Apatow, Stoller Go ‘Greek’ with Hill and Brand

Judd Apatow is one of my favorite producers working in Hollywood today. Whether he’s directing or producing, any movie that has his touch has a high probability of having a good time. Reteaming with ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ helmer Nick Stoller, Apatow will be producing ‘Get Him to the Greek’ with Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. …

Eastwood to Screen ‘Changeling’ at Cannes

 ‘Changeling’ Clint Eastwood’s 1920s mystery thriller will be paying in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The film stars Angelina Jolie, as well as John Malkovich, and Amy Ryan. ‘Changeling is about a kidnapped son returning home to his Mother. Soon after, she sees that the boy who has returned is not hers. I wasn’t …

Netflix To Raise Fee For Blu-Ray Renters

Citing higher purchasing costs, Netflix has announced that it will raise fees for those who rent Blu-Ray DVDs through the popular on-line rental website. In a first quarter earnings conference call yesterday, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said, ‘because of the higher cost of Blu-ray and the consumer expectations around high-def content, we are planning on …

Van Damme and Lundgren?! Oh My!

Dare we dream?! Any other day and the news that the direct-to-video release of ‘Universal Soldier 3’ was moving forward with Jean-Claude Van Damme would probably elicit a, “No shit. So?” But this little tidbit would be pretty sweet. Apparently there is a rumor that not only is the Muscles from Brussels making a return …

41 Hours in an Elevator

Nicholas White was in the McGraw-Hill building in New York, then 41 hours later was able to leave.  Through a security camera, we see how Nicholas White spent 41 hours trapped inside an elevator.   Let’s just say that there was a lot more clothing and a lot less urine on the walls than there would …

Downey to Cameo in ‘Hulk’

‘Incredible Hulk,’ director Louis Leterrier announced at the New York Comic-con that Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark will appear in the movie in a cameo. Stark is reportedly shown walking into a bar to talk with General Ross about his ‘problem.’ Downey stars as Stark in the upcoming movie ‘Iron Man.’ Reportedly, a new trailer …

Russell Still Crazy, Caan Leaves Movie

Director David O. Russell is less known in some circles as a director and better known for getting into a fight with George Clooney on ‘Three Kings,’ and causing Lily Tomlin to have one of the greatest meltdowns ever filmed on the set of ‘I Heart Huckabee’s.’  (Thanks, You Tube!)   And now Russell can add …

Joey Fatone to Join ‘Circus’

Former N’Sync and Dancing With the Stars runner-up Joey Fatone has signed to serve as the ringmaster for a new NBC reality series called “Celebrity Circus.” Joining the ‘Circus’ with Fatone will be Christopher Knight, Rachel Hunter, Antonio Sabato Jr., Blu Cantrell, Janet Evans, and Wee Man of Jackass fame. The show will be premiering …

GTA IV Ads Pulled from Chicago Buses

The Chicago Transit Authority has pulled a series of bus ads for Grand Theft Auto IV, citing the games M-rated violent video game status. Comparing an M-Rating (which is an R rating for those of you unaware) to a X-rated film, and apparently the CTA doesn’t advertise those type of flicks. The ads were inoffensive, …