Oct 22 2009 'Youth in Revolt' Poster: Meek Everlasting
This poster is definitely the closest we'll ever see to Michael Cera in Lolita. Because clearly it's impossible for Michael Cera to star as an older man, because he's a perpetual teenager, forever.
Behold our most nebbish immortal and feel his sorrow as he watches his mortal, more assertive friends and family die around him.
Aug 24 2009 'Youth in Revolt' Trailer: Two Teenage Michael Ceras for the Cost of One Adult Cera
Michael Cera begs you to accept him as a teenager just one more time before calling Beverly Hills 90210 shenanigans on him. In Youth in Revolt, the perpetual teen play Nick Twisp, a 14-year-old so desperate to win the affections of the girl of his dreams that he creates a bad-ass French alter ego. It's basically a Steve Urkel/Stefan Urquelle situation, except genuinely funnier, and Twisp asks for cheese far less consistently than Urkel:
Jun 23 2009 'Youth in Revolt' Poster: Michael Cera Still Perpetually a Teenager
I'm back, everyone. Sorry for the absence yesterday. The day was spent at an airport doing an extended impression of Tom Hanks in Steven Spielberg's The Terminal, but things eventually worked out, so let's look at movie things. OK?
Anyway: Youth in Revolt poster. The film, based on the C.D. Payne book, stars Michael Cera, still pretending he's an awkward teenager, as 14-year-old Nick Twisp, a pubescent child committing a variety of wacky plots to win the heart of a gal. Classic high school scheming fare.
I'm particularly excited by poster's the inclusion of the striped shirt with "Be Bad" pin. My "Vote for Pedro" shirt is getting a tad threadbare, and this looks like a excellent alternative, available mass-produced in Hot Topic stores everywhere.
'Youth in Revolt' Poster Premiere! [Cinematical]
May 18 2009 Nitpicky Nerds Have Nothing on 'Scott Pilgrim'
Edgar Wright has posted another video blog update on the progress of his Scott Pilgrim adaptation, and once again I'm astounded by the ridiculous detail he's gone through to accurately replicate the wardrobe, locations, and even exact panels from the graphic novel series. Like Sin City and Watchmen, this looks like it's going to be a movie where you'll want to make sure to read the comics beforehand so, later, you can experience the joy of smacking your friend's arms in the theater and shouting, "Holy shit, that's just like that part in the comic!" Except your friend doesn't even know what you're talking about; they've had The Dark Knight Returns borrowed for about a year-and-a-half and it's obvious they aren't going to read it or any of your other recommendations. What an asshole.
Apr 21 2009 'Paper Heart' Trailer: Fine, You Charmed Me
Saccharine romance gets a sort-of-documentary twist, and I think I like it. Here's the trailer for Paper Heart, a film that follows Charlyne Yi on her quest to learn about love (largely from the Judd Apatow crowd), and her real-but-also-fictionalized romance with Michael Cera. It's kind of a Curb Your Enthusiasm by way of indie dramedy plus real interviews (I think?):
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Mar 4 2009 'Scott Pilgrim' Movie Still Accurately Recreating 'Scott Pilgrim' Comic
It's been a few days since we last saw anything from the set of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, so let's take a moment to gaze upon how Edgar Wright is effectively replicating panels from the books. Rear-view-on-swings recreation accuracy has prevailed. We did it.
The lower, sagging swing is a nice touch, though the implication that Michael Cera needs prop assistance in looking awkward is absurd. If Cera were angrily shouting from the balcony of a castle, Pope-style, he would still be pitiable.
From: Edgar Wright Here.
Feb 25 2009 Alright, So We're Really Doing 'Arrested Development: The Movie'?
That's what they're saying. From MTV:
MTV News can exclusively confirm that the “Arrested Development” is happening.“It’s going ahead,” Howard confirmed.
“We’ve been asked to no longer divulge anything or get into the game of who’s in, who’s out,” Howard told us. “People are going to have to see.”
And from E! (thanks, Lindsay):
Inside sources close to the negotiations of the upcoming Arrested Development movie tell me that Superbad and Juno star (and before that, hello, George-Michael Bluth!) Michael Cera has finally agreed to do the feature film project.
It's kind of unfulfilling at this point, isn't it? That's always the danger of stretching a will-they-or-won't-they romance for too long (the romance being between me and an Arrested Development movie). I've been on the edge of "they've got to do it... but maybe they're not, but it seems like they are" for such a long time that I'm numb. At least until I see the first on-set shot of a blue David Cross barely visible in front of a blue screen. Then I'll probably be in giddy country.
Feb 17 2009 Scott Pilgrim Has Correct Coat Style
Adding to his collection of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World cast members obscuring the lower half of their faces with drawings of who they're playing, director Edgar Wright posted the above shots of Michael Cera as the title character and Anna Kendrick as his younger sister, Stacey. Looks like everyone can cross off "Stacey's hair's darkness & straightness" and "Scott's coat having a fur hood" off their lists of potential inaccuracies to endlessly complain about.
Feb 9 2009 Never Get in Michael Cera's Eyeline Either
Or he'll do a parody video of Christian Bale's freak-out to promote the film Youth in Revolt. I was about to throw all my Christian Bale freak-out material to the curb since it's been about a week, but I guess we'll keep it around for a few more days since the kids are still enjoying it.
Cera's version isn't so much a direct parody as a reinterpretation: what if Bale was more drunk and accusatory than furious, and was for some reason wearing your dad's robe?
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Feb 9 2009 Some 'Scott Pilgrim' Things
So I went to the New York Comic Con this weekend. Ready to hear some things? I have so, so few things, but here's one of my few things: Superman apparently doesn't know what he's talking about. I asked Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O'Malley about the animated portions of the film adaptation Brandon Routh mentioned in an interview last week, and O'Malley claimed he'd heard that and was confused what the actor meant. The author went on to say he and Wright had talked about doing some stylistic things--like giving some flashback scenes the kind of crayon-drawn backgrounds seen the books--but weren't planning fully-animated portions. No animated, talking chipmunks or anything. Madness.
Second thing: O'Malley said Michael Cera has been working out to look less doughy for his lead part in the film. Good for him. We should do the same. Let's all try to get a little healthier this year, OK? No more anything that's enclosed cheese-based.
Third thing: Director Edgar Wright posted the above photo of Mary Elizabeth Winstead as key love interest Ramona Flowers. She's good at looking doe-eyed to the side while wearing fanciful nail polish, just like the character!
That's it.
Jan 21 2009 'Arrested Development' Movie News! Almost!
Michael Cera has finally spilled the beans on the Arrested Development movie! Speaking to MTV, the actor revealed... he hasn't seen a script, think it's “more hypothetical than people think,” and seems pretty annoyed that he keeps getting pestered about it, which is not at all the positive response I was hoping for. Someone needs to try asking him again. He just needs to be reminded that everyone really likes the series and reassured that "you're probably sick of this question" a few more times.
Video below the cut for those interested. (Thanks, Becca.)
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Jan 20 2009 10, 15 People Join 'Scott Pilgrim' Cast
If Edgar Wright writing and directing the film adaptation of Scott Pilgrim isn't enough to get you into this thing, how about this cast, eh? Cera is going to have to fight Superman and the Human Torch!:
"Pilgrim" centers on young slacker Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), who meets the woman of his dreams (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) but finds he can win her heart only by battling and defeating her seven evil ex-boyfriends.[Chris] Evans plays evil boyfriend No. 2, Lucas Lee, a pro skateboarder-turned-movie star, while [Brandon] Routh plays the third evil boyfriend, Todd Ingram, a rocker with vegan psychic powers.
[Brie] Larson plays Pilgrim's ex-girlfriend, Envy Adams, for whom he still has feelings.
Also joining the pic, which will shoot Toronto, are Mae Whitman as Roxy Richter, the fourth ex, a female who is half-ninja; Ellen Wong as Knives Chau, who Pilgrim is dating when he meets his dream girl; and Anna Kendrick as Pilgrim's sister.
Mark Webber plays Stephen Stills, a member of Pilgrim's rock band. Alison Pill is the band's drummer and Johnny Simmons is Young Neil, the band's biggest fan. Aubrey Plaza plays Webber's on-again off-again girlfriend.
Satya Bhabha plays an ex-boyfriend who can summon demon hipster girls at will.
Chris Evans should probably play every extreme-sporting turd that comes up in a movie. Not since Dan Cortese played the mimbo on Seinfeld has someone so convincingly created a mascot for Dudes.
Dec 30 2008 Is George Michael the 'Arrested Development' Holdout?
Is the hunched, uncomfortable form of Michael Cera the one thing blocking our view of a much-wanted Arrested Development movie? Series creator Mitch Hurwitz implies as much in this recent interview with Fancast (via Collider):
So what of the rumors that new dad Will Arnett and shiny movie star Michael Cera are the only two remaining holdouts?"I don’t want to talk about who is holding out right now because we might still work that out and I don’t want to pressure anyone through the press," said Hurwitz. "Although I will say that Will Arnett is gung-ho, so there’s a big clue!"
Does anyone else find this almost unbelievable? Cera has probably become the biggest star since the series ended, so I can see how he'd be more committed and might command a higher paycheck, but also this is Michael Cera we're talking about. He's played the same awkward pushover so many times I find it hard to believe he's not at least somewhat like that, and thus similarly weak-willed. Just get the rest of the cast to shout at him until he nervously gives in.
Nov 26 2008 Learn What Most Popular Movie Databases Have Yet To!
Do you like semi-secrets? Because the Hollywood Reporter has one, and it's pretty good if you're interested in new Michael Cera-starring comedies that are attracting "buzz":
Look at most movie databases, and you'll find no mention of a new film called "Paper Hearts."But talk to indie film insiders and the unconventional comedy, which stars Michael Cera and boasts other credits from Judd Apatow's talent stable, and you'll quickly realize how high expectations are running for this semi-secret project that's expected to debut at next year's Sundance Film Festival.
Those familiar with "Hearts" describe it as part-documentary, part-scripted comedy about the real-life relationship between Cera and his girlfriend, Charlyne Yi, another member of the Apatow acting crew (she played the pigtailed stoner in "Knocked Up").
God, they're right about most movie databases not containing mention of Paper Hearts. I checked IMDb... and all of the other movie databases, and none of those numerous movie databases had any mention of this movie. IMDb and the other movie databases, who I'll leave nameless to avoid embarrassing them, really need to step up their game.
Anyway, let's drop this "semi-secret" crap, Hollywood Reporter. Give us a real secret: who do you LIKE?
Aug 4 2008 'Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist' Trailer Requires Infinitely Large Zune
Man, if Michael Cera got paid a dollar every time he played a perpetually awkward teenager, he'd be like the richest guy alive. Here's the trailer to Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, in which Cera was paid to again act like an awkward teen, and probably more than a dollar. So I guess that means he's the richest guy alive. Sorry, Bill Gates and that one sultan.
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Jul 8 2008 'Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist' Poster is the Next Quirky Whatever
The sounds of Kimya Dawson and "honest to blogs" quotes are still echoing in my head (now on DVD!), but apparently we may have the next Juno (the next Little Miss Sunshine) on our hands--another comedy-romance driven by indie music, Michael Cera's endless awkwardness, and a hand-lettered title. From MTV Movies Blog:
“Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” the music-centric, romance-tinged comedy (based on the bestselling book) that finds Michael Cera and Kat Dennings as high school seniors who join forces to hunt down an elusive secret concert in New York City. I’ve seen this one and it could very well be the new “Juno.”
Thus, by using reverse logic and noting the familiar side-view of a yellow vehicle in the lower corner, we can infer that this, in fact, actually the new Little Miss Sunshine, and didn't that already come out? What I'm saying is that quirkiness has torn a hole in the space-time continuum, and we're now doomed to spend eternity in a sea of too-clever dialogue and Golden Globe nominations.
Mar 19 2008 Wright, Cera Taking On 'Pilgrim'
With Hollywood's glittering paw pressed firmly to the pulse of the hip, Universal has recognized that there may be some money to be had in these "graphic novels" that everyone seems to be talking about these days. The studio is hoping to start production this fall on an adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's indie pseudo-Manga Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life. But before you start fretting that your favorite story of a slacker forced to battle his dream girl's seven evil ex-boyfriends will be crushed in the movie machine, listen to this: it turns out it's being handled correctly! Universal has attached Shaun of the Dead's talented Edgar Wright to direct, with everyone's favorite awkward underdog incarnate, Michael Cera, in final talks to take on the title role.
It's sort of a double-edged sword: I'm excited for the possibilities inherent in another* Wright/Cera collaboration, but as someone who's had absolutely no interest in Pilgrim since flipping through it at a friend's place, I'm also thinking, "Great, now I'll have to f***ing read it." Do any fans of the series have a more informed opinion?
*Another collaboration, you (I) say? The first is under the cut!
Nov 30 2007 'Juno' International Trailer Still Overwhelmingly Clever
With all the hugely-positive reviews, movie of the year mentions, and comparisons to indie-smash Little Miss Sunshine (presupposing that Little Miss Sunshine is God), it's practically sacrilege not to dump praise over Juno like it just won a football game.
Isn't anyone else sort of put off by how uber-witty and pop-culture driven most of the dialogue is, and how it's delivered so unbelievably dryly? This international trailer did nothing to curb my fears that it's basically a well-shot Friends episode, where everyone has clever reactions to every possible situation, yet everyone seems unaffected by the constant barrage of witticisms.
Then again, it was great pretty much every time Jason Bateman or Michael Cera were onscreen, so maybe I'll withhold some judgement until I see it, or at least until I'm inundated with people quoting lines.
Juno International Trailer [/Film]
Oct 31 2007 AM Poster Post: 'Juno' Great for Pregnancy Fetishists
I can't believe I used to fear getting a girl pregnant in high school, when it turns out it's a really quirky, indie thing to do. As seen here, a child growing inside a young womb can bring about such things as Arrested Development's Michael Cera, cute hand lettering, and praise from Roger Ebert. And if you get her preggers enough, I've heard indie music even plays and things go slow motion.
Juno Poster [IMPA]
Aug 9 2007 Superbad Interview Meltdown
It's good to see the Superbad group are following-up all the fake cast freak-out videos made for Knocked Up with another selection of clips leading up to the release. This one features a press junket with Michael Cera and Jonah Hill where a British interviewer's questions send Hill off the handle. (Psst! That interviewer is director Edgar Wright!)
Warning: the language is frequently unsafe for workplaces, small children, most grandmas, Christian extremists, goody-goodies, and anyone else who hates a good F-bomb.
