by Sebastian Suchecki, Mar 11 2011 // 7:30 AM
Those who watch NBC comedies Parks & Recreation, Community and Saturday Night Live know that some of the considered “favorites” of those shows consist of Donald Glover, Andy Samberg, Bill Hader, and Aubrey Plaza. Sure, there are a few others, but now we’re getting all of these names in one place with the new indie comedy The Hand Job.
From Variety:
Hader’s wife, Maggie Carey, is set to write and make her feature directorial debut on the coming-of-age story; Plaza will star as a type-A valedictorian who’s determined to lose her virginity before leaving for college. Project does not have a start date yet, as financing is still coming together.
In addition, TV veterans Connie Britton (“Friday Night Lights”) and Alia Shawkat (“Arrested Development”) have joined the ensemble, while Plaza’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” co-stars Johnny Simmons and Mae Whitman have come aboard to provide comedic support.
So as if the list of stars wasn’t enough with NBC’s top four, they’re adding two Arrested Development alumni to the mix. This could just be the indie comedy (and hopefully more) of the year.
We’re just hoping they keep the title.
Posted in: Announcements · Casting · Comedy · Indie · Movies · NBC · News
Tagged: Alia Shawkat, Andy Samberg, Arrested Development, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Hader, Community, Connie Britton, Donald Glover, Johnny Simmons, Mae Whitman, Maggie Carey, Parks and Recreation, SNL, The Hand Job
by Jennifer Tomooka, Aug 12 2009 // 3:45 PM
Break.com recently posted a heartfelt PSA from Megan Fox, who encouraged high school kids everywhere to stand up against peer pressure and not be afraid of being different. “What really matters,” Fox explains, “is being yourself, and if that includes slowly killing, then eating every boy in your school, then I say do it.”
Wait…what?
It turns out the PSA is actually promoting the black comedy/horror flick, Jennifer’s Body, Diablo Cody’s follow-up to Juno. Fox plays Jennifer Check, a sexy, popular cheerleader that every girl wants to befriend and every boy wants to date. Jennifer’s interest in boys changes significantly after a satanic ritual goes horribly wrong, leaving Jennifer possessed by a demon who feeds off the boys at her high school.
Jennifer’s Body also stars Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons and Adam Brody and will be devouring audiences on September 18.
Catch Fox’s special PSA after the jump. Strong language is used, so viewers beware.
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Posted in: 20th Century Fox · Comedy · Horror · Movies · News · Trailers
Tagged: Adam Brody, Amanda Seyfried, Diablo Cody, Jennifer's Body, Johnny Simmons, Megan Fox, PSA