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But actor-director David Schwimmer says he had no trouble bridging that gap in bringing Run, Fat Boy, Run to the screen. American comedy and British humour are generally seen as distant cousins who share little in common other than a bladder-busting raison d'etre. (Vancouver Sun)
Simon Pegg back with 'Run Fatboy Run' Mar 31, 2008
Too much of "Run, Fat Boy, Run," directed by David Schwimmer, provokes the question. No one should expect Pegg's projects to stick with sharp-eyed satire in the "Shaun" and "Fuzz" vein. (AL.com)
Movie Review: Run, Fatboy, Run Mar 30, 2008
Friends star and director David Schwimmer presents this weekend a new romantic comedy, Run, Fatboy, Run ... Movie Type: ComedyMPAA Rating: PG-13 for some rude and sexual behavior, nudity, language and smokingRunning Time: 1 hr. 40 minDirected By:David SchwimmerCast: Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria, Thandie Newton, Ameet Chana, Dylan MoranReleased: March 28th, 2008 (wide). (eFluxMedia)
Sony deals box office ace Mar 30, 2008
7 million from 1,291 while Picturehouse's David Schwimmer helmed laffer "Run Fat Boy Run" was winded in tenth with $782,000 from 1,133. "Under the Same Moon" continued to shine among specialty fare, grabbing $544,000, down 23%, after the Weinstein Co. upticked the Spanish-lingo pic's theater count from 266 to 390. (Variety)
Run, Fat Boy, Run Review Mar 29, 2008
Run, Fat Boy, Run, the new film directed by David Schwimmer and starring Simon Pegg, invokes this dilemma, because it asks audiences to love a guy who for all intents and purposes is a complete loser ... But as far as David Schwimmer's feature directorial debut is concerned, Run, Fat Boy, Run is a generic, cookie-cutter romantic comedy, so whether or not you think Simon Pegg's character is a loser, the movie is definitely not a winner. (IGN FilmForce)
New releases Mar 29, 2008
"Run Fat Boy Run" If the words "from director David Schwimmer" sound terrifying, the comedy that's made those words possible won't make you change your mind. A slothful Londoner (Simon Pegg) enters a marathon to win back the fianc e (Thandie Newton) he ran out on. (Boston Globe)
Weekly movie preview Mar 29, 2008
" The film has plenty of strong comedic talent involved, including rising British actor Simon Pegg, director and former "Friends" star David Schwimmer, and a script from eccentric "I Love the 80's" personality Michael Ian Black. The film tells the story of Dennis (Pegg), a clueless slob who lives in regret after leaving his pregnant fiancee Libby (Thandie Newton) at the altar five years ago. After finding out she is preparing to marry another man, Dennis realizes he truly loves her and sets out... (Echo Online, MI)
Under It All: Funny Bones Mar 29, 2008
Directed by David Schwimmer ... It's probably not surprising that, for his first effort as a film director, David Schwimmer would choose a story about - well - friends. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Yesterday, Britcoms. Today, Hollywood. Tomorrow, space ... Mar 29, 2008
Absolutely, because of its pedigree, with David Schwimmer directing and the cultural mix of the cast - Irish, British, Indian, American, mixed race. I wanted to hit the tropes of romantic comedy, and those kinds of films do follow a certain pattern, but I wasn't looking to undermine that or make comment about it - but at the same time I wanted to give it enough of an edge to let people know that we were aware of that trope. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Film Review: 'Run, Fat Boy, Run': A goofy, but inspirational fantasy Mar 29, 2008
Run, Fat Boy, Run Directed by David Schwimmer (U.K.) ... The film's mix of droll banter, lowbrow slapstick and melancholy song montages suggests that its director, the former "Friends" star David Schwimmer, has seen "The Graduate" more than once. (International Herald Tribune)
Review: 'Fatboy' Runs Out Of Gas Mar 29, 2008
A sense of mismatched talent pervades "Run, Fat Boy, Run," a comedy starring Pegg, directed by David Schwimmer ("Friends") and co-written by Michael Ian Black (MTV's "The State," the film "Wet Hot American Summer"). All three have been better. (NBC 11, CA)
'English Patient' like slow death to some; others see masterpiece Mar 29, 2008
Under the light touch of director David Schwimmer, the trek he takes is as funny as it is poignant. (Rick Bentley, McClatchy Newspapers). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Competing plots run 'Fat Boy' off course Mar 28, 2008
"Run Fat Boy Run," the first movie "Friends" star David Schwimmer has directed, seems to have been packaged at the Farrelly brothers manufacturing plant ... Directed by: David Schwimmer. (Boston Globe)
A Run Does the Trick for a Case of Cold Feet Mar 28, 2008
Simon Pegg plays the title role in the romantic comedy Run, Fat Boy, Run, directed by David Schwimmer and written by Mr. Pegg and Michael Ian Black. March 28, 2008. (New York Times)
Pop Tarts: Anna Kournikova Sticks to Veggies, Coffee, Fruit and Wine Mar 28, 2008
Actress Thandie Newton is no stranger to eating disorders and low self-esteem, but the star of the upcoming "Run Fat Boy Run" directed by David Schwimmer says that such psychological issues plagued her right up until she had her first child in 2000. "I spent my life feeling that what s impressive is being good, being smart I had an inability to believe that just being me was interesting to anyone," Newton told us earlier this week. (Fox News)
Tom Cruise joining 'Star Trek' cast Mar 28, 2008
That comedy is the directorial debut from former Friend David Schwimmer, but will probably be too quirky for mainstream audiences. Stop-Loss also opens this weekend. (MSNBC -- News)
Romantically funny 'Fat Boy' is a winner Mar 28, 2008
Run Fat Boy Run*** (out of four)Stars: Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton, Dylan Moran, Hank Azaria, Harish PatelDirector: David SchwimmerDistributor: Picturehouse FilmsRating: PG-13 for some rude and sexual humor, nudity, language and smokingRunning time: 1 hour, 35 minutesOpens Friday nationwide ... Director David Schwimmer (Friends) proves he possesses filmmaking finesse, having wisely chosen strong comic material for his debut behind the camera. (USA Today -- Life)
With Fatboy and Star Trek, Simon Pegg is playing it straight for a change Mar 28, 2008
" Pegg's first two films were close collaborations with England's top comedy director Edgar Wright. Fatboy is the directorial debut of Friends' star David Schwimmer, who acted with Pegg in Big Nothing, a 2006 crime farce that lived up to its name. "I wasn't worried at all" about Schwimmer stepping behind the camera, Pegg said. "I knew he certainly could direct actors. He had directed episodes of `Friends' and came out of an extremely prolific group of comic actors. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mini movie reviews Mar 28, 2008
" A sense of mismatched talent pervades the comedy, directed by David Schwimmer ("Friends") and co-written by Michael Ian Black ("Wet Hot American Summer"). The film contains neither the madcap absurdity of Black, the easy farce of Pegg nor Schwimmer's knack for tender humor. Pegg is Dennis, a slovenly security guard who five years ago made the unfathomable decision to walk out on Libby, his pregnant girlfriend (Thandie Newton). Fast forward five years later and lo and behold, Dennis is... (Athens Banner-Herald)
British actor pegs career on comic fodder Mar 28, 2008 'Run Fatboy Run' goes the distance Mar 28, 2008 Schwimmer behind the camera Mar 27, 2008 BERKELEY'S '80S SKA GREATS RETURN Mar 24, 2008 David Schwimmer won't slack off as a director Mar 23, 2008 Freedom To Choose Mar 23, 2008 March 23 - 29 Mar 23, 2008 Madagascar: Crate Escape Teaser Mar 15, 2008 Run Fatboy Run Mar 7, 2008 Movies preview: 8 awaited titles for the 2008 viewing season Feb 1, 2008 Beckinsale's cat catches fire Jan 29, 2008 Cox: 'Friends' co-stars too old Jan 16, 2008 'Cloverfield's' monster concept Jan 16, 2008 Kansas City native tries out new kind of comedy show Jan 15, 2008 Courteney Cox talks about her new role in Dirt Jan 3, 2008 Cox wants 'Friends' reunion Dec 11, 2007 PageSix.com Takes Aim At TMZ.com Dec 4, 2007 Writers Strike: A Speechless Tactic Nov 25, 2007 BIFA noms backed by American funds Nov 22, 2007 Kate Beckinsale hospitalized in Memphis Nov 13, 2007 Kerik 'Poster Child to Why Giuliani Shouldn't Be President' Nov 13, 2007 Melnyk supports NHL in Canada Nov 10, 2007 All I want for Christmas is a PSP Nov 9, 2007 Making other sitcoms green with envy Nov 9, 2007 Critic's Corner Thursday Nov 8, 2007 Pfeiffer to star in West End show Nov 7, 2007 Read the Nov. 5 transcript from Bianco's chat Nov 6, 2007 Today in History - Nov. 2 Nov 3, 2007 First lady intrigued by MLK Jr., Mitchell House Nov 2, 2007 November is a month stuffed with good TV Oct 30, 2007 All The Stuff Fit To Film Oct 29, 2007 STOP, PEGG, STOP Oct 25, 2007 Dear NBC: Sometimes, more is less Oct 18, 2007 "Fat boy" notches up fourth week at the top Oct 4, 2007 Fatboy film tops UK chart again Oct 4, 2007 '30 Rock' rolls out a big list of guest stars Oct 4, 2007 New directors grab spotlight Sep 29, 2007 Tarantino fails to budge Fatboy Sep 26, 2007 Infotainment Sep 23, 2007 TV shovels stars onto Broadway Sep 23, 2007 Bette Midler and Cloris Leachman Join the Cast of 'The Women' Sep 21, 2007 From In Front Of The Camera To Behind It Sep 14, 2007 Festival showcases actors behind the camera Sep 14, 2007 More of this story Sep 14, 2007 Pegg's Fatboy tops UK box office Sep 13, 2007 Michael Ian Black is Indeed a Wonderful Man; COMEDY CENTRAL Records(R) Releases 'Michael Ian Black: I Am A Wonderful Man' on Tuesday, September 25 Sep 13, 2007 Run, Fat Boy, Run Sep 12, 2007 A night with lots of promise Sep 12, 2007 Into the wild night with Harrelson, Penn and Alba Sep 11, 2007 Schwimmer reveals UK film problems Sep 10, 2007 Friends off screenWhy Schwimmer's directorial debut took three years to release Sep 10, 2007 2007 Toronto Film Festival Begins Sep 6, 2007 Toronto International Film Festival draws movies of all subjects and sizes Sep 6, 2007 Thandie Newton confesses to being a film set prankster Sep 5, 2007 'Always play losers' Sep 5, 2007 Schwimmer flick Pegged a runaway hit Sep 4, 2007 Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Aug 31, 2007 Channel 5 bans staged shots to regain trust Aug 31, 2007 And, fall's best movies Aug 29, 2007 It's six degrees of everyone at TIFF! Aug 26, 2007 Casting Call: Justin Timberlake Ready For 'Love' Aug 26, 2007 Larter hated Salman initially Aug 18, 2007 David To Get Hitched Aug 14, 2007 FRIENDS in high places Aug 2, 2007 Aniston won't reprise Rachel Jul 21, 2007
"Run's" director is not Edgar Wright (who made "Sean" and "Hot Fuzz") but David Schwimmer, the "Friends" actor-turned-helmsman in his feature debut. "He was perfectly adept," says Pegg. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Love Is Bittersweat Mar 28, 2008
First-time director David Schwimmer keeps things simple (possibly too simple), finds comedy in the characters and saves some of his best stuff for the third act, such as a scene in which the runner "hits the wall." Even Dennis' nutty mission to prove his worth by doing something hundreds of thousands of others have done almost makes sense by the end. Everything is lightly amusing (Dennis' Indian landlord fondly tells him a romantic tale about his own tragic lost love: "I remember all the... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Simon Pegg stars in Run Fatboy Run directed by former Friend David Schwimmer ... Directed by David Schwimmer ... Under the light touch of director David Schwimmer, the trek he takes is as funny as it is poignant. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The moment David Schwimmer walks into the small Ritz-Carlton conference room the urge hits to ask him all sorts of Friends questions. After watching him play Ross Geller on the popular US comedy for 10 seasons, it is hard to see Schwimmer in any other role. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
In Screens this week, Ruthe Stein sits down with former "Friends" star David Schwimmer, who has just realized a dream by directing his first feature film, "Run, Fat Boy, Run" (Page 22); Delfn Vigil talks with director Kimberly Peirce about "Stop Loss" - her first feature since 1999's "Boys Don't Cry" - about Iraq War veterans trying to resume normal life (Page 24); and Michael Ordoa speaks with director Tyler Perry about his new comedy, "Meet the Browns" (Page 26). To lead off the Sounds... (San Francisco Chronicle)
David Schwimmer saw his new comedy, "Run Fat Boy Run," become a hit with British audiences ... And David Schwimmer, in a bid to shake off his alter-ego "Ross" once and for all, flew across the Atlantic to take on directing. (Boston Globe)
After David Schwimmer, who played Ross, spiffed up his homes in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, he went back to doing the thing he enjoys most: work. "I wasn't about to just sit back with a big cigar and say, 'Yeah, I made it,' " he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
"Friends" star David Schwimmer makes his film directorial debut with the comedy "Run Fatboy Run," which opens nationwide Friday. In it, Simon Pegg plays an underemployed man trying to win back the woman he should've never left by running a marathon he probably shouldn't run. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The flick reunites Stiller's character, Alex the Lion, along with his pals Gloria (Jada Pinkett-Smith), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), David Schwimmer (Melman the Giraffe) and those paramilitary penguins who helped make the first movie a $193 million hit. According to Stiller, the flick starts with Alex, Gloria, Marty and Melman trying to get back to New York City. (Suite101.com)
Consistently funny stuff with some good, bumper-sticker messages about commitment-phobia, the film is well-directed by David Schwimmer from Friends, no less ... David Schwimmer Michael Ian Black, Simon Pegg. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This animated sequel may or may not be more of the same, but the voices are: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen and Cedric the Entertainer. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Nov. (USA Today -- Life)
Beckinsale, 34, has just finished shooting 'Nothing But the Truth' alongside David schwimmer and Matt Dillon. In the drama, Beckinsale plays a female reporter who faces a jail sentence for outing a CIA agent and refusing to reveal her source. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The show also starred Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer as a tight-knit and oft-quirky group of friends living in New York. During it's ten-year run 'Friends' was one of the world's most-watched TV series. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Reeves had previously directed the feature film "The Pallbearer" with David Schwimmer and Gwyneth Paltrow -- not the most immediate calling card for a Monster-Eats-Manhattan picture. "They came to me because what they really wanted was a sense of intimacy and character and realism," said Reeves. (Los Angeles Times)
After gaining experience in the writing field, Lehr co-wrote and starred in the feature film "Humanoid" with David Schwimmer. Lehr splits his time between New York and Los Angeles. (University News, MO)
"It was really fun to come on the set and play completely different characters and just be together. The kiss was so not important. We did a lot of takes but it was . . . I literally kiss her longer saying hello than 'that' kiss. They (the press) just made such a big thing out of it because of maybe the way it was filmed.'' Friends made Cox one of Hollywood's richest stars. When US network NBC gave the green light to the sitcom in 1994, each cast member of the show was signed to a not-too-shabby... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
The show aired from 1994 to 2004 and also starred Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. The final episode - saw Courteney's character finally leave her New York apartment for a life in the suburbs with husband Chandler Bing, played by Perry, and their adopted twins. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The site also features maps of star sightings, logging spottings of actors James Gandolfini, Jack Black, Laura Prepon and David Schwimmer. The site also archives every Page Six article dating back to 1997. (Click2Houston, TX)
At Lopez' dining room table, Factory Girl director George Hickenlooper, TV writer Jill Kushner and actor-writer Joel Marshall were editing dozens of short black and white public service announcements featuring actors like Holly Hunter, Sean Penn, Laura Linney, Demi Moore, Martin Sheen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jenna Elfman, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Benjamin, Ed Asner, David Schwimmer and the cast of Ugly Betty. Each of the 15-second to four-minute spots, which can be seen on deadlinehollywooddaily. (Time.com)
Independence is clearly an elastic concept where the U.K. film industry is concerned -- and so is Britishness, with two director nominees (Corbijn and Cronenberg), six of the 15 acting nominees (Anne Hathaway, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Viggo Mortensen, Cillian Murphy, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Cate Blanchett) and two of the debut helmer candidates (Corbijn again, and David Schwimmer) coming from elsewhere. And that's not counting director nominee Tucker, who grew up in the Far East of Indian/German... (Variety)
Beckinsale is currently in Memphis shooting the drama Nothing But The Truth, alongside Matt Dillon and David Schwimmer. The film follows a Capitol Hill reporter (Beckinsale) who faces going to jail for outing a CIA agent and refusing to reveal her source. (MSNBC -- News)
In the show, Gore's appearance followed that of "Greenzo," a business-friendly environmental advocate cooked up by NBC executives (played by David Schwimmer). After Greenzo lets the fame of "saving" the environment go to his head and the network is unable to control him, Donaghy tries to bring in Gore as Greenzo's replacement. (MediaResearch.org)
"Paddock said that, in addition to Winnipeg, the area west of Toronto could also support another team."If New York can handle three teams, then Toronto can handle two," he said.- - -BEST BETS ON TV(Listings are tentative)TODAYAUTO RACING: TSN (Ch. 33) has the NASCAR Busch Series' Arizona Travel 200 (3 p.m.).BASKETBALL: TSN (Ch. 33) and WGN (Ch. 106) have an NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the host Chicago Bulls (7:30 p.m.).FOOTBALL: The Score (Ch. 50) has the Hardy Cup -- the Canada... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
David Schwimmer wants to help the environment by dressing. . (Canada.com)
After the season premiere with Jerry Seinfeld, the Nov. 10 sweeps episode lures another key player from NBC's late great 90s Thursday night "must-see TV" block in David Schwimmer. As did Seinfeld, the "Friends" star manages to serve two masters - bald-faced hype and sly humor - by guesting as eco-mascot Greenzo, the latest greatest idea from Alec Baldwin's loopy GE/NBC execubot. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
And the guest, making a very funny Thursday return, is David Schwimmer as a deranged, out-of-work actor who latches on to the role of a lifetime: Greenzo, the GE eco-friendly mascot. As any 30 Rock fan would guess, Greenzo is the brainchild of Jack (Alec Baldwin, even better this year than last). (USA Today -- Life)
" Michelle would be following in the footsteps of fellow Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman, Kevin Spacey, Kim Cattrall, David Schwimmer and Christian Slater, who have all showcased their talents in the West End. Last month, Michelle revealed she is set to appear in a remake of 'Grease'. The 'Hairspray' actress, who starred in the 1982 sequel 'Grease 2', has been approached to join the cast for a new version of the original 1978 hit musical and has her heart set on playing an older character.... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Robert Bianco: Maybe, but I can tell you one bright spot for sure: "30 Rock" has one of its funniest episodes this season Thursday, with a hilarious performance by David Schwimmer as NBC's new eco-mascot "Greenzo." I'd put up with "Green Week" for that half-hour alone. LaPulssa, LA: Like I am sure you are not getting too many questions regarding the strike, but here's my angle: could the strike be a good thing for any of the many stuggling new Fall series. (USA Today -- Life)
Actor David Schwimmer is 41. Rhythm-and-blues singer Alvin Chea (Take 6) is 40. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Actor David Schwimmer ( Friends ) is 41. Rapper Nelly is 33. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NBC reduces its carbon footprint with a week of environmentally friendly programs, led by Al Gore's Thursday 30 Rock visit with the network's new mascot, "Greenzo," played by Friends star David Schwimmer. USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Life)
Monday, October 29, 2007 Last Update: 06:15 AM EDT. SMOKING STARLET SPOTTED IN N.Y.C.. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Run, Fat Boy, Run Directed by David Schwimmer ... Run, Fat Boy, Run, the directorial debut of David Schwimmer inextricably identifiable as Ross from Friends gives Pegg a screenplay credit, suggesting that he has written to his weaknesses. (New York Press)
Seinfeld has already appeared in the season premiere, Steve Buscemi is on tonight, and soon Tina Fey will be joined by Al Gore, David Schwimmer, Edie Falco, Meredith Vieira, Jackie Mason, and Carrie Fisher. Does no one at NBC recall the creative damage done to "Will & Grace" by burdening it with different stars of the week. (Boston Globe)
The story of a flabby security guard signing up for a charity marathon to impress an old flame is the directorial debut of "Friends" star David Schwimmer and took 0. 98 million pounds over the weekend, according to Screen International. (Reuters UK)
Friends star David Schwimmer (right) directed Run, Fatboy, Run ... Run, Fatboy, Run is the first feature to be directed by former Friends star David Schwimmer. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Later this season, look for another Thursday mainstay Friends' David Schwimmer to return too, playing an out-of-work actor who becomes NBC's environmental mascot. In other episodes, Al Gore, Meredith Vieira and Jackie Mason appear as themselves; Carrie Fisher is a TV writer Liz admires; Steve Buscemi is a private investigator hired by her boss, Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin); and, in her first post-Sopranos TV role, Edie Falco pops up as Jack's romantic foil in a three-episode arc. (USA Today)
Thesps like Ben Affleck, Helen Hunt, Sarah Polley, David Schwimmer and Stuart Townsend bowed their first pics this year. Jada Pinkett Smith recently signed to direct "The Human Contract," and Dustin Hoffman is expected to get his first onscreen helming credit with "Personal Injuries.". (Variety)
It was directed by former Friends star David Schwimmer, in his directorial debut. UK BOX OFFICE 1. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
David Schwimmer pose for photographersNEW YORK: Actor Simon Pegg (L ), actress Thandie Newton and director David Schwimmer pose for photographers. AP. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Clare Lawrence and Anna Waterhouse hit paydirt bringing the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal, Matt Damon, Julia Stiles and David Schwimmer over to London stages, and Sonia Friedman has had a string of successes with Matthew Perry, Woody Harrelson and, most recently, Orlando Bloom. Now they're eyeing a whole new talent pool: television. (Variety)
Also coming from Picturehouse is "The Orphanage", produced by Academy Award winning director Guillermo del Toro, directed by J.A. Bayone, "Run; Fat Boy, Run", directed by David Schwimmer and starring Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton and Hank Azaria, and "Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights -- Hollywood to the Heartland". For additional information contact: Unit Publicist Picturehouse Picturehouse David Linck Vicky Eguia Nina Baron 857. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Toronto festival is showcasing a big collection of films by actors turned directors, among them the filmmaking debuts of Helen Hunt, David Schwimmer, Gael Garcia Bernal and Alison Eastwood, whose father, Clint Eastwood, is a paragon for performers who want to make their own flicks. On "Into the Wild," Penn adapts Jon Krakauer's best-seller about Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), a young man whose bold, two-year trek around North America came to a tragic end in Alaska. (CBS News)
The Toronto festival is showcasing a big collection of films by actors turned directors, among them the filmmaking debuts of Helen Hunt, David Schwimmer, Gael Garcia Bernal and Alison Eastwood, whose father, Clint Eastwood, is a paragon for performers who want to make their own flicks. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
RUN, FATBOY, RUN: David Schwimmer tries to get by without a little help from his Friends by directing this romantic comedy about a chubby man (Simon Pegg) running a marathon in an attempt to win back his ex-fiance. Also opening: The Bubble ; The Rape of Europa. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
The film, directed by former Friends star David Schwimmer, took more than 2m at the box office beating Oscar hopeful Atonement into second place. Starring Simon Pegg and Thandie Newton, the low-budget film outshone Hollywood heavyweights including The Bourne Ultimatum and US comedy Knocked Up. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
He wrote the film "Run, Fat Boy, Run" which was directed by David Schwimmer and stars Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton and Hank Azaria, and will be released in the U.S. on October 26. As an actor, Black recently wrapped the film, "Kids in America," in which he was featured opposite Topher Grace and Anna Faris. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Directed by David Schwimmer ... David Schwimmer's first bigscreen directing effort reveals something very different: a thoroughly competent mainstream craftsman who imposes no individual character on formulaic material. (Variety)
Brushing past him was David Schwimmer, practically incognito in a baseball hat - perhaps more so because few guests were dressed so casually. Actor Ewan McGregor talks to members of the media at the Cassandra's Dream on Tuesday. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Within minutes, I spotted the host (seated with a drink in hand), Jena Malone (who plays Mr. Hirsch's sister), David Schwimmer and buddy Joey Slotnick (Nip/Tuck), Marcia Gay Harden, Ben Affleck (off duty after a stellar auctioneer performance for One X One) and Geoffrey Rush, again. I mentioned that this was becoming a regular occurrence to which he responded, "As it should be.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
By David Schwimmer has spoken about the many difficulties he had filming his new movie Run Fat Boy Run in the UK.. The Friends star has revealed the country's unpredictable weather combined with the low budget given to make the movie made it a difficult task to complete the film. (Digital Spy)
Actor David Schwimmer has said he had the "time of my life" making his cinematic directorial debut with British comedy Run, Fatboy, Run - despite taking three years to complete it. The 40-year-old, best known for his role as Ross in Friends, moved into film after directing 12 episodes of the hit US comedy. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
David Schwimmer of "Friends" directs the comedy "Run, Fat Boy, Run," with Simon Pegg as a man trying to win back his old fianc; by proving his worth in a marathon. Helen Hunt of "Mad About You" directs and stars in "Then She Found Me," about a teacher whose life turns upside down when her husband leaves her, her adoptive mother dies and her biological mom (Bette Midler) turns up. (CBS News)
David Schwimmer of "Friends" directs "Run, Fat Boy, Run," with Simon Pegg as a man trying to win back his old fiancee by proving his worth in a marathon. Helen Hunt of "Mad About You" directs and stars in "Then She Found Me," about a teacher whose life turns upside down when her husband leaves, her adoptive mother dies, and her biological mom turns up. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Director and ex-Friends star David Schwimmer has dubbed the actress "the queen of practical jokes". Prosthetics. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Simon Pegg may have taken his talents as doleful comic underdog to star in Run, Fat Boy, Run, a glossy romcom directed by new best pal David Schwimmer, but Pegg is anxious to reassure everyone that he's still devoted to Frost, his old comedy partner. Pegg's second screen project with Schwimmer came about "purely by coincidence. It's not like he's replaced Nick. Because he never could." Pegg turns a little misty-eyed as he contemplates Frost, "my common-law wife". (Media Guardian)
Ex-Friends star David Schwimmer has attended the premiere of his marathon romcom Run, Fat Boy, Run, in London's Leicester Square. It is the first feature-length film directed by Schwimmer and stars actress Thandie Newton and comedy geniuses Simon Pegg, Dylan Moran and Hank Azaria - who appeared in Friends and also voices characters in The Simpsons. (ITN)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids. By Chris Hastings and Charles Laurence in New YorkLast Updated: 11:34pm GMT 05/03/2005. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
David Schwimmer directs his first film - a British comedy. EDITOR'S CHOICE. (Telegraph.co.uk)
You'll find a number of films hewing to post-9/11 themes, and several actors like Ben Affleck, David Schwimmer and Anthony Hopkins will give directing a go for the first time ... Run, Fat Boy, Run David Schwimmer tries his hand at directing in this tale about a pudgy man (Simon Pegg) who sets out to win back his former fiance (Thandie Newton) who he left at the altar by proving he can go the distance -- in a marathon. (FOX59, IN)
Witherspoon was in Election with Chris Klein and Matthew Broderick, who was in The Producers with Uma Thurman, who was in Mad Dog and Glory with Kathy Baker, who was in The Cider House Rules with Michael Caine, who was in his prime during the administration of Jimmy Carter, who builds houses but did not build the House of Sand and Fog, which starred Jennifer Connelly, who was in Requiem for a Dream with Ellen Burstyn, who was in the terrible Wicker Man remake with Leelee Sobieski, who looks just... (National Post)
Plus, David Schwimmer is ready to tell the Truth ... Former Friend David Schwimmer has joined the cast of the political thriller Nothing but the Truth, per The Hollywood Reporter. (Access Hollywood)
Thus, doctored photos of Allegra with Friends star David Schwimmer and director Quentin Tarantino (who, it was claimed, dumped girlfriend Mira Sorvino for Coleman) appeared in the piece along with appropriately gushy prose. When the article was published, Esquire fielded hundreds of calls inquiring about the blonde newcomer. (Times of India)
David Schwimmer is taking a break. Usually, that's a subtle way for actors to say they can't get work. (Sky News)
The T-shirts began turning up on "Friends" friends last season, when actor David Schwimmer took one off the back of one of the show's producers. The producer had purchased the shirt while shopping in Los Angeles. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
It also starred Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt Le Blanc, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
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