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Seen on: October 2, 2009

The players: Directors: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson, Writers: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson, Cast: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K.

Facts of interest: Gervais also starred in "Ghost Town."

The plot: In a world in which no one lies, Ricky Gervais plays a loser who discovers he has the ability to not tell the truth.

Our thoughts: Ricky Gervais returns to the big screen with “The Invention of Lying,” a thoroughly amusing little comedy set in a world in which lying does not exist. In this film, people tell the truth and nothing but the truth, and trust me, I don’t lie either when I say this is quite a funny big-screen experience.

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Thursday

17Sep2009

'Valentine's Day' trailer debuts with all-star cast!

Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 11:37PM | By

Are you ready for the next "Valentine's Day"? If you plan to take your date to a movie that weekend, why not try Garry Marshall's new romantic comedy, which debuts Feb. 12, 2010 and features an all-star cast?

A teaser for the romance has debuted online, and while it doesn't give us much story, it obviously puts big emphasis on all the big names it features. It's a goal this preview reaches successfully.

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01Sep2009

New poster for 'The Invention of Lying'

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 1:23AM | By

Funny man Ricky Gervais ("Ghost Town") returns to the big screen in a lead role in his upcoming comedy "The Invention of Lying," and the folks at Cinematical have received a cool new poster you should check out after the jump. It's simple, yet appealing, and certainly refreshing to look at. Okay, Jennifer Garner is refreshing to look at.

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Monday

29Jun2009

Topher Grace, Emma Roberts board 'Valentine's Day'

Monday, June 29, 2009 at 12:54PM | By

Topher Grace, Emma Roberts and Hector Elizondo have joined Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine, Bradley Cooper and Ashton Kutcher in "Valentine's Day."

Directed by Gary Marshall ("The Princess Diaries," "Runaway Bride") from a script by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, the film follows 10 Los Angeles people whose lives intersect on Valentine's Day.

The Hollywood Reporter says Grace plays a mailroom worker who dates Hathaway's character. Roberts is on-board as a teenager trying to sleep with her boyfriend. Elizondo plays MacLaine's husband.

Wow, what a cast! Roberts recenty starred in "Hotel for Dogs." As for Grace, the "That '70s Show" alumnus will soon be seen in "Young Americans." Hector Elizondo's credits include "Chicago Hope," "Monk" and "The Princess Diaries" series.

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29Jun2009

Trailer for Ricky Gervais' 'The Invention of Lying'

Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11:54AM | By

Ricky Gervais's next project (co-diretced with Matthew Robinson) is a comedy entitled "The Invention of Lying," which will hit theaters Sept. 25, 2009. A first trailer for the film debuted online, and you should check it out below.

The flick is set in a world where lying does not exist. Everyone - from politicians to advertisers to the man and woman on the street - speaks the truth and nothing but the truth with no thought of the consequences.

But when a down-on-his-luck loser named Mark suddenly develops the ability to lie, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world where every word is assumed to be the absolute truth, Mark easily lies his way to fame and fortune.

But lies have a way of spreading, and Mark begins to realize that things are getting a little out of control when some of his tallest tales are being taken as, well, gospel. Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill and Rob Lowe co-star.

Sounds like a charming concept, and judging by this footage, "Lying" seems to be typical Gervais comedy and along the lines of "Ghost Town," a film I really enjoyed. What do you think?

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Saturday

02May2009

Movie Review: “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”

Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 9:50AM | By

Seen on: May 1, 2009

The players: Director: Mark Waters, Writers: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, Robert Forster

Facts of interest: Mark Waters also directed "Mean Girls," "Freaky Friday" and "Just Like Heaven."

The plot: Connor Mead is a famous photographer who despises love and marriage, until he's visited by three ghosts who show him just how big a prick he really is.

Our thoughts: Trust me, you can certainly live happily ever after without seeing Mark Waters’ latest comedy “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.” I wouldn’t go as far and say I hated the film, but its lack of an original story line and the absence of laughs really made it hard for me to fall for this one.

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Monday

27Apr2009

This week's new movie releases - May 1, 2009

Monday, April 27, 2009 at 10:21PM | By

This week, we're looking at three wide releases: Gavin Hood's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" with Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber; Mark Waters' comedy "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" with Jennifer Garner, Emma Stone and Matthew McConaughey; and Aristomenis Tsirbas' animated sci-fi flick "Battle for Terra":

X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE

Synopsis: "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated.

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Monday

06Apr2009

Daily news dose: Bello to star in Sandler comedy; Christian Bale to join 'Prisoners'

Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10:11PM | By

Here's your dose of film news for April 7, 2009:

• Universal and Illumination Entertainment are developing "I Hop," a comedy about a slacker who ends up running over the Easter Bunny. With the bunny injured and unable to hop, the slacker is forced to jump in and save Easter. Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio wrote the script. Don't know about you, but this sounds WEIRD to me. (Variety)

• Christian Bale is attached to star alonside Mark Wahlberg in "Prisoners," a thriller written by Aaron Guzikowski. The story follows a man who, after his daughter and her friend are kidnapped, goes nuts and decides to kidnap the man he thinks is responsible. (Risky Biz Blog)

• The charming Maria Bello is in talks to join Columbia's untitled comedy starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, Salma Hayek and David Spade. Written by Sandler and Fred Wolf, the film follows five best friends from high school who decide to reunite on a Fouth of July weekend 30 years later. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Jennifer Garner is attached to star in "Butter," a comedy about an orphan who discovers she has a talent for butter-carving and decides to compete in a town's butter-sculpting contest. Jason Micallef wrote the original script. Garner will next be seen in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past." (THR)

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Thursday

29Jan2009

Trailer radar: 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past'

Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 7:06PM | By

Ever afraid one of your past girlfriends will come back to haunt you?

That's exactly what happens to Matthew McConaughey in Mark Waters' latest romantic comedy "The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past," which hits theaters May 1, 2009. Here is the official synopsis:

Celebrity photographer Connor Mead loves freedom, fun and women... in that order. A committed bachelor who thinks nothing of breaking up with multiple women on a conference call, Connor's mockery of romance proves a real buzz-kill for his kid brother, Paul, and a houseful of well wishers on the eve of Paul's wedding.

Just when it looks like Connor may single-handedly ruin the wedding, he is visited by the ghosts of his former jilted girlfriends, who take him on a revealing and hilarious odyssey through his failed relationships--past, present and future.

Together they attempt to find out what turned Connor into such an insensitive jerk and whether there is still hope for him to find true love...or if he really is the lost cause everyone thinks he is.

Check out the trailer for the film below. I am not opposed to such a story, but then again, I hope they can play this game for more than 90 minutes without getting too boring or monotonous.