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Paul Feig Says He's Working On A New, Original Screenplay Project With Judd Apatow

  • By Edward Davis
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  • May 10, 2011 5:08 AM
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'Bridesmaids' Actors Could Appear, Director Also Says He's Circling Another Project That's Contingent On Actor's SchedulesExclusive: There might be some major announcements coming around the corner for director Paul Feig, the brainchild creator of "Freaks & Geeks," director behind several key episodes of "The Office" and "Arrested Development," plus the filmmaker who steered the upcoming Kristen Wiig-starring, Judd Apatow-produced raunchy, but sweet female comedy, "Bridesmaids."
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Judd Apatow To Produce Comedy About Celebrity Charity 'Do Gooders'

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • March 19, 2011 3:17 AM
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Sort of like the comedic equivalent of Scott Rudin, getting Judd Apatow to produce your film is a stamp of approval most writers and filmmakers would kill for. This year, Apatow will find his named attached to a handful of highly anticipated comedies including "Bridesmaids," the Paul Rudd/Jennifer Aniston vehicle "Wanderlust" as well as the soon-to-be-lensing collaboration between Nicholas Stoller and Jason Segel, "Five Year Engagement." But the ever busy writer/director/producer has added another project to his growing slate.
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Albert Brooks To Play Paul Rudd's Dad In Judd Apatow's 'Knocked Up' Spinoff

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • March 17, 2011 2:37 AM
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Well, casting is beginning to shape up for Judd Apatow's next directorial gig and it's taking some directions we never would have guessed. Earlier today, it was reported that Megan Fox was in talks for a role in the film, and now a comedy veteran is negotiating for a spot in the movie.
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Megan Fox In Talks For Judd Apatow's 'Knocked Up' Spinoff

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • March 16, 2011 5:48 AM
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After getting bounced from the 'Transformers' series and bombing in a trifecta of films -- "Jennifer's Body," "Jonah Hex" and "Passion Play" -- Megan Fox is currently undergoing a career reinvention. She recently wrapped the indie film "Friends With Kids" and now she's adding a high-profile comedy gig to her plate in a move that will certainly get people talking.
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SXSW: Paul Reubens Says Judd Apatow Is Swearing Him To Secrecy On The Plot Of The Pee Wee Movie

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • March 13, 2011 9:02 AM
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Actor Wants To Use CGI To De-Age His FaceEver since it was revealed that comedy giant Judd Apatow would be producing and possibly directing a new, Pee Wee Herman movie, interviewers have been trying to squeeze details out of Apatow without much luck. Recently, all Apatow would confirm is that it wouldn't be a direct sequel and the film would exist very much in a world of it's own without necessarily reflecting to previous films. However, Paul Reubens has proven to be much more chatty about the gestating film and in a panel conversation this afternoon at SXSW, the actor revealed that as much as he wanted to spill the beans, Apatow's iron grip on story details is keeping him mum, for now.
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Bill Hader Working On A Secret Project For Scott Rudin With 'Jackass' Writer Vernon Chatman

  • By Edward Davis
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  • March 10, 2011 8:38 AM
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Comedian Also Says Judd Apatow Slasher Comedy Is Probably Not Called 'House Of Joel' AnymoreYes, it's turning out to be Bill Hader month on The Playlist, sue us (could be worse, Michael Bay month could start April 1).
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Judd Apatow Says 'Knocked Up' Spin-Off May Include Members Of The Original Cast If Schedules Permit

  • By Edward Davis
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  • March 3, 2011 11:05 AM
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Filmmaker/Writer Also Talks Pee-Wee Herman Film He's ProducingDoing the rounds of press for the recent Blu-ray release of the 1996 dark satire "The Cable Guy" (thanks for including us guys), triple threat writer/producer/director Judd Apatow naturally fielded questions about the currently untitled "Knocked Up" spin-off that isn't a spin-off, but well, actually kinda sort of is (sorry Universal protesting). As you've heard, the film focuses on the other (and married) couple from "Knocked Up," Pete and Debbie, otherwise known as Apatow's wife Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd, and it will catch up with their relationship four or five years since the events of the preceding film.
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Judd Apatow Co-Producing Forthcoming Loudon Wainwright III Box Set, '40 Odd Years'

  • By Edward Davis
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  • February 16, 2011 5:24 AM
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5 Disc Set Due On May 3If you've been paying close attention to Judd Apatow's career, you know the producer/writer/director is an ardent follower and enthusiast of musician Loudon Wainwright III, a singer-songwriter who's always managed to negotiate the tricky mix of observational wit, humor and soulful storytelling in his four-decade-long career.
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Ed Helms Says It's Do Or Die Week For 'Central Intelligence' And Talks Untitled Civil War Comedy

  • By Gabe Toro
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  • February 8, 2011 11:24 AM
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Doesn't Have Much Hope For Old Apatow Comedy 'A Whole New Hugh'"Cedar Rapids" is about to hit this weekend, but it seems like a year ago, Ed Helms was about to explode. His future ended up being a lot quieter, with a few projects announced suddenly fading away. We chatted with Helms, who can be seen in "The Hangover 2" and "Jeff Who Lives At Home" this year, during the "Cedar Rapids" junket -- more on that later this week -- and got him to share details on a few of his upcoming films.
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Judd Apatow To Direct New Pee-Wee Herman Movie?

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • January 10, 2011 11:45 AM
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The answer is probably "No," but it's an intriguing prospect and you just never know what might happen. Last summer, it was revealed that Judd Apatow would be producing a brand new Pee Wee Herman movie but it appears as Apatow may consider the director's chair as well.
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More: Actors, Judd Apatow, Paul Reubens, Josh Zetumer

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