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Entries in Judd Apatow (13)

Saturday
01Aug2009

Apatow's 'Funny People' delivers $8M Friday

DateSaturday, August 1, 2009 at 1:36PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Funny People

Judd Apatow's latest comedy "Funny People" topped the North American box office Friday with an estimated $8.6 million in ticket sales at 3,007 locations.

Starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann, the film follows a stand-up comedian whose near-death experience encourages him to change his life.

Last week's box office champion "G-Force" came in second Friday, generating another $5.7 million for a total domestic gross of $55.1 million after one week in release.

"Aliens in the Attic," the second wide release this weekend, only made it to No. 5 with a one-day gross of $2.8 million. The family adventure is currently playing at 3,106 locations.

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Friday
31Jul2009

'Funny People' web reviews

DateFriday, July 31, 2009 at 8:09PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

A scene from Funny People

"Funny People" marks Judd Apatow's third directorial effort, and it stars Seth Rogen, Adam Sandler, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann and Jason Schwartzman. Here's what some of the Web's critics have to say about the drama-comedy:

• Katey Rich @ CinemaBlend: "The best we can hope for is that Funny People is a necessary middle ground between Apatow's adolescent experiment and the more adult stories he has yet to tell."

• RopeOfSilicon's Brad Brevet: "Apatow's ability to keep me curious as to where he was going to take things next was this film's saving grace in my case."

• LatinoReview's Ron Henriques: "Though the third act is problematic, 'Funny People' works when Sandler and Rogan are either interacting humorously or discussing gag material and the nature of comedy."

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Friday
31Jul2009

Movie Review: “Funny People”

DateFriday, July 31, 2009 at 7:09PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Funny People ReviewThe Collector

Seen on: July 31, 2009

The players: Director: Judd Apatow, Writer: Judd Apatow, Cast: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman

Facts of interest: Apatow also directed "Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."

The plot: A stand-up comedian has a near-death experience that will prompt him to change his life and look at things from a different perspective.

Our thoughts: I wouldn’t go as far and call Judd Apatow’s “Funny People” one of the year’s best, but as a dramatic comedy carefully examining the impact a near-death experience has on a desperate stand-up comedian, the film works marvelously. “People” may not be Apatow’s most entertaining project, but it sure is as sincere as his previous efforts.

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Thursday
30Jul2009

Judd Apatow lands three-film deal at Universal

DateThursday, July 30, 2009 at 7:43PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Judd Apatow

Universal Pictures and Judd Apatow are in it for the long haul after the studio and the acclaimed filmmaker sealed a three-film deal this week.

Universal and Apatow recently teamed for "Funny People," which will open in theaters tomorrow. He also worked with the studio on his two previous directorial efforts, "Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the deal allows Apatow to produce projects at other studios. His most recent producing credits include "Year One," "Pineapple Express" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."

No projects have been announced yet, but Apatow will write and direct all three films. His next producing gig is "Get Him to the Greek," which Nicholas Stoller is directing.

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Monday
27Jul2009

This week's new movie releases - July 31, 2009

DateMonday, July 27, 2009 at 6:07PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

This week, we're looking at three wide releases: Judd Apatow's comedy "Funny People" with Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Eric Bana; John Schultz's "Aliens in the Attic" with Ashley Boettcher and Austin Robert Butler; and Marcus Dunstan's horror pic "The Collector":

Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler in Funny People

FUNNY PEOPLE

Synopsis: In the film by Judd Apatow, Adam Sandler stars as George Simmons, a standup comedian whose life changes after he has a near-death experience.

First thoughts: So far, I've enjoyed most of Apatow's flicks, and judging by its trailers and TV spots, "Funny People" looks like a heartfelt comedy with tons of refreshing humor and solid performances. I'm glad to see Sandler back in a role that actually doesn't look retarded. This is definitely my first pick for the weekend.

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Friday
03Jul2009

Look at Eminem in Apatow's 'Funny People'

DateFriday, July 3, 2009 at 12:04PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Adam Sandler and Eminem in Funny People.

Judd Apatow has lined up quite the cast for his upcoming comedy "Funny People," and he even recruited some stars for some brief appearances.

As you can see in the photo (posted by MTV) above, rapper Eminem is also part of the cast. It's still unknown what role he will play exactly, but this shows he will have an encounter with the film's lead character George Simmons (Adam Sandler).

Simmons is a standup comedian whose life changes after he has a near-death experience. The cast also includes Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana and Jason Schwartzman, among others.

"Funny People" looks really funny, and it will hit theaters July 31, 2009. Check out the trailer right here. Eminem's last big-screen appearance was in "8 Mile."

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Monday
22Jun2009

Adam Sandler, Jon Favreau join 'Zookeeper'

DateMonday, June 22, 2009 at 8:44PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Adam Sandler will voice a character in The Zookeeper

Adam Sandler, Cher, Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone and Judd Apatow are set to provide voices for animals in Frank Coraci's upcoming live-action comedy "The Zookeeper."

Starring Kevin James in the title role, the film follow a zookeeper who gets dating advice from his animals. Variety reports Sandler will voice a capuchin monkey, with Cher on-board as a giraffe.

Also, Favreau will voice a bear, and Apatow an elephant. Stallone will breathe life into a lion. Jim Breuer, Faizon Love and Bas Rutten are also part of the voice cast, while Nick Nolte is in talks to join them as well. Rosario Dawson stars alongside James.

Jay Scherick, David Ronn, James, Rock Reuben and Nick Bakay wrote the script. Coraci's credits include "Click" and "Around the World in 80 Days."

Sandler will next star in Apatow's "Funny People," while Stallone is working on his next action pic "The Expendables." Favreau is currently shooting "Iron Man 2."

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Tuesday
19May2009

Apatow's 'Funny People' receives three TV spots

DateTuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:28AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Judd Apatow's third movie "Funny People" opens in theaters July 31, 2009, and I just stumbled across three new (and funny) television spots for the comedy, which stars Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana and Jason Schwartzman. Check them out below, and have a good laugh.

Even though most of the footage in these spots is taken straight from the feature trailer, you'll be able to catch one or two new jokes here and there. In the film, Sandler stars as George Simmons, a standup comedian whose life changes after he has a near-death experience.

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Friday
20Feb2009

Trailer for Apatow's 'Funny People' debuts

DateFriday, February 20, 2009 at 9:05PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

The folks at Moviefone today premiered the first trailer for Judd Apatow's latest comedy "Funny People."

In the film, Adam Sandler stars as George Simmons, a standup comedian whose life changes after he has a near-death experience.

Also starring are Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana and Jason Schwartzman. The film is due in theaters July 31, 2009.

Clocking in at more than three minutes, the trailer below is a little too long for my taste. I have nothing against a preview running for two minutes or so, but revealing too much of a story isn't that great either.

On the other hand, this footage really makes me want to see more. So far I've enjoyed every one of Apatow's flicks, and he's definitely somone who can take any idea and turn it into something special.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy Sandler an co. introducing "Funny People."

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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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