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Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston in Just Go With It Trailer

Thursday, November 4, 2010 5:35PM - By

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The first trailer for Adam Sandler and director Dennis Dugan’s latest film, Just Go With It has been released. We heard a little about the movie last summer while the duo was out promoting Grown Ups, but at the time very little was known about its premise. Today Yahoo Movies premiered the first trailer for the film that features Sandler surrounded by a group of attractive blonds. Take a look…

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Grown Ups: Movie Review

Thursday, June 24, 2010 5:45PM - By

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Adam Sandler took the major players from the 1992 cast of “Saturday Night Live,” put them in a movie, and named it Grown Ups. The actor co-wrote the screenplay and stars in the film, which includes a who’s who of comedy veterans. On the surface, it looks like an excuse for a group of 40-somethings to act like 12 year olds but surprisingly, beyond the crude jokes and gags, there’s a legitimate story about friendship and family…

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Interview: Director Dennis Dugan for Grown Ups

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 11:44AM - By

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For the majority of Adam Sandler’s career, Dennis Dugan has been his right-hand man when it comes to making movies. Dugan’s directed the star in Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, and the this week’s Grown Ups. Not only does he have a good rapport with Sandler, but he’s established relationships with plenty of the film’s other co-stars including David Spade, Kevin James, and Rob Schneider.

Because of his professional and personal connection with the actors, he was able to wrangle them up into one comedy ensemble. Grown Ups centers on a group of 40-somethings who reunite after the death of their middle school basketball coach. While spending the holiday weekend together they reminisce about old times, reconnect with each other, and also their families. When I spoke to Dugan in a one on one interview he revealed how the film came about and how the shoot was both fun and terrifying all at the same time…

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Salma Hayek Joins Adam Sandler Comedy

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:45AM - By

salma hayek Salma Hayek Joins Adam Sandler Comedy

Last month we reported on an untitled SNL infused comedy that features a who’s who of comedic actors. As of today that roster just got a whole lot prettier. According to Variety, Academy Award nominated actress Salma Hayek has signed on to co-star in the film. Hayek will join Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James and Rob Schneider in the feature that will be directed by Dennis Dugan. As if there wasn’t already enough comedic talent in this film, two more Saturday Night Live veterans have joined the cast as well.

Find out the latest additions after the jump.

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