Is ‘Hunger Games’ YA’s Best Chance For A Best Picture Oscar?
As Harry Potter weathers his final Academy snub, Hobnobbing wonders if Katniss Everdeen can carry the genre's mantle.By Amy Wilkinson Jennifer Lawrence in "The Hunger Games" Photo: Lionsgate "The Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence set aside her flaming bow and arrow in favor of a gilded envelope Tuesday morning to announce the 2012 Oscar More...
Liam Neeson Talks Surviving Plane Crash In ‘The Grey’
'Nobody's going to send out reconnaissance planes to try and find these guys because who cares?' actor explains.By Kevin P. Sullivan Liam Neeson in "The Grey" Photo: Open Road Films In most movies where More...
Sundance 2012: Our Favorite Interviews
Drake and Spike Lee among MTV News' favorite sit-downs at this year's Sundance Film Festival.By Josh Wigler, with additional reporting by Josh Horowitz and Sam Hendrick Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg Photo: More...
Ian Abercrombie, Mr. Pitt on ‘Seinfeld,’ Dies 77
Ian Abercrombie (September 11, 1934 - January 26, 2012) was an English actor, best known for playing Alfred Pennyworth in Birds of Prey. He appeared as Elaine Benes' fastidious boss, Justin Pitt during the sixth More...
Robert Hegyes, Epstein from ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ dies 60
Robert Hegyes (May 7, 1951 – January 26, 2012) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of high school student Juan Epstein on the 1970s American sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter.Robert Hegyes Cause of DeathOn More...
Justin Timberlake Is ‘Perfect’ In Coen Brothers Flick
'Inside Llewyn Davis' actor Oscar Isaac has been recording music with Timberlake for the '60s folk flick.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Timberlake Photo: Getty Images "W.E." star Oscar Isaac is deep in musical More...
Sundance 2012: The Five Most Buzzed-About Movies
From teen comedy 'The First Time' to horror flick 'V/H/S,' MTV News wraps up the most talked-about premieres.By Kevin P. Sullivan Helen Hunt and John Hawkes in "The Surrogate" Photo: Fox Searchlight For More...
Dick Kniss, a Bassist for Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 74
Dick Kniss played stand-up bass behind Peter, Paul and Mary for more than 40 years.Dick Kniss cause of deathKick Kniss died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Dick Kniss was 74 years old at the time More...
Katherine Heigl Has ‘Thought A Lot’ About Return To ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
'There's nothing about [Izzie] I didn't like,' Heigl tells MTV News at 'One for the Money' premiere.By Christina Garibaldi Katherine Heigl on "Grey's Anatomy" Photo: ABC NEW YORK — It's been more More...
James Farentino, Stage and Film Actor, Dies 73
James Farentino (February 24, 1938 – January 24, 2012) was an American actor. He appeared in nearly 100 television, film and stage roles, among them The Final Countdown, Jesus of Nazareth, and Dynasty.Farentino More...