September 07, 2009
Five Favourite Films with Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis has a plan. "What I've decided is to choose recent films," he explains to RT. "I do think that often people get stuck in always saying the five greatest films of all time, films they saw between the ages of seventeen and twenty-two,... More...

June 18, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Proposal and Year One Bring More Laughs
Five of the top six films are comedies right now but Hollywood believes that's not enough so two new laughers open on Friday to give moviegoers even more options. Sandra Bullock headlines the phony engagement pic The Proposal while Jack Black and... More...

June 16, 2009
The Many Faces of Jack Black
Whether it expresses befuddlement, exuberance, or just plain goofiness, Jack Black's countenance is one of the most expressive and distinctive in contemporary movies. With Year One hitting theaters this week, we at RT thought it would be a good... More...

October 03, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Branagh directs Thor, Seagal vs. aliens?
This week's Ketchup sees the announcements of two movies with ties to the JFK conspiracy theories, the obligatory 1980s remake project, and lots of news for comic book projects. More...

September 19, 2008
UK Critics Consensus: Tropic Thunder Soldiers On; Then She Found Me Is Found Out
This week's UK releases, expect big laughs as Ben Stiller's star-studded Hollywood satire comedy blasts onto our screens in Tropic Thunder. The sound of a big old biological clock ticking away heralds two maternally yearning movies onto our... More...

June 05, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Black vs. Sandler in Comedy Showdown
Two big doses of comedy from a pair of Hollywood's funniest men will hit the multiplexes across North America on Friday in a fierce battle for the number one spot. For family audiences there is the animated extravaganza Kung Fu Panda starring Jack... More...

May 19, 2008
(Red Band) Trailer Bulletin: Tropic Thunder
You've seen the Tropic Thunder trailer -- but you've never seen it quite like this! More...

March 17, 2008
Get Ready for Harry Potter and the Simultaneous IMAX Release
Live near an IMAX theater? Prepare to enjoy a year of gloating to your not-as-fortunate fellow filmgoers. More...

March 10, 2008
Tropic Thunder Rolls Out Official Site and Teaser
Mere days after releasing the first still of Robert Downey Jr. with an unexpected complexion, Ben Stiller's Tropic Thunder has rolled out its official site -- and the coolest film tagline of the year. More...

February 25, 2008
Lindsay Lohan Strips Down, Cleans Up Razzies, Lands Role in Jack Black Project
Say what you will about her script choices and off-screen behavior of late, but Lindsay Lohan has never been a slouch when it comes to getting her name in the news -- and to prove it, we've got not one, not two, but three Lindsay-riffic news items... More...

February 22, 2008
Michel Gondry "Swedes" His Own Be Kind Rewind Trailer
As if bringing the phrase "sweded" into the lexicon wasn't enough, Be Kind Rewind director Michel Gondry has one-upped himself; he's gone and sweded his own trailer, inserting himself as Jack Black and Mos Def and using his crafty wiles to... More...

February 21, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Vantage Point Aims For #1 Debut
A terrorist attack is played out through multiple perspectives in the high-octane political thriller Vantage Point which leads the four-pack of new openers which also includes three small comedies. More...

February 20, 2008
Michel Gondry on Be Kind Rewind: The RT Interview
When RT writer Sara Schieron met master of whimsy Michel Gondry to talk about his ode to home videos, she never thought the interview itself would become a sort-of "sweded" affair, like the blockbusters co-opted by Jack Black and Co. in Be Kind... More...

February 15, 2008
Exclusive: Ghostbusters Clip from Be Kind Rewind
Jack Black and Mos Def find something strange in the neighbourhood in this hilarious clip from the upcoming Michel Gondry film. More...

February 13, 2008
Trailer Bulletin: Kung Fu Panda
For weeks, you've watched him telling you to stop talking and turn off your cellphone at your local AMC theater -- now how about seeing Jack Black's Kung Fu Panda in action? More...

February 13, 2008
Hank Azaria Joins Night at the Museum 2 and Year One
You'll be seeing a lot of Hank Azaria in theaters next year -- but don't expect to recognize him. More...

January 18, 2008
Jack Black Doubted Kung Fu Panda
Now that Kung Fu Panda spots are running at AMC theaters, Jack Black has gotten to see that people like his latest character. He wasn't sure at first and almost turned down the animated movie. More...

November 26, 2007
Be Kind Rewind Official Site and New Trailers!
Michel Gondry's Be Kind Rewind won't reach theaters until January 25, but the film's official site -- featuring the trailer and other assorted goodies -- is now online! More...

November 21, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Enchanted Leads Packed Holiday Weekend
This weekend For the first time this decade, a new release seems set to take over the number one spot during the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend at the North American box office. Studios are cramming a six-pack of new titles into multiplexes... More...

September 19, 2007
Matthew McConaughey Replaces Owen Wilson in Tropic Thunder
A paid week in Hawaii? With a craft service table? Dude, Matthew McConaughey is so there. More...

September 05, 2007
RTIndie: Early Fest Reviews For Into the Wild, The Darjeeling Limited, and Margot at the Wedding
This week at RTIndie, we check out the early buzz from Telluride and Venice, where some of the fall's most anticipated indies have premiered. And our DVD Pick of the Week is a doc that takes a closer look at the Lost Boys of Sudan. More...

August 15, 2007
Tropic Thunder Cruise-ing for a Cameo?
It isn't next year's most buzzed-about movie, but judging from its cast -- which includes Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., and a presumably lucid Nick Nolte -- there's a lot of press in Tropic Thunder's future. And... More...

August 13, 2007
Apatow Takes On Biopics in Walk Hard
Since musical biographies keep sweeping the Oscars every year, it’s about time a comedian took the piss out of them. Judd Apatow is bringing to the screen a comedic version of such hits as Walk the Line and Ray. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story... More...

August 09, 2007
Jack Black, Mos Def Make With the Funny in Be Kind Rewind Trailer
If you're jonesing for a Jack Black fix -- but not so badly that you're willing to shell out ten bucks to see him in this fall's Margot at the Wedding -- we've got good news: The trailer for December's Be Kind Rewind, starring Black with Mos Def,... More...

August 03, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: New Joker Pic, Dark Knight Footage Leaked, Iron Man at Comic-Con, and More!
In this week's Ketchup, we see a new photo of Heath Ledger as The Joker, the first teaser trailer of the sure-to-be hit The Dark Knight, and some grainy footage of the "Batpod" in action. Also, Iron Man brings the house down at Comic-Con, we've... More...

June 28, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Rats and Bruce Hit Theaters This Weekend
Disney and Pixar aim for their eighth straight number one hit together with the latest computer animated film from the industry experts, "Ratatouille." More...

June 22, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Starship Troopers 3," "Spider-Man 4" Update, "Hulk 2" Changes, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, "Starship Troopers 3" is coming ... straight to video, "Spider-Man 4" is pretty much a given, but won't be rushed, and the "Hulk" gets a makeover for the second installment. More...

June 14, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Silver Surfer" Sails into Multiplexes
With schools letting out for the summer, Hollywood rolls out a pair of PG-rated films hoping to attract kids to the multiplexes with some mindless fun. More...

December 07, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Mel, Cameron, & Leo Battle For #1 Spot
A wave of new releases hits the multilplexes on Friday as the North American box office looks to bounce back after a slugglish weekend and get the final month of the year started with a bang. More...

December 07, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Apocalypto" Is Bloody Good; "Blood Diamond" Needs Polish; "Unaccompanied" Is Minor; "Holiday" Is So-So
This week at the movies, we've got declining civilizations ("Apocalypto," directed by Mel Gibson), conflict diamonds ("Blood Diamond," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connelly), airport horseplay... More...

December 01, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: A Third "Starship Troopers," Jack Black Collaborates With Michel Gondry, Tension Between Fox And Marvel Over "X-Men," And More!
In this week's Ketchup, the campy classic "Starship Troopers" may finally get a proper successor with Casper Van Dien returning for "Starship Troopers 3" (there was a sequel?), Jack Black teams with avant-garde director Michel... More...

November 28, 2006
Jack Black and Michel Gondry Remake "King Kong," "Robocop," and More '80s Classics
In his upcoming movie, "Be Kind Rewind," Jack Black gets to remake all of our '80s favorites. He plays a video store clerk who accidentally erases all the tapes, and has to replace all the videos by filming them himself. More...

November 21, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Halls" Spreads Little Cheer; "Déjà Vu" Intrigues; "The Fountain" Overflows; "Pick" Is Mixed
This week at the movies, we've got holiday mischief ("Deck the Halls," starring Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito), a phenomenon known as déjà vu ("Déjà Vu," starring Denzel Washington), a spiritual journey through time... More...

November 01, 2006
Jack Black Buries Silly "Green Lantern" Script
OK, so let me see if I have this right: Jack Black wrote/commissioned a really silly screenplay based on the "Green Lantern" DC character, only to have the fans flip out and cause an uproar so loud that Jack decided to trash the project... More...

October 27, 2006
Brace Yourself: AICN Loves "Tenacious D"
It's my duty and responsibility to share the following news with you, although I'm not entirely thrilled about it: The guy who runs AICN has seen "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny," and I think he really liked it a whole lot. More...

October 06, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Robert Downey Jr. As "Iron Man," George Lucas In The News, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Robert Downey Jr. finally gets cast as "Iron Man," and George Lucas discusses many things, including "Indiana Jones 4." More...

August 18, 2006
Four New Faces Join Jack Black's "Rewind"
One percolating project that's really caught my eye is called "Be Kind Rewind," not just because it stars the generally amusing Jack Black, but also because it's being directed by Michel Gondry ("Eternal Sunshine"). And if the... More...

July 24, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Pirates" Passes $300M; "Lady" Stumbles
Johnny Depp made this weekend's four new releases walk the plank as his megablockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest became the first film of the year to spend three consecutive frames at number one and zoomed past the $300M mark in... More...

July 19, 2006
Early Review: Jack Black's "Tenacious D" Flick
Aside from "Borat," one comedy flick that seems sure to become a cult favorite is Jack Black's rock-comedy "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny." The usual suspects have a months-early review posted, but you know my policy on... More...

July 17, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Audiences Still Love Their Pirates
The Johnny Depp juggernaut Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest remained the most popular film in North America for a second weekend easily defending its box office crown against two new comedies that fought bitterly for the runnerup spot. More...

July 10, 2006
McShane to Provide Voices for "Shrek 3" and "Kung Fu Panda"
You might not expect the actor who plays the stunningly vulgar Al Swearengen to be a good fit for family programming, but the DreamWorks crew has other ideas for Ian McShane. The unpleasant head of "Deadwood" will be stepping into the... More...

July 03, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Superman Returns" to Top of Charts
The Man of Steel conquered the North American box office this weekend as the super hero adventure Superman Returns claimed the number one spot over the pre-Independence Day holiday frame. More...

June 22, 2006
Box Office Preview: Sandler "Clicks" With New Comedy
Although Father's Day has passed, Hollywood brings out two very different stories about dads and their wacky adventures this weekend with Adam Sandler's comedy Click and Tyrese Gibson's actioner Waist Deep, both opening in theaters on Friday.... More...

June 20, 2006
Michel Gondry on "Science of Sleep," "Be Kind Rewind," "Block Party" DVD
Thanks to Joblo for pointing us towards RopeofSilicon.com's awesome interview with director Michel Gondry, where the fantastical French filmmaker shares info on his upcoming flick "The Science of Sleep," his soon-to-be-filmed comedy... More...

June 19, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Cars" in Pole Position Again, "Da Vinci Code" Reaches $679M Globally
Despite the arrival of four new films cluttering the multiplexes, the Disney/Pixar animated film Cars remained the most popular movie in North America for a second straight weekend. More...

June 15, 2006
Critical Consensus: Soggy "Nacho," Aimless "Drift," Untidy "House"
This week at the movies, we've got wrestlers ("Nacho Libre"), Tokyo drifters ("The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"), time-delayed lovers ("The Lake House"), and lasagna-loving felines ("Garfield: A Tale of Two... More...

June 15, 2006
Box Office Preview: Four New Films Prepare to Fight
Reunion fever hits the multiplexes this weekend as four new releases debut bringing together a lot of familiar faces. More...

June 15, 2006
New "Nacho Libre" Red Carpet Photos!
"Nacho Libre," Jack Black's newest pic, opens in wide release this week; check out our gallery of red carpet photos from the movie's June 12 premiere, and see which Hollywood stars came out to support Black's luchador comedy. More...

May 29, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "X-Men 3" Smashes Records Over Memorial Day Weekend
Magneto and his fellow mutants attracted a record-breaking audience to theaters across North America as the super hero sequel X-Men: The Last Stand became a juggernaut at the box office opening at number one over the busy Memorial Day holiday... More...

May 18, 2006
Dunst and Black to "Rewind" Together
Not long ago we learned that director Michel Gondry and maniac Jack Black would be collaborating on a high-concept comedy called "Be Kind Rewind," and now it seems the boys have found their leading lady, and she comes in the form of... More...

May 02, 2006
Gondry and Jack Black Promise to "Rewind"
Director Michel Gondry and professional goofball Jack Black will soon be collaborating on a rather bizarre-sounding high-concept comedy called "Be Kind Rewind," the plot of which should excite all the movie geeks out there... More...

April 05, 2006
Luhrman's Period Piece Gets Bumped from Production Slate
Baz Luhrmann, director of Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge, was planning to get his 1930's period piece underway this September, but budgeting woes, and the tenuous availability of stars Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman, have conspired to send the... More...

March 08, 2006
Kidman & Black Sign On for Baumbach's Next Movie
Noah Baumbach, writer/director of the critically admired "The Squid and the Whale," is gearing up to begin production on his next film, which is currently without a title but boasts a solid cast. Jack Black, Nicole Kidman, and Jennifer... More...

February 10, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Nacho Libre
From Jared Hess (director of "Napoleon Dynamite"), Mike White (writer of "School of Rock"), and the always-insane Jack Black comes "Nacho Libre," a comedy about a Mexican priest who moonlights as a goofy wrestler to... More...

December 20, 2005
Kong to Receive Special Honor at the Critics' Choice Awards
The big ape will be getting a special award at the 11th annual Critics' Choice Awards on January 9, 2006, the Broadcast Film Critics Association announced. Kong will be presented with The Distinguished Achievement in Performing Arts Award on the... More...

December 13, 2005
Jude to Take an All-Star "Holiday"
Variety brings word that Jude Law will co-star opposite Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black in the suddenly-cool-sounding "Holiday," which will be directed by rom-com expert Nancy Meyers. More...

December 02, 2005
"King Kong" Photo Gallery Update: 82 Pics!
The good folks over at Universal have released another slew of production stills from Peter Jackson's remake of "King Kong," which comes to theaters in less than two weeks! More...

November 09, 2005
NBC to Air Exclusive & All-New "Kong" Footage on 11/27
Thanks to ComingSoon.net for sharing the latest in "Kong"-related news. Seems that NBC will be airing a never-before-seen 4-minute clip from Peter Jackson's highly anticipated remake on 11/27, during the network's airing of... More...

November 04, 2005
Final "King Kong" Trailer Online!
You've seen the teaser that's been out for a few months, and you probably watched the 3-minute featurette piece from last week. But now you should settle into a comfy chair, crank up your speakers, and click right here to enjoy the all-new (and... More...

November 03, 2005
"King Kong" Photo Gallery Update
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November 01, 2005
An Early "Making Of" Featurette On Jackson's "Kong"
The Apple Quicktime site has published a rather slick little pre-release featurette that focuses on Peter Jackson's impending behemoth known as "King Kong." Click right here for the piece, which runs about 2.5 minutes and features some... More...

October 28, 2005
Jack Black Joins Kate & Cameron's "Holiday"
According to Variety, funnyman Jack Black has signed on to co-star alongside Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz in Columbia Pictures' "Holiday," which is a romantic comedy from "What Women Want" director Nancy Meyers. More...

September 21, 2005
DreamWorks Animation Introduces "Kung Fu Panda" & New Animation Slate
Variety reports on some doings over at DreamWorks Animation, and they've got a lot more on tap than just another "Shrek" and "Madagascar 2." How about "Kung Fu Panda," starring Jack Black? More...

September 20, 2005
Black & White to Produce "Shaun" Director's Next Flick
Edgar Wright, director of the universally popular "Shaun of the Dead," will soon get behind the cameras for "Them," says Variety. The dark comedy will be written by Mike White and produced by Mr. White and Mr. Black. (Jack... More...

July 11, 2005
Jack Black IS Nacho Libre
FilmJerk.com brings us the early scoop on a new collaboration between Jack Black ("School of Rock") and Mike White ("The Good Girl"). The project is called "Nacho Libre," and Mr. Black will play a Mexican priest who... More...

June 28, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: King Kong
A hearty thanks to Movie City News for presenting the trailer to Peter Jackson's "King Kong" in sparkling Quicktime and without the annoying Volkswagen commercials. Just go enjoy the trailer. (Pretty awesome, eh?) Too bad we have to wait... More...

June 23, 2005
Get a Peek at the "King Kong" Sneak
Yes, we're now living in a world in which you people cannot wait to see the commercials that advertise movie trailers. Sounds kind of silly, but then again we are talking about Peter Jackson's "King Kong" remake, so let's just revel in... More...

December 09, 2004
King Kong Pics
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November 29, 2004
Newsweek Visits King Kong Set
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