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. »
Archive for June, 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. »
‘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. »
‘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 »
Steve Carell and Tina Fey Interview on ‘Date Night’
Interview with Steve Carell and Tina Fey on upcoming film 'Date Night.' »
‘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... »
‘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. »
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 Wilson of course has been replaced by Jack Black and is there a person in the world who doesn't think this "caveman" role isn't drop-dead perfect for Black »
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." »
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. »


