Archive for June, 2009

Team Apatow Players Welcomed to the Academy

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Team Apatow Players Welcomed to the Academy

Congratulations to Team Apatow members Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, James Franco, Michael Cera and Jane Lynch on being formally invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Yes, the team behind "You Know How I Know You're Gay" will now be voting for the Academy Awards. »

Posted in Academy Awards, James Franco, Jane Lynch, Michael Cera, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Team Apatow | No Comments »

‘Couples Retreat’ Official Trailer

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
‘Couples Retreat’ Official Trailer

Universal premiered the first theatrical trailer for the ensemble comedy “Couples Retreat” today over at Apple. Starring Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Faizon Love, the film is set to hit theaters on October 9th. »

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Posted in Couples Retreat, Frat Pack, Kristen Bell, Vince Vaughn | 3 Comments »

‘Year One’ Stoned to Death in its 2nd Weekend

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
‘Year One’ Stoned to Death in its 2nd Weekend

In its second week of release, Year One joined Land of the Lost at the loser's table as the film's sales fell 69% for a weekend gross of $6 million. »

Posted in Box Office, Jack Black, Will Ferrell, Year One | 2 Comments »

‘Eastbound & Down’ DVD in Stores Now

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
‘Eastbound & Down’ DVD in Stores Now

2009's most fearless TV debut, Eastbound & Down, comes to DVD this week. The series starring Danny McBride mixes profane comedy, unflinching satire, and a heathy dose of drama »

Posted in Adam McKay, Danny McBride, Eastbound and Down, Home Video, Will Ferrell | No Comments »

Steve Carell and Tina Fey Interview on ‘Date Night’

Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Steve Carell and Tina Fey Interview on ‘Date Night’

Interview with Steve Carell and Tina Fey on upcoming film 'Date Night.' »

Posted in Date Night, James Franco, Kristen Wiig, Mila Kunis, Steve Carell, Tina Fey | 1 Comment »

‘Year One’ debuts at #4 for the Weekend

Sunday, June 21st, 2009
‘Year One’ debuts at #4 for the Weekend

The studio can say Year One met its opening weekend expectations, but it is what it is: a #4 opening, behind two movies in their 3rd and 4th weekends of release. The Jack Black/Michael Cera biblical farce wasn't expected to open higher than low 20s, but the $20.2 million is a rather low figure... »

Posted in Box Office, Gulliver's Travels, Jack Black, Michael Cera, Year One | No Comments »

‘Year One’ Is a Fun Ride (Frat Pack Tribute Review)

Saturday, June 20th, 2009
‘Year One’ Is a Fun Ride (Frat Pack Tribute Review)

Year One won't go into the pantheon from any of it's creative principals, but if you're looking for an different kind of story and setting then the film may well be worth your while. Jack Black and Michael Cera make Year One a fun ride. »

Posted in Bill Hader, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, David Cross, Hank Azaria, Jack Black, Judd Apatow, Michael Cera, Paul Rudd, Team Apatow, Year One | 1 Comment »

Black and Cera in ‘Year One’ Opening Today

Friday, June 19th, 2009
Black and Cera in ‘Year One’ Opening Today

Year One originally started out as a project for Owen Wilson who since left the project directed by Harold Ramis and produced by Judd Apatow. Wilson of course has been replaced by Jack Black and is there a person in the world who doesn't think this "caveman" role isn't drop-dead perfect for Black »

Posted in Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Judd Apatow, Kyle Gass, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, Year One | No Comments »

Does Mike Judge Have the Right Formula in ‘Extract?’

Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Does Mike Judge Have the Right Formula in ‘Extract?’

Mike Judge's latest film Extract stars Jason Bateman and Mila Kunis. A story at Ain't It Cool News indicates that "Don't let the September 4th release date fool you: Miramax is very happy with Mike Judge's EXTRACT." »

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Posted in Extract, Mila Kunis | 1 Comment »

Owen Wilson Cameo in ‘Funny People’

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Owen Wilson Cameo in ‘Funny People’

Here's some more faux website goodness to help you understand the backstory of Adam Sandler's thinly veiled character George Simmons from Judd Apatow's Funny People. See more of Owen, Elizabeth Banks, and Ken Jeong. »

Posted in Adam Sandler, Elizabeth Banks, Funny People, Owen Wilson | No Comments »