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19Feb2009

'Little Fockers' moving ahead at Universal

Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 4:34PM | By

As you may have heard already, there will be a third installment in the popular franchise that started with "Meet the Parents" in 2000 and continued with "Meet the Fockers" in 2004.

Although we haven't heard or read that much about the project for a while now, Universal is apparently fast-tracking the sequel.

At least that's what Steven Zeitchik is reporting at Risky Biz Blog. He writes Universal has hired John Hamburg to write the screenplay. Larry Stuckey wrote an early draft.

Hamburg also worked on the previous "Focker" flicks, and he also directed the dreadful "Along Came Polly. His next flick, "I Love You, Man," will open March 20, 2009.

Zeitchik also reports Jay Roach, who helmed the first two films, will not return to direct. Apparently, he will focus on "Dinner for Schmucks" instead.

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Saturday

08Nov2008

'Role Models' web reviews

Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:44AM | By

Franck Tabouring

Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott are teaming up in David Wain's "Role Models," a funny comedy in which the actors are forced to look after two lonely kids. I personally had a great time watching the flick, but what about other online critics? Let's find out how they feel about it:

• Cinematical's William Goss: "Sure, we get every bit the expected second-act conflict and third-act reconciliation, but at least when it comes to the emotional climax, both protagonists are adorned in '80s-rock attire and one can't help but strike the other in the groin."

• Robert Fure at FilmSchoolRejects: "All in all, 'Role Models' is a very funny film with lots of laugh out loud moments, which is rare for me."

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08Nov2008

Review: "Role Models"

Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 7:18AM | By

Franck Tabouring

Seen on: November 7, 2008

The players: Director: David Wain, Writers: Paul Rudd, Tom McGrath, Ken Marino, Timothy Dowling, Cast: Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jane Lynch, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Bobb'e J. Thompson

Facts of interest: David Wain also directed last year's "The Ten."

The plot: After engaging in an act of vandalism and destruction of property, Wheeler and Danny are given a chance to avoid jail if they join Sturdy Wings, a program that encourages friendships between adults and lonely children.

Our thoughts: If you’re planning to have a good time at the movies this weekend, you may want to look up to Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott, because in David Wain’s surprisingly refreshing new comedy “Role Models,” the two actors deliver quite an enjoyable show by struggling to entertain two hyperactive youngsters.

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Saturday

09Aug2008

Watch the new 'Role Models' trailer

Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 8:44PM | By

Franck Tabouring

David Wain, director of last year's "The Ten," returns to the big screen with "Role Models," a comedy starring Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks and "Superbad" star Christopher Mintz-Plasse. In the film, two energy drink reps (Scott and Rudd) decide to enroll into a Big Brother program after getting into a whole load of trouble.

The first trailer was released just a few days ago, and while I'm not exactly impressed by what I saw, I have to admit the flick does not look that horrible either. Most of this just looks like standard silly comedy, with Scott putting on his usual routine. But who knows; maybe you'll find the trailer more hilarious than I did. You can check it out just above. Enjoy.

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