David Gordon Green

Check Out 2012 Super Bowl Ads Directed by Peter Berg, Todd Phillips, David Gordon Green, and More

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 6th, 2012 at 1:43 pm

The ratings are in, and Super Bowl XLVI just barely edged out last year’s game to rank as the most watched program in television history. Nearly 111.3 million people tuned in to watch the Giants vs. Patriots match-up and, subsequently, a whole lotta advertising. Last night we brought you a compilation of all the movie-related spots that ran during the game (including an extended version of The Avengers ad, which is fantastic), and today we’d like to bring your attention to the actual commercials. While most of us are looking for the cleverest or most laugh-inducing spot when judging these super-sized budgeted ads, quite a few notable filmmakers were actually behind many of last night’s spots.

After the jump you’ll find a compilation of ads directed by Peter Berg, Todd Phillips, David Gordon Green, Craig Gillespie, Bobby Farrelly, Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., Lance Acord, Joe Pytka, Jake Scott, Fredrik Bond, Chris Smith, Miguel Arteta, Wayne McClammy, and Noam Murro.

David Gordon Green Talks THE SITTER, Deleted Scenes, the Untitled Todd Rohal Project That Co-Stars Patrice O’Neal, and Future Projects

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: December 8th, 2011 at 5:35 pm

Opening tomorrow is director David Gordon Green‘s (Your Highness, Pineapple Express) The Sitter.  Starring Jonah Hill in what’s essentially an R-rated version of Adventures in Babysitting, the film centers on the events of one night in New York City with three kids and the world’s worst babysitter.  The Sitter also stars Max Records, Ari Graynor, J.B. Smoove, Sam Rockwell, Method Man, and a few other familiar faces.  Here’s the red band trailer and five clips.

Anyway, the other day I got on phone with Gordon Green to talk about the film.  During the interview we talked about how he ended up making Hollywood films from the indie world, how The Sitter came together, casting, improv and deleted scenes, what will be on the DVD/Blu-ray (he says an extended cut with eight additional minutes is coming), and how he approaches short films.  In addition, with Green producing the Untitled Todd Rohal Project which features Patrice O’Neal’s in his last film role, we talked about O’Neal’s role and how he started working with Rohal.  We ended the interview talking about his time-travel/love story Q movie which he recently signed on for and what else he’s developing.  Hit the jump for more.

5 Clips for THE SITTER Starring Jonah Hill

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: November 22nd, 2011 at 8:46 pm

20th Century Fox has sent over 5 clips from The Sitter, the new R-rated comedy led by Jonah Hill.  Here’s the logline:

“When the world’s most irresponsible babysitter takes three of the world’s worst kids on an unforgettable overnight adventure through the streets of New York City, it’s anyone’s guess who’s going to make it home in one piece.”

Sam Rockwell, Ari Graynor, and J.B. Smoove also star in the comedy directed by David Gordon Green (Your Highness).  The Sitter opens on December 9.  Watch the clips after the jump.

New Red Band Trailer for THE SITTER Starring Jonah Hill

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 15th, 2011 at 7:52 pm

A new red band trailer for the comedy The Sitter has been released. Directed by Pineapple Express’ David Gordon Green, the film stars Jonah Hill in what’s essentially an R-rated version of Adventures in Babysitting. This new red band trailer is pretty funny, and elaborates on some of the quick scenes we saw in the first trailer. We also get more of Sam Rockwell which is definitely a good thing. While I’m still not feeling like it’ll be up to the same standard as Pineapple Express, it should be good for a few laughs.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer. The film also stars Ari Graynor and J.B. Smoove. The Sitter opens November 9th.

David Gordon Green to Direct Adaptation of Time-Travel Love Story Q

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 14th, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Pineapple Express director David Gordon Green has been set to write and direct an adaptation of Evan Mandery’s novel Q for Columbia Pictures. The novel centers on a man who is visited by a future version of himself who tells him not to marry the love of his life. He acquiesces, but then spends the rest of his life trying to undo his decision all while more future selves try to thwart his plans. THR describes the film’s tone as It’s a Wonderful Life “with a combination of romance, comedy, and drama.” Matt Tolmach is producing alongside Pouya Shahbazian.

I never got around to seeing Your Highness but I’m a huge fan of Pineapple Express. While the director is best known for his recent comedies, he made a name for himself with dramas like George Washington and All the Real Girls. Green’s latest directorial effort, the Jonah Hill comedy The Sitter, opens next month. Hit the jump to read a synopsis of the novel Q.

Randy Krallman to Direct BULLIES for Mandate Pictures and Danny McBride

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: November 2nd, 2011 at 4:01 pm

You’ve seen his work even if you don’t know his name. Randy Krallman, acclaimed commercials director, has been selected to helm Danny McBride’s (Your Highness) new project, Bullies. The comedy will mark Krallman’s feature film directorial debut. Written by Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul (both worked on the screenplay for Yes Man) from an original idea by McBride, the comedy shows what happens to two brothers who have been life-long bullies when they finally get what’s coming to them.

As for Krallman, his most recognizable work might be the talking baby Super Bowl spot for E*Trade. You’ve also seen some of his more recent work with AT&T’s “Taco Party” at the office and Starburst’s Berries & Cream creep-out in “Bus Station.” Hit the jump for more on Bullies and to check out some of Krallman’s work.

New “Red-Band TV Spot” for THE SITTER Starring Jonah Hill

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: September 20th, 2011 at 11:15 am

A new “red-band TV spot” for The Sitter has gone online.  I put “red-band TV spot” in quotations because A) It doesn’t have a red-band because it wasn’t rated by the MPAA, and B) this will probably never air on television.  It’s more of a short, internet-only ad filled with swearing.  Now that I’ve made a pointless semantic argument, I should mention that the commercial is pretty funny and I’m really hoping that director David Gordon Green finally delivers a comedy that lives up to the marketing (Pineapple Express and Your Highness both fell short for me).

Hit the jump to check out the “Red-Band TV Spot”.  The Sitter stars Jonah Hill, Ari Graynor, J.B. Smoove, and Sam Rockwell.  The film opens November 9th.

UPDATE: Steve here. We’ve been informed that the spot aired during the Charlie Sheen roast last night.

New Banner for THE SITTER Encourages You to Give Jonah Hill a Call

by Jason Barr    Posted: September 8th, 2011 at 3:12 pm

Back in August, the red-band trailer for director David Gordon Green’s The Sitter went online and I found myself wondering if foul-mouthed babysitters such as the one portrayed by Jonah Hill really exist. Fast-forward to the present and 20th Century Fox has not only assured me that they do exist, but has also given me a number where I can reach them.

In a new promotional banner for the film, you have Hill’s mug on a flyer (seen above) with a contact number listed below. While the imagery is cool enough given the film’s subject matter, rumor has it that Hill will occasionally be answering the line found by dialing (917) 409-7838. I gave the number a ring myself and got the voicemail for Hill’s character Noah, so I can’t confirm that anyone will ever actually answer your call. Nevertheless, I think it’s kind of a cool promotion that definitely caught my attention. Check out the banner after the jump. Also starring Sam Rockwell and Ari Graynor, The Sitter hits theaters later this year on December 9th.

EASTBOUND AND DOWN Season One and Season Two Blu-ray Review

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: August 19th, 2011 at 8:00 am

One of the great things about Danny McBride is how he creates different iterations of his comic persona. McBride usually plays one form of white trash or another but The Foot Fist Way’s Fred Simmons is different than Kenny Powers, and way different than the characters in Your Highness and The Pineapple Express. All are delusional egotistical assholes, but each offer different dilemmas and delights. Kenny Powers – the main character of Eastbound and Down – was a superstar and he’s still got the swagger long after he lost his arm and his money, and even when he’s hiding out in Mexico. It’s a different sort of delusion than his other characters: Kenny’s someone desperately clinging to the time when they were still hot shit, while the majority of his other characters never hit those heights, and it makes all of the difference in the world. Our review of the season one and season two Blu-rays of Eastbound and Down follow after the jump.

Red-Band Trailer for David Gordon Green’s THE SITTER Starring Jonah Hill

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: August 4th, 2011 at 12:52 pm

The red-band trailer for David Gordon Green’s The Sitter has gone online.  As star Jonah Hill says in the intro to the trailer, “It’s the filthiest R-rated babysitter movie ever made,” and then he tells some rude children to “Try a little ‘Shut-the-Fuck-Up’ next time.”  As for the trailer itself, it’s got a bunch of great jokes, and I really hope I like it more than Green’s last film, Your Highness.  The guy has a talent with foul-mouthed comedy (he’s directed the majority of Eastbound and Down episodes) but with Your Highness and to a lesser extent Pineapple Express, the execution couldn’t live up to the concept.  But children who act like adult ass-holes are always good for laugh and so is Hill.

Hit the jump to check out the red-band trailer.  The Sitter opens December 9th.

Comic-Con 2011: MTV Announces Panels for BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD, TEEN WOLF, DEATH VALLEY and GOOD VIBES

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: July 7th, 2011 at 2:11 pm

MTV is coming to Comic-Con, and today they announced what shows they’ll be bringing. Celebrating the triumphant return of Beavis and Butthead, Mike Judge will be on-hand for a panel focusing on the all new episodes with Johnny Knoxville acting as moderator. The cast and producers of Teen Wolf will appear for the new series’ panel, and Wes Craven will talk to the cast and producers of the new horror-comedy Death Valley.

In addition, there will be a panel for David Gordon Green’s (Pineapple Express) new animated series Good Vibes, with voice-cast members Adam Brody, Alan Tudyuk, Tony Hale, Debi Mazar and Jake Busey making an appearance alongside Green. Finally, a panel entitled “MTV Geek!” will feature Stan Lee revealing the story behind the new MTV Comics title The Seekers. Hit the jump to read the full press release, which includes the schedule and location for each panel.

Ving Rhames to Lead David Gordon Green’s Comedy Central Pilot BLACK JACK

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: April 27th, 2011 at 11:51 am

We recently learned that Pineapple Express and Your Highness director David Gordon Green would write and direct a new pilot called Black Jack for Comedy Central. At the time, the official order for the pilot was contingent on who would be cast in the lead role, but now Deadline reports Ving Rhames has taken the part and that clause has been lifted. The new comedy series will follow Rhames as the title character who after 20 years as the most kick-ass special ops agent the US government has had on its payroll, finally goes too far and is de-commissioned, forcing him to live his life like the rest of us. This isn’t the first time Rhames has led a television series after his turn as Kojak in the series remake back in 2005. Personally, I like him as a character actor, but in Green’s hand, this new series could turn out to be just fine.

YOUR HIGHNESS Review

by Bill Graham    Posted: April 8th, 2011 at 8:38 am

Your Highness plays like an adolescent’s adventure through every sword and sorcery staple possible, and for some, that’s exactly what they want. Rife with penis jokes, pot smoking, foul language, and other giggle-inducing gags, director David Gordon Green and his ensemble cast are comfortable with maintaining that course throughout the entire film. This is a hard-R adventure comedy that falters in its attempts at grand set pieces but succeeds at making you laugh. Of course, how much you laugh all depends on what you like in your comedies. If you feel like this might be the film for you, hit the jump for my full review.

Director David Gordon Green Interview YOUR HIGHNESS

by Christina Radish    Posted: April 6th, 2011 at 3:40 pm

The idea behind Your Highness apparently started as a joke between film school friends David Gordon Green and Danny McBride, with neither one of them thinking it would ever make it to the big screen. Now, not only is it hitting the big screen, but it’s doing so with some hilarious laughs, big effects and a stellar cast.

Your Highness is a comedy adventure set in a time when handsome knights would rescue fair damsels, slay dragons and conquer evil. While Fabious (James Franco) is off doing just that, his younger brother Thadeous (Danny McBride) has become accustomed to spending his life slacking off. But, when Fabious’ fiancee, Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel), gets kidnapped by the evil wizard Leezar (Justin Theroux), so that he can impregnate her with a dragon, Thadeous must join Fabious in his quest to rescue her. When they cross paths with the mysterious Isabel (Natalie Portman), they realize that they have quite similar goals and they team up to take down Leezar before he can fulfill an ancient prophecy.

At the film’s press day, director David Gordon Green talked about his “anything goes” approach to the film, how generous he found the MPAA in their ratings decision, scenes that will be added to the DVD/Blu-ray, and what directors have inspired him. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

YOUR HIGHNESS at The Alamo Drafthouse (with THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER and KRULL)

by Scott Wampler    Posted: April 5th, 2011 at 12:10 pm

Universal’s Your Highness hits theaters this Friday, and in preparation for the film’s release, the studio teamed up with Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse theater to present a one-night-only triple feature.  The event was designed to showcase Your Highness along with a few of the films that had inspired David Gordon Green’s film:  namely The Sword and The Sorcerer and Krull.  It had been years since most of the crowd had seen either of these films, and while it probably goes without saying that neither have held up as well as some other fantasy films from the late 70′s/early 80′s, I can confidently report that– when combined with the awesomeness that is Your Highness and no small amount of beer– they helped deliver one hell of an evening for the assembled audience.  Want to know more, including what director David Gordon Green and stars Justin Theroux and Danny McBride had to say about their love letter to the sword-and-sorcery genre?  Meet me after the jump, folks.

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