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Entries in Bill Hader (7)

Friday
18Sep2009

Movie Review: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”

DateFriday, September 18, 2009 at 2:55PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Seen on: September 18, 2009

The players: Directors: Chris Miller, Phil Lord, Writers: Chris Miller, Phil Lord, Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Mr. T, Andy Samberg, Bruce Campbell, James Caan

Facts of interest: Based on the children's book by Ron Barrett and Judi Barrett.   

The plot: When an inventor's latest creation that turns water into food goes horribly wrong, he must embark on a mission to save the world before it's being destroyed by enormous eats.

Our thoughts: Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s animated adventure “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” is one awesome big-screen experience. Based on Judi and Ron Barrett’s popular book, this Sony Pictures Animation release is a fast-paced and visually stunning ride I can only recommend. Make sure you catch it in 3D.

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Tuesday
08Sep2009

More great 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' clips

DateTuesday, September 8, 2009 at 4:12PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

I'm really excited to see Phil Lord and Chris Miller's upcoming 3D animated adventure "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" in 3D Sept. 18, 2009, and I really enjoyed the several film clips I've seen so far.

Today, I stumbled across two more, and they sure made my mouth water. In the first one you can check out after the jump, main character Flint discovers his new invention actually works.

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Thursday
13Aug2009

This and that in film news: 'Poltergeist' release set?; 'Avatar Day' trailer ticket details

DateThursday, August 13, 2009 at 1:54AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Here's a selection of film news you shouldn't miss on this August 13, 2009:

• I know it sucks a "Poltergeist" remake is heading our way, and now MGM has apparently set a release for Nov. 24, 2010, this according to ShockTillYouDrop. Vadim Perelman is supposed to direct the project, but that's pretty much all we know at this point.

• As you may have heard already, the trailer for James Cameron's next 'masterpiece' will be launched on "Avatar Day" Aug. 21, 2009. Visit AvatarMovie.com starting Monday to find out how to get tickets for the screenings of his extended trailer and additional footage. More info here.

• Risky Biz Blog reports Catalina Sandino Moreno, who starred in the powerful "Maria Full of Grace," will star in David Slade's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." She's supposed to play Maria, a woman who tries to "create a newborn army of vampires, recruiting the Confederate soldier Jasper to her cause."

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Sunday
05Apr2009

Movie Review: “Adventureland”

DateSunday, April 5, 2009 at 8:59PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Seen on: April 4, 2009

The players: Director: Greg Mottola, Writer: Greg Mottola, Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig

Facts of interest: Mottola also directed "Superbad."

The plot: A recent college grad realizes he doesn't have enough money for his Europe trip and decides to take a job at a local amusement park.

Our quick thoughts: Greg Mottola’s “Adventureland” is a wonderful ride, and I loved every minute of it. A sincere, intriguing look at teenage love and all the hurdles that can come with it, the film boasts a bunch of passionate characters, a solid dose of subtle humor and a classic soundtrack that all together make for a wildly entertaining viewing experience you’ll want to revisit again and again.

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Friday
03Apr2009

'Adventureland' web reviews

DateFriday, April 3, 2009 at 9:42PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

"Superbad" director Greg Mottola returns to the big screen with "Adventureland," a comedy that is set in 1987 and follows a recent college grad as he takes on a boring job at an amusement park. Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig star, and here is what the Web's critics say:

• Erik Davis at Cinematical: "Once on the grounds of Adventureland, the film really takes off -- reminding us not only of the summer-fling films of our youth, but also introducing a wicked ensemble cast who put the funk back in funktastic."

• Cinema Blend's Katey Rich: "But the movie is funny enough, and an enjoyable ride overall, and most importantly evokes those familiar nostalgic feelings that get you looking over old camp photos one random night."

• RopeOfSilicon's Brad Brevet: "The only negative I can come up with is that it does have a few moments where it drags, but I appreciate the effort by writer/director Greg Mottola to tell a story as opposed to only offering enough plot to get the story to the next punchline."

• Joblo's JimmyO: "I really loved Adventureland. I watched the trailers and I was expecting something else, but I certainly wasn’t expecting something as warm and honest as it turned out to be."

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Wednesday
21Jan2009

Judd Apatow to produce a horror movie?

DateWednesday, January 21, 2009 at 11:14AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

It's an odd question, isn't it? But according to Bill Hader, Judd Apatow may indeed consider producing a slasher movie.

In an interview with the folks at CHUD, Hader said "Saturday Night Live" writer Simon Rich has put together a horror flick for Apatow:

"It's partially 'Straw Dogs' meets 'Halloween' meets 'Home Alone' meets 'Monster Squad,'" Hader said. "I don't know if it's even going to get made. Judd met with us and said 'I want to do a horror movie with you. I want to see you in a slasher movie.'"

Hader went on to describe what the film is about (apparently), and you can check that out here. It sounds weird. In a nutshell, it's about a messed up guy coming to somebody's house. Or something like that. Who knows, maybe he even made it up.

The idea of Apatow producing a horror movie, however, sounds interesting. Let's hope we'll find out more about it soon.

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Saturday
20Sep2008

Bill Hader, Anna Faris to taste ‘Meatballs’

DateSaturday, September 20, 2008 at 7:57AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Bill Hader and Anna Faris are set to voice the leads in Sony Pictures Animations’s upcoming 3D project “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” according to Variety.

Mr. T, James Caan, Andy Samberg, Tracy Morgan and Bruce Campbell are already on board. Not bad for a voice cast.

The film, which is based on Judi Barrett’s popular children’s book, focuses on a group of characters living in a town where food falls from the sky just like rain. Imagine how cool this would look like in live-action flick.

The trade says Hader will play a character trying to invent something that could improve everybody’s life. Faris voices a weathergirl covering the strange happening.

Chris Miller and Phil Lord are directing their own script. If all goes well, the film is expected to hit theaters early 2010.

Bill Hader recently completed Greg Mottola’s “Adventureland.” Faris is currently onscreen in “The House Bunny.”

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