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Will Smith and Charlize Theron Confirmed for Hancock 2

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Shortly after two writers were hired to pen the script for Hancock 2, director Peter Berg has confirmed the film's main cast. Over at MTV, they recently spoke to Berg about the sequel and whether or not all the original stars would make a return. Will Smith's appearance is a given, and at this point so is Charlize Theron's, so Jason Bateman can't be too far behind can...

Extract: Movie Review

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Mike Judge goes back to work this Labor Day weekend with his latest comedy, Extract. Known for his character driven films based on the everyday man, the director shifts his focus from the office to a manufacturing plant. Instead of highlighting the trials and tribulations of the average employee, the film is told from the perspective of the boss. With a cast led by...

Jason Bateman's Extract Interview

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Funny man Jason Bateman is headling the latest workplace comedy from director Mike Judge entitled, Extract. The actor has been in the business for almost 30 years, and has made his mark in feature films by starring in mostly supporting roles. In Extract, he steps out of the shadow of Will Smith and Vince...

Friday Roundup: Extract, Steve Harvey, Bob Marley Documentary

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There is so much going on this week, I thought I should give you guys a quick roundup of some of news in the movie world today that weren't able to cover today: Get to know all the characters of Mike Judge's film Extract coming out September 4th. The film, which stars Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Ben...

More Mike Judge Extract Photos

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More Extract photos have been released! The Mike Judge comedy that stars Jason Bateman as the owner of a vanilla extra plant won't hit theaters until next month, but we got a few new images to tide you over until then. They feature Bateman, Mila Kunis, Clifton Collins, Jr., and Kristen...

Eight Types of Funny People

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Something about Judd Apatow’s film Funny People got me thinking. The director pretty much gathered some of the most popular comedic talents he could find with all different types of skills and demeanors and put them in the same movie. While I agree with his choices I couldn't help think about all the different type of comedians there are out there...

All Four Extract Character Posters Revealed!

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The individual character posters for the Mike Judge comedy Extract have all been released. Over at Collider, they have the photos which feature Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Mila Kunis, and Kristen Wiig. I love the tag line that refers to "the creator of Office...

New Poster for Mike Judge's Extract

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A new poster has been released for the promotion of Mike Judge's upcoming comedy Extract. The film stars Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Ben Affleck and a host of other funny people. As you can imagine the movie takes place in an plant that produces, you guessed it, extract! It's all run by Bateman's character with the aid of the extremely...

New Clip From Mike Judge's Extract

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Here is another goodie that made it's way back from Comic-Con. At last week's convention director Mike Judge showed several exclusive clips from his upcoming film, Extract. Luckily, one of those clips found it's way online. It features Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, J.K. Simmons, and Ben Affleck as you've never seen him...

Comic-Con 2009: Jason Bateman Talks Arrested Development Movie

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Normally at these Comic-Con panels, the stars don't generally go into great detail about other future projects. It seems like that is left for the actual press conferences, as opposed to panels. However, that is not the case with Jason Bateman. During the Extract panel, he discussed the progress of the Arrested...

Comic-Con 2009: Mike Judge's Extract Panel

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2:33: They're closing the panel, and the crowd is cheering. Jason Bateman is so awesome. I love that man. have I said that enough during this? Stay tuned for photo updates from the Extract panel! 2:29: They were asked about the awkward things they've seen at this years convention. Jason said he went down to the Extract booth and took a...

New Photos From Mike Judge's Extract

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We have some new pictures of Mike Judge's upcoming film Extract, starring Jason Bateman, courtesy of Collider. The film is about an extract plant owner (Bateman) who tries to contend with myriad personal and professional problems such as his potentially unfaithful wife and employees who want to take advantage of him. Take a look at the pictures after the...

Sigourney Weaver May Join Cast of Paul

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Sigourney Weaver is, apparently, joining the cast of Greg Mottola's new film, Paul. The film stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman, and Kristen Wiig. I don't quite see how Weaver fits in with that lot but I have to say I'm eager to find out. We all know she has a great comedic side, so it...

Seth Rogen to Voice Paul

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A while back we told you that Simon Pegg and frequent collaborator Nick Frost would be reuniting for a road trip comedy called Paul. The film centers on “two British comic book geeks who travel together across the United States, experiencing the highlights of American culture along the way.” Not only will the actors star in the...

New Trailer for Extract

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Woohoo! We get to see a trailer for writer/director Mike Judge's (Office Space) upcoming comedy Extract starring Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Kristen Wigg and Mila Kunis. I can't wait for this! It's so cool to see Bateman leading the way in a Judge comedy. Check out the...

Patrick Wilson and Jeff Goldblum Join The Baster

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The Jennifer Aniston comedy The Baster just got a whole lot better thanks to the addition of two new cast members. I was already on board when I learned that Aniston would star opposite the hilarious Jason Bateman. That guys been doing comedy since he was a kid, so what's not to love? According to Variety, Watchmen alum Patrick Wilson and...

Vanity Fair's Tribute to the New Kings of Comedy

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I don't pay attention to major fashion magazines. I'm more into film trades or a good novel from time to time. Yet, every once in a while there's that "special edition" or "collector's issue" that comes out and gets me every time. This year my guilty pleasure is the latest issue of Vanity Fair. The above photo is just one of the many satirical images that feature some of today's most popular...

Jason Bateman is Up in the Air

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The feature film adaptation of  Walter Kirn's novel, Up in the Air has become the tale of two Jason's. According to Variety, Jason Reitman is attached to direct the Dreamworks film about "a corporate downsizer who is obsessed with collecting frequent flyer miles at the expense of having a life." This no life having downsizer will be played by none other than...

Aniston and Bateman Reunite for The Baster

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Jennifer Aniston and one of my favorite actors Jason Bateman are teaming up for a new romantic comedy called, The Baster. Yeah, it sounds kind of gross, but it has a funny premise. According to Variety, Aniston and Bateman will co-star in this "fertility based" comedy about a  woman who seeks professional help in order to get pregnant. Bateman plays her best friend...