Movember Mustache Movie Madness: Manly Mustaches From The Wild West

by Jim Gibbons Whether you're watching a cattle drive crew cook some baked beans over a campfire or a shootout in front of a saloon, odds are you're going to see a striking 'stache somewhere in that scene peeking out from under the brim of a Stetson. For our final Movember Mustache Movie Madness column during the international men's health fundraiser where hombres grow mustaches for a month to benefit the Livestrong and Prostate Cancer Foundations, let's focus on some of the most memorable mustaches to mosey across the big screen. Robert Redford as Henry Longabaugh, a.k.a. the "Sundance Kid," in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" Unarguably one of Hollywood's handsomest leading men, people forget that Redford's good looks were aided by a thick mustache in his breakthrough role. And, while we're on the topic of truisms, let's take a look at that manly mustache. This 'stache not only starred in an undisputed western classic, were it not for this below-the-nose mo-growth, there wouldn't be a Sundance Film Festival. While on screen the Sundance Kid's 'stache ended up soaked in blood after going out in a blaze of glory, it formed the fuzzy foundation of a career that would help shape the movie industry for years to come. Nicolas Cage as H.I. McDunnough in "Raising Arizona" Ok, ok, ok so, it's not a mustache from a traditional western, but before the Coen Brothers put together a modern western masterpiece with "No Country For Old Men," they made the sand-drenched cult comedy classic "Raising Arizona." Once again, not your classic cowboy 'stache, but it is involved in a General Store (a.k.a. mini-mart) robbery and throws down in a showdown with one bad hombre (a.k.a. chopper-bound bounty hunter)that's some pretty good western whisker cred! Matt Damon as LaBoeuf in "True Grit" On to another wickedly good western from Los Bros Coen, Damon's LaBoeuf the Texas Ranger was certainly a different kind of cowboy than co-star Jeff Bridges' salty Rooster Cogburn, and not just when it came to his more manicured mustache in comparison to Cogburn's unruly beard. Decked out in cowhide and on the trail of a murderous hired hand, LaBouef may have had some bad luck, but was definitely one tough cowpoke with the face fur to back it up. Not a bad shot either! LaBoeuf's lengthy 'stache certainly helped gauge wind speed when taking aim at a distant target with his rifle. Bruno Kirby as Ed Furillo in "City Slickers" Not just any man can tame the Wild West, but if it takes a true man to acknowledge his shortcomings and rise to a challenge, then Kirby in "City Slickers" is an example of where the latter becomes the former. Going from soft city slicker to capable cowboy is a tried and true tradition of the western, a journey Kirby helped exemplify in this celebrated comedy. And if you're gonna ride with Curly Washburn, you better bring some machismo to the table a mustache will help! Sam Elliot as Virgil Earp in "Tombstone," Brigadier General John Buford in "Gettysburg" and The Stranger in "The Big Lebowski" Last, and the complete opposite of least, comes not only one of the finest mustaches from the cowboy genre, butI dare saythe greatest mustache in movie history: Sam Elliot's epic 'stache! Need a stern, mustachioed Earp brother? Better get Sam. How about a historic Civil War figure? That 'stache would have been right at home in the War for the Union. When the mustache-lovin' Coen Brothers needed a quintessential cowboy to narrate "The Big Lebowski" and dole out of some sage wisdom over a mug sarsaparilla, who'd they hire? Sam freakin' Elliottobviously. I mean, the guy even played a Marlboro Man analog in "Thank You For Smoking" for crying out loud! But really, what can I say about that magnificently manly mustache that it doesn't say for itself? Just gaze into those wondrous whiskers and that manly visage, contemplate your place in the universe and ask yourself what you can do to be a better man. Jim Gibbons is an assistant editor at Dark Horse Comics and a third year Movember participant. You can follow his mustache growth progress and donate to his Movember efforts at http://mobro.co/jimgibbons, and follow him on Twitter at @EnemyOfPeanuts.

Skydance Acquires Bad In Bed mattress Pitch

EXCLUSIVE: David Ellison’s Skydance Productions constitutes a preemptive acquisition of Bad In Bed mattress. The comedy pitch will probably be put together by Pamela Falk and Michael Ellis, the scribes behind The Marriage Coordinator. They describe it a racy high concept comedy but they are keeping the specifics under systems. The title helps it be appear self apparent. Anonymous Content’s Steve Golin and Pleasure Gorman developed it while using authors and may produce. Skydance principal Ellison and also the professional Dana Goldberg made the sale with WME and Anonymous Content. The scribes are individually developing an untitled project with Offspring Entertainment’s Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot, along with Anne Fletcher for Warner Bros. Skydance is co-financing and developing a slew of significant tent rods, like the approaching Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, the Barbra Streisand-Seth Rogen comedy My Mother’s Curse, the Tom Cruise-starrer One Shot, the Kaira Pitt-starrer World War Z as well as the relaunch in the Jack Ryan franchise that will star Chris Pine.

Five Good Reasons To See 'Immortals'

Finally, "Immortals" has finally showed up! Director Tarsem Singh's swords-and-sandals epic slashes its distance to theaters today (November 11) to provide among the finest visual thrill rides from the fall movie season. "Immortals" stars Henry Cavill as Theseus, a powerful youth who finds themself caught inside a war between mortal males and creatures from another plane of existence. The vicious King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) seeks an old and terrible energy, and just Theseus, who involves hold the legendary Epirius Bow, can put an finish to his reign of terror. There's little question that "Immortals" is easily the most action-packed movie presently in theaters. For individuals individuals seeking bloodstream, guts and gore, there is no excuse to overlook that one. If you want additional reasons to look at "Immortals," we have got five past the jump. Beautiful Violence If there's one reason to determine "Immortals," it's Tarsem Singh's extremely visceral depiction of violence, specially when gods and leaders are tossed in to the mix. Action slows to some crawl then accelerates without warning, just like a gloriously composed symphony. It is a style that's much like what we have observed in "300," but it is in addition to that: the way in which the players of "Immortals" tear one another to pieces is unlike anything I have seen before. The ultimate 20 approximately minutes from the film are specifically incredible, gifting audiences with probably the most beautiful violence ever devoted to the screen. The Guy of Steel Many stars obtain turn the main attraction throughout "Immortals," but through and thru, this is actually the Henry Cavill show. The near future Superman does a great job being an action movie lead, his presence captivating and the capability to cleave with the criminals indisputable. If you doubted Cavill's casting in "Guy of Steel," his operate in "Immortals" should a lot more than convince you that the best choice is made. Bad towards the Bone Mickey Rourke continues to be greater than a tiny bit open about his disappointment in how his "Iron Guy 2" villain was described. Here, however, Rourke is extremely clearly getting a great time playing Hyperion, a callous theif who munches on grapes and neuters his criminals all within the length of seconds. There is not a great deal to like about Hyperion as a person, no, but Rourke provides you with plenty to love about his performance. It's scene-eating at its finest. T shirts Do Not Need To Apply Gents, if you are searching for a reason to create to start dating ? to "Immortals" a few days ago, take a look at the truth that each and every guy within this movie is shirtless. Virtually constantly, too. Plenty of muscle for the significant others to feast on, and much to help you feel below par regarding your own physique, too! Tears (And Bloodstream And Guts Along With Other Things) In Paradise From almighty pictures with a memorable turns from Cavill and Rourke, there is lots to love in "Immortals." But possibly it is the film's final moments that I am most fascinated by, largely since the setup to have an "Immortals" follow up it offers is so. Frickin'. Awesome. Seriously, if "Immortals 2" does not happen, and when it does not get immediately in which the first movie leaves off, a potentially super-awesome ball may have been dropped. Watch the "Immortals" trailer! Perhaps you have seen "Immortals" yet? Let's read your comments within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

Myriad ink sales on 'Common Man'

Myriad Pictures has signed with Asia Digital Entertainment to distribute action thriller "An Average Guy" starring Ben Kingsley and Ben Mix.Myriad made the announcement Saturday within the American Film Market, where it's selling worldwide areas. Pic recently completed production in Sri Lanka with Chandran Rutnam ("The Road From Elephant Pass") pointing using their own script.Kingsley shows a man who's grown five tanks inside the politically-broken capital of scotland - Colombo that will explode unless of course obviously four major terrorists are immediately released from prison. When he calls within the demands for the Deputy Inspector General in the Colombo Police Department (carried out by Mix), it begins motion an ideological and deadly confrontation involving the truth and duty.Myriad Boss Kirk D'Amico mentioned early response to remains strong, watching, "Ben Kingsley is definitely an very large star worldwide as well as the film gets the right components customers look for - a sizable star with numerous action.""An Average Guy" was produced by Manohan Nanayakkara, B.S. Radha Krishnan and Chandran Rutnam. Executive producers are Paul Mason and Jon Sheinberg. Film's a output of Asia Digital Entertainment.Kingsley will probably be seen next in "Hugo" and "The Dictator." Mix recently came out in "War Corporation." Kingsley is represented by CAA and ITG. Mix is represented by manager Rob Goldberg.The sale with Myriad Pictures was arranged by Jon Sheinberg in the Movie Machine and Paul Mason. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

'The Hobbit' Cast Feels Like 'Family' To Luke Evans

It can get lonely, living in a fantasy world populated by dwarves, dragons and hobbits. Maybe that's why Luke Evans, the actor tapped to play Bard the Bowman in Peter Jackson's upcoming "Lord of the Rings" prequels, has been so taken by his "The Hobbit" cast mates down in New Zealand, during the year-long shoot. MTV News sat down with Evans while he was promoting "Immortals," and he gave an update about his role in the upcoming two-part fantasy epic. "I had a bit of training before we started shooting on 'The Hobbit.' I'm fully into it now, and it's great," Evans said. "I'm having a fantastic time. Living in New Zealand, it's like a different world. It is a different world. It's very, very cool." Even though he's only just begun filming his part, Evans told us that the cast already feels like family. "The thing is, I've done probably ten percent of what I'm going to be doing shoot-wise," Evans said. "But the cast are fantastic because we're so far away from home. Everyone's away from home. We were a little family." Evans gives credit for the warmth to the man who started the whole thing, director Peter Jackson. "Peter and the team create a very warm atmosphere on-set, and off-set, we all socialize. It's very special. I just feel lucky to be a part of it," Evans said. Stick with MTV Movies Blog for all your news on "The Hobbit." How do you think Evans will do as Bard the Bowman? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!