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Birthday:
Apr 23, 1977
Birthplace:
Montclair, New Jersey, USA

Latest News on Kal Penn

April 8, 2009
Kal Penn Trades Acting for Public Service Opens in new window
"Harold and Kumar" star Kal Penn has given up acting -- but rather than pursuing a new career in hip-hop, Penn will be joining the Obama administration as the new associate director of the Office of Public Liaison. More...

April 24, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Odd Couples Invade Multiplexes Opens in new window
Two new buddy comedies enter the marketplace during the final weekend of the spring box office hoping to cash in on what business is left in the last week before Iron Man flies into theaters kicking off the summer blockbuster season. More...

November 27, 2007
RT on DVD: A Warm Slice of Waitress, A Side of Futurama, Hold the Lindsay Lohan Career Killer Opens in new window
This week, navigate the minefields of the rotten (Mr. Bean's Holiday, Hot Rod) and the even worse (Lindsay Lohan's career-murdering I Know Who Killed Me) to pick up a genuine charmer (Waitress), a solid familial tale (The Namesake), a mind-boggling anime import (Paprika), or our personal pick, the return of Futurama (Bender's Big Score)! More...

August 9, 2007
Neil Patrick Harris Still Ladies Man in Harold and Kumar 2 Opens in new window
One of the funniest jokes in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle was Neil Patrick Harris playing Neil Patrick Harris. Snorting cocaine off a stripper's breasts, he played up the Hollywood party boy typecast that was never, ever associated with the Doogie Howser star. He's up to his same old tricks in Harold and Kumar 2. More...

March 8, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "300" Prepares to Conquer Multiplexes Opens in new window
For the first time in nearly a month, North America's most popular movie won't be about motorcycles. Warner Bros. goes back in time 2,500 years for the epic war saga "300" which aims to conquer the box office with ease. More...

March 8, 2007
Critical Consensus: Mighty Thrills, Spartan Plot In "300"; "Gift" Doesn't Keep On Giving Opens in new window
This week at the movies, we've got 300 mighty Spartans ("300," starring Gerard Butler) and a reluctant do-gooder ("The Ultimate Gift," starring Abigail Breslin). What do the critics have to say? More...

February 23, 2007
Penn Supports "Harold and Kumar" Changes Opens in new window
Kal Penn is busy at work on the currently untitled "Harold and Kumar" sequel. Originally called "Harold and Kumar Go to Amsterdam," the writers adapted their story to follow the duo on the run from Homeland Security in the south. More...

February 1, 2007
"Harold & Kumar" Find a Whole Bunch of New Friends Opens in new window
The other day we gave you a little piece of news regarding Rob Corddry's involvement in the "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" sequel, but today we have a whole lot more from the casting department. More...

November 30, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Nativity" Is Too Safe; "Turistas" Not Worth Trip Opens in new window
This week at the movies, we've got a new take on the first Noel ("The Nativity Story," starring Keisha Castle-Hughes), endangered Americans in Brazil ("Turistas," starring Melissa George), and a hard partying expat ("Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj," starring Kal Penn). What do the critics have to say? More...

November 30, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: "Nativity" Leads Trio of New Releases Opens in new window
The post-turkey blues will kick in as the North American box office should slump this weekend following a busy Thanksgiving holiday frame. More...

October 30, 2006
The Return of "Harold & Kumar" Opens in new window
It's a sequel that's been (mildly) discussed for quite some time now, but it seems that New Line is ready to get rolling on the as-yet-untitled "Harold & Kumar 2." And yes, both lead actors will be returning -- a rarity in New Line sequels. More...

October 20, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: James Cameron's New Leading Man, Jackman Likes "Wolverine," "Hellboy" Has New Enemies, And More! Opens in new window
In this week's Ketchup, James Cameron finds his man for "Avatar," Hugh Jackman digs the "Wolverine" script, and Guillermo del Toro ponders some old friends as possible foes for "Hellboy." More...

April 20, 2006
New SuperPics in our "Superman Returns" SuperGallery! Opens in new window
Thanks to our Superfriends at IGN FilmForce we've bolstered our "Superman Returns" gallery, which now has 62 photos and stills of the upcoming summer superhero blockbuster. More...

December 1, 2005
"Van Wilder 2" -- Hold the Van Wilder Opens in new window
You've heard it mentioned here and there on message boards and what-not, but we can officially confirm that next year's most anticipated sequel is on its way. Get ready for "Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj," only without the unnecessary baggage of an actual Van Wilder. More...

November 21, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Superman Returns Opens in new window
If you were out buying popcorn prior to the beginning of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," you might have missed the rather swanky "Superman Returns" trailer. If that's the case, just click on over to the film's trailer page and check it out there! More...

November 16, 2005
"Superman Returns" to Smallville Opens in new window
Just a friendly reminder for our "Superman" fanatics: The first teaser trailer for Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" will air during Thursday's episode of WB's "Smallville." (That's tomorrow night.) More...

November 10, 2005
Superman & Shyamalan to Piggyback Potter Opens in new window
Superhero Hype! has confirmed that the teaser trailer for "Superman Returns" will be attached to WB's "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," opening in theaters on Friday, November 18. The teaser, which runs one minute and thirty-three seconds, will play with (most) screenings of the fourth "Harry Potter" installment. More...

September 16, 2005
"Kumar" Star to Headline "Van Wilder" Sequel Opens in new window
Edward Douglas over at ComingSoon.net scored a comedic scoop that could be good news, or it could be bad ... depending on what you thought of "National Lampoon's Van Wilder" and its franchise possibilities. More...

February 10, 2005
Kumar Goes to Metropolis Opens in new window
Kal Penn will play Lex Luthor's henchman in Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns," according to the Hollywood Reporter. Kevin Spacey is playing Luthor; the other cast members include Brandon Routh as Superman, Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane, Hugh Laurie as Perry White, James Marsden as Richard White and Sam Huntington as Jimmy Olsen. More...

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