Somewhat surprisingly, The Inbetweeners creator Iain Morris has defended the much panned US version of the show via the medium of heaping praise on the show’s production team.

On Twitter, Iain wrote, “I’m not going to comment on the AmericanInbetweeners a lot because I have to use Twitter for more interesting things like complaining…

“But the pilot director, Taika Waititi, has made consistently funny TV shows and one of my favourite films of all time in [2010 comedy-drama] Boy.

”Brad [Copeland], the showrunner, is a very funny man who has worked on Arrested Developmentand My Name is Earl, two shows I love.

“Damon [Beesley] and I didn’t have a lot to do with it because we wanted it to be different and American, and it is, I think in a positive way…” Read more & comment »

Since the first official trailer for the US version of The Inbetweeners was released – which you can see by clicking here – American fans who are faithful to the UK original version have angrily lashed out about the remake.

The trailer first aired on Monday in the States, and as TV Biz reports, it “went down as well as Neil’s Sausage & Egg McMuffin-scented farts in Simon’s car.”

Websites that featured the clip of the MTV show were swamped with negative comments, including, “America needs to stop making copies of class British shows! First Skins and now this!? STOP IT!”

And another angry Inbetweener fan wrote, “THIS LOOKS HORRIBLE! The British version was terrific but it was British humour with British actors and it should have stayed that way…” Read more & comment »

As fans of The Inbetweeners will most likely know, the hit comedy has been remade in the States and will premiere on MTV on August 20th.

However, it’s been revealed today that the show’s bosses are so certain the remake will be a hit with viewers, they’re planning a spin-off movie version, which of course mirrors the UK version.

In the UK film, the show’s characters went on holiday to Greece, and while the US movie version will be “inspired” by the British film, it may not even star the US cast members.

The US series stars Joey Pollari as Will McKenzie, Bubba Lewis as Simon Cooper, Zack Pearlman as Jay Cartwright and Mark L. Young as Neil Sutherland… Read more & comment »

MTV Music is to air footage from Titanic Sounds, the music extravaganza that took Belfast by storm in April. Taking place against the beautiful backdrop of the Titanic Belfast tourist attraction, MTV’s event featured electric performances from chart-topping stars such as Olly Murs, Rizzle Kicks, Pixie Lott and Sean Paul.

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Prepare for the ultimate hit as MTV’s knockout new series, Caged, takes a fresh look into the world of young MMA fighters, both inside and outside the cage.

Get ready for bags of punching, kicking and pounding – and that’s just outside the ring! The fist jabbing reality series follows a group of young amateur fighters as they struggle with love, making their families proud and ultimately breaking out of the metaphorical cage they’ve found themselves in.

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MTV is preparing to launch Death Valley later this month and we thought you might like to have a sneak peek at it’s latest promo video.

The comedy drama will centre around members of the LAPD’s newly formed ‘Undead Task Force’ as they’re accompanied by a reality TV crew to capture their every exploit.

The official synopsis states:

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MTV drama goes digital this January with the UK premiere of controversial social media film, DISconnected.

Partially inspired by the tragic real-life story of Abraham Biggs, a bipolar teen who broadcast his suicide online, DISconnected follows four young people in four different cities whose online socialising lead to heart-breaking events.

From over-trusting Lisa, who gets embroiled in a virtual relationship which goes too far, to ‘Guitar Boy’, who uses his webcasts to express himself, DISconnected shows how connecting to the world has changed in the 21st Century. With access to anyone around the world and the ability to share thoughts, feelings, music and videos, MTV’s new film also depicts the darker side of how the new digital age can get out of control…

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In a groundbreaking and truly ambitious portrayal of life as a victim of bullying, MTV is getting to the heart of a growing social problem in real-life documentary, Bullied.

Filmed entirely by the victims themselves, this hard-hitting film explores the torment and psychological damage suffered by targets of bullying from around the world. Sharing the emotions of teens from all walks of life, this powerful documentary provides an understanding and insight into what it’s like living with the experience of being Bullied.

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Brand new and exclusive to MTV, meet the members of the LAPD’s newly formed ‘Undead Task Force’ as they’re accompanied by a reality TV crew to capture their every exploit. With a remit to hunt the vampires, werewolves and zombies that tirelessly roam the streets of San Fernando Valley; you wouldn’t think battling the undead could be so funny…

Sexy, gory and packed full of comedy, Death Valley is a non-stop thrill ride featuring extreme chases, hardcore kills and bizarre encounters with the supernatural. Already a smash hit in the States, the scripted horror-comedy takes viewers to a place they’ve never been before with everything from vampire hookers to werewolf porn stars. Promising to deliver laughs and scares by the minute, you won’t know what to expect around each corner in the witty, clever and fast-paced series.

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The hapless RJ Berger is back on MTV, stumbling his way through high school, being thwarted by the school jock Max, lusting after his dream girl Jenny, supported by his best friend Miles, and yearned after by the persistent Lily.

The anatomically blessed (or cursed) student is flailing through school and fighting unpopularity once more. The new series starts with a funeral – but whose? The last time we saw Lily she’d been hit by a bus and was flat-lining in hospital as the series ended. Berger had meanwhile kissed his dream girl Jenny at the prom, but was torn between the two women in his life.

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MTV is rolling out the red carpet for a very special arrival – the Queen of Pop herself, Lady Gaga! The international megastar will be put in the hot seat to answer viewer questions exclusively on MTV Music. From her wacky outfit choices to her forth-coming album, MTV is giving YOU the chance to ask the questions. So, if you’re gaga for Gaga, listen up to be in with a chance to win this exclusive opportunity… Read more & comment »

Get your guy-liner out and military jacket on, as fashionista Alexa Chung catches up with revolutionary emo-rock band, My Chemical Romance only on MTV Music!

Following the phenomenal success of their last double-platinum album, the award-winning rock stars return ready to storm the charts once again. With none other than pop-guru and fashion queen herself, Alexa Chung, the boys discuss the release of their sensational fourth album, ‘Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys’, as well as their breathtaking international tour this year.

Friday 11 March at 8pm on MTV Music

The brand new hit US drama Hellcats hits MTV, ready to blast you out of your winter blues and into the world of cheerleading. Described as, ‘Glee’ meets ‘Bring It On’, Hellcats introduces us to Marti (Alyson Michalka) and preppy Savannah (High School Musical’s Ashley Tisdale) as they juggle college, cheerleading and teenage life in the latest teen drama that everyone’s talking about.

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Every wondered what your favourite celebrity was like as a teenager? Well, with MTV you can find out, as they offer you a rare backstage pass into the worlds of your most celebrated stars before they were famous. Strip away the glitz, the glamour and take a trip down memory lane as some familiar faces remember how life was when they were just seventeen…

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After their explosive break up at the end of MTV’s second series of Teen Mom, it would appear that this young couple have decided to try again!

Only problem being that after Amber Portman hit Gary Shirley on camera during one of their flammable rows, the state of Indiana prosecuted Amber for the assault, on Christmas day last year, and held her in custody for twenty four hours. Speaking at the time, a spokesman for the Madison County Sheriff’s Department said “It is fairly common for someone to be placed on a 24-hour hold when they have these types of charges, It is nothing unusual.”

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