Josh Hutcherson Shares What He's Thankful For In 2012

Josh Hutcherson has had a big year. The one-time "Bridge to Terabithia" actor starred in another major adaptation, "The Hunger Games," and became a household name thanks to his portrayal of Peeta Mellark in the box office hit. When MTV News caught up with Hutcherson recently to talk about all the things he's had to be thankful for in 2012, the actor admitted that he knows how lucky he is.

"I'm very thankful [for 2012] as well," Hutcherson said. "I had a lot of work that came out this year and was pretty successful thus far, so it was exciting for me. It definitely exceeded my expectations."

But it's not just the fact that he had three films come out that has Hutcherson feeling thankful. He said he's also experienced many things this year that he never had before.

"I had a lot of firsts this year. I went to Paris, London and Berlin for the first time, so I got to see a lot of new places," he said. "I had a blast. The press tour was so fun with me and Liam [Hemsworth] and Jen [Lawrence] and [director] Gary [Marshall] flying all over the world together. ... Being with Liam and Jen was great because we were experiencing something brand-new to all of us. I think Liam had the most experience dealing with [a lot of press], just because of him and [his engagement to] Miley [Cyrus], but having really good people experiencing it with you made it a lot easier."

He's also glad he's looking to have a similarly successful year in 2013. With "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" due out and the final two "Hunger Games" movies to film, Hutcherson has lots to look forward to next year.

"There is the obvious that everybody will say, which is a better economy and a better America, so I hope for a better economy, a better America," he said. "Outside of that, we're shooting the next two 'Hunger Games' movies back-to-back, and then I'm shooting another 'Journey,' so as long as the world doesn't end, I have a busy 2013 coming up."

What are you thankful for? Let us know in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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'Paranormal Activity 5' Gets A Halloween 2013 Release Date

The world is going to continue to experience some paranormal activity in 2013.

Paramount Pictures has announced the release date for "Paranormal Activity 5," which will hit theaters on October 25, 2013. No word yet on which actors will return for the film or who will direct it, but Paramount was quick to announce the film around the time "Paranormal Activity 4" hit theaters.

That film has gone on to gross $53.5 million in the United States so far, which seems to have been enough to get Paramount to want another incarnation of the low-budget horror series. So far none of the other movies have done as well as "Paranormal Activity," which made $107 million in the US during its entire run.

There's no guarantee that directing duo Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman will return for "Paranormal Activity 5" after helming numbers "3" and "4," but we hope they do. If they come back, we put together a little wish list of changes that we hope they make to the upcoming fifth "Paranormal Activity" installment: Namely, bring back the fan cam, go bigger with the scares and make sure to expand on the mythology. That's not too much to ask, right?

It's worth noting that a Latino spinoff of the "Paranormal Activity" franchise had been reported at the same time "Paranormal Activity 5" was, though we haven't heard much about it since. That film is supposed to be directed by "Paranormal Activity" sequels scribe Christopher Landon, and due out in spring 2013.

Are you glad that more "Paranormal Activity" movies are on the way? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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Bond-a-Thond: The Great, Big Wrap-Up Post

Well, we did it. After 23 weeks of spies, gadgets, and alarmingly unhealthy sexual behavior, MTV Movies Blog crossed the finish-line of the first ever Bond-a-Thond.

Along the way, we kept an eye on some totals, chronicled the most memorable moments, and simply basked in the glory of 007 and the world of Ian Flemming. It was a rip-roaring adventure that got a little dark somewhere around 1979, but just like Bond, we persevered and made it through.

Click past the jump to check out some of our more unusual superlatives, as well as, the totals from our "by the numbers" counts and my closing thoughts on the series.

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With the "Tarantino XX" Blu-ray collection hitting store shelves today, now seems like as good a time as any to take a look back at one of the most influential filmmakers of our generation. MTV News has an exclusive look at one of the bonus features on this exciting boxed set, which shows Pam Grier talking about the moment she first learned Quentin Tarantino wanted her to play the title character in "Jackie Brown."

"They delivered this manuscript in a manila envelope and it says 'QT' in the corner and there's all these little stamps all over it, and I'm going, 'Okay, I'll open it,' and there it is: 'Jackie Brown,'" she remembers in the clip, which comes from "The World's Greatest Showman" special feature. "So I read it, and there's a note and it says, 'Please read it and call me when you read it.' And I'm reading it, and I'm going, 'Oh my god, it's remarkable, it's extraordinary.'"

Grier said she assumed that she would play the role of Samuel L. Jackson's "drugged-out pimp girlfriend," which eventually went to Bridget Fonda. When she called up Tarantino to tell him what she thought of the script, though, she was in for a big surprise.

"I call him and he goes, 'What did you think? I thought you didn't like it, I've been waiting for three weeks,'" she said. "I said, 'I like the Bridget Fonda role,' and he says, 'No, Jackie Brown is for you. You're going to play Jackie Brown.' And I went, 'I am?'"

Grier added, "The world stopped because someone who is a director, an artist, a craftsman of this magnitude would write something for me. I was speechless."

Will you be picking up a copy of "Tarantino XX"? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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'Red Dawn': Watch The First Eight Minutes Of The Remake

With the remake of "Red Dawn" hitting theaters tomorrow, it's probably a good time to figure out whether you're going to enlist for another tour of duty with The Wolverines. Perhaps the best way to figure out if you want to enjoy the latest action offering would be to check out the first eight minutes of the film, courtesy of the folks over at io9.

The preview gives us a look at a happy small Colorado town'before the North Koreans invade, that is. The remake of "Red Dawn" stars Chris Hemsworth, Adrianne Palicki, and Josh Hutcherson as a band of teenagers who escape into the woods and mount a guerilla-style resistance to the new invaders.

Head over to io9 to check out the first eight minutes of "Red Dawn."

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'Smurfs 2' Teaser Trailer: The Blue Is Back

Are you happy, people? This is what happens when you go to see that "harmless" live-action Smurfs movie. Its makes $563.7 million, becomes an undeniable international hit, and gets a sequels.

Well, now that sequel has a trailer.

The entire gang from the first movie is back, along with some additional talent lending their voices to the tiny blue creatures.

Click past the jump to see the trailer (via ComingSoon) and read the full synopsis.

Synopsis:

In the sequel, the evil wizard Gargamel (Hank Azaria) creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants ' and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs ' Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world's greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus ' or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

The film, which also stars Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara, Brendan Gleeson, Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters, Alan Cumming, Fred Armisen, George Lopez, Anton Yelchin, Christina Ricci, JB Smoove and John Oliver, is set for release on July 31, 2013.

What did you think of the teaser for "Smurfs 2"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Matt Damon Suits Up For 'Elysium'

A new picture from Neill Blomkamp's upcoming sci-fi allegory "Elysium," shows off some impress body work on Matt Damon. Here's to hoping that those extra parts are for more than stability and we get some super strength action when "Elysium" opens in August.

Also, George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy discuss the future of "Star Wars" in today's Dailies!

» George Lucas and New George Lucas (Kathleen Kennedy) talk the future of "Star Wars." [StarWars.com]