Simon Pegg News

Burke and Hare – DVD Review

Dec 30, 2011, 16:38 GMT

John Landis returns behind the camera to direct the epic meeting of Shaun of the Dead and Caesar the Ape. The results are more of a gentle comedy, but it has a dark and a down ending that doesn’t seem to jibe with what comes before. It’s still better than the Stupids (a movie that lives up to its title).

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Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol – Movie Review

Dec 16, 2011, 21:33 GMT

Tom Cruise is a force of nature in the franchise’ fourth outing; older and looking older, and as nimble as ever, Ethan Hunt represents the kind of movie spy with mass commercial appeal as well as he ever did.

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Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol UK Premiere Pictures

Dec 15, 2011, 13:39 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol UK Premiere. ... more

Mission: Impossible Ghost ProtocoL Spanish Premiere Pictures

Dec 14, 2011, 13:18 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Mission: Impossible Ghost ProtocoL Spanish Premiere. ... more

Mission Impossilbe Phantom Protokoll Germany Premiere Pictures

Dec 11, 2011, 17:58 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Mission Impossilbe Phantom Protokoll Germany Premiere. ... more

Electrifying new theatrical trailer for 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Recon' online

Oct 28, 2011, 10:08 GMT

The explosive and awesome new theatrical trailer for Paramount Pictures and director Brad Bird's 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' is now online. The fourth 'Mission: Impossible' film see's Tom Cruise return as ass-kicking IMF agent, Ethan Hunt.
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Tom Cruises goes the extra level in this 'Mission: Impossible 4' behind the scenes

Oct 26, 2011, 17:44 GMT

We have added a new behind the scenes video from Paramount Pictures fourth 'Mission: Impossible' movie, 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.' The video focuses on the lengths Hollywood actor Tom Cruise goes to in performing his own stunts.
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The Adventures of Tintin UK Premiere Pictures

Oct 26, 2011, 12:33 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event The Adventures of Tintin UK Premiere. ... more

Indiana Jones-esque full trailer for 'The Adventures of Tintin'

Oct 18, 2011, 21:53 GMT

We have added the rip roaring new full domestic trailer for Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson's upcoming adventure epic, 'The Adventures of Tintin.' The film is based on Hergé's popular 20th century comic book.
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Paul lands on Earth with free Blu-rays

Aug 10, 2011, 16:49 GMT

One tiny alien takes two comic geeks on the ultimate road trip with the arrival of Paul on Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and M&C’s giving away five copies of the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack edition – which includes the unrated version of the film and the theatrical cut!

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Paul - Blu-ray Review - CLIPS ADDED!

Aug 9, 2011, 12:22 GMT

Seth Rogan voices a little green man who hooks up with not-gay pals Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and takes Kristen Wiig along for the ride. What a funny ride it is though, it may not be as amusing as the Brit duo’s team ups with Edgar Wright, but it certainly has enough to make a geek smile.

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New pictures from The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

Aug 8, 2011, 19:52 GMT

We have added 2 new pictures from The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn. ... more

'Mission Impossible' changes release date

Jul 28, 2011, 19:09 GMT

Paramount has moved the release date for 'Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol' from December 16 to December 21, 2011. ... more

Second international movie trailer for Spielberg's 'Tintin' adaptation

Jul 11, 2011, 23:27 GMT

We have added the second international trailer for Columbia & Paramount Pictures adaptation of Hergé 'The Adventures of Tintin.' The motion capture movie is directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson.
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New movie trailer for 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol'

Jul 3, 2011, 14:26 GMT

We have added the new trailer for the fourth 'Mission Impossible' movie, 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.' The action thriller stars Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton.
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First pictures from Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Jun 30, 2011, 11:07 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol. ... more

Behold the gorgeous new teaser trailer for 'The Adventures of Tintin'

May 17, 2011, 10:13 GMT

We have added the glorious first trailer for Paramount Pictures upcoming adaptation Hergé 'The Adventures of Tintin.' The film is directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Peter Jackson and is set for release at the end of the year.
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Two new posters for Spielberg & Jackson's 'Tintin' movie hit

May 16, 2011, 23:15 GMT

Legendary film makers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson teamed up to bring Herges 'The Adventures of Tintin' to the big screen this fall, now two new first look posters have arrived online with the trailer hitting the net tomorrow.
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National Movie Awards 2011 Pictures

May 13, 2011, 11:57 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event National Movie Awards 2011. ... more

Paul World Premiere Leicester Square London Pictures

Feb 11, 2011, 13:14 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Paul World Premiere Leicester Square London. ... more

Full trailer for Pegg, Frost, Rogen alien road trip comedy 'Paul'

Dec 19, 2010, 18:06 GMT

We have added the new full international trailer for Unviersal Pictures upcoming science fiction road trip movie 'Paul'. The film stars Simon Pegg, Nick Grost, Seth Rogen, and Jason Bateman.
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First pictures from Paul

Dec 1, 2010, 12:42 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from Paul. ... more

'Mission Impossible' has a new 'Protocol'

Oct 29, 2010, 19:11 GMT

The fourth installment of Paramount's 'Mission Impossible' franchise will be called 'Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol.' ... more

Lea Seydoux is 'M:I-4' female villain

Oct 8, 2010, 19:20 GMT

Lea Seydoux has joined the cast of Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible 4' as the lead female villain.
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Josh Holloway enlists in 'Mission: Impossible 4'

Sep 29, 2010, 16:29 GMT

Josh Holloway is in final talks to join the cast of Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible 4.' ... more

'Dragon Tattoo' star Nyqvist enlists as 'M:I-4' baddie

Sep 27, 2010, 20:22 GMT

Michael Nyqvist will play one of the lead villains in Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible 4.' ... more

Simon Pegg believes in the 'Impossible'

Jul 20, 2010, 2:50 GMT

Simon Pegg is in talks to reprise his role of lab tech Benji Dunn for Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible 4.' ... more

Fisher, Serkis, Wilkinson to join Landis film

Jan 23, 2010, 2:58 GMT

Isla Fisher, Andy Serkis and Tom Wilkinson have been cast along with Simon Pegg in 'Burke and Hare,' a horror comedy that will mark John Landis’ return to feature directing after over a decade. ... more

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs + The Scrat Pack – DVD Review

Oct 28, 2009, 14:38 GMT

“The third time is the charm” has worn just a tad, but it is still not a chilly adventure for our prehistoric pals. The major laughs still come from the silent Scrat as he finds a love interest and competition for that elusive acorn. ... more

Shaun of the Dead - Blu-ray Review

Sep 22, 2009, 17:44 GMT

Shaun is well set in his patterns when a pretty big obstacle is thrown into his path. It seems that the dead have arisen from their graves and are shambling around London town. What’s a lad to do? Why go to the pub, of course. ... more

Hot Fuzz - Blu-ray Review

Sep 22, 2009, 16:58 GMT

If I had one complaint about the DVD release of Hot Fuzz it was that there were hints of a more expansive special edition and those features didn’t make it to that release. The greater good was not served well when you want those hinted at special features. ... more

Simon Pegg becomes dad

Jul 7, 2009, 9:35 GMT

Simon Pegg has become a father for the first time. ... more

Simon Pegg will stay in UK

Jun 30, 2009, 5:01 GMT

Simon Pegg will never move to the US. ... more

Seth Rogen gives voice to 'Paul'

May 28, 2009, 0:05 GMT

Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Jane Lynch have been added to the cast of 'Paul.' ... more

'Star Trek' launches with $76.5 million

May 11, 2009, 23:25 GMT

Paramount’s “Star Trek” had a successful opening weekend, debuting to $76.5 million at the domestic box office, including $4 million in Thursday night runs. ... more

Simon Pegg's presidential baby

May 3, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Simon Pegg wants his unborn baby to be US President. ... more

Simon Pegg thrilled by trekkies

Apr 21, 2009, 9:40 GMT

Simon Pegg says the London premiere of 'Star Trek' was a 'geek dream come true'. ... more

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People – DVD Review

Mar 17, 2009, 0:03 GMT

Simon Pegg may be snarky, but he can also be charming. His dry wit charms his way through this tale based on the memoir by Toby Young with an all star case. It tends to run out of steam by the end, but it is fun getting there. ... more

Run, Fatboy, Run - Blu-ray Review

Oct 14, 2008, 16:14 GMT

“I’m not fat, just unfit.” I hear ya brother, but I’m just unfit and fat. British funnyman Simon Pegg turns to Friends star David Schwimmer to direct his latest comedic marathon and they run across the finish line. ... more

Simon Pegg blasts Ricky Gervais

Oct 1, 2008, 10:15 GMT

Simon Pegg has branded Ricky Gervais 'fat' and an 'idiot'. ... more

Simon Pegg's Megan Fox shock

Sep 27, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Simon Pegg was 'surprised' to discover Megan Fox could act. ... more

Spaced: The Complete Series – DVD Review

Aug 25, 2008, 15:51 GMT

There’s always the hope that Simon Pegg and company would produce a third season of Spaced, but since the moniker “the complete series” is on this set that day may not come. However, this fine set will please the fans. ... more

Brad Pitt is one of Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Inglorious Bastards’

Aug 8, 2008, 11:42 GMT

Brad Pitt has officially signed to star in Quentin Tarantino’s World War II flick 'Inglorious Bastards' for the Weinstein Co. and Universal. ... more

BBC America brings 'Spaced' to TV on Sunday

Jul 15, 2008, 0:58 GMT

Simon Pegg's long loved satire 'Spaced' is coming ot BBC America on Sunday, July 20 at 3 PM ET/ 12 PM PT. ... more

Simon Pegg upsets Apple

May 5, 2008, 12:00 GMT

Simon Pegg made Chris Martin's daughter cry. ... more

Simon Pegg's flying sex

Apr 26, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Simon Pegg wishes he could have sex while flying. ... more

MGM picks up rights to Simon Pegg comedy

Apr 23, 2008, 15:06 GMT

MGM has picked up the domestic rights to the Simon Pegg comedy How To Lose Friends and Alienate People and is eyeing an Oct. 3rd release with Autonomous Films. ... more

Simon Pegg's UK stay

Mar 29, 2008, 7:00 GMT

Simon Pegg has no plans to move to Hollywood. ... more

DVD Review: The Good Night

Mar 26, 2008, 15:14 GMT

A strange and strangely compelling dramedy, writer-director Jake Paltrow’s first feature casts an eclectic group of actors that includes Simon Pegg, Gwyneth Paltrow, Penelope Cruz, Danny DeVito and headlined by Martin Freeman and throws them into a fantastical yet slow-paced tale of a lost soul who gets to confront his dreams literally. ... more

Simon Pegg must drink more to be realistic 'Scotty' says Takei

Nov 18, 2007, 16:40 GMT

It's time for Simon Pegg to exercise that 'third leg' option and start putting away the pints. ... more

John Cho, Simon Pegg beam up to 'Trek'

Oct 14, 2007, 4:16 GMT

Forget James McAvoy and Paul McGillion: Shaun of the Dead's Simon Pegg will play Scotty in J.J. Abrams' upcoming Star Trek movie, Variety reported. ... more

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's trip across America

Sep 22, 2007, 20:23 GMT

Actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are a British comic duo whose popularity has risen after cult hits such as 'Spaced,' 'Shaun of the Dead' and the recent 'Hot Fuzz.' ... more

'Run, Fatboy, Run' Simon Pegg on Hank Azaria's willy

Sep 5, 2007, 18:36 GMT

Actor Simon Pegg has become chummy with American actor turned director, David Schwimmer, despite a rocky initial meeting during the HBO series, 'Band of Brothers.' ... more

Hot Fuzz’s Edgar Wright and Nick Frost at Comic-Con

Aug 7, 2007, 17:09 GMT

“For the record we cannot answer any questions about ‘Heroes’.” Edgar Wright established that fact right at the beginning of the small press conference at the 2007 Comic Con International in San Diego with various on-line and print outlets in attendance. ... more

Hot Fuzz a DVD highlight at Comic-Con

Aug 1, 2007, 15:48 GMT

Director Edgar Wright and actor Nick Frost, creators of the cheeky zombie flick homage 'Shaun of the Dead' and now the send up to the Jerry Bruckheimers of the world in their latest action-comedy 'Hot Fuzz' made an appearance at Comic-Con 2007. ... more

DVD Review: Hot Fuzz

Jul 30, 2007, 9:17 GMT

Shaun of the Dead was the last partnering up of director Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and it was hilarious. Hot Fuzz is more a parody of police buddy films, but that doesn’t mean that Hot Fuzz is not just as hilarious – it is. ... more

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