For some reason it seems like Judd Apatow has made 25 movies in the last 4 years, but in reality, he’s only actually directed two: The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) and Knocked Up (2007). These two critical and commercial smashes resulted in Apatow becoming one of the most coveted producers in Hollywood, helping bring Superbad, Pineapple Express and Step Brothers to the screen. Not since Harold Ramis has one man touched so many comedy classics.
So what’s up with J.A. Rule’s long-awaited third film as a director? Funny People opens July 31, and a too-hot-for-TV red band trailer just dropped. The flick stars Adam Sandler as a comedian/movie star, and also features future wifey Aubrey Plaza and our current cover subject Jonah Hill. And for the record, Complex would like to say you’re welcome to Mr. Apatow for obviously inspiringFunny People’s pairing of Seth Rogen and RZA. Our next suggestion: a re-remake of Miami Vice starring Chris Mintz-Plasse and Rick Ross. Fuck Michael Mann, you’re the man!
You're mistaken if you think good illustrations are the result of just stenciling photos and tooling around with advanced computer programs. People who do it well have the ill skill-set, and while we can always Google image our favorite celebs, artist/illustrators like Mel Marcelo are making eye-balling famous people that ch more interesting.
Marcelo, a California-based illustrator, has had his art published in magazines like Newsweek, as well as several ad campaigns for brands like Oakley, but his recent work, like a shutter-shaded Barack Obama, and re-depictions of Seth Rogen, and Elizabeth Banks really impressed us. His Flickr is chock-full of bangers, but check some standout pieces below…
Elizabeth Banks always dreamed she’d one day get to nail a stud like Seth Rogen on camera.
When Ayo! Scott heard that Clerks director Kevin Smith’s new film was titled Zack and Miri Make a Porno, he exclaimed, “Finally! It’s about time that New Jersey devil made a movie with some substance (that substance being loads and loads of spunk splattered on teenage runaways like Pollack paintings)!” Sadly, Smith made a real romantic comedy with only specks of masturbation fodder. But on the other hand, it’s nutrageously hilarious…
When it comes to comedy, Seth Rogen is as serious as cancer. Actually, the star of Knocked Up and Pineapple Express seems to think cancer is pretty fucking hilarious, which is why he’s producing and acting in Mandate Pictures’ I’m With Cancer, a comedy about a 25-year-old dude who finds out he has the disease.
The flick is based on producer and writer Will Reiser’s account of his struggle to beat cancer'and it’s sure to make laughter metastasize! Since it appears that absolutely nothing is off limits anymore, Complex thought up five more horribly offensive comedy ideas that are sure to get big laughs in Hollywood…
Last week, Complex had the internets going (and busting) nuts over our October cover story with Danity Kane’s hottest sex symbol Aubrey O’Day. But that was just the beginning of what we’re calling “The Classy Issue.” Let us introduce you to the other side: Seth Rogen and Kevin Smith.
The star and director of Zack and Miri Make A Porno gave us a hilarious and explicit interview, where they discuss the ins and outs of consuming pornography (read it here). For the visuals, they posed for a Sex Education-themed photo shoot, complete with blow-up dolls and white lab coats (see the gallery here). The issue officially hits stands on October 7th, so cop one for the full experience. And don’t forget to watch this hilarious “Porn Quiz” video (below) to see Seth and Kevin put their adult entertainment knowledge to the test…
As a wise sage named Matthew McConaughey once said, “That’s what I love about these high school girls, man…I get older and they stay the same age.” Sure, dating women under the age of 18 is against the law, but things aren’t so clear cut in Hollywood.
Most of the actresses who play girls in high school are actually well into their 20s, making it perfectly acceptable for us to fantasize about hitting skins in the A/V room. In Pineapple Express, which just hit theaters, Seth Rogen’s 25-year-old character even visits his girlfriend Angie in between classes. In honor of Rogen’s ballsy move, Complex presents our top ten legal high school girls.
It’s easy to imagine what brolic action stars like Will Smith would do if they survived the end of the world, but what about some regular schlub like you? In their upcoming movie Jay and Seth Vs. The Apocalypse, former Knocked Up co-stars Seth Rogen and Jay Baruchel reunite to prove that instant death is not the only option. Holing yourselves up in your house until you go crazy is also a viable route.
The idea was originally made into a short last year, but now Mandate Pictures has hired Rogen and Evan Goldberg (who wrote Superbad together) to turn it into a full feature-length movie. We’re anticipating the best horror/comedy since Shaun Of The Dead. The film isn’t expected to hit theaters until 2009, so watch a trailer of the original short below.
Kevin Smith really needs to release a good movie. He’s made some classic bangers, but 2006’s Clerks II didn’t do enough to wash Jersey Girl’s Bennifer residue out of the public’s mouth. It looks like his upcoming October release, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, might do the trick.
Plot details are scarce'two friends try to raise money by making an amatuer adult film'but the casting alone makes it seem like a winner. In addition to leads Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks (who previously co-starred in The 40-Year-Old Virgin), the flick features The Office’s Craig Robinson and '80s porn icon Traci Lords. Check out the first teaser trailer after the jump to see the casting.
With our Green Issue hitting stands, we like to fancy ourselves the experts on 420-friendly comedies. Definitely one of the upcoming stoner flicks we’re looking forward to is Pineapple Express, the new banger from producer Judd Apatow that stars two former Complex cover subjects: Seth Rogen and James Franco. JoBlo.com just leaked this poster (click the image above to see it) with the new tagline “Put This In Your Pipe And Smoke It.” We will, thanks. In case you missed it, watch the movie’s trailer after the jump before it opens on August 8th.
Sarah Silverman and Matt Damon may have spawned a whole series of “I'm F***ing” videos, but this Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks duet is the funniest of the bunch. Currently on-set of Kevin Smith's upcoming Zack and Miri Make A Porno flick, Banks and Rogen engage in a makeshift NSFW rendition of the instant viral classic.
It’s easy to imagine what brolic action stars like Will Smith would do if they survived the end of the world, but what about some regular schlub like you? In their upcoming movie Jay and Seth Vs. The Apocalypse, former Knocked Up co-stars Seth Rogen and Jay Baruchel reunite to prove that instant death is not the only option. Holing yourselves up in your house until you go crazy is also a viable route.
