The fantastic writer and title character in Kissing Jessica Stein, Jennifer Westfeldt (who has been in a relationship with Jon Hamm for nine years) has written and will star in Life of O’Reilly, according to the Hollywood Cog. The movie, produced by De Line productions, is being described as JERRY MCGUIRE meets FUNNY PEOPLE. It’s about a successful television actor who verbally bashes his number one rated show at an Emmy after-party. He must overcome a lot to get his career back on line, but considers if that’s the life he still wants to lead.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jon Hamm cast in the lead role.
R-Squared and Bradley Cooper are now attached to a buddy cop movie set in San Francisco that’s meant to be in the vein of Lethal Weapon. It’s written by Sheldon Turner (Up in the Air) and the story “follows two friends, who are also San Francisco cops, whose fathers were once partners on the police force. The older generation is forced out of retirement to help their sons crack a case, with typically antagonistic results.” Given both men’s schedules, however, I wouldn’t expect to see the movie for years, if at all. But with two Caucasian dudes with stubble, how are we going to tell which one is the by the books cop and which is the free spirit? Dollars to donuts one of them is gay, and the gay one will be by the books, and there will be lots of “anal” jokes. (THR)
Neil Marshall’s (Centurion, The Descent) next film will be Underground, a David Cohen scripted horror/thriller flick about underground … supper clubs. Why do I suspect a variation on The Cook, The Thief, his Wife, and Her Lover? (Deadline)
After sequels to Anchor Man and Zoolander were pretty much given up to the ghost, Ben Stiller twooshed recently that Zoolander 2 is still a possibility. Here’s an idea: A Zoolander/Anchor Man crossover flick. There’s be a few dual roles, but that’d be part of the fun. (Slashfilm)
During slow news weeks is when we actually start to listen to stars and filmmakers about their own films over on Twitter instead of our own speculation. I like speculation better, because Stallone twoosed that he wants Bruce Willis in a second Expandables as a super villain. A second Expandables? Come on, now. Let’s not overkill the already tired novelty. (Slashfilm)
Shenae Grimes (“90210”) and Lucy Hale (“Pretty Little Liars”) are the latest additions to Scream 4, joining Kristen Bell and Anna Paquin, who were confirmed as cameos last week. Once the cast is finalized, perhaps a contest is due to figure out who the film’s killer will be based solely on the now bloated cast. (Shock Til You Drop)
One of the highlights of last night’s Emmy’s telecast was John Hodgman’s voice-over announcements as the winners walked toward the stage to fetch their award. Vulture has the complete rundown, in case you missed it. (Vulture)
And if you missed it either from the awards show, from the earlier Emmy Winners recap, or from the entirety of the Internet, here’s the inspired opening bit to last night’s telecast. It’s the best awards-show opening in years. I’ve watched it six times today. It is double-rainbow spectacular.
And if I haven’t sold you on the decency of Jimmy Fallon yet, here’s another Glee-inspired skit from his own show, where the staff of his “Late Night” Glee-off Dee-Snider style with the cast of “Parks and Recreation.” I shit you not: It’s flipping superb, people. And Fallon’s goofy charm is infectious. And Ron Swanson rocking out? You can’t beat that, folks.
James Cameron talked some shit about Piranha 3D in this month’s Vanity Fair. He said:
I tend almost never to throw other films under the bus, but (Piranha 3D) is exactly an example of what we should not be doing in 3-D. Because it just cheapens the medium and reminds you of the bad 3-D horror films from the 70s and 80s, like Friday the 13th 3-D. When movies got to the bottom of the barrel of their creativity and at the last gasp of their financial lifespan, they did a 3-D version to get the last few drops of blood out of the turnip.
I agree with the assessment as far as Clash of the Titans or The Last Airbender go, but that was seemingly the point of Piranha 3D. It was exactly that: A throwback to the bad horror films of the 70s and 80s, and the 3D was the icing on top of the bloody stump.
The Hollywood Reporter would like you to know that George Clooney prepared for last night’s acceptance speech (he won the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award) by playing basketball with John Krasinski. That’s hard hitting news you can only expect to receive from (THR)
In things that will probably never happen, Keifer Sutherland and Bruce Willis are purportedly on 20th Century Fox’s list for the role of The Thing in the Fantastic Four reboot. (Screenrant)
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I'm with you, Dustin, I love Jimmy Fallon. He's so earnest and enthusiastic. A bit ingratiating with his guests, but he makes a nice foil for Letterman. I approve.
Posted by: Dorothy Snarker at August 30, 2010 1:52 PM
Can anyone tell me who that chick singing with Hurley is? The one who seemingly leapt into the group from the dressing room?
Posted by: Nimue at August 30, 2010 1:52 PM
He may not be the funniest guy on TV, but I don't think any late night host has more fun doing his job than Jimmy Fallon.
that, and The Roots breakdown > all.
Posted by: Lennon at August 30, 2010 1:54 PM
"The fantastic writer and title character in Kissing Jessica Stein"
Really? A run-of-the-mill rom-com about a young Jewish girl who can't wait to get married and hears nothing but urgings to get married from her mother dallies with a pretty girl and then runs back into the arms of the guy she will marry. With Seder scenes. Who knew there was comedy to be mined in Jewish family get-togethers.
Yeah. Really fantastic.
Posted by: PaddyDog at August 30, 2010 1:54 PM
For someone who claims not to throw other movies under the bus James Cameron sure throws a lot of other movies under the bus.
Posted by: John W at August 30, 2010 1:56 PM
James Cameron not only throws movies under the bus, he bought the bus technology, added a fourth dimension, took 10 years to perfect it, then drove it around town with his diamond-encrusted penis, smashing any movie that attempts to utilize any of the same gimmicks he uses.
And who is that riding shotgun? You guessed it: George Lucas.
Posted by: Kballs at August 30, 2010 2:04 PM
Nimue: Nina Dobbrev, Vampire Diaries
Posted by: Me at August 30, 2010 2:11 PM
Oh boy! Will said star maybe spend some time with his down-to-earth relatives in the small town (I bet it's in the South) he abandoned years ago? Will said small town be filled with zany characters, as well as his impossibly beautiful and grounded high school sweetheart? Will said sweetheart have an adorable, incredibly precocious tyke and a deadbeat husband who might gum up the works? Will our hero ultimately decide to abandon his glamorous yet empty life as an actor to take some suitably earthy, yet ill-defined job after deciding What's Really Most Important?! How will I ever survive until this movie is made for the 459,309th time?
Posted by: Tracer Bullet at August 30, 2010 2:15 PM
Ooh that song and dance was fun Dustin you were right. I loved how Joel McHale just popped out of nowhere and Jon Hamm was really adorable.
The ExpAndables? Is that the sequel where they are all old and FAT and sit around drinking beer and eating pizza wearing only wife beaters and elastic waist sweat pants?
Posted by: logan at August 30, 2010 2:18 PM
Paddydog, you took the words out of my mouth. That movie is frigging terrible. I think I got 65% through it and had to turn it off. Honey, if you're icked out at the thought of kissing a woman you might want to try not dating one.
Not to mention that that purty, easygoing lesbian would've thrown Jessica's neurotic ass to the curb in real life. I mean, honestly.
Posted by: samantha t at August 30, 2010 2:23 PM
Apologies for not knowing, but who is Kate (the blonde in the red dress they fob off)?
Posted by: Simon at August 30, 2010 2:30 PM
Simon: Kate Gosselin, star of reality show "Jon&Kate plus 8" (that's eight kids). She made a fool of herself in Dancing with the Stars (hence the costume).
Posted by: Me at August 30, 2010 2:34 PM
"I tend almost never to throw other films under the bus, but (Piranha 3D) is exactly an example of what we should not be doing in 3-D."
This coming from the director of Pirahna Part Two: The Pirahnaning? If he'd had the technology back then, I'm sure there's NO WAY he would've used it for dreck like that.
He was saving himself for Ferngully 2 Avatar.
Posted by: branded at August 30, 2010 2:35 PM
Nimue: Apparently that girl is from The Vampire Diaries. I had no idea, I thought it was the eldest daughter from Modern Family. I hate her a little because she got a lift from Jon Hamm.
I did not watch either of those shows, so she was unknown to me.
Posted by: Simon at August 30, 2010 2:48 PM
branded
Avatar is old news now. He's totally moved on...to Avatar - The Director's Cut.
Posted by: Simon at August 30, 2010 2:51 PM
I know that no one else is talking about this, but I don't care. I think that the killer in Scream 4 will be Sydney Prescott. She's been without attentions for a while now and might be missing the spotlight that she thought she hated. Maybe she snaps one day and decides she'd better get her kill on before someone else does.
Long ago, the delicate tangles of his hair... covered the emptiness of my hand...
Posted by: Angelica at August 30, 2010 4:05 PM
Would you like to hear it again?
Posted by: angelica at August 30, 2010 4:06 PM
Thanks Me and Figgy!
Posted by: Nimue at August 30, 2010 4:28 PM
How will I ever survive until this movie is made for the 459,309th time?
Fermentation.
Posted by: superasente at August 30, 2010 5:41 PM
And who is that riding shotgun? You guessed it: George Lucas.
KBalls
If Lucas is the copilot then Spielberg must be the navigator.
Posted by: lubeg at August 30, 2010 6:33 PM
Listen. Piranha 3D was the first worthwhile 3D movie to come out since Avatar. That movie was fucking awesome.
Posted by: Jason Harris at August 30, 2010 7:15 PM
I saw Piranha today, and I am getting pretty fucking sick of the influx around here.
Garbage, even if tongue-in-cheek was it's intent.
Posted by: Jackseppelin at August 30, 2010 8:23 PM
The more I see Jon Hamm and Jessica Stein out and about, looking beautiful and happy, the less I like either of them. Actually, scratch that beauty nonsense. He looks weird with his hair hanging down. I prefer the douchebag that is Don Draper. And she...she really needs to look less and less like the aliens made famous by Area 51.
Posted by: Barnes78 at August 30, 2010 8:48 PM
I would just like to know if all those misspellings up there are intentional...
Because they are severely amusing. Especially The Expandables.
Jon Hamm blah blah blah...Jimmy Fallon blah blah blah...
Why has no one mentioned how fucking HOT Tina Fey is? HOT.
Posted by: DeistBrawler at August 31, 2010 1:13 AM
I could honestly watch Chris Pratt gyrate any day of the week. That kid is a WAY underrated comedic talent.
Posted by: coveredinbees at August 31, 2010 2:21 AM
DeistBrawler
You're absolutely right. Tina Fey is astonishingly hot. The real bonus is that you know the looks are backed up by personality and wit. There are many actresses I could simply just lust after, but she's one of the few I can imagine taking home to meet the folks!
Posted by: Simon at August 31, 2010 5:01 AM
Covered: it is hard to rank who is funniest on that show, but Pratt is up there. His character is so cluelessly lovable.
Posted by: samantha t at August 31, 2010 9:47 AM
"Why has no one mentioned how fucking HOT Tina Fey is? HOT."
Word
Posted by: Ender at August 31, 2010 11:20 AM
It's true, samantha t, I can't possibly discount April and Ron Swanson. I can, however, discount Paul Schneider and am secretly glad that he's gone. Not so secretly, it turns out. Go do more films, Paul! I loved your spotty accent in Bright Star!
Posted by: coveredinbees at August 31, 2010 12:05 PM
WRONG. He is involved with me. Very, very involved. In my bed. Nekkid.