12 Rounds of Monsters vs Aliens - Behind the Scenes #15

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Welcome to Behind the Scenes episode #15!  In this weeks webisode we feature 3 films, "Monsters Vs Aliens", "Haunting in Connecticut" and "12 rounds".  We also want to let you know about some of the contests that we have going on right now! All three movies release on March 27th 2009.

Monsters Vs Aliens is about a  California girl  called Susan Murphy who is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day. As a result she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall. Alerted to the threat of this new monster, the military jumps into action and Susan is captured and secreted away to a covert government compound. Her confinement is cut short, however, when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth and begins storming the country.  Check out what Steven Colbert has to say about his role as the President in the movie. Also don't forget to check out sitelet for interviews with Reese Witherspoon , Hugh Laurie and Seth Rogen.

Next we talk about the new horror flick from director Peter Cornwell 'Haunting in Connecticut'. When Sara and Peter Campbell's son Matt is diagnosed with cancer, they uproot their family to Connecticut for his treatment.  As the family settles into their new home, Matt grows increasingly disturbed by paranormal activity that seems to inhabit and possess the house.  At a loss to help her frightened family, his mother turns to an enigmatic priest who appears to rid the house of its ghosts-- until the boy's condition takes a sudden and unexplained turn for the worse and their lives are put in grave danger.

Lastly we take a look at '12 rounds' starring John Cena as New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher. When Fisher stops a brilliant thief, Miles, from getting away with a multi-million-dollar heist, the thiefs girlfriend is accidentally killed. After escaping from prison, the criminal mastermind enacts his revenge, taunting Danny with a series of near-impossible puzzles and tasks 12 roundsthat Danny must somehow complete to save the life of his fiancée.  Check out our interview with John Cena as well as stills and videos.

And don't forget to check out our on-going contests where you can win DVDs, clothing, CDs and tons of other cool stuff. (Check the contests for details) Contests include: Hardihood: Outside the cage, Punisher:Warzone, Indiana Jones and Observe and Report.

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Gigantic King of Fighters Rule - Behind the Scenes #14

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Welcome to another episode of Behind the Scenes. In this weeks episode, entitled Gigantic King of Fighters Rule - Behind the Scenes #14 we take a look at the video game inspired action flick “King of Fighters” followed by a quick checkup with Matt Aselton’s “Gigantic” and the new movie “Rules“.

MovieSet has EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes access to the set of King of Fighters and we were able to get some pretty cool content! Over the next few weeks we will be putting up stills and video from the set that you cant find anywhere else! Be sure to check out our King of Fighters Sitelet to get all the latest updates! KoF is a stylish, high-octane, live action feature based on the highly successful video game franchise, in which the last surviving descendants of three legendary clans are continuously transported to other dimensions to test their martial arts skills against an evil force that seeks to invade and infect the real world.

In Gigantic, Brian Weathersby (Paul Dano) is a 28 year-old salesman at a high-end Swedish mattress company. The afterthought child to elderly parents, and the youngest son in a trio of successful brothers, a shady oil man, a surgeon, Brian is searching for his place in the world. Unfulfilled by his work he spends a good portion of his day pursuing his goal of someday adopting a baby from China. He gets swept up in a romance with the lovely but misguided Harriet Lolly (Zooey Deschanel) when she comes in to his store one day and falls asleep on one of the beds. To win her over, he must compete with her bear of a father, Al Lolly, an art-collecting loudmouth with a bad back and deep pockets.

Finally we check out an indie film which is slowly gaining a cult following. The movie “Rules“ is about a Nightclub security guard who is t filled with hate, particularly after being shunned by society and seeing his life spiral out of control. The constant refusals, insults and embarrassments have worn him down, eventually causing him to snap and promising to punish anyone who disrespects him.

Quantum of Solace, Punisher and Death Warrior - Behind the Scenes #13

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This week on Behind the Scenes, Eric and Shaun talk about the latest Bond movie Quantum of Solace which just released on DVD, followed by a look at the new CRAZY action movie Punisher: WarZone. Finally we take another look behind the scenes of the MMA movie Death Warrior.

First off Eric and Shaun talk about Quantum of Solace. The movie just released on DVD and is the sequel to Casino Royal. If you havent seen it yet, its a good watch, but some people would say that it wasnt able to meet expectations after the hugely successful Casino Royal breathed life back into what had become a stale series.

Then we look at Punisher: WarZone which releases on DVD today. Its a gritty action flick geared towards fans of the comic book. Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw.

Finally we take another look at Death Warrior. MovieSet has had exclusive access to the set during production and have tons and tons of cool content on the movie. You should definitely check out the Death Warrior Sitelet to check it out, including interviews with Rashad Evans and Georges St-Pierre.

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I Love You Man, Duplicity and Play with Fire - Behind the Scenes #12

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This week on Behind the Scenes, Eric and Shaun remind you about our Death Warrior stream before letting you know how they really feel with some info on I love you man. They also discuss the movies Play with Fire and Duplicity. Check it out!

First off we take an in depth look at the new movie “I love you man” starring Paul Rudd. Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward “man-dates,” before meeting Sydney Fife, a charming, opinionated man with whom he instantly bonds. But the closer the two men get, the more Peter’s relationship with Zooey suffers, ultimately forcing him to choose between his fiancée and his new found “bro”.

Next we talk about director Tony Gilroys new flick “Duplicity“. Oscar® winner Julia Roberts and Clive Owen reunite for Duplicity, from writer/director Tony Gilroy. In the film, they star as spies-turned-corporate operatives in the midst of a clandestine love affair.

Finally we close out the show with an insiders look at Play With Fire. Set in the gutters of an industrial town, ‘Play With Fire’ follows the unsettling life of Christian. His best friend, Joel - a flailing megalomaniac - pushes him into a corner by getting him involved in a scheme crossing the wrong people. The love of his life, Melody, gives him the chance to start over by leaving town with her. This is where Christian’s story of twisted loyalty, love and loss begins.

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Last House on the left, The Great Buck Howard and That One Night - Behind the Scenes #11

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Hey movie fans! Shaun and Eric are here with the 2nd episode in our tri-weekly feature Behind the Scenes!
In this weeks episode our hosts walk you down the street That One Night to the Last House on the Left to see The Great Buck Howard. No seriously.

First off we check out the new Wes Craven remake Last House on the Left.  Including an interview with Director Dennis Illiadis. Mari (Sara Paxton) looks forward to a relaxing vacation at a lake house, the escaped convicts she meets have a different sort of evening in mind. The men brutally attack her, and she barely survives, but she tries to make it back home to her parents (Tony Goldwyn and Monica Potter). However, the prisoners accidentally arrive at her parents' home, and soon they're the ones who should be frightened.

After that we have an on set visit for the new movie "The Great Buck Howard". Once upon a time, Buck Howard (John Malkovich) spent his days in the limelight. His mind-boggling feats as a mentalist extraordinaire not to be confused with those of a mere magician - earned him a marquee act in Vegas and 61 appearances on Johnny Carsons Tonight Show.

But nowadays, its clear to everyone but Buck that his act has lost its luster; he performs in faded community centers and hasnt sold out a theater in years. Yet, with a hearty handshake and a trademark I love this town!, Buck Howard perseveres, confident in his own celebrity, convinced his comeback is imminent.

Finally we close out the show with a look at the movie "That One Night". It's an exciting comedy about dating, nearing 30, and the re-unification of five college friends who have drifted apart since entering the workforce. The film centers around Chauncey, a social animal whose best friend, Adam has recently been dumped. Chauncey takes it upon himself to not only cure Adam's heartache, but reunite his other college buddies once more for a night of fun-filled hijinks while exploring and discussing the inner-workings of dating.

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Miss March, Twilight and Crtl-Alt-Delete - Behind the Scenes #10

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Hey MovieSet faithful! Eric Fell and Shaun Stewart are back with the first episode of the week - Miss March, Twilight and Crtl-Alt-Delete - Behind the Scenes #10.

This week our hosts want to remind you about LIVE DEATH from the set of Death Warrior. MMA superstar George St-Pierre is going to be on set filming his role in the movie! Its definitely something you don't want to miss!

On this weeks episode of Behind the Scenes, we delve into Twilight, which was recently released on DVD, followed by a look at the movies Miss MarchControl-Alt-Delete. First off we check out the movie Twilight starring Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan. It's an action-packed, modern day love story between a vampire and a human. When her mother remarries and sends Bella to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she doesnt expect much of anything to change. Then she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen, a boy unlike any shes ever met. and

Once back from the twilight zone, we talk about the latest teen flick "Miss March", featuring an interview with Zach Cregger. Its the story of a young man who awakens from a four-year coma to hear that his once virginal high-school sweetheart has since become a centerfold in one of the world's most famous men's magazines. Playboy magazine. He and his sex-crazed best friend decide to take a cross-country road trip in order to crash a party at the magazine's legendary mansion headquarters and win back the girl. Starring Writer/Directors Zach Cregger and Trevor Moore, hotties Raquel Alessi and Molly Stanton and a guest appearance by the playboy himself Hugh Hefner, this is certainly a summer movie you don't want to miss.

Finally we close out the show with a discussion about the new movie Control-Alt-Delete. It's 1999 and lovable computer geek Lewis Henderson is dumped by his long time girlfriend Sarah. So he does what any young urban slacker would: work less and beat off more to Internet porn. But with the added pressures of his buggy Y2K software and repeated romantic rejection, Lewis discovers that the website images no longer turn him on... and thus begins his strangely satisfying sexual relationship with the machine itself. This production is starting to gain a lot of traction and MovieSet is proud to have followed it since its inception.

We have tons more content on the sitelet!

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There's a Little Sunshine on the Road to Witch Mt. - Behind the Scenes #9

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Today from Behind the Scenes we are proud to being you our best episode yet!  Your hosts Shaun and Eric bring you exciting news about the upcoming MMA movie Death Warrior and let you know the details of our LIVE DEATH event!  Following our MMA theme, MovieSet is proud to preview our Hardihood: Outside the Cage Contest starting on Friday March 13th. Your hosts will fill you in on all the rules, or you can just check the contest details!(as soon as its up)

Also we take you on a Disney adventure as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson cooks us up a little interview about his new movie Race to Witch Mountain. And in the spirit of spring cleaning, our hosts bring you the latest from the upcoming comedy Sunshine Cleaning.

To lead off the show, Shaun and Eric present Death Warrior, the second movie  written by MMA superstar Hector Echavarria.  Follow some of the biggest stars in the MMA business like Georges St-Pierre, Keith Jardine and B.J. Pen during the shooting of Death Warrior on March 16th , 17th and 20th. MovieSet will be presenting a live stream directly from the set and providing other videos and production stills, including interviews with some of MMAs biggest stars. If you are a movie fan or an MMA fan this is definitely an event you don't want to miss!

In conjunction with our MMA theme, MovieSet is presenting its HardiHood: Outside the cage contest! By entering you get a chance to win MMA style gear including T-shirts and Hoodies. Not to mention a secret bonus prize! For all the contest details check our  Hardihood : Outside the Cage contest details! (coming Friday march 13th.)

Next the BTS hosts will take you on a wild ride with Dwayne Johnson (formally WWE's The Rock) as he talks about his new Disney movie Race to Witch Mountain. A UFO expert enlists the help of a cabbie to protect two siblings with paranormal powers from the clutches of an organization that wants to use the kids for their nefarious plans.

Finally we close out the week with a segment on the new movie Sunshine Cleaning starring Alan Arkin, Amy Adams, and Emily Blunt. A single mom and her slacker sister find an unexpected way to turn their lives around in the off-beat dramatic comedy. Directed by Christine Jeffs (Rain, Sylvia), this uplifting film about an average family that finds the path to its dreams in an unlikely setting

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Behind the Scenes #9 - There's a Little Sunshine on the Road to Witch Mountain

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Today from Behind the Scenes we are proud to being you our best episode yet! Your hosts Shaun and Eric bring you exciting news about the upcoming MMA movie Death Warrior and let you know the details of our LIVE DEATH event! Following our MMA theme, MovieSet is proud to preview our Hardihood: Outside the Cage Contest starting on Friday March 13th. Your hosts will fill you in on all the rules, or you can just check the contest details!(as soon as its up) Also we take you on a Disney adventure as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson cooks us up a little interview about his new movie Race to Witch Mountain. And in the spirit of spring cleaning, our hosts bring you the latest from the upcoming comedy Sunshine Cleaning. To lead off the show, Shaun and Eric present Death Warrior, the second movie written by MMA superstar Hector Echavarria. Follow some of the biggest stars in the MMA business like Georges St-Pierre, Keith Jardine and B.J. Pen during the shooting of Death Warrior on March 16th , 17th and 20th. MovieSet will be presenting a live stream directly from the set and providing other videos and production stills, including interviews with some of MMAs biggest stars. If you are a movie fan or an MMA fan this is definitely an event you don't want to miss! In conjunction with our MMA theme, MovieSet is presenting its HardiHood: Outside the cage contest! By entering you get a chance to win MMA style gear including T-shirts and Hoodies. Not to mention a secret bonus prize! For all the contest details check our Hardihood : Outside the Cage contest details! (coming Friday march 13th.) Next the BTS hosts will take you on a wild ride with Dwayne Johnson (formally WWE's The Rock) as he talks about his new Disney movie Race to Witch Mountain. A UFO expert enlists the help of a cabbie to protect two siblings with paranormal powers from the clutches of an organization that wants to use the kids for their nefarious plans. Finally we close out the week with a segment on the new movie Sunshine Cleaning starring Alan Arkin, Amy Adams, and Emily Blunt. A single mom and her slacker sister find an unexpected way to turn their lives around in the off-beat dramatic comedy. Directed by Christine Jeffs (Rain, Sylvia), this uplifting film about an average family that finds the path to its dreams in an unlikely setting Make sure to tune in next week for more Behind the Scenes awesomeness! Subscribe to behind the Scenes in iTunes or by Email

5000 Seconds in Adventureland - Behind the Scenes 8#

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MovieSet returns once again to bring you this weeks second installment of the tri-weekly series Behind the Scenes. In episode 8# 5000 Seconds in Adventureland your hosts Shaun and Eric talk about MMAs last movie "Never Surrender" while MovieSet gets ready to bring you Live Death from the set of Death Warrior!

Then our handsome compadres talk about the upcoming movie Adventure Land and close out the show with a short discussion about the new film phenomenon 5000seconds.

Discover Shaun and Erics more macho side as they talk to you about Hector Echavarria's movie "Never Surrender" Starring huge (literaly) MMA stars Rampage Jackson and Georges St-Pierre amongst others, you might just learn something you didnt know about your favorite MMA stars!

Then our dynamic duo takes you on a long arduous and exciting adventure to... Adventure Land! A comedy set in the summer of 1987 and centered around a recent college grad (Jesse Eisenburg) who takes a nowhere job at his local amusement park, only to find it's the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world!

Finally we end our show with an in depth look at the amazing new movie concept 5000 seconds. It's an interesting idea where a production wants you to send in your own personal footage, which, after submissions from people all around the world, will then be edited into a 5000 second feature length film! If your submitted footage gets chosen you could win money and prizes!

Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the latest episode of Behind the Scenes and visit our sitelet to see all the previous updates!

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Tale of two cities, Synecdoche and Seattle - Behind the Scenes 7#

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Kicking off the week your favorite Movieset.com Behind the Scenes hosts Shaun and Eric are back with more exciting insider news on three upcoming movies. In this episode they off the show with a talk about Writer Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut "Synecdoche, NY" and discuss the movies Role Models and Battle in Seattle

First off the duo discuss the movie that has critics confused, "Synecdoche, NY". The screenplay is Charlie Kaufman at his best, but as Shaun and Eric will tell you, the jury is still out on this movie and whether or not you should see it. Unless you plan on seeing it more than once, some critics are saying its too confusing to see at all. Our insiders have the scoop.

Next up, the pair talk about the hilarious movie Role Models starring Paul Rudd and Shaun William Scott. They discuss their personal role models as kids and also have an interview with child actor Bobb'e J. Thompson talking about his role as Ronnie Shields in the David Waine movie.

Finally our Behind the Scenes hosts get heated in their discussion of the upcoming movie Battle in Seattle, which was released on March 10th on DVD. Based on one of the most incendiary political uprisings in a generation, Stuart Townsend's Battle in Seattle takes an in-depth look at the five days that rocked the world in 1999 as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest of the World Trade Organization. Find out what other event made people (especially Eric) mad in 1999!

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Watching Watchmen, Horsemen and Highwaymen - Behind the Scenes #6

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Hosts Shaun and Eric discuss the watchers of the Watchmen and announce the Watchmen contest until March 16th with prizes including MyVu media player and tons of Watchmen stuff.

First off, The Watchmen which opens March 6th with midnight screenings all over. Check out the interviews with Watchmens Head Sculptor Jack Gaureau who discusses the creation of the futuristic battleship and weapons. The guys also discuss the possibility of a Watchmen sequel based on the Tales of the Black Freighter or Allan Moores Minutemen.

Next up, clips from The Horsemen with Dennis Quaid - a thriller directed by Jonas Akerlund about a detective tracking down mysteries which seem connected to the fabled four horsemen of the apocalypse.

Finally, The Highwayman - the story of a young farmer in England who becomes a robber. The film was a true DIY indie project and Eric celebrates by reading some of the poem which inspired the story while channeling inebriated Orson Welles.

Slumdog's Oscar Journey - Behind the Scenes #5

MovieSets film insiders have gone behind the scenes again to bring you the latest in movie news. In this web-i-sode Shaun and Eric talk about the big Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire and challenge each other in a Who Wants to be a Millionaire type quiz as well as showing exclusive footage in Slumdogs Oscar Journey - Behind the Scenes #5.

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They also chime in about favorite flicks by Slumdog's Director Danny Boyle including Trainspotting and 28 Days Later. This year, the director and his colleagues managed to score 8 of the coveted statuettes in categories like Best Picture and Director. For a full list of Slumdog Millionaires wins, check out the official Academy Awards list.

Next up, they discuss comeback-kid Mickey Rourke and Marrisa Tomeis performances in The Wrestler. Although they didnt win an Academy Award, were both nominated for best acting awards. The duo explores the preparation involved in the fighting scenes with clips you didnt see in theaters and talk about the rigorous training Rourke underwent for the role.

Then an interview with Milk producer Bruce Cohen discusses Harvey Milks emergence as an activist in the Castro district of San Francisco. Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black also won an award for Best Original Screenplay and Sean Penn scored Best Actor for playing Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician in the USA in Director Gus Van Sants explores the shock and triumph in California with Proposition 6.

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Cheerleaders Gone Wild, Therapy Gone Wrong - Behind the Scenes #4

MovieSet.com correspondents Eric Fell and Shaun Stewart are at it again and back with more behind the scenes news in Cheerleaders Gone Wild and Therapy Gone Wrong - Behind the Scenes #4.

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The duo talk about an up and coming film Not Another, Not Another Movie starring non-other than Burt Reynolds and Chevy Chase.

The spoof film, which spoofs other spoof films, follows a struggling movie studio that is willing to do anything to make a buck ~ even if it means ruining its reputation. Directed by David Murphy (Border Lost, No Bad Days), we can expect to see other recognizable actors like Michael Madsen and David Leo Schultz in this no-holds-barred, laugh-out-loud comedy .

Next up is comedy horror Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer. Starring Freddy Kruger himself, Robert Englund, the film follows Jack Brooks, an unhappy young man who witnessed the brutal murder of his family as a child. Now, with a pestering girlfriend and therapy sessions that resolve nothing, Brooks unleashes an ancient curse and his professor undergoes a transformation into something not-quite-human.

Fired Up! brings you the latest from the cheerleading world which tells the story of two guys who decide to ditch football camp for cheerleader camp. Obviously not just for the glory of winning. While the two are blissfully surrounded by a sea of beautiful women, things start getting rough when the head cheerleader starts seeing right through them.

Be sure to check out our show for the latest in footage and news! You can see it here at the official sitelet which is updated every week. Panthers out!