The multi-talented Duplass Brothers are embarking on their latest film journey, which will be a stoner comedy starring Jason Segel and Ed Helms. Both actors have a knack for delivering a funny line or two, and they know a little something about “acting” like their under the influence. The film is entitled, Jeff Who Lives at Home and it’s currently set for production over at Paramount.
Ever since his hilarious performance in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, we’ve come to realize that Jason Segel has a thing for puppets. After the hype from the film simmered down it was confirmed that the actor actually was hired to work on The Muppets new movie. A few weeks ago we reported that “Flight of the Conchords” co-creator James Bobin was on board to direct the screenplay written by Segel, and now we’ve got some details on what the film’s story will be all about.
Talk about no surprise here. Frequent Jonah Hill collaborator Jason Segel has joined the cast of his upcoming film, The Adventurer’s Handbook. According to EW, Segel’s set to join Hill and Jason Schwartzman in the Akiva Schaffer directed comedy. The Adventurer’s Handbook stems from a screenplay that Hill and writing partner Max Winkler wrote and sold to Universal.
Today is the day for teaser trailers! Universal just sent over the first look at the upcoming 3-D, CGI animated feature Despicable Me. The cast features a who’s who of funny men and women that include Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Danny McBride, and Julie Andrews. The film is directed by Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, and will be released in theaters on July 9, 2010.
Check out the trailer after the jump.
Remember that scene in Forgetting Sarah Marshall when there was a muppet-vampire musical and you peed yourself out of sheer joy? Well, good news! Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller are rumored to be bringing the Muppets back into our sad, sad lives, with a Muppets film. According to Aint It Cool News, a the duo has written a first version of the script and have been sending it around.
I cannot contain my excitement, even if this a rumor. I’m going to go ahead and assume that this movie will get made because if it does it will most likely be the finest cinematic experience of our lifetime. Check out more details on the script below…
Entering this week’s box office race as a graduate from the Judd Apatow school of comedy comes I Love You, Man. Paul Rudd stars as Peter Klaven, a straight-laced real estate broker who is in desperate need of some male companionship. Upon preparation for his upcoming wedding he realizes he’ll be missing one important element, a best man. Peter has spent the majority of his life dedicating his time to women, and has never had any real interaction with his male peers. Due to his unusual and embarrassing situation he enlists the help of his family to help him find a friend.
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 funny men and women. The magazine highlights who they consider to be the new comedy legends of this generation. Some of their picks include actors who’ve just made their mark in recent years, while others have been around for ages.
More on Vanity Fair and the comedy legends photo spread after the jump.
Paul Rudd and Jason Segel are definitely a recipe for success. The redband trailer is not too different from the original trailer, but you definitely get a few awesome moments that you were missing out on. We even get to see a guest appearance from Jon Favreau who gives a great line at the end of the trailer. With all this Iron Man success, it’s nice to see him playing up his dry comedy, acting side.
Check out the trailer below (beware NSFW)…
