Dane Cook News

September 23, 2008
Who Are the 10 Most Talentless People in Hollywood?
What do Jessica Simpson, Steven Seagal, and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson have in common? According to The Movie Blog, they're all among the 10 most talentless people in Hollywood. More...

September 18, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Sam and Dane Face Off With New Pics
Another four-pack of films heads into the multiplexes on Friday only this time there are some choices for the under-25 set. Leading the way are the Samuel L. Jackson cop film Lakeview Terrace and Dane Cook's romantic comedy My Best Friend's Girl. Adding to the mix, but expected to pull in smaller numbers, are the animated pic Igor and the Ricky Gervais laugher Ghost Town. More...

January 28, 2008
Jason Biggs: The RT Interview
RT had the opportunity to sit down with the Jason Biggs at a roundtable interview for Over Her Dead Body where he discussed his character's sexual survival, his post-American Pie career, and his impressive list of hottie co-stars. More...

January 22, 2008
I Know Who Killed Me, Norbit, Daddy Day Camp Lead Razzie Noms
No awards season -- even a strike-tainted one -- would be complete without the Razzies, right? Of course not. And that's why we've thoughtfully assembled all of this year's nominees in one convenient location. More...

January 14, 2008
RT on DVD: Good Luck Chuck, Mr. Woodcock, Family Guy Goes Star Wars!
Instead of dwelling on the abysmally-reviewed home video offerings of the week - Billy Bob Thornton's Mr. Woodcock and Dane Cook's Good Luck Chuck -- we're thrilled to point out that there are delights to be had on DVD shelves, if you'll only look (Family Guy Presents Blue Harvest, Criterion's The Naked Prey)! More...

December 13, 2007
Atonement Leads Golden Globe Nominations
The nominations for the 65th annual Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning. Did your favorite films, stars, and songs make the cut? More...

October 25, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Saw IV Set to Brutalize All Competitors
Jigsaw's twisted games return for another late-October round of torture fun with Saw IV which should allow the lucrative franchise to claim the biggest horror opening of the year for the second straight time. More...

September 27, 2007
Box Office Preview: Kingdom Hopes to Win Box Office Crown
After two weeks of rule by Jodie and Milla, the boys come charging back in what could be a fierce fight for the number one spot. With little to no overlap in customers, both Jamie Foxx's The Kingdom and The Rock's The Game should have room to breathe. More...

September 23, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Resident Evil Sets New Series High Score at #1
Two new films were met with enthusiasm from North American moviegoers who powered each film past the openings of their respective predecessors. Fans of action and horror lined up for the threequel Resident Evil: Extinction which bowed at number one while those in search of a laugh spent their dollars on the romantic comedy Good Luck Chuck. More...

September 20, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Jovovich vs. Alba in Multiplex Mayhem
Jodie Foster will find herself in the middle of a catfight over the number one spot this weekend. The star of current chart-topper The Brave One will face challenges from Milla Jovovich's new action sequel Resident Evil: Extinction, Jessica Alba's romantic comedy Good Luck Chuck, and the Amanda Bynes college laugher Sydney White. More...

September 20, 2007
Critical Consensus: Chuck is No Good, Sydney White is No Fairy Tale, Eastern Exceeds Promises
This week at the movies, we've got cursed couples (Good Luck Chuck, starring Dane Cook and Jessica Alba), a collegiate Snow White (Sydney White, starring Amanda Bynes), the London underworld (Eastern Promises, starring Viggo Mortensen and Naomi Watts), and post-apocalyptic zombie killing (Resident Evil: Apocalypse, starring Milla Jovovich). What do the critics have to say? More...

August 10, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: J.J. Abrams' Untitled Gets Title (Maybe), Superman Villains, Kate Beckinsale on Possible Roles, And More!
In this week's ketchup, the Untitled J.J. Abrams Project appears to finally have a title (though we still can't be sure), Superman: Man of Steel will have two villains, and Kate Beckinsale tells the Comic-Con crowd about her past and future movie opportunities. More...

August 1, 2007
Trailer Bulletin: Horton Hears a Who
The last few times somebody tried to turn Dr. Seuss into a movie, the results were ... How the Grinch Stole Christmas and (dear lord) The Cat in the Hat. And then somebody got the brilliant idea to do Seuss with animation. More...

July 27, 2007
Comic-Con: Lionsgate Panel Impressions
I understand that Lionsgate is a rising star in Hollywood. As Miramax and the Weinsten Company flounder trying to find big box office successes, Lionsgate is on a hotstreak with Saw, and various small successes like Away From Her. More...

June 7, 2007
Who Ordered a Sequel to "Waiting"?
Raise your hand if you liked the flick "Waiting..." (My hand is presently raised.) OK, good. Apparently everyone but Ryan Reynolds is reuniting for a sequel. More...

June 1, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Possible New "Terminator," "AVP 2" Update, "Iron Man" Tidbits, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, another European has surfaced as a possibile star for the third "Terminator" sequel, "Alien vs. Predator 2" gets a 'horrific' makeover, and we get an inside look at "Iron Man." More...

May 31, 2007
Critical Consensus: "Knocked Up" Is A Knockout; "Mr. Brooks," "Gracie" Less So
This week at the movies we've got matters of life ("Knocked Up," starring Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen), death ("Mr. Brooks," starring Kevin Costner and Demi Moore), and soccer ("Gracie," starring Elisabeth Shue). What do the critics have to say? More...

April 5, 2007
Trailer Premiere: "Good Luck Chuck"
Jessica Alba's forthcoming romantic comedy "Good Luck Chuck," co-starring Dane Cook, will be hitting theaters August 24, and we have the trailer premiere right here on Rotten Tomatoes. More...

October 12, 2006
"Transformers" Music, Optimus Prime Headshot, and More Set Photos Emerge
Cinematical has a nice roundup of various "Transformers"-related happenings from around the web, including news on the theme song, a first look at Optimus Prime's head, and a photo from the set! More...

October 9, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Leo and Matt Face Off at #1 with The Departed
Martin Scorsese scored the best opening of his career, and his first number one film in fifteen years, with the star-studded gangster thriller "The Departed," which led the North American box office over the Columbus Day holiday weekend. More...

October 5, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: "Departed" Arrives with a Bang
Movie studios are offering something for every age group over the Columbus Day holiday weekend. Mature adults will go undercover with Martin Scorsese's cop thriller "The Departed," twentysomethings looking for a scare get the horror prequel "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," while teenagers have a chance to laugh with the new comedy "Employee of the Month." More...

October 5, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Departed" Is Best Reviewed Wide Release of 2006
This week at the movies, we've got cops and robbers in Boston ("The Departed," starring Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Matt Damon), chainsaw massacres in Texas ("The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," starring Jordana Brewster), and retail employees in New Mexico ("Employee of the Month," starring Jessica Simpson and Dane Cook). What do the critics have to say? More...

October 2, 2006
Put Some Words in the Mouth of Optimus Prime!
Fancy yourself a screenwriter? Got some dialogue that you think would be just perfect for Optimus Prime? Well, get ready for your big break, because Paramount is apparently holding a contest in which YOU can pen some banter for the giant robot to speak. More...

July 25, 2006
Dane Cook to Make "Transformers" Appearance?
Now here's a piece of geek-news that we certainly didn't see coming. At the Comic Con we learned that Peter Cullen would be returning to voice head "Transformer" Optimus Prime, which is very cool, but now comes word that exceedingly popular comedian Dane Cook would be popping up in the mega-hyped Michael Bay flick. Wha...? More...

July 14, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Employee of the Month
That crazy Dane Cook. The kids just love the guy. And now he looks to be turning into a bona-fide movie star and whatnot. Having seen a bunch of the guy's stand-up, my reaction to that is "Cool. Cook's a seriously funny dude." His first starring vehicle, "Employee of the Month," hits theaters soon, and you can see the new trailer right here. More...

June 18, 2006
Weekly News Ketchup: Adam Sandler's "Chuck and Larry," "Delta Farce," Anthony Hopkin's "Slipstream," and More!
In this week's wrap-up of news that ended up on the editing room floor, Adam Sandler and Kevin James wish they knew how to quit each other, a new movie crossbreeds a 1980s classic with Pauly Shore, and there has been a Leonardo DiCaprio sighting. More...

June 5, 2006
2006 MTV Movie Award Winners!
I was going to try to avoid the MTV Movie Awards winners until the broadcast on June 8th, but since we at RT like to bring you the movie news while it's still relevant ... OK, here they are! More...

May 23, 2006
MTV Movie Awards Builds a Cast
With Hollywood's most anticipated blockbuster only weeks away and stars lining up to attend, MTV: Music Television today announced that Colin Farrell, Jessica Simpson, Kevin Spacey, Samuel L. Jackson, Amanda Bynes and Dane Cook will join the star studded cast of presenters at the "2006 MTV Movie Awards." More...

February 10, 2006
Dane Cook Comedy Hires a Few New Employees
Coming soon is the Dane Cook / Jessica Simpson comedy "Employee of the Month," and it seems that three new applicants have joined the mix: Dax Shepard ("Without a Paddle"), Efren Ramirez ("Napoleon Dynamite"), and Harland Williams ("There's Something About Mary") will soon be filling out their time cards on the high-concept comedy. More...

February 8, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: London
OK, so it's just a little "limited release" flick that none of us will most likely see before its DVD release, but "London" earns a Trailer Bulletin for two reasons: A) The Variety film critic called it "noxious" (an adjective that always piques my curiosity), and B) It stars Jessica Biel, Chris Evans, Joy Bryant, Isla Fisher, Dane Cook, and Jason Statham. (Yes, I said Jessica Biel.) Trailer thisaway. More...