Top Oscar Moment: Ben Stiller

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The Academy Awards ceremony is always the biggest night in Hollywood. The movie elite put on their fancy clothes, get decked out in diamonds and spend an entire evening patting each other on the back even as they continue to entertain us, the viewers. Thanks.

It’s supposed to be a glittery, glamorous event where the movies of a single year are celebrated - and sure, it is that. It is also an opportunity to see the stars in their finest hour and in their finery, a chance to decide which movies we ought to rent at the video store and a reason to scream at the TV (“I can’t believe that movie won again!”).

It’s hours and hours of award-giving, speech-making and montage-playing, and for the most part it’s pretty boring. But in between all that filler there are a few moments that are worth noticing. At this year’s Oscar ceremony, there was one moment which is sure to live on in Internet video clip history for a long, long time. I’m talking about the greatest moment of the night - acceptance speeches notwithstanding.

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Mickey Rourke Gives Profanity-Laden Speech at Spirit Awards

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Awards,

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At yesterday’s 2009 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) delivered a speech that could only be heard on a cable channel. Fortunately for everyone watching, the Best Male Lead winner did it on live television.

The comeback kid, probably realizing he’d be limited at the Oscars, let it all hang out. Here’s hoping he still has something in the reserves for the Academy tonight.

You can find the full list of Spirit Award winners here.

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Robert Pattinson Trades in Fangs for Mustache in Little Ashes

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Period, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,

Even though New Moon won’t be on the books for several months, you can still get another Robert Pattinson fix now.

Later this spring, the 22-year-old heartthrob will set aside the blood sucking and pick up a brush for his role as Salvador Dali. Pattinson will play an 18-year-old version of the famous surrealist painter.

The film, set in 1922, will focus on the relationship between the eccentric artist and his two friends, poet/dramatist Federico García Lorca (Javier Beltran) and filmmaker Luis Buñel (Matthew McNulty). It will also explore the attraction between Lorca and Dali.

Little Ashes is scheduled to open on March 27.

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Ralph Macchio on Karate Kid Remake

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, Action, Drama, Family, Sports, Celebrity Gossip,

If you felt yourself cringing when you heard about the Karate Kid remake, you weren’t the only one. Nevertheless, the original’s star is still finding one reason to smile.

In a interview with MTV, Ralph Macchio admitted that it feels “pretty good that so many people are angry” about the redo. The 47-year-old (yes, he’s that old) said it’s been great to see such an “outpouring” of response from fans of the 1984 classic.

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Check Out the New Trailer for Terminator Salvation

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Science Fiction, Sequels, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,

Remember when 2018 seemed so far away? Well - if you’d like to see what we’ll have to face just 10 years from now, here’s your chance.

In this new trailer for Terminator Salvation, Christian Bale proves he can make any movie look good…even those directed by McG (Charlie’s Angels).

Salvation storms into theaters on May 22, 2009.

Sean Combs Aims to Be the Next James Bond

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Celebrity Gossip,

Last month, it was revealed that Beyonce was vying for a role in a possible Wonder Woman movie. Now Sean Combs is publicly stating his interest about playing another action star.

In Diddy Blog #35, the entrepreneur and aspiring actor debuted a six-minute long “movie” for one of his new fragrances. (Aren’t perfume commercials supposed to show someone rolling around nude in silk sheets?) During his presentation, Combs stated why he might soon change his name (once again) to 007:

“I feel like I am best suited to be the next James Bond. Okay, we got a black president..you know, it’s time for black Bond. So this is also my audition tape and it’s my the movie for the fragrance I Am King.”

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See Mickey Rourke as The Wrestler

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Fox Searchlight, Action, Drama, Comedy, Sports, Celeb News, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,

I never thought I would find myself saying this: I’m really looking forward to watching this movie about a wrestler. (Granted - I’ve already seen Vision Quest. But that was an entirely different type of wrestling.)

Despite a list memorable performances (good and bad) through the 80’s, Mickey Rourke’s career - and face - eventually took quite a beating. Now, after some recent roles in Domino and Sin City, his name is once again being buzzed about. He’s even got people whispering about a possible Oscar.

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Trailer #3 for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Sequels, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,

Despite the tone of the first two trailers, the 6th Harry Potter installment is really not as dark as it seems. At least, not entirely. This clip proves there are a few moments of levity to be found in the upcoming sequel. (It’s amazing what an “infatuation” potion can do to an hormonal teenager.)

Half-Blood Prince makes its way into theaters on July 17, 2009.

New Watchmen and Star Trek Trailers

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Sequels, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,

Did Quantum of Solace‘s mixed reviews keep you from the theaters this weekend? If so, here are two trailers you might have missed.

First up, Watchmen. This clip for the Zack Snyder film gives us what the earlier teaser had been missing: a sampling of the characters’ voices. After watching the video, tell us what you think. Are the actors living up to your expectations? Or do you find the casting choices a bit disappointing?

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YouTube Goes Full-Length

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: MGM, Home Entertainment, Rumors, Full Episodes,

Tired of snippets? Bored with small clips, when you want the whole show? YouTube will soon team up with MGM to offer full-length movies and TV shows through the video-sharing site.

At the start of this partnership, YouTubers will have the chance to watch original American Gladiators episodes in a single channel, while another channel will offer the films Bulletproof Monk and The Magnificent Seven. Clips from other movies, including Legally Blonde, will also be available.

Still not excited? Everything that’s offered will still be free! Ads will run alongside the videos to make up for this lack of pay-to-watch fees. Last month, YouTube worked out similar partnerships so the site could start airing full-length episodes of Star Trek and Beverly Hills, 90210.

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