Thursday, 27 October 2011
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'Lone Ranger' Is 'Built Around Tonto,' Director Says
'You've heard the Lone Ranger's story; you just haven't heard it told from this guy,' Gore Verbinski tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner
Gore Verbinski
Photo: MTV News
Now that Disney, Gore Verbinski and Johnny Depp have ironed out most of the budget kinks surrounding their production of "The Lone Ranger," we can all rest easy that the masked man and his trusty sidekick Tonto are headed to the big screen soon.
When MTV News caught up with Verbinski at the Hollywood Awards Gala Monday night, where his quirky animated film "Rango" received the Hollywood Animation Award, we asked how he was feeling about the film and what his plans are for the adaptation.
"I feel great. We're not shooting a Western in the middle of winter; the whole thing is pushed into a more reasonable time of year, so now we have to go make the movie," Verbinski said, speaking to the film's new May 31, 2013, release date. "There's been a lot of talk. Hopefully in a year and a half we'll have something we can talk about."
Verbinski went on to say that he's been hard at work on the screenplay for two years and that the central character is not the Ranger.
"It's all built around Tonto," he said. "You've heard the Lone Ranger's story; you just haven't heard it told from this guy, and he was there."
Depp has already teased that their take on the beloved duo's Western adventures will be "interesting," to say the least.
"I like the character. I think I have interesting plans for the character, and I think the film itself could be entertaining and very funny," he said. "But also I like the idea of having the opportunity to make fun of the idea of the Indian as a sidekick — which has always been [the case] throughout the history of Hollywood. The Native American has always been a second-class, third-class, fourth-class, fifth-class citizen, and I don't see Tonto that way at all. So it's an opportunity for me to salute Native Americans."
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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1673145/lone-ranger-movie-tonto-gore-verbinski.jhtml
'X Factor' Castoffs Dexter Haygood, Phillip Lomax Open Up
The Brewer Boys also lament their early elimination, as five contestants were sent home after first live episode.
By Jim Cantiello
Dexter Haygood on "X Factor"
Photo: Fox
On Tuesday night, it was time to face the music. And for five "X Factor" contestants, the music said, "Thanks, but no thanks."
Throughout the epic live "X Factor" debut, the judges axed five hopefuls they had been personally grooming, turning a top 17 into a top 12. MTV News was granted exclusive press access backstage to speak with the first batch of eliminated finalists just minutes after they were dropped from the show.
"I killed it tonight. That's what I feel, man!" said Memphis rocker Dexter Haygood, who delivered an over-the-top cover of Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" under Nicole Scherzinger's tutelage. During the early audition episodes, America fell in love with Haygood's infectious energy and emotional life story, which included everything from living on the streets to fronting Xavion, the first African-American rock band to be featured on MTV.
"I'm just happy to be moving on, somewhat," said Haygood, who chalked up his onstage confusion during elimination to feeling overwhelming pressure. "Let me tell you something: Being in a competition is a lot of stress. I'm not happy to be off, but it's a good feeling knowing that the competition [has ended]," Haygood said before rocking a sports metaphor: "If you don't win the Super Bowl, you're glad the damn season is over."
A downtrodden Phillip Lomax aimed to focus on the good things about his time on "X Factor." "I'm obviously disappointed, but I have to look at this in a positive light and realize that I've accomplished what not many people have," the crooner said as the sound of a cheering studio audience echoed the halls of CBS Studios.
Earlier in the show, Phillip's swinging "I'm a Believer" raised some questions about song selection among the judging panel, but Lomax insisted he was happy with what L.A. Reid picked for him. "I definitely played a hand in [picking that song] as well," said Lomax, who got as far as he did in the competition due to his dead-on Frank Sinatra impersonation, which he abandoned for the poppier Monkees hit Tuesday night. "I thought it was a good song. Definitely out of my comfort zone, but I decided to go with what my mentor told me to do and I had faith. I still have faith. I'm still a believer," he chuckled before censoring himself. "Sorry, that's way too corny."
Meanwhile, teen sibling duo the Brewer Boys, who both sport Bieber hairdos, were at peace with their elimination, courtesy of teary mentor Paula Abdul — or, as they insist on calling her, "Miss Paula." They'll never forget Miss Paula's "hands-on" mentoring, as well as her gaggle of Chihuahuas they befriended during the judges' home episodes. Keep your eyes peeled for the duo — who performed a bizarre mash-up of Hall & Oates' "Rich Girl" and George Michael's "Faith" on Tuesday — as they hope to hit the road, but in the short term, the only thing on Justin Brewer's schedule is chilling in bed and playing a ton of "Call of Duty."
Lomax, likewise, has no beef with mentor L.A. for letting him go. "I think he's an outstanding guy. I wish that he made a different decision, obviously, but he could only take three, and those three guys are outstanding as well. It's a shame he didn't pick me," the aspiring actor shrugged before wandering the halls of CBS Studios to say his goodbyes and hopefully bump into Kim Kardashian, who was spotted nearby at the "Dancing With the Stars" stage.
There was no time to chat with Simon Cowell's eliminated girls, Tiah Tolliver and Simone Battle, who were favorites of the Brit but were never well-liked by his fellow judges. Minutes after the show went off the air, they briskly grabbed their belongings and jumped into a production van to take them back to their hotel.
Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1673213/x-factor-dexter-haygood-phillip-lomax.jhtml
Paris Jackson Leads Flag Football Team to Romp
The Lingerie Football League can take its endorsement deal and shove it. Paris Jackson isn't messing around with any half-assed football. She's a machine.
Michael Jackson's 13-year-old daughter unleashed the fury on opposing QBs and receivers yesterday during a flag football game. Look at that intensity!
The very first female to join her private school's deal, Paris also played a little offensive line, and mixed it up with the guys with some aggressive blocks.
This quarterback is about to get straight up embarrassed by Paris.
When Katherine Jackson took over guardianship of Michael's three children, she enrolled them in the prestigious Buckley School, and they're thriving there.
For those keeping score, Jackson's school emerged victorious ... and after the game, she tweeted about it ... saying, "We Won 32-6!!!!!!!! Yeahhh Boiiiiii!"
Word. That's a bigger pounding than the D.A. is putting on Dr. Conrad Murray. Boiii.
[Photo: Pacific Coast News]
Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/10/paris-jackson-leads-flag-football-team-to-romp/
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Nickelodeon TeenNick HALO Awards: A Complete Look
Held to recognize and celebrate teens who are agents of change in their communities, the stars of Hollywood gathered together to tape the 2011 TeenNick HALO Awards at the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday night (October 26).
Conceived, hosted and executive produced by Nick Cannon, this year's ceremony featured the presentation of four unique stories deeply relevant and important to teens with special stage appearances by celebrities including Heidi Klum, Victoria Justice, Stephen Moyer and Serena Williams.
With musical performances offered up by Jason Derulo and Mary J Blige, the night saw Wilmer Walderrama, Kris Allen, Ariana Grande, Elizabeth Gillies and Ariel Winter among the other Tinseltown attendees partaking in the commendable showcase.
Honored during the pre-taped festivities were James O?Dwyer, Emily-Anne Rigal, Shanoah Washington and Kyle Weiss, who all were awarded a grant for their organization, scholarship funds and a trip to meet one of the four Celebrity Guests - with the big names lined up this year being David Beckham, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Jessica Biel.
Of the show - which airs Sunday, November 6th at 9PM ET on Nick at Night, Cannon told, ?This generation of young people gives so much and now it?s time to give back to them. These are ordinary teens doing extraordinary things and I?m so proud to honor this year?s TeenNick HALO Award honorees for their heroic efforts and unyielding commitment to helping others.?
Paris Jackson Leads Flag Football Team to Romp
The Lingerie Football League can take its endorsement deal and shove it. Paris Jackson isn't messing around with any half-assed football. She's a machine.
Michael Jackson's 13-year-old daughter unleashed the fury on opposing QBs and receivers yesterday during a flag football game. Look at that intensity!
The very first female to join her private school's deal, Paris also played a little offensive line, and mixed it up with the guys with some aggressive blocks.
This quarterback is about to get straight up embarrassed by Paris.
When Katherine Jackson took over guardianship of Michael's three children, she enrolled them in the prestigious Buckley School, and they're thriving there.
For those keeping score, Jackson's school emerged victorious ... and after the game, she tweeted about it ... saying, "We Won 32-6!!!!!!!! Yeahhh Boiiiiii!"
Word. That's a bigger pounding than the D.A. is putting on Dr. Conrad Murray. Boiii.
[Photo: Pacific Coast News]
Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/10/paris-jackson-leads-flag-football-team-to-romp/
First Pic Of Toby Maguire In Gatsby!
Check out the first pic of Toby in costume for Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby!
We expect some awesome things from this movie, and we're pretty jazzed that Toby landed the role. He looks the part, right??
Are U excited for this movie??
[Image via Pacific Coast News.]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-10-26-toby-maguire-in-gatsby