Emma Watson (forever known to millions of muggles as ‘Hermione Granger’ from Harry Potter), Logan Lerman, and Ezra Miller were on hand at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards to show off this trailer for The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Heading to theaters on September 14th, the coming-of-age tale was directed by Stephen Chbosky and features Paul Rudd, Mae Whitman, and Nina Dobrev.
The Plot:
A funny and touching adventure based on a best-selling novel that has sold over a million copies in the U.S. and has been published in 16 countries and 13 languages, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a modern classic about a shy, sensitive teenager caught between trying to live his life and escape it.
Bane and the Dark Knight to ride on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Mountain Dew Chevy. (PRNewsFoto/PepsiCo)
No. 88 has a new look, thanks to the votes of fans. The Dark Knight Rises-paint scheme was designed by Dale Earnhardt Jr and chosen by fans as the favorite of four different Dark Knight Rises-inspired paint jobs. The Dark Knight Rises paint job will grace Earnhardt’s car win it races in Michigan on June 15th. The new paint scheme features the Bat Shield on Earnhardt’s hood and also includes Batman and Bane on either side of the car.
“DEW and Dark Knight fans have spoken, and it’s pretty cool that the paint scheme they picked is the one I helped create,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. “Now that the winning design has been selected, I can’t wait to see how fans will react to the car on the track in Michigan.”
“We’re not surprised that the DEW Crew chose the scheme with both Batman and Bane as the winning Dark Knight-inspired design for Dale’s Diet Mountain Dew No. 88 car,” said Brett O’Brien, Vice President of Marketing for Mountain Dew. “Aside from the Tumbler, I don’t think you could find a cooler ride.”
The Dark Knight Rises opens in theaters on July 20.
Profiles in History’s July Hollywood Auction will include Superman: The Movie costumes worn by Christopher Reeve and Marlon Brando. Set for the July 20th weekend in Los Angeles, the complete Superman costume worn by Christopher Reeve as well as Brando’s Jor-El costume will be up for sale to the highest bidder as part of the Dreier Collection, “a collection of such breadth and immensity that it will take several years to completely auction off.”
The Superman and Jor-El costumes are expected to go for a minimum of $60,000 each.
Also included as part of the July auction is the screen-used Kryptonite crystal and box from Superman III. 12 inches long by 6 inches tall, this prop “can be positively screen-matched to the scene where Christopher Reeve is shown cradling the piece in his hands, as a small imperfection on one edge is clearly visible.” The prop is expected to fetch $8,000 – $12,000.
The Details:
The Superman Costume: A long sleeve leotard of blue and red stretch jersey, a chest emblazoned with the trademark Superman “S” and an interior Bermans & Nathans label typed “Christopher Reeves [sic] 12186 Superman.” A pair of matching blue stretch nylon tights with interior Bermans & Nathans label typed “Christopher Reeve Colour A 18629,” a yellow-painted leather belt, a long flowing cape of scarlet wool with padded shoulders and interior bias label handwritten “C. Reeve Colour B Walking,” the back having a yellow Superman “S” logo with black stitched borders, and a pair of knee-length red leather boots with zipper closures, each boot with Bermans & Nathans labels typed “Christopher Reeves [sic] 12188” and handwritten “Waterproof.”
The Superman Costume’s History: The costume was originally acquired by a sub-contractor who worked as a set decorator and a special effects flying/rigging technician on the first two Superman films at Pinewood studios in London. Its ownership was later transferred to a make-up artist in Nashville, TN, whose letter of provenance will accompany this fantastic costume. Studio labeled throughout, this costume is without question, the finest original Christopher Reeve Superman costume Profiles in History has ever encountered. Easily one of the most recognizable costumes in Hollywood history, it is the most important complete costume from this landmark film ever brought to public auction.
The Jor-El Costume: The costume consists of a tunic with the iconic “S” insignia with faux jewel detailing, sleeveless full-length robe with faux jewel detailing on the shoulders, pants and boots. The entire costume is layered with a luminous silver/gray reflective material, which appears to glow when subjected to strong light. This ingenious costume effect was first innovated in this production and used on all of the inhabitants of the planet Krypton providing a fantastic otherworldly appearance. Tunic, robe and boots have Bermans and Nathans labels typewritten “Marlon Brando Superman.”
“It’s an incredibly emotional and strange moment in my life,” said Samberg in an interview with NYT. “Obviously it’s not a huge shock, but I did officially decide not to come back.”
Samberg, who joined the show in 2005, is following in the footsteps of Kristen Wiig who said an emotional goodbye to the show on last season’s final episode. The other long-time cast member who could be leaving is Jason Sudeikis, however neither he nor NBC have confirmed his status.
After talking it over with Wiig, Samberg felt the time was right to step away from SNL. “Something about it just feels like it’s the moment,” said the 33 year old comedian. “My contract’s up and I did so much more than I ever thought I would ever even do.”
Samberg will be seen on the big screen opposite ex-Saturday Night Live player Adam Sandler in That’s My Boy, opening June 15th.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Producer, Kathleen Kennedy attends the UK premiere of The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn at Odeon West End in Leicester Square on October 23, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images)
Setting up Lucasfilm Ltd. to continue once he’s retired, George Lucas has named Kathleen Kennedy Co-Chair of Lucasfilm. Lucas will guide Kennedy into her new role, continuing as CEO will also transitioning into the position Co-Chairman of the Board. Micheline Chau remains in place as President and COO of Lucasfilm.
“I’ve spent my life building Lucasfilm and as I shift my focus into other directions I wanted to make sure it was in the hands of someone equipped to carry my vision into the future,” stated George Lucas in the official press release. “It was important that my successor not only be someone with great creative passion and proven leadership abilities, but also someone who loves movies. I care deeply about my employees—it is their creativity and hard work that has made this company what it is today. As the company grows and expands I wanted to be sure the employees of Lucasfilm have a strong captain for the ship. I also care deeply about our fans and it was important to have someone who would carry on the passion and care that I’ve given the films over the years. So for me Kathy was the obvious choice, she is a trusted friend and one of the most respected producers and executives in the industry.”
Director Steven Spielberg said, “George’s prescience is once again proven by his choice of my long time producing partner, Kathy Kennedy to co-chair Lucasfilm. Kathy has been a member of both of our families going into a fourth decade so it does not feel like she is going to another galaxy far far away. She will get just as much support from me with Lucasfilm as George has given both of us all these years.”
“George is a true visionary,” said Kathleen Kennedy. “I’ve seen him build Lucasfilm from a small rebel unit in Northern California to an international fully integrated entertainment company. I’m excited to have the chance to work with such an extraordinary group of talented people. George and I have talked about the enormous opportunities that lie ahead for the company, and as George moves towards retirement I am honored that he trusts me with taking care of the beloved film franchises. I feel fortunate to have George working with me for the next year or two as I take on this role—it is nice to have Yoda by your side.”
Starz’s lead actor, Liam McIntyre, who portrays Spartacus, knelt to present legend Kirk Douglas with a special sword actually from the TV series. (Starz/Jeff Kravitz)
Starz’s Spartacus: Vengeancestar Liam McIntyre and creator/producer Steven S DeKnight took part in a special salute to the original Spartacus – Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas – held May 31st at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Goldenson Theater in Los Angeles. An enthusiastic standing-room-only crowd was on hand to celebrate the launch of Douglas’ I Am Spartacus! Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist book (his 10th) as well as Spartacus‘ third season coming in 2013.
The event included the presentation of a sword from the series by McIntyre to Douglas which had this engraved: “For Kirk, the original hero. Stand together or fall divided.”
Kirk Douglas with Spartacus executive producer, writer and creator, Steven S. DeKnight and lead actor Liam McIntyre at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Goldenson Theater. Starz third season of Spartacus will debut 2013. (Starz/Jeff Kravitz)Kirk Douglas and Starz’ Spartacus actor, Liam McIntyre, discuss the impact of Spartacus, then and now. Kirk Douglas’ 10thbook, “I Am Spartacus! Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist” will be available in June and the third season of Spartacus premieres in 2013. (Starz/Jeff Kravitz)
The Black Keys will be on hand to honor Depp at the 21st Annual MTV Movie Awards taking place on June 3rd at 9pm ET, and airing on MTV.
Depp was selected for his “exceptional contributions to the film industry and for entertaining generations of the MTV audience throughout his illustrious career.” Says MTV: “One of Hollywood’s iconic movie stars, Depp is considered one of the most talented and accomplished actors of his time and continues to dazzle moviegoers across the world with his exceptionally diverse range of roles.”
“Johnny Depp is a fearless, once-in-a-generation talent with a chameleon-like ability to inhabit any role,” explained Stephen Friedman, President of MTV. “With years of astonishing performances, Johnny has truly earned this Generation Award, and we look forward to honoring him with a can’t-miss tribute at this year’s Movie Awards.”
This year’s presenters include Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Sandler, Emma Watson, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Logan Lerman, Ezra Miller, Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg. Martin Solveig and Wiz Khalifa are set to perform, and Russell Brand will be handling hosting duties.
Cillian Murphy and Sigourney Weaver star in Red Lights, a new thriller from writer/director Rodrigo Cortes. The R-rated drama is opening in theaters on July 13, 2012 and finds Murphy and Weaver playing paranormal investigators.
The cast also includes Robert De Niro, Toby Jones, Elizabeth Olsen, Joely Richardson, Craig Roberts, Leonardo Sbaraglia, and Leonardo Palladino.
Official Synopsis: Veteran paranormal researchers Dr. Margaret Matheson (Sigourney Weaver) and Tom Buckley (Cillian Murphy) debunk fraudulent claims of ghost whispering, faith healing, and other psychic phenomena by detecting what Matheson calls “red lights,” the subtle tricks behind every staged supernatural occurrence. But when the legendary blind psychic Simon Silver (Robert De Niro)comes out of retirement after 30 years, his once-fearless adversary Matheson warns Buckley to back off, fearing reprisal from the powerful Silver.
Determined to discredit Silver, Buckley and his star student (Elizabeth Olsen) use every tool at their disposal to uncover the truth behind the charismatic, spoon-bending mind reader. But Buckley is forced to reexamine his own core beliefs as his quest builds to a mind-blowing conclusion in this taut psychological thriller from award-winning writer and director Rodrigo Cortés (Buried).
Luke Bryan - Photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville
The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry and Luke Bryan have been tapped to host ABC’s CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock set to air on Sept. 17 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET). The special will be shot June 7th-10th during the annual celebration of all things Country and will feature many of the musical genre’s brightest stars.
“We have so much fun playing at CMA Music Festival,” stated Bryan in the official announcement of his involvement. “The entire town of Nashville turns into one big party and performing at LP Field becomes one of the best shows we play all year.”
“CMA Music Fest is special to The Band Perry because we love spending time with our fans,” added Perry. “We are excited to be a part of ABC’s coverage of the four-day event, co-hosting the television special.”
The artists who’ll be featured on the special have not been named yet, however performers at the 2012 CMA Music Festival include Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Bill Anderson, The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Glen Campbell, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Faith Hill, Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Love and Theft, The Mavericks, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Ronnie Milsap, Kip Moore, David Nail, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Rogers, Gwen Sebastian, Blake Shelton, Steel Magnolia, Carrie Underwood, and Zac Brown Band.
More on Luke Bryan [Courtesy of CMA]:
Bryan was nominated for CMA New Artist of the Year in 2010 and 2011. His most recent album is the Platinum-certified tailgates & tanlines, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and features Platinum-certified digital singles “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” and “I Don’t Want This Night to End”; and current smash “Drunk on You,” which recently hit 1 million downloads.
More on Kimberly Perry [Courtesy of CMA]:
Perry is the lead singer of The Band Perry, a family trio with her brothers Reid and Neil. She won her first solo CMA Award in 2011 for Song of the Year for writing “If I Die Young.” The Band Perry won two additional CMA Awards last year including New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year (“If I Die Young”). The group’s Platinum-certified, self-titled debut album features the four-times-Platinum-certified digital single “If I Die Young” and two Gold-certified digital singles “All Your Life” and “You Lie.”
Summit Entertainment just revealed the new poster for The Perks of Being a Wallflower starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller and directed by author Stephen Chbosky. Summit also revealed Lerman, Miller and Chbosky will take part in a live chat and trailer viewing party on June 3rd at 8:30pm PT/11:30pm ET at http://on.fb.me/PerksChat.
Summit’s set a September 14th release date.
The Plot:
A funny and touching coming-of-age story based on the beloved best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a modern classic that captures the dizzying highs and crushing lows of growing up. Starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a moving tale of love, loss, fear and hope-and the unforgettable friends that help us through life.
