Horrible Bosses director reunites with one of his HB stars, Jason Bateman, for Identity Thief, a 2013 comedy coming from Universal Pictures. In addition to Bateman, the cast includes Melissa McCarthy, Jon Favreau, Amanda Peet, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Genesis Rodriguez, Morris Chestnut, John Cho, Robert Patrick, and Eric Stonestreet.
Universal’s releasing Identity Thief on February 8, 2013.
The Plot:
Unlimited funds have allowed Diana (McCarthy) to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, where the queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy. There’s only one glitch: The ID she’s using to finance these sprees reads “Sandy Bigelow Patterson”… and it belongs to an accounts rep (Bateman) who lives halfway across the U.S.
With only one week to hunt down the con artist before his world implodes, the real Sandy Bigelow Patterson heads south to confront the woman with an all-access pass to his life. And as he attempts to bribe, coax and wrangle her the 2,000 miles to Denver, one easy target will discover just how tough it is to get your name back.
In this sequel to the hybrid live action/animated family blockbuster comedy The Smurfs, the evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It’s up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus ¬ or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?
“Appreciate everyone’s good wishes and love! Thanks guys! :)” – @channingtatum
“Thank you everyone for all the LOVE!! XO” – @jennadewan
And Tatum’s 21 Jump Street co-star and friend Jonah Hill tweeted:
“Everyone congratulate my brother @channingtatum and @jennaldewan ! They’re gonna be the best parents in the world!All my love!I’m so happy!” – @JonahHill
Channing and Jenna met on the set of 2006’s Step Up and married in 2009.
Christina Milian, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine, Carson Daly and the top 21 contestants from Season 3 (Photo by Trae Patton/NBC)
Coaches Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, and CeeLo Green joined Carson Daly, Christina Milian, and The Voice season three contestants in paying tribute to the victims of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting by singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” The Voice coaches and artists each held a sign representing one of the victims of the Shady Hook Elementary School shooting while performing.
The song was presented in a very respectful manner.
This is 40, a spin-off/sequel-ish comedy that turns the spotlight on supporting characters from Knocked Up, stars Apatow’s real-life wife and their two daughters along with frequent Apatow collaborator Paul Rudd. And in support of the film’s December 21st release, Apatow talked to me about the film and the fascination with 40:
40 has been pretty good for you, hasn’t it?
“It has, yeah. I have no complaints. Everything is going well. I have a beautiful family and getting to tell some stories I want to tell. My hair is falling out at a slower rate than I thought it was going to fall out. It’s going but not too quickly. Going gray, but that’s okay. I seem to look all right gray.”
How did you decide how to handle the relationship issues?
“So much of the relationship can be people projecting old problems onto the other person. If you had a boyfriend cheat on you, you might be a little more paranoid with the next boyfriend. I think that’s what most people have to contend with and it’s painful to try to be healthier.”
Is it true your daughter Maude’s character is obsessed with Lost because Maude had a short-term obsession with the show?
“And we didn’t really know what to do. Nothing like this had ever happened before, seeing her truly get addicted to something which I know is really intense and personal, it’s about life and death issues and existential issues, so we just had to at some point let her go through it.”
Why did you decide to shoot it digitally?
“Well, the new movie was shot digitally on the Alexa. He just did such a good job you can’t tell. That’s why we like it and I had a lot of fun. I think the difference between digital and film is very small and people try to convince you that you can’t tell at all, but I think that you can. Just a little bit but you still can.”
Director Pete Docter discusses the challenges of transitioning Monsters, Inc. to 3D and what the audiences can expect from this special 3D theatrical release in this behind-the-scenes video. Pixar’s bringing the critically acclaimed animated family film featuring the voices of John Goodman and Billy Crystal back to theaters on December 19, 2012.
The Plot:
Monsters, Inc., one of Disney•Pixar’s most beloved and visually imaginative feature films ever, returns to the big screen to delight a whole new generation of audiences and fans alike, this time in stunning 3D. The now-classic Academy Award-winning animated comedy adventure Monsters, Inc. is set in Monstropolis, a thriving company town where monsters of all shapes and sizes reside.
Lovable Sulley (voiced by John Goodman) and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the largest scream-processing factory. The main power source in the monster world is the collected screams of human children—and at Monsters, Inc., an elite team of scarers is responsible for gathering those precious natural resources. Believed by monsters to be toxic, children are strictly forbidden from entering Monstropolis.
But when a little girl named Boo (voiced by Mary Gibbs) accidentally follows Sulley back into his world, he finds his career in jeopardy and his life in utter chaos. So pals Mike and Sulley plot to rectify the mistake and return Boo to her home. But when the trio encounters an unexpected series of complications, they become embroiled in a cover-up catapulting them into a mystery beyond their wildest dreams.
Rotten Tomatoes has just debuted the new trailer for No directed by Pablo Larrain and starring Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Antónia Zegers, Néstor Cantillana, and Pascal Montero. Sony Pictures Classics has set a February 15, 2013 release date for the dramatic film.
The Plot:
In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote YES or NO to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the NO persuade a brash young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra (Gael Garcia Bernal), to spearhead their campaign.
Against all odds, with scant resources and under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.
One Direction - Photo Courtesy of MTVMTV…you know, the channel that used to be all about music & music videos…has spoken, issuing their annual Artists of the Year list. And this year it’s popular boy band One Direction who wound up snagging the top spot.
One Direction was chosen by a team of MTV music staffers while Carly Rae Jepsen ended up winning the title of Song of the Year for “Call Me Maybe.” Meanwhile, it was all about fan voting when it came to choosing the winner of the Most Passionate Fan Army title, with Demi Lovato and her Lovatics earning the most votes.
MTV named MGK as the Best MTV Performance of 2012 and Kill the Noise snatced up the title of MTV’s Clubland’s #PICKOFTHEYEAR.
“MTV, we cannot thank you enough. Artist of the Year, it is an absolute honor. We’ve had an amazing year and this is the icing on the cake, so thank you so much,” stated One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson.
“We want to thank you, MTV for all your support. You’ve supported us from very early on. And a massive thank you to all the fans. This wouldn’t be possible without you, so thank you once again. This is amazing and we’ll see you soon,” added One Direction’s Harry Styles.
Commenting on her Song of the Year win, Carly Rae Jepsen said, “I have to thank the two other writers, Joshua Ramsay and Travish Crowe. When we worked on this song together we were not expecting this year to turn out to be the crazy adventure that it is. Thank you to the fans, the team, my family and MTV! Thanks to you.”
MTV Artist of the Year:
1. One Direction
2. Taylor Swift
3. fun.
4. Rihanna
5. 2 Chainz
6. Frank Ocean
7. Carly Rae Jepsen
8. Nicki Minaj
9. Psy
10. Flo Rida
Song of the Year:
1. “Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen
2. “We Are Young,” fun.
3. “Somebody I Used to Know,” Gotye
4. “What Makes You Beautiful,” One Direction
5. “Starships,” Nicki Minaj
6. “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” Taylor Swift
7. “Mercy,” Kanye West/G.O.O.D. Music
8. “Gangnam Style,” Psy
9. “Glad You Came,” The Wanted
10. “Payphone,” Maroon 5
Best MTV 2012 Live Performance (fan voted)
1. Machine Gun Killer, “Invincible,” 2012 MTV Woodies
2. All Time Low, “For Baltimore,” Buzzworthy Live
3. WALK THE MOON, “Anna Sun,” MTV Unplugged
4. One Direction, “One Thing,” MTV Video Music Awards
5. Mac Miller, “Party on 5th Avenue,” MTV Woodies
6. Say Anything, “Say Anything,” Buzzworthy Live
7. Rita Ora, “RIP,” MTV Unplugged
8. The Wanted, “Glad You Came,” Spring Break 2012
9. Taylor Swift, “ We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, MTV Video Music Awards
10. Florence + The Machine, “Shake It Out,” MTV Unplugged
HBO and Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese are teaming up for a documentary on the 42nd President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton. Clinton will be working with Scorsese on the project which will “explore his perspectives on history, politics, culture and the world.”
Scorsese is also producing the documentary with Steve Bing.
“President Clinton is one of the most compelling figures of our time, whose world view and perspective, combined with his uncommon intelligence, make him a singular voice on the world stage,” stated Richard Plepler, CEO of HBO and Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. “This documentary, under Marty’s gifted direction, creates a unique opportunity for the President to reflect on myriad issues that have consumed his attention and passion throughout both his Presidency and post-Presidency.”
“A towering figure who remains a major voice in world issues, President Clinton continues to shape the political dialogue both here and around the world,” stated Scorsese. “Through intimate conversations, I hope to provide greater insight into this transcendent figure.”
Commenting on the documentary, President Clinton was quoted as saying: “I am pleased that legendary director Martin Scorsese and HBO have agreed to do this film. I look forward to sharing my perspective on my years as President, and my work in the years since, with HBO’s audience.”
Scorsese and HBO have collaborated on three previous projects: Public Speaking (2010), George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011), and Boardwalk Empire.
Zachary Quinto is Spock, Benedict Cumberbatch is John Harrison and Chris Pine is Kirk in STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions.Paramount Pictures offers up this first official, not-a-teaser-or-an-announcement-of-a-trailer, trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness. The action looks amped up, the safety of the crew of the Enterprise is in jeopardy, and Benedict Cumberbatch appears to be enjoying tearing things up.
Star Trek Into Darkness was directed by J.J. Abrams and stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, John Cho, Bruce Greenwood, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Peter Weller.
Watch the trailer:
Star Trek Into Darkness hits theaters on May 17, 2013.
The Plot:
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.
Horrible Bosses director reunites with one of his HB stars, Jason Bateman, for Identity Thief, a 2013 comedy coming from Universal Pictures. In addition to Bateman, the cast includes Melissa McCarthy, Jon Favreau, Amanda Peet, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Genesis Rodriguez, Morris Chestnut, John Cho, Robert Patrick, and Eric Stonestreet.
