Vote the Movies

-- Rebecca De Mornay, who I'll always identify with the delightfully cheesy "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle," gets to roll out her sadistic mommy act again when she stars in the upcoming remake of the 1980 horror flick "Mother's Day." Latter-day "Saw" director Darren Lynn Bousman is directing, so expect plenty of greasy, grimy gore to keep you up at night when De Mornay and her band of twisted sociopaths terrorize a family living in their old home. (Variety)

-- Nicolas Cage has signed on to star in the revenge flick "Driving Angry," which will be a 3-D release. Cage will play a man who sets out on a quest for bloody murder after his daughter is killed and her child is kidnapped. Patrick Lussier will direct a script that he co-wrote with Todd Farmer. Lussier previously directed "My Bloody Valentine 3D," so he's got plenty of experience in looking at a scene with an eye towards multi-dimensional spectacle. (The Hollywood Reporter)

-- Mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer may not be confirmed for "Bad Boys 3", but he's just picked up the rights to "Shake," a short story written by Derek Haas. The story comes from a new website that Haas started, Popcornfiction.com, which serves as a showcase for short fiction from film and TV writers. (The Hollywood Reporter)

-- Director Terry Gilliam's "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus," which is particularly notable as being Heath Ledger's final screen performance, will open this year on Christmas Day. (ComingSoon)

-- Jamie Chung shared some of her thoughts on Zack Snyder's "Sucker Punch," in which she stars. Referring to the movie as "'300' for girls," the actress proceeds to share some details about what we can expect from the story. Anyone who's interested in this upcoming Snyder effort will find this interview to be well worth checking out. (ComingSoon)

I've unfortunately not gotten to see it yet, but "The Baader Meinhof Complex" looks pretty great. Kurt Loder's endorsement is really all the prodding I need, and yet I've been assaulted on all sides by friends who have nothing but praise to shower on the movie. The based-on-truth story gives viewers a glimpse of the Red Army Faction (or RAF), a gang of student protestors/terrorists who operated during the 1970s.

From the look of things in the exclusive clip below, we're getting a look at the movement in its earliest stages. The RAF crew is looking for training and... well... they're not the friendliest bunch. See for yourself below, then check out the movie, in theaters now:

Due to the success of “The Final Destination” over the weekend, we can expect to see a lot more 3-D movies going into development over the next few months. Just this morning The Hollywood Reporter had news of a film in the works titled “Drive Angry,” which will feature Nicolas Cage popping out at you in three dimensions.

Also in the past few days were reports of a possible 3-D “Swamp Thing” remake and confirmation that The Weinstein Co. is moving ahead on a third “Halloween” movie that will be made in 3-D and released next summer.

The “Halloween 3-D” news is interesting because the sequel must have been put into gear before the weekend’s box office figures came in with “Halloween II” under-performing in third place. But the fact that it was beaten by a 3-D horror film only goes to show that a similarly enhanced sequel is a good move for the Weinsteins.

Another good move would be to release the thing in October rather than in August, as they did with “Halloween II.” Many people believe the new sequel’s disappointing box office take was partly due to its untimely release date.

Of course, a third installment in the rebooted “Halloween” franchise will not involve Rob Zombie, who directed the first two films. Zombie told MTV News recently that there is nothing more for him to do with the series and that the latest installment wraps up the story.

Could that mean a 3-D remake of “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” is in order? There are actually a few of us who would be interested in that. But only a few.

With all the excitement for 3-D films, including at international film festivals like Venice and with dramatic, non-genre films, it was surprising to hear that Guillermo del Toro will not be filming the “Hobbit” movies in 3-D. This despite the rumors and despite del Toro’s endorsement of both the format and the biggest 3-D movie of the year, “Avatar.”

“I’ve seen 'Avatar' and I was absolutely blow away by it!!” del Toro wrote in the forum of “Lord of the Rings” fansite TheOneRing.net. “I myself expect to explore 3D soon enough- it is the future, just not my immediate future.”

Maybe del Toro will do “Hellboy 3-D,” although he has a lot of other projects in his pipeline following “The Hobbit” to choose from that probably have precedence. Meanwhile, in the next few days it will be more shocking to see movies announced that aren’t planned for a 3-D release.

This morning’s news that “Bad Boys” is getting a third installment had some of us wishing for the sequel to be titled “Bad Boys 3-D.” And certainly a 3-D “Rambo” sequel would be more interesting than just another plain old 2-D installment. Right?

Would you see another “Halloween” movie if it were in 3-D? Are there any other upcoming sequels you’d like to see in the 3-D format?

Let's play a little word association. New York Stock Exchange... ...Troma's "Toxic Avenger."

Wait, what?! I crap you not. These two things, which previously did not go together like peanut butter & jelly, are now inextricably (and inexplicably) joined... the way a toxic mutation might join, say, a pigeon and a rat. The cast of "Toxic Avenger" (the musical) headed down to Wall St. last week to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Why, you ask? Because it's freaking AWESOME! Click the pic below to check out our image gallery from the event.

-- In the pantheon of classic action movies, there is "Aliens" and there is "Die Hard." They're not the only ones of course, and I'm not entirely sure why those two live together -- maybe because both deal with trapped protagonists? -- but which one is better? It's the sort of question that movie nerds like me can debate into the wee hours of the morning. And that's exactly what George "El Guapo" Roush does in this feature for Latino Review. (Latino Review)

-- Did you know that four of this summer's many movie offerings featured a miscarriage or stillbirth? And that 12 featured vomiting, or a direct reference to the same? How about that two ended with Flo Rida's "Right Round" and two others ended with the Black Eyed Peas' "Boom Boom Pow"? Find out which ones and more fun summer movie facts in William Goss's feature on Cinematical. (Cinematical)

-- This isn't a single blog post per se, but rather an entire site. ThreeFrames.net is devoted to posting images from movies. Not just stills though. Three frames from a single scene, strung together in a loop and playing over and over again. See for yourself (give the image time to load; the loop is supposed to play fast):

It's beautifully weird, and I recommend that you all give it a peek, see how many movies you can name (let's start with the one in that pic up there). Keep your headache meds handy though. It's mesmerizing, isn't it? Big ups to UGO's VP of Editorial Chris Radtke for pointing me to this one. (Three Frames)

-- Writing for Examiner.com, Amanda Bell constructs a well-thought-out argument defending the "rights" of Twilighters to act like super-fans. As many of you well know -- we're certainly aware of it here at MTV -- the easy, fun thing to do these days is pick on "Twilight" fans. It's pretty ridiculous really, since many of the same people who do that are in fact nerded out fans of other franchises themselves. It's easy to jump on the hate train, and I applaud Ms. Bell for pointing out just that. We should all be so clear-minded. (Examiner.com)

With "Predators" being produced by Robert Rodriguez and his Troublemaker Studios, it stands to reason that the film will shoot in Rodriguez's Texas-based studio. But what's a "Predator" movie without lush landscapes and dangerous jungles? Rodriguez seems to understand that necessity, which is why he's booking a trip to Hawaii.

According to Tim Ryan's Reel Hawaii, "Predators" is hoping to film in Hawaii for 18 days starting in October. And do you know what other beloved franchise is filmed in Hawaii? None other than "Lost," ABC's hit television series that concludes with the upcoming sixth season. That's right -- the Predators are coming to the Island!

While we're not likely to see an actual collision of the two franchises, it's fun to imagine how some of the fan-favorite "Lost" characters would fare against the dreadlocked alien hunters. Here's how I think a few of them would shake out...

Jack Shephard: The former alcoholic and pill-popping doctor is the de facto leader of the Oceanic 815 survivors, and despite his necessity-driven experience with firearms, what kind of threat would Jack really pose against a Predator? He's no match physically, but his ability to perform surgery in a pinch might render him useful enough to leave alive until the rest of the castaways are picked off.
Survival Odds: 12:1. If Jack can tap into some of that Arnold Schwarzenegger man-thrives-in-nature instinct, he might stand a chance.

Benjamin Linus: As the leader of the Island's mysterious Others, Ben has a proven talent for deception. When it comes to facing down the barrel of a shoulder-mounted laser cannon though, that smart mouth will do him no favors. The bug-eyed twerp's best chance against the Predators is to trick everybody else into drawing fire while looking for a way to stay alive -- just as he's done all of his life.
Survival Odds: 200:1. Ben's only real weapon here is his manipulative ways, and when he runs out of bodies to trick into harm's way, it's game over for Captain Bunny Killer.

Hugo 'Hurley' Reyes: If there's one definitive fact about the laidback, oversized millionaire, it's that he's supremely unlucky. Still, Hurley's bad luck tends to rub off on those that surround him rather than Hurley himself, meaning that he could beat the Predators by pure happenstance. He's also unlikely to be viewed as a major threat, putting him towards the back of the hunting list -- but as he's proven before, Hurley is pretty spry and shouldn't be discounted on looks alone.
Survival Odds: 1000:1. Aw, Hurley... I want you to eek this out, but I don't think that even the unlucky lotto numbers will protect you from a triangular laser blast.

John Locke: Nobody gets to tell John Locke what he can and can't do, least of all a Predator. The man of a thousand knives has an instinctual knowledge of the Island's layouts that's second to none, giving him the home field advantage. And even if he finds himself on the business end of a two-pronged claw, Locke has a tested gift for beating death and injury.
Survival Odds: 5:1. Moreso than Jack, Locke has what it takes to evoke some of the primal rage required to take down a Predator. After all, he is a hunter -- not a farmer.

The Smoke Monster: A massive puff of smoke identified as the Island's security system -- a creature that appears to be physically intangible but can nonetheless eviscerate a pack of highly-trained mercenaries in one fell swoop -- versus an alien with laser discs, stealth camouflage and other technological goodies. It's a tough one, but I'd go with Smokey. Don't feel too bad: Predators appreciate a good sport, and if nothing else, the resident monster presents the greatest challenge out of all the Island's inhabitants.
Survival Odds: 2:1. Yes, it's a tough call, but I really think Smokey McSmokesalot has this on lockdown. It might take some time to pull off, but unless the Predators can escape the island, they're a green puddle of goo.

How do you think the various characters of "Lost" would hold up to a Predator invasion? Present your best and worst case scenarios in the comments section below!

With the bloody awesome that ensued in "Rambo" and the hopefully bloody awesome contained in next year's "The Expendables," there is absolutely no reason that today's announcement of a fifth "Rambo" film should be anything but bloody awesome news.

According to Variety, Sylvester Stallone is officially planning a sequel to last year's "Rambo," which he will once again direct and star in for Nu Image/Millennium Films. Production is expected to start in the spring of 2010.

Variety describes the plot of the untitled "Rambo" sequel as revolving around "Rambo fighting his way through human traffickers and drug lords to rescue a young girl abducted near the U.S.-Mexico border."

The fourth and most recent installment in the franchise depicted an aged John Rambo, now living in a Thailand village near the Burmese border. A group of missionaries are abducted by Burmese soldiers and Rambo attempts a rescue mission alongside a crew of highly trained mercenaries.

And man, I just cannot say enough about these mercenaries. While I can barely recall a single one of these characters by name or face, their actions speak volumes. Rambo himself is hardcore enough, but the enlistment of these heavily-armed and ready-to-kill mercs provided for one of the single greatest action films of the last decade -- something that was probably unexpected given Stallone's age.

But as any '80s-era action fan will attest, Stallone still has it. The violence of "Rambo" was truly a spectacle to behold, even if the movie itself wasn't a particularly deep one. I've got nothing but high hopes for "The Expendables," which features an ensemble that would make even "Machete's" cast turn red, and if a fifth "Rambo" follows the mold of Stallone's most recent efforts, then we're in for another bloody awesome treat.

Are you as excited as I am about a fifth "Rambo" movie? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

This Friday at 7pm, MTV's semi-regular series "Behind the Screen" is back with exclusive clips and interviews from some of the fall season's most anticipated releases. In addition to getting your very first look at the set of the "Clash of the Titans" remake, starring Sam Worthington, we'll also take you behind the scenes with "Jennifer's Body."

In case you've somehow missed it -- a difficult thing to do, given all the... ummm... exposure "Transformers" star Megan Fox has brought along -- the Diablo Cody-penned teen horror flick is all about a possessed cheerleader (Fox) who preys on the souls of her male classmates while her bookish friend (Amanda Seyfried) tries to put an end to the madness. In the below interview clip, a preview of Friday's "Behind the Screen," Fox discusses a subject that I imagine most of you male readers might be interested in: kissing other women.

"I feel much safer with girls, so I felt more comfortable kissing [Seyfried] in ["Jennifer's Body"] than kissing any of the other people that I had to kiss," she told MTV News. The same wasn't true for Seyfried, who was "extremely uncomfortable" and prone to "giggling fits" between takes.

For more on "Jennifer's Body" and what else you can expect to see on "Behind the Screen," head over to MTV.com for Eric Ditzian's full report.