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Shock Over ‘Hunger Games’ Directorgate: New Captain Needed Fast!
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 3:57 pm

Which Hollywood heavy-hitter will step in to take helm of 'Catching Fire'?By Jason KaufmanJennifer Lawrence in "Hunger Games"Photo: LionsgateThe big "Hunger Games" news this week wasn't how much cash continued to pour in, but the director ...

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Return Of ‘Girls’ Power: HBO Series Gets It Right
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 3:42 pm

Above The Buzz examines Lena Dunham's dramedy about four women living in NYC. By Jocelyn VenaLena Dunham in "Girls"Photo: HBOBlah, blah, blah. Yes, "Girls" is a lot like "Sex and the City" in the fact that both shows are about women —...

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Watch: ‘Looper’ Director’s Exclusive Trailer Commentary
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 3:10 pm

'Joe had a lot of fun working with Bruce on the action scenes,' Rian Johnson tells MTV News of Joseph Gordon-Levitt playing a young Bruce Willis.By Kara WarnerJoseph Gordon-Levitt in "Looper"Photo: SonyThanks to the highly anticipated debu...

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Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Uniting Onscreen Too?
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 11:01 am

Pair reportedly may appear together in Ridley Scott's 'The Counselor,' starring Michael Fassbender.By Fallon PrinzivalliBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"Photo: Twentieth Century FoxHave you heard the news, movie fans? Se...

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Daniel Craig Says ‘Skyfall’ Bond ‘Not So Broken-Hearted’
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 10:53 am

'He's much softer and nicer now,' Craig tells MTV News on London set.By Christina GaribaldiDaniel Craig in "Skyfall"Photo: Columbia PicturesWhen we last left James Bond in "Quantum of Solace," he was on a mission of vengeance after being s...

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James Cameron Denies Shooting ‘Avatar 2’ Footage During Dive
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 9:34 am

'If they think of you first as a filmmaker, then all of the exploration stuff must be so that you can be a better filmmaker,' he tells MTV News.By Kevin P. Sullivan, with reporting by Josh HorowitzJames CameronPhoto: MTV NewsWhen James Cam...

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‘Eastbound & Down’: The Best F—ing Show On HBO
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 8:30 am

As Kenny Powers (presumably) rides off into the sunset this Sunday night, we pay homage to HBO's best-kept secret.By James MontgomeryDanny McBride in "Eastbound and Down"Photo: HBO"Stevie, you weak mother----er, you listen to me right now....

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James Cameron Settles The Score On ‘Titanic’ Casting Rumors
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 7:09 am

Rumors have been circulating that Matthew McConaughey and Gwyneth Paltrow had been offered the roles of Jack and Rose. By Fallon Prinzivalli, with reporting by Josh HorowitzJames CameronPhoto: MTV NewsThe success of "Titanic" is undeniable...

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J.K. Rowling’s ‘Blackly Comic’ Post-Potter Book Gets Release Date
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 5:02 am

'The Casual Vacancy,' Rowling's first adult novel, will be released on September 27.By John Mitchell J.K. RowlingPhoto: Daniel Barry/Getty ImagesIt's been five long years since J.K. Rowling published "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,"...

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Early ‘Avengers’ Reviews Point To Fan And Box-Office Gold
by MTV Movies | April 13, 2012 at 5:02 am

Talk Nerdy asks, 'Will the superhero all-star flick live up to the hype?' Fans who got an early peek seem to think soBy Eric DitzianChris Hemsworth in "Avengers"Photo: Marvel"The Avengers," apparently, rules.After a string of Los Angeles ...

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