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First Trailer for JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME Starring Jason Segel, Ed Helms, and Judy Greer

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 20th, 2012 at 11:30 am

Paramount Vantage has released the first trailer for Jeff, Who Lives at Home, the latest from Jay and Mark Duplass (Cyrus).  Jason Segel stars as the titular character searching for the meaning of life: “A series of comedic and unexpected events leads him to cross paths with his family in the strangest of locations and circumstances.” As expected, the movie looks excellent. Segel has been poised for a breakout dramatic role for a while now, and he looks expertly cast in this “dramedy” from the immensely talented Duplass duo. Ed Helms seems to be in fine form as Segel’s slightly more successful brother, and the two have their fair share of dramatic and comedic moments. I’m very encouraged by what this trailer shows of Segel’s performance, and I can’t wait to see more.

The film also stars Judy Greer and Susan Sarandon. Jeff, Who Lives at Home is scheduled for release on March 2, 2012.  Watch the trailer after the jump.

Watch the Music Video for “Man or Muppet” from THE MUPPETS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 9th, 2011 at 2:12 pm

Disney has released the music video for the song “Man or Muppet” from The Muppets. The number, penned by Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie, is one of the highlights of the movie. Sung by Jason Segel and the Muppet Walter, the music video is just the song sequence from the film, which features a Muppet version of Segel and a well-placed Big Bang Theory cameo. As I noted in our “What Awards can The Muppets Actually Win?” article, I think “Man or Muppet” stands a good chance for a Best Original Song nomination at the Oscars.

Hit the jump to watch the music video. The Muppets is currently playing in theaters everywhere.

First Trailer and Poster for THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT Starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt [UPDATED]

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 7th, 2011 at 12:26 pm

Universal has debuted the first trailer for The Five-Year Engagement. Directed by Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and produced by Judd Apatow, the film follows a young couple’s extended engagement and the ups and downs they experience along the way. The trailer looks pretty great, as it’s very much what you’d expect from an Apatow production. Parks and Recreation‘s Chris Pratt had me cracking up by the first 10 seconds, and Jason Segel and Emily Blunt look to have some superb comedic chemistry. Segel and Stoller co-wrote the pic and I’m really liking the feel of this “relationship comedy” so far. The supporting cast doesn’t hurt as well, with Alison Brie, Mindy Kaling, and Jacki Weaver rounding out the cast.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer and poster. If you missed Steve’s interview with Stoller where he talked about the test screening process of the film (which sounds very positive) click here. The Five-Year Engagement opens April 27th. [Update: We've been sent a high resolution version of the poster and two images which are now included after the jump].

What Awards Can THE MUPPETS Actually Win?

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 3rd, 2011 at 3:56 pm

The Muppets returned to theaters this year in a big way with director James Bobin’s aptly named The Muppets. While the film could have easily become a heavy-handed and groan-worthy kids movie, Bobin and Co. delivered a sweet, funny, and ultimately touching flick that is just as effective for 7-year-olds as it is for cold, cynical cinephiles. When the Oscar hosting gig was once again up for grabs earlier this year, a campaign to have our lovely Muppets take up the duties gained some significant traction. While producers ultimately went with Billy Crystal, the whole idea got us thinking: what awards could the film actually win?  Hit the jump for our take on The Muppets’ chances in this coming awards season.

TOP 5: THE MUPPETS, HUGO, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, PROMETHEUS, Gary Oldman and Colin Firth Discuss AKIRA and OLDBOY Rumors

by Jason Barr    Posted: November 26th, 2011 at 1:15 pm

I did it, folks. I came, saw, and survived yet another Black Friday. This year’s destination of choice was my local Best Buy and I sat outside in moderately chilly temperatures for around six hours for one lonely purpose: to buy things for cheaper than what they were the day before. That’s right, I rocked Best Buy to the tune of two seasons of television on DVD for a combined $15. Now, I know some of you reading this may be thinking, “Wait, Jason waited outside for six hours so that he could buy two seasons of TV on DVD?”. My answer: a resounding “Yes!”. It’s the small things, people. The small things.

But enough of my Black Friday exploits. In this week’s “Top 5″ installment you’ll find interviews for this weekend’s openers The Muppets and Hugo, new images and plot details from The Dark Knight Rises, new images from Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, and Gary Oldman and Colin Firth addressing Akira and Oldboy remake rumors. Hit the jump for a brief recap and link to each.

Jason Segel and Walter Talk THE MUPPETS, ’80s Robot, Muppets Merchandise, and They Sing Their Favorite Karaoke Songs!

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: November 23rd, 2011 at 1:45 pm

With director James Bobin’s The Muppets getting released today,all week I’ve been posting exclusive video interviews with the cast.  The past two days I posted my conversations with Amy Adams and Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, and today I’ve got Jason Segel with Walter – the newest Muppet.  But before getting to the interview, as I’ve said all week, I absolutely loved The Muppets.  It’s one of my favorite films of the year and it not only made me laugh, it also made me cry.  If you were nervous about the movie…don’t be.  It’s a huge home run.

During the interview we talked about working with ’80s Robot, if they were able to take home any props from set, the best Muppets merchandise they own, their reaction to the finished film, and who the easiest and most difficult people/muppets to work with were.  In addition, as most of you know, I always start an interview off by asking what is that person’s karaoke song.  While I normally get a simple answer and then we move on, Jason Segel and Walter both sang for me.  And it was awesome.  Watch after the jump.

THE MUPPETS Review

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 22nd, 2011 at 3:08 pm

We all know the Muppets.  They may not be as ubiquitous and popular as they once were, but we know them and we love them because they’re delightful characters who appeal to kids and adults alike with their mixture of slapstick, strangeness, satire, and singing.  The Muppets‘ director James Bobin and co-writers Nicholas Stoller and Jason Segel (the latter of whom also co-stars) never forgot what makes Jim Henson‘s creations so special and this deep respect creates a movie that will introduce Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and the whole gang to a new generation, and make the older generation fall in love with the Muppets all over again.

Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller THE MUPPETS Interview

by Christina Radish    Posted: November 17th, 2011 at 2:07 pm

In The Muppets, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, goes on vacation in Los Angeles with his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary’s girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams). While there, they discover the evil plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to demolish the famed Muppet Studios and drill for the oil discovered beneath it. In order to save their old stomping grounds, the Muppet gang must band together and stage a telethon to raise the $10 million.

As big a fan of The Muppets as I am, it is clear that co-writers Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller are as well, ensuring that their big-screen return was in the right hands. At the press day for the film, the two guys discussed the journey of bringing the Muppets to a new generation of audiences, why The Muppets’ lack of cynicism is important for kids, how much fun they had figuring out where these characters have been and what they’ve been doing since we last saw them, how good The Muppets are at improvisation, and walking away from the experience with an even greater appreciation for the puppeteers. Check out what they had to say after the jump:

Watch the Video That Asked Amy Adams to Join THE MUPPETS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 16th, 2011 at 4:01 pm

After a long (and pretty spectacular) marketing campaign that saw the loveable characters take on everything from Twilight to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Disney’s The Muppets is finally hitting theaters next week. However, it was an even longer road for the actual production of the film to come to fruition. A self-professed Muppet fanatic, Jason Segel was hired to co-write the script with Nicholas Stoller fresh off their success on Forgetting Sarah Marshall. When it came to casting the film, they had their sights set on Amy Adams. However, with the Muppets at their disposal, Segel and Co. asked Adams to be a part of the movie in a delightfully unconventional way.

Hit the jump to check out the video that Segel sent to Adams asking her to join the cast. The film also stars Rashida Jones and Chris Cooper. The Muppets opens November 23rd.

BAD TEACHER: UNRATED EDITION DVD Review

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: November 12th, 2011 at 8:12 am

A box office blessing while being critically commonplace, Columbia Pictures’ Bad Teacher was recently released on DVD and Blu-ray. The Jake Kasdan (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story) picture, starring Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake, follows foul-mouthed, gold-digging middle school teacher Elizabeth Halsey (Diaz) in her quest to raise funds for a boob job in hopes of landing a wealthy suitor. That’s about as deep as the film’s plot gets as half-hearted attempts at character development suffer from poor editing and disjointed pacing. Collider’s Matt Goldberg has praised the film’s humor while our Bill Graham pointed out its flaws in his review. Hit the jump to see where I stand and for a look at what you can expect on the DVD.

Watch Part of the Opening Dance Sequence from THE MUPPETS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 7th, 2011 at 2:41 pm

Disney has released a sneak peek at the opening dance sequence from the highly anticipated return of The Muppets. The clip is short, if you’re worried about it ruining the opening of the film for you, but it’s filled to the brim with cheery faces and goofiness. There’s really not much more to be said about the film at this point, given that all the fantastic marketing materials for the pic have been covered enthusiastically on the site for some time. Now I think we’re all ready to finally see the damn thing.

Hit the jump to check out the clip from “Everything That I Need”. The film stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones. The Muppets opens on November 23rd.

3 Clips for THE MUPPETS

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: November 2nd, 2011 at 10:08 pm

Disney has sent over 3 new clips from The Muppets.  In the movie, Gary (Jason Segel), Mary (Amy Adams), and new character Walter seek to reunite the Muppets to raise $10 million to save the Muppet Theater from nefarious oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper).

I caught a screening last night and while I’m embargoed from saying too much, I’m hoping Disney won’t be mad when I tell you that The Muppets was everything I hoped it would be and more.  It’s one of my favorite films of the year and it not only made me laugh, it also made me cry.  If you were nervous about the movie…don’t be.  It’s a huge home run.  The Muppets opens November 23rd.  Circle your calendars.  Hit the jump for the clips and look for new interviews with the cast soon.

Sony Looking at Jason Segel and Reese Witherspoon to Star in Nicholas Stoller’s SEX TAPE [UPDATED]

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 27th, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Sony is moving forward with the comedy Sex Tape, as they’ve got their eye on a couple of actors to take the leads. Deadline reports that the studio is keen on Jason Segel and Reese Witherspoon to star in the Kate Angelo-scripted pic. The film centers on a married couple who, on a night off from their kids, decide to make a sex tape. When they wake up in the morning to find the tape missing, they head out on an adventure to find it. Nicholas Stoller, who helmed Forgetting Sarah Marshall and co-scripted The Muppets alongside Segel, is in talks to direct. The concept sounds fun, if a little similar to the Steve Carell/Tina Fey comedy Date Night. Hopefully Sex Tape is a good deal less PG than the Shawn Levy pic. Judging by the title, I’d say it’s a safe bet that this won’t be one for the whole family.

Segel has more than proven himself a comedic talent, and Witherspoon can actually be quite good in the genre given the right material, so I actually quite like this pairing. Segel recently wrapped The Five-Year Engagement, and Witherspoon is currently filming the Jeff Nichols drama Mud. [Update: Variety reports that Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Rose Byrne, and Jennifer Garner are also in the mix with Witherspoon as possible female leads.]

Final Parody Trailer for THE MUPPETS Takes on PARANORMAL ACTIVITY and TWILIGHT

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 27th, 2011 at 9:48 am

We’ve already seen a slew of trailers for The Muppets, but this is really one marketing campaign that’s impossible to tire of. Today the final parody trailer for the film was released, and it sees the loveable Muppets take on films like Paranormal Activity 3, Puss in Boots, and the one we’ve all been waiting for: Twilight. There’s actually not a ton of new footage in this trailer (which I’m fine with), but the small parody bits are cute. Though all the trailers and posters from the movie have been fun, I’m ready to finally see the movie.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer. The film stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Rashida Jones, and Chris Cooper. The Muppets opens November 23rd.

Charlie Day, Emma Stone, and Jason Segel Hosting SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in November

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: October 17th, 2011 at 9:33 am

After starting strong in September, but fizzling out this past weekend with a mostly poor episode with host Anna Faris (musical guest Drake was actually funnier in the couple sketches he appeared in, like this fantastic SNL Digital Short), it looks like Saturday Night Live has the potential to turn things around next month. NBC has just announced the next round of hosts for three back-to-back episodes in the first three weeks of November.

On November 5th, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Charlie Day will host for his first time with musical guest Maroon 5 followed by Emma Stone taking the stage with musical guest Coldplay on November 12th, and finally Jason Segel makes a long awaited debut on the late night sketch series with musical guest Florence + the Machine. And considering The Muppets is the big reason for Segel showing up on SNL just in time for the film’s release, I’m betting that at least a few of our favorite Jim Henson characters will show up for some fun.

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