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Movie Preview: Tina Fey and Steve Carell in Date Night

BuzzSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:01 -0800

I freaked out a little (OK a lot) when it was announced that Tina Fey and Steve Carell would play a married couple in the comedy Date Night. Well, the trailer is here, and I'm still enthusiastic about it - though I wasn't expecting it to be so action-adventure-y.

The movie revolves around a single night out for typically bored (but atypically hilarious) married couple Claire and Phil Foster. When they take another couple's dinner reservation, their romantic evening turns into an issue of mistaken identity, and they spend the night running from trouble. While I'm not thrilled by the setup, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments in this first preview, including some amazing appearances from Mark Wahlberg and James Franco.

To check out the trailer, just read more.

Date Night comes out April 9, 2010.

Red Carpet Reviews, Biggest Surprises and NPH Saves the Day on Our Emmy Edition PopSugar Rush!

Molly — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:07:08 -0700

The Emmys were full of glitz and glamour from the red carpet to the acceptance speeches and all the Neil Patrick Harris in between. On today's PopSugar Rush check out what our editors have to say about the night's biggest upsets and red carpet trends and memorable moments. Watch PopSugar Rush Emmy Edition now!

First Look: Jon Hamm on 30 Rock

BuzzSugar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:30:08 -0800

It seems like a match made in heaven: The year's most celebrated comedic TV actress and one of the most lauded dramatic actors who's also surprisingly funny, joining up for an episode of 30 Rock. I've been eagerly awaiting any information about Jon Hamm's guest appearance on the show, and now I've got good news: The first video clip of Hamm's appearance has arrived.

Hamm will be around for at least three episodes playing Dr. Baird, Liz's neighbor who just happens to be, oh, you know, kind of the perfect man. I mean, he likes pie and baking, and he looks like Jon Hamm. What could be better?

The clip is cute - complete with a well-timed "I want to go to there" - but I'm also a big fan of their video interviews, where they talk about how the pairing came to be. Hamm gets a little verklempt talking about Fey's good looks about halfway through this interview clip, while Fey calls Hamm "the handsomest living human at the moment." Aww!

Hamm's first episode airs Feb. 5. To check out the clip, just read more.

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A Good Year For Tina Fey

BuzzSugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:15:31 -0800

Among all the great entertainment in 2008, a few people clearly stood out. One of them was Tina Fey, the 30 Rock comedienne, Baby Mama star, and Sarah Palin impersonator extraordinaire. Why was this year so great for Fey? Let me count the ways:

She dropped the hint that she wanted Oprah to come hang out on 30 Rock, and just a few months later, it totally happened - in one of the show's funniest episodes to date. Now that's power.
With Baby Mama, she was part of a movie that was not just sweet and funny but also a box office winner.
She got herself some hot onscreen dates, hooking up with Steve Carell for the forthcoming comedy Date Night and hiring Jon Hamm as a possible love interest on 30 Rock.
With her Palin-esque "I can see Russia from my house," she became a great reason to watch SNL again.
She's a Vanity Fair covergirl and a sought-after comedic author, the AP's entertainer of the year, and your favorite comedic actress of '08. A pretty good year, indeed!

Buzz News Roundup, 12/24

BuzzSugar — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:00:10 -0800

Clive Owen is in talks to star in a movie titled Cartagena as an undercover agent amid Colombian drug cartels. - Hollywood Reporter
The Screen Actors Guild has delayed a vote that could call for a strike until at least Jan. 14. - The New York Times
Tina Fey has been voted the AP's entertainer of the year. - AP
America's Best Dance Crew will return to MTV on Jan. 15 for season three. - The Futon Critic
Citing "cultural sensitivities," Warner Bros. has decided not to release The Dark Knight in China. - Variety
Dexter co-star Lauren Velez has been cast for multiple episodes on Ugly Betty, but the details of her character might be spoilery. - The Hollywood Reporter
Kelly Clarkson's new single, "My Life Would Suck Without You," will hit U.S. radio outlets Jan. 19. - Billboard
HBO has picked up a series based on the documentary Cocaine Cowboys, to be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay. - Zap2it

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The Votes Are In: Best Comedic Movie Actress and Actor of 2008

BuzzSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:30:46 -0800

In my Best of 2008 polls for Comedic Actress and Comedic Actor you told me who had you in stitches this year (and a little bit about who did not). The votes are in and we have some winners! This year's best funny movie people are. . .

Best Comedic Movie Actress of 2008
Tina Fey, Baby Mama

It has been an excellent year for my comedic heroine, Tina Fey. She and Amy Poehler (who came in second place in the poll) made a very funny movie, and Fey's TV comedy 30 Rock swept the Emmys. I love this era of Fey goodness, and I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us in 2009. Yay Fey!

After Poehler came Elizabeth Banks in third place. Write-ins include Kristen Wiig and Kristen Bell, among others.

Want to see which comedic actor was voted best of 2008? Just read more.

Best Comedic Movie Actor of 2008
Robert Downey Jr., Tropic Thunder, Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr. is the clear winner of this poll. Like Fey, RDJ had quite the year, what with the success of Iron Man and his hilarious performance in Tropic Thunder.

Sidenote: I think I'd die of happiness if Fey and RDJ starred together in a comedy.

At the time of posting this, Steve Carell is in second place just barely edging out Paul Rudd.

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TV Tonight: 30 Rock

BuzzSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:30:22 -0800

What's more awkward than going to your high school reunion? Going to your high school reunion with your boss. That's what happens on tonight's 30 Rock, when Jack persuades Liz to go to her reunion - and then tags along for the ride.

It's a fairly serious episode by 30 Rock standards, which mostly just means it's depressing-funny rather than goofy-funny - all the usual little asides and one-liners are still there, and I've been using a few of them in my daily life ever since I first saw the episode last week. We get to see what Liz was like in high school, which is hilarious for a number of reasons, most of which would be too spoilery to reveal. And there's some good, meaty Jack stuff, as Don Geiss awakens from his coma to determine Jack's future with GE.

And yes, this is the episode that was supposed to have a couple of Gossip Girls as guest stars. Sadly, that never came to be - but Blake Lively's sister, Robyn Lively, does turn up as Liz's old high school nemesis (though you might not recognize her under her awful wig - she's on the right in the picture above). To check out a preview for the episode, just read more.

Photo courtesy of NBC

Sunday Funnies: 30 Rock

BuzzSugar — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:30:00 -0800

I know I don't usually recap 30 Rock around here, but after this week's episode - which featured a guest appearance from Oprah - I figured there was no better time to talk about the show. If you haven't seen the episode yet, the whole thing's on Hulu, so treat yourself this Sunday and give it a watch. Some of my favorite moments:

The idea that Jack Donaghy's tranquilizers might lead to "sleep crime."
Liz, under the influence of said tranquilizers, whispering that she was "snitting next to Barpo."
Tracy Jordan's monster claw.
Sweater capes!
Oprah's ninth-grade boyfriend.

If none of this makes sense to you, you owe it to yourself to watch that episode now.

And then there's the moment that had me laughing so hard that I cried so hard that I literally couldn't see my TV. Out of context, it might not even be as funny, but I'm telling you, at the time, it was the most hilarious thing I'd ever seen. To watch the clip (and really, it's just a couple of seconds long, so you might as well), read more.

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Buzz News Roundup, 11/5

BuzzSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:37:47 -0800

Nikki Blonsky will guest star on Ugly Betty as an assistant at Elle who bonds with Betty. - Zap2it
Charlize Theron is negotiating to star with Tom Cruise in The Tourist, a remake of the French thriller Anthony Zimmer. - ComingSoon
True Beauty, a reality show from Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher, will premiere Jan. 5. - The Futon Critic
Paramount has acquired the graphic novel Battling Boy for Brad Pitt to produce through his company, Plan B. - Zap2It
Ray Winstone and Ray Liotta have joined Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, Sam Riley and 50 Cent to star in 13, a remake of the French film 13 Tzameti. - Variety
Tina Fey is officially retiring her Sarah Palin impression. - Entertainment Weekly
Jenna Fischer has nabbed the lead role in an indie dramedy titled A Little Help. - ComingSoon

Will You Keep Watching SNL After the Election?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:30:16 -0800

Politicians have always been excellent fodder for comedy and this election season has been very entertaining on SNL (due in large part to Tina Fey's spot-on impressions of Sarah Palin). The SNL Presidential Bash even garnered record ratings on Monday night.

But now that the election is over, will this all still be as funny? Do you think you'll lose interest in the show, or did the election-inspired skits revive your faith in general?

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