August 18, 2009
Exclusive: Inglourious Basterds - The Cast Discuss Their Characters
Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino's unique take on the Second World War, blasts into cinemas on Friday. Following our interview with the maverick director last week, RT sat down for exclusive chats with Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Christoph... More...

July 30, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Sandler & Apatow to Score Funny Money
For the second straight Friday, Hollywood studios serve up a new release menu packed with an R-rated comedy, a family-friendly action pic, and a horror entry although the top film will be nothing like last weekend's. The Adam Sandler comedy Funny... More...

June 18, 2009
See Clips from the Films of Funny People's "George Simmons"
George Simmons, the world-famous (yet quite lonely) comedian and movie star played but Adam Sandler in Judd Apatow's "Funny People," won't be formally introduced to moviegoers until the film bows on July 31. In the meantime, however, you can get... More...

April 02, 2009
Five Favourite Films with Bill Nighy
There can be few actors better suited to starring in a film about the golden age of British rock and roll than Bill Nighy. No wonder, then, that he's front and centre as part of the ensemble cast of Richard Curtis' latest comedy, The Boat that... More...

June 12, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Hulk 2.0 Battles Shyamalan 8.0
Two new films with skeptical fan bases hit the multiplexes on Friday with something to prove. From the comic book world comes The Incredible Hulk while from the land of supernatural thrillers comes The Happening from writer/director M. Night... More...

June 05, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Black vs. Sandler in Comedy Showdown
Two big doses of comedy from a pair of Hollywood's funniest men will hit the multiplexes across North America on Friday in a fierce battle for the number one spot. For family audiences there is the animated extravaganza Kung Fu Panda starring Jack... More...

June 04, 2008
Total Recall: Adam Sandler's Worst to Best
This week, You Don't Mess With the Zohan, the tale of a Mossad agent who goes undercover as a hairdresser, hits theaters. Adam Sandler's latest inspired us here at RT to take a closer look at the career of one of recent cinema's most popular comic... More...

March 20, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Madea Takes On Dr. Seuss
March Madness hits the North American box office as three new releases hit the multiplexes hoping to take down the reigning Dr. Suess toon. More...

March 11, 2008
Apatow Nets Sandler, Rogen, and Mann for Upcoming Feature
After a burst of production activity that saw Judd Apatow taking a producer's credit on Drillbit Taylor, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Pineapple Express, he's making plans to return to the director's chair. More...

January 22, 2008
I Know Who Killed Me, Norbit, Daddy Day Camp Lead Razzie Noms
No awards season -- even a strike-tainted one -- would be complete without the Razzies, right? Of course not. And that's why we've thoughtfully assembled all of this year's nominees in one convenient location. More...

November 12, 2007
75 Percent of Stockpiled Scripts "Up In The Air?"
It's just a week old, but the effects of the writers' strike are already being felt on television -- and, as Variety reports, those shockwaves will eventually be heading to a theater near you. More...

October 16, 2007
Happy Madison Developing Remake of The Toy
There's a new addition to the growing list of old movies getting remade: The Toy, a 1982 Richard Pryor vehicle about a rich kid who buys a black man to play with. Writer Tom Brady (The Hot Chick, The Animal) is at work on the script for Adam... More...

August 02, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Bourne Comes Home To Reclaim Box Office Title
Matt Damon aims to gun down his competitors and rule the North American box office this weekend with The Bourne Ultimatum, the third in the popular spy series, which opens on Friday aiming to sell more tickets than the frame's four other new wide... More...

July 26, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Mmmmmmmmmmm Box Office Feast!
Bart, Lisa, and the whole gang from Springfield will charge into multiplexes across North America and much of the world this weekend in the highly anticipated animated comedy The Simpsons Movie which looks to easily conquer the box office. More...

July 19, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Can Chuck and Larry Beat Up Harry?
Two new star-driven Hollywood comedies face off at the box office this weekend in an attempt to unseat Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix from the top spot. Adam Sandler headlines the gay marriage pic I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry while... More...

July 19, 2007
Critical Consensus: Hairspray is Certified Fresh; Chuck And Larry is On The Rocks
This week at the movies, we've got straight firemen in a domestic partnership (I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Jessica Biel), and John Travolta in drag (Hairspray, also starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen... More...

July 05, 2007
Sandler To Channel Jim Carrey in "Bedtime Stories"?
Adam Sandler has his own brand of comedy and scripts are usually tailored to him. His next movie, "Bedtime Stories," feels more like someone else’s style, according to director Adam Shankman. Sandler plays a father whose bedtime stories... More...

July 05, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Transformers" Already Dominating Holiday Week
Megatron and his sinister robot chums invade the North American box office aiming to extract riches from the multiplexes over the extended Fourth of July holiday week with the tentpole action vehicle "Transformers." More...

June 28, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Rats and Bruce Hit Theaters This Weekend
Disney and Pixar aim for their eighth straight number one hit together with the latest computer animated film from the industry experts, "Ratatouille." More...

June 21, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Evan Shall Lead the Way
Universal looks to score its first number one hit in nearly a year this weekend with the new Steve Carell comedy "Evan Almighty" which hits the multiplexes on Friday targeting a broad family audience. More...

April 04, 2007
Will Smith is the New King of Hollywood
A few years back the heaviest Hollywood hitters (actor-wise) were Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, and Mel Gibson. Nowadays it's guys called Ben Stiller and Johnny Depp -- both of whom are trying to catch up with the $4.4 billion dollar man: Will Smith. More...

April 02, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Audiences Love Will Ferrell's Lady Humps
Will Ferrell scored the gold medal at the North American box office with his latest comedy "Blades of Glory" which skated to a top spot bow. Disney settled for a silver for its new animated kids offering "Meet the Robinsons"... More...

March 22, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Six New Films Try to Shoot Down Spartans From #1 Spot
A half-dozen new soldiers enter the marketplace this weekend trying to topple the kingdom of "300" which has reigned supreme at the box office for the past two weeks. More...

March 22, 2007
Critical Consensus: "TMNT" Gets Shredded; "Mimzy" Is Mixed; "Shooter" Misses; "Reign" Shines; "Pride" Sinks; Guess "Hills" Tomatometer!
This week at the movies we've got turtle power ("TMNT"), whimsy ("The Last Mimzy," starring Timothy Hutton), conspiracies ("Shooter," starring Mark Wahlberg), buddies ("Reign Over Me," starring Adam Sandler... More...

February 09, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Ghostbusters 3" Close To Fruition, Direct-To-Video Sequels Galore, "Ghost Rider" Screening Or Not Screening. Who Knows?
In this week's Ketchup, Dan Aykroyd has used the considerable time on his hands to pitch a third "Ghostbusters" flick, and Warner Premiere will satisfy the needs of those of us who are eager for low-budget sequels of our favorite 80s films. More...

November 09, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: New Pics Challenge "Borat's" Mandate
This weekend, multiplexes hope to cram in lots of moviegoers thanks to a wide selection of new films. Six movies open or expand nationally on Friday making for what will be one of the most competitive weekends of the holiday season. More...

October 20, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: James Cameron's New Leading Man, Jackman Likes "Wolverine," "Hellboy" Has New Enemies, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, James Cameron finds his man for "Avatar," Hugh Jackman digs the "Wolverine" script, and Guillermo del Toro ponders some old friends as possible foes for "Hellboy." More...

August 23, 2006
More Comedians Invited to "Chuck & Larry's" Wedding
If your movie already has Adam Sandler marrying Kevin James, and a side order of Jessica Biel for desert, what more do you need to make a comedy? Oh yeah: Steve Buscemi and Dan Aykroyd. More...

August 01, 2006
Jessica Biel Invited to Kevin James & Adam Sandler's Wedding
Popular hottie Jessica Biel has signed on to co-star opposite Adam Sandler and Kevin James in the gay-marriage comedy "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," in which the leading men will play straight guys who pose as gay guys for some... More...

July 24, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Pirates" Passes $300M; "Lady" Stumbles
Johnny Depp made this weekend's four new releases walk the plank as his megablockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest became the first film of the year to spend three consecutive frames at number one and zoomed past the $300M mark in... More...

July 17, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Audiences Still Love Their Pirates
The Johnny Depp juggernaut Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest remained the most popular film in North America for a second weekend easily defending its box office crown against two new comedies that fought bitterly for the runnerup spot. More...

July 06, 2006
Box Office Preview: Pirates To Loot Box Office Treasure
Multiplexes are stocking up on popcorn and soda in anticipation of the massive crowds expected to descend upon them on Friday for the opening of the highly anticipated adventure sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." More...

July 03, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Superman Returns" to Top of Charts
The Man of Steel conquered the North American box office this weekend as the super hero adventure Superman Returns claimed the number one spot over the pre-Independence Day holiday frame. More...

June 25, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Sandler Fast Forwards to #1
Moviegoers grabbed their remote controls and flocked to the multiplexes this weekend to see Adam Sandler's latest comedy Click which became the comedian's eighth number one hit thanks to its $40M opening, according to estimates. More...

June 22, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Click" Doesn't, Ahem, Click; "Waist" Isn't Deep Enough
This week at the movies, we've got a magical remote control ("Click") and a father who's trying to rescue his son ("Waist Deep"). Will the critics dig "Deep?" Will they pick "Click?" More...

June 22, 2006
Box Office Preview: Sandler "Clicks" With New Comedy
Although Father's Day has passed, Hollywood brings out two very different stories about dads and their wacky adventures this weekend with Adam Sandler's comedy Click and Tyrese Gibson's actioner Waist Deep, both opening in theaters on Friday.... More...

June 18, 2006
Weekly News Ketchup: Adam Sandler's "Chuck and Larry," "Delta Farce," Anthony Hopkin's "Slipstream," and More!
In this week's wrap-up of news that ended up on the editing room floor, Adam Sandler and Kevin James wish they knew how to quit each other, a new movie crossbreeds a 1980s classic with Pauly Shore, and there has been a Leonardo DiCaprio sighting. More...

June 08, 2006
Sandler to Star in 9/11 Drama
Big-screen comedian Adam Sandler is going to get a little more serious for his next role. He'll be starring in Mike Binder's 9/11 drama "Empty City," along with Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Liv Tyler. More...

June 08, 2006
Box Office Preview: "Cars" Battles "Omen" at Theaters
Racing into theaters across North America, the computer animated film Cars aims to take over pole position this weekend targeting family audiences. Those looking for a good scare can instead choose The Omen which already launched on Tuesday with... More...

May 29, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "X-Men 3" Smashes Records Over Memorial Day Weekend
Magneto and his fellow mutants attracted a record-breaking audience to theaters across North America as the super hero sequel X-Men: The Last Stand became a juggernaut at the box office opening at number one over the busy Memorial Day holiday... More...

May 25, 2006
Box Office Preview: X-Men 3 Ready to Rock Memorial Day Weekend
Wolverine, Professor X, and the rest of their soul patrol will launch a full-scale attack on the North American box office this weekend as the gargantuan comic book film X-Men: The Last Stand invades the marketplace on Friday ready to dominate the... More...

May 19, 2006
Beckinsale Nixes Wonder Woman & Underworld 3
MTV sat down with the lovely Ms. Kate Beckinsale to discuss her work in Adam Sandler's upcoming "Click" comedy, but a few extra tidbits were dropped regarding "Wonder Woman" and "Underworld 3," so if you're a fan of... More...

April 26, 2006
Get Your Goofy MTV Movie Awards Noms Right Here
You thought the awards season ended with the Oscars? Please. MTV's just gearing up for their movie awards, which will be broadcast worldwide on June 8th -- but we have all the nominations listed just a click away. (Interesting to note that not... More...

February 21, 2006
Actress Trio Joins Sandler's "Reign"
Actresses Liv Tyler, Saffron Burrows, and Jada Pinkett-Smith will be joining Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle in "Reign O'er Me," a post-9/11 drama from "Upside of Anger" director Mike Binder. More...

February 13, 2006
Screenwriter Entices DreamWorks with "1,000 Words"
Variety reports on a pitch that was recently purchased by DreamWorks, a clever concept from screenwriter Steve Koren that can be summed up like so: "Story centers on a glib man who comes to discover that he only has 1,000 words left to speak... More...

February 09, 2006
Adam Sandler & Kevin James Cordially Invite You to Their Wedding
The Hollywood Reporter brings news of a topical new comedy shtick from funnymen Adam Sandler and Kevin James. It's the sitcommy story of a pair of straight firemen who pose as gay lovers in order to get married and share the benefits of such a union. More...

January 11, 2006
The "People's Choice" is Pure Idiocy
Whenever I share a new Top Ten List or Critic's Group Nomination list, I'm always extra careful to be fair and respectful of other peoples' opinions. But after seeing what the "People's Choice Awards" handed out for 2005's movies, I just... More...

December 23, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Click
Thanks to all sorts of annoying glitches and browser-bumbling, I cannot personally guarantee that you'll find the all-new trailer for Adam Sandler's "Click" over at the MTV movie site, but other folks have informed me that it's there, so... More...

December 14, 2005
Gary Coleman is Going Postal
From Running with Scissors December Newsletter and Skewed and Reviewed: As announced last issue, "Postal" will indeed be taking a trip to the big screen. Filming is still set to begin in 2006 for a release in 2007. Now to answer the... More...

November 16, 2005
Director of "Anger" to Tackle 9/11 Aftermath
Mike Binder, writer/director of the dry comedy "The Uspide of Anger," will write a story about one man's struggle with the loss of his family at the World Trade Center. Oddly, that man will be played by Adam Sandler. More...

November 03, 2005
Zahn & Covert Encounter Some "Strange Wilderness"
Variety reports on what's sure to be an interesting comedy pairing. Funnymen Steve Zahn and Allen Covert will co-star in "Strange Wilderness" for Fox and Adam Sandler's Happy Madison shingle. More...

September 01, 2005
Sandler's Drinking Buddy Gets His Very Own Movie
From Adam Sandler's Happy Madison production shingle comes "Grandma's Boy," a comedy about a video-game tester (Allen Covert) who's forced to share a house with three old ladies. Feel free to check out the trailer right here. More...

June 13, 2005
The Smith Spouses Demolish the Weekend Box Office
The charismatic superstar pairing of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie kicked a whole lot of box office butt over the past weekend, raking in an extremely impressive $51.1 million from 3,400 theaters. Industry insiders were expecting a solid bow for... More...

May 31, 2005
"Sith" Takes More Revenge Over the Holiday Weekend
Despite some rock-solid competition, "Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith" grossed an impressive $70.8 million in its second weekend. Bolstered by a 4-day holiday frame, George Lucas' sixth and final space opera reigned supreme over... More...

May 26, 2005
Critical Consensus: Can "Yard," "Madagascar" go the distance?
The only thing this week’s two big releases have in common is Chris Rock. Scratch that; "Madagascar" and "The Longest Yard" are both about living things behind bars seeking emotional transcendence. Will either of them stage a... More...

May 26, 2005
Sandler Wants to Remake "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes"??
Rock-solid horror site Bloody Disgusting may have scored themselves an interesting little scoop ... if notorious joker Adam Sandler isn't pulling their leg, that is. A college reporter sent in a goofy little news item that has Mr. Sandler... More...

May 24, 2005
Madsen, Roth, Murphy, and Sandler to Become "Bastards"?
The always-reliable FilmFocus had an informative little chat with Mr. Michael Madsen during the UK premiere of "Sin City," and the gravel-voiced character actor dished some pretty exciting news about Quentin Tarantino's perpetually... More...

April 21, 2005
Hasselhoff, Beckinsale, Sandler and Walken go "Click"
Although it's obviously too soon to tell if Adam Sandler's next comedy, "Click," will "click" with the moviegoers, it can be said that producers are surrounding the star with a colorful cast of characters. Joining Sandler and... More...

April 15, 2005
Simpsons Scribe & Sandler Get to Know "Everything"
Mike Reiss, best known as a writer and producer on "The Simpsons," just sold a pitch to Adam Sandler's Happy Madison outfit. Variety describes "The Man Who Knew Everything" as "a Capraesque comedy-drama centered on the... More...

February 24, 2005
Sandler and Walken "Click" in New Comedy
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December 13, 2004
The Simpsons Movie -- An Update
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December 11, 2004
Watch a 10 Minute Clip From Spanglish
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