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Moviewatch 4-Pack: "Pineapple Express," "The Wackness," "American Teen," "Hellboy II"
Check the Fien Print — ... reviews I haven't written, though, today I've decided to temporarily return to the nutshell, to the sort of capsule reviews I used to do back when I freelanced for LA Weekly. So in any case, after the bump, you'll find reviews of "Pineapple Express," "American Teen," "The Wackness" and "Hellboy II: The Golden Army." None of the reviews is longer than 250 words, so they are, indeed, my reactions in a nutshell. Click through... "Pineapple Express" Director: David Gordon Green Fien Print Rating: 71 ...

'Office' Worker Busted for Drugs
Zap2it.com - Zap 2 News & Buzz — ... TMZ.com . Robinson, 36, was pulled over for a traffic violation when the cops found the drugs inside the car. He posted bail and was released the same day. He was charged with two counts of drug possession and one count of being under the influence of illegal drugs -- which reportedly were cocaine, amphetamines and cannabinoids. Robinson is best known as the warehouse foreman in the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin on NBC's "The Office." He currently appears on the big screen in "Pineapple Express."

'Office' Actor Cops Plea in Drug Case
Zap2it.com - Zap 2 News & Buzz — ... star Craig Robinson will likely avoid jail time on drug charges after agreeing to plead guilty to one charge and enter counseling. The 36-year-old Robinson, who plays warehouse supervisor Darryl on "The Office," has entered a "tentative guilty plea" to a felony charge of possession of ecstasy, TMZ reports. A second possession charge and a count of being under the influence of illegal drugs were dropped in exchange for the plea. Robinson, who also co-stars in "The Pineapple Express," was pulled over June 29 in Culver City, Calif., for a traffic violation. After a search, ...

'Pineapple Express' Director Brings 'Good Vibes' to FOX
Zap2it.com - Zap 2 News & Buzz — Writer-director David Gordon Green is making his first foray into television, setting up an animated pilot at FOX. The "Pineapple Express" helmer has sold a pilot presentation for a show called "Good Vibes" to the network. It centers on high-school students and surfing aficionados in a California beachside community, the showbiz trade papers report. Green is writing the pilot, and ...

Gary Cole Hugs It Out with 'Entourage'
Zap2it.com - Zap 2 News & Buzz — ... and "Pineapple Express" actor will be a regular on the HBO comedy next year. He'll be playing an agent named Andrew Klein, an old friend of Ari Gold's (Jeremy Piven), according to The Hollywood Reporter . Cole got the series-regular gig after shooting a three-episode guest stint on the show this season. His first appearance is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2. Season six of "Entourage," which HBO picked up earlier this month, will begin filming early next year for a summer 2009 launch. The casting of Cole in "Entourage" probably isn't good news for "Good Behavior," the Rob ...

J. Lo, Salma Hayek, Seth Rogen, Amy Poehler Will Present Golden Globes
Zap2it.com - Zap 2 News & Buzz — ... Fark Google MySpace Newsvine Reddit Yahoo December 22, 2008 Salma Hayek Salma Hayek And your presenters are... Salma Hayek , Jennifer Lopez, Amy Poehler and Seth Rogen have been named hosts of the 2009 Golden Globes Awards presentation. The 66th annual Golden Globes are scheduled to air Sunday, Jan. 11 on NBC. Rogen, 26, was busy in 2008 with films including "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" and " Pineapple Express." "Saturday Night Live" star Poehler, 37, appeared in "Baby Mama" and ...

'Breaking Bad' Breaks Back in March
Zap2it.com - Zap 2 News & Buzz — ... suspicion about their activities, and Walt feels even more urgency to provide for his family. "On the heels of Bryan Cranston's Emmy win, this second season delivers bolder and more surprising storylines that truly push the envelope," AMC president and general manager Charlie Collier says. "The powerful performances from this talented cast will keep viewers on the edge of their seats and captivated by the many worlds of Walt White." HBO's "Eastbound & Down" stars Danny McBride ( "Pineapple Express" ) as a washed-out ex-ballplayer who moves back to his hometown to teach gym ...

Golden Globes 2009 Recap: Minute by Minute
It Happened Last Night — ... -- it seems like the kind of "Huh?" pick the HFPA makes from time to time -- but I was really kinda hoping James Franco would get it. He knocked the hell out of Pineapple Express . 10:23 p.m. - That said, Farrell probably gets the award for funniest/most charming acceptance speech of the night. 10:29 p.m. - OK, the critics I'm watching the Globes with are cracking up at Sacha Baron Cohen. It didn't seem to play too well in the room, though. 10:30 p.m. - Vicky Cristina Barcelona wins for best movie comedy. Have little to say other than, hmm. 10:32 p.m. - As we go to ...

Amber Heard Gets Naked for Johnny Depp in 'Rum Diary'
Zap2it.com - Zap 2 News & Buzz — ... will join Depp on the cast of "Rum Diary," according to The Hollywood Reporter . Heard will play another man's girlfriend who tries to seduce Depp's character; fairly tame for a Hunter S. Thompson adaptation. Good news, guys: The role was passed over by a number of higher-profile actresses because of the nudity involved. Shooting begins in March. Movie Showtimes, Trailers and More Depp, 45, can be seen this year in "Public Enemies." Heard, 22, had a role in 2008's " Pineapple Express." SAVE AND SHARE Digg Del.icio.us Facebook ...

Natalie Portman reigns in 'Your Highness'
From Inside the Box — ... ( "Pineapple Express" ) in the Universal Pictures project that revolves around an big-headed, layabout prince (McBride) who's challenged to complete a quest in order to save his dad's kingdom. Portman will play his love interest while Franco will play his more competent and heroic brother. Portman will next be seen on the big screen in the indie film "New York, I Love You," in which she also directed a segment, and the drama ...