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Post by lonegazer on Jan 15, 2010 12:47:52 GMT -5
I like the US Office more than the British original series, so of course I'm happy with this choice.
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Post by texasgal on Jan 15, 2010 19:00:20 GMT -5
I LOVE the U.S. Office although I've never seen the original British Office so I can't compare them.
Edited to add: Lucky Jenna Fischer!
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Post by ocw on Feb 17, 2010 4:47:24 GMT -5
From Movieweb
Amanda Bynes Grabs Hall Pass
February 16th, 2010
Amanda Bynes teams with Owen Wilson and Jason SudeikisAmanda Bynes has boarded the Farrelly brothers' comedy Hall Pass, starring opposite Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis and Jenna Fischer, in the New Line project, according to Variety.
Written and directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly, Hall Pass centers on a married couple (Owen Wilson and Jenna Fischer) in which the wife gives her husband a "hall pass," a free ticket to engage in extramarital encounters. Jason Sudeikis is on board as the guy's best friend, who also gets a free pass from his wife. Things get complicated when the wives also begin exercising their "hall pass" power.
Kevin Barnett and Pete Jones also wrote the screenplay.
Hall Pass begins filming next week in Atlanta.
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Post by lonegazer on Feb 17, 2010 7:16:09 GMT -5
Well it's good that the women also have a hall pass otherwise the story would be too predictable. Isn't that then just a trial open marriage?
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Post by texasgal on Feb 17, 2010 8:25:06 GMT -5
In a word: Yes. Although I'm not sure what the difference is between a trial open marriage and an open marriage. Maybe the difference is in having some kind of contract that the marriage will be open for a certain amount of time to be re-evaluated at that time.
The story is already somewhat predictable. I see the plot going in one of 3 ways: (a) the couples discover what they had in their spouses and return to each other, or (b) the open-ness of their marriages allows them to discover they really are happier apart, or (c) they renew their hall passes indefinitely. Of course, there will be variations on any or all of the above but, as I see it, those are the basic possibilities.
Edited to add: Given the above, some surprise elements might be thrown in. We will see.....
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Post by meowencrazy on Feb 17, 2010 13:15:41 GMT -5
From Movieweb [glow=red,2,300]Amanda Bynes[/glow] Grabs Hall Pass February 16th, 2010 Amanda Bynes teams with Owen Wilson and Jason SudeikisAmanda Bynes has boarded the Farrelly brothers' comedy Hall Pass, starring opposite Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis and Jenna Fischer, in the New Line project, according to Variety. Written and directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly, Hall Pass centers on a married couple (Owen Wilson and Jenna Fischer) in which the wife gives her husband a "hall pass," a free ticket to engage in extramarital encounters. Jason Sudeikis is on board as the guy's best friend, who also gets a free pass from his wife. Things get complicated when the wives also begin exercising their "hall pass" power. Kevin Barnett and Pete Jones also wrote the screenplay. Hall Pass begins filming next week in Atlanta. Woohooo! Yaaaay!  |
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Post by hutchshottie on Feb 17, 2010 14:04:50 GMT -5
Starting filming next week Yay!!  Its been too long since I dragged Mr H to the cinema to see an Owen film |
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Post by Remi on Feb 18, 2010 9:21:11 GMT -5
I'm following Amanda Bynes on Twitter, and she said that she's going to play a "sexy babysitter" in the movie and that's all she can say right now.
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Post by kevdo on Feb 23, 2010 0:27:47 GMT -5
But not the female second lead. Thankfully.
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Post by Vera on Feb 26, 2010 11:08:02 GMT -5
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Post by Remi on Feb 26, 2010 11:20:01 GMT -5
Jeez, they have all the hot women in this movie.  Thanks Nala. |
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Post by iluvtexas on Mar 2, 2010 5:07:30 GMT -5
Here is a tidbit and if you click on the link the pic too....Yea!  Pete Farrelly and Owen Wilson were in tonight shootin pool at the back table while the crew set-up yfrog.com/4ehallpassmoviep (Owen Wilsons character is getting pulled over by the cops in front of Five Paces!!!) and there is more still.... Owen Wilson has only been in Atlanta for a week and he's already making quite an impression on the locals. Owen arrived in town last Monday to start shooting Hall Pass with Jenna Fischer, Amanda Bynes, Christina Applegate and SNL's Jason Sudeikis. The movie, which is being directed by the Farrelly Brothers, is about a guy (Wilson) who gets permission from his wife (Fischer) to sleep with other women. Of course, things get complicated when his wife decides she is going to exercise her “hall pass" as well. Wilson has already been spotted working and playing all over town. Last week, he hung out with fellow patrons at the Atlanta hotspot Via, located at 262 Pharr Rd, Atlanta. Via's known for their $5 glasses of wine, Margaritas and vodka drinks, along with their brick oven pizzas and flatbreads, sounds like a good choice for a night out after a busy day of filming. Friday,Owen had the campus of Emory University buzzing when he showed up to shoot scenes with co-star Amanda Bynes on "Frat Row." And yesterday, he hit a local golf course before getting back to work. Last night, Owen's character got pulled over in front of Fave Paces Inn, the self-proclaimed #1 Dive Bar in Atlanta on Irby Ave and apparently, he took advantage of some down time by shooting pool at the The Pool Hall across the street while the crew set up. Today, Owen's already been spotted filming on Peachtree Rd. It was rumored they would be filming inside Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar at 3280 Peachtree Road NE later today. |
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Post by Remi on Mar 4, 2010 23:22:16 GMT -5
Amanda Bynes says she's not in the movie anymore (via Twitter). That works for me! ;D
edited to add - I think she might be just messing around.
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Post by iluvtexas on Mar 5, 2010 11:01:24 GMT -5
Curious as to why she would tweet that info...just for fun perhaps Ms. Remi thanks for the tidbit.......anywho nice interview about the movie....Enjoy and have a nice day....
Movie-Making Farrellys Invade Frat Row
By M... R...... Posted: 03/04/2010
It’s Friday night on Eagle Row and Owen Wilson (“Marley and Me”) and Amanda Bynes (“Sydney White”) sit parked outside the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity house. Once Bynes hits her cue, co-director Peter Farrelly yells “cut.” Crew members rush to inspect cameras and lights, halted conversations begin again and extras shield themselves from the cold.
Attractive film stars? Check. Star-struck audience? Check. It’s official — as of 6 p.m. Feb. 26, Emory has become a Hollywood film set.
The film in question is “Hall Pass,” a new comedy from directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly, the men behind “There’s Something About Mary” and “Dumb and Dumber.” The film stars Wilson and Jason Sudeikis (“Saturday Night Live”) as two married men who find themselves noticing other women. To alleviate the situation, their wives grant them a weeklong “hall pass” to pursue whatever extramarital activities they want.
For the Farrellys, the film marks a return to their old style of comedy after 2007’s critically lambasted “The Heartbreak Kid.”
“I am very proud of this movie on a lot of levels,” Peter says in an interview with the Wheel. “It’s right up our alley [and] ... it has a story and purpose that I think will play in almost every culture.”
Thanks to Georgia’s recently-instituted tax incentive for filming, which Farrelly calls “one of the best in the country,” the guys chose to film “Hall Pass” in Atlanta. The suggestion to shoot the film’s sorority scene at Emory came from alum J.B. Rogers (’86C), the film’s first assistant director. For his part, Farrelly says he and the crew have greatly enjoyed their brief time both at Emory and in Atlanta.
“We’ve had zero problems,” he says. “[The people have] been great. I always knew [Atlanta] was a great place.”
Aside from being a long-time collaborator with the Farrellys, Rogers has directed several notable productions, including “American Pie 2.” According to Farrelly, his work ethic and creative thinking has led the brothers to view him as “almost a third director.”
In addition to Rogers, the “Hall Pass” set featured both current and past Emory students. Nell Hodgson School of Nursing juniors Lindsay Kronberg and Eva Hoffrichter served as prominent extras in the scene’s establishing shot and alum Ben White (’08C) served as production designer.
“It’s been pretty amazing,” Hoffrichter says. “I never knew what exactly went into making a movie and how many people it takes.”
While talking with Peter inside the KA house, I discovered firsthand what makes him such a great comedic director: his natural story-telling skills. After a hilarious anecdote about the time he totaled his sister’s boyfriend’s “shag wagon” on a road trip to Atlanta, Peter discussed both the institution of marriage and the hormonal urges of the male sex.
“I believe in marriage whole-heartedly,” he says. “But even if God came to you and says you have the perfect woman on Earth, you’d still want to screw the second best.”
One of Peter’s most captivating qualities is his energy level. Despite more than 15 years in the business and about 10 feature films under his belt, he discusses “Hall Pass” with the zeal of a young director putting together his first film. His enthusiasm shines through, particularly when we talk about the film’s cast, which also includes Jenna Fischer (“The Office”), Christina Applegate (“Samantha Who?”) and Oscar-nominated actor Richard Jenkins (“Dear John”).
“It’s been a ball,” Peter says. “We’ve had some amazing casts over the years. But this tandem of Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis — it’s as funny as Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels [in “Dumb and Dumber”]. They play off each other so well. And this is a different Owen Wilson. It’s a middle-aged Owen Wilson.”
Indeed, if not for his signature crooked nose, Wilson would be nearly unrecognizable. On set, he is dressed conservatively in a dark blazer and slacks that don’t seem to fit with his laid-back persona. Likewise, his recognizable blond mane has been wilted down to a more formal close-crop. He looks older and — dare I say it — mature.
According to Peter, Wilson’s new look is but one of the unique highlights of the film.“It doesn’t want to be like any particular movie we’ve made — it’s its own thing,” he says. “It’s a real R-rated comedy, but its got two characters you love and a racy theme that we’re walking a fine line on. Three-quarters of people are going to love it, and a quarter is going to be totally offended.”
In the vein of “offending people,” Peter also discussed his distaste for the brothers’ reputation as gross-out auteurs of comedy.
“It’s insulting,” he says. “We never sit and think, ‘What gross things can we come up with today to make people laugh?’ ... First and foremost, we are guys who create characters you like, and if we didn’t, then you wouldn’t know our names.”
Peter then stresses the importance of creating relatable and interesting characters when putting together a successful comedy.
“Our movies are about an hour and 50 [minutes long] while other comedies are an hour-30,” he says. “The reason is because we take 20 minutes to set up heart. We believe you must enjoy our characters to love our comedy.”
After our interview, Farrelly leaves the house and throws himself back into his work. But despite the professional atmosphere, it’s tough to ignore the college setting. At one point, a group of students stand in front of the adjacent Alpha Tau Omega house with a banner that reads, “Amanda and Owen C—m Party with Us.”
“Ah, to be in college again,” one crew member says, attempting to take a picture of the sign before security shoos them away.
Before leaving the set, I take one last glance behind me. The crew is once again swept up in a massive storm of movement. Crew members move this way and that. Massive light fixtures are taken down and reinstated in a matter of seconds. Bobby talks with a cameraman while Peter instructs Wilson about how to milk a line for ultimate comedic value.
At 10:20 p.m., the night is still young for these guys — and all for a little scene that will probably last only a few seconds on the big screen. If comedy is a rough business, then the Farrellys are the Warren Buffets of it.
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Post by Vera on Mar 5, 2010 13:44:41 GMT -5
Thanks for posting that iluvtexas. It's interesting about how Owen looks older in the movie, because some random girl tweeted the other day that she saw Owen filming (I think she was an extra) and said that he looks old. I don't think she realized that it was intentional for the movie, because she seemed quite disappointed by what she saw!
As for Amanda Bynes, I went in to follow her on twitter so that I could read what she says about this situation. I think she got fired from the sound of things, because there were *definitely* sitings of her being there and lots of press reports. Why would she all of a sudden today come out and deny being part of the movie? I did also read tweets that she and Owen were smoking *lots* of dope together after hours, and I was hoping that wasn't true. But **if*** she did get kicked off the movie, maybe it was for unprofessional behavior. Totally thinking out loud here--pure speculation!!! There have been pictures and comments about her looking strange lately. I thought it was ill-advised botox, but perhaps it is something else.
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