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Transformers sequel digs in at the UK box office
Original at topix.com
• Mon, Jun 29
Michael Bay's techno-rampage continues to easily defy the critics, as well as new releases starring Jack Black and Cameron Diaz Shia tenacity a Revenge of the Fallen sits on the No 1 spot for a second week.
Jack Black - Disciplined Dad Jack Black
Original at topix.com
• Sat, Jun 27
Year One' actor Jack Black used to be ''wild'' until he had children with his wife Tanya Haden.
A Review of the Movie Year One
Original at topix.com
• Fri, Jun 26
Yesterday my wife and I were out at the mall and we decided to see a movie. The only thing available in our time frame was "Year One." It didn't look that great but Jack Black has done good stuff and bad stuff; at the top of the good was "School of Rock" and "King Kong." "Year One" is a comedy starring J...
Movie Review: Tropic Thunder
Original at topix.com
• Wed, Jun 24
Directed by Ben Stiller Written by Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux Starring Ben Stiller Robert Downey Jr Jack Black Review by Philter Tropic Thunder is one of those brilliant pieces of work that you are unable to pinpoint exactly what it is.
Jack Black - Black Risks Fury with Bible Rant
Original at topix.com
• Wed, Jun 24
Caption: Jack Black The world premiere of Year One at AMC Lincoln square New York City, USA .... JACK BLACK is set to upset a number of religious groups after making jokes about the Bible - insisting the sacred text was written by "an idiot." The School of Rock actor plays a caveman who embarks on an...
Jack Black’s birthday ban
Original at Fametastic
• Sun, Jun 21
Jack Black has been banned from performing on his birthday. The ‘Year One’ actor had hoped to celebrate turning 40 by playing a huge concert with his rock band Tenacious D - supporting Pearl Jam in San Francisco - but he has been banned by producers on his latest film ‘Gulliver’s Travels’. He r...
Review: 'Year One' gives birth to bathroom humor
Original at San Jose Mercury News
• Wed, Jun 17
USA Jack Black and Michael Cera are the stars, a pairing that works well enough because of their contrasting styles. Black is old-school BIG as Zed, an incompetent hunter. Cera ("Juno," "Superbad") plays Oh, doing his sensitive weakling shtick. ...
Lifetime passes
Original at Herald & Review
• Fri, Jun 12
Herald & Review, IL Also, and people will probably think I'ma fool, Jack Black is canonized. He frequently makes less-than-wise decisions, but “Shallow Hal” and “School of Rock” were two comedies that are really the only ones I can think of that aren't outright ...
DVD Review: "Reaper: Season 2”
Original at NewsOK.com
• Thu, Jun 11
OK The devil forces Sam to capture unruly demons, and he does so with two friends: a hairy Jack Black clone named Sock (Tyler Labine) and Ben (Rick Gonzales). "Reaper” appears to have all the trappings of the TV classic "Buffy,” but it ends up having as ...
'Heavy Metal' Adaptation Picks Up James Cameron And Jack Black
Original at mtv.com
• Tue, Jun 9
ScreenCrave.com “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” co-creator Kevin Eastman, also the owner and publisher of “Heavy Metal” magazine, has announced that “Avatar” director James Cameron and Tenacious D rocker Jack Black are joining the ranks of “Heavy Metal,” the ...
Fantasy Casting: Star Trek The Next Needs Jack Black As Harry Mudd
Original at Cinema Blend
• Tue, Jun 9
The Enterprise first encounters him in an episode called “Mudd's Women”, where he's found floating through space inexplicably accompanied by a harem of beautiful women. He's brought on board and tries to pull a fast one on Kirk. ...
James Cameron & Jack Black Join 'Heavy Metal' Adaptation
Original at splashpage.mtv.com
• Mon, Jun 8
“Fincher will direct one [segment]. Cameron will direct one. Zack Snyder is going to direct one and Gore Verbinski is going to. ['Kung Fu Panda' director] Mark Osborne and Jack Black from Tenacious D are going to do a comedy segment for the film.”
The Alexa Chung Show's First Guests: Jack Black and Michael Cera
Original at Just Jared
• Fri, May 29
NY “It's live five days a week and it's an hour long with celebrity guests, bands, and a Twitter format. I think the guests on the first episode will be Jack Black and Michael Cera.” (They'll be promoting their new movie Year One, out June 19.)
King Kong to roar again
Original at Galatta.com
• Thu, May 21
The new set will be modelled on the 2005 King Kong film that had Jack Black and Naomi Watts in the lead. Audrey Eig, Universal Studios publicist, says, "King Kong has been an integral part of the studio tour for years. We are happy to be able to bring ...
Fox bangs the drum for broadcast TV
Original at C21Media
• Mon, May 18
UK Think a more endearing Jack Black in School of Rock. Fox has enjoyed five straight years as the number one network in adults 18-49, seven consecutive years in adults 18-34 and men 18-49 and is wrapping up its second year on top in adults 25 -54. ...
Summer Movie Review
Original at California Chronicle
• Fri, May 1
CA - Connie Ogle Year One: Jack Black, who clearly knows a little something about primitive man, and Michael Cera play caveguys forced from their village. Harold Ramis directs and co-writes. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Autobots and the Decepticons are at ...
Review: I Love You, Man
Original at Box Office Prophets
• Thu, Mar 26
In the mid-to-late '90s, we had the chameleon characterizations of Jim Carrey and Mike Myers; in the first part of this decade, we transitioned to the boisterous comedic thunderstorms of Will Ferrell and Jack Black. Now, as the influence of reigning ...
“I Love You Man” Premiere
Original at celebrityphotos.sheknows.com
• Wed, Mar 18
By jodypag Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor at The “I Love You Man” Premiere held at Mann Village Theater, Los Angeles. Jack Black and wife at The “I Love You Man” Premiere held at Mann Village Theater, Los Angeles. I Love You Man In I Love You, Man, a comedy from John Hamburg (Along Came Polly, co-writer o...
TV Review: REAPER - SEASON 2- 'A New Hope'
Original at iFMagazine
• Wed, Mar 4
He reminds me of a blonde Jack Black. You know, a big likeable goof who gets to deliver the best lines because he has the wittiest tongue. Tyler even moves like Jack, mimicking his quick motions and facial expressions. Most of the time he just ends up ...
Jack Black's Belligerent Bar Interview
Original at Gawker
• Sun, Feb 22
By Ryan Tate He's red-cheeked, in a bar, vaguely aggressive and verbally erratic, so maybe Jack Black is a little sauced. More likely, he's just being Jack Black. Very Jack Black. (Click for clip.)
Opinion: The Roots are Sucking Whitey's Dick! Quest Love & Black Thought (The Milliant Midget) by Bo StarksOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Feb 17
By rss@youtube.com (smutjawn) Added: February 17, 2009
Opinion: The Roots are House Niggas! Neo-Sell-outs! Quest Love hates Black Women by Happy Warrior Bo StarksOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 14
By rss@youtube.com (smutjawn) Black Thought aka Tarik Trotter of the Legendary Roots Crew lol, is not real! He got robbed for his little as gun...lmao. his fuckin back pack is on the back of a milk carton, "Have you seen Black Thought aka Bitch Thoughts back pack?" ROFL... You a legend for gettin robbed! and u had a gun! LOL. Legenda...
Movie Reviews: Kung-Fu Panda, Eagle Eye, You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Original at clarkbunch (WordPress)
• Sun, Feb 8
By Clark Bunch Kung-Fu Panda Plenty of celebrities contributed their voice talents to this Dream Works production, including Jack Black as the lead. It wasn’t the best animated film I’ve ever seen, but there was nothing wrong about it. I don’t have any complaints, but my review is sort of lukewarm. I...
Opinion: Downey Jr. Dashes Hopes of Tropic Thunder Sequel
Original at Showbiz Spy
• Wed, Feb 4
UK - Lazarus in the 2008 comedy - believes a follow up to the smash hit film, which also starred Jack Black, Ben Stiller and Tom Cruise, wouldn't be as good. ... Tropic Thunder DVD review Den Of Geek all 38 news articles
Jack Black discovers his country music DNA
Original at Sunday Times
• Tue, Jan 6
Black, who recently starred in "Tropic Thunder" and the animated "Kung Fu Panda," had to be a bit tenacious to land a last-minute supporting role when his father-in-law brought the nearly finished mix to their home so he could hear his wife sing on her own and as part of the Haden Triplets, w...
How To: Tenacious D training medley guitar lessonOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Jan 5
By rss@youtube.com (tenaciousd52792) how to play Tenacious D training medley as played by Jack Black on the beach in the movie and by Tenacious D in the Time Fixers video Author: tenaciousd52792 Keywords: Tenacious Training Medley lesson Added: January 5, 2009
Reminder: Foo Fighters, Jack Black Pay Tribute to the Who at Kennedy Center Honors Tonight
Original at Rolling Stone
• Tue, Dec 30
By Rolling Stone Joss Stone slinked about the stage in bare feet singing “My Generation,” Chris Cornell took on “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” attempting Roger Daltrey’s wild-boy act, Bettye LaVette sang a bluesy “Love Reign O’er Me”, Rob Thomas attempted “Baba O’Riley” and Dave Grohl rocked the hell out of...
Podcast #179: Jack Black and Friends
Original at The Frat Pack Tribute
• Thu, Dec 18
The podcast returns from hiatus to talk about Jack Black's Frat Pack invitation to Robert Downey Jr, Jack's appearance with John C. Reilly in Prop 8 The Musical, and more. We also explain what the hell happened to the podcast and enjoy a killer Tropic Thunder remix of "The Name of the Game."
Podcast: Spike TV 2008 Video Game Awards - Red Carpet Coverage: Kristin Kreuk, Kim Kardashian, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Tony Hawk, and more!Original at blip.tv
• Mon, Dec 15
Tonight, Leah D'Emilio is on the silver carpet for the Spike TV 2008 Video Game Awards. Check out what these celebrities love to play! Interviews with 50 Cent, Sarah Larson, Tony Hawk, Courtney Hansen, Busta Rhymes, Kristi Kreuk "Chun Li", the All American Rejects, and more! Check out hig...
The Black Crowes @ the Fillmore Auditorium
Original at Denver Post
• Mon, Nov 24
By Jason Blevins The Black Crowes, led by an older but wiser Chris Robinson, haven’t lost a thing since their 1990s commercial heyday. Photos by Candace Horgan. Jason Blevins dances awkwardly but that has never stopped him. He writes for The Denver Post. THE BLACK CROWES
Review: Kung Fu Panda on DVD and Blu-ray
Original at Flickscribe » Reviews
• Sun, Nov 23
By Kevin Buy it on Amazon: Kung Fu Panda is an awesome movie. In fact, it is the first animated movie I have seen in a long time that is as good or better than a Pixar movie. It’s about a panda (Jack Black) who lives in a noodle shop. Everyone thinks his destiny is to make noodles. He wishes for [...]
Opinion: Tropic Thunder - Ben Stiller, Jack Black & Robert Downey Jr interview
Original at IndieLondon
• Fri, Sep 19
By Rob Tropic Thunder – Review Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr interview Tropic Thunder greeted with cheers at UK premiere Tropic Thunder UK premiere photos Tropic Thunder – Preview Tropic Thunder under fire from US disabled groups Tropic Thunder photos Tropic Thunder trailer
Common Sense Movie Reviews: Be Kind Rewind (2008)
Original at Common Sense Movie Reviews
• Mon, Aug 25
By TheAnswerMVP2001 Thursday, August 14, 2008 Be Kind Rewind (2008) From the previews, Be Kind Rewind looked to be another hilarious hit for Jack Black. The concept was different, the plot was unique and it appeared to have promise by putting an interesting comedic spin on cinema classics without stepping do...
Podcast: MD185 - Tropic Thunder: Red Carpet PremiereOriginal at blip.tv
• Tue, Aug 12
Tropic Thunder got its Red Carpet Premiere at the Westwood Village Theater this week, and we spoke to several attendees from producers, to actors, to stars tagging along for the ride. Tropic Thunder Tropic Thunder Reviews Tropic Thunder Trailer Ben Stiller Robert Downey Jr. Jack Black
Podcast: MD183 - Tropic Thunder: Tom Cruise Cameo, Fan ReviewsOriginal at blip.tv
• Sun, Aug 10
Tropic Thunder premieres this Wednesday, August 13th, so we went out to a pre-screening and interviewed fans who had just left the theater. We gaged their reaction, and asked them about the amazing Tom Cruise cameo, and Robert Downey Jr.'s intriguing performance. We also chanced upon one o...
'Tropic Thunder' Braces For 'Retard' Backlash
Original at Defamer
• Mon, Aug 4
By STV Several months ago, the red-band trailer for Tropic Thunder suggested that not only could Ben Stiller's Hollywood satire be summer's most surefire gutbuster, but also that its trailer-within-a-trailer — featuring Stiller as the developmentally disabled title character of the Osc...
Satan’s Alley Website Live
Original at The Movie Blog
• Mon, Jul 28
By john@themovieblog.com (John Campea) Holy crap this was a wicked idea. As many of you know I had a chance this past Wednesday to see a screening of “Tropic Thunder”. You can see my review here. Anyway, one of the funniest parts of the movie (and there are LOTS of funny parts) is right at the beginning where they show fake trailers for mo...
Coke, H, and Acid Don't Really Compare To $10 Mil-A-Picture, Observes Jack Black
Original at Defamer
• Fri, Jul 11
By Seth Fans of comedy superstar Jack Black were gifted this summer with an embarrassment of cinematic riches featuring the rotund, hyperactive manchild. First came DreamWorks's family-friendly Kung Fu Panda, with Black voicing that film's ursine journeyman. But for those who prefer a black...
Kung Fu Panda Review
Original at The Movie Blog
• Sat, Jun 7
By john@themovieblog.com (John Campea) Thanks for checking out our Kung Fu Panda review. I still remember way back in 2005 when I first heard about Kung Fu Panda I thought it was a pathetic idea. My thoughts had to do with 2 things… the concept and using Jack Black. Both I thought were terrible ideas that [...]
Review: Kung Fu Panda
Original at Cinematical
• Thu, Jun 5
By Jette Kernion I love a surprise, even a small one like finding out that Kung Fu Panda was more likeable and fun than I might have expected. I have a secret mini-crush on Jack Black (okay, maybe not so secret), so I was hoping that Kung Fu Panda wouldn't suck and if nothing else, I'd be able to enjoy his vocal sty...
Angelina Jolie Confirms It’s Twins After News “Accidentally” Spilled
Original at Glosslip
• Thu, May 15
By k Angelina Jolie had to confirm that yes, it’s twins, after co-star Jack Black “accidentally” spilled the organically grown beans…and then other co-star Dustin Hoffman “accidentally” let slip her due date: First, Jolie’s Kung Fu Panda costar Jack Black spilled the beans and confirmed...
Opinion: Today in Cannes Hell: Thieves, Bad 'Blindness' and Jack Black Battling Pandas
Original at Defamer
• Wed, May 14
By STV Some day we'll bite the bullet and experience the magic of the Cannes Film Festival first-hand, but in the meantime, there are advantages to keeping one's distance. For starters, we're insulated from the horrors of marketing rituals like the one foisted on the international press this m...
Opinion: Today in Cannes Hell: Thieves, Bad 'Blindness' and Jack Black Battling Pandas
Original at Gawker
• Tue, May 13
By STV Some day we'll bite the bullet and experience the magic of the Cannes Film Festival first-hand, but in the meantime, there are advantages to keeping one's distance. For starters, we're insulated from the horrors of marketing rituals like the one foisted on the international press this m...
Podcast: A review of the film BE KIND REWIND
Original at podcasternews.com
• Fri, Mar 7
By The Wulf BE KIND REWIND is the latest film from French filmmaker/music video director Michel Gondry. It stars Jack Black and Mos Def as a misfit duo who inadvertantly erase all the VHS tapes in a local video store. In an attempt to fix the tapes they decide to begin remaking the movies themselves, wh...
Opinion: Be Kind Rewind - Jack Black interview
Original at IndieLondon
• Thu, Feb 21
By Rob JACK Black talks about working with Michel Gondry on Be Kind Rewind, recreating classic movies and the films they weren’t allowed to remake (or Swede)… Read our review of Be Kind Rewind Website Read our review Jack Black interview Watch the trailer
Nacho Libre Watch Movie Online
Original at Watch Videos Online
• Fri, Nov 16
By Dev Hudson Nacho Libre (2006) Watch the Full Movie Online. Plot Outline: Berated all his life by those around him, a Friar (Black) follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a “Luchador” (wrestler). Cast: Jack Black, Hector Jimenez, ...
Podcast #156: Wendell Baker Meets the Sasquatch
Original at The Frat Pack Tribute
• Thu, Nov 1
Luke Wilson's The Wendell Baker Story is finally here! That's the lead story in our podcast as we catch up on goings on by Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson. Plus, feedback on Steve Carell's latest, Dan in Real Life, and lots of anticipation for Walk Hard starring John C. R...
Soundstage: Jack Black, Mos Def, Notorious B.I.G., Ice Cube on the Big Screen
Original at Rolling Stone
• Wed, Aug 15
By Lesley Savage There’s already been pretty terrific buzz about Tenacious D funnyman Jack Black and rapper turned serious actor Mos Def’s December film Be Kind Rewind. Imagined by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (and many a White Stripes video) director Michel Gondry, the pair portray two video-...
MTV Movie Awards: The Results!
Original at Cinematical
• Mon, Jun 4
By Scott Weinberg Best Kiss -- Will Ferrell and Sacha Baron Cohen in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (over Marlon Wayans and Brittany Daniel in Little Man, Mark Wahlberg and Elizabeth Banks in Invincible, Columbus Short and Meagan Good in Stomp the Yard and Cameron Diaz and Jude Law in The Holid...
Jack White To Do Cameo As Elvis in 'Walk Hard'
Original at Cinematical
• Mon, Mar 26
By Patrick Walsh Walk Hard, a mock biopic spoofing the likes of Walk The Line and Ray, has John C. Reilly playing Dewey Cox, a fictional musician with shades of Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. Over the course of Cox's life, he crosses a lot of real-life music legends, and now we know who will be playing the role of th...