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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Talks About His Mesmerizing Pecs and Teenage Hijinx

Katie Henry — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:42:00 PST

Giant butterflies, miniature elephants, and hidden ruins spring to life in 3D form in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Returning for the sequel Josh Hutcherson shares the big screen with newcomers to the franchise Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Vanessa Hudgens. I sat down with Dwayne at a recent press day in Honolulu where he shared what it was like shooting on location in Hawaii, where he grew up, and how he mesmerizes ladies with his rock solid pecs. Muscles were a hot topic with "The Rock" who also filled me in on his number one fitness tip. Check out our interview and catch Journey 2: The Mysterious Island in theaters on February 10.

Movie Preview: Wahlberg and Ferrell Are The Other Guys

BuzzSugar — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:30:51 PDT

Cop Out may have missed the mark, but coming this August, we'll have another buddy movie ready to try law enforcement - and dare I say, I think it looks funnier. Titled The Other Guys, the film teams Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell as underdog partners. Overshadowed by their squad's all-stars (played by Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson), they try to prove themselves as an equally capable duo only to get caught up in hijinks.

While the setup itself doesn't sound like anything revolutionary, Ferrell and Wahlberg as an odd couple has me sold. Ferrell is doing his usual schtick here, but it's really refreshing to see Wahlberg continue to do comedy since I love him in Date Night (especially when he's acting like a wacky . . . um, peacock?). Think they'll land amongst the best cop buddy duos of all time? Take a peek, and watch for other recognizable faces like Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton, and Steve Coogan(!) when you

Monday Pick-Me-Up: Dwayne Johnson's SNL Showtune

BuzzSugar — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:30:33 PDT

In case you missed it, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson beautifully (and I mean, beautifully) hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend for his third time. I thought he did a great job - from his Barack Obama impression ("The Rock Obama") to his role as a bitter Hawaiian restaurant performer, I have to admit, I really enjoyed his time on the show.

Hands down, though, my favorite part of the episode (which, to be honest, I rewound and watched at least three more times on TV) was Johnson's musical number during his monologue. It's his way of proving that Hollywood hasn't made him fancy or soft - he's still tough! Tough enough for a skimpy sequined vest over a bare chest. That's what I'm talkin' about.

In case you need a pick-me-up on the first-Monday-after-daylight-savings-time, you can check out the video of Johnson's opening segment if you

Get Smart: A Light, Easy Treat

BuzzSugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:30:10 PDT

You know when you're tired, cranky, and hungry right around mid-afternoon and you know you should just gnaw on the baby carrots you put in the office fridge during a fit of optimism but all you want to do is grab the Ho-Hos (or in my case, those Tag-a-Long Girl Scout cookies) in your top drawer and stuff your face? And then sometimes you decide to stuff your face and it's insanely satisfying (if only temporarily)? That's what my experience of watching Get Smart was like. This was one week when I needed a good, lighthearted laugh and in that sense, Get Smart is the perfect thing. It's obviously not high art and it's not even really clever as far as comedies go. It's just fun. I watched, I laughed, I went home happy.

Steve Carell resurrects Maxwell Smart, the main character from the 1960s TV series on which this movie is based. Smart only becomes a secret agent for the spy organization CONTROL when The Chief (Alan Arkin) needs more people on his team after their offices have been attacked by nemesis spy team, KAOS. Now deemed Agent 86, Smart is paired up with the intelligent, accomplished Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway) and, together with The Chief and the outrageously manly Agent 23 (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson), the CONTROL operatives struggle to stop KAOS from carrying out their plans of mass murder and world domination. Other CONTROL duos like Agent 91 (Terry Crews) and Larabee (David Koechner, who I wish had been recast with Rob Corddry), and the young geek team Bruce (Masi Oka) and Lloyd (Nate Torrence) provide additional laughs when necessary. To find out what I liked best about the movie,

read more. One of the best things about this movie is that the humor comes in quick, brief spurts as the plotline trots gamely along. So often the complaint with things that "should be funny, but aren't" is that the gags go on for too dang long. This is not a problem in Get Smart, and I seriously appreciate it. In a similar vein, with the exception of Carell, no one actor is used for so long that we start to tire of them. Each person does what he or she does best and then gets out of the way. For example, as much as I like Alan Arkin as an actor, I'm glad he's not in the movie more than he is, and the same goes for Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson who, I'm convinced, was born to have roles like these. His good looks and overt masculinity are played for laughs, but this schtick is doled out in moderation. As much as I enjoy looking at him (and I truly love looking at him), I wonder if instead of carrying entire movies on his own, he should have smaller roles like these in a variety of different projects. I'd like to see that. As for the guy carrying this movie, Carell's Maxwell Smart is not too different from his alter-ego on The Office, Michael Scott. Carell rarely strays too far from his Michael Scott-style naivete, but then again, Carell is often a pleasantly restrained actor. While I've seen episodes of the original Get Smart series, I don't have such an attachment that I have any specific feelings about the transition from little screen to big screen. At first Anne Hathaway seemed an unlikely choice as Agent 99, but there's an explanation for why she seems so much younger than Agent 86, and she's capable enough in the role. Overall, I think Maxwell Smart - especially as played by Carell - works well in a modern-day movie, and the director makes several clear nods to the original show. An older gentleman at my screening said he didn't like the movie and thought it was "stupid," which I can understand, but maybe it's because I've also seen The Love Guru and I know what extremely stupid looks like (more on that here) that I can appreciate something that's neither mentally taxing nor insultingly dumb on every possible level. Also, this man told me he doesn't watch The Office, and I think there are simply some people who enjoy that humor and some who don't. I don't presume everyone will like this movie. It's not super intelligent and it's not Apatow-crass - it's just plain silly. But if you're brain's fried and you've had a long week, it might be just the cure, if only temporarily. Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to Take Teeth, Leave Money

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:30:51 PST

From WWE to playing the fictional winged character that rewards children for losing their teeth, Dwayne Johnson is having quite the career. I originally thought this was a joke but . . . it's not. It's just not. Variety is reporting that "Dwayne Johnson will star as the title character in The Tooth Fairy."

Did you know there's a tooth fairy kingdom? Well, there is! And Johnson is just the man to "try and save the tooth fairy kingdom." But from what? Who could be threatening the tooth fairy kingdom? Oh, the drama.

What do you think about this news? Is Johnson continuing on a path toward ruining his credibility as an actor, or does he just have a healthy and playful sense of humor?

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Vanessa Hudgens Talks Journey 2 Adventures and Her Exciting Coachella Plans

Katie Henry — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:12:00 PST

Josh Hutcherson returns in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and this time he's joined by a new leading lady, Vanessa Hudgens. The pair team up with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for an adventure searching for Josh's onscreen grandfather, played by Michael Caine. We chatted with Vanessa in Honolulu recently, and she shared about what she did to physically prep for the role, and what she's looking forward to this Spring - mainly, Coachella. Check out our interview and catch Journey 2: The Mysterious Island in theaters on February 10.

Josh Hutcherson on His Journey Pranks and a Hunger Games Surprise!

Katie Henry — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:46:28 PST

Josh Hutcherson is back as teen explorer Sean Anderson in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. He shares the big screen with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Vanessa Hudgens in a 3D adventure that takes viewers through a jungle, beneath the sea, and inside the ruins of a lost city. I sat down with Josh during the film's press junket in Honolulu, where he shared stories about pranking his costars and I even surprised him with some exciting Hunger Games news! Check out our interview and catch Journey 2: The Mysterious Island in theaters on Feb. 10.

Rachel McAdams Joins Vanessa and Josh For a Journey 2 Premiere

Allie Merriam — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:01:09 PST

Vanessa Hudgens only had eyes for boyfriend Austin Butler on the carpet at last night's LA premiere of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. They were joined at the event by her costars Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and a Monique Lhuillier-clad Kristin Davis at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Rachel McAdams doesn't have a role in the film, but her The Vow is coming out soon. She donned a gorgeous Peter Som dress and shirt for the occasion, and later attended the afterparty at The Colony nightclub to pose for pictures with High School Musical buds Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa. The screening was held a week before the movie arrives in theaters next Friday, Feb. 10. The cast has spent a great deal of time together recently. Vanessa, Josh, and the gang were just in Hawaii for a press junket - stay tuned for our chat with them! There were hours free from press duties, though, and Vanessa Hudgens slipped into a bikini for some beach fun with Austin.

Vanessa Hudgens Wraps Up a Bikini-Filled Hawaiian Journey

Katie Henry — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:02:10 PST

Vanessa Hudgens let loose off the shores of Oahu on Saturday with boyfriend Austin Butler. The couple paddled around the lagoon close to their resort then shared a romantic sunset embrace. She's back in Hawaii to promote her latest film, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island after shooting it there in the Fall of 2010. Vanessa costars in the 3D adventure flick, due out Jan. 10, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Josh Hutcherson, and Luis Guzman - stay tuned for our exclusive interview with the entire cast! Since arriving in Hawaii it's been a mix of work and play for both Vanessa and Josh. He's been spotted taking surfing lessons while Vanessa modeled a red bikini and chilled on the beach with Austin late last week.

Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens Take a Fantastic Voyage in the Trailer For Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:24:19 PST

In Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, the sequel to Journey to the Center of the Earth, Josh Hutcherson is back in the starring role as adventurer Sean Anderson, a young man on an exciting trip of epic proportions. The mission at hand? To find Sean's grandfather Alexander (Michael Caine), a famed explorer who went missing during his journey for Mysterious Island, a place that may be linked to the lost city of Atlantis. To round out the crew of this quest, Sean and his stepfather (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) enlist the help of two tour guides (Luis Guzman and Vanessa Hudgens). After some hijinks and a crazy helicopter crash, the four arrive at Mysterious Island, a fairly utopian and Avatar-looking spot that is also full of dark jungles and terrifying creatures.

While Journey 2: The Mysterious Island looks like a sweet and silly movie, it's definitely geared toward kids. However, I'm down to follow Hutcherson just about anywhere, since I can only think of him as Peeta (his role in the upcoming The Hunger Games). See what you think of the film when you watch the trailer after the jump.