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Jay and Seth Versus the Pajiba

The Daily Trade Round-Up / Daniel Carlson

Trade News | June 12, 2008 | Comments (62)

We make jokes all the time about how some movies seem to be made with the trailers in mind or else from pre-existing clips, as if no one bothers to cobble together an idea anymore without first making a teaser. But in this case that might not be a bad thing. It was announced this week that Mandate will make a big-screen adaptation of Jay and Seth Versus the Apocalypse, a fake trailer starring Seth Rogen and Jay Baruchel and co-written by Rogen and his writing partner, Evan Goldberg (Superbad). It’s a comedy about two roommates cooped up together and getting on each other’s nerves after the world has skidded into fiery destruction. Here’s the original clip:

In the latest video game adaptation news — I swear some days that’s all there is — Bruce Willis is in negotiations to star in “Kane & Lynch” for Lionsgate. Directed by Simon Crane, a former stunt coordinator and second unit director, the film follows Kane (Willis), an inmate on death row who’s sprung by a former fellow thief and paired with another criminal named Lynch. After that, they team up to do stuff, though what happens isn’t quite clear; I think they try to save the wife and daughter of one of the guys, but who knows.

Fuck it, that’s it. Let’s watch videos.

Here’s the trailer for Religulous, the new documentary from Larry Charles in which Bill Maher explores modern religion in America:

Here’s the clip for The Express, a drama based on the true story of football player Ernie Davis:

Finally, here’s the best clip of the bunch. It’s the trailer for Traitor, a film about terrorism starring Don Cheadle. Enjoy:

Daniel Carlson is the managing editor of Pajiba and a low-level employee at a Hollywood industry magazine. You can visit his blog, Slowly Going Bald.









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Comments

I watched Superbad on rental yesterday and laughed my ass off. Seth Rogen still can no wrong in my eyes, so bring on the apocalypse!

Charles Dutton is still working, so I'm going out early to call this a good day.

Posted by: Adere at June 12, 2008 8:14 AM

Cannot wait for Religulous. I'm surprised Bill lived!

Posted by: Cindy at June 12, 2008 8:22 AM

cindy-

just wait for the backlash. that might get him.

Posted by: maggie at June 12, 2008 8:38 AM

Wow...nothing looks interesting. The Kane and Lynch might be interesting, but it's too early in the morning for me to have hope. Blegh..

Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at June 12, 2008 8:42 AM

I think he might have to go live in a cave. No one will find him!

Posted by: Cindy at June 12, 2008 8:47 AM

Oh look, another video game movie. I hope production gets LYNCHED!

(Crickets)

Oh fuck it. SOD is right, it's too early to be clever. I'm just going to go right dirty words in my Alpha-bits.

Posted by: Jeremy at June 12, 2008 8:48 AM

SOD? Soap on Demand?

Posted by: Kirk Cameron Left Me Behind at June 12, 2008 8:55 AM

Shadows of Dakaron

Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at June 12, 2008 8:59 AM

Big props to Bill Maher for doing this documentary, but I doubt it will change anything.

I'm totally watching it.

Posted by: boo at June 12, 2008 9:04 AM

I can't watch that clip at work, but if the Apocalypse movie is anything like Superbad, I will be one of the first in line. I have loved Jay Baruchel since "Undeclared"... come to think of it, I guess I've loved Seth Rogen since "Undeclared" also. I need to get that on DVD...

Posted by: Jen Diff at June 12, 2008 9:19 AM

I'm totally going to get in trouble for this. But, despite my own committed atheism, Bill Maher really bugs me on religion. His whole thesis seems to be that it's stupid to be religious and maybe he's right (to be clear, I disagree with that). But calling it stupid isn't going to do anything but reinforce the opinions of people who already agree with him

Posted by: megbon at June 12, 2008 10:12 AM

And the award for shortest Trade Round Up in Recent Pajiba History goes to...

Posted by: Manny at June 12, 2008 10:16 AM

Its early yet, Manny...maybe a lot of people aren't awake yet...plus, there isn't much to really feel strongly about either way.

Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at June 12, 2008 10:22 AM

Is that Guy Pierce? It's been a long long time. Jeff Daniels with another meaty role. Yeah, I think I will see Traitor. Seems appropriate for DC.

Bill Maher and Religion is just a big ole polemic meatball but I bet it's do well. Question: why was he interviewing that guy in NYC's train station?

Posted by: Amanda47 at June 12, 2008 10:23 AM

I've hated Bill Maher ever since House (which come to think of it is one of those flicks I coulda used on yesterday's comment diversion). I think he's a douchebag. Smart? Yes. Douchebag? Also yes...

Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at June 12, 2008 10:24 AM

Ditto Skitt. Maher makes alot of good points but it get washed out by the douche factor.

Posted by: jM at June 12, 2008 10:30 AM

Amanda47, he's interviewing the guy in the NYC train station so he can tell him he's an idiot. And then feel really pleased with himself.

Posted by: megbon at June 12, 2008 10:34 AM

Wow, I didn't know Maher created so much animosity.

Goes to show how much I know.

Posted by: boo at June 12, 2008 10:36 AM

Yeah, I agree with Megabon, the argument that religion is illogical (call it stupid if you will) just underlines the fact that religion calls on people to have faith so you'll never win the logic argument. Many people are inspired to do great things because of faith. What's stupid is the people who use it to justify nastiness.

By the way, check out a documentary currently on IFC called "Phillip and His Seven Wives". It's about a guy who has managed to repackage several religions into one entirely to his own benefit: he's a rabbi of the Jews for Jesus persuasion who had a visitation from God telling him to take many wives and use them to do all the labour on his farm while he raises thoroughbred horses. Nice!

Posted by: PaddyDog at June 12, 2008 10:39 AM

SO when are they announcing the Legend of Zelda film adaptation?

Posted by: MG at June 12, 2008 10:39 AM

No no, that's "House II", don't go deriding the William Katt magic!

Posted by: Jay at June 12, 2008 10:40 AM

man, that jay kid looks exactly like my ex. wayyy too early for this shit

Posted by: betty at June 12, 2008 10:52 AM

MG...if I so much as hear a whiff of that...I'm hunting you down and killing you slowly and painfully...just out of principle...

You'll never win a logic vs religion debate...wasn't there one here several weeks ago over Ben Stein's documentary? There's an excellent example. Plus...it doesn't help your case to call something stupid. It's reeks of immaturity, prejudice, intolerance, and amateurish pandering to your select audience.

Oh wait..It's Bill Maher...never mind...all that was given.

Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at June 12, 2008 10:53 AM

Skitt, I strongly advise against reading Augusten's newest book FYI. I just finished it last night and it's just one god-awful daddy-done-fucked-up thing after another. And then when you're done, you feel hungover and sapped.

Hell, I hope it isn't made into a movie like Running With Scissors.

Posted by: smash at June 12, 2008 11:31 AM

God Bill Maher is such an asshole. When the Bush administration is finally over and the religious and political zealots are back in their caves, people like him aren't going to know what to do with themselves. Hopefully then people will see that they're not discussing topics like religion because their actually smart or anything, but because they're famewhores who like to stir the shit. Bill Maher is adding nothing new to this discussion, he's simply trying to profit off of an issue that already been beaten to death.

This is totally off topic, but when is Dan going to become a mid-level employee at a Hollywood industry magazine? I mean, it's been a few years now.

Posted by: katy at June 12, 2008 11:37 AM

I second Amanda47's statement. So glad to see Guy Pearce again!

Posted by: Lannie at June 12, 2008 11:40 AM

Thanks smash - I've been leery after hearing quite a few negative things about it - life's too short for shitty books. Anyone made it through Sedaris' new one? A review, perhaps?

FYI: I am now accepting donations toward a PS3. In return, I will send photos of various parts of my anatomy. On the flip side of that, should you not want photos of my junk, I have everyone's mailing address and will send photos daily until a donation is made. Thank you for your cooperation, and remember - Only you can prevent forrest fires!

Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at June 12, 2008 11:49 AM

I see you have moved beyond offereing risque photos of Minimus to selling photos of you for a PS3 Skitt

Here's the thing, it didn't work the first time and I don't think it'll fly this time either. I think you should try a different approach

I suggest offering to dispose of an individual in the manner and choosing of the Pajibian for a small proportionate fee. Godtopus knows we have a long collective hit list, and thats not even getting into the individual ones. TK's alone could get you 3/4 of the way to the PS3

just think about it

and I totally need to get Undeclared in DVD as well Jen, what a great show

Posted by: Bethy at June 12, 2008 12:02 PM

Ugh, so many typos in my last post.

Posted by: katy at June 12, 2008 12:08 PM

Obviously Rogen is highly influenced by Beckett.

Posted by: Kevin Longrie at June 12, 2008 12:13 PM

I actually find Maher's attitude refreshing. Too many people think that their messed up, divisive, destructive, in everyone's face, setting the clock and the cause of civil rights back to the middle ages religions deserve to be respected. Maher is saying no, you and your wacky religious beliefs don't get my respect until you demonstrate through your behavior that you and they deserve my respect.

Posted by: dorkenheimer at June 12, 2008 12:16 PM

Oh no, dorkenheimer...I'm not saying that his attitude or way of thinking is necessarily bad...it's his approach I have serious problems with. I would agree with almost everything he says, but I can only agree with the sentiment behind it, since everything out of his mouth sounds assholish and deliberately antagonizing.

Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at June 12, 2008 12:26 PM

Have people forgotten that Bill Maher is a comedian? He is a pompous ass for sure, but in the midst of his self-congratulatory humor, he can be found speaking intelligently about highly charged topics. He also mocks himself, so he can't be all bad.

Posted by: Cindy at June 12, 2008 12:31 PM

Skitt, I read a review of Sedaris' new book and they said it's a nice addition to his collection, but the weakest of the bunch. Apparently most of them were already published (namely in the New Yorker). I've read a few of his recent essays in the NY, and they were only meh. Nothing like Me Talk Pretty.

I want more Amy and more Rooster, damn it!

Posted by: Julie at June 12, 2008 12:36 PM

How much money you need, Skitt? $20? $100? A grand? I can take out a secong mortgage? I mean, I'm just saying, just... Well this is awkward.

Posted by: Jeremy at June 12, 2008 12:36 PM

Hmm. The only real attention-getter for me is the Traitor trailer. I loves me some Don Cheadle.

I love Bill Maher. Watch every ep of Real Time and I've seen most of his standup. However comma, he's a comedian. I don't have to agree with everything he believes, but I like his style.

Posted by: Nicole at June 12, 2008 12:56 PM

Well, well, well, Skitmus - you can't scrape up enough dough to travel six hours to attend your cousin's wedding, but you can afford to find time to whore yourself out for a video game system? Real class act...

Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at June 12, 2008 12:59 PM

SHUT YOUR STUPID MOUTH CONRAD!

I didn't wanna go to your lame-ass wedding anyhow - ooh, we've got a friggin' chocolate fountain - ooh, Angie's dipshit brother is on the wagon (again), so we're gonna skip the open bar - ooh, can you make sure you cover Wendell and make sure he hasn't been drinking before you come? Seriously, Conrad...

Worst. Wedding. Ever.

Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at June 12, 2008 1:04 PM

I just filled up my gas tank. $57. I don't even have an SUV.

And after that Religulous clip I need a shower, a hug, make the badness go away.

Posted by: duane at June 12, 2008 1:11 PM

Skitt, I was just at the bookstore on my lunchbreak and I did coincidentally pick up Sedaris' book for a look-see, but it honestly didn't look too appealing. I'm going to *hope* a Pajiban reviews it instead. Sedaris lost me after his Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules stuff. Although his sister's "cookbook" was fucking hilarious and totally got me through the winter illness - I Like You I think it's called?

Instead I picked up Spook because I loved Bonk so much. Although I have to say, I almost bought Chelsea Handler's book Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea just for something lighter and hilarious-er.

Posted by: smash at June 12, 2008 1:32 PM

Hee, Smash, Amy Sedaris' cookbook/entertainment guide was so great. I've still never read Mary Roach, I'll probably pick up Bonk for the beach.

I'm currently reading a book about London's cholera epidemic in the 1850's...such light summery reading!

Posted by: Julie at June 12, 2008 1:39 PM

Yeah... I can't see shelling out 25 bucks right now for a book I haven't heard much about. I'll for sure pick it up when it hits the 14 dollar mark. Amy Sedaris though... man, that book was a goddamed hoot.

Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at June 12, 2008 1:40 PM

You know what? I can't even see you paying fourteen for it, you cheapskate...

Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at June 12, 2008 1:42 PM

SHUT UP, SHUT UP, SHUT UP!

What are you doing, Conrad? Just hanging out waiting for me to post something so you can throw your stupid opinion out? I suppose you've got enough time, since you "work" from home - if you can call it that.

GO BACK TO CNN OR FERRET-PLANET OR WHEREVER THE HELL IT WAS YOU USED TO GO BEFORE STUMBLING ACROSS THIS PLACE!

Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at June 12, 2008 1:45 PM

For your information, it's www.chinchillaworld.com. We haven't owned a ferret since you "accidentally" blacked out on top of Fitzgig the last time we had you house-sit... I don't know what's worse - that you thought we wouldn't notice that you replaced a male with a female, or that you actually thought trying to flush our family pet down the toilet twenty minutes before we got back home was a good idea... You're lucky we didn't take you to small-claims court on the water damages, you ignorant ass.

Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at June 12, 2008 2:09 PM

julie, that's exactly where I finished Bonk, at the beach!

It's awesome sitting on the beach watching the other ladies reading gossip rags and trashy novels, whereas you classy lady, are reading something with the word BONK written on it in big, red letters.

Posted by: smash at June 12, 2008 2:16 PM

We haven't owned a ferret since you "accidentally" blacked out on top of Fitzgig...

Best. Name. Ever...for a ferret. I want to own one now just to name it that.

Is it just me, or is there some nemesis action going on here?

Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at June 12, 2008 2:17 PM

Oh, and non-sequitor: has anyone actually tried to make one of Amy Sedaris' cheeseballs as featured in I Like You? Delicious or no? Think it calls for three parts cheese, em, balled up with one part cream cheese, then you roll the sucker in some nuts. Voila!

Posted by: smash at June 12, 2008 2:19 PM

Fizgig is the name I gave my lady parts. I like to scare away potential suitors.

Posted by: Julie at June 12, 2008 2:19 PM

Fitzgig! Wow that brings back some memories.

Posted by: ldini79 at June 12, 2008 2:21 PM

Smash, I don't own the book, I paged through it before giving it to my sister for Christmas :) But I would trust her recipes, apparently she's a pretty decent cook.

I love the idea of reading Bonk in public. Books with funny or dirty titles make for some funny sideways glances on the subway.

Posted by: Julie at June 12, 2008 2:23 PM

Yeah, it was an awesome name - too bad it had to be tainted by my dumb-ass cousin Conrad... Who, coincidentally, has NEVER EVEN SEEN The Dark Crystal...

Not nemesis action, SoD - just consider him a troll. My own personal troll. WHOSE SPARE HOUSE KEYS I HAPPEN TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AND WOULD GLADY MAKE A THOUSAND COPIES, (WITH DIRECTIONS) TO PASS OUT AT THE METH CLINIC, BUS DEPOT, AND COUNTY FAIR...

I swear to god, I'll do it... Restraining order be damned...

Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at June 12, 2008 2:27 PM

Fizgig is the name I gave my lady parts. I like to scare away potential suitors.

And yet...that would only turn me on more...

Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at June 12, 2008 2:28 PM

That's because you're a Henson whore :p

As am I. I'm naming my next boyfriend's junk Sweetums.

Posted by: Julie at June 12, 2008 2:32 PM

Score! My vag is named Captain Kirk!

This is of course, inferior to Fitzgig, but I now get the pleasure of envisioning William Shatner every time I, ugh, you know.

Posted by: smash at June 12, 2008 3:11 PM

Hey don't kill me Mr. Shadows, I only meant it seems like logical progression from Prince of Persia. And you know its going to be Orlando freakin Bloom they cast because he's the go-to bow-and-arrow guy.

Posted by: MG at June 12, 2008 3:20 PM

That's because you're a Henson whore

Damn you...how did you find out?!?! He promised to keep those pictures secret....

Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at June 12, 2008 3:32 PM

Religulous, the new documentary from Larry Charles in which Bill Maher explores modern religion in America

Jeezy Creezy, I understand there's a market for them, but isn't this like...this fifteen millionth religious documentary in the past eight or so years? Bleh. Whatever.

Posted by: Renee at June 12, 2008 4:42 PM

I used to think Bill Maher was a complete asshole ... then I moved to Italy and I started to appreciate his humor more. Not sure why ... maybe it's because I don't get The Daily Show or Conan on youtube or maybe it's because I've stopped caring about offending religious people ... even those that happen to be nice, intelligent people that I get along with really well and who pray for my salvation from the fiery pits of hell. but it's probably because we both like lipstick lesbians

Posted by: Le Kim Nguyen at June 12, 2008 4:57 PM

Are we playing Balderdash?

Fitzgig: That new dance all the kids are doing.

Posted by: Cindy at June 12, 2008 8:51 PM

Bill Maher is hilarious, his Santa Claus comparison was spot-on.

Posted by: Mick J at June 13, 2008 2:19 AM

If you're going to make a movie about "Kane & Lynch," you make a story about the corruption in the video game review industry.

Posted by: lawnjart at June 13, 2008 9:49 AM