Fans of pop culture cult classics and British things are in for a treat as the trailer for the long awaited Absolutely Fabulous released today. For the first time ever, Edina and Patsy (Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley) will leave the home screen and jump to the silver screen. Both Jon Hamm and Kate Moss are along for the ride. The movie will hit US screen on Friday, July 22nd.
Comedy Central Lists some of its Many Stars for 'Night of Too Many Stars'
The famed autism benefit Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs is Comedy Central's love letter to charity. It raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for a great cause while entertaining and educating. The network has released some of the big names in comedy that will be in attendance including Louis C.K., Amy Schumer, Larry David, Bill Burr, Jon Hamm, John Oliver, Paul Rudd, and Martin Short. Jon Stewart is hosting again with taping going on at Beacon Theatre. It will air Sunday, March 8th at 8:00 PM. Fear not, however, viewers will be able to donate to the live celebrity phone bank while seeing live footage that is intertwined within the broadcast. For more information (or to donate early), hit up the Night of Too Many Stars website.
Jon Hamm May Be The Villain In The "Incredible Mr. Limpet" Remake
Richard Linklater's well received, experimental 12-year long film Boyhood comes to theaters Friday but he's got even better news for us today. Warner Brothers is remaking Incredible Mr. Limpet with Zack Galifianakis in the starring role. The Wrap reports that Jon Hamm has reportedly signed on for the other live-action role opposite Galifianakis.
This movie is already packed to the brim with the likes of Danny McBride, Sarah Silverman, Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele being considered for roles. Hamm is said to be the villain, McBride and Silverman are in other live-action roles, and Hart, Key, and Peele will lend their voices to animated creatures.
Incredible Mr. Limpet was originally released in 1964 with Don Knotts as the titular character.