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Feb 6, 2012, 18:33 GMT
Daniel Radcliffe finds it 'weird' that celebrities feel the need to speak to one another, even if they have never met before. ... more
Feb 2, 2012, 15:43 GMT
The Big Year has moments where it can almost be a great movie, but fails to live up to the talent of its tremendous cast. Instead, we get a comedy with a couple of laughs and a lot of wasted potential.
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moreDec 16, 2011, 21:47 GMT
Everybody’s kung fu fighting again as Po and the furriest Furious Five take on a weapon that threatens to best their martial arts skills. Jack Black and the cast return for a high-kicking time that provides some family fu time.
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moreDec 15, 2011, 16:25 GMT
Victor Garber has done it all - comedy, drama, musicals, series TV and guest appearances, all kinds of film, decades on Broadway.
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moreOct 7, 2011, 14:57 GMT
NBC fired over their triple threat last night when Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson all swung by for a hilarious group interview. ...
moreOct 6, 2011, 21:15 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from the event Autism is Awesomism Concert with Jack Black and Stephan Stills. ...
moreSep 15, 2011, 19:49 GMT
The promotional campaign for Disney's 'The Muppets' has to date heavily featured parody, and this is set to continue with the latest trailer imitating the teaser for David Fincher's, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.'
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moreSep 12, 2011, 13:18 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from the event Celebrity Sightings at the LA Sparks vs. Tulsa Shock Game at the Staples Center. ...
moreSep 7, 2011, 9:10 GMT
We have added the new trailer for the Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson comedy, 'The Big Year.' The 20th Century Fox film is directed by 'The Devil Wears Prada' director David Frankel.
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moreJul 26, 2011, 19:18 GMT
Nicolas Cage is attached to star in Charlie Kaufman's musical 'Frank or Francis.'
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Jun 12, 2011, 16:31 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from the event Kung Fu Panda 2 Madrid Photocall. ...
moreJun 9, 2011, 11:24 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from the event Jack Black Attends Kung Fu Panda 2 Berlin Premiere. ...
moreMay 28, 2011, 19:44 GMT
It used to be only Pixar could turn out a cartoon movie that was worth an adult’s time, but in the past few years Dreamworks Animation has now joined a group that seems rarer than the list of women who have slept with Rock Hudson.
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moreMay 27, 2011, 10:14 GMT
A second movie trailer for Walt Disney for 'The Muppets' is now online via the fake film 'Fuzzy Pack.'
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moreMay 26, 2011, 19:21 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from the event Kung Fu Panda 2 New York City Premiere. ...
moreMay 24, 2011, 16:50 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from the event Kung Fu Panda 2 Los Angeles Premiere. ...
moreApr 25, 2011, 13:44 GMT
If your English class is taking a test on Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels and you write an essay about the big robot fight at the finale – you’re going to fail. Jack Black’s big, dumb film takes little from the novel, but if you’re a three-year-old you might find it fun.
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moreApr 21, 2011, 10:23 GMT
Gulliver’s Travels is in the stores this week on Blu-ray and DVD. Rob Letterman’s film is a marvel of animation-based technology, solid storytelling and Jack Black’s epic funniness and we had the chance to speak with him.
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moreApr 5, 2011, 13:16 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from Kung Fu Panda 2. ...
moreFeb 11, 2011, 4:46 GMT
Actor/comedian and father Jack Black will return to host Nickelodeon’s 2011 Kids’ Choice Awards, premiering live on Saturday, April 2, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/Tape delayed for West Coast). ...
moreJan 5, 2011, 12:25 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from Kung Fu Panda 2. ...
moreDec 22, 2010, 20:14 GMT
Jack Black is making the rounds promoting his new Gulliver movie, and last night he stopped by Jimmy Fallon's show to talk Lilliputians and kid's movies.
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moreDec 3, 2010, 12:09 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from Gulliver’s Travels. ...
moreOct 25, 2010, 21:33 GMT
School of Rock co-stars Jack Black and Miranda Cosgrove reunite in the hour-long iCarly TV movie, “iStart a Fan War,” premiering Friday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon.
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moreAug 10, 2010, 2:18 GMT
Richard Linklater will direct Jack Black in the Castle Rock/Mandalay Vision black comedy 'Bernie.' ... more
Jun 24, 2010, 2:07 GMT
Mark Waters is in advanced talks to direct 20th Century Fox's adaptation of the beloved 1938 children's book 'Mr. Popper's Penguins.' ... more
May 13, 2010, 16:35 GMT
A tale of two movies, one is a realistic look at an international terrorist and the other is a popcorn flick with some fudgy accents. Your mood will dictate which film you’ll watch, but my gut tells me to stick with the original. The redo might do in a pinch. ...
moreMay 3, 2010, 18:22 GMT
Rashida Jones, Anjelica Huston and Jim Parsons have joined the cast of the Fox 2000 comedy 'The Big Year.' ... more
Jan 13, 2010, 15:27 GMT
NBC's Community has delivered the goods for comedy this Thursday. ...
moreOct 8, 2009, 14:21 GMT
Year One probably has a better film pedigree than the film actually turns out. Both Jack Black and Michael Cera have been funnier, but neither one is going too far from the roles they were known for. ...
moreJun 28, 2009, 5:03 GMT
Jack Black says having a family has tamed him. ... more
Jun 22, 2009, 5:01 GMT
Jack Black has been banned from performing on his birthday. ... more
Jun 19, 2009, 12:03 GMT
Jack Black is relieved his sons are bonding. ...
moreJun 18, 2009, 14:53 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'New York Premiere of Year One'. ...
moreMay 8, 2009, 4:00 GMT
Jack Black was hoping for an 'orgy' in his latest movie. ...
moreMar 23, 2009, 21:10 GMT
We have added a new set of images from the event 'Monsters vs. Aliens Los Angeles Premiere.' ...
moreMar 22, 2009, 5:00 GMT
James Corden was a 'wreck' when he auditioned to appear in a movie alongside Jack Black. ...
moreMar 16, 2009, 14:19 GMT
Children's show 'Yo Gabba Gabba' will see Jack Black guest star. ...
moreJan 30, 2009, 13:21 GMT
Emily Blunt and Jason Segel are in talks with Twentieth Century Fox to join Jack Black in director Rob Letterman’s reimaging of the classic Jonathan Swift story “Gulliver’s Travels.” ...
moreJan 26, 2009, 17:25 GMT
Rainn Wilson, of 'The Office', makes his rather meager bid for big screen stardom with 'The Rocker.' It is a film that looks and acts like a low-rent Jack Black vehicle, that couldn't afford Black and had to make due with Wilson. A few laughs are to be had in the quaint script, but if you don't like Wilson's mugging then keep moving. ...
moreJan 17, 2009, 12:08 GMT
Peter Jackson’s update of King Kong swings to Blu-ray and looks incredible. The film still has some flaws (mostly in the long running time), but the beauty of the special effects and the rollercoaster ride of Kong versus the T-Rex make it worth the double dip. ...
moreJan 14, 2009, 19:42 GMT
Packed with killer special effects and visuals, Peter Jackson’s updating of King Kong is set to arrive on Blu-ray from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on Jan. 20th for the suggested retail price of $39.98. ...
moreJan 2, 2009, 4:00 GMT
Jack Black eats two breakfasts. ...
moreDec 19, 2008, 5:11 GMT
The Office will entertain guest star Jack Black, Jessica Alba and Cloris Leachman together in one episode. ...
moreDec 1, 2008, 9:35 GMT
P. Diddy, Jack Black and Ben Stiller dye their pubic hair, it has been claimed. ...
moreNov 20, 2008, 11:13 GMT
Finishing off the summer with a bang, Ben Stiller co-wrote, directed and starred in the unapologetic R-rated (and Unrated here) 'Tropic Thunder.' It is a Hollywood satire so unrelenting in its tastelessness, you can't help but admire the go-for-broke mayhem that unfolds on-screen. ...
moreNov 18, 2008, 11:27 GMT
Ben Stiller ventures in the jungles of ‘Nam to helm and star in this V.C. blasting, napalm snorting, Hollywood skewering, politically uncorrect comedy. He’s not alone as Jack Black and Robert Downey, Jr. has his back in this hilarious film. ...
moreNov 10, 2008, 15:06 GMT
Jack Black is kung fu fighting and he’s fast as lightening. The animated martial arts comedy hits DVD with some great kicks and special features. The voice cast is perfect and this two-disc “Panda”monium edition has a fun new adventure of our furry friends. ...
moreNov 10, 2008, 14:32 GMT
Jack Black shines as the voice of Po, the lovable, rotund panda that dreams of becoming a kung fu master. Joined with the voice talents of Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, and Lucy Liu, Black delivers a hilarious movie that will appeal to all ages. ...
moreNov 10, 2008, 12:20 GMT
We have added a new set of images from the event 'Kung Fu Panda and Secrets of the Furious Five DVD Premiere.' ...
moreNov 10, 2008, 2:44 GMT
The celebrities and fans alike turned out in droves to celebrate the popular children's animation film, 'Kung Fu Panda' with stars Jack Black (Po), Dustin Hoffman (Shifu), Angelina Jolie (Tigress) and Jeffrey Katzenberg at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. ...
moreSep 28, 2008, 8:00 GMT
Jack Black used to pretend he was the Six Million Dollar Man. ...
moreSep 17, 2008, 10:05 GMT
Jack Black claims 'Tropic Thunder' isn't offensive - because it makes fun of everyone. ...
moreSep 8, 2008, 11:39 GMT
The fall box office looks to be off to a slow start with the new Nicolas Cage action flick “Bangkok Dangerous” barely taking the top spot from the summer comedy “Tropic Thunder.” ...
moreSep 1, 2008, 12:01 GMT
DreamWorks and Paramount's comedy 'Tropic Thunder' continued its reign at the No. 1 spot during the Labor Day weekend with a three-day haul of $11.5 million from 3,473 theaters. ...
moreAug 28, 2008, 12:40 GMT
Jack Black is addicted to green tea after quitting smoking. ...
moreAug 25, 2008, 11:07 GMT
The Ben Stiller comedy “Tropic Thunder” took the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office for a second week with $16.1 million. ...
moreAug 18, 2008, 0:41 GMT
DreamWorks and Paramount’s 'Tropic Thunder' shot its way to the top of the weekend box office with an estimated $26 million from 3,319 runs. The Ben Stiller comedy earned an estimated $37 million in its first five days. ...
moreAug 12, 2008, 12:06 GMT
Monday night’s Westwood premiere of “Tropic Thunder” was protested by several disability advocates upset over the film’s use of the word retard. ...
moreAug 11, 2008, 4:00 GMT
Jack Black thinks his son looks like a baby squid. ...
moreAug 8, 2008, 16:43 GMT
We are blessed this summer to have a pair of killer comedies in the theatres – Pineapple Express and Tropic Thunder, both politically incorrect, weed obsessed and intensely funny. ...
moreAug 1, 2008, 13:56 GMT
Taken as a whole, and on its on merits, the 'Tropic Thunder' CD would be good to exercise to with its energetic percussion.
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moreJul 20, 2008, 4:00 GMT
Jack Black cries at adverts. ...
moreJul 14, 2008, 12:58 GMT
Jack Black is attached to reprise his role of rocker/substitute teacher Dewey Finn for Paramount Pictures sequel to 'School of Rock.' The film will also see Richard Linklater return to the director’s chair and Scott Rudin return as producer. ...
moreJul 5, 2008, 4:00 GMT
Jack Black will wear a helmet when he performs at the Reading and Leeds music festivals. ...
moreJul 1, 2008, 4:00 GMT
Jack Black hides his bad films 'like a sexually transmitted disease'. ...
moreJun 27, 2008, 9:45 GMT
Jack Black thinks Angelina Jolie has forgiven him for revealing she was having twins. ...
moreJun 20, 2008, 12:10 GMT
Jack Black used to put Coco Pops up his butt. ...
moreJun 12, 2008, 14:16 GMT
Jack Black has split from Warner Bros. upcoming supernatural comedy “Man-Witch.” ...
moreJun 9, 2008, 10:10 GMT
Jack Black is desperate to lose weight so he can star in more nude scenes. ...
moreJun 2, 2008, 17:14 GMT
We have added a new set of Kung Fu Panda pictures from the Los Angeles Premiere. ...
moreJun 2, 2008, 10:30 GMT
Jack Black's wife has given birth to the couple's second son. ...
moreMay 29, 2008, 10:00 GMT
James McAvoy is set to play Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit'. ...
moreMar 21, 2008, 7:05 GMT
Ben Stiller says working with Robert Downey Jr. was 'incredible'. ...
moreFeb 20, 2008, 15:34 GMT
A comedy that might not be funny unless you’ve got a dark sense of humor explores the familial relationships that come to a head over a weekend where a wedding is supposed to occur. ...
moreJan 25, 2008, 16:00 GMT
The soundtrack does feature some good tunes including the infectious “Nothing from Nothing” by Billy Preston, Mos Def remaking some Fats Waller (“Your Feets too Big”) and including the original tune, and yes if you must know you get Jack Black’s Ghostbusters theme tune that’s featured prominently in the trailers.
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moreJan 11, 2008, 12:37 GMT
Olivia Wilde has signed to play Jack Black’s love interest in the upcoming biblical-era comedy Year One. The film is being released through Columbia and is directed by Harold Ramis. ...
moreJan 7, 2008, 11:30 GMT
Jack Black and his wife are expecting their second child. ...
moreDec 8, 2007, 11:30 GMT
Jack Black has vowed to lose weight after seeing his bare butt on the big screen. ...
moreAug 2, 2007, 11:58 GMT
Jack Black is set to star and produce Universal Pictures' 'The Lost Adventures of Stone Perlmutter Jr.' ...
moreMar 13, 2007, 18:04 GMT
Rom-com filmmaker queen Nancy Meyers gathers a star-studded cast that includes Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black in her latest bid at the intelligent women’s romance picture, a rom-com that leaves a little breathing room for mature interaction. ...
moreMar 12, 2007, 15:22 GMT
Sit back, lower your recliner, eat some nachos, ingest whatever substance it is that relaxes you after a long day at work - perhaps a frosty cold one? Whatever will make you giggly, and pop “Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny” into your DVD tray. ...
moreFeb 26, 2007, 6:09 GMT
Actor Will Ferrell came out between awards during the Oscars, singing, 'A comedian at the Oscars, the saddest man of all; your movies make millions, but your name they'll never call.' ...
moreFeb 23, 2007, 14:34 GMT
Rock and roll to the underworld and beyond as the self-proclaimed greatest band of all time, Tenacious D, seize their harmonious fate in Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny on DVD Feb. 27th. To celebrate, M&C is giving away 5 copies of the DVD. ...
moreJan 30, 2007, 1:27 GMT
With a worldwide box-office gross of more than $170 million, the hit romantic comedy The Holiday will debut on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc March 20th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment with the suggested retail price of $28.95 (DVD) and $38.96 (Blu-ray Disc). ...
moreDec 28, 2006, 14:00 GMT
Jack Black likes being overweight - because it stops him getting wrinkles. ...
moreDec 15, 2006, 12:10 GMT
Jack Black is proud of his man boobs. ... more
Dec 8, 2006, 13:50 GMT
Jack Black has revealed the secret to his sex appeal - being funny and average looking. ...
moreDec 5, 2006, 15:06 GMT
It would belittle a major film talent to suggest that Nancy Meyers writes chick flicks. ...
moreDec 4, 2006, 13:50 GMT
Jack Black wants to be the next James Bond. ...
moreNov 28, 2006, 8:00 GMT
Cameron Diaz would love to be Jack Black for a day so could be in his spoof rock band. ...
moreNov 25, 2006, 8:10 GMT
Jack Black says Jennifer Love Hewitt once invited him back to her hotel room after hitting on him. ...
moreNov 20, 2006, 10:07 GMT
“Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny” is the Citizen Kane of rock movies. (Not!) ...
moreNov 16, 2006, 15:51 GMT
Actor and star of Tenacious D, Jack Black thinks fellow actor Jeremy Piven is still chapped and nursing a grudge against him for Black winning the role of a record store employee in High Fidelity. ...
moreNov 16, 2006, 13:44 GMT
Remaking King Kong has been a dream of Peter Jackson’s since he was nine years old. In 2005, he was finally able to bring his vision to the screen and now he brings out the deluxe edition. It was well worth the wait on all counts. ...
moreNov 14, 2006, 2:05 GMT
Actor and new father Jack Black does not get hung up on celebrity weight anxiety, and could care less if the camera adds ten pounds. ...
moreNov 1, 2006, 17:37 GMT
Pre-orders of Tenacious D’s new album, ‘The Pick of Destiny,’ soared up the iTunes sales charts – pushing the album to #1 on the iTunes Album chart in just two days. ...
moreOct 25, 2006, 13:14 GMT
Jack Black teams up with the director of Napoleon Dynamite and the results are funny, but they don’t excel to the dizzying comedic heights of Napoleon. Nacho is not a bomb (though if you don’t like Jack Black…) but I thought the laughs came more frequently in Napoleon. ...
moreOct 17, 2006, 19:07 GMT
Jon Stewart, best-known as the Emmy-winning host of Comedy Central's fake news show 'The Daily Show,' hosted the Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education, which aired live on the cable channel. ...
moreOct 13, 2006, 17:19 GMT
DVD collectors and fans of Oscar winning filmmaker Peter Jackson’s awe-inspiring masterpiece King Kong will be treated to a whole new thrilling movie experience when King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition comes to DVD on November 14th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment for the suggested retail price of $34.98. ...
moreOct 12, 2006, 16:32 GMT
Musician/composer Andrew Gross scores 'Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny' for New Line Cinema and director Liam Lynch. Starring Jack Black, Kyle Gass and Will Ferrell, 'Pick of Destiny' tells the story of how 'The D' became the self proclaimed greatest band on Earth. ...
moreOct 8, 2006, 12:27 GMT
Jack Black’s new company Electric Dynamite has chosen its first movie property. ... more
Sep 4, 2006, 14:41 GMT
Attention D-sciples across the pond – rockers Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) have announced plans for a UK tour in December. ... more
Sep 1, 2006, 17:33 GMT
After a somewhat tame show that included a gate crasher, host Jack Black dressed as a “moonman,” performances from some of the music industry’s leading artists, and lots of musicians dressed in headline grabbing outfits, the winners of the annual MTV Video Awards have been announced. ... more
Aug 5, 2006, 13:47 GMT
We have added links to new trailers for Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Borat' and Jack Black's 'Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny'. ...
moreJun 26, 2006, 5:27 GMT
New York, NY, USA - The Adam Sandler comedy 'Click' scored big in its opening weekend, ranking number one at North American box offices according to preliminary studio estimates issued Sunday. ...
moreJun 17, 2006, 9:09 GMT
Following is the press interview Jack Black conducted for 'Nacho Libre' which opens June 16th wide across the USA:
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moreJun 13, 2006, 17:18 GMT
Bucking the trend of acting peers Affleck, Damon and Pitt, actor Jack Black, 36, and his wife Tanya Haden, 35, announced the birth of their first born son. The current 'working title' of his name? Samuel Black. ... more
Jun 2, 2006, 17:18 GMT
Jack Black falls for Kate Winslet and Jude Law falls for Cameron Diaz in the trailer for the upcoming romantic comedy, The Holiday. ... more
Mar 29, 2006, 14:51 GMT
Peter Jackson’s King Kong takes its time to deliver a remake that has all the heart of the 1933 original film, but also maintains the brilliant special effects and rollercoaster excitement that you would expect from the director. ...
moreFeb 10, 2006, 0:05 GMT
AOL have added the first theatrical trailer to the Jack Black starring wrestling comedy, Nacho Libre. ...
moreFeb 7, 2006, 14:37 GMT
Jack Black grew up in a commune where his parents were involved in a sex threesome. ... more
Feb 5, 2006, 16:29 GMT
We have added some new stills from Jack Blacks upcoming wrestling comedy, Nacho Libre. ...
moreDec 28, 2005, 17:21 GMT
Jack Black has an unusual hobby - collecting coins. ... more
Dec 15, 2005, 15:07 GMT
Indiana Jones goes to Jurassic Park in the reigning king of computer graphic monkey business, “King Kong--2005.” ...
moreDec 14, 2005, 16:14 GMT
There are stories that demand three or more hours of film to tell them. Lord of the Rings was one of them, King Kong isn't. Peter Jackson could have and should have lost at least thirty minutes from his monkey opus. He didn't, be ready to forgive him. ...
moreDec 11, 2005, 13:30 GMT
For die-hard fans of King Kong, the director, or movies in general, the King Kong: Peter Jackson’s Production Diaries DVD is a great way to get ready to see the giant ape on the big screen, see how movies get made, and get an inside look at how the movie was a labor of love for Jackson. ...
moreDec 9, 2005, 4:21 GMT
The cast were on hand for the premiere of 'King Kong' at the Odeon,Leicester square in London on December 8, 2005. ... more
Dec 6, 2005, 22:06 GMT
For the first time in the history of cinema, film fans will have the opportunity to experience the production of a major motion picture from the unique perspective of a master filmmaker with King Kong Peter Jackson’s Production Diaries. ...
moreDec 6, 2005, 12:31 GMT
The cast were on hand for the premiere of 'King Kong' December 5, 2005 in New York City. ...
moreNov 18, 2005, 18:48 GMT
An early look at Peter Jackson's big budget, mega-monkey passion project ...
moreOct 31, 2005, 4:44 GMT
Tenacious D frontman beats King Kong and takes on Cameron Diaz ...
moreOct 12, 2005, 9:45 GMT
New Zealand Post is celebrating Peter Jackson's remake of 'King Kong' with a stamp issue featuring images from the movie. ...
moreSep 21, 2005, 21:10 GMT
DreamWorks reveals their upcoming slate of computer-animated films ... more
Jul 10, 2005, 17:45 GMT
Jack Black's forthcoming film where he plays a Mexican priest who moonlights as a wrestler will be called Nacho Libre. ... more
Jun 28, 2005, 21:52 GMT
Universal have released the trailer for King Kong along with the official Web site. ...
moreJun 4, 2005, 4:02 GMT
Don’t be put off by the premise for the documentary Rock School. There was that semi-sweet 2003 movie with Jack Black called School of Rock which is loosely based on the same actual School of Rock but it was so far off the mark as to how things really go there. ...
moreApr 21, 2005, 15:36 GMT
Jack Black has been cast in a film for Nickelodeon Movies about a priest who moonlights as a wrestler. ... more
Apr 18, 2005, 12:39 GMT
Warner Bros. Pictures has picked up film rights to Danny Wallace's unpublished novel Yes Man. ...
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