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Actor, comedian, writerBirth Date :
April 15, 1982Birth Place :
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaClaim to fame :
As Ben Stone in "Knocked Up" (2007)
Stunt Goes Awry on 'The Green Hornet' Set
September 09, 2009 10:09:51Having just kicked off its production last week, "The Green Hornet" was already hit with an on-set mishap over the weekend. E! News reported that the filming of a car chase scene has gone awry when a stunt driver, who was reportedly manning the Black Beauty car, lost control of the car and crashed into the front of the Creative Artists Agency's headquarters.
When the set accident took place, some of the film stars, Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz and Edward James Olmos, were shooting a shootout before the offices of the Hollywood's premiere talent agency. They were not involved in the incident, and while a portion of the driveway wall was damaged, the stuntman escaped without injury.
Comic Con 2009: The Green Hornet's Black Beauty Uncovered
July 23, 2009 03:07:36"The Green Hornet" kicked off San Diego Comic Con 2009 with the unraveling of the titular character's car, the Black Beauty, on Wednesday, July 22. The big reveal happening on the exhibition floor was done by leading actor Seth Rogen along with director Michel Gondry, producer Neil Moritz and co-writer Evan Goldberg.
"Sometimes you have to go a long way to get back to where you started," Rogen told MTV News about the choosing of the car. "We went to a lot of major auto manufacturers who pitched different designs and different futuristic takes on it. To us, it was important that it seem like a guy could actually build this car, that it was something you could use on the streets. We ended up falling back on the original '66 Chrysler Imperial."
'Funny People' Goes to L.A. for World Premiere
July 21, 2009 02:07:01Universal Pictures has presented "Funny People" through a world premiere event held Monday, July 20, evening. Making use of the ArcLight Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, the studio rolled out red carpet in front of the theater to welcome Hollywood stars attending the upcoming drama comedy's special screening.
Among the cast ensemble spotted arriving for the premiere were four of the major actors, Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Eric Bana and Leslie Mann. While Leslie dressed to impress and Seth and Eric suited up, leading actor and executive producer Adam walked along the red carpet in casual attire, wearing white T-shirt topped with an unbuttoned baby blue shirt and a pair of jeans.
Blue Carpet Treatment for 'Monsters vs. Aliens' L.A. Premiere
March 23, 2009 10:03:04Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California has become the host of "Monsters vs. Aliens" Los Angeles premiere on Sunday morning, March 22. Celebrating the special screening event, DreamWorks Animation greeted the celebrities with a unique blue carpet and a man-high statue of B.O.B., one of the monsters in the movie.
Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson, Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler were among the film's voice talents attending the premiere. Joining them on the blue carpet were producer Lisa Stewart and directors, Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon.
'The Green Hornet' Starts Filming in Summer
March 07, 2009 11:03:17A few interesting tidbits about "The Green Hornet", including the start of shooting date, have been brought forth by one of its screenwriters, Seth Rogen. Giving updates to the superhero movie while promoting "Monsters vs. Aliens" in Australia, the co-writer of "Superbad" revealed during his "The Jono & Dano Show" appearance that the movie will start filming in June.
Beside the shooting date, the 26-year-old actor also stated that while the film will be an origin story, it won't be one in the traditional sense, further promising that "it'll be unlike every other superhero film out there." Noting that the story will highlight on the relationship between Kato and Britt Reid a.k.a. Green Hornet, he also explained that the movie will see his Green Hornet as just a normal guy, whereas Stephen Chow's Kato as the one who does all the superhero stuff.
Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen Cover Vanity Fair's April Issue
March 03, 2009 01:03:30Paul Rudd joins the likes of Jason Segel, Jonah Hill, and Seth Rogen, doing a retake of the famous Vanity Fair's March 2006 cover shoot featuring Scarlett Johansson, Keira Knightley, Rachel McAdams in the nude, and fashion designer Tom Ford. Representing Tom, Paul is seen donning complete-formal outfits, whereas Jason, Jonah, and Seth are all photographed wearing bodysuits to represent Scarlett, Keira, and Rachel.
Notable photographer Annie Leibovitz, who snapped the original provocative cover of VF's March 2006 issue, is the one behind the photo shoot session involving the four stars, taking place on Stage 28 at Paramount Pictures Studio Lot, Los Angeles. In addition to the shot, which will be featured as part of portfolios inside the magazine's upcoming April issue, Paul, Jason, Jonah, and Seth will as well be featured on the cover of the publication.
Seth Rogen Claimed to Be Featured on Playboy's March Cover
February 19, 2009 09:02:02Rumor has it, Seth Rogen will be featured on the cover of Playboy magazine. The New York Post's Page Six breaks the report, claiming the actor-comedian would likely grace the cover of the men's magazine's March issue.
Rogen's camp has not yet commented on the report, but an unnamed insider has told Page Six
that Rogen will pose with Hope Dworaczyk, the mother of NBA star Jason Kidd's baby. Representatives for Playboy declined to comment on the report though.
Seth Rogen-Starrer 'Observe and Report' Added to 2009 SXSW Film Fest. Line-Up
January 13, 2009 03:01:06Before opening wide in the U.S. on April 10, "Observe and Report" will be having its world premiere at the 2009 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival. On Monday, January 12, the SXSW Film Fest. has announced that the comedy movie from "The Foot Fist Way" director/co-writer Jody Hill will be filling the centerpiece slot on Monday, March 16.
Starring Seth Rogen, Anna Faris and Ray Liotta, the comedy movie follows a deluded, self-important head of mall security named Ronnie Barnhardt in his effort to be real cop and win his dream girl's heart. When the mall is struck by a flasher, Ronnie seizes the opportunity to showcase his talents. But his pursuit of glory creates a war with Detective Harrison of the Conway Police. Now, he must not only catch the flasher, but get him before the real cops do.
Jennifer Lopez and Salma Hayek Among 66th Golden Globes' Presenters
December 20, 2008 10:12:07Another set of presenters for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards has been uncovered. Through a press release outed on Friday, December 19, Golden Globes-nominee Jennifer Lopez and Academy Awards-nominee Salma Hayek are named among those who will give away the golden statuettes.
In addition to the two A-listers, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has also appointed comedians, Amy Poehler and Seth Rogen, to do the job as well. All four of them will be joining the previously-announced presenters that include Simon Baker, Drew Barrymore and Sacha Baron Cohen.
'Zack and Miri' Bring 'Porno' to L.A. for Premiere
October 21, 2008 02:10:53On Monday, October 20, Hollywood saw a considerably eventful evening with the Los Angeles premiere of "Zack and Miri Make a Porno". Rolling out red carpet in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater, the Weinstein Company have come out with a special screening of the Kevin Smith's R-rated comedy.
Though the event wasn't highlighted with any unique setting, it still saw many celebrities walking by the signature special event carpet. Among the attendees were some of the cast ensemble, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Justin Long, Brandon Routh, Traci Lords, Craig Robinson, Jason Mewes, Katie Morgan and Ricky Mabe, and the director/writer Smith.
Seth Rogen Falling to 'I'm with Cancer'
October 11, 2008 02:10:59Seth Rogen has been booked to play in "I'm with Cancer". Mandate Pictures have set the 26-year-old as a supporting character in the comedy flick. However, further details about his character have not been revealed at this moment.
Beside nailing the supporting role, Rogen will also serve as the producer of the flick. He will cooperate once more with his writing-producing partner Evan Goldberg. Earlier, he and Goldberg have been set to work together as the co-writers and co-producers of another Mandate Pictures film, "Jay and Seth vs. the Apocalypse" which is expected to launch in 2010.
12th Annual Satellite Awards Movie Contenders Unveiled
December 01, 2007 09:12:48Listing out notable titles and names, the International Press Academy (IPA) has revealed the nominations for its annually-held Satellite Awards, which will celebrate its 12th anniversary this year, submitting them all in twenty-two film categories of the event.
In the dramatic slot, acclaimed crime drama thriller "No Country for Old Men" gloriously shines through as it garners nods in the substantial spots, notably top prize Best Motion Picture - Drama. Pic, however, is pitted against strong competitors of "The Lookout", "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead", "Away from Her", "Eastern Promises", and "3:10 To Yuma" for the title.
Seth Rogen Goes "Green"
July 20, 2007 11:07:07
Taking a great leap from comedy to action genre, "Knocked Up" star Seth Rogen has landed deals to executive produce "The Green Hornet" for Columbia Pictures alongside his frequent collaborator Evan Goldberg, Variety has confirmed.
The actor is also reported to currently be in the stage of finalizing a deal to write the project with Goldberg and is likely to topline it as well by playing the title character, the alter ego of millionaire publisher Brit Reid.
The 2007 MTV Movie Awards Early Presenters Unveiled
May 09, 2007 04:05:49
Lining up big names in the list, MTV: Music Television has unveiled the early lineup of presenters for its upcoming MTV Movie Awards, set to air live on June 3, 2007 at 8:00pm/7c from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.
For male celebrities, the network has listed diverse names of Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Duhamel, Seth Rogen, Shia LaBeouf, Michael Chiklis, John Travolta, Zac Efron, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Evans, and Ioan Gruffudd. On the other hand, it only submitted three names of Jessica Alba, Amanda Bynes, and Katherine Heigl for the female side so far.
"Horton" Get Nine Backups
March 13, 2007 04:03:20
The little town of Who-ville sure gets merrier by now with the arrival of nine talents namely Isla Fisher, Jaime Pressly, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Dan Fogler, Carol Burnett, Amy Poehler, Dane Cook, and Jonah Hill.
Yes, all the names have joyously been included in the voice cast of 20th Century Fox Animation's CG toon "Horton Hears a Who", produced by "Ice Age" makers Blue Sky Studios, joining the likes of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell, who are set to voice the titular character and the Mayor of Who-ville, respectively.
Judd Apatow & Seth Rogen Reuniting for "Super Bad"
July 15, 2006 11:07:00
Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen are working together again. Thanks to the forthcoming film project of "Super Bad" that makes it possible for the twosome, previously teamed in the box office hit "The 40 Year-Old Virgin", to reunite once again.
While Apatow will produce the comedy flick, Rogen will co-star and also is co-writing the screenplay with Evan Goldberg. Elsewhere, Saturday Night Live's Bill Hader is in talks to co-star and Greg Mottola is giving hand at directing.
Katherine Heigl Joining "Knocked Up" Cast
April 18, 2006 04:04:19
One more actress gets "Knocked Up". It's Katherine Heigl who has signed on to join the already on board cast, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann, on the Judd Apatow's direction.
The "Grey's Anatomy" star takes the role turned down by Anne Hathaway because of creative reasons. "Knocked Up" is a comedy romance flick which story follows a twenty something guy (Seth) who finds out he impregnated his one night stand.
