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Jan 4th 2013, 22:30

In 1985, an adaptation of "The Hobbit" premiered in Soviet Russia. It featured a sparkly Gandalf and a take on Gollum that was essentially a man wearing a bathing cap and a fishing net, and all 70 acid trip-worthy minutes are now available on YouTube.

Also, examine the poor journalism of Marty McFly's hometown in today's Dailies!

» A surprising effective mash-up of the British "Office" and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" [Slate]

» A look at Hill Valley's terrible newspaper in "Back to the Future" [New York Magazine]

» New "Side Effects" trailer [Collider]

» Aaron Paul said that "Breaking Bad" will be back on July 14. [ComingSoon]

» A new Golden Globes promo with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler [YouTube]

» This Soviet Russian version of "The Hobbit" may make you rethink your opinion of "An Unexpected Journey." [Twitch]

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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Jan 4th 2013, 22:32

Sick of hearing negative stories about teens being bad or apathetic? First off, rude -- you're way off. Secondly, we have uncovered a story that caught our attention, leaving us quite inspired and cops surprised.

As 18-year-old Gerardo Marquez was walking into a Pizza Hut in Habra, California, the teen stepped on what he thought was just a regular empty envelope. As he reached down and grabbed it he realized it was filled with money.

His initial thought? Keep it and carry on! But in this envelope he found $800 dollars. After pondering this greedy thought he took a mature stand and called the police. The police were even surprised to see him doing this kind deed.

Marquez told CBS News, "The cop was actually surprised. He was like, 'We really don't get calls like this much, especially teenagers.' I guess that's what surprised him the most." We have to ask though, what would you do in this situation? Would you follow in the footsteps of Marquez and call the police? Or would you sneak it right into your pockets?

And as if the youth voter turnout last November wasn't enough proof, thanks Gerardo, for further proving young people care!

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Jan 4th 2013, 21:15

When Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban in October for her support of girls' education, it wasn't clear whether she would make it or not. The world rallied for Malala's health and cause, and now the teen activist has been released from the hospital.

She had been staying at a British hospital, and the doctors there deemed her well enough to be discharged. This is great news, but it doesn't mean Malala is 100% better. She'll be back in physicians' care soon for cranial reconstructive surgery, because a shattered part of her skull still needs to be replaced -- with a titanium plate or some of her bone from elsewhere.

For now Malala is still in England, and it's uncertain where she'll choose to live in her future and if she'll go back to her homeland of Pakistan. The Taliban has said it would try to assassinate her again, and Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik has promised her government protection.

Lots of us go to school every day without thinking about it, so can you image being threatened with death for wanting to learn? There are many parts of the world were kids don't have access to education, especially girls, and Malala has become a symbol and leader for the cause of universal access to education. She was kinda the unofficial hero of the first ever International Day of the Girl, and she was runner-up for Time's 2012 Person of the Year. The world is watching to see what will happen next.

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Jan 4th 2013, 20:30

FROM MTV NEWS

The latest trailer for "Evil Dead" brings us back to one of the most basic of human instincts. If something is super gross, we're going to keep looking, and it's going to be awesome.

That's the feeling we're left with after the new preview for the Sam Raimi-produced return to the cabin in the woods. Good lord is it gross, but eff you if you think we're not going to finish it.

Check out the trailer after the jump!

A transcript of our thoughts while watching the trailer follows:

"Was that carrot soup pouring out of that possessed girl's mouth? Eww, now she's going to split her tongue in half. Oh, no, don't make out with that other girl now. Don't do that. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Awesome."

"The Evil Dead" pukes all over you on April 12.

What did you think of the trailer? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

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Jan 4th 2013, 18:58

When I think back to my Lady Gaga concert experience, I remember a few things vividly: thousands of Little Monsters holding their paws up for the singer and the amazing costumes that Mother Monster rocked. That was then, however. Now Gaga fans have another experience to look forward to: free counseling services offered on the singer's BornBrave bus.

Since I've never heard of services like this being described as, per the singer, "a fun tailgating experience for monsters to unite," I'm all but camping out outside potential arenas.

Lady Gaga isn't the only artist going on tour this year, obvs. And since it's January and cold out, we daydreamed about four other artists and causes we'd like to see take after Gaga and her bus:

+ Taylor Swift

Taylor isn't just boasting major record sales -- she's got one of the biggest hearts in the industry. For her upcoming "Red" tour, we envision the songstress partnering with Save the Music. Afterall, she did donate 4 million dollars to fund a new education center at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville! BTW, it was the largest donation by an individual to the 45-year-old museum. So we're thinking on tour, Tay could invite a local school at every stop to sing at her tour bus to raise money for Save The Music. Maybe the kids will be as good as the beloved PS22 Chorus?!

+ Rihanna

Rihanna is unapologetic about her support for organizations that benefit cancer research, because for her, it's personal: the singer's grandmother (or as she calls her, Gran Gran Dolly) died from cancer last year. The singer would be a match for DKMS, which is fighting to cure blood cancer. During RiRi's upcoming Diamonds World Tour, fans could come to the tour bus, get their cheek swabbed and learn more about being a bone marrow donor.  When you do some good, you're definitely shining bright like a diamond!!! Insert Emoji diamond here.

+ Justin Bieber

Justin is a proud supporter of Pencils of Promise, so it's a no-brainer he'd be the perfect fit to support the cause. We see his tour bus as the perfect place for him to collect school supplies from his Beliebers, with all the supplies donated to Pencils of Promise-affiliated schools after the tour. Do you think Justin would be up for a 100 city tour to benefit PoP's 100 finished and soon-to-be-built schools? We think he'd go for it.

+ Demi Lovato

When it comes to messages, Lovatics all over the world know that love really is louder. We see Demi's bus as an ideal place for fans to gather and take their own Love is Louder-inspired pictures. It's the best backdrop to having honest conversations about anti-bullying and peer pressure. And FYI, Demi's not going on tour soon but she'll be performing in Houston in March and we hope she gets on the road again before those "X Factor" auditions happen!

Which one of our dream tour bus scenarios would you be most excited to experience? Will you go for a ride on Gaga's BornBrave bus during her upcoming tour? Let us know your thoughts!

 

Which dream tour bus scenario would you be down with?

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Jan 4th 2013, 19:12

As Dillon Panthers fullback Tim Riggins always said: "Texas Chainsaw forever." Wait...what?

The gritty, Southern-set horror franchise returns to theaters this weekend with "Texas Chainsaw 3D," which picks up immediately after the events of the 1974 Tobe Hooper-directed original. MTV News rubbed elbows with Leatherface himself to visit the Shreveport, Louisiana, set last year, where we asked stars Alexandra Daddario (at her bloody best) and singer Trey Songz to spill which horror flicks scare them sh--less.

"'Silence of the Lambs,' 'The Shining,'" Daddario replied. "When I was a kid, the first time I saw 'The Shining,' I was completely freaked out, but it's such an amazing movie, and the performances are just incredible and so over-the-top at points that it's amazing."

While Daddario favored retro classics, Songz opted for something a little more contemporary.

"The series that I will say restored my faith in horror movies [is] 'Saw,'" he said. "Successful horror movies that had a great story line." Something, Songz promised, fans will also find in his slasher flick.

"The re-branding of the 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' especially in 3D, is going to be phenomenal," he enthused.

"Texas Chainsaw 3D" is in theaters now.

What's your favorite horror flick? Will you be seeing "Texas Chainsaw 3D" this weekend? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

Jan 4th 2013, 18:15

It's been a very special year for the James Bond franchise. 007 turned 50 years old, "Skyfall" made over $1 billion and now the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed it's honoring our favorite British secret agent with a special tribute at the 85th Academy Awards.

The Academy has announced the news in a press release. Thus far no details have been revealed about what the tribute will be beyond the fact it will involve "a special sequence."

"We are very happy to include a special sequence on our show saluting the Bond films on their 50th birthday," Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said in a statement. "Starting with 'Dr. No' back in 1962, the 007 movies have become the longest-running motion picture franchise in history and a beloved global phenomenon."

Is it too much to hope that the tribute will include the six men who have played James Bond? Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig are all alive and kicking, and the Academy Awards is a prestigious enough event that all the actors might deign to appear. Keep your fingers crossed, because in our honest opinion that would be the best way to honor the series.

The nominees for this year's Oscars will be announced on January 10. The Academy Awards are being held on February 24.

How do you hope the Academy honors James Bond? Are you surprised they're doing a tribute to the series? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

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Jan 4th 2013, 17:49

"Warm Bodies" sounds kind of weird, right? It's a "Twilight"-like paranormal romance, except it's about a zombie? MTV News just had to find out what the latest movie from "50/50" director Jonathan Levine, so Christina Garibaldi headed to the set.

The way star Teresa Palmer describes it, the somewhat silly premise is a way to have your brains and eat them too.

"When you think of zombie movies you think of R-rated, everyone eating brains, blood and gore, craziness like that," she said. "In our film, it's great because we sort of get the best of both worlds and we get to see that typical zombie genre, but then there's also a lot more emotional depth to our film and there's a love story and these zombies they were once real people and they still have the same feelings and thoughts, especially R."

"Warm Bodies" opens on February 1.

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Jan 4th 2013, 15:54

Right now same-sex marriage is on the books in nine states, and if Jesse Tyler Ferguson's wish comes true, Illinois will be the tenth state. Besides lobbying and talking to politicians, Jesse has also used fashion sense to push his point!

The "Modern Family" star sent out multiple Tweets on the issue. First, a short Tweet and a pic to show what he was doing:

Lobbying for #ILequality. twitter.com/jessetyler/sta…

— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) January 3, 2013

Next he Tweeted about personally making phone calls:

Making phone calls to Senators urging support for #ILEquality from the desk of @ltgovsimon. (I promise I didn't go thr… say.ly/pPl4TgM

— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) January 3, 2013

But how 'bout the fashion part, you ask? Tie the Knot, a foundation Jesse created with his fiancé Justin Mikita, has released a special bow tie. Money earned from the tie goes to help different LGBT orgs, and Jesse came up with the idea of "Bow Tie Lobby Day" for Thursday. Legislators supporting same sex marriage could wear the bow ties to show where their allegiance was!

Enough people must have been wearing their bow ties, because later in the day Jesse Tweeted:

Yay #ILequality passed committee 8-5! Wish we could stay longer! Good bye Illinois! Oh and this: twitter.com/jessetyler/sta…

— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) January 3, 2013

Twitter doesn't give you much word space, so let me explain: approval of a same-sex marriage bill passed a state Senate committee. It doesn't mean that same-sex marriage is legal in Illinois; it means it took a step closer to possibly becoming legal. The next step is for the bill to go to the state senate.

So there's still a ways to go, but Jesse is positive that marriage equality is on the horizon. "I'm looking forward to raising a family with Justin and having our kids grow up in an equal America," he said.

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Jan 4th 2013, 16:25

By Hannah Soo Park

Sorry haters, but putting a violent spin on sugar-sweet fairytales is one trend Hollywood isn't letting go of anytime soon.

The live-action reboot concept made a splash again last summer with "Snow White and the Huntsman," and kicking off this year's list of anticipated childhood-favorites-turned-badass-action-movies is "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters," which just debuted a new red band trailer on Collider. So brace yourself for plenty of ridiculous blood, gore and sex—all of which aren't suitable for work, obviously.

Check out the new NSFW trailer after the jump!

Narrated by Jeremy Renner's Hansel, the preview gives us a better idea of the leather-donning duo's backstory before they became bounty hunters looking to spill witch blood. NSFW content aside, we get a taste of the movie's somewhat lighthearted tone in Hansel and Gretel's (Gemma Arterton) one-liners, which ease the ridiculous nature of the whole "killing witches for a living" thing. And speaking of those witches, along with seeing them get chopped up into pieces in mid-air, we also catch them on high-speed broomsticks and wearing costumes that may or may not have been recycled from "The Matrix."

The movie takes place 15 years after Hansel and Gretel experience a traumatic incident at the infamous gingerbread house, after which the brother-sister team dedicate their lives to becoming witch-slaying bounty hunters. Eventually, the two are recruited to save the town from an evil sorceress (Jansen), who is devising a plot to sacrifice local children in an upcoming ritual.

"Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" also stars Peter Stormare, Famke Janssen, Thomas Mann and Zoe Bell, and opens wide on January 25, 2013.

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Jan 4th 2013, 15:00

Not one, but two of my baby-daddies have movies coming out this Friday! Rapper Bow Wow stars in the military film "Allegiance," and R&B hunk Trey Songz joins the ill-fated cast of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D." Both musicians make bold statements with their new movie roles -- Bow for the U.S. military, and Trey for Black actors everywhere.

+ Bow Wow Pays Tribute to Our Troops

Bow Wow, real name Shad Moss, plays father and medic Chris Reyes in "Allegiance," a tribute to the military that was written, produced, and financed almost entirely by vets. Chris must leave his sick child behind when called to duty, and battles with this throughout the film. When the rapper and "106 & Park" host was asked if the movie changed his views on our troops, Bow Wow replied, "Oh, man, they get my respect, my hat goes off to them. It's a huge commitment and it's crazy what they and their families have to endure while constantly putting their lives on the line."

+ Trey Songz Is The First Black Actor in the Texas Chainsaw Franchise

Believe it or not, Trey Songz is the first Black actor in the "Texas Chainsaw" franchise! As diverse as the entertainment industry is, leading roles for people of color are still few and far between.   "[My character] Ryan was originally envisioned as a white male," said the "Say Aah" singer in a recent interview. "The fact that the studio, the producers and the director went out on a limb and put a black man in such a strong part in a classic movie first made in the 70s, when things were so different, speaks volumes."

So which fella and movie role move you the most? Bow Wow as a soldier and a dad, or Trey as the first Black man in the "Texas Chainsaw" franchise? Take action for your fave below -- and hurry, this Act-Off! ends on Friday, January 11 at 11:59pm!

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Jan 4th 2013, 15:00

Even after Arnold Schwarzenegger's 17th winking utterance of "I'm back," signifying (again) his return to making movies, we can't help but have a nice, warm feeling of nostalgia seeing the man in action

That's what makes this exclusive clip from "The Last Stand," Schwarzenegger's first leading role in 11 years all the more special.

In the midst of an old-fashioned Western showdown, Schwarzenegger plays Ray Owens, the sheriff of a border town and the last line of defense against a convict attempting to escape into Mexico.

Check out our exclusive clip for "The Last Stand," which opens in theaters on January 18.

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Jan 4th 2013, 14:22

FROM NEXTMOVIE

If you've been on a movie news site like Variety or The Hollywood Reporter in the last few months, you've undoubtedly seen one of those "For Your Consideration" ads that try really hard to make certain actors and films "award worthy," as if you had a say.

Those ads are usually for respectable movies that actually do have a shot at their sought-after categories, but what about the ones you don't see? The folks over at NextMovie have rounded up a collection of some of the lesser-known (and potentially not real) Oscar campaigns.

Click past the jump to see what we're talking about!

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Jan 3rd 2013, 21:03

Do you ever get jealz of all the musicians teaming up for songs and wish you could join in? Well, you might just have an opportunity to work with Avicii on his next single. True story!

The Swedish talent explains, "I'm about to kick off the world's largest music collaboration -- and I want to work with you!" It's called Avicii x You and the project web site will be launching on January 9. "It would be just really cool to make a really good song out of so many people's different ideas," muses Avicii in the video below. So we don't know all the deets yet, but Avicii is sharing a chord progression with anyone who wants to get involved.

+ Watch Avicii x You

Writing about the project, Huffington Post said that it reminded them of "a 'We Are the World'" mission, except there's no charity involved. That got us thinking. Maybe Avicii will use this new project as a way to earn funds for a great charity. A year ago, he donated a million dollars to Feeding America, so we know he has the do-gooder blood in him.

So if you get involved, we've got a question for ya: if Avicii decides to make this charity-oriented, where would you want the money to go? Maybe to Feeding America as well? Maybe to a music charity, like something for music education? If this project is going to be as big as Avicii wants it to be (He says it's gonna make music history, did you hear that Guinness World Book Of Records?!) then this could be one awesome chance for you to collab with a big name. And while it's up to Avicii on what he does with his project, it'd be totally awesome if he does decide to go the charity route with it!

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Jan 3rd 2013, 21:24

Many of us spent the first day of 2013 recovering from the last night of 2012, but the men and women of Congress didn't have that luxury because they were busy coming to an agreement on the fiscal cliff. A deal was finally made on Tuesday evening but WTF does it mean and, more importantly, how does it affect you?

If you want to know what coulda happened without a deal, this video will help explain that. Now, grab a celebratory glass of milk (I'll explain later) and lemme break it down for ya. The fiscal cliff is a series of tax and spending cuts that was set to kick in at the start of this year. Although Congress hasn't yet reached an agreement on the spending cuts, they have reached one on taxes.

+ Income Tax

Income tax rates will stay the same for most Americans, but the rate for Justin Bieber people making over $400,000 a year or Brangelina couples making more than $450,000 combined will increase from 35% to 39.6%. Itemized tax deductions for people making over $250,000 and couples making over $300,000 will be capped.

+ The Payroll Tax "Holiday" Is Over

Just as we say goodbye to the holiday season, another holiday is over: the "Payroll Tax Holiday." A couple years ago when the economy wasn't lookin' so hot, Congress lowered the Social Security payroll tax from 6.2% to 4.2% for all American workers. The goal was to give us more money to spend on shoes, and dinner, and needy girlfriends and stuff, therefore stimulating the U.S. economy. This tax "holiday" was only supposed to last a year, but was extended for another one. However, on midnight on January 1, the payroll tax returned to 6.2% on up to $113,000 of income. That means if you make $30,000 a year, you'll get about $50 less every month.

+ Insurance

Unemployment insurance is extended for the rest of the year. This is great news for the two million long-term unemployed workers who faced suddenly losing aid at the start of this week.

+ Got Milk?

Babies, kittens, and broke 20-somethings who live off cereal (me) can finally rest easy because the bill also included a measure preventing a steep increase in the price of milk.

If you're still confused, you're probably not alone. Check out this handy New York Times chart to figure out exactly how your moolah will be affected by the fiscal cliff deal.

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Jan 3rd 2013, 19:59

Abuse is never okay, and Julianne Hough will be playing an abuse survivor in the soon-to-be-releasd film "Safe Haven." While she's playing a role, it falls closer to home than many roles do, because Julianne was also abused when she was younger.

The "Dancing with the Stars" celeb didn't go into great detail about the abuse when talking with Cosmopolitan magazine. As a young dancer she lived in London for a while, and she said, "While I was in London, I was abused, mentally, physically, everything."

She was threatened about what would happen if she left the person or people who were abusing her. "I was told if I ever went back to the United States, three things were going to happen. One: I was going to amount to nothing. Two: I was going to work at Whataburger. And three: I was going to end up a slut. So, it was like, I can't go back. I have to be this person."

But Julianne did turn her life around and escaped from this abuse. Mental, physical and emotional abuse are all serious things, and it's important you get out of any sort of a relationship that has abuse in it. Abuse can come from BFs, GFs, parents or even friends. What's important is understanding it's abuse, understanding it's not your fault, and protecting yourself. You might also recall AnnaLynne McCord opening up about past sexual abuse and the episode of "Teen Mom" dealing with domestic abuse. When people like Julianne, AnnaLynne and others talk about abuse, it's because they want to spread awareness and keep it from happening again.

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Jan 3rd 2013, 20:11

How about some brand new photos from "Star Trek Into Darkness" to continue to help welcome in 2013? Today Paramount unleashed a collection of 11 new production stills. Not quite as exciting as a full-length trailer of course, but director J.J. Abrams knows what he's doing when it comes to keeping fan expectation as high as possible without actually revealing any plot points.

So without further ado, feast your eyes at the images below and join us in over-analyzing the hidden meanings that may or may not be embedded within the highly-stylized frames. On the whole the common theme in these photos is action and anticipation; either our heroes are in a defensive pose holding guns or communication devices or they're looking at each other with worried expressions, likely thinking about some impending doom involved with their introduction to Benedict Cumberbatch's multi-dimensional villain.

Check out the photos after the jump!

"Star Trek Into Darkness" opens on May 17.

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