Idiocracy Trailer at Amazon.com
For many, this is the first look at the long-awaited Luke Wilson/Mike
Judge comedy. Head on over to Amazon to view
the trailer.
The movie will be released on DVD on January 9th. Preorder the DVD.
Here are some stills from the movie:
Ben Stiller from Cosmo U.K. / Museum Still Number One
Thanks to JayJo from the wilson-brothers.com forums for the scan.
Ben comments on his dating history, the Frat Pack, and how he enlisted Ricky
Gervais for Night at the Museum.
"Did I call him up and ask him to be in it - yeah! I said 'Look, I did Extras, will you do my movie?!'"
Night at the Museum was number one again at the box office, grossing $38 million according to estimates. The movie has made approximately $116 million to date.
Wedding Crashers was Top Rental at Blockbuster for 2006
"Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson have crashed another party, coming
first in the hearts of American movie lovers with their bad boy antics in
"Wedding Crashers." The comedy tops the list of most rented movies
at Blockbuster in 2006, both in-store and online." The Break-Up
was number eight on Blockbuster's
Top 10 list.
Adam McKay Dishes Details on Step Brothers, Talladega, Anchorman
and More
Run, do not walk, to click on this link to the Adam
McKay interview at SuicideGirls.com. Highlights include:
"Amy
Adams had auditioned for the lead in Anchorman and it came down
to her and Christina Applegate. Obviously Applegate was tremendous and unbelievable
so we went with her but we were really close to casting Amy. So when this
role came around in Talladega, we just cast Amy with no thought
or question."The Frat Pack - South Park Style
Check out these incredible characterizations from Australian Frat
Pack fan Karen Pok. You can create
your own designs at SP-Studio.de. There are more
South Park style banners and wallpapers on our About page.
Fan Reaction to Night at the Museum
A collection of comments from our Forum. Join
the discussion.
Laura Telles
I LOVED LOVED LOVED this movie!!! Classic Ben Stiller. I love it when he runs
fast. Cracks me up every time. Owen was great, too. Roy O'Bannon revisited.
There was laughter throughout the entire film from kids and adults alike.
This movie was all that I had hoped it would be. I laughed and enjoyed this
even more than Talladega Nights.
4 stars
Tic Tac
Took my two little girls and they enjoyed it. It had very good cast, Robin
Williams and Owen were good but I found the Roman guy really funny. This is
worth going to see, the effects were excellent too. Can't wait for DVD.
Drew Hunt
But I just saw this film, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think my inner eight-year-old
was in full force, cause I loved the action sequences as much as I did Ben.
SO HAPPY to see him back on the big screen, especially with Owen. Those two will never, ever cease to amaze me. It's a great time. GO SEE IT!
MCD
Well I went to the coolest birthday party on Saturday (though no one should
have a kids b-day party 2 days before Xmas). Anyways my daughter was going
to a party with twenty two 8-10 yr olds to Night at the Museum. We had seen
it Friday - I didn't know that was the movie they were going to see. I was
a last minute recruit by the mom as an extra set of eyes in the theater (free
ticket Ben and Owen why not?).
I really enjoyed it more the second time - even with twenty two kids who all loved it! And we had a big sheet cake (that had a the movie poster graphics on it - I'm not sure how she had that done but it was awesome - and great goody bags including flashlights and mini yellow hummers and bubble gum as well as a book she made up (which was a history lesson) that detailed many of the historical figure's lives! I guess she had sent an older child and husband on Friday to take notes on who the historical characters featured - incredibly done (though she must have stayed up all night or employed Kinkos).
I really enjoyed the last 10-15 minutes of the movie with the kids it was a pretty fun and I appreciated Ben and Owen more this time around!
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December 25, 2006
Podcast #104: Night at the Museum Review / Elf Christmas Montage
Join us for a three-generation review of the holiday family film
Night at the Museum? Do Stiller and Wilson have the same chemistry
even if seprated by greenscreen special effects? Tune in to find out. Also,
we have Christmas greetings from Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf, in a musical
montage from the holiday classic. Merry Christmas from the Frat Pack Tribute.
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Museum Opens at Number One
Night at the Museum opened at number one at the box office,
grossing just over $30 million in it's first three days. The Ben Stiller picture
is expected to push north of $40 after the busy Christmas Day box office.
The fantasy laugher also stars Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais,
Steve Coogan, Carla Gugino, and Kim Raver. Paul Rudd has a short but funny
cameo (don't miss the first few minutes of the film).
December 23, 2006
Podcast #103: Super-Ex, Talladega, Dupree Discussion
A little bit of everything this week as we get ready for the Earmuff
Awards by discussing the DVD releases of My Super-Ex Girlfriend, Talladega
Nights, and You, Me and Dupree. Plus, some great audio interviews from Tenacious
D and Seth Rogen. We have a website and podcast of the week to check out,
plus the latest Frat Pack news.
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Paul Rudd's Woman Delayed. Again.
Our
Senior Editor Rick Duran did some digging and discovered that the Paul Rudd/Michelle
Pfeiffer RomCom I Could Never Be Your Woman is now without
a release date.
Rick writes "The only way I'll forgive them is if they're trying to capitalize on post-Knocked Up success. But that's just wishful thinking. Since Super Bad is being pushed to October 12 (according to IMDb), maybe this will get the August 17th date. You know what? No, I won't forgive them. The trailer seems decent, nothing that warrants being pushed back more than Envy."
The film was originally to be released this past summer, then had release dates for Valentines Day and March 2007.
Earmuff Awards and Frat Pack Man of the Year
The timeline for the 2006 Frat Pack Earmuff
Awards has been announced. Ballots will be completed by January 1, 2007
and nomination ballots are due by January 18, 2007. Nominees will be announced
on January 21st. I'll be contacting people who have contributed to the site
to help and vote, but drop us a line if you'
d like to help.
Another project will be the awarding of the Frat Pack Man of the Year. Ben Stiller won the award in 2004 and Steve Carell won it last year. Who will win this year? Vote in our Man of the Year poll over at the Frat Pack Forum.
DVD Review: My Super-Ex Girlfriend
The
Super-Ex DVD includes a full or widescreen presentation of the movie.
I laughed several times watching the movie again on DVD, and my critique of
the third act has softened somewhat. And I must emphasize again what a fabulous
job Luke Wilson does in this movie.
In terms of extras, there are five deleted scenes that provide a couple good laughs from Luke and Uma, along with more backstory for the G-Girl and Bedlam storylines. The DVD also includes an extended shark sequence, one of the highlights of the movie.
Overall, this isn't the most feature-packed DVD, but the movie's availabilty on home video does provide an opportunity for those who missed the movie in theatres to experience this enjoyable, funny, and often charming film.
Read the Frat Pack
Tribute review of My Super-Ex Girlfriend 
Drillbit Taylor Casting News
Insult comic Lisa Lampanelli has been cast a bully's mother in Owen Wilson's
upcoming comedy, Drillbit Taylor. Lampanelli
says "Owen Wilson thinks it's kind of an important role, even though it's
small, because you do something that really impacts him," and I'm like, "Oh
my God!" So I write all my own lines. I had to go into this acting teacher,
and we're like, "What's my motivation?" and all that bullshit. And I'm one
of the bullies' moms, and I have to be totally hardcore Lampanelli."
I suspect Lampanelli is taking the part that was rumored to be filled by Jack Black some weeks ago. Known for her foul language, Lampanelli's involvement may bode well for those looking for an edgier comedy rather than one that is family-friendly.
Tenacious D Cover Artwork
Remember, the movie comes to DVD in February.
First Fan Review for Night at the Museum
"Boo"
from The
Wilson's message board posted this mini review:
I just got back from seeing NITM, and it was freaking awesome. I loved it!
A great family movie. Owen definitely has more than a cameo role in this movie. There are some very funny scenes between him and Steve Coogan, the pair of them steal the show, as usual. The best scene is their scene when they make it back to the museum which is in slowmo to add even more humour, it's a real Armageddon spoof. I so want to tell you the funniest bits, but it would be a real shame to give some of the plot details away.
Owen's lines are funny too. Bits riffed from other movies, i.e. Brokeback, and lines from You, Me and Dupree. Do go out to see it pronto, you'll not be disappointed.
Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny DVD News
Coming to DVD on February 27th
1.85:1
anamorphic widescreen, along with English DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete, English Dolby
Digital 5.1 EX Surround Sound, and English 2.0 Stereo Surround tracks. Justin Long Wins Advertising Award
John Hodgman and Justin Long, the PC and Mac from Apple's Get A Mac commercials,
were both awarded 2006 Garfield Bobby Awards for their performances as different,
yet friendly, computers. The awards, according to Advertising Age, are given
based on the quality and memorability of the commercials.
Here's what Advertising Age had to say about Mr. Hodgman, Mr. Long, and the Get A Mac commercials:
"The hands-down winners this year are Justin Long and John Hodgman, better known to you as Mac and PC in the campaign for Apple Computer (TBWA/Chiat/Day.) Hodgman is a PC, earnest and uptight, and Long is a Mac, casually cool. Yes, PC is a doffs, but what so distinguishes these performances is how the two interact -- affably and respectfully, in spite of the central premise. Long is cool not because he's ultra-hip but because he's laid-back and confident, minus any trace of condescension."
First Promo Image from Ben Stiller's The Heartbreak Kid
Thanks to Rick Duran for the image/link from the Farrelly Brothers' film,
costarring Malin Akerman (right). Jerry Stiller has been added to the cast
as well. Larger
and additional image available at ComingSoon.net
Night at the Museum Premiere in New York City
"Night at the Museum," a comedy starring Ben Stiller and
Robin Williams, had its premiere at New York's American Museum of Natural
History. In the film, Stiller plays a museum night watchman shocked to discover
everything comes to life when the sun goes down. Williams plays a statue of
Teddy Roosevelt who offers the anxious guard advice on how to control the
museum's nocturnal population. Director Shawn Levy spoke before Sunday's screening
about trying to capture some of the "magic" of the actual Museum
of Natural History and put it on the big screen.
Stiller and his wife, actress Christine Taylor, his parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, and his co-stars -- Carla Gugino, Mickey Rooney, Ricky Gervais, Paul Rudd, Rami Malek, Patrick Gallagher and Mizuo Peck -- all attended the event, as did Milos Forman, Michael Imperioli and Adrian Grenier.
Afterward, families were invited to sleep over at the museum and explore its darkened halls with flashlights. Starting next month, the institution's "A Night at the Museum" program will allow the public to camp at the museum on select dates for $79 a person.
USA Today has additional coverage
Ben and Christine
Ben Leading the Flashlight Tour
Paul Rudd
Kim Raver
Christine Taylor
Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller
Carla Gugino
Idiocracy DVD Review
DVD Talk has a great
review of the Idiocracy DVD. Not only are some great screencaps shown,
they rate the film as Highly Recommended. The DVD is available on January
9th.
Where Does Night at the Museum Fit in the Frat Pack Pantheon
of Films?
A mini-editorial from Rick Duran.
I'm
pretty positive this will be a "good" Frat Pack family film to file
next to Elf and School of Rock.
The key element to Frat Pack classics is they skew the demographic of males 18-34. I know that's not something we normally consider, but that's why the studios greenlit things like Starsky, Dodgeball and Anchorman. Pretty sure drunk college fratboys won't quote NATM as much as, say, The 40 Year Old-Virgin or Talladega Nights. Obviously, the Frat Pack does well with women too, and ages over that demographic. But that is who Hollywood markets these films to.
But then again, NATM will be more of a Frat Pack comedy than The Royal Tenenbaums. It brings up an interesting polar opposite: the family Frat Packfilm. We haven't had anything to compare NATM to, with two of the Fratters (since Elf and School of Rock only had one of the guys starring.)
It is an interesting sub-category that we'll be able to add Evan Almighty and Fred Claus (possibly Drillbit Taylor) to next year.
We've got the classics, the indies/drama and family pics.
2007 - The Year of Paul Rudd?
Based
on the audio breakdown by Brandon Angelilli on the last Frat Pack Podcast,
Rick Duran put this list together, and it sure seems like Paul Rudd will have
a monster year.
Paul Rudd's 2007 Films
Rick says that "'Woman' and Knocked Up seem like genuine hits. Bookend these with a cameo in Night at the Museum in 2006 and a starring role in 2008's Big Brother, and you've got a very promising lineup."
Ben Stiller's Mammoth Expectations
There's a nice article by our friends at Entertainment Weekly about Ben Stiller
and Night at the Museum. Says director Shawn Levy (Cheaper by
the Dozen), "'Ben's never done a live-action family event. He knew
it was risky. Our deal was that I would make sure the movie was edgy and funny
the way a Ben Stiller movie needs to be, and he would make sure it was emotional
and poignant the way a Shawn Levy family film needs to be.'' Read
the complete article.
Plus, make sure to catch Ben on David Letterman on Monday night.
Podcast #102: Get Ready for Ben and Owen in Night at the Museum
We're
back and getting ready for Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson in Night at the
Museum. We have an audio clip from the movie that ought to get you excited
to see more of the legendary Stiller/Wilson chemistry, even if their parts
were filmed separately. There's also some friendly banter between the two
actors and the origin of Owen's character's name, Jed. Brandon "Segaboy Fantana"
returns with a big report on Paul Rudd's upcoming projects and we have another
Frat Pack Confession that's shocking to say the least.
Regular features like listener feedback and website of the week are here, along with a new segment -- podcast of the week. The show ends with a hilarious outtake from our reporter in the field, Brandon.
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Paul Rudd in I Could Never Be Your Woman Trailer
I can't for the live of me understand why this movie has been delayed,
because it looks like a winner to me! Rudd is hilarious in a dancing scene
that could rvial some of Ben Stiller's greatest and costars Jon Lovitz and
especially Michelle Pfeiffer seem interesting and funny. There's a nice Bruce
Willis reference, too. The movie arrives in theatres on March 2, 2007 (not
Valentines Day as mentioned in the trailer)
Justin Long in Live Free or Die Hard Teaser Trailer
Speaking of Bruce Willis, this isn't the kind of movie we normally
cover, but given the speculation about Frat Pack Pledge Justin Long's role,
we thought we'd share. Remember, there was a statement from Long's publicist
that Long was "a movie star" when it was speculated that Apple dropped
Long from it's Mac ads. The trailer has a nice bit with Justin at the end.
Stiller, Aniston Snubbed by Makers of 24
Jennifer
Aniston has been snubbed in her bid to land a guest spot on her favorite TV
drama 24. The star reportedly put her name forward for a part in the show
but producers turned her down flat - because she's "too recognizable."
Executive producer Joel Surnow says, "You can't put those people on (the
show) because they're too recognizable. They'll take you (viewers) out of
the reality." Aniston wasn't the only big name to be turned down for
a role in "24" by producers - funnyman Ben Stiller was also deemed
too famous for the show, according to TV Guide. (Starpulse)
Kate Hudson Bikini Audition
Kate Hudson talks about the sexiest, funniest scene in You, Me
and Dupree.
Kate Hudson says Owen Wilson made her model bikinis for him on the set of 'You Me and Dupree'. The 27-year-old actress has revealed her co-star - who she has been romantically linked to since splitting from her rocker husband Chris Robinson - loved shooting a raunchy dream sequence with her, because he got to help pick out some swimwear for her to wear.
She told Cosmopolitan magazine: "Owen and the directors came out and we were trying to pick out the bikini for the scene and they made me put on the same one a hundred times."One time Owen goes, 'I like that one - turn around!' And I was like, 'No, no, no!' "It was really funny. It was all in good humor. Some of the bikinis I tried on were super-trashy, well, most of them were, but we all decided that the black crochet one was the way to go."
Kate has also confessed she starved herself before the scene in order to look her best. She added: "The night before I did stop eating at 7.30pm. I remember I was starving at 9pm, thinking, 'Maybe I'll have a hot chocolate...' I love eating at night." (Monstersandcritics)
These images are shown purely for illustrative purposes only.
Fred Claus Poster Revealed to Mixed Reviews
Thanks to Brandon Angelilli for sending this in. I kind of like the
concept but there's mixed
reviews of Vince's image in particular. He does look a little, well, poofy.
Will Ferrell Scores Golden Globe Nod for 'Fiction'
Congrats to Will Ferrell for his Golden Globe nomination for Best
Actor (Comedy or Musical) for Stranger Than Fiction. He will be competing
against Talladega Nights co-star Sacha Baron Cohen, Borat!,
Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, Chiwetel
Ejiofor, Kinky Boots, and Aaron Eckhart, Thank You for Smoking.
Ferrell was previously Globe-nominated for Supporting Actor in The Producers
last year.
Meanwhile, The Office and Steve Carell scored expected nods for Best TV Series (Musical or Comedy) and Best Actor (Musical or Comedy). The awards will be presented Jan. 15 and televised on NBC. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has a complete list of nominations.
Incredible Profile of Ben Stiller in USA Today
The kind folks over at USA Today continue to pimp the Fratters. This
time, Ben Stiller gets the star treatment - "'Museum'
exhibits funny pals." (thanks to Rick Duran for the link)
Among
the highlights:
Museum Preview on Comedy Central with Stiller Pal Patton Oswald
Comedy Central's "Reel Comedy: Night at the Museum” is
hosted by comedian Patton Oswalt, who acts as a private guide for viewers
when he meets up with the film’s star, Ben Stiller. Stiller takes Oswalt
on a behind-the-scenes tour on the set of the film which is a recreation of
New York City’s Museum of Natural History. Stiller lets Oswalt in on
some of the film’s secrets, such as fake backdrops, tricks to remembering
pages of dialogue and the hardships of nailing big comic special effects.
Co-star Carla Gugino also drops by and adds a touch of glamour to the tour.
Encore presentations air Monday, December 18 at 3:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 19 at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21 at 12:30 p.m. and Friday, December 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Famous - Vince Vaughn is profiled
One of his first films caught the industry's attention, but Vince Vaughn didn't
catapult to stardom. After this initial success, his career dragged until
the actor found his place in comedies. His hit films Wedding Crashers
and The Break-Up helped make him famous. Now, after more than twenty
movies and a decade on the big screen Vince is calling the shots.
Biography Channel: Thu Dec 14 11:00 PM, Fri Dec 15 03:00A, Sat Dec 16 09:00A
Jack Black Touches Hearts in The Holiday
I
was able to catch The
Holiday this weekend and Jack Black is great in it. He's got a nice
musical scene with Kate Winslet (and a great cameo from a Frat Pack friend),
and is really touching in this heartwarming tale.
There's no magic mushrooms in this movie, but Jack does get to say the one F-Bomb in this PG-13 rated movie. Go see it !
Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show Coming to Vegas!
"Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show" returns to the Mandalay Theater
in Las Vegas for two shows on New Year's Eve - Sunday, December 31st @ 6:00
pm and 10:00 pm. They'll have the same comics that went on tour last year
-- Ahmed, Bret, John and Sebastian, plus a couple of surprise guests!
Tickets are now on sale at the Mandalay Bay ticket office, and may also be purchased on-line at www.mandalaybay.com or by calling (877) 632-7400
Talladega Nights - Regular and "Unrated and Uncut" Editions - This Tuesday
13
More Minutes Not Seen in Theaters! (Unrated version)Vince and Jen's Real Life Break-Up
Well, damn. We're actually kind of bummed about this.
"Jennifer and Vince mutually agreed to end their relationship but continue to be good friends today," said representatives Stephen Huvane and John Pisani to People Magazine. Their representatives said the former co-stars decided to end their romance after Aniston visited Vaughn in London in October.
Paul
Rudd and Seann William Scott Ready Buddy Comedy Big Brother
According
to Production Weekly, "Paul Rudd will star opposite Seann William
Scott (Old School) in Luke Greenfield’s comedy Big Brother,
now at Universal. Timothy Dowling penned the script that centers on a
pair of egotistical thirtysometing bachelors who live their life as perpetual
aging frat boys in one long orgy of girls, suds and irresponsibility.
But after one of their romps gets out of hand, a judge orders them to enroll
in a Big Brothers program as part of their court-mandated community service.
Production is tentatively slated for April."
Sounds like this has the right Frat Pack sensibilities.
Idiocracy Available for Presale at Amazon
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Remember, the DVD
comes out on January 9th.
2007 Frat Pack Calendars
We wish we were getting a kickback, but you might look for these at the mall
or online at calendars.com. I've seen these in stores and fans of the movies
will definitely enjoy them.
Jessica Simpson and Luke Wilson Bond on Set of Blonde Ambition
It
looks like our man Luke is turning on the Wilson charm. He was spotted with
his costar in Shreveport, La. where the two are filming Blonde Ambition. The
couple arrived at the upscale club Phoenix Underground so early that there
were more employees there than patrons, according to a source at the club.
At the club, Jessica posed for pictures and chatted with people for about
a half hour before leaving with her costar.(People)
Meanwhile, we have our first look at Simpson on the set.
Reilly and Apatow Ready Musical Biopic Spoof Walk Hard
According
to Production Weekly, "John C. Reilly will make his next project
the musical biopic parody “Walk Hard,” which spoofs the recent
phenomenon of Oscar-baiting musician biographies. Jake Kasdan will direct
from a script he co-wrote with Judd Apatow, goofing on movies like “Beyond
the Sea,” “Walk the Line,” “Ray,’ ‘The
Commitments’ and ‘Great Balls of Fire.” Reilly plays fictional
music legend Dewey Cox, who’s an amalgamation of Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison
and Waylon Jennings and will sing the tunes his own voice. Shooting will start
mid January in Los Angeles."
Things to Do Coming to Portland, OR and Chicago on Jan.
12
The new independent film starring Mike Stasko and Daniel Wilson (cousin of
Owen and Luke) called Things to Do is coming to the Gene Siskel Film
Center in Chicago and to the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon. on January
12th, according to a note from the filmmakers. It's been compared to Bottle
Rocket and recently made a splash at the Stockholm Film Festival.
Read the Frat Pack Tribute's Review of Things to Do
Don't let him fool you. Jack Black is seriously busy, but he's not
about to stop clowning around
There was a nice profile
of Jack Black in the LA Times.
Jack on the Tenacious D tour: "It is the greatest spectacle since Pink Floyd's 'The Wall,' " Black said with just the right tone of grandeur and deeply sincere falsehood. "It's the greatest rock 'n' roll ever unveiled. It's like 'The Wall' and Styx's 'Mr. Roboto,' which a lot of people thought was crap but I know it was genius."
Jack on his romantic part in The Holiday: "Nancy Meyers wrote it for me and that's flattering," he said, again with the Alistair Cooke act. "It's not within my usual realm of experience. But, I was, like, this is a chance to try something different and to work with Kate Winslet, who is a great actor."
Jack on dramatic roles: "The serious roles get you the prizes, but I don't care about the prizes," he said. "Comedy is where I live."
More Blades of Glory Photos!
But when are we going to get a trailer? Still, Will looks human in these photos
and Jon Heder's hair is like a lion's mane.
Will Ferrell and Steve Carell Score Satellite Award Best Actor Nominations
The
International Press Academy announced their nominations for film and television.
Will received a nomination for Best Actor (Comedy or Musical) while Steve
scored a nom for his role on The Office. The International Press Academy is
sort of a splinter group of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the presenters
of the Golden Globes.
Among the notables:
Will Ferrell Gets Big Laughs at Lindsay Lohan's Expense
According
to the New
York Post, Will Ferrell encountered an out of control Lindsay Lohan at
the GQ Magazine 2006 Men of the Year dinner, Wednesday night (see photo).
Overhearing Lohan's tirade about her ex-assistant now working for Jessica
Biel, Will Ferrell turned to Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Gore and Ben Affleck and
said, "Who cares about that freak anymore, anyway?" - setting off
laughter according to observers.
That's something we can imagine Mugatu saying.
Avatar by Kelly
Update: MSNBC's Keith Olbermann was in attendance and claims that Lohan was not acting up (and even showed a photo of himself and Will). So, I guess this isn't true.
Incredible Review of Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
Justin
Ravitz over at the New York Press made the same points we did but did
so more eloquently.
Yet, Black or no Black, expectations felt lower for Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny. A pseudo-biopic of the quasi-serious, two-man metal band, that includes Black and Kyle Gass, sounded as doomed-to-snooze as a feature-length “SNL”-inspired movie. Instead, it’s a brisk, tightly paced, laugh-out-loud fairytale/buddy pic with rock-operatic interludes and an outsized sense of absurdity that’s often raunchy and scatological but almost never mean-spirited.
Their swift, rarely dragging journey to creative and emotional fulfillment, to moaning groupies and spontaneously combusting fans, is punctuated by an inspired, motley crew (but no Mötley Crüe) of cameos: Black Sabbath’s Dio as himself; Dave Grohl as an 8-foot, sodomizing, guitar-slinging Satan; Meatloaf as the rock-hating father; Tim Robbins as a knife-wielding, one-legged rock pirate; and executive producer Ben Stiller as a frizzy-haired music store manager hiding an ancient secret. If the potty-mouthed, Tommy-like rock operatic sequences aren’t odd enough, there’s also a dream-hallucination sequence in which JB skips, swims and flies through a psychedelic forest with Sasquatch as he morphs into a mini-Sasquatch himself and is beaten on a park bench by a Cockney-speaking quartet of Clockwork Orange thugs.
Black makes all this surreal stupidity palatable, even authentic, and will draw crowds unfamiliar with Tenacious D. But there’s also something disarming about the sadly quiet, bald, heavier-set KG, a buckster who still takes rent checks from Mom; he’s Patrick Starfish to Black’s SpongeBob. As with The Wedding Crashers, The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Old School, the fratboy raucousness and fart jokes here belie a sweet, honest, sometimes complex, portrait of male friendship and masculine self-acceptance. And it’s the best example yet of what worlds bubble beneath Black’s court jester skin.
Owen Wilson Kills in Night at the Museum Clip
We're trying not to get our expectations too high for this movie,
but Owen hits it out of the park in a new
"Jed" clip from Night at the Museum. It probably won't
work if you have a Mac, but it's worth risking your job to play it at work.
IESB has a nice video
interview with Ben Stiller.
November 27, 2006
Podcast #101: Tenacious D Rock the Stage and Screen
The Pick of Destiny opened and it's definitely a Frat Pack classic.
We review the movie as well as Tenacious D's nationwide concert tour. Along
with extensive coverage we have a live rendition of a D classic. Plus, we
have a review of Will Ferrell's excellent dramedy (or is it tragemedy?), Stranger
than Fiction. And we cover Will's controversial comments about the Frat Pack.
Listen to our latest show, the podcast for people who give a shit.
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Frat Pack Tribute Reviews Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
We give this movie four beer mugs and call it one of the funniest films of
the year.
Review: Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
Accepted Movie Review
Rick Duran returns with a review
of Accepted, the college-themed movie starring Frat Pack alumns
Justin Long and Jonah Hill. Accepted is now available on DVD.
Will Ferrell Denies the Frat Pack Exists; Jack Black Explains Stiller's
Master Plan
In
a recent Observer
Magazine story, Will Ferrell denied the Frat Pack exists: "It doesn't
really exist this Frat Pack. We run into each other on occasions and we all
like each other's films, I guess, but there isn't some big funny restaurant
or bar where we all hang out. At least, if there is, they haven't invited
me. I wasn't in You, Me And Dupree, Owen's last movie, and none of them was
in Talladega Nights with me and actually, nobody gives a shit."
Meanwhile, Jack Black spilled the beans about the Frat Pack, part of Ben Stiller's master plan. “It was Ben Stiller who called up all the top comedians to his headquarters in the Hollywood sign. We meet there and talk about what our plan is to dominate the world of comedy. Tim Robbins works the door and we all have frat pack comedy helicopters. They come out of the O, the O lifts up and out we come, and we meet there and we talk about what our plan is to dominate comedy. Will Ferrell - you take the new Christmas movie. Jack - you go rock."
Does this mean that Jack spoke out of turn? Or is it just a smoke screen by Will to deflect attention?
In all seriousness, maybe Will was having a bad day (turning down $29 million for an Elf sequel will put you in a less-than-jovial mood). Clearly, we love the Frat Pack concept, not because it makes any of the Fratters less important or relevant, but more that we love the concept of our favorite comedic actors working together. And, as the box office showed this year, the movies generally do better when the Frat Pack are together, rather than apart (the movie closest to classic Frat Pack sensibilities was also the biggest grosser - Talladega Nights).
Will, if you're reading this we apologize if this Frat Pack thing got you all wigged out. You know we still love you!
Hathaway Cast In Get Smart with Steve Carell
Well,
it looks like Rachel McAdams isn't going to be in the Get Smart movie
afterall. Instead, ex-Knocked Up star Anne Hathaway will star alongside Steve
Carell in the feature adaptation of Mel Brooks and Buck Henry's sitcom creation.
Peter Segal is directing. Shooting will begin in March.
According to Variety, Hathaway will play the role originated on the small screen by Barbara Feldon. Carell, who most recently wrapped the Tom Shadyac-directed Universal comedy "Evan Almighty," is currently starring for Disney in "Dan in Real Life." He returns to his NBC sitcom "The Office" in January and once he wraps the season, reports for "Get Smart" in March.
Wilson Cousin Makes Mark with Indie Film Things to Do
You
know Owen. You know Luke. You probably also know Andrew. But do you know cousin
Daniel Wilson? He's starring in a new coming of age film Things to Do.
Our European correspondent Mario Bernengo caught the film and brings us his
extensive review of Things to Do.
Mario spoke with the director Ted Bezaire who said the only city that will see it released in theaters for sure is Portland. But, they're hoping to expand from there, hopefully to LA and NY, and up to six cities. It will be available on DVD for sure, though, come next year. The film is already available on video in Canada.
Tenacious D Update
The soundtrack to Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny debuted at number
8 on the Billboard 200 album chart, selling 80,000 copies. The band's debut
album entered and peaked at No. 33 on The Billboard 200 with 42,000 in 2001,
but spent 43 weeks on the chart and, since its release, has sold 987,000.
Thanks to Rick Duran for digging up the statistics for us.
Meanwhile, the movie made a disappointing $2 million in it's first two days in theatres, good for tenth place. So, get out there and see the movie now. Support the D!
New Night at the Museum Poster Brings Ben Stiller to Forefront
Thanks to Rick Duran for finding this. You can also enter the Night
at the Museum Viral Video Contest.
Tenacious D Concert Recap
Here's the setlist for the current Tenacious D tour (courtesy Rick Duran who
attended the show in L.A. on the 18th). Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
opens tonight at midnight!
Acoustic
Set (Kyle's bedroom set):
Kielbasa
History
Flash/Wonderboy
Dio
New Song (Lee not recording skit)
The Government Totally Sucks (Lee joining harmony)
A Special Thing (featuring Lee)
Lee
Saxaboom
The Road
Video: "Fellowship of the D" (introduces the backing band)
Electric Set (Hell set):
Kickapoo (KG singing Meatloaf parts/JB singing Dio's)
Explosivo
Karate
Dude (I Totally Miss You)
Kyle Quit the Band
Friendship
Master Exploder (lip synched - Jack calling it "Satanic Milli Vanilli")
Break-In City (Storm the Gates)
Car Chase City
Papagenu (He's My Sassafrass) Kyle singing John C. Reilly's lines/Sasquatch
The Metal (Jack apparently flubbing lyrics)
Beelzeboss (Lee, dressed as Satan, singing Grohl's lines)
Double Team
Encore:
Fuck Her Gently
Tribute
I Wish I Knew (?) - included Pinball Wizard intro at the SF show.
Guest stars on stage: Lee (also playing Satan), and the D's backing band
(aka The Fellowship of the D they met in hell: Antichrist on guitar, Charlie
Chaplin on bass, Colonel Sanders on drums)
Most notably absent from the setlist: Pick of Destiny
Celebs in the audience: Chris Parnell (in the pit) & Tom Green (who was not allowed in the pit)
We also have photos of the SF show, setlist was the same except that Jack played Kyle's guitar during Dude due to technical difficulties. With over 8,000 fans in attendance, Jack said that this was the biggest D show ever!
Dupree Debuts on DVD
A reminder that this hilarious summer movie is now available on DVD.
Seth Rogen fans will be tickled by the film's alternate ending
Alternate
Ending: Featuring commentary by directors Anthony & Joe Russo, this
side-splitting alternate ending will leave audiences wanting more!Call Will Ferrell F-Bomb!
Here's part of an interview
with Blades of Glory co-star Will Arnett. Big thanks to Kelley for the
link and the avatar.
You've also got Blades of Glory with Will Ferrell in the works. Who's Will #1 and who is Will #2 on that film?
“Well, I know I’m giving a long pause but easily Will Ferrell is Will #1. We actually have three Wills on that set because one of the directors is Will Speck. So we early on gave each other, we had to come up with nicknames so that we could differentiate between the Wills. I was A-Train because my last name’s Arnett. Ferrell was F-Bomb and Will Speck is The Inspector. That actually worked great. It’d be really funny when you’d see Will Ferrell getting directed by the directors or the camera guy asking him to move to the right a little bit as he’s adjusting the shot saying, you know, ‘Hey F-Bomb, do you mind coming closer to that table? Look, A-Train, we need you to come in a little quicker or deliver this line a certain way.’ That was always an added level of laughter.”
November 19, 2006
Podcast #100: Top 100 Frat Pack Moments
We count down the best Frat Pack moments in this super-sized
episode. Celebrate the most influential, important, and hilarious
events in Frat Pack history. We have clips, commentary, music, and more.
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Jack Black Joining Owen Wilson in Drillbit Taylor?
This is definitely not confirmed yet, but there are some pieces coming together.
Thanks to Andrew Hunt for bringing the story to us.
Exhibit 1: Drillbit Taylor's Wikipedia article was edited to add this line: "Jack Black has been brought on as an old nemesis of Drillbit Taylor, and is the father of the biggest bully at the school."
Exhibit 2: One of the child stars of Drillbit is Troy Gentile, who played a young Jack Black in both Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny and Nacho Libre. I had assumed that Troy Gentile was playing one of the "good" kids. But, what if he was the bully in the movie? Who better to play his dad than Jack Black?
You know we'll be watching this story...
Will Ferrell is GQ's Man of the Year
Well, he shared the award with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jay-Z. Still... There's
a nice article
and some incredible photos over at GQ's website.
Previews of Frat Pack Movies - 2007
Well, this was completely unexpected. About a year from release we now have
a teaser
trailer for Fred Claus (apparently no longer Joe Claus).
Some nice work between Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamati.
Meanwhile, here's a great shot of Owen Wilson from Drillbit Taylor, now set for release in December 2007 (People Magazine). Tribute editor Rick Duran also noted that Leslie Mann (Knocked Up) has joined the cast of the movie that's produced by her husband, Frat Packager Judd Apatow.
Idiocracy Cover Art
It's
getting more real each week. Here's the cover art for the Idiocracy DVD. Remember,
the DVD
comes out on January 9th. Thanks to Laura for the tip.
Bidding War for Potential Frat Pack Film
Great story with intriquing casting possibilities from Cinematical.
In what the Hollywood Reporter calls an "intense bidding war," New Line Cinema has apparently laid claim to a new comedy script currently called Multiple Mary. The essentials of the apparent golden script focus around a girl with multiple personality disorder who falls in love with two different fellas (one for each personality, you see) who just happen to be -- wait for it -- best friends! Apparently, however, the script is not that good, because after shelling out a whopping $2 million for rights, New Line immediately turned the script over to successful comedy writer and frequent New Line buddy Scot Armstrong. Armstrong has written or worked on a number of successful New Line flicks, and can "attract comedic talent," having written projects for Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.
Bringing on Armstrong as a writer would seem to indicate the studio wants to go after some of the aforementioned comedians for the project, meaning we're likely staring down the barrel of another Frat Pack movie. Is this a bad thing? No, not at all. Like most of America, I tend to be generally entertained -- but not blown away -- by the Frat Pack team. I'd love to see some new comedic talent pop up on the radar, however. Any young actors out there who you could see stepping up for a break-out comedy performance?
Will Ferrell's Empire Magazine Interview
Thanks to Jen for the scan. Will discusses celebrity sex tapes (including
his own), his favorite swear word (shitballs!), and the place where comedians
go to die. Nice article! Click
for large version.
Pick of Destiny Premiere Photos
Tenacious D's new movie had it's premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in
Hollywood on November 9th.
Jack Black Arrives
Two Kings
Kyle Gass
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor
The Stiller Clan: Anne Meara, Christine Taylor, Ben, and Jerry
Another gratuitous shot of Christine Taylor
School of Rock costar Sarah Silverman
Pick Director Liam Lynch
Ronnie James Dio
Foo Fighter Dave Grohl, sometime Tenacious D drummer
Nice shot of Ben and Christie walking down the red carpet
November 11, 2006
Podcast #99 Red Balloons
Vince and Owen are here to pay tribute to our 99th show with their
rendition of "99 Red Balloons" from Wedding Crashers. Plus, Kevin
and Spencer get into the act as well. We also have audio of Will Ferrell singing
"Music of the Night" from Phantom, an audio interview with Will, a neat Borat
clip, listener feedback, and all your Frat Pack news. Crack open a cold one
and take a listen.
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Office Space Recut as Slasher Film
A high-quality mashup, intense and frightening. Unfortunately, no Jennifer
Aniston though.
Vote for Vince, Jenn, Will for People's Choice Awards
Good
news for fans of Will Ferrell or The Break-Up, as the Peoples Choice Award
Nominations were announced. Even better, head on over to the website and vote
for your favorite!
Tenacious D Rocks the Internet
Here's a very cool thing to play with. Tenacious D Rocks the Internet can
get Jack and Kyle to interact with your favorite website! Check
it out. Props to Adam Stevenson for getting to the Tribute site first.
Idiocracy DVD Set for Release on January 9th
We'd love to see it sooner but January 9th is not bad. No details
about the content of the DVD but this is a case (along with Wendell Baker
Story) where we'd be just happy to see the damn thing.
Preorder
the Idiocracy DVD
Night at the Museum Moved Up to December 20th
Thanks to Adam Stevenson for the heads-up that the movie has been
moved up two days to December 20th according to ComingSoon.net.
Watch the First Six Minutes of Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
Incredible, spoiler filled stuff. But it is, as they say, pretty awesome stuff!
This pre-credits section includes the outstanding cameos and singing from
Meat Loaf and Ronnie James Dio! And let's hear it for Troy Gentile (now filming
Drillbit Taylor with Owen Wilson) who does a great job as the young
JB. Note: the clip contains a lot of profanity and drug references. Thanks
to Adam Stevenson and Peter Tayler for the tips.
Will Ferrell Announces Broadway Engagement with Phantom on Letterman
In an incredible turn of events, Will Ferrell will be headlining Phantom on
Broadway. Check the clip of Will announcing and previewing this new role on
The Late Show with David Letterman (Nov. 6, 2006).
Thumbs Up from Ben Stiller!
I can't decide which part I love best about this photo. Maybe the Def Leppard
tshirt, or thumbs up from Ben (a variant on his typical "look who I'm
with" smirk). Or maybe it's just Christine in a tanktop. Click for larger
version with text from this week's US Magazine. Thanks to Laura for scan.
Click for larger version with
text
Will Ferrell Talks Oscar, Stranger than Fiction, Blades, and Semi-Pro
There's
a nice interview
with Will Ferrell over at Jew Review (the entertainment website for the
chosen people).
JewReview: Do you look at this script and say, ‘This is my Oscar nomination!’
Will Ferrell: "Well, I don’t actually look at the script; I have a team of about 15 people who read it. And if it gets through them, I have my dog look at it, just kind of sniff it; if he gives me a look – which sometimes, I don’t know if he’s giving me a look or if he’s just hungry. I’ll decipher that, and then I’ll read it."
Will Denies Elf, Anchorman, Talladega, Old School sequels
According to Will Ferrell, recent reports suggesting that a sequel to his
2003 comedy “Anchorman” is in the works are bogus. Ferrell says
he’s about as interested as doing a sequel to that as he is another
of his hits, “Elf” (another sequel he recently turned down). “Yeah,
no I think that's because I said that, "oh that might be fun." But
then it got written, "Anchorman" two in the works, you know”,
Ferrell tells ComingSoon.net. “Yeah I guess if you stop and think about
it there's a lot of pressure, but I can't worry about it.”
And though there’s a script for an “Old School” sequel
on his desk – titled “Old School Dos”, Ferrell says it’s
unlikely he’ll do it. Despite rumours the contrary, Ferrell says he
never agreed to do it.
“Yeah that's a lie to, I don't know where that [came from]”. The
former SNL star seems to be a tad afraid of sequels. That makes three sequels
he’s passed on this year, adding that he doesn’t plan on doing
a follow-up to his hit “Talladega Nights” either. (Moviehole)
Podcast #98: The Roots of the Frat Pack: Heavy Weights
A bit of a history lesson this week as we study Ben
Stiller in Heavy Weights, a movie with early Frat Pack connections. Plus,
another new Tenacious D track appears, the Evan Almighty trailer, great news
about Knocked Up, an Office celebration, song, and podcast, Halloween
recap, and all the latest Frat Pack news. Thanks to Jack Wilson for turning
us on to Heavy Weights and to Spencer Gliko for the phone-in this
week.
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Tenacious D Magazine Covers
The promotional blitz continues. Both articles are pretty good. Relix covers
a broader spectrum of topics where the Guitar World piece is more focused
on music.
Incredible Fan Video Salutes The Office
This might be one of the best fan videos ever. An incredible montage of clips
showing how Michael and Dwight are bringing the sexy back. Congrats to the
guys at ladamania.com.
Tenacious D "Classico" Cartoon Video
Another track from the upcoming movie. Video is definitely NSFW (not safe
for work)
Steve Carell's Evan Almighty Teaser Trailer
Check
out the teaser trailer from Steve's June 2007 blockbuster comedy sequel. The
trailer does a nice job of showing us what the story is about, though strangely
the fact that Evan is a politician seems to be specifically avoided. Nice
bits from The Break-Up's John Michael Higgins and Over the Hedge
and Super-Ex alum Wanda Sykes. Sadly, no Jonah Hill though.
Knocked Up moved to Early June 2007
Our resident box office investigator Rick Duran recently uncovered this tidbit
that might be the best news of the week. The Seth Rogen starrer was previously
set of a mid-August 2007 release but is now slated for a June 1, 2007 opening.
The film also received another fabulous spy review over at AICN. "The entire cast is perfect. Seth Rogen is simply brilliant in this role. Again Paul Rudd out does himself as a comic actor. This guy really needs to respected for his brilliance on screen. He never turns in a performance that isn't top notch funny."
Chad Smith Pay Halloween Tribute to Doppleganger Will
We've noted before how much Will Ferrell resembles Chad Smith from the Red
Hot Chilli Peppers. Well, check the outstanding tribute from the Peppers
gig at Kent State on Halloween!
Photos from Ben and Owen's Upcoming Movie Projects
Ben filming the new Farrelly's Brother's project, Seven
Day Itch
(click for larger version)
Owen filming Drillbit Taylor; uses butt
double
Joe's 2006 Halloween Costume is Feathered and Deadly
"Kevin, thanks for putting that pic up. Didn't get many good pics back
of me yet this year, here is a
composite of me as White and my wife as Fran. Just so you know there are other
Frat Pack fans out there who look forward to Halloween to pay tribute. (Nacho
Libre was another costume idea that was a possibility this year). Next year
I think we are going to be Marty Culp and Bobbi Mohan-Culp - too obscure?
(Ed: Marty is Will's singing music teacher character from SNL) Keep
up the good work."
Halloween Greetings from The Frat Pack Tribute
Yes, that's Tribute site owner Kevin Crossman doing his best Nacho Libre.
Joe's Will Ferrell Tribute
"Love the site. Saw you were putting up pics of fans. HUGE fan
of all Frat Packers. Here is me as Robert Goulet at Halloween last year, inspired
by Will Ferrell. This year I was White Goodman from Dodgeball, haven't gotten
any pictures back yet but would send them along if you wanted."
Yes, Joe, we want to see! Nice work!
Frat Pack Fans Celebrate Halloween
Check this great shot of Toronto's Jon and Christine getting ready for Halloween.
This Ron Burgundy costume is authentic, down to the scotchy-scotch-scotch.
Frat Pack Supports Costar Sacha Baron Cohen at Borat Premiere
Here are some shots of the premiere held on October 23rd in Hollywood. Thanks
to Rick Duran for collecting these great shots. Borat opens in limited
release on November 3rd. Cohen is nearly unrecognizable to fans of his Talladega
Nights character, Jean Girrard.
Jay Roach (left) with Borat (right)
Cohen's fiancee Isla Fisher
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor
Will Ferrell
John C. Reilly
Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann
Cohen's Madagascar and Talladega cohort,
Andy Richter
Andy Dick
One last shot of the gorgeous Christine Tayor
October 27, 2006
Podcast #97: Jack Black is the Master Exploder
There's
a little bit of everything in this episode. We have a killer track "Master
Exploder" from the Tenacious D movie, plus Jack Black's rolicking performance
at the Night of Too Many Stars. Plus, great Tenacious D feedback and news
from Spencer Glicko, "furious" Ben Stiller news, Will Ferrell's next 1970's
movie project, new listener voices, and an Anchorman follow-up and discussion
with Krissy Manning. Thanks to Drew, Rick, Adam, and Josh as well for contributions
to the show.
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Want
free tickets (in Albany, Albuquerque, Buffalo, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Rochester,
Syracuse, or Tuscon) or a Tenacious D prize pack? Enter
the drawing.
D Ringtones!
Meanwhile, mobile phone users might want to check out the Tenacious
D Ringtones.
Video Contest for Tenacious D
Are you a video wiz? If so, check out the contest
at YouTube where you can make your own Tenacious D music video and get
exposure on YouTube and Tenacious D's website. Very cool.
First Look at Ben Stiller in Farrelly's Seven Day Itch
We don't agree (we love Ben) but can't help but smile at the way this was
written. From Defamer:
"No background prop this, the painstakingly hand-stitched cushion plays
a vital role in plot advancement, setting the star off on one of his trademark
meltdown scenes that audiences--perhaps "love" is too strong a word
here, but certainly expect--to see in a Ben Stiller film."
Will Ferrell's Swedish Project?
Mario Bernengo sent in this note:
OK, so this piece http://www.expressen.se/index.jsp?a=726679 was published in one of the larger Swedish newspapers today. (I just publish the link to prove it's real, not on the outside chance that someone here other than me actually knows Swedish.)
I could translate the whole thing because he says some pretty funny stuff in it, but the famous five-word pitch would be "American sent to dark Sweden." He gets sent there to the Swedish offices of his company during the dark winter months when the sun doesn't shine. There's gonna be lots of jokes about light therapy, he says. He also points out that he (the Swedes) finds our information sheets hilarious, like the one for the Stockholm Marathon 2003, in which it says: "If you have not finished the marathon in three hours we will pick you up in a van."
I don't know guys. This sounds like the desperate idea Adam McKay tries to pitch to Will on the spoof commentary track on the Anchorman DVD. What was it? Will is a penguin that is sent to NYC? "Lots of jokes about the weather." I don't remember.
Vince Vaughn Films Documentary in Ireland
Our
tour of Europe next finds us in Ireland.
Vince Vaughn came face to face with Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams (in photo,
right) and loyalist politician David Ervine during a visit to the city at
the weekend.
The star of Swingers, Wedding Crashers and Old School interviewed Mr Adams
in west Belfast and Progressive Unionist Party leader David Ervine in the
east for a documentary on Belfast's murals. (BBC)
Is Jonah Hill Judd Apatow's Latest Prodigy?
Judd Apatow's Apatow Prods. has dipped into its discretionary fund
to buy "The Middle Child," a comedy pitch from actor Jonah Hill,
setting it up at Universal. Hill is attached to star and is penning the script,
based on his original idea. "Child" centers on a young man (Hill)
who finds out that his parents gave up a child for adoption
before he was born. When the son returns, the young man becomes the proverbial
"middle child" and is an outcast in his own family, who look upon
the newcomer as the son they've always wanted.
Apatow took to Hill when he was cast in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin"
in a small scene set in an eBay store. Apatow has since cast Hill in "Knocked
Up," his directorial follow-up to "Virgin," as well as "Superbad,"
a comedy he is producing that is shooting.
"I think of Judd as my mentor, and him and I have very similar tastes," Hill said. "It's a sense of humor very much based in reality, with characters that you see in real life." Said Apatow, "Jonah is the future of North American comedy. My bet has been placed." (Hollywood Reporter)
New Clip From Pick of Destiny
Thanks to Adam Stevenson for this link. Head on over to Amazon.com and check
out Tenacious
D performing "Master Exploder." Keep your eyes open for Frat
Pack Circle of Trust members Paul F. Thompkins and Amy Adams. Tenacious
D in the Pick of Destiny is now scheduled for release on Wednesday, November
22.
Available Tuesday - Nacho Libre Special Collectors Edition
Dinner
and a commentary by co-writer Mike White, co-writer/director Jared Hess
and actor Jack BlackCorddry Joins Stiller
Rob Corddry (Old School, Blades of Glory) has been set
to play Ben Stiller's best friend in the untitled comedy that Peter and Bobby
Farrelly are directing at DreamWorks.
The film, inspired by "The Heartbreak Kid," also stars Michelle
Monaghan and Malin Akerman. (Variety)
Will Ferrell Makes the Day for a Lucky Fan!
We received this photo from Vicky Millington in the United Kingdom (where
Will is attending the Stranger than Fiction premiere):
Apple Jumps on Tenacious D Bandwagon. Welcome aboard!
In true D style, Kyle Gass & Jack Black have made the greatest soundtrack in the world for their forthcoming movie, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. Not only will you receive the bonus track "Rock Your Socks" when the album is available on November 14, but if you pre-order today, the song "POD" will download immediately. Even better, we're also offering the free Tenacious D mini-movie, made exclusively for iTunes. But there's a hitch. We'll give you the first half for free, but if you want to see what happens to JB and KG, you'll have to pre-order the soundtrack to "The Pick of Destiny."
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Podcast #96: Frat Pack Confession Booth
Have you sinned? Step into the Frat Pack confession booth and tell
the Fratfather. Plus, there's great news about a Knocked Up spy screening,
Jack Black's next comedy, Luke Wilson's acclaimed turn, and more. Plus, have
Tenacious D sold out? Take a listen and decide for yourself!
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MTV Casting Call for Tenacious D Fans
Guys and Girls! Ages 18-28 years old! Here's your chance to to be
on MTV! To possibly meet Jack and Kyle in person! Shooting in New York City
on Tuesday, Oct. 17th!
Interested?! Email david.levitt@mtvnmix.com
ASAP!
October 14, 2006
Podcast #95: Grass Roots
Our grassroots movement to get Luke Wilson off the Dallas
remake paid off. Join us in the celebration, along with The Office's Creed
Bratton and his 60's band, The Grass Roots. Plus, hear Todd Phillips discuss
Old School Dos and working with the Frat Pack, a Dan in Real Life question,
discussion of Vince and Jen's "Break Up," and more.
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