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Watch It: ‘Avengers’ Assembles And Kicks Lots Of Ass

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Nerds, assemble! “Marvel’s The Avengers” lands in theaters this weekend, and I don’t think I need to put up a spoiler alert before telling you that it’s absolutely awesome and is going to make a bazillion dollars upon release. The MTV Movies gang has seen the flick, and we’re still Hulking out over it. (Incidentally, we’ve discovered that we really like it when Hulk gets angry.)

So for this week’s edition of Watch It, we’re suiting up and assembling our reactions to “The Avengers” for those of you readers who aren’t already busy standing on line for the Marvel Studios blockbuster’s big debut.

Christina Beale, MTV News producer:
As a long time Joss Whedon fan, “Avengers” was everything I was hoping for and more. Joss’ obvious love for the Marvel world meshed so well with his trademark wit and warmth that the resulting film turned out greater than the sum of its parts. He took on the Herculean task of balancing the screen time for, give or take, eight lead characters, and managed to make them each feel fleshed out and interesting. I was left wanting more, but never feeling unsatisfied. Here’s to hoping for a Whedon-helmed “Avengers 2.”

Matt Harper, MTV News producer:
There are two things that this movie really did to convince me that Joss Whedon and company had delivered on literally years of anticipation and hype: 1) Without giving anything away, the film realizes that while Loki is the physical antagonist in the movie, the real conflict is within the Avengers team (and yes, we get to see multiple fights between various members of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes). And 2) Holy s—, they finally got the Hulk right!

Brian Phares, MTV News producer:
To say I was not sold on the idea of an “Avengers” film would be an understatement. I thought there would be no way for all of these pieces to fit together, and I found myself asking, “Who the hell is Joss Whedon?” But now I know, and I can safely say I trust in Whedon. This movie. Kicks. Total. Ass.

Kevin P. Sullivan, MTV Movies editorial assistant:
With so many of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes getting together for a superhero convention, it’s easy for the villain to become background noise, but Tom Hiddleston injects so much evil delight into Loki that he does more than enough to stay relevant and entertaining. So when you’re at the theater this weekend admiring all the heroes on the screen, take a moment to appreciate the baddie who made it all possible.

Kara Warner, MTV Movies staff writer:
I try to not get caught up in the tidal waves of fanboy expectations and audience enthusiasm so I don’t end up disappointed but I’m tellin’ ya, this movie deserves all the accolades, press and box office cash it can get. The biggest surprise for me was how much I enjoyed Scarlett Johansson’s performance as Black Widow. Joss Whedon has actually given Johansson something to do in this film and her scenes with Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye were some of my favorite. They have great chemistry and a very interesting relationship I’d like to see played out in more films. That’s not even mentioning her wonderful ‘emotional poker’ with Loki, or any of her many awesome combat scenes.

Eric Ditzian, MTV Movies managing editor:
Listen, “Avengers” is dope. You don’t need me to tell you that. Read my colleagues’ excellent nerd-frothing. We’ve all been waiting years for our esteemed Marvel superstars to unite on screen, and we all breathed sighs of relief — and then began hooting and hollering — as it became clear Joss Whedon had defied the odds and delivered an “Avengers” movie commensurate to our capacity for wonder. The thing is, nothing in the nearly two-and-a-half-hour film slayed me like the two-minute-long “Dark Knight Rises” trailer that dropped this week and which will run in front of “Avengers” this weekend. The scope of Christopher Nolan‘s final Batman flick is insane and the stakes feel perilously real (as opposed to the popcorn pleasures of “Avengers”). I’m worried about broken billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can finally understand Bane, and he’s freaking me out. So, sure, I’ve been watching “Avengers” and loving it, but July 20 can’t come soon enough.

Josh Wigler, MTV Movies Blog editor:
To those who agree with Eric about “Dark Knight” over “Avengers,” I direct you to this and this. Look, there’s no doubt that Nolan’s final Batman movie is going to be an event worth geeking out over, but for your present needs, “Avengers” is king. It truly is Earth’s mightiest superhero movie. If you’re a fan of the genre, this is an absolute must-see, no questions asked, no further info required. Just go.

Are you seeing “The Avengers” in theaters this weekend? Let us know in the comments section or hit us up on Twitter with what you’re watching this week!

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Watch It: ‘The Sound Of My Voice,’ ‘Veep’ And More!

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Brit Marling is not necessarily a name you know, but it’s a name to keep an eye on all the same. The actress and co-writer of “Another Earth” is back this weekend with another flick that grounds science fiction with reality: “The Sound of My Voice,” about a woman who might be from the future, or might just be a sadistic cult leader, depending on your interpretation. It’s a fascinating film that left three of our writers wanting more.

Keep reading for more of what we’ve been watching in this week’s Watch It!

Fallon Prinzivalli, MTV Movies editorial assistant:
I had the opportunity to attend a screening of Zal Batmanglij’s debut feature “Sound of My Voice.” Batmanglij co-wrote the script with actress Brit Marling, who also stars in the film. The story follows two documentary filmmakers, Peter (Christopher Denham) and Lorna (Nicole Vicius) who infiltrate a cult with the intent on exposing its mysterious leader Maggie. Maggie claims to be from the future and convinces her followers that they’ve been chosen to escape an impending disaster—as long as they follow everything she says. The film takes on an original concept that makes the audience re-think its views on community and the human need for inclusion. For Brit Marling’s performance alone, I’d definitely recommend seeing the film when it hits theaters Friday.

Ryan Rigley, MTV Movies contributing writer:
Look. I know that “Adventure Time” is technically a children’s cartoon, but hear me out. Not only is the show beautifully animated, it also has an amazingly epic back story that can only be realized once one has seen multiple episodes. Finn, the last human on Earth, has taken it upon himself to become the hero that the mystical “Land of Ooo” needs. Surrounded by mythical and magical creatures of all shapes and sizes, Finn and his shape-shifting dog, Jake, must defend the seemingly endless array of princesses from the likes of trolls, zombies, fire wolfs, demons, vampires, and the mentally-unstable Ice King on a daily basis.

Kevin P. Sullivan, MTV Movies editorial assistant:
With just two movies, Brit Marling has established herself as someone to watch. At the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, Marling co-wrote and started in two of the in-competition films, “Another Earth” and “Sound of My Voice.” In the latter film, Marling stars as a cult leader who claims to be from the future, and to avoid spoilers, I’ll have to leave it at that. As a writer, Marling has covered science fiction topics within the means of an independent film, and the results have been fascinating. As an actress, she projects intelligence in a way that few actors can. Fox Searchlight is just getting around to releasing “Sound of My Voice” in select theaters this week, and it is absolutely worth checking out.

Marvin Van Buren, MTV Movies contributing writer:
This week I finally saw Gareth Evans’ “The Raid: Redemption.” The movie is amazing; I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire time. The actions sequences are intense and brutal which left people in my theater applauding when Rama (played by Iko Uwais) battled his way through a hallway of gang members. This week I also saw Joe Cornish’s “Attack The Block,” another film I can’t believe I hadn’t seen before. Cornish does so much with a minimal budget and a lot of relatively unknown actors, but the special effects and performances exceed expectations. “Block” is easily one of the best alien invasion movies in recent years I have seen. John Boyega, who plays Moses in the film, will definitely get more work as an actor in the future. If you haven’t yet, trust me: “Attack The Block” and “The Raid: Redemption” are two movies you need to watch.

Josh Wigler, MTV Movies Blog editor:
I saw Val Kilmer in “The Fourth Dimension.” It was light and fluffy and filled with cotton candy. That description makes about as much sense as the anthology movie itself, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy the absurdity of it all. Less absurd, though still bizarre on paper, is “The Sound of My Voice,” the low-level sci-fi flick from “Another Earth” rising star Brit Marling. “Earth” was among my favorite movies seen in 2011, and while “Sound” might not get that same distinction this year, it’s definitely an interesting spin on the time-travel subgenre complete with an excellent performance from Marling, who needs to exclusively make weird pseudo-sci-fi movies for the rest of her life.

Amy Wilkinson, Hollywood Crush editor
HBO‘s current Sunday night line-up gets my vote for the week’s best night of television. With the epic return of “Game of Thrones” and the debut of Lena Dunham’s buzzy “Girls,” my DVR clearly isn’t observing a day of rest. The newest choice addition to the pay network, “Veep,” debuted last Sunday and follows the exploits of harried vice-president Selina Meyer (played to perfection by Julia Louis-Dreyfus). One episode in, I’m still contemplating its approval rating; I enjoyed it, but wasn’t necessarily rolling with laughter in the congressional aisles. That being said, it’s hard not to cheer for a series giving Anna “My Girl” Chlumsky a second act.

Eric Ditzian, MTV Movies managing editor:
Friends, remember my TV? This Sunday, the living room in which it proudly stands was the scene of an epic movie-watching binge, thanks to the slashing, day-long rainstorm outside and a bloated Netflix streaming queue. Let’s break ‘em down individually:

» We began with a second viewing of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” which I ended up enjoying, purely and simply, more than when I caught a screening last year. Gone were the inescapable impulses to compare the film to the book and the Swedish adaptation, giving way to a new appreciation for Daniel Craig‘s performance and a reinforced view that Rooney Mara gave the finest performance of any actress in 2011.

» Next came “The September Issue,” the 2009 doc that takes you inside Anna Wintour’s Vogue and the creation of the magazine’s über-important fall issue. The journalist in me wanted less attention paid to the photo spreads and more time spent exploring the creation, deconstruction and recreation of the mag’s words, but I suspect I’m in the minority here. The true star of the doc is Vogue‘s charismatic and conflicted creative director, Grace Coddington, who makes “September Issue” a must-watch even if you don’t give a crap about Thakoon Panichgul’s latest ready-to-wear collection.

» Finally, it was on to another documentary, Cameron Crowe’s “Pearl Jam Twenty.” Alas, it was more hagiographic portrait than objective look at a band with as much creative tension as hit records. Juicy pop-culture topics like Kurt Cobain’s beef with the band and Eddie Vedder’s debatably successful ascension to the role of the band’s head musical honcho after 1993′s Vs. are raised and quickly swept under the storytelling rug. Bummer. What’s not a bummer? Watching three movies in a row on a rainy Sunday.

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Watch It: ‘Hunger Games’ Sequels Are ‘Catching Fire’

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We’re only three weeks into our new Watch It column, and one of our contributors is already cheating: instead of telling you what he’s watching, he’s telling you what he’s reading, and it may have a little something to do with a certain bow-wielding heroine in the post-apocalyptic land known as Panem.

Keep reading for more on “Hunger Games” sequels “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay,” a bit on the latest “Prometheus” viral video, and more of what the rest of the MTV Movies team is devouring in this week’s edition of Watch It!

Eric Ditzian, MTV Movies managing editor:
A new flat-screen TV that my wife at first claimed was a monstrous waste of money and far too large for anything but hanging from the ceiling of Madison Square Garden has given me two unexpected gifts: one, the ability to gloat, since she now passionately loves the TV; and two, streaming Netflix. Of all the new shows I’ve been watching, the greatest is “Workaholics.” It’s hard to explain the genius of Blake, Adam and Anders — the three dope-smoking numbskulls who excel in all things “holic” but don’t give a hoot about the daily grind — so just check out this. And this. It’s all got me so inspired that, riffing on a poster hanging in their office, I made this and put it on my wall. I may be late to the “Workaholics” party, but right now I’m SOARING!

Tami Katzoff, MTV News producer:
I just watched “50/50″ on DVD. I’m not sure why I didn’t see it when it was in theaters last year (it might have been because I become suspicious when movies have that much positive buzz), but it turned up at the house via Netflix so I gave it a look. Seth Rogen is his usual Seth Rogen self in the film, and that’s OK, but I was really impressed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the earnest radio producer who’s sucker-punched by cancer. And I have to admit his bald head is quite adorable.

Brian Phares, MTV News producer:
This week I watched a lot of movies new and old. I finally saw “Cabin In The Woods” (totally awesome), as well as the classic “Chinatown” (quasi-awesome), but one piece of video stands above all else this week: David 8. The “Prometheus” viral campaign marches on, boldly going where every nerd has wanted a movie to go. I can’t express my excitement, and if you haven’t seen the David 8 video, or the TED talk that preceded it, then you don’t deserve to troll the interwebs.

Ryan Rigley, MTV News contributor:
There’s no greater pleasure than the uncontrollable fits of laughter brought on by John C. Reilly mispronouncing words and projectile vomiting. In “Check It Out! With Dr. Steve Brule,” an uncomfortably hilarious “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” spin-off series, Reilly plays the affable Brule, a bizarre man with the mentality of a 10 year old. So far this season he’s checked out boats, pleasure, money, space, and animals. This show is worth watching for the “Doctor to Doctor” segment, if nothing else, in which Brule butts heads with industry professionals and, more often than not, makes a fool of himself.

Kevin P. Sullivan, MTV Movies editorial assistant:
When a movie sits unwatched and collecting dust in your Netflix queue for over two years, there’s little hope it will ever meet your eyeballs. I was pretty sure I would never watch Cary Fukunaga’s debut “Sin Nombre.” Thankfully, Fukunaga signed on to direct the upcoming television series “True Detectives” with Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey and left me with no choice but to check out his work. “Sin Nombre” is a brilliant film that I wish I would have seen years ago. A rather simple story of a Mexican gang member and a young Honduran girl attempting to cross the board into Texas, the film grabs your complete attention from the first, painfully beautiful shot and never lets go.

Marvin Van Buren, MTV Movies contributor:
This week I saw the premiere of “Girls” on HBO. I did not really go into it with any high expectations, but I must say the show is smarter than it let on in its marketing campaign. Lena Dunham does great taking real situations and elevating them to hyper-real awkward moments. I’m not an affluent white girl from the East Village, so some of the problems that the characters deal with I cannot relate to, like my parents cutting my funding to write my memoir. Still, “Girls” has tons of laughs and offers this generation of young women their own “Sex in The City,” albeit a poorer and more gentrified version. I can’t wait to watch the next episode!

Josh Wigler, MTV Movies Blog editor:
I’ll tell you what I haven’t watched yet: “The Avengers.” The reviews for Earth’s mightiest superhero movie have been positively glowing, and like Hulk, that’s making me angry. Not because the reviews are strong, mind you, but because I haven’t seen it yet and other people have! In protest, I traded in my weekly moviegoing status for a pair of books this past weekend: namely, the next two outings in the “Hunger Games” novels, “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay.” I read them both on a trip to and from California this weekend (one book on the flight out, the other on the way back), which is a testament to just how deeply Suzanne Collins‘ dystopian universe can suck you in. Figuring out how to translate these two books to the big screen is a tall order for any director, especially one who has to fill Gary Ross‘ considerably-sized shoes. Nevertheless, I am very excited to see where the franchise goes next, especially now that I have new characters like Finnick, Johanna and Beetee floating around in my head.

Amy Wilkinson, Hollywood Crush editor
In search of something fun and frothy to supplement my sofa snuggletime Saturday night, I selected “Chalet Girl” from my trusty OnDemand. The 2011 rom-com stars “Like Crazy” actress Felicity Jones as former skateboard competitor Kim, who abandons the half-pipe after her mom’s death and signs on to work as a — you guessed it — chalet girl at Jonny’s (Ed Westwick) Austrian vacation home. And faster than you can say wiener schnitzel, fish-out-of-water Kim befriends her resort cohorts, falls for the already-taken Jonny and masters the snowboard. It’s everything you’d expect from a silly romantic comedy, and I’m okay with that.

What are you watching this week? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter, and join the MTV Movies team every week as we tell you what we’re watching!

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Kristen Stewart Meets A Deer And Johnny Depp Goes Back In Time In Today’s Dailies

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Sometimes all your day needs is a picture of Kristen Stewart petting a large white deer to improve it. If that doesn’t do it for you, certainly taking a gander at Johnny Depp in full Native American regalia for “The Lone Ranger” will do the trick.

Either way, you’re pretty much guaranteed to enjoy today’s edition of the Dailies, specially if you have a thing for Muppet promotional spots for paper towels.

Check it out after the jump!

» Best ever photo of Johnny Depp, or best ever photo period? You be the judge. [Collider]

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» Vince Vaughn will star in a big screen remake of a show your parents know about, “The Rockford Files.” Go ask them. [Deadline]

» If you know how to figure out viral campaigns better than we do, a number of blogs got access codes to more “Prometheus” goodness featuring Michael Fassbender as David 8. [Collider, /Film, ComingSoon.net]

» The official Facebook page for “Snow White and the Huntsman” has a bunch of new pictures from the movie including one with Kristen Stewart and this deer thing. [Facebook]

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» Daniel-san aka Ralph Macchio just landed a role in one of the hottest developing movies, “Hitchcock.” Yes, it is 1984 again. [Deadline]

» If you’re interested in checking out some of the movies at the Tribeca Film Festival starting this week, Indiewire has a helpful guide. [Indiewire]

» Hey, even the Muppets need a quick payday sometime. Hopefully, this series of Bounty commercials will keep them afloat until the next movie. [Vulture]

Kevin P. Sullivan and Josh Wigler contributed to this story.

Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn’t know you were hungry for.

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‘Alien’ Rocks And The Rock Faces Snake Eyes In Today’s Dailies

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Because what’s more rock and roll than the universe’s “perfect organism”? Nothing. The answer is nothing. Coming in close second, however, would have to be new pictures from “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” followed closely behind by a brand new poster for “E.T.”

Check out all of this and more after the jump in today’s edition of the Dailies.

» Bill Murray now says “Ghostbusters 3″ is a “possibly.” We’re not sure if he’s telling the truth or if he was just, you know, being Bill Murray. [Blastr]

» As if “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” needed to look any cooler, there’s a picture of Roadblock and Snake Eyes in a Mexican standoff. [Collider]

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» Vincent Cassel stars in “The Monk” as a clergy man hunting down evil forces in a monastery. Here’s a clip. [Empire]

» “Prometheus” will likely be one hour, fifty-nine minutes, and guess what! The theatrical release is Ridley Scott‘s director’s cut. [Dark Horizons]

» Speaking of “Prometheus,” you can kill time until the June 8 release by shredding on this Alien guitar. [Reddit]

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» Mondo debuted a new poster for “E.T.” in honor of the Alamo Drafthouse’s “Summer of ’82″ series. [/Film]

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» Julianne Moore is reportedly in talks to star as the mother a teenage psychic opposite Chloe Moretz in “Carrie.” [The Playlist]

» “The Simpsons” replied to last week’s rumors of Springfield’s actual location the only way they know how: via chalkboard. [Twitter]

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Kevin P. Sullivan and Josh Wigler contributed to this story.

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Johnny Depp Loses His Crow In New ‘Lone Ranger’ Set Photo

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A picture from Facebook gave us first look at a crow-less Johnny Depp as Tonto in “The Lone Ranger.” Also, learn about the spy tech in “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and when you can expect to see Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah” in today’s Dailies.

» Leonardo DiCaprio will star in the adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s book “Live By Night.” [Deadline]

» If you want to find out more about the spy tech behind “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” here’s an interview with Dale Shelton, the technical consultant for the movie. [ComingSoon.net]

» Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah” will launched into the theaters on March 28, 2014. Now start gathering animals. [The Playlist]

» Here’s some behind the scenes footage from the filming of “Jurassic Park” that’s almost as old as the dinosaurs. [/Film]

» This picture of Johnny Depp in a full-out Tonto getup for “The Lone Ranger” showed up on Facebook. [Badass Digest]

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Kevin P. Sullivan and Josh Wigler contributed to this story.

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Brad Pitt And Javier Bardem In Talks For ‘Counselor’, Jolie Cirlcing

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Apparently when Ridley Scott and Cormac McCarthy make a movie together, a lot of really great actors get interested. “The Counselor” may have just picked up two more A-listers with a third considering a role.

Find out the details about the “Counselor” casting, plus some cool alternative Disney posters and news from the “Short Circuit” remake all in today’s Dailies!

» This is what the posters for classic Disney movies would have looks like if they had modern graphic designers. [First Showing]

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» Director Tim Hill opened up about the “Short Circuit” remake, which will be a family film about modern war(?). [/Film]

» Do you live in New Zealand? Do you want to be an elf? Well, you’re in luck because “The Hobbit” is looking for extras. [Trade Me]

» A new ad from the fictional Wayland Industries features the medical pod from “Prometheus” with “Comfortable Limb Restraints.” [Twitter]

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» Cormac McCarthy and Ridley Scott‘s “The Counselor” has to be one of the hottest developments in Hollywood, so it’s only appropriate that it has the cast to match. [Deadline]

Kevin P. Sullivan and Josh Wigler contributed to this story.

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Dwayne Johnson, Mark Wahlberg Bring Ninja Powers To ‘Pain And Gain’ In Today’s Dailies

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The Rock. Mark Wahlberg. In ninja costumes. Does it get better than that? Believe it or not, it does, especially when Guillermo del Toro has the chance to turn Toronto into Tokyo.

Indeed, lots of cool movie odds and ends in today’s edition of the Dailies. Feast your eyes on all that good stuff beyond the break!

» YouTube user PFRstudios pushed this rotoscoped version of the trailer for “Evil Dead 2,” making the thing even more cartoonish. [Twitch]

» If anyone can turn Toronto into Tokyo, it’s Guillermo del Toro for “Pacific Rim.” [Collider]

» In “things that should have happened years ago” news, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson will star in a television series together. [Deadline]

» It’s hard to look at these set photos from Michael Bay’s “Pain and Gain” and think they’re anything but perfect. [ComingSoon.net]

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» Marion Cotillard has an unfortunate run in with a whale in this NSFW trailer for “Rust Bone” from the director of “A Prophet.” [The Playlist]

» This look behind the stunts of “The Raid: Redemption” is almost as cool as the fights themselves. Almost. [/Film]

» Here is a poster of famous movie beards. That is all. [Vulture]

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» Alfonso Cuaron included a 17-minute take in his upcoming sci-fi film, “Gravity.” [Collider]

Kevin P. Sullivan and Josh Wigler contributed to this story.

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Watch It: ‘Cabin In The Woods,’ Guy Pearce, ‘Titanic’

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“Cabin in the Woods” is out this weekend. That’s probably all we’re allowed to say about that. Well, one more thing: go see it, it’s awesome. Okay, fine, we’ll talk a little bit more about the Joss Whedon-produced horror flick in today’s edition of Watch It, but that’s not the only movie on our minds.

With “Lockout” coming out this week, one member of the MTV Movies team dove back into another Guy Pearce classic as his pick of the week. And somehow, someway, another of our writers never got around to seeing “Titanic” until last weekend’s 3-D rerelease. Madness, we say! His take on James Cameron‘s historical-fiction epic is past the break, along with our other picks.

Ryan Rigley, MTV News contributor
I saw “Titanic” for the first time ever this weekend. It was good, as I’m sure everyone is well aware of by now. My initial reaction was to try to figure out how much of it was based on fact, but then it occurred to me that there’s no way anyone in their right mind would be chasing two star-crossed young lovers around a ship while it’s sinking. That’s just ridiculous. On a separate note, the 3-D was spectacular! However, all of that rushing water kept reminding me that I had to pee and 3 hours is a long time to hold it.

Brian Phares, MTV News producer
In honor of what I have officially deemed Guy Pearce Week (you’ve heard about “Lockout” by now, right?), I’ve been doing a deep dive and reconnecting with everyone’s favorite amnesiac turned murder pawn, Leonard Shelby. “Memento” has proved itself just as confusing now as it was to me when I was thirteen, but you’d be surprised by how many now-famous actors are in that movie doing bit roles.

Fallon Prinzivalli, MTV Movies editorial assistant
As usual, I’m on a British television kick. I just finished the series “Misfits” and loved every episode. The supernatural drama follows a group of delinquents in their early 20′s beginning community service who, after a freak lightning storm, obtain different powers (mind reading, traveling back in time). The cast is brilliant, especially Nathan (Robert Sheehan) and Rudy (Joseph Gilgun) whose raunchy jokes bring comedy into every one of their scenes. All three seasons are available on Hulu with the fourth premiering later this year. Oh, and full disclosure, it’s a bit racy. See: Skins.

Kevin P. Sullivan, MTV Movies editorial assistant
What I watched this week: “Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey.” I had been meaning to watch this documentary about the man behind the muppet, Kevin Clash, but I only sat down and watched it when it was just the next thing on PBS. It might seem like a silly thing or that seeing Clash operate Elmo would take away the magic, but it’s the complete opposite. Clash has lived an inspiring life, and what you might not know is that so much of the fun of Elmo comes from the man pulling the strings. I highly recommend “Being Elmo” if you grew up watching Sesame Street or just love things that are good and kind.

Josh Wigler, MTV Movies Blog editor
“Cabin in the Woods.” Nothing more needs to be said. It’s the best movie out in theaters this week, and easily in my top five favorite movies of 2012 already. I can’t believe it took so long to get this gem off the shelf — “Cabin” was supposed to be out in 2009, for crying out loud — but it’s here, it’s weird, and it’s wonderful in every way. Whedonites are going to this no matter what, but even for the skeptics out there, I’ll say this: if you like horror, and if you like comedy, there is no reason to miss this movie. It’s phenomenal.

Amy Wilkinson, Hollywood Crush editor
Like Fallon, my love affair with all things Britannia continues with the BBC’s instantly addicting crime series “Luther.” Idris Elba stars as the titular John Luther, a detective in London’s Serious Crimes Unit, whose unparalleled insight into the human psyche proves a formidable foe for the city’s ne’er-do-wells. But what elevates the drama beyond your run-of-the-mill procedural is its unflinching look at John’s own troubled life — and what happens when he can’t separate the personal and the professional.

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‘Looper’ Gets A Twisted Poster, Scorsese Prefers Vampires

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Here’s an odd picture of what looks like a young Bruce Willis from the “Looper” poster. It’s strange because he looks a lot like Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Also, it turns out that Martin Scorsese prefers vampires to zombies. We can’t help but feel those two facts are related.

Find out more about “Looper” and Scorsese’s vampire fandom, plus Walter White will continue breaking until 2013 and more in this edition of the Dailies.

» If you’re looking for some Easter inspiration, here are some disturbingly creative egg designs. [Next Movie]

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» As if “Cabin in the Woods” needed to be any cooler, Mondo put out a new poster for the film plus an “Exorcist” print that have already sold out. [/Film]

» The Daily Mail is reporting that a “Skyfall” teaser trailer will premiere before “Men In Black III” on May 25! [MI6]

» Bryan Cranston confirmed that the final 16 episodes of “Breaking Bad” will be split between this year and next. [EW]

» Simon Pegg tweeted out the trailer for his delightfully strange-looking new film “A Fantastic Fear of Everything.” [Twitter]

» If your favorite part of the movie is the scene where everyone loads up on guns, do we have a supercut for you! [Vulture]

» Martin Scorsese weighed in on the whole zombies versus vampires debate, and his response is appropriately Scorsesian. [GQ]

» One of our most anticipated films of the year, Rian Johnson’s “Looper” got its first poster featuring Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt playing a younger version of the “Die Hard” star. And yes, it’s awesome. [/Film]

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Josh Wigler and Kevin P. Sullivan contributed to this story.

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