Jon Heder News

Heder and Hill: Animated Napoleon Dynamite and Allen Gregory series to FOX

Oct 12, 2010, 3:38 GMT

Fans of the quirky independent film 'Napoleon Dynamite' can look forward to the idea continuing on FOX. ... more

Jon Heder pulls out of Ferrell's sitcom for Comedy Central

Apr 4, 2010, 0:29 GMT

Jon Heder and Will Ferrell's creative team at Gary Sanchez Productions have parted ways over 'differences' for a new Comedy Central pilot. ... more

Paul Dano to take on 'Ellen'

Jan 19, 2010, 1:20 GMT

Paul Dano has signed on to star in the independent drama 'For Ellen.'
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Woke Up Dead, Krysten Ritter interview

Oct 20, 2009, 4:16 GMT

These days, the really funny stuff seems to be coming out on webisodes versus full-length expensive traditional comedy series on network television. ... more

Jon Heder to follow 'Buddy Holly'

Aug 13, 2009, 20:59 GMT

Jon Heder is set to star in 'Buddy Holly Is Alive and Well on Ganymede,' an adaptation of the Bradley Denton comic sci-fi novel. ... more

Jon Heder, Gary Sanchez Productions cook up Comedy Central sitcom

Jul 10, 2009, 13:47 GMT

Comedy Central will be the home of a new sitcom starring Jon Heder and produced by Gary Sanchez Productions' and FunnyorDie.com's Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. ... more

DVD Review: Mama’s Boy

Jun 9, 2008, 16:21 GMT

You either know one, or have dated one.  They are easily recognizable and Jon Heder plays Mama’s Boy Jeffrey Mannus as mean, whiney and permanently attached to his long suffering Mom, played by Diane Keaton. ... more

Blu-ray Review: Blades of Glory

Jun 2, 2008, 14:49 GMT

Some titles were only put out on HD DVD during the high-def war.  Since the war is over some of those titles are coming out on Blu-ray and this comedy about ice skating makes its Blu debut.  Is it funnier in high definition?  Read on to find out.  ... more

Jon Heder and Dax Shepard join When in Rome

Mar 24, 2008, 12:06 GMT

Jon Heder and Dax Shepard will join Kristen Bell in Disney’s When in Rome - which David Diamond and David Weissman wrote and will direct. ... more

DVD Review: Surf’s Up

Oct 9, 2007, 15:02 GMT

The tale of a penguin that just wants to hang ten is told in a rather unconventional way as far as animated films are done these days.  This and a great turn by the vocal cast made this one a bit more interesting for me.  ... more

DVD Review: Blades of Glory

Aug 27, 2007, 15:35 GMT

Will Ferrell and Jon Heder star in this hilarious comedy about pair’s figure skating.  Who knew that this sport was ripe for comedic mining but mine they do and funny they find.  ... more

Surf’s Up on DVD, Blu-ray, and PSP in October

Aug 3, 2007, 0:27 GMT

Get ready to ride the wildest, wettest wave ever, as Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases Surf’s Up, this summer’s biggest animated adventure from Sony Pictures Animation, on DVD, Blu-ray High-Def and PSP on October 9, 2007. ... more

John Heder's diaper love

Jun 5, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Jon Heder loves changing dirty diapers. ... more

Movie Review: Blades of Glory

Mar 30, 2007, 9:54 GMT

For many Will Farrell is an acquired taste. ... more

DVD Review: School for Scoundrels

Feb 13, 2007, 15:02 GMT

Napoleon Dynamite meets Bad Santa, but their pairing is not the comedic masterwork that it was supposed to be.  ... more

School for Scoundrels comes to DVD in unrated and theatrical versions

Feb 5, 2007, 23:34 GMT

From director Todd Phillips comes the laugh-out-loud comedy about going from zero to hero, School For Scoundrels, arriving February 13th in unrated and theatrical versions for the suggested retail price of $29.95. ... more

'Scoundrels' Jon Heder's self help book the Bible

Sep 30, 2006, 15:56 GMT

Actor Jon Heder played the loveable geek Napoleon Dynamite living in his own private Idaho.  His career has taken a turn upward, now appearing in 'School for Scoundrels.' 

You won't be seeing him at the local watering holes of Hollywood swilling it up with the likes of Hilton, Lohan and Reid.  Heder's demeanor is a bit more sober.

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Dynamite dad

Sep 15, 2006, 15:47 GMT

'Napoleon Dynamite' star Jon Heder is to be a father. ... more

DVD Review: The Benchwarmers

Jul 25, 2006, 14:59 GMT

Although you don’t expect much from the plot, The Benchwarmers is a movie that should at least deliver a lot of laughs thanks to its cast. Sadly, it barely manages to even bring a chuckle. ... more

The Benchwarmers scores on DVD in July

Jun 5, 2006, 12:37 GMT

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases the grand slam comedy The Benchwarmers, loaded with special features, on DVD, for PSP, and Blu-ray Disc July 25 for the suggested retail price of $28.95. ... more

Pairs skating comedy gets cast

Nov 17, 2005, 15:43 GMT

Will Ferrell skates to slow songs with Napoleon Dynamite in 'Blades of Glory' ... more

Jon Heder is a Mama's Boy

Sep 13, 2005, 1:46 GMT

Napoleon Dynamite star lines up another film ... more

Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder are Scoundrels

Aug 4, 2005, 5:56 GMT

Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder have been cast in Dimension Films' comedy School for Scoundrels. ... more

Jon Heder Cast in Benchwarmers

Mar 10, 2005, 10:22 GMT

Jon Heder of 'Napoleon Dynamite' fame hs been cast in Revolution's comedy 'Benchwarmers.' ... more