Archive for November, 2009

To celebrate the release of Funny People on DVD and Blu-ray, our friends at Universal Pictures will provide a Funny People DVD to five randomly chosen people who answers this question: What's Jonah Hill's Best Line? »

Even in a "down" year for the Frat Pack, the group is still popular enough to garner several nominations for this year's People's Choice Awards. Voting is open at www.peopleschoice.com through December 8. The awards will be presented January 6 at the Nokia Theatre, in a ceremony hosted by Queen Latifah. »

Vince Vaughn's sole 2009 film, Couples Retreat, did not receive great notices from critics, but a favorable release window and excellent box office "legs" has propelled the ensemble comedy past the $100 million mark in North America »

Paul Rudd and the Hangover trio (including his Dinner for Schmucks co-star Zach Galifianakis) made this year's GQ Men of the Year list. Rudd previously made the list in 2007, part of the "Apatow Mafia." The Hangover boys will be on one of four covers available for the December '09 issue. »

When it was announced that James Franco was joining the cast of ABC soap General Hospital for an extended guest run we all thought perhaps Franco had smoked a little too much of that 'pineapple express.' Movieline has details of why Franco is participating and we have a preview of Franco's appearance. »

If you loved Get Smart, you're sure to love Steve Carell's next action-comedy, Date Night. The trailer for the April 2010 film was released today and it looks amazing. It's funny and full of action, and definitely features some great chemistry with Carell alongside costar Tina Fey »

The previous trailer for Steve Carell's 2010 animated comedy Despicable Me left some heads scratching. Thankfully, a second trailer is now available that focuses much more on Carell's character, Gru. »

One can't help but make a comparison to Owen Wilson's last box office success with Marley & Me with the news that actor has signed to be the voice of Marmaduke in a big-screen adaptation of the comic. »

Nikki Finke is reporting today that Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' Oscar telecast producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic approached Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. with the opportunity to host the 2010 Oscars. The Tropic Thunder stars declined, according to Finke. »

The Casting Society of America's Artios Award for Studio Feature – Comedy was awarded to Francine Maisler for her work in casting last summer's Tropic Thunder. »