You probably never thought you would see a movie that had both Elizabeth Banks and Paul Reubens in it. Well, if this has been your dream film, then count your lucky stars, since this Banks-Reubens working relationship is about to happen. According to Collider, Banks and Reubens have been cast in the Charlie Kaufman film “Frank of Francis.” According to the site via The Hollywood Reporter, Banks is supposed to play a famous actress that is currently making “formulaic comedy bombs” as well as having an affair with Steve Carell’s character. Also, Variety is reporting that Reubens is being brought on to possibly play a film critic. According to Collider,…

A discussion and review the week’s new movie release from your favorite entertainment and celebrity website. Hello everyone, this is episode 22 of the Movie Night Podcast. This week Rudie Obias is joined by James McCormick of CineAwesome.com in a discussion and review of the new film from Martin Scorsese, “Hugo”. He is also joined by Kevin Carr of FatGuysattheMovies.com and FilmSchoolRejects.com in a discussion and review of “The Muppets”. Subscribe on iTunes or Download and Listen Here. “Hugo” features Asa Butterfield, Chloe Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helen McCrory, Ray Winstone, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee, Michael Stuhlbarg, Frances de la Tour, Richard Griffiths, Jude Law. “The Muppets” features…

Title: The Muppets Director: James Bobin Starring: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Gary Cooper, Rashida Jones, Jack Black, Muppets: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Scooter, Beaker, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Waldorf, Statler, Rizzo, Sam Eagle, Beauregard, Dr. Teeth, Lew Zealand, Camilla, and introducing Walter (voiced by Peter Linz) They’re all here folks! “The Muppets” is the greatest pop-culture reunion since Led Zeppelin rocked the O2 arena just a few years ago. Writers Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller worked-in every creation from the brilliant mind of Jim Henson, in this warming 105 minute musical screenplay. Now all of us have our favorites. Of course we get…

Title: The Big Year Director: David Frankel Starring: Owen Wilson, Jack Black, Steve Martin, Rosamund Pike, Joel McHale, Kevin Pollak, Brian Dennehy, Dianne Wiest You could age an average of five years depending on what your expectations are when walking into The Big Year. Having a core cast of comedic stars would suggest multiple jovial outbursts. Or at least a smile. Instead, this is simply a nice story about following one’s passion and what sacrifices come with that choice. The Big Year is all about who can spot the most species of bird in a calendar year. Kenny Bostick (Owen Wilson) is the all-time record holder and wants to make…

Title: The Big Year Directed By: David Frankel Written By: Howard Franklin, book by Mark Obmascik “The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession” Cast: Owen Wilson, Jack Black, Steve Martin, Rashida Jones, Anjelica Huston, Jim Parsons Screened at: Lincoln Square, NYC, 10/11/11 Opens: October 14, 2011 The next time you get a phone call from a person who says that he’s giving you the bird and wants to tell you where to go, thank him. He is presuming that you’re an Audubon enthusiast, happy to tell you where to find members of a winged species. “The Big Year” shows that multiculturalists are right: there is happiness…

Welcome to October! Even though we’re creeping closer to Halloween, the Movie News Cheat Sheet almost entirely steers clear of spooky territory. Beyond a new trailer for Paranormal Activity 3 and claims that John Travolta is a vampire, the material here is rather tame. We’ve got some exciting casting news to share including Frank or Francis‘ double dose of Kevin Kline as well as Flight‘s growing roster that now boasts names like John Goodman and Melissa Leo in addition to Denzel Washington and potentially Don Cheadle. Warner Bros. is looking to hire as well, but the studio is scouring the market for a director rather than an actor. Christopher Nolan,…

Title: Kung Fu Panda 2 Director: Jennifer Yuh Starring the voices of: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Gary Oldman, Seth Rogen, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman, David Cross, Lucy Liu, Michelle Yeoh, James Hong Though the first installment never fully captured this guy’s attention, “Kung Fu Panda 2″ actually had me yearning for more. When taking that feeling into account, the only true disappointment to note here is that the flick barely runs 90 minutes. Every animated-action engagement felt climatic from the get-go. The landscape this adventure was placed upon will give audiences an eye-gasm. With all that praise being said, there isn’t a ton of laughter that will be flying out…

Dreamworks released this brand new TV spot for the upcoming film “Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom” aka Kung Fu Panda 2 by director Jennifer Yuh (Spawn) and starring Angelina Jolie (The Tourist, Salt, Wanted), Jack Black (The Muppets, Gulliver’s Travels), Seth Rogen (Take This Waltz, Rock of Ages, Paul), Gary Oldman, Dustin Hoffman, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Kung Fu Panda 2. Synopsis: Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five – Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper…

‘Criminal Minds’ actress Paget Brewster has signed on to play the female lead in NBC’s new pilot ‘My Life as an Experiment,’ www.tvline.com is reporting. The comedy series, which is being produced by Jack Black, follows magazine journalist A.J. Wilder, set to be played by comedian Jon Dore. The show will also follow how his career affects his personal life. Brewster has signed onto play A.J.’s lawyer wife Stacie. The news of Brewster’s new role on the series, which is based on the best-selling book Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment by journalist A.J. Jacobs, comes after ‘Criminal Minds’ producers reduced her role on the current sixth season…

Here’s the official Super Bowl XLV trailer for the upcoming film “Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom” aka Kung Fu Panda 2 by director Jennifer Yuh (Spawn) and starring Angelina Jolie (The Tourist, Salt, Wanted), Jack Black (The Muppets, Gulliver’s Travels), Seth Rogen (Take This Waltz, Rock of Ages, Paul), Gary Oldman, Dustin Hoffman, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Kung Fu Panda 2. Synopsis: Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five – Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper…