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1 Feb 2012
(U) 103min Long before there were computer generated characters, fuzz, felt and puppetry launched talking animals onto our television and cinema screens, and few were as well loved as Jim Henson’s Muppets. A bona fide pop-culture phenomenon, Kermit…
14 Dec 2010
(PG) 87min In the ten years since his breakout performance as John Cusack’s slacker workmate in High Fidelity, Jack Black has become a big name movie star, but his CV is surprisingly short of hits. Only Richard Linklater’s family comedy School of…
4 Nov 2009
Why did no one connect DJing and video gaming sooner? Both involve single-minded obsession, blinding dexterity, copious alone-time, and – potentially – serious carpal tunnel damage. Fortunately, Activision made the connection and expanded their Guitar…
22 Jun 2009
Jack Black has been banned from performing on his birthday. The 'Year One' actor had hoped to celebrate turning 40 by playing a huge concert with his rock band Tenacious D - supporting Pearl Jam in San Francisco - but he has been banned by producers…
19 Jun 2009
Jack Black is relieved his sons are bonding. The 'Year One' actor says three-year-old Samuel, his eldest child with wife Tanya Haden, initially resented Thomas, now 13 months, but is slowly embracing his younger brother. Jack said: "The first year…
8 May 2009
Jack Black was hoping for an "orgy" in his latest movie. The Hollywood funnyman was thrilled when he read the script for 'Year One' as it involved a group sex scene but was left disappointed after it had to be toned down so younger viewers could see…
22 Mar 2009
James Corden was a "wreck" when he auditioned to appear in a movie alongside Jack Black. The British star was astounded when he was asked to try out for a role in a remake of 'Gulliver's Travels', and admits he struggled to keep his composure while…
18 Sep 2008
When location filming on the Vietnam war movie goes awry, three big name Hollywood actors become embroiled with a heroin cartel run by a tyrannical 12-year-old (Brandon Soo Hoo) and are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. Excess is what…
17 Sep 2008
Jack Black claims 'Tropic Thunder' isn't offensive - because it makes fun of everyone. The controversial new movie has received much criticism - in particular for casting Robert Downey Jr. as an actor who has his skin darkened to portray an…
4 Sep 2008
Shaping up as this season’s most riotous comedy, Tropic Thunder casts Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr as three self-important actors making a movie in a real war zone. They talk to Miles Fielder about satirising Hollywood and scandalising…
28 Aug 2008
Jack Black is addicted to green tea after quitting smoking. The 'Tropic Thunder' star - who recently welcomed his second child with wife Tanya Haden into the world - admits he has replaced his nicotine habit with a new vice. He said: "I don't do…
11 Aug 2008
Jack Black thinks his son looks like a baby squid. The 'Kung Fu Panda' star compared his 10-week-old son Thomas David to the tentacled sea creature, insisting they share several physical attributes. He explained: "Thomas has got no muscles, he's…
5 Jul 2008
Jack Black will wear a helmet when he performs at the Reading and Leeds music festivals. The actor, who is set to appear on stage before legendary rockers Metallica, admits his band Tenacious D are prepared for the crowd to pelt them with…
3 Jul 2008
COMEDY/ANIMATION (PG) 91min In the words of Carl Douglas’ 1974 disco hit: ‘Everybody is kung fu fighting.’ Everybody, that is, apart from overweight panda Po (voiced by Jack Black). He dreams about joining his heroes, the Fierce Five, in butt-kicking…
1 Jul 2008
Jack Black hides his bad films "like a sexually transmitted disease". The 'Kung Fu Panda' actor admits he is not keen on promoting the work he is ashamed of. He said: "You don't just do something to do it. When you do a good movie you feel good at…
27 Jun 2008
Jack Black thinks Angelina Jolie has forgiven him for revealing she was having twins. Speaking at the premiere of his new film 'Kung Fu Panda' in London's Leicester Square last night (26.06.08), Jack said he is pretty sure the 'Wanted' actress hasn't…
20 Jun 2008
Jack Black used to put Coco Pops up his butt. The 'Kung Fu Panda' star - who recently became a father for the second time - admits he found unique ways to entertain himself when he was a child, and found the chocolate-flavoured cereal highly…
2 Jun 2008
Jack Black's wife has given birth to the couple's second son. According to reports, musician Tanya Hayden gave birth to Jack Jnr. just over a week ago. The 'School of Rock' actor confirmed the news to reporters at the premiere of his new movie…
28 Feb 2008
DRAMA/COMEDY (15) 92min Writer/director Noah Baumbach starts proceedings on his latest feature with a block capital title caption, forewarning the audience that his latest offering pays homage to the French New Wave, in particular the work of Francois…
14 Feb 2008
COMEDY (12A) 100min Michel Gondry’s freewheeling satire on copyright law features a frustrated filmmaker Mike (Mos Def), who works in a VHS-only video store in an apartment block due for demolition. When his dad (Danny Glover) is out of town finding…
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