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Tilda Swinton Based Trainwreck Role On Victoria Beckham
The British Oscar winner traded her porcelain skin and short blonde hair for fake tan and a brown wig to play Amy Schumer's driven boss in the new comedy movie, directed by Judd...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2015
'Ant-man' Has Medium-sized Opening In Us
It was never going to achieve an Avengers-style opening, but there are undoubtedly a few bigwigs out there who expected more from Paul Rudd's Ant-Man, which has opened to an estimated $58million in the US.Paul...
By Gary Roberts in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 July 2015
Trainwreck Lets Amy Schumer Get Serious About Comedy
The third series of her anarchic sketch show has just finished its run, and now Amy Schumer is ready for the big screen. Her first movie is Trainwreck, in which she plays a woman whose...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 July 2015
Diane Keaton Questioned Lena Dunham's Sexuality At Celebrity Holiday Party
Director/producer Judd Apatow has been an early proponent for Dunham since the beginning of her career, and he brought her along to a star-studded holiday bash hosted by Jennifer Aniston in the early...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2015
Judd Apatow Has 'Personal Connection' To Bill Cosby Scandal
The filmmaker has been one of the most vocal opponents of The Cosby Show star, who has been accused of inappropriate behaviour and rape by more than 30 women over the past 10...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2015
Judd Apatow Appeals To Whoopi Goldberg To 'Support' Bill Cosby's Alleged Victims
The Cosby Show star has found himself under attack once more amid the ongoing scandal, after his deposition in a 2005 court case, in which he admitted obtaining multiple prescriptions for the powerful...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 July 2015
Judd Apatow Demands Statements From Bill Cosby's Wife And Tv Partner
The moviemaker and writer has been criticised for remarks he made about Cosby as more than 30 women came forward with accusations of rape, sexual abuse and inappropriate behaviour over the past 10...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 July 2015
Judd Apatow And Leslie Mann Drop Out Of Bad Moms Comedy
Apatow was slated to produce while Mann was set to star in the film, which will be directed by The Hangover writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. According to Deadline.com, the couple...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 June 2015
Netflix To Release Judd Apatow Produced 'Pee-wee Herman's Big Holiday' Worldwide
Pee-Wee Herman will soon be back and on a Netflix near you, as the streaming service has officially announced it's picked up Pee-Wee's Big Holiday, the latest movie starring Paul Reubens' bow tie wearing character....
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 February 2015
A Week In Movies: Baftas Handed Out In London, Premieres In Berlin And New Trailers For Summer Movies Including Comedy, Horror, Musical And A Pair Of Spy Thrillers
Fifty Shadows of Grey held its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, attended by stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, as well as director Sam Taylor-Johnson and her actor-husband Aaron, plus novelist E.L. James....
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 February 2015
James Corden Makes Surprise Tv Appearance
James Corden started work on his new US talk-show two months ahead of schedule.The 36-year-old Brit, who recently starred in the movie 'Into the Woods', is due to take over the helm of 'The Late...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 January 2015
Lena Dunham Inspired By Taylor Swift
Lena Dunham listened to Taylor Swift whilst she wrote 'Girls'.The 28-year-old actress was full of praise for her close friend, admitting that her songs formed a ''soundtrack to many of my feelings''.She told Entertainment Tonight:...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 January 2015
Lena Dunham To Guest Star In 'The Simpsons'
We know that Lena Dunham is returning to our screens when the fourth season of ‘Girls’ takes its bow on HBO this weekend, but NYC is not the only place she’ll be appearing this year....
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 January 2015
Pee-wee Herman's New Playhouse Is Netflix With Upcoming Movie Headed To Streaming Service
The currently in the works Pee-wee Herman movie may have just found itself a home, with The Wrap reporting the film is about to be picked up by streaming service Netflix. Starring Paul Reubens (of...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 December 2014
Netflix Bets Big On Judd Apatow's 'Unflinching' Comedy 'Love'
Netflix has ordered two seasons of Judd Apatow's romance-comedy series 'Love', as it ramps up its original programming. The show will make its bow in 2016 and will be licensed globally for 20 episodes in...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 September 2014
The Lonely Island Are Finally Making A Movie With Judd Apatow Producing
It was bound to happen eventually – The Lonely Island are getting their own movie. The comedians, who got their start making funny and mildly offensive youtube videos are now collaborating with Judd Apatow on...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2014
John Cena For Role In The Nest
John Cena has joined the cast of 'The Nest'.The WWE wrestling superstar has signed on to appear in the Universal comedy starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, under the direction of 'Pitch Perfect' helmer Jason...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2014
What Can We Expect To See From 'Girls' Season 4?
Girls Season 4 won’t premiere until 2015 but a few little snippets of information have already begun to trickle in. So, what do we know about Season 4 from how Season 3 ended? Well, Hannah...
By Sophie Miskiw in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2014
Kirsten Dunst Wants To Team Up With Judd Apatow
Kirsten Dunst wants to work with Judd Apatow.The actress made a name for herself with comedies like 'Bring It On' as a teenager and after years of cutting her teeth on more serious dramas, she...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2014
Seth Rogen Critic Uploads Video In Face Of Backlash Over Shooting Suggestion
A Washington Post critic drew such a backlash with her suggestion that Seth Rogen's "frat boy" genre of comedy movies inspired Elliot Rodger's recent Californian mass shooting that she has felt compelled to upload a...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 May 2014
Seth Rogen Reels At Suggestion His Films Inspired Mass Shooting
Seth Rogen has hit back at a series of implications and accusations made in a recent Washington Post article drawing a link between the recent shooting in California and the "frat boy" movies of the...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 May 2014
Nicholas Stoller Looks To Take Judd Apatow's Comedy Crown With 'Neighbors'
With his new film Neighbors (titled Bad Neighbours internationally), filmmaker Nicholas Stoller is taking on Judd Apatow for the adult-comedy title. He has previous experience in the genre, from Forgetting Sarah Marshall to The Five-year...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 May 2014
Richie Sambora Still Loves His Ex-wife Heather Locklear
Richie Sambora still loves his ex-wife Heather Locklear.The 59-year-old rocker still shares a close bond with his former spouse - with whom he has 16-year-old daughter Ava - who he married in Paris on December...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 May 2014
Leslie Mann Wants To Experience Sex As A Man
Leslie Mann wishes she could experience sex from a male perspective. The 'Other Woman' star would like to transform into a man for the day and see how the ''real mechanics'' feel for them when...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 April 2014
Judd Apatow's The Simpsons Script To Air After 24 Years
Judd Apatow's episode of animated comedy The Simpsons will finally be broadcast 24 years after the writer/director submitted his script to Tv bosses.Apatow, the brains behind hit movies Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, wrote...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 April 2014
Leslie Mann Regrets Using Marriage As Inspiration For This Is 40
Leslie Mann regrets using her marriage as inspiration for 'This Is 40'.The 'Other Woman' star admits she became ''annoyed'' by the ''invasive'' questions about her relationship with director Judd Apatow when she starred alongside Paul...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 April 2014
As Judd Apatow Continues His Revenge, We Remember 'Freaks And Geeks'
‘Freaks and Geeks’ may have only lasted for one season, but the show has had an enduring legacy, not least of all for producer Judd Apatow who has just called his whole career 'revenge' for...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 March 2014
Judd Apatow Defends Lena Dunham Against Reporter's Girls Nudity Question
Filmmaker Judd Apatow jumped to actress Lena Dunham's defence on Thursday (09Jan14) and chastised a male reporter after he questioned the need for her frequent nudity in hit Tv series Girls.The pair was taking part...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 January 2014
Lena Dunham Slams "Sexist" Reporter For 'Girls' Nudity Question: "If You're Not Into Me That's Your Problem"
Lena Dunham took offence when a reporter at a press conference for the new series of comedy Girls asked why there was so much nudity in the show. In a knee-jerk reaction, Dunham, who both...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 January 2014
Girls Crew Get Shirty Over Nudity Questioning At Tca Session - Apatow Is Out Of Line
‘Girls’ is a good show. It’s a good, funny show with interesting ideas and a well-cast, talented crew on board. And you don’t even need to trust this humble staff writer’s opinion on that: it’s...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 January 2014
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