FunnyOrDie hosted a live Q&A online with writer/producer/director Judd Apatow.  At one point during the Q&A, Apatow was asked if he had any plans for sequels to the hit movies Superbad and Pineapple Express both of which co-starred Seth Rogen who also co-wrote the script with writing partner Evan Goldberg.  Apatow says it’s highly unlikely they would ever do a sequel to Superbad because Rogen and Goldberg don’t want to ruin the original.  As for Pineapple Express, Apatow goes a little further and says they might do a sequel but right now there’s nothing planned.  Finally, Apatow does explain that he’s not opposed to building off previous films as the upcoming Get Him to the Greek is a spin-off of Forgetting Sarah Marshall starring Russell Brand’s character Aldous Snow.

But let’s take a moment for some perspective.  If you watch the clip where he Apatow responds to the question, which we’ve included after the jump, you’ll see that he cuts it with a lot of humor and some slight mockery.  You’re not going to see a lot of enthusiasm from him and it’s pretty clear he has only given the idea the slightest consideration.  We should be grateful for this because we’re already inundated with sequels so why would you want more?  Don’t you trust Apatow, Rogen, and Goldberg to make original comedies?  Let’s admit that Superbad and Pineapple Express aren’t films which require the franchise treatment.  That being said, if Rogen and Goldberg’s latest film, The Green Hornet, scores big at the box office, asking about a sequel won’t be out of the question; it will be the question.

I never thought I’d be saying this, but I pity whoever has to review the DVD or Blu-ray of “Funny People”.  It’s not because it’s a bad film but because it’s a long one.  Now take the length of the film and then remember how loaded the DVDs are for Judd Apatow films.  Add that all together and whoever has to watch all of these feature–especially on the Blu-ray-will not see his family or friends for at least two weeks so that he can get his review online by the DVD/Blu-ray’s release date of November 24^th.

The special features for the DVD and Blu-ray of the movie have been announced and, as expected, there are more special features than you can handle because “Funny People” is really two movies smooshed together.  And because the film wasn’t long enough, there’s also an “unrated” version which adds seven minutes to the two and a half hour runtime.  Hit the jump to check out the full list of special features for the 1-Disc, 2-Disc, and Blu-ray editions of “Funny People”.

NBC is airing a sequel of sorts to DreamWorks “Monsters vs. Aliens” on October 28th.  It’s called “Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space” and the special starts after the events of “Monsters vs. Aliens”.  It’s sort of like a Charlie Brown Halloween special, except it’s with the cast of “Monsters vs. Aliens”.

Anyway, while I thought the concept of “MVA” was cool, the film just didn’t work for me.  The jokes were all over the place and except for the one great action sequence in San Francisco, I thought the movie was a wasted opportunity.  Saying that, I liked the characters, and if they were to come up with a better story, I’d be up for a sequel.  I just don’t know if this NBC special is it.  But if you loved the movie and have been waiting for more adventures with the monsters, check out 5 clips after the jump. The special features the voices of the Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland and Rainn Wilson.

Yesterday we showed you a behind-the-scenes look at an action scene being filmed right now for Michel Gondry’s “The Green Hornet” starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, and Christoph Waltz.  We’ve also shown you the van from Joe Carnahan’s “The A-Team” looking like, well, a van.

But today we’ve got some must see behind-the-scenes shots from “The Green Hornet” and “The A-Team”.  Someone took some great photos of Rogen (and it’s definitely Rogen because you can see his stunt guy in the background) and Chou in their hero get-ups and Rogen’s weight-loss really paid off because that suit suits him fine.  As for “The A-Team”, the first shot of the team together has landed online and it’s a bit surreal to see Liam Neeson with white hair or Sharlto Copley standing next to Bradley Cooper.  Hit the jump and see these exciting set photos from both films. [Update: We've added some more photos from the A-Team]

I think this unofficial set footage from Michel Gondry’s “The Green Hornet” starring Seth Rogen makes a very good case for video blogs.  Unless you want your film super-secret, it’s better to make official video blogs because then the filmmakers and the studio can present footage in context, choose how much they want to show, and bring traffic to the movie’s website rather than some one else who was sent video from a camcorder.  I wonder if Sony is slightly frustrated that they didn’t get to put out the first look at Rogen in his “Green Hornet” outfit (unless that’s a stuntman; then everything is okay).

Check out the video after the jump.  “The Green Hornet” hits theaters on December 17^th, 2010.

NBC has announced they’ll be airing 2 all-new half-hour holiday specials based off of “Monsters vs. Aliens” and “Madagascar”.  Many of the original characters will return for both films along with the original voice talents.  “Monster vs. Aliens” will have the Halloween special with “Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space”, while “Madagascar” will get the Christmas special with “”Merry Madagascar”.  To find out when both specials will air and what they will be about, continue reading after the jump.

One of the more interesting things that happened this past week in movie news was the news that Nicolas Cage had dropped out of playing the villain in “The Green Hornet” even though filming had already begun. http://www.collider.com/2009/09/08/nicolas-cage-flies-away-from-the-green-hornet/ The actor was then replaced a couple of days later by “Inglourious Basterds’”‘ Christoph Waltz http://www.collider.com/2009/09/14/inglourious-basterds-christoph-waltz-is-playing-the-villain-in-the-green-hornet/ and the internet was happy.  It was being rumored that Cage had dropped out because of money issues but the actor has now cleared up everything.  To find out why Cage dropped out just click on the jump.

Talk about trading up.  Last week we reported that Nicolas Cage had dropped out of “The Green Hornet” and it wasn’t the worst news in the world but it did open the door to who would replace him.  Well those who dared to dream big and outside the box just got their wish.  Christoph Waltz, who plays the terrifying and unforgettable Hans Landa in Quentin Taranatino’s “Inglourious Basterds”, and if there’s any justice will be the owner of a Best Supporting Actor Oscar by the time “Green Hornet” hits theaters next December.  Cut the tension and hit the jump.

I feel really bad for “The Green Hornet”.  I know that it’s just a movie and that it has no emotions what so ever, but I can’t help but feel bad for the poor ol’ film. I’m sure you guys have been following the problematic production for the past year or so and now that things finally looked like it was going to get better, we now get news that Nicolas Cage, who was set to play the film’s villain, has dropped out.  This doesn’t look too good for the film since the film just started principal photography last week.  You can read more details when you hit the jump.

With all of the setbacks and delays that have hit the Seth Rogen/Evan Goldberg adaptation of “The Green Hornet” over the past year I was beginning to believe that the film was an urban legend of some sort - or an elaborate prank.  Luckily a bunch of photos appeared online this weekend that prove that the “The Green Hornet” movie is no joke.  What else can be gleaned from the photos?  Hit the jump to find out.

I’ve gotten a lot of e-mails ever since the first trailer for Judd Apatow’s “Funny People” came out after I asked if anyone knew where I could get Seth Rogen’s Superman-Star of David t-shirt.  Instead of people e-mailing me where to buy it, I just got a lot of e-mails asking if I had found it which was in no way helpful.  But in searching for birthday gifts for my brother, I found it.  I guess you could call it karma (that’s right, Jews believe in karma; ask your local rabbi) but I immediately put in an order for both my brother and myself although I thought about just buying one for me and just giving my brother a very nice card.

The shirts are great for Jews and Gentiles alike.  Also, part of the proceeds go to charity so I don’t understand why you’d be on the fence buying one.  Even if you didn’t like “Funny People”, don’t blame the shirt.  The shirt never did anything to you.  Hit the jump to get a full look at the tee, learn how it came about, and where you can purchase it.  Get one and be a stylish mensch.

While many thought “The Green Hornet” would never get made due to all the problems finding a director and Kato, thanks to a press release from Columbia Pictures, we know filming has actually begun!

I know some of you aren’t excited to see “Green Hornet” and to those…I’m sorry. Because any film directed by Michel Gondry is worth seeing and this is going to be the biggest budget he’s ever had. Come on…aren’t you a little bit curious? Anyway, I’ve posted the press release after the jump so take a look:

Anyone who’s followed the progress of the big screen adaption of pulp hero and cult icon, “The Green Hornet” knows that the property has been repeatedly beset by hurdles and setbacks, from Kevin Smith abandoning the project a few years ago, to the more recent departure of Stephen Chow, first from the director’s chair and finally from the role of driver/sidekick, Kato. Well word has it that the flick has yet again been delayed as its July 7, 2010 release date has been moved back five months to December 17, 2010. More after the jump:

James McAvoy has been cast in Nicole Holofcener’s (”Friends with Money”, “Lovely & Amazing”) untitled cancer comedy with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg on board to produce. More details after the jump.

In June of 2008, Seth Rogen and Jay Baruchel parlayed a hilarious one-minute video clip into a deal for a major motion picture.  The concept for the film, “Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse”, would remain the same: two guys who sit in their apartment while the world ends; only the length and the budget would get bigger.  Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were supposed to be working on the “Jay and Seth” script for a planned 2010 release date for Mandate Pictures.  So, how are things going with that?  Hit the jump to find out.

Now that we know who will be playing Kato in Seth Rogen’s masked crime-fighter flick, “The Green Hornet”, director Michel Gondry is turning his attention to the film’s supporting cast.  According to Hollywood Snitch, one of those (as yet unspecified) supporting roles will be played by Edward James Olmos of “Battlestar Galactica” and “Stand and Deliver” fame.  “Hornet”, which co-stars Nicolas Cage and Cameron Diaz, begins shooting this month for a planned July 2010 release date.  We’ll fill you in as we learn more.