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See the 'Anchorman 2′ Cast…With Afros

Mike Sampson — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:20:35 +0000

As 'Anchorman 2' winds down its cameo-packed shoot, the cast took to the streets of New York City this weekend. We'll try to avoid spoilers on why they were in New York City or who they brought with them but we had to pass this along. It seems Ron, Brick, Brian and Champ got themselves some new hairdos while in town. Namely some white man 'fros.

'Anchorman 2′ Trailer: Stay Classy, Fat Face!

Jacob Hall — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:40:55 +0000

Has it really been nine years since Will Ferrell introduced audiences to the legendary Ron Burgundy with 'Anchorman'? Has it really taken Ferrell and co-writer/director Adam McKay almost a decade to put together a follow-up to the best comedy of the '00s? Well, that wait is almost over and the new trailer for 'Anchorman 2' suggests that Burgundry and his elite news team haven't lost a step.

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'Anchorman 2′ Photos: Prepare for Another Newsmen Street Rumble!

Nick Romano — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:30:48 +0000

Doesn't it seem like 'Anchorman 2' features everyone and their moms in some cameo or another? Recently it was revealed that Liam Neeson, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have joined the already celeb-filled cast and now we know the reason for all this star power. Let's just say, get ready to rumble -- newsmen style.

'The Office' Series Finale: Steve Carell Definitely Probably Returning, Maybe

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:25:50 +0000

In spite of all the conflicting reports, we know in our heart of hearts that 'The Office' would never dream of concluding its nine-season run on May 16 without somehow including Steve Carell's Michael Scott, without whom the series would never have thrived. The latest report almost definitely confirms that Carell will pop up in the coming finale, though official sources continually deny. Get the real truth about Michael Scott's return inside!

'The Office' Series Finale: New Photos, Plus Steve Carell Update

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:28 +0000

Well, here we go again. Just over two weeks from 'The Office's May 16 series finale, and once again the rumor mill has churned out a new denial of Steve Carell's appearance in the long-running NBC comedy swan song. Showrunner Greg Daniels says Michael Scott definitively won't return, but what can we learn from the first photos of 'The Office' series finale?

'The Office' Series Finale: Craig Robinson Denies Steve Carell Appearance

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:58:08 +0000

We're just over half a month to 'The Office's' May 16 series finale and opinion continues to run the gamut on whether or not Steve Carell will reprise the character of Michael Scott one last time before the end. The earlier description we read certainly left the door open for an appearance from Carell, but now co-star Craig Robinson has gone on record claiming the actor won't take any part. Who should we believe? Check out the latest from 'The Office' series finale inside!

'The Office' Series Finale Spoilers: New Guest Stars and Plot Details Revealed!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:19:47 +0000

In just a few short weeks 'The Office' will close its doors forever with the May 16 series finale episode "Finale." Only three episodes remain before Dunder Mifflin's ultimate end, and up to now NBC has played the details close to the chest, but no longer! Learn what faces new and old will be back to bid a fond farewell to 'The Office,' and what surprising new details will make the finale an affair to remember!

'The Office' Series Finale: Steve Carell Probably Returning After All

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:14:03 +0000

Even as NBC, 'The Office' producers and Steve Carell himself insisted time and time again that Michael Scott would have no appearance in 'The Office's May 16 series finale, color us "shocked" to hear that the former Dunder-Mifflin head might make an appearance after all. NBC isn't confirming either way, but find out how likely a final appearance from Steve Carell's Michael Scott is for 'The Office' series finale inside!

'The Way, Way Back' Trailer: Steve Carell Leads Another Indie Darling

Damon Houx — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:15:54 +0000

'The Way, Way Back' premiered at Sundance and will be released by Fox Searchlight later this year. That's been a winning proposition for many films, including 'Juno,' '(500) Days of Summer' and 'Little Miss Sunshine,' which this most resembled. Or maybe it comes across that way because both star Steve Carell. Now there's a trailer for the film.

Meet the Love Child of Ryan Gosling + Steve Carell — Dead Ringers?

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:17:24 +0000

Say you've decided to splice together the DNA of two people to create the ultimate being a la Mr. Sinister in 'X-Men.' Now say you've chosen Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell as your two subjects. Would you expect the resultant person to be equal parts handsome and funny? Well, that's kind of what you get. (See the photo evidence above.)

'Despicable Me 2′ Trailer: Gru is Back in the Game

Mike Sampson — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:12:54 +0000

The new 'Despicable Me 2' trailer is here and it's here to remind us that even with all the Iron Men and Supermen in theaters this summer, 'Despicable Me 2' is one film you shouldn't discount when it comes to what could be the biggest movies of 2013. Yup, the kiddies are gonna love this one (oh, okay, we admit we think we're gonna love it too...).

Looking For the Magic: Behind the Scenes of 'Burt Wonderstone' With David Copperfield

Mike Sampson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:58:36 +0000

Off the Las Vegas strip, down a desert highway and across from various fast food restaurants and liquor stores sits a rather nondescript office building. Inside could be a doctor's office or an accounting group. You might not know anything remotely exciting or mysterious was hidden behind those walls were it not for the sign out front that reads "COPPERFIELD" in gold letters.

This is where the magic happens.

'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' Review

Matt Singer — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:27:29 +0000

It's a little weird that a movie about the dangers of doing something so long that it becomes rote and stale is, at times, incredibly rote and stale. Write what you know, I guess; 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' has a couple big laughs, a few small laughs, and a whole lot of going through the Hollywood mainstream comedy motions. As a movie, it's a mess; in select moments, it's occasionally hilarious. It's probably best appreciated as a playlist of highlight clips on YouTube.

'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' Promo Goes Meta

Jacob Hall — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:41:46 +0000

Previous trailers for 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' have been fairly traditional, laying out the story of two struggling magicians past their prime (Steve Carell and Steve Buscemi) who compete against a hip Criss Angel type played by Jim Carrey. But this new promo video chooses to go meta, styling itself like a hokey commercial for an actual Las Vegas magic act instead of a movie trailer.

'Anchorman 2′ Heads to "The Holy Grail for All Newsmen" — New York

Britt Hayes — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:30:50 +0000

You stay classy, New York because this time around it looks like Ron Burgundy and Co. are headed off for the Big Apple in ‘Anchorman 2.’ In an interview with Empire, director Adam McKay talked a bit about the upcoming ‘Anchorman 2′ and the direction in which the gang is headed. It seems it’s time [...]

'The Office' Series Finale Spoilers: Steve Carell Explains Decision to Not Return

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:10:11 +0000

We'd be surprised if 'The Office' series finale didn't find some way to either include, or pay tribute to departed series star Steve Carell in the series' final hour, but now Carell himself has even jumped on the recent bandwagon of denying character Michael Scott will appear before Dunder-Mifflin closes its doors this May. Carell recently spoke out about his decision not to return to 'The Office' series finale, but should we believe him? Judge for yourself inside!

'The Office' Series Finale: Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak to Return, Still No Steve Carell?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:00:58 +0000

While our beloved '30 Rock' will come to a close on January 31, we shan't forget that 2013 will also see the final episodes of 'The Office' airing this May. And while much has been said about the final hours of the Dunder-Mifflin crew, from returning guests to unraveling the mystery behind the documentary team, the cast and crew recently took to the TCA tour to preview the series end, including several returning cast members (and several still not). Find out the latest on the 'Office' series finale inside!

'The Office' Final Season: Is Steve Carell "Unlikely" to Return?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:30:46 +0000

While everyone has their own opinion of the direction NBC's 'The Office' has taken in the years without Steve Carell, as the series approaches its final swan song most would agree any finale would feel incomplete without Carell's character Michael Scott returning for one final "that's what she said." So while we move closer to 'The Office's ninth season and series finale, will Steve Carell return? NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt has an answer that might surprise you, so check out the new details inside!

'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' Trailer: Steve Carell and Jim Carrey Have a Magic Off

Damon Houx — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:19:15 +0000

Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years. But facing cutthroat competition from guerilla street magician Steve Gray, even their show looks stale.

'Swear to God,' Justin Theroux is Set to Direct Will Ferrell and Steve Carell

Britt Hayes — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:30:53 +0000

Justin Theroux has become everone's favorite script doctor for comedies, having lent his talents to 'Tropic Thunder' and the recent Ben Stiller vehicle 'The Watch.' And now he's swooping in to rewrite -- and direct -- 'Swear to God.'

'Hope Springs' Review

Matt Singer — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:52:15 +0000

Meryl Streep has done a lot acting-with-a-capital-a lately; big, showy performances with accents and makeup and wigs and uncanny impressions of famous people. 'Hope Springs' proves she can still act-with-a-lower-case-a -- playing a nobody suburban housewife trying to breathe life back into her long-standing but lifeless marriage -- and produce equally big results. She's fantastic, and she seems to bring out the best in everyone around her, like a pitcher working on a no-hitter whose teammates are inspired to rise to the occasion and make outstanding defensive plays.

Charlie Kaufman's 'Frank or Francis' Not Over Yet, Definitely Postponed

Britt Hayes — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:30:27 +0000

Good news and bad news for fans of writer Charlie Kaufman — his musical satirical comedy ‘Frank or Francis’ hasn’t been cancelled, as previously reported by Elizabeth Banks. It’s just been postponed, for now. When asked about the project in an interview, Elizabeth Banks is quoted as saying, “We didn’t get to shoot that movie. It was [...]

Steve Carell Says He's Not Returning to 'The Office'

Hilary Rothing — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:55:53 +0000

“Do you really think that people want to see Michael Scott again?” This was the question Steve Carell posed when asked if he’ll be making a guest appearance on ‘The Office.’ And Carell thinks the answer is no. The question of Carell dropping by the long-running NBC comedy came up while the actor was doing [...]

Retro Rental: 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin'

James Rocchi — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:24:23 +0000

[Each week, inspired by what's in theaters or in the news or even just by random firings of neurons, 'Retro Rental,' by film critic James Rocchi, looks at an older film on disc or download that links up to the here-and-now ...] ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World‘ opens this Friday, and [...]

Steve Carell on His End of the World Plans: "Eating an Enormous Pizza"

Sean O'Connell — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:09:44 +0000

Steve Carell is the quintessential sad-clown comic. Oh, he’s fully capable of going for broke in off-the-wall comedies like 'Anchorman' or 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin.' Yet even when Carell plays serious – as he has done in such well-received feature films as 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' or 'Little Miss Sunshine' – audiences find themselves laughing along through their tears.

You might have the same reaction from ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World,’ a deeper-than-expected Armageddon comedy that finds two lost souls searching for redemption before an asteroid takes out our planet. We recently posted our one-on-one conversation with Carell’s ‘End of the World’ co-star, Keira Knightley. Now it’s ‘The Office’ star’s turn to open up about his Armageddon menu and the one item he'd preserve in a time capsule if our planet was on the brink.

Keira Knightley Interview: What Would She Do Before 'The End Of The World?'

Sean O'Connell — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:15:58 +0000

‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’ is like Michael Bay’s ‘Armageddon,’ only played for laughs. It takes place in a not-so-distant future, where an asteroid is destined to obliterate our planet in 21 days. Once that premise is established, the film follows two lonely souls during their final days as they try to resolve what they believe to be their most-important emotional issues.

We were lucky enough to sit down with Keira Knightley to discuss ‘The End of the World’ as she knows it and how it would affect their thinking. She opens up about her value systems, her sense of mortality, and how she thinks she might have failed her friends and family. (Sad face?) Here’s Keira Knightley:

'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World' Review

Matt Singer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:54:46 +0000

This is a bold idea: an apocalypse movie on a tiny scale, set not amongst the ragtag group of astronauts trying to save the world from an impending asteroid collision but rather in a New York City apartment building where two lonely people try to make sense of what little existence they have left.

As 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World' begins, a last ditch effort to blow up an oncoming meteor fails, and the end is officially nigh: in 21 days, the Earth will be destroyed. That's when we meet Dodge (Steve Carell), whose wife takes the news of their certain doom as her cue to bolt from their loveless marriage, and Dodge's neighbor Penny (Keira Knightley), who sleeps a lot, loves vinyl records, and misses her family back in England. But while 'Seeking's' idea may be bold, its execution is weak. There's more humor and poignancy in the occasional news reports from a comfortingly calm television newsman than any of the scenes involving our two leads.

Celebrity Audition Tapes: Watch These Big Stars Before They Were Famous

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:45:33 +0000

They weren’t always huge stars. Even today’s A-listers were once yesterday’s struggling actors. Now they have directors dying to work with them but back in the day, they sat in a waiting room with hundreds of other hopefuls, waiting for an audition and their big break. Some of these celebrities (like Hugh Jackman and Miley [...]

Steve Carell Almost Gets Censored Playing Charades on 'Ellen'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:06:20 +0000

With notable work on 'The Daily Show' and 'The Office' and movies like 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin,' actor Steve Carell has been making people laugh for years. But he was the one in fits of giggles during a recent game of charades on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.'

Meryl Steep and Tommy Lee Jones Rekindle Flames in 'Hope Springs' Trailer

Damon Houx — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:08:19 +0000

There's no subject more ripe for cinema than the sex lives of old people. Who doesn't want to talk about older couples bumping uglies? That's why 'Hope Springs' pairs Oscar winners Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep together for a big summer release. The film is about an older couple who've unintentionally lapsed into celibacy and are looking to reheat their sex life. It comes out August 10, and now we have a trailer.