Tag: Workaholics
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Adam Devine Says Marvel Movies ‘Ruined Comedies’: They ‘Make Those Movies Kind of Funny,’ But ‘It’s Not Real Comedy’
Adam Devine appeared on Theo Von’s “This Past Weekend” podcast during his press tour for Netflix’s “The Out-Laws” and shared his theory that Marvel movies and other superhero films killed the traditional Hollywood comedy. The “Workaholics” and “Pitch Perfect” alum noted that because Marvel movies rely so much on humor, they ended up becoming Hollywood’s…
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Adam Devine’s Career Was Jumpstarted by a Near-Fatal Accident
Although it’s not uncommon for performers to glean inspiration from traumatic events, not many stars can say that a near-death experience helped them realize a burning passion for the comedic arts. Starring in huge hits like Pitch Perfect, Workaholics, The Righteous Gemstones, and more, actor and comedian Adam Devine has a shockingly unfunny origin story…
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Adam Shankman to Direct ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ at Disney Plus (Exclusive)
Adam Shankman will direct “Hocus Pocus 2” at Disney Plus, sources tell Variety.The film — a sequel to 1993’s cult hit “Hocus Pocus” starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy — was written by “Workaholics” writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo.Shankman is currently in pre-production on Disney’s “Enchanted” sequel, titled “Disenchanted.” It’s yet to…
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Jillian Bell on ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’: ‘This Was the Movie I Wanted to See When I Was 13’
Jillian Bell takes the lead in “Brittany Runs a Marathon,” landing her first starring role in the Sundance hit.“I feel very lucky and the project feels very special, very near and dear to my heart. We’re so proud of what we made,” Bell told Variety at the film’s premiere on Thursday night in Los Angeles.…
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Jillian Bell Reveals the Improvised Scene Paul Thomas Anderson Cut From ‘The Master’
Paul Thomas Anderson has been called a “comedy lurker.” He cast his hilarious wife Maya Rudolph and Martin Short in “Inherent Vice” and completely redefined the way the world saw Adam Sandler in “Punch Drunk Love.”But even the most diehard fans may not remember that Jillian Bell, of “Workaholics” and “22 Jump Street” fame, played…
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Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton Join Netflix’s ‘Murder Mystery’
Netflix’s “Murder Mystery” is rounding out its cast.Gemma Arterton, Terence Stamp, and John Kani have joined the comedy, starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler.“Workaholics” co-creator Kyle Newacheck is directing from a script by James Vanderbilt. The story follows a New York cop (Sandler) and his wife (Aniston), who become prime suspects in the murder of…
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Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston Reunite for Netflix ‘Murder Mystery’
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston are laughing all the way to the bank…again.Sources tell Variety that Sandler will reunite with his “Just Go With It” co-star on Netflix’s comedy “Murder Mystery.”“Workaholics” co-creator Kyle Newacheck is on board to direct from a script by James Vanderbilt.The story follows a New York cop (Sandler) and his wife…
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‘Game Over, Man!’ Review: The ‘Workaholics’ Team Reunites for a Drug-Addled Riff on ‘Die Hard’
The only convincing explanation for the existence of “Game Over, Man!” is that the brain trust behind Comedy Central’s “Workaholics” got really high on salvia one night and started to wonder what a remake of “Die Hard” might look like if it were written by Judd Apatow, directed by McG, and financed by whatever spare…
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‘Game Over, Man!’ Trailer: The ‘Workaholics’ Gang Gets Their Own ‘Die Hard’
With Netflix releasing over 700 new original movies and TV programs throughout 2018, they’ve got tons of stuff to unveil every week. Later this month, we’ll be getting a new comedy by the gang from Comedy Central’s series Workaholics. Game Over, Man! is a new action comedy starring Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Blake Anderson…
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New ‘Game Over, Man!’ Trailer: The ‘Workaholics’ Dudes Go Full ‘Die Hard’
Netflix has released a new trailer for the new original film Game Over, Man!, which is an action-comedy from the creators of Workaholics. Kyle Newacheck (Workaholics) directs from a screenplay by Anders Holm, who co-stars alongside Adam Devine and Blake Anderson as three waiters who spring into action when the building they work in gets…