Exclusive Interview: 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' stars Michael Cera & Anna Kendrick

Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is out in theaters now, and stars Michael Cera and Anna Kendrick stopped by in San Francisco recently to chat about the movie and their experiences shooting it.

Check out our exclusive interview below. Cera ("Youth in Revolt") and Kendrick ("Up in the Air") talk a bit about comics, character, Edgar Wright and working on a big film filled with awesome special effects.

"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" follows a dude names Scott, who falls in love with a chick but realizes he must first defeat her seven evil exes. It sounds cool, and it really is. You can read my review here...

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Movie Review: "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"

Seen on: July 26, 2010

The players: Director: Edgar Wright, Writers: Edgar Wright, Michael Bacall, Cast: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Brandon Routh

Facts of interest: Wright also helmed "Hot Fuzz" and "Shaun of the Dead."

The plot: A guy (Michael Cera) must defeat his new girl's seven evil exes if he wants to date her.

Our thoughts: Edgar Wright’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” is one of the craziest big-screen experiences I’ve ever had, but I say that in a positive way. It’s an insanely cool and wildly entertaining ride that pulls you right into its colorful, wacky world, and it lets you be part of an explosive adventure stuffed with eccentric characters, solid action, decent humor and some awesome visuals. Let’s dive right into the game.

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New poster for 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

The cool folks at Empire Online have posted a brand-new poster for Edgar Wright's anticipated action-comedy adventure "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," due in theaters Aug. 13, 2010. Check it out after the jump.

The poster's got style and looks really cool, just like anything else we've seen of this movie up to this point. I strongly believe it's one of the few films that can kick ass this summer, and I can't wait for the release.

"Scott Pilgrim" centers on a guy (played by Michael Cera) who has to defeat his new girlfriend’s seven ex-boyfriends. Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans and Anna Kendrick co-star.

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Really cool 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' trailer online

Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" will hit theaters Aug. 13, 2010, and a first teaser trailer for the big-screen adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malle's graphic novel has landed online. Check it out after the jump, because it's crazy cool and pretty action-packed as well. The film centers on a guy (played by Michael Cera) who has to defeat his new girlfriend’s seven ex-boyfriends. Sounds like a painful task.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brandon Routh and Jason Schwartzman co-star. As I mentioned above, the trailer below delivers the goods, and the whole thing looks like a fast-paced, very colorful video game on the big screen. Will Cera deliver yet another one of his automatic performances? Let's hope not. At least his role here asks for more physical action.

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New 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' poster hits

Michael Cera will return to the big screen in Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," and a brand-new poster for the flick has popped up online earlier today. Check it out after the jump, because it looks cool. "Scott" opens Aug. 13, 2010, and it's one of those highly anticipated films of the year. Based on the graphic novel by Bryan Lee O’Malle, the film centers on a guy who has to defeat his new girlfriend’s seven ex-boyfriends. Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brandon Routh and Jason Schwartzman co-star.

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Movie Review: “Youth in Revolt”

Seen on: November 13, 2009

The players: Director: Miguel Arteta, Writer: Gustin Nash, Cast: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Zach Galifianakis, Ray Liotta, Justin Long

Facts of interest: Miguel Arteta also directed "The Good Girl."

The plot: In order to win over the girl he loves, Nick creates an alter ego that teaches him how to rebel and be a bad boy.

Our thoughts: Every revolution needs a leader, and the guy getting his rebel on big time in theaters this week is Michael Cera, who turns in a superb double performance in Miguel Arteta’s “Youth in Revolt,” a surprisingly amusing comedy about a weirdo willing to do anything to win over the girl of his dreams.

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New 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' photos

Trying to win over someone's heart is a routine for Michael Cera. He attempts it in "Youth in Revolt," which opens this week, and he tries it in Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," which is also slated for release some time this year.

Universal has released two official stills from the upcoming action comedy, and you can see them above and below. Based on the graphic novel by Bryan Lee O’Malle, the film centers on a guy who has to defeat his new girlfriend’s seven ex-boyfriends.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brandon Routh and Jason Schwartzman co-star. I've never read "Scott," but I hear it's great. Many folks out there are also getting incredibly excited about the flick, and I'm more than happy to join them.

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'Youth in Revolt' pushed back to 2010

If you planned to see Michael Cera's new film "Youth in Revolt" in theaters this October, you will have to wait a little. The Weinstein Co. today moved the film from its Oct. 20, 2009 slot to Jan. 15, 2010.

A Dimension Films rep told Variety "Revolt" will be a good counterprogramming to other titles opening In January. Currently, the Miguel Arteta-directed comedy goes up against "Book of Eli" and "Hoodwinked Too."

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Watch Michael Cera in 'Youth in Revolt' trailer

Michael Cera is at it again in Miguel Arteta's upcoming comedy "Youth in Revolt," and a first trailer for the upcoming film has just debuted online. Check it out after the jump, because it looks intriguing. Flick is the big-screen adaptation of C.D. Payne’s novel of the same title.

"Youth in Revolt" is the irreverent story about the wild adventures of a teenage boy named Nick Twisp, who meets the girl of his dreams while on a family vacation and has to turn his life and the lives of all those around him upside down in order to be with her.

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'Year One' web reviews

Jack Black and Michael Cera play two cavemen who go on a big adventure in Harold Ramis' comedy "Year One," and here is what the Web's critics have to say (read my review here):

• Joblo's Jenna Bush: "The film has very little narrative, and what there is seems to be dumped half way through."

• Cinematical's Jeffrey M. Anderson: "Black is a good reason why most of this works."

• CinemaBlend's Josh Tyler: "'Year One' has no point, no purpose really other than stick Jack Black and Michael Cera in loincloths so they can wander around in front of the camera."

• Latino Review's Ron Henriques: "I absolutely can not recommend this film, but I felt a little sad because it had some potential."

• Brad Brevet at RopeOfSilicon: "Ramis racked up the talent to give this story a run, but it never got out of the starting gate."

• Matt Goldberg at Collider: "Without any memorable humor, story, or characters, 'Year One' is a pointless endeavor and offers us nothing we haven’t seen or heard somewhere else before."