Film.com are back with more reviews from the Toronto International Film Festival.

Today, we have opinions on Joss Whedon's Shakespeare adaptation, "Much Ado About Nothing," the divisive Ryan Gosling drama, "The Place Beyond the Pines," and the latest from Brian De Palma, "Passion," with Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace.

"The Place Beyond the Pines"
Grade: B

The real art of 'The Place Beyond the Pines' is the innovative plot construct, which can only be compared to films such as 'The Godfather' and 'A Prophet.' No, 'The Place Beyond the Pines' isn't as good as either of those films, and it's not nearly as watchable as either (less overall arc, too weighty throughout), but it certainly heralds the arrival of a vibrant director. It's not the type of film anyone outside of 'serious' film fans will have the patience for, but it's no less the accomplishment for the total lack of comfort it provides an audience. -Laremy Legel

"Much Ado About Nothing"
Grade: B

Offered up as karmic balance for his billion-dollar superhero enterprise 'The Avengers' from this summer, this tiny friends-and-family production has the vibe of a project done on weekends and after school. That's no knock. It is vibrant and bubbly and just clever enough to engage people who wouldn't normally watch a black-and-white micro-budget Shakespeare adaptation without any big movie stars. -Jordan Hoffman

"Passion"
Grade: C

I have no way of knowing what Brian De Palma's intentions were in making 'Passion.' If it was to make a riveting suspense film, then he surely failed. But if he's intentionally tweaking the aesthetic of cheapo cable films from the 1990s and directing his stars to emote like porn actresses between sex scenes in the hope of prompting derisive yet supportive laughter, then mission accomplished. -JH

"Byzantium"
Grade: C+

Dear Neil Jordan's 'Byzantium,' It's not you, it's me. You are so beautiful, so earnest. You are going to make a moody, gothic fantasy fan so happy one day. And I'll be there to cheer you on, proud of your world-building efforts, your evocative photography and unique mother-daughter dynamics. I'm so sorry I won't be able to ever say I love you (or even like you), but I admire you, and I know that you'll do well. -JH

"Hyde Park on Hudson"
Grade: D+

Good concept firmly in place, 'Hyde Park on Hudson' spends the next hour making you reconsider its merit. A movie in desperate search of a point, 'Hyde Park on Hudson' wants you to believe it's kinda sorta about civilized adult relationships and the international tumult of war' before finally deciding it's about nothing at all. The film then falls into a puddle and flails around haplessly, a stupefied gaze appearing on its eyes. Sad, really. -LL

Tags joss whedon, Much Ado About Nothing, passion, Ryan Gosling, The Place Beyond The Pines, TIFF

'Hangover III' Hits The Road In Dailies!

As "The Hangover Part III" goes into production today, a new plot summary gives us an idea of the story. "This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off."

Also, see a ton of new "Homeland," and learn what happened at the box office in today's Dailies!

» Richard Gere and Brit Marling are not happy in this "Arbitrage" clip. [Vulture]