The Farrelly Brothers are Very Nice Guys

A while back, the Farrelly Brothers were at a charity event in Martha’s Vineyard, and to encourage people to donate, they said that all of the $100 donors would have their names put in a hat, and the person picked from the hat would be in their next movie.  A girl’s name was picked from the hat, but by the time the movie started filming she sadly got cancer, and was unable to do it because she was too sick.  The Farrelly Brothers said she could be in their next movie instead, but if she wasn’t well by then, they would let her be in whatever movie they were doing when she got better.  Well, she did get better, and she recently flew to Atlanta, GA for the filming of ‘Hall Pass,’ starring Christina Applegate, Owen Wilson, Alyssa Milano, and Jenna Fischer.  I hear that the Farrelly Brothers liked this girl so much that they asked to go to dinner with her.  When she told them that she already made plans with her cousin, they asked if they could join.  I hear it was a great time.  After hearing this story, I will have a special place in my heart for the Farrelly Brothers forever!

Jon Heder and Comedy Central Part Ways

Entertainment Weekly has revealed that Jon Heder has “dropped out” of a Will Farrel produced sitcom that he was set to star in due to “creative differences.”  I always find it funny when “creative differences” are cited as the reason that an actor is sacked.  Often times actors are hired based on their previous roles, and when they go in for a table read, the creative team isn’t happy with the actor’s performance.  So they “part ways mutually.”  I’m not saying that’s what happened here, though it would be my best guess.

 

Chloe Sevigny Insults ‘Big Love’ – The Show that Made her Famous

Chloe Sevigny must have taken a page out of Katherine Heigl’s bite-the-hand-that feeds-you textbook.  She recently insulted the latest season of HBO’s ‘Big Love,’ calling it “awful.”  She explained that the writers were really “pushing it,” and that they were “squishing too much in.”  She has received quite the backlash, and just released a new statement to the press saying that her “comments were taken out of context.”  I don’t know what is wrong with actors feeling like they can go to the press and insult the show’s writers.  That conversation should take place behind the scenes.  It’s just disrespectful.   

‘At the Movies’ is Cancelled

This is a sad day.  ‘At the Movies’ with A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips, has been canceled.  The source of my sadness is really attributed to the memory of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert in their heyday on this show.  It began with the title, ‘Siskel and Ebert at the Movies,’ and later became ‘At the Movies with Ebert and Roeper,’ after Siskel’s death.  When Ebert had to exit the show due to health reasons, it went through various incarnations until it became what it is now.  Many people are attributing the cancellation to the changing movie critic tide.  Personally, I would like to think that the magic of Siskel and Ebert just couldn’t be recreated.  Also, Ebert took his thumbs with him when he left.  And there’s no one like Ebert.   

‘300’ May be Re-Released in 3D

You might have noticed that many of my posts consistently bash 3D . . . until now!  A theatrical re-release of ‘300’ in 3D is in the works, and the idea of Gerard Butler popping out of the screen (no pun intended) makes me very happy.  So for this . . . I will make an exception to my anti-3D policy.  No word yet on the date of the re-release.  The film isn’t even finished being converted.

Ke$ha Apologizes to Britney Spears and Justin Bieber

First she attacked Britney Spears, and then she insults Justin Bieber.  She recently said that Justin Bieber was a “tiny little baby” that she wanted to “push around in a carriage.”  I would believe that it was just a stupid, non-malicious statement had she not previously insulted Britney Spears . . . twice.  Hence, I’m still convinced she’s an asshole.  Well, she got an appropriate backlash from Britney and Bieber fans – which, when combined, pretty much means all of America.  So she “apologized.”  See her Britney apology below.

Director Michael Bay Joins James Cameron in the Fight Against 3D Conversions

It’s no secret that ‘Avatar’ has created a frenzy over 3D.  Studios see a chance to make more money, because tickets prices are higher for 3D films.  Michael Bay has joined James Cameron in criticizing the last minute process of converting films into 3D after they were already shot in 2D.  According to Bay, it sacrifices the integrity of the movie, and he’s apprehensive about potentially ruining the next ‘Transformers’ film by doing so.  First of all, I am not sure anything can make the next ‘Transformers’ film any worse than I predict it will be, after the spectacle that was ‘Transformers 2.’  Second, I hate 3D in general.  It hurts my eyes and gives me a throbbing headache.  How about we nix all this debate and just trash the entire 3D experience altogether?  It’s not that important to me to see things popping out of the screen.  One more thing – Cameron is still a hypocrite, considering he is converting ‘Titanic’ into 3D.  I am posting a picture of Megan Fox from ‘Transformers,’ instead of Michael Bay, because she is easier on the eyes.

‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4’ Now Casting: No Breast Implants Allowed

Are things changing in Hollywood?  It appears that the casting for Pirates 4 has begun, and although they want beautiful models, no breast implants are allowed.  Hmm….doesn’t Penelope Cruz have implants?  I’m confused.  The main cast can have them but the supporting cast can’t?  Maybe Penelope lucked out and has a tiny little body with big and beautiful natural breasts.  If so – I hate her.  

Steven Spielberg Discusses his Reunion with ‘Jurassic Park’s’ Joe Mazzello on ‘The Pacific’

Steven Spielberg reunited with ‘Timmy’ from Jurassic Park for his new $200 million HBO 10 part mini-series.  The point of this story is the adorable reunion, and not the ghastly cost of the mini-series, which I have absolutely no idea how HBO will recoup.  Anyways, Spielberg described the reunion in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly.  He said he had no idea that the casting director was bringing Mazzello in to audition, until he randomly saw his name on the list and got really excited.  Adorable. 

Lance Armstrong and Tony Kornheiser (A.K.A Mr. Douchebag) Kiss and Make-Up

Lance Armstrong professed his forgiveness of Tony Kornheiser on his twitter page, after they had a “decent chat” about Korneiser’s cyclist hater comments.  To review, this is what Tony Korn-hole said: “They don’t share the road. They dominate the road. They dare you to run them down. Then when you do, they get angry. What is that about? So you tap them. I’m not saying you kill them. I’m saying you tap them. Tap them once. If you’re not rubbing, you’re not racing right? So you pop them a little bit and see what happens.”  If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Korn-tard, he is the ESPN jerk-off who was suspended for making comments about co-worker Hanna Storm’s wardrobe.  Here’s what he said about her: “Hannah Storm is in a horrifying, horrifying outfit today. She’s got on red go-go boots and a catholic school plaid skirt. Way too short for somebody in her 40s or maybe early 50s by now. And she’s got on her typically very, very tight shirt. So she looks like she’s got sausage casing wrapping around her upper body. I mean, I know she’s very good, and I’m not supposed to be critical of ESPN people, so I won’t … But, Hannah Storm, come on now! Stop! What are you doing? … [She’s] what I would call a Holden Caulfield fantasy at this point.”  Can someone please fire this guy?