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About Those 'Hangover 3' End Credits
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WARNING: SPOILERS up in here.
Booze, blow, prostitutes, old ladies ... one of the hallowed traditions of the Wolf Pack is to save the sickest, most depraved debauchery for the end credits, and that noble heritage is upheld for this weekend's "The Hangover Part III." Get More »
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Melissa McCarthy Allegedly Fires Child-Abusing Extra
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Melissa McCarthy's onscreen characters may poop in sinks and buy rounds of drinks with a stolen credit card, but she ain't gonna stand back and watch somebody abuse a child in real life.
The star of 2013's first big hit, "Identity Thief," reportedly fired a woman from the set of her new film on Monday after watching her hoist a young child in the air by the wrist. Get More »
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| Source: TMZ
The MTV Movie Awards vs. The Oscars: Which Was More Fun?
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Receiving an invitation to the Oscars is great. Receiving an invitation to the MTV Movie Awards is even better (that's right, even better). Receiving an invitation to both? Why, you've just hit your zenith as an actor. You've covered all bases. The old white people at the Academy think you're important, and the MTV generation thinks you're rad. Yes, rad.
But which of the two prestigious events did the following thespians enjoy more, by our perception?
Let's find out! Get More »
'The Heat' Sneak Peek: Get the Goods
Are you ready to feel "The Heat"? You bet your ass you are.
MTV's Sneak Peek Week continued Thursday night as Melissa McCarthy and director Paul Feig introduced an exclusive clip from this summer's buddy action comedy, "The Heat."
The clip from "The Heat" shows McCarthy and her not-so-trusted partner, played by Sandra Bullock, looking for a lead in a drug investigation — and like any good movie cops, they have to stick a guy out the window to get the goods. Unfortunately, the duo's arm strength isn't enough to pull the source back over the fire escape. Get More »
Melissa McCarthy Visits Sesame Street, Puts on Her Dancing Shoes
Your favorite actress, Melissa McCarthy, loves to dance. She also loves Elmo, so much so, in fact, that she made a recent trip to Sesame Street, where the two explained to the viewing public the meaning of the word "choreographer." The "Bridesmaids" and "Identity Thief" starlet showed off her fancy footwork with the help of a penguin in a beret because sometimes, life is just that beautiful. Get More »
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| Source: Paste Magazine
Melissa McCarthy Wanted For 'St. Vincent de Van Nuys'
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Melissa McCarthy: From one of the "Bridesmaids" to "Identity Thief" to ... single mom?
The comedic actress will soon get a chance to show off her range as she's the top choice to join Bill Murray in the dark suburban comedy, "St. Vincent de Van Nuys," according to Deadline. Get More »
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| Source: Slash Film
Critic Rex Reed Calls Melissa McCarthy a Hippo, Feels the Wrath of the Internet
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Seth Gordon's "Identity Thief" is currently sitting on a dismal 26% rating at Rotten Tomatoes, so suffice it to say the critics are collectively donning their Not Impressed faces right now about the flick. One reviewer, however, has found himself on the receiving end of the movie world's vitriol thanks to his excessively scathing comments about leading actress Melissa McCarthy.
Rex Reed of The New York Observer has come under hefty fire for his harsh word choices about the actress' plus size stature in his write-up on the flick. Get More »
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Melissa McCarthy and Ellen Page to Hit the Road for Directorial Debuts
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Two more Hollywood ladies are ready to take their turns behind the camera, Mr. DeMille.
Both the oh-so-hilarious Melissa McCarthy and little Ellen Page have now signed up for their directorial debuts, and while their projects (and, uh, personalities) are pretty distinct, they do have one thing in common: trippin'!
No, we're not talking about a pair of LSD bender flicks here. Instead, both women's films involve their female protagonists leaving the homestead to discover a little somethin' somethin' about themselves. Get More »
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| Source: Slash Film
Posters: If Melissa McCarthy Stole Jason Bateman's Career
Oh man, what if Jason Bateman woke up one morning and found the posters that adorn his bedroom walls (you know his bedroom is decorated with his own movie posters) were replaced with these?
In "Identity Thief," Melissa McCarthy steals Bateman's credit card number and, from there, his very identity. But what if she didn't stop there? What if she continued her extortion of all that is Bateman beyond just the movie they starred in together? What if she snatched all of his movies (and at least one television show)?
It might look a little like this. Protect your information, people! (And, sheesh, how many existential crises can one guy have?) Get More »
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