Jack Black Drops Out Of Movie "Man-Witch" But Ready With "Tropic Thunder" - Watch Movie Trailer

Jack Black has dropped out of the Warner Bros. comedy "Man-Witch", which he was developing with director Todd Phillips and screenwriter Jay Reiss for the past year.

It's unclear why the comedian abandoned the project. Black was intending to take on the starring role of a schoolteacher who, after suddenly discovering he has witchlike abilities, joins a school of witches only to discover that his classmates are all girls.

Black will next be seen in the Ben Stiller directed action comedy "Tropic Thunder" due in August of 2008, where through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.

Big budget is right, as the ensemble cast includes many of Hollywood's big hitters such as Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Cruise, Matthew McConaughey and Tobey Maguire,

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Box Office Rundown - "Kung Fu Panda" Beats "Zohan" While "Sex" Slips..

Jack Black's Po the panda beat up Adam Sandler's hairdresser this weekend.

Black's animated comedy "Kung Fu Panda" with Angelina Jolie, pulled in $60 million in ticket sales to open as the weekend's No. 1 movie, while Adam Sandler's hair and sex salon adventure "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" opened in second place with $40 million, according to studio estimates late Sunday.

The two movies carried Hollywood to a big weekend finish, where the top 12 films took in $172 million; up 32 percent from the same weekend last year when "Ocean's Thirteen" led with a $36 million opening. The big draw to "Ocean's" was the George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon combo.

DreamWorks "Kung Fu Panda" and Sony's "Zohan" topped last weekend's leader, the Warner Bros. film "Sex and the City" with Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth, which dropped to fourth place with $21 million.

"Kung Fu Panda," distributed by Paramount for DreamWorks Animation, has Jack Black providing the voice of the tubby Po, a panda in ancient China who becomes an unlikely martial-arts hero. The voice cast includes Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan.

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"Kung Fu Panda" had the best opening ever for a non-sequel cartoon flick from DreamWorks, topping such hits as "Shark Tale" and "Madagascar." Among DreamWorks animated releases, only the second and third "Shrek" movies did better.

"You Don't Mess With the Zohan" stars Adam Sandler as an Israeli commando who fakes his death so he can live out his dream to become a hair stylist in New York City.

Related Story: "You Don't Mess With The Zohan" Review And Trailer

Adam Sandler can next be seen in "Bedtime Stories" due in 2009 with Courtney Cox and Lucy Lawless, a family comedy about a hotel handyman (Adam Sandler) whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true.

Jack Black will next be seen in the Ben Stiller's star-packed action war comedy "Tropic Thunder" with a cast that includes Black, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Cruise, Matthew McConaughey and Tobey Maguire, where through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. The film is due in August 2008

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"Kung Fu Panda" Early Review And Movie Trailer

If you're looking for risk-free fun at the movies next month, bet on "Kung Fu Panda", an optimistic animated adventure developed around the comedy talents and unrestrained personality of Jack Black.

It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po (Jack Black), who is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop.

Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five - Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane, Mantis, Viper (Lucy Liu) and Monkey (Jackie Chan) -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman).

But before they know it, the revengeful and double-crossing snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can Po turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.

A group of martial arts masters are going to need a black belt in patience if they are going to turn this slacker panda into a kung fu fighter before it's too late.

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Hollywood Week In Review - Top Stories

Well, the Cannes Film Festival is over, and Angelina has not given birth yet, so Hollywood didn't know what to do about news this week other than the usual fodder. There were a few interesting highlights:

Adam Sandler's new movie opens this weekend to modest expectations.
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Jack Black and Angelina Jolie open against Sandler in their animated family film.
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Pixar Studios is ready with there next animated movie WALL-E.
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Production of the upcoming "Survivor" series has hit a few snags.
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Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson are at it again…
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Homer and Marge are back to work with a new upcoming move.
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Ethan Hawke is over Uma Thurman and is going to marry his nanny.
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X-Files star Gillian Anderson is pregnant. It is not an alien baby.
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Ed McMahon may loose his Hollywood home to the mortgage crisis
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Miley Cyrus almost brings the house down while filming her latest movie.
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"Kung Fu Panda" Video Game Arrives - Review, Demo And Game Trailer Here

Activision is bringing an exclusive mix of comedy and action to gamers with the release of "Kung Fu Panda", the video game based on DreamWorks Animation's current feature movie starring Jack Black and Angelina Jolie.

In order to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, players take on in kung fu moves and master the distinctive fighting technique of dubious hero Po the Panda and experience the renowned moves of Shifu, Po's Teacher, and the Furious Five - Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane.

"Kung Fu Panda gives kids the chance to experience first hand their favorite movie moments, as well as new levels and hilarious situations created specifically for the game," said Kim Salzer, vice president of Global Brand Management, Activision Publishing. "The humor, lovable characters and non-stop action will deliver hours of fun that they can enjoy on their own or with parents and friends."

Kung Fu Panda offers a different and stimulating game play experience as players build acrobatic kung fu combo attacks to overcome a number of wicked enemies, including the Great Gorilla, the Wu Sisters and the dark-hearted Tai Lung.

Gamers will work to triumph over hazardous obstacles and solve tricky puzzles as they steer through varied environments across air, water and land. By mastering the skill of kung fu, players will use and upgrade the unique fighting talents of their favorite movie characters, unlocking new moves as well as a multitude of multiplayer characters and games.

Additionally, players can team up or battle head-to-head in arena, puzzle or casual games, making Kung Fu Panda the game an epic experience gamers of all ages will enjoy.

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For more information on "Kung Fu Panda The Game", and to download the demo, please visit www.KungFuPandaGame.com

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Jack Black Is A Daddy - New Baby Boy With Wife Tanya

The National Enquirer is reporting that a healthy baby boy was born on May 23 to Jack Black and his wife Tanya.

The couple has yet to decide on a name for their new son, who weighed in at 6 pounds.

The baby is Jack Black's second child.

The couple also has a 2-year-old son named Samuel.

Jack stars in the animated movie Kung Fu Panda with Angelina Jolie, which is set to premiere June 6.

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Stars Make Movies For MTV Movie Awards

MTV has signed up a ton of celebrities -- including Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black -- to create their own short films, which will be shown during the annual MTV Movie Awards on Sunday.

Mike Myers, who will host the event at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, also created two short films with two new characters he created.

In addition, an Adam Sandler made promotion for the show is already airing. In it, he plays his character from his upcoming comedy "You Don't Mess With the Zohan." Sandler also is receiving a special award during the show, but the details are being kept top secret.

Ben Stiller hired his own writer and director to work on his short, which is a "very funny tribute to viral films," said Robin Reinhardt-Locke, senior studio suit and celebrity talent at MTV. The video also will air at MTV.com and other sites after Sunday.

The awards, now in their 17th year, unofficially double as a promotional tool for upcoming movies, including those released by MTV's corporate sister Paramount Pictures.

Stiller, Downey and Black co-star in Paramount's August 15 comedy "Tropic Thunder." Paramount is also releasing Myers' movie, "The Love Guru," on June 20. Sandler's movie, from Sony's Columbia, opens June 6.

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The Week's Top Showbiz Stories From Cannes - Watch Now

The week's top showbiz stories, including Hollywood at Cannes, Jessica Sarah Parker's new perfume, and Britney Spears return home.

Harrison Ford talks about "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", and Angelina Jolie talks about the comedy "Kung Fu Panda" with Jack Black.

Also the weekends Box Office takes.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, Edward Norton Now MTV Movie Awards Presenters

MTV has announced more presenters for the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Sarah Jessica Parker, Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Edward Norton, Dwayne Johnson, Katharine McPhee and Emma Stone have been included on the growing list of presenters.

They join previously announced presenters Steve Carell, Jack Black, Lindsay Lohan, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Seth Rogen, Megan Fox, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hathaway, James Franco, Rumer Willis, Brendan Fraser and Danny McBride

Hosted by Mike Myers, the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" will be broadcast live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif. on Sunday, June 1 at 8 p.m.

Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt's Twins Are Due August 19

It seems that one of the most talked about topics at this year's Cannes Film Festival is Angelina Jolie's pregnancy.

First, Jolie's "Kung Fu Panda" costar Jack Black spilled the beans on Jay Leno and confirmed that Jolie and partner Brad Pitt are expecting twins. Now fellow costar Dustin Hoffman has revealed her due date!

Today show reporter Natalie Morales announced on Thursday's program that Hoffman told her the babies were due Aug. 19.

The new babies will be the fifth and sixth children for Jolie and Pitt. The family currently consists of Maddox, 6, Pax, 4, Zahara, 3, and Shiloh, who turns 2 this month.

Jolie and Pitt have been staying in France at Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's historic Florentine style Villa Maryland.

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Marvel And DC Set Release Dates for "Thor" Movie And Eight Others!

This week, hot off "Iron Man's" $102-million opening weekend, Marvel issued a partial list of eight upcoming superhero movies, everything from Iron Man 2 to Thor. All but Ant-Man had scheduled release dates.

Meanwhile, rival DC Comics' characters, from Aquaman to Wonder Woman, and with the very large exception of Batman, remain in various stages of development.

Here's a look at some of the upcoming Marvel Comic based movies, and their scheduled release dates, per the company:

· The Incredible Hulk (June 13) starring Edward Norton
· Punisher: War Zone (Dec. 5)
· X-Men Origins: Wolverine (May 1, 2009)
· Iron Man 2 (April 30, 2010)
· Thor (June 4, 2010)
· The First Avenger: Captain America (working title) (May 6, 2011)
· The Avengers (July 2011)
· Ant-Man (no announced date)

And here's a look at some planned DC based movies:

· Aquaman: " the producers want to make a screwball comedy of it."
· The Flash: Wedding Crashers' David Dobkin was signed to direct last year.
· Green Lantern: Greg Berlanti is writing a script; Jack Black won't star
· Justice League of America: "Tabled."
· Superman: The Man of Steel: Brandon Routh's on board. Filming starts early next year
· Wonder Woman: "Sitting uncomfortably on the back burner."

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Jack Black to host Nickelodeon Awards

Jack Black is back as the host of the 2008 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
Black, who emceed the event in 2006, will lead the 21st annual event on March 29.

The awards celebration, which will be held this year at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, gives the channel's young viewers a chance to award their favorite film, music, TV and sports stars.

"Kids adore Jack, and his energy and unpredictability are a perfect fit for the KCA," said Marjorie Cohn, exec VP of development and original programming at Nickelodeon.
Black stars in the upcoming feature "Be Kind, Rewind."

"Shrek the Third" leads all Kids Choice Awards nominees with four, including Favorite Animated Movie and three in the Favorite Animated Movie Voice category (Mike Meyers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy). Also mentioned - Johnny Depp, Drake Bell and Miley Cyrus.

Favorite movie nominees include "Alvin and the Chipmunks," "Are We Done Yet?," "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" and "Transformers," while TV show nominees include "Drake & Josh," "Hannah Montana," "iCarly" and "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody."

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Miley Cyrus & Naked Brothers To Perform on Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards…

Miley Cyrus will perform live in Los Angeles during Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards on March 29. Cyrus, who was named favorite female singer at last year's awards, is again nominated in the category. She is also nominated for favorite television actress for her role on the Disney series, Hannah Montana. The Naked Brothers Band and Cyrus will perform at the awards show telecast at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion.

Hosted by Jack Black, the show will also feature Cameron Diaz, Steve Carell, Shia LaBeouf, Harrison Ford, Chris Brown, Heidi Klum, Ashlee Simpson, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ryan Seacrest. Miley Cyrus and her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, will host the 2008 CMT Music Awards on April 14 in Nashville.

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Jack Black Opens In "Be Kind Rewind"……

Jack is back. Jack Black opens in his new movie, "Be Kind Rewind" on February 22nd. It looks like this could be a funny, easy to watch flick. Here is the Synopsis:

Jerry (Jack Black) is a junkyard worker who attempts to sabotage a power plant he suspects of causing his headaches. But he inadvertently causes his brain to become magnetized, leading to the unintentional destruction of all the movies in his friend's (Mos Def) store. In order to keep the store's one loyal customer, an elderly lady with a tenuous grasp on reality, the pair re-create a long line of films including The Lion King, Rush Hour, Ghostbusters, When We Were Kings, Back to the Future, Driving Miss Daisy, and Robocop , putting themselves and their townspeople into it.

They become the biggest stars in their neighborhood.

When customers ask why the movies look different than they remember, Jerry and Mike tell them that these are the Swedish import versions - and, eventually, "sweding" (pronounced SWEE-ding) becomes part of the neighborhood's vocabulary, the joke being that the customers prefer the "sweded" versions because they're only about 20 minutes long and easy to understand.

Okay, so it's not rocket science or an international spy thriller. But every now and then we just need to watch a movie like this - and laugh, just because it's funny…

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