Ben Stiller

Owen Wilson, Jack Black, Steve Martin Headline ‘The Big Year’ Now in Theaters

Thursday, October 13, 2011
Owen Wilson, Jack Black, Steve Martin Headline ‘The Big Year’ Now in Theaters

With only about a month worth of promotion and a modest run in just over 2000 theaters, don't expect big box office from the latest comedy from Jack Black and Owen Wilson. But will the comedy pairing with Steve Martin be worth watching? »

Ben Stiller Appears as Derek Zoolander on ‘SNL’

Sunday, October 9, 2011
Ben Stiller Appears as Derek Zoolander on ‘SNL’

Ben Stiller mined familiar characters and themes on his Saturday Night Live appearance. An SNL Digital Short "V-Neck" borrowed elements of the walk-off scene from Zoolander and Stiller brought the namesake character back for an appearance on Weekend Update alongside Bill Hader's breakout character Stefon. »

Ben Stiller Hosts ‘SNL’ Amidst ‘Tower Heist’ VOD Controversy

Saturday, October 8, 2011
Ben Stiller Hosts ‘SNL’ Amidst ‘Tower Heist’ VOD Controversy

Ben Stiller is returning to host Saturday Night Live tonight for the first time since 1998, and NBC has released a promo video of past appearances. Plus, rumors say Universal will release Tower Heist to Video-on-Demand just three weeks after the film's release. »

I’d like to continue talking about this conversation

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
I’d like to continue talking about this conversation

Set in New York and released a couple of weeks after 9/11, Zoolander would go on to quietly answer the question that had been asked by the pundits and critics: not only did people find it appropriate to laugh, they had a profound need to laugh, especially at a time of tragedy. »

Ben Stiller Cemented Status as Comic Voice of his Generation with ‘Zoolander’

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Ben Stiller Cemented Status as Comic Voice of his Generation with ‘Zoolander’

Zoolander is not just a movie that stands alone, but itself is a sort of connective tissue between a number of important milestones in our popular culture. It's the most important comedy film of the past decade and is lovingly appreciated by so many members of The Stiller Generation. »

Jonah Hill in Negotiations to Join ‘Neighborhood Watch’ (Updated)

Thursday, August 18, 2011
Jonah Hill in Negotiations to Join ‘Neighborhood Watch’ (Updated)

Jonah Hill is the latest comedy A-Lister to join Neighborhood Watch, the sci-fi comedy starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn. »

Ben Stiller Back with More Fakery

Saturday, August 13, 2011
Ben Stiller Back with More Fakery

Two Ben Stiller news stories this week have a similar theme, including a fake web domain to see Jennifer Aniston naked and also return to the acclaimed "fake trailers" from Tropic Thunder. »

Vince Vaughn Confirms R-Rating for ‘Neighborhood Watch’

Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Vince Vaughn Confirms R-Rating for ‘Neighborhood Watch’

Vince Vaughn confirmed his involvement with Neighborhood Watch, costarring Ben Stiller. Vaughn also talked about another upcoming film, Lay the Favorite. »

‘Tower Heist’ Trailer Impresses

Thursday, July 28, 2011
‘Tower Heist’ Trailer Impresses

The trailer for the all-star comedy is now out, and it's a very pleasant trip down memory lane. »

The State of Movie Comedies (budgets / DVD sales down, Couples Retreat big on PPV)

Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The State of Movie Comedies (budgets / DVD sales down, Couples Retreat big on PPV)

The Los Angeles Times had an interesting article describing the state of movie comedies, focusing on the upcoming release of The Zookeeper but offering important tidbits about The Frat Pack and the industry. »