Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow On The Alchemy Of 'Funny People'

source: NPR

Judd Apatow, known for films like The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up , was the guiding force behind the comedy Funny People, out now on DVD. The movie focuses on a comedian (Adam Sandler) who reassesses his life after a dire medical diagnosis. Apatow, a former comic himself, talks about why...

Published Fri, Nov 20

Pineapple Express 2 Might Still Happen, But Superbad 2 Won't

source: First Showing

I can't get [Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg] to make the Superbad sequel. I begged, but they don't want to ruin it. They think it's a gem of a movie and they don't want a crappy second," Apatow said. That actually makes sense, especially because it was such a great movie. And as for Pineapple Express...

Published Thu, Nov 19

Judd Apatow uncensored: the Ampersand Q&A

source: network.nationalpost.com

The Funny People director talks improv, Adam Sandler and how to break into the film scene

Published Wed, Nov 18

'Funny or Die' Celebrates Upcoming Blu-ray(TM) & DVD Release of Universal Studios Home Entertainment's 'Funny People ...

source: Yahoo! Finance

Critically acclaimed writer, director and producer Judd Apatow will be making a special visit to the Funny or Die writers' room to answer fan-submitted questions on his latest film Funny People via a special live event on www.funnyordie.com on Wednesday, Nov 18 from 12:30 - 1:00 PM PT .

Published Tue, Nov 17

TeenMusic Contests

source: TeenHollywood.com

Funny People" DVD and Magnetic Comedy Kit! Critically-acclaimed writer, director and producer Judd Apatow ( Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin ) takes audiences on a hilarious and revealing look at the world of stand-up comedy with the story of George Simmons, a famous comedian who is...

Published Mon, Nov 16

Retro Corner

source: The Cowl

Seriously, Judd Apatow could not be better than Heavyweights. Yes, he has done Pineapple Express, Superbad, 40 Year Old Virgin, and The Cable Guy, but come on, Heavyweights is a classic. This was the start of Apatow, and the start of fat kids being loved.

Published Thu, Nov 5

Adam Sandler Will Play Both Jack and Jill in a Jack and Jill Movie

source: First Showing

We know Sandler has the box office draw, but I'm hoping that he brings some quality comedy with him too. After being friends with Judd Apatow for so long, I gotta believe that there's some better material in Sandler than what has showed up in his recent work like the frustratingly mediocre I N...

Published Wed, Oct 28

John Mayer Serenades Leslie Mann

source: Extra TV

Hitmaker John Mayer serenaded "Funny People" star Leslie Mann, wife of director Judd Apatow, at this year's Fullfillment Fund Stars 2009 Benefit Gala in Beverly Hills. Mayer took the stage to sing "Your Body is a Wonderland" -- which left Leslie blushing.

Published Tue, Oct 27