Archive for April, 2010

Steve Martin Joining Owen and Jack in ‘The Big Year’

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Steve Martin Joining Owen and Jack in ‘The Big Year’

Looks like talks with Dustin Hoffman have fallen through with another project, as reports have now pegged Steve Martin as the third costar of The Big Year, to begin filming in May. Owen Wilson and Jack Black are still attached to the book adaptation. »

Posted in Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, The Big Year | No Comments »

‘Tenure’ Is Among This Year’s Best Films (*****)

Monday, April 12th, 2010
‘Tenure’ Is Among This Year’s Best Films (*****)

Mike Million's collegiate comedy Tenure is a surprisingly melancholy affair, despite subplots about wacky topics as faculty hazing, retirement homes, and Big Foot. Don't let the home video tag fool you, this is one of the year's best films. »

Posted in David Koechner, Luke Wilson, Tenure | 2 Comments »

Carell and Fey Lead Stellar Cast in Funny ‘Date Night’ (****)

Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Carell and Fey Lead Stellar Cast in Funny ‘Date Night’ (****)

Date Night melds the domestic and action comedy genres to good effect, relying on the chemistry of it's stars and wise casting choices, rather than a tight script. If you like either Carell or Fey you'll more than get your money's worth, and there's certainly enough action and emotion for either side of the... »

Posted in Date Night, James Franco, Kristen Wiig, Mila Kunis, Reviews, Steve Carell, Tina Fey | 4 Comments »

‘The Other Guys’ Trailer Impresses

Friday, April 9th, 2010
‘The Other Guys’ Trailer Impresses

It looks like 2010 is shaping up to be a great year in Fratville, thanks in part to today's unveiling of the trailer for Will Ferrell in The Other Guys. »

Posted in Adam McKay, Other Guys, Will Ferrell | 6 Comments »

Ansari and McBride in Talks for ‘30 Minutes or Less’

Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Ansari and McBride in Talks for ‘30 Minutes or Less’

Aziz Ansari and Danny McBride are in talks to star in the action-comedy 30 Minutes or Less, produced by Ben Stiller and Stuart Cornfeld, which Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer has just signed on to direct this summer. »

Posted in 30 Minutes or Less, Aziz Ansari, Ben Stiller, Casting, Danny McBride | 10 Comments »

‘Date Night’ Premiere Photos with Carell, Fey, and Stiller

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
‘Date Night’ Premiere Photos with Carell, Fey, and Stiller

Steve Carell and Tina Fey were among the stars at the Date Night premiere, held in New York City last night. Later, Ben Stiller rubbed shoulders with Carell at the after-party. »

Posted in Ben Stiller, Date Night, Steve Carell, Tina Fey | 2 Comments »

‘Dinner for Schmucks’ Trailer Debuts

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
‘Dinner for Schmucks’ Trailer Debuts

With Steve Carell appearing in theatres this weekend with Date Night, it's no surprise that the trailer for his next movie Dinner for Schmucks is debuting this week. And let me tell you, this thing looks awesome! »

Posted in Dinner for Schmucks, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell | 3 Comments »

Jon Heder Drops Out of Series Produced by Will Ferrell

Sunday, April 4th, 2010
Jon Heder Drops Out of Series Produced by Will Ferrell

Jon Heder has left an upcoming Comedy Central TV series being produced by Will Ferrell and Gary Sanchez Productions. »

Posted in Casting, Jon Heder, Will Ferrell | No Comments »

EW Profiles ‘Dinner for Schmucks’

Sunday, April 4th, 2010
EW Profiles ‘Dinner for Schmucks’

High on the 2010 anticipation list is this summer's most awkward comedy, Dinner for Schmucks. Now Entertainment Weekly has a nice preview in their latest issue. »

Posted in Dinner for Schmucks, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell | 3 Comments »

David Koechner Returns to Sports for Nike Air

Thursday, April 1st, 2010
David Koechner Returns to Sports for Nike Air

David Koechner is probably best known for his role as sportscaster Champ Kind in Anchorman, depsite a series of memorable roles. Now Koechner who appears in a hilarious ad for Nike Air shoes. »

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