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A Shotgun Blast of End-of-the-Day Trade Items

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (46)

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Lot of stuff I didn’t get to today, mostly because I didn’t care enough to get to most of it. First up, at ShoWest today, Sony not only confirmed what we already knew — that there’d be a Ghostbusters 3 (which a hip, new young cast! vey) — but what we didn’t know: That a another sequel for Men in Black has been greenlit. No word yet on whether Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones have signed on (though, you have to figure it wouldn’t work without Smith), but why the hell not? You can hardly do worse than Men in Black II. Unless Will Smith were a ballerina being stalked by Satan.

Elsewhere, Kevin Spacey is still trying to gain back the respect he lost after K-Pax. Variety is reporting that he’s signed on to an indie comedy. Here’s the description:

Story centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune.

The movie will be titled Father of Invention and Trent Cooper (Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector) will direct. Wah? Kevin Spacey in a move directed by the guy who directed Larry the Cable Guy? That has brilliant career move written all over it.

Meanwhile, Warner Brothers is developing Dumped an adaptation of a forthcoming novel by Andrew Gottlieb, as a starring project for Steve Carell. The only details released about the movie is that it’s about a man who has to find new meaning in his life after his wife abruptly files for divorce. The more interesting story is just how little creativity the other trades put into the title. Check this out.

What else? Will Arnett has joined the cast of Jonah Hex, the adaptation of the graphic novel being directed by Jimmy Hayward (you blow me — sorry, couldn’t resist), formerly the director of Horton Hears a Who. In addition to Josh Brolin, who will play the title character, Arnett will play a Union soldier, and Michael Shannon will play Doc Cross Williams, whoever that is.

Finally, bless the Internets. We presented the teaser trailer for The Hangover a couple of weeks ago. And finally, here’s the full-length trailer for the flick, starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis. It looks glorious.









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Comments

hello?

damn.

Posted by: gp at April 1, 2009 9:05 PM

now that looks like a movie.

Posted by: lizzieborden at April 1, 2009 9:11 PM

Awesome

Posted by: will at April 1, 2009 9:17 PM

I am STILL erect at the idea that Mike Tyson and I share not only a birthday but love for the greatest moment in all of music.

Posted by: JakesAlterEgo at April 1, 2009 9:22 PM

That baby getting whacked in the head by the car door? Genius.

Zack Galifianakis has been my secret crush for years. No longer a secret.

The worst hangover I ever had involved an entire change of clothing and me waking up in my car in the parking lot of Tops (a supermarket). I still don't know what happened.

Andy Bernard deserves such a break.

Posted by: rayliota at April 1, 2009 9:23 PM

When are people going to learn not to have their raucous Bachelor/ette parties the night before the wedding? Hopefully, not until after they stop making ridiculous movies about the scenario.

Seriously, that movie looks so kick ass... Weirdly enough it comes out the day before my friend's wedding. I only wish her party would be so cool.

Mike Tyson and I share not only a birthday
That's why you're my Boy Wonder, Jake.

Dustin, I think you're a wee bit presumptuous to assume Smith would be tied to MIBIII already. I mean, Caulkin wasn't involved in Home Alone 3 and that shit turned out fantastic.

Posted by: Kayanne at April 1, 2009 9:35 PM

Men in Black III? I suppose you're right, there's no way it could be worse than Men In Black II.

(That's a complete lie, that's what they said about Superman 4, that it couldn't be worse than Superman 3.)

Posted by: George at April 1, 2009 9:39 PM

Galifianakis, Helms, and a Rob Riggle appearance? Worth it.

Posted by: branded at April 1, 2009 9:58 PM

Worst hangover I ever had I woke up wearing my pants. As a shirt. Couldn't move my arms, no idea how I got home, or why I decided to pull my pants up like shirt.

Posted by: Lindsay at April 1, 2009 10:00 PM

After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune.

Isn't that what Lex Luthor always does? Come on, stretch, you bastard!

Posted by: Jay at April 1, 2009 10:06 PM

Mike Tyson and I used to go the same barbershop when I lived in Las Vegas -- and we both had hair. He looks like a fireplug made of hate. Even when he's smiling and jovial, he looks like he's about four seconds from killing everybody in the room.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at April 1, 2009 10:16 PM

That trailer is the antidote to the C Me Dance trailer--and just in the nick of time, too; my head was starting to rotate on my shoulders and I thought I was hearing Latin.

Rob Riggle FTW.

Posted by: Jerce at April 1, 2009 10:26 PM

George, it's encouraging to see that, at such a young age, you already realize the lies that come out of Hollywood Marketing departments lives.

If you loose hope now, you'll be disappointed much less later on.

Posted by: Kayanne at April 1, 2009 10:36 PM

He's already full of angry cynicism, keep your bad juju to yourself!

Posted by: Jay at April 1, 2009 10:38 PM

okay, now that everyone's arriving. i just wanted to tell you...


i have watched that uniformed rob riggle footage way too many times.
*sporting a half-chub*


monitor THIS!

Posted by: gp at April 1, 2009 10:39 PM

Oh and here's some music news I've nowhere else to put:

http://www.nin.com/pub/strobelight/

Posted by: Jay at April 1, 2009 10:41 PM

Holy hell Jay. Satan has run amuck! Does that new NIN album actually have Sheryl Crow, Justin Timberlake, and the Devil himself, Chris Martin, as contributors? Is this just another funny? I can't take much more (looks at the clock), dear god there is at least another hour left to this day.

By the way, the best take on Satan ever is the snake demon Crowley in Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

Posted by: rayliota at April 1, 2009 10:45 PM

Unless Will Smith were a ballerina being stalked by Satan.

Bwahahaha. I just love that premise. I hope this becomes a thing people say. "Gosh, I just missed my train." "At least you're not being stalked by Satan. C Me Get the Next Train."

Posted by: The Wandering Parakeet at April 1, 2009 10:52 PM

Jay, there is nothing wrong with my juju! Don't hate on me, please. And let's keep this on track, mister. Did you learn nothing today? And before I continue to alienate the single male population of pajiba...

Steve Carrell deserves better than those headlines. I mean seriously, either go creative or go home.

Posted by: Kayanne at April 1, 2009 10:53 PM

That Kevin Spacey project...wasn't that originally called The Jerk?

Posted by: B-Unit at April 1, 2009 11:33 PM

There you go again Tracer, drinking the angry black man kool aid. Of course Mike didn't do or say anything to you but you just know he wanted to, right? Stop being so goddamn silly. To some white people you might be considered an angry black man for no fault of your own, I'm sure you wouldn't like that would you?

Posted by: Pookie at April 1, 2009 11:34 PM

My word, son.

The Hangover takes a very tried formula and pulls it off marvelously.

The only thing I remember seeing Galifianakis in was Out Cold (or something like that; I'm sorry I have a horrible memory), and I never finished it. Still, hopefully this gets him some much earned recognition.

Dumped sounds like Carell trying to be Spacey in American Beauty, just based on that small story provided.

Has Will Arnett done a serious movie? I feel as though he might've, but I can't recall.

Posted by: Riley at April 1, 2009 11:52 PM

Will Arnett had a small-ish part in The Great New Wonderful, Riley. It's a pretty heavy movie--about New Yorkers living in the aftermath of 9/11. Best I can remember, he did a good job with it, but I don't recall the part being incredibly demanding, considering the short amount of time he was on screen.

By the by, Jim Gaffigan and Stephen Colbert were in it as well, and both were really good in their parts. Colbert playing a school principal who describes one student as a "selfish, incorrigible monster with a heart made out of shit and splinters" was a particularly memorable highlight.

Oh, and Will Arnett was in Wristcutters, too, I think. I was under the impression that that's more of a drama than a comedy, but I might be wrong--haven't seen it.

Posted by: Sycamore at April 2, 2009 12:21 AM

Hangover looks like a retread of Dude Where's My Car, maybe for the same, now older, audience. It looks totally braindead and wholly implausible. I could almost feel the IQ points draining as I watched the trailer. And yet, I just know I'll watch it. Curse you irresistable stupid movies!

Posted by: lordhelmet at April 2, 2009 12:31 AM

Hangover has restored my faith in humanity. Men in Black III makes me question humanity's will to continue to exist.

I am terribly vexed.

Posted by: admin at April 2, 2009 1:10 AM

Also, how can they possibley have another Men in Black without Will Smith. Who would sing the theme song? Who would make up a stupid dance that all the hip kids would do? Who I ask you. WHO?

Posted by: admin at April 2, 2009 1:12 AM

From what I hear admin, you like being vexed.

Posted by: Pookie at April 2, 2009 1:23 AM

lordhelmet,
I totally agree. I was not impressed at all with Hangover...looked like it would have some decent moments, but mostly be dumber than Paris Hilton.

Posted by: Joe at April 2, 2009 1:46 AM

And I normally love dumb comedies.

Posted by: Joe at April 2, 2009 1:48 AM

Dumber than Paris Hilton??? Is that possible, Joe?

Ahhh, wait! I got it!

Anything by Aaron Seltzer and Adam Friedburg...not sure if those are the correct names, but the fact that I even know these names kinda makes me feel ashamed.

Posted by: Riley at April 2, 2009 3:23 AM

Oh, and thank you, Sycamore! I may need to check out those movies, since I rather like almost anything Will Arnett does.

I even saw Brothers Solomon and Let's Go To Prison because he was in 'em.

Yeah, I know.

Posted by: Riley at April 2, 2009 3:25 AM

As required by our guidelines:

This is the best review yet.


Rowles....is a..God.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at April 2, 2009 3:55 AM

...I liked K-Pax...and really, Kevin Spacey can never do wrong in my eyes. Has anyone heard what happened to his Iraq War movie with Ewan McGregor and George Clooney? It was going to be called Men Who Stare At Goats. Not kidding. But with a cast like that, I'd absolutely have to watch it.

Posted by: ChristianH at April 2, 2009 6:56 AM

Posted by: Jay at April 2, 2009 7:26 AM

I would chew through Katherine Heigl's taint (with Paris Hilton's mouth and Lohan taking the blame) to see this movie.

Or, buy a ticket.

Whatever it takes.

Fandango!

Posted by: gforcetwo at April 2, 2009 8:03 AM

Actually, I'd rather prefer if more people thought I was Angry Black Man. I bet nobody ever cuts Mike off in traffic.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at April 2, 2009 8:25 AM

even closer (featuring justin timberlake and maynard james keenan)

Was this actually an April Fools' joke, Jay? 'Cause I'd be willing to pay $18.98 plus a "digital delivery convenience fee" of $10 to hear this. I feel like it would sound like Maynard eating Timberlake. Mostly because I think that's what would actually happen. Plus, Sheryl Crow? Heh. Heheheheh.

Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at April 2, 2009 9:05 AM

Yes, I believe it was.

Posted by: Jay at April 2, 2009 9:16 AM

Well hello Jay, I trust you slept well last night? So, what's on the agenda for today?

Posted by: Pookie at April 2, 2009 9:31 AM

Pookie:

Shhhhh.

Grownups are talking.

Posted by: I Love Beets at April 2, 2009 9:31 AM

"Story centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry."

Wasn't that the plot of Steve Martin's "The Jerk?"

Posted by: BWeaves at April 2, 2009 9:32 AM

LOL!! Nice, what I like about you beets is that you’ll neglect your husband or boyfriend just to spend time talking with me.

Posted by: Pookie at April 2, 2009 9:37 AM

BWeaves, I asked that question last night to the sound of crickets. But at least I know I'm not alone in that thought.

As for The Hangover, if it's runtime exceeds 100 minutes, it'll suck. But if it stays short and sweet (like all great comedies should, something the Apatow crew has yet to learn), it'll kill.

Posted by: B-Unit at April 2, 2009 10:32 AM

My only nitpicking request for The Hangover...that bit in the teaser where Mike Tyson punches Zach Galfanikis in the face on the downbeat of "In the Air Tonight" MUST STAY AS IS! If this is another trick o' the trailer, I swear to God I'll hunt down who's responsible and force them to listen to Phil Collins' Greatest Hits until I've beaten them to death, so they can truly appreciate the music for all it's worth in their last moments. You DO NOT fuck with these types of things!

So yeah, I'll watch the full trailer when I get home, but the teaser really showed tons of promise. Color me interested.

Posted by: Doctor Controversy at April 2, 2009 10:35 AM

That's my favorite part of that song too, Mike Tyson! And I too have been known to punch people in the face when it comes on. It's just that awesome. - K

Posted by: StupidIdiotJerk at April 2, 2009 10:48 AM

My worst hangover occurred after what was dubbed as "Helmet Night", which involved a lot of everclear...grain alcohol is the destroyer of memory and the sower of regret.

Posted by: Davekan at April 2, 2009 11:09 PM