Jennifer Garner wasn’t the star of Juno, but she played one of the creepiest high-maintenance characters we’ve ever seen, an experience that will undoubtedly help her with her next role. According to THR, Garner and Nick Nolte have joined the cast of Arthur, the remake of the 1981 comedy (of the same name) that currently stars Russell Brand, Helen Mirren and Greta Gerwig.
Over the past decade so many TV shows have been adapted to the big screen that no property is safe. In this case, “Laverne & Shirley,” the popular Garry Marshall sitcom that starred Cindy Williams and his sister Penny Marshall is the next victim of this creative crime. Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is set to write the screenplay and will bring the duo to the big screen with the help of his Valentine’s Day co-stars Jennifer Garner and Jessica Biel.
Are you interested in some dry British humor, with a side of moral ambiguity? The Invention of Lying is the latest film from the creator of the hit TV series The Office and Extras, Ricky Gervais. The movie takes place in a world where deception doesn’t exist and honesty isn’t the best policy, it’s the only policy. The Invention of Lying centers on the one person in the universe who’s developed the understanding and the ability to tell a lie.
Check out our review for The Invention of Lying…
DVD Releases are very comedy heavy this week as Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and Observe and Report bring the late-spring funny to DVD store shelves.
Also, as TV Season gets underway, it’s one of the last chances to catch up with last season as several shows release last year’s seasons on DVD including huge hits “30 Rock” and “The Mentalist.” And, as always, the three worst DVDs of the week.
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A teaser trailer has been released for the He’s Just Not That Into You themed comedy, Valentine’s Day. The film has an ensemble cast that includes Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Emma Roberts, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, and Shirley MacLaine. The film centers on the love stories of various couples and singles in the Los Angeles trying to cope with the anxiety and pressure that comes along with Valentine’s Day.
Here are are some of the top news stories that you may have missed this Witch Mountain weekend….
If you enjoyed Angelina Jolie in the summer action flick Wanted, you’re probably one of the many who are anticipating her latest film Salt. Jolie goes from assassin to spy in the movie, which originally had Tom Cruise attached as it’s star. Jolie will play Evelyn A. Salt, whom was previously known as Edwin when Cruise was in talks for the role. Over at USA Today, they have posted the first photos of the actress as the spy who the film’s producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura claims is “a character you never know.” Salt is directed by Phillip Noyce, and co-stars Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor. You can check out the full sized photos of Jolie in costume after the jump
