MTV * has reached a deal with Johnny Knoxville to develop a feature film version of his prank show ``Jackass,'' which brought the cable channel some of its biggest ratings - and biggest criticism. ... `When we first uncovered the creative genius of the underground skateboard mentality of 'Jackass *,' we knew it would resonate with our young adult audience,'' Brian Graden, MTV's president of programming, said this week in a statement.

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