New trailer for 'Our Idiot Brother'

A new trailer for Jesse Peretz's upcoming comedy "Our Idiot Brother" has landed on the Web, and you can check it out after the jump. The film generated positive buzz at Sundance, and it stars Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and Emily Mortimer.

In short, this comedy centers on an idealist who barges into the lives of his three sisters. Rudd's going all long hair and beard on us in the flick, and he looks hilarious. "Brother" opens Aug. 26, 2011, and it co-stars Rashida Jones, Hugh Dancy and Steve Coogan.

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First poster released for ‘Our Idiot Brother’

Part Jesus, part homeless dude and wholly awesome, the first poster for “Our Idiot Brother” starring Paul Rudd (“Dinner for Schmucks,” “Knocked Up”) has been released by Moviefone. 

One can only hope that the poster is a snapshot of the entire film, Rudd wandering around in a grungy tank top and acting like a fool for an hour and a half. 

"Our Idiot Brother" starts in theaters August 26^{, 2011}. Directed by Jesse Peretz,  it co-stars Elizabeth Banks, Emily Mortimer, Steve Coogan, Hugh Dancy and Zoey Deschanel.  

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Malin Akerman to star in 'Wanderlust'

Malin Akerman ("Watchmen") has joined Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd and Justin Theroux in David Wain's upcoming comedt "Wanderlust," which Universal is developing from a script by Wain and Ken Marino.

Variety says the story follows a married couple (Aniston & Rudd) who want to escape modern society and decide to move away from New York. No details yet on what Akerman's role will be in the flick.

Akerman just recently joined Ethan Hawke in "The Numbers Station," and she recently completed "Catch .44." She's also starring in "The Romantics," "Elektra Luxx" and "The Bang Bang Club."

Trailer for 'How Do You Know' debuts online

The first trailer for James L. Brooks' new romantic comedy "How Do You Know" has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. The film stars Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson.

Written by Brooks, the film stars Witherspoon as a woman caught in the middle of a love triangle. Rudd and Wilson are the ones fighting for her heart. Supporting cast includes Jack Nicholson.

I can't say I'm in love with this trailer, but I'm glad it doesn't show too much. Brooks hasn't done anything since his "Spanglish" in 2004. He also helmed "As Good As it Gets." "Know" opens Dec. 17, 2010.

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Movie Review: "Dinner for Schmucks"

Seen on: July 30, 2010

The players: Director: Jay Roach, Writers: David Guion, Michael Handelman, Cast: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Lucy Punch

Facts of interest: Roach also helmed "Meet the Parents."

The plot: An executive invites a weird IRS employee to a dinner designed to make fun of idiot guests.

Our thoughts: I had high hopes for Jay Roach’s comedy remake “Dinner for Schmucks,” but unfortunately, I left the theater disappointed. I know it was a mistake to walk into this with very high expectations, but with this great of a cast and splendid source material, you would think they’d come up with something funnier and more refreshing. Alas, this one only goes down as a so-so remake.

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Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel join 'Idiot'

Actor Paul Rudd ("I Love You, Man") will be joined by four lovely women in Jesse Peretz's upcoming comedy "My Idiot Brother": Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer and Rashida Jones.

Written by Evgenia Peretz and David Schisgall, the film follows a man trying to deal with his mother, who creates chaos at the homes of thid three sisters (played by Banks, Deschanel and Mortimer).

As for Jones, the Hollywood Reporter says she will play Deschanel's girlfriend. Rudd already co-starred with Jones in "I Love You, Man." She also starred with Banks in "Role Models" (so much for trivia).

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'Dinner for Schmucks' trailer is not tasty

Someone out there thought it would be a great idea to remake France's comedy hit "Le diner de cons," and if I had the chance to, I would love to punch that someone. The first trailer for the Jay Roach-directed flick has landed online, and to tell you the truth, it looks like a solid dose of big-screen crap. At this stage, that's unfortunate, because the film boasts a cast I generally enjoy watching. The film opens July 23, 2010.

Of course, a lot of trailers are deceiving, and "Dinner for Schmucks" could end up being funny. That said, what I saw in this preview didn't even make me smile, and that's not exactly a good start. In the film, a bunch of friends organize a weekly dinner to which they invite the dumbest people they can find. Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Zach Galifianakis star. I wish I could say this looked tasty, but to me, it doesn't.

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Zach Galifianakis, Paul Rudd book comedy

Zach Galifianakis and Paul Rudd are teaming up yet again on the big screen for Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton's new comedy "Will," a Paramount project Will Ferrell and Adam McKay are producing.

THR says Rudd plays an average dude living in a world in which people's lives and destinies are penned by writers in heaven. When his writer (Galifianakis) stops writing his story, the man is on his own.

Comedian Demetri Martin, who last starred in Ang Lee's summer movie "Taking Woodstock," wrote the script. Faris and Dayton also directed "Little Miss Sunshine." Paramount took over "Will" from DreamWorks.

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Lucy Punch invited to 'Dinner for Schmucks'

Actress Lucy Punch is pretty much set to star in Jay Roach's upcoming "Dinner for Schmucks," a remake of Francis Veber's popular 1998 comedy "Le diner de cons" (The Dinner Game).

Steve Carell and Paul Rudd are also on board to star in the project, in which a bunch of friends organize a weekly dinner to which they invite the dumbest people they can find.

"Schmucks" is set to start production this fall, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The film marks Roach's first big-screen project since 2004's "Meet the Fockers."

As for Punch, her credits include "The Class" and "Hot Fuzz." She also recently joined Woody Allen's upcoming untitled film, which stars Freida Pinto, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas and Josh Brolin.

Movie Review: “I Love You, Man”

Seen on: March 22, 2009

The players: Director: John Hamburg, Writers: Larry Levin, John Hamburg, Cast: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Sarah Burns, Jaime Pressly

Facts of interest: Rudd also starred in "Role Models," while Segel recently starred in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."

The plot: Rudd stars as a recently engaged man who has no guy friends and heads out to look for the perfect best man.

Our thoughts: In John Hamburg’s buddy comedy “I Love You, Man,” Paul Rudd plays Peter Klaven, a recently engaged real estate agent with a big problem: he really needs a best man, but much to his chagrin, he has absolutely no guy friends. Only solution: go on a series of ‘man-dates’ to find the perfect best buddy.

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