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Geek Shot: Shaun of the Dead Takes LEGO Form

Kelly Schwarze — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:49:53 PST

Our favorite British zombie fighters, Shaun and Ed from Shaun of the Dead, received the LEGO treatment from Flickr user Yatkuu. Re-created in this scene is the entire gang ready to battle the undead in front of their local pub, The Winchester.

Yatkuu doesn't just wield toy bricks for zombie vignettes; check out his Flickr page for a Stargate, Batman, and "No Bricks For Old Men" scene.

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Simon Pegg and Nick Frost Working on American Road Trip Movie

BuzzSugar — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:30:00 PDT

Oh, how I love these guys! Anyone who has seen Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz is probably familiar with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's hilarious, satiric ways, and fans of the duo will be happy to know that they're back at work on another comedy. This time the premise and location are both distinctly American. Pegg wouldn't reveal too much to MTV Movies Blog, but he did say this: "It's called Paul and it’s a road movie about two British geeks in America."

Also, as a twist on their usual relationship in their films, Pegg won't be playing the one ranking on Frost's character all the time. According to Pegg, "I'm the bitch in this one. This time Simon’s the bitch!"

I love these guys. I was so looking forward to seeing Pegg soon in Run, Fat Boy, Run alongside Hank Azaria, but apparently the film's release date has been moved from October to March. One website has a supposed quote from Pegg stating that the weekend in October when Fat Boy was supposed to open proved too risky with Steve Carell's Dan in Real Life also coming out. I'm so bummed by this news! I was looking forward to watching that fat boy run next month.

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Movie Preview: Hot Fuzz

BuzzSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 06:00:33 PDT

I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never seen Shaun of the Dead, because after merely watching the trailer for Hot Fuzz, I'm ready to declare filmmakers Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright two of Britain's most valuable exports. In their new comedy, which hits theaters this Friday, April 20, Wright (who also directed the best fake trailer in Grindhouse) and Pegg are lampooning an oft-ridiculed world - small-town cops - with wholly original humor.

Pegg plays a London police officer who is so good at his job that his colleagues resent him, so he's shipped off to the virtually crime-free village of Sandford and paired with a bumbling partner (Nick Frost). Not surprisingly, it turns out there might be more afoot in Sandford then expected. The movie also co-stars a roster of talented Brits, including Bill Nighy and Steve Coogan. But really, you should just watch the trailer and have a laugh, so

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Wipeout (repeat)
9:00 Miss America Pageant

8:00 NFL Playoff: Broncos at Patriots

8:00 Cops (new)
8:30 Cops (new)
9:00 Terra Nova (repeat)
11:00 Hell's Kitchen (repeat)

8:00 The Firm (repeat)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (repeat)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (new, with guests Daniel Radcliffe and Lana Del Ray)

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

BuzzSugar — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:05:00 PDT

Captain America: The First Avenger

Chris Evans stars as Steve Rogers, a weakling who participates in a government experiment that transforms him into super soldier Captain America. Armed with his newfound powers, he fights on behalf of the US Army to stop German forces - all while finding the time to romance soldier Peggy Carter (Haley Atwell). The film has all the perks of a superhero movie, like intense fight and chase scenes, plus a relatable story about an underdog that's touching without being sappy. DVD extras include deleted scenes and featurettes, including a behind-the-scenes look at Chris Evans's transformation into a superhero.

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Father of Invention

After serving a prison sentence for selling an exercise product that caused bodily harm, inventor and infomercial personality Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey) finds his once foolproof pitches are out of step with the latest technology. He struggles to rebuild his fortune hawking his latest product, all while trying to reconnect with his ex-wife Lorraine (Virginia Madsen) and daughter Claire (Camilla Belle). While Spacey gives a good performance, the movie misses a lot of comedic opportunities. The DVD includes a behind-the-scenes featurette about the making of the film.

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Paul: The Buddy Movie Goes Extraterrestrial

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:00:00 PDT

In Paul, British comedians and frequent costars Nick Frost and Simon Pegg reunite for the first time since 2007's Hot Fuzz. Frost and Pegg costar as Clive and Graeme, two sci-fi fanboys on vacation in America to catch Comic-Con before heading off on an alien-inspired road trip.

The buddies are having the time of their lives stopping by UFO-related landmarks, but their trip takes a momentous turn when they come upon an actual alien. Named Paul, the little green guy is trying to escape a department of the government that has held him captive for a few years and now wants to harvest his brain for research. Voiced by Seth Rogen, Paul is a CGI creation in the form of the big-eyed, big-headed aliens humans have imagined for years.

Hot on their trail are a number of trackers: Jason Bateman is a Men in Black-type with very little sense of humor, Bill Hader and Joe Lo Truglio are a couple of clueless agents who don't know they're following an alien, and David Koechner is a redneck out to get the boys for being foreign. The ensemble of funnymen and cameos by other favorites, like Jane Lynch and Blythe Danner, adds another dimension of fun.

However, Paul is not necessarily all it could be. To find out what I liked and what I didn't, just

read more. Rogen pulls off a feat of making Paul a real character, imbuing him with more than just a voice. Paul has distinctive, laid-back mannerisms and a friendly, full personality that makes him more than just a cartoonish afterthought. On the flip side, Kristen Wiig isn't used to her full potential. As Ruth, a religious zealot who has her mind blown by the existence of Paul, the very funny actress is squandered. As Ruth embraces a new lifestyle of doing what she wants, Wiig gets one running joke: cussing. Though her phrasing is often very creative, it gets old fast. Paul caters to a very specific audience, to a fault. If you're not attuned to all pop culture references, you may wonder why the rest of the crowd is tittering at a seemingly insignificant line. In general, the movie is often funny, though never truly hilarious. And once you get to the climax and final act, the jokes drop off in favor of wrapping up the story. At that point, it becomes clear that the plot is paper thin, and you get bored waiting for the resolution. The problem Frost/Pegg fans may have with this installment is that it's grossly inferior to Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead. In those films, the concepts and plots are both more inspired and edgier. While Paul shares the brand of humor of its predecessors, it's only a mildly satisfying fix for fans.

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost on Paul, a Movie About the Fun of Crabbing, and Working With Tom Cruise

Allie Merriam — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:32:18 PDT

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have brought us awesome films like Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead, and their latest project, Paul, hits theaters tomorrow. They star in the alien-themed movie alongside Seth Rogen, who plays the title extraterrestrial, and the hilarious duo of Bill Hader and Joe Lo Truglio. A tea-drinking Nick and Simon talked about hatching their latest script idea and their own superpower aspirations, also sharing about some future plot ideas like something based on the joys of crabbing along the English coast. Simon, who also stars in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, weighed in about working with the "amazing" and "thoroughly committed" Tom Cruise - check out their hilarious banter below.

Bill Hader and Joe Lo Truglio Chat Paul, Beer Bongs, and Jennifer Aniston

Allie Merriam — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:54:34 PDT

Bill Hader and Joe Lo Truglio are two of the comic forces of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's upcoming movie Paul, which features Seth Rogen as the voice of the title alien. Joe and Bill were on hand for the film's recent junket in NYC, where both actors talked about their admiration for Shaun of the Dead masterminds Simon and Nick. Bill was fresh off a weekend of work on SNL, while Joe opened up about working with Jennifer Aniston on Wanderlust. They somehow managed to work in talk of court-mandated restraining orders and beer bongs.

Movie Preview: Attack the Block

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT

If you're a fan of Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz, then the latest from producer Edgar Wright might be right up your alley. In Attack the Block, a group of British inner-city kids are forced to band together when their neighborhood falls under alien attack. Like Shaun of the Dead, the film looks like a horror movie spoof with plenty of one-liners. Cue references to Ghostbusters and 9-year-olds ready to throw down.

The movie won the midnight screening audience award award at this year's SXSW festival, but check it for yourself and tell us if it's up your alley when you