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Mike Myers to Join Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorius Bastards”

Wendy — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:19:53 +0000

First Brad Pitt – and now Mike Myers. Mike Myers has joined the cast of Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Bastards,” set to begin production on October 13 in Germany.

Mike Myers will play British Gen. Ed Fenech, “a military mastermind who takes part in hatching a plot to wipe out Nazi leaders,” according to Variety.

Ooh, a serious role for Mike Myers.

Austin Powers 4 Planned, Austin Powers 4 Sequel in Works

Wendy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:04:17 +0000

Buzz is circulating that a fourth installment of Austin Powers may be soon on the horizon. Mike Myers is said to be writing the Austin Powers 4 script right now, with the plot said to focus more on Dr. Evil than hero Austin Powers.

Austin Powers could potentially focus on the relationship between Dr. Evil and his son, Scott Evil (played by Seth Green).

Would you shell out $$ to see Austin Powers 4 – or has this franchise dried up?

The Love Guru Movie Reviews Aren’t Favorable

Wendy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:35:39 +0000

Ouch. The movie reviews are in for The Love Guru, starring Mike Myers and Jessica Alba – and they aren’t pretty. According to Metacritic.com, The Love Guru averages a 20 out of 100 among 14 film critic reviews (generally negative reviews).

Based on those reviews of The Love Guru, it sounds like Mike Myers has a flop on his hands (hey, they can’t all be Austin Powers!).

ReelViews gives The Love Guru the highest marks, but still isn’t entirely impressed: “Occasional bursts of comedy keep things from becoming unbearable but whenever Myers tries to get even a little serious or advance the “plot,” the desire to take a nap becomes almost overpowering.”

Some of the weaker reviews include The New York Times: “The Love Guru is downright antifunny, an experience that makes you wonder if you will ever laugh again” and the Wall Street Journal, whose reviewer gives The Love Guru a zero and says: “The road taken by The Love Guru could hardly be lower, and leads nowhere.”

Mike Myers on June 18 Conan O’Brien (Video)

Wendy — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:25:53 +0000

Mike Myers talks with Conan O’Brien in this June 18 video clip.

Verne Troyer on June 18 Today Show (Video)

Wendy — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:52:05 +0000

Verne Troyer stops by the June 18 Today show to talk about his new film with Mike Myers, The Love Guru. Check out the video clip.

The Love Guru “The Joker” Music Video

Wendy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:11:27 +0000

Watch the new music video from Mike Myers and Jessica Alba (Verne Troyer too!) – a funky cover of Steve Miller Band’s “The Joker.”

The Love Guru will be in theaters June 20th.

2008 MTV Movie Awards: Wayne’s World! (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:02:15 +0000

Party time! Excellent! So great to see Mike Myers and Dana Carvey back as Wayne and Garth at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. Check out this video clip.

5 Great Things About the 2008 MTV Movie Awards

Wendy — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:30:40 +0000

The MTV Movie Awards are this Sunday and I know a lot of people think they’re a silly awards event, but I personally love them. No stuffy uptight red carpet gowns, no tearful acceptance speeches — just pure fun. So, why tune in? Here are my top reasons – 5 great things about the 2008 MTV Movie Awards:

1. Short Films – Undeniably, the short films are the best part of the show and really break up the cheesy presenter speeches that clog the works (and get few laughs). The 2008 MTV Movie Awards promises some great movie shorts too, with Ben Stiller, Mike Myers, Robert Downey Jr., Adam Sandler and Jack Black all getting in on the fun. Some of my favorite moments from the past MTV Movie Awards have been Ben Stiller’s short films.

C’mon, Ben Stiller as Tom Crooze?

2. Cool Categories – Forget about best acting… what about best kiss? That’s the category that movie fans really want to know. Other categories include Best Fight, Best Villain and Best Summer Movie So Far.

3. Host Mike Myers – Mike Myers never fails to pull out all the comedic stops, plus he’s got loads of energy to back it up. Sure, he’s plugging The Love Guru, but aren’t most of the stars there to promote something?

4. Musical Guests and Celebrity A-listers – Coldplay! The Pussycat Dolls! Okay, mostly just Coldplay, but I guess the Pussycat Dolls have some – ahem – appeal. Presenters include Will Ferrell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lindsay Lohan, Steve Carell, Robert Downey Jr. and Seth Rogen.

5. MTV Movie Awards Opening Spoof – Who doesn’t look forward to the movie spoof? Even if it’s half as good as last year’s MTV Movie Awards opening with Sarah Silverman (watch video below), it’ll rock:

Gisele Bundchen to Play Female Lead in Austin Powers 4?

Wendy — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:01:56 +0000

Discussion of supermodel Gisele Bundchen taking on the lead role in the newest installment of Austin Powers (number 4) is underway.

According to the Boston Globe, Gisele Bundchen is being considered for the lead, opposite “Groovy, baby” Austin Powers, played by Mike Myers.

A meeting between Gisele Bundchen and Austin Powers director Jay Roach and leading man Mike Myers is expected to take place soon.