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Paul Giamatti and Benicio Del Toro Make Two of Three Stooges

BuzzSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:30:58 PDT

Funny filmmaker Peter Farrelly revealed to The Boston Globe that he and his brother Bobby have settled on a replacement for Sean Penn as Larry in their Three Stooges movie: Paul Giamatti. He joins the already-cast Benicio Del Toro (apparently "one Hollywood's biggest Three Stooges fans"), who will star as Moe. Though there was talk previously of Jim Carrey taking on the role of Curly, Farrelly said that this is not the case, and he didn't offer up any other names.

When I did a Recast challenge for the Three Stooges long before there was news of an actual movie, John C. Reilly was the winning choice for Curly, which I could easily envision with Giamatti and Del Toro. What do you think? Who should play Curly in the Farrelly Bros. movie?

Are You Glad Sean Penn Dropped Out of the Stooges Movie?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:15:25 PDT

Sean Penn needs a little break. The Oscar-winning actor has abruptly pulled out of several projects, including the new Farrelly Brothers comedy, The Three Stooges. The casting for this movie has always been a little, well, odd to me, with Jim Carrey set to play Curly, Benicio Del Toro as Moe, and Sean Penn as Larry.

What do you think about Penn dropping out? Is it good to see a spot open up for an actor who is potentially better suited for this comedy (like Will Arnett, Martin Short, or Robert Downey Jr., as MTV suggests)? Or were you fine with the idea of Penn playing Larry?

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Are These Three the New Stooges?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:30:16 PDT

I've been curious about the Farrelly Brothers' Three Stooges project for a while now, and "curious" is also the word I'd use to describe today's casting news. Sean Penn is, as rumored, on board to play Larry, and Jim Carrey has entered negotiations to play Curly. And while nobody's officially claimed the role of Moe, The Hollywood Reporter says Benicio del Toro has been named as a possibility.

So, let's take a look at these three. Could they be funny together? With the exception of Carrey, none of them is particularly known for being funny solo, but maybe there's a hidden world of pratfalls and "nyuk-nyuk"s buried deep inside of them. Also of note, this tidbit about the project itself:

Originally constructed as four separate shorts, the feature screenplay has since been streamlined into a single narrative. Included in the story line is an opening that shows the Stooges as kids in an orphanage, a device that will require some Benjamin Button-style visual trickery to place the adult actors' heads on child actors' bodies.

So, it seems we've got a lot to talk about. How do these three potential Stooges-to-be stack up to your recast picks (I can't believe they wouldn't/couldn't get John C. Reilly)? And how are you feeling about the project itself at this point?

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Farrelly Brothers's Three Stooges Movie Gets Greenlit

BuzzSugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:30:07 PST

It was mostly a rumor a year ago, but now it's for real: The Farrelly Brothers (those ol' kooks behind There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber, and others) have decided that modern-day moviegoers "deserve their own Stooges" and have gotten MGM to back their Untitled Three Stooges Project. The MGM press release continues:

The Farrelly Brothers have been working on a modernization of the Stooges, "slapstick with heart" concept since the mid-90s. But it was their decision to focus on an origin story for Larry, Moe and Curly and thus introduce the three to a new generation that pushed the picture onto the fast track.

"We love The Stooges! They have been sending the world into hysterics for more than 80 years." [Peter] Farrelly continued, "Movie goers today deserve their own Stooges and we look forward to introducing them to a new generation of knuckleheads."

What do you think about remaking The Three Stooges for the big screen? A while back I asked you guys if you thought the Farrelly Brothers should fold up their director's chairs and refrain from making any more films, and many of you said they should. Is this a good project for them?

You can see what the winning trio was for the Three Stooges recast challenge from last year here. Any other casting ideas?

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The Results Are In: Recast The Three Stooges

BuzzSugar — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:32:27 PDT

Every Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt!

This was one of the most fun recast challenges ever! I loved so many of the lists submitted, and several of you got rather creative with your suggestions. I liked that Ejmcmis submitted both a young and an old cast, and the "old" one is pretty great: Steve Martin as Moe, Jack Nicholson as Curly and John Lithgow as Larry. I also think Lewis Black would be perfect as one of the Stooges, as suggested by glam sugar. And ddene5713's idea of Lee Pace as Moe definitely makes me smile.

mamaseacat's idea of casting the exuberant trio of John Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell is totally endearing, and I must say I love fashionhore's idea to cast the Three Stooges with women instead of men, using Claire Danes, Scarlett Johannson and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Overall, however, my favorite recast list this week comes from cbombnewell! To see who cbombnewell cast along with a new cast photo,

cbombnewell's cast:
Larry - Will Ferrell
Moe - Steve Carell
Curly - John C. Reilly

Rewind: This Week's Buzz

BuzzSugar — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 09:30:00 PDT

This week's recast challenge is the Three Stooges! What trio of actors would you cast in the new movie version?
Stephen Colbert's book, I Am America (And So Can You!) came out, and he interviewed himself about it.
I'm curious: How many TV shows do you watch per week?
Apparently, these are the best 25 documentaries of all time. Would you agree?
This Jens Lekman song, "The Opposite of Hallelujah," is so upbeat and fun.
The video for Modest Mouse's "Little Hotel" will kind of break your heart. So follow that up with the Stars' adorable video for "Window Bird," starring cuddly toys!
In cool movie news, the Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez novel The Dirty Girls Social Club is going to be adapted for film.

Recast The Three Stooges and Win a Prize!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:31:37 PDT

Every Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt!

This week's recast challenge is a project that looks like it will become a reality in the not-so-distant future. However, the Three Stooges movie will apparently be spearheaded by the Farrelly Brothers who, as we all know, can be pretty hit-or-miss. So far, David Paymer is rumored to be playing Larry but nothing is definite yet.

So, if you could ensure that this project has the best possible Moe, Curly and Larry, who would you cast? The MTV Movies Blog has already put forth a few suggestions (like Will Arnett as Moe, Jack Black as Curly and Seth Rogen as Larry), in case you need some prompts to get the creative juices flowing. Leave your entry in the comment section below, and I'll pick one winner to feature Tuesday, October 16, complete with a "new" cast photo. To see a list of characters to recast and a photo of the BuzzSugar t-shirt,

Characters to recast:
Larry
Moe
Curly

A little refresher:

The BuzzSugar t-shirt

Link Time - Justin Bieber and Mark Wahlberg Will Team Up Onscreen

BuzzSugar — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:30:52 PDT

Justin Bieber and Mark Wahlberg will costar in a basketball drama - The Playlist
Armie Hammer is in talks to play The Lone Ranger - /Film
Meet the woman who may play Superman's nemesis in the Man of Steel - Moviefone
Memorable movie proms - Rotten Tomatoes
Cate Blanchett will lend her voice to Family Guy - TV Squad
Chuck Lorre has an idea for rebooting Two and a Half Men - Vulture
Jane Lynch will costar in The Three Stooges - Deadline
The latest in The Hunger Games casting, including Effie, more tributes - Inside Movies
A workout you can do while watching TV - FitSugar

Link Time - Showtime Orders Two New Series

BuzzSugar — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:30:20 PDT

Showtime orders two new series starring Claire Danes, Kristen Bell, and more - TV Squad
Alec Baldwin actually hopes 30 Rock will go on forever - PopWatch
See Colin Farrell as a vampire in Fright Night - Moviefone
James Franco's best movies - Rotten Tomatoes
Matt Lauer wants to leave the Today show, too - Vulture
Javier Bardem is in final negotiations for The Dark Tower - MTV Movies Blog
Sofia Vergara is in talks for The Three Stooges movie - Movieline
What did you think of last night's Top Chefs? - YumSugar

Link Time - First Photo of Klaus From The Vampire Diaries

BuzzSugar — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:30:45 PDT

Take a look at The Vampire Diaries's Klaus - Zap2it
Sean Hayes will play Larry in the Three Stooges movie - /Film
Keanu Reeves talks Bill and Ted 3 - Moviefone
On the set with the cast of The Vampire Diaries - TV Squad
Charlie Sheen spoofs his 20/20 interview - PopWatch
Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie will play an elf in The Hobbit - Vulture
Decorating inspiration from Water For Elephants - CasaSugar