Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly to Star in Zombie Film Life After Beth
Parks and Recreation‘s Aubrey Plaza and John C. Reilly are set to star together in a new zombie film called Life After Beth, written by Plaza’s boyfriend Jeff Baena (co-writer, I Heart Huckabees). Not much is known yet about the film, but in an interview with the Guardian, Plaza calls it a “really fucked up movie.” Production is expected to begin in the spring when the actress is on hiatus from her NBC comedy series. Parks and Recreation returns Jan. 17 at 8:30 p.m. on NBC. Reilly’s Wreck-It Ralph is currently in theaters.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsWatch the Trailer for A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III
With the likes of Charlie Sheen, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Patricia Arquette and Aubrey Plaza, Roman Coppola has put together quite the star-studded cast for his first feature-length directorial effort since 2001’s CQ. A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III stars Sheen as ’70s-era playboy whose life spirals out of control following a breakup with his girlfriend. Check out the trailer below. The film hits theaters Feb. 8, 2013. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsRoman Coppola Releases Retro Movie Posters for A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III
Roman Coppola has released a series of unique movie posters for his upcoming film A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III. Each poster has been designated to an actor in the film with an image that represents their character.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsAubrey Plaza Can't Guarantee Your Safety
“Being on a television show is so good for me as an actor,” Plaza says, “because I’m able to work with different directors every week. Some people that just do movies, maybe you do 20 movies in your lifetime and that’s 20 directors. I’m working with 22 directors in a year.” read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesSafety Not Guaranteed
At the last few Sundance Film Festivals, a running joke has developed about the ubiquity of Mark Duplass. It seems like if he’s not writing and directing an independent film with his brother Jay (Cyrus, Jeff, Who Lives at Home), he’s producing and/or starring in another. But while indie film fans may feel like they’ve gotten a handle on Duplass’s hipster vibe, his performance in Safety Not Guaranteed shows that he can be mysterious as well as funny, brooding as well as charming.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsAubrey Plaza Joins Sheen, Schwartzman in Charlie Swan
Aubrey Plaza is known for her deadpan delivery in Parks and Recreation and as a minor character with ‘issues’ in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and now she will take her comedic prowess back to the big screen in Roman Coppola’s much awaited second directorial effort. read more
Found in: TV, NewsParks and Recreation Review: Season 3 Premiere
I went on record a year ago with the kinda controversial opinion that Amy Poehler’s Parks and Recreation had surpassed the already venerable 30 Rock (Community is now the best of the bunch, but that’s another story). This was roughly akin to my other 2010 declaration of the superiority of Five Guys’ burgers over In-N-Out’s. I’m sticking with both declarations, though the mid-season (finally!) premiere of the third season of Parks and Rec didn’t necessarily drive the point home.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsCelebrities Come Together for Stand Up to Cancer Telethon
On Sept. 10, the myriad celebrities will join forces for Stand Up to Cancer, a live, one-hour telethon to raise money for cancer research. The event will be simulcast commercial-free on all the major networks as well as VH1, HBO, E!, Bio, G4, Showtime and the Style Network at 8 p.m. ET.... read more
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