Happy Birthday Ian McKellen

From Ricky Gervais' Extras.

Happy 71st Birthday, Ian McKellen!

Cemetery Junction trailer

After we had that cheeky teaser trailer with Ricky Gervais calling co-star Ralph Fiennes, "Chuckles", you would have been lead to believe that Cemetery Junction was another of his wry comedies. This new trailer shows that it's a more dramatic coming of age story, and that both Ricky Gervais and Ralph Fiennes are just supporting characters in this movie about young people growing up in a small English town in the 70's. I'm surprised, but I think going in a new direction is great for Gervais, and I can't wait to see his film. Matthew Goode is also in Cemetery Junction, but he doesn't appear in this trailer.

Sesame Street: Celebrity Lullabies

LOL!!!

Ricky Gervais to host Golden Globes

Ricky Gervais is going to host the Golden Globes this year.  Well, I guess that means he won't be doing the Oscars!   He can be very funny and blunt, so this will be a must see.  Plus, they let all the stars drink, so it's always a fun time!  Here he is presenting at the Emmy's.  Are we having a laugh?

BBC on Cemetery Junction

Well, this gives a little more info about Cemetery Junction, and that Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are directing it, and only have small supporting roles. It's actually about a group of 20-somethings. I'm sure it will be very funny. They've still got a month or so of filming left.

And surprise, it's got Matthew Goode in it, too, so you know I'd be there anyway...

Cemetery Junction teaser trailer

"Chuckles" Ralph Fiennes! LOL!

They've just started filming this about a month ago, and we won't get it till 2010. Ricky Gervais - king of the awkward moment. LOVE him!

The Invention of Lying (2009) Trailer

"This is the greatest movie ever made.'

LOVE Ricky Gervais!!

The Invention of Lying, with Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Tine Fey, and Jonah Hill. Opening September 25, it involves “a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.”

Extras: Kate Winslet hopes for a holocaust oscar

"Schindler's List, The Pianist... Oscars coming out of their ass!"

LOL!

Thandie & Ricky make a Porno

Awards Daily has a prediction, and an hilarious video to share:

I’m thinking Thandie Newton is probably going to be a contender for W for supporting. Here, she reads a script for a Sarah Palin porno, co-starring Ricky Gervais - I’ve never seen anyone steal a scene from Gervais but Thandie does it. To be fair the poor guy doesn’t have much to do:

Ricky Gervais on list for possible Oscar Hosts

WENN reports:

Ricky Gervais has confirmed he is slated to present the 2009 Academy Awards - after Oscars bosses denied he had been approached.

The Office star was rumoured to be in the frame for the prestigious job, but awards ceremony chiefs insisted last month that there had been "no reaching out" for a presenter.

Gervais has now confirmed he is on a list of potential hosts for the annual ceremony, to be held in February - but doubts he will be chosen.

He says, "It is true, but the Oscars people are just compiling a list of folk - I could be millionth on the list.

"I did hear there was a rumour going around and my agent actually got a couple of calls about it so he checked it out. Apparently I'm on a list but I'm not sure what list exactly. I hope it's not a sex offenders register!"

I think Ricky Gervais would be hilarious. His ability to provoke extremely uncomfortable moments with celebrities in Extras could make for a very interesting show! I wonder who else is on the short list since we have new producers this year.

Ricky Gervais' Real Teeth

How embarrassing!

British comedian Ricky Gervais insists his smile is so unsightly a group of journalists recently asked him if he donned a set of prosthetic teeth in his latest movie.

The Office star was promoting his new film Ghost Town in the U.S., when one reporter asked him about his "horrible-looking" smile.

And Gervais stunned the group by revealing that his teeth are all natural.

He says, "One journalist said to me, 'Now, in this film you have an amazing set of horrible-looking dentist teeth.. I told him that they were my own teeth. And he went, 'No, they are not!'

"He went red and I told him not to worry about it. Unbelievable! I said, 'What, you think I walk round and they put these in? I'm English!'"

I'm really looking forward to Ghost Town. It looks hilarious.

Hancock - mini-review

I'm way behind in my movie reviews. I took the kids to see Hancock just before we went on vacation a few weeks ago. I really enjoyed it, and I don't know why everyone has been knocking it the way they have. No, it doesn't make sense, but did Wanted? Will Smith owns the July 4th weekend. He is an international star, and has proven that people will see just about any film he makes. This was an enjoyable fresh take on the super hero genre. I especially liked the beginning parts of the film when Hancock was drunk and wrecked everything.

What I loved? Jason Bateman. I adore him. I cannot tell you how glad I am that his career has resurged after Arrested Development and Juno! He's in an upcoming film with Ricky Gervais of the UK Office called This Side of Truth. Here in Hancock, he was what made me laugh -- "Not good." I loved his relationship with Hancock as he tried to make over the train wreck of a superhero. The action sequences weren't nearly as interesting as Hancock's quieter moments with Bateman and Charlize Theron.

Charlize Theron was fine as Jason's wife and the woman with the history with Hancock. There's been some controversy over her role. Some laud the movie for being colorblind -- no one ever comments on the color of Hancock's skin. Others have questioned why Hancock's past love interest couldn't have been one of the many talented African-American actresses, or even given a shot to a newcomer? While I was watching the film, I wasn't thinking anything about Charlize except, wow, this is a far cry from Oscar fare like Monster, but I do think the critics have a point. Why can't Will Smith ever seem to be in a romantic relationship with an African-American woman in a movie?

Over all, I give the film three stars. Worth a rental, if you missed it in the theater. One my kids enjoyed, although I didn't appreciate that my seven year old was repeatedly hearing the word that makes Hancock crazy: asshole. Nice.