Hill and Segel get ‘The Adventurer’s Handbook’

Jason Segel, star of ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall,’ and ‘I Love You Man,’ has signed on to star in ‘The Adventurer’s Handbook.’ It follows childhood friends who are tired of their everyday boring lives that set out on a adventure around the world, inspired by Mick Conefrey’s book “The Adventurer’s Handbook: Life Lessons From History’s Great …

Apatow Casts ‘Funny People’

The cast for Judd Apatow’s next directing vehicle has been announced. Eric Bana, Jason Schwartzman, and Jonah Hill have joined Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann in ‘Funny People.’ The film takes place in the world of standup comedy, and focusing on a comedian who has a near death experience. Production is set to …

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. …

Update on ‘Truth’

We reported earlier this week on Ricky Gervais’ new film “This Side of Truth,” got a crap load of casting announcements today. Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, John Hodgman,  Jeffrey Tambor have joined the ranks of Jonah Hill, Jennifer Garner, Louis CK, and Rob Lowe. Please come to Boston Ricky, please!