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Simon Pegg and Nick Frost Talk Bonus Features Of PAUL
BUCKLE UP FOR A HILARIOUS ROAD TRIP FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SUPERBAD & THE STARS
AND CREATORS OF HOT FUZZ AND SHAUN OF THE DEAD
PAUL
OWN THE OUTRAGOUS
UNRATED VERSION NOT SHOWN IN THEATERS ON
BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, DVD & DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
AUGUST 9, 2011
One tiny alien makes for big, big trouble in the comedy adventure Paul, coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD August 9, 2011, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Both versions will feature the theatrical movie, as well as an unrated version of the film, not shown in theaters. The film and its unrated version will also be available day and date for digital download and video on demand. Paul reunites Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) as two sci-fi geeks on a pilgrimage to America’s UFO heartland, where they accidentally encounter an alien who sends them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. Written by Pegg and Frost, Paul boasts a star-studded cast that features Seth Rogen (The Green Hornet, Knocked Up) as the voice of Paul, Sigourney Weaver (Avatar), Jason Bateman (Hancock), Kristen Wiig (Date Night, Knocked Up), Jane Lynch (“Glee”), Bill Hader (Pineapple Express), Joe Lo Truglio (Role Models), Jeffrey Tambor (“Arrested Development”) and Blythe Danner (Little Fockers). Directed by Greg Mottola (Superbad), Paul comes loaded with in-depth, behind-the-scenes features, bloopers, filmmaker and cast commentary and more, to take viewers on a comical journey behind the making of this critically hailed film.
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack will include a Blu-ray and DVD copy of the unrated and theatrical versions of the film. Additionally, for a limited time only, the Combo Pack also includes a digital copy of the unrated film that can be viewed anytime, anywhere on an array of digital devices. Blu-ray ™ consumers can also access MY MOVIES™, an exclusive feature that allows consumers to stream a bonus movie instantly to their television through any Internet-connected Blu-ray ™ player via BD-Live™ or to their Smartphone and iPad™ using the free pocket BLU™ app. The bonus movie offer will be available for a limited time only. Visit www.universalhidef.com
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK:
· Between the Lightning Strikes: The Making of Paul
· Behind the Scenes Featurettes:
o RV Doorway: The Cast of Paul On-Location — The cast is just as funny off-screen as they are in front of the camera.
o Runway Santa Fe: An Interview with Nancy Steiner — Follow Nancy Steiner, the costume designer, as she chooses hilarious T-shirts and wardrobe for the cast.
o Smithereens — Blowing up a house on location causes excitement among the cast.
o 5th Date Level Direction: The Cast on Greg Mottola — The cast talks about the fun of working with Mottola, who also directed Superbad.
o Mexico Zero: The Locations of Paul—Mexico Zero is the nickname the cast gives to New Mexico, where the majority of filming was done for Paul.
o The Many Pauls — To create Paul, the filmmakers used all the tricks of the trade, from capturing Seth Rogen’s facial expressions and movements, to using a child dressed up as an alien while on-set.
o Paul: The Musical — The cast joins together for an impromptu musical version of the film.
o The Traveler Beagle — A look at all the different RVs used on the set of Paul, from fully functioning vehicles to a mock-up on a Hollywood soundstage.
· BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more.
· pocket BLU™: The groundbreaking pocket BLU™ app uses iPhone®, iPod® touch, Android™, PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player. Also available on the iPad®, owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU™ made especially to take advantage of the tablet’s larger screen and high resolution display. Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray™ content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before. pocket BLU™ offers advanced features such as:
o Advanced Remote Control — A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
o Video Timeline — Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
o Mobile-To-Go — Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
o Browse Titles — Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
o Keyboard — Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD:
· Bloopers
· The Evolution of Paul — An inside look at how Paul became a living, breathing alien.
· Simon’s Silly Faces — Simon Pegg makes an assortment of wildly funny faces for the camera.
· Who the Hell is Adam Shadowchild? — Find out about the legendary sci-fi writer from the characters in Paul.
· Feature Commentary with Greg Mottola, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Bill Hader and Nira Park
· Photo Galleries, Storyboards and Posters
SYNOPSIS
For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smartass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town—a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Frost). Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. As two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes.
www.WhatIsPaul.com
CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Directed By: Greg Mottola
Written By: Simon Pegg & Nick Frost
Produced By: Nira Park, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Executive Producers: Liza Chasin, Debra Hayward, Natascha Wharton, Robert Graf
Director of Photography: Lawrence Sher
Production Designer: Jefferson Sage
Editor: Chris Dickens, ACE
Costume Designer: Nancy Steiner
Music By: David Arnold
Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Blythe Danner, Joe Lo Truglio, John Carroll Lynch, Jane Lynch, David Koechner, Jesse Plemons with Sigourney Weaver and Seth Rogen
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF
Street Date: August 9, 2011
Copyright: 2011
Selection Number: 61118963
Running Time: 1Hour 44 Min
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1
Rating: R for language including sexual references and some drug use
Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Spanish and French DTS Surround 5.1, DVS, English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
DVD
Street Date: August 9, 2011
Copyright: 2011
Selection Number: 61111728
Running Time: 1Hour 44 Min
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Rating: R for language including sexual references and some drug use
Technical Info: Dolby Digital English 5.1, Spanish 5.1, French 5.1, DVS, English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
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SIMON PEGG & NICK FROST Talk To Melissa From WAMG/FILM FIEND
Why, hey there all you boys and girls… It’s your good friend Melissa here (I feel like I should follow that with “and with me as always is Garth“… I wish I had a best friend named Garth! DAMN IT!)
For those of you that don’t know… I, your fellow Movie Geek Melissa, host a local St. Louis television show about films called FILM FIEND. Let me break this down for you… NERD + CAMERA + TELEVISION = SUPER MEGA NERD! If you are in the St. Louis area, you can catch FILM FIEND every Sunday morning at 10:30am on channel MY46. Seriously, you should tune in!
In this lovely clip from the show, I was lucky enough to talk to SIMON PEGG and NICK FROST via satellite about their newest film PAUL. They were incredibly nice, and I cannot thank them enough for their time! These satellite junkets can be long, and with people asking the same questions over and over… I had to throw in a curve ball at the end…
Check out the best, and most absurd question that I have asked in an interview to date here: (EARMUFFS if you are sensitive!)
(Once you have seen the movie you will know why…)
And the full interview here:
There you have it guys!
Make sure you keep your twitter thumbs limber with lots of exercise! Here, I will help!
TWITTER LINKS…TAHDAHHHHH!
(If you don’t picture jazz hands while you read this then it just makes me look silly! SHAME ON YOU! )
FOLLOW SIMON PEGG @SIMONPEGG
FOLLOW NICK FROST @NICKJFROST
FOLLOW ME @WRATHOFHEARTS (For your daily dose of snarky tom-foolery with a campy undertone!)
FOLLOW WAMG @WEAREMOVIEGEEKS (All your friends are!!! PEER PRESSURE)
FOLLOW FILM FIEND @FILMFIENDMY46
Until next time guys, keep it fancy!
♥ MELISSA,
PAUL Lands In Theaters MAY 18, 2011
PAUL Out Of This World GIVEAWAY
For the past 60 years, an alien named PAUL has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town and you could win some fancy schwag to take along with you on the journey, because WAMG is giving away PAUL prize packs! Why? WAMG not only supports aliens but we also fully support smart asses! (Why do you think I am still here?)
THE PAUL PRIZE PACK INCLUDES:
T-Shirt Alien Lollipop Sunglasses BluRay Copies of SHAUN OF THE DEAD and/or HOT FUZZ- and those come with Movie Cash to see PAUL!
OFFICIAL RULES:
1. YOU MUST BE A US RESIDENT. (US MAILING ADDRESS AS WELL)
2. FILL OUT YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BELOW. REAL FIRST NAME REQUIRED.
3. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
- WHERE IS AREA 51 LOCATED?
- NAME A CONSPIRACY THEORY ABOUT AREA 51, OR SOMETHING SAID TO BE KEPT IN AREA 51. YOU MAY NOT USE AN ANSWER THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS USED!
WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN THROUGH A RANDOM DRAWING OF QUALIFYING CONTESTANTS. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PRIZES WILL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED OR EXCHANGED.
SYNOPSIS:
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (HOT FUZZ, SHAUN OF THE DEAD) reunite for the comedy adventure PAUL as two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America’s UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever.
For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town, a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Collings (Frost).
Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman that they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes.
PAUL is directed by SUPERBAD’s Greg Mottola, from a story by Pegg & Frost. Joining the comedy’s cast are Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Blythe Danner, Joe Lo Truglio, John Carroll Lynch, David Koechner and Sigourney Weaver.
PAUL lands in theaters MARCH 18
PAUL has been rated R (Restricted: Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian) for language including sexual references, and some drug use.
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Win Passes To See PAUL
For the past 60 years, an alien named PAUL has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town – and you could win passes to ride along! We are giving away passes to see the upcoming Universal Pictures film PAUL because WAMG not only supports aliens… but we also fully support smart asses! (Why do you think I am still here?)
The screening for PAUL will be TUESDAY, MARCH 15 at the Ronnies 20 CINE at 7 PM.
OFFICIAL RULES:
1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.
2. FILL OUT YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BELOW. REAL FIRST NAME REQUIRED.
3. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: If you were an alien, where would you hide until the mothership could pick you up?
WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN THROUGH A RANDOM DRAWING OF QUALIFYING CONTESTANTS. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PASSES WILL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED OR EXCHANGED.
ANYONE CAUGHT REPRINTING TICKETS FOR DISTRIBUTION WILL BE BANNED FROM OUR CONTESTS! DUPLICATE TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
SYNOPSIS:
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (HOT FUZZ, SHAUN OF THE DEAD) reunite for the comedy adventure PAUL as two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America’s UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever.
For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town—a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Collings (Frost).
Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman that they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes.
PAUL is directed by SUPERBAD’s Greg Mottola, from a story by Pegg & Frost. Joining the comedy’s cast are Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Blythe Danner, Joe Lo Truglio, John Carroll Lynch, David Koechner and Sigourney Weaver.
PAUL lands in theaters MARCH 18
PAUL has been rated R (Restricted – Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian) for language including sexual references, and some drug use.
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SXSW Film Announces 2011 Festival Teaser
SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST MOVIE AND MUSIC INTERACTIVE (SXSW) is pleased to announce a couple of films that will be playing at the festival this year. The complete festival lineup will be announced in early February 2011. The South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival runs March 11 – 19, 2011 in Austin, Texas.
The Films Announced Are:
- The Beaver (World Premiere) Director: Jodie Foster, Writer: Kyle Killen Summit Entertainment and Participant Media Present in Association with Imagenation Abu Dhabi and Anonymous Content – Two-time Academy Award® winner Jodie Foster directs and co-stars with two-time Academy Award® winner Mel Gibson in an emotional story about a man on a journey to re-discover his family and re-start his life. Plagued by his own demons, Walter Black was once a successful toy executive and family man who now suffers from depression. No matter what he tries, Walter can’t seem to get himself back on track…until a beaver hand puppet enters his life. Cast: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin & Jennifer Lawrence
- Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop (World Premiere) Director: Rodman Flender After a much-publicized separation with his former employers, did Conan O’Brien hit the road on a 32-City tour to connect with his fans or fill a void within himself? Filmmaker Rodman Flender followed O’Brien on his “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour” and returned with an intimate portrait of an artist trained in improvisation, captured at the most improvisational time of his career.
- The Innkeepers (World Premiere) Director and Writer: Ti West Hotel clerks by day, amateur ghost hunters by night, the last two employees of the historic Yankee Pedlar Inn set out to prove that their place of business is as haunted as its reputation. Cast: Sara Paxton, Pat Healy, Kelly McGillis
- It’s About You (World Premiere) Directors: Kurt & Ian Markus First-time filmmakers, photographer Kurt Markus and his son, Ian, document John Mellencamp’s summer 2009 tour across America, and the recording of his new album, No Better Than This. This is a raw and personal film, celebrating the visual beauty and power of Super8 film and the human voice.
- Paul (North American Premiere) Director: Greg Mottola, Writers: Simon Pegg & Nick Frost Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) reunite for Universal Pictures’ comedy-adventure Paul as two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America’s UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Blythe Danner, John Carroll Lynch, with Sigourney Weaver and Seth Rogen as Paul.
- Square Grouper (World Premiere) Director: Billy Corben A colorful portrait of Miami’s pot smuggling scene of the 1970s, populated with redneck pirates, a ganja-smoking church, and the longest serving marijuana prisoner in American history.
These films join the previously announced 2011 Opening Night Film Source Code, directed by Duncan Jones and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Vera Farmiga and Michelle Monaghan. The complete festival lineup will be announced in early February 2011. In addition to nine full days of film screenings, SXSW Film will ultimately feature over 80 sessions of panels and workshops in the Conference. For details on the confirmed sessions, selected from proposals submitted via the SXSW PanelPicker™ interface, visit www.sxsw.com/film/talks. For more information on the SXSW PanelPicker™, visit http://panelpicker.sxsw.com. The complete list of panels will be announced closer to the event.
New PAUL Trailer Is Here
Prepare yourself for something out of this world in this new trailer for PAUL starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Blythe Danner, John Carroll Lynch, Sigourney Weaver, and Seth Rogen.
Synopsis:
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) reunite for the comedy adventure Paul as two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America’s UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town–a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Frost). Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman that they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes.
PAUL will be landing in theaters in the U.K. on February 14, 2011 and in the U.S. on March 18, 2011. Visit the film’s official site here and on Facebook here.
Full Trailer for PAUL
A first impression may suggest a silly storyline, but silly isn’t always bad, especially when the film is directed by Greg Mottola and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (SHAUN OF THE DEAD, HOT FUZZ).
Synopsis: Two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.
Now, we get to enjoy even more of the silliness with the full trailer, currently available online exclusively from Yahoo UK. [Sorry folks, no embeddable code at the moment, so you’ll have to click the link.]
Source: Yahoo! UK
PAUL Poster Stars Pegg, Frost & Rogen
Empire Online introduces us to Seth Rogen’s little alien dude in this new poster for Universal Pictures’ PAUL. They had me with the line “from the producers of HOT FUZZ.” That’s it brother – I’m in. HOT FUZZ was the funniest film of 2007! Frost and Pegg are gods among men. Here’s another look at the first trailer for the film.
Synopsis:
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) reunite for the comedy adventure Paul as two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America’s UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever.
For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town – a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Collings (Frost).
Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman that they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes.
Paul is directed by Superbad’s Greg Mottola, from a story by Pegg & Frost. Joining the comedy’s cast are Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Blythe Danner, Joe Lo Truglio, John Carroll Lynch, David Koechner and Sigourney Weaver.
PAUL will be landing in theaters in the U.K. on February 14, 2011 and in the U.S. on March 18, 2011. Visit the film’s official site here and on Facebook here.
Seth Rogen will voice The Alien in ‘Paul’
Being the fan of the genius comedic filmmaking duo known as Frost/Pegg that I am, you can bet you bottom that I am chomping at the bit for their new film ‘Paul’ to finally be finished and hit theaters so that I can slip completely into fanboy mode.
As if involving Nick Frost and Simon Pegg wasn’t enough, and being directed by Greg Mottola wasn’t the grandest icing on the cake, now they’ve gone and added some killer chocolate covered cherries and sprinkles on top with the casting of Seth Rogen to provide the voice of “the alien” in what has been described as a road trip taken by two British sci-fi geeks through America. “The Alien” comes into play when they arrive at Area 51 and encounter the title character, an escaped alien named Paul. Let the fun begin!
[source: Variety]