Original Cast Reunite for American Pie: The Reunion!

It has now been ten years since the first 'American Pie' film was released, since then the cast has changed and the story lines have become more diverse.  However, recently it was announced by the creators that they were planning on reuniting the original cast for another film and this week several of the biggest names in the movies confirmed that they will be reprising their roles in 'American Pie: The Reunion'.  

The big names from the original three movies including Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott and Chris Klein have all confirmed that they will be appearing the the sequel.  As wells as Alyson Hannigan and Eugene Levy who have also both signed.

It has also been announced that since these signings creators have also been in negotiations with Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Chris Klein, Mena Suvari andJennifer Coolidge to once again step back into their character roles. 


Many of the original crew will also be involved in the production of the film, the original directors Paul and Chris Weitz will be executive producers along side the original writer, Adam Herz.  However, there will be a new director and writer user, with Jon Hurwitz who has written the script and Hayden Schlossberg who will be directing the film.


The film is going to see the gang return to East Great Falls for the ten year reunion.  Jim and Michelle still be happily married, but having trouble with a neighbour who has a crush on Jim.  Stifler will be struggling with his job, as well as with the ladies.  Finally, Oz will return famous after starring on 'Dancing with the Stars'.  


News of this has given hope to audiences that the next instalment will reintroduce the level of comedy that the originals had but has been slowly lost in the latest films of the series.

Film Review - Paul

Considering the popularity of ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Shaun of the Dead’, it was hard to believe that the third film written by best friends Simon Pegg and Nick Frost would be anything less than hilarious, and they did not disappoint. 

‘Paul’ follows the story of two geeky, sci-fi loving best friends, Graeme Willy, played by Simon Pegg, and Clive Gollings, played by Nick Frost.  They travel to America to visit sci-fi conventions and go on a road trip of the most notorious sci-fi areas in America.  Whilst on the road trip they come across an alien, called Paul, who is trying to get home.  With Paul trying to out run Federal Agents, its up to Graeme and Clive to get Paul to his mother ship.  

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The voice of Seth Rogen, who portrays the alien, is perfect for the character’s personality.  With the constant swearing, the witty sarcasm and his raw intelligence, Rogen’s unique voice only amplifies the comedy.  As well as this the writing and acting by Pegg and Frost never fails to create laughter around the audience, especially with the added extra of the director of ‘Superbad’, Greg Mattola.

Other actors who deserve recognition for their performance include Bill Hader for his portrayal of Haggard, the idiotic Federal Agent trying to compete with the “Top Dog”, Jason Bateman for his performance as the serious and committed "top dog" Agent Zoil, and Kristen Wiig, who plays Ruth, the God worshipping character desperate to find adventure. 

The film has been called “2011’s must see film” and has a “clever, cheeky and funny script” by viewers.  Some people felt that the film was too ‘American’ and that Pegg and Frost should stick to what the know best which is British comedies, however the majority of people thought it was another classic to add to the Pegg/Frost collection.   


See the full trailer for the film below.

Bridget Jones 3 Coming...

Seven years ago British cinema was given a huge boost by the release of ‘Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason’, the second film in the series.  Since the idea of a third being made has been discussed and played with but has never been confirmed.

This week, however, it was announced that ‘Bridget Jones 3’ has been given the go ahead and will start production later this year.