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Exclusive photos, director comments: Savage County on-line shocker

10 November 2009 12:11 PM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

Director David Harris sent along some exclusive pics (see them below) from his fright feature Savage County, an MTV production which will be presented in eight 10-minute on-line installments beginning next February. Lensed in Memphis, Tn this past summer, the movie (scripted by Harris and Dan Alvarado) is about a group of high-schoolers who run afoul of a vicious backwoods family, the Hardells.

Savage County is an unabashed homage to vintage rural horrors of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre breed, though Harris notes it has a true-life inspiration as well. “I grew up in Texas,” he tells Fango, “and as a kid, I was 100 percent sure that Chainsaw 1 and 2 were documentaries. We had a big woods near our neighborhood, with a 1800s house and a rambling old man with a shotgun and 100 cats—basically, a slightly less decrepit ‘Grandpa.’ That was the original big scare for me, and there was no »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)

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MTV Enters Episodic Horror With Savage County

5 November 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »

This year, MTV offered up its take on the slasher genre with My Super Psycho Sweet 16 . Now, the network is exploring Savage County , which culls its inspiration from the mad hillbilly sub-genre. Project is going to be rolled out as an eight-episode web series from director David Harris and producers David Gale ( Varsity Blues ) and Craig Brewer ( Hustle and Flow ). Harris shot the film during the summer on hi-def in Memphis, Tennessee. Leading the cast is Mimi Michaels (pictured, Boogeyman 3 ). Savage County is described as a tribute to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with "great indie rock and rockabilly music and a twist of teen drama." Set before prom, a mismatched group of high school kids heads to a remote pond to party. When the beer runs dry, the... »

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'Varsity Blues' Doesn't Want Your Life In Today's Sick Day Stash

14 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Call them "cult classics." "Guilty pleasures." "Comfort movies." We all have a mental rolodex of flicks that may not be terribly popular but, for one reason or another, they resonate in a very special way. Maybe you saw it at the right moment. Maybe you just see gold where everyone else sees feces. Whatever the case, these are the special favorites that you keep stashed away for sick days. Here are some of ours.

The more I think about it, the more I realize that 1999 was a definite turning point in cultural history. The music of '99 was truly excellent (the entire year was soundtracked by Tlc's "No Scrubs," Kid Rock's "Bawitdaba," 702's "Where My Girls At?" and Rage Against the Machine's "Guerilla Radio"), television saw the beginning of its new golden age ("The Sopranos," "Futurama," "SpongeBob Squarepants," "Angel," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "The West Wing" and "WWF Smackdown! »

- Adam Rosenberg

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Blu-ray Capsule Review: Varsity Blues

28 September 2009 11:40 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Varsity Blues Quick Thoughts: I was 22-years-old when Varsity Blues came out and while it's about high school students, the fact the majority of the actors are older or only slightly younger than myself it pretty much fit right into my early-twenties wheelhouse. Partying, playing sports and hot blondes in whipped cream bikinis (wait... what?). I mean, what isn't there for a 22-year-old not to love? Of course, the film is downright cheesy -- "I don't want... your life" -- and if you are going to attempt to take it seriously you have seriously taken a misstep. However, that isn't to say this film is an entire farce. High school football in Texas is a big deal and while I have no idea if they take it as far as Jon Voight's Coach Bud Kilmer takes it, I would be surprised if the majority of goings on in this »

- Brad Brevet

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Menacing Movie Monsters: A Scientific Ordering Of Man's Toughest Foes

27 September 2009 6:32 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my, what pussies.  Those beasts of burden might be gorging themselves atop Darwin's food chain, but with a little ingenuity, brawn and gun powder, you could easily defeat the entire Bearenstein Bear family.  Sure, they sound menacing, minacious even, but the lumbering phylum of oafs are mostly passive---like James Van Der Beek in Varsity Blues.  It's all fun and Slaughterhouse V until you shit on Dawson's territory or inject the bear's black friend with chemicals so he can play on an injured knee.  Give me a zombie or a werewolf or at least a reincarnated serial killer doll.  The supernatural may seem an impossible juggernaut, but Dwight Schrute knows how to best these fiends and you should too.  Actually, I can't tell you how to properly slay a ninja or pack of cerebra, but I can tell you which ones to fear the most, »

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This Week on DVD: X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Grace, Pvc-1

15 September 2009 10:15 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »

The first of the summer blockbusters, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, makes its way to DVD this week with very little in the way of other competing studio releases. The inane comedy Next Day Air and Jessica Biel romantic comedy Easy Virtue are also in stores, along with some genre flicks including Grace, Deadgirl and Pvc-1. And, of course, how can resist yet Another version of Army of Darkness? What's on your shopping list/rental queue this week? X-Men Origins: Wolverine [1] (DVD, Blu-ray [2]) Next Day Air [3] Easy Virtue [4] (DVD, Blu-ray [5]) Deadgirl [6] Grace [7] (DVD, Blu-ray [8]) Pvc-1 [9] Nerdcore Rising [10] Army of Darkness: Screwhead Edition [11] (DVD, Blu-ray [12]) Bonanza: Season 1 [13] Fame: Seasons 1 & 2 [14] Crash: Season 1 [15] (DVD, Blu-ray [16]) Grey's Anatomy: Season 5 [17] (DVD, Blu-ray [18]) My Name is Earl: Season 4 [19] (DVD, Blu-ray [20]) The It Crowd: Season 3 [21] The Big Bang Theory: Season 2 [22] It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 4 [23] Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Clone Commandos [24] X-Men: Vol. »

- Sean

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Contest: Win Varsity Blues on Blu-ray!

13 September 2009 8:19 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Varsity Blues will finally be released on Blu-ray on September 15, just in time for football season, and you know we have to celebrate this football classic. We have a brand new contest running and we're giving away copies of this new Bd disc to our readers. You know these high-def discs will go fast, so enter this contest today.

Winners Receive:

- Varsity Blues Blu-ray disc

to enter this big giveaway today.

James Van Der Beek leads the action in this exciting, funny coming-of-age story about a small-town high schooler confronting the pressures and temptations of gridiron glory. At first, backup quarterback Jonathan "Mox" Moxom (Van Der Beek) is nowhere close to being a football star. He's perfectly content to stay on the bench and out of the win-at-all-cost strategies of coach Bud Kilmer (Jon Voight in a powerful performance). But when the starting quarterback is injured, Mox is in the game. »

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America’s Got Talent: A Night of Surprising Results

27 August 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | People.com - TV Watch | See recent People.com - TV Watch news »

[brightcoveplayer 35589334001]Defeat can be so bitter, especially for unlucky Mia Boostrom, who, despite a strong performance Tuesday [1], was eliminated for the second year in a row on Wednesday's results show for America's Got Talent. She waged a campaign of not knowing when to quit, but the disappointment showed on her face when the tough call of the night went in favor of Erik and Rickie, a pair of mini professional dancers, who were too cute for words. Whether it was this week's matador number or something simpler, they bring a cool seriousness to the stage. Another standout act came from kids, the bright and shiny EriAm Sisters. They were pulled in right away for a showdown with honky-tonk dark horse Drew Stevyns. Both strong contenders -- EriAm with their cute rainbow socks and Drew with his Varsity Blues buzz-cut -- and neither would be easy to let go. That's when Nick Cannon pulled a fast one. »

- StyleWatch

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Ali Larter Ties the Knot

3 August 2009 12:30 AM, PDT | Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news »

Heroes hottie Ali Larter is now a married woman! She wed her longtime boyfriend Hayes MacArthur at his family estate in Kennebunkport, Maine on Saturday. People reports that Ali wore a Vera Wang sweetheart A-line lace gown, while the groom donned a Ralph Lauren Black Label tux. The outdoor ceremony featured pink, purple, and white flowers. Amongst the guests was Larter’s best friend, actress Amy Smart, who starred with her in Varsity Blues. Ali and Hayes have dated for years, and first announced their engagement in December of 2007. Ali said in an interview with Cosmopolitan last year, "... »

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Heroes: Ali Larter Marries Hayes MacArthur

2 August 2009 11:00 PM, PDT | buddytv.com | See recent BuddyTV news »

Heroes actress Ali Larter and Worst Week actor Hayes MacArthur finally tied the knot Saturday in Kennebunkport, Maine. The couple exchanged vows at an intimate gathering of family and friends in an outdoor ceremony. Irish music reportedly played before the ceremony in honor of MacArthur's Irish heritage while Larter's father walked her down the aisle, according to Us Weekly. Among the guests was Larter's close friend and Varsity Blues co-star Amy Smart.

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- editor@buddytv.com

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Ali Larter and Fiance Hayes MacArthur Get Hitched

2 August 2009 7:31 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur are now husband and wife. The twosome, who has been engaged for almost two years, walked down the aisle in an outdoor ceremony held in Kennebunkport, Maine at the estate of the groom's parents.

Guests arrived at the wedding on trolleys, Us Weekly reports. Ali's best friend, fellow actress Amy Smart who co-starred with her in the film that catapulted her to stardom "Varsity Blues" (1999), was seen among the guests. Before the wedding ceremony was kicked off, guests were treated to Irish music which was played in a bid to honor Hayes' heritage. Later on, Ali's father Danforth Larter was seen walking her down the aisle.

Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur were co-stars in 2007 "National Lampoon's Homo Erectus". The two have been dating for years before then getting engaged in December 2007. Report of their wedding plans was first made public by In Touch Weekly late last month. »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Ali Larter Weds Her Maine Man

2 August 2009 11:45 AM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »

He can be her hero, baby.  Ali Larter has put an end to her very long engagement—in a good way—tying the knot with fiancé Hayes MacArthur in a small ceremony in Kennebunkport, Maine, on Saturday.  The newlyweds, who announced their engagement in December 2007, swapped vows at MacArthur's family home in front of an intimate gathering of close friends and family, among them Larter's Bff actress pal and former Varsity Blues costar Amy Smart. Guests of the big day were shuttled to the estate in trolleys to the tune of Irish music, in honor of MacArthur's shamrock-hued heritage. Larter's father walked her down the aisle. The 33-year-old Larter and MacArthur,... »

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Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur Plan Small Wedding This Weekend

29 July 2009 8:20 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

"Heroes" hottie Ali Larter and her actor fiance Hayes MacArthur will be tying the knot in a small wedding ceremony to be held this weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine. The pair, who has been engaged since 2007, will exchange wedding vows at Hayes' family property on Saturday, August 1 with relatives and closest friends witnessing.

According to In Touch Weekly, which is the first to bring the report to the surface, Hayes is inviting his school pals to the nuptials and couldn't be happier about meeting them. He "is really excited to spend time with a lot of his old buddies that he played football with at Bowdoin College in Maine," says a source close to the couple.

As for Ali, the screen beauty is said inviting her best friend, fellow actress Amy Smart, who co-starred with her in the film that catapulted her to stardom "Varsity Blues" (1999). She "wants a dream wedding »

- AceShowbiz.com

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In Honor Of 'Orphan,' MTV Salutes The Creepiest Kids In Hollywood

24 July 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

“Orphan.” Whether or not you plan on seeing this fright fest about a girl who terrorizes her newly adoptive parents, one thing is indisputable: that is one freaky lookin’ little girl. The dark, hooded eyes, the thick red ribbon bound across her neck, the do-you-feel-lucky-punk stare—this orphan named Esther is a shining example of the supreme creepitude that some pop culture children exude without saying a word.

In creepiness, if not narrative, "Orphan"'s little orphan Esther comes from a long line of hair-raising fictional youngsters. Here’s our list of the kiddies who, intentionally or not, get the chills running up and down our spines.

Vicki from “Small Wonder”: The unsettlingly cheery intro masks the horror that awaits in this half-hour ‘80s sitcom. The flesh on Vicki’s back pops open to reveal a tangle of wires, batteries, microchips and blinking lights. She’s a robot devoid »

- Eric Ditzian

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Varsity Blues Kicks Off on Blu-ray on September 15th

18 June 2009 2:07 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

You can bring a 90s football drama home in a new DVD edition or, for the first time, on Blu-ray this September. Varsity Blues will be released on a new Deluxe Edition DVD and debut on Blu-ray on September 15. We don't have any pricing details as of yet, but you can take a look at the cover art and the special features below. The film stars James Van Der Beek, Paul Walker, Scott Caan, Jon Voight and Ali Larter.

James Van Der Beek leads the action in this exciting, funny coming-of-age story about a small-town high schooler confronting the pressures and temptations of gridiron glory. At first, backup quarterback Jonathan "Mox" Moxom (Van Der Beek) is nowhere close to being a football star. He's perfectly content to stay on the bench and out of the win-at-all-cost strategies of coach Bud Kilmer (Jon Voight in a powerful performance). But when the starting quarterback is injured, »

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This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: June 16, 2009

16 June 2009 1:54 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

DVD Links: DVD News | Release Dates | New Dvds | Reviews | RSS Feed Be sure to check out the new release dates listed at the end of this week's post. The release date for that 70th Anniversary DVD and Blu-ray edition of The Wizard of Oz has been announced. The Seventh Seal and Bergman Island (Criterion Collection) I just reviewed the Blu-ray edition of this release and it is an absolute must buy. Not only do you get one of the greatest films I have ever seen in an absolutely stellar presentation, but you also get the fantastic 83-minute documentary Bergman Island. The film is also being released on two-disc special edition DVD, but that release doesn't come with Bergman Island included, which is why I certainly recommend the Blu-ray edition if you are so equipped. You can read my Blu-ray review right here for further product description, but if I were »

- Brad Brevet

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Our Nominees For The ‘Maxim’ Hot 100 List

12 May 2009 1:27 PM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »

The Maxim Hot 100 list was mostly released today. The annual rundown of famous female eye candy sends men to the Internet each and every year. The top 10 won’t be revealed until Wednesday, however. So we got to thinking — and studiously researching — who wasn’t included among the first ninety gorgeous ladies.

10: Jordanna Brewster. She’s fast, she’s furious and she’s graced their pages with her hotness before. The dark-haired dark horse makes summer even hotter at #10.

9: Gisele Bundchen. Pros: amazingly gorgeous and successful international lingerie supermodel. Cons: already married to the mister wonderful of the sports world, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Her marital vows keep her held down here at #9.

8: Evan Rachel Wood. She may or may not still be in a relationship with Marilyn Manson — I honestly can’t remember or tell anymore. In fact, their status may change between now and Wednesday »

- Jonathan Goldner

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A Lesson Learned: We Love Crazy Bitches

28 April 2009 3:43 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

In an effort to better understand the psyche of the beloved moviegoer, we analyze last week's box office numbers. We found out nobody wants the good girl. America loves a good catfight. Last weekend, America had the chance to watch Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. take a tag team approach to getting an Oscar in The Soloist. We could have even gone green by seeing Earth, where Disney promised to plant a tree for every ticket sold. Instead, and we should have known this was bound to happen, we wanted to watch a mild version of Fatal Attraction in Obsessed. We didn't even get a remake of the whip cream bikini Ali Larter rocked in Varsity Blues. The film was ripped apart by critics, so what gives? Is Beyonce really that fierce? Let's check out the stats and try to find out. This is Beyonce's (who I call Bizunchay for fun) 6th major film release »

- Adam Sweeney

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"Obsessed" review. Give "Obsessed" credit -- it knows it’s a rip-off of "Fatal Attraction."

24 April 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

"Obsessed" reviewby Mike Digiorgio, Writer                   Give Obsessed credit --  it knows it’s a rip-off of Fatal Attraction and other stalker-themed suspense thrillers, so it doesn’t waste any time setting things up for us.  In fact, within the first minute, I literally figured out exactly how the movie would end.             All the pieces of a movie like this are put into place immediately.  Sharon and Derek (Beyonce Knowles and Idris Elba) move into their new house and check everything out, which is helpful for us in the audience to know exactly which parts of the house will be factors when the stalker inevitably breaks in.  The film quickly establishes that Derek has money and is well-respected and successful at his job – but it doesn’t waste time telling us what he actually does.  It might have to do with finances – they use a lot of words like “prospectus.”              At work, »

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The Big Picture Interview with Ali Larter

24 April 2009 3:07 AM, PDT | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »

After starting out with a whipped cream bikini in Varsity Blues, Ali Larter has appeared in the Final Destination and Resident Evil flicks, plus her starring role on Heroes. But she's always fought for good. The rules have changed for her new movie, Obsessed.

Larter plays a temp who falls for her boss (Idris Elba), only the feeling's not mutual. Having Beyoncé Knowles waiting at home might have something to do with that. The Big Picture talked to Larter about fighting with one of the world's most recognizable women and playing a certifiable lunatic.

Big Picture: Cynically, you could say that characters like Lisa come along fairly often in movies and they all seem to hit similar notes. How did you go about creating something new here, especially since she does kind of have to hit those same notes to meet the audience's expectations?

Ali Larter: I had a »

- Colin Boyd

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