THE ARTIST Star Jean Dujardin Auditions for Every Villain Role Ever

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 9th, 2012 at 11:34 am

A staple of foreign actors making it big in America is signing on for the obligatory villain role. Christoph Waltz followed up Inglourious Basterds with The Green Hornet, Javier Bardem did No Country for Old Men shortly after The Sea Inside, and now The Artist’s Jean Dujardin is poised to follow suit. He’s a Best Actor nominee (and possible winner) for the likely Best Picture champion, and the charismatic Frenchman has teamed up with Funny or Die to poke fun at the whole “foreign star as the next big villain” thing. It’s an amusing video, and we see Dujardin tackle everything from Bond villain to the baddie in Jack and Jill 2. One thing’s for certain: Dujarin could charm the pants off of just about anyone.

Hit the jump to check out the video.

Sunday PSA: Spider-Man Loves Fruit

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: February 5th, 2012 at 12:18 pm

Let me take you back to a simpler time. A time when a hard day’s work was its own reward, when doing the right thing was done out of decency without thought of compensation, a time when superheroes were fighting for truth, justice and the American way. Now let me take you to 1980 where, apparently, New York was suffering from a dinosaur infestation and a severe potassium deficiency. The values may have changed in the 80s, but Spider-Man was still fighting the good fight. He just developed an odd taste in rewards. It’s not the strangest PSA we’ve ever posted, but it’s up there. Hit the jump to check out a pro-fruit PSA from 1980 (and click here to check out our image gallery from Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man to see just how far the web-slinger’s come in 30 years.)

Press Start, Bitch: Check out This BREAKING BAD 16-Bit RPG

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 31st, 2012 at 2:28 pm

If we get ultra-violent video games and shovelware TV and movie tie-ins, is it too much to ask that we combine the two (without the crap, rushed video game programming)?  College Humor came up with a nice alternate universe where we still made 16-bit RPGs and then tied one to Breaking Bad.  It’s not only fun, but a great way to sum up every season!  If you’re opposed to any kind of Breaking Bad parody, you should A) lighten up; and B) remember that the show has a sense of humor.  It’s a ridiculously dark sense of humor, but that’s part of what makes the show so amazing.

Hit the jump to check out Breaking Bad in 16-bit RPG form.

Fan-Made Feature Length STAR WARS UNCUT Movie Now Streaming

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: January 25th, 2012 at 3:18 pm

If you’re tired of seeing Star Wars re-released with nothing other than out-of-place digital creatures or gimmicky 3D, then perhaps Star Wars Uncut is more your cup of tea. Amateur filmmakers from around the world recreated their own version of George Lucas’ 1977 classic film Star Wars: A New Hope in uniquely conceived 15-second clips. After tons of submissions poured in, Casey Pugh and the team at www.starwarsuncut.com painstakingly spliced together their favorite interpretations to make a feature-length Director’s Cut. The project won a 2010 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media and the individual clips had been available on their website. Recently, Pugh made the director’s cut available to stream in its entirety. Hit the jump to check it out (before a team of intergalactic lawyers descends).

PSA Sunday: Jack Black Says, “Don’t Be a Douche. Stop Piracy.”

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: January 22nd, 2012 at 1:24 pm

In the wake of SOPA/PIPA legislation and the resulting fallout, we thought we’d bring you a celebrity anti-piracy PSA today. If you haven’t heard about SOPA/PIPA before, they’re bills from the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate respectively that seek to prevent copyright infringement on websites (you can read more about them here). Although they are intended to protect artists, musicians, etc from unlawful distribution of their material, many have protested certain specifics in the legislation that could potentially limit freedom of speech and impinge on individual rights. Protesters were more than just sign-wavers as websites like Google, Wikipedia and popular comics site, The Oatmeal, all blacked-out their pages in response to the pending legislation. Things got even uglier after that, but it’s lucky for everyone that Jack Black is here to smooth everything over. Hit the jump to check out his anti-piracy PSA.

Matthew McConaughey Reprises DAZED AND CONFUSED Role in New Butch Walker Video

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 20th, 2012 at 1:33 pm

Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused is one of my favorite movies, and within the film is quite possibly Matthew McConaughey’s best performance. It’s a legendary role, infused with just the right amount of McConaughey’s southern charm to walk the line between endearing and pedophilic (and that’s a very fine line). The actor recently reprised the role in a music video for Butch Walker and the Black Widows and I’ll be damned if he looks almost exactly the same as he did in the 1993 flick. Hit the jump to check out the video. Fair warning: McConaughey may or may not play the trumpet.

Volkswagen Combines Dogs and STAR WARS in New Commercial to Create Awesomeness by Way of “The Bark Side”

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 20th, 2012 at 8:42 am

I never thought I’d say this, but I’ve been won over by a commercial for a commercial. One of the most memorable—and best—commercials last year was Volkswagen’s “Mini Darth Vader”, which combined the cuteness of children and the power of The Force to create an adorable Star Wars nod. Volkswagen has gone Star Wars again this year, and they’ve released a trailer for their upcoming Super Bowl commercial. Yes, your cynicism probably kicked in at “trailer for a commercial”, but if you enjoy dogs and Star Wars then your hollow, tin chest will be warmed over by the fantastically cute clip after the jump. The full commercial will air during the third quarter of the Super Bowl on February 5th. Keep an eye out for the AT-AT.

Live-Action RUGRATS Trailer Is Beyond Disturbing

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 17th, 2012 at 3:59 pm

If you grew up in the 90s, odds are you spent countless hours enjoying the glorious original programming of Nickelodeon. While shows like The Adventures of Pete and Pete and Salute Your Shorts were definitely staples of my sophisticated Nickelodeon line-up, Rugrats was my rock. The animated series provided a goofy—and at times incredibly odd—look at life through the eyes of a group of toddlers. The loveable characters made for can’t-miss TV, and now Funny or Die has put together a rather disturbing trailer for a live-action version of the show.

The trailer takes the Requiem for a Dream approach with Rugrats and turns them all into psychopaths. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Parenthood star Mae Whitman plays Angelica (obviously), and she’s joined by Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development), Michael Angarano (Almost Famous, Red State), and Whitman’s Parenthood co-star Sarah Ramos. Hit the jump to watch the incredibly dark trailer.

PSA Sunday: Thundercats Against Underage Drinking; Plus Outtakes

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: January 15th, 2012 at 9:00 am

As a child of the 80s and 90s, I received a good portion of life advice from television shows like Family Matters, Step by Step and The Cosby Show. When flesh and blood actors weren’t available to act as surrogate parents, I relied on the animated advisors on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Transformers to make sure I walked a righteous path. So when Lion-O, Lord of the Thundercats whipped out the Sword of Omens and told me to “Obey the code” against underage drinking, who was I to argue? Boy, am I glad they produced this PSA. By the age of 5, I was already up to a case of Natty a day and had developed a taste for illegal moonshine. There’s no telling what type of raging childhood alcoholic I would have become if it weren’t for the Thundercats. Hit the jump to check out the PSA along with a bonus blooper track.

PSA Sunday: David Hasseloff Has Reassuring Words on How to Deal with Getting the Cold Shoulder

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 8th, 2012 at 8:02 am

PSAs save lives. They provide helpful information regarding dangerous situations by way of stern words from beautiful celebrities. Varied famous people like Harrison Ford, Tobey Maguire, and Pee-Wee Herman have saved countless kids from life-endangering activities like crack and inappropriate touching. One of the most dangerous circumstances to befall teens is the dreaded cold shoulder. Nothing’s worse than being completely blown off at school by someone you annoy on a semi-regular basis with boring stories. Thankfully, Baywatch star David Hasseloff and his super cool popped collar appeared in a PSA to tackle this very serious issue.

Hit the jump to find out why getting the cold shoulder is not your fault.

PSA Sunday: Pee-Wee Herman Discusses the Pitfalls of Crack Cocaine

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 25th, 2011 at 11:07 am

While most PSA’s nab intimidating or influential celebrities in order to better deter youngsters from dangerous activities, Pee-Wee Herman is not the first name that comes to mind when thinking of people who would keep kids off drugs.  However, that’s exactly what he’s doing in this vintage PSA about the dangers of crack.  It’s eerily reminiscent of Tim Meadows’ character in Walk Hard, and I half expected Herman to end with “You don’t want no part of this shit!”  The piece also takes place in a dark room with spotlights, so you know Pee-Wee’s super serious.  Hit the jump to learn a lesson and click here for more PSA Sundays.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Trailer Sweded

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 22nd, 2011 at 9:48 am

Following Monday’s stellar new trailer for The Dark Knight Rises, fans now have to wait an excruciating seven months until Christopher Nolan’s third and final film in his Batman saga is released. To pass the time, Batfans the world over will be expressing their obsession in a multitude of ways. One such show of love is the trailer parody. While countless parodies are sure to be made, few will be any good/entertaining. Dumb Drum has gotten a jump on “sweding” (spoofing) the latest trailer, and it’s actually pretty funny. It’s essentially a shot for shot remake, complete with a paper football field and Batwing. Hit the jump to check it out.

PSA Sunday: CBS Offers Up Some Creepy Holiday Gift Suggestions

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: December 18th, 2011 at 11:42 am

Fellas, are you tired of getting tie after hideous tie in your Christmas stocking? Ladies, are you sick of finding poorly wrapped household appliances underneath the Christmas tree? Well, CBS Cares has some suggestions for Christmas (and Hanukkah) presents that will make you squirm. As part of their campaign to use holiday-themed PSAs to encourage health checkups, CBS aired a number of spots that took very serious and personal issues and turned them into moments of terribly-punned awkwardness. Imagine you’ve got your family gathered around the TV, watching a holiday movie of your choosing when these well-intentioned PSAs pop up and spread uneasiness throughout the house. What exactly is CBS suggesting, you ask? I don’t want to ruin the surprise, so hit the jump to get some last minute gift ideas.

The Mash-Up You Never Knew You Wanted: BREAKING BAD and THE SIMPSONS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 16th, 2011 at 4:23 pm

While the Internet is full of endless TV show mash-ups, tributes, and frankly disturbing fan fiction videos, sometimes a genuinely funny one sneaks by. Case in point is this Breaking Bad/The Simpsons mash-up. It uses the audio from AMC’s brilliant drama series juxtaposed with characters from the light, cartoony world of The Simpsons. The assignment of characters is pretty fantastic (Jesse is Bart, Walter is Ned Flanders), with the appearance of Jane as a definite highlight. If you’re a fan of Breaking Bad—beware there are some spoilers—hit the jump to check out the mash-up.

PUSS IN BOOTS Is the Most Interesting Cat in the World

by Jason Barr    Posted: September 9th, 2011 at 4:41 pm

It’s no secret that modern animated films seek to attract audiences young and old alike. As it goes, parents can take their kids who will almost undoubtedly love “Animated Movie A” while trusting that the more adult humor and themes will go over their heads. More times than not, at the end of the day, it’s a win-win-win (kids, parents, studios) situation.

All of this in mind, DreamWorks is unabashedly reaching out to its adult ticket buyers with a new Puss in Boots promo that parodies Dos Equis’ “World’s Most Interesting Man” commercials. It’s a clever idea that I think is worth checking out after the jump. Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third) and starring the vocal talents of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis and Billy Bob Thorton, Puss in Boots opens later this year on November 4th.

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