Oct 20 2009 Hot, Official 'Hot Fuzz' Slash Fiction
Since the advent of the internet, finding homoerotic fan fiction has become a breeze for all interested in homoerotic fan fiction (little known fact: the first information sent over a modem was a short story about Kirk and Spock falling in love). But official homoerotic fiction written by the original creators!? Preposterous!
OR SO YOU THOUGHT. At last, your slash fiction dream has come true: a couple days ago Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost tweeted a pseudo-sequel to Hot Fuzz in the style of homoerotic fanfiction, and it's loaded with steamy, seductive lines like...
Danny wanted to tell Angel that from some angles he looked a bit like Paul Walker. He’d tell him one day…One day.
and
”Have you seen the notebook?” asked Angel, searching furiously in the glove compartment. “Many times” replied Danny fondly.
Read the whole thing here. It's pretty much safe for work, as long as your co-workers won't mind your swooning.
Sep 25 2009 First Look at Nerd-Style Pegg and Frost in 'Paul'
That Paul movie--the one directed by Adventureland's Greg Mottola that stars longtime collaborators Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as sci-fi fanboys who befriend an alien they find near Area 51. You were looking forward to that picture, right? Well, here's the first look at them (along with Blythe Danner and Kristen Wiig) in their geek regalia.
Pretty accurate sci-fi geek uniforms, I'd say--especially if that's a lightsaber strapped to the back of Frost--but without the presence of a greasy ponytail slapping against at least one of their lumbar regions, I can't give them an 'A'.
May 27 2009 'Paul' Puts Together Comedy Supergroup
The Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz teaming of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in a sci-fi buddy comedy directed by Superbad/Adventureland director Greg Mottola. That's the line-up for Paul, and that's already a pretty promising movie. I'll pack up the family and see that one. But that deal just got a little sweeter, friends. Variety is reporting Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman, Jane Lynch (the tall, short-haired blonde mole from Arrested Development and other funny things) and half the Adventureland cast have been added as well:
Universal and Working Title Films have added Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Jane Lynch to the cast of "Paul."Pegg and Frost, who wrote the script, will play two science-fiction fanatics on a road trip whose conspiracy dreams come true when they trek to Area 51 and encounter the title character, an escaped alien.
Rogen will provide the voice of the alien.
This thing is really shaping up to become what we "in the business" call "a movie with funny, talented screenwriters, a proven director, and a strong, genre-appropriate cast." Let's all see it opening weekend in select cities.
Mar 6 2009 New 'Star Trek' Trailer: Spock Hugs
It's so hard for Spock to hug. Trying so hard to remain emotionless but realizing the inevitable sentiment that spawns from a good hug. I think that's probably the main conflict in this movie:
Dec 15 2008 Advanced 'Star Trek' Banner & Dragons
After seeing this banner from MTV, the characters all lined up, with so many sharp eyebrows and/or angular features, does anyone else get the impression the Enterprise is being run by half-elves? Bones (second from the left) looks like he might be human, and Chekhov (far right) is probably a halfling, but the rest are half-elves. It really makes you think what the stats, class, and alignment of each character would be according to 2nd edition rules, and how those attributes would weigh in on an away mission battle against a Beholder, doesn't it?
Nov 17 2008 UPDATED! Someone Who Pays to See Movies Recorded This 'Star Trek' Trailer for You
An official version is expected later today, but until then, here's a bootleg of the new Star Trek trailer for you to do some watchin' on.
A Star Trek movie with sports cars, on-bridge brawlin', and Uhura bra shots? One thing's for certain: this ain't your (nerdy) father's Star Trek! It might, however, be your douchey step-dad's Star Trek, and he'll probably be mad we were messing with it.
UPDATE: Official, nice-looking version available here, and streaming under the cut. (Thanks, Fox.)
Nov 12 2008 Pegg and Frost Helping 'Paul' Return to Alien Homeworld
Hey, fellow Simon Pegg/Nick Frost fans, this Variety article has shed some new light on their upcoming project with Superbad director Greg Mottola:
Story revolves around two British slackers who, after visiting Comic-Con, go on a road trip to Area 51, where they encounter a small alien named Paul, who enlists them to help him find his way home. Pegg and Frost penned the screenplay for the pic, which will shoot in March.
In keeping with Pegg/Frost tradition, we also know of one scene that's virtually assured in this dangerously Mac and Me-resembling premise: the alien Paul adorably requesting a Cornetto.*
*I'm aware this isn't officially part of the Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz/The World Ends "blood and ice cream trilogy", but if it were, Cornetto could be the new Reese's Pieces in the tradition of treats popularized by home-seeking movie aliens.
Oct 16 2008 God, Look at All This 'Star Trek'
All across internet, new production stills from Star Trek have turned up, such as the above shot from UGO. It's Chekov, Kirk, Scott, Bones, Sulu, and Uhura! Not pictured: Spock, Worf.
Below the cut: five more.
Aug 20 2008 Poster for the Most Hilarious Comedy of the Year
Well, guys, it's been a long year, but we made it. Here it is: the most hilarious comedy of the year. And that isn't just a quote from some nobody reviewer in Boise, or Larry King. That's fact. Or possibly a gross exaggeration. Either way, nice to see some of the overlooked Ghostbusters II cast getting more work.
Check Out The New Poster For ‘How To Lose Friends & Alienate People’ [MTV]
Aug 18 2008 Simon Pegg 'Bastard' No Longer
On his official MySpace page, Simon Pegg has announced he'll no longer be appearing in Inglorious Bastards, instead choosing to work on Paul with Superbad director Greg Mottola:
Much to our mutual disappointment, I won't be appearing in QT's forthcoming Inglorious Bastards due to insurmountable scheduling difficulties. We really tried to make it work but in the end, it just was not possible without severe ramifications elsewhere.I'm trying to remain upbeat, as Tom Selleck said "Who the hell is Indiana Jones anyway?"
As Peggylover commented, "the movie just wouldn't be Glorius without you!" So true. So true.
Aug 11 2008 New 'Star Trek' Character Posters Show That Cast Are Wearing Appropriate Uniforms
The new Star Trek character posters were revealed at VegasCon this weekend, finally putting together the actor-face/slight-hint-of-uniform combo we've been envisioning for months. Is it just me or does Simon Pegg look far more like Tim Conway than Scotty? (Dorf references are still relevant, right?)
High resolution here.
Aug 8 2008 'Inglorious Bastards' Adds More Human Actors to Cast
More unexpected but good casting news from Quentin Tarantino's Inglorious Bastards: Simon Pegg is joining the cast! And a German! And Brad Pitt is now a lock! From Variety:
Brad Pitt has closed his deal to star in "Inglorious Bastards," the WWII drama that Quentin Tarantino will direct for the Weinstein Co. and Universal.Additionally, Nastassja Kinski is in early talks to play one of the sole female roles in the film. Casting the German-born actress jibes with Tarantino's habit of resuscitating dormant careers. Kinski, who has stayed away from mainstream American films for nearly a decade, would play a German movie queen.
Simon Pegg, David Krumholtz and B.J. Novak are also in talks to join the project. Pegg would play a British lieutenant, while Krumholtz and Novak would play Pitt's underlings.
Tarantino, Brad Pitt, Simon Pegg, and Ryan from The Office all collaborating on one movie? It's like a movie sandwich composed of things I usually like, and will probably make a good sandwich. Except the Eli Roth portion of the meal. He's like the "special sauce" that I've only had a slight taste of but suspect will be horrible in large quantities. Yeah, it might be OK, but given the option I would have left it off.
May 6 2008 It's About Time: 'Spaced' Coming to Region 1 DVD
You're heard me rave about the wonders of the British series Spaced; now hear other equally-unrelated but more notable people say the same! Previously available only in Region 2 format, the Simon Pegg/Jessica Stevenson/Edgar Wright sitcom is at last coming to U.S. shores July 22, now with extraneous commentary by Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Bill Hader, Patton Oswalt, and Diablo Cody. I don't earnestly promote that many things, so take it to heart when I say if you haven't already procured the series by other means, take this opportunity.
Thanks to Caitlin for the tip, and for sharing her thoughts: "f***ing finally!!!!!!!!!!!!" Yeah, no kidding.
Spaced - The Complete Series Press Release and Box Art [TV Shows on DVD]
Apr 3 2008 Wright and Pegg Announce 'The World's End'
If you're familiar with the so-called "blood and ice-cream trilogy"--Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's series of comedy-action-spoofs that began with Shaun of the Dead and continued with Hot Fuzz--or even if you're just familiar with trilogies as a concept, you'll know there should, logically, be a third film. Speaking to British papers, Pegg and Wright confirmed they're still at work on just such a thing, and more importantly, announced the working title of The World's End. Does this indicate a sci-fi armageddon? A post-apocalyptic future? A Caribbean ghost ship? Sadly, they didn't say. But for the fatties, Pegg did mention the final featured Cornetto flavor: mint chocolate chip!
Hot Fuzz duo confirm third movie [BBC News]
Mar 4 2008 'Run, Fatboy, Run' Poster
Working off a script by Simon Pegg and Stella's Michael Ian Black, David Schwimmer directs a tale in which the questionably-fat Pegg must reunite with his ex-fiance after leaving her at the altar--which was apparently located in the desktop of Windows XP.
Run, Fat Boy, Run Poster [IMPA]
Mar 3 2008 Pegg Confirms No Involvement in American 'Spaced'
How to destroy any faint chance that an American remake of British sitcom Spaced would be any good:
1. Don't involve Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright, or Jessica Stevenson--the show's creators--in any way at all. Though they're the ones who made the original desirable enough that you want to remake it, they would clearly have nothing further to contribute to an adaptation.
2. Do bring Charlie's Angels director McG on board. The problem with Spaced was that it wasn't enough like a blindingly over-satured music video, and its credits sorely lacked an self-important pseudonym.
3. Cast Mike O'Malley and Debra Messing in the lead roles.
With Pegg officially confirming his lack of involvement, two of these statements are now fact, and the third can't be far behind. To visualize the state of this project, think of that scene in Alien Resurrection where Ripley stumbles upon her grotesque, failed genetic clones, begging with all their strength to be killed.
Jan 10 2008 AM Poster Post: 'How to Lose Friends' UK Quad
One surefire way to alienate people is to replace real Simon Pegg with a bizarre, giant, overly-eager action figure of Simon Pegg. Or to attempt to draw the eye to the concave chest of Kirsten Dunst as if it were an attraction.
Dec 7 2007 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People' Trailer
At what point did Simon Pegg go from hilarious writer/actor of Shawn of the Dead and Hot Fuzz to idiotic Ben Stiller-surrogate? Sadly, if the trailer to How to Lose Friends & Alienate People teaser trailer is any evidence, sometime around now.
Think of the ubiquitous bold, red text on white background and ham-handed wink to the Wilhelm Scream as added exclamation points on the content's shout of "don't watch me!" Kirsten Dunst's presence isn't helping either.
Oct 30 2007 'Spaced' To Be Dumbed Down for Americans
Admittedly, I was pretty surprised and relieved when NBC remade the outstanding UK The Office and it came out as something genuinely watchable, and even enjoyable. But rather than treat this as anomaly it is, Fox is going to take a role of the dice and try not to ruin Spaced, the classic sitcom from Shaun of the Dead's Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright.
The show was picked up by US producers Wonderland Sound and Vision after the company’s president, Peter Johnson, was told about the show by someone in a comic-book store.As a fan of Pegg’s Shaun of the Dead film, he decided he wanted the rights – and now Fox has ordered a pilot episode.
And if for some reason you're holding out hope, bear in mind that someone from Will & Grace is adapting it. So at best they'll find a way to work in a squeaky voice, flaccid sexual tension, Harry Connick Jr., and some evidence of how flamboyant gay people are.
This news makes my insides hurt.
America Gets Spaced [Chortle]
Oct 12 2007 Pegg, Cho Join Trek for Stars
Some surprising casting choices have turned up in the JJ Abram's Star Trek prequel, with Simon Pegg and John Cho (Harold, of and Kumar fame) taking the roles of Scotty and Sulu, respectively.
I'm actually pretty happy about this. But I honestly don't know why. I enjoy Simon Pegg and John Cho and I kind of like Star Trek, so I should be happy right? But isn't hiring two comedic actors for roles in a dork franchise kind of a bit of lazy cop-out stunt casting? If JJ Abrams is indeed going to keep patronizing us by hiring funny people with a built-in dork following as the new crew of the Enterprise, the new Kirk may very well end up being David Cross.
Cho, Pegg Beam Up To Trek [Sci-Fi]
