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Cameron Diaz Heads West For a Star-Studded CinemaCon Bash

Allie Merriam — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:58:52 PDT

Cameron Diaz wore Rachel Roy in Las Vegas last night for a star-studded CinemaCon event. She was on hand to honor DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation dinner and mingled with other celebs like Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas, Jack Black, and Brooklyn Decker. Cameron's off in Nevada after a stint in NYC, where she attended a benefit Monday to raise funds for science labs in urban schools.

All the traveling has allowed Cameron to catch up with her pals. Her former jet-setting companion, ex-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, hasn't been accompanying her since their split. Alex did, though, share kinds words about Cameron recently. Alex Rodriguez gushed about Cameron, saying, "I don't like talking about my relationships. But I will tell you about CD: She's probably one of the greatest human beings I've ever met, and just an amazing light."

Johnny Depp Takes the Stage For Racy Renditions of Marilyn Manson's Songs

Allie Merriam — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:34:22 PDT

Johnny Depp took the stage in LA last night during the Revolver Golden God Awards at Club Nokia. He broke out his guitar to duet with Marilyn Manson. Johnny Depp and Marilyn Manson performed Manson's songs "Sweet Dreams" and "The Beautiful People." Marilyn introduced the hat-wearing Johnny to the crowd, saying, "If you don't recognize my personal friend . . . my personal savior, my personal guitar hero - Johnny Depp!" The show also featured a cameo from Taylor Momsen, who sang alongside Marilyn. Johnny and Marilyn have reportedly also teamed up for a song that will appear on Manson's next album.

Johnny took the evening to focus on music, but has lately been busy with film. He just shot The Lone Ranger with Armie Hammer. Also, new pictures of Johnny Depp in Dark Shadows, the new picture from his pal Tim Burton, came out last month.

Bernie Trailer: Jack Black Is Still Funny as a Murder Suspect

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:30:22 PST

In a small Texan town, Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) is an assistant funeral director, revered as one of the community's most kind and loved folks. He becomes friends with Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), who is an affluent older widow known around town for being a serious sourpuss. At first everyone appreciates Bernie's help, but as Marjorie becomes increasingly dependent, Bernie struggles to keep up with her demands. After months of not seeing Marjorie around, the town learns that she has been dead for some time. The kicker? Bernie - "the nicest fella in town" - is being charged with her murder.

Jack Black is one of my favorite fixtures in comedy, and I can see how he steps up to the plate for this film. I also can't turn down anything with some solid Matthew McConaughey; he plays a cowboy-like character in the film who wants to bring Bernie down. To watch Jack Black kill it in this trailer, just watch after the jump.

Jennifer Aniston Wears a Sexy LBD For a Night Out With Justin Theroux and Robert Downey Jr.

Katie Henry — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:30:16 PDT

Jennifer Aniston joined actors Jack Black, Michael Douglas, Jon Favreau, and more at the American Cinematheque Awards in LA last night to honor her friend and fellow thespian Robert Downey Jr. Jennifer took the stage in a sexy, form-fitting gown to say a few kind words about her long-time friend RDJ. Jennifer joked, "[Robert] never let his career get in the way of his commitment to hard-core, classic Grade A drugs." Justin Theroux, who dined next to Jen at the event, also shares a connection to Robert, having penned the scripts for Tropic Thunder and Iron Man 2. Robert stopped by Jen and Justin's table to pose for a photo, but RDJ also stuck beside his wife and mom-to-be, Susan Downey. It's been an exciting week for Robert. In addition to last night's party, the first trailer for The Avengers was released.

The Big Year: For the Birds

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:05:00 PDT

I have to give The Big Year some credit for straying from the idea that comedies either need to be raunchy, romantic, or dumbed down for kids these days. The film feels more like an old-fashioned comedy, before the genre became overrun with fart jokes and one actor playing every role himself. Though it won't make you roll your eyes, the downside is that The Big Year won't really make you laugh, either.

As three very different birders (that's "bird-watchers" for you amateurs) determined to see the most species in the span of a year - aka, a "big year" - Owen Wilson, Jack Black, and Steve Martin turn in genuine and likable performances. The film has heart and a feel-good message, but watching three dudes check out woodpeckers through their binoculars is about as boring as it sounds.

To find out why The Big Year never really gets off the ground, just

Wilson, Martin, and Black bring their characters to life with ease, because they're all playing roles you've seen them in before. As Brad (who also serves as the film's narrator), Black is an amiable, happy-go-lucky guy who's looking to get his life back on track after getting a divorce and moving in with his parents. He finds happiness in his new friendship with Stu (Martin), who's going after a big year to justify all the years he spent climbing the corporate ladder instead of doing what he really loves. Both guys are trying to take down the cocky current birding champ, Kenny Bostick (Wilson), whose fear of losing his crown is even more encompassing than his commitment to his wife.

The film drifts in and out of each character's personal life, showing how their time spent tracking birds is affecting their loved ones, and more important, their outlook on life as a whole. Brad and Stu are both easy to root for, and even Wilson's Bostick has his moments and one-liners despite some morally reprehensible actions. The problem is that their journeys are all equally anticlimactic. By the time the film reaches December (the end of the year), I wasn't any more invested in the competition than I was at its inception.

The Big Year is a family comedy that steers clear of being offensive, but it's more unremarkable than it is amusing.

Steve Martin Does Not Approve of Clooney-Style Pranks

Mackenzie Wagoner — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:27:00 PDT

Steve Martin chatted about The Big Year at a recent press day in NYC along with his costars Owen Wilson and Jack Black. The trio, who play birders competing for a world record in the film, have great comic chemistry, and they joked about their antics on set and even confessed to a night of debauchery. The Big Year trailer gives a peek of what's to come when the movie is out on Oct. 14. The three get along great, but Steve in particular was happy their on-set time didn't include any out-there pranks. They said:

What was it like on set – were there any pranks?

Steve Martin: I’m not much of a prankster.

Owen Wilson: Oh come on, April Fool's Day - you wait for that to come around like nobody’s business.

SM: On April Fool’s Day, I change people’s calendar to April 2nd.

OW: It wasn’t really a prank-filled set

SM: When I hear about a prank-filled set, I think, "Ugh, I’m so glad I’m not on that movie."

Jack Black: Every time I do a press junket I always regret that I didn’t pull a George Clooney prank, so that I would have a prank to talk about later. We really missed an opportunity there, guys.

SM: We should have hired a writer to come up with some pranks that we could have said we played. We did have fun and we hung out on the set.

To read what else the guys joked about, just keep reading.

The Big Year Trailer: Martin, Black, and Wilson Have a Bird-Watching Bucket List

Becky Kirsch — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:00:10 PDT

The best part about The Big Year trailer is the tacked-on intro, courtesy of stars Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson. It's not that the film looks terrible, but the big draw here is the comedy trifecta headlining the film, and there are more laughs when the guys are making fun of each other out of character. In the film, they star as three men who are a bit adrift in life, and so they embark on a year-long journey together to do all the things they've always wanted to do. Somewhere along the way, things get a bit competitive between the buddies.

I have to admit that I'm a bit confused by the trailer - mostly because the book it's based on, The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession, is about bird-watching. The film, on the other hand, merely references a bird-watching hobby, and instead seems more like a coming-of-age story for grown men. Check out the trailer for yourself when you

Photo courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox

Link Time - Pierce Brosnan Teams Up With Stephen King

BuzzSugar — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:43:47 PDT

Pierce Brosnan will star in Stephen King's new miniseries - The Hollywood Reporter
Catch the first look at Beavis and Butthead's return to TV -/Film
Ricky Gervais is set to play God in his new TV show -Aol TV
Check out new artwork featuring Robert Downey Jr. and others from the Avengers - Moviefone
Just how far did Comic-Con's attendees go to watch the Captain America screening? - Rotten Tomatoes
Get in the mood for Summer loving with these films about romances that bloomed during the season - TrèsSugar
Man of Steel's release date is pushed back -MTV
Will Steve Carell team up with Nicolas Cage and Jack Black for a movie project? - Deadline

Video: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Cozy Up to Fans at the Kung Fu Panda 2 Premiere!

PopSugar — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:55:57 PDT

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were back on the red carpet yesterday following their glamorous appearance at Cannes last week. The hot duo stepped out for the premiere of Kung Fu Panda 2, where they spent plenty of time mingling with their fans before joining their kids inside the theater. We were there on the carpet to chat with the film's cast - take a look!

Angelina Gets Brad's Support During an Early Morning Kung Fu Premiere

Katie Henry — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:43:37 PDT

Kung Fu Panda 2 stars Angelina Jolie, Jack Black, Danny McBride, Seth Rogen, and Lucy Liu joined fans this morning at LA's Grauman's Chinese Theater for the stateside premiere of their animated movie. Brad Pitt was front and center alongside his beautiful partner, Angelina, who stepped out in another high slitted dress. The couple were just in Cannes last week on behalf of her Panda and Brad's Tree of Life. Brad did lots of press for his Terrence Malick film, which won the film festival's top prize, speaking about their hectic family life, his religious beliefs, and revealing he'd like to work with Angelina again. Check out PopSugar Rush tomorrow for more exciting news from the red carpet!