90210 Meets Dracula Nov 15, 2008
Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor were there, as was Barbara Walters, Mario Cantone, Lynn Redgrave, Natasha Richardson with her kids, Soon Yi Allen with her kids, Rachel Weisz, Anthony Edwards, John Stamos, Billie Jean King, Deborah Cox, designer Valentino, Tina Brown, Anna Wintour, and even Mayor Michael Bloomberg. NBC s Brian Williams finished the news, arrived about a half hour into the show, and took his seat on the left aisle. (Fox News)
Scoop on Tom Arnold's new film Nov 14, 2008
It was a star-studded evening as Ben Stiller was honored for his work as an actor, director, writer and producer by the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City. Entertainment on. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
3rd 'Fockers' Flick? Nov 14, 2008
Nov. 12: Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor attend the Museum of the Moving Image Salute to Ben Stiller at Cipriani's 42nd Street in New York ... The big news this week from the world of Ben Stiller: it looks like a third "Meet the Parents" movie, a sequel to "Meet the Fockers" is percolating ... In the natural progression of things, Robert DeNiro and Blythe Danner would return as grandparents to Ben Stiller and Teri Polo s babies. (Fox News)
Parallel Sons Nov 14, 2008
Also in the eatery: Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor, Charles Koppelman, Anna 00004000 Wintour, Christine Lahti, Robert Zimmerman and Ed Rollins. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Shatner's 'Star Trek' past helps him avoid ... Nov 14, 2008
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Movie capsules Nov 14, 2008
Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen. Genre: Comedy/Animation. (Erie Times-News, PA)
And the Most Awkward Award Goes To | Us Weekly Online Nov 12, 2008
Ben Stiller, who introduced the film Borat with the unfunny joke, You will laugh, you will cry, you will see a man hold a bag of his own poop and, no, Im not talking about Rocky Balboa ... 3:18 AM Anonymous Says: ben stiller's joke was changed for the west coast. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Bond film, Madagascar exceed expectations Nov 12, 2008
The film, which features the voice of many popular artists in Hollywood including Ben Stiller [] as Alex the Lion, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria the Hippo and Rock as Marty the Zebra, is the sequel to 2005's Madagascar and it follows the former occupants of a New York City zoo in the lush African country where they face many challenges. The film also offers an emotional story of young lion reconnecting with the father following a cruel separation. (Rediff)
Stiller, Rock: It's nice not to bathe for work Nov 12, 2008
Ben Stiller: It's nice to be in something your kids can enjoy ... Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and David Schwimmer return for "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa." ... But if you're a collection of Hollywood stars voicing the characters in the movie -- including Ben Stiller (Alex the lion), Chris Rock (Marty the zebra), David Schwimmer (Melman the giraffe) and Jada Pinkett Smith (Gloria the hippo) -- it's a matter of rolling out of bed, getting to a recording studio and letting your... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Diddy's b-day hissy fit Nov 11, 2008
" Guests at the party included 'Tropic Thunder' star Ben Stiller, singers Ne-Yo, Cassie and Keyshia Cole and Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz. Diddy - real name Sean Combs - postponed his party because of the Presidential election. He later revealed the historic result, in which Obama was chosen to become America's first African-American President, had reduced him to tears. Diddy is quoted as saying: "I was straight up crying. I was with my kids. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
`Madagascar' sequel leads the pack with $63.1M Nov 11, 2008
Movie Showtimes: Browse by location: (Zip Code). POSTED: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:45 AM CST Ap. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Madagascar roars to cinema glory Nov 11, 2008
The film, which features the voice of Ben Stiller as Alex the Lion, and Chris Rock as Marty the zebra, earned $63. 5m (40. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' Knocks 'High School Musical 3' Off Box-Office Peak Nov 11, 2008
Starring the voice talents of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith, "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" won the weekend box office with a three-day tally of $63. 5 million roughly $2 million more than the original film made over the four-day Memorial Day weekend in 2005. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Citizen's Cinema Nov 10, 2008
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Aug 18, 2008 12:17 PM:" It seems a major controversy couldn't retard the profitability of "Tropic Thunder" at the box office this weekend.Sorry, that was probably in poor taste. As an infant student of semiotic theory, I just can't help being intrigued by simple words and the significance we invest in them. The firestorm over "Tropic Thunder's" liberal use of the R-word to describe the mentally disabled has reignited that intrigue, so allow me to dissect it."Tropic... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
'Madagascar Escape 2 Africa' Scores Huge At The Box Office Nov 10, 2008
The family flick, which tells the story of a group of New York zoo animals who embark on a plane which crashes somewhere in Africa, borrowed the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith. The movie written and directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, scored the best opening of the year for a family film, overpassing "Wall-E" and "Kung Fu Panda" which opened with about $63 million and $60 million respectively in summer. (eFluxMedia)
'SOLACE' stirs Chinese audiences; Bond outing breaks box office records... Nov 10, 2008
"; A heart-wrenching documentary about the tragic life of a beloved man. ; Exclusive trailer 'Dear Zachary' movie; review; trailer; variety; video; Based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzerald, Brad Pitt stars as a man who ages in reverse in David Fincher's chronological drama. ; 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' trailer; angelina jolie; Brad Pitt; David Fincher; movie trailers; trailer download; variety; Warner Bros.; DreamWorks animation is back in the jungle again with 'Madagascar 2:... (The Drudge Report)
'Madagascar' sequel brings back beloved characters, gags Nov 10, 2008
The intrepid, can-do penguins repair a plane to take themselves, the four Central Park Zoo critters --- Alex the lion (the voice of Ben Stiller), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), Melman the hypochondriac giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Marty the Born Free zebra (Chris Rock) --- and the leading lemurs, King Julien and Maurice (Sacha Baron Cohen and Cedric the Entertainer) "home" to New York ... Starring: Ben Stiller, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bernie Mac, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Madagascar' gang leads strong weekend box office Nov 10, 2008
Alex the lion, left, voiced by Ben Stiller, and Zuba, voiced by the late Bernie Mac, enjoyed a profitable weekend at the box office in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa ... The best debuts for voice stars Ben Stiller and Chris Rock. (USA Today)
UPDATE 1-Cartoon critters, James Bond draw moviegoers Nov 10, 2008
The three-day sum blew past forecasts of an opening in the $50 million range, as young children dragged their parents to see the latest exploits of Alex the lion (voiced by Ben Stiller), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer), and their pals. Its 2005 predecessor, "Madagascar," opened to $47. (Reuters)
McCain, Palin grant first interviews Nov 9, 2008
Madagascar 2' trailer; Ben Stiller; Chris Rock; trailers; variety; video; Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon star in the New Line holiday comedy, "Four Christmases."; four christmases trailer; Reese Witherspoon; trailers; variety; Vince Vaughn; Isla Fisher in the adaptation of the bestselling series, "Confessions of a Shopaholic."; 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' trailer; isla Fisher; trailers; Variety Video; Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in writer Charlie Kauffman's directorial debut,... (Variety)
Pa. artist animates blockbuster film Nov 9, 2008
Left to right, Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), Alex the lion (Ben Stiller) and Marty the zebra (Chris Rock) get their first glimpse of the African savannah and its thousands of inhabitants in DreamWorks Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa. (DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Actors happily reunite to take their 'Madagascar' characters home to Africa Nov 9, 2008
Pinkett Smith, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock and Sacha Baron Cohen all reconverge in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," the sequel (opening today) to a movie that has grossed more than half a billion theatrical dollars worldwide. "I was like, 'Really?!'" Pinkett Smith said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hollywood holiday film preview Nov 9, 2008
The movie reunites a voice cast led by Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and David Schwimmer as the foursome of zoo buddies, now stuck on a wildlife preserve in Africa after their ramshackle plane crashes. Stiller enjoyed making the sequel more, partly because he wasn't so lonely in the recording booth doing the vocals. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
An Amusing Sequel Nov 8, 2008
Starring the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith ... The group detours to Africa, where Alex the Lion (voiced by Ben Stiller) runs into his father, Zuba (the late Bernie Mac). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Likely winner Nov 8, 2008
Its voice cast again features Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer and Sacha Baron Cohen ... Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), Alex the lion (Ben Stiller), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen) and the penguins find themselves in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Madagascar' another silly ride Nov 8, 2008
The intrepid, can-do penguins repair a plane to take themselves, the four Central Park Zoo critters Alex the lion (the voice of Ben Stiller), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), Melman the hypochondriac giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Marty the Born Free zebra (Chris Rock) and the leading lemurs, King Julien and Maurice (Sacha Baron Cohen and Cedric the Entertainer) "home" to New York ... From left, Marty the Born Free zebra (voiced by Chris Rock), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith),... (Honolulu Advertiser)
REVIEW: Find out if you'll go wild for 'Madagascar 2' Nov 8, 2008
Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), left, Alex the lion (Ben Stiller), Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) receive the disappointing news that the repairs to their plane won't happen overnight in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa ... Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa** 1/2 (out of four)Voices: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett-Smith, David Schwimmer, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bernie Mac, Alec BaldwinDirectors: Eric Darnell and Tom McGrathDistributor: DreamWorksRating: PG... (USA Today -- Life)
Holiday movie preview Nov 8, 2008
The movie reunites a voice cast led by Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and David Schwimmer as the foursome of zoo buddies, now stuck on a wildlife preserve in Africa after their ramshackle plane crashes. Among other big films: Daniel Craig returns as Bond in Quantum of Solace ; Titanic stars Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio are together again in the domestic drama Revolutionary Road ; Nicole Kidman reteams with Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann for the World War II-era epic... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
MOVIE REVIEW: 'Escape 2 Africa': Trampling merrily amid the stereotypes and storybook clichés Nov 8, 2008
This central story of this new animated movie, written by Etan Cohen and the directors Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, involves Alex (Ben Stiller in low gear), a lion who in 2005 journeyed from New York captivity (i. e., a zoo) to the jungle in the first "Madagascar" with the usual mix of celebrity-voiced racial and ethnic stereotypes: a motor-mouthed zebra, Marty (Chris Rock); a nice if woefully neurotic giraffe, Melman (David Schwimmer); and the token girl, a hippo with a sizeable caboose named... (International Herald Tribune)
Triage: Lesson in human darkness Nov 8, 2008
Saturday, November 08, 2008. SUPPLIED PHOTO Dr. James Orbinskis documentary 'Triage,' deals with atrocities in Africa. (Toronto Star)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Madagascar 2 Nov 8, 2008
The first film sent four denizens of New York City's Central Park Zoo Alex the lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer) across several seas to an island off Africa. Madagascar was Oz with even more monkeys. (Time.com)
'Madagascar 2,' 3 stars Nov 7, 2008
The animated tale of animals that escaped from the New York Zoo continues the journey they started in the first film, and all the central characters return - Alex the lion (voice of Ben Stiller), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer) ... Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), Alex the lion (Ben Stiller), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen) and the penguins find... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Will.i.am goes from hip-hop to hippo Nov 7, 2008
Reuters: This was your first voice-over gig, and you were joining experienced stars such as Chris Rock, Ben Stiller and Sacha Baron Cohen. Were you nervous. (MSNBC -- News)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Nov 7, 2008
Featuring the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac and Alec Baldwin ... Same thing here as Madagascar's writer-director team, Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, along with significant newcomer Etan Cohen, gleefully test the vocal endurance and comic range of their cast, providing one-liners and tornado tantrums to Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bernie Mac and (another surprise) Alec Baldwin. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Mini movie reviews Nov 7, 2008
Key voice stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith return, along with Sacha Baron Cohen and Cedric the Entertainer. Operating on the principle that the bigger the menagerie, the merrier the movie, the filmmakers tack on fresh characters to the point of distraction, including the late Bernie Mac, Alec Baldwin and singer will. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Review: 'Madagascar 2' Worthwhile Escape Nov 7, 2008
As fate would have it, Alex (Ben Stiller) has been dropped right back in the lap of his father and mother. In one of the funniest subplots is a group of New York tourists who have their jeep stolen by the penguins. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
INTERVIEW: What Jada Pinkett Smith says about animals, kids, love Nov 7, 2008
In the sequel to the 2005 animated hit, opening today, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Pinkett Smith and Chris Rock play four-legged creatures who have left their Central Park Zoo cages for the wilds of Africa. "I've always wanted more body, so it was really fantastic that I got the opportunity to play such a gloriously hefty lady," Pinkett Smith, 37, says during a visit to the American Museum of Natural History's Hall of African Mammals. (USA Today)
'Madagascar' 2 as good as original Nov 7, 2008
Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), Alex the lion (Ben Stiller), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen) and the ever-resourceful penguins find themselves in the wildest place yet the vast plains of Africa in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa ... Admittedly, this reviewer was never fond of the film's four main characters, zoo-reared animals who find themselves on the loose in the wild: Alex the lion (voiced by Ben Stiller), Gloria the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Madagascar 2: We definitely like it, like it Nov 7, 2008
Melman the giraffe (voiced by David Schwimmer), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), Alex the lion (Ben Stiller) and Marty the zebra (Chris Rock) get their first glimpse of the African savanna and its thousands of inhabitants in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa ... Credits: Starring the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen and Bernie Mac ... It has a crackerjack prequel showing how Alex the lion (Ben Stiller) got from Africa to Central Park Zoo... (Florida Times-Union)
Stiller: Kids can't watch his films Nov 6, 2008
Ben Stiller doesn't want his kids to watch his movies ... Ben Stiller doesn't want his kids to watch his movies ... Ben Stiller doesn't want his children to watch his films. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Ben's movie ban Nov 6, 2008
Ben Stiller doesn't want his children to watch his films. The 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' actor who has two children, Ella Olivia (6) and three-year-old Quinlin Dempsey with wife Christine Taylor has banned his brood from seeing anything except his most recent family-friendly films. (iAfrica.com)
Madagascar 2: Shallow in the jungle Nov 5, 2008
This time around, were treated to a little pre-history, in which we learn that lion Alex (voiced by Ben Stiller) was actually poached off an animal reserve in Africa, much to the sorrow of his parents Zuba (the late Bernie Mac) and Mom (Sherri Shepherd) ... Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett SmithDirector: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrathRun time: 1 hour, 28 minutesMPAA rating: PG. (MSNBC -- News)
New 'Three Stooges' Movie In Works Nov 5, 2008
The Farrellys, who co-write and co-direct their films, most recent made "The Heartbreak Kid" with their "There's Something About Mary" star Ben Stiller. The brothers have also made such hits as "Kingpin," "Me, Myself and Irene" and "Shallow Hal.". (KERO 23, CA)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa opens in IMAX(R) theatres on November 7 Nov 4, 2008
Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric The Entertainer and Andy Richter all return to their original roles. The film is produced by Mireille Soria and Mark Swift and co-directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. (Canada Newswire)
Holiday highlights: Bond, Nixon, `Madagascar' gang Nov 4, 2008
"The movie reunites a voice cast led by Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and David Schwimmer as the foursome of zoo buddies, now stuck on a wildlife preserve in Africa after their ramshackle plane crashes.Stiller enjoyed making the sequel more, partly because he wasn't so lonely in the recording booth doing the vocals. Actors generally work alone on animated flicks, but one pivotal scene between Stiller's Alex the lion and Rock's Marty the zebra was recorded with both actors in the... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
'High School Musical 3' Scares Up Second Box-Office Win Over Halloween Weekend Nov 4, 2008
The animated "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," starring the voice talents of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Sacha Baron Cohen; "Role Models," with Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott; and "Soul Men," with Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac, all open in wide release. Check out everything we've got on and. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Industry Buzz Nov 2, 2008
Following the 2005 hit, which featured returning stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith, the filmmakers kept the family picture in the family, casting Smith's daughter Willow to play the baby version of her mom's character. Sequel co-director Tom McGrath followed the same strategy for the baby version of Alex, Stiller's character. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Pop Tarts: McCain-Lovin' Heidi Montag Buys 'Obama' Themed Portrait Mocking Her Breasts Oct 31, 2008
Ben Stiller (Almost) Falls Victim to Electioneering ... But as one of the more intelligent stars out there, we were surprised that Ben Stiller wasn't aware that wearing election paraphernalia to a polling place in California is considered electioneering and they'll send you home. (Fox News)
* OTHER RELEASES Oct 31, 2008
Starring and directed by Ben Stiller, comic energy is added by Jack Black, Nick Nolte, Tom Cruise and especially Robert Downey Jr X as a pompous Aussie Oscar winner who has his melanin darkened to get inside his black character. Blindness. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
POPULIST FILMS: They're crowd-pleasers and moneymakers Oct 31, 2008
This time around, the animals (voiced by Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer and Chris Rock, among others) try to leave Madagascar, only to find themselves in Africa and struggling to segue from zoo life to wildlife. MOVIE SEASON DRAMA: PRESTIGE FILMS. (USA Today)
And the Most Awkward Award Goes To | Us Weekly Online Oct 31, 2008
Ben Stiller, who introduced the film Borat with the unfunny joke, You will laugh, you will cry, you will see a man hold a bag of his own poop and, no, Im not talking about Rocky Balboa ... 3:18 AM Anonymous Says: ben stiller's joke was changed for the west coast. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
The Citizen's Cinema Oct 30, 2008
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Aug 18, 2008 12:17 PM:" It seems a major controversy couldn't retard the profitability of "Tropic Thunder" at the box office this weekend.Sorry, that was probably in poor taste. As an infant student of semiotic theory, I just can't help being intrigued by simple words and the significance we invest in them. The firestorm over "Tropic Thunder's" liberal use of the R-word to describe the mentally disabled has reignited that intrigue, so allow me to dissect it."Tropic... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Madagascar 2 Launches Oct 30, 2008
"Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" brings the entire cast back, including Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sasha Baron Cohen, Cedric The Entertainer and Andy Richter. The film will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and will premiere in the U.S. on November 7, 2008. (IGN Wireless Games)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Timberlake, Usher, More Encourage Voting With '5 More Friends' Video Oct 30, 2008
PSA sequel also features Scarlett Johansson, Shia LaBeouf, Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGeneres. Now, what do you mean 'Don't vote. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Sean Penn's new gay drama avoiding publicity Oct 29, 2008
Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock and more hit the red carpet where they discuss how excited they are to see "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.". . (MSNBC -- News)
Kevin Smith smelt it, Judd Apatow dealt it Oct 28, 2008
While Smith was getting Clerks together, Apatow was making a name for himself on TV as executive producer of The Ben Stiller Show, a sketch comedy series that didnt score enormous ratings but which had its finger on the pulse of Gen X as much as Clerks did. Ben Stiller was similarly witty and incisive about pop culture; one of its most memorable sketches was for a theme park called Oliver Stone-land, where guests were greeted at the front gate by an animatronic Jim... (MSNBC -- News)
Hudson offers $100,000 reward for missing nephew Oct 27, 2008
Plenty of stars, including Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Rock, Sherri Shepherd and the Black Eyed Peas' will. i.am hit the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa premiere in Los Angeles, and some sent thoughts and prayers to Jennifer Hudson, whose mother and brother were killed Friday. (USA Today -- Life)
All that glisters is not gold Oct 25, 2008
Ben Stiller in Tropic Thunder ... Thanks to Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller and the rest of the "Frat Pack", gag-filled films are being churned out at a manic rate ... Tropic Thunder, a tongue-in-cheek action romp directed, co-written by and co-starring Ben Stiller, provides a blueprint of the Hollywood comedy circa 2008. (The Age, Australia)
'They're amazing' Oct 23, 2008
It's hanging around," he says. It remains to be seen how Gervais's British fans will take to the movie, but whatever the reaction the actor is glad he took the role. "I did this because it's the best script I'd read in five years and I love the film," he says. Other than the odd film cameo, Gervais has confined his work to television. He appeared in the 2006 film For Your Consideration because Christopher Guest is his "comedy hero". Gervais is revived back from death but can still see dead... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Coen film burns up UK box office Oct 22, 2008
Family adventure City of Ember and Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder rounded out the top 10. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
At the movies: Sept. 18 (10) Oct 19, 2008
Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. 108 min.. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Witherspoon + Volcano = Hot! Hot! Hot! Oct 16, 2008
com Staff Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:12 PM CDT Golden girl Reese Witherspoon teams up with silly man Ben Stiller and the two tackle a volcano in Cameron Crowe's "hush-hush" romantic comedy. Not everyone is so hot about this idea David Oliver at Cinematic Happenings Under Development (CHUD) writes, 'Now all Tom Hanks / Meg Ryan volcano flick jokes aside, this is about as out there as anything I've heard in a while, but I can certainly keep an open mind where Crowe is concerned' but if done... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Reality boot sends model to the top Oct 14, 2008
And Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and the DreamWorks Animation boss, Jeffrey Katzenberg, are expected to make the trip for the premiere of the sequel Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa two days later. "Three major premieres with big stars," says Paramount's Australian chief, Mike Selwyn, from the Madagascar camp. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
On The Money Oct 13, 2008
A replica of the "Weekly World News" cover was used in the Ben Stiller film "Tropic Thunder," and will be featured in the upcoming "Cats & Dogs" sequel. While consumer products and licensing have created ancillary revenue lines for Bat Boy, for now the focus will be on the "Weekly World News" Web site. (New York Post -- Business)
Carlos up close Oct 11, 2008
His movie credits include The Heartbreak Kid with Ben Stiller and Michelle Monaghan in 2007. His latest standup special, Carlos Mencia - Performance Enhanced, arrives in stores Oct. 28. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
