Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd will be reprising their roles of Debbie and Pete from the hit 2007 comedy ‘Knocked Up,’ Slashfilm.com is reporting. While the original film’s studio, Universal, is declining to call the follow-up as a sequel, prequel or even a spin-off, the two will once again be playing husband and wife in the first film by Judd Apatow, Mann’s real-life spouse, since 2009′s ‘Funny People.’ Apatow told HitFix that the new movie will be a stand-alone film. It will chronicle Pete and Debbie’s current life, much like last year’s ‘Get Him To The Greek’ chronicled the current life of Russell Brand’s character, rocker Aldous Snow. While that  [ Read More ]

Title: How Do You Know Directed by: James L. Brooks Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson A great director, fun script and entertaining cast often makes for an exciting movie, even if at least one out of the three is present. Advertising for Sony’s new romantic comedy, ‘How Do You Know,’ starring Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson and Jack Nicholson, and written and directed by James L. Brooks, promised to provide audiences will all three. But looks can be deceiving in this comedy about people trying to figure out what to do with their lives after their professional lives are ruined. ‘How Do You Know’ follows Lisa  [ Read More ]

Title: Dinner for Schmucks Directed By: Jay Roach Starring: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Jemaine Clement, Stephanie Szostak, Lucy Punch, Bruce Greenwood, Ron Livingston, Larry Wilmore When studios are delivering buddy comedy after buddy comedy, each one better bring a little something new to the table on top of pouring on the humor. Dinner for Schmucks serves up big time when it comes to novelty; it’s the humor that’s on the sour side. Tim Conrad (Paul Rudd) is doing pretty well for himself. He drives a Porsche and lives in a gorgeous apartment with his loving girlfriend, but being a sixth floor analyst for Fender Financial just isn’t good  [ Read More ]

According to Variety.com, Bruce Greenwood and David Walliams have been announced as joining Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and Zach Galifianakis in the Jay Roach-directed comedy “Dinner for Schmucks,” from Paramount, DreamWorks and Spyglass. Walliams, best known as part of the comedy team from the British comedy series “Little Britain”, plays a Swiss banker that Tim Conrad, played by Rudd, and his Fender Financial coworkers hope to impress to get him to invest with them. Greenwood plays the role of the company billionaire, Fender himself. No release date has been set yet for the comedy. Stay tuned for more news from “Dinner For Schmucks” right here at Shockya.com. By Costa Koutsoutis  [ Read More ]

MTV has reported that Jay Roach-helmed project Dinner with Schmucks has officially got the greenlight and a new cast: Paul Rudd and Steve Carell. Dinner with Schmucks was previously put on hold after Paramount and DreamWorks announced their separation and the film’s lead actor Sacha Baron Cohen dropped out of the project. Originally a 1998 French film called Le Diner de cons, Dinner with Schmucks centers on a group of men who have a weekly habit of having a dinner party and inviting the most pathetic and idiotic guests they can find. After finding the most pathetic and stupid man of all, one of the party’s organizers suffers a back  [ Read More ]

De Line Pictures just released this brand new red-band movie trailer from the upcoming romantic comedy “I Love You, Man” by director John Hamburg (The Troubleshooter) and starring Paul Rudd (Monsters vs. Aliens, Role Models, Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Jason Segel (Knocked Up) and Rashida Jones (The Office). Synopsis: Friendless Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. But when his insta-bond his new B.F.F.(Jason Segel) puts a strain on his relationship with his fiancee (Jones) can the trio learn to live happily ever after? Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and trailers from “I Love You, Man”.

Watch a brand new Spill.com movie review of the Universal Pictures comedy “Role Models” aka Big Brothers by director David Wain (Seniors, The Ten) and starring Seann William Scott (Coxblocker, Mr. Woodcock), Elizabeth Banks (Zack and Miri Make a Porno), Nicole Randall Johnson (Mad TV) , Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Who played Fogell in Superbad), Jessica Morris, Jane Lynch and Paul Rudd (Monsters vs. Aliens, Forgetting Sarah Marshall). Synopsis: Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps (Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott) to enroll in a Big Brother program. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Role Models” movie news and more.

In celebration of the upcoming November 7th theatrical release, Universal Studios and Toxic Shock are giving away 3 very cool “Role Models” prize packs including, two t-shirts, a hat and a poster from the film to three Toxic Shock forum members! “Role Models” aka Big Brothers by director David Wain (Seniors)stars Seann William Scott (Coxblocker, Mr. Woodcock), Elizabeth Banks (Zack and Miri Make a Porno), Nicole Randall Johnson (Mad TV) , Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Who played Fogell in Superbad), Jessica Morris, and Paul Rudd (Monsters vs. Aliens, Forgetting Sarah Marshall). Click Here to register. Hurry, the contest ends November 14th, 2008. Synopsis: Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps  [ Read More ]

Englewood, Colo., October 13, 2008 – Starz Entertainment is ramping up its original programming slate with a new half-hour comedy series, “Party Down,” which will debut exclusively on Starz in first quarter 2009. The 10-episode scripted series marks the first show produced for the network by the premium channel’s sister company Starz Media. The announcement was made today by Stephan Shelanski, executive vice president, programming, Starz Entertainment. The new original comedy series is created and executive produced by Rob Thomas (“Veronica Mars,” “Cupid”) along with John Enbom, Paul Rudd and Dan Etheridge. Enbom also serves as show runner. Co-executive producers are Jennifer Gwartz and Danielle Stokdyk. Jennifer Dugan will produce  [ Read More ]

Universal Studios just released a brand new movie poster from the upcoming comedy “Role Models” aka Big Brothers by director David Wain (Seniors) and starring Seann William Scott (Coxblocker, Mr. Woodcock), Elizabeth Banks (Zack and Miri Make a Porno), Nicole Randall Johnson (Mad TV) , Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Who played Fogell in Superbad), Jessica Morris, and Paul Rudd (Monsters vs. Aliens, Forgetting Sarah Marshall). Synopsis: Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps (Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott) to enroll in a Big Brother program. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Role Models” movie trailer and posters.

Watch the latest movie trailer from the upcoming comedy “Over Her Dead Body” by writer/director Jeff Lowell and starring Eva Longoria Parker (Desperate Housewives), Paul Rudd and Lake Bell. Plot: A ghost tries to sabotage her former boyfriend’s current relationship with a psychic.