Paul taps into shared geek knowledge
Any movie written by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, starring Seth Rogen and Kristen Wiig and featuring a scene set at Comic Con is right up my alley, so naturally, I was very excited for...
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Press release: Production begins on Paul Weitz drama starring De Niro and Paul Dano
NEW YORK, March 8th, 2011 – Production has begun, on East Coast locations, on a Focus Features drama from Academy Award-nominated writer/director Paul Weitz. The as-yet untitled film stars two-time Academy Award winner Robert...
Conan the Barbarian motion poster
Lionsgate has released a rather interesting motion poster for the upcoming Conan the Barbarian remake (which is, of course, in 3D). I say “rather interesting” because I wonder if more studios are going to...
Drive Angry showcases Cage at his best
Nicolas Cage is one of those actors that doesn’t nearly get the respect he deserves. He’s an actor people like to pick on or make jokes about, but those are usually people that only...
Stephen Merchant on Conan
In this clip, the two lanky funnymen battle each other “like stick insects” at the request of Ricky Gervais. Smerch also talks about Ricky’s controversial jokes at the Golden Globes, mishaps in Rio, Karl...
Steve Merchant Explains…
By now, you’ve probably read our review of Hall Pass. The movie may only have a 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, but it has one very important gem: Stephen Merchant. In this clip, Smerch explains...
Comedic talent underutilized in Hall Pass
Every romantic comedy walks the line between sappy and raunchy, trying to carefully balance the “guy humor” with the relationship stuff. It’s easy to stray a little too far into the romance and lose...
Gnomeo and Juliet brings Shakespeare to the back yard
The story of Romeo and Juliet has been told a zillion times, but it hasn’t been told using lawn ornaments or featuring a bevy of Elton John tunes. That’s where Gnomeo and Juliet comes...
Cedar Rapids keeps it real
Who would have thought there was a seedy underbelly in the world of insurance salesmen? The new comedy Cedar Rapids, starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche and Isiah Whitlock Jr., takes a...
Press release: The Queen applauds The King’s Speech
H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth Enjoys Private Screening of Academy Award®-Nominated Film About Her Father, King George VI New York, NY, February 4, 2011 – The Weinstein Company (TWC) is honored to learn that Her Royal...
Press release: Source Code first look
Synopsis: When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he’s part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train....
Press release: The King’s Speech nomination reactions
“Currently celebrating with my colleagues three feet above the ground. Not used to this much joy, or this much champagne at this hour.” – Colin Firth “I am absolutely overwhelmed by the twelve Oscar...
Press release: The Kids Are All Right nominee reactions
“4 nominations and 4 kids. I am damn proud!” – Annette Bening, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT “It is with great honor and humility that I receive my Oscar nomination. I have been included...
