Jackass

I had agreed to review this DVD mainly because a few years ago I sat and watched the idiot known as Steve-O do basically the same things except I actually laughed at some of his daring-do's. A skater who recieved wealth and fame due to his ridiculous stunts, Mr. Margera continues to be a foul mouthed, tattooed moron who has no discernible talent other than to cuss, skateboard and do dangerous antics in his desperate bid to elongate his fifteen minutes of fame which should have run out years ago. ... Full Review

to 31, while Jackassworld.com will serve as the official Jackass hub and offer original tomfoolery. The film's opening bit is an homage to Patton 's flag scene (and we use that term loosely): Knoxville is dressed as the General while the other guys are barebottomed; crotch traumas ensue. ... Full Review

They were eventually culled together to form the ongoing CKY series -- a somewhat more crude precursor to MTV's phenomenally successful series Jackass. Utilizing funds gained from Jackass, Margera next stepped behind the camera to direct the movie Haggard, based on a true story concerning partner-in-crime Ryan Dunn's notoriously unfaithful former girlfriend. ... Full Review

The resulting show, appropriately titled Jackass, was an immediate hit upon premiering in 2000, though after three seasons and numerous attempts by teenagers to replicate the dangerous (and sometimes nauseating) stunts, founding father Knoxville opted to cancel the series while it was still fairly fresh. ... Full Review

Though little has changed since he laid the groundwork for his death-defying future, Steve-O has since gone on to earn a commendable keep for his unique talents as a featured performer in both film and television. Though some of his stunts would ultimately be rejected by producers for fear of being too dangerous, an undaunted Steve-O stunned fans by producing Don't Try This at Home -- a special release featuring all the stunts that were too hot for television. ... Full Review

Fox Searchlight and Lorenzo di Bonaventura have teamed up for the thriller Kidnap , based on a script written by Jackass veteran Knate Gwaltney. John Moore is attached to direct and also will exec produce. ... Full Article

"Jackass" star and recovering addict Steve-O was so excited to be cast on "Dancing With The Stars" that his friends and family feared he was back on drugs. ... Full Article

In what is turning out to be a fascinating round of Literati Smackdown, E! Online reports that horror legend Stephen King has mocked the literary prowess of gazillion-selling Twilight novelist Stephenie Meyer so severely, bruises are showing up in the... ... Full Article

MTV is giving a big chunk of its Sunday night programming to action sports with two new shows that feature familiar athletes in some wild new formats. ... Full Article

Have you heard the one about the Cougar and the Jackass?OK, so it's not exactly Aesop, but Cher and Johnny Knoxville are attached to star in "The Drop-Out," a comedy written by Ricky Blitt, who will also direct. ... Full Article

Mark J.Terrill, file/AP Photo In this March 28, 2007, file photo, actor Johnny Knoxville poses as he arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Blades of Glory," in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. ... Full Article