‘Catching Fire’ Countdown: What To Watch While You Wait

May 10, 2012

With the ‘Hunger Games’ sequel more than a year away, here’s where you can catch its stars in the meantime. By Amy Wilkinson Jennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games” Photo: Lionsgate November 23, 2013, is just a year and a half away, but it might as well be a lifetime from now considering how antsy we are to feast on ” The Hunger Games ” sequel ” Catching Fire .” Progress is no doubt beginning on the follow-up (director Francis Lawrence was confirmed last week by Lionsgate), but there’s still much to be done before the film is big-screen ready for next, next Thanksgiving

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Beastie Boys Sued Over Sampling

May 9, 2012

The Beastie Boys are being sued. On the eve of Adam Yauch ‘s unfortunate death, the Beastie Boys were served with allegations from TufAmerica , claiming that the rap group and Universal Music Group sampled songs by go-go and R&B group Trouble Funk .

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Miley Cyrus’ ‘LOL’: What Went Wrong?

May 9, 2012

A movie expert weighs in on why the teen dramedy was a box-office flop. By Jocelyn Vena Miley Cyrus in “LOL” Photo: Lionsgate Last Friday, Miley Cyrus’ soapy teen dramedy “LOL” opened to a limited release in nine states. The film, by all accounts, didn’t perform the way a film starring Cyrus, “Twilight” star Ashley Greene and one-time screen siren Demi Moore, might be expected to

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No Doubt To Release New Record In September

May 8, 2012

Alright, we can stop holding our breath. No Doubt has finally announced an official release date for their new record.

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Maurice Sendak, Author Of ‘Where The Wild Things Are,’ Dead At 83

May 8, 2012

Sendak, best known for ‘Wild Things’ and ‘In the Night Kitchen,’ was known for his dark-edged humor and unconventional approach. By Gil Kaufman Maurice Sendak Photo: David Corio/Getty Images Beloved children’s author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, author of the classic boyhood adventure tale “Where the Wild Things Are,” died on Tuesday (May 8) at the age of 83

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Kristen Stewart Wants To Be A ‘Better Person’ Like Snow White

May 8, 2012

‘She’s truly bleeding for other people,’ ‘Snow White and the Hunstman’ star says on ‘MTV First’ about her character. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Kristen Stewart on “MTV First: Snow White and the Huntsman” Photo: MTV News Kristen Stewart puts her inner action star on full display as the butt-kicking Snow White in “Snow White and the Huntsman.” But, it’s her vulnerability that Stewart related to most with the chainmail-wearing princess

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Andre 3000 To Star In Jimi Hendrix Biopic

May 8, 2012

Andre 3000 —one half of the now seemingly-defunct progressive hip hop duo OutKast —seems to have found a way to keep himself busy in the vacuum of his band’s hiatus.

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Is Joss Whedon Up For An ‘Avengers’ Sequel?

May 7, 2012

Director calls first film ‘an extraordinary experience’ — but he also tells MTV News he needs to rest for ’17 years in a cave.’ By Kara Warner Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. in “The Avengers” Photo: Marvel Studios Now that “Marvel’s The Avengers” has taken in oodles and oodles of cash during its opening weekend here in the U.S., it’s time to talk about the sequel, of course! There will likely need to be some serious discussions about scheduling, but given the fact that Marvel already has plans for a slew of other superhero-related sequels like “Iron Man 3″ , “Captain America 2″ and “Thor 2,” another “Avengers” can’t be too far away, can it?

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Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch’s Films: What’s Next?

May 7, 2012

Late Beastie Boy’s film company, Oscilloscope Laboratories, carries on his legacy. By Fallon Prinzivalli Adam Yauch in 1999 Photo: Mick Hutson/ Getty Images With the news Friday that Beastie Boy Adam Yauch lost his battle with cancer , distraught fans turned up “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)” and remembered the rapper’s incredible musical accomplishments. But those of us with an eye on movies remember MCA’s contributions to the film industry as well.

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News Roundup: Wiz Khalifa Busted, Adele Beats Michael, Ed Helms Preps First Bluegrass Album And More

May 4, 2012

This week rapper Wiz Khalifa was busted for marijuana possession in North Carolina.

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