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

Oct 28, 2009, 14:38 GMT

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

Hot Fuzz - Blu-ray Review
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 becomes dad
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

Star Trek launches with $76.5 million
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 Peggs presidential baby
Simon Pegg wants his unborn baby to be US President. ... more

Simon Pegg thrilled by trekkies

Apr 21, 2009, 9:40 GMT

Simon Pegg thrilled by trekkies
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

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People – DVD Review
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

Run, Fatboy, Run - Blu-ray Review
“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 blasts Ricky Gervais
Simon Pegg has branded Ricky Gervais 'fat' and an 'idiot'. ... more

Simon Pegg's Megan Fox shock

Sep 27, 2008, 11:00 GMT

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

Spaced: The Complete Series – DVD Review

Aug 25, 2008, 15:51 GMT

Spaced: The Complete Series – DVD Review
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 is one of Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Inglorious Bastards’
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

BBC America brings Spaced to TV on Sunday
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 upsets Apple
Simon Pegg made Chris Martin's daughter cry. ... more

Simon Pegg's flying sex

Apr 26, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Simon Peggs flying sex
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 picks up rights to Simon Pegg comedy
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 Peggs UK stay
Simon Pegg has no plans to move to Hollywood. ... more

DVD Review: The Good Night

Mar 26, 2008, 15:14 GMT

DVD Review: The Good Night
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

Simon Pegg must drink more to be realistic Scotty says Takei
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

John Cho, Simon Pegg beam up to Trek
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

Simon Pegg and Nick Frosts trip across America
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

Run, Fatboy, Run Simon Pegg on Hank Azarias willy
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

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

Hot Fuzz a DVD highlight at Comic-Con
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

DVD Review: Hot Fuzz
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

Universal celebrates DVD arrival of Hot Fuzz with online game

Jul 23, 2007, 19:35 GMT

Universal celebrates DVD arrival of Hot Fuzz with online game
A new comedy from the guys that created Shawn of the Dead, Hot Fuzz is out on DVD July 31st.  In celebration of the DVD release, Universal Studios Home Entertainment has created the Sandford Standoff Shoot-Out Game. ... more

Hot Fuzz arrives on DVD and HD DVD in July

Jun 18, 2007, 20:25 GMT

Hot Fuzz arrives on DVD and HD DVD in July
A full-throttle action comedy that packs as many laughs as it does punches, Hot Fuzz comes to DVD and HD DVD Combo Disc on July 31st from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. ... more

Simon Pegg's toilet cake

Jun 10, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Simon Peggs toilet cake
Simon Pegg says the most rock 'n' roll thing he has ever done is flush a birthday cake down a hotel toilet. ... more

Movie Review: Hot Fuzz

Apr 18, 2007, 14:27 GMT

Movie Review: Hot Fuzz
Serpico meets the zombies at high noon as Pegg and Frost take a stab at the mock buddy cop movie with some funny lines but overall mixed results. ... more

Simon Pegg's 'Hot Fuzz' blends US and UK humor

Apr 16, 2007, 15:23 GMT

Simon Peggs Hot Fuzz blends US and UK humor
British and American sense of humor has often been pitted as distinctly different, with Americans labeled as a being a bit too thick, not getting irony, and the Brits labeled stiffs and closed off to any visible emotional experiences.  Wrong. ... more

Simon Pegg is a Hot Fuzzy

Apr 14, 2007, 18:38 GMT

Simon Pegg is a Hot Fuzzy
The British and American sense of humor has often been pitted as distinctly different, with Americans being labeled as a bit thick, “not getting irony,” and the Brits labeled stiffs and closed off to any visible emotional experiences.  Wrong. ... more

Simon Pegg's police trouble

Feb 24, 2007, 12:00 GMT

Simon Pegg got in trouble with the police while making his new film. ... more

New trailer Hot Fuzz trailer breaks out!

Dec 1, 2006, 19:32 GMT

New trailer Hot Fuzz trailer breaks out!
From the creators of 'Shaun of the Dead' comes 'Hott Fuzz' starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The first full trailer is now online. ... more

Pegg joins third Mission: Impossible

Oct 11, 2005, 2:12 GMT

Pegg joins third Mission: Impossible
Zombie-fighting Brit allys himself with Ethan Hunt for franchise follow up ... more

Paltrows team up for a Good Night

Oct 10, 2005, 20:57 GMT

Gwyneth makes a romantic comedy with her brother and a Hitchhiker ... more