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“Take the Waltz” Casting News
Written by Rachel on January 31, 2010
After her reportedly Award-worthy turn opposite Ryan Gosling in this year’s Sundance disintegrating couple drama Blue Valentine, Michelle Williams will star opposite Seth Rogen in the Sarah Polley-directed Take the Waltz, according to Deadline Hollywood.
Polley, who also wrote the script, showed the type of promise in her directorial debut, 2006’s Away From Her, that some filmmakers don’t realize late into their careers. It’s also good to see a movie being made about the woman being the commitment-phobe rather than the commitment-ends-all-problems mentality of stereotyped female characters in many a Hollywood romantic comedy, and love of the Honeymoon period of a relationship is something anybody can relate to regardless of age or gender. Williams has definitely shown that she has far better acting chops than the rest of the Dawson’s Creek cast. Polley proved she can utilize the natural talent of great actresses by directing Julie Christie all the way to a late-career Oscar nom in Away From Her, so no doubt she can do the same with the growing talent of Williams. The wild card here is Seth Rogen who, despite being a fellow Canadian, seems out of Polley’s league. It all depends, of course, on what tone she’s going for. My guess is that with the younger cast, the lighter subject matter, and the presence of Rogen, Polley will be going for a dramedy or a tragicomic tone rather that the seriousness of her debut film. Source “Jay and Seth vs the Apocalypse” Still Happening
Written by Rachel on January 22, 2010
“Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse” is a confusing project. The general premise is simple enough — two slobby guys played by Jay Baruchel and Seth Rogen survive the end of the world and continue to be slobs while holed up in their claustrophobic apartment — but things get odd when you realize that the movie has a trailer, even though production hasn’t started. The obvious question is, what’s going on with this movie? Is it getting made? Was the teaser just a tease for something that will never arrive? While promoting “How To Train Your Dragon,” Baruchel spoke with io9 to clear the air on the long dormant project. The comedian said that while he’s still planning on making “Jay and Seth,” it’s all a matter of timing for himself and his co-star.
Baruchel was light on the plot specifics for “Jay and Seth,” as he feels he’s already said too much in the past that has made him and Seth “look like an ass.” But beyond the film’s primary setting of a post-apocalyptic apartment, Baruchel did reveal one running gag he hopes to implement in the disaster comedy.
Seth Headed to Vancouver for Olympics
Written by Rachel on January 20, 2010
Seth Rogen is hardly the image that comes to mind when you mention the words “Winter Olympics,” but he and his crew will be hitting Vancouver during the games in a quest for movie-making gold. Rogen will produce and star in “I’m With Cancer” in his native stomping grounds at just about the same time the world will be descending on his fair city to do things like watch figure skating and curling. The mad logistics of this plan are not lost on one of the “I’m with Cancer” stars. “We’re going to be the only movie filming in Vancouver during the Olympics,” James McAvoy lamented during a press day for “The Last Station.” “There is a reason no one else is filming during the Olympics.” The Scottish star added that there were “fabulous” aspects to the idea and said he planned to take full advantage of the shoot to catch some events. Not that the Scots are a particular powerhouse in the winter games, but you get the idea. The reasons for the movie location are biographical rather than any Olympic subplots (so there is hope we will never have to see Rogen in one of those form-fitting speedskating outfits). The story deals with Rogen’s Vancouver life and friend Will Reiser’s battle with cancer in his mid-20s. McAvoy will play Reiser, who wrote the screenplay and is executive producing. Rogen plays himself in the movie and Anna Kendrick plays a young, inexperienced psychologist assigned to help McAvoy’s character. “You wouldn’t call it comedy,” says McAvoy. “But there are bits of it that are funny. Because Seth’s in it, everyone calls it a comedy.” (Source) Return to “Green Hornet” Set
Written by Rachel on January 09, 2010
Vancouver native Seth Rogen’s movie, The Green Hornet, is back filming. Cameron Diaz returned on set now that she has wrapped Knight and Day, starring Tom Cruise. The Green Hornet has been plagued by setbacks (including losing both Nicholas Cage and Stephen Chow as co-stars) and the Hollywood industry buzzards have been mercilessly predicting disaster. But don’t count Rogen’s movie out yet. A set source says what’s already been shot is “totally great.” Said the source, “I’m not kidding, the rushes are terrific.” It was originally supposed to open in theatres this summer, but the new release date is December 2010. (Source) Anna Kendrick Joins Rogen and McAvoy
Written by Rachel on January 07, 2010
Anna Kendrick has signed on to her first film following her breakout role opposite George Clooney in “Up in the Air.” Kendrick will join James McAvoy and Seth Rogen in the untitled Mandate dramedy formerly known as “I’m With Cancer.” Director Jonathan Levine (“The Wackness”) has taken over directing duties from Nicole Holofcener, who dropped out of the project because of personal reasons. McAvoy stars as Adam, a 25-year-old who learns he has cancer. The character is based on the real-life experiences of Will Reiser, who was diagnosed with cancer in his mid-20s and successfully battled the disease. Reiser wrote the screenplay. According to Variety, Kendrick will play a young psychologist assigned to Adam’s case. The film begins production next month in Vancouver. Rogen, Evan Goldberg and Ben Karlin are producing. Reiser is executive producing alongside Mandate president Nathan Kahane. (Source) More Bad “Green Hornet” Karma?
Written by Rachel on January 04, 2010
If you’ve been following the coverage of Seth Rogen’s The Green Hornet the past several months, then you’ve read about all the problems the production has encountered — from concept to production — to say nothing of the lack of love it seems to engender online (yes, we’ve been guilty of a few flippant remarks ourselves). Now comes word that Taiwanese actor/musician Jay Chow, who will star alongside Rogen as Green Hornet’s sidekick Kato, isn’t really terribly interested in acting after all, with speculation ensuing that he just sees this as an opportunity to advance his music career.
Chow seems dissatisfied with the Hollywood production machine, complaining that it takes too long to make movies.
Jay Chou ‘Had to’ Play Kato in “The Green Hornet”
Written by Rachel on January 03, 2010
When it was announced that actor-director Stephen Chow would be dropping out of Seth Rogen and Michel Gondry’s adaptation of the classic radio serial The Green Hornet, many questioned whether this might be the final nail in the coffin of a production already beleaguered by a number of setbacks. Gondry was offered the director’s chair following Chow’s departure, but that still left the hero without his trusty sidekick, Kato (famously portrayed by Bruce Lee in the ’60s TV show). Enter Jay Chou, an award-winning musician, singer, producer, actor, and director from Taiwan, most widely known in the U.S. for his appearance in Curse of the Golden Flower. In a recent interview with Channel News Asia, Chou said there were a number of reasons why he simply “had to” take the role of Kato.
In a separate interview with The Star Online, Chou said that he had fun working on The Green Hornet, but that the Hollywood-style production tried his patience.
The Green Hornet was adapted for the screen by Rogen and his frequent collaborator Evan Goldberg. The movie also stars Cameron Diaz, Christoph Waltz, Edward Furlong, and Edward James Olmos. (Source) Happy New Year!
Written by Rachel on January 01, 2010
Hello everyone! I wanted to wish you all a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2010. On behalf of Seth Rogen Online I hope you all have a prosperous year. Top 10 Films of 2009
Written by Rachel on December 29, 2009
The Huffington Post has released their Top 10 Films of 2009 list. Surprising to many, “Observe and Report” made the list! Below is what they had to say:
Best of the Decade 2000-2009
Written by Rachel on December 27, 2009
Movieweb.com compiled a list of the “Best Films of the Decade (2000-2009).” The list included both audience pick and critics pick.
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